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March of Dimes Family Stories
How Important is Volunteering? The Latest on Mosquitoes
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Around Austin
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9 Ways to Support a Family in
of Dimes
Need
columns
calendar
en español
16 Lifelines
46 Museum Exhibits 46 Family Events 51 Parenting Events 52 Storytimes
24 Asuntos Familiares
5 Ways to Protect Your Family from Mosquitoes this Summer
18 The Learning Curve
Tutoring for Your Child: Now’s the Perfect Time
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Family Connections Tesla Announces a New Treat as Dreamy as a Summer Day
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22 Family Matters
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8 Around Austin 55 Kidzone
Why Should Teens Volunteer? Ten Things… For Graduation Gifts!
44 Remembering My Roots Mother’s Day
56 Just for Grins
Pregnancy: Just as Great the Second Time Around
Play It Safe Product recalls
Heavy Lifting: Make a Crane Arm
extras 26 Summer Camp Guide 53 Readers’ Poll Ballot 54 Focus on Doctors
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¿Por Qué los Adolescentes De- berían Ofrecerse Como Volun- tarios?
42 Recordando Mis Raíces El Día de los Madres
44 Piensa Positivo
Luchando Contra la Flojera
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Family Stories from the March
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MAY 2016
smart parenting • healthy homes
10
Around Austin
12
9 Ways to Support a Family in
of Dimes
Need
columns
calendar
en español
16 Lifelines
46 Museum Exhibits 46 Family Events 51 Parenting Events 52 Storytimes
24 Asuntos Familiares
5 Ways to Protect Your Family from Mosquitoes this Summer
18 The Learning Curve
Tutoring for Your Child: Now’s the Perfect Time
20
Family Connections Tesla Announces a New Treat as Dreamy as a Summer Day
in every issue
22 Family Matters
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43
8 Around Austin 55 Kidzone
Why Should Teens Volunteer? Ten Things… For Graduation Gifts!
44 Remembering My Roots Mother’s Day
56 Just for Grins
Pregnancy: Just as Great the Second Time Around
Play It Safe Product recalls
Heavy Lifting: Make a Crane Arm
extras 26 Summer Camp Guide 53 Readers’ Poll Ballot 54 Focus on Doctors
Catch Austin Family live on “Good Day Austin” every Friday morning and “Despierta Austin” the first Friday morning of each month.
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¿Por Qué los Adolescentes De- berían Ofrecerse Como Volun- tarios?
42 Recordando Mis Raíces El Día de los Madres
44 Piensa Positivo
Luchando Contra la Flojera
austinfamily readers’ poll favorites 2016
Readers’ Poll page 53
follow us tune in 4
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Family Stories from the March
Where’s Jack?
Our films column has moved online! Find Jack Kyser’s take on films at austinfamily.com/category/films
Cover Shot New items each week. Visit our website to register.
The Achariyakosols are the 2016 March of Dimes ambassador family for Central Texas. Cover photographed by Nichole Renee
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austinfamily BY SHERIDA MOCK
May 2016
Volume 24, No. 2
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his is the time of year that feels like a mad sprint. There are so many recitals, graduations and end of year parties that it’s easy to forget to be grateful for all we have. But if you’re fortunate to call this a busy month, maybe this is exactly the time to sit back and marvel at your abundance. Marvel, and give something back. That’s why this issue contains so many articles about paying it forward. Betty Richardson brings you her thoughts on why teens should consider taking on a volunteer position. Sarah Lyons shares a number of ideas for lifting up anyone you know who needs a little boost. Finally, I hope you enjoy the stories of our three March of Dimes families. They came to the organization in different ways, but they all felt inspired to devote their energies to its causes. Beyond that, we’ve got hot topics for the coming summer: 10 great graduation gifts, ways to combat those pesky (and potentially dangerous) mosquitoes and thoughts on whether your child needs a summer tutor. Of course, May is also the month of Mother’s Day, so don’t let May 8 go by without sending love to the special moms in your life, and if you’re a mom yourself, enjoy your day!
Kaye K. Lowak
EDITOR
Sherida Mock: editor2003@austinfamily.com
COPY EDITOR Paula Halloum
Play it product recalls
safe
Government Recalls Zipline Kits, Ceramic Mugs and Aquarium Filters
ADVISING EDITORS
Dr. Betty Kehl Richardson, Barb Matijevich
CALENDAR EDITOR
Betty Kemper: calendar2003@austinfamily.com
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Sherida Mock, Dr. Betty Richardson, Jack Kyser, Richard Singleton, Jennifer VanBuren, Carrie Taylor, Brenda Schoolfield, Rocio Barbosa, Sarah Lyons
TRANSLATION TEAM
Maribel Ruvalcaba, Margo Vogelpohl
ART DIRECTORS
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Nichole Renee
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BUSINESS & DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Greg Lowak: greg@austinfamily.com
We are dedicated to serving the Greater Austin area by providing up-to-date information and ideas that promote smart parenting and healthy homes. We promote our clients’ businesses by increasing their customer bases and enhancing their public images. Austin Family is published monthly by KKKemper Inc. Mail Address: P.O. Box 7559 Round Rock, Texas 78683-7559 Phone Number:
Tel: (512) 733-0038
On the web at:
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Advertising rates are available upon request. While we use great care in creating our display ads, mistakes can happen. Austin Family and the publisher are not liable for any damages arising from any typographical or mechanical errors beyond the cost of the ad. Austin Family does not necessarily endorse any of the advertisers, products or services listed in this publication. We do not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors.
Bring Your Adventure Sports (BYA) is recalling about 5,700 zipline kits because a crimp in the zipline can fail, allowing the cable to pull free or become slack while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user. The recall involves BYA Sports Skyline backyard zipline kits sold in 60-, 75- and 90-foot cable lengths. Affected units were sold at REI and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at promotive.com between August 2013 and July 2015 for between $100 and $130. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zipline kits and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement kit. Illume is recalling about 12,300 ceramic mugs because the mugs were mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug can spark, posing a fire hazard. The recall involves 14-ounce, white ceramic coffee mugs with “Love Today” printed in gold metallic on the outside of the mug. Affected units were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at target.com between December 2015 and January 2016 for about $8. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and return them to Target for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Illume for return instructions and a full refund. Top Fin is recalling about 155,000 power filters for aquariums because a conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard. The recall involves five models of Top Fin Power Filters. The models included are Power Filters 10, 20, 30, 40 and 75. Affected units were sold at PetSmart stores nationwide and online between September 2015 and December 2015 for between $15 and $64. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled filters, unplug them from the power supply, remove them from the aquarium and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement power filter. af
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austinfamily BY SHERIDA MOCK
May 2016
Volume 24, No. 2
PUBLISHER
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his is the time of year that feels like a mad sprint. There are so many recitals, graduations and end of year parties that it’s easy to forget to be grateful for all we have. But if you’re fortunate to call this a busy month, maybe this is exactly the time to sit back and marvel at your abundance. Marvel, and give something back. That’s why this issue contains so many articles about paying it forward. Betty Richardson brings you her thoughts on why teens should consider taking on a volunteer position. Sarah Lyons shares a number of ideas for lifting up anyone you know who needs a little boost. Finally, I hope you enjoy the stories of our three March of Dimes families. They came to the organization in different ways, but they all felt inspired to devote their energies to its causes. Beyond that, we’ve got hot topics for the coming summer: 10 great graduation gifts, ways to combat those pesky (and potentially dangerous) mosquitoes and thoughts on whether your child needs a summer tutor. Of course, May is also the month of Mother’s Day, so don’t let May 8 go by without sending love to the special moms in your life, and if you’re a mom yourself, enjoy your day!
Kaye K. Lowak
EDITOR
Sherida Mock: editor2003@austinfamily.com
COPY EDITOR Paula Halloum
Play it product recalls
safe
Government Recalls Zipline Kits, Ceramic Mugs and Aquarium Filters
ADVISING EDITORS
Dr. Betty Kehl Richardson, Barb Matijevich
CALENDAR EDITOR
Betty Kemper: calendar2003@austinfamily.com
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Sherida Mock, Dr. Betty Richardson, Jack Kyser, Richard Singleton, Jennifer VanBuren, Carrie Taylor, Brenda Schoolfield, Rocio Barbosa, Sarah Lyons
TRANSLATION TEAM
Maribel Ruvalcaba, Margo Vogelpohl
ART DIRECTORS
Layout Designer: Nichole Fuller Ad Designer: Jason Suarez nr2003@austinfamily.com
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Nichole Renee
ADVERTISING SALES
Kaye K. Lowak: kaye2003@austinfamily.com Greg Lowak: greg@austinfamily.com
BUSINESS & DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Greg Lowak: greg@austinfamily.com
We are dedicated to serving the Greater Austin area by providing up-to-date information and ideas that promote smart parenting and healthy homes. We promote our clients’ businesses by increasing their customer bases and enhancing their public images. Austin Family is published monthly by KKKemper Inc. Mail Address: P.O. Box 7559 Round Rock, Texas 78683-7559 Phone Number:
Tel: (512) 733-0038
On the web at:
www.austinfamily.com
Advertising rates are available upon request. While we use great care in creating our display ads, mistakes can happen. Austin Family and the publisher are not liable for any damages arising from any typographical or mechanical errors beyond the cost of the ad. Austin Family does not necessarily endorse any of the advertisers, products or services listed in this publication. We do not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors.
Bring Your Adventure Sports (BYA) is recalling about 5,700 zipline kits because a crimp in the zipline can fail, allowing the cable to pull free or become slack while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user. The recall involves BYA Sports Skyline backyard zipline kits sold in 60-, 75- and 90-foot cable lengths. Affected units were sold at REI and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at promotive.com between August 2013 and July 2015 for between $100 and $130. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zipline kits and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement kit. Illume is recalling about 12,300 ceramic mugs because the mugs were mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug can spark, posing a fire hazard. The recall involves 14-ounce, white ceramic coffee mugs with “Love Today” printed in gold metallic on the outside of the mug. Affected units were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at target.com between December 2015 and January 2016 for about $8. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and return them to Target for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Illume for return instructions and a full refund. Top Fin is recalling about 155,000 power filters for aquariums because a conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard. The recall involves five models of Top Fin Power Filters. The models included are Power Filters 10, 20, 30, 40 and 75. Affected units were sold at PetSmart stores nationwide and online between September 2015 and December 2015 for between $15 and $64. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled filters, unplug them from the power supply, remove them from the aquarium and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement power filter. af
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found in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park and Georgetown. The organization is asking for clothing sized preemie to 4T and diapers sized preemie to pull-up. Donations benefit Austin Children’s Shelter, Hope Alliance and Dell Children’s Care Team. For more information and a map of drop off locations, visit atxbabyshower.com.
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Screen-Free Week
The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood has declared May 2-8 as Screen-Free Week. The organization urges families to unplug from digital entertainment and spend free time playing, reading, daydreaming, creating, exploring and connecting with friends and family. According to the group’s website, “Screen-Free Week is a chance for children—and adults—to power down and reconnect with the world around them.” The group encourages participants to organize a Screen-Free Week for a classroom or school, scout troop, faith community, library or neighborhood association.
live music, food truck offerings and two contests: Punniest of Show, a recitation of prepared material, and Punslingers, an improvisational competition. Brush Square Park is at 409 E. 5th St., behind the O. Henry Museum. O. Henry is the pen name of William Sydney Porter, an Austin author known for short stories that included puns and word play.
O. Henry Pun-off The O. Henry Pun-off returns to Austin for its 39th annual event on May 7 in Brush Square Park. The event, billed as the “World Championship” of puns, will run from noon to 6 p.m. and include
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Eat your greens! It’s national salad month.
The event is family-friendly, and contestants are asked to “think twice” about making overt adult references. According to the event’s website, “we feel a responsibility to our audience, many of whom are young and impressionable, to present a program that is not intentionally offensive in its nature.”
Call your mother. May 8 is Mother’s Day.
Get tidy on May 10, Clean Your Room Day.
Admission is free. Visit punoff.com for details.
Tips for minimizing the impact of screens in family life include: • Rearranging the furniture so the TV is no longer the focal point. • Creating a morning routine that does not include screens. • Making every family meal a screen- free activity. • Providing sensory play for children to engage in. • Exploring the outdoors as a family. • Creating activity kits for lulls and transition times. • Limiting parental screen time to model appropriate behavior.
Must -Do This Month Austin’s Largest Baby Shower is taking donations May 4-31
Small World Photomicrography A travelling exhibition of the winning images from the 2015 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition is now on view at the Texas Museum of Science & Technology (TXMOST) through June 12. Combining skills in microscopy and photography, a photomicrographer captures images of the world that the naked eye cannot see.
Nikon’s Small World competition is celebrating over 40 years of excellence in photography and digital imaging though the microscope. The top five images from this year’s competition include:
by the
* Ralph Claus Grimm, Eye of a honey bee. * Kristen Earle, Gabriel Billings, KC Huang & Justin Sonnenburg, Mouse colon. * Igor Siwanowicz, Freshwater carnivo- rous plant. * Daniel H. Miller & Ethan S. Sokol, Mam- mary gland organoid. * Giorgio Seano & Dr. Rakesh K. Jain, Mouse brain with glioblastoma. TXMOST is located at 1220 Toro Grande Drive, in Cedar Park. For more information about the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition, visit nikonsmallworld.com.
This photo by Ralph Grimm of the eye of a honeybee won the 2015 Nikon Small World contest.
numbers 25%
Portion of U.S. residents who volunteer through a formal organization Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
7.9 billion
Hours of service donated an nually in the U.S. Source: Corporation for National & Community Service
43rd Rank of Texas in a list of states by volunteer rate Source: Corporation for National & Community Sevice
sion is $5 per person. A limited quantity of VIP admission tickets are available for $20 per person. For more information, visit safeaustin.org.
The annual O. Henry Pun-off returns May 7.
Touch-a-Truck Austin Children’s Shelter will hold its annual Touch-a-Truck event on May 7 at Camp Mabry. The family friendly event lets kids of all ages play on a variety of automobiles and learn how they help serve their communities. In addition to the vehicles, families can enjoy live music, food trucks, a petting zoo, face painting, barrel-train rides and more. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with early VIP entry at 9 a.m. Admis-
Kids can explore big rigs at Touch-a-Truck on May 7. Photo by Abbas Ali Amir.
Austin’s Largest Baby Shower On May 4-31, Austin’s Largest Baby Shower will collect donations of new or gently used baby clothes and diapers to help children and expectant moms who are escaping abuse or domestic violence. Drop off locations can be
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found in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park and Georgetown. The organization is asking for clothing sized preemie to 4T and diapers sized preemie to pull-up. Donations benefit Austin Children’s Shelter, Hope Alliance and Dell Children’s Care Team. For more information and a map of drop off locations, visit atxbabyshower.com.
GO TO WWW.AUSTINFAMILY.COM FOR WEEKLY UPDATES OF AROUND AUSTIN NEWS
Screen-Free Week
The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood has declared May 2-8 as Screen-Free Week. The organization urges families to unplug from digital entertainment and spend free time playing, reading, daydreaming, creating, exploring and connecting with friends and family. According to the group’s website, “Screen-Free Week is a chance for children—and adults—to power down and reconnect with the world around them.” The group encourages participants to organize a Screen-Free Week for a classroom or school, scout troop, faith community, library or neighborhood association.
live music, food truck offerings and two contests: Punniest of Show, a recitation of prepared material, and Punslingers, an improvisational competition. Brush Square Park is at 409 E. 5th St., behind the O. Henry Museum. O. Henry is the pen name of William Sydney Porter, an Austin author known for short stories that included puns and word play.
O. Henry Pun-off The O. Henry Pun-off returns to Austin for its 39th annual event on May 7 in Brush Square Park. The event, billed as the “World Championship” of puns, will run from noon to 6 p.m. and include
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Eat your greens! It’s national salad month.
The event is family-friendly, and contestants are asked to “think twice” about making overt adult references. According to the event’s website, “we feel a responsibility to our audience, many of whom are young and impressionable, to present a program that is not intentionally offensive in its nature.”
Call your mother. May 8 is Mother’s Day.
Get tidy on May 10, Clean Your Room Day.
Admission is free. Visit punoff.com for details.
Tips for minimizing the impact of screens in family life include: • Rearranging the furniture so the TV is no longer the focal point. • Creating a morning routine that does not include screens. • Making every family meal a screen- free activity. • Providing sensory play for children to engage in. • Exploring the outdoors as a family. • Creating activity kits for lulls and transition times. • Limiting parental screen time to model appropriate behavior.
Must -Do This Month Austin’s Largest Baby Shower is taking donations May 4-31
Small World Photomicrography A travelling exhibition of the winning images from the 2015 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition is now on view at the Texas Museum of Science & Technology (TXMOST) through June 12. Combining skills in microscopy and photography, a photomicrographer captures images of the world that the naked eye cannot see.
Nikon’s Small World competition is celebrating over 40 years of excellence in photography and digital imaging though the microscope. The top five images from this year’s competition include:
by the
* Ralph Claus Grimm, Eye of a honey bee. * Kristen Earle, Gabriel Billings, KC Huang & Justin Sonnenburg, Mouse colon. * Igor Siwanowicz, Freshwater carnivo- rous plant. * Daniel H. Miller & Ethan S. Sokol, Mam- mary gland organoid. * Giorgio Seano & Dr. Rakesh K. Jain, Mouse brain with glioblastoma. TXMOST is located at 1220 Toro Grande Drive, in Cedar Park. For more information about the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition, visit nikonsmallworld.com.
This photo by Ralph Grimm of the eye of a honeybee won the 2015 Nikon Small World contest.
numbers 25%
Portion of U.S. residents who volunteer through a formal organization Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
7.9 billion
Hours of service donated an nually in the U.S. Source: Corporation for National & Community Service
43rd Rank of Texas in a list of states by volunteer rate Source: Corporation for National & Community Sevice
sion is $5 per person. A limited quantity of VIP admission tickets are available for $20 per person. For more information, visit safeaustin.org.
The annual O. Henry Pun-off returns May 7.
Touch-a-Truck Austin Children’s Shelter will hold its annual Touch-a-Truck event on May 7 at Camp Mabry. The family friendly event lets kids of all ages play on a variety of automobiles and learn how they help serve their communities. In addition to the vehicles, families can enjoy live music, food trucks, a petting zoo, face painting, barrel-train rides and more. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with early VIP entry at 9 a.m. Admis-
Kids can explore big rigs at Touch-a-Truck on May 7. Photo by Abbas Ali Amir.
Austin’s Largest Baby Shower On May 4-31, Austin’s Largest Baby Shower will collect donations of new or gently used baby clothes and diapers to help children and expectant moms who are escaping abuse or domestic violence. Drop off locations can be
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Physical Delay App A new tool by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy can help parents tell when a child’s physical development may be cause for concern. The interactive tool (motordelay.aap.org) helps parents of children ages 5 and younger assess their child’s motor development. Concerns about development should be addressed with a pediatrician sooner rather than later, because physical developmental delays can be signs or symptoms of a serious medical condition, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy or cerebral palsy. Pediatricians hope the tool will be a first step to identifying children who have a motor delay and linking them to appropriate therapy or other assistance. The tool includes descriptions of physical development grouped by age and activity. Clicking on specific concerns creates a list that can be taken to a
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pediatrician visit. The tool also has tips for talking with a pediatrician, resources for physical delays and videos that show examples of normal and delayed development for some activities.
Rarus family.” Sherida also took home the Bronze in the Profile category for her May 2015 article, “Hearts Full of Grace.” About it, the judges wrote, “This story goes beyond the assignment. The writer finds a family who teaches readers how to deal with difficult loss in a thoughtful, reflective and positive way. Great choice of subject.” This is Sherida’s second year in a row to win at the PMA convention. Congratulations, Sherida! af
An app by the American Academy of Pediatrics lets you track your baby’s physical development.
PMA Awards At the recent Parenting Media Association (PMA) awards ceremony, Sherida Mock, Editor of Austin Family Magazine, was presented with two awards for articles showcasing her writing. In awarding a Gold Award for Sherida’s November 2015 interview, “Coming Home,” the judges said, “This emotional interview explores the challenges and rewards that came with welcoming Zoe (a deaf girl) into the
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Physical Delay App A new tool by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy can help parents tell when a child’s physical development may be cause for concern. The interactive tool (motordelay.aap.org) helps parents of children ages 5 and younger assess their child’s motor development. Concerns about development should be addressed with a pediatrician sooner rather than later, because physical developmental delays can be signs or symptoms of a serious medical condition, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy or cerebral palsy. Pediatricians hope the tool will be a first step to identifying children who have a motor delay and linking them to appropriate therapy or other assistance. The tool includes descriptions of physical development grouped by age and activity. Clicking on specific concerns creates a list that can be taken to a
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pediatrician visit. The tool also has tips for talking with a pediatrician, resources for physical delays and videos that show examples of normal and delayed development for some activities.
Rarus family.” Sherida also took home the Bronze in the Profile category for her May 2015 article, “Hearts Full of Grace.” About it, the judges wrote, “This story goes beyond the assignment. The writer finds a family who teaches readers how to deal with difficult loss in a thoughtful, reflective and positive way. Great choice of subject.” This is Sherida’s second year in a row to win at the PMA convention. Congratulations, Sherida! af
An app by the American Academy of Pediatrics lets you track your baby’s physical development.
