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DEPARTMENTS 6 #901 Fun Fun ideas to banish winter break boredom

10 What’s Cookin’ Prepping for a progressive holiday brunch

24 Calendar A special holiday edition of our awardwinning calendar

8 Dear Teacher Digital flashcards and how to deal with uneaten lunches

20 Study Guide A blueprint for success in school

31 Favorite Moments Photos of your cutiepies!

OUR STAFF Editor Michelle McKissack Art Director Bryan Rollins Advertising Art Director Christopher Myers Graphic Designer Jeremiah Matthews Advertising Manager Sheryl Butler Production Operations Director Margie Neal Calendar Editor Meena Viswanathan Copy Editors Shara Clark

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ALL THAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN See that big smile on my face in the photo above?

I was like a kid in a candy store or I guess I should say a kid on a carousel when I got the chance to get a sneak peek and sit on one of the horses of the new and improved Grand Carousel at the Children’s Museum of Memphis in preparation for my story Home for the Holidays on page 18.

I remember riding the carousel as a child on visits to Libertyland amusement park in midtown. And going further back, my mother also remembers riding the same merry-go-round as a child at the fairgrounds.

Now, I am so excited to have the pleasure of standing alongside my daughter when she will ride it for the first time at the children’s museum when it opens to the public.

After more than 100 years, the carousel has been restored to its former glory and so many others who grew up riding those horses round and round, or who will be experiencing it for the first time, will now get to share in a simple pleasure that anyone can enjoy whether you’re a kid or kid at heart.

Families spending time together is what we love to promote at Memphis Parent so our annual Family Choice Awards is a great way for our readers to share where to go, what to do and see around town. Check out the winners beginning on page 12.

I know it’s winter now, but the springtime testing season for students will be here before you know it so we’re kicking off a brand-new series of articles called the Study Guide on page 20 with helpful tips from a longtime Memphis educator to help you and your child prepare not only for those achievement tests but how to approach homework and what they’re learning in school in a thoughtful manner.

Finally, be sure to peruse the magazine for holiday recipes and all sorts of holiday fun ideas including in our award-winning calendar section and also in the ads which continue to provide this wonderful resource of Memphis Parent to you for free. In this fast-paced world we live in, especially at this time of year, be sure to slow down a little and enjoy being a Memphis parent with your child.

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TIS THE SEASON FOR STARRY NIGHTS Kick off the Holiday Season by piling the kids in the car and heading out to Starry Nights at Shelby Farms. Starry Nights is the largest holiday light show and festival in the Mid-South. It’s also the longest-running celebration at Shelby Farms Park. The magic of the holidays is brought to life via the drive-through display of twinkling holiday lights, cozy campfires, and visits with Santa. Open November 24 through December 29 (closed Thanksgiving Day). Price: $20 per car (proceeds benefit Shelby Farms Park Conser vanc y). For more information visit shelbyfarmspark.org/ starry-nights or call 222-7275.

A MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET Enjoy a timeless holiday classic while also doing good for the Memphis community.

Donate at least one non-perishable food item at the Orpheum Theatre or Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education and you will receive a voucher for free admission to see the 1947 classic Miracle on 34th Street in the historic Orpheum Theatre on Wednesday, December 20 at 7pm. The Orpheum Theatre Group joins forces with the Memphis arts community in the 2nd annual Mid-South Arts Against Hunger food drive benefiting the MidSouth Food Bank.

This classic movie continues to charm audiences with its uplifting story. When a nice old man who claims to be Santa Claus is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing. Rated G. Arrive early to take a photo with Santa at the Orpheum photo booth.

Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected at the Orpheum’s downtown box office and Halloran Centre lobby Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through December 20. Donations can also be made during all public Orpheum events and on the night of the event to receive a free ticket.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is free with food donation or $5 (cash only) at the Orpheum’s downtown box office. For more information, visit orpheum-memphis. com or call 525-3000.

