Innholdsfortegnelse for Winter 2015 i MASK The Magazine

In northwestern Montana, where the American and Canadian Rockies meet, Glacier National Park’s pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains and spectacular lakes offer an ideal haven for family fun. While there are many, here are a few must-sees on this trip of a lifetime. BLACKFEET INDIAN RESERVATION At the eastern border of Glacier National Park is the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Stop at the Museum of the Plains Indian to view the rich diversity of historic arts of the Northern Plains tribal people, as well as work created by contemporary Native American artists. You can also experience traditional Blackfeet life by spending the night sleeping in tepees and dining on traditional cuisine at the Lodgepole Gallery & Tipi Village, a mecca of Native American history and folklore. Visitors will learn about…

Krystal Koons Teens’ and Moms’ Closets Growing up in a family of six children that struggled to make ends meet, Krystal Koons recalls a childhood without a father figure, surrounded by drugs, alcohol and teen pregnancies. Amidst this hardship, she dreamt of having a closet filled with nice clothes. Little did she know her dreams would inspire Teens’ and Moms’ Closets, a nonprofit organization that provides free clothing to people in need. Recalling her own feelings of low self-esteem and being judged by others, Krystal’s goal is to help people feel better about themselves and gain the confidence they need to be successful in life. Housed in a rental property owned by a fellow church member, the “closet” is really a boutique filled with new or like-new clothing, shoes and…

IN the bygone era, when we could let our kids roam the neighborhood all day and check in when they got hungry, our young son came home from a busy day. At dinner, he said little. And afterward, he hung around slouching in a chair while I cleared up. It was unusual behavior so I tried talking to him, with little luck. Finally he said, “Mom, I need to tell Dad something.” I called my husband Grit into the kitchen and we listened while our son haltingly told us about how he and his friend hit crab apples with a tennis racket from his friend’s backyard into the neighbor’s pool, making a mess. Worst of all, he said, the neighbor asked them if they had done it and they lied,…

AS we all descended upon my oldest child’s home in Baltimore [one Thanksgiving], I fast and furiously began planning each second of the upcoming days. Get turkey and dressing from this place, get green bean casserole from that store (remember, I don’t cook). Whew, I was exhausted and the reheating was still a day away! So I sat for five minutes while some eggs were boiling and quickly began to check my emails. I opened one that requested I write a blog about Thanksgiving for The Huffington Post. I sighed deeply and all three kids looked up from their card game and said what’s wrong? I said, “Oh, The Huffington Post has asked me to write a blog about Thanksgiving and what it means to me. I love those guys,…

University of Arizona freshman Annie Kaiser is radiant as she describes why performing Christian service is important to her life. “I think every teen should open their eyes and discover what they can do for their community, no matter how insignificant a task might seem,” she says. In Annie’s eyes, all of her work has meaning. She estimates that she earned at least 250 service hours over four years at Notre Dame Preparatory—more than double the requirement for graduation at the co-ed Catholic college preparatory high school in north Scottsdale. An honor student and soccer player while at NDP, Annie earned many of those hours at The Heritage at Carefree, a senior living facility where she served meals, offered a helping hand with household chores and played games with residents.…

TO help students and parents understand the importance of maintaining their integrity and character in college, we asked members of the Arizona State University staff—Dr. Aaron Krasnow, assistant vice president and director of ASU Counseling and Health Service, and Dr. Carol Summer, senior associate dean of students—to provide some insight and advice. Here’s what they shared. Why is it important for parents to have a discussion about their values and beliefs before their child heads off to college? Having conversations about values and beliefs is something most parents do on a regular basis throughout their child’s life. When a child is living at home, those conversations can occur in real-time, either right before situations that might support or challenge a child’s beliefs, or right after. When your child goes to…

S ugar. It’s the stuff that makes food and, some would say, life sweet. But the same granulated “goodness” that frosts your flakes can cause adverse reactions in some people and downright painful symptoms in others. Headaches, fatigue, hormone imbalances and intestinal cramps all have been linked to an inability to process sugar effectively—or, more accurately, the inability to process too much sugar effectively. INCREASE IN SUGAR The impact of added sugar on public health has been in the forefront of diet news lately since the average American is consuming it in larger and larger quantities. In fact, thanks to a growing dependence on processed foods, overall consumption of added sugars has gone up, even as the World Health Organization has lowered the recommended daily allowance of it by half.…

W hen the weather gets chilly, it’s time to re-think date night. Do cooler temperatures make you want to cozy up with a comforting bowl of soup or chili? Why settle for the traditional dinner and a movie when you can do something out of the box? Taking a cooking class together can add extra “umph” to the dating doldrums, and can introduce you and your sweetie to some new ways to connect. Here are a few reasons why cooking classes as a couple should be on your date night to-do list. A NOVEL IDEA Regular date nights help strengthen a relationship and have many benefits, especially to those in the trenches of child rearing. According to the National Marriage Project, date nights provide an opportunity to communicate; strengthen (or…

