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editor’s note By Susan Day
The State of Childhood 2016
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ids can’t stand it when adults say to them, “You know, when I was your age ...” Insert eye roll here. But there’s so much different today from just 20 years ago — can you even remember life without a cell phone? — it’s really hard not to make that comparison. But in countless ways life is very different for today’s kids (elementary and older) from how their parents grew up. Let’s look at just a few of those differences. Playtime. This used to be when kids’ imaginations ran wild! A mom would tie a cape around her boy’s neck and then watch him take off, outside, out of sight. Today, the only imaginations running wild are the parents’: Where did he go? What’s he doing? Is he OK? Playtime is now iPad time. Set your child down with one and know exactly where he is, virtually ending your stress about his whereabouts. Childhood friendships. In a 10-year-old’s world, kids with cell phones don’t need to talk much since they can text. A vast majority of communication among kids takes place in silence with befuddled parents wondering what’s going on inside that phone? A whole lot you just don’t know about. And communication outside the phones? Like kids talking to adults? Unless you’re teaching social skills at home or paying for them to be taught at school, kids aren’t expected to stop, look and converse anymore. 24/7 access. Like adults, kids have the world at their fingertips now. They can binge watch on Netflix all day long if they want to, pretty much getting anything they want, on demand at any time on any device. Productivity has skyrocketed because of computers, YouTube tutorials and instant answers, only be careful: Kids are in danger of picking up someone else’s ideas as their own with all of that access ... which brings us to education. Only don’t get me started. Gone are the days of loving learning and exchanging unique ideas with your teacher. No time for that anymore! Now it’s all about manning up with your worksheets and assessments. Insert heavy sigh here. So there you have it. The state of childhood today is a mish-mosh. The best thing you can do is to try and stay in touch with your kids as much as possible. Let them know you are here, observant and available. And give them hugs — even when they don’t want them. You have to give your kids a lot of hugs so they know they’re loved all the time, unconditionally. Let’s also be adventurous and find ways to have fun together, cementing family bonds even as technology threatens to eat up all of your time. In other words, the state of childhood may be kind of shaky right now, but you can help your kids to know what matters most by prioritizing things yourself.
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It’s good for kids to want to dress themselves. However, what do you do when time is short and your child’s still not dressed for school? Local Moms Respond: “Choose a few options (or the entire outfit) the night before. That way you’ll both have time and can help choose ‘the right shirt.’” Joyce Purcell
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Ready for the Workforce We think the world is moving quickly now, but it will be moving even faster when Zaire starts her career. At Cincinnati Public Schools, our goal is to make sure she is prepared through a rigorous curriculum that cultivates critical thinking and technology skills while encouraging collaboration, real-world connections and endless creativity. It’s not just about getting Zaire to graduation. It’s about getting her to college and into a thriving career. Our high schools offer a unique array of career interest programs designed to get your teen ready for the real world. To learn more, call us at 513-363-0123 or visit us online at cps-k12.org. Zaire Turner Tomorrow’s Computer Scientist 8th grade, Walnut Hills High School
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No it’s not a polar plunge, but this is the perfect month for introducing babies and tots to swimming in water — they’ll be better prepared come warmer days! Hubbard Family Swim School at Kids First Sports Center (7900 E. Kemper Road) offers free classes once a week for ages 2 - 6 months. When you sign your baby up, you’ll benefit too by learning water safety skills and how you can help your little one acclimate to water and feel comfortable in it. Hubbard also offers a range of group and private lessons for children ages 6 months and older to help them develop their skills in water. For more info on free classes for your baby, call 513-530-0123 or visit hubbardswim.com.
Nobody likes having to wait when their child’s in need of care. That’s why Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is piloting a new program at its Urgent Care facilities in Mason, Anderson and Green Township. Families can now “check in” online in order to decrease waiting time at the facilities. Online check-in lets you to stay home without losing your place in line — go with enough time to get there for your appointment. The program runs through May 31; CCHMC will then determine whether or not to make the program permanent. Families can check in at cincinnatichildrens.org/ Anderson, cincinnatichildrens.org/greentownship or cincinnatichildrens.org/mason.
What child doesn’t want to play? The Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center introduces a new program this month for little ones called Playful Learning — ideal for helping to prepare kids for preschool. Kids get to dance, build, explore and create through planned experiences all while learning and mastering new skills. Playful Learning meets 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, January through May. Call 513-591-2332 or visit theplaceforfamilies.com for prices and to sign up!
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BREAD: “Made with Whole Grains” Whole grains are rich in protein, fiber and vitamins compared to refined grains. But “made with whole grains” is on everything now from snack chips to sugary cereals. Not exactly the best way to get your whole grains. “The best way to add whole grains to your diet is to make simple changes to the foods you already make,” says Karah Stanley, a dietician with St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center. “For example, instead of white rice, use brown rice and rather than using white bread for your sandwiches, use whole wheat bread.” And be cautious, Stanley warns: just because something says multigrain does not mean it is a whole grain product. “Check out the Nutrition Facts Panel on the package to make sure that the first ingredient listed is whole wheat flour,” she advises.
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CHICKEN NUGGETS: “Good Source of Protein”
PACKAGED FRUIT: “Organic”
While protein has its perks, kids typically get more than they need each day, Stanley says, unless of course, they’re following a vegetarian diet or just don’t care for meat. “Protein can help keep hunger and cravings at bay when people are also keeping their carbohydrate intake at a reasonable level,” Stanley says. “Food marketers understand this, so they label the appropriate products as ‘good sources of protein’ so customers will be enticed to purchase them.”
Yes, serve local and organic whenever possible. These are the foods that come from animals that aren’t given antibiotics or growth hormones, or are produced without most conventional fertilizers. Stanley says to keep in mind that there are three levels of organic. “100% Organic” (the product is entirely organic or made of only organic ingredients); “Organic” (at least 95% of the ingredients are organic); and “Made With Organic Ingredients” (at least 70% of the ingredients are certified organic).
JUICE: “100% Daily Value for Vitamin C”
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Juice may seem to be a great way for your child to get his recommended intake of Vitamin C, but Stanley says kids ages 4 - 8 really only need 25 mg/day. “It is relatively easy to reach this if your child’s diet includes a variety of fruits and veggies,” she says, adding that broccoli, strawberries, pineapple and cauliflower actually have more vitamin C than a medium orange. “The downside to using juice as a source for Vitamin C is that many juices have added sugars,” she says. “Also, even if there are no added sugars, the calories in juice really add up quickly — especially if the juice is being consumed in large quantities.
Many manufacturers are phasing out high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in foods, so the label “Now made with real sugar!” has popped up on products that had HFCS previously. Research is still mixed on whether you should worry about HFCS, Stanley says, but there’s clear evidence that too much of any added sugar can have negative effects on health in regards to weight gain, diabetes and heart disease. “When it comes to sugar,” Stanley says, “the best advice is to cut back on added sugars of all kinds, wherever possible.”
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While kids in the play area got soaked from the snow, careful tubers can stay pretty dry without special gear. I’d recommend snow pants, but my son and I didn’t wear, or need, boots, and our cloth gloves remained comfortable and warm the whole time. At the foot of Beach Mountain, we walked along a gravel path and then grabbed a tube from the pile. Next, we started up the “Magic Carpet” to the top of the hill. Ricky described the carpet as, “Kind of like an escalator without stairs.” I thought it was a little tricky to keep my balance on it, and I almost tripped getting off, but the little ones surrounding me mastered it without any effort, and there were plenty of Beach employees “highly trained in helping keep you safe!” just in case. At the top of the hill, 10 lanes welcome riders, so we experienced very short wait times. One of the lanes is wider, and designed for people who want to slide together. Since there’s a one person per tube rule, one of the advantages of this lane is that it allows younger children to feel safe with mom or dad riding in a tube beside them, holding the handles together. Getting in and out of tubes is easy, “even backwards,” according to Ricky, and the ride is “swift, fast, and fun.” Ricky rode again and again, never tiring because the “magic carpet” took him to the top while I waited at the bottom, where I heard happy kids shout, “I win!” after a race with friends, and then call out, “Let’s do it again.” J
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JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS Kid focused story time, kid-friendly dining and plenty of space to move — all under one roof! Joseph-Beth is a bookstore with a children’s section, a train table and Bronte Bistro that offers a kids’ menu and crayons while loaning a picture book to read to your little one while you wait. The store has a free 30-minute story time three days a week — Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 10:30 a.m. • Location: 2692 Madison Road • Hours: 8 a.m. Monday - Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday • Food: Bronte Bistro opens at 7:30 a.m. Monday - Friday and at 8 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. • Admission: Free • Contact: josephbeth.com or 513-396-8960
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it the right planning, you can have a perfectly great adventure with your youngster in the morning and be back for afternoon nap time! We’ve included meal and snack options — oh, and all of these have babychanging tables!
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF CINCINNATI AND HAMILTON COUNTY Free classes and story times geared by age. The library also offers a movers and shakers class for toddlers, allowing them to wiggle and sing along to songs while listening to stories. To find out the class times at your closest branch, visit the library website at cincinnatilibrary. org or just walk into your closest library and inquire. • Hours: Time and days open vary by location. • Food: No food in the library. • Admission: Free • Contact: cincinnatilibrary.org or 513-369-6900
Enjoy playground-like features but indoors at Recreations Outlet.
