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What’s in Your MEDICINE CABINET?
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Health Coaching Help your family meet wellness goals
Down for the Count 5 ways for Mom to survive being sick
Medicine Cabinet Checkup 15 must-haves, plus what not to have
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Community Education Health Style
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A Toast to Good Health
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have a confession to make. My medicine cabinet is woefully
inadequate. If I were to break out in a torturous rash of poison ivy today, there would be no calamine lotion or hydrocortisone ointment at my disposal to soothe the itching. I would, however, have plenty of Gold Bond and Miralax for, well, other purposes. What’s in your medicine cabinet? Turn to page 24 for a checklist of 15 must-haves every medicine cabinet should contain, as well as six to avoid stocking up on. Trust me, you don’t want your medicine cabinet to look like mine! Of course, what’s in your medicine cabinet doesn’t always prevent illness from striking and, inevitably, Mom will come down with a cold — or worse, the flu. What happens in your house when Mom gets sick? In ours, the pizza delivery boy gets to know my kids really well, and our dish-filled sink attracts a swarm of houseflies. If your house sounds like mine, turn to page 23 for five coping strategies you and your
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Since stress can negatively affect your mental and physical health, check out page 14 for a list of 11 peaceful apps designed to calm frazzled minds. (I sampled a few and encourage you to download one or two of these for when Mom gets sick!) If your family is traveling an unhealthy road and you need help customizing each member’s approach to wellness, consider the benefits of hiring a health coach by exploring this new concept on page 20, where you’ll discover how — and why — health coaching works. And remember, taking better care of yourself helps you take better
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care of your family. Read our stay-at-home-dad columnist's take on that on page 17. Because the Carolina Parent staff values overall health among our family members, we hope you’ll consider us cheerleaders of your mission to achieve good health, too. As we ring in 2016 on Jan. 1, those of us at Carolina Parent will raise a toast to good health not only for our families, but also for yours. Happy New Year!
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Cary students and SearStone residents make bandages to send across the world. Photo courtesy of SearStone Dedicated volunteers create a place to play in Durham. Photo courtesy of Durham Parks and Recreation
EDUCATION
Davis Drive Middle School Students Go Global Students at Davis Drive Middle School in Cary are helping the sick and wounded as part of a global health initiative. The school’s Odyssey of the Mind team has partnered with the residents of SearStone’s Brittany Place, a nearby assisted living and skilled nursing care center, to recycle used linens donated by the Umstead Hotel and Spa. The students and their senior friends are turning the linens into bandages and arm slings to be sent to countries in need via Global Health Ministries. Many hospitals and health care centers in these countries prefer the bandages because their quality is better than what they can access locally. So far, the students and SearStone residents have made more than 1,000 bandages to send across the globe. Learn more at davisdrivems.wcpss.net.
COMMUNITY
Volunteers Create Playground at Red Maple Park More than 200 volunteers from MetLife, City of Durham Parks and Recreation, KaBOOM! and the Durham community joined forces Nov. 7 to build a playground at Red Maple Park. The design is based on children’s drawings created at a special event in August. The playground will provide a safe and accessible place for kids to play. KaBOOM! is a national nonprofit that creates play opportunities for children living in poverty. MetLife Foundation provided funding for the playground. Red Maple Park is located at 3320 Hinson Dr., Durham. Learn more at dprplaymore.
A Vintage Affair Raises $250,000 Children’s Flight of Hope, a Triangle nonprofit providing free air transportation to and from medical treatment for seriously ill or injured children, raised $250,000 in November at its annual fundraising event, A Vintage Affair. The gala featured fine cuisine, live entertainment and more, and was held at TAC Air Hanger at the RDU International Airport. Funds raised at A Vintage Affair will go toward providing hundreds of flights for children who — due to medical, financial or logistical reasons — cannot travel by any other method for medical treatment. Learn more at childrensflightofhope.org.
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Take Folic Acid for Good Health January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month and, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, women who consume the recommended amount of folic acid — 400 micrograms — before and during early pregnancy can help prevent major birth defects of their baby’s brain (known as anencephaly) and spine (known as spina bifida). Anencephaly is a serious birth defect in which parts of a baby’s brain and skull do not form correctly. Babies born with anencephaly cannot survive. Spina bifida is a serious birth defect in which a baby’s spine does not develop correctly, and can result in severe physical disabilities. All women, but especially those who want to become pregnant, need 400 micrograms of folic acid every day, either through a multivitamin containing folic acid or through folate in their diet. You can consume folate by eating beans, peas, lentils, oranges, orange juice, asparagus, broccoli and dark leafy green vegetables, such as spinach and mustard greens.
