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O N TH E COV E R Cover Kid Winner, Isa Abdul-BaaQee (10). Isa is an avid swimmer. Don’t come between him and his tablet, where he loves to play video games. His mom, April, enjoys taking photos of her animated son.

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FEATURES 10 What Kind of Digital Toolbox Does Your School Have?

by Stephanie Painter

At Lausanne we encourage our students to find their passion and empower them to seek their own path.

Visit lausanneschool.com to schedule a campus tour and learn more about how we can help your child find their spotlight.

It’s The Lausanne Way.

12 Chase Away the Back-toSchool Blues

by Jennifer Boren

DEPARTMENTS 6 Around Town BRAKES program for teen drivers, new app helps kids do chores, Parent Support Warm Line

16 Can-do Kid 14-year-old ALSAC fund-raiser

8 Savvy Shopper Redoing your kid’s room virtually

17 Family Table Peanut butter balls

9 Dear Teacher Get the school year started right, transitioning to middle school

18 Early Years Six tips every new parent should know

11 Health Matters Pick the right backpack

20 Calendar and Events

OUR STAFF Editor Jane Schneider

Art Director Bryan Rollins Advertising Art Director Christopher Myers Graphic Designer Jeremiah Matthews

14 Parent to Parent Stretch your family budget

30 Favorite Moments

Advertising Manager Sheryl Butler Production Operations Director Margie Neal Calendar Editor Meena Viswanathan Copy Editor Shara Clark

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ave you been busy trying to get your family ready for back-to-school? I remember how daunting that felt and how I wasn’t always ready for the new school year to begin. Yet, time marches on. And with the start of the new year come new adventures.

In fact, I’m looking forward to having some myself as I move on as the editor of Memphis Parent magazine.

It was 17 years ago this month, back in August 1999, that I published my first issue of Parent for CMI. We looked very different back then, running as a blackand-white tabloid with a huge pullout calendar in the center, sponsored by Baptist Pediatric’s P.D. Parrot.

Thankfully, the solid base of advertisers steadily grew during my time here.

While the magazine morphed as the years passed, the focus never wavered. I’ve always aimed to be a reliable, accurate news resource for families in Memphis and the Mid-South. When I was thinking about this letter, I realized that children like my son, who was a preschooler in 1999, are now close to completing college.

Impossible! Or maybe not. When I was at work on the 25th anniversary issue back in December, I crunched the numbers and realized I had published more than 200 issues of this magazine.

This final issue, in fact, will be my 205th. That, dear reader, is a LOT of deadlines.

Throughout that time, my passion for this work has remained constant. But now that my son is getting closer to embarking on adventures of his own, I felt the time was right to step down and allow another to bring their vision to this publication. It will be different, I’m sure, but I’m optimistic they will care as much about parenting as I do.

Since I’ve been dedicated to talking about what it takes to be strong, effective parent, I thought I’d leave you with a few lessons I’ve learned along the way.

Embrace the power of “Yes!” As parents, we have a tendency to say no — a lot. That’s why it’s important to remember the power of “Yes.” When I look back on Evan’s childhood, the times I said yes to something I’d initially nixed turned out to be among my best decisions.

Exercise your authority and say no when necessary. We often struggle with setting limits for our kids because we’re afraid we might risk losing their love. But guess what? The opposite is true. Children need and want limits. Limits make kids feel safe and teach them self-discipline. They also demonstrate you care about their safety and well-being. Be fair and consistent, but help your kids know the boundaries of their world.

Make time to talk and listen to your child. Children are hungry for our attention. I remember my son often just wanted me to sit down and play cars with him. Make an effort each day to step away from technology and truly engage with your children. More importantly, really listen to what they have to say. You might be surprised to learn what’s on their mind.

Never underestimate how much you are needed. It’s easy to recognize this fact when children are young, but that confidence can be shaken as adolescence unfurls. Rest assured, you play a critical role in each phase of life, even for that surly teen who barely acknowledges your presence today. Kids need the reassurance that comes from knowing you are in their corner. Don’t be put off by their push for independence. Provide space, but use those moments when you can make a connection and let them know you are believe in them.

Remember that raising a child is the most important work you will ever do. Jobs will come and go, but in the final analysis, the children we raise to become productive, kind, benevolent citizens of the world will be the legacy we leave behind.

As for me, I’ll still be in the 901 neighborhood. Right now, I’m busy developing a new website, so stay tuned.

Finally, thank you for joining me on this amazing journey. I couldn’t have done it without you.

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When Saso Pompe and Sonja Zepan were living together during college, they always had one roommate who refused to do chores. “He wouldn’t clean at all,” says 27-year-old Zepan. “We used to have a chore chart outlining chores, we used passive-aggressive Post-It notes, but nothing worked.”

But you know the old saying: Necessity is the mother of invention. The couple, both of whom worked for a software development company in Slovenia, decided to create a chores app. At first, they just photoshopped the app title, Homey, and released a picture on Instagram with the hashtag DIY chore chart. While college kids were unmoved, a surprising number of moms responded, asking to be added to their email list. That’s when the entrepreneurs knew they were on to something.

They received funding from StartCo, a local business-development firm, to come to Memphis and refine their product. During the design phase, the couple looked at spreadsheets and things parents had to set up. “But I wanted something that a 5- or 10-year-old could use and everyone could see so they’d appreciate having the chore done.” In Zepan’s mind, it was also important for each family member to see what the other was doing “because moms typically do most of the work at home, and the kids and dad don’t know how much she is doing.”

What moms say they really like is the daily prompts the app sends listing the chores that need to be done (no more nagging), along with step-by-step directions on how to complete each chore. Kids can take a picture when it’s completed and share it. There’s even a graph that shows how each family member is doing.

The app is free, with a minimal charge to purchase items such as summer chores or spring cleaning lists. • For details, go to homeyapp.net

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Raising children is hard work. Kids go through many phases, and as parents, we don’t always know how to best manage the behavioral issues that arise.

If you’re a parent who needs help, there’s a new place to turn: the Parent Support Warm Line. The call line, which went live mid-June, has support staff that can answer the questions and concerns you might have as you meet those parenting challenges.

The line, which is manned by therapists and social workers, is live Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The number is (844) 877-9276.

When you make a call, you’ll receive guidance on how to manage the specific issue you are currently facing and you’ll be given information on where you can go to get help in the community.

“We’re not diagnosing a problem and providing treatment, we’re just using our knowledge in this area to help share information so people can make better decisions,” notes Shandrian Guinn, Warm Line program supervisor.

The service is funded by the Memphis-based ACE Awareness Foundation and administered by Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Guinn says the Warm Line has been funded for one year, with the hopes of continuing should the inaugural year be a success. Next time you need help, give them a call.

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We spoke with International Hot Rod Association racer and six-time World Champion Clay Millican about his involvement with B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe), a free, teen pro-active driving school that is coming to the Memphis International Raceway the last weekend in August. Millican, a Drummond native, is a spokesperson for the program.