PMA Awards At the recent Parenting Media Association (PMA) awards ceremony, Sherida Mock, Editor of Austin Family Magazine, was presented with two awards for articles showcasing her writing. In awarding a Gold Award for Sherida’s November 2015 interview, “Coming Home,” the judges said, “This emotional interview explores the challenges and rewards that came with welcoming Zoe (a deaf girl) into the
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“Having that to take home with me was really important,” says Rebecca. “Somebody thought of me, and somebody cared. Literally, every night, I would go through that box.” The gesture was so important, in fact, that Rebecca was inspired immediately to raise funds in support of the organization that had helped her when she needed it most. “It was therapeutic to have something to do. I lost the baby in February, I started my team in March and the walk was in May,” says Rebecca. “Somehow, in a month and a half, I raised $6,500.” She’s been a faithful champion ever since. “It’s not just for Gabriel anymore,” says Rebecca. “I like to say that all babies are March of Dimes babies. I have two healthy boys at home, and if it weren’t for the March of Dimes, they might not be healthy.”
2009: The Keating Family
Fighting for All Babies: March of Dimes Ambassador Families Share Their Stories by Sherida Mock
For many of us, the annual March for Babies is a chance to support an organization that works to end premature birth. But when the three families profiled here join the march, they’ll be honoring the children who inspired them. Read on to learn how these Central Texas families discovered the March of Dimes and came to be among its most ardent allies.
2016: The Achariyakosol Family As Rebecca and Art Achariyakosol join their sons Nick (5½) and Zach (3) to serve as this year’s March of Dimes ambassador family, it’s the boy who isn’t by their side that spurs them to support the organization each year.
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Soon after, Rebecca found herself checking in to the hospital to deliver a baby she knew she’d never take home. The roller coaster of events that started a week and a half earlier with a regular checkup sadly concluded with a priest’s blessing and decisions about final arrangements.
It was a deeply challenging time for the couple, and just as they prepared themselves mentally to leave the hospital with empty arms, a nurse handed Rebecca the thing she didn’t even know she needed: a memory box for Gabriel, courtesy of the March of Dimes. It contained photos of her son, baby clothes, a blanket and a heart necklace.
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“We can’t say thanks enough,” says Jackie. “Because of research funded by the March of Dimes and specialized care they received at birth, our twin boys enjoy a happy, normal life. We are blessed to have these smart, funny and kind boys in our life.” Now: Nine-year-old Chris likes to play soccer, read and play video games. In fact, he’d like to be a video game designer when he grows up. Every year, he looks forward to his family’s annual beach trip.
“We named him Gabriel,” Rebecca says. “Because he’s my angel.”
Their son, Gabriel, died in 2012 of trisomy 13, a chromosomal condition that is almost always fatal. After a routine ultrasound at 20 weeks revealed that the baby’s development was not as expected, Rebecca underwent a series of tests.
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“I did a lot of thinking and a lot of praying and a lot of talking to the baby,” she says of the days she spent waiting for results. Unfortunately, she learned at her next doctor’s appointment that her son had passed away in the womb.
The Keatings were the March of Dimes ambassador family in 2009. Parents Jackie and Andrew say their family is forever indebted to the March of Dimes.
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Like his twin brother, Ben enjoys playing sports, reading and playing video games. He says he’s good at math “because my teacher’s great and I pay attention to what she says.” He’d like to be a writer when he grows up. Back then: Chris and Ben were born at 30 weeks and weighed 2 lb. 15 oz. and 3 lb. 12 oz., respectively. They
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spent 5 weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). “We learned to really cherish the times that we were holding our babies,” says Jackie. “In the beginning, we were only allowed to hold them once a day.”
2014: The Wadsworth Family The Wadsworths served as the ambassador family in 2014. The March of Dimes provided parents Kelly and Tommy with a support system for dealing with the stresses of first having a premature baby and later a full-term baby born with a heart defect. “We made connections to other families that have become great friends,” says Kelly. Now: Seven-year-old Jett plays lacrosse and soccer. If he could be a movie character, he’d choose Captain America. Jett looks forward to the family’s Christmas trip to spend time with his grandparents. “He gives his all in everything he does,” says Kelly. “We are so proud of him.” Three-year-old Cruz swims, plays soccer and loves to ride his bike. If he could be a video game character, he’d choose Luigi. Cruz enjoys the family’s summer trips to San Diego. “His concern for others and love for his family and friends is so pure,” says Kelly. Back then: Jett was born at 30 weeks and weighed 3 lb. 3 oz. He spent 30 days in the NICU. Cruz was born full term and weighed 6 lb. 14 oz. He was born with ventricular septal defect, a heart condition, and bilateral clubfoot, a condition that required full leg casts and braces until he was 3 years old. af
March of Dimes By the Numbers
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“Having that to take home with me was really important,” says Rebecca. “Somebody thought of me, and somebody cared. Literally, every night, I would go through that box.” The gesture was so important, in fact, that Rebecca was inspired immediately to raise funds in support of the organization that had helped her when she needed it most. “It was therapeutic to have something to do. I lost the baby in February, I started my team in March and the walk was in May,” says Rebecca. “Somehow, in a month and a half, I raised $6,500.” She’s been a faithful champion ever since. “It’s not just for Gabriel anymore,” says Rebecca. “I like to say that all babies are March of Dimes babies. I have two healthy boys at home, and if it weren’t for the March of Dimes, they might not be healthy.”
2009: The Keating Family
Fighting for All Babies: March of Dimes Ambassador Families Share Their Stories by Sherida Mock
For many of us, the annual March for Babies is a chance to support an organization that works to end premature birth. But when the three families profiled here join the march, they’ll be honoring the children who inspired them. Read on to learn how these Central Texas families discovered the March of Dimes and came to be among its most ardent allies.
2016: The Achariyakosol Family As Rebecca and Art Achariyakosol join their sons Nick (5½) and Zach (3) to serve as this year’s March of Dimes ambassador family, it’s the boy who isn’t by their side that spurs them to support the organization each year.
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Soon after, Rebecca found herself checking in to the hospital to deliver a baby she knew she’d never take home. The roller coaster of events that started a week and a half earlier with a regular checkup sadly concluded with a priest’s blessing and decisions about final arrangements.
It was a deeply challenging time for the couple, and just as they prepared themselves mentally to leave the hospital with empty arms, a nurse handed Rebecca the thing she didn’t even know she needed: a memory box for Gabriel, courtesy of the March of Dimes. It contained photos of her son, baby clothes, a blanket and a heart necklace.
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“We can’t say thanks enough,” says Jackie. “Because of research funded by the March of Dimes and specialized care they received at birth, our twin boys enjoy a happy, normal life. We are blessed to have these smart, funny and kind boys in our life.” Now: Nine-year-old Chris likes to play soccer, read and play video games. In fact, he’d like to be a video game designer when he grows up. Every year, he looks forward to his family’s annual beach trip.
“We named him Gabriel,” Rebecca says. “Because he’s my angel.”
Their son, Gabriel, died in 2012 of trisomy 13, a chromosomal condition that is almost always fatal. After a routine ultrasound at 20 weeks revealed that the baby’s development was not as expected, Rebecca underwent a series of tests.
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“I did a lot of thinking and a lot of praying and a lot of talking to the baby,” she says of the days she spent waiting for results. Unfortunately, she learned at her next doctor’s appointment that her son had passed away in the womb.
The Keatings were the March of Dimes ambassador family in 2009. Parents Jackie and Andrew say their family is forever indebted to the March of Dimes.
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Like his twin brother, Ben enjoys playing sports, reading and playing video games. He says he’s good at math “because my teacher’s great and I pay attention to what she says.” He’d like to be a writer when he grows up. Back then: Chris and Ben were born at 30 weeks and weighed 2 lb. 15 oz. and 3 lb. 12 oz., respectively. They
March for Babies May 14 Old Settler’s Park Round Rock Marchofdimes.org Pick us up at HEB, Whole Foods and Central Market
spent 5 weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). “We learned to really cherish the times that we were holding our babies,” says Jackie. “In the beginning, we were only allowed to hold them once a day.”
2014: The Wadsworth Family The Wadsworths served as the ambassador family in 2014. The March of Dimes provided parents Kelly and Tommy with a support system for dealing with the stresses of first having a premature baby and later a full-term baby born with a heart defect. “We made connections to other families that have become great friends,” says Kelly. Now: Seven-year-old Jett plays lacrosse and soccer. If he could be a movie character, he’d choose Captain America. Jett looks forward to the family’s Christmas trip to spend time with his grandparents. “He gives his all in everything he does,” says Kelly. “We are so proud of him.” Three-year-old Cruz swims, plays soccer and loves to ride his bike. If he could be a video game character, he’d choose Luigi. Cruz enjoys the family’s summer trips to San Diego. “His concern for others and love for his family and friends is so pure,” says Kelly. Back then: Jett was born at 30 weeks and weighed 3 lb. 3 oz. He spent 30 days in the NICU. Cruz was born full term and weighed 6 lb. 14 oz. He was born with ventricular septal defect, a heart condition, and bilateral clubfoot, a condition that required full leg casts and braces until he was 3 years old. af
March of Dimes By the Numbers
$1 million Goal for this year’s March for Babies Central Texas 1 in 10 Ratio of infants born in Texas to a woman receiving late or no prenatal care 79,770 Annual number of babies in Texas born preterm or low birth weight Source: Marchofdimes.org May 2016 l austinfamily.com
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and gives the parents a much-needed break. Driving the kids to school or activities is also a big help for a family that is dealing with change.
4. Help with Pets Kids aren’t the only family members that need attention. If the family is making trips to the doctor or hospital, offer to feed the cat, walk the dog or just give the pet some playtime while its humans are otherwise occupied. This gives the family some peace of mind to concentrate on more pressing matters.
5. Clean the House Sweep the floor, change laundry loads, vacuum, do dishes or take out the trash. Even a little bit of picking up can make a big difference. A clean house during chaos can bring some much-needed tranquility during a chaotic time.
6. Run Errands
9 Ways to Support a Family in Need by Sarah Lyons
When a friend or family member is struggling
through a difficult time, it is natural to want to lend a hand. Often, the families that need the most help are reluctant to ask for it, which makes it hard to know exactly how to help a friend.
Here are nine ideas for ways to show your support.
1. Bring aMeal This is an age-old idea. When a parent is not able to cook a meal for their family as usual, friends and family often send versatile casseroles, like lasagna. But try thinking outside the 13x9 pan. Why not bring the family some options for breakfast or lunch? Stock the freezer with easy, ready to heat items like muffins, breakfast burritos or individual soups. Then the family can pull something out of the freezer
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when they are not up for cooking. Crunched for time or otherwise challenged in the kitchen? Bring the family their favorite take out or send a gift card.
2. Set up a Meal Calendar When one meal just doesn’t cover it, set up a meal calendar using websites like signupgenius.com or takethemameal.com. Discuss with the family the most convenient dates and times to deliver meals and solicit friends to fill all the open spots. Social media is a great place to recruit people you might not think to ask.
If you are on your way to the store anyway, why not send a quick text and ask if the family needs anything—toilet paper, diapers or snacks? Does mom want a coffee or some lunch? Some grocery stores offer curbside pickup. Have the family order and pay for groceries online, then pick them up and deliver them. Offering to help put them away would be an extra bonus.
7. Leave a Surprise If the family is not up for visitors, leave a surprise on the doorstep. Create a care package with special treats, snacks and a card. If a new baby has arrived, older siblings might appreciate a new toy or game. If someone is ill, think about leaving items for pampering, such as magazines and personal care products. A delivery of flowers is another great way to cheer someone up without interrupting family time.
8. Take Food to the Hospital Eating at the hospital cafeteria can get monotonous. If someone is spending a lot of time at the hospital supporting a family member, offer to bring in food. Deliver homemade meals for them to warm up later or offer to sit at their loved one’s bedside while they take a walk and get some fresh air.
9. Listen Sometimes a long talk is very therapeutic. When you visit, listen attentively and offer your support. Call and check on them, even if you just leave a voicemail. In these times of texts and emails, hearing a friend’s voice can be particularly comforting. But even an email or text shows you are offering support and gives your friend a chance to respond when the time is right. When a family is walking a difficult path, it may be hard for them to ask for help or even recognize what would be helpful. These ideas are sure to make any family feel supported and loved. af ______________ Sarah Lyons is a freelance writer. She enjoys helping others and is grateful for the loving support of family and friends after the birth of her triplets.
“In these times of texts and emails, hearing a friend’s voice can be particularly comforting.”
3. Offer to Babysit Show support by offering to babysit, even if it’s just for a couple of hours. If you are taking your own children to the park, swing by and pick up their children for the afternoon. This gives the kids a change of scenery
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and gives the parents a much-needed break. Driving the kids to school or activities is also a big help for a family that is dealing with change.
4. Help with Pets Kids aren’t the only family members that need attention. If the family is making trips to the doctor or hospital, offer to feed the cat, walk the dog or just give the pet some playtime while its humans are otherwise occupied. This gives the family some peace of mind to concentrate on more pressing matters.
5. Clean the House Sweep the floor, change laundry loads, vacuum, do dishes or take out the trash. Even a little bit of picking up can make a big difference. A clean house during chaos can bring some much-needed tranquility during a chaotic time.
6. Run Errands
9 Ways to Support a Family in Need by Sarah Lyons
When a friend or family member is struggling
through a difficult time, it is natural to want to lend a hand. Often, the families that need the most help are reluctant to ask for it, which makes it hard to know exactly how to help a friend.
Here are nine ideas for ways to show your support.
1. Bring aMeal This is an age-old idea. When a parent is not able to cook a meal for their family as usual, friends and family often send versatile casseroles, like lasagna. But try thinking outside the 13x9 pan. Why not bring the family some options for breakfast or lunch? Stock the freezer with easy, ready to heat items like muffins, breakfast burritos or individual soups. Then the family can pull something out of the freezer
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when they are not up for cooking. Crunched for time or otherwise challenged in the kitchen? Bring the family their favorite take out or send a gift card.
2. Set up a Meal Calendar When one meal just doesn’t cover it, set up a meal calendar using websites like signupgenius.com or takethemameal.com. Discuss with the family the most convenient dates and times to deliver meals and solicit friends to fill all the open spots. Social media is a great place to recruit people you might not think to ask.
If you are on your way to the store anyway, why not send a quick text and ask if the family needs anything—toilet paper, diapers or snacks? Does mom want a coffee or some lunch? Some grocery stores offer curbside pickup. Have the family order and pay for groceries online, then pick them up and deliver them. Offering to help put them away would be an extra bonus.
7. Leave a Surprise If the family is not up for visitors, leave a surprise on the doorstep. Create a care package with special treats, snacks and a card. If a new baby has arrived, older siblings might appreciate a new toy or game. If someone is ill, think about leaving items for pampering, such as magazines and personal care products. A delivery of flowers is another great way to cheer someone up without interrupting family time.
8. Take Food to the Hospital Eating at the hospital cafeteria can get monotonous. If someone is spending a lot of time at the hospital supporting a family member, offer to bring in food. Deliver homemade meals for them to warm up later or offer to sit at their loved one’s bedside while they take a walk and get some fresh air.
9. Listen Sometimes a long talk is very therapeutic. When you visit, listen attentively and offer your support. Call and check on them, even if you just leave a voicemail. In these times of texts and emails, hearing a friend’s voice can be particularly comforting. But even an email or text shows you are offering support and gives your friend a chance to respond when the time is right. When a family is walking a difficult path, it may be hard for them to ask for help or even recognize what would be helpful. These ideas are sure to make any family feel supported and loved. af ______________ Sarah Lyons is a freelance writer. She enjoys helping others and is grateful for the loving support of family and friends after the birth of her triplets.
“In these times of texts and emails, hearing a friend’s voice can be particularly comforting.”
3. Offer to Babysit Show support by offering to babysit, even if it’s just for a couple of hours. If you are taking your own children to the park, swing by and pick up their children for the afternoon. This gives the kids a change of scenery
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• Don’t over water your lawn so that standing water remains for days. • Screen water barrels and other water tanks. • Dump out wading pools and change birdbaths often.
BY BRENDA SCHOOLFIELD
5 Ways
2. Keep them out of your house.
to Protect Your Family from Mosquitoes This Summer H ealth officials in Texas are preparing for a possible outbreak of
the Zika virus. It’s mostly spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which can also transmit other diseases, such as dengue and chikungunya. There’s no vaccine to prevent Zika, dengue or chikungunya, and there are no specific medicines to treat them.
Not All Mosquitoes Behave the Same The best protection is to keep mosquitoes from biting you and your family. Most of us think that all mosquitoes live outdoors and are most active between dusk to dawn. That’s the behavior of the Culex species, which can transmit the West Nile virus. But the Aedes aegypti is different. The Aedes aegypti is most active during the day. It likes cleaner wa-
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• Use air conditioning and keep windows closed. • If you do open windows and doors, use screens that are with- out tears. • If you open a door, close it as soon as possible.
• If you must open windows, make sure screens don’t have tears or gaps. • Use mosquito netting to cover strollers, baby carriers, cribs and beds.
resource, as is the CDC YouTube channel. af
5. Stay informed.
“Apply any sunscreen
Be aware of health risks in your area by visiting texaszika.org. The website cdc.gov is a great
______________ Brenda Schoolfield is a freelance medical writer in Austin.
before applying the insect repellent.”
3. Use insect repellent.
ter and urban areas, and is happy living inside your home. It can be found resting on cloth and hiding in closets. It can breed in water in a vase of flowers or in your pet’s dish. Its eggs can survive a long time without water. The females lay eggs above the dry line in flood prone regions. When the areas flood, the eggs hatch, and swarms of mosquitoes become active.
Important for Everyone Women who are pregnant or who can become pregnant should take special precautions against the Zika virus. But even if you aren’t worried about getting the virus yourself, you don’t want to play a part in spreading the virus to community. What happens is this… An Aedes aegypti mosquito bites a Zika-infected person. About a week later, that mosquito transmits the infection to the next person it bites. Then, an uninfected mosquito
bites the infected person and takes in the virus. The more people and mosquitoes that have the virus, the greater the risk that the virus will spread.
5 Ways to Prevent Mosquito Bites The best protection against mosquito-borne diseases is to avoid mosquito bites.
1. Don’t breed them. The Aedes aegypti can live and breed both indoors and out. The female lays her eggs along the sides of containers, where they stick like glue. • Dump out indoor vases regularly, and scrub before refilling. • Dump outdoor containers, such as water cans, buckets and old tires. • Keep gutters clear of leaves and standing water.
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Visit our advertisers.
• Choose a repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eu calyptus (OLE) or para-menthane- diol (PMD). Visit epa.gov for a list of brand names that are proven to be safe and effective. • Know how long the product will work. Some products work for an hour; others work for up to 12 hours. • Apply any sunscreen before applying the insect repellent. • Don’t spray repellent on skin under clothing. • Use repellent carefully with children.
4. Travel wisely. Before travelling, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Travelers Health website (cdc.gov/travel) for health notices. If the area you are visiting has active Zika virus transmission, take these steps: • Check with your doctor before you go if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. • Use EPA-approved insect repellent. • Wear long sleeves and long pants, and use permethrin treated clothing. • Use air conditioning, if possible. Pick us up at HEB, Whole Foods and Central Market
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• Don’t over water your lawn so that standing water remains for days. • Screen water barrels and other water tanks. • Dump out wading pools and change birdbaths often.
BY BRENDA SCHOOLFIELD
5 Ways
2. Keep them out of your house.
to Protect Your Family from Mosquitoes This Summer H ealth officials in Texas are preparing for a possible outbreak of
the Zika virus. It’s mostly spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which can also transmit other diseases, such as dengue and chikungunya. There’s no vaccine to prevent Zika, dengue or chikungunya, and there are no specific medicines to treat them.
Not All Mosquitoes Behave the Same The best protection is to keep mosquitoes from biting you and your family. Most of us think that all mosquitoes live outdoors and are most active between dusk to dawn. That’s the behavior of the Culex species, which can transmit the West Nile virus. But the Aedes aegypti is different. The Aedes aegypti is most active during the day. It likes cleaner wa-
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• Use air conditioning and keep windows closed. • If you do open windows and doors, use screens that are with- out tears. • If you open a door, close it as soon as possible.
• If you must open windows, make sure screens don’t have tears or gaps. • Use mosquito netting to cover strollers, baby carriers, cribs and beds.
resource, as is the CDC YouTube channel. af
5. Stay informed.
“Apply any sunscreen
Be aware of health risks in your area by visiting texaszika.org. The website cdc.gov is a great
______________ Brenda Schoolfield is a freelance medical writer in Austin.
before applying the insect repellent.”
3. Use insect repellent.
ter and urban areas, and is happy living inside your home. It can be found resting on cloth and hiding in closets. It can breed in water in a vase of flowers or in your pet’s dish. Its eggs can survive a long time without water. The females lay eggs above the dry line in flood prone regions. When the areas flood, the eggs hatch, and swarms of mosquitoes become active.
