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Welcome Back to school. Are we all choking back tears or what? Whether it’s because your child looks like a big boy boarding the school bus or you just got your child’s college tuition bill, it did fly by; didn’t it? Maybe they are “thank-God-summer-isover” tears like baystateparent humor columnist Stephen Rich writes this month in Dirty Laundry on page 11. My oldest daughter Margot is headed to middle school, so I am saving my tears for all of “that” throughout the year. Enough said. But my family has had a great foundation the last 12 years specifically from baystateparent. Margot is very much a baystateparent baby. In 2000 I was pregnant with Margot when I left teaching high school to join baystateparent, which was known then as Today’s Parent. Coincidentally, I was replacing editor Mary Jo Kurtz, who led the magazine through its first four years, for the very reason I was joining: we were both having babies! This was one of the first indicators to me that what works for one parent does not

work for all, and parenting decisions are as personal for each person as it gets. With the support of Kelley Small, founder and original publisher of the magazine, I worked from home and brought Margot – and the Pack N Play and Exersaucer – into the office on press days. Kelley made it possible, as did easygoing Baby Margot. I am so grateful to Kelley Small and employers like her, as I am sure for as many googly eyes my colleagues made at the baby there were as many rolled eyes. Thank you for standing up for mothers who work outside of the home, Kelley. As baystateparent expanded, it was no longer practical to bring a little one to work, and when I had twins in 2004, it was really not going to happen. Our office barely fit our growing team, my pregnant belly and our big ideas, never mind two babies and all the trappings. Nor would I be able to get anything done with two babies and a 3-yearold. I stepped down to stay home with the babies; however, my lifeline was baystateparent. I continued as calendar editor and contributing writer until resuming my role as editor in 2008. In 2003, a local dad and extremely talented media professional with a lot of heart – Kirk Davis – took over as owner of the magazine. He supported me in working from home as well as in the office. It has been very much a dream job, something I would have designed myself if given the chance. I will always consider it one of the greatest gifts of my life. Kirk Davis and publisher Gareth Charter are two of the reasons why my three girls are thriving today. With their support, my children have had the attention and care from a mom who has been there for them, physically and emotionally. At the same time, I have been able to support the family finances and grow personally and professionally. baystateparent has made me very happy as a person, which my daughters have sensed. So yes, I raised Margot on everything bsp thus far. We lived by the calendar and advertisers. I shared stories of her in these pages – as well as of her sisters. And now she’s entering a new phase of her life. And so I am. As you may have heard, this month I turn over our beloved bsp to the very capable – and excited – Jennifer Lucarelli, an experi-

enced print and online journalist and editor. Jennifer is a Shrewsbury mom of two boys: Derek, 5, and Thomas, 8. “I am still in shock that it’s really happening,” Jennifer told me. “It’s my dream job – writing about what I love and talking to parents about their favorite subject – parenting. I am so excited to work with the writers and staff.” Jennifer loves being a Central Mass mom. “The schools are phenomenal. We love Dean Park, Lake Quinsigamond, the library. Shrewsbury is a big town, almost a city, that has a small community feel. Everyone is so friendly.” Very much like baystateparent. baystateparent is a big publication, as we cover the state editorially and are distributed in over 1000 locations, but we create community. And yes, everyone is so friendly, so please join me in welcoming Jennifer to her new role. You will find me down the street from baystateparent’s Worcester office, in Corporate Communications at Fallon Community Health Care Plan (FCHP). Feel free to email me at Carrie.Wattu@fchp.org. I will also be wherever baystateparent leads as my family depends on this resource that we all share. Thank you all for the warm wishes, especially my dear colleagues at baystateparent – Stephanie, Steph, Emily and Beth – and everyone at the Holden Landmark Corporation. To Paula Monette Ethier, who has been my creative sidekick for 12 years, thank you, my friend. We have shared many “ILove-Lucy” moments at bsp and have accomplished great things: baystateparent is now one of the most honored regional parenting magazines in the nation. Choking back tears for sure. Sending you all a heartfelt farewell -

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The article [Forever Fenway/ June 2012] is wonderful. It’s amazing how baystateparent Magazine is now another part of my family’s wonderful story. Thank you so much for bringing so many smiles to so many people and my family. Sue O’Brien Worcester I pick up your paper at my local supermarket and enjoy it very much. Being a foster parent and the recruitment ambassador from the Arlington office of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, I was especially happy to see your “Circle of Friends� with the wonderful information about adoption. Many persons adopt babies they have fostered. Public awareness is limited, but the need for foster families is great. Anything you can do to increase public awareness of this great need is appreciated. Please visit mass.gov/dcf for more information. Joan Carey Needham Editor’s Note: baystateparent is committed to spreading awareness about adoption in every issue of baystateparent. I look forward to each new issue every month! Krista Lajoie Gardner I read your post on Facebook about your interest in speaking to and about

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was the death of Timothy Carty’s brother David that got him to ride his bike 190 miles from Sturbridge to Provincetown, MA in 2009 as part of the Pan-Mass Challenge (pmc.org). David had been battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma for ten years until he passed away at age 49 – leaving behind a wife and three young children. “David was my oldest brother [of five siblings]. We were the closest. He was the one I looked up to,” says Tim, who lives in Charlton, MA with his wife Kathy and two boys Christopher, age 11, and Nathan, age 8. In fact, after Tim graduated from high school, he spent the summer with his brother cycling. “He was really into bicycling—much more than I was,” recalls Tim. Tim decided to honor his brother’s memory by becoming a rider for the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC). Each August, thousands of cyclists from around the country ride across Massachusetts on courses of up to 12 AUGUST2012

190 miles and raise millions of dollars for cancer research. Just two months after Tim’s PMC ride in 2009, his older brother Peter was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of cancer. He died two months later. “My parents lived through both losses. To see my mother go through that again for the second time was nearly unbearable,” he says.

How the PMC Began Billy Starr, founder and executive director of the Pan-Mass Challenge, understands all too well the devastation of losing multiple loved ones to cancer. His mother died from melanoma in 1974 at age 49 —the same age as Tim’s brother. Within a few years, he lost an uncle and a cousin to cancer as well. “When my mother became ill, it shrunk my world,” recalls Billy. “My whole world

changed. I saw how cancer destroyed her. I created the PMC because I wanted to make sense of my life, and I wanted to do something that mattered to me.” In 1980, Billy organized a group of 36 cyclists to ride 220 miles from Springfield to Provincetown. They collectively raised $10,200 for the Jimmy Fund at Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the PanMass Challenge was born. According to Billy, it was his mother who had instilled a sense of giving back. Never could he, or she, have dreamed how farreaching that simple life philosophy would extend. The PMC has raised more money for charity than any other single event in the nation: to date, the PMC has donated $338 million dollars for cancer research and treatment to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “The success of this event is due to the fact that all PMC riders are encouraged – actually required – to take their fundraising commitment as seriously as their physical commitment to ride the event,” says Billy

The PMC Mission and Magic On August 4 and 5, 2012, founder Billy Starr and father Tim Carty will join 5,500 other cyclists for the 33rd Annual Pan-Mass Challenge. The goal is to collectively raise $36 million dollars for cancer while paying tribute to thousands of cancer patients, survivors and victims. Billy says the magic of the PMC weekend comes from so many people – riders, volunteers, supporters, and spectators – bonded by a single cause. “On PMC weekend there’s an environment created that people would love to see recreated in their homes and their places of business— it’s so dynamic and so positive,” he says. “The thing about the PMC is that everybody there has a connection with cancer,” says

Tim. “Brothers, mothers, fathers, children‌ everybody’s been touched by it.â€? The PMC’s mission is to change that for good, through increasingly larger annual donations toward cancer research with the big dream of “discovering cures for all cancers.â€? The PMC is the only fullysupported bike-a-thon in the country where 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to cancer research and support. The incredible efficiency of the PMC is due in large part to the 3,000 individual volunteers and over $4 million of goods and services provided by 200 corporations – all who help provide water, first aid, food, lodging and more – without taking one penny from the riders’ donations. It’s not just the volunteers and sponsors that provide support. All along the routes, hundreds of people come out to cheer on the riders as they pedal their way toward the finish. For Tim, that swell of human support is what gets him over the tough spots on the way to Provincetown. “Everybody comes out. You see kids are carrying jugs of water, waving signs. That’s what’s truly amazing – the outpouring of generosity,â€? he says. Tim’s most avid supporters are his wife Kathy and two boys, Christopher and Nathan, who cheer him on through the entire weekend. They first meet him as he rides through their home town of Charlton. Then their weekend-long trek begins. “We try to stop at as many water stops as we can to cheer him on. The boys make signs every year to hold up in support of their dad,â€? Kathy says. The family spends the night at a hotel on the Cape, and then gets up at the crack of dawn to see their dad off at the Sunday starting point: the Bourne Bridge. They then drive to the PMC Family Finish in Provincetown to celebrate Tim and the other riders’ finish. “The boys and I look forward to making the trip and cheering him and the other riders on every year. It’s become a tradition,â€? she says. Tim rides with a group of five riders called Team HOPE (Helping Oncology Patients Endure). He and his fellow HOPE riders are “like a family,â€? Tim says.

a stop to it,� says Kathy. Tim adds, “I think they’ve learned to be involved in something you care about. And to be committed.� The Pan-Mass Challenge is a way to do that, no matter one’s age or riding ability. And the experience is truly life-changing. “I think what the PMC does it that it takes a selfless act and magnifies it and makes everybody a hero,� says Billy. “You can’t live in that world often enough.� The 2012 PMC will be Tim Carty’s fourth consecutive PMC ride. You can learn more or make a donation at: pmc. org/profile/TC0157.

PMC Kids Rides The PMC Kids Rides have grown since 2005 to include over 35 towns across Massachusetts and neighboring states. The pint-size bike-a-thons are geared for

kids of every riding ability, from threewheeling three-year-olds to ten-speed teen riders. Every ride offers kids the opportunity to do good by raising funds for cancer research, participate in a familyfun local event, and enjoy the challenge of completing a ride. For more information on PMC Kids Rides, or to learn how you can start a ride in your community, go to kids.pmc.org or contact Sarah Mercurio at sarah@pmc.org.