Having an underactive thyroid can make you feel fatigued, depressed and constipated, among other serious health concerns. Fortunately, eating certain foods can help boost the effectiveness of your thyroid, a little butterfly-shaped gland in your neck with a big role in how well your body works. Here are seven to add to your diet. FISH FATTY FISH, THAT IS Since an underactive thyroid can increase the risk for heart disease, fish—such as wild salmon, trout, tuna and sardines—is a good choice. They contain omega-3 fatty acids that are known to decrease inflammation, help with immunity and lower the risk for heart disease. NUTS GO NUTS! High in selenium, a nutrient that decreases inflammation, nuts are a great snack you can take anywhere. They are delicious in salads or stir-frys. Try…

SAFETY Inclement weather during winter months can create dangerous driving conditions. Preparation is key in preventing unsafe situations. Maintain your car’s tires, fluids, and windshield wipers, and bring emergency supplies such as food, water, blankets, a flashlight and first-aid kit. Update family or friends on your travel plans, including what route you’re taking. TECH If you’re new to what’s trending in today’s social media, it may be a good idea to familiarize yourself. Understanding social media can help you regulate your child’s use of it. Learning how apps such as Twitter, Vine, and Snapchat work allows you to monitor whom your children are communicating with and what they are broadcasting to others. BULLY If you suspect your child is being bullied or is bullying others, you may be unsure of…

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Children are born with an innate ability to understand and feel what another person is experiencing. As parents, it is one of our many jobs to nurture and foster this ability to empathize. Children are eager to please us and often want to get involved and help more. Fortunately, there are many opportunities that allow us to set a strong foundation to cultivate empathic, considerate, kind and loving children. In a generation of entitled children, first and foremost, we must teach them awareness. How we treat and talk to one another can set the baseline for our children’s behavior, and being a role model and acting upon our observations leads our kids towards becoming the individuals we know they are capable of becoming. You can start by: + Noticing the…

Interviews // Erin Bailey, Hailey Bott, Harlie Bott, Jacquelyn Clink, Hancock Hunter, Gabbie Harris, Abigail Hoekstra, Payton Kolar, Reed Moses, Lexy Snyder, Taegan Ummel, David Yu If my friends are cheating on a homework assignment, I resist the temptation to join them and leave the situation.” – Brooke Hancock, 6th grade “ If I find myself with others in a bad situation, I walk away or speak up.” – Bailey Pate, sophomore “ I have had to switch friend groups because they were pressuring me into doing things I felt were not right. Although I don’t hang out with them anymore, I still try to encourage them to not do bad things. I always try to do my best to uphold my integrity.” – Kylie Shaw, junior “ I tell…

AS parents, one of the primary goals in raising our children is to make sure they learn the importance of character and integrity. Whether it’s done by modeling through your own behavior and actions, or by giving them opportunities to give back to their community, children can develop and build these traits very early on. Another way to build character is to allow children to fail. When we protect them from failure, we see children who cannot tolerate loss, lie to escape consequences, use power to bully others into getting their way, or lack compassion if others get hurt or are in pain. “Individuals with integrity are characterized by their resilience, strength of character and, most of all, honesty and compassion,” says Dr. Shefali Gandhi, a licensed psychologist in Scottsdale,…

TO mark the beginning of another school year, MASK and Arizona State University (ASU) launched a new community education partnership to pilot its peer-to-peer “i•m POWER” mentor program in three Arizona elementary schools. In August, 10 ASU students participated in a training program to become mentors who will present MASK’s E3 (Engage, Educate and Empower) School Program to three area elementary schools: Carminati Elementary School (Tempe School District), Sunrise Elementary School (Deer Valley School District) and Lakeview Elementary School (Washington School District). This peer-to-peer approach to prevention allows ASU students to deliver their message to elementary school students, and gives the younger student a mentor. “MASK is pleased and honored to work with ASU students who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children, as well as…

SNOOZE BREAKFAST POT PIE 6 cage-free eggs 6 4x4 puff pastry shells, packaged 6 cups Snooze sausage gravy (1 cup per pastry shell) To prepare the puff pastry bowls, follow package directions. Drape the pastry squares over small, inverted mixing bowls that have been slightly greased. (You can also simply bake the squares following the directions and ladle the gravy over the finished pastry, making sure to break the top of the pastry shell with the ladle.) Cook the eggs sunny-side up (or to your preference), then assemble the potpie by placing a puff pastry shell on a plate and smother with 1 cup of hot Snooze Sausage Rosemary Gravy. Top with the egg and sprinkle with a dash of paprika for some extra color. Serves 6. Snooze A.M. Eatery…

Family traditions make for fond memories: enjoying the fireworks on the Fourth of July; gathering around the Thanksgiving table for the blessings of an amazing meal; opening presents on Christmas morning to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. We coordinate and plan with our family members and friends, near and far, to keep in touch and share each other’s company at preset times of the year. Relatively speaking, these traditions are easiest to incorporate into our busy lives, in that they occur every year, according to the calendar. But what about “new” traditions that we want to establish – traditions that will carry forth meaning within our family, for our children, and for future generations? When my wife Beth and I lived in New England, where our son and daughter…