Important for Everyone Women who are pregnant or who can become pregnant should take special precautions against the Zika virus. But even if you aren’t worried about getting the virus yourself, you don’t want to play a part in spreading the virus to community. What happens is this… An Aedes aegypti mosquito bites a Zika-infected person. About a week later, that mosquito transmits the infection to the next person it bites. Then, an uninfected mosquito
bites the infected person and takes in the virus. The more people and mosquitoes that have the virus, the greater the risk that the virus will spread.
5 Ways to Prevent Mosquito Bites The best protection against mosquito-borne diseases is to avoid mosquito bites.
1. Don’t breed them. The Aedes aegypti can live and breed both indoors and out. The female lays her eggs along the sides of containers, where they stick like glue. • Dump out indoor vases regularly, and scrub before refilling. • Dump outdoor containers, such as water cans, buckets and old tires. • Keep gutters clear of leaves and standing water.
View the magazine online at austinfamily.com
Visit our advertisers.
• Choose a repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eu calyptus (OLE) or para-menthane- diol (PMD). Visit epa.gov for a list of brand names that are proven to be safe and effective. • Know how long the product will work. Some products work for an hour; others work for up to 12 hours. • Apply any sunscreen before applying the insect repellent. • Don’t spray repellent on skin under clothing. • Use repellent carefully with children.
4. Travel wisely. Before travelling, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Travelers Health website (cdc.gov/travel) for health notices. If the area you are visiting has active Zika virus transmission, take these steps: • Check with your doctor before you go if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. • Use EPA-approved insect repellent. • Wear long sleeves and long pants, and use permethrin treated clothing. • Use air conditioning, if possible. Pick us up at HEB, Whole Foods and Central Market
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BY JENNIFER VANBUREN
Tutoring for Your Child: Now’s the Perfect Time I
s your child passing her classes, but not prepared for the next school year? Is she missing specific skills or lacking strength in some subjects? Maybe she needs a tutor. Crystal Cotti, owner of Sylvan Learning of Austin, adds another reason to find a tutor. “During the summer, a lot of parents seek academic opportunities to avoid summer learning loss—which school teachers will tell you causes many kids to take a big step backward after a successful school year.” Cotti says when students start to fall behind, you’ll notice it first in their academic performance and sometimes in their behavior. The worst outcome is when their self-esteem starts to suffer or they lose their love of learning.
For children who’ve fallen behind in school, there’s no better time to catch up than in the summer—when everyone else is standing still. Here are some signs that summer tutoring may be the right step. Just Passing. This may seem obvious enough, but it is the first place to look. When a child makes a 65 percent on his final grade, he is passing. But is he prepared for the next year? Decreasing Interest. If your child has expressed frustration or a lack of interest in school, it may be a result of being overwhelmed with the material presented. A tutor can boost her confidence and bring more enjoyment to the subject matter.
Difficulty with Homework. Rare is the child who bounds into the room excited to start his homework. But some children seriously struggle with the task. Check with your child and his teacher. Is he doing the homework and not turning it in, or is he simply avoiding the work altogether? Is it too difficult or too easy? Does he have too many extracurricular activities? Is he too distracted by screen time? Not all of these issues can be helped with tutoring. Getting to the bottom of the issue will take some time, but now is the time to get answers. Reading Level. During grades K-2, students are learning to read. After that, they are reading to learn. If your child is not a proficient reader by grade 2, it’s time for help from the professionals. Your child’s teacher can let you know her current reading level and where
it falls with expectations for her age. If your older child has difficulty with comprehension, every one of her subjects will be affected. If she is a slow reader, she will have difficulty keeping up with assignments. A boost in reading will pay off across the board.
Tutoring and Learning Centers Tutoring centers are busy places over the summer. Centers might offer both individualized instruction and group classes to accommodate different interests, needs and schedules. “We serve students in pre-K through high school,” says Cotti. “We offer programs in reading, writing, math, study skills and SAT/ACT prep.” Some tutoring centers also offer summer camps focusing on subjects such as STEM topics in robotics, coding and math.
In addition, check your school’s website. There should be links to online learning sites, many of which are paid sites for which your school district has purchased membership. Ask your teacher or counselor what programs are available for summer use and which they recommend for your child. Whatever path you choose, remember that you are the best motivator for your
child. Be sure to express your value of learning, provide a quiet place to study and be sure your child has everything she needs to be a success, even if that means some extra help. af ______________ Jennifer VanBuren is a Georgetown educator and mother of three.
Independent Tutors Check your local paper or online classified ads in your search for a tutor. Ask about schedule availability, educational background, teaching experience, assessment techniques, tutoring methods, motivational approaches and locations. You might also ask about rates, how long tutoring might last, results seen with other students and references you can contact.
Online Resources There are benefits to an online tutoring program, such as flexibility in schedule, frequent interactivity, immediate corrective feedback and the ability to repeat lessons if your child is having difficulty. There are many online options for you to choose. If you’d like to try online tutoring, make sure to check tutor credentials and background, subject expertise and results. One affordable option is SmartTutor. Their software has won numerous educational technology awards. They have many free lessons available for you and your child to use, even if you are not considering purchasing the unlimited service.
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BY JENNIFER VANBUREN
Tutoring for Your Child: Now’s the Perfect Time I
s your child passing her classes, but not prepared for the next school year? Is she missing specific skills or lacking strength in some subjects? Maybe she needs a tutor. Crystal Cotti, owner of Sylvan Learning of Austin, adds another reason to find a tutor. “During the summer, a lot of parents seek academic opportunities to avoid summer learning loss—which school teachers will tell you causes many kids to take a big step backward after a successful school year.” Cotti says when students start to fall behind, you’ll notice it first in their academic performance and sometimes in their behavior. The worst outcome is when their self-esteem starts to suffer or they lose their love of learning.
For children who’ve fallen behind in school, there’s no better time to catch up than in the summer—when everyone else is standing still. Here are some signs that summer tutoring may be the right step. Just Passing. This may seem obvious enough, but it is the first place to look. When a child makes a 65 percent on his final grade, he is passing. But is he prepared for the next year? Decreasing Interest. If your child has expressed frustration or a lack of interest in school, it may be a result of being overwhelmed with the material presented. A tutor can boost her confidence and bring more enjoyment to the subject matter.
Difficulty with Homework. Rare is the child who bounds into the room excited to start his homework. But some children seriously struggle with the task. Check with your child and his teacher. Is he doing the homework and not turning it in, or is he simply avoiding the work altogether? Is it too difficult or too easy? Does he have too many extracurricular activities? Is he too distracted by screen time? Not all of these issues can be helped with tutoring. Getting to the bottom of the issue will take some time, but now is the time to get answers. Reading Level. During grades K-2, students are learning to read. After that, they are reading to learn. If your child is not a proficient reader by grade 2, it’s time for help from the professionals. Your child’s teacher can let you know her current reading level and where
it falls with expectations for her age. If your older child has difficulty with comprehension, every one of her subjects will be affected. If she is a slow reader, she will have difficulty keeping up with assignments. A boost in reading will pay off across the board.
Tutoring and Learning Centers Tutoring centers are busy places over the summer. Centers might offer both individualized instruction and group classes to accommodate different interests, needs and schedules. “We serve students in pre-K through high school,” says Cotti. “We offer programs in reading, writing, math, study skills and SAT/ACT prep.” Some tutoring centers also offer summer camps focusing on subjects such as STEM topics in robotics, coding and math.
In addition, check your school’s website. There should be links to online learning sites, many of which are paid sites for which your school district has purchased membership. Ask your teacher or counselor what programs are available for summer use and which they recommend for your child. Whatever path you choose, remember that you are the best motivator for your
child. Be sure to express your value of learning, provide a quiet place to study and be sure your child has everything she needs to be a success, even if that means some extra help. af ______________ Jennifer VanBuren is a Georgetown educator and mother of three.
Independent Tutors Check your local paper or online classified ads in your search for a tutor. Ask about schedule availability, educational background, teaching experience, assessment techniques, tutoring methods, motivational approaches and locations. You might also ask about rates, how long tutoring might last, results seen with other students and references you can contact.
Online Resources There are benefits to an online tutoring program, such as flexibility in schedule, frequent interactivity, immediate corrective feedback and the ability to repeat lessons if your child is having difficulty. There are many online options for you to choose. If you’d like to try online tutoring, make sure to check tutor credentials and background, subject expertise and results. One affordable option is SmartTutor. Their software has won numerous educational technology awards. They have many free lessons available for you and your child to use, even if you are not considering purchasing the unlimited service.
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rebates, your family is able to zip around town, zoom off to college, travel your daily commute or launch over the river and through the woods in a car that comfortably seats 5 adults, races to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds, holds a charge for 215 miles, has built-in supercharging to use at thousands of free locations around the country, has built-in autopilot safety features and perhaps most importantly for moms and dads everywhere, has a 5-star safety rating in each tested category.
BY RICHARD SINGLETON
Tesla Announces a New Treat as Dreamy as a Summer Day As a kid, I didn’t have an ice
cream truck that toured our neighborhood blasting Pop Goes the Weasel. Imagine my surprise when my cousin introduced me to the ice cream truck experience one summer long, long ago. In the great Pavlovian style, the music played, the lines formed and we sprinted away with thawing Push Up sugar pulsing through our veins. That truck was a technological wonder. It played music, kept ice cream frozen and was an au courant flavor bank on wheels, turning all of our loose change into the cold, hard currency of creamy, lactose-filled wonderment. Is there any surprise, then, that a little jingle and some snazzy automobile technology gets my pulse pounding every time? I’m not so moved to mania by
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the ice cream truck as I used to be, but you better believe that there’s some auto-tech that will get me digging in my pockets to pay the piper! On March 31, Elon Musk and his world-changing design gurus at Tesla Motors introduced us to what is arguably going to be the most important car produced on the planet…ever. And it might be just the eye-popping, soul-stirring vehicle that you’d line up for—over 100,000 did on day one, plopping down their $1,000 deposits for the chance to be the very first owners of the Tesla Model 3 when it rolls off the assembly line in late 2017. Just years ago, Tesla changed the shape of the electric car discussion with their groundbreaking, future-altering Model S. It was part of a “top secret” plan to reshape the auto in-
dustry and advance the pace of reduced reliance on fossil fuels. The move has been nothing short of revolutionary. From the introduction of an iconic roadster that demonstrated the heartbeat of the company, to designing and deploying one of the most compelling cars ever built, to following it up with a gull-wing SUV extravaganza, to now introducing the world to an affordable, fast, safe and desirable car that can travel over 200 miles on a single charge is nothing short of amazing. Sure, other manufacturers have sharpened their focus on this lofty goal, but none have delivered the kind of sex appeal, performance and pedigree that Tesla has accomplished. This latest iteration of the Jetsonian dream is nothing short of astounding. For $35K before rebates and under $30K with
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form, waving devices of various sizes and shapes in front of the scanners and sprinting off into the neighborhood, relishing their cold treat and dreaming about their own futures in an everchanging, ever-exciting world of
compelling dreams and ingenious possibilities. af ______________ Richard Singleton, MACE, MAMFC, LPC, is the executive director at STARRY in Round Rock.
Many naysayers argue that we are still in the infancy of the electric car movement, that the cars use electricity that is derived from fossil fuels and that the range and price are still not able to be sustainable for many drivers. Yes. All of these are true. The movement is young. Electricity is still largely provided by non-renewable resources. The range isn’t what you can get out of most tanks of petrol. And, yes, not everyone can afford a car that has a base price tag of $35K. Still, the future is here. Many of you have 4K TVs that you hauled in for under $1K this past Christmas. Just a couple of years ago, those TVs would have cost 10 times as much, at the very least. Early adopters change the marketplace, and we are in a rapidly changing landscape of transportation. The Model S can easily run six figures, but then came the Model 3 at one third of the cost. A bold new horizon is emerging, and there are so many exciting treats along the way. Not too long from now, Pop Goes the Weasel will be reverberating through the neighborhood, blasting from a vehicle with zero emissions and driven by a vendor with a penchant for providing pulse-changing sugary treats. Lines of children will Pick us up at HEB, Whole Foods and Central Market
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rebates, your family is able to zip around town, zoom off to college, travel your daily commute or launch over the river and through the woods in a car that comfortably seats 5 adults, races to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds, holds a charge for 215 miles, has built-in supercharging to use at thousands of free locations around the country, has built-in autopilot safety features and perhaps most importantly for moms and dads everywhere, has a 5-star safety rating in each tested category.
BY RICHARD SINGLETON
Tesla Announces a New Treat as Dreamy as a Summer Day As a kid, I didn’t have an ice
cream truck that toured our neighborhood blasting Pop Goes the Weasel. Imagine my surprise when my cousin introduced me to the ice cream truck experience one summer long, long ago. In the great Pavlovian style, the music played, the lines formed and we sprinted away with thawing Push Up sugar pulsing through our veins. That truck was a technological wonder. It played music, kept ice cream frozen and was an au courant flavor bank on wheels, turning all of our loose change into the cold, hard currency of creamy, lactose-filled wonderment. Is there any surprise, then, that a little jingle and some snazzy automobile technology gets my pulse pounding every time? I’m not so moved to mania by
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the ice cream truck as I used to be, but you better believe that there’s some auto-tech that will get me digging in my pockets to pay the piper! On March 31, Elon Musk and his world-changing design gurus at Tesla Motors introduced us to what is arguably going to be the most important car produced on the planet…ever. And it might be just the eye-popping, soul-stirring vehicle that you’d line up for—over 100,000 did on day one, plopping down their $1,000 deposits for the chance to be the very first owners of the Tesla Model 3 when it rolls off the assembly line in late 2017. Just years ago, Tesla changed the shape of the electric car discussion with their groundbreaking, future-altering Model S. It was part of a “top secret” plan to reshape the auto in-
dustry and advance the pace of reduced reliance on fossil fuels. The move has been nothing short of revolutionary. From the introduction of an iconic roadster that demonstrated the heartbeat of the company, to designing and deploying one of the most compelling cars ever built, to following it up with a gull-wing SUV extravaganza, to now introducing the world to an affordable, fast, safe and desirable car that can travel over 200 miles on a single charge is nothing short of amazing. Sure, other manufacturers have sharpened their focus on this lofty goal, but none have delivered the kind of sex appeal, performance and pedigree that Tesla has accomplished. This latest iteration of the Jetsonian dream is nothing short of astounding. For $35K before rebates and under $30K with
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form, waving devices of various sizes and shapes in front of the scanners and sprinting off into the neighborhood, relishing their cold treat and dreaming about their own futures in an everchanging, ever-exciting world of
compelling dreams and ingenious possibilities. af ______________ Richard Singleton, MACE, MAMFC, LPC, is the executive director at STARRY in Round Rock.
Many naysayers argue that we are still in the infancy of the electric car movement, that the cars use electricity that is derived from fossil fuels and that the range and price are still not able to be sustainable for many drivers. Yes. All of these are true. The movement is young. Electricity is still largely provided by non-renewable resources. The range isn’t what you can get out of most tanks of petrol. And, yes, not everyone can afford a car that has a base price tag of $35K. Still, the future is here. Many of you have 4K TVs that you hauled in for under $1K this past Christmas. Just a couple of years ago, those TVs would have cost 10 times as much, at the very least. Early adopters change the marketplace, and we are in a rapidly changing landscape of transportation. The Model S can easily run six figures, but then came the Model 3 at one third of the cost. A bold new horizon is emerging, and there are so many exciting treats along the way. Not too long from now, Pop Goes the Weasel will be reverberating through the neighborhood, blasting from a vehicle with zero emissions and driven by a vendor with a penchant for providing pulse-changing sugary treats. Lines of children will Pick us up at HEB, Whole Foods and Central Market
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Q.
When I suggested to my 15-year-old that she find a volunteer position, she said she’d rather hang out with friends or listen to music, and if she were going to work, she wanted to be paid. Then she asked, “What’s the big deal with volunteering anyway?” I didn’t have an answer for her. What do you think?
A.
I’m a big fan of kids volunteering. Even though, as your daughter pointed out, volunteering is not paid work, there are many benefits—some are immediate, while others come later, such as when competing for scholarships or applying to colleges.
6. Working in a field that interests you can help you decide about future studies and career goals. When children are small, it’s easy to interest them in volunteering by taking them along with you to volunteer. It’s much more challenging to motivate a teen to volunteer. The teen years are a time when your child is asserting her independence and wanting to make her own decisions. She doesn’t want you to tell her what to think or do. While you could demand that your daughter volunteer or bribe her to do so, I don’t suggest those approaches. It’s more likely she will volunteer successfully if she makes that decision herself.
Here are some ways to help her decide whether she wants to volunteer:
1. Model volunteering yourself, and invite your daughter to go with you on occasion. Choose something that interHere are some benefits of volun- ests you and might interest her, as well. teering:
1. Working with people or animals who
need help promotes the development of empathy: the ability to look beyond your own needs and see others’ needs.
2. Friends and family appreciate you
2. If your daughter could benefit from
a tutor, find a college student who can not only tutor, but can share stories of volunteer experiences with your daughter.
4. Volunteering can lead to a paid job.
3. Start a conversation with something like, “I know you said you don’t want to volunteer, but if you ever changed your mind, what sort of work would you like to do?” The answer could be, “I don’t know.” Be prepared with a list of ideas for volunteer opportunities (see sidebar).
5. Volunteer work can provide that
4. Find opportunities to volunteer (ei-
more for helping others and doing good work.
3. Helping others promotes self-pride in
accomplishment.
extra positive on an application that gets you selected for a scholarship, job or school.
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ther together with you or on her own) in another country. Often, these are available through charitable organizations and churches. Don’t push them
as “must dos,” but rather as ideas to consider for the future. Plant the seed, which could grow into wanting to volunteer. Even with your best efforts, you may not be able to get your daughter to volunteer. She told you that she would like to be paid for work, which might be an indication she’ll get a part time job after school, on the weekends or during the summer. Many of the most successful young people I’ve met have had jobs while in high school. Volunteering, part time work and involvement in sports are some of the most rewarding activities for teens. af ______________ Betty Richardson, Ph.D., R.N.C., L.P.C., L.M.F.T., is an Austin-based psychotherapist who specializes in dealing with the problems of children, adolescents and parents.
Need ideas? Here are just some of the local organizations that have active programs for teen volunteers: Austin Pets Alive Austin Public Library Capital Area Food Bank Dell Children’s Medical Center Keep Austin Beautiful The Thinkery
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Q.
When I suggested to my 15-year-old that she find a volunteer position, she said she’d rather hang out with friends or listen to music, and if she were going to work, she wanted to be paid. Then she asked, “What’s the big deal with volunteering anyway?” I didn’t have an answer for her. What do you think?
A.
I’m a big fan of kids volunteering. Even though, as your daughter pointed out, volunteering is not paid work, there are many benefits—some are immediate, while others come later, such as when competing for scholarships or applying to colleges.
6. Working in a field that interests you can help you decide about future studies and career goals. When children are small, it’s easy to interest them in volunteering by taking them along with you to volunteer. It’s much more challenging to motivate a teen to volunteer. The teen years are a time when your child is asserting her independence and wanting to make her own decisions. She doesn’t want you to tell her what to think or do. While you could demand that your daughter volunteer or bribe her to do so, I don’t suggest those approaches. It’s more likely she will volunteer successfully if she makes that decision herself.
Here are some ways to help her decide whether she wants to volunteer:
1. Model volunteering yourself, and invite your daughter to go with you on occasion. Choose something that interHere are some benefits of volun- ests you and might interest her, as well. teering:
1. Working with people or animals who
need help promotes the development of empathy: the ability to look beyond your own needs and see others’ needs.
2. Friends and family appreciate you
2. If your daughter could benefit from
a tutor, find a college student who can not only tutor, but can share stories of volunteer experiences with your daughter.
4. Volunteering can lead to a paid job.
3. Start a conversation with something like, “I know you said you don’t want to volunteer, but if you ever changed your mind, what sort of work would you like to do?” The answer could be, “I don’t know.” Be prepared with a list of ideas for volunteer opportunities (see sidebar).
5. Volunteer work can provide that
4. Find opportunities to volunteer (ei-
more for helping others and doing good work.
3. Helping others promotes self-pride in
accomplishment.
extra positive on an application that gets you selected for a scholarship, job or school.
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ther together with you or on her own) in another country. Often, these are available through charitable organizations and churches. Don’t push them
as “must dos,” but rather as ideas to consider for the future. Plant the seed, which could grow into wanting to volunteer. Even with your best efforts, you may not be able to get your daughter to volunteer. She told you that she would like to be paid for work, which might be an indication she’ll get a part time job after school, on the weekends or during the summer. Many of the most successful young people I’ve met have had jobs while in high school. Volunteering, part time work and involvement in sports are some of the most rewarding activities for teens. af ______________ Betty Richardson, Ph.D., R.N.C., L.P.C., L.M.F.T., is an Austin-based psychotherapist who specializes in dealing with the problems of children, adolescents and parents.
Need ideas? Here are just some of the local organizations that have active programs for teen volunteers: Austin Pets Alive Austin Public Library Capital Area Food Bank Dell Children’s Medical Center Keep Austin Beautiful The Thinkery
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BY BETTY RICHARDSON
P.
