January 13, 2012[8] www.kirklandreporter.com

With a new year on the horizon, it’s a perfect time to

dream about the future and set new goals and resolutions. If your plans include starting a new business, the best place

to begin is with the U. S. Small Business Administra-tion (SBA).

� e SBA has o� ces across our region, and lenders, counselors and resource partners who work in right

here in your community. With their help, we have been knocking down obstacles for entrepreneurs and small business owners for nearly 60 years.

In fact, for the � scal year that just ended, we helped provide 632 loans to small businesses in the state of Wash-ington. Nation-wide, SBA had our biggest year ever.

How can SBA help you ring in the New Year?

Have you jotted down a few ideas on paper and need someone who can help you formulate a business plan? � e SBA or one of our resource partners is a great place to start. You can � nd local help by going to www.sba.gov/direct and typing in your zip code.

Or, check out www.SCORE.org, a volunteer organization, with more than 350 chapters and more than 10,000 mentors, many of whom have “been there and done that” when it comes to starting a business.

� e best part is that SCORE mentors can o� en help you for free.

Are you already a small business owner? Many small business owners have come to SBA over the past year, looking for ways to reinvent their business and grow in the face of tough economic times. Whether it’s getting an SBA loan, winning your � rst federal contract, or learning the ins-and-outs of exporting, the SBA and our resource partners can help get you the information you need.

Why is all of this so impor-tant? Economists agree that small businesses are a big part of the solution to getting our economy moving again and creating jobs that we lost in the recession.

So, if you are thinking about starting or growing a business in 2012, let SBA help you. � ere’s no time like the present to have that � rst conversation with the SBA or one of our resource partners in Kirkland. � en, celebrate the New Year!

Calvin W. Goings is regional administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administra-tion.

New year, new business

572377

ToTem Lake CLiniC12710 Totem Lake Blvd NE Kirkland, WA 98034 425-821-4040 Hours: M-Th: 8AM – 7PM F: 8AM – 5PM

Kurt R. Billett, M.D. Swapna J. Bobba, M.D.Paul E. Buehrens, M.D. Debra M. Chaput, M.D. Alexis R. David, M.D. Peter J. Lallas, D.P.M. Paul K. Mayeda, M.D. Larry E. Nacht, M.D. Paul E. Sandstrom, M.D. Roohi H. Wani, M.D. Chao-Ching Wu, M.D.

BoTheLL CLiniC10025 NE 186th St Bothell, WA 98011 425-486-9131 Hours: M-F: 8AM – 6PM S: 9AM – 4PM

Buckley A. Eckert, M.D. Sally R. Esser, M.D. David A. Higginbotham, D.O. Lilaine C. Leonardo, M.D. Ann S. Lu, M.D.Theresa A. Platz, M.D. Peter V. Sefton, M.D. Thomas A. Wilson, M.D.

• Accepting new patients• Same day & Saturday appointments• On-site lab and x-ray• Two locations for your convenience

www.LakeshoreCLiniC.Com

Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics & Podiatry

saTurdayappoinTmenTs

9am – 4pm

48

39

62

572705

Dr. Chris and Dr. Jen AlimentRedmond Chiropractor | 180 Degrees Chiropractic

425-636-8354www.180DegreesChiro.com

16150 NE 85th St. Suite 110 • Redmond, WA 98052

56

64

35

Celebrating our GRAND OPENING

in this New Year!Come to our PARTY on

JANUARY 21st!

2 FREE sessions of specialty classes

January 19-219:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Charter Membership Sign-up Facility Tours • Meet the Instructors

3 Days OnlyDon't miss out!

Become an exclusive Charter Member for only $35/month & receive...

• No joining fee!•

SC

move

move

cu rves

move

Pure

Mot

ivatio

n

Ne

w m

usi

c

Ra

ise

the

ba

r.

Ra

ise

the

ba

r.

workout

workout

workout

workout

60 minutes.Real results.

push your body.find your beat.

sculptyourcurves

purefun

purefun

purefun

pure

Dance WillShape You

Dance WillShape You

Dance WillShape You

SHAPE

SHAPE

SHAPE

SHAPE

let themusicmove

you

let themusicmoveyou

push your body.find your beat.

push your body.find your beat.

Jazzercise deall the intensit

without the monot

Jazzercise deliversall the intensitywithout the monotony

R O C K Y O UT O T H E C O R E

STRETCH

FRES

H M

OVE

SSTRENGTH

coreco

re

core

core

core

core

SCULPT

SCULPT

cardio

cardio

RO

CK

YO

U T

O T

HE

CO

RE

BE

ST

SH

AP

EO

F Y

OU

R L

IFE

B E S T S H A P EO F Y O U R L I F E

60 minutes.Real results.

