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ori D. Novak, Ph.D.,admits that she followeda rather random, albeitexciting, career path to

her current position as co-principlefounder of the MELLIVORA GROUP,a partnership of mental health,gerontology, and counseling leaderswho provide educational and supportservices to various groups andorganizations.

And although she enjoyed hervaried experiences to get to this placein her life, today she’s very happy to beworking in healthcare and gerontologybecause that’s where her passion lies.

A native of Colorado, Novak wasadopted as a child into “a wonderfulfamily,” she said. She has three oldersiblings, a twin brother and sister 17years her senior and a brother 18 yearsolder, but she didn’t mind the age gap.

“It was great—like being raised anonly child for the most part, but withall the benefits of brothers and sistersat Christmas and birthdays!” She isvery close to her family, and althoughher father passed away 14 years ago,she still enjoys a special relationshipwith her mother.

It was more than 10 years ago thatNovak began working in healthcare,but her beginnings were in theinsurance industry with a largemanaged care organization.

“I started in one of those ‘new MBA’programs where you shuffle aroundthe company, learning the ropes,” shesaid.

After spending some time as aproject manager in market research,the CEO of the company asked herto be his assistant chief of staff.

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Kori D. Novak, Ph.D., co-principlefounder of the MELLIVORA GROUP,a partnership of mental health,gerontology, and counseling leaders.

From there, she moved into the chiefof staff role, but then things took anunusual turn.

“In a rather roundabout way, Iended up doing some work with PaulNewman and his open-wheel autoracing team,” Novak recalled.

She then spent some time“meandering,” as she said, through theauto racing and sports worlds,eventually working with the U.S.Speed Skating Federation.

“After working with the U.S. teamfor a while, I took a position with theVancouver organizing committee forthe 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver,where I ran press and media for theshort-track speed skating venue,”Novak said.

Exciting? Yes, but also exhausting.Novak reached a point where she wastired of the extensive travel and hecticpace of sports and decided to get backinto healthcare.

She headed to the East Coast andspent some time working in renal carebut decided to start her ownconsulting firm for gerontology,behavioral health, and healthcare—orin other words, the MELLIVORAGROUP.

“I didn’t even realize gerontologywas an actual field until about 10 yearsago,” she said. “I just knew I alwaysloved working with the elderly andcognitively challenged.”

After having experiences with herfather’s passing and witnessing thewonderful services a hospice programcan provide, Novak decided thathospice had to be a part of herprofessional career—and she made itso through the MELLIVORA GROUP.

“So many folks think hospice is

about dying … and get their lovedones involved too late,” she said. “Butit’s about life; living it to the fullest foras long as you have it.”

A typical day for Novak might bespent at her computer, writing upstrategies and suggestions for herclients, but when she gets theopportunity to go see her clients face-to-face, anything can happen.

“[That] is why I love it,” Novak said.“Generally, I like the projects where Ihave a nice balance of working withpeople on site and doing research andstrategy.”

She admits that any time changesare needed, whether operationalor cultural, there are challengesto be faced, but throughgood communication and clearexplanations provided to her clients,

things turn out well. Novak also enjoys teaching and

sharing her knowledge with others,having done so at various colleges anduniversities.

“I enjoy it mostly because I love mycareer so much,” she said. “As withanything in life, when you lovesomething, you want to talk about it… I just get paid to do it.”

As a woman in the healthcaresystem, Novak said that there aretimes that based solely on her gender,she is automatically trusted as acaregiver, which can be a good thing.

But that assumption can havenegative consequences as well becauseit sometimes makes it more difficultto be taken seriously as abusinesswoman.

“Because my first name is neutral

and I am a doctor, many people tell methey expected a middle-aged man …They also see my last name and do notexpect a 4-foot, 10-inch Asianwoman,” she said. “In the end, it reallydoesn’t matter. People can accept mefor what I can offer them. If theydiscount me, their loss.”

Serving on the boards of severalnonprofit organizations, as well asparticipating in various volunteeropportunities, Novak feels that it is“critical to give back to the communityI am in.” She is the president of herlocal Meals on Wheels board, a JuniorAchievement volunteer, she givestravel lectures at the library, and shefacilitates a local caregiver supportgroup.

“These are things that are near anddear to my heart. In the end, I do itbecause it’s part of my personaldefinition of community,” she said.

Her firm as a whole gives back aswell, and although they aren’t largeenough to be able to donate huge sumsof money, “we are all experts in ourfields, and we can provide our timewhen it is appropriate.”

She loves her work, she loves thatshe’s a woman in a nontraditionalfield, and she feels that all of herexperiences—working as a consultant,working in sports, and working inhealthcare—have come together tomake her a stronger individual.

“I’m not perfect, but I like to thinkthat for some people, even if just mynieces and nephews, I’m a trailblazer… letting them know it’s OK to followtheir passions,” Novak said. “Successisn’t about money; in the end it’s aboutcontentment and being good toyourself and other people.”

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any working womenwant to go back toschool but worryabout making it work

with their busy schedules and familyresponsibilities. What they often don’trealize, however, is that highereducation is undergoing majorchanges in order to betteraccommodate students just like them.