WHY DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH B.R.A.K.E.S.?

Because like fellow drag racing champion, Doug Herbert, who created the program, I lost my teenage son in an auto accident. I wanted to do my part so that no parent would go through what we have in losing a child so senselessly.

WHAT IS THE FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM? We teach teens ages 15 to 19 how to react when their car goes out of control.

We teach what drivers education doesn’t: We let them find out what it’s like when you brake so hard the car starts to slide and how to respond to that.

WHO TEACHES THE FOUR-HOUR CLASS? We use professional drivers and bring our own cars. Each student has oneon-one time with the driver.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR PARENTS TO KNOW? They need to know that accidents (unintentional injuries) are the number one killer of teens in this country. And, that one out of five teens during their first year of driving (age 16) will experience a crash. Teens are also more at risk for crashing when driving with one or more passengers in the car.

CLASS DETAILS When: August 27 & 28, 8 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m.

Where: Memphis International Raceway, 5500 Victory Lane, Millington, 38053 Cost: Free. Participants pay a $99 deposit to register. Payment is refunded at the start of the class.

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By JANE SCHNEIDER

Harbor Town resident Roquita Williams wanted to redesign her 4-year-old son Kai’s bedroom. But as the director of marketing and sales for Illinois Central Railroad, Williams is on the road — a lot.

Instead of having a series of sit-down meetings, Roquita decided she needed someone who could work virtually to breathe life into her decorating ideas.

As you can see, she found success in designer Michaela Redmon’s work. We asked her via Facebook messaging how the redesign came about.

BEFORE WHAT WAS YOUR CHALLENGE? I was looking for a designer who could work with me and manage around my hectic travel schedule.

I liked the pictures Micaela Redmon of M. Red|Design had posted on Instagram of her son’s room, even though as a blogger she was also doing events in Dallas. I reached out to her via Instagram and asked her if she’d be interested in doing my son’s room.

HOW DID THE PROCESS WORK? We designed the room — virtually every single decision — via text and email. With a tight budget and barely any time to talk or meet, Micaela pulled this off. I am in sheer amazement of the results. (You can see Micaela’s blog post about the redesign here: mreddesign.com/happy-placeboy-room-design/) HOW DID YOU SHARE IDEAS? I sent emails of pictures from the Houzz app of rooms. I started a wish list and added her as a collaborator, so we could both go to my wish list and add comments. That made the virtual process doable. She took notes and asked me questions about what I liked about each room I posted. We also Skyped a couple of times.

HOW DID THE ROOM COME TOGETHER? She took those ideas and made a design plan. She put together elements of the room, I approved them, and she sent me a supply list. I then went online and made the purchases. Once all the materials arrived, she [finally] came to Memphis and put the room together.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE ELEMENT? The oversized K — Micaela made it herself from wire — and the bookshelves. Before, his books were in the closet, now they’re out where he can see them every day and be reminded of being a reader.

BIGGEST UPSIDE — BESIDES HAVING SUCH AN AWESOME SPACE? That my son now sleeps in his own bed!! Had I known that would be the benefit of redoing his room — I would have done this a long time ago.

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With the start of the new school year, I have always been involved in my children’s education by communicating with teachers, attending parent-teacher meetings, being a room mother, and going to school events. Is there anything else parents should do to be involved in their children’s education?

What you describe is what it means to be an involved parent. You know what is happening at your child’s school and have the information you need to have meaningful conversations with them about what is going on in the classroom.

However, there is one more thing you should know.

Parents need to be involved at home as well as at school. You can do so much at home to ensure your child’s success in school. On the non-academic side, you can teach patience, responsibility, and respect for others — all traits that will enhance your child’s educational journey.

Another area parents should be involved with, especially in the early grades, is monitoring homework. This will give you an opportunity to expand the curriculum through related learning activities at home, even if it is just during conversation at the dinner table.

Finally, it definitely helps if you read, every day, to your child. Be willing to go beyond reading with younger children by asking questions about what is happening in the story. For preschoolers, identify objects on the page, talk about color, or play a game where you ask your child to count how many cats or birds appear on the page. For early readers, get your child’s opinion on the characters’ behavior — are they mad, sad, happy, or funny? — and have them predict how the story might end. With older children (grades five and beyond), discussions can include information about the author and the author’s point of view.

Finally, let your children see that you are excited about what they are learning.

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EASING THE TRANSITION TO MIDDLE SCHOOL It’s transition time for our daughter as she moves up to middle school. Although she does not seem too anxious, I have heard middle school can be challenging. What are some things that I can do to ensure this transition goes smoothly?

Hopefully, your daughter has visited her new school so she has a good idea of the physical layout. The more familiar your child is with the new environment, the more comfortable she will feel.

Besides visiting a school in person, your daughter should visit the middle school’s website. It will definitely increase what she knows about the school with information about policies, vacation dates, grading, and possibly pictures of the teachers.

Her comfort might also be enhanced if she can reconnect with former classmates before the first day of school. It can be very helpful for kids if they arrange meet up with friends they already know and discuss the upcoming year.

It also pays dividends for them to talk to students who are already established at the new school. Friends can give helpful advice about what to do and not do.

You may also gain a greater perspective on what middle school is like by reading books like Middle School: The Inside Story: What Kids Tell Us, But Don't Tell You. Do you have a question or comment? Send it to dearteacher@dearteacher.com or post it on the columnists’ website at dearteacher.com.

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WHAT KIND OF DIGITAL TOOLBOX DOES YOUR SCHOOL HAVE? To learn about how technology is being used in the classroom to increase student’s tech fluency, we visited several schools in Shelby County over the summer. Here’s what we discovered.

By STEPHANIE PAINTER • Art by LOUIS TUCKER, BRYAN ROLLINS The modern classroom presents a scene straight from a tech guru’s imaginings: In the corner, there’s a 3D printer, and a spherical robot rolls across a desk. A mobile Virtual Reality Lab immerses learners in a flower dissection. Kids program and control the action.

While the tools might be high-tech, there’s still something quite traditional happening in today’s classroom. Students practice reasoning, writing, and calculating, just with flashier tools.

GOING BEYOND THE BASICS At St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School, laptop applications go beyond the more traditional uses: research, test-taking, and textbook storage. Dig deeper into the digital toolbox, and children explore storytelling with stop-animation videos or use 3D design and printing to understand mathematical equations. Even preschoolers learn the basics of coding as they create animated models for science lessons.

At both schools, students work on iPad Air or MacBook Air devices. “Using technology enhances the learning experience and provides greater student engagement with material,” says Angie Gould, director of digital academic services.

“The wave of virtual reality in education is just starting, so I imagine by the end of the year, there will be all sorts of new apps and material available for viewing and manipulation.”

