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ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Cathy Hirko Editor s Note [email protected] ' The first time In this back-to-school issue, we have features to help EDITORIAL I sent my son off you get ready for the new school year. We review the to school, he was state’s vaccination requirements and back-to-school EDITOR, Leslie Penkunas [email protected] just shy of 3. We’d physicals. We shine a light on keeping kids with food been living in Birmingham for nine months and the allergies safe at school. We explore common problems RESEARCHER, Ana Mrdalj new school year took me by surprise. Suddenly all of that arise within the first month of preschool. And we [email protected] my son’s neighborhood friends were gone, enrolled in also look at the growing number of homeless students various morning or all-day preschool programs, while within our region, and how school districts are he stayed home with his baby sister and me. By the end responding. DESIGN of that first week, he was bored and I was exhausted. Working on these articles, I’ve found my mind

SPECIAL PROJECTS DESIGNER, Kady Weddle One preschool took pity on us and enrolled my son wandering to first days of school of years past — and a week later. When I dropped him off for his first day, future. What will things look like a year from now? AD DESIGNER, Lauren Seybold I put on my happy face. “Don’t upset him with your Will my son be heading off to some campus within a tears,” I told myself. He scrambled out of my car and as two-hour drive, or will Chicago or Dallas beckon? Will AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT the teacher closed the door behind him, ran off toward it be his dream college with his preferred major, or the school building. will practicalities intervene? And what will his sister MANAGER, Tracy Bumba Wait, what? I rolled down the passenger window and do when he’s gone? Since the day she first entered called out to him. Without breaking his stride or even preschool, her big brother has been there to help her ADVERTISING turning his head to look my way, he lifted his arm for a navigate her way through the various transitions that SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER, Carley Lucas fleeting wave behind him. accompany each new school year. [email protected] I muttered to his sister — strapped in her rear-facing Maybe what I worry about most, though, is the car seat — “Well, that was easy.” moment we are finished moving our son into whatever And it always has been. While my daughter had college he’s chosen. Will there be long hugs and a few a rough go of it when she started preschool a few tears? Awkward silences and then promises to call years later, my son has plowed forward with little or text often? Or will he simply run off, his attention fanfare at the start of each subsequent school year. He already focused elsewhere? Will he lift his arm — enthusiastically climbed out of my car in the preschool neither turning around nor breaking his stride — to drop-off line, then stepped up to the school bus, and offer a fleeting wave goodbye? most recently, hopped into his car to drive to school.

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August/september 2019 | centralpennparent.com 3 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 Contents 5 EDUCATION MATTERS Throughout Pennsylvania, the only constant 23 in some children’s lives is their homeroom.

8 BACK-TO-SCHOOL FEATURE Does your child have a learning disability?

14 NEWS & NOTES 16 FAMILY FESTIVAL YORK! 20 FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS Why our readers recommend these for Features dining out with kids. 12 WHEN FOOD HARMS 34 MIND ON HEALTH Navigating the scary world of food allergies at home — and in school. They are what they eat. 18 THE FAMILY MEAL 36 SEASONAL FUN When parents own two restaurants, things get interesting. Your guide to area county fairs!

40 CALENDAR 21 FARMERS MARKETS Where to fi nd the best local produce, dairy and more. 42 MOM-ISH Remember the teachers. 23 CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL GUIDE Our annual guide to help you with daycare decisions, 42 BIRTHDAYS! preschool matters and more.

ON THE COVER: Sisters Amara, 8, and Gia, 14, join parents Jenn and Robert Ayala at Revival Social Club in downtown York. See the feature article, “Th e Family Meal,” on page 18 to get a peak at what it’s like to keep the family connected while running two restaurants in two cities. Photo by Kara Clouser of C onte Photography. 21 4 august/september 2019 | CentrAl penn pArent EDUCATION MATTERS No place to call home Throughout Pennsylvania, the only constant in some children’s lives is their homeroom. By Lisa Maddux

For thousands of Central Pennsylvania students, the most The PDE is required to address and support displaced the school districts. They also work closely with each constant space in their lives is their school. Within those students throughout the state under the federal county’s homeless coalition to make sure service providers walls, they know what to expect and where to find things McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. In order to understand the educational rights of students experiencing from one day to the next. accomplish this, PDE created the Education for Children homelessness. For many students, home is also that kind of safe space. and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) program, “Homelessness exists in every school and community,” But for those who are experiencing homelessness, it’s that which ensures that the school districts are in compliance. Hoffa says. “Many people don’t realize how easy it is time outside of school that can be the most difficult. Not Kristen Hoffa is the Regional Coordinator for ECYEH to become homeless. Tragic events, job loss, accidents, all students in our area have a home to call their own. And Region 2, which includes Berks, Chester, Lancaster, house fire. [They] can happen to anyone and can result in although the image of someone living on the street with all Lebanon, Dauphin and Schuylkill counties. Hoffa, whose homelessness.” of their belongings is still the prevalent one when someone Student homelessness is often hidden, Hoffa explains, says “homeless,” the living situations of our areas homeless office is located at the Berks County Intermediate Unit, students are far more varied, though just as challenging. works with a small team of coordinators to support continued on next page Those who work with the issue of homelessness point out that there are many circumstances that equate with families being considered homeless. If they lack a fixed, adequate nighttime address, individuals are considered homeless, displaced or in transition. “Homelessness exists in every school and community.”

It’s not just the person on the street; in fact, it’s rarely the person on the street. It’s families living in shelters, campgrounds, hotels, motels, cars or even doubled or tripled up with family and friends who represent the biggest percent of people in our area living without a fixed home. And despite the continuing use of “the homeless” as a group, local experts stress that there is not a classification of people who fit that role. The mark is a moving target, able to strike in a variety of circumstances. “Homelessness is something people are experiencing; it does not define them,” says Lisette Rivera, site coordinator for the Families in Transition program of the Lancaster County School District and its designated homeless liaison. “Homelessness does not discriminate against anybody,” Rivera says. People generally become homeless because of a specific act or incident — a fire, act of nature, escape from domestic violence. Rivera says society at large still often thinks that people are homeless because “they don’t have their act together,” when, in reality, that’s not the truth.

Homelessness in Central Pennsylvania According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), 36,823 students are experiencing homelessness in Pennsylvania; Lancaster County has the third-most — 2,684 — in the state, behind only Philadelphia and Allegheny counties. Dauphin County has 1,602 students experiencing homelessness. August/September 2019 | centralpennparent.com 5 continued from previous page Every district in Pennsylvania has a system in place this topic during orientation, and all staff are encouraged for referrals if students or staff suspect a family is to look for red flags that could indicate an issue with which is why the district liaisons have such an important experiencing a problem with housing. housing. Some of those common red flags are attendance role in identifying these students and offering support. Although they work for the Lancaster School District, at different schools (due to having to move around), She says that the liaisons often work behind-the-scenes Rivera and Lindsay Gregg, the coordinator of parent sleeping in class, hunger or hoarding food, inappropriate to assist families so that the student can focus on school. involvement and Families in Transition, aim to help dress (very often, too few clothes in the winter), and They often partner with community agencies, churches families in their entirety when possible. Families in tardiness or absences that could stem from having to and other non-profits to provide resources and support Transition collects and distributes backpacks, clothes travel a distance to get to school. for these families. and hygiene items. Sometimes they refer families to In both Harrisburg and Lancaster school districts, outside agencies to help with other items, or for those who work in registration and enrollment are well- some training on issues of sustainability and trained to look for housing issues when students and planning. They can work with transportation families first contact the district. issues, which are often a big problem for As a McKinney-Vento liaison for the Harrisburg someone who has to move around and lacks a School District, Shaundra James-Goodrum says that she consistent address. is obligated to help the whole family, which can include Like many across the state, new teachers and children younger than school age, or those who are staff in Harrisburg are given information on toward the end of high school. Sometimes that means

The McKinney-Vento Act Assistance available through the program On July 22, 1987, the Stewart B. includes: McKinney Homelessness Act became • Assisting with school enrollment and law, addressing homelessness in placement America. It was included in the 2001 • Providing agency referrals for clothing, food, shelter, rent and school supplies No Child Left Behind Act as the • Coordinating support services McKinney-Vento Homeless Education • Providing training on the McKinney- Vento Act Assistance Improvements Act of 2001. • Increasing public awareness of homelessness

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6 august/september 2019 | CentrAl penn pArent helping with a cap and gown or prom dress. Sometimes period of displacement can be extremely difficult. A Velcro while positivity deflects like Teflon. People it means helping to bridge the gap between high school Lancaster County clinical psychologist suggests parents are much more likely to hold onto the negative that and college, working with colleges so they understand and students should be aware of the way they talk about, they hear, making it that much more damaging. He that some of the students are coming in without the look at and treat people in these circumstances. John encourages everyone to choose deliberately to be more traditional home life or support systems. Weigel, M.S., a licensed psychologist, says that it is positive, but particularly so in giving encouragement to James-Goodrum encourages all parents to talk with crucial to the long-term healthy development of students those in difficult situations. He also stresses the idea of their children about these issues, taking particular note that they not be shamed for their circumstances. future mindfulness — thinking about what could be the of Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week, which is “When you get a taste of that [shame] when you’re good in the future or the positive outcomes of things observed nationwide in November. She suggests people younger, that can haunt you for the rest of your lifetime,” instead of the negative. work at a food bank and donate items to shelters or other he says. Weigel has seen often how vividly people “We all have a story. We all live a story,” he says. places serving children. remember as adults when they were shamed as children. “And for someone experiencing homelessness, the story “It makes people a lot more human,” she says. The more parents talk to their children about treating doesn’t have to be ‘I’m homeless.’ Don’t define [them] by “Homelessness and displacement can look like you. You people with dignity and placing value on their inherent [their] lowest moment.” can come from the best of the best and end up in this worth and not what they have or don’t have, the better off situation in the blink of an eye.” we’ll all be, he says. Lisa Maddux resides in Boiling Springs with her While the schools have measures in place to help Although he can’t take credit for the concept, Weigel husband and two daughters. In our last issue, she wrote students navigate a period of homelessness, even a short says he buys into the notion that negativity sticks like about the rising popularity of esports.

Provisions of the Act include: A child is considered homeless if he or she is • Homeless children have the right to attend either their original school or the school in living with or without a parent: the area in which they currently reside for the duration of their homelessness, or until • In a homeless or domestic violence shelter the end of the school year if the family fi nds permanent housing. • In a public or private place not designated as a regular sleeping accommodation, such • Schools are to enroll immediately homeless children and unaccompanied youth, as a vehicle, park, hotel, or campground even if they are unable to produce records normally required for enrollment, such • With relatives or friends due to lack of housing as previous academic records, medical records, proof of residency, and any other • Outside of his or her home as a runaway or because he/she has been forced out of the required documentation. home • In the case where the educating district is diff erent than the district where the student • In a house for unwed mothers and has no other living accommodations is temporarily residing, both school districts are responsible for the facilitation of • In any of the situations listed above as a child of a migrant family transportation in the best interest of the student. • Immediately upon enrollment, homeless students are entitled to receive a daily, free school lunch.

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August/september 2019 | centralpennparent.com 7 present itself in a similar manner to another, which could result in some diffi culty receiving an accurate diagnosis.

CPP: What are some of the signs that a child might have a Is it a learning disability? Hyman: Th e most common sign is diffi culty in school. Th ey might struggle in reading and math or need extra support in the classroom. Th e work may be challenging for a child or it might take them an extended period of time to learn or complete work. Th ese academic challenges could learning also cause a child to be frustrated or immensely anxious when given work to complete. Some children may avoid their work, create disruptions during work time, or declare that they hate school or a particular subject to an extreme degree. Still other students may be quiet or withdrawn in the disability? classroom. Students may have trouble with remembering or recalling previously learned information, following directions, or staying organized. By the Central Penn Parent staff CPP: What problems may arise for a student with a hidden learning disability? Hyman: [Th ey] can have a challenging road to travel throughout their life. Without being given the proper tools example, and accommodations to manage their disability, they may high- struggle through school and develop a distaste for learning. functioning Th ey may have diffi culty reaching or be unable to reach their autism — full potential. Some students can develop other disorders, formerly such as anxiety and depression. Th eir time in school can be known as fi lled with challenges and setbacks, and this can also fl ow Asperger’s — into their careers and life years beyond their education. can be diagnosed and early intervention strategies used CPP: What should a parent’s  rst step be if they think their before the child turns 2. Most diffi culties child may have a learning disability? become more apparent once a child begins school and enters the academic world. Still other Hyman: In terms of procedure, the fi rst step should be to The signs, diagnoses and children may not be offi cially diagnosed with any start taking action toward getting a fi rm diagnosis. Talk with learning diff erence until they are into high school or even your child’s doctor to get them a referral for evaluation. Talk interventions to help your enter adulthood. It really depends on the individual case. with your child’s school and teacher for their policies and recommendations on obtaining a diagnosis. Make notes and child succeed. CPP: Do schools regularly screen students to determine if observations of your child’s behavior. You can start doing they might have a learning disability? Or does the request some research on diff erent learning disabilities, but be careful for a diagnosis follow concerns from parents or a teacher? not to fall down the rabbit hole and diagnose your child on One in fi ve children has a learning disability, according to your own. the Learning Disabilities Association of America. Some go Hyman: Th e amount of screening depends greatly on the undiagnosed for years and can cause tremendous academic school or district a student attends. At Th e Janus School, stress and struggles. we complete several screenings with new students to gauge To learn how to recognize if a child may have a learning their academic levels, social cognition and emotional health. disability, and what to do if he or she does, we reached out to Regardless of school or district, all teachers are constantly Emily Hyman, a teacher at the Janus School, an independent observing their students in the classroom and evaluating K-12 day school that serves students with learning academic work. Th eir observations and evaluations can diff erences. lead to requests for additional assessments, which could lead to a diagnosis. Central Penn Parent: What di erent types of learning Parents advocating for their children and requesting disabilities are there? What are the most common? more evaluation are an immensely powerful, and necessary, means of procuring a diagnosis. Public Emily Hyman: Th ere are many that span across all school districts provide screenings and evaluations academic subjects, impact attention, and infl uence social upon parent or guardian request. cognition. Some focus on just one area — like dyslexia, which impacts reading — while others can have a broader range, CPP: How di cult is it for parents to get a  rm like an auditory processing disorder impacting most aspects diagnosis for their child? of a child’s life. Th e most common learning disabilities, from my experience, are dyslexia, dysgraphia [the inability for the Hyman: In the best-case scenario, [it] can be brain to process and enable writing correctly], dyscalculia quite seamless. With observations from both [diffi culty in understanding numbers, particularly the parents and teachers, and some evaluations ordering system they function in], and auditory processing by a professional, a diagnosis can be disorder. Other disorders, like high-functioning autism and made quickly and accurately. However, ADHD, while not categorized as solely learning disabilities, sometimes it can be more challenging are common and oft en impact academics. to get a diagnosis. Age and the specifi c learning disability can both be factors. CPP: Is there a speci c age when most learning di culties At times, a child may have built-up are diagnosed? defenses or coping mechanisms to manage their learning diff erence without support, Hyman: Th ere can be a lot of variance here. Some learning making an accurate diagnosis challenging. diffi culties are recognizable when a child is very young. For Other times, one learning disability may 8 august/september 2019 | CentrAl penn pArent The Sooner the Better! August 15th Spotlight Event Shows how Students Starting Early On at Agora Reap Benefits as Lifetime Learners. 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When food harms Local moms share their experience and advice in navigating the scary world of food allergies. By Cassandra Davis