Screening Injured Children Could Identify Physical Abuse Earlier Early symptoms of child abuse are often missed by children’s health care providers, which can result in increasing and more severe injuries. An abstract titled, “Testing for Abuse in Children With Sentinel Injuries,” published in the November 2015 edition of Pediatrics, explains that researchers investigated whether routinely screening all children with certain “sentinel” injuries for child abuse would identify more children in time to protect them from further harm. For example, although bruises are very common in children who crawl and walk, they are strongly associated with abuse in children younger than 6 months of age. Researchers analyzed a database of children who were treated in the emergency department or inpatient wards of leading children’s hospitals. Rates of abuse diagnosis varied considerably among hospitals, but overall rates were high among young children found to have certain sentinel injuries without having been in a motor vehicle collision. Children under age 2 with rib fractures were diagnosed with abuse in more than 56 percent of cases. Intracranial hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain) and abdominal injury were associated with abuse in more than 20 percent of cases. Study authors concluded that increased and routine testing of children with sentinel injuries would identify other children with abuse who might otherwise be missed.
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NC Ranks 15th of States With Problems Related to Obese Residents Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and a report from the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine publication, combined key metrics that rank North Carolina 15th on the list of states with the biggest problems related to overweight/obese residents. For more information and to see the results for all 50 states, go to wallethub.com/edu/fattest-states/16585.
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All Grade Levels (PK-12) Group Tours: • Wednesday, January 20 at 9:30 AM • Wednesday, February 10 at 9:30 AM • Wednesday, March 16 at 9:30 AM • Wednesday, April 6 at 9:30 AM Application Deadlines: • January 14, 2016 • February 15, 2016
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› TECH TALK Take a Break is perfect for parents who need a time out. Created by Meditation Oasis, the app includes two guided meditations lasting seven and 13 minutes. Free; Apple, Android, Windows. Calm is inspired by the idea that connecting with nature helps one regain a sense of balance, and features videos of beautiful settings matched to natural sounds or soothing music. Free; Apple, Android, Windows.
11 Peaceful Apps for Families BY CAROLYN JABS
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ere’s a news flash: Life can be stressful — for parents and kids. Technology, of course, is part of the problem. But it can also be part of the solution. The apps
described below were designed to promote well-being. Some are intended specifically for family members at different ages and stages; others are more generic. All offer respite from the demands and pressures of family life.
Apps like these have been developed in response to a growing body of research indicating that stress is at the root of many social, mental and physical problems. Research suggests that becoming more aware of bodily sensations, thoughts and feelings can help people cope with anxiety, sleep more deeply, focus on tasks and enjoy family time.
Settle Your Glitter can be used by children as young as age 5, and asks users to become aware of how they are feeling. They’ll see a virtual snow globe filled with swirling glitter. Coached by a friendly puffer fish, kids can settle the glitter by breathing deeply. Free; Apple.
Mindfulness for Pregnancy helps expectant parents become aware of the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy. The program includes guides to gentle yoga stretches and meditations that focus on walking, loving kindness and being with baby. $2.99; Apple.
Smiling Mind customizes content for different age levels. Children answer a few questions, then practice easy-to-follow meditations designed to calm their minds and relieve stress. The app keeps track of progress and includes connections to Facebook and Twitter. Free; Apple, Android.
Sleepy Sounds offers choices. Tune in to white noise, nature sounds, a lullaby or relaxing music. The app also provides a soothing animation that can function as a nightlight for children, and you can set a timer so the sound doesn’t play all night. Free; Apple, Android.
Take a Chill was designed specifically for tweens and teens in response to research suggesting that mindfulness increases self-esteem and decreases anxiety. The app introduces users to tools for self-assessment and quick meditations. $1.99; Apple.
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Headspace was one of the first apps designed to promote mindfulness. Developed by a former Buddhist monk, this app encourages daily meditations, which promise to increase focus and creativity while reducing stress and anxiety. Varying monthly fee after the first 10 days; Apple, Android, Windows. Stop, Breathe & Think asks users to close their eyes for 10 seconds, then take a quick inventory of their mental, physical and emotional health. Based on the results, the app recommends a 5- to 10-minute meditation. Developed by Tools for Peace, the app also includes meditations that improve sleep and reduce stress. Free; Apple, Android. Omvana offers free as well as paid recordings featuring vocals and calming sounds. A mixer allows users to combine the two for a customized track. Type “parenting” into the search engine for intriguing ways to build family harmony, such as the Two Minute Laughter Meditation. Free; Apple, Android. Gratitude Journal offers a modern way to “count your blessings.” Parents can use the journal as a personal reminder of what has been good about every day, or involve kids in creating a daily record of what they are thankful for. $2.99; Apple. (Attitudes of Gratitude is a similar app, available for free on Android.) Carolyn Jabs raised three computer-savvy kids, including one with special needs.
