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28 I September 22, 2021 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE @MIDRIVERSNEWS MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COM FAMILY & KIDS Helping kids manage stress starts at home with great control By BONNIE KRUEGER The world is a scary place for adults with viruses, hurricanes, wildfires and unrest in the Middle East. But how much more is it impacting our kids? The answer varies based on age and awareness. Older kids who may be watching the news or listening to parents’ conversations are likely to be the most affected. But even small children can pick up on the stress displayed by adults, making them uneasy. Dr. Kyle John, a pediatric psychiatrist and Mercy’s medical director for Behavioral Health, says helping children of all ages feel less afraid when chaos swirls around them begins with giving them control. “It starts with the ‘What is yours to control’ mantra. What do we expect kids to be in control of and what do we want to remind them is clearly out of their control?” John asked. A sense of control in their lives can be effectively achieved by providing children with a schedule and predictability in their day, John explained. That schedule should include exercise, homework and chore time, healthy eating, good sleeping habits and free time that does not include technology. It is when they are faced with ongoing stressful situations that control is harder to achieve, he said. In relation to the pandemic, what they can control is wearing their mask, social distancing and washing their hands. What is out of their control is individual decisions regarding vaccinations, participation in activities and even going back to school. Out of their control also are the decisions of others on a similar range of topics, even when those decisions impact the child’s life. John encourages parents to tell children to trust the experts, including their family physician, leaders and mom and dad’s guidance. Another important strategy is limiting media exposure, whether it’s from a news outlet or social media. This is especially important with international events, such as natural disasters or military and political unrest. “That constant barrage of information and stress isn’t good for anybody – children or adults. This gives parents an opportunity to step in and have influence and oversight of what their children are being exposed to,” John said. He said it helps to remind kids that when things are out of our control, we should pray for those affected, pray for our leaders and share positive messages with individuals who can affect the outcome. If it’s possible, find an avenue to lend a hand. Doing so, John said, will give them ownership in a solution, without taking on the bigger A new report shows that the young members of Generation Z are the most stressed-out people in the nation. (Stock photo) responsibility. He suggested that listening and making sure your child feels heard is vital. So is encouraging them to not dwell on situations that they cannot control. It is not about shielding them from fear, explained John, but putting it in context through cognitive restructuring. Cognitive restructuring, or cognitive reframing, is a therapeutic process that helps (them) discover, challenge, and modify or replace their negative, irrational thoughts. Reframing and restructuring the issue on an appropriate developmental level does not allow our child to catastrophize – snowballing into anxiety, depression and stress-related physical and emotional responses. John gives COVID-19 hospitalizations as an example. “Guide them from the worst possible outcome to (agreeing that) this is serious. We are not in control of this, but there are positive things that are working in their favor such as good doctors, good hospitals, and fewer people dying because we are getting better at treatment. There is reason to be hopeful,” he said. On a physical level, John suggested practicing slow and deep, 5-count breaths and exhaling slowly over the same count. Doing so slows the heart rate and tricks the brain into not focusing on the anxiety. Another effective technique, John said, is progressive relaxation, wherein you tense and relax one muscle group at a time, working from top-down, or bottom-up. Finally, try employing a grounding technique that uses the senses of smell, sound and hearing by recognizing five things in your immediate area that refocuses your energy on what is right in front of you, reaffirming the safety and security you are experiencing in your current situation. 1. 2. 3. IMAGINE • TRY • EXPLORE Imagine being Alice and landing in Wonderland. Wonder no more. The Saint Louis Ballet company brings the classic fairy tale to life at The Touhill on the UMSL campus, Oct. 2-3. It’s a not-to-be missed start to company’s 2021-22 season. Learn more and get tickets at stlouisballet.org. Try your hands at pottery by making a festive Halloween candy bowl. The Foundry Art Centre hosts a Halloween Candy Bowl Art Class on Oct. 9 where youth, ages 5-12, can create a bowl with spooky adornments. Learn more at foundryartcentre.org. Explore classic farm scenery and family-friendly fun at Dickherber Farms, 7063 Hwy. N in Dardenne Prairie. Feed farm animals, take a hayride, pick perfect pumpkins and explore a giant corn maze with intricately crafted designs that change annually. Visit Dickherber Farms on Facebook to learn more.