hen Sarah Ortega’s son, Walter, was just a “At around 8 or 9 months of age, they give their few weeks old, she noticed he would throw Evolving recommendations babies a puff snack that is a peanut-based product. up and have issues after nursing. Researchers at Food Allery Research and Education And what was taken from that, is that the earlier WThe Harrisburg mom took him to multiple doctors, (FARE) estimate that 5.6 million children in the introduction actually reduced the likelihood of a but each one had a different explanation for his United States under the age of 18 have a food allergy. peanut allergy.” vomiting – reflux, not eating enough, eating too much, According to the FARE website, that’s one in every 13 in need of formula, needing to be burped. children, or roughly two in every classroom. “It was pretty torturous hearing my weeks-old baby “Ninety percent of food allergies in children come cry and knowing he was going to throw up all the from six foods – milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy and “Sometimes it still time,” she says. wheat,” explains Dr. Anthony Arlotti, a pediatrician at When he was around 2 months old, Ortega took her Geisinger Holy Spirit Pediatrics in Mechanicsburg. “It’s surprises us. You get son for a gastrointestinal scan. He was diagnosed with estimated that 80-90 percent of children with a milk, high-level reflux and prescribed a medication for that. egg, soy and wheat allergy will outgrow them by age 5.” comfortable buying “It fixed nothing,” she says. “So, we were given two In March 2019, the American Academy of Pediatrics medications. Again, no difference.” (AAP) released new guidelines for preventing things and stop checking Frustrated, Ortega attended a local breastfeeding childhood food allergies and other allergic conditions, group to vent. Almost immediately, other moms such as eczema. According to the AAP website, this labels, then figure out the suggested her son may be allergic to something she includes introducing allergenic foods to babies as was eating and passing through her breast milk. After young as 4 to 6 months of age, in an effort to help ingredients changed.” visiting a lactation consultant – where she discovered reduce their risk of developing food allergies. For many he was overeating naturally, though correcting parents, these new guidelines were alarming. this didn’t fix the vomiting – she ceased all reflux “If you go back as recent as five years ago, it was The new recommendation to introduce peanuts medication and started a food diary. thought delaying the introduction of peanuts was the earlier is one that can be met with hesitation. “I used the free Cara app to track what I’d eaten and best route to go [to prevent peanut allergies]. So our “It’s not even a generational difference,” Dr. Arlotti then what his symptoms were,” she says. “Pretty quickly recommendation had been to wait until after age 3 to says. “It’s been a change in the last 10-year period. So, I was able to diagnose problem foods. After only a few introduce peanuts,” Dr. Arlotti says. what you did for your last child may not be what you days, I decided to eliminate dairy and soy from my But observations of baby feeding practices in Israel do for your new baby.” diet. A month later, he was better.” actually influenced new standards for introducing At around 9 months of age, Dr. Arlotti advises Ortega gradually added dairy back in her diet and peanuts specifically, he says. parents that their child can have any food – except her son was fine. The culprit was soy. “What they found is that in Israel, there is a lower honey which needs to be given after age 1 for an “I discovered soy is in everything,” she says. “If I ate percentage of kids with peanut allergies,” Dr. Arlotti says. infectious reason – assuming they can get it in a form anything with soy, even soy lecithin, his problems came the child can handle. back.” “In terms of introducing peanuts, I typically say to It’s been a few months, and Ortega has a better feel water down peanut butter and give it off a spoon,” Dr. for what she can eat. Arlotti says. “It needs to be watered down because it “Sometimes it still surprises us,” she says. “You get can be a choking hazard. There are baby foods out now comfortable buying things and stop checking labels, that contain peanut and they are also an option.” then figure out the ingredients changed and now my son is vomiting again.” Staying safe at school For many parents of children with food allergies, ensuring safety at daycare or school can be nerve-

12 August/September 2019 | Central Penn Parent wracking. Julie Reichard, RN, a school nurse at Bellaire example, peanuts – a sign would be placed in the family again that weren’t boring and to embrace cooking Elementary in Carlisle Area School District, assures classroom and anytime there is a class party, a notice from scratch,” she says. “I kept trying – and failing – to parents that as long as the school is informed of the would go home to remind parents they may not send recreate dishes that we had eaten before like macaroni allergy, they do everything in their power to make sure anything with peanuts or anything that has been made and cheese. Once I accepted that part of our life was the child is safe. in a facility with exposure to peanuts,” Reichard says. behind us and embraced learning a new style of cooking, “First and foremost, we need parent participation,” In case of an allergen emergency, all school staff she says. “We have an online form that parents fill out know how to care for the student in need – they are each year that has contact numbers, allergies, medical mandated to complete education on recognizing issues, medications they’re allowed to have at school, allergic reactions and Epi pen training each year. “My struggle was medications they carry, medications they take home, “If a child has an allergic reaction, we refer to their etc.” allergy action plan and act accordingly,” she says. “If learning how to make With the initial form returned, Reichard follows there is no allergy plan in place or this is a new onset, up with the families of children with allergies to have the school would administer an Epi pen as needed, meals for my family them complete an allergy action plan. and be in contact with the parents and call for an “This form is signed by their doctor and lists ambulance.” again that weren’t medications we are to give depending on the severity of their allergy,” she says. boring and to embrace If a student needs an Epi pen as part of their allergy The challenges of eating action plan, the school will have one on hand along Beth Martini of Mechanicsburg has a daughter with a tree cooking from scratch.” with an order for school permission to administer it in nut allergy diagnosed shortly before her second birthday. case of emergency. Reichard then works with teachers “We always have an Epi pen and Zyrtec with us wherever and cafeteria staff to create safe areas in the classroom we go,” she says. “We barely went out to eat or went to the and at lunch time. same places we knew were safe.” life became easier.” “We inform teachers of the students’ allergies and Martini and her husband are both pastors, so church Ortega makes sure to always pack food for her son and based upon severity, we may need to make allergen- potlucks were initially really scary. “Our congregation has helps to educate people on reading food labels. free zones in that specific class, with signs, and also gotten really good at putting labels out like ‘contains nuts’ or “Foods you wouldn’t think about checking can have in the cafeteria,” she adds. “The staff in our cafeteria ‘gluten free’ for the people with celiac disease.” soy,” she says. “My advice to any new parent is to trust your also have lists I provide with the names of students and She acknowledges that navigating the allergy when her gut and find a good support group. Living with dietary their allergies.” daughter was youngest was the hardest period. restrictions isn’t easy and it can seem overwhelming. But An allergen-free table (or zone, depending on “The scariest time so far was when she was littlest and having a group to recommend restaurants or foods your severity) in the cafeteria will be cleaned between we had to watch what she’d put in her mouth,” Martini says. child can eat is wonderful. Or even just being able to talk classes to ensure safety during lunch. “Now that she’s 4 years old, she is very good at asking about about symptoms and get feedback from people who have Communication is key when there is a student with nuts and telling people about her allergy.” been through it.” an allergy. Sykes advice for parents? Embrace the new normal. Cassandra Davis, a communications coordinator and “If the class is an allergen-free zone – let’s say for “My struggle was learning how to make meals for my freelance writer, is a frequent contributor to Central Penn Parent.

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No more snow days? How PA ranks for teen drivers A new state law allows school districts the option of declaring a “fl exible Among all 50 states, Pennsylvania ranks 35th for teen driving safety, 33rd instruction day” in the event of inclement weather, building problems or a for teen driving expenses, and 39th for driving laws, according to an analysis security threat. To participate, schools —public, charter or parochial — must released in June by WalletHub. Teens ages 15 to 19 years old rack up 8.4 percent apply for a special permit from the Pennsylvania Department of Education before of all costs resulting from motor-vehicle injuries. Th at’s not counting the costs they are able to off er the fl exible instruction in lieu of a snow day that would of auto maintenance, insurance premiums, possible traffi c citations and other have required a make-up day. When snow is in the forecast, teachers may opt to vehicular incidents. Meanwhile, send home books and/or worksheets for their students to complete in the event Pennsylvania’s neighboring states that school is closed. For schools with one-to-one device policies, they may also fared much better. Maryland assign computer-based work. Some school districts involved in the pilot program ranks as the best state in the had students without reliable internet access download the lesson plans to their nation for teen drivers. New York device at school the day before an anticipated snow day. comes in at the number two spot, and New Jersey is the eighth-best in the country. Wyoming ranks as the worst state for teen drivers.

Bedside devices New research by Common Sense shows that a large majority of teens and parents have their mobile devices by their bedside each night, contrary to the recommendations of doctors. Additionally, more than a third of teens wake up during the night to check their devices, and nearly one third sleep with their phone in hand. Although doctors and researchers advise no screen time within an hour of bedtime, 70 percent of teens and 61 percent of parents check their mobile devices within 30 minutes of falling asleep. Th e study also showed that half (52 percent) of parents now believe that they spend too much time on their device—up from 29 percent three years ago. However, the reverse perception has occurred with teens: 39 percent now say they spend too much time on their device, compared with 61 percent saying the same Got whole milk? thing three years ago. Pennsylvania dairy leaders have called on legislators and policymakers to urge Congress to pass reforms that would permit whole milk to be served in schools Pennsylvania’s “best historical cities” and to end the mislabeling of non-dairy products as milk. Since 2010, when U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of the Best Vacation Congress passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, schools have been permitted Destinations, including Best Historical Cities to Visit in the USA. Philadelphia to off er students skim and one percent milk only. In a rule change last year, the and Gettysburg ranked third and fourth, respectively, in that latter list. Th e Best USDA Secretary allowed schools to seek a waiver to off er one percent chocolate Historical Cities to Visit in the USA list features a mix of metropolises and small milk in their cafeterias. towns, including the District of Columbia at No. 1; Boston at No. 2; Philadelphia at No. 3; Gettysburg, at No. 4; and Williamsburg, Virginia, at No. 5. Positions cut in Harrisburg School District In late June, Sybil Knight-Burney, the superintendent of the Harrisburg School District for the past decade, resigned from the district; the elimination of another dozen positions was announced hours later at a special school board meeting. Th e departures of the school district employees — including its lawyer, business offi ce staff and the staff within its human resources department — were made by Janet Samuels, whom the Dauphin County court had appointed as receiver for the troubled school district.

Rethinking the summer slide As your child embarks upon a new school year, you can stop worrying about any summer slide, according to a study, “Do test score gaps grow fastest before, during, or between the school years?” out of the University of Texas at Austin. Researchers have determined that the estimates of summer gap growth have been inconsistent from one study to another, and that there were fl aws on the data analyzed. Summer gap growth is hard to estimate if children take diff erent tests in the spring than in the fall. Th ey concluded that gap growth across every school year and summer from kindergarten through eighth grade is considerably smaller than the gaps that have already opened before kindergarten begins.

14 august/september 2019 | CentrAl penn pArent PA DISTANCE LEARNING Patricia Rossetti PA Distance Learning is an online charter school for students in Kindergarten-12th grade. The school promotes student growth by blending proven classroom teaching techniques with educational technologies. Our Highly Qualified and effective teachers spend the majority of their days interacting with students through our virtual classrooms.

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What make PA Distance different from other educational options? The thing that truly makes PA Distance Learning Charter School different from other educational models is our blended learning model. We use our proven teaching strategies to meet the students where they are - and our school is fully online.