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“It Makes Everybody a Hero� For the Carty family, like so many other Massachusetts families, the Pan-Mass Challenge has become a capstone event that provides meaning, memories and a sense of purpose. “It feels like a sense of accomplishment. You’ve done something to benefit society through raising the money. And it just so happens that I like to ride a bicycle, too,� says Tim. Tim and Kathy’s son Christopher participated in a six-mile Kids PMC ride in Upton last year, and Nathan is “learning to ride his bike,� says Tim. The kids have learned a lot about cancer – both through their uncles’ deaths, and their parents’ involvement with the PMC. “They know that cancer is bad and everybody needs to pitch in and put

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THE Gluten-Free KID BY

Triston Klapprodt

Last year, my 9-year-old son was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, a digestive condition triggered by the consumption of the protein gluten. It has been difficult getting used to a new diet without gluten as it is in everything from bread, pasta, pizza crust to salad dressings, cereals, spaghetti sauces and more. To help him to adjust, I wrote a short story from a child’s point of view on the reality of living with Celiac Disease which helped him tremendously. y name is Triston and I’m 9 years old. Last year I got the worst news of my life. I swear, I thought my life was over. Let me start from the begining though. I had been having tummy troubles for quite a while. I would get really bad stomach cramps and constipation. Sometimes I would throw up. I was missing a lot of school, so my mom took me to the doctor’s office. I went to a lot of doctors, and nobody seemed to know what was wrong with me. I had a lot of tests done-all kinds of tests. The blood tests were the worst though, because I hate needles. One time it took three nurses to hold me down while they took blood. I really hated going to the doctor, but I also hated feeling so bad. Finally, my mom took me to the hospital in the big city. The doctors there were nice, but even so, I had to have more tests including a scary test called an endoscopy. That’s where they put you to sleep and put a tube and camera down your throat to look at your tummy and intestines. After it was

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over, the nurses gave me lots of popsicles. We had to wait a week for the results. When they came back, Mom and Dad and I met with the doctor. That was when the bomb was dropped. The doctor told me I had something called “Celiac Disease.” It sounded scary, but it really just meant that my tummy didn’t like something called “gluten.” At first, I was thrilled -- no more yucky wheat bread! Then the doctor explained something. Gluten was in almost everything. The doctor told us that it wasn’t just bread that had wheat and gluten. Pizza, cookies, fried chicken, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, cake, crackers -- the list went on and on! I wished that gluten had been in spinach. I just hate spinach. I felt like my life was over. No more pizza! No more ice cream cones! No more birthday cake?! While I was thinking about that horrible news, the doctor told us we were going to meet with the nutritionist next, a special doctor who tells you the right foods to eat. She was nice enough, and she actually had some good news for me. The nutritionist told us that there were more and more foods being made with “gluten-free” ingredients. They made just about everything: bread, cookies, cakes, rolls -- even pizza crust. That made me feel a little bit better. My mom went out right away and bought me a whole bunch of gluten-free food. The next day she made me a ham sandwich with gluten-free bread and gluten-free cookies for dessert. I tried to eat it, but the bread tasted stale and the cookies were too hard and crumbly. “The nutritionist said it would take some getting used to” said Mom. I didn’t think I could ever get used to it. My mom tried every brand and every recipe she could find. Some of it tasted good, some of it didn’t. I’m still getting used to

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my gluten-free diet. It isn’t all bad. I’ve actually learned to like some new things, especially smoothies. I love orange-mango. Christmastime was a challenge. It was my mom’s annual cookie swap, which is usually my favorite time of year, except this year I knew I couldn’t have any. Then my mom surprised me with the best cookies ever -- peanut butter blossoms! They were so good, just the right amount of chewy and crunchy and a yummy chocolate kiss on top! I guess my life isn’t really over -- it’s just changed a lot. And I guess having Celiac

doesn’t stink. It hasn’t been easy getting used to my gluten-free diet, but I know it’s the best thing for me. My mom is always on the lookout for new recipes and new foods to try, and I’ve definitely found some that I like. I know that to stay healthy, I have to stick to my diet. And I’m looking forward to some more cookies! Sara Klapprodt is a Leominster mom of four. Only one of her children has Celiacs Disease.

Best Ever Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 bag Hershey Kisses Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, egg and sugar. Mixture will be sticky. Spoon onto cookie sheets, about 1 inch apart. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. While they are still on the cookie sheet, place an unwrapped Hershey kiss at the center of each cookie. Cool 1 minute. Remove from cookie sheet and cool on cookie rack. Enjoy!

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A SUMMER SURPRISE baystateparent asked our teen interns, Alana Moriarty and Alex Caulway, to share summer fun from their childhoods. We expected local destinations to make the list – ice cream stands and amusement parks – but were surprised that their favorites were not day trips or vacations, but paper dolls, lemonade stands and reading in bed with Mom. If you’re low on “funding the fun” this summer, take heart from these gals who tell us that simple fun is where it’s at. They say to encourage kids to go indoor camping, create doll houses out of boxes and watch movies under the stars.

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I am disappointed that my child’s middle/high school does not offer a variety of courses...just the basics. Is changing schools my only option? I have experienced this frustration first-hand, as I attend a small high school of about 300 students. What my school has done to help expose students to a broader variety of subjects is join The Virtual High School Collaborative, or VHS, a nationally-certified website that offers online courses taught by teachers across the United States. VHS courses are offered at the college prep, honors and AP level and range from the basics, like math and English, to web design, sports writing, business and financing, as well as numerous foreign languages. Virtual High School is not for everyone, as one must be self-motivated and conscientious. At my school, students taking virtual courses are given a full class block each day in the VHS lab, and the online course is treated as a “normal,” in-person class. Students can also, of course, log in to their VHS account at home and on weekends to complete their homework. By taking an online course, I became more self-directed and took more responsibility as a student, which I have carried on to every class I take. For more information, visit thevhscollaborative.org. Alana Moriarty, junior at West Boylston Middle High School

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What’s cheaper – and more fun – than renting a cottage

Cruising

the wattus

BY

carrie wattu

The family car on a typical summer vacation – even for just a weekend – is so filled with coolers, beach chairs, boogie boards, suitcases, toys, food and more that there is barely room to sit. On Saturday, July 7th, however, our car was uncharacteristically comfortable as we drove to our summer vacation. It was my 41st birthday, and I was doing something I had never done before: boarding a cruise ship, the Carnival Glory. It was also the maiden voyage for my husband and three daughters, ages 8 (twins) and 11. Would cruising suit my crew? We were about to find out. Because the Carnival Glory was sailing out of Boston, we did not have to deal with the expense or logistics of flying. It could not have been easier driving to the port and parking, which was $60 for five nights. Our morning was stress free; we had from noon until 4:30 to board so there was plenty of time to pack, make arrangements for the family pets and drive into the city. The only anxiety we had? Passport panic. Our cruise was going to Canada, and currently, travelers can cruise in and out of Canada from the United States with long-form birth certificates (you do need a passport to drive or fly into Canada, however). I checked and double checked that we would be fine without passports but still held my breath as we boarded. Just like Carnival said, it was no problem.

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Boarding the ship with hundreds of other families made me wonder if I would enjoy this five-night sail. So many people entering what felt like a dark floating casino, complete with over-the-top decor, made me somewhat claustrophobic. However, the enthusiasm of my family kept me afloat. Turns out I just needed to hit the lido deck for something to eat and to get a lay of the land – or sea. We walked and walked the whole afternoon, getting lost exploring the ship. The ship can be intimidating for first-time cruisers and it can take a little bit to get your sea legs. But once we got them, we began the most pleasant and easy family vacation we have ever had. Beach vacations are great, but beaching it every day is not something my family enjoys. Cruising was a great balance of relaxation, activity and adventure with the conveniences of included meals and snacks. A typical day at sea for our family began with a nice breakfast followed by ice cream, trip to the gym, fun in the sun, kid activities in Club Carnival, lunch, more ice cream, a nap, mini golf, water slide and dinner, the highlight of our cruise. Our nightly dinners at Table 444 in the Platinum Dining Room set the tone for the entire vacation. Our waitress each night, Charumet from Thailand, had a warm, winning personality; she treated us to “showtime” where

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she folded napkins into creatures and toys. The dancing and singing staff as well as the charm of the maitre d could not upstage the other highlight: the chocolate melting cake – every night! The whole dining room experience was very special. There is even a cruise elegant night which adds a touch of glamor to vacation. Being newbies, however, this night went completely by my family – even though we packed for it – but we never once felt out of place, though we were in sundresses instead of cocktail dresses. Nights were spent watching the sun set, running in the wind on the outdoor track and either seeing a family-friendly magic or comedy show or going to all-ages Karaoke. Every night ended with more ice cream, walks on the deck and the excitement of getting back to our room to see which creation our steward made out of our towels. We stopped in two Canadian ports – Saint John and Halifax – where we had pleasant days and loved getting off the ship to explore. These destinations cannot compete with the Caribbean or Bermuda, but cruising to Canada is a great way to try out cruising at a price point averaging about $300 per person – and sometimes less! We hiked, biked and kayaked on our excursions in Canada, but there were many different activities available for families. Families can research excursions thoroughly before boarding the ship, as you may save money if you book some of the excursions on your own. Just be careful, as you may have more protection if you book through the ship. For example, if a tour bus breaks down and you cannot make boarding time, the ship will assume responsibility; the same courtesy may not be extended if you go off on your own. While you can purchase internet time on board, it was a good experience being available only to my family and new people on board the ship. We learned so much from the staff, who come from all over the world,

about hard work, commitment and different cultures. Our young guides on the excursions we took in Canada were also very worldly and cultured, having lived in Jordan and Nicaragua, which made the world come alive. This was one of the few vacations that we felt truly sad to see end. We had so much fun together mainly because there was no stress involved, no thinking, no planning. We were completely taken care of by the friendly and professional staff who made us feel very special, and there was always something to do...and eat! The only thing we found disappointing is that the two family pools did not appeal to our kids as they were smaller than we expected and often crowded. However, this in no way affected our fun on the vacation. It was also nice that our ship had a pool and whirlpools reserved just for adults in designated areas. This was well respected by all. So if you have struggled with rainy days at the beach, overcrowded -- and overpriced -- restaurants and keeping a cottage clean, consider boarding a Boston cruise next year. We’ll see you there. For more information on the Carnival Glory cruises out of Boston, visit carnival.com. Carrie Wattu is editor of baystateparent.

Tips for Smooth Sailing Should we pay more for a cabin with a balcony? My family had a cabin with a balcony plus another room without a balcony – or even a window. The balcony was nice especially to sit out in pajamas with a cup of coffee. It was also helpful to check the weather and temperature when waking up. However, you can always find a private nook on deck all to yourself, and the room was used very little. Next time, we would feel just as happy staying in a cabin

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without a balcony. Plus, these rooms are great for sleeping as they are dark and cozy. Will we get sea sick? This was the number one question that we were asked. We had a very smooth cruise in calm waters. At times, we could definitely feel the boat and felt a little queasy, but it was mild and fleeting. It is good to know that there is a medical facility on board that can help with any issues, and that there are lots of anti-nausea medications you can bring with you including: SeaBands, accupressure bracelets; Bonine in regular or chewable tables; Dramamine; and a prescription motion sickness patch from your doctor. Some medications need to be taken while still at home so be sure to read directions. What are some conveniences families should know about cruising? Carnival offers a free kids’ club until 10 p.m. at night. This is great for parents who want some couple time or for kids who want to meet friends. Care is also available from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. but charges do apply. Food on board the ship is unlimited and varied plus room service is free. And if you have to, you can do laundry on board. Laundry centers are on most floors and are very easy to use. What will my family do on board the ship? • Kids’ Club is FREE all day and most of the night. (A charge is applied from 10 p.m. - 3 a.m.) • Swim/waterslide/whirlpools • Karaoke

• Dancing • Live shows • Family-friendly comedy • Towel folding • Exercise in gym • Relaxing in the sun to live entertainment • Mini golf • Basketball/volleyball • Nightly outdoor movies on the lido deck The cruise is all inclusive but what additional costs might I incur? Lemonade, iced tea and water is free but you will pay extra for soda and alcohol. You will most likely buy portraits or candids that photographers take on the ship throughout the vacation; prices range from $12 - $22 per photo. There is a charge for internet access and any spa treatments. Once you dock in port, excursions or anything on land is, of course, extra. What are some specialty items we should pack? • Backpack for excursions • Lightweight raincoats • Earphones to use at the gym • Binoculars for whale and dolphin watching • Lanyards so kids can keep their room keys/cards around their necks • Walkie talkies (cell phones are too expensive to use outside of the U.S.) Families tell us they bring along walkie talkies to keep in touch with preteens/ teens wandering the ship.

