Parenting in My World

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Providing healthy lunches for kids Choosing a day care provider Tips on how to deal with bullying

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Give kids more choices when packing lunches

General Info, 916-786-8746, 188 Cirby Way, Roseville, CA 95678 Publisher, Kelly R. Leibold, 916-774-7910, kellyl@goldcountrymedia.com Interim editor, Mayra Rab, 916-774-7955, mayrar@goldcountrymedia.com Retail sales manager, Suzanne Stevenson, 916-774-7921, suzannes@goldcountrymedia.com On the cover, Justine Ordaz, 9, selects fresh fruits and vegetables for lunch at Woodbridge Elementary School in Roseville. Cover photo by Anne Stokes

Children should be involved in choosing lunch items

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Marissa, left, 7, and Mary Dickerson, 4, of Roseville enjoy their lunch at Woodbridge Elementary School. The summer time free lunch service offered through the Roseville City School District is federally funded by the USDA.

Creating nutritious lunches that kids will eat is notoriously a challenge. Whether a packed lunch or a school-provided lunch, both parents and schools want to do the best they can for their kids. Schools have a lot of changes to carry out with the unveiling in January of the new USDA requirements for school meals, part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act advocated by First Lady Michelle Obama. Rene Yamashiro, food

service director for the Roseville City School District, said there are many differences that go into effect with the 2012-13 school year. Previously, a child could refuse the daily vegetable or fruit offering, so that a school with 300 students might actually use much less than 300 servings. Under new requirements, all 300 students will be given the portion, even though some children do not want it and will not eat it. Additional salad bar will continue to be provided as it has been in the past. Cost will be a difficulty, Yamashiro said, as well as waste. The federal government is increasing our

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A lot of kids open up their lunchbox and its always a surprise, every day. Or its not its the same old thing.
Margaret Scheller, clinical dietitian at Sutter Roseville Medical Center

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reimbursement 6 cents for each of those lunches, Yamashiro said. Even though when they wrote these regulations, they did estimate that it was probably going to be maybe a 30 cent increase. Maximums amounts are set for some foods: 2 ounces of meat or meat alternate per day, two grain servings per day, and calories are limited based on age. Fewer choices will be the result, Yamashiro said. For example, an entre containing ciabatta bread or steak roll now cant be offered because it will exceed the daily allowance for grains. While childhood obesity is a problem, not every child is obese. What theyve done is taken this and tried to apply it to 100 percent of the kids when really it needs to be addressed to about 30 percent of the kids, Yamashiro said. Yamashiro, whose department is responsible for kindergarten through eighth-grade food programs in 28 schools, said that school food service is equal to the task. School lunch is a great deal, she said. My mission is to get more kids eating school lunch. We know its healthy, we offer a variety of fruits and vegetables every day, we even get some from our local

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Justine Ordaz, 9, selects fresh fruits and vegetables for lunch at Woodbridge Elementary School in Roseville. The summer time free lunch service offered through the Roseville City School District is federally funded by the USDA.
farmers for our salad bars. Parents who pack a lunch also have difficulties. Margaret Scheller, clinical dietitian at Sutter Roseville Medical Center, said that when her children were younger she would sometimes do yard duty at their school. She noticed how a lot of packed lunches got thrown away. A lot of kids open up their lunchbox and its always a surprise, every day, Scheller said. Or its not its the same old thing. Parents can educate their children, involve them in choosing lunch items, and teach by example. If they expect their kids to eat a certain way, they need to eat a certain way, Scheller said. She suggests parents bring their kids to the grocery store and let them pick some foods. My daughter never really liked sandwiches, so we had to think outside the box, Scheller said. Among their choices were small whole wheat tortillas wrapped around lean meats with shredded veggies, leftovers, salads, nuts, dried fruit and string cheese.
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Morgan, 10, of Roseville enjoys her lunch at Woodbridge Elementary School. The summer time free lunch service offered through the Roseville City School District is federally funded by the USDA.
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Thyus, left, 4, and Takeo Enriquez, 6, of Roseville enjoy their lunch at Woodbridge Elementary School.

