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PUBLISHER GRAPHIC ARTIST Julie Vasquez Owner Limelight Design julie southernidahokids com EDITOR Meghan Scoresby COMMUNITY EVENT SPECIALIST Shawnee Burt shawnee southernidahokids com ADVERTISING advertising southernidahokids com Plant Therapy 1 4 Page Vertical SouthernIdahoKids southernidahokids www southernidahokids com ON THE COVER Easton and Liam Brown of Jerome Southern Idaho Kids is a subsidiary of Limelight Design Reproduction without written permission of the publisher is prohibited Submitted editorial content or advertisements are not necessarily endorsed by or representative of the views of Southern Idaho Kids Southern Idaho Kids is not responsible for the reliability or timeliness of any content submitted Southern Idaho Kids is printed and distributed monthly 2021 Southern Idaho Kids All rights reserved Gemstone 1 8 Page Horizontal 2 www southernidahokids com

my goals this year A NEW SKILL I WANT TO LEARN A NEW FOOD I WANT TO TRY A NEW BOOK I WANT TO READ A BAD HABIT I WANT TO STOP A HEALTHY HABIT I WANT TO START i can do it A GOOD DEED I WANT TO DO TAKE IT SLOW Many kids move to the next car seat too soon IDOT 1 4 Page Vertical NHTSA AnyTime Fitness 1 4 Page Vertical Shift Idaho org ChildSafety NHTSA gov TheRightSeat Southern Idaho Kids January 2021 3

K Ds COLORING CONTEST Draw or color a picture about what you think makes Southern Idaho the Magic Valley GCAM 1 2 Page Horizontal 4 www southernidahokids com

Email a photo of your child s artwork to julie southernidahokids com Winner will be contacted by email and his her artwork will be displayed on the cover of our March issue of the magazine Open to kids ages 2 18 Deadline is February 10 2021 NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Canyon Foot 1 4 Page Vertical Children s Dentistry 1 4 Page Vertical Children s Dentistry of Twin Falls 1186 Eastland Dr N B Twin Falls 208 733 9331 Southern Idaho Kids January 2021 5

Our community has some extraordinary kids We want to recognize them for their big hearts and service Follow the three steps on the next page to nominate your own child a friend s child a classmate or a relative It is not a contest where someone wins we just want to let these great kids know they are seen and recognized Selected submissions will be published in our February issue of Southern Idaho Kids Children need to be age 18 or under to be recognized Dr Jill 1 4 Page Vertical LITTLES ACADEMY FOR AGES 3 5 Dr Jill Adepoju DC 30 OFF FIRST VISIT EXCLUDES MEDICARE AND MEDICAID 788 Eastland Drive Ste B Twin Falls Idaho 208 734 3030 www drjillfamilychiro com 6 Rapids Soccer 1 4 Page Vertical YOUTH ACADEMY FOR AGES 5 8 WITH LOCAL WEEKDAY GAMES EMAIL US AT RAPIDSSC GMAIL COM OR FIND US ON FACEBOOK COMPETITIVE AGES 10 18 L E A R N M O R E O R R E G I S T E R AT WWW TWINFALLSRAPIDS COM www southernidahokids com

HOW TO NOMINATE A CH ILD 1 Think of a child you d like to see recognized for their service kindness or generosity It could be something they ve done or just a trait about them you admire 2 Visit www southernidahokids com littlekidbigheart 3 Fill out the form to tell us why you think the child should be nominated and upload a photo if you have one Make sure you have their parents consent Deadline is February 10 2021 When you need a vacation contact ONE Agent for ANY Destination SAVE 1 00 OFF ON YOUR NEXT PURCHASE My Mickey Vaca 1 4 Page Vertical Jeanna Secrist Orange Leaf 1 4 Page Vertical CALL TODAY DREAM DESIGNER Jeanna secrist mymickeyvacation com jeannadft 208 961 0275 725 BLUE LAKES BLVD NORTH TWIN FALLS 208 944 9276 This promotional coupon is good for 1 00 off at the TWIN FALLS location only This coupon has no monetary value and cannot be combined with any other offer This promotional coupon cannot be replaced if lost or stolen Offer expires 3 31 2021 Southern Idaho Kids January 2021 7