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I Love Me … and My Family By patrick Hempfing
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efore we know it, the 12,000-pound ball will descend over Times Square. Millions of people will kiss and sing “Auld Lang Syne” to kick off a new year, which brings a new set of days — 366 this leap year — to meet our New Year’s resolutions. My resolution for the New Year: I’m going to love me. No, I’m not having selfesteem issues. I like myself, even though my pants are getting tighter, my posture isn’t as straight, and flecks of silver are mixing in with my remaining brown hairs. “If my girls are happy, I’m happy.” I say this all the time, as taking care of my wife, Mattie, my tween daughter, Jessie, and our dog, Sadie, gives me joy. Of course, I’m responsible for my happiness, too … and for taking care of myself. A few days ago, I took time to go to the doctor. For the past several months, I’ve woken up with a plugged ear. Usually, it opens up quickly, so I’ve tolerated it. Who has time to go to the doctor? I have a wife, daughter and dog to care for, while trying to squeeze in a writing career. Apparently, some wax had built up in my left ear. During my appointment the nurse sprayed warm water into my ear as I held a plastic container to catch the water and earwax that flushed out. Later, as I drove home from my ear tuneup, my mind raced with thoughts. Mostly, I thought, “Wow, why didn’t I go to the doctor sooner?” As I drove home, I pondered other things I should have done sooner. Before I reached my driveway, I calculated that it had been five months since I played tennis, my outlet for stress and favorite form of exercise. And yes, more comfort foods have snuck into my diet, not just “Two
Donut Thursdays.” If I’m going to be around to see, enjoy and be part of my family’s happiness, I need to take better care of me. I need to love me, so I can continue to love others. Sometimes I’ll need to say “No,” not only to ice cream and donuts, but also to demands on my time. I must also get more sleep, as I’ve been sacrificing zzz’s in my attempt to steal extra minutes from my nights to pad my days. I haven’t completed my list of New Year’s resolutions yet, but here’s a good start: • Get adequate sleep: 7 hours instead of 6 or less. • Exercise: Play tennis once a week. • Make appropriate choices from the basic food groups (but I can’t give up “Two Donut Thursdays” or ice cream as a bedtime snack). Okay, I didn’t say I’d meet all my resolutions. But I’m going to try to do better, because I love me and I love my family. I drive by a gym daily that has a sign out front that says, “Strive for progress, not perfection.”
In 2016, I’ll schedule my annual physical. Recently, I had a colonoscopy, so I’m okay there for a few years. But whether it’s getting exercise, a physical or a colonoscopy, it’s important to set aside time to care for our bodies … so our bodies can care for (and try to keep up with) our children. Before the ball drops over Times Square, I’ll walk into Jessie’s bedroom and kiss my sleeping angel on the forehead. Then Mattie and I will probably watch the celebration in New York from bed as we wait for the ball to descend. At midnight, I’ll kiss Mattie and then listen to "Auld Lang Syne" with my wax-free ears. Then I’ll close my eyes and give thanks for another year to be there for my family. Patrick Hempfing had a 20-year career in banking, accounting and auditing before he became a father at age 44. He is now a full-time husband, stay-at-home dad and author of a monthly column titled “moMENts.” Follow Hempfing at facebook.com/patricklhempfing and twitter.com/patrickhempfing. carolinaparent.com | January 2016
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Helping Children With School Challenges By lucy Daniels Center staff
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chool is a place where many of childhood’s challenges are concentrated in one place for a substantial period of time each day. Let’s consider what experiences a child may encounter on a typical school day: • Saying goodbye to parents and leaving the comforts of home for several hours. • Navigating the complexities of friendships and peer relationships without direct support and guidance from parents. • Handling the challenges and frustrations of learning and academic tasks. • Managing a range of feelings as all of this takes place. To add to the challenge of school, these experiences take place within a schedule that is dictated by others and in an environment that has limits, boundaries, rules and expectations. When we consider that children are asked — or expected — to face these challenges independently day after day, we can see why some children have more difficulty at school than they do anywhere else. While extracurricular activities, playdates and home life involve some of these developmental tasks, there really is no other place in a child’s life that all of these challenges present
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themselves simultaneously the way they do in the school environment. As children become increasingly independent, teachers tend to share fewer details about the day-to-day school happenings. Parents receive periodic updates on academic progress from report cards and conferences, but hear little about the social and emotional aspects of school unless there is a particular issue interfering with a child’s ability to follow the rules and complete assignments. Over time, however, the social and emotional nuances of a child’s school experience can either enhance or hinder his or her ability to focus and fully invest in the academic aspects of school. Parental involvement and support play a key role in helping a child integrate these various aspects of their school experience. Helping Elementary-Aged Children As children move into the elementary school years, parents can remain involved
by maintaining ongoing, open discussions about the various aspects of school life. Such discussions have the potential to be helpful when they evolve over time, leaving the child with a feeling that any aspect of school (not just the learning part) can be approached together in a constructive way. Topics may include thinking about how to navigate social interactions, what to do when one feels left out or bullied, or how to handle one’s feelings of pride or embarrassment in front of peers. Parents can help put words to experiences to assist their child in making sense of connections between feelings and behaviors. A parent could say, “It may have felt harder to concentrate on your schoolwork after that problem on the playground.” Other topics that may be helpful to explore together include how it feels to: • Work alone or independently. • Work as a member of a group or team. • Speak in front of the class (when asking for help or answering a question). • Be in the lunchroom. • Be on the playground. • Stand up for oneself. • Discover that help is needed but not immediately available. When to Seek Help Some children need more than supportive and reflective conversations after school to help them manage the ups and downs of a school day. Children who have difficulty concentrating or completing tasks, or who become disruptive in the school environment, may be in need of some extra help making sense of feelings that come with the challenges of school. In such cases, collaboration between the school and a mental health professional may help in determining the most effective ways to support the child in his social, emotional and academic development. The Lucy Daniels Center is a nonprofit agency in Cary that promotes the emotional health and well-being of children and families. Visit lucydanielscenter.org to learn more.
