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Mary shares... Catching Kindness!

f all the responsibilities of parents, teaching kindness should be at the top of the list. I know most of you have at some point said to your child, “oh, that’s not nice,” and your child looked blankly at you. Well, that’s when we explain what they did and how it was not nice; followed by what would have been nice. Teaching moments come throughout the life cycle; beginning with sharing haring toys, kissing boo-boos, and hugging a crying sibling. As our children grow up and are socially active we need to understand that for them to comprehend the true value of kindness, its best when caught, not taught. Our children will only understand how to be kind by witnessing it from parents, other adult role models, other children, and given opportunities. I can remember my kids wanting to have a lemonade stand. It was right when Katrina came through Louisiana. I asked them what they were going to do with the money. They were not sure; so we discussed what was going on around us in our community and state. Then their eyes lit up! We continued to discuss the impact of the deadliest hurricane in the history of the United

States and they decided to call their campaign “Lemon-“AID” for Lives.” Well, our neighbors were amazingly kind! Most stopped just to donate to the cause and thanked the kids for giving them a way to help too. My son ran to me and said “Mom, this guy emptied a container ﬁlled with quarters, like 100 of them!” And the generosity was contagious and large! They did this for two days and were thrilled. The Spirit o of Texas fund accepted the money from the lemon-aid campaign, took pictures for the local paper and our kids, well they were empowered knowing they were helping many people in two different ways. For contributing all the money they collected to a fund set up to help the victims; and for giving an avenue for our neighbors to contribute to this cause (the Lemon-AID stand) as well. Not too long ago, researchers at the University of Michigan found that college age kids were less likely to look at situations from another point of view and would likely focus on their own need above others. They coined this as an empathy deﬁciency. We, the parents, can reverse this! And you can start with a lemon-aid stand. SP

Mary Ellen

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” — Benjamin Franklin

COVER MODEL Ayden, 3 years old This energetic little boy loves to take pictures! He also loves to play in the park, ride his power wheel, play with dinosaurs, and swimming. He is the only child but enjoys playing with others; and he is in love with Godzilla. When he grows up he wants to be like his daddy! Misty Stagnone Photography, www.mistystagnonephotography.com

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the One You’re With! When you consider all the factors that shape your personality; your genes, parents, peers, you should know that your siblings are at the top, according to one major theory of human development. Sibling relationships will likely last longer than any others in your lifetime. Studies show that the way you interact with your siblings while growing up can affect your relationships, happiness, and even the way you see yourself throughout the rest of your life.

STERILIZE YOUR SPONGE

Toothpaste! Not Just for Teeth Toothpaste doesn’t just clean your teeth and make your breath smell fresh, it can also clean those stinky garlic or fish smells off your hands after you’ve been cooking in the kitchen. Just rub a small dab in your hands and the odor is gone. It’s best to use regular white paste, not gel. So next time you’re at the store, grab some toothpaste for the kitchen.

Your dish sponge is easily one of the dirtiest things in your kitchen (harbors bacteria) and it needs to be cleaned and sanitized often; at least every other day is a good idea. You can toss it in the dishwasher to get it clean, but to really decontaminate it, toss it in the microwave. Two minutes at full power and your sponge will be practically bacteria free. Note: Microwave only sponges or plastic scrubbers that don’t contain steel or metals. Also, make sure the sponge is wet before microwaving it and be careful when removing it. It will be hot!

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youshouldknow... Eat to Remember During the memory decline years you can stay sharp by eating foods that protect the brain from free-radicals. Recent studies published in Neurology found people with low levels of omega-3s had brains that appeared two years older in MRI scans! Prescription, heavy on produce, legumes, nuts and ﬁsh, less meat. It’s that simple! May want to supplement with B12 and Vit.D (ask your doctor).

germs be gone If you have little ones at home then hen you proba probaobably have lots of little plastic toyss lying ly ying g around aroun ar o d the house too (think legos!) You likely have lots of bath toys in the bathroom as well. When was the last time you washed these? Well, here’s a tip! You can wash these in your washing machine. Just put the toys in a mesh bag, place in machine and add a couple of towels at the same time. Use warm, not hot, water. It’s easy and an especially good idea if your kids have been sick. You can wash toys in the dishwasher too (minus the towels) on the top rack. Just make sure there aren’t any electronic parts.

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JACKIE, SOON-TO-BE MOM OF 3

SHERRI, MOM OF ONE

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Q Dear Editor, My teenager seems to be what I may consider a slow learner. How can I help him to focus more on the task at hand?

Q I am considering marriage again.

Q How can I tell if my child is shy

Well, you actually have part of the answer for this in your question. Help him to realize that multi-tasking is less effective. Research actually suggests that multi-tasking can make learning less effective because switching from one activity to another is less efﬁcient and he may make more errors. Have him become more efﬁcient by setting a pre-determined amount of time to study, read, explore or create. One subject at a time.

MARY ELLEN, EDITOR

My ﬁancé has 2 children, ages 8 and 11 (boys); I have one 13 year old girl. I am divorced and he is widowed. What’s the best scenario for blending our families?

Congratulations! While blending a family can bring so much joy, the initial phases of becoming a family can be challenging. It’s important to remember that you and your husband will be the foundation of this new relationship. Being open to change is important. Healthy blended families are patient; keep re-assessing expectations and work on forming healthy step-relationships. Consulting with each other before setting expectations is imperative for success. Family therapy for blended families serves as a critical tool to give members a safe and neutral ground to discuss issues and possibly minimize resentment.

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or scared of other children?

It’s important to pay attention to your child’s physical responses inside their body in these situations. Does your child exhibit a physiological change when around other children? Fear responses can create increased heartbeat, create rapid breathing, ﬁght or ﬂight responses, or a child can freeze up and become paralyzed with fear. A child who does not exhibit these physical changes may simply be shy and guarded around peers. A child may cling to their caregiver for emotional safety in these situations. With either the shy or frightened child, the caregiver’s role remains the same which is to provide emotional support and safety for the child through the child’s experiences.

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I AM FEELING PRESSURE IN MY PELVIC AREA; MY FRIEND SAID IT COULD BE UTERINE PROLAPSE. I AM ONLY 32 YEARS OLD WITH TWO TERM PREGNANCIES (5 YEAR OLD AND 2 YEAR OLD). SHOULD I BE WORRIED?