HEALTHYHABITS PAYING AT TENTION TO POSITIVE BEH AVIOR CATCH YOUR CHILD BEING GOOD When adults put forth effort to do something good and it is met with silence or goes unnoticed they are disappointed What about little people Children thrive on gaining recognition from their caregivers When parents consistently practice giving their children recognition for desired behaviors they help their children grow into confident and responsible adults One way to enhance the parent child relationship is to pay attention to behaviors you want to increase An easy way to give positive attention is by praising your child when you see them behaving in neutral or acceptable ways catching them being good This will make them more likely to repeat that positive behavior in the future For example Thank you for walking by me in the store or I really enjoyed our talk today about what went on at school The fancy term for this is labeled praise Here are a few strategies to make labeled praise more effective Make sure that you are near them rather than yelling across the room your child is more likely to pay attention if you are close by Give your attention immediately after the desired behavior Be enthusiastic and genuine Be specific Praise the desired behavior Thank you for walking instead of Thank you for not running In addition to improving your relationship and increasing desired behaviors positive attention offers other benefits like reducing misbehavior and bolstering your child s self esteem Praise is an essential component of effective parenting and if used correctly is almost never too much After all have you ever felt like you get too much genuine praise Brian Olsen PhD Paying attention can also come in nonverbal forms like a brief and gentle pat on the back joining in on their play activity or a smile Nonverbal forms of praise may be helpful for older children who might be annoyed by or find labeled praise patronizing Some parents fear that they might interrupt whatever their child is doing by giving them praise However it is important to keep in mind that if you miss an opportunity at praising your child you miss the opportunity to teach him her how you would like them to behave 8 www southernidahokids com Paula Griffith MD Kelsie Hendrickson PhD Sponsored by

LIBRARYCORNER A new year means it s a great time to read a new book Here are recommendations for some great new books for different ages If you or your child would like more suggestions come see us at the Twin Falls Public Library Recommending titles and connecting the right book with the right reader is our favorite thing to do Preschool K 3rd grade My Bed by Rebecca Bond and Salley Mavor The Couch Potato by Jory John When the electricity goes out Couch Potato is forced to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room and venture outside And when he does he realizes fresh air and sunshine could be just the things he needs Delightful rhymes and charming hand stitched art celebrate the many ways we sleep across the world 4th 6th grade 7TH GRADE The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate The Betrothed by Kiera Cass Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long lost sister with the help of his two best friends Ivan and Ruby As a hurricane approaches and time is running out Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family When King Jameson declares his love for Lady Hollis Brite Hollis is shocked and thrilled But Hollis soon realizes that falling in love with a king and being crowned queen may not be the happily ever after she thought it would be NEW YEAR NEW YOU Call Ward Orthodontics to schedule your complimentary consultation and get started on your smile resolution Call 208 734 4314 Ward Ortho GOALS 1 2 Page Horizontal wardortho wardorthoidaho WA RD ORTHODONT ICS Southern Idaho Kids January 2021 TM 9

What s going on S P O N S O R E D BY Children s clear vision pediatric eyecare vision therapy Because of the effects of COVID 19 please be advised that any of these events may be cancelled Please verify with the event host before you plan on attending over the concepts kids need to know as they start kindergarten Check our website and social media for more info M O N D AY S AT U R D AY E V E R Y T U E S D AY Dec 28 Jan 2 Virtual Storytime 10 30 AM 11 00 AM Twin Falls Public Library Between the Eves Join the library for a virtual storytime Check their website and social media for more info and a link to the Zoom meeting Stop by anytime during the week to pick up a kit that contains games and activities you can do as a family dice games puzzles crafts and more Kits are first come first served Twin Falls Public Library E V E R Y T H U R S D AY January 5 19 11 30 AM 12 30 PM Herrett Center CSI Campus Reptile Review 6 00 PM 7 00 PM Herrett Center CSI Campus Listen to a story and get a coloring page to take home Book will be projected on a large screen to encourage social distancing Learn about reptiles at this free event There won t be any touching of the reptiles at this time Limited to 50 people A N Y D AY O F T H E W E E K Kids Craft Kits January 21 28 Stop by anytime during the week and pick up a craft kit at the Twin Falls Public Library Kits are first come first served Call the front desk to pick up 208 733 2964 Curbside Pickup Library Delivery The library can deliver items to individuals or institutions within the city limits of Twin Falls For more information call 208 733 2964 option 3 Request a Book T H U R S D AY S Twin Falls Public Library TWIN FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY You can place library items on hold and pick them up curbside For more information call 208 733 2964 option 1 T U E S D AY S Herrett Center Storytime LIBRARY SERVICES Virtual Ready Set Kindergarten Twin Falls Public Library Meet each week on Zoom and go Children s clear vision Looking for something new to read Use our Request A Book service and let us pull a selection of books for you or your family For more information call 208 733 2964 option 4 Children s Clear Vision HUNDREDS 1 4 OF Page Sponsorship CALL T O DAY FU N FRAMES Horizontal pediatric eyecare vision therapy F L E X I B L E S P O RT S F R A M ES I N FA N T A D U LT C H I L D 5 6 8 F a l l s A v e Tw i n F a l l s 2 0 8 2 9 3 8 5 8 0 w w w c h i l d r e n s c l e a r v i s i o n c o m 10 www southernidahokids com S I Z E S