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HEALTH COACHING Help your family meet wellness goals BY KATHLEEN M. REILLY
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ith the new year come resolutions, and some of those resolutions aren’t quite so new. Instead, they’re frustrated repeats of last year’s unmet goals — and often, “getting healthy” or “losing weight” is at the top of that list. Fortunately, there is a troop of professionals ready and willing to help you and your family meet your health goals once and for all. “Health coaches” have gained popularity over recent years as a result of people hoping to meet a range of wellness goals. “Health coaching is very holistic,” says Janice Horner, a health coach at Ever Better Integrative Health Coaching in Raleigh. “We start with the big picture, because all the parts of your life are tied together. For instance, maybe you’re overweight, but the reason turns out to be it’s because you’re miserable in your job.” A health coach helps to identify the causes before offering strategies for tackling the solutions. Health coaching isn’t just another bandwagon trend,
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either. A recent study conducted by The Miriam Hospital Control and Diabetes Research Center in Providence, Rhode Island, found that more people lost weight when assisted by professional health coaches than those who were under the guidance of a peer or mentor who had lost weight themselves.
Clear Vision The first step, Horner says, might be to figure out what your vision of optimal health really is. Unlike medical treatment, where your physician might identify an issue and instruct you on how to treat it, health coaching is very client-driven. “We’re essentially a vehicle to help you figure out what’s important to you and what health ‘looks like’ to you,” Horner says. “Maybe you want to increase your energy levels so you can run around with your kids more. Or maybe you’ve always wanted to run a marathon.” A good health coach will guide you to find those answers yourself, then she’ll suggest ways you can reach those goals.
“Health coaches don’t come in and presume they know what you need to do,” explains Suzanne Lineberry, a health coach with Cone Health in Greensboro. “They’ll come in and have a conversation with your family, guiding them, helping everyone discover the real motivations behind wanting a change.” Having an impartial third party to help navigate healthy changes in your family minimizes any pushback by family members who might be prone to resist those changes. What’s more, when the going gets rough, your family can circle back to your original vision to strengthen your motivation and resolve. Health coaching isn’t the same as family counseling, though, Lineberry says. “Think of it as truly coaching,” she says. “It’s someone who stands side-by-side with you to help you make the changes you really want to make. Because, let’s face it — changes are often hard!”
Realistic Approach Health coaches don’t replace the family physician, of course. Instead, think of them as another partner in your family’s health care. “Unfortunately, most doctors only have time to treat
the current condition you came in for,” says Terri Murray, a health coach in Charlotte. “There’s not a lot of preventative care they can offer. Health coaching augments the care you receive at the physician’s office. We’ve got more time to spend specifically talking about lifestyle changes and things you can do to get and stay healthy.” For example, one family Lineberry worked with wanted to get their weight under control. “They were always on the
run, always eating out, and they just didn’t quite know how to change that habit,” she says. “I did a lot of listening and asked a few questions, making sure to get input from the quiet family members, too. They decided to break it down into steps. First, they’d create a weekly meal plan, then they’d be sure to shop together to keep everything wellstocked.” Lineberry kept in touch for support by phone, in person and by text. “After they were doing it for a while, they wanted to take it further,” she says. “So I looked at their meals and just offered an assessment, like, ‘Hey, you’re not getting a lot of veggies.’” Lineberry says her clients then figured out how to work more whole foods into their diet. This step-by-step, supportive process, health coaches say, is what makes the health coaching approach so effective. “The great thing is, it can work for more than just, say, losing weight,” Lineberry says. “It’s a broad skill used for a big range of issues, like figuring out how to get more sleep, or making lifestyle changes like quitting smoking. It’s all about setting yourself up for success for long-term, permanent change.” Kathleen M. Reilly is a writer and mom in the Triangle. Learn more about her online at kathleenreilly.com.
