Innholdsfortegnelse for Fall 2016 i MASK The Magazine

STACY BARRY // Writer Stacy Barry is a former public relations/marketing executive for the hospitality industry, and is currently a freelance writer in Houston, Texas. She received her degree in journalism from Texas Tech University and worked as a broadcast journalist for KAMC-TV in Lubbock, Texas. For the past 15 years she has done freelance and contract work from her home, while raising two children in the ’burbs. GREMLYN BRADLEY-WADDELL // Writer Gremlyn Bradley-Waddell is a freelance writer whose work appears in several Arizona-based magazines, including InBusiness magazine, Meetings Arizona digital magazine, and newspaper inserts and projects produced by Republic Custom Publishing. A mother of three, the former newspaper reporter has long been interested in topics affecting children. DENA CABRERA // Contributing Writer Dena Cabrera, PsyD, is a licensed clinical…

“My goal is to help every mom become a ‘wellness mama’ so that together, we can create lasting change.” Ten years ago, Katie Wells, the “Wellness Mama,” had just given birth to her first child. As she sat in the waiting room of her doctor’s office for her follow-up exam, she read something in a magazine that would change her life forever. She learned her son’s generation would be the first in centuries to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. “It hit me like a ton of bricks,” she says in her popular blog WellnessMama.com. “I was holding my perfect newborn and reading about how his generation would face higher rates of cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disease and many other health problems.” Inspired to take action, Katie began…

$99 for three consecutive lessons (includes a 1 year subscription to MASK The Magazine) $35 for a single lesson (includes 1 issue of MASK The Magazine) ✪Peer Pressure: September 20th // 9:30 to 11:00 am October 19th // 9:30 to 11:00 am ✪CyberSavvy: November 15th // 9:30 to 11:00 am January 18th // 9:30 to 11:00 am ✪Rx 4 Prevention: February 7th // 9:30 to 11:00 am April 5th // 9:30 to 11:00 am These 1-1/2 hour lessons offer parenting solutions for today’s families. MASK tackles important topics—from drugs and alcohol to bullying and Internet safety—and gives parents and the community knowledge and tools to manage potential challenges. We want to help you and your family navigate through the school-age years by providing information and solutions about various issues before…

“We eat a lot of fast food and pizza, because that’s just what’s around the house. It’s easier and cheaper, and it’s just what my family gets. I’ll probably continue eating this way because it’s just what I’m used to. And if it’s cheaper, why not? Baylin Self, junior “ Personally, I think if a child is younger, parents are more effective when it comes to choosing what their kids eat. Older kids have more of a choice. For me, I choose what I want to eat regardless of what my parents are eating. If they eat healthy, I can still order a pizza.” Wendy Yan, junior “ My parents don’t cook, so I just cook for myself. I usually just make junk food for myself.” Cooper Hedge, sophomore “…

Health is a process. I cringe when I think of all the processed and packaged foods I regularly fed my kids when they were younger. Live and learn! Here is my list of some of the most toxic foods to avoid in order to grow the healthiest human beings. • Sweetened drinks, condiments, yogurts. All sugars contribute to weight gain, diabetes and cancer risk to a certain degree, but highly refined and processed fructose, such as high-fructose corn syrup, is addictive and wreaks significant biochemical havoc. • Most cereals and muffins. Highly processed and laden with sugars and chemicals, avoid any cereals and pre-made muffins not listing simple (ideally organic) whole grains with minimal added sugars. Remember, cane sugar, honey, agave and coconut sugar are still sugar. • Canned soups…

Do your kids talk about wanting—or needing—to lose weight? If so, it’s a good time to start reframing the conversation, nutrition experts say. After all, when it comes to adolescents’ health, “we don’t want to see weight loss,” says Jennifer Lentzke, lead registered dietitian at Rosewood Ranch, the Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders’ facility in Wickenburg, Arizona. After all, weight loss can physiologically compromise the nutrients a growing young person needs for such things as good bone health and proper iron storage. FOOD AS FUEL Instead, parents and caregivers should talk with their kids and teens about the importance of eating foods that energize and “fuel” them, she said. The focus should be on colorful, nutrient-rich foods like fruits, vegetables and lean meats, and the end goal should center on…

AS a parent, one of the best gifts you can give your child is a strong nutritional start. The first years of life represent a time of rapid development during which your child’s language, cognitive, social and motor skills are developed. It also happens to be a time of transition from Mom and Dad selecting what foods a child eats, to a diet made up of foods the child selects for themselves. It is here that research suggests parents can have a lasting impact on their children’s future taste preferences, which are driven by repetitive exposure. Most preschool children develop a taste for salt, sugar and fat early on and in their own homes. In a 2010 experiment chronicled in the international research journal Appetite, researchers looked at the association…

coffeefix by Chrissy Feller and Brianna Dickson S.A.T What it’s all about S.A.T (Student Awareness Tools)® is designed to give students a voice on important issues facing them today. By explaining how their world looks and feels, they can show how students have dealt with, overcome or been empowered by their experience. To have your school considered for an upcoming issue, contact Michelle Jacoby at mjacoby@maskmatters.org. FAST FOOD: QUICKER AND CHEAPER When it comes to food, today’s teens are interested in spending their hard-earned money on the cheapest and fastest food options. Healthy or not, they’re looking for foods that will get them the most bang for their buck. The answer to these teen cravings almost always ends up being fast food. Although a quick trip to the drive-thru may…

