Ty Wilson Law July 2018

Ty Wilson Law July 2018

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Your Compass MONTHLY

JULY 2018

FROM THE DESK OF Ty Wilson

Looking at the past baseball seasons and comparing it to this season, I would say we have improved. Last year, the Yankees won two games and lost in the first round of the playoffs. This season, as the Braves went into the playoffs, our record was 14–1. How is that for improvement?We had an outstanding group of kids who played every game of the regular season hard and with the exception of one loss with the score 7-6, we won every game. As the first seeded team in the playoffs, we obtained a bye in the playoffs for the first round. In the second round, we faced the Yankees who we had handled easily in three games in the regular season. This was not the regular season; the Yankees came to play and play they did. In the bottom of the fourth, we were down 22–12. If we did not score in the bottom of the fourth, our season would be over. We scored and ultimately tied the game; it was the longest, best, back-and-forth game of the year, and we won 29–28 in the 10th inning. Unfortunately, our luck would end there; our kids were exhausted and we lost the championship game badly to finish the year in second place. Great year Braves!

While children may be on summer vacation, a parent’s concern for their safety isn’t. Here are a few ways to keep your kids safe during the summer. Sun Safety One of the most important hazards to keep in mind is the sun. UV rays can damage the skin and eyes, causing skin cancer and even immune system suppression. Luckily, there are a few easy ways to counter sun exposure. Wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, covering your exposed skin, wearing sunglasses, and controlling your time spent in direct sunlight can all prevent skin damage. Another way to keep your child happy and healthy in the sun is to keep them hydrated. If your child has a dry or sticky mouth, sunken eyes, dry and cool skin, drowsiness, dizziness, or little to no tears while crying, then they are suffering from dehydration. Make sure that your child drinks water as much as possible and that they rest in a shaded area to prevent dehydration. Staying Healthy This is one subject that shouldn’t take a break over the summer vacation. Children are more likely to gain weight over the summer than any other time of the year. Sticking to a schedule can keep your kids proactive and create positive and healthy habits for them. When you’re heading out to a summer activity, packing a lunch can ensure that your children are eating healthy. You can help the entire family maintain healthy eating habits by packing fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein, and healthy beverages instead of picking up a quick bite to eat on the way there or back. To keep your child busy throughout their HAVE FUN AND STAY SAFE ALL SUMMER LONG! Take Safe Steps for You and Your Children

Stay cool.

-Ty Wilson

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... continued from cover break, sign them up for a summer activity. Swimming lessons or camps are great ways to give your kids a schedule they can follow while having fun and interacting with kids their age. Swimming Swimming is one of the most popular summer activities. If you’re headed to a beach or a local pool to cool off, it’s vital to avoid the potential dangers swimming can pose. If your children are swimming in any body of water, maintain constant vigilance and stay within reach if you have an infant or toddler in or around water. If there are multiple adults present, take turns watching the children. Keep in mind that water wings or water noodles are not approved personal flotation devices (PFDs). Using a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD, such as a life jacket, is highly recommended. Applying waterproof sunscreen is also crucial for all water-related summer activities. Water gives minimal protection against UV rays, which can easily cut through the first three feet of water. Any sunlight reflected on the water can sunburn someone just as easily as if they

During the summer months, kids are excited for blue skies and a break from school. Keeping them healthy and safe is just as important as the amount of fun they have. Stay safe and have enjoyable days in the sun!

had been out in a park all day. If your family is going to a pool or lake, be sure to apply a copious amount of waterproof sunscreen every two hours for full skin protection.

IS YOUR CHILD BEING BULLIED? Warning Signs You Can’t Ignore

Somewhere along the line, our society accepted bullying as a social norm for children.“How can kids learn to cope with the real world if they can’t handle a bully?”is a commonmisguided justification. Kids who don’t meet the standards of what they are socially expected to be aren’t accepted among their peers. Rather, they are treated like emotional punching bags for anyone deemedmore culturally acceptable. But the life of a child is truly a special force in this world, and just because someone differs fromphysical, social, or cultural normativity doesn’t give anyone the right to treat thempoorly. Differences should be celebrated, and bullying needs to be eradicated. The best way we can start is by making an effort to notice bullying and put a stop to it. Here are three warning signs.

There are bound to be changes in friend groups throughout your child’s life, but that doesn’t mean parents shouldn’t take notice when this happens. When a child expresses disinterest in spending time with specific people, it could be a sign of bullying. Connecting with other parents who have children in the same circle could be a way to gauge the pulse of your child’s friend group.

Confidence Issues

Bullying has the potential to drop kids into a volatile cycle of confidence- killing self-talk. Bullyingmay produce external damage, but what goes on internally can be catastrophic for children. The continually progressing, technology-based environment our children live in nearly outpaces their ability to adjust and cope. Children often internalize their emotions, and when they are being bullied by someone online, their distress can be even harder to detect. The best way to be aware of how your children are feeling is to talk to themopenly about their social interactions both online and offline. Summer is the perfect opportunity to discuss these issues with your child because they likely will be relaxed, comfortable, and out of school, where bullying often occurs. Then they can approach the new school year with confidence and self-worth. What parent doesn’t want that?