It is possible that you have utero-vaginal prolapse. Prolapse is caused by a weakening of the muscles and connective tissues of the pelvic floor. The risk of developing prolapse increases with each delivery, age and weight gain. Prolapse symptoms can be managed conservatively with weight loss (if needed), pelvic floor exercises and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, avoiding surgery. A visit to your ObGyn can confirm if you have prolapse, and if needed, a referral to an Urogynecologist for Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation can help your symptoms. — Dr. Kevin O’Neil specializes in Urogynecology along with Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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These are the cutest back packs and lunch bags ever! And they have a really fun name, too, that was inspired by the legendary dabbawallas delivering homemade lunch to ofﬁce workers in India. Functional, easy to pack and unpack, with adjustable straps and sturdy handles. These bags are sized perfectly for preschool and early elementary school children. Machine-washable and 100% toxic free. With 13 whimsical designs to choose from, kids will love them! FIND IT: www.dabbawallabags.com $30

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moMENts BY PATRICK HEMPFING

Learning to Chill

don’t enjoy packing for trips. In fact, I’d almost rather have my dentist fix a cavity without novocaine. Don’t ask me how I managed to squeeze a high chair, stroller, and playpen into the van, along with the rest of our luggage, during my daughter, Jessie’s, baby years. I must admit that packing is a lot easier without that stuff. Jessie is eight years old now, so the most important piece of luggage is her “entertainment” suitcase – books, crayons, colored pencils, gel pens, paper, glue, scissors, and markers. Jessie’s bottles of glitter remain at home – always. To be honest, I wouldn’t be disappointed if they stayed in her art drawer – always. Wikipedia defines glitter as “an assortment of very small pieces of copolymer plastics, aluminum foil, titanium dioxide, iron oxides, bismuth oxychloride or other materials painted in metallic, neon and iridescent colors to reflect light in a sparkling spectrum.” I have my own definition, but I think its best not to put it in print. Let’s just say that I’m not a big fan. Jessie, on the other hand, can’t wait to do art projects using glitter. I enjoy watching her create things with Play-Doh. I applaud the masterpieces that she paints on her easel. I even smile when she pulls out her assorted containers of glue, even though I know that my fingers will end up sticking to something before all is said and done. But oh those very small pieces of copolymer plastics… According to Wikipedia, in 1934 machinist Henry Ruschmann invented a way to grind up plastics to make large quantities of glitter.

He founded Meadowbrook Inventions, still a major supplier of the substance. Its slogan is, “Our glitter covers the world.” I can’t verify the accuracy of the slogan, but I can attest that by the time Jessie finishes using it, glitter covers our house. Although I will never win a Good Housekeeping award for having the cleanest house, I do like to keep a tidy one. I’d give myself good grades for cleaning, except for dusting where I’d be happy with a C-. My wife and I were married for 19 years before Jessie came along. It was a lot easier to keep things tidy (and glitter-free) back then. When I compare our 19 years as a couple to the 8 years we’ve been a family of three (four really, with the dog), I have happy memories of both periods that I wouldn’t trade for anything. The status of the house (tidy or a mess) is not too important. That doesn’t mean, though, that I don’t need to take a few extra breaths when it seems like I’m taking one step forward and two steps back as I attempt to keep the house in order. I guess you could say I’m “learning to chill.” Jessie just finished making an 8-page, glitter-filled activity book at the kitchen table. She had so much fun working on this project as she drew ovals on the pages with glue, then buried them with glitter. Right now, glitter is everywhere – the table, chairs,

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floor, her clothing, and the dog. Even though I’ll vacuum the entire work area including her, glitter will somehow find its way into every room of the house. The “pre-chilled” dad would moan and groan. However, the “post-chilled” dad sees the sparkle in his child’s eyes, along with various places on her face and body, as she shows off her book. So thank you, Mr. Ruschmann, for your shimmery invention. But bigger thanks goes out to the inventor of the vacuum cleaner. Jessie prepared her activity book to take on an upcoming trip. She says it will make the time pass faster in the car. I praise Jessie for her creative idea and for taking responsibility for her own entertainment. However, that glitter-dripping book isn’t going anywhere near the family van. I guess I haven’t fully mastered the art of “chilling.” Here’s wishing you a fantastic summer of safe travels. May you be blessed with sufficient engineering skills to get everything packed. May you “chill” when your tank of patience runs on empty, which is bound to happen when family members are in a confined space for hours on end. But most importantly, may your travels leave you and your loved ones with glittering memories. Until next month, remember to cherish the moments. SP Patrick Hempfing had a 20-year professional career in banking, accounting, and auditing before he became a father at age 44. He is now a full-time husband, stay-at-home dad and writer.

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works in advance. the school often. Point it re’s your new school!” each out to younger children, saying, “The your child to visit the and you time you pass by. Arrange for during the summer. tour a take and ipal princ school, meet the

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TIPS FOR THE FIRST DAY NIGHT BEFORE Help your child get all of their supp lies organized and ready to go the nigh t before. Layout their outﬁt and prepare a checklist of what they need to do and bring in the morning. Go over this list with them before they walk out the door.

ARRIVE EARLY If you drive your child to school on the ﬁrst day, arrive early. My daughter is muc h less anxious if she arrives to a new loca tion before the crowd. Watching peop le trickle in slowly is much less overwhelmin g than being thrown directly into the crow d.

SAYING GOODBYE Try to keep your own emotions unde r control. If your child sees you cryin g or worried, they will feel even more anxious. Keep the goodbye short, upbeat and encouraging.

FINAL BELL Have a special treat (milk and cook ies, anyone?) and a big hug waiting for them when you reunite. Give them time to deco mpress and process their day before grilli ng them for details. They may need several weeks to feel comfortable in their new scho ol.

AFTER HOURS Continue talking about the change and reassuring your child that it will get easier. Keep the hugs and high ﬁves com ing as they adjust. Treat yourself to a cook ie, too. Transitioning to a new school is hard , but your child will survive - and so will you!