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ADVENTURES COSTING $10 OR LESS RECREATIONS OUTLET This is an indoor playground showroom featuring playground equipment (think play sets and trampolines). For a fee, your little ones can play on the playgrounds, play soccer, basketball and ride scooters. There are also little toddler houses and kitchens set up that can help occupy little ones for a long time. • Location: 885 St. Rt. 28, Milford • Hours: 9 a.m. Monday - Saturday; 12 p.m. Sunday • Food: Lu-Lu’s Café serves snack foods. • Admission: Monday - Friday it’s $6 per child, weekends $8 per child. Best deal is to go for the charitable play hours, which are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. and pay $2 per family. • Contact: recreationsoutlet.com or 513-831-7383
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Get transported to a tropical island and enjoy letting your little ones toddle around in the warmth! The Krohn Conservatory is located in Eden Park and showcases more than 3,500 plants from around the world. Climate controlled (so nice and warm in the winter!), enjoy beautiful plants, a rainforest waterfall, ponds and rivers with fish.
This place is built for indoor active play with building rooms, imagination playground, dramatic play area, sports court and a giant playground. The LEGO & Block Mania station and slides are particularly great for preschoolers while the special toddler area offers mats, toddler toys and books for littler ones. Note: Socks are required on the playground and interactive floor.
• Location: 1501 Eden Park Drive • Hours: 10 a.m. Tuesday Sunday • Food: Self-serve coffee machine and a vending machine with some healthy snacks/water. • Admission: $4 adults, free ages 4 and younger. Go online to print off a coupon for $1 off admission, too. Parking is free. • Contact: cinicnnatiparks.com or 513-352-4080
• Location: 10870 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash • Hours: 9 a.m. Monday - Saturday • Food: Allison’s Café & Gourmet Coffee serves snacks and some lunch items. • Admission: $10 ages 3 and older, $4 ages 2 and younger • Contact: gopogoplay.com or 513-432-5593
Kids can play at the water table at the Duke Energy Children’s Museum.
ADVENTURES COSTING MORE THAN $10 THE DUKE ENERGY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Tons of hands-on fun with themed play areas, the Duke Energy Children’s Museum is located in the Cincinnati Museum Center in Union Terminal. Kids can go on a wilderness adventure through The Woods, be part of a complex machine in the Energy Zone, float boats in the Splash Zone and explore the neighborhoods in Kids Town. Especially nice is the area just for little ones 4 and younger featuring slides, a pretend garden and a sand table. • Location: 1301 Western Ave. • Hours: 10 a.m. Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday • Food: The food court opens at 11 a.m. for pizza and sandwiches. A Starbucks cart opens at 9:30 a.m. and offers snack items. • Admission: Single museum costs $10.50 adults, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $5.50 ages 1 - 2, free ages younger than 1; parking is $6 • Contact: cincymuseum.org or 513-287-7000
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NEWPORT AQUARIUM See fish, touch a shark or tortoise, and play at an indoor play area. Toddlers will marvel at the fish and just be happy to get to run around, and preschoolers may like hearing more information about the animals. Although this may seem like more of a trek, little legs can easily run through the whole aquarium in under an hour. • Location: One Aquarium Way, Newport, KY • Hours: 10 a.m. daily • Food: Sharky’s Cafe opens at 11 a.m. for snacks and sandwiches. • Admission: Single tickets are $23 adults, $15 ages 2 - 12, free ages younger than 2; parking is $3 (annual passes are $45 ages 13 - 64; $29 ages 2 - 12) • Contact: newportaquarium.com or 800-406-3474 Hilary Wasson is a local freelance writer.
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THE BOOK HATER “I hate reading.” Words uttered by kids every day, and for plenty of good reasons, including Reading = B.O.R.I.N.G. But why? Jenny Krieger and Allison Grimes, kindergarten language arts teachers at Cincinnati Country Day School, say that getting kids to read is all about getting them interested. Parents should make reading engaging and fun in every way possible. Find books that “hook.” Follow your child’s interests. Read books from favorite hobbies, movies, TV shows, sports … The bottom line: Make reading fun! Sometimes finding out what a kid likes to read means asking the right questions. Kerry Rhoad, reference librarian/assistant children’s librarian at the Blue Ash Branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, says she conducts informal
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interviews with parents, using questions like: • Does your child get to choose what he reads? • What interests does your child have, such as a certain sport, certain time in history, certain animals, specific TV or movie characters, etc.? • What has your child read in the past that he enjoyed? • What types of books interest your child: mystery, fantasy, realistic fiction, historical fiction, nonfiction, etc.? • Is your child reading at his grade level? Above? Below? • Have you ever tried the audio version of a book along with the print version?
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RAISING AN EAGER READER “I prefer to have the child with the parent because then I can speak directly to the child and get his feedback about what he likes and doesn’t like. I usually have the parent (and child, if present) come with me to look at the books in the children’s area. This gives me the opportunity to pull books as I talk about them and try to get the child interested by the story/character or the cover illustration,” she says. You might be surprised at what kids consider fun reading — a March 2015 study published in Imagination, Cognition and Personality found that plenty of kids like real stories over fictional ones, and might even like real stories more than grown-ups. “Nonfiction is a great choice,” says Rhoad. “Children are still learning about the world around them and nonfiction books are a great way to continue that learning.”
THE STRUGGLER Maybe the problem isn’t that your child thinks reading is boring. Maybe he just thinks it’s HARD. Christine Scheadler, learning specialist at Cincinnati Country Day Schools’ Lower School, says, “I find that often when a student doesn’t enjoy reading, it’s due to an underlying weakness in reading, often in decoding (sounding words out).” The letters and words on the page just aren’t clicking, and your child’s so stuck on sounding out words that he can’t keep track of the meaning when collected in a sentence. Soon enough, he’s frustrated and wants to stop. In the classroom, Scheadler teaches comprehension strategies. “I begin by telling readers that good readers don’t always comprehend right away, that they sometimes have to ‘work’ to understand what they’ve read. But struggling readers don’t know that because compre-
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hension happens in your head … They don’t hear good readers comprehending, so they think that they are the only ones to not understand.” She points out that good readers monitor their reading, and make sure what they read makes sense. They ask questions, make predictions, make connections, infer and visualize what they read. A good way for parents to help their children with all these tasks is to ask open-ended questions about the material, like: • What do you think will happen next? Why? • Does this remind you of anything? • If you could ask the character a question, what would you ask? • What does this look like to you?
ON READING WELL Plenty of kids appear to read well. They sound out words, skimming right along the page, seemingly devouring the books they’re given. Yet something is amiss when you ask questions about what was just read. This has to do with reading fluency — the ability to read a piece of material accurately and with expression. Fluency is necessary for comprehension. Fluent readers are good at reading aloud, because they can use appropriate expression to demonstrate their comprehension of the story, rather than a reader who progresses one word at a time, without expression. Krieger and Grimes suggest that parents make sure reading material is appropriate and not too complex. “After a child reads a simple book, get in the habit of re-telling what happened (what happened first, next, then last). Teach the child to talk about the book after reading it.”
VIRTUAL READER Technically, we read every day: text messages, e-mails, road signs, even the newsfeed that scrolls across the TV screen — don’t think that doesn’t count. The value of decoding words and developing fluency with actual books can’t be denied. There’s a reason why your pediatrician may give you books at your tot’s well-child visits. A lot happens in the brain when reading — imagination, visualization, prediction. You may lament that kids are more interested in iPads literature, but when’s the last time YOU read a book? Kids learn from modeling, and if parents are glued to their devices, kids will be, too. “I really believe that as parents, we need to model reading,” says Yonenaka. “We need to let our kids see us take a break and read instead of watching TV, and share the things we read about. I mean, we know we can get lost in a book, so we need to be able to share that with our kids and encourage that in them.”
with text in our digitally driven world. Students should be familiar with e-books so they are successful in our world today. E-books might also be more engaging for struggling readers and provide motivation.” Audiobooks are also on the rise, with sales up 20 percent from 2012, thanks to celebrity narrators and cool sound effects. Rhoad says that using an audiobook with the print version can take the pressure off your child so he can enjoy the story while still following along with the reader. Scheadler says that while listening is not the same thing as reading, audio books have value. “Listening to audio books together is a shared experience that bonds people. It’s a point of conversation that can lead to imagination of other stories. It develops vocabulary. It’s access to texts that are beyond the reader’s independent or instructional level, but within their capacity to understand and enjoy.” In short, if it motivates kids to read, it’s well worth it. J Sherry Hang is editor for this publication.
AUDIO BOOM Don’t give up digital reading altogether. Scholastic’s 2015 Kids & Family Reading Report found that the number of kids who read e-books is up 14 percent from 2010, and while the majority of kids who have read an e-book mostly read print books, 50 percent of kids polled said that they enjoy books more having read an e-book. “There is definitely value in e-books,” say Krieger and Grimes. “E-books allow students to interact
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ARTS The Art Workshop 3130 Wasson Road, Cincinnati theartworkshopinc.net
513-406-4009
After school art enrichment classes. Monday through Friday and all day Saturday. Flexible schedule available so you can come when you want. Pottery wheel, painting, drawing, clay and sculpture are just a few of the options available. Preschool, mom and me, and home school classes also available. Located in Hyde Park.
Calico Children’s Theatre - UC Clermont College 4200 Clermont College Drive, Batavia 513-558-ARTS (2787) ucclermont.edu/community/arts/calico_theatre.html • clc-artsandevents@uc.edu
At Calico Children’s Theatre, our goal is to provide an experience where a child’s imagination can soar while maintaining quality and affordable pricing for our audiences. We hope that each visit to the theatre sparks curiosity in our youth to educate and incorporate the lessons they learn into their everyday lives. There’s nothing like witnessing the light in a child’s eyes as the curtains open and the stage comes alive!
Camp Art Academy Held at Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati artacademy.edu/com-ed/summer-art-camp/summer-art-camp.php commed@artacademy.edu
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Camp Art Academy is an award-winning, memorable art experience for your camper! Balancing technical instruction with freedom of self-expression, Camp Art Academy’s curriculum includes fundamental visual art skill building activities, two and three dimensional hands-on experiences, top-notch guest artists and creative problem solving with lots of fun!