Headaches and Stomach Aches

Anxiety is an emotional complexity that tends tomanifest itself in physical ways. If you notice your child has stress-related symptoms like headaches, ask them about their emotional well-being. An open-ended question like,“I’ve noticed you haven’t been feeling well a lot lately, can you tell me more about that?”will help open lines of communication.

Change in Friends

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COOKIE DOUGH: IS IT REALLY BAD FOR YOU?

you add it to your favorite cookie recipe. Bacteria in the wheat field can travel all the way to your home.

We all do it. You make a batch of chocolate chip cookies and spoon yourself a sample of the dough. Then the kids clamor for a taste. By the time the first batch of cookies comes out of the oven, everyone’s had their fill.

The FDA recommends you avoid eating raw dough or batter and use proper kitchen hygiene —wash your hands, utensils, and work surfaces before and after contact with raw flour. Wait until the cookies are fully baked and cooled before enjoying their amazingness. If you or your kids really love cookie dough—never fear! There are many recipes available online for flourless (as well as eggless) cookie dough. These recipes are great for anyone with food allergies and anyone who loves to indulge in raw cookie dough but doesn’t want the risk. Check them out!

But is eating raw cookie dough, or even cake batter, a bad idea?

We’ve all heard about the dangers of eating raw cookie dough, but how many of us actually know someone who has gotten sick after eating it? Years ago, conventional wisdom suggested that the raw eggs in cookie dough harbored bacteria that would make you sick. Everyone seemed to worry about anything that had to do with raw eggs. As it turns out, raw eggs are surprisingly safe. If the eggs are properly handled and stored, chances are they won’t make you sick, even if consumed raw. The danger of salmonella poisoning is negligible. The danger, instead, comes from raw flour. Dry flour, as it sits in your kitchen cabinet, can harbor harmful bacteria, including E. coli. Research by both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed the dangers present in flour. Both organizations have investigated illnesses across the country that have been traced to raw flour.

What makes flour problematic? The flour you buy in the supermarket is minimally treated from the moment the grain is harvested to the moment

Take a Break!

Charred Chili-Cheese Corn You’ll find all of the flavors of elote, Mexican stre t corn, in this dish, without any of the mess. It’s the rare side that can outshine any main course.

INGREDIENTS •

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1/4 cup fresh lime juice

4 ears of corn, husked

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2 ounces fresh cotija cheese (or feta), crumbled

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4 tablespoons high-smoke-point oil, such as canola or vegetable

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1/4 cup cilantro

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1 large shallot, thinly sliced

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Salt and pepper, to taste

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1/2 red chili (such as Freson) or jalapeño, thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS

3. Cut kernels off cob and combine with shallots, chilis, lime juice, cheese, and remaining oil. 4. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

1. Heat grill to medium. 2. Brush corn with 2 tablespoons oil and grill until visibly charred, 10–12 minutes.

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Recipe Inspired by Bon Appetit magazine

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Inside This Issue From the Desk of Ty PAGE 1 Summer Concerns for Parents PAGE 1 How to Tell if Your Kids Are Being Bullied PAGE 2 Should You Stop Eating Raw Cookie Dough Right Now? PAGE 3 Charred Chili-Cheese Corn PAGE 3 Take a Break! PAGE 3 Battling the Summer Sun! PAGE 4

HOWMUCHSUNSHINE ISTOOMUCH? Keep Your Family Safe

UV rays. While this tactic protects you from the sun, it offers poor defense against the heat. So, if you opt for cooler attire, it’s important to cover all exposed skin with a copious amount of sunscreen. Be sure to reapply every two hours for maximum skin protection. Spend Less Time in the Sun If you’re planning to spend a significant amount of time in the sun, consider your environment. Will there be plenty of shade?Will you have to bring your own?What’s the best way to step out of the sun for a fewminutes?Wearing sunscreen and protective clothing are great ways to shield yourself fromUV rays, but it’s important to avoid being in direct sunlight for long periods. Taking a break from the sun gives your body the time it needs to recuperate and helps prevent sunburn and heatstroke. Common Myths About Sun Exposure

Many people think that a tan is better than a sunburn, but the result of tanning is still sun damage. When your skin tone changes due to the sun, regardless of whether it tans or turns red, it’s a result of the epidermis reacting to damage caused by UV rays. Both are symptoms of harmed skin. While vitamin D is important, the sun does not contribute to its creation as much as youmight think. Doris Day, a NewYork City dermatologist, explains that if your skin were to constantly produce vitamin D frombeing in the sun, it would reach toxic levels. Vitamin D is the only vitamin that your body can produce on its own, through a common formof cholesterol or 7-dehydrocholesterol. Spending time in the sun does help vitamin D form, but you need far less exposure than you think.

To many people, summer is all about heading outside to enjoy the weather. But getting too much sun can be dangerous. To have a fun-filled summer with your family this year, remember that it’s essential to protect yourself from harmful UV rays. Cover Up Covering your skin is one of the best ways to avoid skin damage. Wide-brimmed hats, long-sleeved shirts, and long pants or skirts can protect your skin from direct exposure to

Knowing how to protect yourself fromUV rays is the first step to having a safe, fun-filled summer!

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