In today’s world, people are constantly absorbed by their electronic devices. As a result of this frequent use—and the common position people take to look down at their devices—a new condition has surfaced. Chiropractors and doctors credit “text neck” for neck, shoulder and back pain caused by continuous time spent hunched over. This displaces the spine from its natural position, creating a heavier load on the neck, as well as poor posture. When in its neutral position, the head weighs 10 to 12 pounds. As the head tilts downwards, the spine is placed out of its neutral position, increasing strain on the neck. As little as a 15-degree tilt forward can make the head feel like it weighs as much as 27 pounds. The further the head tilts down, the…

IN 1912, in the midst of the Progressive Era—and at a time when women in the United States could not yet vote—Juliette Gordon Low, a nearly deaf 51-year-old woman, sparked a worldwide movement inspiring girls to together embrace their individuality, strength and intellect. Juliette, affectionately known as “Daisy” by her family and close friends, gathered 18 girls in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia, to share what she had learned abroad about a new outdoor and educational program for youth, and with this, the Girl Scout movement was born. That small gathering of girls Juliette hosted over a century ago has grown into a global movement that today includes nearly 3 million Girl Scouts in 92 countries and more than 59 million alumnae—all with the desire to do big things to…

T ruth and love can be two of the most powerful elements in our lives. The more we align our lives with these, the more empowered we become. To align our lives with truth, we must first identify just what our truth is in any given situation. When we become more comfortable and skilled at identifying our truth at any given moment, it is only then that we can help our children tune into their own. With our teens, they often have a “sixth sense” for what is true. Our job can be validating it for them, helping them expand their diplomatic skills, and how they express and negotiate on behalf of their truth. WHAT DOES TRUTH HAVE TO DO WITH INTEGRITY? It is my opinion that integrity is the…

Over the span of 50 years, the National Charity League Inc. (NCL) has grown to become one of the nation’s most distinctive and well-respected mother-daughter membership organizations. Originally established in Los Angeles in 1925, the NCL is committed to the development of its members as leaders, and is dedicated to volunteering and supporting nonprofit organizations through hands-on activities in local communities. SOLID FOUNDATION The NCL stands to foster and honor the mother-daughter bond by learning together, growing and modeling responsibility, and graciousness. The NCL works to empower women with the skills and confidence to lead, educating by example through the mother-daughter relationship. Further, the organization strives to teach nurturing through mentorship, giving young girls between 7th and 12th grades the opportunity to serve the community with a strong, confident woman.…

Calling all early birds! If breakfast is your favorite meal of the day, Snooze, an A.M. Eatery may just be the place for you. Here, diners can enjoy such dishes as a choose-your-own flight of fluffy pancakes or house-made breakfast potpie smothered in rosemary sausage gravy. Or try mouth-watering eggs Benedict with thin slices of prosciutto, Taleggio cheese, and perfectly poached eggs on toasted ciabatta, topped with cream cheese hollandaise, balsamic glaze and arugula. Snooze also features a full coffee and cocktail bar, serving up its house-blend coffee, a Snooze exclusive grown in the volcanic hills of Guatemala, and brewing everything from lattes to cappuccinos, as well as an extensive selection of Allegro herbal teas. For a stronger start to your morning, try a handcrafted cocktail, including the Mmm Mmm…

The MASKer Aide Ball “Carnivale” waltzed back to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort on Saturday, Oct. 10. Nearly 400 guests came out in black-tie attire and a variety of whimsical masks to support MASK’s Mothers Awareness on School-age Kids eighth annual fundraiser. Guests were greeted by “Carnivale” stilt walkers and an array of international appetizers, including Pan Asian nasi goreng; kimchi nachos; miso-marinated skirt steak; fish cakes; espetinhos, elotes and empanades de Mariscos. The glittering cocktail hour came complete with a “Carnivale” drum line parade featuring Rio-inspired dancers, who led the procession into the festive and spectacular ballroom. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess did an outstanding job of transporting guests to a “Carnivale” with flavors from around the world and lively entertainment. MASK executive board member Andre Wadsworth, executive pastor at…

ELITE SUPPORTERS PRINCIPAL SUPPORTERS American Audio Visual Center at the Fairmont AmTrust Bank Angela Ambrose Alan Anderson Avnet The Law Offices of Kevin Breger, PLLC Bristol Global Mobility, LLC Cabral Family Cardini Family Keith and Amy Carney E.D. Marshall Jewelers ExecNet Properties Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale Ganem Jewelers Rod W. Gore, DDS Heather Gray and Kevin Negley Greggo Photography Grey Tie Events Holland Family Kaper Family Dawn and Jay Layman Lifescape Premier Al Lorenzi Teresa and Henry Luebbert Tiffaney Malott Mehdi K. Mazzaheri, MD, PC NextCare, Inc. On-Track Tutoring Jarrad Pavkov John Pearce Kari and Jon Price The Resort at Pelican Hill Shefali and Mitesh Patel SOL Recovery Center The Strandquist Family Synergy Corporate Housing Titus Brueckner & Levine, PLC U.S. Grass and Greens of…