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e’ve all heard the saying, “pick your battles.” That sounds like a good way to reduce unnecessary fights, but exactly how are we supposed to pick the right ones? When I ask audiences at my speaking events about this, many respond with comments like, just pick the ones that are worth it, or pick the ones you think you can win. If you follow that advice, prepare yourself for more battles, not less! If we want to reduce the number of fights we have with our spouses, children and/ or friends, then there is only one way to do it: Smarten up! How do you do that? It’s easy. Before you open your mouth to give some unwanted advice or criticism, ask yourself this single question: Does this affect me? If your answer is no, then say nothing and don’t pick the battle. To give this wise question a reality

“...ask yourself this single question: Does this affect me?” check, I’ll share a little story. A husband (who shall remain nameless) was heading to work one summer day when his wife thoughtfully suggested he take an umbrella because according to the weather report there was a high chance of rain. When that same husband returned home that evening with dripping wet hair, his wife watched him shake off his coat and pull off his wet shoes. She instinctively blurted out, “I told you to take an umbrella,” to which the husband naturally replied, “I don’t mind getting a little wet.”

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“A little wet?” questioned the wife. “You look like you were in a hurricane.” And so, the husband responded a little louder, “I like the rainfall on a warm day and I will never take an umbrella because they are too annoying to carry around.” The wife felt she couldn’t let such a ridiculous comment go unchallenged…and then the fight began. In retrospect, it’s clear that this was the wrong battle to pick. But in the moment, how could this woman have known? The answer is that she could have smartened up and asked herself how this situation personally affected her. Was she sopping wet? No. Was her husband asking her to blow dry his hair or dry his clothing? No. His getting wet did not personally affect her, even though it did annoy her. Therefore picking that battle was a bad choice. I’m sure there are many things that your spouse does that may bother or annoy you, but how many of them truly affect you and take up your time or money? Remember that your spouse is not perfect, but you are not there to fix him or her. Rather than jumping in with unnecessary criticism to spark a fight, be smart, take a breath and hold your tongue. This too shall pass. Laurie Puhn is a Harvard-educated lawyer, couples mediator, and bestselling author of Fight Less, Love More: 5-Minute Conversations to Change Your Relationship Without Blowing Up or Giving In, who frequently appears on CNN, Good Morning America and The Early Show to offer relationship advice. Visit her at fightlesslovemore.com.

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OH, THE GO

Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away! - dr. seuss

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PLACES YOU’LL

GO NANTUCKET: Kids ride free on Hyline Cruises to Nantucket all summer long!

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GO UP AND UP: The Great New England Air Show comes to Westover Air Reserve Base, Aug. 4 & 5. westfieldairshow.net.

GO BIKE GO: The Norwottock Rail Trail is an 8.5 mile path linking Northampton, Hadley and Amherst. fntg.net.

GO SAIL AWAY: Sail Cape Cod is increasing sailing on the Cape for persons of all ages, socio-economic backgrounds and physical and developmental abilities. sailcapecod.org. BAYSTATEPARENT 19

OH,THEPLACESYOU’LLGO MELTDOWN WARNING: Before you pack up the mini-van, please confirm your destination. Although we’ve done our best to assure accuracy at press time, things can and do change… A Adult C Child Y Youth M Member NM Non-Member PP Per Person

1WEDNESDAY An Arabian Adventure Puppet Show. Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline. 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Ends Aug. 4. $10pp. puppetshowplace.org.

Performances happen Sat. and Sun. at 11 and 2. $19.95pp, Under 2 FREE. 978-422-MOOO (6666), DavisFarmland.com. Also Aug. 5. Redcoats and Rebels Revolutionary War Reenactment. Old Sturbridge Village. 9:30 – 5 p.m. Sturbridge. This is the largest military re-enactment in New England, attracting more than 800 soldiers from 42 units portraying British, Hessian, Irish, Welsh, Scots, French, and Colonial troops. Activities include mock battles with lots of musket, cannon and artillery demonstrations, fife and drum music, marching and drilling demonstrations and an evening “Twilight Encampment,” where visitors can mingle with troops and chat around the campfires. Admission fees apply. 800-SEE-1830, osv.org. Also Aug. 5. Monthly Fat Moon Picnic. Meadowbrook Farm, 5 Gould Rd., Westford. 6 – 8 p.m. Bring your own

Clown Around. Davis Farmland, 145 Redstone Hill Rd., Sterling. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Flippo’s back to perform another high energy, hilarious performance. Performances happen Sat. and Sun. at 11 and 2. $19.95pp, Under 2 FREE. 978-422-MOOO (6666), DavisFarmland.com.

6MONDAY ONGOING Toe Jam Puppet Band. Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford. Every Monday, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Zoo admission + $5/family. 508-991-4556, bpzoo.org. FREE Playground & Picnic. Dean Park, Main St., Shrewsbury. Play in a nice fenced-in playground. Bring bikes for kids to ride in the courts or on the sidewalks. Great sidewalks for strollers. Pack a picnic! shrewsbury-ma.gov.

The Magic Soup and Other Stories Puppet Show. Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline. Aug. 9 – 11, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. $10pp. puppetshowplace.org. photo courtesy of massachusetts office of travel & tourism/photo is not of the 2012 maze

FREE Wee Care Infant Oral Health Program. 223 Walnut St., Ste 22, Framingham. Held on the first Wednesday, 10 a.m. Children under 3 are invited to register for this free seminar with examination designed to help parents assure a cavity-free child. The informal format assures that all parents’ questions will be answered by this pediatric dental specialist. Space is limited. 508-875-5437, WeeCareAtDrMels.com.

2THURSDAY ONGOING Fairy Tales by Kaleiodoscope Children’s Theatre. South Shore Music Circus, Cohasset. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. $11pp. themusiccircus.org. Circus Day. The Children’s Museum in Easton, North Easton. 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Secrets of circus tricks, a high-energy circus show and more! $7.50pp, C under 1 FREE. 508-230-3789, childrensmuseumineaston.org.

3FRIDAY Fridays 2012. Ends Aug. 21. Visit a designated museum or attraction in the Boston area for free over during the summer. Just show up and enjoy! highlandstreet.org. Galapagos Puppets (The Trolls and the Tree). Stanley Park, Westfield. 10 -11 a.m. Best for ages 4+. stanleypark.org.

4SATURDAY FREE Great New England Air Show. Westover Air Reserve Base, Chicopee. Among the highlights are the Red Steel Jet team, a precision jet demonstration team; Geico Skytypers; Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows; Iron Eagles, Indy Boys; and Third Strike Wingwalking. greatnewenglandairshow.com. Also Aug. 5. Clown Around. Davis Farmland, 145 Redstone Hill Rd., Sterling. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Flippo’s back to perform another high energy, hilarious performance. 20 AUGUST2012

FOR MOMS Conscious Yoga for Pregnancy and Fertility. First Unitarian Church of Worcester, 90 Main St., Worcester. 5:30 – 7 p.m. Light refreshments served. Childcare available upon request. Donation from the heart. Kundaliniyogaforall.com.

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Summer Twilight Stroll. Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge. 7:30 – 9 p.m. 617-607-1952, mountauburn.org.

ONGOING Story Hour at the Old Sturbridge Village. Held in the Bookstore on Thursdays, 9 – 10 a.m. Every week a new story, followed by open play time with old-fashioned toys. Museum admission applies: 508-347-0244, osv.org. FREE & ONGOING Highland Street Free Fun

Dream Big! Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary Worcester. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Based on the 2012 Collaborative Summer Library Program. Has your child read a book that excited them so much they would like to experience “becoming” a deer grazing for apples, a sunflower luring in a bee or a coyote searching for its next meal? Join the fun as we turn meadow and woodlands into a theater, turning their dream into nature play. Bring your own costume or make a quick one with supplies. For ages 5 to 8. A/C$12, Additional child $6. For more information and to register, call 508-753-6087.

The case opens at Davis Mega Mystery Maze with a Clue theme. davismegamaze.com

picnic, go on a night hike and enjoy the campfire. You may even get to cook a healthy local treat by the fire, like a cinnamon and honey apple. thefatmoon.com and healthylivingandlearning.com. 978-496-9606.

5SUNDAY FREE Circle the City. Open streets along the Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston. 10 a.m – 1 p.m. Free live performances, outdoor fitness, dance and yoga classes, Farmer’s Markets, bike clinics, children’s activities, culinary demonstrations, roller skating, hula hooping and more. rosekennedygreenway.org. FREE Great New England Air Show. Westover Air Reserve Base, Chicopee. See Aug. 4 listing for details. North Shore Pet Fair. Salem Common. 10 a.m. 2 p.m. 781-913-3523, northshorepetfair.com. Redcoats and Rebels Revolutionary War Reenactment. Old Sturbridge Village. See Aug. 4 listing for details.

7TUESDAY Meet an Animal. Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge. 1 – 4 p.m. Families drop in to examine live marine creatures, like crabs and mollusks. Admission rates apply. Hmnh.harvard.edu. ONGOING The Look Park Children’s Entertainment Series. Look Park at the beautiful Pines Theater, Florence (Northampton area). Tuesdays, 10 a.m. The series features a collection of children’s performers who sing, dance and perform a variety of children’s activities on stage. A$4, C$3. Rain site: Garden House Tent. lookpark.org. EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a beautiful park with paddle boats, train rides, playground equipment, picnic sites, fields and more. A great place to spend the day! ONGOING Recycled: Exploring Energy through Art and Nature. Exhibit opens at Garden in the Woods, Framingham, Runs through Aug. 31. A$10, Y (3-17) $5, C under 3 Free. newfs.org.

FREE Annalivia Concert. Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St., Concord. 7 p.m. Bring your families and chairs! Rain location: Emerson Umbrella Arts Center. concordchamberofcommerce.org. FREE Worcester Art Museum Admission. 55 Salisbury St., Worcester. Wed. - Sun. Ends Aug. 31. worcesterart.org. FREE & ONGOING Drop-in Fun. Elm Park, Highland St. and Park Ave., Worcester. 1 – 4 p.m. Wednesdays, July 11 – Aug. 22. Drop in any time for activities, crafts, stories, and nature walks. Take a break from the playground to learn about the plants and animals that can be found in Worcester through handson projects and games. Register: 508-753-6087.