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Back 2 School Splash Bring a new school supply to any pool in Arlington to receive half off admission. For details on which school supplies are needed, contact Mission Arlington at 817-277-6620 or visit website below. City of Arlington, 817-277-6620 www. naturallyfun.org/aquatics/back2school/ supplies. See ad in this issue.

The Evolving Universe-A Museum Exhibit Through Oct. 5. How was the universe created? Through magniﬁcent and rare photographs, a story unfolds that will leave you with a sense of awe. Come and see for yourself the splendor of the cosmos as you travel through time with this new exhibit brought by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and the National Museum of Natural History. Grapevine Tower Gallery, 636 Main Street, Grapevine, 817410-3185 www.sites.si.edu/exhibitions/ exhibits/evolvingUniverse/index.htm

Early Birds 7:30-9:30am. Come and join a naturalistas we try to wake up with the birds. We will take a leisurely hike around the Nature Center to see if we can ﬁnd birds beginning their day. This is the best time of the day to see our ﬁne feathered friends. Bring your binoculars and camera to enhance your experience. Pre-registration required. FREE (with paid admission). Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, 817-392-7410 Brown Bag Book Club The Brown Bag Book Club meets every Friday from noon until 2pm at Bob Jones Nature Center. Bring a snack or lunch for yourself, something to share if you are so inclined, a sturdy pair of shoes for the trail, and a willing spirit. We will chat, walk, and maybe even squeeze in a service project for good measure. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd., Southlake, Rusty Pafford rustypaf@aol. com or call 817-491-6333 www.bjnc.org/ education-brown-bag-book-club.php

Paws to Read Grand Finale 5:30-8:30pm. Celebrate a phenomenal summer at the outdoor Summer Reading Grand Finale! Enjoy a live deejay,

children’s arts and crafts, face painting, balloons, carnival games, petting zoo, bounce houses, inﬂatable rides, special guests, and more. Bring a swimsuit and towel for the water slide and then cool off with refreshments (for a minimal cost). The event is free. All ages are welcome. NO pre-registration required. Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main Street, Colleyville, 817-503-1154

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built to Amaze 10:30am & 7:30pm. See more than 110 of the world’s best performers representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals. The show features a cowboy ringmaster, basketball with the legendary King Charles Troupe from New York City and, new to Ringling Bros., the Tower Tumblers, a troupe of competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine. Get $10 tickets on opening night only. Arrive an hour early for the All-Access Preshow to learn juggling and balancing skills from the circus clowns. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-745-3000 www.ticketmaster.com

sat 2 Just Between Friends Consignments-Primetime Pre Sale 5:30-8pm. For only $10, shop early at the nation’s leading children’s and maternity consignment sales event. Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S Main St, Grapevine, 817-705-4744 www. jbfsale.com. See ad in this issue.

Roanoke Farmers Market 8am12pm. Join us every Saturday through September for the Roanoke Farmers Market! This year the market will be offering fresh produce, plus so much more! Austin Street Plaza, 221 N. Oak St., Roanoke, 817-491-2411

Gustafer Yellowgold 11am. Part concert, part animated movie and 100 percent fun, The New York Times describes Gustafer Yellowgold as, “Dr. Seuss meets Yellow Submarine!” The brain child of singer/songwriter/illustrator Morgan Taylor, Gustafer Yellowgold is a creature who hails from the sun. During the concert, the story of Gustafer and his friends comes to life on a giant screen while Morgan and his band play lush harmonies and sing-along-worthy tunes. This concert is perfect family fun. Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, (972) 252-2787 www.irvingartscenter.org

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built to Amaze 11:30am, 3:30 & 7:30pm. See more than 110 of the world’s best performers representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals. The show features a cowboy ringmaster, basketball with the legendary King Charles Troupe from New York City and, new to Ringling Bros., the Tower Tumblers, a troupe of competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine. Get $10 tickets on opening night only. Arrive an hour early for the All-Access Preshow to learn juggling and balancing skills from the circus clowns. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-7453000 www.ticketmaster.com

Harmless Snakes 2-3pm. Come hear about our non-venomous snakes and meet a couple of them ﬁrsthand. Some of these animals have amazing abilities to climb, swim, and even put on a big bluff to try to scare enemies away. Learn about how to tell them apart from venomous snakes. FREE (with paid admission). Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, 817- 392-7410

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12-6pm. Open to the Public. $3 Admission today! Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S Main St, Grapevine, 817-705-4744 jbfsale.com. See ad in this issue.

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Free Fee Sunday at Sunshine Glaze 12-5pm. No Studio fees all day. We do not take reservations for Free Fee Sunday. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-484-1417 www. sunshineglaze.com

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built to Amaze 10:30am, 2:30 & 6:30pm. See more than 110 of the world’s best performers representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals. The show features a cowboy ringmaster, basketball with the legendary King Charles Troupe from New York City and, new to Ringling Bros., the Tower Tumblers, a troupe of competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine. Get $10 tickets on opening night only. Arrive an hour early for the All-Access Preshow to learn juggling and balancing skills from the circus clowns. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-7453000 www.ticketmaster.com

mon 4 Studio Movie Grill Children’s Summer Series See a different family-friendly movie each week of the summer for just $2 per ticket. Movies start at 11am. Check the website for a location close to you! August 4–8: Puss in Boots. Movie Studio Movie Grill, All D/FW Locations, www.studiomoviegrill.com

Dallas Mavericks Hoop Camp Boys and girls ages 8-18 of all skill levels learn the game from the best camp coaching staff in Texas. Professional coaches are handpicked for their basketball knowledge and ability to work well with kids. Combining excellent coaching and a proven program focused on each camper, Dallas Mavericks Hoop Camp delivers valuable lessons and plenty of fun! Find more details and register online! Hoop Camp runs Monday – Friday. 9am-4pm Cost: $240. Aug. 4-8, University of Texas at Dallas. 214-747-MAVS(6287) or hoopcamp@ dallasmavs.com www.mavs.com/community/hoop-camp

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the know it all tue 5 Indoor Swim Session Begins Small personalized classes for toddlers thru adults. Other sessions begin Aug 5 and Sep 2 Different Strokes Swim School, , Bedford, 817-649-SWIM

