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The minute he steps inside the gates of his school, your child is bound to experience many first time moments. The school is a good place for your child to nurture his social skills and make friends. It is also a good avenue for him to mingle with different types of people and discover the different lifestyles of other children. To celebrate some of your child’s first moments in school, we have put together this helpful and fun issue.

To give your child a smart start on how to make friends, here are some helpful tips to encourage your child to reach out and establish new friendships. Nonetheless, we also understand that your child needs to be equipped in the language of conflict management. That’s why we have included tips on how your child can deal with disagreements among friends. This issue is also packed with play date ideas which you can do for your child and his buddies.

As always, our resident nutritionist has answered some of the most common questions moms ask when it comes to health and food. Check out Nilani’s suggestions at the “Ask Nilani” section.

To give you a sneak peek of the things that we offer for this issue, here’s a summary of each of our sections.

This school year, help your child establish new relationships. Sometimes, all he needs is just a little bit of encouragement to reach out to other kids.

Create a memorable play date for your kid and his new friends. This would help your child bond with his new buddies. Make sure that you include activities that would encourage them to work as a team. Read more about play dates here.

Enrolling your child to an after-school sport or hobby will also help increase his chances of gaining friends. After all, he already has something in common with the children enrolled there---the love of the sport/hobby. To read more, click here.

Allow your child to win friends at his own pace and in his own style. Do not panic if he doesn’t pick up on your style. Most likely he has his own way of winning people. Read more here.

Do not bombard his social calendar with too many play dates! Let your child enjoy a time for himself. Space is also beneficial to give him a break from all the activities. To read more, click here.

Enhance your child’s social calendar by inviting his friends for exciting and fun-filled play dates! Keep the children’s adrenaline going with a game of Scavenger Hunt! Let them race around your house in search for missing objects. To read more about it, click here.

Explore creativity with Tie-Dying! This fun activity will surely keep the kids’ creative juices churning. Read more here.

Give the children a taste of the great outdoors. Go on a nature trip and reacquaint them to the beauty of nature. Read more about it here.

Disagreements among friends cannot be avoided. That’s why it’s important that you help your child deal with it the right away because this is something that he will carry on until he grows up. It can be frustrating at times, most especially if he feels like he’s the victim of the argument. So make sure that you’re gentle yet firm and patient with him when explaining ways to handle conflict with grace.

The first person that he’ll look up to as an example would be you. So make sure that you model the proper way of dealing with difficult people. Remember, your child’s eyes are always on you. Read more about this topic here.

Teach your child the skill of filtering comments. Make him understand that what his playmates are saying doesn’t make him any less of a person. Affirm him of his worth by mentioning his good traits. To read more, click here.

Arguments can sometimes get the best of us. Before you know it, words you don’t really mean have already been hurled at the other person. So it’s best that you walk away to cool down. Teach your child about the concept of walking away from an argument so that he can think straight. Read more about it here.

Help your child learn the art of listening when engage in an argument. Encourage him to listen beyond what his friend is actually saying. Read more about it here.

For this issue, Nilani tackles questions about after-school snacks and eating healthy during examinations.

She suggests three delicious snacks that you can whip up for your growing child. Try making a delicious bowl of Chicken Sopas. This all-time rainy day favorite is sprinkled with chopped veggies for one healthy snack. You can also make delicious pancakes with a fruity twist. Another suggestion is to give him a bowl of crunchy cereals. It’s both healthy and hefty!

Explore Nilani’s easy tips on how to help your child eat smart during the finals week. Read more about it here.

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A Home That's Safer is a Home That's More Fun.

2011-08-25T02:11:00.000-07:00

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Children need to be able to develop their sense of independence, while still knowing that they are in a safe and secure place. We have to understand our children’s desire to leave the comforts of their rooms and encourage them to explore, while still preparing our homes to prevent accidents and other untoward events.

This is when the important aspect of preventive parenting comes in. A home that’s healthy and safe is ideal for children because it actually encourages their growth and development instead of restricting them. As a parent, you have the power to keep your children safe without compromising a fun childhood.

July is perfect for addressing child health and safety. Our nutrition expert Nilani Sritharani always does her best to give informative, engaging, and inspiring responses to your queries - whether she gives basic safety tips when your kids are out at play, or comes up with a nutritious meal that they can enjoy at home or at school. And to bring out the best in your children, make sure a bowl of Nestle breakfast cereals made with whole grain start their day.

Preventive parenting is all about taking the initiative in order to prevent common potential dangers at home. Try to remind your child to be aware of their surroundings and of the situation, whether it’s a familiar living room or a busy playground. Take some time to evaluate your home and your own preparedness, while keeping health and safety in mind. By equipping yourself with some simple skills and equipment, you’ll have the confidence to deal with unexpected situations. You can even involve your child in this process, to develop their independence and decision-making abilities. Regularly practicing life-saving tips and skills will go a long way to ensure health and safety for the family. Go through the tips now.

One of the potential home dangers that quickly comes to mind is fire. There are many possible causes of fire, but there are also many corresponding ways to prevent it. Give your children a smart start by

teaching them simple fire safety and prevention tips. It’s never too late to teach them to be more aware and moreprepared. Cap it off with a trip to a fire station. This can be an exciting learning tool, since they'll see for themselves how fire trucks and firefighters work. It's likely to be an experience they'll always remember. Get your child started.

While the basics of health and safety are important for your child’s learning and enjoyment, emotional development remains vital. This month, we review fear as a barrier to growth. You have a crucial role in helping your child overcome fear. With your help, your child can learn to recognize, understand, and deal with fear without being restricted by it, and will thus develop a coping mechanism that will be a priceless asset for the rest of their lives. Learn about the details.

Also this month, our resident nutritionist Nilani Sritharani helps you protect your child as they deal with their ever-expanding world. For July, we focus on two of the most crucial health issues faced by children: weight gain and sleepwalking. While eating and sleeping are obviously healthy activities, an excess or lack of either can be a concern. With

control and moderation, normal sleeping and eating habits can be easily developed. So learn how to get your child to enjoy two of the finer experiences of childhood. Read what Nilani has to say.

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Communication and Brain Power Make Smart Kids

2011-06-30T06:06:00.000-07:00

Hi Moms,

It's all about communication and nurturing healthy minds this month of June. Just as important as nutrition, this month's issue focuses on the development of your kids' minds. We've got great ideas on how to build and improve your children's speaking, reading, and writing abilities. These will surely help them grow into intelligent and confident adults.

Though learning about communication can sometimes remind you and your kids of being stuck inside a boring classroom, we've put together some creative activities that will make you both think otherwise. We've also included fascinating information about keeping your kids' brains in top shape with healthy food suggestions.

This month's issue talks about the importance of words in your children's lives. Supporting effective communication through reading, speaking, and writing all contribute towards their social development. Valuable activities that support communication include keeping a journal to exercise free expression of thoughts, ideas, and feelings in writing. Constant reading also helps by deepening their knowledge about life, improving their word power. And finally, the importance of speaking comes when your little ones interact with their peers, leaving a good impression not just at home, but in school and in the playground as well.

Learning good communication at an early age isn't just about starting smart. It also leads to a smart future.

something with their own hands, the process can get them in the mood to write a lot too!

With such fun activities, your children get to work out their creativity with a lot of imagination. Expect some unforgettable bonding time, while teaching them lessons in effective communication.

We've got exciting activities this month that can help improve your children's skills in writing, reading, and speaking. Ever thought of mounting your family's very own play? It'll be fun having your kids think up stories where everyone can play a role. Even better when you all get to present it to friends and relatives! How about having your kids make their own journal? Not only will they get to create

Having your children's learning in mind plays a significant role in their development. Find out more about easy opportunities where you can encourage clear communication in their daily lives. For instance, speaking to them during mealtime and bedtime are great ways to get your children to talk and describe their day to you. Enrolling them in speech classes is another option too. These simple exercises go a long way in building their confidence when interacting with people.

In getting used to interaction, they eventually build their confidence. For even more effective communication, keeping books at home to help stimulate their love for reading goes a long way. They get to improve on their vocabulary and expand their view of the world through the stories they read.

Our resident nutritionist, Nilani gives great advice on healthy options you can feed your growing kids to encourage fruitful sleep and boost their brain power. Sleep is vital because the body gets to rest and rebuild itself from the day's activities. A good night's rest can really help improve your kids' ability to think. And with the right kind of nutrition, your little ones get to use their minds even better.

Read more and find out about Nilani's suggestion of fruits, dairy products, and Nestle's cereals made with whole grain; all rich in protein and antioxidants, important nutrients in recharging and rebuilding your children's minds.

Happy Meals, Happy Families!

2011-05-26T07:06:00.000-07:00

	Hi, Mom! May is all about healthy food and healthy eating. With this issue, we've got nutritious and delicious meal ideas that are perfect for your growing kids and their active life. Don't worry, you don't have to make them all on your own. We've got great ideas on how to get your children in the kitchen to help out; activities that can teach them the importance of healthy eating. Ideas about food this month will surely help you as you start thinking about healthy baon for your kids when school starts! Get ready for interesting and important information to keep your young ones in the best of health. From great and easy recipes for yummy meals to knowledge on good nutrition and its benefits, May will really be an exciting month of fun cooking, nutritious eating, and memorable bonding in the kitchen. Here’s to happy and healthy meals!



	Keeping a nutritious diet has many advantages. Not only does healthy food result in proper physical development and growth, it also encourages a happy attitude and fit lifestyle. Eating healthy meals can be a challenge. One way to ensure that your kids are getting the nutrients they need is to slow down. Take the time out to consider what your family eats and be aware of the various benefits that only a healthy meal can provide. Reading helpful books, being on the lookout for nutrition news in magazines, articles, and television shows really help in planning out healthy meals for you and your kids. And a nutritious meal doesn't have to be tasteless. With a little research and some imagination, you'll get to find interesting ways to prepare nutritious meals for your young ones. For tips on selecting healthy food that children will find appealing, click here!



		There are great activities that can encourage healthy eating. Helping your kids learn how to cook does not just teach them how to be independent and prepare meals for themselves. With you around to share the experience, it also coaches them on the important nutrients that should be included in their daily diet. Simple and yummy food are everywhere, and this section gives you a great start on where to find them.
	Turn kitchen time into an exciting learning and bonding experience with your kids! Doing simple recipes with your kids is a lot of fun. You can even create a DIY Cookbook Journal to record your bonding moments. Your kids can put together their favorite recipes and write down their experiences with a particular food. And when they grow older, the whole family can reminisce on how these dishes made family meals memorable.