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati thechildrenstheatre.com • info@thechildrenstheatre.com
513-569-8080
New facility offering additional classes in drama, vocal music, and dance-specific studios for the ever-growing performing arts classes offered by TCTC. A small 150-seat performance space will also be a key component, along with a costume shop and expanded rehearsal space for both MainStage productions as well as ArtReach touring shows. New location and classes start in January 2016.
Cincinnati Ballet, Otto M. Budig Academy 1555 Central Pkwy., Cincinnati 11444 Deerfield Road, Ste. A, Cincinnati cballet.org
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The region’s only pre-professional ballet training program combines professional instruction, performance opportunities and a strong connection to Cincinnati Ballet. Classes are held in the state-of-the-art studios where Cincinnati Ballet Company dancers rehearse. Ballet students frequently interact with company dancers, gaining insight into the life of a professional dancer.
de la Dance Center 3833 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati delaartsplace.com
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Classes for children and adults! Explore your love of dance. Classes focus on rhythm, music, coordination, creativity and dance. Registering students for spring classes now! 9 week sessions available.
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Come see why Brooke Anderson of Entertainment Tonight called Gray Studios the ”child star making machine.” Gray Studios offers classes and monthly intensive film/TV curriculum to compliment theater training, with agents, managers, celebrities and special guests.
Mason Dance Center 600-B Reading Road, Mason masondance.com
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Premier Tumbling and Dance Summer Camps 679 Loveland Maderia Road, Loveland premiertumblinganddance.com
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Mason Dance Center provides an opportunity for anyone, ages 3 - adult, to discover the joys of dance. Summer camps forming soon. Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, pre-professional ballet, pre-dance combos, adult classes.
Become a princess, join a circus, or jump on board the Premier Cruise Line. Come and see what magic Premier Tumbling and Dance can bring to your child. Camps are offered for ages 3 and older.
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Shannon’s All About Dance 8419 U.S. 42, Florence, KY saadance.org
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Committed to the fine arts which emphasizes educating the child as a whole. A professional level studio is qualified to accentuate and strengthen your child’s learning through updates of the latest dance techniques and methods with creative strategies. Open to ages 2.5 - adult in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, pointe and a competition team. Sign ups open during the entire season.
The Silver Diva 9797 Montgomery Road, #F, Cincinnati thesilverdiva.com
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Stamping jewelry is a great after school activity or you can bring your children in for our Wednesday evening classes from 7 - 8:30 p.m. to hand stamp bracelets, keychains, necklaces, dog tags and so much more! No experience required. Fun for ages 6 and up. Instruction is always free. Make jewelry and accessories from this store or our sister store Stampin Off The Path.
Star Glazers starglazers.com 513-474-6364
Paint pottery at your location. Pottery experts will bring all the supplies and offer booklets and ideas for your masterpiece. Pricing includes the cost of supplies, glazing and firing. No mess!
Tippi Toes Multiple Cincinnati locations tippitoesdance.com/cincinnati
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Tippi Toes Dance Company cheerfully provides children with a fun, positive and nurturing environment so they are able to experience the joys of dance, self-expression and movement. Classes are specifically designed to develop motor skills and body awareness while enhancing each child’s self-esteem. Open enrollment throughout the year – it’s never too late to join!
EDUCATION/ENRICHMENT 3-C Horsemanship School 3783 East Foster-Maineville Road, Morrow 3cfarmhorsemanshipschool.com
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We start beginners and finish winners! Students are given top training in all the seats of equitation: Balanced Seat, Saddle Seat, Western Seat and Hunt Seat. We have two indoor and one outdoor arena, which allow us to provide lessons to our students all year, through every season. Our philosophy is three fold: to make each student a better horseman, rider and person, to help each student to learn to love and respect the horses and one another, and to learn to be more responsible and hard working.
Bethany School 555 Albion Ave., Cincinnati bethanyschool.org
513-771-7462
Highly diverse student population. Offers services to students in grades K - 8 with wireless laptop computers, state-of-the-art computer lab, Spanish classes, elective courses, learner support/tutoring, before- and after-school care, and a wide range of after school activities. Student/teacher ratio - 15:1. Join us for our Open House Sun., Jan. 31, 2 - 4 p.m.
The Campus at Kids First 7900 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati thecampuskf.com
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Private, full-day Kindergarten! We offer the premier early learning experience for children ages 6 wks. - Kindergarten. As the only early learning center in the area to make physical education a priority, we give your child an academic edge by integrating a physical education curriculum into every child’s daily schedule. Campus Kids receive the most well-rounded physical and academic education, but your child’s long-term happiness and emotional well-being always comes first at The Campus.
Chai Tots Early Childhood Center 7587 Central Parke Blvd., Mason chaitots.com
513-234-0600
Chai Tots provides a blend of Jewish and Montessori education offering strong academics stressing life skills, interpersonal relationship skills and nurturing a love for life-long learning. We customize a curriculum for each student. Now offering a cutting edge technology enhanced program, web cams, yoga, music, Hebrew, French, art, tae kwon do, after-school enrichment and a “drop off” childcare service. Separate Discovery Hebrew School. Limited space. Now enrolling. Open year round and offering weekly summer programs.
Children’s Meeting House 927 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland cmhschool.com
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CMH summer camps offer children a great opportunity to extend their learning while having fun on campus. We have a variety of arts, crafts, nature exploration, science activities, and more for children ages 3 - 12. Visit our website for more details.
Cincinnati Country Day School 6905 Given Road, Cincinnati countryday.net
513-561-7298
CCDS is a co-educational, independent, college-preparatory school for students from 18 mos. - grade 12. Located on a beautiful 62-acre campus in Indian Hill. Merit and need-based tuition assistance is available.
Engineering For Kids 8156 Mall Road, Florence, KY engineeringforkids.com/location/nky
859-630-3268
Engineering For Kids® brings the wonder and excitement of STEM education (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) to children ages 4 - 14 through a variety of hands-on learning experiences. Our programs include: classes, camps, parties and workshops. Create your own video game! Design a hot air balloon! Build rockets, roller coasters, and robots! Have your school start an after-school program with us or sign your child up for our evening workshops at our learning center.
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The Kinder Garden School 10969 Reed Hartman Hwy., Blue Ash 5900 West Chester Road, Ste. C, West Chester kindergardenschool.com
513-791-4300 513-874-3100
Rockwern Academy 8401 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati rockwernacademy.org
513-984-3770
Summit Country Day School 2161 Grandin Road, Cincinnati summitcds.org
513-871-4700
Celebrating 11 great years! Together with interaction of child, staff and family, we develop the complete child. We provide formative encouragement and knowledge with hands-on staff taking a personal interest in family and holistic education decisions for the child. Devoted to growing a child’s wish to flourish and learn by cultivating curiosity and problem-solving proficiency.
A premiere Jewish day school focused on academic excellence since 1952. Educating students from 18 mos. - grade 8. Rockwern Academy is a community of learners where students, families and teachers join together to ensure that every individual child is free to rise to challenges and soar, academically and personally. Rockwern Academy has created a culture of excellence, reflected by our teachers, programs, curriculum and our commitment to fostering a love of Jewish life and learning.
Founded in 1890, the area’s only Catholic, independent co-ed, college prep school serving students 2 yrs. - grade 12. Programs include a classical academic curriculum with a global perspective and a nationally recognized Character Education program. Celebrating 50 years of academic excellence in Montessori education!
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati myy.org
513-362-YMCA (9622)
At the Y, we ensure that children and teens reach their full potential by helping them grow physically, mentally, and socially. Leadership and academic enrichment programs include school age care (over 85 sites), preschool (two Autism centers), kindergarten, infant/toddler care, teen college and career readiness program, youth and government program, and day and overnight camps.
NATURE Cincinnati Nature Center 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford www.cincynature.org • registrar@cincynature.org
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Cincinnati Parks Summer Nature Day Camps Multiple Park Locations cincinnatiparks.com
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Gorman Heritage Farm 10052 Reading Road, Evendale gormanfarm.org
513-563-6663
CincyNature Camps at Cincinnati Nature Center are a fun way for kids, ages 3 - 13, to use their creativity and imaginations in a safe, friendly environment. These week-long day camps are held in Milford and Goshen, June through August. Register on our website.
Our camps for ages 3 - 15 are voted “Best of the City” for the great value in educational, fun-filled outdoor activities! Camps include hikes, crafts, and games. Fees $45 - $80 weekly. Offering Harry Potter 2 Camps, Magic Camp, and more! Online registration begins early February on our website.
At Gorman Heritage Farm’s Summer Camp children unearth an appreciation and respect for farm life and the natural world around them. Grooming barnyard animals, cooking up tasty treats from the garden, and exploring the wooded hillside are just a few of the many fun activities taking place at Farm Camp!
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY iSPACE ispacescience.org/programs/summer-day-camps/ 513-612-5786
iSPACE ignites imaginations and transforms campers into robotics engineers and rocket scientists! In our engaging, hands-on summer day camps, we spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). All camps meet on the Scarlet Oaks Campus in Sharonville.
TRADITIONAL CAMPS Cincinnati Museum Center 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati cincymuseum.org
513-287-7000
Kids First Sports Center - Camp-A-Palooza 7900 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati kidsfirstsports.com • msmith@kidsfirstsports.com
513-489-7575
Explore science, technology, history, and the arts through creative, hands-on activities and games at Cincinnati Museum Center’s fun and educational Museum Camps! Experience three museums, an OMNIMAX® Theater and behind-the-scenes experiences not available to the average visitor, and go beyond the classroom with visits from curators, community groups, and experts in different fields. Whether there’s a day or a week off from school, there’s a camp for that!