SHAPE

Bridle Trails Shopping Center(on the old Bally’s basketball court)

6610 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033

425-814-2134kirklandjazz@comcast.net

5725

07

SMAL

L BUS

INES

SCa

lvin

Goi

ngs

[9]January 13, 2012www.kirklandreporter.com

A� er the long holi-day break, family tensions can reach

a boiling point—everyone might be glad that school has started back up again! Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce family stress, now and in the year ahead.

Ultimately as parents, we want family harmony and children who understand the di� erence between right and wrong. Unfortunately, our disci-pline methods don’t always support this.

“Sometimes, getting your child to obey in the mo-ment is not as important as helping them achieve long-term success,” explains Youth Eastside Services’ Parent Coach, Jennifer Watanabe. A shout or put-down might e� ectively stop an undesired behav-ior, but “the cause-and-e� ect” approach is what Jennifer recommends. “By helping kids see the impact of their actions, you create

a teaching moment, rather than just a disciplinary one. � at way kids learn to do better next time, which ultimately improves family

relationships and achieves the goal of better overall behavior.”

Be calm when speaking to chil-dren. If you raise your voice or get physical, your child will feel fright-ened—consequently, he or she will � nd it

di� cult to focus on what you’re saying. Sometimes Jennifer recommends having children use their own words to repeat back to you what you’re asking—this helps ensure they understand what you intended.

It’s important to have age-appropriate expecta-tions. If you’re unsure of what is developmentally appropriate for your child, talk with your pediatrician, look online at reputable websites (like American Academy of Pediatrics) or attend a class. For example, YES will launch a new

series of Positive Parent-ing Classes beginning in February.

Also, be reasonable in your expectations. It sets everyone up for disap-pointment when you ex-pect your kids to be perfect or achieve a milestone they aren’t ready for. With older kids, Jennifer recom-mends involving them in a solution—that way they are more likely to be success-ful.

� e most e� ective tool we have in our parent discipline toolbox is love. Make sure your children know they are loved, even when you are upset with them. If your children are

afraid of you or a harsh punishment, they will tend to hide their mistakes and even lie. And if you � nd yourself in a constant discipline struggle, get help from a parent coach or counselor. Sometimes it’s hard to see our mistakes when we are in the midst of the battle.

Patti Skelton-McGougan is executive director of Youth Eastside Services (YES). YES is a nonpro� t organization and a leading provider of youth counsel-ing and substance abuse services in the region. Since 1968, YES has been a life-line for kids and families, o� ering treatment, educa-tion and prevention ser-vices to help youth become

healthy, con� dent and self-reliant and families to be strong, supportive and loving. While YES accepts insurance, Medicaid and

o� ers a sliding scale, no one is turned away for in-ability to pay. For informa-tion, visit www.YouthEast-sideServices.org.

Reducing family conflict in the new year

homeport restaurant

Downtown Kirkland Waterfront135 Lake Street South

425-822-0225 • www.anthonys.com

Monday through Thursday

Anthony’s own seafood company has made a special purchase of these delicious lobster tails.

Served with Anthony’s award-winning clam chowder or a garden salad.

All for just $19.95.

Anthony’s Lobster Dinner - $19.95

5727

54

The Truth AboutEstate Planning

Presented by: Paul H. Grant, Attorney at LawPlanning With Purpose, Inc

To Make Reservations, Please Contact Our Of� ce425-939-9948 or

info@pwpestates.comFREE CD ON ESTATEPLANNING BASICS

At: www.pwpestates.com

To Make Reservations, Please Contact Our Of� ce

LEARN WHY MOST ESTATE PLANS DON’TWORK AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT!

❏ The Key Ingredients to a Successful Estate Plan❏ Why Most Living Trusts DON’T Avoid Probate ❏ How to Leave Your Assets to Loved Ones Protected from

Creditors, Divorces, and Lawsuits – Your Money to Who You Desire ❏ What You Should Know about Disability Planning for Your Healthcare and Finances

FREE SEMINAR

Sat, January 21, 2012 at 10 amKirkland Library

308 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033*** Future seminars in Shoreline & Bothell

5722

49

New studentsmention this adand receive afree Nia classwith Pauline.

57

13

43

Joyful Fitness for Every Body

For more information,contact Pauline at425-702-2416

or visit www.movingtoheal.net

· A fun invigorating workout for body, mind & soul

· For all ages and � tness abilities· Classes and private sessions available at DanceWorks Studio in Redmond

PARE

NT TA

LKPa

tti S

kelt

on-M

cGou

gan