1 MAKING THE SWITCH // Danielle Hankins was never a huge fan of meat, so about five years ago she became a vegetarian. It started out as animal welfare, but after learning about the resources required to produce meat, it became about conservation. Since Hankins was never really a meat eater, cutting meat and seafood out of her diet was easy. She has stayed committed more than five years, “because what’s the point if you don’t go all in?” Hankins admits she’s not a “big-meal” person, so her diet consists mostly of snacking on veggies and protein bars throughout the day. For dinner, she usually has a salad or tofu. The only time Hankins even realizes her vegetarianism is not the status quo is when she goes out to eat…

When college-age kids head back to school, one of the many concerns parents have is will they eat well and get enough rest. The answer, more often than not, is no. Maintaining nutrition at college can be tricky when you consider late night studying, work schedules, increased exposure to alcohol and drugs, transitions to a new environment, along with newfound freedoms. Moreover, most college food plans now include the option to purchase meals from contracted fast food providers on campus. In addition, overscheduled student living makes it more difficult for them to regularly eat healthy, exercise and refrain from simply grabbing cheap meals on the go. It’s no surprise that college students often struggle to maintain healthy lifestyles and make good nutritional choices. Students are also facing levels of stress…

My husband Zach and our daughter Hannah share a love for golf. Ever since she was five years old, Zach has been working with her and her game. Hannah’s almost nine now, and they still continue to play and practice together, especially since she’s a left-handed player. She could easily get a scholarship, which would be great for her and for us—a sure hole-in-one! Golf creates the opportunity for father-daughter communication, and gives them the chance to learn about what’s going on in each other’s lives. It’s a safe place where they can share stories, talk about their worries or concerns, or discuss what’s going on in the world at that moment. Regardless of what they talk about, they’re creating a bond between the two of them that will last…

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MASK (Mothers Awareness on School-age Kids) is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization created in 2007 by a group of dedicated mothers who recognized the need to consistently educate families on rapidly changing issues. The MASK mission is to engage and educate parents, children and the community about the issues facing our youth and to empower children to make safe, healthy choices. MASK fulfills its mission by engaging, educating and empowering families through the MASK E3 Institute, MASK The Magazine and our vastly informative website. The MASK E3 Institute is a comprehensive year long multi-year approach to building and strengthening life skills for children, including MASK Academy (kindergarten to 6th grade), MASK Prep (middle and high school), MASK Leadership (college) and Parent University. Through these platforms MASK aims to build healthy…

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1 PIKES PEAK. Lieutenant Zebulon Montgomery Pike explored the southwest portion of the Louisiana Territory in 1806, and though he never climbed the peak that bears his name, he did publish a report that attracted a lot of interest to the area. In fact, a trip to the top of Pikes Peak in 1893 inspired Katherine Lee Bates to write the ballad “America the Beautiful.” 2 FRUITA. In Fruita, the town folk celebrate Mike the Headless Chicken Day. Seems that a farmer named L.A. Olsen cut off Mike’s head on Sept. 10, 1945 in anticipation of a chicken dinner—and Mike lived for another four years without a head. 3 ESTES PARK. The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park boasts a long list of celebrities and heads of state who have stayed…

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AS a working mother raising three children (ages 4, 2 and 8 months), food is talked about every moment of the day. “Are you hungry?” “Take one more bite.” “No, you cannot have fruit snacks for breakfast.” “Stop throwing food on the floor for the dog to eat.” According to Webster’s Dictionary, nutrition is “the act or process of nourishing or being nourished.” As a psychotherapist that specializes in the treatment of body image, I prefer to expand Webster’s definition. I teach my clients nutrition is the sum total of our innermost thoughts and feelings about what we eat. Our relationship with food is as important as the food itself. In a world of gluten-free, non-GMO, sugar-free and artificial flavoring, it’s vital to remember that nourishment of the mind, body…

Millennials are full of contradictions. They’ll indulge on a double-double “wonder” burger with a side of overly-salted, triple-fried fries, while scrolling through the perfectly curated Instagram feeds of trim models performing perfectly finessed squats. This seemingly benign inspiration to get off the couch and move can prove to be toxic. Archaic videos on VCRs with women “aerobicizing” in Spandex has evolved to become a conglomeration of intense cardio or weight-lifting exercises. Envy is inevitable thanks to the heightened prevalence of social media encouraging followers to overindulge on photo-worthy food pretty enough to eat. Social media sensations such as Jen Selter and Tanya Poppett are known for their trim bodies and intense fitness routines. Although they have thousands of Instagram followers, the intentional motivation to encourage people to be fit and…

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SODAS & ENERGY DRINKS TOP “WORST FOODS” LISTS Some of the worst foods in the pantry are soda and other sweetened drinks because these contribute refined carbohydrate calories without the nutrients. Some might be surprised to know that sweetened teas and energy drinks rival the sugar in soda with about 50 grams of sugar per 16-ounce bottle. CEREALS HIGH IN SUGAR, LOW IN FIBER Cold cereals were among the top sources of added sugar for children between the ages of 2 and 8, according to a recent report. A cereal that lists a refined grain and sugar as the first two ingredients won’t satisfy your hunger through the morning and won’t contribute important nutrients, which come from foods like whole grains, nuts or…

What is A New Beginning’s mission? In an uplifting environment of warmth and support, A New Beginning provides clients and their families with a positive and healing therapeutic experience to help them overcome even very difficult emotional struggles and disordered behavior. Firmly believing in the ability to fully recover from all eating disorders, A New Beginning is a leader in the Phoenix eating disorder community, working to instill hope for full recovery to sufferers of all eating disorders and to provide a model of excellence for successful eating disorder treatment. What services does A New Beginning provide? A New Beginning is best known for its specialized treatment of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and obesity. What people don’t realize is that we also treat depression, anxiety, trauma/abuse,…