THE WONDERS OF HOLIDAY CAMP When the kids are out of school for winter break and bursting with excitement on the anticipation of gifts to come, here’s a way to entertain them and finish your Christmas shopping.

Send them to Holiday Wonders Camp at the Memphis Botanic Garden. The kids will enjoy two days at a Winter Wonderland camp creating winterthemed crafts and playing games.

Holiday-themed snacks will be served.

December 21 and 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Designed for children ages 6-9. Members: $150. Nonmembers: $200. Registration is required. Call 6364126.

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Most pain associated with periods is caused by chemicals in your body called prostaglandins. These chemicals are released by different bodily cells in response to both bleeding and inflammation. They cause muscle spasm (cramping) and pain. Women who have more painful cycles tend to produce more of a prostaglandin named PGF2-alpha. The standard treatment for this kind of pain — called primary dysmenorrhea — is to take either NSAIDs (like ibuprofen or naproxen) or to use artificial hormones (like birth control pills/shots) to reduce the pain and cramping associated with the period. These treatments can be effective, but do not look for or address the underlying cause of the pain and can have significant side effects.

There are many potential causes of pelvic pain including ovarian cysts, infections, ectopic pregnancy, etc., but the most common causes of painful periods are hormonal imbalance and endometriosis.

Distinguishing between the two can take some work, but the effort is worthwhile because the effects of not treating can be significant. Both hormonal imbalance and endometriosis can cause a lifetime of pain and subsequent health issues including PMS, heavy or irregular periods, thyroid dysfunction, chronic fatigue, infertility and miscarriage. Our goal is to prevent and/or treat all of these problems by doing a full hormonal profile along with charting of cycles to fully diagnose the cause of your pain.

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Endometriosis — a condition in which the cells of the uterine lining grow on other parts of the pelvis — is the other most common underlying cause of painful periods. This disease is more difficult to diagnose because it usually requires laparoscopic surgery to be sure. Most GYN doctors do not specialize in treating endometriosis surgically but will do a simple excision using electricity to burn the endometriosis that they see during the diagnostic surgery. Endometriosis needs to be completely removed — preferably using a CO2 laser — to prevent recurrence and lower the chance of scar tissue formation. This is important for both pain relief and future fertility, as endometriosis is also associated with an increased risk of both infertility and miscarriage.

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DEAR TEACHER By PEGGY GISLER AND MARGE EBERTS

TOYS CAN REPLACE ELECTRONIC GAMES Do you have any ideas about toys that can replace phones and tablets while my young children are waiting around at doctor’s appointments or riding in the car? — GameMinded

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Some students in my daughter’s elementary school are using digital flashcards. Are they likely to be more helpful than traditional flashcards? — Old-Fashioned

It is the same old story this year. My kid’s lunchbox comes back almost every day with a lot of uneaten food. Besides being wasteful, it’s unhealthy for her not to eat lunch. Is there a solution? — Lunch Diet

Answer: The old-fashioned flashcards are definitely not as smart as the digital ones.

The new ones can expose students to reviews at planned intervals. They also repeat the cards based on the ones that students frequently have the most difficulty with.

For example, a digital math flashcard would repeat the seven multiplication facts that are causing a student problems more than the easier learned twos.

Many digital flashcard programs are free and also allow users to create their own quizzes in preparation for tests. Students like the convenience of being able to use these cards whenever they have downtime. Some research shows students using these cards are getting better grades.

In addition, because students love using electronics so much, they are more likely to use digital flashcards more frequently than traditional ones. This is crucial because it remains important for basic math facts to be mastered so students can answer them in three seconds or less.

Answer: You really need to look carefully into what the real problem is. Could it be that she skips eating much of her lunch because she wants to get out on the playground? If so, you should address this problem with the teacher. At many schools, there is a definite lunchtime before the children can play.

You also need to discuss the uneaten food situation with your child. Is it because she does not like the food? Is it possible that you are giving her too much food? Be sure to find out what she would really like to eat for lunch.