We recognize, and value, the relationship between home and school. Our blended learning model allows students to learn through our live classrooms, which is similar to the experience they’d get in a traditional classroom. Then the other half of the day our students can complete their assignments outside of the classroom, but still have access to our teachers for support during daily office hours. Our families, students and teachers all interact on a personal level throughout the year.

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How do you tie that into everyday life with your students and staff? I live the mission of our school. Each year we set annual goals for our staff and our students. We provide a system of support for both students and teachers alike to achieve those goals. I’m not afraid to roll up my sleeves and dive in with our students and staff. Our planning revolves around staying laser focused on making sure students are learning together online with our PA Distance Learning Charter School teachers in real time. We do what we do because our students come first. 2100 Corporate Drive, Suite 500 How long have you been in education? Wexford, PA 15090 I’ve been in education my whole life. This is my 15th year in a cyber school setting. I’ve also www.padistance.org worked in traditional and career/technical schools in the past. 888-997-3352 What is your vision for your students? I want every student to feel that they are a valuable asset to their community and workspace.

What is a typical students day like? A typical day in the life of a PA Distance Learning student’s day is quite unique due to our blended learning philosophy. Our students in kindergarten through eighth grade spend half of their day in live learning lessons with our teacher. They then spend an additional 2.5 hours in parent facilitated learning each day.

Once the students reach high school they have live learning two days per week for all of their classes - both core and elective. They then have assigned work to complete each day outside of their live learning sessions. Our teachers have office hours everyday and are available via live chat or video chat for additional support with their assignments.

How do you make education fresh and fun here? One of the most important aspects of keeping education fresh and fun is to communicate the latest and greatest things to our teachers and staff. We keep our staff in the know. It has to be that way. They need to know what we’re going to do for the upcoming year. Our work needs to be purposeful and meaningful - not busy work.

Quality matters and that’s why our strategic comprehensive school plans prioritize communication and parent involvement. We focus on team building and we like to make it fun with activities such as scavenger hunts and beginning of the year activities.

We’re always learning. I tell everyone that the day I wake up without five new ideas based on things that happened the day before is the day I need to retire. Parents’ to-do-list By the Central Penn Parent staff

Back-to-school time can be both exciting and stressful for parents and teachers alike. Getting ready for the first day of classes is an arduous effort. Here are tips to make this year’s back to school time easier.

Be on top of those vaccinations Be aware of in-school In Pennsylvania, you have just five days to health screenings complete the required schedule of vaccinations While we provide our schools with listed below. records of our kids’ immunizations, 1. Students starting kindergarten, or in any grade thereafter, need the schools also provide medical the following vaccines: screenings of our children. • Four doses of tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (usually th given as DTP or DTaP), including one dose on or after the 4 1. Vision and growth (height and weight) birthday. screenings take place every year. Additionally, proof • Four doses of polio, with the fourth dose given on or after the 4th of physical examinations are required upon entry into birthday and at least six months after the previous dose; however, kindergarten or fi rst grade (the fi rst year of entry), and a fourth dose is not necessary if the third dose was given at or after then in grades 6 and 11. If a parent or guardian cannot age 4 and at least six months after the previous dose. produce documentation of an exam by a healthcare • Three doses of hepatitis B. professional, the school district will conduct a free • Two doses of measles, mumps, rubella (usually given as MMR). medical examination, with the parent present if he or • Two doses of varicella (chickenpox), or evidence of immunity. she wishes. 2. Additionally, students entering 7th grade need the following 2. Hearing screenings are given in grades K-3, 7 and vaccines: 11; screenings for scoliosis are conducted in in grades • One dose of tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis. 6 and 7. • One dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine. 3. Tuberculosis tests are administered in grade 9. 3. Finally, students entering 12th grade need the following vaccine: 4. Proof of dental treatment is required upon entry • a second dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine. into kindergarten or fi rst grade, and then in grades Note: Families may seek exemption from the state immunization 3 and 7, and will be provided by the child’s school requirements for medical reasons, religious beliefs, or philosophical/strong district free of charge if a parent or guardian cannot moral or ethical convictions “similar to a religious belief.” show that the child is under treatment.

Focus on safety Take eff orts to stay 1. Listen to your kids. Anxiety and nerves can take over, so provide a safe environment at home and in the classroom. Talk to kids about healthy bullying and what to do if they encounter it. 1. Ease into the school routine. A good night’s sleep is key to a successful school day. Preschoolers need 11- 2. Talk to your kids about online safety. Identity theft, cyberbullying, 12 hours of sleep a night and school-age children need or inappropriate behavior can happen online. Teach your children about at least 10 hours, while teens need 9-10 hours. online safety as they use social media to connect with old and new friends at school. Also review with your child their school’s policies 2. Pack a healthy and safe lunch. Choose a balanced meal for your children’s lunchbox and make sure you regarding online behavior. keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Also, forms 3. Plan and practice how to get to school. If your child’s school or should come home with your child the fi rst week of school system provides bus transportation, find the nearest stop to your school letting you know if you may qualify for free or home and the pickup and drop-off times. Teach your kids to be safe reduced price school meals. whether by car, bus, bicycle or walking. 3. Make sure kids are insured. Your child could 4. Teach time management. Leisure time, sports, and “screen time” qualify for free or low-cost insurance through Medicaid can interfere with homework. or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

16 august/september 2019 | CentrAl penn pArent n Saturday, June 15, thousands came out to Central Penn Parent extends a huge thank you to OCousler Park in York for the annual Central our presenting sponsors, Penn State Health Children’s Penn Parent Family Festival. Children got their faces Hospital and Weis Markets, and our supporting painted, played in the bounce houses, and brought sponsor, UPMC Pinnacle, for helping make the event their studded animals for offi cial check-ups with the so much fun for our families! Penn State Hershey Life Lion EMS. Th ere was also a petting zoo and a real live unicorn.

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By Leslie Penkunas MeaWhen parents own two restaurants,l things get interesting.

Photos by Kara Clouser, What’s for dinner? While Central Penn Parent: Gia and Amara, do you However, we’ve tried to be very clear. We off er a have any favorites on the menu? kids menu. All of the dishes are named aft er our Conte Photography most parents may dread that question, Jess and Gia: Th e salad. kids and our niece and nephew. We love seeing Robert Ayala can direct Amara: Th e chicken wings. [Points to her sister] kids at our restaurants. It’s a social experience their daughters, Gia, 14, and She’s the picky eater. they need to learn about and family meals are so Amara, 8, to a printed menu. Jess: Th at’s tricky! Our menus change so fast. underrated. Th e Dallastown couple owns Every three months, but we’re always working on and operates Revival Social the next menu. Our ‘go to dishes’ would be fi nger CPP:  e restaurant industry has some crazy Club, an upscale restaurant foods. Our meat and cheese board and vegetable hours. Do you ever get to have sit-down, family in downtown York that and hummus board. We tend to eat more fi nger meals? serves ‘globally inspired’ foods than a whole, large meal. Th at was the Jess: We make time. It’s important. Sunday is food. Th ey also own Home inspiration for the restaurant. family dinner. Sometimes it’s just us, sometimes 231 in Harrisburg. it’s the larger family and sometimes it’s our staff . Jess says that having two CPP [to the girls]: Do you ever get to prepare Otherwise, we try to make a night, maybe two restaurants in diff erent anything for the menu? that all of us sit for dinner. Whether it’s at the cities is hectic. “We divide Amara: Yesterday I made a cake that they’re restaurant or out to eat, or sometimes — rarely — and conquer,” she says. “We going to serve in Harrisburg. we cook at home. But more times than not, you’ll oft en just see each other in see the kids at the restaurant with us. Luckily, passing.” CPP: Is there anything on the menu that we have great family support for the kids, too. Robert is the head chef at scares you? Grandma lives next door, so that’s a huge help. It’s Revival; they have a manager Gia: [Grabs a menu, and then points.] Th is. Th e a challenge, but we defi nitely work hard to make as well as a chef at Home chicken liver mouse. time for ourselves and each other. 231. Jess says that unless things are super-busy, she CPP: What are the challenges of o ering fresh, CPP: What’s your tip to help parents enjoy a stays out of the kitchen. “I do farm-to-table foods? nice meal out with their kids? the drinks and the front of Jess: We don’t use the term farm to table, because Jess: Talk to them. Put away the phones and iPads the restaurant,” she explains. it feels a little restrictive. We use a lot of local. Local and actually converse. Have fun. It’s just dinner — it We caught up with the meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables. However, doesn’t have to be serious. Take them places where Ayala family at Revival we don’t like to limit ourselves, especially in the they can experience diff erent foods. Encourage them in late June, about an off growing season. Th ere are so many diverse to be adventurous when they’re young. hour before they opened ingredients that people don’t know about and we for lunch. Th ey shared want them to experience. For example, lychee, CPP [to the girls]: Do you like to cook at home? their insight into food yucca, jackfruit and so many others. Amara: Yes. My favorite thing to make is chili. preparation, picky eaters, Th e beans are the most important part. family meals and more. CPP: Have you noticed any changes in families Gia: I like to make tomato soup. Th ey also shared some going out in recent years? recipes that kids can make at Jess: It seems less of the more independent CPP: From scratch? home, with or without their and unique restaurants welcome kids or make it Gia: From a can. parents’ help. known they welcome kids. I think people feel less inclined to bring their kids to that style restaurant. Leslie Penkunas is the editor of Central Penn Parent.

18 august/september 2019 | CentrAl penn pArent Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 1/2 packages butter topped dinner The Ayalas provided these three 1 cup low-sodium beef stock rolls or slider buns (12 total buns) 1 tablespoons cornstarch 10 ounces Havarti Cheese kid-friendly recipes for our readers. 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 4 tablespoons melted butter 1 1/2 cups chopped bell pepper 1 tablespoons steak seasoning 1 1/2 cups diced onion 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups chopped mushrooms 1 teaspoon onion powder Dr. Pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 350. Barbecue Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned. Combine the beef Sauce broth with the cornstarch and Worcestershire. Stir into the beef and simmer until thickened. While the beef is simmering, sauté the onions BBQ Chicken Quesadilla and peppers in a skillet over medium-high Ingredients Ingredients heat. When they begin to soft en, stir in the 4  our tortillas 2 strips bacon cooked and 1 can (12 ounces) Dr Pepper mushrooms and continue to cook until they begin 6 ounces grilled chicken chopped crumbled 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 garlic clove, minced to brown. 1/2 small red onion diced 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard 1 cup crushed tomatoes Coat a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Cut 1 small jalapeño diced cheese 1 tablespoon orange juice 1/4 teaspoon salt the rolls or slider buns in half and place the 1/2 cup pineapple diced 1/4 cup BBQ sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/8 teaspoon pepper bottoms of the rolls or buns in the pan. Top with Havarti cheese. Spread the beef on top of the Instructions Instructions cheese. Sprinkle with the peppers, onions and To make the quesadillas, sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese on the bottom In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients; mushrooms. Top with the remaining cheese. Place of one fl our tortilla. Top with 3 ounces of chicken, half of the bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, the tops of the rolls on top. diced red onion, jalapeño, pineapple and bacon. Drizzle with half 30-35 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring Combine the melted butter with the steak of the bbq sauce and sprinkle an additional 1/4 cup of cheese on occasionally. Refrigerate left overs. seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Brush top. Place another tortilla on top. the tops of the rolls with the butter mixture and Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add quesadilla to bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese the pan, letting cook on each side about 5 minutes, or until tortilla is melted and tops are golden brown. is crispy and cheese is melted. Use the remaining ingredients to Cool slightly before slicing and serving. make another quesadilla. Cut into triangles and serve warm.

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August/september 2019 | centralpennparent.com 19 Beyond the kid’s meal Facebook fans share their families’ favorite restaurants for maximum fun, minimum meltdowns. By Central Penn Parent staff

We reached out to our Facebook fans to get their recommendations on good family dining options, and why. While having a kid’s menu is important, it’s not always the food or the prices that makes a restaurant a family favorite.