	Ever stopped to think about what's good and bad in what your kids eat? This section discusses the various important elements to keep in mind when planning out your children's meals. Fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals are all important to the growth and development of your young ones. Fatty and artificial food, as well as too much salt and sugar are elements to watch out for. Instead, healthful options like green and leafy vegetables, bread and cereals made with whole grain are good choices for your children to grow fit and happy. Learn more about the benefits and sources of a nutritious diet for your kids here.



	Having trouble with your children enjoying the same meal again and again? Our resident nutritionist, Nilani offers suggestions on preparing one of your kids' favorite dishes, fried chicken, in a lot of healthy and delicious ways. She discusses the nutrition value of this much loved meal and presents the other possibilities of baking, roasting, and grilling chicken. Nilani also shares some ideas to keep in mind when preparing a great breakfast for your kids. Learn more on why it's truly the most important meal of the day!

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Bring the whole family outdoors for a fun and healthy bonding activity.

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	This month, we share some really cool activities that children can enjoy while they are out in the open. Read on about how to hold your own scavenger hunt in the park and create your own art and musical instruments from plants and rocks! Through these activities, children's eyes will be opened to the many wonders of nature. It is a good idea to introduce children to the idea that the environment is important and that it needs to be protected. More than just letting them watch programs on climate change or deforestation, fun activities can hold children's interest longer, and show them how beautiful the planet really is. A 2006 study published in Children, Youth and Environments suggests that childhood experiences that are linked with nature help children grow up to become adults who care about the environment. To get your little planet lover started, click here!


	There are many rewards to bringing children outside for a day of play! Do you remember playing hopscotch with your friends, or riding around on a bike through your neighborhood? These are some of the childhood memories many grownups cherish. However, many studies have found that more and more children are spending most of their time indoors playing video games or watching TV. Physical activity has fallen to the wayside because of the attractiveness of technology and media. Experts say that encouraging today's children to experience playing outside holds so many benefits. They strongly suggest that families go out and experience nature-filled activities with one another. Here are some of the advantages of taking children out of the house to engage in outdoor play. • Playing outside gives children a chance to move around, giving them a great outlet for all their pent-up energy. According to Martha Erickson, senior fellow and director of Harris Programs in the Center for Early Childhood Education at the University of Minnesota, “If we had children moving around and burning off energy, then they would have less difficulty paying attention in the classroom." • It helps them to experience nature for themselves. Bringing children to a park, can let them experience what it is like to run and romp on the grass or climb a tree. In the end, they will grow up knowing the importance of planting trees or protecting the forest. Bringing children out of the classroom to experience nature and all its benefits is also another wonderful way for kids to learn. After all, there's nothing like warm sunshine and fresh air to make learning all the more enjoyable. Read on for some fun outdoor school activities and the huge benefits that it can have on not just our kids, but on the environment as well!


		More than just letting them watch programs on climate change or deforestation, fun activities can hold children's interest longer, and show them how beautiful the planet really is. A 2006 study published in Children, Youth and Environments suggests that childhood experiences that are linked with nature help children grow up to become adults who care about the environment. To get your little planet lover started, click here!
	Heading out to play! This month, we share some really cool activities that children can enjoy while they are out in the open. Read on about how to hold your own scavenger hunt in the park and create your own art and musical instruments from plants and rocks! Through these activities, children's eyes will be opened to the many wonders of nature. It is a good idea to introduce children to the idea that the environment is important and that it needs to be protected.


	Do the locomotion! One of the disadvantages of letting kids stay indoors often is that they do not get to develop their locomotor skills like walking, running and jumping. These are motor skills that involve having the feet move the body from one place to another. To strengthen these locomotor skills, parents may encourage their children to walk on their tiptoes, or try to balance by walking barefoot on a piece of rope placed on the ground. Some common toys can be good tools in helping older children develop their gross motor skills. A ball that is caught and thrown, a skipping rope, or even a game of hopscotch with chalk drawings on the pavement help children learn to balance.


	A developmental expert recommends that parents give their children to play outdoors. This can help children develop their gross motor skills, which can lead to their healthy self-esteem. Sports can be an outdoor play option, but those games that are made for grownups may require hand-eye skills that children may not yet have. A good idea is to start with small and simple games that are more suitable for children. For example, activities like hopscotch and playing catch-the-ball encourage balance and hand and eye coordination and yet are so easy to do. Click here for more age-appropriate activities that are suited to the grade-school age.


	Picnics can be fun, but not always healthy. Often, picnic fare consists of food that are easy to pack and do not spoil easily. Our nutrition expert Nilani Sritharan gives some suggestions on what to pack in your picnic basket that will help children have full of energy for outdoor play. Click here to see Nilani's healthy food to go!

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Feel the love all year-round through bonding time with the family!

2011-02-19T04:08:00.001-08:00


	Hi, Moms! Love is all around this month. We at Nestle would like to celebrate this with you and your children. We believe that being healthy is not only about eating well and keeping fit. Caring for a person's emotional well-being is just as important. So, we've devoted an entire issue to caring for the love shared within your family. We've got articles that deal with the emotional health of your children, leaving you with great tips on how you can help build their confidence. This sheds light on the importance of supporting your children through physical presence and constant words of encouragement. It also shares possible ways of dealing with sibling rivalry and quarrels. To help express your love for each other, we've got great activities that will strengthen your bond between you and your children, not only through words, but through actions too. To make the experience of loving even better, we we share wonderful ideas for healthy food you can give as gifts to loved ones this time of year. It's all about Family Love in this month's issue. We celebrate and toast to every loving moment each mother and child share. Take a look at the exciting and informative reads we have in store for you. We hope they leave you inspired to love each other even more!


	As moms, we always give much importance to family. Keeping strong and open relationships with your children can really help inspire a sense of trust and, foster confidence and generosity in them. We believe that giving importance to family not only makes for happier, more confident children, but a cheerful and better community. A great start is clearer communication within the family. It helps to build a loving environment at home where each can express their love for one another without feeling forced or awkward. Maintaining constant interaction through activities like games and family outings can really bond you and your children much closer together. Read on for more ideas on keeping the rest of the year filled with love!


	Speaking of bonding, we've got fun-filled activities that will make you and your children laugh, smile, and experience lighthearted moments together. With our do-it-yourself greeting cards, everyone gets to convey their love for each other through written and personalized


	messages. You can also put together an amusing trivia game that reveals the many silly quirks of each family member. You're sure sure to love each other even more after this one! For this month's "Kid and Play", get ready for a bonding experience that'll really be like no other.


	Caring for your children's emotional health is just as important as taking care of their bodies. Physical presence, words of encouragement, and attentive listening all help in boosting any child's confidence. Knowing that they have your love and support really encourage them to feel secure about themselves, knowing that they have your love and full support. Though there may be rough times, such as fights with siblings, bullying from school, or low grades, being there for your children and reminding them how much you love them is sure to create a loving atmosphere that can make them feel at' their best. Check out great ways to offer them the emotional support and motivation they truly deserve...


	After a hard day's work at school, don't you think your children deserve a break? Perhaps a caring gesture that's sure to lift them from all their troubles? A healthy snack can do just the trick to tell them that everything will be alright. Our resident nutritionist, Nilani, gives great snack ideas that will leave your children healthy and in high spirits.


	Nilani also has wonderful gift suggestions that you can give your friends and family. Often, we find it difficult to figure out what to give during special occasions. Why not give a healthy present that tells them much you love them? Nilani Sritharan is a Nutrition Manager for Cereal Partners Worldwide in Sydney, Australia. She has a degree in BSc (Hons) Nutrition from the University of Surrey in Guildford, England and has over 10 years of experience in handling Nutrition and Health developments for various multinational companies.

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Read on for tips on how to help your kids keep their resolutions for the coming year.

2011-02-01T07:08:00.001-08:00


	Dear Mom, A Happy New Year to you and your family! Now that the brand new year has begun, we're pretty sure you've got your list of resolutions ready and scribbled down. No doubt, you're rearing to take these plans on, ready to work on new things for you and your family. We wish you all the best with your new goals! In this issue, we'll share some ideas on sticking to New Year resolutions, great information on improving your children's communication skills, and exciting activities that can help them stay happy, focused, and motivated throughout the new year. We know that a positive attitude also calls for a fit body. We've got that covered in this month's issue! Ask Nilani offers some snack suggestions that your children will surely enjoy, keeping them healthy throughout January. It's the first month of the new year, so here's to a fresh start! Check out this issue for ideas that will help keep your children's new year fun, smart, and exciting.


	Writing down resolutions to work on is one thing, but keeping them is another. We give you motivating and clever ways on how to stick with what you and your children have promised to do for the rest of the year. We include great tips that can help support your children in staying positive and practical. With the right questions that will help guide them to concentrate on their resolutions and an encouraging attitude to sustain their efforts, your children are sure to keep up with their personal pledges for the rest of the year. This month's issue is not just about making a smart start, but also about staying smart throughout the year!


	We've got fun-filled activities you and your children can enjoy doing together to teach them how to keep up with their goals. And there's no better time to share these ideas than the very first month of the year. This way they can truly realize how important it is to start smart.


	We have the DIY Vision Board project that serves as an effective reminder of what it is your children are working for throughout the year. On a blank board or sheet, you can either write down goals or glue on actual objects that will help them remember what was promised in the beginning of the new year.


	When you feel that your children are starting to give up on their goals or suddenly feel sad, another wonderful project we'd like to offer to get them through is the "Pot of Smiles." This includes preparing a container that your kids can reach for a variety of encouraging messages and amusing objects that will instantly make them smile during sad times.


	Being articulate really does wonders in building your children's confidence and character. Improving their ability to express themselves at the start will eventually go far as they grow, helping them in building strong relationships with other people. This month, we give you tips to help your children fully express themselves improve their ability to communicate through words and writing. We offer helpful suggestions like speech and language classes, journal writing, and reading-out-loud sessions.


	Introducing or reinforcing healthier foods for children is a topic that is of constant interest to any loving mother. Our resident nutritionist, Nilani, shares how you can effectively incorporate healthier options into their daily diets without sacrificing their enjoyment. The trick is taking on the process gradually and supplying them with a good dose of information on the benefits of healthy eating as well.


