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B-6 Local Wednesday, October 25, 2017 The Press-Dispatch Cathy Eckhart new Lion Club member Cathy Eckhart (center) received her new mem- bership certificate from Lion president Cal Bid- dle (left) as Lion secretary Larry Bottoms (right) presents her with a new member pin. The instal- lation took place this past Thursday at the Village Inn. Looking for Convenient Specialty Care? Visit the Specialists at Gibson General's Multi-Specialty Health Center e Multi-Specialty Health Center at Gibson General Hospital brings medical specialists to the community so you can get the specialized care you need — close to home. Keep this calendar or call (812) 385-9296 to find out when the specialist you need will be seeing patients in November. Multi-Specialty Health Center Physician Listing Centered Around You. Princeton, Indiana | www.gibsongeneral.com Allergy/Immunology Mythili Gurram, MD, FACAAI Allergy & Asthma Associates of Tri-State Call (812) 473-7225 for an appointment. 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Call (812) 473-1111 for an appointment. Monday Tuesday Wednesday ursday Friday 1 Dr. Emerson Dr. Gurram Dr. Neahring Dr. Reid 2 Dr. Gilson Dr. McCord 3 Dr. Neahring L. Richardson, PA-C 6 L. Richardson, PA-C 7 8 Dr. Finch Dr. Gurram Dr. Neahring Dr. Reid 9 Dr. McCord 10 Dr. Neahring L. Richardson, PA-C Audibel Hearing Center 13 L. Richardson, PA-C 14 15 Dr. Chacko Dr. Emerson Dr. Gurram Dr. Neahring Dr. Reid 16 Dr. Gilson Dr. McCord 17 Dr. Neahring L. Richardson, PA-C 20 L. Richardson, PA-C 21 Dr. Jani 22 Dr. Finch Dr. Gurram Dr. Neahring 23 24 27 L. Richardson, PA-C 28 Dr. Samuel 29 Dr. Chacko Dr. Emerson Dr. Gurram Dr. Neahring Dr. Reid 30 Dr. McCord November 2017 Gibson General Multi-Specialty Center Gibson General Hospital, Suites 2208 & 2209 Gibson General Hospital Multi-Specialty Health Center This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Happy Thanksgiving! Parents should set expectations for Halloween Parents can avoid transforming in- to monsters during Halloween by em- bracing the holiday and establishing clear expectations for their children, says Jill Walls, a Ball State Universi- ty professor who specializes in child development. "Halloween can be a fun event for the entire family," Walls says. "The fun of Halloween is not all about the candy, or at least, it doesn't have to be. Children get to dress up in cos- tumes, and there are other 'treats' par- ents can incorporate into the evening. Color a spooky picture, carve pump- kins, bob for apples in a pot of water, tell spooky stories or read a book to- gether. In today's hectic and on-the- go lifestyle, time together can be even sweeter than candy." She says the most important step in planning for a fun Halloween is to talk about the event with youngsters, preparing them for what is to come (known as pre-arming in the parent- ing literature). When children know what to expect and what's expected of them, they are more likely to conform to parents' ex- pectations. Toddlers and preschoolers might even enjoy rehearsing before you go out – at this age they often en- joy pretend play, Walls says. "Some children may be scared to approach the house of unfamiliar peo- ple – practicing ahead of time might lessen those fears, but it's important that parents not push children to the door if they are uncomfortable. Walk with them or have them hold the hand of a friend. If they prefer to stay back, that's okay, too." She also advises parents to have fun and relax: • Acknowledge children's excite- ment around this special event. • This is a time to make memories. • Although parents want to docu- ment this day with pictures and vid- eos, remember to be present with your child and soak up this time with them. It's okay to put the camera away and simply enjoy being in the moment with your child. How to make Halloween less scary for kids A fter a young child watches a scary movie or is frightened by a Halloween costume, parents should reach for a can of anti-monster spray before bed- time, says Theresa Kruczek, a coun- seling psychology professor at Ball State University. "Preschool children and those in early elementary school often have a difficult time with Halloween," she says. "Children this age often strug- gle with separating fantasy from real- ity and a result they may get confused and think the scary elements of Hal- loween are real." "A fter a frightening experience, children may have nightmares. They really can't tell us too much about the dream, but we can take some precau- tions to ward off those dreams by us- ing a can of air freshener, otherwise known as anti-monster spray, to keep monsters at bay. Monsters don't like nice-smelling stuff." Kruczek also advises: • Limit preschoolers to 30 minutes or less of activities, including trick- or-treating, and only during daylight hours. • Ask friends and strangers to take off masks to show children that there really is a person under the costume. • Parents and siblings should never wear masks around youngsters afraid of such items. • In families with children of vary- ing age ranges, allow each youngster to participate in age-appropriate ac- tivities. • Avoid haunted houses unless the facility offers age-appropriate activ- ities. "Just because you love haunted houses doesn't mean your four-year- old will," Kruczek says. "Parents are in the best position to know what frightens their child and to help them cope with Halloween. If kids freak out during a scary movie, they'll freak out at a haunted house or when someone in a scary outfit comes by."