TACKLING CHILDHOOD OBESITY “Childhood obesity is public enemy number one,” says Charlotte-based health coach Terri Murray. Here, Murray offers suggestions for helping kids tackle weight issues: 1. Keep it fun so kids understand and stay engaged — no meticulous calorie counting or finger-wagging! 2. Give kids a “street light” approach to viewing food. “Green light” foods include fruits, vegetables and whole grains they can fill up on. “Yellow light” foods should be eaten in moderation. “Red light” foods should only be eaten on rare occasions — or not at all. 3. Pick up some kid-friendly cookbooks so children can help make meals and explore different tastes. 4. Show your kids how to be “nutrition detectives” by reading food labels so they can see exactly what they could be eating.
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2. Take healing seriously. As a busy mom, it’s easy to ignore symptoms. But when illness strikes, Barnard says you must drink plenty of fluids, get rest and eat healthy to get well. She also recommends regular low-intensity exercise. “Visit your doctor for any shortness of breath or fever greater than 102 degrees. After five days, if a fever, cough or sore throat persists, see your provider,” Barnard says. 3. Use shortcuts. Adopting shortcuts when you’re sick can provide time for rest. “I give myself permission to relax household TV and video game restrictions,” says Cathy Mlinarcik, a Raleigh mom of four. Other shortcuts to consider: • Take advantage of online shopping, takeout or a food delivery service. • Let the kids buy lunch from school for a few days. • Keep homemade or store-bought frozen meals on hand. 4. Enlist help. “Thankfully I don’t get sick often, but when I feel my worst, my family does all it can to help me feel better,” says Carla Payne, a Wake Forest mom to two teenagers. “I know they care, but I also know
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commitments. • Use a personal or sick day to rest. • Cancel nonessential meetings or activities during recovery. • Lower your expectations about laundry, dishes and meals. “The goal is for everyone to be safe, fed and changed (when diapers are involved),” White says. “Everything else can wait for me to be well.” Vanessa Infanzon is a freelance writer in the Charlotte area. She is better prepared for her next illness since writing this article, and has downloaded an online grocery shopping app.
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African American Cultural Celebration Musicians, storytellers, dancers and chefs will kick off Black History Month as part of the 15th African American Cultural Celebration Jan. 30, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the North Carolina Museum of Natural History in Raleigh. This year’s festival theme is "Civil Rights — March On!" Admission is free. ncmuseumofhistory.org.
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World’s Toughest Rodeo See 31 professional cowboys strap on a double dose of guts as they battle it out against the toughest bulls and broncs in The World’s Toughest Rodeo Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m., at PNC Arena in Raleigh. Cowboys will test their grit in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding, while the ladies will bring speed and beauty as they compete in the barrel racing event. Prior to the show, young fans can meet some of the cowboys and enjoy a free pony ride. Tickets are $18-$75 at ticketmaster.com.
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AADE Kwanzaafest. Durham Armory, 220 Foster St., Durham. 2 p.m. The African American Dance Ensemble presents a celebration of Kwanzaa featuring live entertainment and more. A children’s village opens at 11 a.m. 919-560-2729. aadekwanzaafest.wix.com/kwanzaafest. First in Flight Cat Club Championship and Pet Cat Show. N.C. State Fairgrounds, Holshouser Bldg., 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 2-9 p.m. $5/adults, $4 ages 2-12. Free for age 1 and younger. See 250 cats in competition and enjoy vendors and local rescue organizations. firstinflightcatclub.info. New Year’s Day Hike. Durant Nature Preserve, 8305 Camp Durant Rd., Raleigh. 10-11 a.m. FREE. Join staff for a scenic walk in nature. Be prepared to walk at least a mile over trails that are not stroller friendly. All ages. Registration encouraged. reclink.raleighnc.gov. New Year’s Day Hike. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 10-11:30 a.m. FREE. 919-996-6764. Join a park naturalist to walk the park trails. Enjoy hot chocolate after the hike. All ages. Register online. reclink.raleighnc. gov.
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First in Flight Cat Club Championship and Pet Cat Show. See Jan. 1. 9-5 p.m. Holiday Tinkering Workshop. Sun Star Farm, 2092 Marthas Chapel Rd., Apex. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $55/student. Kids create a one-of-a-kind gift to take home to share with the family for the holidays, and feed and pet miniature llamas, horses, goats, bunnies, sheep and a pig on the farm. Weather permitting, enjoy an adventure down to the creek in the woods. Register online for this drop-off program. Ages 7-14. nctinkeringschool.com. Natural Explorations: Winter Wonders. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 1-2 p.m. FREE. 919-856-6675. Take a
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First in Flight Cat Club Championship and Pet Cat Show. See Jan. 1. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
4 MONDAY
Parent/Child Clay Workshop: Lanterns. Durham Arts Council, Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd., Durham. 10-11:30 a.m. $15/child. 919560-2726. Create a lantern with cut-out shapes. Design patterns for candlelight shadows and paint your creation with colored clay. Ages 2-14. Registration required. durhamarts.org.
