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Brothers, Steven Stoltzfus, 9, and Steven Jr., 6, from Lancaster County, chat on toy cellphones as they sit in a pair of Jeeps to be auctioned off at the Penryn Fire Company Mud Sale.
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Perhaps no one has had a more moving experience as a mother than Aprils Mom of the Month, Vicki Kurtz. Because Kurtz and her family husband, Keith and children, Brandon, 27 and Kait, 23, moved about 15 times while growing up. Keith was a youth pastor and his career took them from Pennsylvania to New Mexico, Florida and Colorado through the years. Kurtz jokes Every time I felt like our house needed a good spring cleaning, wed move! In fact, Brandon spent the first three years of his life in three different states. Daughter, Kait nominated her mother to be Mom of the Month. What she remembers most about growing up through all those different moves is how her mother kept the family close together and also
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Assign age-appropriate tasks Once youve chosen your destination, the real teamwork begins. Divide up tasks based on each family members abilities. Mom and Dad will probably do the actual booking, but teens and older kids can pitch in with tasks like prepping the house to be vacant, and researching what to do and see. Grandparents can help with driving and packing. Even young children can play a role if you allow them to choose some of the snacks the family will pack for the trip. Encourage everyone to choose one activity or sight in which the whole family will participate in. This will help ensure everyone gets to do something they enjoy, and the entire team gets to take part in a variety of activities. Teamwork in vacation planning can definitely help make the workload lighter on parents, says Miles. And it helps get everyone excited about the trip - before they even begin the journey.
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are for your clan, and why. But its not enough for just you to Peer pressure . . . a distant have that knowledge. You need memory for those of us who bade to state what the expectations are farewell to the school hallways regarding the important things in life to your children. long ago. Unfortunately not so! Not only are we guiding Have a family meeting to our offspring through the daily landmines of pressure exerted discuss and then create an actual by their peers, we experience list of your familys values. coercion, some subtle and (Items needed: paper, pens and some not, from our friends and chocolate chip cookies!) 1. Begin with each family family related to our parenting choices. Its called parental peer member going around the table pressure. Maybe you havent and complimenting mom, dad heard the term, but you are and siblings. 2. What do you hope to nodding in agreement! contribute to each other, the Everyone is doing it. It is whatever your child community and the greater world hopes to be doing too! We are as you live in it each day? (Family lobbied with this from the type of Mission Statement) 3. What do you value most cereal we grab off the grocery shelf all the way to attending parties in life? (Examples: kindness, where alcohol will be present and honesty, education, faith and the guests will be underage. We worship, service to others, fitness, have grown accustomed to this time together, etc.) technique utilized by our kids to What guidelines does every break down our resolve were on to them! What happens when family member need to follow our own friends, family and peers to honor this mission and these apply the same type of pressure values? 1. Set down a family code as to us? Let her go; everyone will be there. You dont want her to to how you will treat one another feel left out, do you? Cmon, its and those outside your family. (Examples: Expression of love, a rite of passage. Many layers are at play here. mutual respect, cooperation, specifics, Our kids are consistently exposed communication to the values of other families as honesty, integrity, concern for the they go through their day. Even general well-being of others, etc.) 2. One helpful aspect of a the most nonjudgmental folks have a hard time completely weekly family meeting is to masking their beliefs and coordinate schedules and to be expectations when it comes to sure that family time is blocked raising children. The parents with out, so it doesnt get edged out. whom we sit while our little one This is a good time to set up a takes in story time, moms and process for asking to participate dads on the sidelines with us as in certain activities. we cheer for our budding athletes, A strategy that has worked and perhaps our own siblings who have kids of their own (or well in our family is to come dont!), all contribute their own with a full proposal. So, you take on parenting during the shouldnt ask, Can Jack and I go course of everyday interactions. to the concert Thursday night? The most confident parent will be That doesnt give me enough prone to entertain a tad bit of self- information, and I am already biased against it because it is a doubt, even on a good day! So how to boost the parental school night. Rather, you should confidence level? First of all, you inquire (not inform) as to whether need to know what the boundaries or not you and Jack can attend the
teens will be there, who will be chaperoning and will the parents be checking in on the kids. I ask if alcohol will be available. Too protective for your tastes? That is a big part of my role, to protect and prepare,even at that age. I am guessing something on 2. Model honesty in your own that list resonated with you. You relationships with other parents. are probably remembering a time Rather than saying your child is - continued on page 11 busy, tell the other parent why a certain activity isnt in sync with your family boundaries. These are opportunities to discuss our DO YOU SUFFER FROM values, and it doesnt have to be done in a judgmental way. You can couch your parenting choices in wording such as, This is how we have chosen to handle this in our family. Or, This works well for us, but I know other families approach it differently.