	We also look into your children's favorite meal during the day, snack time, as a great opportunity to strengthen your children's healthy lifestyle further. For instance, Nilani shows how a bowl of cereals made with wholegrain isn't just great for breakfast, but can make for a healthy snack as well. Nilani Sritharan is a Nutrition Manager for Cereal Partners Worldwide in Sydney, Australia. She has a degree in BSc (Hons) Nutrition from the University of Surrey in Guildford, England and has over 10 years of experience in handling Nutrition and Health developments for various multinational companies.

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'Tis the season to be jolly!

2010-12-22T12:06:00.001-08:00


	Hi Mom, It's December at last! With the holiday spirit in the air, one can't help but feel all happy and giddy! Indeed, it's the season of joy and family togetherness and the perfect time to celebrate what accomplishments that were achieved in 2010, no matter how big or small! This month, we give you a friendly reminder on what makes the Christmas season so special-love. Teaching your kids how this comes in various forms is the first step in helping them appreciate others and involving them in random acts of kindness. It's also a great time for you to rejoice and be proud of your children's successes from the past year. Recalling all the goals that were reached this year and writing down resolutions for the New Year are wonderful ways for your kids to look forward to a fabulous future ahead. And let's not forget all the fun-filled activities we've got in this issue! December is a time for decors and gifts and here we'll show you how to make your own, using materials from home! With all the festivities happening this month, don't forget to always have your kids start their day right with a healthy and nutritious breakfast made with whole grain, like Nestle Cereals! Now what are you waiting for? Get clicking and start spreading that holiday cheer!


	The Christmas season is perhaps the most wonderful and joyous time of the year. But more than the colorful decors, Christmas carols, and great food, it's also a great time for mothers to help their kids understand that the holidays are more than just an excuse to get new toys and eat lots of candy. For instance, when it comes to gift giving, it's always better to give than to receive. You can teach your children that it isn't just material things that we can give; gifts can take various forms such as acts of love and kindness. Your children would better appreciate this by doing little activities that expose them to the true value of Christmas. One way is to show them how they can donate their old things to less fortunate children. This is a heartwarming act that will surely make them feel good about themselves. Another is by getting them to read Christmas stories. We've got a list of classic favorites that you can borrow from the library or download online. It's an educational and fun way of keeping them occupied while still learning over the holiday break! Finally, since 2011 is just a few weeks away, we also share with you tips to prepare your kids for the New Year! Look back at the year that was and point out your kids' successes and milestones so you can inspire them to do even greater things next year!


	Why bother going out to purchase Christmas stockings and gift wrapping paper when you can make your own colorful and personalized versions at home? By gathering art materials that are probably just lying around the house, you can transform your old socks into glittering pieces that will surely have


	Santa Claus sit up and take notice! It's as easy as one, twoand three! So bring out those socks and learn how to turn them into shiny, happy stockings!


	Want to know how you can make your kids' presents the most unique ones under the tree? Then read on here about how easy it is to make your very own customized gift wrapping paper! All you'll need is some paper, colorful pens and a crazy imagination!


	Everybody knows that proper nutrition is a must for every child. But do they really know why? What is it about eating certain kinds of food that makes a child's growth and development advance? Are some fruits and vegetables better than others? What is it about cereals made with wholegrain that make them so healthy? We answer all these and more as we specifically tackle the importance of proper nutrition and how this can affect kids. Sometimes, we all need a gentle reminder on how important it is to feed our kids the right kind of food! Click here to start reading all about it!


	'Tis the season to be jolly indeed! And what's Christmas without all the varieties of food and everything else in between? As a mother, your first thought would be how to get your kids to take food in moderation. This month, our resident nutritionist Ms. Nilani Sritharan shows us how you can avoid being a scrooge and get your kids to eat healthy snacks with a Christmas twist! Doesn't that sound like fun?


	She's also got some suggestions on how you can perk up breakfast time by making it in line with this season's holiday theme! Think breakfast cereals in Christmas colors of red and green! And are all these still healthy? You bet! Delicious holiday goodies await you, so time to head on to the kitchen and start making some yummy holiday treats! Nilani Sritharan is a Nutrition Manager for Cereal Partners Worldwide in Sydney, Australia. She has a degree in BSc (Hons) Nutrition from the University of Surrey in Guildford, England and has over 10 years of experience in handling Nutrition and Health developments for various multinational companies.

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Teach your kids the art of being responsible this month!

2010-11-27T08:04:00.001-08:00


	Hi Mom, No doubt your kids live for play and fun, so when it comes to cleaning up after them or having them help with the household chores, it sometimes takes the breath out of you. As a mom, you tackle one of the most daunting and challenging tasks you will ever face - teaching your children independence and responsibility. But have faith - this is where we step in to help. This month, not only do we give you tips and advice on how to make work seem interesting, but we will also give you different activities that will help develop your children's thinking and decision-making skills. Explore the different tabs below to learn how you can help your children make new friends and become better communicators. We also have a resident nutritionist, Nilani Sritharan, to answer your questions about teaching your children about nutrition while they are still young. Lastly, we'll present you with healthy recipes that your children can do all on their own! This issue is indeed packed with pointers on how to develop responsibility and independence in your children. Just remember to guide them all the way through. And give them a good nutritious breakfast for that energy and enthusiasm. Try it with a bowl of Nestle Breakfast Cereal! So let's get started. Here's to more responsible and independent children!


	Teaching your kids about responsibility and independence may seem like a daunting task - but rest assured, it's not an impossible one. As a mom, you can guide them through the joys of having to do the household chores, taking care of pets on their own or taking a bath by themselves. By having them do these things, you help develop not just independence or tolerance but other values like self-confidence, getting along well with others and positive thinking. You can also show your kids how rewarding it can be to accomplish tasks on their own! For example, encourage your children and praise them for a job well done. Let them know that you are indeed proud of them and that you are after their well-being. Use reassuring words to say that they are doing a good job, and don't forget to put in a little fun and play to the household chores! You can also help them by not jumping in immediately to help, and allowing them to work out tasks by themselves. To better give them an idea what the work entails, give them simple things to do at home that promote responsibility and independence - such as setting the table or watering the plants. Those are two household chores that can easily be accomplished by your kids and will eventually help mold them for more complex tasks in the future. Other suggestions include showing them how to save money and eventually learning how to make decisions all by themselves. All these are sure-fire ways to instill character building values that help them become dependable!


	One of the best ways to teach your children about responsibility and independence is to let them take care of big tasks at home - big, yet fun to do. Remember to guide them through these activities and allow them to experience firsthand what it's like to plan a party, put up their own bakeshop or cook simple meals.


	In planning a party, your kids will get to decide what food to serve, what decorations should be up on the wall, and best of all, what budget they should contend with! Learn how to organize a party now!


	Develop your children's business skills while they're still young! Read on for some tips and advice in putting up your own bake sale! Involving your children encourages teamwork and togetherness. You stimulate their young minds in the process too! Teach them to be more responsible and independent by helping them cook simple meals around the house. Allow them to prepare the ingredients, stir the pot and set the table! This is a fun way of showing them that cooking and doing household chores can be exciting as well!


	Sometimes, your children have trouble opening up to their peers, their teachers or their classmates in school. They want to say something and yet, they are too shy to say it out loud. In other words, they don't know how to communicate effectively. This month, we will bring you 5 simple but concrete techniques and methods that would prepare your children to make new friends, be involved with the discussion, and face different scenarios - all while having fun! You can learn how to involve your children in the conversations, ask the right questions or implement proper communication - every minute of every day. This is a step toward talking to your children the best way you can! You can also read on for concrete steps on how to encourage children using non-verbal gestures, asking questions that would make them think, and expressing their feelings in more blatant terms. Of course, don't


	forget to praise and encourage your children whenever they are able to show their feelings in the proper way. You can also build your children's self-confidence and worth through more concrete ways such as role-playing, learning to listen, and modeling actions and behavior. All in all, it's about knowing how to improve their relational skills!


	Do you have trouble fixing nutritious meals for your children when you are loaded with tons of work? Or you struggle with teaching them to eat responsibly? Nestle's resident nutritionist, Nilani Srithran has the answers! This month, she'll provide you with simple recipes on healthy snacks that your children can make all on their own. She'll teach your children how to make three fun and healthy snacks! Learn how to make painted toast by


	putting a rainbow colored twist to an otherwise ordinary snack! Or how about creating a yummy peanut-butter dipped banana popsicle on your own? Last but not the least, she also recommends creating colorful icicle juice, which are juice pops that'll have you smacking your lips happily! You and your kids will surely have a blast with these simple and fun treats! Nilani will also talk about teaching your children how to eat responsibly at a young age. She suggests reintroducing the kitchen to your children by pointing out the different kinds of food, and shares a little bit of trivia on each of them. A truly satisfying and eye-opening journey for your children!

	Nilani Sritharan is a Nutrition Manager for Cereal Partners Worldwide in Sydney, Australia. She has a degree in BSc (Hons) Nutrition from the University of Surrey in Guildford, England and has over 10 years of experience in handling Nutrition and Health developments for various multinational companies.

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Encouraging children's imagination can help them cope with the challenges of life.

2010-11-11T05:03:00.001-08:00


	The responsibility of molding and shaping future leaders of the next generation may lead parents to take this awesome task too seriously. But we should do well to remember that parenting is a fun job too! Traditionally, parents may have spent more time developing tangible tools such as tutoring children to get high grades. Current experts now say that play, particularly pretend play, is as important as teaching children to read, or readying them to excel in their schoolwork. Imaginative play has been found to help children with their problem-solving skills, social abilities, and emotional health. So it seems that it is time to set their imagination free!


	Giving them the opportunity to imagine holds so many benefits -- So when you see your little Peter Pan engaging Captain Hook in a swordfight, and your little mermaid swimming in the deep blue sea, let them play -- or even better, join in the fun! When children pretend to be somebody or something, they experience "walking in someone else's shoes," which helps them learn the important development skill called empathy. It is normal for children to be self-focused in their younger years. However, through pretend play, children can begin to understand how others feel. Children also build their self-esteem and are empowered when they discover they can be anything they want to be just by imagining it! This month, we offer fun and exciting ideas to foster children's imaginations! We have included enjoyable dress-up ideas with easy-to-assemble outfits that are sure to be hits at any costume party, plus no-fuss recipes for materials that can be used for simple art projects that are tons of fun! Children are sure to have a blast manipulating these silly materials for their masterpieces. Our nutrition expert, Nilani Sritharan joins in by offering cool, new ways to make mealtimes healthier and more enjoyable for the whole family! So, what are you waiting for? Click on our tabs to enter a world of fun and fantasy with your children!