2020 Nissan Versa SV LAST YEAR S WINNER Open to all Magic Valley students from 9th through 12th grade with perfect attendance for the 2020 2021 school year Winner chosen June 12 2021 MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN Hannah from Xavier Charter School Rob Green Auto Group is driven to support students by stressing the importance of education and goal setting Consistent school attendance is proven to set a better foundation for a successful education All high school students with perfect attendance during the 2020 2021 school year are entered into a final drawing to win a 2020 Nissan Versa SV Winner will be responsible for tax title registration and dealer fee Southern Idaho Kids January 2021 11

SIGN ME UP DIRECTORY ART CLASS CRAFTS Child at Art Hands On Afterschool art classes for kids grades K 8 Visit our website at childatart123 wixsite com arts to view and sign up for sessions For more information call or text Gretchen Duersch at 208 421 6593 Hands On offers canvas clay hand building ceramics fused glass classes and projects The studio is perfect for birthday and holiday parties Call 208 736 4475 today or visit twinfallshandson com SOCCER DANCE Julie s Jazzworks A competitive soccer program with a mission of developing and training players to compete at a higher level Rapids Soccer Club starts at 7 years old Rapids also provides a training academy for kids 3 years and older Learn more or register at www twinfallsrapids com Julie s Jazzworks Dance Studio was voted IDAHO S BEST in 2020 We offer classes for ages 2 5 to Elite levels in jazz ballet tap hiphop lyrical tumbling 5 great competitive teams Visit juliesjazzworks com for schedule registration information Questions Contact Julie Wright Leggett at juliesjazzworks yahoo com Summit Dental NO INSURANCE 1 4 Page Vertical Pizza Pie 1 4 Page Vertical Rapids Soccer Club We now have a savings plan for the whole family call us for details 208 733 9999 285 Canyon Crest Drive Twin Falls ID www summitdentalsmiles com 12 www southernidahokids com

ES S S CLA S P M CA TS R O SP ES I T I CTIV A S N O ESS L PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS CLOGGING HIP HOP Ground Control Jaime Thietten Voice Lessons Ground Control Studio specializes in clogging and hip hop recreational classes and competition teams for ages 4 to 18 Visit www groundcontroldance com to register for new classes offered February July and September Learn from National Champion instructors and directors Let s dance With Jaime Thietten Vocal Studio learn the proper techniques to protect strengthen your voice Reserve your spot today Text Call 208 410 4994 or email booking JTmusic com SINGING GROUP CMP Singing Group For boys girls Traditional classes preschool 5th grade Jr Performers 6th 9th grade September April including Christmas and spring concerts For more info registration visit FB me CMPsingTF Text 801 694 3067 or email CMPsinginggroup gmail com DANCE Season s Dance Registration for Winter semester has begun We offer ballet jazz hip hop modern tumbling and creative classes for ages 3 and up even adults Visit www seasonsdancecompany com to register Mention this ad for 5 off registration fees Come dance with us REDEEM FOR WATER CARPET CLEANING FULL RESTORATION FLOORING 10 YEARS RUNNING LIKE US ON FOLLOW US ON Call us today Aim High 1 4 Page Vertical FIRE FREE Estimates 208 733 2108 O N BU D G E T PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING WIND With minimum of 150 cleaning MOLD Claude Browns 1 4 Page CARPET CLEANING Vertical ON TIME HONEST FREE ESTIMATES 208 329 4037 www aimhighpainting com Southern Idaho Kids January 2021 13

TEACHER OF THE MONTH Summit Elementary School Michele Putnam Radford 5th Grade Jerome Teaching for 5 years What is your favorite part about being a teacher I love teaching because I can help students learn and grow not just in academia but as strong capable and thoughtful people Something your students might not know about you I went to NASA space camp A word of advice Don t let others tell you your worth Make them see that you are priceless Nominated by Daniel Kolz Mrs Putnam is the most helpful teacher I know Even though she can be strict she is very helping and has a good sense of humor She always encourages us to do our best and is always looking for a way to challenge us Mrs Putnam is always willing to help a student with their work and teach them in whatever way possible The Teacher of the Month will receive a Sips gift card and the class will get a Sips cookie party To nominate a teacher visit www southernidahokids com nominate your teacher January BOGO FREE SIGNATURE SIPS OR SIGNATURE HOT CHOCOLATE 1020 Blue Lakes Blvd N Twin Falls ID 83301 208 410 7394 14 1879 Addison Ave E Twin Falls ID 83301 208 410 4019 EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE 1 DISCOUNT PER COUPON www southernidahokids com Expires January 31 2021