“It’s the future of higher education,”said Kevin Ezzell, director ofaccelerated and graduate programs forAlbright College. “The model of afour-year residential degree is alwaysgoing to exist, but if you examine thetrends, you see other types of degreeprograms growing more and morepopular.”

Karen Pollack, assistant viceprovost for online undergraduate andblended programs for Penn StateUniversity, agrees.

“Working women are one of PennState World Campus’s targetdemographics,” she said. “Our average

student is working and has familyresponsibilities.”

Accelerated Degree ProgramsAs the name implies, accelerated

degree programs allow students toearn their degrees at a faster pace thanusual—but without sacrificinglearning outcomes.

“You accelerate the classroomexperience, but you’re making sure

that the outcomes at the end of thecourse are parallel to those at the endof a longer course,” explained Ezzell,who is also on the board of theCouncil for Accelerated Programs.

The idea is not to reduce thenumber of hours a student puts into acourse, but rather to shift where andhow those hours occur—replacingsome traditional classroom time withmore out-of-classroom experiences.

The benefits of that shift areimmense for working professionals,who usually cannot commit toattending a class several times perweek for a full semester. At Albright,Ezzell said, most classes meet just onenight per week for five to seven weeks.

Depending on the school andprogram, some courses may be offeredpartially or entirely online. At the veryleast, most will have an importantonline component—be it watchingvideo lectures outside of class orcompleting group projects with thehelp of online tools like Google Drive,a cloud-based service for storing andsharing files.

The speed at which a student cancomplete her degree varies dependingon how many credits she has uponadmission. Ezzell said at Albrightsome students can earn theirundergraduate degrees in as little as22 to 24 months.

“The bulk of our students come inwith at least some college credits,” he

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explained. “Part of being a strongaccelerated program is having aflexible policy for transfer credits.”

What’s more, students can earncollege credit for some of their lifeexperiences that involved college-level learning or training.

“It’s not credit just for living life,”Ezzell said, “but if you’ve donetrainings or courses and havedocumentation on them, we cantake those experiences and equatethem into college credits.”

He also noted that many schoolswill consider students’ results onthe College Level ExaminationProgram (CLEP), which is a groupof standardized tests created by theCollege Board that assesses college-level knowledge in areas of studylike English, history, languages, andthe sciences.

By performing well on the CLEP,students can save themselves timeand money by transferring thoseresults into college credits.

Online LearningOnline degree programs are

another great option for workingwomen. These programs arerapidly increasing in popularity,making them more accessible thanever before.

While some schools offerdegrees that are partially online—meaning you would still need toattend some in-person classes—other institutions offer programsthat can be completed entirelythrough the Web.

“Our mantra is anytime,anywhere,” said Pollack of the PennState World Campus.

Courses there do not requirestudents to log online at anyspecific time, since students can beattending from all over the countryand even the globe.

Instead, assignments havestructured weekly deadlines, butstudents have the flexibility todetermine when and how to meetthem.

“The draw of online learning isthe convenience and flexibility,”Pollack explained. “You don’t haveto try to find a program that willwork around your schedule.”

These days you can complete

almost any degree online. Smallerinstitutions may offer more limitedoptions, but larger schools—such asthe Penn State World Campus—have almost every degree availableonline for both undergraduate andgraduate students.

Pollack also emphasized thatonline learning doesn’t meansacrificing interaction withinstructors and peers. Facultymembers communicate withstudents regularly, andcollaborative projects are still keycomponents of most courses.

In terms of assessing studentoutcomes, many online coursesfavor student projects and papersover exams, although newtechnology is even making virtualexams more feasible.

Programs also use a variety ofmethods and technological tools tovalidate that students are who theysay they are—and that they’re theones completing the work.

Similar to accelerated programs,online learning programs usuallyhave flexible policies fortransferring credits, and real-worldexperiences can also count towardyour degree.

“We’re always looking foropportunities for students toacquire credit commensurate withthe knowledge or experiencethey’ve gained in the workingworld,” Pollack said.

Ready to Enroll?Ezzell encourages working

women not to be intimidated byprograms geared toward adultlearners just because they’redifferent from traditional highereducation.

“Don’t ever let anyone say youcan’t do something because you’rean adult student,” he said.

Pollack adds that workingstudents often enhance thedynamics of a course in importantways.

“Students who bring real-worldexperience to the class dramaticallyelevate the level of conversation inany course,” she said. “They allowfor a much deeper level ofunderstanding, which benefitseveryone.”

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rom film directors tofirefighters, scientists tosecurity guards, womenin increasing numbers

have been training for and entering fieldsthey were much less likely to be drawn tobefore.

It’s been a slow but steady growth. Inthe 1983 movie Flashdance, one lonefemale welder works in a Pittsburghfactory (while aspiring to be a balletdancer). Today, she’s less likely to be therealone.

Nontraditional career paths forwomen are those in which more than75 percent of the workforce in that fieldconsists of the opposite gender.

Educational institutions such asThaddeus Stevens College of Technologyin Lancaster and Pennsylvania Collegeof Technology in Williamsport arefollowing broader national trends intraining women for nontraditional fields,often scientific and technical in nature.

Stevens has been in existence since1905 but has admitted women as full-time students since 1976.

“Women haven’t been enrolled inlarge numbers, but those numbers havegradually increased every year,” saidLaurie Grove, director of career servicesat the college.