Applebee’s | applebees.com Hoss’s Steak and Seahouse | hosss.com Red Robin | redrobin.com Locations throughout Central Pennsylvania Locations throughout Central Pennsylvania Locations throughout Central Pennsylvania Kid’s menu plus on Tuesdays kids 12 and under eat free with There’s a kid’s menu for kids ages 12 and younger. And kids They have a kid’s menu including specially priced drinks and the purchase of an adult entrée. ages 5 and under can always eat for free at the the Soup, desserts. “They have kids free night (and they have healthier Salad, Bread and Dessert Bar. “My children love Red Robin. They enjoy getting a free options),” says Leslie Houck. “My rugrat eats for free, so I can just grab him a bunch balloon as well as the kids menu,” says Laurie Skubon. “And of stuff from the buffet that’s all mostly finger-food sized my son goes for the root beer floats.” Bob Evans | bobevans.com and I have minimal cutting up to do! And, they have sturdy “Red Robin has a great kids menu; is very family friendly; Locations throughout Central Pennsylvania plastic highchairs with a tray,” says Amanda Evans Welty. and my whole family loves their fries!” says Leahann Moslak. There’s a kid’s menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. “Sometimes when you’re a parent, it’s the little things that Additionally, kids eat free on Tuesdays after 4 p.m. with the matter most.” Roma’s Pizza Italian purchase of an adult entrée. “We have lots of food sensitivities, but are able to find | romasdallastown.com “I took my kids fairly often to Bob Evans. Kids eat free at plenty to eat on the salad bar,” adds Megan South Benninger. Restaurant 2 E. Main St., Dallastown different times. I liked the quiet, slow-placed atmosphere,” “The price is fantastic too!” It has a kid’s menu for dine-in customers. says Abi Knaub. “The wait staff was laid back and family “Roma’s [has] great service, delicious food and coin friendly, too.” “Red Robin has a great machines in the dining room,” says Kristine Cousler-Womack. Cracker Barrel | crackerbarrel.com Locations throughout Central Pennsylvania kids menu...and my whole Scoops Ice Cream and Grille | scoopsgrille.com It has a kid’s menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 312 Primrose Lane, Mountville “Great family restaurant and always very friendly and It has both a kid’s menu and kid’s size ice cream cones. accommodating with the kids,” says Darla Weimer. family loves their fries!” “Good food, good prices, great ice cream!” says Hannah Royer. “Very family friendly. It’s community oriented, with Desperate Times fundraisers. Boulders mini golf is there as well. We often do Isaac’s Restaurants | isaacsrestaurants.com dinner, mini golf, then ice cream over the summer for a nice Brewery | desperatetimesbrewery.com Locations throughout Central Pennsylvania family activity.” 1201 Carlisle Springs Road, Carlisle A kid’s menu is available. It has a kid’s menu comprising mostly kid-friendly “They have a great variety of fun food on the kid’s menu, | texasroadhouse.com sandwiches. Texas Roadhouse plus dessert,” says Maribeth Bucher Allen. “Some also give Locations throughout Central Pennsylvania “They have a whole wall of kid’s games and toys, as well as wikisticks and pretzel goldfish with the kid’s menu. The price They have an extensive kid’s menu. Plus they have Kid’s Night a chalkboard,” says Kristen Whitfield Killinger. isn’t bad either.” on Tuesdays when kids can eat for a special low price and enjoy special attractions. Friendly’s | friendlys.com “Texas Roadhouse kid’s night is great. You get great food. | facebook.com/jukeboxdiner50s Locations throughout Central Pennsylvania Jukebox Diner My daughter who loves steak can order that on the kid’s 4890 Carlisle Road, Mechanicsburg It has an extensive kid’s menu where all entrees include ice menu. I love that they offer that in addition to the “regular” It’s a 1950s-themed diner that serves American favorites plus cream for dessert. kids items,” says Kristen Carr Zeigler breakfast all day long. My kids always want Friendly’s, says Dawn Hirt. “We love Texas Roadhouse Kids night the best because of “[My daughter’s] new favorite is the Jukebox Diner with “Wednesday is free kids meal night!” the games and arts and crafts plus free face painting for kids great mac and cheese and served in those cool cars!” says on Tuesday nights,” says Nikki Hanshaw Rhoades. Nikki Hanshaw Rhoades. Harshbarger’s Sub ’N Malt | harshbargers.com 716 Swamp Road, Mifflintown Troegs Independent Brewing | troegs.com 5680 US-522, McVeytown The Penn Hotel | thepennhotel.com 200 Hersheypark Drive, Hershey A small (and pricey) kid’s menu is available. 600 Old West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey Its snack bar menu includes kid’s entrees and small plate “The kid’s meal comes in a cool old fashioned car and It has a kid’s menu. dishes as well. comes with homemade ice cream,” says Ashley Britcher “[We love it because] it’s loud and they have shuffleboard,” “[They have] great food and it’s loud enough to drown out McMillen. says Andrea Schreffler Oliver. any tantrum,” says Kate Kal. 20 August/September 2019 | Central Penn Parent Fresh and local Here’s our round up of area farmers markets By Central Penn Parent staff

Craving the best, the freshest, and the Strite’s Orchard Farm Market tastiest produce our region has to off er? and Bakery Look no further than your local farmers 1000 Strites Road, Harrisburg Roots Country market. We’ve listed some of the bigger stritesorchard.com Market Auction ones here, by county. Some are open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 705 Graystone Road, year round; all are open for business this Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Manheim summer! With over 100 years of family farming, this rootsmarket.com farmers market and bakery sells fresh fruits Tues., 9 a.m.-9 Cumberland County and vegetables, baked goods, craft s and p.m. dairy products. A huge Farmers on the Square assortment Hanover and High streets, Carlisle of produce, farmersonthesquare.com Lancaster County meats, baked May-Oct., Wed. 3-7 p.m.; inside the Carlisle Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market goods, Th eatre Jan.-April on the 2nd and 4th Wed. of Pennsylvania 2710 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand each month, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Dutch birdinhandfarmersmarket.com More than 15 vendors; fruit, vegetables, specialties, Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. meat, eggs, dairy, baked goods and fl owers flowers, (July – Oct.) crafts, West Shore Farmers Market A variety of vendors come together to sell antiques and produce, meat, cheese, candy and more. 900 Market St., Lemoyne collectibles. westshorefarmersmarket.com Green Dragon Farmers Market Tues. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (select vendors only); Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and Auction Lebanon Meats, fi sh, produce, plus deli foods, honey, 955 N. State St., Ephrata County herbs, craft s, upscale boutique and much more. greendragonmarket.com Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Farmstead Farmer’s Market Central Market Carlisle Country Market Th is market sells fresh produce and pretty 1976 Laudermilch Road, Palmyra 34 W. Philadelphia St., York 1446 Holly Pike, Carlisle much everything else you could imagine, farmsteadmarket.com centralmarketyork.com carlislecountrymarket.com including a variety of Amish-made Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues. & Th urs 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat. 6 a.m.-2 Th urs. & Fri., 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. products as well as books, sporting goods It has organic produce, poultry, meats, p.m.; fi rst Fridays 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Carlisle’s only year-round, indoor farmers and toys. seafood, treats, and more. Th is indoor market off ers fresh, locally market. grown produce, meat, seafood, baked Lancaster Central Market Lebanon Farmers Market goods, as well as collectibles and souvenirs. Paulus Farm Market 23 N. Market St., Lancaster 35 S. Eighth St., Lebanon 1216 S. York St., Mechanicsburg centralmarketlancaster.com lebanonfarmersmarket.com The Markets at Shrewsbury paulusfarmmarket.com Tues. & Fri. 6 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 6 a.m.-2 p.m. The Lebanon Farmers Market operates 12025 Susquehanna Trail, Shrewsbury Open daily, see website for hours Th is is the oldest farmers market in the out of great, historic building that was marketsatshrewsbury.com OK, so it’s one farm, not a collection; but it’s United States! Housed in a 120+ year old built in 1892. The market offers fresh Th urs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. big enough to provide you with plenty of building, it off ers fresh fruits, vegetables, produce, poultry, meats, seafood, candies 8 a.m.-4 p.m. variety at mealtimes. baked goods, and lots of regional specialties. and more. Th is indoor, all-seasons market features over 20 merchants that sell locally grown Lancaster East Side Palmyra Producers-Only Dauphin County produce, Amish baked goods, canned goods, Market Farmers Market farm-fresh meats and cheeses, local wines, Broad Street Market Musser Park, 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster 220 Campbelltown Road, Palmyra and traditional PA Dutch craft s and gift s. palmyrafarmersmarket.com 1233 N. Broad St., Harrisburg lancastereastsidemarket.com broadstreetmarket.org Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., 8 a.m.-12 p.m. through Oct. Morningstar Marketplace Th urs. & Fri. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Locally grown veggies, fruits, meats, Local farmers sell local produce, meat, 5276 W. Lincoln Highway, Th omasville It has over 40 vendors and off ers locally cheeses, baked goods, handmade craft s and cheese, bread and milk. morningstarmarketplace.net grown, organic produce, meats, baked artwork. Plus live music. Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. goods and more. York County More than 100 vendors off er up local fruits, Lititz Farmers Market veggies, and baked good specialties as well as Pennsylvania Open Air 24 N. Broad St., Lititz Brown’s Orchard & Farm Amish specialties, antiques and other treasures. Farmers Market lititzfarmersmarket.com Market 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg Th urs., 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. spring and summer; 8892 Susquehanna Trail South, Penn Market Located in the Pa. Farm Show complex 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. aft er Labor Day Loganville 380 W. Market St., York parking lot. It’s a seasonal market (it’s closed late fall brownsorchards.com pennmarketyork.weebly.com May 17 – Nov. 22, Tues. & Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through spring) that features meats and Open daily. Tues., Fri. & Sat., 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Featuring more than 25 vendors selling fresh local produce, plus tasty treats, It offers fruits, asparagus and sweet corn Also known as Market & Penn Street fruits, vegetables and organically certifi ed gluten-free breads, homemade granola, from Brown’s farm. It also sells other Farmers Market, it fi rst opened in 1866 and pasture-raised poultry, pork and beef. honey, soaps and live entertainment. locally grown vegetables. is the oldest farmers market in York. August/september 2019 | centralpennparent.com 21 Being a new mom can be exhausting. Let us help.

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WOM-14345-19 115945 070219 2019 childcare preschool& guide 24 Preschool problems What to expect in the fi rst several weeks, and when to be concerned. 26 The push for more public pre-k More than half of our state’s eligible kids don’t have access to quality pre-k programs. 28 The higher tech preschool How a STEAM-focused curriculum can complement more traditi onal center ti mes. 30 The daycare checklist When looking for a childcare provider, know what’s important to your family.

32 Childcare and preschool directory childcare &guide preschool 2019 Preschool problems What to expect in the fi rst month, and when you should worry. By Central Penn Parent staff

Transitions can be diffi cult, especially those as big as heading off to preschool for the fi rst time. As your child adjusts to her new routine, you may see new behaviors from her. We reached out to Rebecca Zalit, the director of Tender Years Child Development Center in Camp Hill, and two lead teachers from the Carlisle Community Nursery School, Jennifer Lambert and Tammy Frutsche, to fi nd out what to do about a variety of possible scenarios.

Problem: Your child is having more meltdowns in the Problem: Your potty-trained child came home wearing late afternoon now that she’s in preschool. What’s his change of clothes – for the second time in one week. going on? Should you be concerned about accidents at school? Jenifer Lambert: Your child is experiencing a brand new situation. Th ey spend the school Rebecca Zalit: Starting in a new school or classroom can be a big transition for some day working hard to be on their best behavior, learning and experiencing new friendships. students! Accidents can occur with potty-trained children for a variety of reasons: Th ey hold it together all day. Th is takes a lot of their energy. When they get home, they are they were busy in play with their new friends and toys; they were highly engaged in exhausted, and this is when their meltdowns occur. Th ey feel comfortable with their parents group activities; they were unsure of how to use the bathroom in their new classroom; to take a break from holding it all together. or they were nervous to let the teacher know they need to use the bathroom. It’s important to find out the details about the accidents that occurred and work with your child’s teacher to find a solution, if one is needed. You can introduce your child to the Problem: You’re concerned that your child may a bit bathroom that the classroom uses and speak with the teacher and your child about much to handle at times. How often should you be what they need to do when they have to use the bathroom. in touch with his teachers to make sure he’s OK and Problem: The teacher tells you that your son was bitten they’re OK? Lambert: It’s normal for a parent to worry that their child is not behaving or is causing by a classmate in school today. What will the school do issues in a classroom. It’s perfectly okay to reach out to your child’s teacher to let them to help it from happening again? know your concerns. Communicating early on with your child’s teacher can be helpful in heading off any issues your child might be having. One important thing to know about Zalit: When a child is having a behavior difficulty in the classroom, such as preschool is that preschool is where children learn what behaviors are acceptable and biting, programs should have procedures in place to address these behaviors. unacceptable for school. Commonly, teachers will redirect children from negative behavior, reassess the

24 august/september 2019 | CentrAl penn pArent childcare &guide preschool 2019 classroom environment, appropriateness of activities, and supervision. Teachers document any disruptive Your child doesn’t seem behavior to monitor patterns that may be occurring Problem: and give written copies of the behavior to the parents to like her teacher. What should or guardians. Programs also use screening tools with parents and can refer parents for professional you do? consultation if needed. Open communication with Zalit: It’s important to have a conversation your teachers and program administrators is key; while with your child – why don’t they seem to confidentiality must be maintained, staff are able to like the teacher? Sometimes it is difficult disclose behavior policies, classroom procedures and to transition to a classroom environment plans to adjust the classroom environment if needed. with new schedules and rules. Oftentimes, the first few weeks of the school year are spent focusing on those schedules and Problem: You pack healthy lunches, rules – could this be affecting your child’s and half the food comes back perception of their teacher? Model positive interactions with the teacher for your child; with your child at the end of the at drop off and pick up times, make time to greet your child’s teacher with your day. How can you know she’s not child and have a brief conversation about what’s in store for your child’s day at starving? school, or how your child’s day went. Tammy Frutsche: We encourage them to eat during Be sure your child knows that you and lunch bunch, and most of them do a great job. However, her teacher are working together to sometimes they get distracted by what their neighbor has make school a great experience. If for lunch, they want to eat quickly so that they can play, your child still doesn’t seem to like there’s too much food, and so on. We always eat with their teacher, schedule a time for you them, so hopefully we are setting a good example. Also, to talk with the teacher to help find a we have snack about an hour and a half before lunch so solution; ask for help understanding they may not be that hungry. They will not starve! what’s bothering your child.