Campers at Kids First get the very best! A backyard with mini-golf, a climbing wall and playground as well as 108,000 square feet of everything kids love: basketball, karate, gymnastics, dance, cheer, swimming, volleyball, you name it! Field trips every week outside Kids First and in-house entertainment brought in throughout week! Leaders in Training course for teens ages 13 - 15 covering topics like leadership, communication and group dynamics. Teens can look forward to excursions, service opportunities and more.
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School Open Houses BETHANY SCHOOL 555 Albion Road, Cincinnati: 513-771-7462 bethanyschool.org Open house Sunday, Jan. 31 from 2 - 4 p.m. THE CHILDREN’S MEETING HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 927 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland 513-683-4757 • cmhschool.com Open house Thursday, Jan. 21 and Sunday, April 24 from 2 - 4 p.m. CINCINNATI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 6905 Given Road 513-979-0220 • countryday.net Application deadline is Monday, Feb. 15. CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 11525 Snider Road 513-247-9944 • chca-oh.org Open House Saturday, Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (please RSVP) CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER PRESCHOOL 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford 513-831-1777, ext. 123 cincynature.org Open house Sunday, Jan. 24 from 2 - 4 p.m. CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS cps-k12.org High school application period begins Monday, Feb. 22 CINCINNATI WALDORF SCHOOL 6743 Chestnut St., Cincinnati 513-541-0220 cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org Open house Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. COMPASS SCHOOL 9370 Waterstone Blvd., Cincinnati 513-683-8833 thecompassschool.com Open house Saturday, Feb. 20 from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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COVINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 1600 Dixie Hwy., Park Hills 859-491-2247 • covcath.org Preview to the Blue for 8th grade boys on Sunday, Jan. 17 from 6 - 8 p.m., cost is $5 per student and includes pizza, pop, prizes and a CCH Class of 2020 T-shirt. COVINGTON LATIN SCHOOL 21 East 11th St., Covington 859-291-7044 • covingtonlatin.org Open house Saturday, Feb. 6 at 1 and 3 p.m. CREATIVE TOTS Madeira: 513-272-2223 Mason: 513-770-6776 creativetots.com 2016 Registration begins Friday, Jan. 1 DAYS OF WONDER SCHOOL 150 West Main St., Batavia 513-732-2111 daysofwonderschool.org Please call for open house date THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC MONTESSORI 4460 Berwick St., Cincinnati 513-271-4171 • gscmontessori.org Open house Sunday, Jan. 24 from 1 - 4 p.m. GREAT OAKS CAREER CAMPUSES greatoaks.com Open houses for sophomores and their parents at the following locations: Diamond Oaks Career Campus (6375 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati; 513-612-7006) Thursday, Jan. 23 from 5 - 7 p.m.; Laurel Oaks Career Campus (300 Oak Drive, Wilmington; 800-752-5480) Thursday, Jan. 23 from 5 - 7 p.m.; Live Oaks Career Campus (5956 Buckwheat Road, Milford; 513-612-4914) Thursday, Jan. 30 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; and Scarlet Oaks Career Campus (3254 E. Kemper Road, Sharonville; 513-612-5794) Thursday, Jan. 30 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL 3617 Church St., Covington 859-431-1335 • hchscov.com Open house Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
ROYALMONT ACADEMY 200 Northcrest Drive, Mason 513-754-0555 • royalmont.com Campus-Wide open house Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 6 - 8 p.m.
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL 7800 Beechmont Ave. 513-388-3020 • ihomschool.org Open house Sunday, Jan. 31 from 12:30 - 3 p.m. Informational coffee and tour (must RSVP) Monday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 or 10 a.m.
ST. HENRY ELEMENTARY 3825 Dixie Hwy., Erlanger 859-342-2551 Open house Sunday, Jan. 24 from12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
KENNEDY HEIGHTS MONTESSORI CENTER 6620 Montgomery Road, Unit 1 513-631-8135 kennedyheightsmontessori.org Information night for new families Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. THE KINDER GARDEN SCHOOL 10969 Reed Hartman Hwy., Blue Ash: 513-791-4300 5900 West Chester Road West Chester: 513-874-3100 kindergardenschool.com Open houses held every Thursday (except holidays) from 4:30 - 6 p.m. LIBERTY BIBLE ACADEMY 4900 Old Irwin-Simpson Road Mason: 513-754-1234 libertybibleacademy.org Open house Saturday, Jan. 30 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI 8293 Duke Blvd., Mason 513-398-7773 • montacademy.org Open house Sunday, Jan. 24 from 1 - 3 p.m. THE NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI 3 Burton Woods Lane, Cincinnati 513-281-7999 newschoolmontessori.com Open house Sunday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, April 24 from 2 - 4 p.m.
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ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL 2474 Lorraine Ave., Crescent Springs: 859-578-2742 Open house Sunday, Jan. 31 from 12:30 - 2 p.m. Private tours also available. THE SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL 513-728-2400 7hills.org/welcome Hillsdale Campus info meeting for grades PreK - 5 Tuesday, Jan. 12 and Tuesday, March 2 at 9 a.m. Doherty Campus info meeting for grades PreK - 5 Wednesday, Jan. 13 and Tuesday, March 1 at 9 a.m. THE SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 2161 Grandin Road, Cincinnati 513-871-4700 • summitcds.org Montessori Information Sessions (ages 2 - 6) Tuesday, Jan. 12 and Thursday, Feb. 11 at 8:30 a.m. (RSVP required). Toddler visitations by appointment Jan. 7 - 8 and Feb. 25 - 26 (RSVP required). Parent Preview Days (ages 2 - Grade 8) Tuesday, Feb. 2 and Thursday, March 3 at 8:30 a.m. (RSVP required)
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fri 1 ANTIQUE CHRISTMAS
Bring the whole family to experience the wonder and joy of beautiful antique ornaments, decorations, and old-fashioned toys in this annual exhibit that celebrates the holidays. Antique Christmas remains on display through Jan. 3. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St.; $10 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger, free to all on Sundays; 513-684-4515 or taftmuseum.org.
HOLIDAY TOY TRAINS
The 24th Annual Toy Trains exhibit returns with more than 250 feet of model train tracks, interactive displays, a Christmas in Victorian England exhibit, and more. Exhibit remains open during museum hours through Jan. 17, 2016. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; free with admission ($9 adults, $8 seniors, $5 ages 3 - 17); 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.
PNC FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Enjoy the magic of the holidays at the home of the world’s largest indoor train display! Journey to the North Pole to enjoy some beautiful winter train displays. Exhibit on display through Jan. 2. EnterTRAINment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester; tickets start at $9.95 for ages 3 - 12, $11.95 for seniors, and $13.95 for adults; 513-898-8000 or entertrainmentjunction.com.
Spend the holidays with the animals of the Zoo during this year’s PNC Festival of Lights! Enjoy a new Wild Lights Show on Swan Lake, a new Frozen Wonderland complete with the Royal Sisters, a Gingerbread Village, puppet shows from Madcap Puppets, strolling entertainment, a Toyland Express Train Ride, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. PNC Festival of Lights is open daily through Jan. 2. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St.; 5 - 10 p.m.; free with admission ($18 adults, $12 children and seniors); $9 parking; cincinnatizoo. org.
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Come out for a Cincinnati holiday tradition! Enjoy more than a mile of fantastic seasonal lights all from the warmth of your car. See more than 120 moving and standing holiday-themed figures depicting everything from Santa to the 12 Days of Christmas. Exhibit remains open 6 - 9 p.m. Sun - Thu, and 5:30 - 10 p.m. Fri - Sat, through Jan. 3. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; $13 per car, $45 for buses and 15-passenger vans; 513769-0393 or holidayinlights.com.
HOLIDAY SHOW: THE POINSETTIA EXPRESS
The 2015 Holiday Show at Krohn Conservatory is blossoming with the sweet twist of peppermint! Hop on the Poinsettia Express and explore a landscape of swirling trees and striped blooms, including amaryllis, poinsettias, junipers, and more. Train carrying peppermint candies interweave with “gingerbread” houses made of all natural materials. Holiday magic is in the air with this familyfriendly exhibit that’s on display through Jan. 3. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $7 adults, $4 ages 5 - 12, free ages 4 and younger; 513-421-5707 or cincinnatiparks.com/krohn.
Please see calendar opener on page 27 for details.
sat 2 BOAR’S HEAD AND YULE LOG FESTIVAL
One of the oldest festivals of the Christmas season, the Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival features music, processionals, and a story of days past and gone. Christ Church Cathedral, 318 East 4th St.; 2 p.m., 5 p.m.; Jan. 2, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 3; all attendees must have a ticket, please call in advance; 513-621-2627 or boarsheadfestival. com.
COLD-BLOODED CRITTERS
Meet a few of the slimy and scaly critters that call the parks their home. Seasongood Nature Center, Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road; 1 p.m.; a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES TOUR
Take a docent-led tour with fun facts and hands-on activities for the whole family. Meet in the Front Lobby. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 1 p.m. Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum. org.
FREE FAMILY FIRST SATURDAY: SO STYLISH
Bring the gang for performances, artist demos, storytelling, scavenger hunts, tours, and art-making activities. Teens interested in volunteering for Family First Saturdays can reach out to russell.ihrig@cincyart.org. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 12 - 4 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
FREE GERMAN STORY TIME
Wilkommen! Learn simple German vocabulary through stories and songs. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks. com.
sun 3 BOAR’S HEAD AND YULE LOG FESTIVAL Please see Jan. 2 for details.
