MIECHV NEWSLETTER
FALL 2014
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MIECHV
Newsletter
SIEDA-MIECHV OFFICE
310 West Main Street
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
641-682-8741
Fall 2014
SAVORING FAMILY AROUND THE HOLIDAYS
Passing down culture or tradition:
During the holidays we often think of what brings us together as
a family. As Thanksgiving draws near, look for ways to teach
your children the values and traditions that you hold dear.
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Volunteer together
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Make Home-made gifts
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Teach the difference between a “want” and a “need”
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Dedicate special time together
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Start or continue a special holiday tradition (decorate a
tree as a family, sharing memories during a special meal)
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Plan for the future: eat together more often, make
healthier choices, limit extracurricular activities, or work
smarter, share your dreams and focus for the New Year!
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Cook together
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Demonstrate and encourage gratefulness
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Look for the good in the things your children do
EVENTS
Making Memories:
Family Fun on November 20, 2014
We offer monthly family events. If you
have an idea about an event that you
would like us to consider hosting for
families, contact us. We would love to
hear your thoughts!
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What is Toxic Stress?
It is stress that can, over time, cause
damage to our physical and mental
health and even cause serious illness. To
protect our children from experiencing
this we must strive to illuminate toxic
stress.
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COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER
NOVEMBER 27
The meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at
the Knights of Columbus on 123 West Third St. in downtown Ottumwa.
FREE RIDES to NORTH HYVEE!!!
Growing Wapello Together and North HyVee work together
to offer FREE RIDES TO the GROCERY STORE:
1. Hy-Vee is partnering with 10-15 Transit system to work on
the Transportation Action Item from the Community
Conversation process.
2. Rides are available Fridays from 8:00am-8:00pm FREE
ride to/from North Hy-Vee.
3. Those needing a ride may call (641)683-2024 and ask to
schedule an appointment for the FREE Hy-Vee Shuttle in
Ottumwa preferably before Friday.
4. The shuttle will pick them up, bring them to the store and
then take them home.
5. Hy-Vee North will advertise so people can begin this
process.
6. The fee will be covered by North Hy-Vee.
7. This FREE shuttle ride will begin THIS Friday!
8. Please let people know about this service.
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Be aware that when you or others are
stressed your child is as well.
Recognize stress signals such as:
Increased heart rate, clenching teeth
or fists, changes in breathing, facial
flushing, dizziness, yelling, feeling of
fight or flight
Calm yourself down, put your child in
a safe place for 5-10 minutes:
Count slowly until you feel calmer,
take 10 deep breaths, repeat positive
messages to yourself, remember that
demonstrating positive stress
management is important for your
child’s well-being, reassure your child
is safe and you will protect them,
play games with your child the
improve “mental self-control” such as
Simon Says, Red Light Green Light,
and Captain May I.
If you feel you need to talk to someone about
your stress, please call a family member that
will listen, a church or spiritual leader, your
family doctor, a mental health provider or
Crisis Intervention Services. Toll free number
to Crisis Intervention Services: 800-270-1620.