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Preschool programs can provide much more than Jodi Askins, the executive director of the Pennsylvania developmentally appropriate activities for children. “kindergarten readiness.” A quality program fosters Association of the Education of Young Children One-half of the pre-K providers are childcare centers. interaction among peers, cooperative play and problem- (PennAEYC), a member organization of Pre-K for PA, says Th ese providers must earn a minimum of three stars solving — developmentally appropriate skills that form that the job of advocating for state funding is never done. in the Keystone STARS program to show that they’ve an essential, lifelong foundation. But a majority of eligible “For us, it’s always, ‘Th ank you and the need is still met quality standards in four key areas: staff education, childen in Pennsylvania don’t have access to publicly there,’” she says. learning environment, leadership/management, and family/ funded, high-caliber pre-k programs. A 2019 statewide survey conducted by Pre-K for PA community partnerships. According to the Pennsylvania Partnership for Children, with the Pennsylvania Principals Association showed that Askins stresses that the need for quality pre-k programs 58 percent of our state’s 296,960 children ages 3-4 are nearly 99 percent of principals agreed that publicly funded, in the state goes far beyond any academic readiness. “Pre-k economically eligible for publicly funded pre-k; 56 percent high-quality pre-k is an important tool for preparing at-risk serves kids and families in a much bigger way,” she says. “If of them – 97,702 — do not have access to such a program. children for kindergarten. Respondents represented rural, you ask kindergarten teachers what they hope to see in their In the fi ve Central Pennsylvania counties comprising this suburban and urban school leaders who are responsible new students, it’s not academic rigor. It’s cooperative play. magazine’s readership, there are 17,620 eligible children for educating nearly 60 percent of elementary students Problem solving. Social skills. If they know their colors, who are unable to enroll in quality, publicly funded pre-K statewide. Two-thirds of the principals who responded to that’s fi ne, but it’s not what is most important at that age.” education. To meet their needs, an additional 881 pre-k the survey indicated that their district doesn’t provide pre-k A survey of kindergarten teachers released in May by classrooms are needed. and that they rely on local community providers. Pre-K for PA showed that 96 percent agree that students Since 2014, the nonpartisan group Pre-K for PA has “We have a mixed delivery system for preschool education,” who attend a high-quality pre-k program are ready for advocated for state funding directed to pre-K education. explains Askins. Pre-K in Pennsylvania lives in four diff erent success in kindergarten, and 98 percent agree that high- Th is year, it sought a $50 million increase in the 2019-20 settings — daycare centers, preschools, pre-K programs quality, publicly funded pre-k is an important tool for state budget: $40 million for Pre-K Counts and $10 million within an elementary school, and home visit programs. Th ere preparing at-risk children for kindergarten. for the Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program are diff erent needs depending upon the family, but most Kari King, president and CEO of Pennsylvania Partnerships (HSSAP). On May 28, 2019, Governor Wolf signed a $34 important are program accessibility and fl exibility. “Th ere are for Children, a founding member of the Pre-K for PA billion general spending bill that included $25 million for literally areas across our state where a high quality preschool campaign, said that while it’s no surprise that kindergarten Pre-K Counts and $5 million for HSSAP. While the fi nal program just doesn’t exist,” says Askins. teachers support programs that help students succeed in their numbers fell $20 million shy of its goal, Pre-K for PA is still One key marker of a “high quality” pre-k program classrooms, their collective voice is important. appreciative of the funds that were allocated to preschool. is its teachers or staff and their commitment to provide “Almost immediately, kindergarten teachers can “Pre-K for PA always wishes we could go further, faster, determine the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ in their classrooms – but this investment once again shows that the Governor or those children who have had access to high-quality pre-k and the legislatures get the value of high quality publicly and those who have not,” she says. funded pre-k, and are committed to expanding access Th e state budget for 2019-2020 also includes $160 across Pennsylvania,” says Kate Philips, spokesperson for million for basic education funding and $50 million Pre-K for PA. in special education funding — the largest increase in In May, a poll commissioned by the group showed that special education funding in 75 percent of likely voters supported increasing funding to two decades. Additionally, expand access to publicly $60 million has been funded, quality allocated for school pre-kindergarten, safety grants for school while 94 percent districts across the of voters Commonwealth. believed that early Leslie Penkunas is education is the editor of Central important. Penn Parent.

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By Lindsay Garbacik aged students will prepare them for their futures — which with students exploring art through whiteboard tables and will inevitably involve computers and iPads. Upon creation whiteboard markers. Th is allows for essentially “unlimited Th e focus on science, technology, engineering, art and of the school, Waters took an online course off ered pieces of paper” and allows students to collaborate with mathematics — STEAM — has become a staple in classrooms to educators by Apple to become an “Apple Certifi ed one another when sharing a table, explains Waters. across the Commonwealth and the country. As educators Teacher.” Not surprisingly, he has outfi tted his preschool “Collaboration not separation” is the idea behind the work to prepare kids with the foundation of skills they will primarily with Apple technology — iPads and Beats by whiteboard tables. need for future success in today’s high-tech world, they are Dre headphones. Students will also have access to an Amazon Alexa also turning their attention to the much-younger set. to help them with questions. Aside from the focus While focusing on STEAM may seem ambitious for on technology in this preschool, there will still be preschoolers, many are already learning age-appropriate “We are teaching children opportunities for the hands-on elements of preschool, skills with their daily classroom activities. Building with including a play kitchen, a putting green and a Lego table. Legos, for example, exposes them to engineering. Finger to be independent, At the Goddard School of York, preschoolers have had painting is not only a child’s fi rst foray into the arts, access to iPads and computers since the school’s opening but also an act of sensory exploration, according to the six years ago. Students can use this technology during National Center on Early Childhood Development. Several with technology as the their rotating learning stations throughout the day, says preschools in our area, however, are enthusiastically using owner Leena Patel. Her school is a strong proponent of specifi c STEAM lesson plans. foundation.” teaching lessons with STEAM involved. Th is past January, Th e Goddard School of York and the new SMART the preschool hosted a STEAM open house and an Preschool in Harrisburg, opening this fall, are two local aviation-themed STEAM week for the students to explore preschools that are embracing newer technology and learning In the classroom, students will have access to a rotating how STEAM relates to aviation. approaches in order to enhance their STEAM curricula. iPad station at diff erent times throughout the day. Th is station will include iPads as well as Beats headphones that they will be able to use to listen to the iBooks app to read or listen to books. Th ey’ll also be encouraged to Coding in preschool A paperless classroom experiment with instruments on Garageband, among Steve Jobs once said that, “Everybody in this country An acronym for Science, Math, Art, Reading and other activities available on pre-downloaded apps on the should learn to program a computer, because it teaches Technology, the SMART Preschool is centered entirely iPads. you how to think.” No matter what one’s future plans, around STEAM teachings, says Eric Waters, Ed.D., owner “We are teaching children to be independent, with computers will most likely play a role. And coding — and creator of the preschool. technology as the foundation,” says Waters. being able to program a computer to have it do what you Waters states that introducing technology to preschool- Th e new preschool will be a paperless environment, want or need it to — is an essential 21st century tool. Th e

28 august/september 2019 | CentrAl penn pArent childcare &guide preschool 2019 earlier children can be exposed to coding principles, the Beats by Dre headphones more comfortable and confi dent they’ll be learning it. await students at the Patel explains that at the Goddard School of York, SMART Preschool in preschool students begin learning basic coding in junior Harrisburg. kindergarten classes with the KIBO Robotics program. Students learn how to make a sequence of instructions through a provided set of wooden blocks, which then control a robot and change it to their code specifi cations. But it doesn’t feel high-tech for the kids — all the work is accomplished without students having to be on a screen, which is something the school especially values in the Some of the hands-on activities at the new SMART Preschool in Harrisburg. program, says Patel. Students use their iPads for educational programs, such as Osmo, which challenges them to conquer skills Th e American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) like tracing pictures and basic math while letting them recommends “limiting screen use to one hour per day of compete with their friends at school. Teachers can then high-quality programs for children ages 2-5. In addition, Children writes on its website. see their progress through these competitions, Patel says. it recommends that parents monitor the media the child is Many educators around the country are using new seeing in order to help them to understand how it applies activities involving the use of technology in order to to the world around them. In a study conducted since teach STEAM concepts to students more thoroughly. And the AAP’s original recommendation in 2016, almost 70 while the idea of state-of-the-art technology in centers at STEAM with screen time limits percent of the children surveyed were exceeding the one- preschool — areas typically known for Lincoln Logs and While apps like Osmo are helpful for teaching STEAM hour per day screen time guideline. picture books — can be daunting to some and exciting to lessons, the staff at the Goddard School is conscientious of Regardless of the unknown answer to the long discussed others, a high-tech preschool is a trend which seems to be just how much time their students spend on their screens and convoluted “how much screen time is too much?” on the verge of ‘going viral.’ in the classroom. Th ose under age 3 aren’t given any debate between scientists, it comes down to parental screen time, while the preschool aged students are strictly opinion and entrusting children to preschools that will Lindsay Garbacik of Camp Hill is a student in the Philip limited. value and share those views. Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland, “Many parents like that we don’t do screen time,” says “Digital technologies provide one more outlet for them College Park and a staff writer for two of the university’s st Patel. “Kids are already doing it at home so parents don’t [students] to demonstrate their creativity and learning,” 31 publications.ANNUAL She interned with Central Penn Parent in want it done here”. Th e National Association of the Education of Young RU2017-2018.BBER DUCKIE TM RACE & FESTIVAL

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30 august/september 2019 | CentrAl penn pArent childcare &guide preschool 2019 10. What is the teacher to kid ratio? Th e state of Pennsylvania does have 5. How well did they respond to us in the search process? If a daycare center didn’t mandatory stipulations on how many supervisors there need to be for every child, but respond to me as a potential client, it made me nervous that it may not respond to an you may not want to reach the max on that. Th e more attention your child receives, emergency, a request for a chat or something else I feel is important as a parent. No the more the caretaker can identify issues, make sure they stay out of trouble and are dice if they didn’t return my call. safe when playing. 4. How long have other families been there? Sometimes when there are a ton of 9. How much does it cost? If money grew on trees… Alas, it doesn’t and cost is a new families at a daycare, it can be a sign of growth and new leadership. But it was factor. We are a middle-class family. Some childcare facilities are more expensive than important to us that our center didn’t have a lot of turnover with their families — when college now. Two kids? Th at check eats your mortgage payment for breakfast. Th e cost families don’t want to pull their children out, it’s a good sign. was defi nitely a factor for us. 3. Did they o er meals? For us, it wasn’t that we didn’t want to feed our kid; we found 8. Did they o er us a tour? Our facility off ered us a tour to go over several things while it ideal to give him a bottle aft er he woke up and then let him have a breakfast with the we were there; some of those things are detailed below. It gave us an opportunity to other babies when he got to school about 45 minutes later. evaluate the environment in a number of ways. It also showed they had nothing to hide. 2. How do they respond to allergies? We have a kid who has a weird allergy to 7. How clean is the place? One of my favorite smells is when I go to pick up my kid apricots, meaning we have to be careful with all stone fruits. If your child has a peanut at daycare and there is the fresh smell of cleaning solution aft er they have wiped down allergy, is the facility peanut-free? Do they document this in the fi le so if there is a their toys, mats and high chairs for the day. It helps me feel secure that they are doing substitute, they know when they feed him? Th ere are many factors with allergies what they can to prevent germs from being spread and my kid from being sticky. I — including symptoms to look for and understanding any treatment medication want my kid to get dirty and have a good time — and then be hosed down by someone (Benedryl, Epi-Pens or other). aft erward, before he is returned to me. 1. Does my child like it there? Lucky for us, our son loves his daycare so much 6. What does a daily schedule look like? Our baby still isn’t old enough to sign up that there are days he doesn’t want to leave. If your child is unhappy, doesn’t like for soccer, but it’s nice to know it’s an option at his daycare when he is. His daycare the facility or comes home crying quite a bit during the fi rst few weeks, make a oft en has the kids painting and has splash days and playing outdoors (what is change. Nobody wants a miserable child, no matter how convenient the location, this concept, you say? I will fully encourage my kid to have a scraped knee every the cost or the staff . Revaluate and fi nd an alternative where your kid has fun at a once in a while if it means he was running on a playground somewhere). It’s also place that checks off your boxes. important to us that he maintains a nap and feeding schedule that’s consistent. Our center documents his diaper changes, feedings and naps and gives them to us in a Carley Lucas, Central Penn Parent’s senior sales manager, is the mother of a 1 year old. report every day. You can follow her blog, Hot Mess Momma, at CentralPennParent.com.

Please call 717-766-2439 if interested in our services. Mechanicsburg Learning Center is accepting fall enrollments for our before and after school programs in Mechanicsburg Area SD, Northern York County SD and East Pennsboro SD. Dickinson College MLC has been a leader in the child care industry for over 45 years, and has operated a successful preschool at St. Paul’s UCC in Mechanicsburg for over 30 years. MLC also manages Children’s Center before and after school programs at the following locations: Broad Street Elementary School, Pre-K • Kindergarten Kindergarten Academy, Upper Allen Elementary School, East Pennsboro Elementary School, Child Care Northside Elementary School, Shepherdstown Elementary School, West Creek Hills Elementary 6 Weeks to 6 Years Old • Summer Program for School Age School, Dillsburg Elementary School, and South Mountain Elementary School. Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday DCCC Philosophy: Each Child... Our Kindergarten program is Please call 717-766-2439 will be accepted and respected as a unique licensed through the Pennsylvania Please call 717-766-2439 if interested in our services. person, has the right to have his or her needs Department of Education. if interested in our services. met in a safe and nurturing environment Our Teachers have various degrees and has the right to an environment that in Early Childhood Education or encourages individual growth.