Summer Artrageous Adventure Camp 1-3pm Tuesday & Thursday starting June 10th – August 14th. $28 for one class or $25 per class (when you sign up for 10 or more) or $480 for the whole semester – best value! Ages 5 & up. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built to Amaze 7:30pm. See more than 110 of the world’s best performers representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals. The show features a cowboy ringmaster, basketball with the legendary King Charles Troupe from New York City and, new to Ringling Bros., the Tower Tumblers, a troupe of competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine. Get $10 tickets on opening night only. Arrive an hour early for the All-Access Preshow to learn juggling and balancing skills from the circus clowns. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-745-3000 www.ticketmaster.com

wed 6 Summer Storytime with Sunshine 10:30am-12pm. Wednesday mornings this summer. $19 per child. Ages 3-5. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-4241417 www.sunshineglaze.com

The Phantom of the Opera Through Aug. 24. Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical The Phantom of the Opera, now on tour across North America. This Phantom features a new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award-winning original costume design by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Award-winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scottambler, and a new staging by director Laurence Connor. This new production is suggested for audiences aged 6 and older. The show runs 2 hours and 45 minutes (including a 20-minute intermission), and includes gun shots and pyrotechnics. Parents are encouraged to consider these factors when making their decisions about attending the performance. Multiple dates/show times, check website for details and to purchase tickets. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, 214-880-0202 www.attpac.org/phantom

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built to Amaze 7:30pm. See more than 110 of the world’s best performers representing

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17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals. The show features a cowboy ringmaster, basketball with the legendary King Charles Troupe from New York City and, new to Ringling Bros., the Tower Tumblers, a troupe of competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine. Get $10 tickets on opening night only. Arrive an hour early for the All-Access Preshow to learn juggling and balancing skills from the circus clowns. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-745-3000 www.ticketmaster.com

thu 7 Summer Artrageous Adventure Camp 1-3pm. Tuesday & Thursday starting June 10th – August 14th. $28 for one class or $25 per class (when you sign up for 10 or more) or $480 for the whole semester – best value! Ages 5 & up. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com

The Lab at the Perot Museum 7pm. Unwind and rewind scientific concepts through unique interactions with scientists, researchers, artists, and performers on first Thursdays. Try out the latest new technology gizmos, participate in a fun social experiment, discover groundbreaking research, experience dynamic performances, or even make your own creation. All you need to get in on the fun is the cost of general admission, so purchase your tickets online early. Your exhibit hall ticket on the date(s) of The Lab will give you FREE access to this program. The Perot Museum will stay open from 10am-9pm first Thursdays. Come early and stay late! Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field St., Dallas, 214.428-5555 www.perotmuseum.org

fri 8 Masterworks Concert Series 12-1:15pm. Amy Bluemel Hurst Public Library, 901 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst

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the know it all noon until 2pm at Bob Jones Nature Center. Bring a snack or lunch for yourself, something to share if you are so inclined, a sturdy pair of shoes for the trail, and a willing spirit. We will chat, walk, and maybe even squeeze in a service project for good measure. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd., Southlake, Rusty Pafford rustypaf@aol. com or call 817-491-6333 www.bjnc.org/ education-brown-bag-book-club.php

Me and My American Girl Doll Class at Sunshine Glaze, Ages 5 & up 4-6pm. Frozen! Paint a princess ﬁgurine & make a mini Olaf for your doll! $20 per child. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www. sunshineglaze.com

sat 9 Summer in the Shade, Riverbottom 1:30-3pm. All along the Riverbottom trail, hikers can enjoy the fauna and ﬂora of this habitat while under the canopy of shade cottonwoods provide. During our walk, we will practice some sketching and learn about the wildlife that use this most treasured resource, the West Fork of the Trinity River. Bring some sketching paper or journal, camera and dress for the weather. Bring water and insect repellant. Recommended ages of 16+. FREE (with paid admission). Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, 817-392-7410

Vivé By Design Fitness & Dance Studio Re-Grand Opening 2-5pm. Join us to celebrate our re-grand opening and one year anniversary. We will have demos on of different ﬁtness classes we offer. We will have light snack and drinks (we are conscious of different diet needs and make an effort to offer gluten free and vegan snacks). We will have children’s face painting and activities. Vivé By Design Fitness & Dance Studio, 2704 W. Park Row Dr., Arlington, 469-524-8483 www. vivebydesign.com/?p=646

MasterWorks Music Series 7:309pm. Zack King: Rock & Roll Southlake Town Square, 1400 Main Street, South-

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built to Amaze 11am, 3:30 & 7:30pm. See more than 110 of the world’s best performers representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals. The show features a cowboy ringmaster, basketball with the legendary King Charles Troupe from New York City and, new to Ringling Bros., the Tower Tumblers, a troupe of competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine. Get $10 tickets on opening night only. Arrive an hour early for the All-Access Preshow to learn juggling and balancing skills from the circus clowns. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-7453000 www.ticketmaster.com

Runway Revue 12-6pm. Join us at Galleria in Dallas! THE source of fall fashion trends for the 2014 Runway Revue! Enjoy the State’s Sales Tax Holiday too (August 8-10). A full day of high-energy runway shows highlighting the top trends for fall. This free event gives everyone in the family the inside track on what to wear and how to wear it for back-to-school and the fall season. Hosted by Galleria Dallas Fashion Stylist, Holly Quartaro. Runway Revue showcases fall fashions from more than 200 retailers like H&M, Apricot Lane, Belk, BCBGeneration, and Macy’s. Three professional runway shows at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The day closes with the high-energy Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy’s 21st Annual Student Show at 6 p.m. 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas, 972-702-7100 www.galleriadallas.com

FC Dallas Soccer 8pm FC Dallas takes on Colorado. Toyota Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco, 469-3650000 www.fcdallas.com

sun 10 Summer in the Shade, Spillway Road 1:30-3pm. Join us and explore a shady unmarked trail with opportunities for identifying different species of birds, insects and plants. We will also practice some nature journaling and sketching. Bring some sketching paper or journal, camera and dress for the weather. Bring water and insect repellant. Recommended for ages 16+. FREE (with paid admission). Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, 817-392-7410