At Lausanne Collegiate School, teachers also incorporate many digital projects in academic work. For lessons in science and geometry, they asked students to design a planetarium. “There’s a buy-in from students,” observes Kwaku Aning,

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director of learning innovation and instructional design. “Tech tools give students a voice and leverage to drive their learning process.”

In 2007, teachers at St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School began taking students on virtual field trips. With long distance learning content provided by the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration, kids have toured the Royal Botanical Gardens in London and the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California. At these sites, students had an opportunity to interact via Skype with horticulture and marine life experts.

High school students have observed open heart surgery and live cadaver autopsies.

Sometimes students are even viewed as the experts: When the pandas arrived at the Memphis Zoo, one class developed content about the animals and hosted live video conferences to share their knowledge with students at other schools.

EARLY LESSONS BUILD KNOWLEDGE Visit a lower school class, and you’ll see kids programming Spheros robots using iPad apps.

Middle-school students create movies and music videos and work collaboratively in LEGO Robotics projects. High school students can choose engineering classes as part of Project Lead the Way STEM curriculum. With early exposure, “More girls are interested in taking STEM electives,” Gould says. “The greatest challenge of having technology in the classroom is making sure that students still learn to think and problem-solve on their own — enter the STEM movement.”

The digital toolbox helps students forge a chain of connections across the curriculum. In

one geometry lesson, Lausanne eighth-graders constructed floor plans and designed furniture, a lesson that linked interior design, architecture, and geometry. The math-based project formatted for a 3D printer also drew on creative skills. “They started with a concept and added their preference and voice to how geometry concepts were represented,” Aning says.

Lausanne’s lower school provides an Acquiring New Technology Skills class, which highlights academic concepts. “In upper school, students take all of these skills and put them in their academic toolbox to use in more individual capacities,” he adds.

TECH FLUENCY Besides stimulating young minds, tech fluency can help kids gain more knowledge about career paths. Gould says that her schools partner with Tech 901, a local nonprofit, to promote computer science and tech-related careers.

Projects often blend high-tech with classic teamwork. While teaching 3D design at Lausanne, local artist and sculptor Jonathan Augur helped kids build a geodesic dome. The manual project had a digital outcome — the Memphis sky was projected into the space to form a planetarium for the study of space and constellations. Thirdgraders studying geometry helped build the dome, then older students helped them build smaller-scale models.

At noon, gazing up at the night sky, students benefited from digital magic while building organic thinking skills. And that’s just the beginning.

Each room at St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic is equipped with a projector and wireless connectivity/printing/sharing, and there are several optional components such as SMART boards, document cameras, and interactive pen/marker tools.

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Make sure that new backpack is the right fit for your child

By EMILY SMITH, OTD, OTR/L

As a parent, you want your child to be safe when heading back to school. One item often overlooked, however, is your child’s backpack. Did you know that approximately 55 percent of children carry a backpack heavier than the recommended weight of 10 percent of the child’s body weight?

This means if your child weighs 70 pounds, she should be carrying a backpack that weighs no more than seven pounds when filled. Heavy backpacks can lead to shoulder and back pain, restricted lung function, and a leaning-forward posture that can hinder your child’s ability to walk safely.

Start the school year off right with the following tips from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) for choosing the appropriate pack: • Select a backpack that is the correct size for your child. Many manufacturers offer small packs for young children and larger ones for teens. To determine the proper size, the height of the backpack should extend approximately 2 inches below the shoulder blades to the child’s waist level or slightly above.

• Choose a backpack with well-padded shoulder straps and a waist belt if possible.

The waist belt helps to more evenly distribute the weight.

Once you’ve purchased a backpack, make the following adjustments: • Adjust the shoulder straps and waist belt so that the backpack fits snugly.

• The bottom of the pack should rest along the curve of your child’s lower back.

• Use a tape measure. Your child’s pack should never rest more than 4 inches below her waist.

Next comes the fun part: teaching your child how to pack her new backpack.

Using different compartments of the pack, store heavy items in the back center.

Pack lighter items in the front. Sharp objects, such as pencils, should be stowed away from the back. Make sure your child carries only what is necessary each school day.

Finally, to ensure your child’s backpack is a safe weight, use the bathroom scale.

You want to make sure the backpack’s weight limit is no more than 10 percent of your child’s weight. Get rid of excess weight by having your child carry a heavy book or binder in their arms.

To learn more, go to the American Occupational Therapy Association’s website: aota.org/conference-events/backpack-safety-awareness-day.aspx.

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Is your child nervous about returning to school? Use these tips to balance learning with fun as the new school year unfolds.

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daughter will attend Germantown High School as a MAP IT OUT When possible, attend pre-registration days or open freshman this fall, and he says, “Actually, I’m reading house to familiarize your child with the school building The Count of Monte Cristo along with her to encourage and staff. Erin Reagan, guidance counselor at Bailey her. It’s difficult for me because I am a slow reader, but Station Elementary, suggests, “Walk your child to class she is doing well.” once or twice, and then have your child lead you to class to show they are able to navigate the building on ROLE PLAY their own.” For older students, it is helpful to practice Minimizing your child’s fears may only exacerbate following their schedule and mapping out the quickest them; problem-solve with them instead. Ann Taylor, route to classes. Many schools offer tours if you guidance counselor at Bailey Station Elementary, schedule them in advance, so take advantage of this recommends listening to your child and acknowledging his or her feelings. How did he make friends at summer service before the school year begins. camp, on sports teams, or at a friend’s party? And what questions could they ask to get to know someone GET ONLINE If you are unable to physically tour the campus, take a new? “If we acknowledge their feelings while also trip online. Most schools have websites with photos expressing confidence that they will be fine, they will and teacher webpages. Seeing a picture of their new tend to mirror that,” Taylor notes. “Conversely, if we teacher can often calm nerves about the first day of are totally freaked out that they will be a social outcast, school. Knowing what types of clubs and learning well, they’ll feel that way too.” Role-play different activities are offered will get your child excited about scenarios so your child can practice ahead of time returning. Follow your school’s social media accounts what he might say. on Facebook and Twitter for last minute updates.

SLOW DOWN The return to school often means taking on new PICK UP A GOOD BOOK Visit your local library for books on back-to-school commitments such as sports and club as well as jitters and read them aloud with your child. Older projec t s and homework. Complete doc tor students will benefit from reading ahead and appointments and vacations to avoid a crammed familiarizing themselves with books covered in their calendar in the weeks leading up to the new school coursework. Parent Daniel Cordero recommends year. Spend the remaining time getting into the reading along with your child, no matter their age. His routine of the new school year, and shop for clothes

and school supplies before stores are picked over.

Giving your child time to relax and unwind before the busyness of the new school year will ensure your child doesn’t burn out before they get going.

START A NEW TRADITION Holly Grace, parent to upcoming sixth grader, Liza, at Houston Middle School, plans a low-key celebration for the end of summer. “We meet up with friends for ice cream or have a pool party the week before school starts back,” she says. Grace suggests making it a yearly tradition the children help plan. Other ideas include: decorating your child’s bedroom door with balloons or sprinkling them with “jitter glitter” to chase fears away. Mix up a special batch of jitter juice — Hawaiian Punch, sprinkles, and Sprite — for their lunch or cook a special meal together. Whatever you do, make it a relaxing time you spend together as a family.

