Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 January 2004 — Page 24

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PARENTING TIPS FROM THE DESK OF JADA 10 tips for smooth move with children (NAPSI) — When considering a move, a recent survey found, a parent’s top concern is how that move will affect their family. Fortunately, guidance is now available on how to make the move easier for children. Here are 10 tips from the real estate professionals at Century 21: (1) Make a positive goodbye to the old home and community. Before you move, host a get-to-gether with close t nr i a K am I neigh hors to goodbye. Visit ‘ special places your » j family loves. When your home is empty, walk through the rooms and see how empty they are without your possessions. (2) Plan a welcoming ritual for your new home. Walk through it together. Gather to hang a family photograph or find a place for an object that is special to your family. (3) Have survival necessities that you can find immediately in your new home. This includes the “blankie” for baby, toys for kids, favorite pajamas for your preschooler, essential CD for your teen and the coffee pot for you. (4) Re-establish family routines right away. Once you’ve moved in, get back to your normal schedule as quickly as possible. (5) Prioritize the unpacking process. Make your first priority setting up the kids' rooms. Take time to enjoy getting to knowyour new home. (6) Allow the kids some say in setting up their bedrooms. Let them claim their new space. (7) Help your children feel comfortable in their new rooms. Some children have problems sleeping in a new bedroom. Take time to talk about how this room is similar to.the child’s old room and how it’s different. Pay special attention to things that were in the old room to encourage a sense of familiarity. (8) Get familiar with the new neighborhood. Talk to your kids about where they can go and where they can't. To make a game of it, print out the Scavenger Hunt on ww'W.C2lSmoothMoves.com. (9) Help your pets settle in. Kids will feel more comfortable when they see that their fourlegged friends are doing OK. Cats do best when you confine them to one room in the new home. Keep dogs on a leash until they get to know the new neighborhood. (IQ) Make new friends but keep the old. Help your children make friends in the new community by finding activities for them, including clubs, lessons and classes. At the same time, support their need to hold on to their old friends. For more tips, visit the Web site at www.C2lSmoothMoves.com.

With a move, there's a certain amount of disruption to normal schedules. Try to get back to them as quickly as possible.

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C SECTION FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2004

Celebrating the principles of Kwanzaa

Leroy Robinson discusses his new book, "Voluntary Servitude..." with longtime community leader, Ralph Dowe.

Kamau Jywanza and Mashariki Jywanza open a gift at their table as they enjoy a conversation between one another.

Artist Achebe Turner shows off some of his Edwina Wright displays a gift basket paintings. containing products from her company Aromatic Pleasures. (Photos/O. Guynn)

NCNW benefit breakfast

(Left) During the National Council of Negro Women’s (NCNW) United Negro-College Fund Benefit Breakfast, liturgical dancer, Shaila Strayhorn from Light of the World Christian Church performs for those in attendance. (Above) Martha Bonds, NCNW member and health fair director for the Marion County Health Department speaks to the women about the NCNW pledge "to cherish and enrich her heritage of freedom and progress by working for the integration of all her people regardless of race." (Photos/C. Guynn)

Remembering Indianapolis Legends

(Right) Louis G. Hill takes one last look at his lifetime friend, Spurgeon D. Davenport. Davenport, a retired police officer and the first Black deputy chief of the Indianapolis Police Department died Dec. 21. He was a member of the first graduating class of Crispus Attucks High School in 1928 and also a member of Mt. Paran Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years. (Photo/C. Guynn)

(Left) Elwood Black explores a table containing Ray P. Crowe's many coaching accomplishments during his years as head coach at Crispus Attucks High School from 1950-1957. Crowe won two consecutive state championships. Under his direction, Attucks became the first team from Indianapolis to win the State Title and the first Black team in the country to win a state title.

(Left to right) Larry R. Crowe, Linda Crow-Knight and Lloyd E. Crow, coach Crowe's children, look at a painting of their father at his wake. Crowe was a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, served as an Indiana State Representative as well as director of the Indianapolis Parks Department. (Photos/C. Guynn)