9THURSDAY FREE Neighborhood Nights- Magical Journey. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway, Boston. 5 – 8 p.m. Explore art from Egypt, China, Japan and Spain, and imagine your own journeys. Join in a scavenger hunt to discover fascinating stories and art from around the world. Create your own artwork, and be enlivened by the spontaneous creativity of the Impulse Dance Company. Tickets are free but visitors are advised to arrive early as there may be a wait to enter due to capacity restrictions. gardnermuseum.org. Lowell Quilt Festival. Various locations in Lowell. Aug. 9 – 11. A citywide celebration of quilts. lowellquiltfestival.org. Times vary. FREE “Cars” SomerMovies. Seven Hills Park, Davis Square, Somerville. Dusk, every Thursday. 617-625-6600. FREE & ONGOING Canal District Wagon Tours. Behind Union Station, Harding and Temple Streets, Worcester. Ends Aug. 30. 5 – 7 p.m.; 6 – 8 p.m. 7 – 9 p.m. The Tour narrative will describe this historical site and you will learn that the industry around the Blackstone Canal is commonly viewed as the cornerstone of the American Industrial Revolution. Along the route interpreters will portray characters of Worcester’s past. These characters will bring to life Worcester’s history and a feel for what life was like in the early Nineteenth Century Email GianJohn@ Charter.net with questions.

OH,THEPLACESYOU’LLGO ONGOING Summer Thursdays. Meadowbrook Farm, 5 Gould Rd., Westford. 3 – 7 p.m. Bring your own picnic and explore the farm. Local veggies for sale. Kids can do a craft for about $5. thefatmoon.com and healthylivingandlearning.com. 978-496-9606.

FREE Cape Verde Festival. Onset. Noon – 6 p.m. Concert and celebration of Cape Verde culture with musicians, food vendors, etc. 508-295-7072, onsetvillage.org. Lobsterfest. American Legion Hall, Beach Street, Rockport. Noon – 7 p.m. rockportrotary.org.

canoe or kayak! The park offers swimming, hiking and biking available. Spend the whole day! But call to verify rates and hours: 508-435-3965, 617-2993392, boatinginboston.com, mass.gov/dcr/

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ONGOING Pitter Patter Puppets. Cape Rep Outdoor Theatre, 3299 Rte. 6A, Brewster. Tuesdays, through August 28, 10 a.m. Puppeteer Mary Wilson’s wildly popular puppet shows are interactive, inventive and extremely funny. Perfect for ages 2-6 and great fun for ages 7-100 too! $8pp. 508-896-1888, caperep.org. *No performance Aug. 7. A Morning with the Alcotts. Louisa May Alcott, 399 Lexington Rd., Concord. 9:30 – 11 a.m. Expert, authentically costumed staff and volunteers portray Alcott family members to introduce youngsters aged 7 and up to life in the 19th Century generally and within the Alcott home particularly. An interactive tour, old-fashioned games, songs, stories and refreshments are included. $18 pp. Reservations and pre-payment required. 978-369-4118, louisamayalcott.org.

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The Bolton Fair is a Central Mass tradition, August 10 -12. boltonfair.org

10FRIDAY FREE & ONGOING Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell. Storrow Drive, The Esplanade, Boston. July 13 – Aug. 24. 8 p.m. Enjoy classic and popular, familyoriented movies. Bring chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy movies under the stars. Rain or shine. Visit the WBZ Tent for lots of free giveaways, food samples and fun interactive games! 617-787-7200, wbz.com. 130th Bolton Fair. 318 Seven Bridge Road, Lancaster. Purina’s Marvelous Mutts, the Lumber Jack Show, Demolition Derby and Monster Trucks. Kid’s Country, Old MacDonald’s Farm petting zoo, livestock exhibits and midway rides provide plenty of fun. Great fair food, shopping, crafters, exhibits, farmers’ market are all here. Awesome bands, fiddlers and acoustical performances all weekend long. The horse, oxen and tractor pulls are here too. Admission fees apply. 978365-7206, boltonfair.org. Also Aug. 11 & 12. FREE Friday Morning Playdates. Meadowbrook Farm, 5 Gould Rd., Westford. Weekly on Fridays, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Spend a morning on the farm with other families! Ends Aug. 24. creativityunhinged.com, thefatmoon.com.

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Magic of Steve Charette. Davis Farmland, 145 Redstone Hill Rd., Sterling. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. You’ll be amazed at Steve’s award-wining performances -- Sat. and Sun. at 11 and 2. $19.95pp, Under 2 FREE. 978422-MOOO (6666), DavisFarmland.com. Also Aug. 12.

12SUNDAY Moon Festival. Chinatown, Boston. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lion dances, martial arts, firecrackers, folk dances and lots of vendors for the annual Chinese Moon Festival, also called the Mid-Autumn Festival. chinatownmainstreet.org. Family Program with Emma Romeu. Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge. Noon. Children’s author, environmental journalist and geographer Emma Romeu is world-renowed for her work in National Geographic and her bilingual children’s books. Admission rates apply. Hmnh.harvard.edu. FREE Dam Tours. Buffumville Dam Tower, Charlton. 12:30. Meet the ranger in the BVD parking lot for a guided tour of the inside of the dam. 3 floors down, you’ll see the machines that lift and close the gates. Contact Ranger Jamie: nae.usace.army.mil/recreati/ bvl/bvlevent.htm. 130th Bolton Fair. Lancaster. See details on Aug. 10 listing.

The Naukabout. Barnstable County Fairgrounds. 12 – 10 p.m. The festival, which has become an annual celebration of New England’s homegrown music scene, will once again be headlined by the Ryan Montbleau Band. naukabout.com.

Magic of Steve Charette. Davis Farmland, Sterling. See Aug. 11 listing for details.

130th Bolton Fair. Lancaster. See details on Aug. 10 listing. Also Aug. 12.

ONGOING Boating & Swimming. Hopkinton State Park, Cedar St., Hopkinton. 12 – 7 p.m. Rent a

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Jack and the Beanstalk Puppet Show. Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline. August 15 - 18, 2012, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. All ages! $10pp. puppetshowplace.org.

The Choirs of All Saints Church, Worcester

CHORISTER AUDITIONS For boys and girls aged 7 years and above who are interested in joining this nationally renowned Choir

The director of Music, Graeme McCullough, is always happy to talk to potential choristers and their parents on an informal basis before an audition takes place. For further details please contact: The Director of Music, All Saints Church 508-752-3766 x17 or gmccullough@allsaintsw.org

In Search of Butterflies and Dragonflies. Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge. 10 – 11:30 a.m. Join Jeremiah Trimble for a leisurely walk around Mount Auburn exploring habitats from pond edges to wildflower patches, in search of the various types of butterflies and dragonflies that can be found at the cemetery. mountauburn.org. Hand-in-Hand at Orchard House. 399 Lexington Rd., Concord. 9 – 10 a.m. This program offers a very special first look at a historic house museum and the Alcott family for children aged 6 and under with a parent or adult caregiver. Matching games, songs, Victorian dress-up, drawing and age-appropriate stories! $15 per A/C; $7.50 for each additional person. Reservations & pre-payment required. 978369-4118, louisamayalcott.org.

16THURSDAY Boston GreenFest. Boston City Hall Plaza, Government Center. Aug. 16 – 18. Entertainment includes: Green fireworks and light show, 200+ exhibitors, Green Film Fest, EcoSalsa Fashion Show, EcoCafe, EcoGallery, EcoBazaar, 100+ live performances, including a Native American drum and dance ceremony on Thurs., Aug. 18th at 5 p.m., and the One Gallon Challenge: Super-light, super-dynamic cars race from Plymouth, MA to GreenFest to see how long one gallon of gasoline will last. Look for solar powered vehicles, wind powered vehicles, and other cars you’ve never seen before such as the Roopod. There will be speakers, workshops and much more! 617-477-4840, bostongreenfest.org.

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FREE Princess Bride Movie on the Common. City Hall, Front St., Worcester. 5 – 11 p.m. Music and entertainment and food and beverages. Rain Date with be the following Thursday. worcesterfilmworks.org.

throughout the U.S. will display their unique creations, live family-style music, plus delicious ethnic foods. 978-283-1601, waterfrontfestivals.com. Southeast Asian Water Festival. Water Festival Lowell Heritage State Park, Lowell. 12 – 5 p.m. Along the Merrimack River at the Lowell Heritage State Park’s Esplanade and Sampas Pavilion, the festival celebrates the connection of water to all aspects of Southeast Asian life: food, agriculture, spiritually

17FRIDAY Boston GreenFest. Boston City Hall Plaza. See Aug. 16 listing for details. Also Aug. 18 & 19.

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Boston GreenFest. Boston City Hall Plaza. See Aug. 16 listing for details. Gloucester Waterfront Festival. Stage Fort Park, Gloucester. See Aug. 18 listing for details. Story Trails: What Does the Clay Say? Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. 2 – 3 p.m. Ages 5 – 8 with

FREE & ONGOING Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell. Storrow Drive, The Esplanade, Boston. July 13 – Aug. 24. 8 p.m. Enjoy classic and popular, family-oriented movies. Bring chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy movies under the stars. Rain or shine. The WBZ Tent for lots of free giveaways, food samples and fun interactive games! 617-787-7200, wbz.com.

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ONGOING FREE at Five. Providence Children’s Museum, Providence, RI. 5 – 8 p.m. 401-273-5437, ChildrenMuseum.org.

Self Defense for Dads and Daughters. Roudenbush Community Center, 65 Main St., Westford. 6:30 – 8 p.m. Participants will learn about the real issues today’s teens might encounter, how to recognize the signs of a threatening situation and how to use words as a first defense. Dads and daughters will be introduced to and practice a series of “Stun and Run” tools to stop a would-be attacker long enough to make a hasty escape. This interactive workshop was designed to empower teenage girls of all sizes, strength and ability. $49 per team. 978-256-9391, roudenbush.org.

18SATURDAY Boston GreenFest. Boston City Hall Plaza. See Aug. 16 listing for details. Also Aug. 19.

Corn and Tomato Festival. Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Rd., Concord. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tastings, live music, pony and hay rides (fees apply) and more. 978-369-4494, verrillfarm.com. Gloucester Waterfront Festival. Stage Fort Park, Gloucester. Aug. 18 – 19, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. A collection of over 175 Juried Artists and Craftsmen from

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20MONDAY ONGOING Caterpillar Club. Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 900 Washington St., Wellesley. 10 a.m. Weekly on Mondays. Ends Oct. 29. For pre-kindergarten - second grade. Sessions will include material on flowers, insects, trees and butterflies, which will be explored through reading, demonstrations and crafts. 617-933-4900, masshort.org.