	At the age of three or four, children learn to harness their powers of imagination. They can pick up a banana and pretend that they are talking on the phone like mommy does. As they grow older to about 6 or seven, they can even have imaginary friends, or enjoy role-playing with their peers. Experts say that it is good to encourage imaginativeness in children, because it helps them reach future success. Imagination allows children the freedom to work on their own ideas and interests. As children develop this characteristic, they can probe, expand, evaluate and explore the world around them. It helps them enhance their self-confidence, and boosts and promotes intellectual growth by helping them improve abstract thinking. There are many fun ways that parents can encourage their children's imagination. Games that use the imagination are even good boredom busters. Use them when stuck in traffic or waiting in line! Some great ways to fire up their imagination include: 1. Create your own stories. Start a story telling session where each member of a group can contribute to the story. After one person is done, the next story teller continues to tell the rest of the group what happens next. Each person can add characters and take the story into different exciting directions! 2. Scribble a doodle. One player can draw random lines and curves and the other players can arrange them to form a figure. Another form of the game would be to make a droodle - an item drawn from a different view, and the players can come up with different answers on what that item is. This is so much fun because there are no right or wrong answers and everybody can make as many different silly guesses as they can. 3. Aim for stardom. Children can pretend that they are on television, whether as hosts of a travel show, entertainment reporters who are interviewing a celebrity, or a chef doing a live cooking show. They will enjoy acting or hosting in front of a pretend camera, while enhancing their public speaking skills at the same time! To find out more about the importance of imagination and to learn more fun ways to enhance children's fantastic power of pretend, click here!


	Hone your children's creative powers by playing dress-up! Imagination does not take much effort for little ones, but make-believe play becomes even more fun with cool costumes and handy props. We have handpicked several easy-to-craft, no-sewing-required costume projects and props that children will enjoy making with their parents.


	With these awesome outfits, children can let their imaginations soar to even greater heights! Parents can then encourage role-playing, which is beneficial for developing a healthy emotional outlook. Dress-up parties with friends and classmates are also great venues for encouraging children's social and linguistic development. As a bonus, these costumes also come with their own parent tricky tips: The little robot can be "programmed" to help mommy around the house; the dainty princess can learn her manners and practice her "please" and "thank you's" by having a pretend royal tea party, and the fearsome pirate can look for "buried treasure" (e.g., mommy's missing earring, or daddy's lost cufflinks! Click here to check out our fabulous fantasy costumes that parents will enjoy making with their children!


	Make art super cool with these fun materials that children would just love to work with! One way to develop creativity in children is to get them involved in art. Children can develop their creative skills by sculpting, molding, drawing, and painting. Working with art also develops their fine motor skills, coordination, concentration, and patience. Contrary to the common notion that art is only for serious artists, art is for anyone and everyone who loves to work with their hands. One great way to encourage children to appreciate art is to let them use materials that are non-toxic and so much fun to touch! This issue, we share recipes for finger paints, papier-mâché paste, and home-made play dough. Don't worry about the mess: To help make cleanup from art time easier, simply spread newspapers over their work area! To get started on awesome art projects for you and your children, click here!


	Is your child bored with mealtime? Nilani shows you how to spice it up with a little imagination! Give pancakes happy faces that have a healthier bite to them, and skewer on some happiness with a cheery fruit kebab! She also shares exciting pretend games to get any hard-to-feed computer player to the dinner table on cue! Click here for Nilani's expert advice on making your meals more exciting.


	Nilani Sritharan is a Nutrition Manager for Cereal Partners Worldwide in Sydney, Australia. She has a degree in BSc (Hons) Nutrition from the University of Surrey in Guildford, England and has over 10 years of experience in handling Nutrition and Health developments for various multinational companies.

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John Lloyd wants you to be part of a safer and more effective nation!

2010-11-08T09:14:00.000-08:00

Parenting is Love!

2010-09-29T03:01:00.001-07:00


	Hi Mom, Nothing beats the joy of being a parent! There's always something to look forward to with your little one...like how his eyes light up after you bring home his favorite snack or the way he plants loud successive kisses on your cheeks...small, mundane things that make you exclaim just how sweet it is to be a parent! Nothing and no one is as perfect as your little angel because let's face it, you are his number 1 fan! This month, we celebrate the joys and challenges of parenting! Explore the different tabs below for excellent tips, articles and advice on nutrition and parenting. We've prepared fun and new activities that would create more bonding moments for both of you! We've even got a resident nutritionist, Ms. Nilani Sritharan, to share with you her expertise. This issue is packed with tips to help nurture an even stronger relationship with your child. But remember, nurturing is more than just the emotions; it's also about giving the best care in nutrition and health--like giving him a bowl of Nestle Cereals for breakfast! So let's get started! Scroll down or click on the different tabs below to begin!


	Let your child do the talking and you the listening. It is one of the sure-fire ways to understand what he's feeling inside. Patiently draw out his feelings through follow-up questions and give him enough time to answer. By allowing him to speak, you're showing him that you are someone he can trust. Learn how to talk to your child by clicking here. Label his emotions through books. Identifying with the characters' feelings allows him to see emotions in a tangible manner. So encourage him to read more books or better yet, take time to read him one daily. Not only will his knowledge on emotions increase, he'll also associate this as one of the many bonding activities you share together. Click on to find our recommended list of books with strong emotional themes that would be great to share with your child! Encourage him to share his emotions by creating a feeling corner. Without you knowing it, your child may be one of those children who have difficulty verbalizing their feelings. The feeling corner, with its cut-out photos of facial expressions, will help your child articulate what's on his mind. Discover more ways here on how to make the most out of your feeling corner so you can really bring out your child's true feelings! Sometimes the best way to release bottled up emotions is through a creative outlet. Let your kid convey his feelings through creative arts like drawing, coloring and yes, even dancing! Suppressed emotions might have effects on his health in the future, so it's best if you let him unload his frustrations and other feelings today. Read more about how to best bring out your child's emotions through the arts by clicking here.


	Learning about the culture of other countries can be both fun and enriching, especially if you incorporate it in your kid's arts and crafts activities. After all, there's nothing like a bit of tradition to make your fun time together so much richer. Expose your child to the vibrant culture of China by teaching him one of its most celebrated inventions, the kite. With your guidance, show him how to

make an easy kite. Nothing beats the sense of fulfillment he'll feel after putting together his kite from scratch. And if this is still not enough to put a smile on his face, wait till he flies it outdoors! It won't be long till he makes kite-flying one of his favorite activities! Can't wait to start building one? We've got 5 easy steps to teach you how to make your very own kite!


	Introduce your child to the world of the Wayang Kulits or shadow puppets of Indonesia! Pass on to him the appreciation for this art by making easy tube puppets. Unleash his creative streak by letting him design his very own puppets. Encourage him to create a story out of it, and who knows, he might just surprise you with a puppet show of his own! To get started on your puppet show, click here and we'll show you how!


	This month, we share with you the importance of building your child's character, as represented by the forehead. Molding your child's moral values at an early age is vital for his development. It fortifies his sense of right and wrong, serving as a moral compass when faced with challenging situations. You can start building his character by influencing him to plant seeds of kindness through the concept of social responsibility and service. Encourage him to extend kindness by lending a hand in activities spearheaded by foundations and orphanages. To learn more on how you can build your child's moral values, click here.


	Got some questions about your child's health and nutrition that needs answering? Nestle's resident nutritionist, Nilani Srithran has all the answers!


	This month she'll show you the ropes on how to teach your child the value of making good food choices. One of her recommendations is to teach him the importance of fruits by incorporating it on his daily diet. A classic example of this would be to add fruits on your child's favorite cereal. Nilani also gives out tips on how to encourage your kid to appreciate healthy foods. One of her tips include bringing your child along when you go grocery shopping. You can teach him to read the back labels carefully so he would know what nutrients are found in his favorite foods. Got some of questions of your own? Drop Nilani a line or simply read on for more tips and recommendations by clicking here! Nilani Sritharan is a Nutrition Manager for Cereal Partners Worldwide in Sydney, Australia. She has a degree in BSc (Hons) Nutrition from the University of Surrey in Guildford, England and has over 10 years of experience in handling Nutrition and Health developments for various multinational companies.

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Becoming a Superhero.

2010-08-31T03:13:00.001-07:00

Hi Mom,

Parenting is one of the toughest jobs in the world. Being a parent means being responsible in molding children to become successful and responsible individuals. The Smart Start newsletter is aware of this awesome responsibility and gives parents useful articles to help parents on their way. Every month, the Smart Start Newsletter focuses on different aspects of child development and shares useful tips that parents can easily apply.

One of the biggest roles of parenting is to prepare children for their future roles in society. It is from their generation that the next leaders and innovators will emerge. It is therefore every parent's responsibility to raise their children to be heroes. Being a hero does not mean having superpowers and flying around in costumes in order to save the day. Being a hero means caring enough for the welfare of others and always being ready to help. It is important to instill the value of helpfulness in future leaders, and we all know the first lessons usually come from the home.

It's hero time this month! We share some fun ways for the whole family to get involved, plus easy superhero crafts that are designed to spur children's imaginations and help them soar! Our nutritionist expert Nilani Sritharan also helps out by sharing superhero secrets by providing children with a healthy breakfast to supercharge any school day.

So get ready for some super action by clicking on the tabs to jumpstart your child's journey towards being a hero!

Superheroes don't have to come with a cape and a mask. You can teach your children that anybody can be a hero!

Every child dreams of becoming a superhero and possessing powers like invisibility or sonic speed. Even ordinary children can be heroes too though, and proving their heroism need not be as perilous as the ones they read about in their comic books.

Parents may show their children that being a hero is all about being willing to share oneself for the benefit of others. With simple acts, children can make a difference in someone else's life and become heroes. It can be through volunteerism in the community, or even simple acts such as helping around the house or taking time to tutor a classmate. This month, it is time to unleash the hero in your child!

Teaching children the values of helpfulness and empathy are important in developing a sense of responsibility, not only for themselves, but for the people around them. Experts advise that the best way to inculcate these values is for parents to model heroic behavior themselves. Here is a list of fun activities that parents can do with their children to start them on the hero act. Remember that for real-life heroes, there is no job too big or too small!