Cuando le sugerí a mi hija de 15 años de edad, que buscara una posición de voluntaria, ella me contesto que prefería pasar el rato con las amigas o escuchar música, y si ella fuera a trabajar, quiere que le paguen. Luego me preguntó: “De cualquier manera, ¿cuál es la gran cosa de ser voluntaria?” No tuve una repuesta para ella. ¿Qué piensa usted?
R.
Soy un admirador grande de jóvenes que participan como voluntarios. Aunque, como su hija indicó, el participar como voluntario no es trabajo pagado, pero hay muchos beneficios – algunos son inmediatos, mientras que otros vienen después, como por ejemplo al competir por becas o aplicar a las universidades. Aquí están algunos beneficios del voluntariado:
1. Trabajar con personas o animales
seleccionado para una beca, trabajo o escuela.
6. Trabajar en un campo que le in-
terese puede ayudarle a decidir sobre futuros estudios y metas profesionales. Cuando los niños son pequeños, es fácil de hacer que se interesen en ser voluntarios llevándolos junto con usted para participar como voluntarios. Es mucho más difícil motivar a un adolescente para participar como voluntario. La adolescencia es un momento en el que su hijo/a está afirmando su independencia y queriendo tomar sus propias decisiones. Ella no quiere que usted le diga qué pensar o hacer. Mientras que usted podría exigir que su hija participe como voluntaria o sobornarla a que lo haga, no sugiero esos métodos. Es más probable que participe como voluntaria con éxito si toma esa decisión por ella misma. Aquí hay algunas maneras de ayudarla a decidir si quiere participar como voluntaria:
1. Modele el trabajar como volun-
tario, e invite a su hija a ir con usted en alguna ocasión. Escoja algo que le interese y que también le pueda interesarle a ella.
2. Si su hija pudiera beneficiarse de un
que necesitan ayuda promueve el desarrollo de la empatía: la capacidad de mirar más allá de sus propias necesidades y ver las necesidades de otros.
tutor, busque a un estudiante universitario que no sólo pueda enseñarle, pero que también pueda compartir con su hija historias de experiencias como voluntariado.
2. Los amigos y familiares lo aprecian
3. Inicie una conversación con algo
más por ayudar a los demás y hacer un buen trabajo.
conducir a un trabajo remunerado.
como, “Sé que dijiste no querer participar como voluntaria, pero si alguna vez cambias de opinión, ¿qué tipo de trabajo te gustaría hacer?” La respuesta podría ser, “No sé.” Esté preparado con una lista de ideas para oportunidades de trabajo como voluntarios (vea la nota de recuadro).
5. El trabajo de voluntario, en una apli-
4. Busque oportunidades (ya sea
3. Ayudar a los demás promueve orgullo de sí mismo en la realización.
4. El participar como voluntario puede cación, puede proporcionar ese punto positivo adicional que lo ayuda a ser
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junto con usted o ella sola) para participar como voluntario en otro país. A menudo, estas oportunidades están
disponibles a través de organizaciones benéficas e Iglesias. No los empuje como “actividades que se deben hacer”, sino más bien como ideas para considerar en el futuro. Plante la semilla, la cual podría cambiar a querer participar como voluntaria. Aun con sus mejores esfuerzos, usted no puede obligar a su hija a participar como voluntaria. Ella le dijo que le gustaría que le pagaran por el trabajo, lo cual podría ser una indicación de querer conseguir un trabajo de medio tiempo después de clases, los fines de semana o durante el verano. Muchos de los jóvenes más exitosos que he conocido tenían trabajos mientras asistían a la preparatoria. Participar como voluntario, tener un trabajo de medio tiempo y participar en deportes son algunas de las actividades más gratificantes para los adolescentes.
af
_______________ Betty Richardson, Ph.D., R.N.C., L.P.C., L.M.F.T., es una psicoterapeuta con sede en Austin que se especializa en el tratamiento de los problemas de los niños, adolescentes y padres.
¿Necesita ideas? Éstas son sólo algunas de las organizaciones locales que tienen programas activos de voluntarios adolescentes: Austin Pets Alive Austin Public Library Capital Area Food Bank Dell Children’s Medical Center Keep Austin Beautiful The Thinkery
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BY BETTY RICHARDSON
P.
Cuando le sugerí a mi hija de 15 años de edad, que buscara una posición de voluntaria, ella me contesto que prefería pasar el rato con las amigas o escuchar música, y si ella fuera a trabajar, quiere que le paguen. Luego me preguntó: “De cualquier manera, ¿cuál es la gran cosa de ser voluntaria?” No tuve una repuesta para ella. ¿Qué piensa usted?
R.
Soy un admirador grande de jóvenes que participan como voluntarios. Aunque, como su hija indicó, el participar como voluntario no es trabajo pagado, pero hay muchos beneficios – algunos son inmediatos, mientras que otros vienen después, como por ejemplo al competir por becas o aplicar a las universidades. Aquí están algunos beneficios del voluntariado:
1. Trabajar con personas o animales
seleccionado para una beca, trabajo o escuela.
6. Trabajar en un campo que le in-
terese puede ayudarle a decidir sobre futuros estudios y metas profesionales. Cuando los niños son pequeños, es fácil de hacer que se interesen en ser voluntarios llevándolos junto con usted para participar como voluntarios. Es mucho más difícil motivar a un adolescente para participar como voluntario. La adolescencia es un momento en el que su hijo/a está afirmando su independencia y queriendo tomar sus propias decisiones. Ella no quiere que usted le diga qué pensar o hacer. Mientras que usted podría exigir que su hija participe como voluntaria o sobornarla a que lo haga, no sugiero esos métodos. Es más probable que participe como voluntaria con éxito si toma esa decisión por ella misma. Aquí hay algunas maneras de ayudarla a decidir si quiere participar como voluntaria:
1. Modele el trabajar como volun-
tario, e invite a su hija a ir con usted en alguna ocasión. Escoja algo que le interese y que también le pueda interesarle a ella.
2. Si su hija pudiera beneficiarse de un
que necesitan ayuda promueve el desarrollo de la empatía: la capacidad de mirar más allá de sus propias necesidades y ver las necesidades de otros.
tutor, busque a un estudiante universitario que no sólo pueda enseñarle, pero que también pueda compartir con su hija historias de experiencias como voluntariado.
2. Los amigos y familiares lo aprecian
3. Inicie una conversación con algo
más por ayudar a los demás y hacer un buen trabajo.
conducir a un trabajo remunerado.
como, “Sé que dijiste no querer participar como voluntaria, pero si alguna vez cambias de opinión, ¿qué tipo de trabajo te gustaría hacer?” La respuesta podría ser, “No sé.” Esté preparado con una lista de ideas para oportunidades de trabajo como voluntarios (vea la nota de recuadro).
5. El trabajo de voluntario, en una apli-
4. Busque oportunidades (ya sea
3. Ayudar a los demás promueve orgullo de sí mismo en la realización.
4. El participar como voluntario puede cación, puede proporcionar ese punto positivo adicional que lo ayuda a ser
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junto con usted o ella sola) para participar como voluntario en otro país. A menudo, estas oportunidades están
disponibles a través de organizaciones benéficas e Iglesias. No los empuje como “actividades que se deben hacer”, sino más bien como ideas para considerar en el futuro. Plante la semilla, la cual podría cambiar a querer participar como voluntaria. Aun con sus mejores esfuerzos, usted no puede obligar a su hija a participar como voluntaria. Ella le dijo que le gustaría que le pagaran por el trabajo, lo cual podría ser una indicación de querer conseguir un trabajo de medio tiempo después de clases, los fines de semana o durante el verano. Muchos de los jóvenes más exitosos que he conocido tenían trabajos mientras asistían a la preparatoria. Participar como voluntario, tener un trabajo de medio tiempo y participar en deportes son algunas de las actividades más gratificantes para los adolescentes.
af
_______________ Betty Richardson, Ph.D., R.N.C., L.P.C., L.M.F.T., es una psicoterapeuta con sede en Austin que se especializa en el tratamiento de los problemas de los niños, adolescentes y padres.
¿Necesita ideas? Éstas son sólo algunas de las organizaciones locales que tienen programas activos de voluntarios adolescentes: Austin Pets Alive Austin Public Library Capital Area Food Bank Dell Children’s Medical Center Keep Austin Beautiful The Thinkery
View the magazine online at austinfamily.com
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2016 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE DAY CAMPS Page 26 • OVERNIGHT CAMPS Page 39 • SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS Page 40
Austin International School Run, Jump, Splash
This month’s Camp Guide sponsored by: YMCA of Austin austinymca.org YMCA of Greater Williamson County ymcagwc.org
day camps 4Reelz School of Film
Round Rock 512-640-3831 www.4reelzschooloffilm.com Ages 6 - 17 Half day and full day camps for kids including acting, filmmaking, costume & makeup design, lego stop-motion, movie science FX and comic book creation. “We learn by doing!”
American Robotics
Austin Metro Area 512-844-2724 www.RoboticsAcademy.com
Ages 6 - 12, 13 - 17 At American Robotics Academy students learn how to design, build and test remotecontrolled miniature robots. We use simple, motorized machines – all made from LEGO® bricks! – to demonstrate mechanical movements and other effects.
Art 71 Summer Camp
4208 Crawford, Spicewood 512-906-1079 www.art71sstudio.com Ages 5 to 18 One week sessions in June and July. Great for your young artist.
Ages 8 – 16 Austin Girls Choir camps include instruction on vocal skills, note reading, basic harmony and fun songs, with simple choreography.
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ATA Martial Arts
Northwest Austin, Cedar Park and Round Rock 512-402-6461, 512-786-2387, 512-310-0131 www.barrettsata.com, www.roundrockata.com Ages 3 and up We provide our students a strong foundation in essential character qualities such as courtesy, respect and discipline. In addition, our programs are designed to improve motor skills and enhance a student’s ability to pay attention and follow directions.
Austin Girls Choir Austin 512-453-0884 www.girlschoir.com
4001 Adelphi Rd., Austin 512-331-7806 www.austininternationalschool.org Ages 3 - 6 Our campers will explore other cultures and languages while staying active and filling their days with creativity, activity and motion.
Austin Oaks Summer Camps
Bits, Bytes & Bots Computer Adventures
Various locations 512-415-4120 www.austintx.bitsbytesbots.com Ages 6 – 14 Offering fun and educational week-long, half-day technology camps in game creation, movie-making, robotics, Scratch programming, Kodu Game Lab programming and Minecraft®. Low student to instructor ratio.
Boost Writing Camp by Extra Credit! LLC
512-689-0236 www.extracreditaustin.com Ages 4 – 6 Spring break and summer options, pending interest and availability. For foundations to better handwriting. Pre-screening required. Details online.
Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp
Locations throughout Austin 512-799-8891 www.bperrymanshootingcamp.com Ages 7 - 16 BPSC is a 4-day shooting intense basketball camp mirrored after all the camps
8820 Business Park Dr. #300, Austin
4220 Monterrey Oaks 512-891-1609 www.austinoakschurch.org/events Ages Preschool - High School Various summer camps throughout summer. Check website for details.
Austin Piano School
Parmer/Mopac Area 512-415-1134 www.AustinPianoSchool.com Ages 6-11 Join us for week-long half-day camps as we learn about composers, the orchestra, or music around the world through crafts, games and rhythm instrument ensembles. Some piano background helpful, but not required.
Austin Sports Arena Ultimate Indoor Sports Camp
3918 Gattis School Rd., Round Rock 512-251-7500 www.austinsportsarena.com/camps Ages 5 – 14 Campers have the option of enjoying either a full or half day of jam-packed activities designed for kids at any skill level.
Badgerdog Creative Writing Summer Camp
Several locations throughout Austin 512-542-0076 www.austinlibrary.org Ages 3rd – 12th grade Led by professional writers, campers discover and practice the arts of poetry and storytelling in a low-pressure, fun environment and become published authors.
Band Aid Music Camp
South Austin and Westlake/Riverbend 512-730-0592 www.bandaidschoolofmusic.com Ages 4 - 18 Rock band, rock star, piano, drum, guitar and vocal camps. We have the strongest rock band program in Texas.
Bear Creek Stables
13017 Bob Johnson Ln., Manchaca 512-282-0250 www.bearcreekstables.com Ages 7 – 16 Because horses are fascinating, a horse camp is one of the best sources of growth, self-confidence and fun available to a young person.
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2016 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE DAY CAMPS Page 26 • OVERNIGHT CAMPS Page 39 • SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS Page 40
Austin International School Run, Jump, Splash
This month’s Camp Guide sponsored by: YMCA of Austin austinymca.org YMCA of Greater Williamson County ymcagwc.org
day camps 4Reelz School of Film
Round Rock 512-640-3831 www.4reelzschooloffilm.com Ages 6 - 17 Half day and full day camps for kids including acting, filmmaking, costume & makeup design, lego stop-motion, movie science FX and comic book creation. “We learn by doing!”
American Robotics
Austin Metro Area 512-844-2724 www.RoboticsAcademy.com
Ages 6 - 12, 13 - 17 At American Robotics Academy students learn how to design, build and test remotecontrolled miniature robots. We use simple, motorized machines – all made from LEGO® bricks! – to demonstrate mechanical movements and other effects.
Art 71 Summer Camp
4208 Crawford, Spicewood 512-906-1079 www.art71sstudio.com Ages 5 to 18 One week sessions in June and July. Great for your young artist.
Ages 8 – 16 Austin Girls Choir camps include instruction on vocal skills, note reading, basic harmony and fun songs, with simple choreography.
Customize your Camp Guide search at austinfamily.com
ATA Martial Arts
Northwest Austin, Cedar Park and Round Rock 512-402-6461, 512-786-2387, 512-310-0131 www.barrettsata.com, www.roundrockata.com Ages 3 and up We provide our students a strong foundation in essential character qualities such as courtesy, respect and discipline. In addition, our programs are designed to improve motor skills and enhance a student’s ability to pay attention and follow directions.
Austin Girls Choir Austin 512-453-0884 www.girlschoir.com
4001 Adelphi Rd., Austin 512-331-7806 www.austininternationalschool.org Ages 3 - 6 Our campers will explore other cultures and languages while staying active and filling their days with creativity, activity and motion.
Austin Oaks Summer Camps
Bits, Bytes & Bots Computer Adventures
Various locations 512-415-4120 www.austintx.bitsbytesbots.com Ages 6 – 14 Offering fun and educational week-long, half-day technology camps in game creation, movie-making, robotics, Scratch programming, Kodu Game Lab programming and Minecraft®. Low student to instructor ratio.
Boost Writing Camp by Extra Credit! LLC
512-689-0236 www.extracreditaustin.com Ages 4 – 6 Spring break and summer options, pending interest and availability. For foundations to better handwriting. Pre-screening required. Details online.
Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp
Locations throughout Austin 512-799-8891 www.bperrymanshootingcamp.com Ages 7 - 16 BPSC is a 4-day shooting intense basketball camp mirrored after all the camps
8820 Business Park Dr. #300, Austin
4220 Monterrey Oaks 512-891-1609 www.austinoakschurch.org/events Ages Preschool - High School Various summer camps throughout summer. Check website for details.
Austin Piano School
Parmer/Mopac Area 512-415-1134 www.AustinPianoSchool.com Ages 6-11 Join us for week-long half-day camps as we learn about composers, the orchestra, or music around the world through crafts, games and rhythm instrument ensembles. Some piano background helpful, but not required.
Austin Sports Arena Ultimate Indoor Sports Camp
3918 Gattis School Rd., Round Rock 512-251-7500 www.austinsportsarena.com/camps Ages 5 – 14 Campers have the option of enjoying either a full or half day of jam-packed activities designed for kids at any skill level.
Badgerdog Creative Writing Summer Camp
Several locations throughout Austin 512-542-0076 www.austinlibrary.org Ages 3rd – 12th grade Led by professional writers, campers discover and practice the arts of poetry and storytelling in a low-pressure, fun environment and become published authors.
Band Aid Music Camp
South Austin and Westlake/Riverbend 512-730-0592 www.bandaidschoolofmusic.com Ages 4 - 18 Rock band, rock star, piano, drum, guitar and vocal camps. We have the strongest rock band program in Texas.
Bear Creek Stables
13017 Bob Johnson Ln., Manchaca 512-282-0250 www.bearcreekstables.com Ages 7 – 16 Because horses are fascinating, a horse camp is one of the best sources of growth, self-confidence and fun available to a young person.
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Bricks 4 Kidz ATX
Multiple greater Austin locations 512-270-9003 www.bricks4kidz.com/atx Ages 5 – 13 Build LEGO® models that move! Our themed enrichment camps feature motorized building, crafts, games and creative building time. Campers take home LEGO® mini-figures or accessory packs.
"Building Leaders: Discover your profession!" Spanish Immersion Summer Camp
Froggin Learning Center 6203 N. Capital of Tx Hwy. Ste. 400, Austin 512-345-3764 www.froggin.com Ages 4 - 12 Camp begins June 6. Each week explore different fields, including the people, places, and their professions. Weekly themes: city, sports, art, construction, science, space and ocean.
Cafe Monet Summer Art
Westgate, Triangle and San Marcos 512-892-3200, 512-906-2200, 512-805-2800 www.cafemonet.org Ages 6 and up Hands-on lesson in creativity. Paint pottery, fuse glass or spruce it up on a wood plaque.
Camp Abrakadoodle – Kids with Imagination
512-252-8500 x 160 www.chaparralice.com Ages 6 - 13 Camp De Champs offers 11 weeks of figure skating and hockey skating instruction. Kids receive two lessons daily, as well as public skating time, off-ice training, goal setting, arts and crafts and a new, optional performance recital on Thursday evening of each week.
Camp Adventure by Kiddie Academy
Camp Doublecreek
Leander, Round Rock, Georgetown 512-337-7017 www.abrakadoodle.com/tx-austin Ages 3 - 12 Art camps are fun-filled, action packed events. Camp themes include bugs, pirates, superheroes, princesses, circus and zoo animals plus many, many more.
1602 Medical Pkwy., Cedar Park 512-986-7355 www.kiddieacademy.com/cedarpark Ages preschool – school age At Kiddie Academy, we aim to make your child’s summer as educational as it is fun. Our Camp Adventure program and curriculum do exactly that, through themed events, activities and trips. Your child’s ordinary summer vacation is transformed into a fun and strong foundation for the future!
Camp Avalanche at Chaparral Ice Center
2525 W. Anderson Ln. #400, Austin 512-252-8500 x 160 www.chaparralice.com Ages 7 - 14 Our campers fill their days swimming, going to the park, going on field trips, doing arts and crafts and—of course—ice skating!
Camp De Champs at Chaparral Ice Center
2525 W. Anderson Ln. #400, Austin
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800 Doublecreek Dr., Round Rock 512-255-3661 www.campdoublecreek.com Ages 4 – 14 Camp Doublecreek is Austin/Round Rock’s Best Day Camp for 45+ years. It is an activity-based camp with free transportation from 12 different locations.
Camp Jump!
2919 Manchaca Rd. and 2117 Anderson Ln. www.jump-austin.com 512-593-6226 Ages 3 - 10 Voted Austin Family Magazine’s Most Fun Camp in 2011, 2014, 2015. Dynamic, theme-based gymnastics, games, activities and arts and crafts keep kids coming back.
Central Texas Writing Camp
Texas State University San Marcos and Round Rock 512-245-3680 Ages 6 - 18 Our camp will inspire creative writing, thinking and explore various writing styles. Campers will meet new friends.
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Bricks 4 Kidz ATX
Multiple greater Austin locations 512-270-9003 www.bricks4kidz.com/atx Ages 5 – 13 Build LEGO® models that move! Our themed enrichment camps feature motorized building, crafts, games and creative building time. Campers take home LEGO® mini-figures or accessory packs.
"Building Leaders: Discover your profession!" Spanish Immersion Summer Camp
Froggin Learning Center 6203 N. Capital of Tx Hwy. Ste. 400, Austin 512-345-3764 www.froggin.com Ages 4 - 12 Camp begins June 6. Each week explore different fields, including the people, places, and their professions. Weekly themes: city, sports, art, construction, science, space and ocean.
Cafe Monet Summer Art
Westgate, Triangle and San Marcos 512-892-3200, 512-906-2200, 512-805-2800 www.cafemonet.org Ages 6 and up Hands-on lesson in creativity. Paint pottery, fuse glass or spruce it up on a wood plaque.
Camp Abrakadoodle – Kids with Imagination
512-252-8500 x 160 www.chaparralice.com Ages 6 - 13 Camp De Champs offers 11 weeks of figure skating and hockey skating instruction. Kids receive two lessons daily, as well as public skating time, off-ice training, goal setting, arts and crafts and a new, optional performance recital on Thursday evening of each week.
Camp Adventure by Kiddie Academy
Camp Doublecreek
Leander, Round Rock, Georgetown 512-337-7017 www.abrakadoodle.com/tx-austin Ages 3 - 12 Art camps are fun-filled, action packed events. Camp themes include bugs, pirates, superheroes, princesses, circus and zoo animals plus many, many more.