FREE Star Gazing! Buffumville Dam, Charlton. 8:30 p.m. Mr. Todd Jaarsma comes all the way to us from another galaxy! Take a look at the night sky through a good telescope and think about the cosmos instead of what’s on TV. Also Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

7th Annual Futures at Fenway. Boston. The Minor League doubleheader will feature Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox and Single-A Lowell Spinners at Fenway Park. Family-friendly ticket and concession prices along with kid-friendly activities will highlight the day of minor league fun at “America’s Most Beloved Ballpark.” Kids attending the games will be selected randomly throughout the day to participate in a number of exciting activities including mascot races and other on-field experiences. Additionally, player autograph sessions will take place at the ballpark. boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/ticketing/ futures_at_fenway.jsp.

Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary. This familyfriendly canoeing experience in the Blackstone River watershed is the perfect experience for beginner paddlers. Practice skills in flat, quiet water and then move into a marshy area to test our steering skills. Get up close to learn about plants that like their feet wet. A/C$25. Additional child $15. Equipment provided. Register: 508-753-6087.

Too Gross Tuesday. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Ends Aug. 28. 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Learn gross, but fascinating stuff about humans and animals every Tuesday during the summer. Program is held in conjunction with Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body. Free with Museum Admission. 508-929-2700, ecotarium.org

The August Moon Festival illuminates Boston on Sunday the12th. It’s FREE. chinatownmainstreet.org and economic prosperity. Events include exciting boat races, music, dance and food. 978-656-1732, lowellwaterfestival.com. Happy Birthday Davis Farmland. 145 Redstone Hill Rd., Sterling. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oink! Moo! Cocka-doodle-doo! Davis Farmland wants to celebrate its birthday extravaganza with you! Play birthday games with the Farmers. Take a whack at a piñata, sing Happy Birthday as we blow out the candles on Farmlands 166th birthday cake and more. $19.95pp, Under 2 FREE. 978-422-MOOO (6666), DavisFarmland.com. Also Aug. 19.

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adult. While the stories of artists who lived long ago are often lost, we sometimes get clues about them from messages they left in their art. Listen to the story of the poet and potter Dave, a slave in South Carolina in the 1800s, and then make your own message in clay. Admission fees apply. pem.org/calendar or 978-7459500 x3011. Please make reservations by Aug. 17. Happy Birthday Davis Farmland. Sterling. See Aug. 18 listing. Family Canoeing. Tri-River Health Center, Rice City Pond, Uxbridge. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Hosted by Broad

22WEDNESDAY Learn to Kayak at Spectacle Island. Boston. Wednesdays and Thursdays through August 30. Ages 12+. Free but ferry rates apply. 617-223-8666, bostonharborislands.org. ONGOING Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Every Wednesday enjoy a story, meet a live animal and get creative with a supervised craft activity - all geared

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OH,THEPLACESYOU’LLGO especially for little ones, aged 3 and under. The story and animal circle is held at 10:30 and 11 a.m. Drop-in craft time continues from 10:30 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. Tickets are issued at the Information Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Museum admission required: A$14, C (2 – 18) $8, C age 2 and under FREE. ecotarium.org.

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evening full of interactive games and music, performed by the ImprovBoston Family Show Crew, is sure to bring out the child in everyone. improvboston.com A Truly Magical Tea Party. Springhill Suites Marriott, 31 Andrews Parkway, Devens Common, Devens. 12 – 2 p.m. Singing princess characters; tea sandwiches, fresh fruit, princess cakes & “tea”; musical games and dancing; DJ; special singing performances; picture opportunities. $35pp. 978-5376945, missemmastea.com.

and survey the ladybugs living in your backyard. A$8, C$4.Register: 978-464-2712. Mike the Music Man at Davis Farmland. 145 Redstone Hill Rd., Sterling. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sing, dance and get silly at Davis Farmland with Mike the Music Man and his friends Snappy the Alligator and Smelly the Skunk. Show times are Sat. and Sun. at 11 and 2. $19.95pp, Under 2 FREE. 978-422-MOOO (6666), DavisFarmland.com. Also Aug. 26.

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FREE Hike & Play. Purgatory Chasm State Park, Sutton. baystateparent recommends visiting this unique landmark filled with trails, caves and rocks. Wear sturdy sneakers and watch out for little ones carefully! There is a fabulous little playground here as well as wooded picnic areas. Top off your day with a visit to West End Creamery in Whitinsville – right down the street. mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/purg.htm

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Up with People. Barnstable High School, 230 South St., Hyannis. 7 p.m. All ages! Cast members perform a vibrant and inspiring musical stage show that brings the community together while sparking people to take action in meeting the needs of their communities, countries and the world. An experience you’ll never forget! $25 at the door. Advance tickets at discount prices available. 508-889-2655. Also Aug. 25, 7 p.m.

25SATURDAY FREE Frog Appreciation Day at Frog Pond, Boston. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Franklin Park Zoo presents a fun educational event all about frogs - and especially about how to keep them happy in your neighborhood. You and your children can also enjoy frog tales, music, face painting and of course, frog races. 617-635-2120, bostonfrogpond.com. FREE Play Date: Rhythm and Moves. ICA, Boston. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets are free for families: up to 2 adults per family accompanied by children ages 6–12 on the last Saturday of each month. Enjoy a daylong exploration of contemporary art and dance as well as ongoing art-making projects related to works on view in the galleries. icaboston.org. Brewster Arts and Crafts Festival. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Craftsmen/women, specialty food sampling, craft demonstrations and live musical entertainment. 603-332-2616, castleberryfairs.com. Also Aug. 26, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. ONGOING ImprovBoston Family Show. Cambridge. Saturday nights. Hilarious improvised comedy show that everyone in the family will love. This

FREE & ONGOING Playground, Animals & Farm Kitchen. Tougas Farm, 234 Ball St., Northboro. Enjoy a barnyard, creative playground and farm kitchen with delicious farm-fresh treats. Shady picnic tables available with clean restrooms. tougasfarm.com.

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Cell Phone Photography. ICA Boston, on Fan Pier on the South Boston Waterfront. 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Bring your cell phone and team up with your child to learn photography techniques and create your own work of art as you explore the museum and experiment with a variety of art materials, tools and of course your creative ideas. Best for kids 8-12 with an adult of any age. Bring one cell phone per child/adult pair. Register at icaboston.org. $45 A/C pair. (additional child $20). 617-478-3100, icaboston.org. Also Aug. 30.

FREE & ONGOING Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell. Storrow Drive, The Esplanade, Boston. July 13 – Aug. 24. 8 p.m. Enjoy classic and popular, family-oriented movies. Bring chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy movies under the stars. Rain or shine. The WBZ Tent for lots of free giveaways, food samples and fun interactive games! 617-787-7200, wbz.com.

to use your visit an opportunity to talk openly about life cycles, and that farm animals are raised for food. Enjoy a barn-side market stand, animals, gardening and more! It’s free to visit but they offer many programs requiring registration and reasonable fees. 508-655-2204, natickfarm.org.

Get up close to real live reptiles and exotic animals at The Children’s Museum in Easton on Thurs., Aug. 16. childrensmuseumineaston.org FREE Holden Days. Main St., Holden. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free musical performances by locally renowned bands Dicey Riley and The Love Dogs; performances by Peter Panic; the Marketplace, featuring local business and organization booths; food court; art lot; craft corner; sidewalk sales; the kids’ court, featuring the Roaming Railroad, Civil War Encampment, Worcester Sharks’ Finz, face-painting, games and contests and, the Worcester County Model A Club car parade and showcase. 508-829-9220, holdenareachamber.org. Up with People. Barnstable High School, 230 South St., Hyannis. See Aug. 24 listing for details. FREE Kids Day. Main St., Leominster. 2 – 5 p.m. Packed with free kids’ activities. 978-534-7500 or email mrattanavong@leominster-ma.gov. FREE Illumination and Lantern Tour. Onset Village Association, 4 Union Ave., Onset. Dusk. The Onset Village area is lit with lanterns in conjunction with Illumination night. Include flame throwers, drummers, face painters etc. in onset village. Rain date: Sept. 1. 508-295-7072, onsetvillage.org. Looking for Lost Ladybugs. Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton. 10 a.m. - Noon. For all ages! Scientists at The Lost Ladybug Project (lostladybug.org) are searching for rare native ladybug species, and you can help find them. Spend the morning brushing up on ladybug biology, learning to identify common and rare species and documenting ladybugs here at Wachusett Meadow...then go home

26SUNDAY Brewster Arts and Crafts Festival. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Craftsmen/women, specialty food sampling, craft demonstrations and live musical entertainment.603-332-2616, castleberryfairs.com. Mike the Music Man at Davis Farmland. Sterling. See Aug. 25 listing.

FREE Landmarks Festival at the Shell. Boston. 7 p.m. Symphonic Shakespeare Drama of Shakespearean proportions in music and the spoken word. Actors from Commonwealth Shakespeare Co. perform Henry V, Hamlet, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream to music composed for those plays. landmarksorchestra.org . ONGOING Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Every Wednesday enjoy a story, meet a live animal and get creative with a supervised craft activity -- all geared especially for little ones, aged 3 and under. The story and animal circle is held at 10:30 and 11 a.m. Drop-in craft time continues from 10:30 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. Tickets are issued at the Information Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Museum admission required: A$14, C (2 – 18) $8, C age 2 and under FREE. ecotarium.org.

30THURSDAY FREE & ONGOING Rocketland. Lemansky Park, 400 Oxford St. (across from the Police Station), Auburn. This playground and skateboard park is recommended by many Central Mass parents. Public bathrooms are available. Many area restaurants and stores are nearby including Panera, Arbys, McDonalds and more. Lego Club. Charlton Public Library. 4 - 5 p.m. This drop-in club is for ages 6 & older. Email mjohnson@ cwmars.org. chartlonlibrary.org. FREE & ONGOING Overlook Farm. Heifer International, 216 Wachusett St., Rutland. Take a self-guided tour in this scenic spot and learn abou the good that Heifer does to feed people all over the world. Visit different homes in the Global Village, meet farm animals, shop in the fair trade store. Bathrooms, picnic areas and more! 508-886-2221, heifer.org/visit/overlook-farm

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FREE Central Mass Rail Trail. Located on Route 140, West Boylston. This 3-mile scenic, wooded trail takes you to Holden and back. Great for strollers, walking dogs (West Boylston entrance only) and taking kids on bikes. The river is lovely to enjoy. Kids love to climb a huge sand hill at the entrance. Dairy Queen and Meolas Ice Cream located on neighboring Route 12 or travel to Rota Spring Farm in Sterling for a country experience: fresh icecream, goats and farmfresh air. wachusettgreenways.org.

FREE Lexington Summer Concert Series. Boston Black Thorne/Traditional Irish Music. Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave, directly opposite the Minuteman statue and historic Lexington Battle Green.6:30 p.m. Bring a blanket, chairs and a picnic. lexingtonchamber.org.