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the know it all from the Ukraine. Get $10 tickets on opening night only. Arrive an hour early for the All-Access Preshow to learn juggling and balancing skills from the circus clowns. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-7453000 www.ticketmaster.com

mon 11 Dallas Mavericks Hoop Camp Boys and girls ages 8-18 of all skill levels learn the game from the best camp coaching staff in Texas. Professional coaches are handpicked for their basketball knowledge and ability to work well with kids. Combining excellent coaching and a proven program focused on each camper, Dallas Mavericks Hoop Camp delivers valuable lessons and plenty of fun! Find more details and register online! Hoop Camp runs Monday – Friday. 9am-4pm Cost: $240. Aug. 11-15, Collin County Community College – Spring Creek Campus. 214-747-MAVS(6287) or hoopcamp@dallasmavs.com, www.mavs. com/community/hoop-camp

Studio Movie Grill Children’s Summer Series See a different family-friendly movie each week of the summer for just $2 per ticket. Movies start at 11am. Check the website for a location close to you! August 11–14: Madagascar 3. Movie Studio Movie Grill, All D/FW Locations, www.studiomoviegrill.com

Texas Rangers Baseball 7:05pm. Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com

tue 12 Summer Artrageous Adventure Camp 1-3pm. Tuesday & Thursday starting June 10th – August 14th. $28 for one class or $25 per class (when you sign up for 10 or more) or $480 for the whole semester – best value! Ages 5 & up. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com

Texas Rangers Baseball 7:05pm. Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com

wed 13 Summer Storytime with Sunshine Wednesday mornings this summer from 10:30am to12pm. $19 per child. Ages 3-5. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-4241417 www.sunshineglaze.com

thu 14 Garden Thyme 10am-12pm. Come learn about a variety of gardening and nature topics in this brand new monthly series hosted by our resident gardening guru, Master Composter, and Master Naturalist Pat. Topics will vary by month, but may include anything from herbs to bluebirds. Come dressed to get dirty! No reservations required. Cost is regular Village admission. Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth, 817-392-5881 www. logcabinvillag.org Summer Artrageous Adventure Camp 1-3pm. Tuesday & Thursday starting June 10th – August 14th. $28 for one class or $25 per class (when you sign up for 10 or more) or $480 for the whole semester – best value! Ages 5 & up. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com

Ladies Night at Sunshine Glaze 6-9pm. Ladies enjoy free studio fees. BYOB. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www. sunshineglaze.com

Evenings on Oak Street Concert 7pm. August’s band is Revolving Door, a Dallas/Ft. Worth based country, classic rock and blues cover band comprised of six musicians who enjoy playing the good stuff from music history. Austin Street Plaza, 221 N Oak Street, Roanoke, 817-491-2411

August Public Art Show Reception 7-9pm. The Public Arts Program hosts a reception for “Classic Visions” painters Pat Wayman, Art Guerra and Janette Cuevas. Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller, 817-743-4010

Texas Rangers Baseball 7:05pm. Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com

fri 15 Brown Bag Book Club The Brown Bag Book Club meets every Friday from noon until 2pm at Bob Jones Nature Center. Bring a snack or lunch for yourself, something to share if you are so inclined, a sturdy pair of shoes for the trail, and a willing spirit. We will chat, walk, and maybe even squeeze in a service project for good measure. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd., Southlake, Rusty Pafford rustypaf@aol. com or call 817-491-6333 www.bjnc.org/ education-brown-bag-book-club.php

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the know it all Texas Rangers Baseball 7:05pm. Rangers take on the Los Angeles Angels. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com

sat 16 Keller Concerts in the Park Featuring the Killdares 8pm. The August concert is the “Dog Days of Summer” Event! Bring out your dog (on a leash is required!) and enjoy a fun ﬁlled evening with doggie pools, doggie photo booth, and a few pet-goodies. There will be food trucks and other vendors selling snacks for your dining needs. This event features the Killdares. Bear Creek Park, 400 Bear Creek Pkwy., Keller, 817-743-4050

Texas Rangers Baseball 7:05pm. Rangers take on the Los Angeles Angels. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com

Big Hoss TV Ultimate Drive-In Movie Night 7:30pm. Pack up your family, the lounge chairs and cooler and enjoy awesome summer movies presented on the world’s largest HD screen in the inﬁeld at Texas Motor Speedway presented by 92.1 Hank FM, 95.9 The Ranch, and Red Hot & Blue! August 16th: The Little Rascals. Gates at the South Tunnel will open at 7:30 pm, the movie will start at 8:30 pm. ADMISSION IS ONLY $20 PER CAR! CALL 817-2158564 FOR MORE INFORMATION. Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, 817-215-8564 www.texas. speedwaycharities.org/events/

sun 17 Texas Rangers Baseball 2:05pm. Rangers take on the Los Angeles Angels Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com

Celebrate Pets 3pm. Eat a meal at the bistro and enjoy activities that celebrate pets, including a color-in bandanna craft that shows off her American Girl pet’s one-of-a-kind style. Plus, take home a special book and a set of Crayola Fabric Markers. Reservations are required. For girls ages 8 and older. American Girl Boutique and Bistro, 13464 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, 877-2475223, www.americangirl.com

mon 18 Studio Movie Grill Children’s Summer Series See a different family-friendly movie each week of the summer for just $2 per ticket. Movies start at 11am. Check the website for a location close to you! August 18–22: Rugrats Movie. Movie Studio Movie Grill, All D/FW Locations, www.studiomoviegrill.com

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tue 19 Exhibit - Build it Garage Through Aug. 17. Construct a robot, launch a rocket, race your uniquely designed car, create with a 3-D printer and join more projects (soldering, zoetropes, air cannons and kaleidescopes) in this innovative maker’s space. Recommended age 8 and older and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Entry requires the purchase of timed entry general exhibit hall admission along with the Build It Garage materials fee: $2 for members, $4 for nonmembers. Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field Street, Dallas, 214-428-5555 www.perotmuseum.org