1602 Medical Pkwy., Cedar Park 512-986-7355 www.kiddieacademy.com/cedarpark Ages preschool – school age At Kiddie Academy, we aim to make your child’s summer as educational as it is fun. Our Camp Adventure program and curriculum do exactly that, through themed events, activities and trips. Your child’s ordinary summer vacation is transformed into a fun and strong foundation for the future!
Camp Avalanche at Chaparral Ice Center
2525 W. Anderson Ln. #400, Austin 512-252-8500 x 160 www.chaparralice.com Ages 7 - 14 Our campers fill their days swimming, going to the park, going on field trips, doing arts and crafts and—of course—ice skating!
Camp De Champs at Chaparral Ice Center
2525 W. Anderson Ln. #400, Austin
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800 Doublecreek Dr., Round Rock 512-255-3661 www.campdoublecreek.com Ages 4 – 14 Camp Doublecreek is Austin/Round Rock’s Best Day Camp for 45+ years. It is an activity-based camp with free transportation from 12 different locations.
Camp Jump!
2919 Manchaca Rd. and 2117 Anderson Ln. www.jump-austin.com 512-593-6226 Ages 3 - 10 Voted Austin Family Magazine’s Most Fun Camp in 2011, 2014, 2015. Dynamic, theme-based gymnastics, games, activities and arts and crafts keep kids coming back.
Central Texas Writing Camp
Texas State University San Marcos and Round Rock 512-245-3680 Ages 6 - 18 Our camp will inspire creative writing, thinking and explore various writing styles. Campers will meet new friends.
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2016 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Challenger School
Avery Ranch, Pond Springs and Round Rock 512-341-8000, 512-258-1299, 512-255-8844 www.challengerschool.com Ages PreK - 8th grade Our students learn to think for themselves and to value independence. Results are unmatched. Round Rock, Austin, Cedar Park 512-219-0700 www.zsclubhouse.com Ages 5 - 12 Awesome field trips, organized sports, wonderful environment.
Cordovan Art School
Digital Media Academy
3810 Gattis School Rd. #108, Round Rock 816 S. Main St., Georgetown 512-275-4040 www.cordovanartschool.com Ages 5 - 16 Experience the best art camps in the greater Austin area! Traditional, technical skills mixed with lots of fun! Ceramics, clay, drawing, painting, animals and more.
Country Home Learning Center
6900 Escarpment Blvd., Austin 512-288-8220 13120 U.S. Hwy. 183 N., Austin 512-331-1441 www.countryhomelearningcenter.com Ages 5 - 13 Children must have finished grade K to attend our summer camp program and field
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Dance Discovery
Central Austin and Avery Ranch 512-419-7611, 512-658-2996 www.dancediscovery.com www.averyranchdance.com Ages 3 - 14 Various themed camps include story time ballet, jazz, hip hop, gymnastics, yoga, arts and crafts and musical theatre. Each camp ends with a great show!
Club Z Summer Camp
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trips. (All ages, starting at 6 weeks, accepted for our year-round program.) Join us for an incredible summer camp experience, featuring child approved special events, exciting weekly field trips and kids’ choice special interest clubs.
University of Texas at Austin 866-656-3342 www.digitalmediaacademy.org Ages 6 - 17 From game design to app development, animation to photography, filmmaking to music production, and everything in between, students have the opportunity to tackle today's coolest tech topics!
Esoteric Farm
15 minutes north of downtown Austin 512-272-4301 www.esotericfarm.com Ages 5 - 16 Daily horse-related games and activities and an indoor horse arena. Fun, active and affordable!
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Extend-A-Care for Kids Summer Day Camp
Locations in AISD, DVISD and HCISD 512-472-9402 www.eackids.org Ages 3 - 12 Weekly sessions consisting of sports, field trips, swimming, cooking, games and puzzles, reading, arts and crafts and more. Weekly themes are based on children’s literature.
Fun 2 Learn Code
Austin and Round Rock (see website for additional locations) 512-900-8380 www.fun2learncode.com Ages 7 and up Half- and full-day computer programming camps, including Minecraft mods in Java, Scratch programming, Python, game design, web development, robotics, circuits and stop motion animation.
Game Worlds
5930 Middle Fiskville Rd., Austin 512-609-0052 www.gameworldscamp.com Ages 10 - 18 At Game Worlds, kids learn from real-world developers how to make their very own video games! Students work in teams to create their own game!
Girls Empowerment Network campGEN
4001 Speedway, Austin 512-808-4044 ext 106 www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org
Ages 4 - 8th grade girls Girls participate in fun, interactive workshops during weeklong sessions that are designed to help them feel more confident as they navigate girlhood. Girls will gain new skills, new friendships and a new sense of self!
Girlstart Summer Camp
Heartsong
2700 W. Anderson Ln., Austin 512-371-9506 www.heartsongmusic.net Ages up to 9 Join us spring and summer for our Music Together classes for children and their caregivers.
1400 W. Anderson Ln., Austin 512-916-4775 www.girlstart.org Rising 4th - 8th grades Girlstart summer camp allows girls to explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a fun, informal environment and equips them with STEM skills they will use for life. Girlstart’s camp provides unique experiences that develop a strong conceptual understanding of STEM subjects and increases participants’ interest in STEM activities and careers.
iFLY Austin Summer Camp
Golf in Schools
Kiddie Academy’s Camp Adventure
Locations in Austin 512-371-9506 www.golfinschoolsusa.com Fun, high energy and skill building. Perfect for all levels.
Handwriting Club by Extra Credit! LLC
8820 Business Park Dr. #300, Austin 512-689-0236 www.extracreditaustin.com Ages 5 - 9 Summer class options, pending interest and availability. For better handwriting. Prescreening required. Details online.
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13265 N. Hwy 183 Suite A, Austin 512-774-4359 www.iflyworld.com/austin Ages 6 - 16 1st Session - 6/6 - 6/11, 2nd Session - 7/18 - 7/23, 8 a.m. - noon $599.95. Learn to FLY and explore the technology behind indoor skydiving! Ten minutes with personalized coaching Tuesday - Thursday. Five minute Saturday showcase w/ catered breakfast, personalized camp certificates, daily snacks and celebratory treats.
2617 Kelly Ln., Pflugerville 512-989-7777 www.kiddieacademy.com/pflugerville Ages preschool – 12 years We aim to make your child’s summer as educational as it is fun. Our Camp Adventure program and curriculum do exactly that, through themed events, activities and trips. With Camp Adventure, your child’s ordinary summer vacation is transformed into a fun and strong foundation for the future!
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2016 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Challenger School
Avery Ranch, Pond Springs and Round Rock 512-341-8000, 512-258-1299, 512-255-8844 www.challengerschool.com Ages PreK - 8th grade Our students learn to think for themselves and to value independence. Results are unmatched. Round Rock, Austin, Cedar Park 512-219-0700 www.zsclubhouse.com Ages 5 - 12 Awesome field trips, organized sports, wonderful environment.
Cordovan Art School
Digital Media Academy
3810 Gattis School Rd. #108, Round Rock 816 S. Main St., Georgetown 512-275-4040 www.cordovanartschool.com Ages 5 - 16 Experience the best art camps in the greater Austin area! Traditional, technical skills mixed with lots of fun! Ceramics, clay, drawing, painting, animals and more.
Country Home Learning Center
6900 Escarpment Blvd., Austin 512-288-8220 13120 U.S. Hwy. 183 N., Austin 512-331-1441 www.countryhomelearningcenter.com Ages 5 - 13 Children must have finished grade K to attend our summer camp program and field
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Dance Discovery
Central Austin and Avery Ranch 512-419-7611, 512-658-2996 www.dancediscovery.com www.averyranchdance.com Ages 3 - 14 Various themed camps include story time ballet, jazz, hip hop, gymnastics, yoga, arts and crafts and musical theatre. Each camp ends with a great show!
Club Z Summer Camp
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trips. (All ages, starting at 6 weeks, accepted for our year-round program.) Join us for an incredible summer camp experience, featuring child approved special events, exciting weekly field trips and kids’ choice special interest clubs.
University of Texas at Austin 866-656-3342 www.digitalmediaacademy.org Ages 6 - 17 From game design to app development, animation to photography, filmmaking to music production, and everything in between, students have the opportunity to tackle today's coolest tech topics!
Esoteric Farm
15 minutes north of downtown Austin 512-272-4301 www.esotericfarm.com Ages 5 - 16 Daily horse-related games and activities and an indoor horse arena. Fun, active and affordable!
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Extend-A-Care for Kids Summer Day Camp
Locations in AISD, DVISD and HCISD 512-472-9402 www.eackids.org Ages 3 - 12 Weekly sessions consisting of sports, field trips, swimming, cooking, games and puzzles, reading, arts and crafts and more. Weekly themes are based on children’s literature.
Fun 2 Learn Code
Austin and Round Rock (see website for additional locations) 512-900-8380 www.fun2learncode.com Ages 7 and up Half- and full-day computer programming camps, including Minecraft mods in Java, Scratch programming, Python, game design, web development, robotics, circuits and stop motion animation.
Game Worlds
5930 Middle Fiskville Rd., Austin 512-609-0052 www.gameworldscamp.com Ages 10 - 18 At Game Worlds, kids learn from real-world developers how to make their very own video games! Students work in teams to create their own game!
Girls Empowerment Network campGEN
4001 Speedway, Austin 512-808-4044 ext 106 www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org
Ages 4 - 8th grade girls Girls participate in fun, interactive workshops during weeklong sessions that are designed to help them feel more confident as they navigate girlhood. Girls will gain new skills, new friendships and a new sense of self!
Girlstart Summer Camp
Heartsong
2700 W. Anderson Ln., Austin 512-371-9506 www.heartsongmusic.net Ages up to 9 Join us spring and summer for our Music Together classes for children and their caregivers.
1400 W. Anderson Ln., Austin 512-916-4775 www.girlstart.org Rising 4th - 8th grades Girlstart summer camp allows girls to explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a fun, informal environment and equips them with STEM skills they will use for life. Girlstart’s camp provides unique experiences that develop a strong conceptual understanding of STEM subjects and increases participants’ interest in STEM activities and careers.
iFLY Austin Summer Camp
Golf in Schools
Kiddie Academy’s Camp Adventure
Locations in Austin 512-371-9506 www.golfinschoolsusa.com Fun, high energy and skill building. Perfect for all levels.
Handwriting Club by Extra Credit! LLC
8820 Business Park Dr. #300, Austin 512-689-0236 www.extracreditaustin.com Ages 5 - 9 Summer class options, pending interest and availability. For better handwriting. Prescreening required. Details online.
Pick us up at HEB, Whole Foods and Central Market
13265 N. Hwy 183 Suite A, Austin 512-774-4359 www.iflyworld.com/austin Ages 6 - 16 1st Session - 6/6 - 6/11, 2nd Session - 7/18 - 7/23, 8 a.m. - noon $599.95. Learn to FLY and explore the technology behind indoor skydiving! Ten minutes with personalized coaching Tuesday - Thursday. Five minute Saturday showcase w/ catered breakfast, personalized camp certificates, daily snacks and celebratory treats.
2617 Kelly Ln., Pflugerville 512-989-7777 www.kiddieacademy.com/pflugerville Ages preschool – 12 years We aim to make your child’s summer as educational as it is fun. Our Camp Adventure program and curriculum do exactly that, through themed events, activities and trips. With Camp Adventure, your child’s ordinary summer vacation is transformed into a fun and strong foundation for the future!
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2016 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE KidsActing
Locations throughout Austin metro 512-836-5437 www.kidsactingstudio.com Ages 3 - 19 Unleash your creativity this summer.
Kids with Pens
Georgetown, Westlake, Central Austin, Wimberly www.kidswithpens.org Ages 9 - 17 Each day includes innovative and inspiring writing prompts and lessons on the fundamentals of storytelling. We laugh, shout, play games and move our bodies. And then we write about it.
Mad Science
Locations throughout Austin metro 512-892-1143 www.austin.madscience.org Ages 4 - 12 Mad Science camps are filled with exciting, fun, hands-on science activities. Children become junior scientists for the week and experience a variety of science adventures.
Main Event FUN Camps 2016
13301 N. Hwy 183, Austin 512-401-0000 www.mainevent.com All Ages Bowling, video games, laser tag, lunch, camp t-shirt and more!
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Max Taekwondo & Yoga
6929 Airport Blvd., Austin 512-371-8989 www.maxtkdyoga.com Ages 6 - 14 Camp is going to be packed with martial arts and Legos...yes Legos. Campers have the choice to train with the Hyper Weapons Camp, or to use their imagination with Legos.
McKinney Roughs Nature Camp
1884 SH 71 West, Cedar Creek 512-303-5073 www.lcra.org/naturecamp Ages 5 - 15 Explore the outdoors and learn about wilderness skills and native plants and animals. Older campers enjoy swimming, a challenge course and raft trips.
Monkey Kung Fu
South Austin 512-835-4404 www.traditionalmartialartsacademy.com Ages 6 - up Each child will receive daily instruction of Nunchaku and Monkey Kung Fu, plus time in an inflatable playground.
Movin and Groovin
1460 Redbud Trl. and 1314 Exposition Blvd., Austin 512-992-7899 www.movinngroovincamp.com Ages 7 - 12 A week-long journey of dynamic discovery through music and movement. This camp provides an opportunity for kids to explore
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2016 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE KidsActing
Locations throughout Austin metro 512-836-5437 www.kidsactingstudio.com Ages 3 - 19 Unleash your creativity this summer.
Kids with Pens
Georgetown, Westlake, Central Austin, Wimberly www.kidswithpens.org Ages 9 - 17 Each day includes innovative and inspiring writing prompts and lessons on the fundamentals of storytelling. We laugh, shout, play games and move our bodies. And then we write about it.
Mad Science
Locations throughout Austin metro 512-892-1143 www.austin.madscience.org Ages 4 - 12 Mad Science camps are filled with exciting, fun, hands-on science activities. Children become junior scientists for the week and experience a variety of science adventures.
Main Event FUN Camps 2016
13301 N. Hwy 183, Austin 512-401-0000 www.mainevent.com All Ages Bowling, video games, laser tag, lunch, camp t-shirt and more!
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Max Taekwondo & Yoga
6929 Airport Blvd., Austin 512-371-8989 www.maxtkdyoga.com Ages 6 - 14 Camp is going to be packed with martial arts and Legos...yes Legos. Campers have the choice to train with the Hyper Weapons Camp, or to use their imagination with Legos.
McKinney Roughs Nature Camp
1884 SH 71 West, Cedar Creek 512-303-5073 www.lcra.org/naturecamp Ages 5 - 15 Explore the outdoors and learn about wilderness skills and native plants and animals. Older campers enjoy swimming, a challenge course and raft trips.
Monkey Kung Fu
South Austin 512-835-4404 www.traditionalmartialartsacademy.com Ages 6 - up Each child will receive daily instruction of Nunchaku and Monkey Kung Fu, plus time in an inflatable playground.
Movin and Groovin
1460 Redbud Trl. and 1314 Exposition Blvd., Austin 512-992-7899 www.movinngroovincamp.com Ages 7 - 12 A week-long journey of dynamic discovery through music and movement. This camp provides an opportunity for kids to explore
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2016 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE the connection between music and movement by giving them hands-on instruction playing drums, guitar, keyboard, bass and singing.
Nitro Swim
Cedar Park/Round Rock, Bee Cave 512-259-7999 www.nitroswim.com Ages 6 months and up The indoor Nitro Swim Center offers the highest quality swim lessons, non-competitive and competitive swimming around.
Quarries Camp
11400 N. Mopac Exwy., Austin 512-241-0233 www.quarriesrec.org Grades K - 6 We provide fun all summer long by taking campers on local field trips and planning fun and creative adventures on our campus!
Quest ATX
10815 FM 1625, Austin 512-298-9370 www.questatx.com Ages 7 - 17 Learn to wakeboard, kneeboard and water-ski in a fun, supportive environment from our experienced and professional staff. No equipment or experience is necessary.
Rainbow Station’s The Village Summer Program 11651 W. Parmer Ln., Austin 512-260-9700
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www.rainbowstationaustin.org Ages infant – 12 years An entire facility dedicated to school-age children. Full-day camp offers weekly mini courses, swim lessons, sports and weekly field trips.
Rio Vista Farm
13013 Fallwell Ln., Del Valle 512-247-2302 www.riovistafarm.net Ages 7 - 16 Austin’s originator of English riding camps. Daily lessons taught by professional trainers, lots of horse time/care, arts and crafts and swimming for hotter afternoons. Friday horse shows for parents to attend.
Round Rock Express Baseball Camps
Dell Diamond 512-255-2255 www.roundrockexpress.com Ages 6 and up The Round Rock Express baseball camps offer big league quality instruction on the fundamentals of baseball. Express camps are open to all skill levels, developing the complete athlete by focusing on physical skill sets, leadership and mental skills.
S.A.S.
St. Andrews Episcopal School 1112 W. 31st St., Austin 512-299-9700 www.sasaustin.org Ages 4 - 18
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2016 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE the connection between music and movement by giving them hands-on instruction playing drums, guitar, keyboard, bass and singing.
Nitro Swim
Cedar Park/Round Rock, Bee Cave 512-259-7999 www.nitroswim.com Ages 6 months and up The indoor Nitro Swim Center offers the highest quality swim lessons, non-competitive and competitive swimming around.
Quarries Camp
11400 N. Mopac Exwy., Austin 512-241-0233 www.quarriesrec.org Grades K - 6 We provide fun all summer long by taking campers on local field trips and planning fun and creative adventures on our campus!
Quest ATX
10815 FM 1625, Austin 512-298-9370 www.questatx.com Ages 7 - 17 Learn to wakeboard, kneeboard and water-ski in a fun, supportive environment from our experienced and professional staff. No equipment or experience is necessary.
Rainbow Station’s The Village Summer Program 11651 W. Parmer Ln., Austin 512-260-9700
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www.rainbowstationaustin.org Ages infant – 12 years An entire facility dedicated to school-age children. Full-day camp offers weekly mini courses, swim lessons, sports and weekly field trips.
Rio Vista Farm
13013 Fallwell Ln., Del Valle 512-247-2302 www.riovistafarm.net Ages 7 - 16 Austin’s originator of English riding camps. Daily lessons taught by professional trainers, lots of horse time/care, arts and crafts and swimming for hotter afternoons. Friday horse shows for parents to attend.
Round Rock Express Baseball Camps
Dell Diamond 512-255-2255 www.roundrockexpress.com Ages 6 and up The Round Rock Express baseball camps offer big league quality instruction on the fundamentals of baseball. Express camps are open to all skill levels, developing the complete athlete by focusing on physical skill sets, leadership and mental skills.
S.A.S.
St. Andrews Episcopal School 1112 W. 31st St., Austin 512-299-9700 www.sasaustin.org Ages 4 - 18
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2016 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE We offer camps for aspiring artists, athletes, scientists, musicians, chess enthusiasts, cooks and more.
Smudge Studio
500 West 38th St., Austin 512-777-1742 www.smudgestudiosaustin.com Ages 5 - 11 Have fun making art with us at Smudge! Explore several mediums through a variety of fun projects and finish each day with some outside playtime.
Spanish Immersion
“Layla y la Ballena” 8707 Mountain Crest Dr., Austin; 2700 W. Anderson Ln., Austin; 107 Ranch Rd. 620 S. #200, Lakeway 512-299-5731, 512-299-5732, 512-466-2409 www.austinbilingualschool.com Ages 2 - 11 Children join together to make the story “Leyla y la Ballena” come to life. Every week is dedicated to a theme, which is taught in an enthusiastic, fun-filled environment.
Spicewood Country Camp
6102 Spicewood Springs Rd., Austin 512-346-2992 www.spicewoodcountry.com Ages 3½ – 10 Nine shady acres in northwest Austin with animals, music, swimming, crafts, sports and horseback riding.
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Stepping Stone School at the Brainery!
17 locations in the Austin area 512-459-0258 www.steppingstoneschool.com Ages 5 - 13 Every day during the summer the lesson will focus on a different country. Your children will participate in activities that teach them about the history and culture of the country of the day.
Summer Spark
Zilker Elementary 512-593-5393 www.summerspark.com Ages 1st - 6th grade With packed schedules, powerful media everywhere, and performance pressure on schools, we believe that a fundamental component of a strong foundation is missing in the lives of many children today.
Synergy Dance
2314 Bee Cave Rd. #C1, Austin 512-327-4130 www.synergydancestudio.com Ages 2 and up Dance camps include ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, also included are tumbling, theatre, crafts and a performance on Fridays. Dance intensives for beginner to advanced.
Texas Arts Project
6500 St Stephens Dr. 512- 553-6276 www.texasartsproject.com
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2016 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE We offer camps for aspiring artists, athletes, scientists, musicians, chess enthusiasts, cooks and more.
Smudge Studio
500 West 38th St., Austin 512-777-1742 www.smudgestudiosaustin.com Ages 5 - 11 Have fun making art with us at Smudge! Explore several mediums through a variety of fun projects and finish each day with some outside playtime.