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES ARTSTOP
Visit a docent at an interactive art cart in the galleries for hands-on, artistic fun! This month, enjoy the Japanese Tea Ceremony Art Cart (Jan. 3); the Painting Art Cart (Jan. 10); the Antiquities Art Cart (Jan. 17); the Furniture Art Cart (Jan. 24); and the Ceramics Art Cart (Jan. 31). Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 3 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
SKETCHING SUNDAY
See the CAM in a whole new light — through sketching. Pick up a supplies kit in the Front Lobby, then sketch anywhere you like, or use a prompt to help jumpstart your creativity. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 1 - 4 p.m.; a $5 refundable deposit is required to check out a supplies kit; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
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Bring your little ones through age 5 for fun and games! Toddlers must be 40” or under in height, must wear SkySocks, and parents must sign a liability waiver. Sky Zone Trampoline Park, 11745 Commons Drive; 11 a.m. 12 p.m. Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 and 9:30 - 11 a.m. Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29; $10; 513-671-1333 or skyzone.com/ springdale.
mon 4 FREE YOGA PARTY
School-aged kids are invited to stretch their muscles, refresh their minds, and enjoy a healthy snack with Miss Brenda from Covington Yoga. Covington Library, Kenton County Public Library, 502 Scott Blvd., Covington; 4 - 5 p.m. Jan. 4 and 18; 859-962-4060 or kentonlibrary.org.
tue 5 NATURE STORIES: SQUIRRELS
Join the naturalist for a fun story and activity all about a very special squirrel. Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 11 a.m., 1 p.m.; a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-5217275 or greatparks.org.
wed 6 ANIMAL ADVENTURES
Discover the differences between scaly, slimy, feathered and furry animals. Programs held at 10:45 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. Wed - Sat, and 1 and 4 p.m. Sun, Jan. 6 - 17. Highfield Discovery Garden inside Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfield Pike; $2 plus a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County motor vehicle permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
SENSORY PLAY CLASS
Stimulate Baby’s senses with fun materials, then create a sensory bottle or busy bag to take home. Blue Cocoon’s Mommy and Me Play Cafe, 9361 Montgomery Road; 9:45 a.m. Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27; please call for price; 513-791-1089 or bluecocoonbaby.com.
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thu 7 FREE MANABABIES WITH MISS ALICIA
Bring your babies for a fun intro to language with finger plays, rhymes, songs and bouncy times. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 11 a.m. Jan. 7 and 21; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks. com.
FREE STORY TIME WITH MISS ALICIA
Join blue manatee’s Miss Alicia for stories and fun. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10 - 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 and 21; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks. com.
JANUARY events requiring advance registration begin on page 40. THURSDAY ART PLAY: MOTHERSBAUGH MANIA
Say goodbye to a wonderfully weird exhibition by making art inspired by the great Mark Mothersbaugh. Make postcard drawings, design runs, and even a pair of glasses, just like Mark. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 seniors, free ages 4 and younger); 513-3458405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
fri 8 CAVALCADE OF CUSTOMS
Car lovers are invited to this annual exhibit featuring special guests, demos, custom cars and more. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St.; 3 - 10 p.m. Jan. 8, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Jan. 9, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Jan. 10; $5 - $17; koiautoparts.com/cavalcade/.
TODDLER TIME AT SKY ZONE Please see Jan. 3 for details.
sat 9 AMSOIL ARENACROSS
The AMSOIL Arenacross riders are ready for another action-packed season of racing — check out these up-and-coming riders as they navigate challenging tracks with intense speed, and show off some amazing airtime! U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St.; 6 p.m.; $10 - $50; usbankarena.com.
CAVALCADE OF CUSTOMS Please see Jan. 8 for details.
CRAFTY TALES
Join a class that combines reading and imagination with a story and a craft that allows little ones to let their own imaginations bring a book to life! Blue Cocoon’s Mommy and Me Play Cafe, 9361 Montgomery Road; 10:30 a.m.; please call for price; 513-7911089 or bluecocoonbaby.com.
DIY PAPER MAKING
Use recycled and natural materials to make special creations like personalized cards or journal covers. Venture out to collect natural materials to add to your handmade paper, or bring dried leaves and other materials from home. Please wear clothes that can get messy, and parents, please plan on staying for the program to help your child. Open to ages 6 and older. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $5 plus admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 active military and seniors); 513831-1711 or cincynature.org.
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES TOUR
Please see Jan. 2 for details.
FREE SPANISH STORY TIME
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Jan. 16 - 17
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adcap Puppets presents Aesop’s Classic Fables — tales that withstand the test of time, including The Boy Who Cried Wolf; The Lion and the Mouse; and The Hare and the Tortoise. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Jan. 16 and 17; free members, $8 nonmembers. Call 513-721-2787 or visit madcappuppets.com.
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Hola! Learn simple Spanish vocabulary through stories and songs. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks. com.
sun 10
2 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages 0 - 12; 513-497-2860 or cliftonculturalarts.org.
CAVALCADE OF CUSTOMS Please see Jan. 8 for details.
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES ARTSTOP Please see Jan. 3 for details.
TODDLER TIME AT SKY ZONE Please see Jan. 3 for details.
mon 11 FREE STORY TIME WITH PJ LIBRARY
PJ Library is a Jewish family engagement program for children ages 8 and younger. Each month, families are sent free books and music! Come out to hear stories about Jewish tales, holidays, life cycle events and more. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 11 a.m. Jan. 11 and 25; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
tue 12 FREE DISNEY WEEK MOVIE NIGHT
Bring the gang for a showing of Disney’s Aladdin, in honor of Disney Week at the Library. Covington Library, Kenton County Public Library, 502 Scott Blvd., Covington; 6 - 7:30 p.m.; 859-962-4060 or kentonlibrary.org.
FREE EXPLORING NANO SCIENCE
Teens are invited to conduct experiments and explore the unique behavior of atoms and molecules on the nano scale in this program from Cincinnati Museum Center. Durr Branch, Kenton County Public Library, 1992 Walton Nicholson Road, Independence; 6 - 7 p.m.; 859-9624030 or kentonlibrary.org.
FREE PRESCHOOL TIME
Preschoolers ages 4 - 5 are invited for stories and fun. Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch, Campbell County Public Library, 1000 Highland Ave., Fort Thomas; 11 a.m. Jan. 12, 19 and 26; 859-572-5033 or cc-pl.org.
2ND SUNDAY FAMILY SHOWTIME
Enjoy a special performance by the UC:CCM Youth Ballet designed for ages PreK - Grade 8, followed by a free community reception. Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Ave.;
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JANUARY events requiring advance registration begin on page 40. FREE TODDLER TIME
Bring little ones ages 2 - 3 for stories and celebrations. Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch, Campbell County Public Library, 1000 Highland Ave., Fort Thomas; 10 a.m. Jan. 12, 19 and 26; 859-572-5033 or cc-pl.org.
wed 13 SENSORY PLAY CLASS Please see Jan. 6 for details.
thu 14 FREE THURSDAY ART PLAY: WINTER WONDERLAND
Baby, it’s cold outside! Stop by Art Play for some snowy fun. Enjoy ice and snow painting, followed by hot chocolate and yoga. Contemporary
Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-345-8405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
fri 15 FITTON FAMILY FRIDAY
Zak Morgan makes an appearance this evening in a concert full of warm and funny wordplays and catchy tunes that all ages will enjoy. A pre-show reception begins at 6:30 p.m. Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 South Monument Ave., Hamilton; 7:30 p.m.; $10 adult members, $12 adult nonmembers, free children 16 and younger (free with purchase of adult ticket and must live in same household as adult, otherwise $5 child members, $6 child nonmembers); 513-863-8873, ext. 110, or fittoncenter.org.
FREE FRENCH STORY TIME
Bonjour! Use stories and songs to learn some basic French vocabulary. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 11 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks. com.
TODDLER TIME AT SKY ZONE Please see Jan. 3 for details.
sat 16 FREE BUSY BAG SWAP
Busy bags are a great way to keep toddlers and preschoolers occupied, bring your busy bag to swap out and treat your tot to some new fun and games. Blue Cocoon’s Mommy and Me Play Cafe, 9361 Montgomery Road; 10 a.m.; 513-791-1089 or bluecocoonbaby.com.
FREE CLOTH DIAPER SWAP
Whether you are just learning about cloth diapers and ready to build your stash, looking for something new, or ready to sell once your little one has potty trained, this swap is an awesome place to start. Carriers are also accepted. Blue Cocoon’s Mommy and Me Play Cafe, 9361 Montgomery Road; 10 a.m. Jan. 16 and 17; 513791-1089 or bluecocoonbaby.com.
EARLY SPRING FLORAL SHOW
The Krohn opens with its latest exhibit, Hatching Spring Blooms, featuring pastel spring blooms of bulbs, trees, and annual flowers, all accentuated by fresh green grass. Open Tuesday Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. through March 13. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; $4 adults, $2 ages 5 - 12, free ages 1 - 4; 513-421-5707 or cincinnatiparks.com/krohn.
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES TOUR
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FIRE-N-FOOD
FREE THIRD SUNDAY FUNDAY Sunday, Jan. 17
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ave the day at the Taft’s Superhero Funday! Learn about color and patterns at the Art Cart, create a superhuman craft, and take a look at a real-life hero in Heroism in Paint: A Master Series by Jacob Lawrence. Join Wonder Woman and Captain America at 2 p.m. for Heroes in Training! Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St.; 1 - 4 p.m. Call 513-684-4515 or visit taftmuseum.org.
Head to the Nature PlayScape for a toasty fire and s’mores provided by CNC, then stick around to explore and play with your family. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 seniors and active military); 513-831-1711 or cincynature. org.
daily listings HATS OFF!
Please see “Spotlight” on page 32 for details.
sun 17 FREE CLOTH DIAPER SWAP
Please see Jan. 16 for details.
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES ARTSTOP Please see Jan. 3 for details.
HATS OFF!
Please see “Spotlight” on page 32 for details.
FREE THIRD SUNDAY FUNDAY
Please see “Spotlight” this page for details.