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Hello Birdie. Durant Nature Preserve, 8305 Camp Durant Rd., Raleigh. 10 a.m. $3. Ages 3-5 and caregiver take a short walk in search of bird song, bird foraging and bird flight. Read a story and make a bird feeder. Registration required by Jan. 2. reclink.raleighnc.gov. Little Historians: Twelfth Night Traditions. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 11 a.m.-noon. $4/child. 919-856-6675. Participate in traditional crafts and festivities and taste a Twelfth Night cake. Ages 5-7. Registration required. wakegov. com/parks/yatesmill. Nature Families: Duck, Duck Goose. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 11 a.m.-noon. $5/family. 919-6622850. Study feathers, beaks and feet. Make a webbed track and waddle down
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Nature Friends: Quackers. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 11 a.m.-noon. $4/child. 919-662-2850. Learn how ducks and geese communicate with each other, how they stay warm in the wintertime and what they like to eat through experiments and discovery centers. Ages 6-9. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/crowder. Nature Watchers: Duck Tales. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 1-2 p.m. $4/child. 919-662-2850. Learn about ducks and the places they call home. Practice duck calls, make a duck craft and go on a nature hike. Ages 3-5. Registration required. wakegov.com/ parks/crowder.
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“Extreme Mammals.” North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. $15/ adult, $10 ages 3-12. 919-707-9800. See an exhibit that explores the diversity of mammals, examining the ancestry and evolution of the biggest, smallest and most amazing mammals that have walked the Earth. Purchase tickets online. naturalsciences.org.
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Open Bounce. BounceU, 3419 Apex Peakway Apex. Noon-2 p.m. or 2-4 p.m. $8/child. 919-303-3368. Enjoy inflatables, games and more. Take socks. All ages. Register online. bounceu.com.
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Coffee & Conversation about College Admissions. Woodcroft Community Center, 5501 Fortunes Ridge Dr., Ste. K, Durham. 10 a.m. FREE. 919-824-3912. Learn about the expanding options for college admissions testing
and scholarships. aplushigherscores.com/coffee. Family Rhythm Jam. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy. 55, Ste. 107, Durham. 10-11 a.m. $10/family. 919-219-2371. Drumming and stories for ages 3 and up with parent. Drums to loan. musicexplorium.com. North Carolina Symphony’s “Emily Saves the Orchestra.” Meymandi Concert Hall, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. 1 p.m., 4 p.m. $23. During a performance of Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony,” Emily, a spunky 10-year-old, finds herself face-to-face with the terrible monster Cacopholous in a battle to save music. Purchase tickets online. ticketmaster.com. Special Family Tour: "The Worlds of M.C. Escher." N.C. Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. $18/ adult, $12 ages 7-12. Free for ages 6 and younger. Families enjoy a 30-minute tour of the Dutch artist’s exhibit that features woodcuts, lithographs, wood engravings, mezzotints, numerous drawings, watercolors, wood blocks and lithographic stones. The tour is free with exhibit admission. Purchase tickets online for tours that begin at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. ncartmuseum.org/exhibitions/ view/11364. Tales and Trails: Stories Around the Campfire. Stevens Nature Center/ Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 4:30-6 p.m. $20/resident, $28/ nonresident. 919-387-5980. Learn about nature as the sun sets. All ages with parent. Registration required. townofcary.org.
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Junior Naturalist: Squirrel Box Check. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 2-3 p.m. $8/ resident, $10/nonresident. 919-387-5980. Participants develop their naturalist skills and understanding of local nature. Ages 5-8 with parent. Registration required. townofcary.org.
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Forest Friends: Roly Poly Pillbugs. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 11 a.m.-noon. $4/child. 919-387-4342. Learn about pillbugs, read a story and make a roly poly stick puppet. Ages 3-5 with adult. Meet at the Cypress Shelter. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/ harrislake. Nature Tots: Roly Poly Pillbugs. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 10-10:30 a.m. $2/child. 919-387-4342. Learn about pillbugs, read a story and make a roly poly stick puppet. Ages 1-3 with adult. Meet at the Cypress Shelter. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/harrislake.
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Through Jan. 10 – Explore Spain’s discovery, conquest and settlement of the Western hemisphere in letters, chronicles, maps and eyewitness accounts by conquerors, missionaries and historians. Wilson Special Collections Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 919962-3765. library.unc.edu/wilson.
Through Feb. 28 – Funk, a new genre of American music, emerged during the 1960s. Musical genius Nathaniel “Nat” Jones of Kinston and other African-American musical pioneers from eastern North Carolina helped create funk when they joined James Brown in 1964 and helped transform him into the icon known worldwide as the “Godfather of Funk Music.” Free. North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7900. ncmuseumofhistory.org.
“The Worlds of M.C. Escher: Nature, Science and Imagination” Through Jan. 17 – View more than 130 woodcuts, lithographs, wood engravings and mezzotints, as well as numerous drawings, watercolors, wood blocks and lithographic stones never before exhibited in this survey of Escher’s career. The exhibit is ticketed with the “Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Leicester and the Creative Mind” exhibit. Purchase tickets at etix.com. $18 adults, $12 ages 7-18. Free for ages 6 and younger. North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-839-6262. ncartmuseum.org/exhibitions/dual/escher_and_da_vinci.
“Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester and the Creative Mind” Through Jan. 17 – The Codex Leicester, a 500-year-old notebook from inventor, scientist and artist Leonardo da Vinci, is composed of 36 folios, each handwritten on the front and back and illustrated with sketches. This exhibit is ticketed with the “The Worlds of M.C. Escher: Nature, Science and Imagination” exhibit. Purchase tickets at etix.com. $18 adults, $12 ages 7-18. Free for ages 6 and younger. North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-839-6262. ncartmuseum.org/ exhibitions/dual/escher_and_da_vinci.
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“Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time” Through March 27 – This exhibit explores the diversity, ancestry and evolution of numerous species. It features spectacular fossils, vivid reconstructions and life-like models, including a 15-foot-high touchable model of the extinct Indricotherium. Purchase tickets online. $15 adults, $10 ages 3-12, $13 students. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh. 919-707-9800. naturalsciences.org/exhibits/special-exhibit.
“Treasures of Carolina: Stories From the State Archives” Through June 19 – This exhibit features one-of-a-kind documents, photographs and other media from the State Archives of North Carolina. See the earliest will known to exist in North Carolina, a Civil War letter from a wife to a husband, and an 1839 petition for United States citizenship signed by Siamese twins Change and Eng Bunker, who were born in Siam and settled in Wilkes County. Free. North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7900. ncmuseumofhistory.org/See-Our-Exhibits/ Current-Exhibits/Treasures.
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Toddlers: Understanding What Makes Them Tick. Project Enlightenment, 501 S. Boylan Ave., Raleigh. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20/person, $30/couple. Learn about toddler development and ways to communicate with a toddler. Register online by Jan. 5. projectenlightenment.wcpss.net.
13 WEDNESDAY
Open Bounce. See Jan. 8. Noon-2 p.m., 2-4 p.m. or 4-6 p.m.
14 THURSDAY
“Extreme Mammals.” See Jan. 7.
15 FRIDAY
Curious Creatures: Deer. Stevens Nature Center/ Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Raleigh. 1-3 p.m. $12/resident, $16/nonresident. 919-3875980. Learn about deer and their habitats. Ages 5-8. Registration required. townofcary.org. Nature Nuts: Log Life. Stevens Nature Center/ Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 10-11 a.m. $10/resident, $13/nonresident. 919-387-5980. Go nutty for nature as children satisfy some of their curiosity about the world around them and parents share in the joy of discovery. Ages 3-5 with parent. Registration required. townofcary.org.
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Coffee & Conversation about College Admissions. Brier Creek Community Center, 10810 Globe Rd., Morrisville. 10 a.m. FREE. 919475-3503. Learn about the expanding options for college admissions testing and scholarships. aplushigherscores.com.
› Curiosity Club: Dinosaur Discovery. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 1-3 p.m. $12/resident, $16/nonresident. 919-3875980. Embrace science and nature while developing skills for use in the natural world. Ages 5-8 with parent. Registration required. townofcary.org. Mammal Mania. Durant Nature Preserve, 8305 Camp Durant Rd., Raleigh. 2-3:30 p.m. $5. Ages 6-12 explore the world of mammals with a nature instructor. Touch study skins, skulls and track impressions before going outside in search of mammal signs in the preserve. Hike and paint a mammal track to take home. Registration required by Jan. 12. reclink.raleighnc.gov. Nature Nuts: Log Life. See Jan. 15. Owl Pellets. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 3:305:30 p.m. $3/child. 919-996-6764. Dissect owl pellets and take a hike in the woods to call for owls. Ages 5-8. Register online. reclink.raleighnc.gov. Waldorf Education Day. Emerson Waldorf School, 6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 919-967-1858. Attend courses of your choice from early childhood painting to high school projective geometry to experience first-hand the fusion of intellectual, creative and practical excellence of Emerson Waldorf School. Register online. emersonwaldorf.org. Winter Morning Wildlife. American Tobacco Trail, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd., Apex. 9:30- 11 a.m. $5/family. 919387-4342. Join park staff on a hike to the Beaver Creek wetlands area to learn about a variety of songbirds, waterfowl and other wildlife. All ages. Meet at the New Hill Parking Area. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/att.
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Family Feature: Fantastic Fossils. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 2-3 p.m. $5/family. 919-662-2850. Create the four types of fossils and excavate reptiles from eggs. All ages. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.
18 MONDAY
Open Bounce. See Jan. 8. Noon-2 p.m., 2-4 p.m. or 4-6 p.m.
19 TUESDAY
A Poppin’ Good Time. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 3-4 p.m. $5/family. 919-8566675. Learn about corn varieties and what gives popcorn that unique pop. Make a popcorn-themed craft and enjoy fresh popped popcorn. All ages. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.