All told, nearly 50 women arecurrently enrolled in the whole school.As of April, female enrollment increased8.7 percent over last year.

“This is part of a trend among moreand more colleges that were traditionallymen’s colleges but are now open to both,”said Grove.

Nontraditional studies—such asmanufacturing, construction, welding,and HVAC—compose the majority of thecollege’s program. While most femalestudents in the past were enrolled inbusiness administration, the machine

tool and water and environmentaltechnology programs have the highestpercentage of women.

These industries are making asignificant push to attract women, and“the jobs are there,” said Grove. “In manycases, women may have a better shot atthem than men because companies arebeing encouraged to diversify.”

Another reason for the jump innontraditional careers for women istechnological advances. Someoccupations, like that of car mechanic,used to be physically grueling but are lessso now because of electronic advances.

Yet, hurdles remain: One is the“stigma” surrounding women whopursue what many still believe are careersthat are “meant for men.” Parents ofstudents sometimes disapprove ofnontraditional career choices, fearingthese careers may be unsafe.

Pennsylvania College of Technology ismoving in a similar direction, notedCarolyn Strickland, vice president forenrollment management and associateprovost.

“Some females go into nontraditionalmajors every year,” she said. “It’s not acritical mass, but there are females inwelding and masonry, for example.”

The college, a special mission affiliateof Penn State University (much like itsmedical and law schools), was charteredin 1989.

Now a residential campus,Pennsylvania College of Technologybegan in Williamsport, Pa., as avocational-technical program that latergrew into the Williamsport TechnicalInstitute, the foundation forWilliamsport Area Community College.

The College of Technology nowconsists of six academic schools, whichoffer programs of study leading tobachelor’s degrees, associate’s degrees,

certificates, and competency credentialsrelating to more than 100 different careerfields.

All of the programs at PennsylvaniaCollege of Technology focus on appliedtechnology.

“Students put to practical useeverything they’ve learned in theclassroom through labs,” said Strickland.“These are hands-on degrees. Our mottois ‘Degrees that Work.’”

Both institutions undertake a numberof efforts to increase the population ofwomen, especially in nontraditionalcourses.

“We recognize that we need tocontinually expose girls and women tooccupations they may not (otherwise)think about,” Strickland noted.

The female population at the Collegeof Technology is now 37 percent of thetotal.

“Every year, some females are goinginto nontraditional majors. There arefemales in welding and masonry, even ifit means only one to three women in aclass,” said Strickland.

Since classes at Stevens andPennsylvania College of Technology aremixed, how do the young men in theclasses respond?

“Most of the time they’re pretty open-minded,” said Grove. “They recognizethat more women are needed in thefields, and there are a lot of jobs. They seethe benefits of diversity.”

Stevens has instituted such programsas Tech Gyrls, co-sponsored with theYWCA in the Lancaster area, to exposegirls in middle and high school andwomen looking to change careers to whatthe industries have to offer—includinggood salaries, career growth potential,and sometimes tuition reimbursement.

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through 12th grade through suchprograms as a Career Day and ScienceNight, where both boys and girls areinvited to see the facility.

“Children don’t grow up saying theywant a career in plastics, unless they’reexposed to it in the family,” saidStrickland.

The College of Technology’s Scienceand Math Applications in Real-WorldTechnology Smart Girls Program aimsat grades nine to 12.

“That’s when girls tend to shy away

from math and science. We emphasizethat both can be used as a foundationfor classes and in future careers,”Strickland added. “When we exposegirls at a younger age, it pays off.”

Both institutions encourage alumnito come back and speak withcurrent students about opportunitiesin their fields. Stevens sponsors anannual fashion show, at which alumnicome in attractive feminine dressand then change into theiroccupational outfits—much to the

surprise and delight of thoseattending.

Pennsylvania College of Technologyalso has a few donors who have set upscholarships specifically for women.

Often younger students ask whythey have to take certain subjects, likemath or English. The schoolemphasizes that students later on mayhave to write manuals.

“We try to keep the connection(between subject and practicalapplication) strong. By the time they

graduate, they usually get it,”Strickland said.

Educational institutions today oftenrely on program advisory boards,composed of partners in business andindustry, who work with the colleges,universities, or technical schools tokeep the curriculum up to date and intouch with changing trends in societyand education.

One of these trends is definitely thatof women entering more and morenontraditional fields.

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Maximizing Accessto Capital:Learning the

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owner ends up implementing will be acombination of many sources.

Some main means of funding abusiness include: personal funds,traditional loans, and crowdfunding.

No matter which funding sourceyou choose, there are a few key tips welike to stress to anyone in the businessof business: start saving now so youcan invest your personal funds intoyour business; pull your credit reportand begin to repair any issues youmay have; find a mentor and learn allyou can from them; and do notdownplay the importance of abusiness plan.

Most importantly, remember thatwhen it comes to credit analysis, thestrengths must outweigh the

weaknesses. The business plan isincredibly important, whether you arestarting a new business or expandingan existing one. It is essential that thewould-be lender has a complete viewof your business, and that you are ableto plan financially and responsibly.

One of the training classes offeredthrough the Women’s Business Centerat Community First Fund is calledThe Five C’s of Credit. This is astraightforward way of learning andunderstanding credit analysis andhow important it is.