Spanish Immersion
“Layla y la Ballena” 8707 Mountain Crest Dr., Austin; 2700 W. Anderson Ln., Austin; 107 Ranch Rd. 620 S. #200, Lakeway 512-299-5731, 512-299-5732, 512-466-2409 www.austinbilingualschool.com Ages 2 - 11 Children join together to make the story “Leyla y la Ballena” come to life. Every week is dedicated to a theme, which is taught in an enthusiastic, fun-filled environment.
Spicewood Country Camp
6102 Spicewood Springs Rd., Austin 512-346-2992 www.spicewoodcountry.com Ages 3½ – 10 Nine shady acres in northwest Austin with animals, music, swimming, crafts, sports and horseback riding.
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Stepping Stone School at the Brainery!
17 locations in the Austin area 512-459-0258 www.steppingstoneschool.com Ages 5 - 13 Every day during the summer the lesson will focus on a different country. Your children will participate in activities that teach them about the history and culture of the country of the day.
Summer Spark
Zilker Elementary 512-593-5393 www.summerspark.com Ages 1st - 6th grade With packed schedules, powerful media everywhere, and performance pressure on schools, we believe that a fundamental component of a strong foundation is missing in the lives of many children today.
Synergy Dance
2314 Bee Cave Rd. #C1, Austin 512-327-4130 www.synergydancestudio.com Ages 2 and up Dance camps include ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, also included are tumbling, theatre, crafts and a performance on Fridays. Dance intensives for beginner to advanced.
Texas Arts Project
6500 St Stephens Dr. 512- 553-6276 www.texasartsproject.com
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2016 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE If your child, friend, or peer loves musical theatre, acting, or film making, the choice for summer camps is easy. Texas Arts Project, or TAP Camp, is a one-of-a-kind performing arts experience.
Full or part time camps, featuring morning academic booster with language arts and handwriting, reading and math. Plus afternoon weekly themed camp activities. 7:30-5:30, Monday through Friday.
TexARTS Summer Camps
Topgolf Summer Academy
2300 Lohman’s Spur #160, Lakeway 512-852-9079 ext 104 www.tex-arts.org Ages 2 - 18 Musical theatre, dance and visual arts camps including a musical theatre intensive, weekly “best of” musicals, mini camps for ages 2 - 4 and visual arts camps.
The Magnolia School
2903 RR 620, Lake Travis 512-266-9620 www.themagnoliaschoolatx.com Ages 3 - 11
Avery Ranch and Allandale 512-658-2996 and 512-419-7611 www.topgolf.com/kidzone Ages up to 12 The game is fun for players of any skill level, and there are tons of other activities to keep the whole family entertained - pool tables, interactive video games, giant Jenga and much more.
Wanna Play
4500 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock 14010 N. Hwy 183, Austin 512-345-PLAY and 512-258-PLAY
www.wannaplayplaycare.com Ages 6 wks - 12 yrs Kids bring imagination, we bring the fun.
YMCA of Austin Summer Day Camp
22 locations throughout Travis, Hays and Bastrop counties 512-236-9622 www.austinymca.org Ages 4 - 14 Safe and enriching summer day camps. Enjoy field trips, swimming, games and more in a character rich environment with the YMCA of Austin.
YMCA Williamson County
Hutto 512-846-2360, Burnet 512-756-6180, Cedar Park 512-250-9622, Round Rock 512-615-5563 www.ymcagwc.org Outdoor Adventure Camps K - 8th grade, Excursion Camps K - 6th grade, Specialty Camps K - 8th grade, Kinder Camps, 3 years - K At the Y, we offer a wide array of summer camp options and activities that are designed to make summer fun, exciting, convenient and safe.
ZACH Summer Theatre Camps
1510 Toomey Rd., Austin 512-476-0594 x236 www.zachtheatre.org/education Ages 3½ - 18 Weekly camps, June 6 through August 19, include acting, dance, voice, comedy, improv and creative drama for beginners to pre-professional students.
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OVERNIGHT camps Camp Lantern Creek for Girls
4045 N. FM 1486, Montgomery, TX 936-597-8225 www.camplanterncreek.com A unique girls sleep away summer camp that was created so girls can create their art, find their voice, try new skills, be cheered on whether they succeed or not, get dirty, push boundaries, love nature and so much more.
Newk’s Adventure Camp
325 Mission Valley Rd., New Braunfels 830-625-9105 www.texasadventurecamp.net Ages 9 - 16 A fun, adventurous week that includes high ropes, zip lines, campout, Schlitterbahn, paintball, rock climbing, caving, archery, swimming, tubing, rafting, a dance and much more!
Riverview Girls Camp
757 County Road 604, Mentone, Alabama 800-882-0722 www.riverviewcamp.com Ages 6 - 16 Recognized as one of the South’s favorite all-around summer camps for girls, Riverview’s Christian emphasis and exciting programs are appreciated by both parents and campers! Riverview offers both one-and two-week camp sessions for girls
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2016 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE If your child, friend, or peer loves musical theatre, acting, or film making, the choice for summer camps is easy. Texas Arts Project, or TAP Camp, is a one-of-a-kind performing arts experience.
Full or part time camps, featuring morning academic booster with language arts and handwriting, reading and math. Plus afternoon weekly themed camp activities. 7:30-5:30, Monday through Friday.
TexARTS Summer Camps
Topgolf Summer Academy
2300 Lohman’s Spur #160, Lakeway 512-852-9079 ext 104 www.tex-arts.org Ages 2 - 18 Musical theatre, dance and visual arts camps including a musical theatre intensive, weekly “best of” musicals, mini camps for ages 2 - 4 and visual arts camps.
The Magnolia School
2903 RR 620, Lake Travis 512-266-9620 www.themagnoliaschoolatx.com Ages 3 - 11
Avery Ranch and Allandale 512-658-2996 and 512-419-7611 www.topgolf.com/kidzone Ages up to 12 The game is fun for players of any skill level, and there are tons of other activities to keep the whole family entertained - pool tables, interactive video games, giant Jenga and much more.
Wanna Play
4500 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock 14010 N. Hwy 183, Austin 512-345-PLAY and 512-258-PLAY
www.wannaplayplaycare.com Ages 6 wks - 12 yrs Kids bring imagination, we bring the fun.
YMCA of Austin Summer Day Camp
22 locations throughout Travis, Hays and Bastrop counties 512-236-9622 www.austinymca.org Ages 4 - 14 Safe and enriching summer day camps. Enjoy field trips, swimming, games and more in a character rich environment with the YMCA of Austin.
YMCA Williamson County
Hutto 512-846-2360, Burnet 512-756-6180, Cedar Park 512-250-9622, Round Rock 512-615-5563 www.ymcagwc.org Outdoor Adventure Camps K - 8th grade, Excursion Camps K - 6th grade, Specialty Camps K - 8th grade, Kinder Camps, 3 years - K At the Y, we offer a wide array of summer camp options and activities that are designed to make summer fun, exciting, convenient and safe.
ZACH Summer Theatre Camps
1510 Toomey Rd., Austin 512-476-0594 x236 www.zachtheatre.org/education Ages 3½ - 18 Weekly camps, June 6 through August 19, include acting, dance, voice, comedy, improv and creative drama for beginners to pre-professional students.
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OVERNIGHT camps Camp Lantern Creek for Girls
4045 N. FM 1486, Montgomery, TX 936-597-8225 www.camplanterncreek.com A unique girls sleep away summer camp that was created so girls can create their art, find their voice, try new skills, be cheered on whether they succeed or not, get dirty, push boundaries, love nature and so much more.
Newk’s Adventure Camp
325 Mission Valley Rd., New Braunfels 830-625-9105 www.texasadventurecamp.net Ages 9 - 16 A fun, adventurous week that includes high ropes, zip lines, campout, Schlitterbahn, paintball, rock climbing, caving, archery, swimming, tubing, rafting, a dance and much more!
Riverview Girls Camp
757 County Road 604, Mentone, Alabama 800-882-0722 www.riverviewcamp.com Ages 6 - 16 Recognized as one of the South’s favorite all-around summer camps for girls, Riverview’s Christian emphasis and exciting programs are appreciated by both parents and campers! Riverview offers both one-and two-week camp sessions for girls
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2016 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE ages 6 to 16. Dr. Larry and Susan Hooks are the owners and have been camp directors since 1983.
Sugar & Spice Ranch Camp
Bandera, TX 830-460-8487 www.texashorsecamps.com Ages 5 and up Bonding mothers and daughters through horses. You and your daughter will own horses for a week and do everything together as a team. All-inclusive week-long session and a great way to reconnect with each other.
YMCA Twin Lakes Overnight Camp 204 E. Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park
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Grades 3rd - 8th New cabins have bathrooms and A/C. Experienced counselors, nutritious meals and new friends. All the activities you love and a whole lot more!
Special Needs Camps Summer Wonders
3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin 512-203-4540 www.summerwonders.org Ages 4 - 13 A program for gifted students to explore diverse subjects through an integrated, hands-on approach.
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2016 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE ages 6 to 16. Dr. Larry and Susan Hooks are the owners and have been camp directors since 1983.
Sugar & Spice Ranch Camp
Bandera, TX 830-460-8487 www.texashorsecamps.com Ages 5 and up Bonding mothers and daughters through horses. You and your daughter will own horses for a week and do everything together as a team. All-inclusive week-long session and a great way to reconnect with each other.
YMCA Twin Lakes Overnight Camp 204 E. Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park
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Grades 3rd - 8th New cabins have bathrooms and A/C. Experienced counselors, nutritious meals and new friends. All the activities you love and a whole lot more!
Special Needs Camps Summer Wonders
3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin 512-203-4540 www.summerwonders.org Ages 4 - 13 A program for gifted students to explore diverse subjects through an integrated, hands-on approach.
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Graduation Gifts! 1. Tool set or multitool En Mexíco, celebramos el Día de las Madres en el 10 de Mayo. En la noche del 9 de Mayo, los jóvenes se reúnen para llevar serenata a sus mamás por las calles, acompañados con guitarras. Se escuchan las serenatas toda la noche, hasta que terminen de cantar a todas las madres de los jóvenes reunidos. En las escuelas primarias, se hacen festivales en honor a las madres, en donde se les dicen poesías , hay bailables y rifas en los que las madres ganan regalos como ollas, relojes de pared, adornos de porcelana y mas. Si el 10 de Mayo cae el fin de semana, algunas familias hacen una gran fiesta para celebrar a la abuela y a las mamás de esa familia. Algunas familias llevan el Mariachi para que canten las mañanitas a sus madres. Yo recuerdo en mi niñez haberle regalado vasos para la cocina a mi mamá—un regalo no muy apropiado, pero ella estaba feliz. Es muy común regalar a las madres lavadoras, refrigeradores, ollas, sabanas y todo para la casa. Algunas veces regalamos cosas personales como ropa, zapatos y flores. Algunos de los platos típico que se sirven en las fiestas familias son la birria, el pozole y enchiladas. Para ver la receta de la birria, visita austinfamily.com. ______________ Rocio Barbosa, madre de dos hijas, vive en Round Rock.
2. Universitylabeled items 3. Restaurant gift card 4. Bowl and ramen noodles 5. Umbrella 6. Dry erase board 7. Water bottle filled with snacks 8. Laundry bag 9. Blanket 10. Board game or cards
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Graduation Gifts! 1. Tool set or multitool En Mexíco, celebramos el Día de las Madres en el 10 de Mayo. En la noche del 9 de Mayo, los jóvenes se reúnen para llevar serenata a sus mamás por las calles, acompañados con guitarras. Se escuchan las serenatas toda la noche, hasta que terminen de cantar a todas las madres de los jóvenes reunidos. En las escuelas primarias, se hacen festivales en honor a las madres, en donde se les dicen poesías , hay bailables y rifas en los que las madres ganan regalos como ollas, relojes de pared, adornos de porcelana y mas. Si el 10 de Mayo cae el fin de semana, algunas familias hacen una gran fiesta para celebrar a la abuela y a las mamás de esa familia. Algunas familias llevan el Mariachi para que canten las mañanitas a sus madres. Yo recuerdo en mi niñez haberle regalado vasos para la cocina a mi mamá—un regalo no muy apropiado, pero ella estaba feliz. Es muy común regalar a las madres lavadoras, refrigeradores, ollas, sabanas y todo para la casa. Algunas veces regalamos cosas personales como ropa, zapatos y flores. Algunos de los platos típico que se sirven en las fiestas familias son la birria, el pozole y enchiladas. Para ver la receta de la birria, visita austinfamily.com. ______________ Rocio Barbosa, madre de dos hijas, vive en Round Rock.
2. Universitylabeled items 3. Restaurant gift card 4. Bowl and ramen noodles 5. Umbrella 6. Dry erase board 7. Water bottle filled with snacks 8. Laundry bag 9. Blanket 10. Board game or cards
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PIENSA POSITIVO
by Leslie Montoya, host of Despierta Austin
BY ROCIO BARBOSA
Luchando Contra la Flojera Se llega el momento de entregar ese papeleo importante, proyecto o tarea que tiene un día de vencimiento y no lo tienes listo. El dejar las cosas para el famoso “mañana” puede convirse en un estilo de vida, que con el tiempo se convierte en una identidad. Para cambiar un mal habito solo se necesita profundamente querer y tomar la decisión en ese instante. Un estudio encontró que las personas que dejan un mal hábito al instante, tienen un 10 por ciento mas de probabilidad en no recaer que los que deciden cambiar gradualmente. Si necesitas una estrategia, empieza tu dia por hacer o avanzar en la actividad o proyecto que tanto te cuesta hacer. Al hacerlo a la primera hora del dia te dejara la mente más desocupada y libre para hacer las cosas que en verdad disfrutas hacer. ¡Piensa Positivo!
Battling Procrastination In Mexico, we always celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10. On the night of May 9, young people gather to serenade their mothers in the streets, accompanied by guitars. You can hear the serenades all night, until they finish singing to all the mothers of the young people gathered. In primary schools, festivals are held in honor of mothers, where students recite poetry, dance and hold raffles in which mothers win gifts such as pots, wall clocks and porcelain ornaments.
It’s one day before the due date to turn in that important paper, project or task, and you don’t have it ready. Leaving things for tomorrow can become a lifestyle, which eventually becomes an identity. In order to break a bad habit, it’s crucial to take immediate action. A recent study found that people who immediately quit a bad habit are 10 percent more likely not to relapse than those who have decided to change slowly over time. If you need a strategy, start your day by tackling that activity or project before anything else. This leaves your mind free and at ease, so that you can do the things that you truly enjoy doing. Think positive!
If May 10 falls on a weekend, some families throw a big party to celebrate the moms in the family. They might hire mariachis to sing to their mothers. I remember in my childhood having given kitchen glasses to my mom—not a very appropriate gift, but she was happy. It is common to give mothers washing machines, refrigerators, pots, blankets and other things for the home. Sometimes we give personal items like clothing, shoes and flowers. Some of the typical dishes served at family parties are birria, pozole and enchiladas. To see my recipe for birria, visit austinfamily.com. ______________ Rocio Barbosa, mother of two, lives in Round Rock.
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PIENSA POSITIVO
by Leslie Montoya, host of Despierta Austin
BY ROCIO BARBOSA
Luchando Contra la Flojera Se llega el momento de entregar ese papeleo importante, proyecto o tarea que tiene un día de vencimiento y no lo tienes listo. El dejar las cosas para el famoso “mañana” puede convirse en un estilo de vida, que con el tiempo se convierte en una identidad. Para cambiar un mal habito solo se necesita profundamente querer y tomar la decisión en ese instante. Un estudio encontró que las personas que dejan un mal hábito al instante, tienen un 10 por ciento mas de probabilidad en no recaer que los que deciden cambiar gradualmente. Si necesitas una estrategia, empieza tu dia por hacer o avanzar en la actividad o proyecto que tanto te cuesta hacer. Al hacerlo a la primera hora del dia te dejara la mente más desocupada y libre para hacer las cosas que en verdad disfrutas hacer. ¡Piensa Positivo!
Battling Procrastination In Mexico, we always celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10. On the night of May 9, young people gather to serenade their mothers in the streets, accompanied by guitars. You can hear the serenades all night, until they finish singing to all the mothers of the young people gathered. In primary schools, festivals are held in honor of mothers, where students recite poetry, dance and hold raffles in which mothers win gifts such as pots, wall clocks and porcelain ornaments.
It’s one day before the due date to turn in that important paper, project or task, and you don’t have it ready. Leaving things for tomorrow can become a lifestyle, which eventually becomes an identity. In order to break a bad habit, it’s crucial to take immediate action. A recent study found that people who immediately quit a bad habit are 10 percent more likely not to relapse than those who have decided to change slowly over time. If you need a strategy, start your day by tackling that activity or project before anything else. This leaves your mind free and at ease, so that you can do the things that you truly enjoy doing. Think positive!
If May 10 falls on a weekend, some families throw a big party to celebrate the moms in the family. They might hire mariachis to sing to their mothers. I remember in my childhood having given kitchen glasses to my mom—not a very appropriate gift, but she was happy. It is common to give mothers washing machines, refrigerators, pots, blankets and other things for the home. Sometimes we give personal items like clothing, shoes and flowers. Some of the typical dishes served at family parties are birria, pozole and enchiladas. To see my recipe for birria, visit austinfamily.com. ______________ Rocio Barbosa, mother of two, lives in Round Rock.
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Museum Exhibits
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STAR GAZING AT UT 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Robert Lee More Hall, Dean Keaton and Speedway. FREE. outreach.as.utexas.edu/public/parties.html or 512‑232‑4265.
THURSDAY 5 Cinco de Mayo
LIVING HISTORY DAYS 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bullock Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave. $8 to $12. thestoryoftexas.com or 512‑936‑8746.
Museum Exhibits page 46 Family Events page 46 Parenting Events page 51 Storytimes page 52
FIRST THURSDAY 5 to 10 p.m. S. Congress Ave., Barton Springs Rd. to Elizabeth St. FREE. firstthursday.info.
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Historic Main Street, Downtown Bastrop. FREE. bastropdowntown.com. FIRST FRIDAY 6 to 8 p.m. Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. FREE. williamsonmuseum.org or 512‑ 943‑1670. MOVIES IN THE PARK: JURASSIC WORLD 6 to 8 p.m. Brushy Creek Community Center, 16318 Great Oaks Dr., Round Rock. FREE. bcmud.org or 512‑255‑7871 ext. 218. ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V NEW ORLEANS ++ 7 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. from $10. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255.
SHAKESPEARE IN PRINT AND PERFORMANCE Through May 29. Harry Ransom Center, 300 W. 21st St. FREE. hrc.utexas.edu or 512‑471‑8944.
CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Parque Zaragoza, 2608 Gonzales St. FREE. austintexas.gov or 512‑472‑7142.
NIKON SMALL WORLD PHOTOMICROGRAPHY Through June 12. Texas Museum of Science and Technology, 1220 Toro Grande Dr., Cedar Park. $11 youth; $15 adults. txmost.org or 512‑961‑5333.
MOVIES IN THE PARK: INDIANA JONES 7:45 p.m. Palm Park, 601 E. 3rd St. FREE. austinparks.org or 512‑477‑1566.
CONTINUING: Ann see Wednesday 4.
CONTINUING: Ann see Wednesday 4.
TEXAS CZECHS: ROOTED IN TRADITION Through June 12. Capitol Visitors Center, 112 E. 11th St. FREE. tspb.state.tx.us or 512‑305‑8400.
FRIDAY 6
MADRONE CANYON HIKE 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Madrone Canyon Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. FREE. westbanklibrary.com or 512‑327‑3045.
National Nurses Day DOWNTOWN STREET FAIR ++ 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Downtown Austin, 800 Congress Ave. FREE. downtownaustin.com.
OUR GLOBAL KITCHEN Through July 24. Bullock Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave. $8 youth; $12 adult. thestoryoftexas.com or 512‑936‑8746.
Family Events SUNDAY 1 May Day
BASTROP’S FESTIVAL WEEKEND All day. Downtown Bastrop. bastropdowntown.com. NATIONAL LEMONADE DAY All day. Your neighborhood. FREE. austin.lemonadeday.org. LONE STAR RATTLESNAKE DAYS 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln. $5 and $10. lonestarrattlesnakedays.org or 512-83‑SNAKE. ART CITY AUSTIN 2016 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd. $10. artallianceaustin.org. ALICE IN WONDERLAND ++ 11 a.m. Zach Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd. Starting at $18. zachtheatre.org or 512‑476‑0594.
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VIVA CINCO DE MAYO AND STATE MENUDO COOKOFF 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hays County Civic Center, 1249 Civic Center Loop. FREE. vivacincosmtx.com or 512‑665‑8440.
Living History Days, May 5 FREE FIRST SUNDAYS 12 to 5 p.m. Bullock Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave. FREE. thestoryoftexas.com or 512‑936‑8746. ROUND ROCK EXPRESS VS. NASHVILLE 1 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. $10 and up. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255. ICE CREAM SOCIAL 1 to 4 p.m. Heritage House Museum, 901 Old Austin-Hutto Rd., Pflugerville. FREE. heritagehousemuseum.com or 512‑990‑6355. SUNDAY FUNDAYS: LIGHTBULBS, LEYDEN JARS AND MORE 1 to 4 p.m. Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel St. FREE. nchmuseum.org or 512‑478‑2335. ALICE IN WONDERLAND ++ 2 p.m. Zach Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd. Starting at $18. zachtheatre.org or 512‑476‑0594. LEGALLY BLOND JR. 2 p.m. Kam & James Morris Theatre, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, Lakeway. tex-arts.org or 512‑634‑8589.