GIVE IT TIME If the year doesn’t start off smoothly, there’s always time to regroup. Andre Crafford, the new principal at Crosswind Elementary, recommends remaining positive and teaming up with your child’s teacher.

“Find out what seems to be amiss for your child,” she says. “Be supportive — adjusting to a new school or classroom takes time.”

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WHAT AGE SHOULD CHILDREN

FIRST SEE THEIR PEDIATRIC DENTIST? AGE 5 AGE 3 AGE 1 Yes, that’s right!

Actually within 6 months of their first birthday!

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Family Dentists

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Orthodontists

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STRETCH YOUR FAMILY BUDGET Easy ways to save money and simplify your life

By MEENA VISWANATHAN with AMY TUGGLE I recently attended a workshop entitled Living with Less is More, put together by mother-daughter duo Fran Cutshall and Amy Tuggle, owners of Stay Organized with Us. At this hour-long session, they packed in a ton of information that can help families embrace living a simpler, less consumer-driven life.

With a new school year, parents are always on the lookout for ways to save money. I consulted with Stay Organized with Us to put together a few tips for living within your family budget.

FOOD Meal planning is key to avoiding last-minute trips to the store or eating out too often. Keep a shopping list on the refrigerator and ask family members to add items as you run out. That way, you buy only what you need and cut out impulse buys. Rotating a slate of recipes, leftovers night, crock-pot meals, and freezing entrees are helpful toward getting meals on the table.

If you buy in bulk, go ahead and separate into plastic bags or containers for grab-and-go snacks and lunches. Do your homework though; some foods are a bargain in bulk, others are not. Keep like items together in your pantry, cabinets, and fridge. Check your local Dollar Tree for budgetfriendly baskets and bins. You’ll easily know just what you have and not waste spoiled food that gets hidden at the back of the fridge.

CLOTHING Try resale shops (like Once Upon a Child, Summer Kids, Plato’s Closet), consignment sales, and online resale Facebook groups or websites to buy and sell gently used clothing and children’s goods. Consider hosting a clothes-swap party. It’s a fun way to gather with friends and come away with “new” clothes.

SHOPPING Are you a couponer? Keep track of your favorite stores’ sale items. If you don’t need an item or service right away, ask when it might go on sale or watch for a coupon. Try buying second-hand goods. Keep up with loyalty or punch cards for stores you frequent where you can earn free goods or discounts.

ENTERTAINMENT There’s a movement afoot by national leaders on the minimalist front toward gaining experiences over material goods. Think of ways for your family to have an experience together instead of making a purchase. How about renting a movie or attending a concert, trying a new restaurant, going for a walk at a nature center, or volunteering at a community event? Check your local paper or online community calendars; many events are free. (See our story Seven Days/Free Ways to Have Fun in Memphis at memphisparent.com).

SIMPLIFY Let’s face it. Life is busier than ever and there’s a multitude of activities that take up space in our homes and occupy our schedules. Our very best advice is to simplify your lifestyle to a degree that best suits your family. You’ll be so much better in the long run. No purchasing items you really didn’t need, less fuss and cleaning, less maintenance, less to store, and more freedom to enjoy the activities that bring fulfillment to your life. To start simplifying, enlist the whole family and go room by room to determine what items you truly love and use. Repeat after us: declutter and purge. Post what you don’t need on Craigslist and make some extra money. Going forward, try buying less and improvising by borrowing or bartering with friends.

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BUDGETING We know emergencies arise, but having a good framework of expenses and a budget keeps you in the know with your finances. Visiting with a financial advisor about your family’s current and future financial goals can help you become wiser about saving and growing your money. Sweet babies taking their first steps may someday need music lessons, braces, and college tuition. So, be prepared!

APPS & WEBSITES WE LIKE Meal planning and grocery list apps: Out of Milk, Allrecipes Shopping: Key Ring, Cartwheel (Target), Coupons.com, SavingStar Entertainment: Redbox, OverDrive (check out ebooks and audiobooks) Finance: Mint, GoodBudget Bemorewithless.com unclutter.com storyofstuff.org

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FROM COMPASSION GROWS PASSION With her fundraising efforts for St. Jude, freshman Madison Dismuke keeps reaching for the stars

By STEPHANIE PAINTER “I want to be the CEO of ALSAC,” declares 14-year-old Madison Dismuke. Despite her tender age, there’s a certainty in her manner. Long lashes accent hazel eyes, and her gaze reflects an active mind.

ALSAC CEO Richard C. Shadyac Jr. would tell you she’s likely to win his post someday. Madison has been a proven rainmaker for ALSAC, the fundraising organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To date, she and other members of the team named for her brother Ingram have raised a whopping $750,000. In addition, Madison has twice been recognized as ALSAC’s top individual fundraiser.

Not bad for a kid still doing math homework.

A family crisis pushed Madison to grow up fast.

In 2012, then 3-year-old Ingram was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood brain cancer, anaplastic ependymoma. Thoughtful and sensitive, Madison struggled to cope.

“It was the worst day of my life,” she remembers. “I didn’t know how, but knew I was going to help.”

Opening a lemonade stand to raise money, Madison soon reached out to the business community, requesting donations for St. Jude, where her brother was being treated. She often cried while speaking about the family’s struggle,

but happier days followed.

“The days his scans come back clear were some of the best days,” she says.

Now, with 7-year-old Ingram cancer-free, Madison chooses to continue her efforts, getting help from her 12-year-old sister, Lindsey, and other members of Team Ingram. Together, they have raised money for the St. Jude Red Frog Events Proton Therapy Center, the world’s only proton center dedicated solely to the treatment of children.

Long before cancer touched their lives, her dad, Craig , had nicknam e d M adison “ The Compassionate.”

“I was born with a love for helping people,” she says. “But then I discovered more about how to do that through St. Jude.” When she was 9, Madison announced she would raise $1 million for St. Jude. Today, she grows closer to that goal than anyone would have imagined.

Craig helps his daughter polish her presentations; he works as an economist and experienced speaker at Vining Sparks. Madison blends facts and emotion to share her brother’s story. “Now public speaking is an adrenaline rush for me. I like telling stories that interest people,” she says.

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The partnership with her father is one example of the powerful bonds that have been forged in her family. “We got through the scary cancer together,” says Craig. Her mom Ashley “was the glue that held us together.”

Through it all, Madison has learned to persevere. When a Fortune 500 company turned her down for donations, she refused to give up.

“That was kind of a failure, but we still raised lots of money,” she says. Real-world experience trickles down to shape school activities, too.

Madison has served as president of the National Junior Honor Society at Houston Middle School.