Exhibit - The World’s Largest Dinosaurs Through Aug. 31.This innovative, interactive exhibition includes a life-sized, ﬂeshed-out model of a 60-foot-long, 11-foot-tall female Mamenchisaurus, known for its remarkable 30-foot neck. An interactive excavation will show visitors how dinosaurs are discovered in the ﬁeld through a replicated dig site. See website for more details. Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field St., Dallas, 214.428-5555 www.perotmuseum.org

fri 22 Brown Bag Book Club The Brown Bag Book Club meets every Friday from noon until 2pm at Bob Jones Nature Center. Bring a snack or lunch for yourself, something to share if you are so inclined, a sturdy pair of shoes for the trail, and a willing spirit. We will chat, walk, and maybe even squeeze in a service project for good measure. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd., Southlake, Rusty Pafford rustypaf@aol. com or call 817-491-6333 www.bjnc.org/ education-brown-bag-book-club.php

Social Science 7-11pm. Explore your ego and your alter ego during an evening exploring the science of superheroes, genetics, psyche, and DNA. Participate in a social experiment, learn more about your genes, and dress as your favorite alter ego for a fashion challenge. This adults-only (21 & over) event makes for a perfect date night or fun evening with friends. Discover the Perot Museum after hours, for a unique evening ﬁlled with innovative experiments, signature cocktails, dynamic performances, engaging discussions, unique inventions and more. Members $13; Non-Members $18. Perot Museum of Science & Nature, 2201 N. Field Street, Dallas, 214-428-5555 www.perotmuseum.org Texas Rangers Baseball 7:05pm. Rangers take on the Kansas City Royals. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com

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the know it all sat 23 Summer in the Shade, Forked Tail Creek 1:30-3pm. This trail gets overshadowed by some of the more traveled trails, but the Forked Tail Creek Trail is shaded and home to lots of wildlife. If you are patient enough, owls will begin hooting during the day, Join us as we survey this trail and learn about the animals that we may encounter. Recommended for ages 16+. Dress for the weather. Bring water and insect repellant. FREE (with paid admission). Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, 817-392-7410

Texas Rangers Baseball 7:05pm. Rangers take on the Kansas City Royals. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com

Gala of Royal Horses 7:30pm. Watch equestrian master Rene Gasser and professionally trained horses – including Andalusian, Friesian, Lipizzaner and Arabian breeds-and ﬂamenco dancers perform stunning maneuvers in this show celebrating the European tradition of royal horses. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-745-3000 www.americanairlinescenter.com

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Ladies Night at Sunshine Glaze 6-9pm. Ladies enjoy free studio fees. BYOB. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www. sunshineglaze.com

Masterworks Concert Series 7-8pm. Philharmonic Winds Woodwind Quartet Hurst Public Library, 901 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst

fri 29 LEGO KidsFest 4-7:30pm. LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity - and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. Dallas Convention Center, 650 S. Grifﬁn St, Dallas, www. legokidsfest.com. See ad in this issue.

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Kids will learn about clay techniques & make a personalized clay wall hanging while parents have a fun night out! Pizza will be served !$30 per child, ages 5 & up. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com

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Read2Rover 1:30-3pm. Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs encourage children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener. Our furry listeners enjoy lying next to the reader and being read tothey won’t laugh if a child stumbles over a word. The relationship between child and dog enables the child to gain a positive attitude about reading, improve reading skills, build conﬁdence and enjoy reading. Admission: free Registration is NOT required for this free event Bedford Public Library, Storytime Theatre, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. , Bedford, 817952-2374 www.bedfordlibrary.org

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walk-ups if space is available. The Portable Planetarium will be set up in a Learning Lab or the Forum near the Moody Family Children’s Museum. Groups meet from 10:00am-10:30am, 11:00am-11:30am, 1:00pm-1:30pm and 2:00pm-2:30pm. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science , 2201 N. Field St., Dallas, 214.4285555 www.perotmuseum.org

Although the city lights can wash out the brilliance of the night sky, children ages 4-6 and their adult companions can experience children’s literature and a brief tutorial on the moon, stars and constellations, all under a shining starry sky in the Perot Museum’s popular Portable Planetarium. Join us on the last Wednesday of the month for Story Time Under the Stars. Each month will feature new stories for your little ones to enjoy. While this program is free with admission, space is limited to 12 children and 12 adults. Reserve your ticket online, in advance. We will happily accommodate

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Bag Book Club meets every Friday from noon until 2pm at Bob Jones Nature Center. Bring a snack or lunch for yourself, something to share if you are so inclined, a sturdy pair of shoes for the trail, and a willing spirit. We will chat, walk, and maybe even squeeze in a service project for good measure. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd., Southlake, Rusty Pafford rustypaf@aol. com or call 817-491-6333 www.bjnc.org/ education-brown-bag-book-club.php

Kids Night Out at Sunshine Glaze, Ages 5 & up 5:30-8:30pm.

Dallas DanceFest 8pm. Dance Council of North Texas (DCNT) is excited to announce the companies and artists selected to perform at the inaugural Dallas DanceFest (DDF) which runs August 29-31, 2014. The three-day event promises to deliver excellence, vibrancy, vitality, and diversity in dance. DDF features performances by Dallas luminaries including Texas Ballet Theater, Bruce Wood Dance Project, Dallas Black Dance Theatre in addition to established, emerging, and academic dance companies and artists. Dallas City Performance Hall, 2520 Flora Street, Dallas, 214-219-2290 www.dallasdancefest.org

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the know it all sat 30 LEGO KidsFest Session 1: 9am-1:30pm; Session II: 3-730pm. LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. (Note: Each session offers the same exhibits and activities). Dallas Convention Center, 650 S. Grifﬁn St, Dallas, www.legokidsfest.com. See ad in this issue.

sun 31 LEGO KidsFest Session 1: 9am-1:30pm; Session II: 3-730pm. LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. (Note: Each session offers the same exhibits and activities). Dallas Convention Center, 650 S. Grifﬁn St, Dallas, www. legokidsfest.com. See ad in this issue.