TODDLER TIME AT SKY ZONE Please see Jan. 3 for details.
mon 18 KIDS’ DAY AT THE PARK
Kids can bring their grown-ups to learn all about nature in winter — take a hike, have some hot chocolate and make a craft. Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Groesbeck; 11 a.m., 1 p.m.; $6 plus a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
FREE YOGA PARTY
Please see Jan. 4 for details.
tue 19 FREE PRESCHOOL TIME
Please see Jan. 12 for details.
FREE TODDLER TIME
Please see Jan. 12 for details.
TOT TUESDAY: PENGUINS
They may be dressed formally in tuxedos, but they’re ready for some fun! Penguins are the waddling mascots today — hear stories and sing songs about flippered fish lovers, and craft your own fuzzy felt penguin to take home. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; $1 plus admission ($9 adults, $8 seniors, $5 ages 3 - 17); 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.
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SENSORY PLAY CLASS
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES TOUR
Please see Jan. 6 for details.
thu 21 FREE MANABABIES WITH MISS ALICIA
Please see Jan. 7 for details.
FREE STORY TIME WITH MISS ALICIA
Please see Jan. 7 for details.
FREE THURSDAY ART PLAY: CORAL COLLABORATIONS
Stop by for an underwater exploration. Work together to make a collaborative coral mural, design an aquarium using a light box, and create a coral crown. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-3458405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
fri 22 A MOVEABLE FEAST
Experience the magic of the CCM Village as you sample performances by the stars of tomorrow. Create your own menu of artistic selections, including jazz, musical theatre, piano, opera, drama, dance and more. Ticket sales help the Friends of CCM support the students through student travel funds and scholarships. CCM Village, University of Cincinnati campus, Jefferson Ave.; 6:30 - 10 p.m.; please call for ticket prices; 513-556-2100 or ccm.uc.edu.
BLANKET GIVEAWAY
Fans of the Cincinnati Cyclones receive a Cyclones fleece blanket courtesy of UC Health at tonight’s game. U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St.; 6:30 p.m.; tickets start at $13; 513421-7825 or cycloneshockey.com.
FREE CHINESE STORY TIME
Learn simple Chinese vocabulary through stories and songs. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 11 - 11:30 a.m.; 513731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
TODDLER TIME AT SKY ZONE Please see Jan. 3 for details.
MUSIC INSIDE OUT
Please see Jan. 2 for details.
FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL: FROSTY, FROZEN FUN
Don’t miss out on a fabulous winter wonderland party! Meet a real penguin from the WAVE Foundation, enjoy experimenting with snow and ice painting, create a magical snow globe, and take part in an epic snowball battle. And no blizzard bash is complete without a hot chocolate station stocked with all your favorite toppings! Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 12 - 3 p.m.; 513-3458405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
FREE JUNGLE JIM’S NEW YEAR, NEW YOU
World-class health industry professionals from Mercy HealthFairfield Hospital and food industry specialists are available to answer questions and offer new ways to make positive lifestyle changes for you and your family during this fun festival that includes health screenings, food samples, demos, raffle prizes and more! Jungle Jim’s International Market, Oscar Event Center, 5440 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 513-674-6055 or junglejims.com.
MADCAP PUPPET SHOW
Bring the kids for Madcap Puppets’ presentation of Aesop’s Classic Fables — tales with important messages, like The Boy Who Cried Wolf and The Tortoise and the Hare! Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Ave.; 11 a.m., 1 p.m.; $8; 513-497-2860 or madcappuppets.com.
MANY CULTURES, ONE STAGE
Enjoy a performance from Dancing Wheels Company and School, a professional, physically integrated dance company uniting the talents of dancers both with and without disabilities. Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield; 8 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 seniors or students ages 12 and younger; 513867-5348 or fairfield-city.org/cac/.
Joy and sadness are just a few of the feelings we can hear and explore with music, so if you’re happy and you know it, join the violin, cello and piano on a musical adventure with the Linton Musicians. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7701 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati; 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.; $5; 513-381-6868 or lintonmusic.org.
PRINCESS NIGHT
Bring your kids dressed as their favorite princesses for fun photo ops throughout the evening during the Cyclones game. U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St.; 6:30 p.m.; tickets start at $13; 513-421-7825 or cycloneshockey.com.
FREE TO THE STARS! STORY TIME
As a kid, Kathy Sullivan wanted to explore and do exciting things that girls weren’t supposed to do. She liked flying planes and studying science, and eventually became a NASA astronaut and the first woman to walk in space. Learn more about Kathy during this empowering story time featuring the book, To The Stars!: The First American Woman to Walk in Space by Carmella Van Vleet. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 11 a.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.
FREE YOUNG ARTIST OPEN STUDIO
Teens are invited to hang out, mess around and geek out. Work on your own project, use the common materials available, or work with the prepared “art-prompt” of the day. Meet in the Rosenthal Education Center. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 2 - 4 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
sun 24 FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES ARTSTOP Please see Jan. 3 for details.
TODDLER TIME AT SKY ZONE Please see Jan. 3 for details.
mon 25 FREE STORY TIME WITH PJ LIBRARY
tue 26 FREE PRESCHOOL TIME
Please see Jan. 12 for details.
FREE TODDLER TIME
Please see Jan. 12 for details.
FREE ZOO WEEK’S LEND A PAW
As part of Zoo Week at the Library, school-aged kids are invited to help take care of animals in Covington — make a bird feeder to hang in the trees around the library to help birds make it through the cold winter. Covington Library, Kenton County Public Library, 502 Scott Blvd., Covington; 4 - 5 p.m.; 859-962-4060 or kentonlibrary.org.
wed 27 SENSORY PLAY CLASS Please see Jan. 6 for details.
FREE WEE WEDNESDAY
Ages 2 - 5 and their grown-ups enjoy stories, interactive learning stations in the galleries, and an art project. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
thu 28 FREE PARTY IN THE PJ LIBRARY PATCH: TU B’SHEVAT CELEBRATION
Ages 6 months and older and their caregivers are invited to enjoy PJ Library stories and crafts at this unique story time. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road; 10:30 a.m.; mayersonjcc. org/jewish-life/pj-library/.
FREE THURSDAY ART PLAY: ALL OF THE LIGHTS
The artist Erwin Redl has created beautiful swinging lights for the CAC lobby. Experiment with glowing light boxes and make some of your own glow-in-the-dark sculptures. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-3458405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
fri 29 TODDLER TIME AT SKY ZONE Please see Jan. 3 for details.
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sat 30 CONSTELLATIONS
People looking up at the night sky have brought the stars to life through their imaginations. Learn the meanings and tales of various constellations and how to find them. Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 2 p.m., 3 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31; a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES TOUR
Please see Jan. 2 for details.
FROZEN 5K
The Cincinnati Cyclones invites families for a fun run or walk to benefit the Pink Ribbon Girls. The winter run follows the Banks of the Ohio River and through Cincinnati’s Transit Center underneath Second Street. Join Twister, the Zamboni driver, and thousands of others to help achieve New Year’s resolutions and support a great cause. Every participant receives a long sleeve technical shirt, hot chocolate after the race, admission to the game that night and tons of swag! U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St.; 9 a.m.; $35; 513-421-7825 or cycloneshockey.com.
PEANUT BUTTER N’ JAM CONCERT
The Linton Musicians present Music Inside Out — learn how music can help express joy and sadness, along with other feelings, as audience members hear from the violin, cello and piano. Wyoming Fine Arts Center, 322 Wyoming Ave.; 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.; $5; 513-381-6868 or lintonmusic.org.
PINK IN THE RINK
One of the Cyclones keystone promotions, pink jerseys and pink ice highlight this breast cancer awareness game. Cheer on the Cyclones this evening after joining them in the second annual Frozen 5K, benefitting the Pink Ribbon Girls (5K takes place at 9 a.m.). U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St.; 6:30 p.m.; tickets start at $13; 513-421-7825 or cycloneshockey.com.
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Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s next Off the Hill production is a world premiere by John Yearley and is based on the timeless Greek legend. With a terrible war behind them, Antigone and Prince Haemon are resolved to bring peace and stability to their city through their wedding. But Antigone remains tortured by the king’s edict forbidding the burial of her traitorous brother, and must choose between obeying the law and honoring her family. Best for ages 11 and older. Various locations throughout Greater Cincinnati, please visit website for a complete schedule of dates, times and places. Performances run Jan. 24 - Feb. 20, with a special performance at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park on Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. (tickets are $5); 513-421-3888 or cincyplay.com.
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Recent widower George Schneider has begun dating again with the encouragement of his younger brother. After a series of bad matches, George meets Jennie and she’s a keeper. But it’s still a bumpy road for these two not-so-young lovers in this funny take on dating. Covedale Center for Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave.; Jan. 21 - Feb. 14; ticket prices vary, please see site for details; 513241-6550 or cincinnatilandmarkproductions. com.
KINKY BOOTS
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Broadway! With songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this musical celebration inspired by true events is about finding friendships in unlikely places, and how you can change the world when you change your mind. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St.; Jan. 5 - 17; ticket prices vary, please see site for details; 513-621-2787 or cincinnati.broadway. com.
NATIVE GARDENS
Gardens and cultures clash in this world premiere, turning friendly neighbors into feuding enemies. Pablo, a high-powered lawyer, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, are realizing the American dream when they purchase a house next door to community stalwarts Virginia and Frank. But a disagreement over a longstanding fence line spirals into a war of taste, class and privilege — often with hilarious results. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle; Jan. 23 - Feb. 21; tickets start at $30; 513-421-3888 or cincyplay.com.