Giving the child a healthy version of her preferred foods could result in an emptier lunchbox. Also, many children like finger foods. Plus, you might try giving her less food if you are giving her more food than she would normally eat at home for lunch.

Parents should send questions and comments to dearteacher@dearteacher.com or ask them on the columnists’ website at www.dearteacher.com. ©Compass Syndicate Corporation, 2017 Distributed by King Features Syndicate.

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ANSWER: Play is so important for young children. At the same time, the amount of time that they can devote to play seems to be coming in shorter and shorter increments of time. Obviously, there are apps that have games that can be played in a short period of time. This is good because they can be educational in nature. Nevertheless, it is not deemed to be healthy for children to spend all their free time on phones and tablets.

To get young children away from playing only with electronic games, parents should carry around with them small toys in the car or in toy bags. There are now starter sets of Legos that are reasonably priced. There are also many miniature collectibles that allow children to have opportunity for imaginative play. Plus, there are many appealing card games.

Many of these toys are close to check-out in toy stores. And for children who can read, there is no substitute for reading books — even on electronic devices.

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JINGLE BELL BRUNCH Five steps to hosting a progressive holiday meal

By PAM MOLNAR

There are so many people we would like to celebrate with during the holiday season, but with only five weekends between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, it is hard to find the time. A simple way to open up another date on your calendar is to host a progressive brunch. The benefit of a progressive meal is that it allows you to see several people, show off your home, and host without having to go overboard on costs.

START PLANNING – Make your guest and host lists.

Will your brunch include neighborhood couples or families? If you host with children, it is often more fun for everyone if the children stay at one house with a teenage babysitter (or two), have their own menu and preplanned activities such as a movie or craft. Because this is the holiday season, it might be a nice idea to collect items for charity — a food drive, coat drive, or a collection for Toys for Tots.

HOSTING – When choosing your hosts, find out how many guests they can seat at their table. Then divide the number of guests by the number of seats available at each house. For example, if your guest list includes 12 people and each house can only seat six, it might be a better idea to have two hosts for each course. Switch up who eats together at each house so everyone gets to socialize with different people. If you don’t want to split up your party, another approach is to not have formal seating, but rather a cocktail party style, so all 12 guests can go to each house.

MENU – Have the hosts get together and make a menu so there will not be any duplicate meals for the brunch.

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Be sure to consider any food allergies when planning.

Search your cookbooks, Pinterest, or use the menu ideas below. Choose meals that can be prepared ahead or take little cooking time so when it is your time to host, you will only need to leave the party a few minutes before your guests arrive.

COST – Splitting the cost of the food is important, especially if not every guest is hosting. When the menu has been decided, select two hosts to make a list and preshop to gather pricing. Don’t forget to add disposable plates and cups to make it easier on the hosts. Divide the cost of the food, drinks, and babysitters by the number of guests and collect the money before you shop.

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER – Start the party at the first house with a celebratory mimosa and pick up your meal schedules. After dropping off your kids and enjoying a quick half hour of mingling, break off into more intimate groups of six or eight for the other parts of the meal. Arrive at the next house at the set time for your next course and move through the afternoon enjoying different hosts, friends, and a variety of food and drinks. Head to the last house to meet up with the whole group again for desserts.

End the afternoon with a group game for the adults.

Try games like Hedbanz, Apples to Apples, or The Game of Things. If your brunch includes the kids, consider having a small gift exchange or see if Santa can stop by for a visit. Leave the party with wonderful memories, stronger friendships, and a full stomach.

Pam Molnar is a freelance writer and mother of three. Her family loves themed parties and plans to host a progressive brunch during this holiday season.