Our lending staff usually teachesThe Five C’s of Credit courses, andsince they have hands-on experiencedealing with business owners andgoing through the loan-approvalprocess, they have firsthandknowledge of the topic.

The Five C’s of Credit breaks downwhat a potential loan client should

consider to identify their strengthsand weaknesses in various areas sothey can put their best foot forwardwhen it comes down to successfullyaccessing capital.

The first “C” of Credit isConcept. More simply, this is yourbusiness plan. Since it is the first step,it is evident how important a well-thought-out and well-written businessplan is.

The second “C” is Character.Character can be displayed a numberof ways. It can be shown through one’sresume, highlighting experiences andother endeavors the potentialborrower has undertaken. Therelationship the potential loan clienthas with the lender could also bebeneficial in establishing character,and the more positive interactionthere has been the better.

The third “C” is Credit, whichrefers directly to credit reports and anindividual’s credit score. This step is amajor predictor of the future as itrelates to the loan, and it is veryimportant to be open and honest withyour lender regarding any credithistory.

The fourth “C” is Cash flow. Thisis the ability to pay back the loan.Lenders are looking for both yourpersonal and business cash flow.

The final and fifth “C” of credit isCollateral, which is anything that canbe pledged as security for repaymentof the loan. This final step isimportant when dealing with fundingthrough loans. The collateral is what(ideally) ensures that the loan is paidback.

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outside sources such as grants, it isparticularly important that clients payback loans in a timely manner.

Community Development Finan -cial Institutions (CDFIs) likeCommunity First Fund work withborrowers to create stronger collateralpackages. There are guarantees forloans through the Small BusinessAdministration if your collateral is onthe weaker side.

Another financial term you maywant to be aware of as a potential loancandidate is your personal debt ratio

(PDR). This is the percent of yourmonthly income going to hard debtafter your potential loan.

Hard debts are items such asmortgages, car payments, and utilitybills. The lower your personal debtratio, the stronger a loan candidateyou will be. Typically, CommunityFirst Fund looks for a PDR of45 percent, though we are able tomake exceptions and work withclients.

The personal debt ratio ties into thecashflow part of the Five C’s of Credit.

It is important because it shows that aborrower’s financial position is strong,and they have the ability to carryhousehold debt and responsibilitiesduring the startup phase of thebusiness.

Once your Five C’s are in order, youare ready to schedule an appointmentwith a lender. Community First Fundholds free training classes as well asone-on-one meetings for technicalassistance for many subjects, includingthe Five C’s of Credit.

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serve women business owners, whichis evident in that 37 percent of ourtotal loans are given to femaleborrowers.

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Daniella Singleton is a junior associate,development, at Community First Fund,which is a nonprofit organization thatteaches, trains, and counsels clients on theimportance of credit analysis. Through theWomen’s Business Center, women businessowners can access capital, making surethey understand the process and itsimportance. www.commfirstfund.org

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ost educators agree:Not every childlearns the same.

While somestudents flourish with hands-onexperiences, others love burying theirnoses in a book. Some students masterthe art of leadership in group settings,

while others develop the most whenthey work alone.

Sometimes, parents find, atraditional school setting doesn’twork.

That’s why some parents areturning to home-based educationsthat give them the flexibility to

educate their children at their ownpace and with a variety of subjects. InPennsylvania, the growing trend ofhomeschooling and cyber charterschools allows parents to have agreater hand in their child’s education.

Christine Savicky, a homeschoolevaluator in East HempfieldTownship, Lancaster County, has seenhow students can grow under theflexibility of a home education.

The state requires homeschoolstudents to visit a certified evaluator atthe end of each school year todetermine if the student is meetingstate requirements. Evaluators reviewsamples of schoolwork and make surestudents have completed the required180 days of school for the year.

Savicky was a graduate studentwhen she started researchinghomeschooling. In 1997, she startedher Knowledge is Power tutoringprogram, where she helped withspecific classwork for many students,including homeschoolers.

In 2005, Savicky gave up thetutoring business and has been anevaluator ever since.

“I was always a big believer thatschool is not just one-stop shopping,”Savicky said.

Even her own daughters, one ajunior and one a freshman, attenddifferent high schools based on their

personal needs and where they feelmost comfortable.

Many parents start teaching athome for different reasons, Savickysaid. For some, they have religiousbeliefs they want to follow and includein their home teaching.

For others, their children don’t“perform well in the left-brain societythat is public school,” Savicky said.

Some students are gifted and thrivein areas that public schools can’taccommodate. Savicky evaluates somechildren who learn statistics andphysics at a college level, while othershave written books or have uniqueathletic- or music-driven schedules.

Homeschool parents only need aGED to teach in Pennsylvania, Savickysaid. She finds many parents whomight not be qualified in certainsubjects do their part to find tutors orjoin homeschool co-ops.

Co-op groups that meetthroughout the year help supplementhome learning, either with groupclasses, such as choir and gym, orspecialized subjects, such as foreignlanguages or science. Many of theclasses are taught by mothers who arewell versed in those topics.

Savicky encourages newhomeschool parents to be veryorganized and research the law andtheir school district requirements.

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Pennsylvania Homeschoolers is anorganization she recommends forlearning about available resources.

