Jane Nicoletti

Your new home is waiting for you. There's excitement in the air, moving boxes all over the floor and last minute details to wrap up. But, someone in your family just might not be too excited about this move. Children can be very stressed when they leave old friends and familiar settings, whether moving across the country or across town.School can be a second home for your child and the nucleus of their social lives. It's hard to start all over again, especially since peer groups have become so important. Easing this transition for the younger members of the family will also ease your transition and make for a much happier experience.Here are some tips to help your child adjust quickly.Talk about the move even before it happens. Discuss everything you know about your new community, be enthusiastic and positive. Children can sense any reluctance on your part.Never discount your child's feelings about the move and new school. His fears and hesitation are real.Most likely, you've already visited the new school since one of the reasons you chose your new home is because of the academic reputation. If your child didn't go with you, take him to the school and look around, even if it's during the summer and the school may be closed.Encourage get-togethers with neighborhood children who attend the school. Seeing a familiar face is usually a comfort when dropped into an unfamiliar setting.Pay attention to the kind of clothes the students wear. Even if it makes you feel like a slave to fashion, one of the worse things that could happen for your child is to show up on the first day of school and not be dressed like everyone else.Go to school with your child on the first day. This is no time to drop her off and pick her up after school. Walk her to her classroom and introduce yourselves to the teacher. As your child continues her transition during the school year, you want the teacher to know who you are and that you are involved.Expect some bad behavior. Children will feel unsettled and worried, even if they won't or can't express those feelings. Acting out may be their way of showing their frustration.Above all, talk to your children and indicate you have an open line of communication and will help.To help you even further, check out the Beating Back-to-School Bedlam class presented by Progress West HealthCare Center. Productivity advisor Mary Kutheis will help you discover solutions to be more organized, manage a schedule and generally guarantee a smooth transition. The program is at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21 at the Middendorf-Kredell Library.

SCHNEIDER Realtor, Steve Snarzyk, was surprised at Tuesdays sales meeting when the team got together and gave him a diaper shower. Steve and wife Samantha are expecting their first child October 1st. They are shown here loading their trunk with all the diapers, it's a start!

Monday, June 29, 2009

Around St. Charles County
Thursday, July 2-Saturday, July 4 Riverfest, Frontier Park. Games, food, crafts, carnival rides, parade, fireworks and fun for the entire family.Thursday, Bluegrass Festival4:30-9:30 p.m.Friday and SaturdayMusic at 2 stages. Parade at 10:00 AM on July 4th. Fireworks at 9:20 PM. On Friday and Saturday www.stcharlesriverfest.com

Friday, July 3-Saturday July 4 O'Fallon's Heritage & Freedom Fest Friday, 4-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-11 p.m.Ozzie Smith Sports Complex.National bands, fireworks, carnival rides, family-friendly shows, kids' activities, festival food and beverages, Independence Day parade. Info, www.heritagandfreedomfest.com. Or (636) 379-5614.

Free Saturday, July 4 -1 p.m.
Parade 4-8 p.m. music New Town St. Charles Friday:
July 10 Bicentennial Historical Trolley Tours 1-4:45 p.m.
Tour of Old Cemeteries Historical Trolley Tours developed in conjunction with the Greater St. Charles CVB, the Bicentennial Committee & Steve Wiechens of the First Capitol Lions Club. Trolley Transportation will be provided by the CVB. Participation is limited to 20-22 people per tour and is by reservation only on a first-come, first-serve basis.Info, 636-255-6154

FreeSaturday, July 11 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mo CHIP - Child Identification and Protection Program: Keeping MO Kids Safe! Little Guppy Child Development Center, 3151 Elm Point Industrial Drive. MO Masonic Family will be on hand to further ensure the safety of area children free of charge. Representatives from the police department and fire department to discuss child safety. Car seat and helmet safety checks, games, ice cream social.Info, 636-530-6069.

FreeFriday, July 17-Saturday, July 18Friday, July 24-Satuday, July 25 7:30 p.m.Lindenwood Center for Fine & Performing Arts Events Production of Pulitzer Prize Broadway play HarveyTickets available at Lindenwood Box Office, www.telecharge.com or 800-447-7400. General Admission $10.Info, 636-949-4433

Thursday, July 231:30 p.m.Middendorf-Kredell Branch, St. Charles Library District How To Find Medical InformationConsumer health librarian Denise Ulett helps patrons research understandable, reliable sources for healthcare consumers. Navigate print and electronic information.

Free Sunday, July 26, 1-4 p.m: Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton Hummingbird Festival See hummingbirds up close. The Illinois Audubon Society will band birds. Adopt a hummingbird for a small fee.Info, 618-786-2331, ext. 338

Free Friday, July 3 12:30-4:30 p.m.Corporate Parkway Branch, St. Charles Library District Teen 80s End of Summer PartyGames, trivia, snacks, prizes for best dressed.Register online or call 332-9966 Posted by Jane Nicoletti at 12:36 PM 0 comments Labels:

A group of women from SCHNEIDER Real Estate are scheduled to assist in a Women's Build Habitat project in St. Peters on Wednesday June 24th. The women are a few of many who are making a single mom's dream come true. The SCHNEIDER Diva's will be helping to dry wall and Continental Title is providing lunch for the crew. I'll post pictures when the mission is accomplished!

Cort and Jesse Schneider, Realtors at Schneider Real Estate man the Funnel Cake Booth

SCHNEIDER Real Estate agents, Cort Schneider, Glenn Miller, Judy Bateman, Karen Matthews, and Jesse Schneider along with office assistants Pat Hillin and Lori Linhoff, all pitched in to help at the annual St Peters Old Tyme Picnic last weekend. St Charles County Association of Realtors provide a booth that sells snow cones and funnel cakes with proceeds going to charity. Thanks all for your help!!!