Pick up trash at public areas. At family outings in parks, or while on vacation at the beach, make it a point to pick up rubbish that is lying around. Parents should explain to their children that cleaning up the environment is everyone's responsibility. Aside from leaving the scenic spots cleaner, the bigger picture is that children will get the message that every little bit to help the planet counts. Don't forget to tell them to wash their hands after helping Mother Earth though!

Donate to charities. Donations do not always have to mean monetary contributions. Families can also donate their time to help out at various organizations. Parents can volunteer to do some office functions at charitable groups, while children can have storytelling sessions or give art lessons at civic centers. To help get children interested to help out, it would be good to match their volunteer activity with the child's interests.

Perform little acts of kindness. Being a hero means doing a good deed, however simple it may be. Dropping coins from supermarket change into donation cans can go a long way toward helping others, especially those who may need them the most. Parents may explain that the coins may be used for buying extra treats such as candy, but it may mean extending someone else a lifeline. Doing small acts of kindness such as these teaches children to appreciate what they have and to share their blessings.

Helping others out teach children that they are part of a bigger world and prepares them for their future roles in society. Click here for tips on how to get children ready to lend a hand.

Unleash your child's creative powers through these super crafts that are fun and easy to do.

Every child dreams of zooming about in a cape and mask and saving the day from infamous villains such as monsters and aliens. This imaginative energy can be channeled into a willingness to help the needy in real life. Parents can encourage this do-gooder attitude by crafting superhero masks to help hide secret identities, and by creating a superhero storybook that lets children's imaginations soar freely.

Spending time with little heroes while making the masks or the storybooks gives parents and children time to bond, and gives ample opportunity for meaningful conversations. While working on the projects, parents can teach their children life lessons about what real heroism is all about, and together, they can discuss concrete projects that they can do to save the day for people in need. To find out the directions for making these projects, plus a parent tricky tip on how to get children to do homework and help around the house, click here!


	Developing good language and communication skills in children is key to helping them express their ideas and emotions more clearly. Find out how to get children express themselves better.
	Babies start to babble their first syllables before their first birthday. By school age, they would have mastered about 13,000 words! At around eight years old, they can carry conversations at adult level, and from then on, there can be no stopping them from communicating with the outside world. Parents should encourage the development of their children's language skills. Children who communicate well have been found to have better memories and attention spans, giving them an easier access to learning in the classroom setting. Children who have good language skills have also been found to make friends more easily and are less shy even around older people or large groups. Sharp communication skills help ensure that the children will grow up with a healthy self-esteem. Click here for tips to help your child enhance his communication capabilities.


	Got some questions about your child's health and nutrition that needs answering? Nestl? resident nutritionist, Nilani Sritharan has all the answers!

This month, Nestle nutrition expert Nilani Sritharan shares supercharged power boosts that parents can give their little superheroes strength and stamina to save the world, one school day at a time! She gives a heads up on healthy breakfasts that are fuss-free for supermoms, but can give children the right fuel to face any challenge that would come their way. She likewise gives parents practical tips on protecting kids from school time sickness. To learn how to make your child really super, click here!

Nilani Sritharan is a Nutrition Manager for Cereal Partners Worldwide in Sydney, Australia. She has a degree in BSc (Hons) Nutrition from the University of Surrey in Guildford, England and has over 10 years of experience in handling Nutrition and Health developments for various multinational companies.

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Get a Cup of Coffee. My Treat.

2010-08-30T20:04:00.000-07:00

Hi,

I just want you to try my blend of coffee. Don’t worry, this is on me.

Sincerely,

Hubert Young

Live at Gray Matters, Vol. 2 (The Rewind Edition)

2010-08-11T02:30:00.000-07:00

Live at Gray Matters, Vol. 2 (The Rewind Edition) is available now for $3.99. Below is a trailer offering a glimpse into the video portion of the new EP.

Don't be down this rainy season!

2010-08-05T00:04:00.001-07:00

Hi Mom,

Parents place top priority on giving their children a head start towards a brighter future. This can be achieved with a holistic approach that targets each and every aspect of the child's growth and development: physical, emotional, social, and psychological. Each month, the Smart Start newsletter gives parents top ideas on how to enrich their children's lives by sharing tips, articles, and expert advice on topics such as health, parenting, and proper nutrition.

This month, we welcome the rains to cool off from a scorching hot summer. But the rains can also bring the blues, especially because the family stays indoors with nothing to do. Children often complain about boredom from being stuck inside.

Actually, a little change of mind-set is all that is needed to brighten up a rainy day. It can be used as an opportunity to bond together with your child. There are several activities that you can do together that are not only fun, but will help him boost his skills for future success, and create parent and child memories that will last a lifetime. This issue is chock-full of rainy day ideas, plus smart tips and healthy recipes from our resident nutritionist Nilani Sritharan to help introduce your child to the kitchen.

And speaking of healthy, one way to support all your efforts towards your child's holistic development is to make sure that he gets proper nutrition. That is where a healthy morning meal comes in handy. It is packed with health-giving nutrients that your child needs for energy to meet his daily challenges head-on, and also offers him immune-boosting protection from common rainy day diseases.

So what are you waiting for? Find out ways to blast away the rainy day blahs by scrolling down and clicking on the different tabs on our different topics!

The rainy days are perfect for curling up with a good book. It not only eases the boredom of being indoors, it is also the best learning tool can propel your child towards a brighter future. Among other things, flipping through the pages of a good book stimulates the young reader's imagination, enriches his knowledge and even helps promote creativity! Learn the many benefits of reading and how it can help build your child's character in decision making and critical thinking!

But with the easy allure of television, internet, and video games, it has become more difficult to encourage children to read. Read on for our top three hooks to get kids reading more!

1. Catch their interest. Once kids are excited about the book's topic, there's absolutely no stopping them! Choose books with themes that they're already fond of, such as adventure or comedy! Books with series are also a great way to get them to keep on reading!

2. Be a role model. Kids love to mirror what their parents do and reading is one of them! Show your kids that you also love to read and they'll also see the value in taking time to sit down and pore over a book!

3. Make reading comfy and conducive. Allot a reading corner in your home with good lighting and a relaxed environment where your kids can enjoy reading their books. The right surroundings will keep them coming back with their favorite reads!

Click here for our complete list of tips on how you can get your kids to appreciate reading a good book!

Click here to find fun rainy day crafts that can boost your bonding experiences.

Rainy days need not be boring days. We share several rain-themed easy crafts that you and your child can do together that use materials that are headed for the trash can. Crafts are great ways to enhance your child's creative skills, and following a procedure step by step can also help him improve his logical thinking.

The bonding experience that you and your child will have while working on your homemade masterpiece is priceless, and will definitely add to that memory bank that he will treasure as he grows up. Find out how to catch that rainy day breeze with a charming wind chime made out of old keys. And how about learning how to make some rainbow crayons and your very own bookworm bookmarker? Click here to get started on these cool crafts with our super simple steps!

Fine-tuned hands make for a successful future. Find out how important it is to keep developing your child's fine motor skills.

Fine motor skills have milestones that parents watch for in their smaller children. And as children grow older, experts advise parents to keep on fine tuning these handy skills. Parents should equip children with the tools to enhance their skills so that they are better prepared to face the challenges of adulthood.

Well-developed fine motor skills in children are important for their independence and self-esteem. They may get frustrated with tasks at the beginning, but support from the parents in the form of letting them do things on their own will have its rewards in the long run. Click here for fun exercises that help develop children's fine motor skills.

Got some questions about your child's health and nutrition that needs answering? Nestl? resident nutritionist, Nilani Sritharan has all the answers!

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Children’s Art Festival has something for every kid Whistler’s longest running festival returns to Creekside July 17-18

2010-07-22T19:29:00.000-07:00

By Andrew Mitchell

They say Wolfgang Mozart could play the harpsichord by age three and read music by age five. Pablo Picasso completed his first piece of art at the age of eight and was putting on gallery exhibitions by the time he was 15.

Gordon Korman, one of Canada's best-known children's writers, wrote his first book at age 13.

That's not to say that every child can be a prodigy, but if they never try than you'll never know. At the very least, arts give children the ability to have fun expressing themselves creatively - and parents some very cool things to stick on their refrigerators.

This year, July 17 to 18, marks the 27^th annual Whistler Children's Art Festival, produced by the Whistler Arts Council. Every kid born and raised in Whistler for the past three decades has likely taken part.

Despite funding cuts, the Whistler Arts Council has focused its funds on the Children's Festival. When combined with donations of money and art supplies, and event sponsorship, the result is a full slate of workshops and entertainers that will rival any year.

"There will be some cuts to ArtWalk that people will notice, but for the Children's Art Festival there is just as much entertainment and it's just as good as past years," said Ali Richmond, manager of communications for the Whistler Arts Council.

Richmond is urging families to register early, as many of the workshops are expected to sell out before the day of the event. To give kids more opportunity to take part, they have also decided to keep the schedule the same on both days in case there is a conflict.

"If parents or kids miss a workshop they want to take because there's another workshop they can come back on the second day and take part," explained Richmond.

"We don't want unhappy children because they missed out on any of the workshops. But that said, there are tons of free activities and entertainers so there is a lot going on whether you're in the workshops or not."

The festival is geared to kids of all ages, with pre-school activities for kids aged three to five, workshops for kids in Grade 7 and 8, and a variety of workshops for the whole family. Mandatory online registration is required for some of the workshops, with the registration getting underway on Friday July 9 and closing on July 15. The price ranges from $5 to $10, which includes all art supplies.

Other workshops are available by onsite registration only. The schedule is posted at www.whistlerartscouncil.com, but some of the highlights include:

Animal Jars - decorate jelly and sauce jars with an animal theme to hold toys, coins and other collectibles. Kids three to five with adult supervision and age six and up.

Backyard Birdhouses - Assemble and decorate your own unique birdhouse using simple materials like toilet paper rolls, paper plates, paint and yarn. Kids three to five with adult supervision and age six and up.

Beading with Glass - Make your own decorative glass jewelry with professional assistance, and take it home with you. Ages six and up.

Bear Paw Print T-shirts with Michael Allen - Local bear researcher Michael Allen will show kids how big a bear's paw can be while you make a bear-print T-shirt using an actual paw. Ages six and up.