28TUESDAY FREE & ONGOING Natick Community Organic Farm, 117 Eliot St., Natick. During your visit, you and your children may witness animals reproducing, birthing, nursing young, or dying. We encourage you

Once in a Blue Moon. Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 South Rd., Lincoln. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Ages 4 – 12. Enjoy an evening stroll by the light of a rare blue moon. Share moon stories and star tales around a camp fire. $13pp. Up to three children per adult; fees apply to all participants. Register: 781-259-2200.

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Do your kids like dinosaurs, motorcycles, Legos, mummies, Dr. Seuss and games? Of course they do! There’s plenty to interest them at the Springfield Museums. Never been? The Springfield Museums are in downtown Springfield behind the city library. They are quite easy to find off of the Mass Pike, and the parking is free. You can easily walk amongst a lovely group of five museums that will engage but not overwhelm you and your kids. A visit is very manageable with children of all ages, and, we think, a pleasant way to spend the day. There are five museums: two art museums, 28 AUGUST2012

two history museums and the Springfield Science Museum. In the center of them all is the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, a series of full–scale bronze sculptures of Dr. Seuss’s whimsical creations, honoring the birthplace of Theodor Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss. This is a great photo opp! But before you ham it up with Horton or the Grinch, you will be greeted – this summer only – by the imaginative and impressive stick work of artist Patrick Dougherty. What’s “stick work”? It’s a stick sculpture you can walk through, and it’s aptly named Room By Room. The exhibit is temporary through September 9, and is impressive in both its complexity and simplicity. Most popular with families is the Science Museum complete with a life-sized T-Rex and a Jurassic theater. There are numerous animal dioramas including a whole exhibit dedicated to Africa, plus a planetarium and rooms filled with gems. An interactive Lego Castle Adventure is the current draw on display through September 9.

The lower level of the museum is home to small live animals and official-looking cabinets that scream “open me.” And kids do. Visitors can handle whatever they find in them: stones, gems, fossils, bones and more. It’s all encouraged. During the summer, the Springfield Museums have a lively calendar of family science adventures and live entertainment, so check online at springfieldmuseums.org before you go. And their new cafe is now open for all to enjoy. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch if you prefer...by the side of the Lorax or any character you fancy in the garden. The Connecticut Valley Historical Museum and the Museum of Springfield History offer a generous dose of motorcycles, cars and aircrafts – all made in the Pioneer Valley. Plus, kids can explore Hasbro Gameland with their parents as activities are based on the games many of us grew up with. Life, Twister, Clue, Candyland – they’re all there. Kids will also like the art museums as they showcase things such as Japanese arms

and armor and other ancient treasures as well as its latest exhibit on Tiffany: Windows Lamps Firearms. Gorgeous! And there’s much more. There’s nothing worse than forcing the family to “see it all” because you’ve traveled far and paid too much admission. Here, you really can see it all before any kind of meltdown or overload sets in. The Museums have plans to expand, however, as they are fundraising now to build a Dr. Seuss museum. While Seuss is larger than life, the Museum does a good job setting the pace so that families can see it all in Springfield. For more information, visit springfieldmuseums.org. Admission is $15 per adult, $8 per child ages 3 - 17 and Free for children under 2. Check your library for discount passes. Carrie Wattu is a Western MA native and editor of baystateparent.

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“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go.” - Dr. Seuss

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Seven-year-old Nate Maggiolino of Northborough looks smart in: 3pommes button down dress shirt, IKKS pinstripe shorts and a Knuckleheads fedora. Shoes are Converse All Stars by Target.

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Ten-year-old Kate Blaisdell of Paxton is pretty in purple with her IKKS top and pants, and shoes from her very own closet.

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Hallie Williams of Shrewsbury, age 7, cannot be shut in a box with a hook wearing this unique, and easy-towear, KidCuteTure dress and Morgan & Milo yellow rain boots.

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You’re a cool one Mr. Grinch. Miss Saige Youngberg, age 6, is on solid Dante Colonero of Shrewsbury ground in her Green Eggs and Ham Converse high-tops (yes, Converse has a hangs out in his 3pommes Dr. Seuss collection!). Gwen Stefani’s Hara- button down, tank top and jeans. juki Mini Collection at Target designed her The orange Dr. Seuss-inspired adorable dress with Peter Pan collar and Converse high-tops are not three coordinating jean jacket. sizes too big but just right. All clothing is available at Epiphany Children's Boutique in Northborough unless otherwise noted. Special thanks to Jennifer Maggiolino and Christine Williams. BAYSTATEPARENT 33

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Why would a parent want to ship his or her child away from home and off to boarding school? While there are many reasons, one of the most obvious is to prepare the child for college admissions. According to the U.S. Department of Education in 2008, less than 0.01% of kids from public schools went on to the Ivy Leagues like Dartmouth, Harvard and Princeton. It’s clear that the most competitive prep schools are a pipeline to the best colleges. Trinity, the number one prep school in the country, sent 41% of its high school students to universities such as Yale, Harvard, MIT and Stanford. But is it true that elite boarding schools only open their gates to those with connections, money and power? The fact is, private schools are accessible if a student has academic, athletic and artistic strengths. In the last few years, many prep schools have restructured their financial aid policies to open their doors to more families. What’s more encouraging is that the top schools in the country such as Phillips Exeter, Phillips Andover and St. Paul’s offer full scholarships to families making less than 80,000 a year as long as a child meets admissions requirements. How do schools do it? The size of a school’s endowment directly correlates to the size of its available financial aid, and almost 40% of students do receive some kind of aid. Take note, Phillips Academy in Andover, MA boasts an endowment of $641.8 million; 73% of the faculty have advanced degrees, and the student-teacher ratio is highlighted at 5 to 1, statistics geared to give students every opportunity to excel. Renee LeWinter Goldberg, Ed.D., an educational consultant from Worcester, visits private schools, sits in on classes and talks to students and faculty on a regular basis. She says that above all else, parents must find a good fit for their child so that he or she can “thrive and have a good experience.” Although most parents are looking for strong academics first with athletics a close second, Goldberg says that a child’s personality, behavior and special interests help parents to funnel down the right match. Eileen Antalek, Ed.D., who has offices in Worcester and Newton, specializes in working with students who have many different learning styles. “Traditionally academia was about academics and philosophy, thinking about thinking. Yet today we also want students to get the jobs, volunteer in the community and learn three languages,” she says.

Antalek educates families over a period of nine months, helping them to select the best schools. She spends approximately five weeks each year visiting schools, programs and colleges all over the country as well as in Massachusetts. She agrees that the right school is about fit, but also about comfort zone and affordability. And both experts agree that boarding schools should not be a substitute for mom and dad. Five students share compelling reasons – beyond college admissions – about why boarding is best for them.

Meet the Students Margaret (Marny) Stankiewicz, from Townsend, MA is a student athlete who graduated from Worcester Academy. She’ll attend Loyola University Maryland this fall. Boarding meant the opportunity for her to reinvent herself, make new friends and become independent. She learned how to do things on her own, like call a taxi and find the physical therapist’s office in the city. “It’s good to step away, but at first I think it was harder on my dad who wanted us all under one roof,” says Marny. She boarded 24/5, which means that she went home every weekend after five days at school. “It was the best of both worlds,” she says. Ellen Theep enrolled Marny and her older brother and younger sister in private schools after learning that the Talented and Gifted Program in the public school system was being eliminated. “Three different kids – three different schools,” says Ellen whose son graduated from Groton School and youngest daughter attends Bishop Guertin. Neither she nor Marny’s dad went to a

"Before the Kees had children they knew education would be a priority, which means no take-out food, vacations or driving fancy cars."

private high school. “That’s why my kids appreciate this privilege,� explains Ellen. Maria Jena (MJ) Duffy from Fitchburg, MA is also a five-day boarder at Worcester Academy. She likes boarding because she doesn’t have to worry about driving home in order to get her homework done. She has nightly study hall, which helps her to stay disciplined and focused. Boarding is also convenient during the rigors of swim season. MJ misses her beagle, Sophie, and her mom’s cooking during the week, but suspects it was harder for her parents because she’s an only child. She feels a connective trust and support from her dorm parents, friends and faculty. Her parents, Dina and James Duffy, say the education and experience has been worth using their savings. MJ hopes to pay her parents back someday and is interested in doing something she feels is worthwhile, maybe medicine. The biggest thing Brian Kee from Newton, MA has learned from boarding school is time management. “I used to go to sleep way too late. Once I got out of that funk, I got into my own system – it’s very satisfying,� says Brian. The junior at Worcester Academy recharges when he goes home on weekends and returns to school on Monday with “maximum effort.� His older sister also went to boarding school at Milton Academy. Most boarding schools have strict rules; parents and students have to buy into those core values if kids are going to make it. Restrictions on cell phone use, Internet shut down after bedtime and dress code are some of the givens. Many schools require weekly “family� dinners with their dorm parents. Good grades, good behavior and involvement in sports, clubs and the community is expected without exception. As far as drugs, alcohol and peer pressure, Brian says his parents worked too hard for him to risk anything. “It would be selfish, and I wouldn’t have a future if I screwed up and fooled around,� he says. Lila Kee, Brian’s mom, says she misses out on part of her son’s world at school but his grades, school spirit and desire to get involved prove that they made the right choice. As far as cost, it goes back to values for the Kees. Before they had children, they knew education would be a priority. That means no take-out food, vacations

or driving fancy cars, and Lila doesn’t view it as a sacrifice at all. Lila likes that boarding school has given Brian a diverse peer group and strong mentors from academic and athletic faculty, many of whom live on campus, lending to the round-the- clock support students get when they are away from home. This support is especially what Dominick Thomas, of Wrentham, MA, liked about his freshman year at Hillside School in Marlboro, a 5-day boarding school for fifth to ninth-graders. Teacher

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Dominick was not homesick; instead he helped some of the kids who were. The growth they all experienced and the confidence her son gained has been extremely beneficial. Carol says Hillside is good at understanding that it’s not easy for parents to drop their kids off and leave. Erica Shay, from Concord, MA graduated from Cushing Academy in Ashburnham. Her mom, Nina Fuller, felt exactly the same way as parents who are concerned about time lost with their child, but after her daughter successfully

If your interest is piqued in the boarding school experience, Goldberg says that the biggest mistake parents make is to look at rankings only or to consider a school solely because a friend or family member went there. Parents must ask themselves: • Do they want strong preparation for college? • Does the child have talents to explore? Boarding school is a big investment for a family, but as the boarders here attest, it is an investment that offers a big return for the right child. Goldberg’s blogs and posts articles at Educational Options, LLC optionsined. com. Bonnie J. Toomey is a Massachusetts parenting columnist and blogs at parentforward.blogspot.com.