“The whole world is a classroom,”Savicky said. “There are places allover where children can belearning—and it doesn’t have to be ina traditional school.”

For other parents, a homeeducation is appealing, buthomeschooling isn’t their first choice.In that case, cyber charter schools arebecoming a popular option.

Founded in 2000, ThePennsylvania Cyber Charter Schoolis based in Beaver County andoperates as a public school. Instead ofgoing to a traditional school downthe road, children learn at home withthe help of Pennsylvania CertifiedTeachers.

The cyber school serves childrenin kindergarten through 12th gradeand is one of the largest online publicschools in the nation. A rollingenrollment period means any studentcan start cyber school at any time.And because it’s a public school, theprogram is funded through taxpayerdollars, so parents don’t have to payenrollment fees.

PA Cyber has several deliverymethods for the curriculum,according to Jill Valentine, director ofadmissions and marketing.

Students can learn in a virtualclassroom with a traditional schoolschedule and about 20 other studentsin a Web platform. Students also canlearn through blended classrooms,where they meet with a teacher oncea week to work through particularsubjects.

When students aren’t in thevirtual classroom, they’re at homedoing homework and beingsupervised by parents, Valentine said.

Regional offices throughout thestate also offer enrichment activities,such as art and music classes, as wellas clubs similar to brick-and-mortarschools, such as a newspaper andphotography.

“The regional offices give studentsan outlet if they are looking for moreinteraction with classmates and wantto meet in a social setting,” Valentinesaid.

Students also come together forstate testing, such as the Keystones.Because PA Cyber is a public school,

students are required to meet thesame standards as their peers in theschool districts.

Students who enter cyber schoolcome from different backgrounds,Valentine said. Some experiencedsocial issues or bullying in otherschools and want to focus ontheir academics without thosedistractions.

Others are looking foropportunities to accelerate or sign upfor challenging courses thattraditional schools can’t always offer,she said.

In the 13 years Valentine hasworked for PA Cyber, she’s seenthe evolution of the program,particularly with curriculum. AsPennsylvania standards change, shesaid, PA Cyber has kept up with thedemands while still offeringprograms that are customizable toindividual students.

“I think we’ll continue to evolveand grow as time goes on,” Valentinesaid. “People are open to the fact thatchildren learn differently. If we canoffer them something that works forthem and helps them succeed, that’swhat we want to do.”

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During teamwork exercises,employees are assigned to groupsthat are tasked with solving a problemor winning a game. Team membersmust identify challenges, find ways toovercome them, and think outside ofthe box and identify new resources.Building this creative and cooperativeproblem-resolution network during anoff-site exercise makes solvingworkplace difficulties less difficult.

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ven if your mom hasalways been there foryou, given the risingcost of childcare,

daycare tuition, and pretty mucheverything else related to raising afamily, you may be relying on hersupport more than ever. According to a recent study by theNational Association of Child CareResource & Referral Agencies, manygrandparents are helping to defray thecost of their grandchildren’s fulltimechildcare by being the childcareproviders, either full- or part-time.

It can be a big help. In 36 states, thecost of fulltime daycare is now higherthan a year’s tuition at a four-yearpublic college.

Grandparents are also increasinglypicking up the tab for everyday items,such as food, furniture, baby gear,clothes, toys, and games. Thisgenerosity may be driven by the factthat our parents’ generation iscomparatively well off.

The income of 55- to 74-year-oldshas risen significantly above theinflation rate, compared to thehousehold income of 25- to 44-year-olds, which has declined, cites a studyby the MetLife Mature MarketInstitute.

The desire to help out could also beinnate.

“Parents naturally want to give totheir adult kids, even though it cansometimes be uncomfortable for the

adult child who may be thinking, ‘Ishould be dealing with this,’” saysDeanna Brann, Ph.D., a clinicalpsychotherapist and author ofReluctantly Related: Secrets to GettingAlong with Your Mother-in-Law orDaughter-in-Law.

Besides the support itself, a majorbenefit is that more grown-ups,especially if they provide childcare, getto be involved in your children’s lives.

“Children get exposed to more thanjust their parents and have a chance tosee how other people interact and haverelationships, which is learned at anunconscious level,” Brann says.

Grandparents also fit a niche that ababysitter doesn’t because they have avested interest in your child.

Still, as much as you need andvalue the assistance, familycontributions can be a source ofconflict and confusion.

“There are strings attached, whetherthey’re spoken or not,” Brann says.

If your mother-in-law volunteers topay for your daughter’s birthday party,for example, does Grandma get to callthe shots? What about differences inopinion about childrearing? Whatshould you do if Grandma (whogenerously brought over several bags ofgroceries) insists that your kids cleantheir plates—at your house? Gulp!

Here’s help. These guidelines canmake your parents’ or in-laws’involvement in your parenting life apositive experience for everyone.

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Family MattersSet clear boundaries. No matter

how grateful you are that your parentsor in-laws provide childcare, they stillneed to follow your parenting rules.

“Let your parents or in-laws knowwhat your guidelines are for yourchild’s eating, sleeping, and screen timebefore they start babysitting,” Brannsays.

Team up with your spouse topresent a united front.

“It’s fair to say, for example, ‘We’dappreciate it if you could read to thekids or play games with them instead ofjust letting them watch TV,’” Brannsays. “Or, ‘Please don’t give Aidancandy.’”