Invited to speak at the school’s eighth-grade promotion ceremony, she considered her themes carefully. What message would help her classmates as they started high school? Don’t be afraid to fail, she decided. And follow your dreams, noting that Steve Jobs faced numerous setbacks before finding success. Then, toward the end of her speech, she chose words more fitting of her youthful audience, sending graduates off with the lyrics from a Justin Timberlake song: “Cause I got that sunshine in my pocket, got that good soul in my feet. So just dance, dance, dance.”

FAMILY TABLE

GOT A HUNGRY TEEN AT HOME? Try these peanut butter balls and take the edge off his appetite

By LIZ PHILLIPS

In the past year and a half, my older son has grown about five inches, added muscle and hair to his increasingly long legs, and developed a baritone at odds with the sweet voice that greets callers to the flip phone we gave him two years ago. I played that outgoing message to him the other day, and in typical teen fashion, he groaned his embarrassment and put his hands over his ears.

I hate to bow to stereotypes here, but I can check off at least one other typical teen item: huge appetite. When he comes home from school, where he eats a decent lunch of his own making, he immediately heads for the kitchen to make a sandwich. At supper, he cleans his little brother’s plate (if there’s anything left). We go through cereal and fruit at an alarming rate. So I’m interested in new snack ideas, if only to elicit grunts of gratitude from this otherwise uncommunicative creature.

I’ve never seen myself as a pandering parent. But I’m willing to do a little extra to maintain the mother-son bond, especially if it’s easy and involves peanut butter.

To my delight, on a road trip this summer I discovered the perfect after-school snack. We bought a few of them at a café in St. Charles, Missouri. Located along a bike path on the Missouri River, the café caters to hungry riders looking for replenishment. Their specialty is peanut butter balls — sweet, salty, nutty, crispy spheres of nourishment. They’re so simple to make that my eternally famished kid can make them himself, if I let him.

I’d stick these in both kids’ lunchboxes if our school weren’t peanut-free, but maybe it’s just as well we keep them at home for now, so the boys continue to feel a strong desire to spend time there with me. But if you’re not as co-dependent as I seem to be these days, it would be worth trying these confections with other nut or seed butters, and other sweeteners, too. I’ve worked a bit of cinnamon into a batch and was delighted with the results. Maybe you’d rather include a couple of handfuls of miniature chocolate chips. I’ve even seen versions that are dipped in melted chocolate, but that’s too much fuss for this mom. I’m only willing to go so far for my teen hulk.

These are a bit like the wonderful three-ingredient peanut butter cookies I wrote about here a few years ago, whose recipe I found in If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. But let’s face it — it’s still summer here in Memphis, and we’re not turning the oven on if we don’t have to.

PEANUT BUTTER BALLS

½ cup peanut butter (chunky or creamy, natural or conventional, you know what you and the kids like) ⅓ cup honey, molasses, or brown rice syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) 2 cups rice crisp cereal (try Cocoa Krispies) 2 teaspoons mini chocolate chips (optional)

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1. In the microwave (heating in 30-second intervals) or in a saucepan (over mediumlow heat), stir peanut butter, honey, and optional vanilla extract together until combined and warm.

2. Place a sheet of waxed paper on a rimmed baking pan.

3. Move to a larger bowl, if necessary, and fold the rice cereal and any other optional ingredients into the peanut butter mixture, using a rubber spatula.

4. Wet your hands in cold water and roll the mixture into balls, about the size of a small ping-pong ball, placing them on the waxed paper. Re-wet your hands each time you roll a new ball and compress each ball into your palm so it sticks to itself.

5. Freeze the balls for at least 10 minutes, then place them in Ziploc baggies to store in the fridge. They also can be individually wrapped in squares of waxed paper.

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EARLY YEARS 1. Put Your Baby “Back to Sleep” Newborn babies sleep — a lot. Nancy Childress, registered nurse at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women and an instructor of the Beautiful Bundles program, says parents should learn the “ABCs of Sleep.” Infants should sleep: • Alone • On their Backs • In their Cribs

all possible.”

Vargo says he empowers new moms to say “no” to people who want to hold or get too close to baby, especially during cold and flu season. Ask those who do hold your baby to wash their hands and use hand sanitizer for good measure.

4. Make Well-baby Check-ups a Must As part of a healthy regimen, Dr. Andrew Nearn, M.D., No matter how tempting it is to let that snuggly baby sleep director of pediatrics at Christ Community Health with you, he is safest when sleeping alone on his back in Services, stresses the importance of taking your baby in his crib. Following these rules is the best way to protect for regular well-baby check-ups throughout the first year. your child from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (S.I.D.S.), Most pediatricians want to see your baby at one to a leading cause of death in newborns less than 12 months two weeks, one to two months, four months, six months, old, according to the Centers for Disease Control. nine months, and a year. Follow your doctor’s and the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommended 2. Awake Time is “Tummy Time” schedule of immunizations to protect your baby.

While it’s recommended that babies sleep on their backs, Six tips every new parent should know experts say they should spend awake time on their 5. Ask, Ask, Ask Your Questions tummies — every day. This helps your baby develop neck, Vargo says the most common mistake he sees new

by ASHLEY NEARN shoulder, and back muscles needed for proper physical parents making is apologizing for asking their pediatrician questions. “We are here to answer questions for them You studied years and pulled a few all-nighters to earn development.

Dr. Anne Zachry, assistant professor and chair of the and enjoy it as a part of what we do for a living.” your college degree. Now you’ve given birth to your baby He continues, “I always recommend that [moms] — a real, live, fascinating miniature human with half of your University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s DNA, already encoded with his personality and (UTHSC) occupational therapy department says, “You follow their instincts. If they’re worried about something, idiosyncrasies. You have been entrusted with the can’t do anything better than to lay a blanket down and they should call us and let us take a look at the baby. So responsibility of raising him to become a healthy and play with them on the floor.” Tummy time is also the many things are subtle with infants because they can’t tell answer to rounding out the flat heads that some babies us what’s wrong. Parents usually have a sense that mature individual.

Yet all the training as a new parent you’ve received get due to spending too much time on their backs in the something is not right. “It’s never a waste of my time to see a baby or talk with parents about what’s going on.” thus far has come from the nurse who taught you how to crib and car seats. swaddle your baby in the hospital.

6. Build a Parenting Community You realize the reality (and gravity) of this situation when 3. Don’t Take Baby Out Too Soon you and baby spend your first night at home, no longer Even though you may be anxious to introduce your cutie Reach out to other moms and dads for advice and under the watchful care of the hospital nursing staff. How to everyone you know, don’t let your excitement encouragement. Baptist Women’s Hospital offers can it be, in our society that prizes education, that your inadvertently expose your child to bacteria and viruses Beautiful Bundles, a free class for moms of babies up to most important task in life comes with so little training? prematurely. Dr. Jacob Vargo M.D., pediatrician at the 12 months of age.