FACEBOOK.COM/MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COM Progress 64 West seeks applicants for Louis S. Sachs scholarships By KATE UPTERGROVE Each year, civic organization Progress 64 West honors the entrepreneurial spirit of Louis S. Sachs by awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships to area high school seniors. This year, those awards just got bigger. As the result of remarkable generosity from its sponsors, the Louis S. Sachs Scholarship program will award scholarships totaling at least $11,500 to area high school seniors attending schools along the Hwy. 40/I-64 corridor. That’s those students living in the Parkway, Rockwood, Francis Howell, Fort Zumwalt and Wentzville school districts as well as area private school and homeschool students. Progress 64 West will award one $5,000, two-year scholarship; two $2,500, one-year scholarships and one $1,500 scholarship. To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must submit a proposed Executive Summary of a Business Plan that includes: • A description of the business concept, including nature of the business, mission, objectives, philosophy and values, and contribution to the community. • A market analysis, including market need, competition and strategy to meet the need and successfully and profitably compete. • Business operations, including necessary management, employees, vendors, professional assistance, facility and technology. • Sales and marketing strategies, tactics and techniques. • Sources and uses of funds necessary to start and operate the business. Applications are available online at www.progress64west.org. The submission deadline is Nov. 1. Applications should be submitted as a PDF via email to the attention of Sharon Huber at p64westscholarship@gmail.com. Progress 64 West representatives may interview applicants prior to awarding the scholarships. Awardees will be required to attend the organization’s annual awards banquet on Wednesday, Nov. 24. “Take every opportunity that presents itself to you, because one of them might just be the difference in your success,” advised 2019 scholarship recipient Lucas Ramsey. Of the scholarship and the opportunities it offers, Ramsey said: “The Louis S. Sachs scholarship, through Progress 64 West, held more than just a chunk of money to go to school seeking a business degree. Working with such a phenomenal organization helped me to create connections that last a lifetime.” The Louis S. Sachs Scholarship program is presented by American Direct Marketing Resources, LLC; Doster, Ullom & Boyle LLC; RiteAir Heating and Cooling; and Technology Partners with contributing sponsor YouthBridge Community Foundation. Progress 64 West was established in 1987 to promote the responsible growth of commerce in the greater St. Louis region, with a particular emphasis given to the I-64 corridor from I-270 westward to I-70. A partnership of citizens, business and civic leaders, the organization’s mission is to work to create and maintain sustainable communities and a high quality standard of life in St. Louis and St. Charles counties. The not-forprofit organization recognizes that the establishment and growth of commerce is essential to the community’s viability by providing jobs for its residents and a tax base for high-quality public education systems and other necessary public services and amenities. October 2–3 September 22, 2021 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE I 29 Alice in Wonderland AT THE TOUHILL 60 FT. X 120 FT. SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD HEATED RENTAL SPACE FOR: TRAINING PRACTICES SOCCER • FOOTBALL • DODGEBALL • LACROSSE BASEBALL • SOFTBALL • CROSSFIT TOURNAMENTS BIRTHDAY PARTIES YOUTH LOCK-INS ULTIMATE FRISBEE OTHER ACTIVITIES NEW ADA BATHROOMS AND LOBBY • GOLF SIMULATION COMING THIS FALL NEW 1800 SQ. FT. (36 ft. x 50 ft.) SECOND TRAINING AREA COMING THIS FALL 5382 GUTERMUTH RD. AT HWY 364 IN COTTLEVILLE • soccerbarn@gmail.com • www.soccerbarn.net (314) 534–1111 Missouri Arts Council The State of the Arts .com stlouisballet.org
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