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32 august/september 2019 | CentrAl penn pArent Shane at a school readiness workshop at Sara Lindemuth/Anna Carter Primary School. Did you know pre-kindergarten programs increase a child’s chances of succeeding in school? Working with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit and local schools, United Way of the Capital Region has launched Ready for School, Ready to Succeed.School Through readiness this pilot project, Meet Shane children ages 3 to 5 can attend free Shane is 5 years old and lives in Susquehanna Township with his grandparents. workshopsprograms (with aretheir availablefamilies) to help prepareat 14for partnerkindergarten. schools This project in is Shane lives in Susquehanna “Transitions are difficult for Shane,” available to ALL families. 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School District, and Poppy. Like many five-year-old Disorder) and anxiety.” children, Shane loves to play, read Susquehanna Township School District, Shane has lived with his books and create science projects. Steelton-HighspireFor more information: School District, and grandparents since he was two, West Perry School District. This fall, he will enter kindergarten following the death of his mother. contact Amber Fields at Sara Lindemuth/Anna Carter His father is incarcerated. at United Way of the Primary School. To help him prepare When Shane started attending Capital Region, socially and academically, Shane workshops last fall, he was shy attends workshops through Ready 717.732.0700 or and nervous. Now, he enters the for School, Ready to Succeed, a by e-mail at classroom with confidence. He has community pilot project to increase made several new friends who will [email protected]. school readiness. join him in kindergarten. “We want to do everything we can to prepare Shane for kindergarten,” his grandmother adds. “Thanks to this program, he’s excited to start ® school.” MIND ON HEALTH Aim for an ‘A’ in eating The foods they eat aff ect their physical, emotional and behavioral health By Dr. Raman Baweja

Is your house in back-to-school mode? As you head to new way of looking into how we can foster emotional well- daunting, and it’s more costly to buy fresh food, but even the store to buy new school supplies and clothes, here’s being by making good, balanced food decisions – choosing implementing a small change can make a diff erence. Aim another purchase that should be on your radar: Food more fresh vegetables and fruits and avoiding highly for a portion of fruit or vegetables every day; it doesn’t have choices. processed foods. to be at every meal. If you miss it a breakfast, aim for aft er What you feed your children before they head out the school. door can set the stage for good concentration and behavior Th e bottom line is this: Every child can benefi t from a in the classroom. Good food choices can also help improve “Even implementing a small balanced diet. In fact, that goes for you too, Mom and Dad! their mood. In fact, if you think your child is struggling change can make a difference. Dr. Raman Baweja is a child psychiatrist with Penn State with emotional and behavioral health issues, what they eat Health Medical Group. can have more of an eff ect that you might realize. Aim for a portion of fruit or vegetables every day.” “You may be surprised to know that the commonly held It certainly is true that a well-balanced diet positively impacts neurochemicals in the brain to improve focus and idea that sugar makes a child concentration in school. Eating foods that contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants hyperactive is, in fact, a myth.” nourishes the brain and can protect it from stress. Th e gut- Although some mornings, you might consider it a feat brain connection is also very just to get your children up, dressed and to the bus on important, since a large percentage time, giving them a good breakfast is the most important of receptors for serotonin way to start their day off well. Don’t skip it! Especially for – a neurotransmitter preschoolers and elementary school-aged children, hunger that helps regulate is directly correlated with worsening behavior. If they are sleep, appetite hungry, they are going to be irritable and cranky. and mood – are Breakfast doesn’t have to mean a time-consuming spread found in the of scrambled eggs, bacon and toast. A balanced off ering of lining of the gut fresh fruits, cereals and milk is a great combination to start and in the the day. brain. When you think about what to stock your kitchen with A side on a regular basis, it’s better to think about what your kids note here for should eat rather than what they shouldn’t. For example, parents of children you may be surprised to know that the commonly held diagnosed with ADHD: Th ere is some evidence idea that sugar makes a child hyperactive is, in fact, a myth. for the use of two dietary supplements – omega-3 Studies show sugar doesn’t aff ect behavior. fatty acids in treating ADHD symptoms and melatonin Of course, you’ll hear parents say their child had one slice in treating sleep-onset insomnia in children with ADHD. of cake at a birthday party and they were off the wall, but Omega-3 has been found to lessen hyperactivity and help that wasn’t because of sugar. Interestingly, one study found with concentration, but the evidence on this topic is mixed. that sugar consumption changed parents’ expectations. It seems safe to say that if your child is diagnosed with a Parents reported worsening behavior aft er their child ate behavioral disorder, food choice may have an impact but sugar – which was actually a placebo. So, if your child works best in conjunction with prescribed medication. brightens at a serving of frosted fl akes in the morning, it’s Th e old adage ‘you are what you eat’ is certainly familiar OK! and chances are you already know that a balanced diet A relatively new concept called “nutritional psychiatry” is best. But in the busyness of families’ lifestyles today, suggests that the food we eat not only aff ects physical the reality is that all of our houses are full of preserved health, but emotional and behavioral health as well. Th is is a food. Making a change in how your family eats can be

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CAN-14388-19-111250-0519 Seasonal fun Blue ribbon fun! County fairs and festivals off er up great food, entertainment and more. By the Central Penn Parent staff

We’ve compiled a list of 25 fairs South Mountain Fairgrounds, 615 Aug. 6-9 Aug. 12-17 — and a few festivals — big and Narrows Road, Arendtsville 165th Reading Fair Kutztown Fair small, near and some far. There’s at Tues.-Fri. 4-10 p.m., Sat. 1-10 p.m. thereadingfair.org kutztownfairgrounds.com least one within an easy drive every Admission: $7, children under 36” The Reading Fairgrounds, 1216 Hilltop Kutztown Fairgrounds, 450 Wentz St., weekend through mid-October. tall are free Road, Leesport Kutztown Unlimited carnival rides are included Sun. 1-8 p.m., Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. Admission: $10 or weekly pass for $30; in the admission price, along 4-10 p.m., Wed. & Sat. 1-10 p.m. children under 36” FREE AUGUST with other fair attractions and live Admission: Free Admission price covers all carnival concerts. Tons of entertainment, games, rides as well as all stage, midway Jul. 28-Aug. 3 agricultural exhibits, farm animals and shows and grandstand shows, livestock Fulton County Fair Aug. 1-3 great Pennsylvania Dutch food. exhibits and other fair attractions other Fulton County Fairgrounds, Lincoln Penn Twp. Fireman’s Fair than food, crafts and Wednesday Way East, McConnellsburg Penn Twp. Fire Company, 1750 Pine Aug. 4-10 night Grandstand racing ($8). Note: Hours and admission vary; see their Road, Newville Miffl in County Youth Fair Don’t confuse this fair with the huge Facebook page 4-10:30 p.m. each day mcyouthfair.com Kutztown Folk Festival held in July. Pretty much everything you’d Admission: Free Youth Park, West Logan St., Reedsville want in a county fair: midway An annual tradition that’s been Hours and admission: please see Aug. 13-17 rides; livestock exhibitions and around for more than half a century, website Perry County Community competitions; a horse show; tractor this fair features children’s rides, ice The fair has it all: Carnival rides, Fair pulls; drag racing; live music and cream-eating contests, homemade concession stands, an archery contest pecofair.org entertainment; lots of great food; soups, bingo and much more. and some watermelon smashing, live Perry County and so much more. entertainment and lots of animals. Fairgrounds, 248 Aug. 3-4 Fairground Road, July 29-Aug. 3 Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Aug. 7-10 Newport 36th Annual Schuylkill County Fair Children’s Fantasy Weekend Fireman’s Fair Tues.-Fri. gates schuylkillfair.com parenfaire.com citizensfi re36.org open at 4 p.m.; Sat. Schuylkill County Fairgrounds, 2270 Mount Hope Estate, Manheim Citizens Fire Co., 100 Chestnut St., Mt. gates open at 8 Fair Road, Schuylkill Haven 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission: FREE Holly Springs a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., 4-10 p.m.; Tues., for kids ages 11 and younger this 4:30 p.m. each day Admission: FREE; Thurs., Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. weekend only. Regular admission: Each evening they’ll have musical $5 parking Admission: $5, ages 10 and under $19.95 at gate, $17.95 online in entertainment, games and food. Amusement rides are free advance open nightly at 6 Carnival rides; entertainment, Not a typical “fair,” but because Aug. 10 p.m. and on Sat. at games, contests, animal exhibits, it has the name in its title, we’ll 43rd Annual Red Lion Street Fair 4 p.m. Of special competitions, demonstrations, truck include it. And its opening weekend rlaba.com note: Wed. night is and tractor pulls. Plus lots of great features free admission for kids Downtown Red Lion UPMC Pinnacle Night, food for purchase. Free parking. ages 11 and younger, plus themed 9 a.m.-4 p.m. when attendees can park entertainment, food, contests Arts and crafts, bounce houses, for free and even better, July 30-Aug. 3 and activities. The Pennsylvania entertainers and plenty of food enjoy rides for free all night 97th Annual South Mountain Fair Renaissance Faire runs every vendors fi ll the streets of downtown long. Attendees can also park southmountainfair.com weekend through Oct. 27. Red Lion. for free on Thursday night.

36 august/september 2019 | CentrAl penn pArent Aug. 16-24 Onsite parking, $10. Sept. 14-15 Sept. 25-27 Westmoreland Fair Big fun for the whole family. Tons of Fall Harvest Fair West Lampeter Community Fair westmorelandfair.com rides, games, food, animals, shows Alexander Schaeffer Farm, 213 S. westlampeterfair.com 123 Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg — from magic shows and Olympic Carpenter St., Shaefferstown 851 Village Road, Lampeter Fri., Aug. 16, 4-11 p.m.; Aug. 17-24, diving to tractor pulls and more. Plus Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11:30 a.m.- Admission: FREE 10 am.-11 p.m. huge nightly concerts (separate tickets 4:30 p.m. They’ll have tractor parades, pig Admission: $7; $3 before 2 p.m. (not required): Brooks & Dunn on Thursday, Admission: $5; children ages 12 and races, horse shows, tractor games, valid Aug. 24) Miranda Lambert on Friday and Why under are free calf roping, livestock sales and more. Rides, monster truck races, tractor Don’t We on Saturday. And there’s the Step back in time to the 1800s. Learn Plus there’s some great food. pulls, demolition derbies (all separate J&J Demolition Derby on Monday. how to make apple cider and apple admission) and much more at this butter and enjoy Pennsylvania Sept. 28 German food and crafts. large county fair. Aug. 31-Sept. 2 34th Annual New Cumberland “Kipona” Labor Day Celebration Apple Festival Aug. 19-24 harrisburgpa.gov/kipona Sept. 18-20 applefestivalnewcumberlandpa.com 42nd Elizabethtown Fair Downtown Harrisburg Riverfront Park, The 70th Solanco Fair New Cumberland Borough Park, solancofair.com etownfair.com 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg Front and Bridge Streets, New 172 S. Lime St., Quarryville 900 block of E. High St., Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Mon. Cumberland See website for fair schedule Elizabethtown 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; free street parking 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sun. and Mon. 4 hours of free Admission: FREE Mon. 5-11 p.m., Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.- Admission: FREE 11 p.m. street parking on Sat. using code (see The fair features an antique tractor Sure, it’s a festival, not a fair; it’s It’ll have a petting zoo, free nightly website for details) pull, pedal tractor pull, livestock still fun and celebrates a great fruit entertainment including live music, This huge celebration features a Native exhibits, homemade food and more. harvest. Check out the homemade exotic pet encounters, a juggling act, American Pow Wow, canoe races, Plus there’s an annual opening parade crafts, delicious food, the apple pie rides and lots of great food. more than 40 food vendors, live music, Wed. night at 6 p.m. and the baby contest, entertainment and more. fi reworks and more. Plus there’s the parade the next evening. See website Aug. 31 Annual Duck Derby rubber duck race, for locations and more details. Shippensburg Corn Festival benefi tting Making Strides Against shippensburgcornfestival.net Breast Cancer. Sept. 19-21 OCTOBER Downtown Shippensburg Oley Valley Community Fair Oct. 2-5 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 7 oleyfair.org Admission: FREE Oley Fire Co. Fairgrounds, 26 New Holland Farmers Fair 165th Juniata County Fair newhollandfair.org This annual festival includes more juniatacountyfair.com Jefferson St., Oley 100 blocks of East and Main Streets, than 250 craft and food vendors, an Juniata Fairgrounds, 302 Sixth St., Port Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. New Holland antique car show, performances and Royal 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily every type of corn you can imagine. Hours vary each day; see website for Free admission; parking $5 hours and admission prices This fair has rides, livestock, various Admission: FREE. Free parking Aug. 27-Sept. 2 Midway rides, entertainment, 4-H and contests, tractor pulls, entertainment along area streets, or for a fee at Evangelical United Methodist Church, The Great Allentown Fair livestock, great food and much more. and tons of great food. allentownfair.com Visit website for hours and complete 276 W. Main St. Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N. 17th schedule. Sept. 21-28 It’s a traditional community fair St., Allentown The 164th Bloomsburg Fair featuring a midway fi lled with food, Aug. 27, 4-11 p.m.; Aug. 28-Sept. 1, bloomsburgfair.com games and rides along with exhibits, 12-11 p.m.; Sept. 2,, 12-10 p.m. SEPTEMBER 620 W. Third St., Bloomsburg parades, livestock shows, contests Admission: $3 Aug. 27 ($1 with a Admission: $8, children 12 and under and kids’ attractions. food donation); regular admission Sept. 7-16 are FREE $8, kids 12 and under free; senior York Fair Over 400,000 attended this Oct. 7-11 citizens $4 after yorkfair.org amazing fair last year. It’s huge — Manheim Community Farm Show 2 p.m. on York Fairgrounds, 334 Carlisle Ave., York it even has a ski lift-type ride to manheimfarmshow.org Wed.; Gates open at 11 a.m. Fri.-Sun. and take you from the kiddie section to Farm Show Grounds, Adele Avenue, noon Mon.-Thurs. the bigger, midway rides. They’ll Manheim Admission: $8 for adults; $4 for ages have aerial acrobatics, a live tiger 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 6-18; FREE for children ages 5 and show, livestock and a demolition Admission: FREE; free parking younger; Parking $7. derby; plus big-name shows at the This Farm show is a celebration of Midway rides, great entertainment all grandstand (tickets required): Rival agriculture, with tons of food stands week long including aerial high-wire Sons on Sept. 20, Amy Grant with offering up the fall harvest (and We Are Messengers on Sept. 22, acts, Bengal tiger shows, a prehistoric beyond), as well as more than a Oak Ridge Boys on Sept. 23, Cheap encounter, train and tractor shows, hundred kids showing hundreds of Trick on Sept. 24, Old Dominion and much more. Also featuring animals. Add in music, a community some big names in entertainment with Brandon Lay on Sept. 26, parade, a baby parade and you have (separate admission): Brad Paisely Foreigner with Lover Boy on Sept. great small-town fun. on Sept. 6, Brantley Gilbert on 27, and Toby Keith on Sept. 28. Sept. 13 and Monster Truck Fall Bash on Sept. 14. Sept. 24-28 Oct. 19-20 101st Annual Ephrata Fair Fall Furnace Fest Sept. 10-14 ephratafair.org pinegrovefriends.org Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Denver Fair Downtown & Grater Memorial Park, thedenverfair.com Ephrata Gardners Denver Memorial Park, Main St., Tues. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Wed. 9 Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Denver a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Admission: FREE Admission: FREE Fri. 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. – Celebrate the season with pumpkin 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. carving or painting, hay rides, 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat; rides open later. Admission: FREE seasonal crafts and food and live Delicious food, carnival rides, Main and State Streets close to make music. Demonstrations in previous agricultural exhibits and a swine show way for rides and tons of food stands years have included charcoal making, are among the many attractions of this for what’s billed as the state’s largest apple cider making, blacksmithing country fair. street fair. and broom making.