PODCAST HIGHLIGHT EPISODE 125 GUEST SPEAKERS BONNIE AND AUDREY FROM OUTNUMBERED THE PODCAST 3 Tips for the Accidental Homeschooling Mom 1 Prioritize self care during survival mode times Ideas Get up earlier than your kids implement Quiet Time teach your children to play independently while you do a specific self care task use screen time productively 2 Build in one on one time with each child the most impactful type of schooling Spend time connecting with each child in the way they need it In order to do so build a daily schedule or rhythm that includes time with each child 3 Start small with learning rich experiences and build on that Talk with your child about what they would like to do together then add more time and rigor as you re both ready Build on your own passions to make learning more joyful Rachel Nielson is a mother and the host of a weekly podcast called 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms Each 30 minute episode features 3 doable takeaways for parents to try with their families that week Rachel currently lives in Hailey Idaho To learn more about these takeaways and listen to more experts share their best try this at home strategies to help create more meaning in motherhood visit www 3in30podcast com Se Ha bla Esp a o l Smiles 4 Kids 1 2 Page Horizontal 208 734 7415 1411 Falls Ave E 1000C Twin Falls www smiles4kidsidaho com A l l i n s u r a n c e s w e l c o m e i n cl u d i n g M e d i c a i d N o r e f e r r a l s n e e d e d Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentists Southern Idaho Kids January 2021 15

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SPONSORED BY SPOTLIGHT Sprained Ankles I love this time of year It s basketball and ski season But this time of year can bring slippery conditions and intense basketball play This can create conditions for increased injuries particularly sprained ankles as hot showers hot packs or heat rubs Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can help reduce pain and swelling and may also speed recovery The injury occurs when one or more of the ligaments in the ankle are stretched or torn causing pain swelling and difficulty walking Many people try to tough out ankle injuries and don t seek medical attention but if an ankle sprain causes more than slight pain and swelling it s important to see a clinician Without proper treatment and rehabilitation a severely injured ankle may not heal well and could lose its range of motion and stability resulting in recurrent sprains and more downtime in the future Unless your symptoms are mild or improving soon after the injury contact your clinician He or she may want to see you immediately if your pain and swelling are severe or if the ankle feels numb or won t bear weight He or she will examine the ankle and foot and may manipulate them in various ways to determine the type of sprain and the extent of injury This examination may be delayed for a few days until swelling and pain improve in the meantime continue with the RICE regimen Ankle sprain medical evaluation Immediate ankle sprain treatment The first goal is to decrease pain and swelling and protect the ligaments from further injury This usually means adopting the classic RICE regimen rest ice compression and elevation If you have severe pain and swelling rest your ankle as much as possible for the first 24 48 hours During that time immerse your foot and ankle in cold water or apply an ice pack be sure to cover the ankle with a towel to protect the skin for 15 20 minutes three to five times a day or until the swelling starts to subside If pain persists you may consider seeking medical attention for an x ray to rule out any type of fracture Source www health harvard edu pain recovering_from_an_ ankle_sprain April 19 2019 Jonathan Pittard PA C has been providing care for Twin Falls and the surrounding areas since 2009 To reduce swelling compress the ankle with an elasticized wrap such as an ACE bandage or elastic ankle sleeve When seated elevate your ankle as high as you comfortably can to the height of your hip if possible In the first 24 hours avoid anything that might increase swelling such OPEN 8AM TO 7PM SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 208 736 7422 www picctf com We ve moved across from Walmart in Twin Falls Southern Idaho Kids January 2021 17

FOR MORE DELICIOUS THINGS TO MAKE VISIT w w w o h s o d e l i c i o s o c o m FRESH SALSA INGREDIENTS 15 oz can tomatoes 1 small onion 6 8 roma tomatoes 1 bunch cilantro 1 garlic clove 1 jalape o juice of two limes 1 tbsp salt fresh ground pepper INSTR UCTIONS 1 In a food processor or blender place onion cilantro garlic and seeded jalape o Chop until very small but not mushed 2 Add can of tomatoes and quartered roma tomatoes Pulse until slightly chunky 3 Add salt lime and pepper At this point the salsa will taste a little more like canned tomatoes than a salsa The flavors need to sit and marry together 4 Allow salsa to sit in fridge for a few hours or overnight in an air tight container MEET OUR CLEARTALK TEAM Clear Talk 1 4 Page NOW OFFERING Vertical speech therapy occupational therapy FREE and physical therapy CALL FOR A services JANUARY IS NATIONAL PUZZLE MONTH Toy Town OFF ON E 1 4 Page PUZZLE Vertical 20 CONSULTATION SPEECH AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 1236 BLUE LAKES BLVD N TWIN FALLS EXPIRES JANUARY 31 2021 1445 Fillmore St Ste 1106 Twin Falls 208 749 3475 18 www southernidahokids com

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