Boarding School Pros and Cons The Pros • Long-lasting friends and relationships • Exposure and appreciation for diversity and other cultures • State of the art education • Chance to develop independence and good decision-making skills sooner • Preparedness for college • Excellent core values • Continuous structure and support for learning (L) MJ Duffy of Fitchburg with friend

access during the week was very helpful. Dominick started as a day student and begged to become a boarder. This fall, he’ll board at New Hampton School, and the experience has been so good that his younger brother will probably follow in his footsteps. His mom, Carol, never thought she’d ever send her children away from home. At first it was hard to let go, and it took Carol by surprise. It was a big family decision. She worried if she could trust the school and if her family was ready. After seeing the great relationships her son was making with teachers and advisors, it surpassed her expectations. Plus, they still get their family time on the weekends.

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boarded for six months in eighth grade, she knew the structure and the cultural community was what her daughter needed. Erica, who was varsity soccer captain and senior class president, says boarding gave her the chance to transform into the student and athlete that she had always dreamed of being. “She is extremely prepared for not only college, but for the world,� says Nina. Her daughter will attend Salve Regina in the fall with a concentration in International Studies and Anthropology. This summer, however, she travels to Uganda, an experience she earned from raising $60,000 for InvisibleChildren. org through her school.

• Family sacrifices considering cost • Cafeteria cuisine • Loss of family time between parent and child • Missing out on community and friends back home • Homesickness, adjusting to having to share a room and live on campus sooner • Higher academic and athletic pressure • Missing pets back home • Adhering to strict rules and policies of the school • Security, health and well-being risks

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or four years, Stephanie Juriansz and Kim Turgeon have split work time in a job share, gaining professional experience while being able to spend more time with their young families. While not uncommon in the corporate world, these two women are kindergarten teachers at Newton’s Mason-Rice Elementary School in a sector where job shares are rare. The arrangement works for both women who can continue to develop their professional skills, do the work they love and still have time at home with their children. Parents say having two teachers, even on different days, offers their children the experience and the unique perspectives of two professionals. The two teach either two or three days each week which allows some flexibility and the chance to continue in a profession they both love. “We saw it was happening in the corporate world, but not in the schools,� says Turgeon, who craved a better work

and family balance for her three children, ages 7, 5 and 2. Juriansz wanted more time with her 7-year-old and 8-year-old as well, knowing she did not want to miss the little things with them. The support of the administration and the school community helps them. Both women work tirelessly because they want the community to know this is an option and one that is successful. Juriansz and Turgeon present an organized and united front, but their success is based on much more than calendars and teaching a lesson. They share an unwavering personal and professional trust. Because their duties are so inseparable, they rely on each other to make the best decisions. “Our philosophies are very similar with how children learn,� says Turgeon. “And we have a similar manner when speaking with children.� Juriansz and Turgeon allow a high level of access to personal and professional spaces that many coworkers might find too intrusive. The mix, which leaves room for lots of compromise and for

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little disagreement, works for the women because the ultimate goal is so important to them both. “You have to really trust each other to make good choices so you can fully be at home and fully be at work,� says Juriansz. As they express gratitude for the flexibility to keep one foot in the working world and one foot at home, both say the job share makes them better in each realm. “I couldn’t be a fabulous teacher if I were there full time because I wouldn’t have the energy,� says Turgeon. “With a job share, I am there 100 percent.� Rather than operating as one united teacher, Turgeon brings her love of literature to the students while Juriansz is the science guru. “My weaknesses are her strengths,� quips Juriansz. Communication and military-precision planning allow this job share to work. The professional interdependence makes them ramp up their efforts even more to make each other’s job easier. A shared classroom plan book gives space for notes and classroom issues, but they follow up by phone constantly. Meetings with parents are often done by conference call at night to give both teachers a chance to speak. Parents praise the teachers for the classroom’s consistency, and positive word of mouth among parents inspires many to try the arrangement. Although parents cannot request specific teachers, they may opt out of the job share if they feel it would not suit a child. Sohel Karim says he and his wife, Supriya Chaudhury, wondered

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they want to support working parents. “Until I had my third child I was working part time,� says Tara Riesenburger, who also worked in a job share. “I understand where they are coming from. I am happy

that it is an arrangement they can utilize. Lots of working parents love the situation and can relate to it.� “I support that whole kind of flexibility,� Sarah Deighton says, noting that certain people are better suited for a job share. “It works because they are both experienced and they have that synergy, but it has to be a careful match.� The parents also realize they get a bonus. Steffany Doolittle knows the teachers are not there just half time. “At a job share you always give more than 100 percent,� she says. Parent Susan Gilo, a human resources professional, acknowledges the time the teachers put in. “I know two parts equal greater than a whole,� she says. And, parents say, the job share is not really news for the kids; it is just the way the classroom is run. But there are small perks. Riesenburger says she thinks the flow of the schedule gives her daughter Eva a gentle introduction to time and schedules. The kids see nothing innovative in the job share. They simply look forward to seeing each teacher. “They both do different things every day,� says Cole Doolittle, noting that he expects the teachers on distinct days. Nicholas Gilo likes the variety. “I like that we get them on different days so we won’t get one every single day,� he says. Job sharing has been around for many years, offering workers raising young families or caring for other family members a special flexibility. JC Considine, spokesperson for the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, says job sharing among teachers is not common, but is especially suited for the elementary grades where teachers are with the same group of children all day. Considine says each situation is unique and would have to work for the school and the students. The idea is not new to Mason-Rice; Turgeon successfully shared a job with another teacher for three years and knew what was required. She and Juriansz presented a thorough proposal to principal Mark Springer to make the case that it would work for them as well. Springer says a job share for teachers is complex and one he never just assumes will work. Even with the obvious success of the Juriansz/Turgeon team, he will not give the go ahead to every job share request. “This doesn’t just happen because

you put two excellent teachers together,� he says. “There has to be a chemistry.� The teachers, he says, have to let go of ego and ownership of the classroom which is not easy to do. And Springer says a job share requires cooperation, coordination and support of the whole department. Because Juriansz and Turgeon are never in school at the same time, regular faculty or department meetings always have one of them missing, he says. “I never get to sit with the whole team,� he says, “so communication has to be there. I want to hear their voices.� Luckily Mason-Rice’s kindergarten team supports the job share and makes the necessary compromises to help it continue. “I didn’t want to lose either one of them,� Springer says simply. “This is a great way to keep some of the best professionals working. We wouldn’t be as good a school without them.� As for the kids, Turgeon and Juriansz have a single focus. “They need to know who they are with is trustworthy and safe,� says Juriansz. While the students are so young, seeing the teachers as nearly interchangeable beings is a positive, not a negative. Both women are routinely called by each others’ names, which just shows them that everything is working as it should be. A job share is not always easy. Both teachers say they put in more than half-time hours. In this particular arrangement, only one teacher can receive benefits which are negotiated locally, not through the state. And both teachers have reduced retirement contributions as they officially work halftime, despite the common acceptance that they work more than that. For logging so many hours, that is a concern for both women who say they accept the trade offs in exchange for a balanced life. More than anything, they want other parents to know this is a viable option for successfully managing career and family. Both Juriansz and Turgeon are well aware of the scrutiny that follows them, but that does not concern them. “Professionally, I have grown so much from working with Stephanie,� says Turgeon. “The children do get the best of me and Kim,� says Juriansz. Julia Quinn-Szcesuil is a freelance journalist who lives in Bolton with her family.

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Aimee Wells Of LUNENBURG Age: 31 Mom of Four: Penelope, 19 months; Paisley, 3; Sebastian, 6; Toby, 8 Occupation: Special Education Teacher BY

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Aimee Wells spends the first hour of her day in relative silence. She pours a cup of coffee, takes a deep breath and braces for the storm that is her daily life. The kids tumble down the stairs, one by one. Penelope, at 19 months, might be the first one up, followed closely by her 3-year-old sister Paisley. The boys – Sebastian, 6, and Toby, 8 – are not too far behind and their lively voices can often be heard before their feet hit the floor. Between packing lunches, brushing teeth and getting dressed, the morning is a whirlwind of activity. The boys go off to school with Aimee’s husband

Jeremy; the girls get buckled in for the short commute to the Perkins School in Lancaster, where they attend the child care center. Meanwhile Aimee readies herself for the next portion of her day as a Special Education teacher. If it sounds like a challenge to deal with behaviors from students all day at work and hold it together at home for your own kids, “challenge” might be the world’s most colossal understatement. “I can’t get over how crazy my family’s schedule is and how exhausting it can be dealing with student behaviors all day and then dealing with my two boys wrestling around, the tantrums of my

3-year-old and the need of my youngest to be carried around everywhere after work,” she says. “But even though it can be very exhausting, it’s extremely rewarding on both ends.” The 31-year-old teacher is a woman who wouldn’t trade any of it away. She is passionate about her work and dedicated to her family, and she has every intention of keeping both fires burning no matter how tough the going gets. Nighttime at the Wells’ Lunenburg home happens much like the rest of the day – in a blur. Like millions of homes across America, the day ends with the two parents on the couch: tired, happy and grateful for all of it. Amanda Roberge is a freelance writer and mother of three girls who muses online at ConfessionsofaCurvyGirl.com.

Take 10 with Aimee 1.Something people don’t know about me: I am overly cautious of germs everywhere I go. I have mastered the proper hand washing technique and avoid touching doorknobs! 2. One reason I love back-to-school time: It marks the beginning of a new chapter in life, a fresh start and quest for more knowledge. It also gives me a good excuse to do some shopping!

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5. My most memorable teacher: Though I never had him as a teacher myself, my late grandfather, Dr. Charles Hand, was an ambassador in education, which I greatly admire. Growing up, he was always the one who’d ask “So, what do you want to be?”; “Where are you going to college?”; “What grade did you get?”, etc. He and my grandmother instilled a love of learning in me early on, as well as a passion to succeed. That means a lot to me. 6. I am the queen of: recycling-we recycle everything possible in my house. It may sound silly, but it pains me to see someone throw a recyclable item in the trash. 7. Best part of my day: snuggling with the little ones before bed. Let’s be honest, the satisfaction of conquering bedtime and getting some quiet time is not a bad feeling either. 8. We love going to: Honey Pot Hill Orchards, Ecotarium, Eric Carle Museum, Friendly’s and Cracker Barrel. 9. My children always tell me: that they love me, especially when it’s not expected.

3. Biggest challenge in packing four lunches each day: Since my school agers are not able to bring hot lunches to school, it really limits my options. I can always have them purchase school lunch, but I find that there are very few healthy options offered.

10. A message for other moms: Protect your children’s innocence at all costs. It’s so easy for children to grow up too fast in today’s world. I’ll be a happy mom if my 8-year-old believes in Santa for years to come. I strongly feel that children need to believe in something. I have even seen a shift in being enamored with superheroes to being enamored with God.

4. What’s in my lunchbox: water, chocolate supply, banana- I don’t need too much because I eat the lunches provided at Perkins.

Seeing the good in what moms do is what our monthly “Moms Rock” feature is all about. Tell us about an inspiring mom you know: editor@baystateparent.com.