You might even say something like,“When the kids are with you as agrandparent, you can do what you wantin your home. But when you’re actingas a caregiver here, this is what we needyou to do, and we’re wondering ifyou’re OK with it,” Brann says.

Or better yet, write your householdrules down so your parents don’t forget.

Express them nicely, of course, so noone gets offended. Defining yourexpectations from the onset gives thearrangement a foundation you canrefer to if the rules aren’t followed,Brann says. (“Mom, remember therules we talked about in thebeginning?”)

Run the show. If your parents/in-laws volunteer to pay for something,

you can still specify what you’d likethem to buy and from where.

“Just because someone else is payingfor something doesn’t usurp your rightas a parent,” Brann says. “It’s notwritten that whoever pays forsomething gets to take over.”

But again, as the parent, you need tobe clear about what you want.

If your mother-in-law says she’ll payfor your 5-year-old daughter’s bakerybirthday cake, for example, you mightsay: “Thank you so much for offeringto pay for Sophie’s birthday cake. Theprincess cake we have planned costs$30 from our favorite bakery down thestreet. That may be more than you wereplanning to spend. If you’d still like topay for it, that’s great. If not, that’s OKtoo. We’ll figure something out.”

“It can feel awkward tocommunicate this stuff, but if youdon’t, resentment can build that canfracture your relationship,” Brann says.“Your parents or in-laws might start toback off or not follow through withthings. Weirdness will start to happenand you won’t know how to react. Youmight start acting funny if you feel thatyour parents/in-laws are in charge.”

Have a backup plan. Formulate aplan B in case your parents (or in-laws)don’t follow your parenting rules oryou get the feeling they don’t reallywant to babysit or pay for somethingeven though they’ve agreed to.

Without a plan B, “your parents’help can feel like extortion,” Brannsays, as in: “We have to have thembabysit because we can’t affordanything else.” Or, “we have to get thebutterfly birthday cake because that’swhat Grandma wants.”

Can you cut back somewhere in

your budget to pay for, say, at least part-time daycare if you had to? Justknowing you have options can helppreserve your relationship if thingsdon’t work out.

“If it comes to that with yourchildcare arrangement, you might say,for example, ‘We decided we’d ratheryou be a grandparent than a caregiverbecause that’s more important to us,’”Brann says.

Payback with appreciation.Whether your parents or in-lawsgraciously provide childcare or helppay for things your family needs, suchas daycare tuition, a new stroller, or anew computer, be sure to reciprocate innonfinancial ways. Tell them howmuch you appreciate their support,even if it’s unsolicited.

“I work with women who aremothers-in-law, who say to me, ‘I dothis and that, but I don’t evenget a thank-you,’” Brann says.“Acknowledgement is so important. Itneeds to be verbal, but you don’t haveto gush.”

You might say, for example, “I hopeyou don’t feel like you have to do this,but we appreciate it.” Other smallgestures, such as sending an occasionalthank-you note, can mean a lot too.

“If you really want to score pointswith your mother-in-law, put a photoof her with your kids somewhere inyour house,” says Linda Della Donna,63, a grandmother of Hunter, 2, andZoey, 1, who babysits for them weekly.

Inviting your parents/in-laws overfor dinner occasionally or includingthem on family outings is also a niceway to give back and to let themknow you value them and theircontributions.

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Star-Spangled DessertAdd color and crunch to your cones with a dip in red, white, or blue

melted Candy Melts candy and a variety of patriotic sprinkles. TheCone Cakes baking rack holds the cones for drying and serving. Formore recipes, visit www.wilton.com.

Dipped Ice Cream ConesYield: 12 ice cream cones

• 1 bag (12 ounces) Bright White Candy Melts Candy • Sugar ice cream cones• Assortment of red, white, and blue candy sprinklesMelt candy in microwave safe bowl. Dip cones about 1 inch deep aroundopening of cone. Tap cone lightly to smooth, and decorate with sprinkles.Position cone in cone rack. Chill for about 10–15 minutes. Add ice cream scoops when ready to serve.

Patriotic and Perfectly SweetThis July Fourth, serve watermelon. This yummy fruit boasts sweetness and nutrition at a great value. Loaded with vitamins A, B6 and C, as well as

antioxidants and heart-healthy amino acids, it’s a welcome addition to your summer spread. For more recipes, visit www.watermelon.org.

Place watermelon lengthwise on cutting board. Cut 3 to 5 inches off each end to create a large center slice. Trim off outer rind. Cut watermelon slice into 6 to 8 pie-shaped wedges. Blot edges with paper towels to absorbexcess moisture. Dip the back (curved) side of each slice in yogurt and then almonds, reassembling pieces onserving platter as each piece is completed. When finished, it will look like piecrust of almonds around watermelon slices. Frost top ofreassembled watermelon with remaining yogurt and decorate top with berries. Serve cold.

Red, White, and Blue Watermelon CakeServings: 6–8

• 1 seedless watermelon• 1 cup low- or no-fat natural vanilla-

flavored yogurt

• 1 cup sliced almonds• 1 cup blueberries• 1 cup sliced strawberries

Celebrate warm weather, abundant outdoor activities, and all the fun of JulyFourth with a flavorful and festive gathering. Independence Day only comesonce a year, so make it count and invite your favorite guests over for amemorable event. You’ll go out with a bang when you serve up these palate-pleasing dishes at your patriotic party.