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August Themed entertainment, food, contests York Revolution for a story. Be sure to and activities. The Pennsylvania Monday, August 5 bring your camera for this photo opp. All Dillsburg Renaissance Faire runs every weekend Maker Monday. ages, drop-in event. Free. 717-432-5613, Thursday, August 1 Area Public Library, 204 through Oct. 27. Free for kids ages 11 yorklibraries.org Library Along Lake Marburg. Mumper Lane, Dillsburg, 11 a.m.- Codorus State Park, Marina and younger this weekend only. Regular 2 p.m. Drop in to build a creation. Drive, Hanover, 10-11 a.m. A free admission: $19.95 at gate, $17.95 online Ages 6 and up. Free. 717-432-5613, Wednesday, August 7 program featuring a wildlife book reading, in advance. parenfaire.com Hawk Mountain yorklibraries.org Wee Ones Walk. with related craft and games. Ages 3-10. Sanctuary, 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, No registration required. Free. STEM Day. East Pennsboro Kempton, 10-11:30 a.m. A children’s yorklibraries.org Branch Library, 98 S. Enola Tuesday, August 6 story and nature activity followed by a Drive, Enola, 12-1 p.m. Drop in to Hands on History Days. Landis Valley short outdoor hike and culminating craft. Friday, August 2 participate in STEM activities. All ages Village & Farm Museum, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration required. $15. 610-756-6961, Dauphin County Cultural Fest. welcome; under 13 must be accompanied Step back in time and experience chores, hawkmountain.org Corner of Market and Second by an adult. Free. 717-732-4274, historic crafts, and a school lesson. $11. Streets, Harrisburg, Harrisburg, 5-10 p.m. eastpennsborobranch.org landisvalleymuseum.org Thursday, August 8 With live performances and children’s Final Summer Fling. activities. Free. dauphincounty.org Slither, Slide, Creep and Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th The Popcorn Hat Players Present: Glatfelter Memorial Crawl. St., Camp Hill, 4-8:30 p.m. Activities for Beauty and the Beast. Gamut Theatre, Library, 101 Glenview Road, Spring kids and teens, food trucks, a photo Saturday, August 3 15 N. Fourth St., Harrisburg, 1-2 p.m. Grove, 10-11 a.m. This program by the th booth, a family friendly movie and at 17 Annual Senators Family Fun/ The young magician, Merlin, has lost his National Aquarium teaches how sea Run Walk for Epilepsy. FNB Field, magic, and his self-centered master has animals move, eat, and protect 7 p.m. a performance by Los Monstros. City Island, 245 Championship Way, turned into a Beast. They live a lonely themselves. A touch session with live Free. 717-761-3900, fredricksenlibrary.org Harrisburg, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 5k Run/2 life until one night two strangers happen animals is included. For pre-k through 2nd Mile, with mascots and local radio upon their castle. $8. 717-238-4111, grade. Registration is required. Free. Friday, August 9 and television personalities on hand. gamuttheatre.org 717-225-3220, yorklibraries.org/event/ Wally: Emotional Support 717-730-6779, tiny.cc/epilepsy-walk- slither-slide-creep-and-crawl Alligator. Dover Area harrisburg Community Library, 3700 Davidsburg Sunday, August 4 Meet Cannonball Charlie. Road, Dover, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn more Children’s Fantasy Weekend. Children’s Fantasy Weekend at the Dillsburg Area Public Library, about alligators and maybe even give Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Mount Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. See 204 Mumper Lane, Dillsburg, 10:30-11:30 Wally a hug. Free. 717-292-6814, Hope Estate, Manheim, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. September 3 for details. a.m. Join Cannonball Charlie from the yorklibraries.org

38 august/september 2019 | CentrAl penn pArent Free Outdoor Film: Coco. chop, slice and prep a berry salad, Friday, August 16 Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily build a layered Greek Yogurt Parfait CALENDAR St., Harrisburg, 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the and make their own mixed berry freezer Family Movie Night. Fredricksen Library, 100 N. movie right outside in their parking lot. jam. $10. 717-791-4500, wegmans.com 19th St., Camp Hill, 6:30-8 p.m. Includes nd See Bring your own lawn chairs. Evening 42 Elizabethtown Fair. free popcorn. All ages welcome and all August 19 for details. Open starts with a band performance at 7:30 Teen Art Scene: Worry children must be accompanied by an today 10 a.m.-11 p.m. p.m. Free. Dolls. Kaltreider-Benfer Library, 147 S. Charles St., Red Lion, adult. Free. 717-761-3900, Saturday, August 10 6-7:30 p.m. Chase your worries away fredricksenlibrary.org Wednesday, August 21 by making a worry doll. In Guatemala, Preschool Storytime: The Popcorn Hat Players Present: it’s a tradition to tell your worries to a Hamiltunes: An American Sing-A- Summer at Wildwood! Beauty and the Beast. See August 3 Long. Prima, 941 Wheatland Avenue, Olewine Nature Center, Wildwood for details. toothpick-sized fi gure then tuck it under your pillow at night. Ages Lancaster, 7 p.m. Professional and Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 1 10-18. Free. 717-244-2032, community performers of all ages lead 0-11 a.m. Stories, songs, rhymes, play Off to a Flying Start! guests in songs like “My Shot,” “Wait and a take-home craft. Space is limited; Hawk yorklibraries.org Migration Kick-off. for It,” and “The Room Where it please register at wildwoodlake. Mountain Sanctuary, 1700 Hawk Happens.” $25. 717-327-5124, org/events. Free. 717-221-0292, Mountain Road, Kempton, 9 a.m.-3 Tuesday, August 13 primalancaster.org wildwoodlake.org p.m. Activities include guided bird Critter Connections. walks, naturalists in the garden, live bird Glatfelter Memorial Library, Saturday, August 17 42nd Elizabethtown Fair. See programs, Raptor ID, kids’ activities, 101 Glenview Road, Spring Grove, August 19 for details. Open and more. Free. 610-756-6961, 10:30-11:30 a.m. A hands-on, The Popcorn Hat Players Present: See August 3 today 10 a.m.-11 p.m. hawkmountain.org educational animal program with a Beauty and the Beast. for details. variety of animals including turtles, Dover Area Thursday, August 22 Tales for Tails. lizards, snakes, insects, a rabbit and nd See Community Library, 3700 Country Barn Sunfl ower Festival. 42 Elizabethtown Fair. guinea pig. Free. 717-225-3220, August 19 for details. Open Davidsburg Road, Dover, 10 a.m.-12 Barnyard Kingdom, 211 S. Donerville yorklibraries.org today 10 a.m.-11 p.m. p.m. Sign up for 20 minute reading Road, Lancaster, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. With live sessions with one of the certifi ed music, fun Barnyard Kingdom activities The Tweens’ Danger Club Dillsburg reading therapy dogs. Bring a book or and beautiful sunfl owers. Admission Sit, Stay, Read. hosts Kevin Hartnett of the Area Public Library, 204 grab one from a shelf to share. Free. includes wagon tours, corn maze, pig Hubble Space Telescope Mission at Mumper Lane, Dillsburg, 6-7 p.m. Call 717-292-6814, yorklibraries.org races, jump pad and more. $9. 717-872- Kreutz Creek Library, 66 NASA. 1554, countrybarnmarket.com to sign up for 15-minute slot to read to Walnut Springs Road, Hellam, 6:30- the library dog. Free. 717-432-5613, ? What’s the Buzz about Bees 7:45 p.m. A special presentation by Lancaster County Park’s Environmental yorklibraries.org York County native and NASA scientist Folk Toys: ChocolateTown Center, One Nature’s Way, Lancaster, Kevin Hartnett. For ages 9 and up. Square Activities. 10-11 a.m. Listen to a story, make a ChocolateTown Square, 48 W. Friday, August 23 Free. 717-252-4080, yorklibraries.org nd craft, and get the buzz on bees. For Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, 11 a.m.- 42 Elizabethtown Fair. See ages 10 and younger. Registration and 1 p.m. The Hershey Story hosts. Kids August 19 for details. Open prepayment required. $3 per child, $1 Wednesday, August 14 of all ages can enjoy old-fashioned today 10 a.m.-11 p.m. per adult. 717-295-2055 SummerQuest Finale. Red wooden toys from years ago. Land Community Library, 70 Cancelled in the event of rain. Free. Saturday, August 24 Public Observation at the Newberry Commons, Etters, 1-4 p.m. hersheystory.org Reptiles! Olewine Nature Center, York County Observatory. Celebration for all their 800+ minute Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, readers. At 2 p.m., Kevin Hartnett, 400 Mundis Race Road, York, Hamiltunes: An American Sing-A- Harrisburg, 10-11 a.m. ZooAmerica NASA scientist, will inform and educate will provide an indoor live animal show 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. Long. See August 16 for details. Astronomers and their powerful with images from his work with the on Pennsylvania’s native reptiles (plus telescopes show what’s in the day or Hubble Space telescope. Activities and a non-native alligator!). Registration night sky. Bring your SummerQuest snacks, too. All ages. Free. 717-938- Sunday, August 18 required. $5. 717-221-0292, See Telescope Raffl e ticket for a chance to 5599, yorklibraries.org Country Barn Sunfl ower Festival. wildwoodlake.org win a real telescope of your own. Free. August 17 for details. nd 717-759-9227, yorklibraries.org SummerQuest Celebration. 42 Elizabethtown Fair. See Dillsburg Area Public Library, Hamiltunes: An American Sing-A- August 19 for details. Open See August 16 for details. Sunday, August 11 204 Mumper Lane, Dillsburg, 1-3 p.m. Long. today 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Family Sunday Stories. With food, games and fun. For all ages. Martin Library, 159 E. Market (Relocated inside if it rains.) Free. Monday, August 19 Ice Cream Sundae Party. Martin Library, 159 E. Market St., York, 2-3 p.m. The library will 717-432-5613, yorklibraries.org 42nd Elizabethtown Fair. 900 St., York, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring provide a meal for children and send block of East High St., your ticket and have some fun while Dillsburg Area Elizabethtown, 5-11 p.m. With a each child home with a backpack, a Coding Club. celebrating all their 800 minute+ petting zoo, free nightly entertainment book and several nutritious snacks and Public Library, 204 Mumper readers. All ages. Free. 717-846-5300, including live music, exotic pet meals. Registration is required. Free. Lane, Dillsburg, 6-7 p.m. Code for fun yorklibraries.org 717-846-5300, yorklibraries.org using Scratch. Beginners and experts encounters, a juggling act, rides and lots welcome. Ages 8 and up. Registration of great food. etownfair.com Public Observation at the required. Free. 717-432-5613, Monday, August 12 York County Observatory. Kindermusik. Kreutz Creek yorklibraries.org Tuesday, August 20 York County Observatory, 400 Mundis Library, 66 Walnut Springs Let’s Paint: Rocks & Race Road, York, 8-10 p.m. Astronomers Road, Hellam, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For Thursday, August 15 Seashells. East Pennsboro and their powerful telescopes at the ages 0-3, with singing, playing and Origami. Dillsburg Area Branch Library, 98 S. Enola Drive, York County Observatory show what’s in dancing. Sign-up required. Free. Public Library, 204 Mumper Enola, 10-11 a.m. Paint rocks and the night sky. Free. 717-759-9227, 717-252-4080, yorklibraries.org Lane, Dillsburg, 5:30-7 p.m. Learn the seashells that you can take home. All yorklibraries.com art of Japanese paper-folding. All levels ages welcome; under 13 must be Cooking With Kids - A Very Berry of experience are welcome. Ages 8 and accompanied by an adult. No Sunday, August 25 Wegmans, 6416 Carlisle Pike, Blast! up. Registration is required. Free. registration necessary. Free. 717-732- Country Barn Sunfl ower Festival. See Mechanicsburg, 5-6 p.m. Kids will 717-432-5613, yorklibraries.org 4274, eastpennsborobranch.org August 17 for details.