Kayak Tour 8:30-11am. Tour a stretch of the West Fork of the Trinity River with kayaks. View ducks, herons, beaver and other critters. Sunscreen, water and weather appropriate clothing (including shoes that can get wet) are recommended. Kayaks, paddles and lifejackets are provided. Kayakers must be at least 14 years old and accompanied by their guardian, otherwise at least 18 years old. Some previous experience recommended. Registration ends Friday prior to event. Maximum-8 participants. Meet at Little River Parking Lot. Pre-registration required. $20 (includes admission fee)/ MEMBERS $15. Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, 817-392-7410

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Your Community Story Times Arlington - Central Branch

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101 East Abram St., 817-459-6900 Mon - Toddler Time 10am, ages 2-3; Bouncing Babies 11am, ages 0-2. Tue - Family Story Time 6:30pm, all ages Wed - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7

201 N. Ector Dr., 817-685-1493 Tue - Lapsit 10:30am, non-mobile babies; Preschool Story Time 11am, ages 3-5 Wed - Preschool Story Time 11am, ages 3-5 Thur - Toddler Time 10:30am, ages 12-36mos; Family Story Time 6:30pm, all ages

Arlington - Lake Arlington Branch 4000 West Green Oaks Blvd., 817-478-3762 Wed - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 2-3; Bouncing Babies 11:15am, ages 0-2 Thur - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7

Arlington - Northeast Branch 1905 Brown Blvd., 817-277-5573 Tue - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7

Arlington - Woodland West Branch 2837 West Park Row Dr., 817-277-5265 Tue - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 2-3; Bouncing Babies 11:15am, ages 0-2 Wed - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7

Arlington - Southeast Branch 900 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817-459-6395 Wed - Preschool Storytime 10:30am, ages 3-7 Fri - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 2-3; Bouncing Babies 11:15am, ages 0-2 Second Sat Only - Family Story Time 10:30am, all ages

Arlington - Southwest Branch 3311 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd., 817-459-6386 Tue - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7. Thur - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18mos-3yrs; Bouncing Babies 11:15am, ages 0-2

Arlington - East Branch 1624 New York Ave., 817-275-3321 Mon - Wee Reads - Bilingual 10:30am, ages 3-4

Bedford Public Library 2424 Forest Ridge Dr., 817-952-2350 Registration is required for BabyGarden Story Times only. Tues - The Story Spot 10:15 & 11am, ages 2 and up Thurs - BabyGarden Sprouts Story Time 10:10am, pre-walkers; BabyGarden Peapods Story Time 10:50am, walkers (0-1yr); Twosees Story Time 11:45am, ages 2-3 4th Fri Only - Special Needs Storytime 11:15am, all ages. 4th Sat Only - Family Storytime 2pm, all ages

Colleyville Public Library 110 Main St., 817-503-1150 THERE ARE NO STORY TIMES SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 2014. Story times will resume in mid-September. Registration begins Monday, Sept. 8 at 10a.m.

Grapevine Public Library 1201 Municipal Way, 817-410-3405 Tue - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18-36 mos; Preschool Story Time 10:45am, ages 3-5. Wed - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18-36 mos, Preschool Story Time 10:45am, ages 3-5. Thur - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18-36 mos; Preschool Story Time 10:45am, ages 3-5

Hurst Public Library 901 Precinct Line Rd., 817-788-7300 Mon - Toddler Time 10am, ages 1-3 Tue - Story Time 10:45am, ages 3-6 Thur Toddler Time 10am, ages 1-3

Keller Public Library 640 Johnson Rd., 817-743-4840 Mon - Spanish Storytime 11am; Family Storytime 6pm, all ages. Tue - Preschoolers 10:15am, ages 3-6; Baby Time (registration required) 11am, ages 0-18 mos; Toddlers 11:30am, ages 18-36 mos. Wed - Preschoolers 10:15am, ages 3-6; Baby Time (registration required) 11am, ages 0-18 mos; Toddlers 11:30am, ages 18-36 mos. Sat - Preschoolers 12:15pm, ages 3-6; Baby Time (registration required) 1pm, ages 0-18 mos; Toddlers 1:30pm, ages 18-36 mos

Mansﬁeld Public Library 104 S. Wisteria, 817-473-4391 Tue - Story Time for Tots 10:30am, ages 0-3 Wed - Listeners Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-5 Thur - Bilingual Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-5

North Richland Hills Public Library 9015 Grand Ave., 817-427-6800 Tue - Toddler Time 10am, ages 18-36 mos. Wed - Story Time 10:15 & 11:15am, ages 3-6

Roanoke Public Library 308 S. Walnut, 817-491-2691 Mon - Story Time at McDonald’s (1100 N. Hwy. 377) 10:45am, all ages. Tues Spanish Story Time 10:30am, all ages; Bedtime Story Time 7pm, all ages. Fri - Story Time with Katy Kitten 10:30am, all ages

Southlake Public Library 1400 Main St., 817-748-8243 Tue - Lap Sit Story Time 10am, infants; Toddler Time 10:45am, ages 2-3; Preschool 11:30am, ages 4-5. Wed - Mother Goose Story Time 10am, ages 1-2; Toddler Time 10:45am, ages 2-3; Preschool Story Time 11:30am, ages 4-5

All Storytimes are FREE. Listed are the regularly scheduled storytimes. Call to conﬁrm as schedules are subject to change.

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Bedford Christian Academy & Montessori Preschool...................................................................26 www.bedfordchristianacademy.org

Drs. Hyde, Bailey, Miller & Associates.....37 www.fundentist.com Happy Smiles Family Dentistry .....................3 www.happysmilesdentistry.com Next Century Dental ...........................................17 www.nextcenturydental.com Pediatric Dentistry of Colleyville...............32 www.pediatricdentistryofcolleyville.com Pediatric Smiles ................................................... 30 www.pediatricsmiles.net

DOCTORS MacArthur Ob/Gyn ................................................7 www.macobgyn.com Riverside Obstetrics and Gynecology ....21 www.medicalcenterriverside.com Women’s Health Services..................................5 www.womenshealthservies.com

Bethesda Christian School.............................38 www.bcsfw.org Colleyville Montessori.......................................33 www.montessori.com Covenant Christian Academy ......................35 www.covenantchristian.net Early Care and Education...............................43 www.earlycareandeducation.com First Presbyterian Preschool Grapevine.... 45 www.fpcgv.org/preschool Hill School.................................................................35 www.hillschool.org Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic.............. 45 www.hfns.com Holy Trinity Catholic School .........................24 www.holytcs.org