Austin Family is now making it easier for you to submit your calendar event. Go to www.austinfamily.com, click on “Submit your event” and send in your entry. The deadline is the 5th of each month preceding the month of the event. Events less than $15 usually are listed. For events more than $15, send details to kaye2003@austinfamily.com
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MOVIES IN THE PARK: FIELD OF DREAMS 7:30 p.m. Robin Bledsoe Park, 601 S. Bagdad Rd., Leander. FREE. leandertx.gov.
ANN ++ 2:30 p.m. Zach Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd. zachtheatre.org or 512‑476‑0541.
TUESDAY 3
National Teachers Day FAMILY ACTIVITY NIGHT: LAUGHTER YOGA 6:30 p.m. Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. FREE. westbanklibrary.com or 512‑327‑3045.
WEDNESDAY 4 FAMILY STORIES & MUSIC IN MOTION: CINDERELLA 11 to 11:45 a.m. Ballet Austin, 501 W. 3rd St. from $15. balletaustin.org or 512‑501‑8704. COMMUNITY NIGHT ++ 5 to 8 p.m. Thinkery, 1800 Simond Ave. Donation. thinkeryaustin.org or 512‑469‑6200. MUSIC ON MAIN ST. ++ 6 to 8 p.m. Main St. Plaza, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock. FREE. roundrocktexas.gov or 512‑218‑5447. CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA! 6 to 8 p.m. Montopolis Rec Center, 1200 Montopolis Dr. FREE. austintexas.gov or 512‑978‑2300. AUSTIN BARN DANCERS ++ 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. Hancock Rec Center, 811 E. 41st St. FREE. austinbarndancers.org or 512‑453‑4225. ANN ++ 7:30 p.m. Zach Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd. zachtheatre.org or 512‑476‑0541.
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STAR GAZING AT UT 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Robert Lee More Hall, Dean Keaton and Speedway. FREE. outreach.as.utexas.edu/public/parties.html or 512‑232‑4265.
THURSDAY 5 Cinco de Mayo
LIVING HISTORY DAYS 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bullock Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave. $8 to $12. thestoryoftexas.com or 512‑936‑8746.
Museum Exhibits page 46 Family Events page 46 Parenting Events page 51 Storytimes page 52
FIRST THURSDAY 5 to 10 p.m. S. Congress Ave., Barton Springs Rd. to Elizabeth St. FREE. firstthursday.info.
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Historic Main Street, Downtown Bastrop. FREE. bastropdowntown.com. FIRST FRIDAY 6 to 8 p.m. Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. FREE. williamsonmuseum.org or 512‑ 943‑1670. MOVIES IN THE PARK: JURASSIC WORLD 6 to 8 p.m. Brushy Creek Community Center, 16318 Great Oaks Dr., Round Rock. FREE. bcmud.org or 512‑255‑7871 ext. 218. ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V NEW ORLEANS ++ 7 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. from $10. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255.
SHAKESPEARE IN PRINT AND PERFORMANCE Through May 29. Harry Ransom Center, 300 W. 21st St. FREE. hrc.utexas.edu or 512‑471‑8944.
CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Parque Zaragoza, 2608 Gonzales St. FREE. austintexas.gov or 512‑472‑7142.
NIKON SMALL WORLD PHOTOMICROGRAPHY Through June 12. Texas Museum of Science and Technology, 1220 Toro Grande Dr., Cedar Park. $11 youth; $15 adults. txmost.org or 512‑961‑5333.
MOVIES IN THE PARK: INDIANA JONES 7:45 p.m. Palm Park, 601 E. 3rd St. FREE. austinparks.org or 512‑477‑1566.
CONTINUING: Ann see Wednesday 4.
CONTINUING: Ann see Wednesday 4.
TEXAS CZECHS: ROOTED IN TRADITION Through June 12. Capitol Visitors Center, 112 E. 11th St. FREE. tspb.state.tx.us or 512‑305‑8400.
FRIDAY 6
MADRONE CANYON HIKE 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Madrone Canyon Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. FREE. westbanklibrary.com or 512‑327‑3045.
National Nurses Day DOWNTOWN STREET FAIR ++ 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Downtown Austin, 800 Congress Ave. FREE. downtownaustin.com.
OUR GLOBAL KITCHEN Through July 24. Bullock Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave. $8 youth; $12 adult. thestoryoftexas.com or 512‑936‑8746.
Family Events SUNDAY 1 May Day
BASTROP’S FESTIVAL WEEKEND All day. Downtown Bastrop. bastropdowntown.com. NATIONAL LEMONADE DAY All day. Your neighborhood. FREE. austin.lemonadeday.org. LONE STAR RATTLESNAKE DAYS 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln. $5 and $10. lonestarrattlesnakedays.org or 512-83‑SNAKE. ART CITY AUSTIN 2016 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd. $10. artallianceaustin.org. ALICE IN WONDERLAND ++ 11 a.m. Zach Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd. Starting at $18. zachtheatre.org or 512‑476‑0594.
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VIVA CINCO DE MAYO AND STATE MENUDO COOKOFF 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hays County Civic Center, 1249 Civic Center Loop. FREE. vivacincosmtx.com or 512‑665‑8440.
Living History Days, May 5 FREE FIRST SUNDAYS 12 to 5 p.m. Bullock Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave. FREE. thestoryoftexas.com or 512‑936‑8746. ROUND ROCK EXPRESS VS. NASHVILLE 1 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. $10 and up. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255. ICE CREAM SOCIAL 1 to 4 p.m. Heritage House Museum, 901 Old Austin-Hutto Rd., Pflugerville. FREE. heritagehousemuseum.com or 512‑990‑6355. SUNDAY FUNDAYS: LIGHTBULBS, LEYDEN JARS AND MORE 1 to 4 p.m. Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel St. FREE. nchmuseum.org or 512‑478‑2335. ALICE IN WONDERLAND ++ 2 p.m. Zach Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd. Starting at $18. zachtheatre.org or 512‑476‑0594. LEGALLY BLOND JR. 2 p.m. Kam & James Morris Theatre, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, Lakeway. tex-arts.org or 512‑634‑8589.
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MOVIES IN THE PARK: FIELD OF DREAMS 7:30 p.m. Robin Bledsoe Park, 601 S. Bagdad Rd., Leander. FREE. leandertx.gov.
ANN ++ 2:30 p.m. Zach Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd. zachtheatre.org or 512‑476‑0541.
TUESDAY 3
National Teachers Day FAMILY ACTIVITY NIGHT: LAUGHTER YOGA 6:30 p.m. Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. FREE. westbanklibrary.com or 512‑327‑3045.
WEDNESDAY 4 FAMILY STORIES & MUSIC IN MOTION: CINDERELLA 11 to 11:45 a.m. Ballet Austin, 501 W. 3rd St. from $15. balletaustin.org or 512‑501‑8704. COMMUNITY NIGHT ++ 5 to 8 p.m. Thinkery, 1800 Simond Ave. Donation. thinkeryaustin.org or 512‑469‑6200. MUSIC ON MAIN ST. ++ 6 to 8 p.m. Main St. Plaza, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock. FREE. roundrocktexas.gov or 512‑218‑5447. CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA! 6 to 8 p.m. Montopolis Rec Center, 1200 Montopolis Dr. FREE. austintexas.gov or 512‑978‑2300. AUSTIN BARN DANCERS ++ 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. Hancock Rec Center, 811 E. 41st St. FREE. austinbarndancers.org or 512‑453‑4225. ANN ++ 7:30 p.m. Zach Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd. zachtheatre.org or 512‑476‑0541.
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NATURE PLAY HOUR ++ 10 to 11 a.m. Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave. $10 adults, $4 youth 5 to 17. wildflower.org or 512‑232‑0100.
BRUSHY CREEK BARBECUE COOKOFF 12 to 7:30 p.m. Brushy Creek Community Center, 16318 Great Oaks Dr., Round Rock. FREE. bcmud.org or 512‑255‑7871 ext. 218.
BRIGHT LEAF GUIDED HIKES ++ 9 to 11:30 a.m. Bright Leaf Preserve, 2222 and Creek Mountain Rd. FREE. brightleaf.org or 512‑459‑7269.
DÍA DE LAS MADRES 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prete Plaza, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock. FREE. roundrocktexas.gov or 512‑659‑5667.
CINCO DE MAYO 2016 ++ 12 to 10 p.m. Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St. cincodemayoaustin.com.
FAMILY DAY 12 to 4 p.m. Umlauf Sculpture Garden, 605 Robert E. Lee Rd. FREE. umlaufsculpture.org or 512‑445‑5582.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hutto Public Library, 205 West St., Hutto. FREE. huttotx.gov or 512‑759‑4008.
GIANT CHESS ++ 12:30 to 3 p.m. Wooldridge Square Park, 900 Guadalupe St. FREE. giantchess.org.
TOUCH A TRUCK 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp Mabry, 2200 W. 35th St. $5. safeaustin.org.
BIG SQUEEZE ACCORDION COMPETITION AND CONCERT 1 to 5 p.m. Bullock Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave. thestoryoftexas.com or 512‑936‑8746.
CRAFT FAIR 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cedar Park Rec Center, 1435 Main St., Cedar Park. FREE. cedarparktexas.gov or 512‑401‑5528.
GYMBOREE PLAY AND MUSIC SCHOOL READINESS FAIR 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Gymboree Play and Music, 9333 Research Blvd. FREE. 512‑451‑8644.
VIOLET CROWN FESTIVAL 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brentwood Elementary School, 6700 Arroyo Seco. FREE. violetcrowncommunity.org or 512‑914‑2917.
ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V NEW ORLEANS 6 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. from $10. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255.
BLACKLAND PRAIRIE DAYS 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Historic Downtown Taylor. FREE. taylortx.gov.
SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES ++ 7 to 9 p.m. Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. FREE. hillcountrygalleria.com or 512‑263‑0001.
FREE LUNCH TO THE COMMUNITY ++ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Faith Culture Church, 1901 N AW Grimes Blvd., Round Rock. FREE. destinedchurch.com. O. HENRY PUN OFF 11 to 6 p.m. Brush Square Park, 409 E. 5th St. FREE. punoff.com or 512‑472‑1903.
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SUNDAY 8 Mother’s Day
ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V NEW ORLEANS ++ 1 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. from $10. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255. MOTHER’S DAY EVENT 2 to 4 p.m. Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr. Mothers FREE. pioneerfarms.org or 512‑837‑1215. MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT AT THE CAPITOL 7 p.m. Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave. FREE. austinsymphonicband.org. CONTINUING: Ann see Sunday 1; Alice in Wonderland see Sunday 1; Cinco de Mayo 2016 see Saturday 7.
MONDAY 9 CONTINUING: Round Rock Express see Friday 6.
TUESDAY 10 ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V OKLAHOMA CITY ++ 7 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. from $10. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255.
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WEDNESDAY 11 ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V OKLAHOMA CITY ++ 11:30 a.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. from $10. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255. CONTINUING: Ann see Wednesday 4; Austin Barn Dancers see Wednesday 4; Community Night see Wednesday 4; Music on Main St. see Wednesday 4.
THURSDAY 12 CONTINUING: Ann see Wednesday 4; Round Rock Express see Tuesday 10.
FRIDAY 13 CONTINUING: Ann see Wednesday 4; Downtown Street Fair see Friday 6; Round Rock Express see Tuesday 10.
SATURDAY 14 MARCH FOR BABIES 9 a.m. Old Settlers Park, Round Rock. FREE. marchforbabies.org. GAULT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE TOURS 9 a.m. Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. $10. williamsonmuseum.org or 512‑943‑1670. KYLE MARKET DAYS 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Historic City Square, 101 S. Burleson Rd., Kyle. FREE. cityofkyle.com.
HANDS ON HISTORY 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. FREE. williamsonmuseum.org or 512‑943‑1670. ALICE IN WONDERLAND 11 a.m. Zach Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd. starting at $18. zachtheatre.org or 512‑476‑0594. SATURDAY SPRING FAMILY TOUR DAYS ++ 11 a.m. Crowe’s Nest Farm, 10300 Taylor Ln., Manor. $6 and $3; under 2 FREE. crowesnestfarm.org or 512‑272‑4418. CELEBRASIA AUSTIN FESTIVAL 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd. FREE. austintexas.gov/aarc or 512‑974‑1700. SECOND SATURDAYS ARE FOR FAMILIES 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St. FREE. thecontemporaryaustin.org or 512‑458‑8191.
SUNDAY 15 CARE TO DANCE - LEAP OF JOY 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Boyd Vance Theater, 1165 Angelina St. FREE or $5 donation. leapofjoy.org or 512‑507‑3310. CONTINUING: Alice in Wonderland see Sunday 1; Ann see Sunday 1.
MONDAY 16 WOODLAND FAERIE TRAIL ++ 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd. $1 youth; $2 adults. zilkergarden.org or 512‑477‑8672. HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL CELEBRATION 2 to 4 p.m. Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center, 5800 McNeil Dr. roundrockisd.org/finearts.
TUESDAY 17
MAIFEST 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. German Free School, 507 E. 10th St. FREE to kids under 12; adults $7. germantexans.org or 512‑467‑4569.
CONTINUING: Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
DANNY ELFMANIA! CONCERT 7 to 8 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church, 3701 W. Slaughter Ln. FREE. bethanyaustin.com or 512‑292‑8778.
ARTS AND CRAFTS 6 to 7 p.m. Wells Branch Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr. FREE. wblibrary.org or 512‑989‑3188.
CONTINUING: Alice in Wonderland see Sunday 1; Ann see Wednesday 4; Free Lunch to the Community see Saturday 7; Giant Chess see Saturday 7; Nature Play Hour see Saturday 7; Saturday Night Concert Series see Saturday 7; Bright Leaf Guided Hikes see Sunday 8.
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CONTINUING: Austin Barn Dancers see Wednesday 4; Community Night see Wednesday 4; Music on Main St. see Wednesday 4; Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
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NATURE PLAY HOUR ++ 10 to 11 a.m. Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave. $10 adults, $4 youth 5 to 17. wildflower.org or 512‑232‑0100.
BRUSHY CREEK BARBECUE COOKOFF 12 to 7:30 p.m. Brushy Creek Community Center, 16318 Great Oaks Dr., Round Rock. FREE. bcmud.org or 512‑255‑7871 ext. 218.
BRIGHT LEAF GUIDED HIKES ++ 9 to 11:30 a.m. Bright Leaf Preserve, 2222 and Creek Mountain Rd. FREE. brightleaf.org or 512‑459‑7269.
DÍA DE LAS MADRES 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prete Plaza, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock. FREE. roundrocktexas.gov or 512‑659‑5667.
CINCO DE MAYO 2016 ++ 12 to 10 p.m. Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St. cincodemayoaustin.com.
FAMILY DAY 12 to 4 p.m. Umlauf Sculpture Garden, 605 Robert E. Lee Rd. FREE. umlaufsculpture.org or 512‑445‑5582.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hutto Public Library, 205 West St., Hutto. FREE. huttotx.gov or 512‑759‑4008.
GIANT CHESS ++ 12:30 to 3 p.m. Wooldridge Square Park, 900 Guadalupe St. FREE. giantchess.org.
TOUCH A TRUCK 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp Mabry, 2200 W. 35th St. $5. safeaustin.org.
BIG SQUEEZE ACCORDION COMPETITION AND CONCERT 1 to 5 p.m. Bullock Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave. thestoryoftexas.com or 512‑936‑8746.
CRAFT FAIR 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cedar Park Rec Center, 1435 Main St., Cedar Park. FREE. cedarparktexas.gov or 512‑401‑5528.
GYMBOREE PLAY AND MUSIC SCHOOL READINESS FAIR 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Gymboree Play and Music, 9333 Research Blvd. FREE. 512‑451‑8644.
VIOLET CROWN FESTIVAL 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brentwood Elementary School, 6700 Arroyo Seco. FREE. violetcrowncommunity.org or 512‑914‑2917.
ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V NEW ORLEANS 6 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. from $10. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255.
BLACKLAND PRAIRIE DAYS 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Historic Downtown Taylor. FREE. taylortx.gov.
SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES ++ 7 to 9 p.m. Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. FREE. hillcountrygalleria.com or 512‑263‑0001.
FREE LUNCH TO THE COMMUNITY ++ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Faith Culture Church, 1901 N AW Grimes Blvd., Round Rock. FREE. destinedchurch.com. O. HENRY PUN OFF 11 to 6 p.m. Brush Square Park, 409 E. 5th St. FREE. punoff.com or 512‑472‑1903.
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SUNDAY 8 Mother’s Day
ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V NEW ORLEANS ++ 1 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. from $10. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255. MOTHER’S DAY EVENT 2 to 4 p.m. Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr. Mothers FREE. pioneerfarms.org or 512‑837‑1215. MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT AT THE CAPITOL 7 p.m. Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave. FREE. austinsymphonicband.org. CONTINUING: Ann see Sunday 1; Alice in Wonderland see Sunday 1; Cinco de Mayo 2016 see Saturday 7.
MONDAY 9 CONTINUING: Round Rock Express see Friday 6.
TUESDAY 10 ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V OKLAHOMA CITY ++ 7 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. from $10. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255.
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WEDNESDAY 11 ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V OKLAHOMA CITY ++ 11:30 a.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. from $10. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255. CONTINUING: Ann see Wednesday 4; Austin Barn Dancers see Wednesday 4; Community Night see Wednesday 4; Music on Main St. see Wednesday 4.
THURSDAY 12 CONTINUING: Ann see Wednesday 4; Round Rock Express see Tuesday 10.
FRIDAY 13 CONTINUING: Ann see Wednesday 4; Downtown Street Fair see Friday 6; Round Rock Express see Tuesday 10.
SATURDAY 14 MARCH FOR BABIES 9 a.m. Old Settlers Park, Round Rock. FREE. marchforbabies.org. GAULT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE TOURS 9 a.m. Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. $10. williamsonmuseum.org or 512‑943‑1670. KYLE MARKET DAYS 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Historic City Square, 101 S. Burleson Rd., Kyle. FREE. cityofkyle.com.
HANDS ON HISTORY 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. FREE. williamsonmuseum.org or 512‑943‑1670. ALICE IN WONDERLAND 11 a.m. Zach Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd. starting at $18. zachtheatre.org or 512‑476‑0594. SATURDAY SPRING FAMILY TOUR DAYS ++ 11 a.m. Crowe’s Nest Farm, 10300 Taylor Ln., Manor. $6 and $3; under 2 FREE. crowesnestfarm.org or 512‑272‑4418. CELEBRASIA AUSTIN FESTIVAL 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd. FREE. austintexas.gov/aarc or 512‑974‑1700. SECOND SATURDAYS ARE FOR FAMILIES 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St. FREE. thecontemporaryaustin.org or 512‑458‑8191.
SUNDAY 15 CARE TO DANCE - LEAP OF JOY 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Boyd Vance Theater, 1165 Angelina St. FREE or $5 donation. leapofjoy.org or 512‑507‑3310. CONTINUING: Alice in Wonderland see Sunday 1; Ann see Sunday 1.
MONDAY 16 WOODLAND FAERIE TRAIL ++ 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd. $1 youth; $2 adults. zilkergarden.org or 512‑477‑8672. HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL CELEBRATION 2 to 4 p.m. Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center, 5800 McNeil Dr. roundrockisd.org/finearts.
TUESDAY 17
MAIFEST 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. German Free School, 507 E. 10th St. FREE to kids under 12; adults $7. germantexans.org or 512‑467‑4569.
CONTINUING: Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
DANNY ELFMANIA! CONCERT 7 to 8 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church, 3701 W. Slaughter Ln. FREE. bethanyaustin.com or 512‑292‑8778.
ARTS AND CRAFTS 6 to 7 p.m. Wells Branch Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr. FREE. wblibrary.org or 512‑989‑3188.
CONTINUING: Alice in Wonderland see Sunday 1; Ann see Wednesday 4; Free Lunch to the Community see Saturday 7; Giant Chess see Saturday 7; Nature Play Hour see Saturday 7; Saturday Night Concert Series see Saturday 7; Bright Leaf Guided Hikes see Sunday 8.
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THURSDAY 19 SCIENCE THURSDAY 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bullock Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave. Free for preregistered groups. thestoryoftexas.com or 512‑936‑8746. UNPLUGGED AT THE GROVE 8 p.m. Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd. FREE. theshadygrove.com. CONTINUING: Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
FRIDAY 20 BIKE TO WORK DAY All day. FREE. biketoworkaustin.org. DEUTSCHEN PFEST 5 p.m. to midnight. Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Rd., Pflugerville. pflugervilletx.gov. CONTINUING: Downtown Street Fair see Friday 6; Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
SATURDAY 21
Armed Forces Day OLD TOWN STREET FESTIVAL 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Old Town Leander, 100 N. Brushy St., Leander. FREE. oldtownstreetfestival.com or 512‑527‑4750. CODY FISHER MAGIC SHOW 12 to 12:45 p.m. Wells Branch Community Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr. FREE. wblibrary.org or 512‑989‑3188.