Bison Burger with Blue CheeseServings: 4 Recipe courtesy of Michael Symon

Fresh Off the Grill“For a red-white-and-blue

burger that tastes as good as itlooks, I use ground bison on abrioche bun, topped withCastello Burger Blue Cheese,”says celebrity chef MichaelSymon. For more recipes, visitcastellocheeseusa.com.

• Kosher salt• Freshly ground black pepper• 2 tablespoons olive oil• 1 pound ground bison, loosely packed

into burger patties• 4 slices Castello Burger Blue cheese

• 4 brioche-style soft hamburger buns,toasted

• 1 small red onion, very thinly slicedinto rings

• 1 cup arugula

Heat your grill to medium-high heat.Season burgers with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides. Drizzle witholive oil, then place on grill.Cook 3 minutes, then flip. Add slices of blue cheese (1 slice per burger), and let cook another 1 to 2 minutes.Remove burgers from grill and place patties on toasted buns.Top each burger with slice of red onion and 1/4 of arugula. Serve immediately.

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acation is a great time forfamilies to kick back andrelax at the pool orbeach. Kids can burn off

their extra energy splashing aroundwhile Mom and Dad enjoy somemuch-needed time sitting back in achaise lounge without worrying abouta to-do list.

Before arriving at the pool orbeach, though, parents should prepareby evaluating their kids’ water safetyknowledge and swimming skills.

While some kids have theopportunity to swim year round, mostonly spend time in the pool or at thebeach in the summer or duringvacations. This makes it essential forparents to go over water safety rulesbefore arriving at the pool or beachwhen kids will be overexcited anddistracted.

The United States Swim SchoolAssociation has compiled thefollowing tips parents can use toprepare their children to be aroundwater while on vacation.

Vacation Water Safety Tips• Create a verbal cue that must be

given by an adult before any kidscan enter the pool.

• Gather the adults of your extendedfamily if cousins and relatives areswimming together and create anagreed-upon set of pool rulesbefore the kids are allowed into thewater.

• Select a parent to be the designated“water watcher.” This adult shouldnot be drinking alcohol whilechildren are in or near water.

• Take time to familiarize yourchildren with the pool they will beswimming in, e.g, where the

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shallow and deep ends are,where stairs to get in and outare located, and where they canand cannot swim.

• If visiting a hotel with anindoor waterpark, do not relyon lifeguards to constantlymonitor your children. Youcannot be sure howexperienced a lifeguard is andshould never assume. It mighttake a new guard time to noticean unsafe situation in acrowded pool, and you need tobe ready to react first if yourchild needs help.

• Do not use water wings or poolfloats as a substitution forsupervision if your child is nota strong swimmer.

• Always go with children to thehotel pool. Do not let themswim unsupervised. Justbecause you are on vacationdoes not mean you are onvacation from being aresponsible parent.

Before allowing children towade into the ocean, explain tothem that they need to constantlybe watching for waves that couldknock them over and otherpotential dangers. Parents shouldconstantly be on the lookout aswell in case children are not awareof changing tides or rip currents.

•To find a USSSA-affiliated swimschool near you, or for details onbecoming a member of the nation’sleading swim school organization,visit www.usswimschools.org.

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ACHIEVEMENTS &Applause

Jennifer L. Groff of Lancaster has beennamed executive director of theLancaster General Health Foundationand vice president of organizationaladvancement for LG Health. Shepreviously served as the foundation’s vicepresident.

Megan Weiss has been hired by Godfreyas media director. She is responsible forpaid media strategy, media research andplanning, and media buying. Weissbrings more than 14 years of experienceto her position.

Helene Ramp has joined Metro Bank asa senior loan settlement officer for thebank’s York region. Ramp has more than30 years of banking experience. She is amember of Sertoma International andpreviously served on the board of theYMCA of York County.

Kendra D. McGuire, member at McNees Wallace & NurickLLC in Lancaster, Pa., was recently elected house chair/vicepresident of the Hamilton Club of Lancaster. McGuire is thefirst female ever to hold this position at the club andpreviously served as the secretary of the club.

Leigh Dalton recently earned her Ph.D.in education policy from the Universityof Maryland, Baltimore County. Daltonserved as the director of the York CountyTruancy Prevention Initiative for theUnited Way of York County until 2013and is currently as an associate attorneyat Stock and Leader.

Vasiliki (“Vickie”) Karandrikas,attorney at McNees Wallace & NurickLLC in Harrisburg, was recently elected toserve a one-year term as chair of thePennsylvania Bar Association’s PublicUtility Law section. Karandrikas alsoserves on the March of Dimes, CentralPennsylvania Division, board of directors.