continued from page 3 Dr. Anita M. Larrow, ND, of Revolutions Natural Medicine, has a practical take on school lunches that she shares on the groups website. Eating healthy does not mean you have to give up desserts, Larrow said. Ok, maybe some desserts, but there are options for healthy desserts. Organic graham crackers, fruit strips, granola bars (just watch the sugar content), or a piece of dark chocolate are some options. Fresh fruit with yogurt on top, and applesauce with cinnamon are some more great options. For drinks, she said, water is the best

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Parents encouraged to shop around for day care providers

Preschools prepare children for success
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There are several options when it comes to preschool or day care choices for your children. Cost, environment, curriculum and staffing all play a role in the placement decision. Some things parents should look for when selecting a preschool include the education and training of the teachers, the curriculum the program uses to guide learning and the ways in which the program welcomes and involves families, said Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino Mojica. High quality preschools help prepare children for school success by focusing on pre-acade-

mic skills like reading, math and science, as well as developing social skills such as cooperating, making friends and working as a team. The First 5 California website stresses the importance of preschool and the need to ensure there is time for play, not just school work. Its important to choose a preschool that encourages children to learn, explore and interact both with teachers and each other, the site states. When choosing a preschool, look for one that will help your child learn at his or her own pace. The Placer County Office of Education also has resources for those looking for preschools in the area. Some elementary schools offer a pre-K program and several churches in the area also
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continued from page 5 offer preschool. Some larger private preschools can take up to 48 or more children with ages ranging from toddler to 12 years old. Kim Lynch runs The Kids Place in Meadow Vista, a private preschool and day care. Lynch, along with her mother, run the yearround preschool program. There are three staff members that assist with the morning preschool sessions, as well as the before and afterschool programs. We fashion our own preschool curriculum and work with kindergarten teachers to set the academic goals, Lynch said. She offers private preschool and day care for children 2 to 12 years old. Lynch does take little ones

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still in diapers. Costs vary depending on which program your child is enrolled in. Preschool is $22 a day with hours from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. Full days, until 6 p.m., are $31. Afterschool rates start at $14. Lynch likes to have her children not only focus on curriculum, but play as well. We are in a rural environment its like a home. We have a couple of acres where the kids can explore and learn through play, she said. It is totally different than

some of the public preschools. Craft projects, snacks, circle time and field trips are a big part of what Lynch provides. Its a safe and fun place, she said. We strive to provide a home away from home for our kids. Lolli Totts Family Preschool and Child Care has the capacity to care for 14 children in an in-home environment. Nichole Rhoot, owner of Lolli Totts, said parents should look for an opendoor policy when

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Kim Lynch, right, reads a story during storytime to the kids at The Kids Place preschool in Meadow Vista.
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considering child care placement. I personally believe the schools should have an open door policy and be able look in on their child anytime, Rhoot said. Having good communication with the care provider is essential. Her preschool, with a staff of three, keeps things simple and strives to build close bonds with the children. This is an extension of the family, Rhoot said. We are able to communicate with the parents and provide the same type of care they provide. We run a structured program with individualized care and keep the needs of the kids in mind. Rhoots rates start at $30 a day for children ages 2 and up, $40 for an infant. After school care starts at $15 a day. The best advice from Rhoot and Lynch is to shop around and to find the best fit for your child and your budget.