How much screen time is allowed When to get a cell phone When ears (or other body parts) can be pierced What types of movies can be viewed Whats allowed on your childs iPod playlist Which parties can be attended What are the family expectations for school attendance and performance What is your stance on illegal drug use and underage (also illegal) alcohol use How many activities can a child participate in (If our kids have too much on their plates, meaning over-scheduled, it is up to the parent to help them prioritize and get it under control.)
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By Rochelle A. Shenk Special Features Writer Steamtown NHS (National Historic Site), Scranton, is a part of the National Park system. The site pays tribute to the era of steam locomotives. Kids love trains, says Mark Brennan, chief, visitor services, and public affairs. People tend to think that the majority of our visitors are railfans and seniors who remember the days of steam, and while they are part of the mix, most of our visitors are families. Steamtown NHS occupies about 40 acres of the Scranton railroad yard of the former Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, one of the earliest rail lines in northeastern Pennsylvania. At the heart of the park is the large collection of standardgauge steam locomotives and freight and passenger cars that New England seafood processor F. Nelson Blount assembled in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1984, 17 years after Blounts death, the Steamtown Foundation for the Preservation of Steam and Railroad Americana Inc., brought the collection to Scranton, where it occupied the former DL&W yard. When Steamtown National Historic Site was created, the yard and the collection became part of the National Park system. The Steamtown collection consists of locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, and maintenance-of-way equipment from several historic railroads. The locomotives range in size from a tiny industrial switcher engine built in 1937 by the H.K.
so big. When Steamtown was created, the National Park Service decided to use the existing portions of the Roundhouse (dating from 1902, 1917 and 1937) as a part of the museum complex. The engines are on the turntable at about 9:30 a.m. and again at 3 p.m. Steamtown also features a Technology Museum and a History Museum, which explore the people, history, technology
and lore of steam railroading. The museums include images, artifacts, films, restored freight and passenger cars and a sectioned steam locomotive. An Education and Discovery Center offers programs for children ages 5 through 10. Program topics may vary, but theyre handson, child-friendly learning and multi-media presentations. Although programs are included in the park entrance fee, due to space limitations, free tickets are required (available at the Visitor Center Desk). A new activity this year is a family friendly interactive exhibit entitled What Can Be Found Under the Ground in a Railroad Yard. This fun and educational exhibit will make its debut April 21. It includes an above-ground dig site with a dig and match activity where families and children can dig and sift through a mixture of dirt and
rocks to find items that match objects in the display cases from the different time periods of the railroad yard. The exhibit not only will provide a different perspective on the railroad yard, but is also intended to engage participants by having them think about the people who worked and lived in and near the railroad yard. A Junior Ranger program
enhances childrens visits. There are separate programs for children ages 6 to 9 and ages 9 to 12. Children receive a booklet and need to find specified items throughout Steamtowns site. When the booklet is completed, they may turn it in and receive a badge and certificate. To top off a visit, take one
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Above, left: Jorden Lum, 4, Lancaster, listens at a program at the Lancaster City Library. Above: youngsters listen at a program at the Lancaster City Library. Above, right: Steven Kernen and daughter Alessandra, 5, East Hempfield Township, color at the Lancaster City Library. Below, right: Jaron Bell Jr., 9, makes his way through the soccer dribble at the Asthma Olympics hosted by the American Lung Association on March 31 at Bright Side Opportunity Center. The event was designed for 6- to 14-year-old children with asthma. Theres no reason why children with asthma cant do everything other kids can do, said Dr. Laura Fisher, of the Allergy & Asthma Center. Jeff Ruppenthal/Sunday News Photos Left: Eight-year-old Cassie works on her balance as she tries out her brand-new, green bicycle at Masonic Village Childrens Home in Elizabethtown March 31. The Masons of Jerusalem Lodge 506 in Philadelphia donated 39 bikes to all 39 children residing at the home. Justin David Graybill/Sunday News Photo
Youngsters at the Penryn Fire Company Mud Sale. Justin David Graybill/Sunday News Photo
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Though men might be more commonly associated with buying gadgets, the tech industry is not as much of a boys club as one may think. Aside from one consumer electronic category, women are the consumers most likely to shop for tech toys.