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Camelot Chapter6 p.m.3rd Monday of the monthThe Radisson Penn Harris Hotel &Convention Center, Camp HillDebra Yates, President717.763.7814dyates7870@aol.comwww.abwacamelot.com

Lancaster Area Express Network7:15 – 9 a.m.3rd Wednesday of the monthLancaster Country Club1466 New Holland Pike, LancasterJennie Weinhold717.715.2595info@LAEN-ABWA.comwww.LAEN-ABWA.com

Lebanon Valley Chapter6 p.m.4th Wednesday of the monthHebron Fire Hall701 E. Walnut St., LebanonPenny Donmoyer717.383.6969www.abwalebanonpa.com

Penn Square Chapter11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.2nd Thursday of the monthHamilton Club106 E. Orange St., LancasterDonna Anderson717.392.8285donnatroptan@yahoo.com

Wheatland – Conestoga Chapter6 p.m.1st Tuesday of the monthHeritage Hotel500 Centerville Road, LancasterKimberly Warner, Presidentkwarner@murrayins.com

Women @ Work Express Network11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.2nd Thursday of the monthHeritage Hotel500 Centerville Road, LancasterBeth Lovellblovell@comcast.netwww.abwalancaster.com

Yellow Breeches Chapter6 p.m.4th Wednesday of the monthComfort Suites10 S. Hanover St., CarlisleJofa Kauffmanjofa@paonline.com

Central PA Association for FemaleExecutives (CPAFE)1st Wednesday of each monthRefer to the website for the meeting locationCathy Jennings, President717.713.7255info@cpafe.orgwww.cpafe.org

Executive Women InternationalHarrisburg Chapter5:30 p.m.3rd Thursday of the monthRotating locationKathy Lacombaklacomba@pa-fsa.orgwww.ewiharrisburg.org

Harrisburg Business Women11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.2nd Tuesday of the month, Sept. – JulyBest Western Premier Central Hotel &Conference Center800 E. Park Drive, HarrisburgLynne Baker, President717.215.2327info@harrisburgbusinesswomen.orgwww.harrisburgbusinesswomen.org

Insurance Professionals of LancasterCounty (IPLC)5:45 p.m.3rd Tuesday of the month, Sept. – MayHeritage Hotel500 Centerville Road, LancasterKrista Reed, Presidentkreed@gunnmowery.comwww.internationalinsuranceprofessionals.org/group/117

International Association ofAdministrative Professionals

Harrisburg Chapter5:30 p.m.3rd Monday of the monthHoliday Inn Harrisburg East4751 Lindle Road, HarrisburgHelen E. Wallace, CAP-OM, PresidentJodi Mattern, CAP, Webmasterjodi4psu@gmail.comwww.iaap-harrisburg-pa.org

Hershey Chapter5:30pm2nd Tuesday of the MonthHershey Lodge325 University Drive, Hershey717.508.1710mbair@hersheypa.comwww.hershey-iaap.org

Red Rose Chapter6:15 p.m.4th Tuesday of the monthWoodcrest Villa2001 Harrisburg Pike, LancasterTamara Colemantcoleman1123@comcast.net

Mechanicsburg Business Women11:30 a.m.3rd Wednesday of the monthGiant Super Foods Community Room3301 Trindle Road, Camp HillAbeer Srouji Alleninfo@mechanicsburgbusinesswomen.orgwww.mechanicsburgbusinesswomen.org

Pennsylvania Public Relations Society5:30 p.m.Last Thursday of the monthJoan Nissley, Presidentpprshbg@gmail.comwww.pprs-hbg.org

Shippensburg Women’s AreaNetworking (SWAN)Noon1st Wednesday of the monthRotating locationLisa Mack, Presidentshipswan@yahoo.comwww.facebook.com/shipswan

Women Inspiring Success ExpressNetwork7:15 – 9 a.m.2nd Tuesday of the monthKnickers Pub at Heritage Hills2700 Mt. Rose Ave., YorkWanda Stiffler717.891.7808wls1211@hotmail.com

Women’s Business Center Organization(WBCO)11:30 a.m.2nd Tuesday of the monthSept. through April Mary MeisenhelterDebra Goodling-KimeYorkview HallWillman Business CenterYork College of PA441 Country Club Road, Yorkjsternerwbco@ycp.eduwww.wbcoyork.org

Women’s Independent Networking Group(WING)Noon1st and 3rd Wednesday of the monthHeritage Hills2700 Mount Rose Ave.,YorkLisa Barshinger717.747.6393info@wingofyork.comwww.wingofyork.com

Women’s Network of York11:30 a.m.3rd Tuesday of the monthOut Door Country Club1157 Detwiler Drive, YorkLori Detter, Presidentpresident@wnyork.comwww.wnyork.com

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Lebanon Expo Center80 Rocherty Road

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LAST YEAR’S EVENTS SOLD OUT!Reserve your booth space before it’s too late!

November 7, 20159 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Carlisle Expo Center100 K St.Carlisle

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To reserve space or for more information, call 717.285.1350, or visit:

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Sponsorand exhibitorapplicationsnow beingaccepted.

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There is no bu$ine$$ ... like your bu$ine$$!Please join us as a sponsor or exhibitor for these exciting women’s expos this fall.Women of all ages have enjoyed these annual events, finding helpful information

for all the hats they wear in their everyday lives, including:

Health & Wellness • Finance • HomeShopping • Technology • Beauty

Nutrition • Fashionand more!

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FREE advance guest registration online. ($5 at the door.)

abc27 • Carlisle Regional Medical Center • Freedom Auto GroupThe Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School • Tanger Outlets at Hersey

Sponsored by:

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