Crazy Kites - Make and decorate your own kite using recycled materials. Kids three to five with adult supervision and age six and up.

Fairy & Gnome Houses - Use natural materials to make a house in your yard for a Fairy Princess of Gnarly Gnome. Kids three to five with adult supervision and age six and up.

LEGO "Building Together" competition - LEGO-certified master builder Robin Sather enlists your help in building a huge sculpture. Ages eight and up.

Maritime Lighthouses and Sea Shell Critters - Turn clay pots, pans and decorations into your own Maritime Lighthouse. Ages six and up.

Mosaic Mirror Madness - Layna Mawsom of Orkidz Art Studio teaches participants to make their own mosaic tile mirror. Ages eight and up.

Musical Beats Drumming - Angela Roy guides this interactive drum and rhythm workshop. Kids three to five with adult supervision and age six and up.

Pet Village - Use sticks, acorn tops, rocks and glue to create a selection of critters to take home. Kids three to five with adult supervision and age six and up.

Shaggy Shakers - Jesse Thom will lead this workshop on making furry music companions you can take home. Kids three to five with adult supervision and age six and up.

T-Shirt Mania - Use shapes and colours to create your own T-shirt print and learn the art of silk screening and stencil design. Come away with the perfect personalized shirt. Kids three to five with adult supervision and age six and up.

Trampolines & Juggling with Vancouver Circus School - Learn performance arts of juggling, flower-sticks, human pyramids and the trampoline with the Vancouver Circus School. Ages five and up.

Trapeze Flying with Vancouver Circus School - A special rig will allow participants to safely learn the art of the trapeze, including knee and angle hangs and a backflip dismount. Ages five and up.

The list of entertainers is also impressive.

Juno Award-winning children's entertainer Norman Foote, who uses props to set the stage and deliver the punchlines, will headline both days of the event, complementing a long list of entertainers.

Ventriloquist Kellie Haines tells stories and jokes with her puppets Magrau and Kamilla.

Maximime is an internationally-recognized mime and performer.

The Blues Berries have performed across the northwest, crafting blues songs for a young audience. They recently won Children's Album of the Year at the West Coast Music Awards.

The CheonDoong Korean Drummers use a variety of traditional drums to replicate the sounds of nature.

The Inner Ring Circus is bringing a troupe of performers who mix comedy, courage and creativity in their live performances.

Chris Hamilton and the Sticky am Band are rising stars in children's music, recently nominated for Outstanding Children's Recording at the Western Canadian Music Awards.

Circus Fungus is a troupe of talented artists and performers who use costumes and circus skills to tell a story.

Kokoma is a Vancouver-based African dance and drum performance company.

Kutapira is a world drum ensemble that plays traditional percussion from around the world.

Mitten Strings are a children's music duo who put an emphasis on interactivity with costumes, funny poems and their secret "Magic echo box."

The Ta Daa Lady is a puppeteer and performance artist who recruits members of the audience to help her tell her fantasy stories.

Other attractions include Corycatures caricatures, face painting with Marie-Helene Babin, balloon twisting and magic, Henna Tattoos and more.

The workshops take place in Creekside with a variety of tents and play areas, as well as stages and performance space on both sides of the bridge.

Admission is $5 per child per day. Adults are admitted by donation.

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3RF leaders heartened by attendance, feedback

2010-07-22T19:26:00.000-07:00

A leadership shake-up before this year's Fort Wayne Newspapers Three Rivers Festival had some people doubting the event could be a success.

But the cynics got it wrong, according to interim festival director Jack Hammer.

"I think it went very well," said Hammer, a former radio disc jockey. "One of the things we learned is how important the Three Rivers Festival is to this community."

The nine-day festival ended Saturday with a fireworks display and a party downtown. Police estimated nearly 80,000 people gathered to see the fireworks. The festival, the second largest in the state, also included a parade, fine arts show, craft market, live entertainment and concessions, among other activities.

Acting festival board President David Bleke said it was impossible to know exactly how many people attended the festival during the nine days.

"We had a very respectable attendance, and we've had a lot of great feedback," he said. "I'm still having e-mails roll through everyday. It goes to show that all of our hard work really paid off."

The festival was aptly themed "Fun in the Sun." Hammer said roughly 50,000 people gathered to watch this year's parade in 90-degree weather.

More than 25,000 people braved the heat to watch bands like Jars of Clay, Pink Droyd, NeedtoBreathe, Steel Magnolia and Who's Bad, a Michael Jackson tribute band.

One of Hammer's priorities was to keep the festival affordable and family friendly, so this year, children 12 and under could watch music acts for free.

Hammer was tapped to lead the festival only a month before it started. He came at a trying time: The festival's former director was dismissed in mid-January, and three board members later resigned because of time conflicts and financial disputes.

Hammer has agreed to serve as interim director through Aug. 3, at which point the board will decide whether to keep him on for another year.

Despite the pressure to pull off a great event, Hammer said he enjoyed the work.

"It looks like this would be a wonderful job," Hammer said. "There's a lot to do, for sure. But I think I would be a good person to lead that charge."

dhaynie@jg.net

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Ear 2 Ear: Newcomer Audrey Assad joins Lilith Fair

2010-07-20T20:39:00.000-07:00

FT. WAYNE, IN -- "Her melodic sensibilities are infectious," says Jars of Clay's Charlie Lowell of rising new singer/songwriter Audrey Assad.

Assad's new CD, "The House You're Building," combines soothing sounds, whispering tones and hopeful lyrics. The recording raises Assad to the top of this summer's most compelling artists.

The revival of the Lilith Fair tour this summer magnifies the talents of female artists across the country. This year the tour includes Audrey Assad, who brings passion and amazing tone to the music of faith. Lilith Fair collects the best in female artists. Assad meets the standard of music set by the tour, but has a message that reveals her faith to the world.

She's already been working with some of worship music's elite. She collaborated with Chris Tomlin on "Winter Snow" and on her first hit, "For the Love of You."

Assad's music speaks to the little child in all of us, but her music specifically speaks of one little child that touched her heart. According to her website, Assad found out about a little girl in Phoenix named Katie McRae. Katie found out last year that the tremors in her right hand, which landed her in the ICU, stemmed from a massive brain tumor. It is Katie's story that inspired Assad's achingly beautiful "Little Light."

No matter the tumors emotionally or physically we all face, this song gives a "little light" into the darkness we are running from. She sings, "And Jesus bends to hear you breathe; His tender hands are holding you tonight. His heart is ravished when you look at Him, and oh, the endless mercy in His eyes; God is here, little light."

Assad's music will be quick to fill up on mp3 players of people looking for great songs with a lasting heart and head value. It takes a complex heart to find a way to convey the simplest of messages in music. Assad will be among those lasting artists because no matter where you are in hurting or healing, these songs can powerfully penetrate each layer in our lives.

Audrey Assad's debut CD, "The House You're Building," comes out Tuesday. Find out more at her MySpace page.

Ace McKay is morning show co-host at FM 88.3 in Ft. Wayne, Ind., the GMA/CMB 2009 Radio Station of the Year. E-mail at AceMckay@gmail.com. His and his wife's ministry is The Marriage Playbook.
Starting a faith-based band? Tell us about it -- kay.campbell@htimes.com.

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40 Kentucky Athletes To Participate In Special Olympics

2010-07-20T20:26:00.000-07:00

Forty Kentucky Special Olympic athletes are preparing to compete as the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games, which opened Sunday in Lincoln, Neb.

At the end of a thrilling Opening Ceremonies, hosted by actress and model Brooklyn Decker and actor and Special Olympics athlete Eddie Barbanell, Special Olympics CEO Tim Shriver officially declared the games open to thunderous applause from the 3,000 Special Olympics athletes poised to compete at the Games.

Ahead of Shriver's declaration, the Opening Ceremonies featured performances by recording artists Jars of Clay and American Idol contestant Michael Sarver. Sarver sang two songs written just for the Games. Gospel Music Hall of Famer Sandi Patty performed the National Anthem and a song she wrote for the raising of the Special Olympics flag. Tennis star and longtime Special Olympics supporter Andy Roddick helped administer the athletes' oath. And there was also a moment of silence and a touching tribute for Special Olympics founder - and Shriver's mother - Eunice Kennedy Shriver.

Team Kentucky spent much of the first official day of the National Games settling into, getting accustomed to the event facilities and going through final practices for the events. All Kentucky athletes other than the two gymnasts had practice time during the day.

Competitions get underway on Monday, and all but one of the 40 Kentucky athletes will be in action. Matt Minning, of Taylor Mill, will have the first opportunity to win Gold for team Kentucky when he takes to the track in the 10,000-meter. Minning won the first Gold Medal in Special Olympics USA National Games history when he won the same event on the first day of the 2006 Games in Ames, Iowa.

All other events on Monday will be preliminary competitions.

People can follow all the action for Team Kentucky at the 2010 National Games www.soky.org, on the organization's Facebook page - www.facebook.com/sokentucky, or on Twitter at twitter.com/sokentucky.

Team Kentucky features 40 athletes and 18 coaches from communities throughout Kentucky, including Alexandria, Berea, Bowling Green, Covington, Crestwood, Elizabethtown, Erlanger, Franklin, Georgetown, LaGrange, Lexington, Louisville, Nicholasville, Owensboro, Shepherdsville, Taylor Mill and Taylorsville.

For more information about the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games or for information about how you can help support the National Games effort, contact Executive Vice President Trish Mazzoni at 800-633-7403 or tmazzoni@soky.org.