When it comes to smartphones, laptops and tablets, more women than men can be found waiting in those long lines outside the big electronics stores. At the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, HSN noted that women expressed more interest in many of the hottest electronic gadgets than men. Women have shown more interest in tablets, laptops and smartphones, and are two to three percent more likely to make purchases than their male counterparts. The only category where men make up a larger percentage of interested parties is with the intent to purchase flat-screen LCD televisions. Parks Associates, a marketing intelligence firm, was in charge of gathering information from female and male consumers and drawing conclusions about their intentions. The Dallasbased firm collected surveys from about 2,000 adults in late 2011 and found that women are more interested in tech gadgets than men. Furthermore, research indicates that after purchasing a top tech gadget, women are more inclined than men to learn about the device, participating in digital media offerings, like watching movies online or playing games with phones or tablets. These results might question conventional wisdom, but are not necessarily that surprising. A survey commissioned by Rebtel, a mobile voice over IP provider, found that women are more likely to use social media than men. More than 60 percent of women use social media to stay in touch with their friends and family members. This reality could be fueling womens greater interest than men in devices that enable social media and digital communication. Whats more, it has long been known that women are the primary consumer decision-makers in the home, and more and more women are now flexing their purchasing power in the tech market. Although personal use gadgets are at the top of the list for womens purchases, females have also shown a growing interest in tech-powered appliances and other home-related convenience items. The stereotype that tech items are a guy thing is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Women are at the forefront in gadget purchases and becoming the prime decision-makers on these types of purchases. So, what have you bought lately?
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Spring and Easter season are the embodiment of the rite of passage and fittingly coincides with our decision to move to Lancaster County in May 1999 from the Philadelphia area where I grew up. We were compelled by the prospect of lower property taxes and greater home values but convinced that our forthcoming children would thrive in a rural, pastoral setting. Julie and I each commuted to work more than 100 mile per day and running local errands in Lancaster County took us miles instead of blocks. But so what? Gas cost 99 cents per gallon in 1999! The trade-off for security and a simple, uncomplicated life for our children meant limited options. But, again, so what? We left behind annoying crowds and tons of traffic; think Route 30 on Saturday afternoon. Yep, Michael and Maggie ate healthy, locally grown foods and were growing up themselves in a community soaked in traditional sensibilities of respect and restrained aggressiveness well beyond the often unpleasant competitiveness found in the city. Life was so simple that the kids as toddlers differentiated the few stores we frequented: Walmart was the Blue Store, Yoders Market was the Brown Store, and Shady Maple was the White store. However, over the years a culture clash was evident as our blasphemous babies began to balk on fresh vegetables. The kids from their car seats could spot minuscule McDonalds golden arches miles away on the highway horizon. Maggie had obviously affected a Philly accent as evidenced by her kindergarten paper in which she spelled water as w-o-o-d-e-r. Her requests to go to Organdairy
(Oregon Dairy) for ice cream screamed South Philadelphia. On the other hand, Michael had adopted a local dialect. He shook his fist and mimicked my playful Three Stooges tagline of Why I Oughta! as Why I Yoder! And any illusion that we were immune to hostile rivalry and competition crashed down during an Easter Egg hunt seven years ago when Maggies March birthday advanced her to the disastrous 4-year-old group at the municipal park. She was spun, bumped, and spilled her Easter basket leaving her redfaced and crying. Ill never forget that look. Thats when I realized perhaps I knew all along that you can protect your children only so much and that competitiveness and assertiveness are worthy, even desirable traits that children must acquire. That Easter has resonated as a sort of graduation day for our family and a reminder of how much weve grown. In fact, Michael, 7, last year even directed our home egghunt which resulted in another unforgettable Easter. Michaels hidden hardboiled egg in the patio furniture umbrella stand went undetected for weeks even after I set up the umbrella and unknowingly pierced the now rotting tie-dyed egg. Ah, did I forget to mention that Lancaster County fresh air?