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DEUTSCHEN PFEST Noon to midnight. Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Rd., Pflugerville. pflugervilletx.gov. CONTINUING: Free Lunch to the Community see Saturday 7; Giant Chess see Saturday 7; Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts for Kids Event see Saturday 7; Nature Play Hour see Saturday 7; Saturday Night Concert Series see Saturday 7; Saturday Spring Family Tour Days see Saturday 14; Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
SUNDAY 22 DEUTSCHEN PFEST 12 to 5 p.m. Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Rd., Pflugerville. pflugervilletx.gov. CONTINUING: Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
MONDAY 23 ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V TACOMA ++ 7 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. $10 and up. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255. CONTINUING: Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
TUESDAY 24 CONTINUING: Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16; Round Rock Express see Monday 23.
WEDNESDAY 25 ARTS AND CRAFTS 6 to 7 p.m. Wells Branch Community Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr. FREE. wblibrary.org or 512‑989‑3188. CULTURE NIGHTS 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. AGE Cafeteria, 3710 Cedar Street. FREE. austinpowwow.net. CONTINUING: Austin Barn Dancers see Wednesday 4; Community Night see Wednesday 4; Music on Main see Wednesday 4; Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16; Round Rock Express see Monday 23.
THURSDAY 26 CONTINUING: Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16; Round Rock Express see Monday 23.
THE WIZARD OF OZ ++ 7:30 p.m. The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr. thelongcenter.org or 512‑457‑5115.
THE WIZARD OF OZ ++ 1 and 6:30 p.m. The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr. thelongcenter.org or 512‑457‑5115.
CONTINUING: Downtown Street Fair see Friday 6; Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
CONTINUING: Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
SATURDAY 28
MONDAY 30 Memorial Day
THE WIZARD OF OZ ++ 2 and 7:30 p.m. The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr. thelongcenter.org or 512‑457‑5115.
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Veterans Memorial Plaza, 2 Texas Dr., Georgetown. FREE. visit. georgetown.org.
CONTINUING: Free Lunch to the Community see Saturday 7; Saturday Night Concert Series see Saturday 7; Giant Chess see Saturday 7; Nature Play Hour see Saturday 7; Saturday Spring Family Tour Days see Saturday 14; Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16; Round Rock Express see Friday 27.
ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V RENO ++ 12 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. $10 and up. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255. CONTINUING: Close Assault 1944 see Sunday 29; Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
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SUNDAY 29
TUESDAY 31
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Emmaus Catholic Church, 1718 Lohmann’s Crossing, Lakeway. lakeway-tx.org or 512‑608‑9533.
CLOSE ASSAULT 1944 ++ 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Camp Mabry, 2200 W. 35th St. FREE. texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org or 512‑782‑5659.
CONTINUING: Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V RENO ++ 7 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. $10 and up. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255.
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ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V RENO ++ 1 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. $10 and up. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255.
Parenting Events
Postpartum support group meets on Thursdays. 6207 Sheridan Ave. FREE. Anybabycan.org or 512‑454‑3743. YMCA offers a free Childhood Obesity Intervention Program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the month. Various locations. AustinYmca.org or 512‑236‑9622. Bridges to Growth offers a free Love and Logic early childhood parenting class on Wednesdays throughout the month. 7 to 8:30 p.m. 805 W. University Ave., Georgetown. GeorgetownProject.org or 512‑864‑3008. La Leche League of Central Texas hosts nine regular meetings in addition to play dates and gatherings in Austin, Round Rock, Killeen/Temple, Bryan-College Station and Waco. All breastfeeding mothers, babies and mothers-to-be are welcome to attend. Texaslll.org.
MONDAY 2 SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP 11 a.m. Plaza Level Park, 111 Congress Ave. FREE. Internationalautismministry.com or 737‑247‑8142.
Any Baby Can offers free parenting classes in English and Spanish on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
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THURSDAY 19 SCIENCE THURSDAY 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bullock Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave. Free for preregistered groups. thestoryoftexas.com or 512‑936‑8746. UNPLUGGED AT THE GROVE 8 p.m. Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd. FREE. theshadygrove.com. CONTINUING: Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
FRIDAY 20 BIKE TO WORK DAY All day. FREE. biketoworkaustin.org. DEUTSCHEN PFEST 5 p.m. to midnight. Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Rd., Pflugerville. pflugervilletx.gov. CONTINUING: Downtown Street Fair see Friday 6; Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
SATURDAY 21
Armed Forces Day OLD TOWN STREET FESTIVAL 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Old Town Leander, 100 N. Brushy St., Leander. FREE. oldtownstreetfestival.com or 512‑527‑4750. CODY FISHER MAGIC SHOW 12 to 12:45 p.m. Wells Branch Community Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr. FREE. wblibrary.org or 512‑989‑3188.
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DEUTSCHEN PFEST Noon to midnight. Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Rd., Pflugerville. pflugervilletx.gov. CONTINUING: Free Lunch to the Community see Saturday 7; Giant Chess see Saturday 7; Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts for Kids Event see Saturday 7; Nature Play Hour see Saturday 7; Saturday Night Concert Series see Saturday 7; Saturday Spring Family Tour Days see Saturday 14; Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
SUNDAY 22 DEUTSCHEN PFEST 12 to 5 p.m. Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Rd., Pflugerville. pflugervilletx.gov. CONTINUING: Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
MONDAY 23 ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V TACOMA ++ 7 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. $10 and up. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255. CONTINUING: Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
TUESDAY 24 CONTINUING: Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16; Round Rock Express see Monday 23.
WEDNESDAY 25 ARTS AND CRAFTS 6 to 7 p.m. Wells Branch Community Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr. FREE. wblibrary.org or 512‑989‑3188. CULTURE NIGHTS 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. AGE Cafeteria, 3710 Cedar Street. FREE. austinpowwow.net. CONTINUING: Austin Barn Dancers see Wednesday 4; Community Night see Wednesday 4; Music on Main see Wednesday 4; Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16; Round Rock Express see Monday 23.
THURSDAY 26 CONTINUING: Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16; Round Rock Express see Monday 23.
THE WIZARD OF OZ ++ 7:30 p.m. The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr. thelongcenter.org or 512‑457‑5115.
THE WIZARD OF OZ ++ 1 and 6:30 p.m. The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr. thelongcenter.org or 512‑457‑5115.
CONTINUING: Downtown Street Fair see Friday 6; Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
CONTINUING: Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
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MONDAY 30 Memorial Day
THE WIZARD OF OZ ++ 2 and 7:30 p.m. The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr. thelongcenter.org or 512‑457‑5115.
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Veterans Memorial Plaza, 2 Texas Dr., Georgetown. FREE. visit. georgetown.org.
CONTINUING: Free Lunch to the Community see Saturday 7; Saturday Night Concert Series see Saturday 7; Giant Chess see Saturday 7; Nature Play Hour see Saturday 7; Saturday Spring Family Tour Days see Saturday 14; Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16; Round Rock Express see Friday 27.
ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V RENO ++ 12 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. $10 and up. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255. CONTINUING: Close Assault 1944 see Sunday 29; Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
FRIDAY 27
SUNDAY 29
TUESDAY 31
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Emmaus Catholic Church, 1718 Lohmann’s Crossing, Lakeway. lakeway-tx.org or 512‑608‑9533.
CLOSE ASSAULT 1944 ++ 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Camp Mabry, 2200 W. 35th St. FREE. texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org or 512‑782‑5659.
CONTINUING: Woodland Faerie Trail see Monday 16.
ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V RENO ++ 7 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. $10 and up. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255.
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ROUND ROCK EXPRESS V RENO ++ 1 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. $10 and up. roundrockexpress.com or 512‑255‑2255.
Parenting Events
Postpartum support group meets on Thursdays. 6207 Sheridan Ave. FREE. Anybabycan.org or 512‑454‑3743. YMCA offers a free Childhood Obesity Intervention Program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the month. Various locations. AustinYmca.org or 512‑236‑9622. Bridges to Growth offers a free Love and Logic early childhood parenting class on Wednesdays throughout the month. 7 to 8:30 p.m. 805 W. University Ave., Georgetown. GeorgetownProject.org or 512‑864‑3008. La Leche League of Central Texas hosts nine regular meetings in addition to play dates and gatherings in Austin, Round Rock, Killeen/Temple, Bryan-College Station and Waco. All breastfeeding mothers, babies and mothers-to-be are welcome to attend. Texaslll.org.
MONDAY 2 SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP 11 a.m. Plaza Level Park, 111 Congress Ave. FREE. Internationalautismministry.com or 737‑247‑8142.
Any Baby Can offers free parenting classes in English and Spanish on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Story Times Austin area libraries offer story times for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and families with children of all ages. In addition, there are story times in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, American Sign Language and other languages. Contact your local library for more information about times and appropriate ages. AUSTIN LIBRARY Branches throughout Austin library.austintexas.gov 512-974-7400 CEDAR PARK LIBRARY 550 Discovery Blvd. cedarparktx.us 512-401-5600 GEORGETOWN LIBRARY 402 W. 8th St. library.georgetown.org 512-930-3551 KYLE LIBRARY 550 Scott St. cityofkyle.com 512-268-7411 LAKE TRAVIS LIBRARY 2300 Lohman’s Spur laketravislibrary.org 512-263-2885
LAURA’S LIBRARY 9411 Bee Cave Rd. westbanklibrary.com 512-381-1400 LEANDER LIBRARY 1011 S. Bagdad Rd. leandertx.gov/library 512-259-5259 PFLUGERVILLE LIBRARY 1008 W. Pfluger St. tx-pflugerville3.civicplus.com 512-990-6275 ROUND ROCK LIBRARY 216 E. Main St. roundrocktexas.gov 512-218-7001 SAN MARCOS LIBRARY 625 E. Hopkins St. ci.san-marcos.tx.us 512-393-8200 TAYLOR LIBRARY 801 Vance St. ci.taylor.tx.us 512-352-3434 WELLS BRANCH LIBRARY 15001 Wells Port Dr. wblibrary.org 512-989-3188 WESTBANK LIBRARY 1309 Westbank Dr. westbanklibrary.com 512-327-3045
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Story Times Austin area libraries offer story times for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and families with children of all ages. In addition, there are story times in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, American Sign Language and other languages. Contact your local library for more information about times and appropriate ages. AUSTIN LIBRARY Branches throughout Austin library.austintexas.gov 512-974-7400 CEDAR PARK LIBRARY 550 Discovery Blvd. cedarparktx.us 512-401-5600 GEORGETOWN LIBRARY 402 W. 8th St. library.georgetown.org 512-930-3551 KYLE LIBRARY 550 Scott St. cityofkyle.com 512-268-7411 LAKE TRAVIS LIBRARY 2300 Lohman’s Spur laketravislibrary.org 512-263-2885
LAURA’S LIBRARY 9411 Bee Cave Rd. westbanklibrary.com 512-381-1400 LEANDER LIBRARY 1011 S. Bagdad Rd. leandertx.gov/library 512-259-5259 PFLUGERVILLE LIBRARY 1008 W. Pfluger St. tx-pflugerville3.civicplus.com 512-990-6275 ROUND ROCK LIBRARY 216 E. Main St. roundrocktexas.gov 512-218-7001 SAN MARCOS LIBRARY 625 E. Hopkins St. ci.san-marcos.tx.us 512-393-8200 TAYLOR LIBRARY 801 Vance St. ci.taylor.tx.us 512-352-3434 WELLS BRANCH LIBRARY 15001 Wells Port Dr. wblibrary.org 512-989-3188 WESTBANK LIBRARY 1309 Westbank Dr. westbanklibrary.com 512-327-3045
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Dr. Enrique Cruz Sonrisas Dental Center Dr. Cruz graduated from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico in Mexico City, where he received his degree in dental surgery, followed by training in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Cruz also received dual specialty training in periodontics and orthodontics from Indiana University. See ad on page 10
Dr. Betty Richardson Dr. Richardson earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in nursing, and a PhD in psych/ mental health nursing. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional counselor. She has over 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents. See ad on page 47
Dr. Mahya Farnia Cruz Sonrisas Dental Center Dr. Farnia received her orthodontic degree from Indiana University. She has received training in the newest advancements, including Invisalign, lingual braces, 3-D imaging, accelerated orthodontics and TMJ treatments. When not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. See ad on page 10
Dr. Theresa Willis ADC Steiner Ranch Dr. Willis is a graduate of the University of Texas, received her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and completed her residency at Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Willis’ professional interests include developmental pediatrics, fitness and healthy weight in children and teens. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. See ad on page 56
Dr. Julio De la Fuente Smileworks Orthodontics Dr. De la Fuente received his bachelor’s degree in biology from UTSA as part of the 3+4 program (3 years of college plus 4 years of dental school). He completed this exclusive and challenging program at the top of his class. Dr. De la Fuente is also a graduate of the orthodontic residency program at UTHSCSA. See ad on page 51
What You Need • 2-ft. piece of string • Pencil • Ruler • Paperclip • Small items to lift using the
crane (such as keys or washers)
What You Do
2.
Stick the other end of the string through the hole at one end of the ruler, then tie a paperclip to the end of the string. Bend the paperclip out a little to make a hook.
3.
Hold the ruler at an upright 45-degree angle away from you. The pencil should lay perpendicular across the base of the ruler, with the paperclip hanging straight down.
4.
Roll the pencil between your fingers to raise and lower the paper clip. This is similar to how real cranes work. The arm (ruler) needs to be stiff, so it can hold the heavy load while the take-up reel (pencil) winds the cable to lift the load.
5.
Try out your crane and see how much work it takes to lift one, two or more small objects.
What Else to Do
Try attaching your crane arm to a cardboard box. Here are some supplies you might use to do it: tape, strips of corrugated cardboard and an empty thread spool. If your crane does not work exactly as you planned, redesign and test it until it does. af
Dr. Marty Montgomery Lonestar Pediatric Dental Dr. Marty Montgomery comes from a family where all the children were drawn to dental careers early in life. A graduate of Baylor University in Waco, Marty attended Tufts Dental School in Boston. He completed his residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, specializing in pediatrics. See ad on page 17
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Explore how cranes work by building a simple crane arm, then testing different loads to see how much work it takes to lift them!
Tie one end of the string around the center of the pencil.
Dr. Rachel Montgomery Lonestar Pediatric Dental Dr. Montgomery graduated from Baylor University in Waco, and followed up by attending the University of Texas Dental School in Houston. Her residency as spent at the Boston University School of Dental Medicine, with a specialty in pediatrics. Rachel can most likely be found spending time with her husband Marty and their precious boys. See ad on page 17
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Dr. Jaclyn Marroquin ADC Cedar Bend As a pediatrician, I enjoy watching my patients grow and develop into young adults. I have the privilege of educating families and helping them to anticipate and enjoy each stage of their child’s development. Together, we can help children be successful and establish healthy and happy lifestyles. See ad on page 56
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Dr. Enrique Cruz Sonrisas Dental Center Dr. Cruz graduated from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico in Mexico City, where he received his degree in dental surgery, followed by training in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Cruz also received dual specialty training in periodontics and orthodontics from Indiana University. See ad on page 10
Dr. Betty Richardson Dr. Richardson earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in nursing, and a PhD in psych/ mental health nursing. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional counselor. She has over 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents. See ad on page 47
Dr. Mahya Farnia Cruz Sonrisas Dental Center Dr. Farnia received her orthodontic degree from Indiana University. She has received training in the newest advancements, including Invisalign, lingual braces, 3-D imaging, accelerated orthodontics and TMJ treatments. When not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. See ad on page 10
Dr. Theresa Willis ADC Steiner Ranch Dr. Willis is a graduate of the University of Texas, received her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and completed her residency at Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Willis’ professional interests include developmental pediatrics, fitness and healthy weight in children and teens. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. See ad on page 56
Dr. Julio De la Fuente Smileworks Orthodontics Dr. De la Fuente received his bachelor’s degree in biology from UTSA as part of the 3+4 program (3 years of college plus 4 years of dental school). He completed this exclusive and challenging program at the top of his class. Dr. De la Fuente is also a graduate of the orthodontic residency program at UTHSCSA. See ad on page 51
What You Need • 2-ft. piece of string • Pencil • Ruler • Paperclip • Small items to lift using the
crane (such as keys or washers)
What You Do
2.
Stick the other end of the string through the hole at one end of the ruler, then tie a paperclip to the end of the string. Bend the paperclip out a little to make a hook.
3.
Hold the ruler at an upright 45-degree angle away from you. The pencil should lay perpendicular across the base of the ruler, with the paperclip hanging straight down.
4.
Roll the pencil between your fingers to raise and lower the paper clip. This is similar to how real cranes work. The arm (ruler) needs to be stiff, so it can hold the heavy load while the take-up reel (pencil) winds the cable to lift the load.
5.
Try out your crane and see how much work it takes to lift one, two or more small objects.
What Else to Do
Try attaching your crane arm to a cardboard box. Here are some supplies you might use to do it: tape, strips of corrugated cardboard and an empty thread spool. If your crane does not work exactly as you planned, redesign and test it until it does. af
Dr. Marty Montgomery Lonestar Pediatric Dental Dr. Marty Montgomery comes from a family where all the children were drawn to dental careers early in life. A graduate of Baylor University in Waco, Marty attended Tufts Dental School in Boston. He completed his residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, specializing in pediatrics. See ad on page 17
View the magazine online at austinfamily.com
Explore how cranes work by building a simple crane arm, then testing different loads to see how much work it takes to lift them!
Tie one end of the string around the center of the pencil.
Dr. Rachel Montgomery Lonestar Pediatric Dental Dr. Montgomery graduated from Baylor University in Waco, and followed up by attending the University of Texas Dental School in Houston. Her residency as spent at the Boston University School of Dental Medicine, with a specialty in pediatrics. Rachel can most likely be found spending time with her husband Marty and their precious boys. See ad on page 17
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Dr. Jaclyn Marroquin ADC Cedar Bend As a pediatrician, I enjoy watching my patients grow and develop into young adults. I have the privilege of educating families and helping them to anticipate and enjoy each stage of their child’s development. Together, we can help children be successful and establish healthy and happy lifestyles. See ad on page 56
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Girlstart increases girls’ interest and engagement in STEM through innovative, nationally-recognized informal education programs. Girlstart aspires to be the national leader in designing and implementing education programs that inspire girls to transform our world. Programs include summer camp, after school, Girls in STEM Conference, DeSTEMber and community STEM education.
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just for by Carrie Taylor
“How nice,” I wanted to say. “During my first pregnancy, I threw up in my lunch bag three times on the way home from work.”
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Pregnancy: Just as Great the Second Time Around Warning: This article contains references
to bodily fluids emitted during a woman’s first trimester of pregnancy. I worked full-time while pregnant with my son. I got up at 5 a.m. and took a park-and-ride bus that smelled like feet and old sandwiches, all the while praying that I wouldn’t projectile vomit on my fellow commuters. My husband and I are nine weeks into my second pregnancy, and I can already tell this time around is going to be just a little less enchanting. At church the other day, a woman gushed to me about her first experience at growing a child. She said things like “full of life” and “ran marathons in my third trimester.”
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Of course, it’s not her fault I drew the short straw both times. But now, instead of throwing up into corporate office toilets, I am throwing up into toilets I know haven’t been cleaned in weeks. At least at work, the bathrooms were cleaned by the night crew. At home, I am the night crew. And the day crew. My house is slowly crumbling into a pit of graham cracker crumbs and un-swept dog hair. People tell me all this misery means the baby is a girl, but I know the truth. Part of the miracle of birth is forgetting how it feels to be pregnant--like you’ve just eaten an entire Thanksgiving meal but are forbidden to use the restroom. I know this too shall pass, and one day I will again be able to eat a Big Mac without seeing it return moments later in its full form. And I’ll be able to walk more than 10 steps without needing to sit down.
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just for by Carrie Taylor
“How nice,” I wanted to say. “During my first pregnancy, I threw up in my lunch bag three times on the way home from work.”
grins
Pregnancy: Just as Great the Second Time Around Warning: This article contains references
to bodily fluids emitted during a woman’s first trimester of pregnancy. I worked full-time while pregnant with my son. I got up at 5 a.m. and took a park-and-ride bus that smelled like feet and old sandwiches, all the while praying that I wouldn’t projectile vomit on my fellow commuters. My husband and I are nine weeks into my second pregnancy, and I can already tell this time around is going to be just a little less enchanting. At church the other day, a woman gushed to me about her first experience at growing a child. She said things like “full of life” and “ran marathons in my third trimester.”
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Of course, it’s not her fault I drew the short straw both times. But now, instead of throwing up into corporate office toilets, I am throwing up into toilets I know haven’t been cleaned in weeks. At least at work, the bathrooms were cleaned by the night crew. At home, I am the night crew. And the day crew. My house is slowly crumbling into a pit of graham cracker crumbs and un-swept dog hair. People tell me all this misery means the baby is a girl, but I know the truth. Part of the miracle of birth is forgetting how it feels to be pregnant--like you’ve just eaten an entire Thanksgiving meal but are forbidden to use the restroom. I know this too shall pass, and one day I will again be able to eat a Big Mac without seeing it return moments later in its full form. And I’ll be able to walk more than 10 steps without needing to sit down.
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______________ Carrie Taylor is a native Texan and mother of one.
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