THE WIZARD OF OZ
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra has teamed up with The Carnegie for this lightlystaged production that follows Dorothy and Toto, along with a colorful cast of characters, to the Emerald City. The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington; Jan. 21 - 31; $30 general, $27 Carnegie or Enjoy the Arts members, $21 students; 859-957-1940 or thecarnegie.com.
sun 31 CONSTELLATIONS
Please see Jan. 30 for details.
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES ARTSTOP
Please see Jan. 3 for details.
MAPLE SYRUP MAKING
Experience the process of producing liquid gold from maple sap. Bask in the warmth of the evaporator and its maplescented steam. Drop by the sugar house near Krippendorf Lodge, and join a sap-collecting hike at 1, 2 or 3 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 12 - 4 p.m.; free with admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 seniors and active military); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
TODDLER TIME AT SKY ZONE Please see Jan. 3 for details.
WINTER CRAFTS
Children ages 5 - 12 make up to two winter-themed crafts to take home. Seasongood Nature Center, Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road; 1 - 3 p.m.; a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
Enjoy Cincinnati Playhouse in the Parks’s production of Native Gardens from Jan. 23 - Feb. 21.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS
800-733-2767 or redcross.org/ take-a-class • ARC Classes Sign up for a variety of classes that could save your life, or the life of someone you love, including Babysitter Training, and Adult and Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Locations, dates and times vary, please see site for complete details.
ASHLAND AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH
4255 Ashland Ave., Norwood 513-531-3626 ashlandavenuebuddybreak.weebly. com • FREE Ashland Avenue Buddy Break RSVP to Stephanie.BuddyBreak@ outlook.com. Buddy Break is a respite program for families with children with special needs, ages 2 - 16. Children participate with a one-on-one “buddy” in a variety of age-appropriate activities while parents get a much-needed break. 11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month.
AVON WOODS NATURE PRESERVE 4235 Paddock Road 513-861-3435 cincinnatiparks.com
• Brownie Hiker Badge RSVP by Jan. 26. Meet with a Park Naturalist to scout out a trail before taking a hike to find objects on a fun scavenger hunt. Brownies will discuss backpacking gear and safety, along with Leave No Trace principles. 4 - 5:30 p.m. Jan. 28; $5.
BETHESDA NORTH HOSPITAL 10500 Montgomery Road 513-475-4500 • trihealth.com
• SmallTalk Learn to “talk” to your hearing baby or toddler using American Sign Language for better communication, better speech development, and less frustration. 6:45 p.m. Jan. 12; $50 (includes DVD and pictorial dictionary). • Birthing With Ease Expecting parents are invited to this childbirth series that focuses on hypnobirthing for labor and birth. 6:45 p.m. beginning Jan. 6; $200 for eight-week package. • Baby’s Amazing Journey Learn how to navigate the major milestones of infancy and how to handle common issues with sleepiness, eating and fussiness. 6:45 p.m. Jan. 14; $35.
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• Toddler Tantrum Survival Guide Learn what triggers tantrums in your toddler, and how best to respond to them creatively and without crushing your child’s spirit. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Jan. 9; $30.
BLUE COCOON
9361 Montgomery Road 513-791-1089 bluecocoonbaby.com • Classes at Blue Cocoon Sign up for weekly classes and workshops including Mommy + Me Yoga (Mondays at 11 a.m.), Tummy Time (Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.), Breastfeeding Support Group (Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.), Sensory (Wednesdays at 9:45 a.m.), Prenatal Yoga (Wednesdays at 6 p.m.), Infant Massage (6:15 p.m. Jan. 12); and Crafty Tales (Thursdays at 9:45 a.m.). • Weight Loss for Moms It can be tough to fit in exercise and good nutrition when little ones are afoot. Get advice in this workshop just for moms. 10 a.m. Jan. 2, 7 p.m. Jan. 13; please call for price. • Intro to Essential Oils Get an intro to the benefits of essential oils in this evening workshop. 7 p.m. Jan. 6; please call for price. • TOT Clinic This clinic is for newborns - 1-year-olds who have a wide range of medical issues, like colic, reflux, tongue tie, difficulty latching and more. 12 p.m. Jan. 7 and 28; please call for price. • Cloth Diapering for Beginners Learn the benefits of cloth diapering your little one. 3 p.m. Jan. 9; please call for price. • My Breastfeeding Lifestyle Get expert instruction, discussion, and practice in this hands-on class. 5 p.m. Jan. 9; please call for price. • Imagination Yoga Bring ages 3 - 6 for music, age-appropriate activities, and adventure themes. 10:30 a.m. Jan. 14 and 28; please call for price. • Returning to Work and Pumping Get practical advice on the challenges of returning to work and using a pump. 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13; please call for price. • Gentle Sleep Baby’s sleep schedule can seem to make no sense at all, get some advice on how both of you can get a good night’s sleep. 10 a.m. Jan. 16; please call for price. • Babywearing So many benefits to wearing your baby in a sling or carrier! Learn all about them in this workshop. 3 p.m. Jan. 16; please call for price.
EXPERIENCE: Sky Zone By Tina Pratt “Baby it’s cold outside.” When it’s too cold or too windy to play outside with little ones, load them up in the car and take a trip over to Sky Zone — or as my 2-year-old calls it, “the jump jump” place. You can purchase a jump time in 30-, 60-, 90- or 120-minute blocks. For my 2- and 5-year-olds, 30 minutes was just enough time for their little legs. They started off with the trampoline in the Foam Zone. My daughter didn’t want anything to do with the foam pit, but my 5-year-old son practiced his “Ninjago Spinjitzu” skills by jumping and flipping into it. After the pit, they headed over to the SkySlam court where they worked their arms trying to toss their balls through the hoops. Giggling, I watched them work together trying to score some points, but they were just a little too small for this area. However, combined, they did make a few shots! After they grew tired of trying to score points, they decided to check out the dodgeball court. We have had a few games of dodgeball at home, so they immediately began throwing balls at me! I showed no mercy and threw them right back. The smiles on their faces couldn’t have been bigger! Finally, they headed over to the open jump area where they chased each other around and around until they both ended up lying on their backs on the trampoline completely exhausted! After grabbing some lunch and drinks, I loaded them back up into the car. On the way home they BOTH fell asleep. It was a win for all of us! Sky Zone’s website states that, “Jump times start every 30 minutes, and you can jump in just about any half hour increment you’d like. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before your scheduled jump time to allow time to get checked in.” Sky Zone is located at 11745 Commons Drive in Springdale. Call 513-671-1333 or visit skyzone.com/ springdale for hours and pricing.
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3054 Madison Road 513-731-2665 • bluemanateebooks.com • National Bird Day It’s National Bird Day! Honor our feathered friends with some delightful tales, then create a very special bird project that’s bound to be refrigerator-worthy. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Jan. 5; $2. • FREE What Is Your Dream? Ages 4 - 7 celebrate Martin Luther King with stories and their own dream piece. Be ready to get messy! 2 - 3 p.m. Jan. 18. • Can You Waddle Like a Penguin? Ages 3 - 5 celebrate Penguin Day with a special story and craft. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Jan. 20; $3. • Miss Meghan’s Music Join Miss Meghan for songs and fun. Open to ages 0 - 4. 9:45 or 10:30 a.m. Jan. 14 and 28; $10.
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CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER 1301 Western Ave. 513-287-7000 • cincymuseum.org
All Museums Pass $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $10.50 ages 3 - 12, $5.50 ages 1 - 2
• Explorers’ University Use innovation and creativity to complete challenges developed by NASA educators. 2 - 3:30 p.m. Jan. 2; $7 members, $10 plus admission nonmembers. • Mini Makers Ages 5 - 10 explore new topics in the Duke Energy Children’s Museum. This month, check out Record Clocks (Jan. 2); Pillow Pets (Jan. 9); Fun With LEGO Bricks (Jan. 16); Winter Wonderland (Jan. 23); and Cupcakery (Jan. 30). All programs begin at 2:30 p.m.; $8 members, $10 plus admission nonmembers.
CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford 513-831-1711 • cincynature.org
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Daily admission is $8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 active military and seniors
• Family Science Night RSVP by Jan. 13. Science is everywhere! Bring your family to the Trailside Nature Center to dive into the world of science — stare at the stars, enjoy some experiments and assist as audience members for group demos. 7 - 9 p.m. Jan. 15; $2.
• Full Moon Walk Ages 8 and older are invited to hike through fields and forests by the light of the moon. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23; free members, $9 nonmembers.
CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM
953 Eden Park Drive 513-721-2787 • cincinnatiartmuseum.org • FREE Baby Tour Bring tots ages 2 and younger (no strollers please) for a 30-minute tour of the CAM that’s designed to introduce you and your infant to the world of art. Tour guides explain the positive effects of visual stimulation with masterpieces sure to mesmerize the museum’s youngest visitors. 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Jan. 15. • Art in the Making: Ceramics Ages 6 - 12 and their parents work together on an art project led by a local artist. 1 - 3 p.m. Jan. 16; $10 per pair members, $20 per pair nonmembers ($3 and $6 for each additional person).
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4244 Hamilton Ave. 513-591-2332 • theplaceforfamilies.com • Remote Control Kids Learn how to help your child and yourself regulate your mind and body by using the visual reminders found on your remote control. Troubleshoot undesirable behavior and leave with tips to replace them with positive outcomes. Led by Shannon Buckner, certified parent coach with Child in Bloom. 12:45 p.m. Jan. 16; $10. • Montessori in the Home This workshop gives you examples of how to incorporate the Montessori philosophy into your home routine. Learn how to think about the spaces your children use in another way and get simple tips to make changes in your home to create routine, order, simplicity and independence for your family. 12:45 p.m. Jan. 23; donations gratefully accepted. • Tummy2Tummy Learn about the benefits of wearing your baby in a carrier or sling, meet with other babywearing moms, and try out a variety of choices to find what suits your needs. 12:45 p.m. Jan. 9; donations accepted.