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Kids keep busy at Gorin Tennis Academy

Training focused on development of each player
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To someone not acquainted with the world of professional sports, Gorin Tennis Academy may seem a little intense. Founder Vitaly Gorin is an intensely dedicated coach. He grew up with tennis and studied under Harry Hopman in Florida as a junior. Gorin started his business in 1995, when he sponsored then 12-yearold Dmitry Tursunov who came over from Russia. Tursunov has made it into the top 20 in the world, and played in the Beijing and London Olympics. As a group, the academy

began in the Bay Area, moved to the Napa Valley Country Club, and came to Granite Bay in 2000. I would say in the last year to two years, weve gotten quite well known, Gorin said. Up to that point, in the first 10 years, I would say we were the best kept secret Here we had all these top national and international juniors, we had some phenomenal pros go through our club, even American top pros, and nobody ever knew about us. The campus takes boarding and non-boarding students, has seven tennis courts, a heated pool, spa and sauna, and a student/coach ratio of 4to-1 maximum. Compared with other

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continued from page 8 whole program for little guys, said Gorins wife Stacey Joslin, who handles the business end of the academy. Two of the upcoming stars in the program are Keenan Mayo, 12, and his brother Aidan Mayo, 9, who live in Roseville. The training is nononsense and its really focused on true development of a player, technically and mentally and physically, said Brigitte Mayo, their mother. I was unable to find that prior to going (to Gorin Tennis Academy). In the less than two years that the boys have been with the academy, Keenan has attained No. 1 in Northern California boys 12s (12 and under) and has remained there.
In addition to that, hes No. 7 in the nation in boys 12s, Mayo said. Aidan started playing in the 12s when he was 8, and has won the Little Mo tournament, named after Maureen Connolly Brinker, a famous American professional tennis player. Aidan made it all the way through to win the nationals. They work very, very hard, Mayo said of her sons. But without the training that theyre getting, its my opinion they probably would never have made it to where they are today. Gorin has coached on the ATP World Tour for the past 14 years and has guided four tennis players onto the ATP World Tour. He is one of the coaches for the Russian national tennis team. I think Ive never seen a man that precise on the technical aspects of the game itself, Petushkov said of Gorin. (Hes) the most precise that Ive ever seen. The school has the same drills for beginners as for top-ranked players; just the intensity level and hours on the court will be different. The most important thing is we try to teach people as close as we can to the professional level, but keeping it fun for any age or any level, said Coach and Director of Tennis Vahe Assadourian. The object, though, is still to improve. Its always more fun when you get better at something, Assadourian said. A basic rundown of afterschool kids classes, outlined by Petushkov, runs from Beginner to Intermediate to Tournament Training. Beginners classes, approximately ages 5 to 8, run for one hour, between two and four days a week. Next is Intermediate, 6 to 10 years, also for an hour. Then we have the Tournament Training, which is after school and runs for two hours, Petushkov said. That varies from the youngest, about 8, and they go up to 16, 17, 18. The overriding philosophy of the academy is that everything is done with one voice. Youre not coming for one particular teacher,

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Tips for parents and kids on how to deal with bullying

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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, bullying is when one child picks on another child repeatedly. Usually children being bullied are weaker or smaller, shy and generally feel help-

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profile news stories ranging from long-lasting effects on students to suicide. Bullying can happen anywhere, and although you think you may know your child, sometimes the signs are there, but may be hard to recognize.

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BULLYING: Be sure your child knows that bullying is never OK, set limits on aggressive behavior
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Teach your child when and how to ask for help:

1. Support activities that interest your child. 2. Alert school officials to the problems and work with them on solutions. 3. Make sure an adult who knows about the bullying can watch out for

your childs safety and well-being when you cannot be there.

When your child is the bully

1. Be sure your child knows that bullying is never OK. 2. Set firm and consistent limits on your childs aggressive behavior.

3. Be a positive role model. Show children they can get what they want without teasing, threatening or hurting someone. 4. Use effective, nonphysical discipline, such as loss of privileges. 5. Develop practical solutions with the school principal, teachers, coun-

selors, and parents of the children your child has bullied.

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When your child is a bystander

1. Tell your child not to cheer on or even quietly watch bullying. 2. Encourage your child to tell a trusted adult about the bullying.

3. Help your child support other children who may be bullied. Encourage your child to include these children in activities.

4. Encourage your child to join with others in telling bullies to stop. The best way to address bullying is to stop it before it starts. There are a number of things school staff, parents and communities can do to make schools safer and prevent bullying.

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Wellness can be guided by The Serenity Prayer

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