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locomotive. The trip gives an overall view of the railroad yards. Due to work in the railroad yard, different routes may be used. The Scranton Limited rides begin April 28, departing at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 and 2:15 p.m. on Wednesdays through Sundays (cost is $5 per person in addition to park entrance fee). Daily admission fees for Steamtown are $7 per adult; free
of the various rail excursions. The Scranton Limited Short Train Excursion gives visitors a chance to experience riding in an historic commuter car (the cars were built between 1915 and 1935) behind either a vintage steam locomotive or an historic diesel-electric
for children ages 15 and under accompanied by adult. During National Park Week Saturday, April 21 to Sunday, April 29 the entrance fee is waive; all indoor and outdoor exhibit areas and park museum are included in the Fee Free Week. For information and a schedule of excursions and special events, visit http://www.nps.gov/stea/ index.htm.
when one or more of these issues caused conflict in a relationship with another parent. You have been labeled as too lenient in some situations and far too strict in others. When we decide to form our own families, we bring baggage from our childhoods, both good and bad. We bring both healthy and faulty ideas and practices from our family of origin, our personal
feelings of inadequacy and, of course, our deepest beliefs and values. Possessing the ability to share our values with the folks who are raising their kids alongside ours is important. It gives us the opportunity to evaluate our values and practices as we talk about them in a nonjudgmental way. Who knows maybe my idea is just what my friend needs this week. Or perhaps I havent looked
at the big picture, and I need to tweak some things in my parenting. By being intentional about how your family will function best, you can then be confident in your parenting choices. Confident ... I didnt say perfect! Kirsten Freitag Murray, Parenting Development Coordinator with Compass Mark, Inc., is a contributor to the LancMoms.com Ask an Expert feature.
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the best of even the most chaotic situations. One of her goals with her children was to make memories. Kurtz said, Even in hard times, we found laughter. During one of the Kurtz family moves (Kait was about 11 and Brandon was 14), Kurtz remembers, We were in an old pickup truck. Kait would feed me as I drove and Brandon would navigate. At the time it was stressful but we look back and the kids still talk about it. When they talk about living out in Colorado, they remember: We were in the middle of nowhere and we built a ranch. We had cows, pigs and horses. We just did it. Along the way, the Kurtz family always made friends or always had someone help them make their new house a home. They were even able to find surrogate grandparents!
Additionally Kurtz was also able to maintain her professional career as a director of dietary services in long term care facilities throughout different locations. Kurtz said all these experiences while growing up gave my kids the idea they could do anything. Now Brandon and Kait are adults and Kurtz and her husband are now grandparents to Kaits almost two-year-old son, Kayden. The couple moved back to Pennsylvania in 2010 to be closer to family. They purchased a farm house and Kurtz is very busy renovating and redecorating it. She wants there to be room for everyone, including, she said, future grandchildren! Probably, she says, one of the most important jobs is getting the playground finished. Daughter Kait says about
the house, Its turning from just that house on the corner to the house that people admire as they drive by. Kurtz still enjoys a special relationship with her grown children. Recently Brandon asked her to go house hunting with him and has also asked her for help in decorating his new home. Kurtz said it is a neat turnaround. She said, Even though you have an adult relationship with your children, they will always need their mom. And Kurtz especially loves being a grandmother. She said it is different than being a mother because you can just love more freely. At this stage in her life, Kurtz says she has more time and her chores can wait. Plus, she doesnt have to think about discipline, just being with her grandson and loving him to pieces!
Vicki Kurtz currently works part time as an office manager. She appreciates the flexibility her job offers her. ... loves to work outdoors and especially loves to work on her homes landscaping. ... is looking forward to a total kitchen renovation. ... is a talented singer and can also play piano. ... loves to read. ... uses texting as a quick and easy way to communicate with her
friends and family. Favorite television shows for Kurtz include reality shows like Survivor, The Amazing Race and Celebrity Apprentice. I like to people watch, she said. Favorite foods for Kurtz are a good steak or Italian dishes. She enjoys cooking now that she has more time in her life. She likes to cook using fresh ingredients from Roots Market.
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