August/september 2019 | centralpennparent.com 39 “Kipona” Labor Day Tuesday, September 10 Capital Region Heart Walk. CALENDAR Celebration. Downtown City Island Harrisburg, Harrisburg Riverfront Park, 101 Walnut Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Championship Way, Harrisburg, Hershey Theatre, St., Harrisburg, 11 a.m.-8 pm. This huge Chocolate Factory. 12:30-4 p.m. A 1-mile or 5K walk held 15 E Caracas Ave, Hershey, 7:30 p.m. Natural Tie-Dye. Olewine Nature celebration features a Native American rain or shine. Leashed pets are Featuring songs from the original fi lm, Center, Wildwood Park, 100 Pow Wow, canoe races, more than 40 welcome to join their humans at this including “Pure Imagination,” “The Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 1-3 food vendors, live music, fi reworks and event. Free. heart.org/capitalregionwalk Candy Man” and “I’ve Got a Golden p.m. Bring your own white or lightly more. harrisburgpa.gov/kipona colored, prewashed t-shirt to a fun Ticket,” alongside a new score from the Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the songwriters of Hairspray. Tickets start at natural tie-dye event. Ages 5 and up, See August Chocolate Factory. See September 10 Cirque du Soleil Corteo. $22. Ticketmaster.com adults welcome. $5. 717-221-0292, 28 for details. 3:30 & 7:30 p.m. for details. 1 & 6:30 p.m. wildwoodlake.org Wednesday, September 11 Monday, September 16 Monday, August 26 September Patriot Day Stepfamily Day Monday Minecraft. Kaltreider-Benfer Library, Sunday, September 1 Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Thursday, September 19 See September 10 147 S. Charles St., Red Lion, 6:30-7:30 “Kipona” Labor Day Chocolate Factory. LEGO Builders’ Club. Kreutz p.m. Explore new worlds at Monday Celebration. See August 31 for details. Creek Library, 66 Walnut Minecraft. Bring your own device. for details. Springs Road, Hellam, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 5-12. Free. 717-244-2032, Thursday, September 12 Drop in to do the library challenge or yorklibraries.org Cirque du Soleil Corteo. See August Preschool Story Time with build something from your imagination 28 for details. 1 & 5 p.m. Miss Susan. See September on your own or with others. Free. Tuesday, August 27 5 for details. 717-252-4080, yorklibraries.org Monday, September 2 Kindermusik at Kreutz Preschool Story Time with . See August Labor Day. Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Creek Library See September 10 Miss Susan. See September 12 for details. Chocolate Factory. for details. 5 for details. “Kipona” Labor Day Cooking with Kids - Latin Summer Celebration. See August Wegmans, 6416 Carlisle Pike, 31 for details. Hours today are 11 Friday, September 13 Friday, September 20 Fiesta! American Mechanicsburg, 5-6 p.m. Your junior a.m.-7 p.m. Milton Hershey’s Birthday Peppa Pig’s Adventure. Music Theatre, Lancaster, 6 p.m. Join chef will be making Latin-inspired Celebration. ChocolateTown Peppa on a camping trip to the woods classics: guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Square, 48 W. Chocolate Avenue, Tuesday, September 3 with George and her school friends, fi sh tacos, and Tres Leches cake (they’ll Hershey, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Bring your Teen Homeschool Hangout. including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep, and even make their own whipped cream). lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a Fredricksen Library, 100 N. Gerald Giraffe. Tickets start at $15. $10. 717-791-4500, wegmans.com performance of music reminiscent of 19th Street, Camp Hill, 10-11 a.m. amtshows.com Mr. Hershey’s era. The concert Homeschool or cyberschool kids can concludes with a sweet treat for all Wednesday, August 28 meet up with their peers the fi rst Saturday, September 21 Cirque du Soleil Corteo. Giant Center, attendees. Free. hersheystory.org Tuesday of the month. For teens ages Lancaster Heart Walk. 550 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, 12 - 18. Free. 717-761-3900, Clipper Magazine Stadium, Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the 7:30 p.m. The show brings together fredricksenlibrary.org 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, 7:30-11 the passion of the actor with the grace Chocolate Factory. See September 10 for details. 8 p.m. a.m. A 1-mile or 3-mile walk held rain and power of the acrobat to plunge the Thursday, September 5 or shine. Pets are permitted on the audience into a theatrical world of fun, Preschool Story Time with stadium concourse and during the comedy and spontaneity. Tickets start Saturday, September 14 Miss Susan. The Hershey walk, but are not permitted on the fi eld at $54. Ticketmsater.com Story Museum, 63 West Chocolate 85th Anniversary at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Free. Hawk Mountain Avenue, Hershey, 9:15-10 a.m. Celebration. 717-509-4487, heart.org/lancasterwalk Sanctuary, 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Thursday, August 29 Recommended for children ages 3-5 Kempton, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Visitors receive Cirque du Soleil Corteo. See August accompanied by a caregiver. Free. Monday, September 23 a free piece of cake and can check out 28 for details. 717-534-8939, hersheystory.org The fi rst day of Fall the grand opening of the outdoor amphitheate. Free. Friday, August 30 Thankful Thursday. Choo 610-756-6961, hawkmountain.org Thursday, September 26 Free Outdoor Film: Choo Barn, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Preschool Story Time with Midtown See September Paddington 2. Admission to the Choo Choo Barn Buchanan Miss Susan. Lancaster MusicFest 2019. 5 for details. Cinema, 250 Reily St., Harrisburg, 7:30 layout is FREE with a donation of at Park, 905 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, p.m. Enjoy the movie right outside in least one non-perishable food item per 12-8 p.m. Featuring live music, their parking lot. Bring your own lawn person, regardless of age. Please no local food, local craft beer (21+), Saturday, September 28 chairs. Evening starts with a band expired food. choochoobarn.com/ street performers, local artisans, Monarch Day. Hawk performance at 7:30 p.m. Free. thankful and plenty of space to relax. $20. Mountain Sanctuary, 1700 lancastermusicfest.com Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton, Cirque du Soleil Corteo. See August Saturday, September 7 9 a.m.-3 p.m. An up-close look at living monarchs, a tagging demonstration, 28 for details. Grandparents’ Make and Take Gift Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the and FREE milkweed seeds. Kids’ Event. Hollabaugh Bros., Inc., 545 Chocolate Factory. See September 10 Saturday, August 31 Carlisle Road, Biglerville, 10 a.m.-12 for details. 2 & 8 p.m. activities from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 610- 756-6961, hawkmountain.org Kids Discover: Insects. Olewine p.m. Have the kids decorate a picture Nature Center, Wildwood Park, 100 frame that they can then give to their Sunday, September 15 Sunday, September 29 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 10-11:30 grandparents. There will be all kinds of York Heart Walk. John Rudy a.m. An outdoor walk for children with decorating options, from painting and Lebanon Heart Walk. County Park, 400 Mundis Ironwood Community Park, lessons and activities about insects. stenciling to multimedia pieces. $10. Race Road, York, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. A King St. and 14th Ave., Lebanon, Ages 5-10 and their parents. Pre- 717-677-8412, hollabaughbros.com 1-mile or 3-mile walk held rain or shine. 12:30-3:30 p.m. A half mile or 3-mile registration required. $5 per child ages Leashed pets are welcome to join their walk held rain or shine. Leashed pets 5-10; parents are free. 717-221-0292, Sunday, September 8 humans at this event. Free. heart.org/ are welcome. Free. heart.org/ wildwoodlake.org/events Grandparents Day! yorkwalk lebanonwalk

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PRESENTED BY: MOM-ISH Remember the teachers They’re back in the trenches—and grateful. By Lynne Reeder

Target has had the Special Fall Deals banners up since June Remember the teachers who will forget what Netfl ix is We look forward to holidays and spring break the way 25, the children have maxed out your data, and you’ve been because grading will always be looking at them the way middle-schoolers anticipate the next Jonas Brothers single ready for this day since about two hours into summer vacation. your pre-teen daughter does, with scorn and judgment and debut, and we think of your kids the whole time we are catching Let the hall bells ring and your sanity rejoice. It’s the most disappointed expectations. Remember the teachers who are up on our Prime binge list. We cry and grit our teeth and roll wonderful time of the year — for parents. Th e start of the new working hard to justify extra minutes at recess so your kids our eyes and hope and believe and then watch our students — school year. will be tired enough to fall asleep by 7 p.m. that fi rst week, the your sons and daughters, the young people of our collective But parents, please, in your time of celebration, remember teachers who instill a deep love for stickers and Class Dojo hard work and investment — walk across that graduation stage those of us entering a time of great mourning: the teachers. As points as motivators you’ll bribe them with over the next nine with a bittersweet pride every year. And we are grateful for the you pop the cork on your champagne the minute those bus months. Remember the teachers who will be frustrated and part you allow us to play in who they become. doors whoosh closed, go ahead and pour a drop for your homies tired and hopelessly devoted to your children right along with So as you welcome the great reprieve the new school year who are stuck prepping for that fi rst-day homeroom from hell. you for the rest of the school year (and, oft en, for the rest of their brings, those of us in the trenches want you to know you As you stand in the glorious quiet of your living room and lives, if not in person, then always in thought). deserve the break. We are tagging in so you can rest up and reintroduce yourself to television without talking penguins or You see, you know your kids will be coming back to you. As keep fi ghting the good fi ght of love, support and structure on songs about manners, save a moment of silence in honor of the teachers, we grow to love the children at our desks, all the while the home front. Just save a little wine to help get us through the grade school teacher trudging through another millennium knowing we have to let them go. We work closely with them to second toughest and most rewarding job there is, right aft er of butchered Pledge of Allegiances. When tears of sweet relief expand their world and invite their personalities and talents to parenthood. glide down your face at the realization you won’t have to yell at take center stage. We teach them to read and then teach them anyone, break up any fi ghts, or clean up any messes for the next how to think about what they read. We hand them numbers Lynne Reeder is a high school teacher and mom to two seven hours, remember the teachers who have done all three and then show them how those numbers are as infi nite as their girls, ages 8 and 2. You can follow her blog, Mom-ish, at before 9 a.m. potential. CentralPennParent.com.

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HAPPY AUGUST BIRTHDAY WISHES TO OUR KIDS BIRTHDAY CLUB MEMBERS! Caleb C. of Newville turns 3 Nathan G. of Middletown turns 7 Tyler F. of Camp Hill turns 10 Larry G. turns 14 Jonathon S. of Palmyra Ricky S. of Harrisburg turns 4 A. W. of Camp Hill turns 7 Karter D. of Lancaster turns 10 Ethan T. of New Holland turns 14 Braelyn H. of Camp Hill Abigail P. of Palmyra turns 4 Briella S. of Mechanicsburg turns 8 Persad B. of Harrisburg turns 11 Taylor H. of Carlisle Elisabeth D. of Carlisle turns 5 Anthony H. of Harrisburg turns 8 Colin W. of Mechanicsburg turns 11 More August birthday Piper S. of York Lillian H. of New Holland turns 5 Zayden W. turns 9 William S. turns 12 wishes to: Macy B. of Middletown Rayden F. of Hummelstown turns 5 Sarah F. of Dover turns 9 Lawrence V. of Camp Hill turns 12 America V. of Harrisburg Daeshawn K. of Harrisburg Kamryn W. of Harrisburg turns 6 Leolin D. of Elizabethtown turns 9 Grant E. of Harrisburg turns 12 Gabriel P. of Mechanicsburg Miya S. of Hummelstown HAPPY SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY WISHES TO OUR KIDS BIRTHDAY CLUB MEMBERS! Brynn R. of East Petersburg turns 4 Storm O. of Camp Hill turns 6 Grisel S. of Lykens turns 10 Danie R. of Lebanon turns 13 Stephan. H. of Carlisle Lincoln B. of Middletown turns 4 Nathan G. of Middletown turns 7 Elizabeth B. of Camp Hill turns 11 Eugenio S. of Lykens turns 17 Tristan H. of Carlisle Casimir C. of Mechanicsburg turns 5 Brett W. of Camp Hill turns 8 Jalyn B. of Harrisburg turns 11 Maliyah S. of Harrisburg Liam H. of Etters turns 5 Imani L. of Harrisburg turns 9 Lydia T. of New Holland turns 11 More September birthday So a W. of Harrisburg Aaleana D. of Lancaster turns 6 Ella B. of Camp Hill turns 9 Williamina D. of Harrisburg turns 12 wishes to: John C. of Hummelstown Ashlyn F. of Camp Hill turns 6 Mary R. of Denver turns 9 Rayshaun F. of Hummelstown turns 13 Kelly L. of York Isaiah F. of East Petersburg Elise J. of Lykens turns 6 Larsen D. of Dillsburg turns 10 Alexandria F. of Lancaster turns 13 Alenise M. of Dauphin Zachary I. of Mechanicsburg

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