MEET LYNN LINDBERG
For many kids, picking out a costume is the best part of Halloween. Will they be a spooky witch, a wildcat, or their favorite superhero? There are so many options! But in all the fun, it can be easy for parents to overlook certain risks that Halloween costumes can pose. Here are important safety tips to remember when choosing the best Halloween costume. Look for fire-resistant costumes. Candles inside jack-o’-lanterns and other open flames are everywhere onHalloween night, so make sure your child’s costume isn’t a fire hazard. Most store-bought costumes are made fromfire-resistant materials, but you should still check the labels on all costumes, wigs, and accessories. The same goes when you’re buying fabric for homemade costumes. And remember, fire- resistant is not the same as fireproof. While fire-resistant material takes longer to burn and can be put out quickly, it can still catch fire and cause serious injuries. Remind your child to use caution around open flames and avoid costumes with flimsy, hanging components, like flowing sleeves, long skirts, and capes. Test makeup first. Halloween is a great time to have fun with face paint, and makeup is a good alternative to masks, which can obscure a child’s vision. However, a lot of costume makeup isn’t approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Before letting your child cover their face inmakeup from the Halloween store, test their skin for allergic reactions by putting just a little bit on the back of their hand first. Practice prop safety. What’s a Jedi Knight without her lightsaber or a wizard without his magic wand?The right accessories can really bring a costume together, but it’s important that props—especially weapon props, like swords, knives, or guns—are not mistaken for the real thing. Choose props that are obviously fake, with round edges made from soft, flexible material. And if your child wants to wear their Halloween costume to school or some other event, check the rules on props beforehand to avoid any trouble. BEST IN SHOW OR HALLOWEEN HAZARD? COSTUME SAFETY T I PS FOR K IDS
PASSIONATE ABOUT PATIENT CARE
When a high school friend of Lynn Lindberg’s clued her in to a job opening at The Livewell Clinic, she jumped at the chance to work at a business she believed in. “I was very interested in working for someone who was making a difference in the health care industry,” Lynn says. “It was becoming more apparent to me that we needed that.” Lynn, the clinic’s patient services manager for the past five years, grew up in Adel, Iowa, and has a bachelor’s degree in business management from Drake University. For the past two decades, Lynn has owned her own Mary Kay business, and developing relationships with patients and customers is a passion of hers. In her position at the clinic’s front desk, she’s the first person patients see when they walk through the door, and she enjoys watching the progress of their healing. “I see people come in, and they have that transformation,” Lynn says. “I see them come in, and they’re very sick, and I see them six months to a year later, and they’re happier. I know a lot of patients, and I develop relationships with them … I’ve seen many successes.” Lynn got married in April 2018 and gained three “bonus children,” as she affectionately calls them. She has two biological children as well, and right now her house is full of four growing teenagers. Lynn enjoys biking and hitting the trails around Des Moines. When it comes time to head back into work, Lynn gets excited for that, too. “I don’t mind coming in on Mondays,” Lynn says. “I look forward to it!” The employees and patients of The Livewell Clinic look forward to seeing you around the office, too, Lynn! Thanks for all you do, and keep up your great work.
Halloween is a night for ghosts and goblins to come out to play, and with these tips, your kids can safely dress up and join in the fun.
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