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Mom has to run some errands at the mall, and then we’ll do something for you. How about a carousel ride? Or we can roller skate, play mini golf, hit the arcade or visit a rainforest. Yup! It’s all inside malls right here in the Commonwealth. baystateparent presents our Mall Crawl for you to clip and save the next time you need to get some errands done with the kids in tow – pointers for moms and perks for kids. Six malls made our list.

love. It has a “Magic Kingdom” aesthetic to it that will make your kids feel as if they just took a trip. The mall also offers a play area for little ones by the food court as well as a DJ video TV service where teens can text song requests.

Hampshire Mall, I-91 & Rte 9, Hadley 413-586-5700, hampshiremall.com

Taking in a UMass football game or a show at the Mullins Center at your old stomping grounds in Amherst? There is also plenty of shopping in the area if you have errands to do. The Hampshire Mall offers lots of stores, a movie theatre as well as a pretty cool roller skating rink, Interskate 91.

Mall at Whitney Field,

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Moms like this manageable mall because you can do your errands while giving tots a break in the play area or treat them to a train ride or indoor mini golf. And if you are feeling especially brave, the mall has a Chuck E Cheese right there. You did spend an awful long time in Macy’s, didn’t you? Skeeball anyone?

americangirl.com) as well as a cute cafe. The Natick Mall also has fabulous stores and décor plus an indoor play area in the food court for younger kids. baystsateparent is a fan of Portrait Simple for your family’s portraits (Many of our covers – including our July cover – is photographed there), so be sure to check them out.

Solomon Pond Mall,

601 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough 508-303-6255, simon.com Burn off energy in the UMASS Memorial Play Area located in between Dellaria and Claire’s on the first floor. This mall also offers indoor mini golf and laser room, a movie theatre and a full-sized carousel in the food court area. Kids like to browse in the Disney Store too!

South Shore Plaza, 250 Granite St., Braintree 781-843-8200, simon.com

Rte. 9 & Speen St., Natick 508-655-4800, natickmall.com

Dave and Busters is the newest addition to South Shore Plaza. This restaurant/arcade is great for all ages and shouldn’t get on mom and dad’s nerves as it’s well done. Parents can play with the kids or sit within eye distance while enjoying a meal. The Plaza also has a Portrait Simple (Are you thinking Christmas cards already?) and a Tufts Floating Hospital Children’s Play Area right in the food court. The Women’s Restroom in between Forever 21 and Vera Bradley also includes a Nursing Lounge.

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Do you have a favorite mall that didn’t make our list? Please share. Email editor@baystateparent.com.

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one that almost certainly included death at too early an age. She was born in Ghana, the youngest of four children; her father passed away from tuberculosis and her mother, herself HIV+, cared for Lauren with the love and attention mothers everywhere provide. Lauren’s medical records show that her mother brought her on time for every single vaccination and regular doctors’ visits, the same as each of us do for our own children. Instead of hopping in her minivan, though, she walked miles to the clinic for each visit. She carefully kept records of Lauren’s growth, something that Debbie, Lauren’s adoptive mom, is grateful to have. These records speak volumes of a mother who did everything in her power to take care of her child. Lauren’s life changed dramatically at 2 1/2 years old when her mother became

progressively more ill and died. Her older siblings were sold into slavery, a practice that is still shockingly common in many parts of the world. Lauren was eventually taken to an orphanage, but not before her own health was in grave danger from acute TB and HIV. At 3 years old, she was so severely malnourished that she weighed as much as she had at birth. Unfortunately, her story is not at all uncommon. In Weston, Debbie* had four biological children and one child through domestic adoption when she began to consider a special needs adoption. More specifically, the idea of adopting a child with HIV came into focus after she learned of family friends who had adopted four HIV+ children from Romania, now adults and living healthy, normal lives. As she began to educate herself, she quickly learned that HIV has become a manageable condition in the

United States, thanks to the wide array of drugs available here. A child in Africa has little chance of survival without these drugs, but with access to health care in the United States, the same child can not only live, but thrive. Lauren is one of those children. “People see pictures on TV or in magazines of children sick and starving in Africa. It is so easy to disconnect and say ‘Oh, they are somehow different from me and my family,’� says Debbie. “I understand that it is hard to register such extreme suffering or to understand that people on the other side of the world are just like us when it comes to pain, suffering and loss. But every single life matters, whether you happen to be born to HIV+ parents or to a middle class American family. We are all human. And we all deserve the chance to live healthy, normal lives.�

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HIV IS A NON-ISSUE Debbie and her family have chosen to speak openly about Lauren’s health issues through a desire to educate and help fight the stigma of those living with HIV. “Many of our friends and family members were scared and nervous when we told them we were adopting a child with HIV,” says Debbie. “After I shared the information and facts with them, though, they understood why we were doing this and were very supportive. There has never been a case of transmittal through normal everyday household contact, and I don’t think a lot of people are aware of this. Education is critical for helping to fight the stigma that is still very prevalent. I am more nervous about germs that we would get at a school function, eating nonorganic fruit and talking too much on a cell phone than I am about managing and living with Lauren’s HIV. It has become a non-issue for us. Meanwhile, we get the privilege of enjoying this incredible child and watching her grow.” Many families make the decision to be completely private about HIV+ adoptions, keeping it hidden from the community, friends and often their close

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family members. It is a subject largely still misunderstood by much of the general public. Project Hopeful, and mothers like Debbie, are working hard to change that every day. To learn more about Project Hopeful and how to get involved, please visit projecthopeful.org. Mandy Mulliez is a Needham mother of two: son, Louis, age 9, through birth, and daughter, Anna, age 7, adopted from Vietnam in 2006. Mandy’s love for adoption came with the arrival of her sister, who was domestically adopted into her family 30 years ago. She has spent time over the last five years capturing the stories of modern adoption with photographer Jennifer Weintraub in their book, Project: Loved.

FACTS ABOUT HIV •You cannot contract HIV from casual contact. HIV is not found in tears, sweat, snot, feces or urine. •You don’t have to fear catching HIV through day-to-day activities with people who are HIV+. You are free to share plates, cups, utensils, food, toilets, towels, linens and other household items without risk of transmission. •There has never been a case of accidental transmission in a normal household setting. •HIV cannot be spread by shaking hands, hugging and kissing infected individuals. •HIV is considered manageable disease.

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Adoptive Families Chat & Play. Meets on the second Saturday of each month in the Newton area for an hour of fun and conversation with other parents and adoptive children. Group is FREE but RSVP is requested. Contact Marcy Krasnow at 617244-6989 or e-mail her at makrasnow@yahoo. com.

Adoptive Parent Groups. Thurs., Aug. 23, 7 – 9 p.m. Meets at the Worcester MSPCC Office, 335 Chandler St., Worcester. Adoptive Families Together (AFT) is a parent-run, confidential group to share personal concerns and needs around adoptive parenting. AFT provides education, advocacy, support, and more. We also welcome adopted individuals, birth parents, foster parents and all those with a connection to adoption. Please visit the website: mspcc.org/aft for more information. These are ongoing, FREE groups that meet once a month. Just drop in! Norwood Area Families with Children from Korea. Families with children adopted from Korea (in the 7-year-old age range) looking to connect with other families in the Norwood area should contact Patti Devine pdevinefree@aol.com or 781769-3813. Gay & Lesbian Adoptive Family Study is seeking gay and lesbian individuals or couples who have adopted a child to fill out a web-based survey. For more information, contact Dr. Scott Ryan at 850-

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Adoptive Moms Playgroup. Families with young children meets at the First Baptist Church in Weston. Contact Josée Bilodeau at joseemike@ msn.com or 781-341-3699. Over 45 Mother’s Support Group. This mother’s support group in the Needham area is for new adoptive mothers over the age of 45. Contact Karen Steinberg for more information at kfsteinberg@ comcast.net. Please submit September’s adoption-related events by Sunday, August 5th to be included in the September edition of baystateparent. Events submitted after the 5th of the month will be included in our online calendar only. To submit an event, visit baystateparent.com and click “Calendar” and “Submit an Event.”

likes bike riding and gardening. At school, Will receives supports around academic, emotional and social delays. He is smart and has the capacity to do well once he has consistency in his life. Will’s social worker is seeking a nurturing parent who is able to set firm limits, provide clear expectations and give reminders as well as consequences. This could be a two-parent family or a strong single mom with only older children in the home. In addition, his worker is hoping to find a family willing to support an open adoption agreement with Will’s birth mother, a relationship that is important to him. For more information about Will, or the adoption process in general, please contact Department of Children and Families Adoption Supervisor Marilyn Crowley at 508-929-2008. The DCF Adoption Office in Worcester holds monthly informational meetings about the adoption process. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 13th from 6 - 7:30 p.m. The office is located at 121 Providence St. (the old St. Vincent Hospital Building) on the third floor. Please call 508-929-2143 to register.

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work our abs. We used stretch bands over the bar to further work our abs. Having a strong core helps to improve posture and strengthen back muscles, which means less chance of back pain and a longer and leaner body. While we did all this, Amy moved around the room to be sure all the women were performing the moves appropriately. At this time, Amy allows only a limited number of participants in her class. “It is important to me that everyone is executing the right form, posture and movement before I add more.” Then it was back to the floor for a few more core strengthening moves. I used a weight ball for a little back support through the v-sit moves, but Amy smiled right through those- sans ball support. There were times I really had to fake that smile to keep going, but Amy’s designed choreography made it easier to push myself. Anissa Gordon, another woman in the class, said it best when she described why she liked the workout. “Just when I think I can’t do anymore, the moves switch.” This constant movement and switching between stretches and intense muscle work make it seem like the class isn’t so difficult. Until the next day.

The beauty of a class like this one is that I work muscles I typically don’t. And so I feel that. But working entire muscle groups firms, lengthens and shapes muscles to their most optimal form- resulting in lean, trim and tone bodies. “One client told me she feels so much stronger,” shares Amy. “She expressed how she gets so excited to come to class, feels like wringing my neck in the middle of it, and then is so proud of her accomplishments after.” She laughs. “To me, that’s the greatest compliment.” To find more information about the barre fitness workout and the No-HoldsBARRED Studio in Cherry Valley, visit no-holds-barred.com. Donna Morin is a freelance writer, health coach and founder of Better Off Well. When she’s not off to another barre class smiling her way through a visit, you can find her at betteroffwell.com or on Facebook through Better Off Well.

A Business is Born… Amy’s inspiration for her business came after talking with a friend. Amy believes it’s important to be open to signs that may

direct us in our life’s journeys and she and her friend had a long conversation about this one day. Returning home excited about barre fitness and trying to decide what step to take next, Amy jumped when she found the words “No Holds Barred” while flipping through the newspaper. “I ripped it out and that was it! The name, the class, the studio- it was all born right then.” She didn’t worry about the how after that; she simply focused on the what.

Family Time… Amy and her husband, Andrew (former pro-hockey player), have two active boysAustin, 7, and Drew, 4. While Amy was slightly apprehensive about starting a business as a parent, she believed doing so would provide a model for them. Being able to make her own hours means Amy can still be there for the “little things.” Health and nutrition also play important roles in the Borggaard household. “We always remind our kids that their bodies are like cars. They need to have clean fuel to run well.”

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