A trained nurse meets with moms every Thursday at Rest assured, every new parent initially feels Memphis Children’s Clinic, advises limiting your unqualified for the task of caring for a new life. It’s a big newborn’s exposure to the outside world as much as 12:30 p.m. on the fifth floor of Baptist Women’s Hospital to answer questions and help them connect with one responsibility. But with a little education, some support possible for the first two months of life.

“If your baby develops a fever in his first six to eight another for support. Childress says that having a support from other parents, and the pediatrician’s phone number at-the-ready — Mom and Dad, you’ve got this! Here’s weeks, doctors will have to do a full fever work-up of him at group is very important. “Our moms get so close,” she what local medical professionals say are the most the hospital, including blood specimens and a spinal tap,” says. “It helps so much.” important things to know during these first months of life. explains Vargo. “Parents want to avoid that if at

GOT A NEW BABY AT HOME?

How well does your child see?

If you’ve noticed a change in academic performance, an eye exam can help rule out undiagnosed problems with your child’s vision. Make an appointment today with the Pediatric Service at The Eye Center at Southern College of Optometry or learn more at eyecentermemphis.com.

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WHATEVER YOUR JOURNEY, WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK.

Threshold

Montessori School 581 Ellsworth Memphis, TN 38111

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At Briarcrest, we believe in the journey of discovery. The stops and starts. The challenges and the breakthroughs. Whether it’s academics, athletics, fine arts or missions, we are with your student all of the way. To schedule a tour, call 901.765.4605 or visit www.briarcrest.com.

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Starting Students at 18 months.

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Firefly Glow Party.

Memphis Botanic Garden Friday, August 5, 7-9 p.m.

Let yourself glow! Come to the party at Illumination Station, and make shiny crafts, experiment with luminescence, and bring your light-up toys to the dance party. There will be music by The Friendzies, and an LED hoop performance. $15. Concessions available.

Reservations required.

Purchase tickets online at memphisbotanicgarden.com or call 636-4131.

Please join us for a

Baby Expo!

Breastfeeding 101 boot camp for new and expecting moms

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2016

Car seat checks

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Meet our maternity team and hospitalist OBGYNs

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Learn about Le Bonheur pediatric services offered on our campus

Prenatal information for expecting moms Tour our Women’s Pavilion and our Le Bonheur Unit

DOOR PRIZES! • ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A CAR SEAT AND STROLLER! BOUNCE HOUSE, SNO CONES AND GAMES FOR KIDS! For more information, visit www.methodisthealth.org/babyexpo or call 901.516.6764.

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with the buffalo, and morning yoga. $8/person. Reservations required.

Visit shelbyfarmspark.org/familyprograms or call 222-7275.

Firefly Glow Party. MBG. 7-9 p.m.

Make yourself glow at Illumination Station, make shiny crafts to take 2 • TUESDAY home, and experiment with Farmers Market. The Church Health luminescence. Be sure to bring light-up Center. Through October 25. Free toys to the dance party, The Friendzies Healthy Cooking Class at 9 a.m. will entertain, along with an LED hoop Market runs Tuesdays from 10 a.m.performance. $15. Concessions 2 p.m. Buy fresh produce, enjoy live available. Reservations required. entertainment, watch cooking demos, and taste goodies from the food trucks. Purchase tickets online at memphisbotanicgarden.com or Free. ChurchHealthCenter.org/ call 636-4131. farmersmarket Mudpie Mondays. Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG). Through August 31.

Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon. Free with admission. 636-4100.

active learning

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to build disciplined minds, adventurous spirits, and brave hearts

Mini Masters. Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Ages 2-3 $8/child. Call 761-5250 to pre-register and pre-pay by noon the day before class.

Wild Lunch. Lichterman Nature Center.

Tuesday through Saturday at noon.

Free with admission. 636-2210.

3 • WEDNESDAY

Farmers Market at the Garden. MBG. Through October 26. Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

636-4100.

cementing timeless concepts ~ inspiring intrepid thinking so our students confidently navigate school and society At St. George’s, we help your child set traditional educational foundations, while also urging her to think critically, solve problems creatively, and work collaboratively. We weave classic knowledge and timely know-how together, equipping your child with the best of both worlds—for the world she’s about to inherit.

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6 • SATURDAY

The Memphis Pet Expo. The Agricenter.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Also Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Pet-friendly exhibitors and rescue groups, live demonstrations in Obedience Training, Pet Care, and Activism, vendors, giveaways, talent and costume contests. Fun for the whole family. Plus, bring your pooch for free nail trims and discounted vaccinations. Free admission. memphispetexpo.com

Chucalissa Family Day. Chucalissa at C.H.Nash Museum. Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Family Day activities include a museum tour, throwing darts 4 • THURSDAY with an atlatl, a scavenger hunt, a KidsTown - Children's Consignment. hands-on-lab tour, and making The Agricenter. Through August 6. keepsake crafts. Programs and crafts Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, change weekly.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Half-Price Sale on August 6 — Sports & Hunting/Pottery Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Children’s August 13 — Music/Coloring Books consignment sale featuring clothes, August 20 — Trash Talk/Snake Painting toys, and more. Free.

August 27 — Mystery Box/Beading consignkidstown.com or 569-5543.

Free with admission. Visit memphis.

SmART Kids. Dixon Gallery and Gardens. edu/chucalissa or call 785-3160.

Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 4-5.

Baby Expo. Women’s Pavilion at $8/child. Call 761-5250 to register.

Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Features 5 • FRIDAY prenatal information for expectant Adventure Fridays. MBG. Fridays, moms, Breastfeeding 101 Boot Camp 10 a.m.-noon. Free with admission. sessions at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., car seat 636-4100 check, a tour of the Women’s Pavilion and Le Bonheur Unit. Participants can Food Truck Fridays. Dixon Gallery and also meet the hospital’s maternity Gardens. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. team and learn more about their Garden admission is free during Food pediatric services. Bounce house, snow Truck Fridays. 761-5250. cones, and games for kids. Door prizes include a chance to win a car seat and Park + Pajamas. Woodland Discovery stroller. Free. 516-6764.

Playground at Shelby Farms Park.

6 p.m.-9 a.m. This overnight adventure features a guided nocturnal nature hike, Family Studio. Dixon Gallery and Gardens. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. campfire cooking demos, breakfast

Back to School Superhero Bash!

Saturday, August 20 10am-1pm Tickets are included with museum admission and may be purchased at the door.

Non-Members - $15 Members - Free

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OPEN HOUSES When learning begins at Hutchison, there is no limit to where a girl can go.

Outstanding academics, competitive athletics, and a wide array of arts programs open worlds of opportunity. World-class teachers cultivate young women with a passion for achievement and the confidence to think for themselves. Graduates develop the resilience to meet life's challenges and the determination to realize their dreams.

It all begins with an Early Childhood program designed especially for your two-year-old; It leads anywhere she can imagine. Call 901.762.6672 to schedule a personal tour.

