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Hoosac Valley beats Drury in Saturday action. More photos on Monday |
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Boys' Soccer: State Vocational Championship Game
McCann Tech 3, Keefe Tech 2
Girls' Soccer: State Vocational Championship Game
Blackstone Valley 8, McCann Tech 0 |
What's Playing
Milla Jovovich vs. alien abduction in "The Fourth Kind." What more do you need to know?
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Daily Digest
This is Jake
He's been lost in Pittsfield for weeks but frequently sited. He was last seen heading toward the fire station on Peck's Road. He's tired, dirty and needs seizure medication. He's chipped. If you see him, call Julie at 413-537-5616, the vet 24/7 at 413-499-2820 or animal control at 413-448-9700. |
Election
Trying to remember who won what and why? All the information is right here. |
ObituariesSales FliersBazaarsNov. 14
Berkshire Community Church, Richmond
10-4; Crafters, bake sale. Contact Evelyn Goggia at 413-445-5747
Lanesborough Elementary School annual Fall Craft Fair from 10 to 4. Free admission, huge variety of arts and crafts, raffles, food and more. Proceeds go to sixth-grade trip to Cape Cod.
Vendors can contact Deb at 413-738-5349 or debhutton@aol.com or Lori at 413-499-0065 or lorittod@yahoo.com to secure a spot.
Dec. 12-13
North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Contact Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.
Planning a bazaar this season? Submit information to info@iberkshires.com to have it listed here. |
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The Counseling Corner: VacationsBy the American Counseling Association
01:35PM / Thursday, July 17, 2008
Family Driving Vacations Don't Have To Be Stressful
Planning a family summer vacation with a fair amount of driving? Although we can't reduce the stress of today's gas prices, we can offer suggestions to make traveling with your kids more pleasant.
Start by remembering how boring car trips can be for someone locked in that back seat.
Entertainment distractions, like books, games, puzzles and handheld electronic games, can keep kids occupied, reduce boredom and avoid family stress.
Music is also a great pacifier for kids, especially teens. Earbuds and an MP3 or portable CD player mean happier traveling kids and quiet time for Mom and Dad. Another popular option is an inexpensive (often under $100), portable DVD player. A few DVDs and earphones usually yield hours of quiet, happy kids.
Help your kids plan their "boredom breakers." Have them pack a "fighting boredom" bag of fun goodies. For younger children, help them choose a variety of engaging items, then hand them out one at a time during the trip, including a couple of new surprises you snuck in.
For car-seat toddlers, have a basket of toys and as each one gets dropped, just hand over another.
At the next rest stop, put them back in the basket and start over again.
Of course, you'd also like the kids to actually experience some of the trip. One technique
is to have them map out the travel route, listing landmarks and interesting things, before the trip. Then let them track the trip progress on the map and tell you when something is coming up.
 Stopping at some of the most inviting ones keeps kids involved, helps break the boredom, and provides opportunities to stretch and blow off steam. Plus you'll often see entertaining or enlightening things.
And breaks, even short ones, do matter. Teens might endure ten hours of driving, but most small kids will melt down after six. Make the journey, not just the destination, part of your vacation fun.
Finally, don't forget how much food counts. A hungry child is never a happy child.
Bring along snacks and a cooler of drinks, or make frequent food stops. Well-fed youngsters and teens make for better traveling companions.
Driving is often necessary for many family vacations and still the most economical way to travel with a family. With a little planning, lots of entertaining distractions, and plenty of snacks, your family driving vacation can not only be less stressful, but a lot more enjoyable.
"The Counseling Corner" is provided as a public service by the American Counseling Association, the nation's largest organization of counseling professionals. Learn more about the counseling profession at the ACA Web site, www.counseling.org. |
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