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Free Big Sky Concert Features Seattle’s Ian McFeron Band

2010-07-17T00:17:00.000-07:00

The Arts Council of Big Sky is pleased to present another great summer of free outdoor music at the new Center Stage venue in Town Center Park. Free weekly concerts continue every Thursday until August 26, and on July 22 the Ian McFeron Band will be performing on Center Stage at the new Town Center Park in Big Sky.
The Ian McFeron Band exploded onto the Seattle music scene shortly after releasing their debut album, “Don’t Look Back” (2003), when they were discovered by the Mountain radio station in Seattle. Within months, the first single, Love Me Twice, edged out songs by Modest Mouse, Bob Schneider, The Bo Deans, and Ray LaMontagne in the Mountain’s “New Music Throwdown,” a weekly competition where listeners vote for their favorite of two new songs. The band went on to share the spotlight with international and national artists such as Patty Griffin, Nanci Griffith, Shawn Mullins, Amos Lee, Sister Hazel, Missy Higgins, Julia Fordham, Carbon Leaf, The Hothouse Flowers, and Jars of Clay.
A prolific songwriter whose lyrical prose and fervent work ethic has drawn comparisons to Bob Dylan and Ryan Adams, Ian McFeron has released a steady stream of albums since his debut. “Let It Ride” (2007) marks the band’s fourth full length LP- a fourteen-track narrative spanning themes of love and heartbreak, faith and despair, political corruption and hope. The diverse musicianship of its members allows the Ian McFeron Band to shift smoothly through a variety of roots-Americana styles, ranging from acoustic folk rock to gritty alt-country blues, from heartfelt, soulful ballads to driving, danceable backbeat groves.
The new venue is located on Ousel Falls Road in the Big Sky Town Center, and features a state-of-the-art stage with a larger sound and light system. Concertgoers are asked to leave outside alcohol, dogs and glass containers at home, as food and beverage vendors will be at the venue offering a variety of concessions.
The Arts Council of Big Sky is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing musical and artistic performances to the Big Sky Area. Don’t forget Willie Nelson will be performing on September 3 in the Big Sky Community Park. For more information call 995-2742 or log on to www.bigskyarts.org.

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Rock and religion come together… Terre Haute band opens for Grammy award-winning Jars of Clay

2010-07-15T22:02:00.000-07:00

MARTINSVILLE, IL — A speckling of fans stood in the hot grass as bands warmed up Monday afternoon, making sure they’d have a place when the concert started.

“I think it’s amazing they’d come to a town this small,” Angela Short said of contemporary Christian artists Jars of Clay. The Merom resident brought her 13-year-old son Ben out to the Martinsville Ag Fair in Illinois’ Clark County, where the band with three Grammy Awards, nine GMA Dove Awards and five BMI awards was ready to rock out inside the fairgrounds track for about 2,000 people. “We couldn’t pass up coming,” she said.

Jars of Clay performed at 9 p.m. Monday, and sound checks were ongoing from 4:30 p.m. onward. Opening up for the national act was NEEDTOBREATHE, as well as Scot Longyear and Justin Hoeppner, both of Terre Haute’s Maryland Community Church.

“I think it’s a unique opportunity,” said Hoeppner, whose Justin Hoeppner Band opened up the night at 6 p.m. An Orange County, Calif., native, the lifelong surfer came to Terre Haute “a year ago today” to serve as pastor of worship arts at Maryland. “I’ve been in bands my whole life,” he said, explaining that his brother is a record producer in Los Angeles. But the ministry’s call led him and his family east, a move Hoeppner said he’s glad he made. “There’ll be tons of people here from Terre Haute,” he said before the night’s performance.

Longyear, teaching pastor at Maryland Community Church, ministered during Hoeppner’s songs, and throughout the concert it was clearly a Christian event, with a prayer tent available toward the back of the crowd.

Nick Sanders, a Terre Haute resident and parishioner of Maryland Community Church, made the drive to Martinsville to watch his ministers jam with Jars of Clay. “I love their stuff,” he said of the headliner, noting as did others throughout the event that a band like that doesn’t often show up in places like Martinsville. “I think it’s great they go to the smaller towns.”

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Sure Things: The best things to do for the coming week

2010-07-14T22:07:00.000-07:00

KNIGHTS OUT: Enjoy the music of the Knights on the Town big band and jazz ensemble during a free concert at 8 p.m. at Foellinger Outdoor Theatre, in Franke Park. The band will share the stage with the Alley Kats, a women's dance group.

FRIDAY

TRF TIME: The Fort Wayne Newspapers Three Rivers Festival begins with a limited schedule and gets into full swing beginning Saturday. For our picks on the best things to do each day, turn to Pages 7-8T. For a full schedule of events, go to www.news-sentinel.com and click the link in the "Online Specials" box.

On Friday, the Festival Plaza, Fest Unlimited amusement rides and games, and Food Alley all will open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. in Headwaters Park, Clinton Street north of Superior Street.

A couple of other highlights: The Fort Wayne Summer Music Theatre program will present the musical "Sweeney Todd" at North Side High School, 475 E. State Blvd.; and gates open at 6 p.m. at the festival plaza for a concert by Pink Droyd, a Pink Floyd tribute band, and the group Tone Junkies. Concert admission is $9 adults; free ages 11 and younger with a paying adult.

SATURDAY

EVERYONE LOVES A PARADE: The Fort Wayne Newspapers Three Rivers Festival really gets rolling with the annual parade beginning at 10 a.m. Marching bands, floats and other parade units will step off east on Wayne Street from Rockhill Street, travel north on Van Buren Street to Main Street, take Main east to Fairfield Avenue, follow Fairfield south to Berry Street, go east on Berry to Calhoun Street and finish by going north on Calhoun to Superior Street. Bring a chair or grab a seat on the sidewalk along the route to enjoy one of the area's biggest parades.

ART AND MORE: Browse through booths of unique and innovative art and crafts during Art in the Park and the Crafters Market 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Freimann Square and the parking lot just north of the square. You'll see a wide range of arts and crafts, ranging from painting and sculpture to jewelry and hand-sewn clothing and accessories. Free admission. If you can't get there Saturday, the artists will be back at their booths 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

TREASURE HUNT: You can try to find rare items, add to your collection or just see if you can pick up something to decorate a mantel or bookshelf during Antiques in the Park from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at McCulloch Park, on Broadway just south of the General Electric plant. Local and area antique dealers will set up all around the park. They'll also be there 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.

SUNDAY

CONCERT TIME: The crossover rock act Jars of Clay headlines one of the biggest concerts of the Three Rivers Festival. Jars of Clay will be joined by the groups Need to Breathe, Plumb and Jonny Diaz. Gates open at 4:45 p.m. Admission is $10 adults; free ages 11 and younger with a paying adult.

GONE CRUISIN': Check out the sweet rides as the Liberty Cruisers group holds its10th-anniversary cruise-in 3-7 p.m. at the Liberty Diner, Goshen Road and Coliseum Boulevard West. The show benefits Hope Alive.

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Band Took To The Airwaves For Day-Long Fundraising Effort June 8; Raised over $860,000 in effort to complete 1,000 Wells Project

2010-07-14T00:15:00.000-07:00

Multi-Platinum and three-time Grammy Award-winning band Jars of Clay, long ambitious in their plans for their charitable organization Blood:Water Mission, teamed up with K-LOVE and Air 1 radio stations to raise the necessary funds and awareness to complete Blood:Water Mission’s 1000 Wells Project, which was launched in 2005.

The band joined forces with K-LOVE and Air 1 for a day-long Well Done Campaign radio-thon Tuesday, June 8, and raised over $860,000 for Blood:Water Mission. These donations will fund the construction of 95 water projects, leaving the organization only 15 shy of their 1000-well goal. In 2005, Jars of Clay and K-LOVE conducted a similar event to launch B:WM’s 1000 Wells Project to help provide access to clean water to communities in sub-Saharan Africa, and with the completion of that campaign in sight, the groups convened again to help get that project to the finish line and set up Blood:Water’s next phase of operations.

Jars of Clay front man Dan Haseltine reflects, "This was one of the most amazing displays of generosity I have experienced. It is hard to imagine that a single day of radio can turn into clean water for thousands of Africans. This will save so many lives!"

Throughout the day, Jars of Clay shared the stories of individuals they have met through the years in sub-Saharan Africa: stories of dignity, hope, and truth, stories of communities impacted because of the generous support of donors around the world.

About Blood:Water Mission
Blood:Water Mission is a grassroots organization that empowers communities to work together against the HIV/AIDS and water crisis. Founded by the band, Jars of Clay, Blood:Water Mission began as a call to personalize the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa. The members of the band were committed to share the often-untold stories: those of creative, compassionate, hard-working Africans bringing health, hope and healing into their respective communities.

About Jars of Clay:
Jars of Clay, made up of members Dan Haseltine (vocals), Charlie Lowell (keyboards), Steve Mason (guitars), and Matt Odmark (guitars), has sold more than six million albums, won three GRAMMYS, headlined thousands of sold-out shows and festivals, and successfully launched the Blood:Water Mission, a non-profit organization promoting clean blood and water in Africa. Since the band’s debut single, “Flood,” astonishingly topped both the mainstream and CCM charts, Jars of Clay has built an extraordinary career based on the uncompromising integrity of its music, worldview, and humanitarianism.

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Web letter by Lance Hull: Fort Wayne does not attract nationally relevant musical acts

2010-07-09T22:29:00.000-07:00

I’m writing you as a concerned citizen of Fort Wayne. For years now, the musical acts that the Fort Wayne Newspapers Three Rivers Festival planning committee has brought to town are marginal at best. What the planning board for TRF needs to realize is that it represents our community. When it brings acts to our city like Twisted Sister and Jars of Clay, it is in direct relation to poor taste. This creates a cycle in which progressive, nationally relevant bands of the day refuse any and all offers to play in this city. Fort Wayne will never have a strong, national act come to our town because our musical selection is substandard.

The TRF is held in the public arena, using space paid for and maintained by taxpayers, and the headliner is a Christian band. And the festival is having Jars of Clay, apparently the headliner for this “diverse” entertainment lineup, play on Sunday. Now, for individuals who fail to think critically, there is nothing wrong here. On the other hand, I see this as a ploy to bring in the church crowd and make money off religion. Now, while we all know that Fort Wayne is a very conservative, religious town, this plainly alienates any and all citizens of any background that doesn’t fall into line with the status quo – where’s your diversity now?

Fort Wayne is the second-largest city in Indiana. and this is the one community event we have that highlights our city. TRF’s planning committee has exhibited gross negligence in its selection of musical acts. This behavior has been the underlying theme for years now. The festival committee has a position that requires due diligence in securing the reputation of our town as modern and culturally relevant. TRF embodies the artistic expression of our city, and this year it has failed us again. Its strategic planning or lack thereof is void of any substance. It has created a road map that is certain to be unsuccessful yet again this year.

“When the end of the world comes, I want to be in Kentucky, because everything there happens 20 years after it happens anywhere else.” – Mark Twain

Actually, I’d prefer Fort Wayne.

LANCE HULL Fort Wayne

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Celebrities to share their talents at Special Olympics

2010-07-09T22:20:00.000-07:00

2010 Sports Illustrated cover model Brooklyn Decker, a national spokeswoman for Special Olympics, will emcee the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games Opening Ceremony on July 18, Games officials announced Thursday.