Early Childhood Oct. 18th, 9:00am - 11:00am Nov. 3rd, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lower School Nov. 9th, 9:30am - 11:30am

Middle School Visitor's Day Nov. 15th, 8:30am - 1:00pm

Upper School Visitor's Day Nov. 10th, 8:30am - 1:00pm

Hutchison accepts qualified female students regardless of race, color, religion, or national origin.

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2D repertory film). CTI Giant Theater at Pink Palace Museum. Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. Watch your favorite Star Wars movie on the big screen at the Pink Palace Museum. $9/adult. $7/child. 636-2362.

17th Annual Meritan Midnight Classic Bike Tour and Lunar Festival. Tiger Lane.

9 p.m.-3 a.m. This family-friendly event lets adults and kids ride together on a 15-mile bicycle tour of Midtown and the University of Memphis. Enjoy games, food, and entertainment.

For details, go to meritan.org or call 766-0600.

12 • FRIDAY

Movie Mania. Carriage Crossing in Collierville. Movies begin at dusk in Central Park every other Friday.

August 12: Monsters University (G).

August 26: Paddington (PG). Free.

854-8240.

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13 • SATURDAY

Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid is more than just a store; it’s an adventure. The massive destination experience offers something for everyone, from the serious outdoor enthusiast to families looking to have fun. There’s nothing else like it anywhere in the world.

Train Heritage Day. Morton Museum of Collierville History. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Come explore model trains and participate in train-related activities at the museum. Then take a trip to the Collierville Town Square and enjoy tours of the Train Depot, Locamotive, Executive Car, and Caboose. Free.

457-2650.

Sprinkler Day. MBG. 10 a.m.-noon.

Come in your play clothes and cool down in the sprinklers. Free with admission. 636-4100.

Free Scarecrow Building Seminar.

Lichterman Nature Center. 10 a.m.

Families, garden clubs, and church groups are invited to learn how to build a scarecrow to enter in Lichterman's Scarecrow Contest held in September. Free. 636-2211.

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Drop the Mic Poetry Slam. National Civil Rights Museum. 5-7 p.m. Children ages 14 and up can enter this poetry slam that features poets performing original works before an audience and panel of judges. Hosted by a local media personality, judges will determine the winner by points earned for each performance. Poems should relate to the theme: “And Justice for All.” Categories: Ages 14-18, 19-25, and 26-35. Free. Online registration is required: conta.cc/29faOmE. For details, go to civilrightsmuseum.org/ dropthemic/.

14 • SUNDAY

Family Fun Hike. Shelby Farms Park.

2 p.m. Join for a hike led by the park interpretive docent. Free. RSVP required. For details, go to shelbyfarmspark.org/familyprograms.

20 • SATURDAY

Magic Carpet: On Your Toes with the Sugar Plum Fairy and Roudnev Ballet.

Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School. 10 a.m. Children ages 2 to 8 should bring their tutus for a dancing adventure across the globe with Clara and her Nutcracker. $5/child. Free to adults. 537-1483.

Back-to-School Superhero Bash.

Children’s Museum of Memphis (CMOM).

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wear your costumes to take pictures with your favorite crime-fighting heroes. Then make super crafts, enjoy face painting, and take part in a mystery scavenger hunt.

Win a CMOM family membership by participating in the costume contest at 1 p.m. $15/person. 458-2678.

Family Night. Dixon Gallery and Gardens. 5-8 p.m. Family Night features art projects, special guests, art demos, live music, snacks, and refreshments. Free. 761-5250.

27 • SATURDAY

Winding through the Wetlands — Canoe Float. Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge. 7:30-11 a.m. Join refuge staff as you canoe through a remote area of Grassy Island. Free. Bring your own canoe. For reservations, call (731) 538-2481.

9th Annual Forrest Spence 5K. MBG. 5K starts at 8 a.m. 100-Yard Dash for kids ages 8 and under starts at 9 a.m.

One-mile Fun Run for kids 12 and under begins at 9:05 a.m. The event features the races, food, door prizes, music, and a children’s activity area with bounce houses, face painting, and games.

Strollers welcome. Day of Race: $30 for 5K. $20 for 1-mile Fun Run. $15 for Ghost Runner. Benefits Forrest Spence 5K, raising funds for non-medical needs of critically/chronically ill children and their families at Le Bonheur. Early discounts available through August 25. Register online at forrestspencefund.org.

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LOOKING AHEAD

SEPTEMBER 2 • FRIDAY

Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr. Landers Center Theatre in Southaven.

Through September 11. Friday at 7 p.m.

Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Desoto Family Theatre Kids production features an all-youth cast ages 6-16 performing the magical story of Belle and her Beast prince. $12/adult. $7/child. Visit dftonline. org or call 662-470-2131.

5 • MONDAY

Woodland combines small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and personalized instruction to help grow your child’s success. Call 901-685-0976 to schedule a tour, or email admissions@woodlandschool.org.

Currently accepting applications for the Fall of 2016 A co-ed, 2-year-old – 8th grade independent school in the heart of East Memphis. | woodlandschool.org ©2015 Woodland Presbyterian School. All rights reserved.

Chick-fil-A 5K. AutoZone Park.

Registration opens at 6 a.m. Race begins at 8 a.m. Chick-fil-A 5K run/ walk through downtown Memphis to benefit Junior Achievement. This year’s event includes a Kids Dash inside AutoZone Park. Day of Race: $30 for 5K. $10 for Kids Dash. Early discounts available. Participants receive event shirt, swag bag, and Chick-fil-A eats.

Register online at chickfila5k.com or call 274-2202.

ONGOING EVENTS MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITS

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. “Hassan Hajjaj: My Rock Stars.”

Through September 4. 544-6200.

The Pink Palace Museum. “Scenes of the Dinosaurs.” Through October 4.

Exhibit allows visitors to explore the wonders of the planet’s most infamous prehistoric predators. Features life-like robotic dinosaurs, a hands-on Duckbill, Dino Dig Box, and rub stations.

636-2362.

CTI 3D Giant Theater. Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Secret Ocean 3D, through November 18. National Parks Adventure 3D, through November 11. Journey to Space 3D, through November 11. Living in the Age of Airplanes in 2D, through September 11. 636-2362.

AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium is Now Open. Black Holes, through November 11. Firefall, through November 11. Seasonal Stargazing, through November 11. 636-2362.

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OTHER PROGRAMS Mallory-Neely House Tour. MalloryNeely House, 652 Adams Avenue.

Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $7/adult. $5/ages 3-12. 523-1484.

Back-to-School Open House. Ballet Memphis School. Tuesday, August 16, 5-7 p.m.; Saturday, August 20, 9 a.m.-noon. Families and potential students can observe classes, meet faculty, and talk to other school parents about this classically-based curriculum. New students receive 10 percent off the first semester. Free.

737-7322.