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Eco-Express: Salamander Scientists. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 1-3 p.m. $12/resident, $16/nonresident. 919-3875980. Take the fast track to nature in this hands-on study of ecology. Ages 8-12. Registration required. townofcary.org. Kids Fun-Days: Finding Fossils. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 10 a.m.-noon. $12/resident, $16/nonresident. 919387-5980. Kids hike, make projects and engage in nature activities. Ages 5-8. Registration required. townofcary.org. Nature Lab for Kids: Animal Signs and Tracking. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 1-4 p.m. $12/ child. 919-387-4342. Hike around to look for evidence of animals and put your skills to the test with a fun activity. Make an animal track to take home. Take a snack and water bottle. Ages 7-12. Meet at the Cypress Shelter. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/harrislake. School’s Out: Terrific Terrariums. JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 9 a.m.3 p.m. $55/member, $70/nonmember. 919-513-7011. Explore how plants stayed warm on ocean voyages during the Colonial days. Learn about the water cycle and build a terrarium to take home. Grades 2-5. Take a lunch and snack. Registration required. jcra.ncsu.edu/events/details. php?ID=1202.
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Wee Walkers: Winter Wonders. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 10-11 a.m. $8/ resident, $10/nonresident. 919-387-5980. Children delight in discoveries of shapes, colors and textures in nature. Ages 1 and older with parent. Registration required. townofcary.org.
21 THURSDAY
Geocaching 101. American Tobacco Trail, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd., Apex. 2:30- 4 p.m. $5/family. 919-387-4342. Learn about geocaching and search for geocaches along the trail. GPS units and instruction provided or take your own unit or smartphone with a geocache app. Ages 6 and older. Meet at the White Oak Parking Area. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/att. Home School Day: Animal Tracks and Signs. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 10-11:30 a.m. $6/child. 919-856-6675. Learn to read the tracks and signs animals leave behind. Observe animals in action on an around-the-pond hike and make an animal track cast to take home. Ages 8 and older. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill. Wee Walkers: Winter Wonders. See Jan. 20.
22 FRIDAY
Kids Exchange Consignment Sale. Jim Graham Building, N.C. State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 9 a.m.6 p.m. FREE. Shop for gently used clothing, toys, equipment and more. kxconsignment.com/raleigh. Predators on the Prowl. Durant Nature Preserve, 8305 Camp Durant Rd., Raleigh. 6-7:30 p.m. $2. Parent and child take an evening walk in the woods to look and listen for winter predators. Roast marshmallows over a campfire and practice your predator calls. Ages 5 and older. Registration required by Jan. 18. reclink.raleighnc.gov. Wildlife in Winter. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 12:45-2:15 p.m. $3/child. 919-996-6764. Go on a hike, make a craft and learn how
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23 SATURDAY
Kids Exchange Consignment Sale. See Jan. 22. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wildlife in Winter. See Jan. 22.
24 SUNDAY
Eco-Explorers: Winter Wildlife. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Raleigh. 2-4 p.m. $12/ resident, $16/nonresident. 919-387-5980. Children make treasured memories while increasing their knowledge of plants and animals. Ages 7-10. Registration required. townofcary.org. Kids Exchange Consignment Sale. See Jan. 22. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter Bird Hike. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Free. 919-387-4342. Search for winter birds. Ages 10 and older. Meet at the Longleaf Shelter. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/harrislake.
25 MONDAY
Full Moon Night Hike. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 6-7:30 p.m. $5/family. 919-387-4342. Explore the park after dark and listen for the sounds of the night on an evening hike. Wear good walking shoes and take a water bottle. All ages. Meet at the Loblolly Shelter. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/harrislake.
26 TUESDAY
Open Bounce. See Jan. 8. Noon-2 p.m., 2-4 p.m. or 4-6 p.m.
27 WEDNESDAY
Bark and Buds Workshop. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 3-5 p.m. $4/person. 919-387-4342. Learn how to identify winter trees without their leaves. Explore tree anatomy and learn facts before heading out into the park to identify some. Ages 12 and older. Meet at the Cypress Shelter. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/harrislake. Curious Creatures: Salamanders. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Raleigh. 10
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a.m.-noon. $12/resident, $16/nonresident. 919-387-5980. Discover wildlife, their habits and their habitats through hikes, activities and crafts. Ages 5-8. Registration required. townofcary.org. The Tenors Perform. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St., Durham. 7:30 pm. $40-$75. See the Canadian, award-winning vocal group perform. Purchase tickets online. ticketmaster.com.
28 THURSDAY
“Extreme Mammals”. See Jan. 7.
29 FRIDAY
Geology Detectives: Minerals. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 3-5 p.m. $5/child. 919996-6764. Test and identify a variety of mineral samples. Ages 9-13. Register online. reclink.raleighnc.gov.
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