Her husband, Omaha-born tennis champ Andy Roddick, is scheduled to come to Lincoln, too.

Decker, who's also an actress, has been featured in Teen Vogue, Glamour and Cosmopolitan.

Other celebrities joining Decker at the Opening Ceremony are:

Eddie Barbanell, co-emcee of the Opening Ceremony, an actor with Down Syndrome best known for his appearance in the "The Ringer," in which he played a Special Olympics athlete alongside Johnny Knoxville.

Michael Sarver, who finished in the top 10 on the eighth season of "American Idol." He will perform an original composition written by Landy and Stephanie Maughon, "Carry the Torch," and his composition, "Watch Me Fly."

Sandi Patty, who has won five Grammys, four Billboard Music Awards, and has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Patty will perform an original composition by Landy Maughon, entitled "Raise the Flag" as well as her famous rendition of the national anthem.

Rachel McClusky will begin the ceremony by performing a song she composed especially for the USA National Games, "Be a Fan." Inspiration for the song comes from the "Be a Fan" theme and the role Special Olympics has played in her life through volunteer work with her family.

Jars of Clay, which has sold more than 6 million albums and has received three Grammy Awards, will be the headline performer, playing two or more of their signature pieces.

A limited number of tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Bob Devaney Sports Center Will Call on July 18 from noon to 3 p.m.

The Opening Ceremony also will be broadcast live on NET2 statewide and webcast onwww.2010specialolympics.org.

The Youth Rally Closing Ceremony, which will take place July 23 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, will highlight Kristina DeBarge, whose debut single, "Goodbye" peaked to No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. She was a 2010 Image Awards nominee as Outstanding New Artist.

Appearing with DeBarge will be a mix of musical performers and actors:

FeFe Dobson, who performed at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards and has had songs appear in several movies and television shows, including "American Dreams," "Raising Helen," "The Vampire Diaries" and "One Tree Hill."

LaShell Griffin, who won the "The Oprah Winfrey Pop Star Challenge" in 2004, had a song place in the top 10 on the Gospel Charts in 2004 and has previously performed at the 2006 Special Olympics National Games in Ames, Iowa. Griffin will perform "We Raise this Flag."

Small Change, a fun-loving, teen hip-pop group from Atlanta that has opened for a multitude of Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum artists, has toured with the NBA's Rhythm & Rims Tour, performed in some of the largest venues and has been heard on Radio Disney.

David Steffan, a local performer and Special Olympics athlete from Omaha, will sing "Let Me," a song he wrote about the Special Olympics. Steffan has won 30 gold medals in the last 13 years while being involved in the Special Olympics.

A limited number of tickets will be available for the Youth Rally Closing Ceremony for youth (ages 10 to 16) that wish to attend the event. A two-ticket limit will be applied per youth. The free tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Bob Devaney Sports Center Box Office from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 21 and July 22, and from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on July 23.

Pro athletes and coaches will also be on hand to work with athletes in clinics and demonstrations throughout the week.

Andy Roddick, a top-ranked American professional tennis player and the only American ranked in the Association of Tennis Professionals Top 10, will appear at the Nebraska Tennis Center (7600 N. 70th St.) from 11 a.m.-noon July 18 for a tennis demonstration.

Amanda Freed, Olympic gold medalist softball player and one of the most prominent professional softball players, will be working the softball clinic from noon to 1 p.m. at Fleming Fields for the Softball Clinic on July 20.

Tom Hoff, an Olympics three-time indoor volleyball player and captain of the gold medal 2008 Beijing Olympic team, will give a volleyball demonstration from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. July 19 at Abbott Sports Complex.

Matt Blair, one of the NFL's top retired linebackers who played 12 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, and John Turner, a retired professional football player who played 10 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and the San Diego Chargers, will help with the football clinic from 7-9 p.m. July 20 at Mabel Lee Fields on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

Blair and Turner will be joined by Tony Covington, a former NFL safety with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks, and Joey Browner, a four-time member of the John Madden "All-Madden Team" and a five-time NFL Hall of Fame Nominee.

Other sports figures playing a role at the Games include honorary president of the PGA Brian Whitcomb, Nebraska Football Academy's Vershan Jackson and Northwest Missouri State Coach Mel Tjeerdsma.

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Ear 2 Ear: Newcomer Audrey Assad joins Lilith Fair

2010-07-09T22:14:00.000-07:00

FT. WAYNE, IN -- "Her melodic sensibilities are infectious," says Jars of Clay's Charlie Lowell of rising new singer/songwriter Audrey Assad.

Assad's new CD, "The House You're Building," combines soothing sounds, whispering tones and hopeful lyrics. The recording raises Assad to the top of this summer's most compelling artists.

The revival of the Lilith Fair tour this summer magnifies the talents of female artists across the country. This year the tour includes Audrey Assad, who brings passion and amazing tone to the music of faith. Lilith Fair collects the best in female artists. Assad meets the standard of music set by the tour, but has a message that reveals her faith to the world.

She's already been working with some of worship music's elite. She collaborated with Chris Tomlin on "Winter Snow" and on her first hit, "For the Love of You."

Assad's music speaks to the little child in all of us, but her music specifically speaks of one little child that touched her heart. According to her website, Assad found out about a little girl in Phoenix named Katie McRae. Katie found out last year that the tremors in her right hand, which landed her in the ICU, stemmed from a massive brain tumor. It is Katie's story that inspired Assad's achingly beautiful "Little Light."

No matter the tumors emotionally or physically we all face, this song gives a "little light" into the darkness we are running from. She sings, "And Jesus bends to hear you breathe; His tender hands are holding you tonight. His heart is ravished when you look at Him, and oh, the endless mercy in His eyes; God is here, little light."

Assad's music will be quick to fill up on mp3 players of people looking for great songs with a lasting heart and head value. It takes a complex heart to find a way to convey the simplest of messages in music. Assad will be among those lasting artists because no matter where you are in hurting or healing, these songs can powerfully penetrate each layer in our lives.

Audrey Assad's debut CD, "The House You're Building," comes out Tuesday. Find out more at herMySpace page.

Ace McKay is morning show co-host at FM 88.3 in Ft. Wayne, Ind., the GMA/CMB 2009 Radio Station of the Year. E-mail at AceMckay@gmail.com. His and his wife's ministry is The Marriage Playbook.
Starting a faith-based band? Tell us about it -- kay.campbell@htimes.com.

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Nestle Cereals shows you how to be your child's partner in school!

2010-07-09T09:05:00.001-07:00

Hi Mom,

Admit it or not, having a child in school automatically makes you a student as well. After all, you literally have to learn the lessons all over again to effectively tutor your child. Nonetheless, helping him with his studies is one of the most fulfilling tasks you can share with your child.

That's why for this month, it's all about helping your child cope up with school. Here you'll dig up useful tips, articles and good solid advice on nutrition, health, parenting and other tips related to equipping your student. We also have our resident nutritionist, Ms. Nilani Sritharan, to share with you her expertise in nutrition and wellness.

This issue is brimming with good ideas on how to get your child all fueled up for school. That's why it's important that at the start of the day, you fuel your kid with only the healthiest breakfast to keep him going. Giving your kid a healthy start is definitely one smart move!

So what are you waiting for? Get clicking to start gearing up your child!


	What is school without a fresh batch of assignments for your kid, right? So to help him cope with the pile of requirements, nurture in him the right attitude towards studying with our top 5 study tips!

Develop your child's study habits beginning with a study routine. Sit down with your child and agree on a specific study time. Once you made that decision, stick to it! Even if he tells you that he doesn't have any assignments for the day, devote that time for other school-related activities, like answering reviewers and reading a few more extra pages. By doing so, you are "programming" your child to reserve that specific timeslot for studying only. To read more on how to establish a study routine, click here.

Let your child develop a love affair with homework. How? By boosting his self-esteem! For example, if he is able to compose a wonderful story for English, you can tell him that by accomplishing such work it demonstrates his creativity. By doing so, you are boosting his self-esteem and subtly, encouraging him to love school in the process. Learn more on how to boost his self-esteem through our list of ideas here!

Devote an area inside the house for studying. Make it conducive and comfortable for your child to concentrate on his schoolwork. It would be best if you remove things in that room that may cause distraction like TV, radio and computer (if not needed). Interested to learn how to create your child's study room? Learn here.

Moms take on the role of being their children's cheerleaders. So make sure that you shower him with words of encouragement and praises. But in praising, it is advisable that you praise not just his "intelligence", but also the process and commitment he went through. This is just one idea! Discover more tips on how you can be more supportive towards your child here!

Puzzles are an excellent way to bond with your child, exercise his brain, and have a whole lot of fun while doing it.

For this issue, we have prepared a series of puzzles with an array of difficulty levels for you and your child to enjoy. Remember, it's more fun if you do it together, but of course, don't feed the answers immediately! Let him take a crack at it so as to challenge and sharpen his brain.


To start cracking the puzzles, click here.

Aside from genetics, what influences your child's intelligence? Of course, good nutrition, protection from toxins, and lots of playtime and exercise can nurture a child's intelligence. But can you really boost your child's IQ? And more importantly, should that even be your goal? Is IQ the ultimate measure of intelligence? For this issue of development zone, we will explore the important drivers that can smarten up your kid.

One of these key drivers is emotion. In fact, the ability to develop close relationships and attachments is an important skill that your child needs to develop. Having a close, stable relationship with you helps a child's brain develop because the neurons get connected through social activities and language.

Emotion is just one of the important drivers that can help smarten up your child. Discover the rest by clicking here.


	Got some questions about your child's health and nutrition that needs answering? Nestle's resident nutritionist, Nilani Srithran has all the answers!

This month she shares with us the right kind of food that would help fuel up your child for school. She recommends that a bowl of whole grain cereals is one of the easiest and healthiest options to start your child's day.

Interested to read more of her suggestions and tips? Or perhaps you've got some questions of your own? Click here to start learning or simply get in touch with our expert!

Nilani Sritharan is a Nutrition Manager for Cereal Partners Worldwide in Sydney, Australia. She has a degree in BSc (Hons) Nutrition from the University of Surrey in Guildford, England and has over 10 years of experience in handling Nutrition and Health developments for various multinational companies.

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Celebrities to share their talents at Special Olympics

2010-07-08T19:44:00.000-07:00