Dance Open House. Ballet on Wheels Dance School and Company. Saturday,

August 20, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop in during the open house and tour the facility, meet instructors, and learn about scholarship programs and financial aid. Classes include Creative Movement, Pre Ballet, all levels of Classical Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, and Contemporary Dance. For boys: Hip-Hop and Beginning Teen Ballet. Free. 870-4348.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Toddler Time. Baptist Women’s Hospital.

Meets Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Geared for parents and children ages 1 to 3. Toddler Time gives families a chance to discover the joy and challenges of parenting toddlers in a safe environment. Free. Reservations required. Visit shelbycountyupp. com or call 227-9558.

Kaleidoscope Club. Leatherman Classroom at Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.

For children ages 6-9. This afterschool program explores a project involving horticulture, art, or literature. $8.

Snack provided. Call 761-5250 to register.

Open Studio — Sketching in the Galleries. Dixon Gallery and Gardens.

Fridays, 4-5 p.m. Ages 15+. Sketch the masters and learn how to advance your skills from an instructor. Walk-in program. Free with admission.

761-5250.

Saturday Childbirth Classes. Baptist Women’s Hospital. On select Saturdays (August 6 and 20), 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Class prepares expectant parents for labor and delivery. $75. Call 226-5764 to register.

Breastfeeding Boot Camp & Baby Expo.

Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown.

Saturday, August 6. Sessions offered at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with a free Breastfeeding Boot Camp along with a Baby Expo from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Expectant and current breastfeeding moms welcome. Lactation consultants will be on-hand to answer questions.

Free. 516-6645.

Weeknight Childbirth Classes. Baptist Women's Hospital. Mondays, 7-9 p.m.

Four-week class series prepares expectant parents for labor and delivery. $55. Call 226-5764 to register.

Sibling Class. Baptist Women’s Hospital.

Saturday, August 13, 10 a.m.-noon.

Children ages 3-10 are invited to join this interactive class which prepares siblings to welcome new baby brothers and sisters. $20/child. $25 for two or more children. 226-5764.

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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School

Learning Today Leading Tomorrow

through Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Children ages 12+ will enjoy Mamma Mia! told through the legendary music of ABBA. $15-$45.

Reservations required. 726-4656.

2016 Summer Movie Series. The Orpheum Theatre. On select Fridays, shows include Grease on August 19 and Gone with the Wind on August 26, at 7 p.m. Arrive early for pre-movie activities in the lobby. $8/adult. $6/ages 3-12. 525-3000.

Nik West. Halloran Centre for the Performing Arts at The Orpheum.

Thursday, August 25, at 7 p.m. Musician Nik West has shared the stage with John Mayer, Sugarland, Bootsy Collins, and other hit makers. $45.50 & $55.50. For tickets, call 525-3000.

STORY TIME AT AREA BOOK STORES AND MUSEUMS Barnes & Noble Booksellers The Avenue Carriage Crossing Mall, 853-3264.

Mondays at 11 a.m. Ages 1-6.

Grades 3K-8, Part-time Program Ages 2-4

Challenging classes and programs for advanced students Specialized programs to support students with learning differences

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Barnes & Noble Booksellers 2774 N. Germantown Parkway, 386-2468.

Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11 a.m.

Ages preK-6.

Get Pop-Cultured: Marvel Event.

Saturday, August 6, at 7 p.m. Come explore the Marvel Universe with a special offer and exclusive samplers including the first storyline of Mosaic.

Also features trivia, coloring, cosplay, and more. Free.

LEGO Build Event. Saturday, August 20, 4-4:30 p.m. Children ages 6+ are invited to get creative during this fun team-building activity. Free.

Character Story Time: Llama Llama.

Sunday, August 21, 3-3:30 p.m. Read Llama Llama Red Pajama and get a chance to meet Llama Llama himself.

Free.

Summer Reading Closing Ceremony.

Saturday, August 27, 11-11:30 a.m.

Ages 4-10. Take part in the Closing Ceremony of Summer Reading Triathlon where Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners of children’s Favorite Hero and Place voting will be announced. Enjoy activities and reap rewards for reading over the summer. Free.

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The Booksellers at Laurelwood 387 Perkins Road Ext, 683-9801.

Story time with Miss Marjorie every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m.

Story Time at Morton Museum of Collierville History Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 3-8. Join for a new story theme each week with songs, related craft, and a snack.

Free. 457-2650.

Whole Foods Story Time at Whole Foods of Germantown. On select Thursdays (August 4, 11, and 18) and Fridays (August 5, 12, and 19), at 10 a.m.

Children ages 5 and under gather to

listen to stories,sing songs, and have playtime with toys. Free.

Back-to-School Bash. Sunday, August 7, at 2 p.m. Teens are invited to come enjoy an afternoon of games and fun.

Snacks provided. Free.

Elvis Party. Saturday, August 13, at 2:30 p.m. Get “all shook up” at the retro black-and-white photo station.

The party features an Elvis trivia challenge, games, and Gracelandinspired food, followed by a screening of an Elvis movie. Free.

Coffee House Night. Tuesday, August 16, 5-8 p.m. Teens listen to music, chat with friends, or relax with a good book in a coffee house atmosphere. Fresh coffee and pastries provided. Free.

MEMPHIS LIBRARY EVENTS

For a complete listing of library events, stop pick up “Infodates,” the library’s monthly calendar, or go to memphislibrary.org.

CENTRAL 3030 Poplar Avenue, 415-2700.

• Gadget Lab for Kids. Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. Join Ms. Luna and learn about cool apps and games for kids available on the library’s Kindle Fires.

• Crafternoon. Thursdays, 4-6 p.m.

Children ages 6-11 enjoy 90 minutes of stories and crafts.

BARTLETT 5884 Stage Road, 386-8968.

• R.E.A.D. to Tootsie. Saturday, August 27, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Children ages 5-12 strengthen literacy skills while reading to trained therapy dog Tootsie.

• Call 386-8968 to register.

CORDOVA 8457 Trinity Road, 754-8443.

• Wig Wonderful Wednesday.

Wednesday, August 3, 2-4 p.m.

Teens and tweens get to try on wigs, do makeup, and take selfies. Snacks and door prizes available.

• Back-to-School Bash. Thursday, August 4, 3-5 p.m. Tweens and teens enjoy music and snacks while setting academic goals for the school year.

• International Story Time. Saturday, August 13, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Families use books to “travel” to Liberia and experience this country’s food, arts, and culture.

• Just Because Day! Saturday, August 27, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Celebrate with snacks, crafts, and games.

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• Back-to-School Story Time.

Wednesday, August 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Children ages 5-12 enjoy a story time with a cool back-to-school theme.

• Resume Builder for Teens. Saturday, August 13, 2-3 p.m. Teens learn how to create or improve their resumes.

• Anime and Manga Discussion.

Saturday, August 27, 2-3 p.m. Teens can watch, read, draw, and discuss the latest manga series.

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For more than 60 years, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital has provided exceptional care for children. They are our passion, and it is our privilege to care for them.

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