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• Winter Walk for Families Bundle up and enjoy an easy amble through the trails of Rowe Woods, then warm up with hot chocolate in the Visitor Center. 1:30 - 3 p.m. Jan. 9; free with admission.
CIVIC GARDEN CENTER
2715 Reading Road 513-221-0981 • civicgardencenter.org • Garden Rainbow Even though the garden is sleeping, you can still explore the rainbow that grows outside! 10 - 11 a.m. Jan. 19; $5. • Kitchen Botany Ages 5 - 15 are invited for a round of Jeopardy to learn the differences between fruits and vegetables. 6 - 8 p.m. Jan. 26; $15.
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• FREE In the Round Enjoy three singer-songwriters as they share the stage in a local talent showcase, featuring the pop music of Brittany Gilstrap, acoustic rock from Charlie Millikin, and soul-edged folk from Jonathan Cody. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30.
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield 513-867-5348 • fairfield-city.org/events
• Daddy Daughter Dance Girls ages 3 - 12 dress in their best for a magical night with Dad. Every girl receives a special party favor to commemorate the evening full of fun memories. 6 - 8:30 p.m. Jan. 23; $18 residents, $20 non-residents.
FARBACH-WERNER NATURE PRESERVE 3455 Poole Road 513-521-7275 • greatparks.org
A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County motor vehicle permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park
• Beginners’ Woodcarving Class RSVP by Jan. 14. This two-session class for beginning woodcarvers demonstrates how to carve a small decorative shelf goose in a natural finish. Bring your own knife or purchase one from the instructor. 6 - 8:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and 28 or 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Jan. 23 and 30; $14.
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Customer Connection Center 112 East Liberty St. mlkday.freestorefoodbank.volunteerhub.com/ Events/Event/Summary.aspx?EventID=2663289 • FREE Power Pack-a-Thon Volunteers gather on Fountain Square to participate in this annual event that includes preparing Power Packs, packs of nutritious food that are given to grade school students on Fridays to ensure they have something to eat over the weekend. 12 p.m. Jan. 18.
HUFFMAN PARK
2100 John Gray Road, Fairfield 513-867-5348 • fairfield-city.org/parks • FREE Let’s Go Hiking! Join instructor Amy Hall Spegal for a hike through one of the city’s beautiful parks. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Jan. 16.
JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS
2785 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills 859-912-7860 • josephbeth.com • Wand Workshop Calling Harry Potter fans! Has your Mandrake withered? Does your button refuse to transfigure? Perhaps it’s time for a new wand! Create a wand with a core to suit your magical personality, then get sorted into your house, conjure the perfect Patronus, and make a Three Broomsticks sweet treat. 2 p.m. Jan. 23; $5.
LABOITEAUX WOODS NATURE PRESERVE
5400 Lanius Lane 513-542-2909 • cincinnatiparks.com • FREE Exploring Winter Adaptations Ages 6 and older learn about the remarkable adaptations plants and animals have acquired over time to combat the cold temperatures of winter during this hike in search of wildlife. 12 - 1:30 p.m. Jan. 16.
LAZER KRAZE
7082 Columbia Road, Maineville 513-339-1030 1335 Donaldson Road, Erlanger 859-371-5729 lazerkraze.com • Special Needs Night Players ages 4 and older with special needs play laser tag or jump on the trampolines for free with their family member’s paid admission. Please see website for jump rules; jump socks not included and are $2 per pair. Held the first Thursday of each month from 4 - 9 p.m.
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8485 Ridge Road 513-722-7230 mayersonjcc.org/jewish-life/pj-library/ • PJ Library Goes to the Aquarium RSVP by Jan. 1. Ages 6 months and older are invited for a fun, free day at the Newport Aquarium. Meet at Barnes & Noble for a PJ Library story time, then head to the aquarium for fun, fish, sharks, penguins and more. 3 p.m. Jan. 3; $18 adults with RSVP, full price at the door, free for children. • Kids’ Night Out Drop off the kids, ages 5 - 12, for fun, supervised activities in the J’s gym and waterpark, while you enjoy a night out for yourself. Children of all abilities are invited to participate. Dinner will be provided — don’t forget to bring your swimsuit! 5 - 10 p.m. Jan. 9; $15 per child, $10 for each additional child.
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• FREE Pre-Teen’s Changing Bodies: What’s the Deal? An Open Talk on Growing Up RSVP by Jan. 3. Your body is going through some incredible changes — your voice changes, your bones grow, hair starts growing under your arms and around your genitals, and in girls, breasts develop. All of these things happen, but according to your body’s own timing. That means everyone around you is going to be at different stages of change. So what’s normal? The JCC has teamed up with The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health for a fun and informational program for pre-teens in an environment that is safe and ageappropriate. Pizza will be provided. 12:30 p.m. Jan. 10.
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• FREE MLK Day of Service Teens can join the national movement and participate in the Martin Luther King Day of Service. This unique program pairs children and teens together to prepare meals and cards for the residents at Tender Mercies, a local nonprofit serving the homeless. 2:30 - 4 p.m. Jan. 18.
A valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see website for prices) is required to enter the park
• FREE CCM Showcase: Broadway Now and Then Prepare to be wow-ed by this fabulous show produced, choreographed and performed by the Broadway-bound seniors of the CCM Musical Theatre program. Musical numbers, narration, and monologues are blended into amazing show-stoppers. 4 p.m. Jan. 31.
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A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County’s motor vehicle permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park
• All About Snow RSVP by Jan. 6. Ages 2 - 4 are invited for an exciting program all about their favorite winter weather treat - snow! 11 a.m. Jan. 8; $6. • Homeschool Science: Tracks, Scat & Signs RSVP by Jan. 19. Homeschool students ages 5 - 12 explore interactive learning stations, lessons and a guided outdoor exploration. 1 - 3 p.m. Jan. 21; $6.
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6200 Montgomery Road 513-620-8328 • redballooncafe.com • Classes at Red Balloon Explore a variety of classes for little ones, including Science Explorers, World Travelers, Seasonal Explorers, Sensory School, Musikgarten: Baby Music and Family and Musikgarten: Family Music, Baby Signs, and Spanish Play and Learn (for ages 0 - 4 and 4 - 7). Call for schedule and prices.
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• New Year’s Day Orienteering Join Orienteering Cincinnati, Inc., to learn this fun sport. There will be instruction for beginners, along with courses of various lengths and difficulty. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jan. 1; $7 for OCIN members, $10 for non-members, $2 discount if you have your own SI timing card, free for TROL (TriState Regional Orienteering League) Season Pass holders. • Geocaching Fun Learn about geocaching in MetroParks and meet other geo-“cachers.” Have fun seeking out nearby hidden treasures along the trail. For all ages and levels of experience. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Jan. 9.
SHARON WOODS
11450 Lebanon Road 513-521-7275 • greatparks.org
A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park
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Held at United Pet Fund 11336 Tamarco Drive, Blue Ash 513-262-4062 • somuchpetential.com • My Dog’s Superhero When a dog backs away, disengages with or even growls (or worse, bites) at a child, the dog is saying the child has done something the dog does not like. Sign up for this class that can help prevent that behavior and teach your child how to be an awesome dog teacher. Learn how dogs communicate, and how to be a safe and fun dog playmate. Open to ages 6 - 10. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Jan. 23; $8 per child (with a parent), $15 for two children.
WINTON WOODS
10245 Winton Road 513-521-PARK (7275) • greatparks.org
A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park
• Intro to Winter Backpacking RSVP by Jan. 4. Winter can add some extra challenges to enjoying the great outdoors. Join an indoor presentation that covers everything from trip prep to on-the-trail tips to keep your winter hikes enjoyable and safe. 7 p.m. Jan. 6; $6. • Wilderness Skills: Fire & Marshmallow Challenge RSVP by Jan. 7. The skill to create fire is crucial for survival. Learn some fire-starting techniques, then take on a s’mores challenge. 1 p.m. Jan. 9; $7. • Wilderness Skills: Survival in a Bottle RSVP by Jan. 23. Everything you need to survive can fit in a 32-ounce bottle. Fire, water, shelter, food and signal will be discussed as you explore the essentials of survival on the go. 7 p.m. Jan. 26; $6.
• Owl Quest RSVP by Jan. 16. Ages 8 and older are invited to join the naturalist and go off-trail to search for owls. 6 p.m. Jan. 17.
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• Wee Wonder About Weather RSVP by Jan. 20. Ages 3 - 5 learn all about winter weather through crafts and fun activities. 11 a.m. Jan. 21 and 23; $6.
A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park
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• Winter Jamboree RSVP by Jan. 13. Ages 3 - 5 learn all about winter through crafts and activities. 10 a.m. Jan. 15; $6.
• FREE Sensory Sunday RSVP to julier@ mayersonfoundation.org. This private interactive playgroup features the popular Miss Shana, who keeps babies and parents engaged and entertained with her unique brand of fun. Play dates are open to families in the Jewish community with children 2 years and younger in which at least one parent is Jewish. Programs include a snack and two families will each win a $50 Target gift card. Dates and times subject to change, please check web site for updates and to RSVP. Sensory Sunday is a program of Shalom Family, an initiative of The Mayerson Foundation. Held at Northern Hills Synagogue, 5714 Fields Ertel Road; 2 p.m. Jan. 10 and 24.
PARKY’S FARM AT WINTON WOODS 10073 Daly Road 513-521-7275 • greatparks.org
A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park
• Growing Up a Farm Kid: Staying Warm RSVP by Jan. 10. Meet the farm animals and learn how they stay warm in the winter months. Open to ages 2 - 5 and their grown-ups. 9:30 - 11 a.m. Jan. 12; $10 per child plus one adult, $5 for each additional adult.
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