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Living Word Lutheran Church/Parents Day Out.......................................................................29 www.lwlc.com

Art Wheel Studio .................................................36 www.artwheelstudio.com

Montessori at the Courtyard.........................33 www.montessori.com

Full Circle Riding Lessons ..............................34 www.fullcircleridingacademy.com

North Richland Hills Montessori...................11 www.nrhmontessori.com

Kindermusik ........................................................... 46 Arlington www.kindermusikwithclaudia.com Grapevine/Southlake www.kindermusikwithkat.com

Pride Academy and Preschool....................33 817-424-2676

The Little Gym of Arlington/Mansﬁeld.........23 www.tlgarlington-mansﬁeldtx.com

Reading Friends....................................................24 www.readingfriends.org

Marina Almayeva School of Classical Ballet....................................................................................26 www.MA-BalletSchool.com

Red Apple School................................................33 www.redappleschool.org

The Master’s Touch School of Music & Performing Arts ...............................................................6 www.themasterstouchschool.com

Primrose Schools .................................................47 www.justaskaprimrosemom.com

St. Maria Goretti Catholic School..............36 www.smgschool.org St. Michael Academy Preschool................ 46 www.smapreschool.com

Mid Cities Arlington Swimming.................40 www.marswim.org

Stars Academy...................................................... 45 www.starsacademygrapevine.com

Musikgarten .............................................................32 www.msmoreleysmusic.com

Texas Leadership Charter Academy........28 www.texasleadership.net

North Central Ballet ...........................................28 www.northcentralballet.com

Young Academy....................................................27 www.eayoungacademy.com

Safesplash Swim School .................................27 www.safesplash.com Soccer Shots .......................................................... 45 www.soccershots.org/setarrantcounty Sunshine Glaze .....................................................40 www.sunshineglaze.com Texas Premier Youth Sports ..........................27 www.texaspremieryouthsports.com

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SPECIAL NEEDS Baylor Our Children’s House at Baylor .....29 www.baylorhealth.com/OCH

TUTORING Explore Horizons...................................................19 www.explore-horizons.com

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r u Yo en h W o D to t o N s g in h T 10 Daughter Goes to College

lenge for dad But it can be an even greater chal be challenge for both mom and dad. ending your child off to college can the best way in ond resp , sometimes dads don’t college for the ﬁrst time. As you know ge. when he sends his daughter off to colle to off do when sending your daughter Here are 10 things you should NOT . girls baby our to es com it n whe

1. Do not stalk her roommates or new friends on Facebook

relationships without Allow her to make new friends and online spying.

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akes Your daughter will make some mist ity to learn from them. rtun oppo the her allow ad inste her;

her alarm 3. Do not play the role of at home, she can wake w Even if she loved her bed and pillo calling in the early you out with class to it e mak up and morning.

are 7. Do not tell her how happy you ly) that she is gone (even joking time. Mayspace or You may have plans with the extra a movie room, ofﬁce, into erted conv be will room be her it, but don’t make it hide t library, etc. If that happens, don’ always welcome. is she if as feel a focal point. Make her

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you as muc Sometimes your daughter needs you may not be able Yes, . more than, she needs her mom you can listen 100% but , time le sing y to relate 100% ever of the time.

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9. Do not draw out your goodbyes

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10. Do not deny to yourself that you miss her g or right

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6. Do not send her money every time she asks in advance, and if

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of you will be You will miss one another, and both her out while e shov to t wan you that nervous. Not drawn out goodthe car is still moving, but extra long you. of r eithe to byes will be of no beneﬁt

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Potluck Survivor

’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again…neighborhood potlucks are dangerous. I was scoping out the food on the potluck table during our annual summer block party in our neighbor’s backyard last weekend when my wife and teenagers walked over to me from the volleyball net. “Hungry, dad?” my son asked. “A little,” I said. “Why?” “Because you’re watching the food like a weirdo or something.” I blinked. “I’m trying to decode who brought what.” I turned to my wife. “The potato salad over there looks store bought, right?” My daughter raised her eyebrows. “And why are you doing this?” “So I know where the food came from,” I said mater of fact, and then pointed out a plate of brownies to my wife. “Honey, don’t the Miller’s have this plate pattern?” My daughter cleared her throat and repeated herself. “Uh, hello, why are you doing this?” I raised my hands in the air. “Call me cautious, but do we reallllllllllly know where this food came from…I mean, really? All of this was prepared behind closed doors, right? A lot can happen in a person’s kitchen when no one is looking. We have no idea who might have sneezed into their casserole dish or tested the batter with their ﬁngers. It’s always better to just eat those things that you can trust.” My son pointed to the macaroni salad. “Can you trust this?” “Mayonnaise?” I scoffed. “I think not.” “But macaroni salad is good,” he argued. “Sure,” I said. “And so is sleeping through the night without painful gas pains.”

My wife rolled her eyes. “We’re going back to the volleyball game. If people ask what you are doing over here, I’m telling them you have heat stroke.” “Fine,” I said as they walked away. “But, why do people insist on getting together without the health department’s seal of approval? Huh?”” Okay, so maybe I have this thing about what I put in my mouth. Some people might call it a phobia – I prefer to think of it as a plan to keep living. When we returned home that night, however, I was famished. The only thing I ate at the potluck was an individually wrapped Twinkie and what we brought. As I assembled my dinner in the kitchen, my wife asked the obvious. “How do you know that our neighbors weren’t thinking the same thing about us, and they were concerned with what we brought?” I laughed. “We brought a bag of chips and store bought onion dip,” I answered. “And I made sure to have witnesses when I broke the seal.” My wife got that exasperated look. “It’s a summer picnic, Ken,” she exclaimed. “This is what people do. They go to barbecues and have potlucks. It’s called having fun.” “Great,” I exclaimed. “But while I am enjoying my day at work tomorrow – pain free – there’s a good chance, ‘Miss I’ll Try Everything at the Potluck,’ that your conversation with friends will involve the words ambrosia, the runs and dropping ﬁve pounds.” My wife felt my forehead. “Maybe you really do have heat stroke, Ken.” Arrive alive – that’s what I always say. SP

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