MENU IDEAS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY BRUNCH • Fruit and yogurt parfait • Mini muffins or bagel bites • French toast sticks served in shot glasses with syrup • Cinnamon rolls • Mini eggs benedict • Fruit and donut hole kabobs • Ham and asparagus roll-ups made with refrigerated crescent rolls • Fruit salad served in red wine goblets • Waffle bar with fresh fruit, whipped cream, chocolate chips, and a variety of syrups • Quiches or frittatas • Pasta salad • Cheese, cracker, and sausage platters • Chicken salad served in a seeded tomato or avocado • Shrimp cocktail • Ice cream cone cornucopias filled with fresh veggies • Smoked salmon crostini’s with cream cheese and dill

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Progressive brunches work well for people who live close to each other, whether they are in the same building, on the same block, or within the same neighborhood. Each house participating in the brunch provides a meal — or at least one of the meal’s courses — and drinks. Guests arrive at a set time and usually only stay an hour before moving on to the next house and the next course. During the holidays, homes will be cheerfully decorated, making a progressive brunch a festive way to spend a Sunday.

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Memphis Parent is a great resource for families.

But you, our readers, also have insider secrets on what to do, where to go, and who to see for this and that in Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Millington, and all places in between.

After culling through scores of entries, the results are in from the 2017 Family Choice Awards, which puts the spotlight on places that you say are the best of the best around town.

Thank you for your votes and congratulations to all of the winners of the Family Choice Awards. — MICHELLE MCKISSACK

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BEST PEDIATRICIAN

HALF & FULL DAY CAMPS

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Dr. Chris Hanson, Laurelwood Pediatrics

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Dr. Ashley Miller, Laurelwood Pediatrics

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FOR AGES 3-12 YRS

Dr. Tamara Folz, All Better Pediatrics

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Dr. Danny Weiss

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Dr. Brad Wilkinson

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Dr Tommy Whited

BEST DENTIST 1.

TIE: Dr. Michael Blen, DDS & Dr. Bradley Wilkinson, DDS 2.

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3. TIE: Dr. John Acosta, DDS & Dr. Billy W. McCann, DDS

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BEST EYE CARE 1.

Memphis Family Vision 2.

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Dr. Carl Flinn, M.D.

Southern College of Optometry

BEST ALLERGY/ASTHMA 1.

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Dr. Gregory Hanissian - Hanissian Allergy

Dr. Joseph Fahhoum - Allergy and Asthma Specialists of Memphis 3.

Dr. Phil Lieberman - Allergy & Asthma Care

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YMCA

Kroc Center

3. Tie: Germantown Athletic Club & Lifetime Fitness

BEST YOGA/PILATES 1.

Midtown Yoga

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Delta Groove Yoga 3.

Hot Yoga Plus

BEST FREE FAMILY OUTING 1.

Shelby Farms

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Levitt Shell

3. Overton Park

BEST FAMILY DAY TRIP 1.

Memphis Zoo

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Safari Park Discovery Park

BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION 1.

Memphis Zoo 2.

Graceland

3. TIE: Beale Street & Bass Pro Shop

BEST RECREATIONAL OUTING 1.

Shelby Farms

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Memphis Zoo 3. Greenline

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Pinecrest Victory Ranch

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BEST PRESCHOOL 1.

Woodland Presbyterian School 2.

Briarcrest Christian School

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Holy Rosary Catholic School

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Richland Elementary

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Grahamwood Elementary 3.

Dogwood Elementary

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White Station High School 2.

Houston High School

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Briarcrest Christian School

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Christian Brothers High School 3.

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Mullins United Methodist Church St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School 3.

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Roulhac’s Preschool & Childcare

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BEST MUSIC LESSONS 1.

Music for Aardvarks 2.

School of Rock

3. TIE - Amro / Lane Music

BEST DANCE STUDIO 1.

Ballet Memphis

2. TIE - Dance Academy of Bartlett / Studio B 3.

New Ballet Ensemble

BEST GYMNASTICS STUDIO 1.

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FEATURE

The Grand Carousel returns to Memphis.

By MICHELLE MCKISSACK

As the days grow crisper outside you can “feel” the holiday cheer everywhere. The merriment, the need for copious amounts of hot chocolate and being close to home surrounded by family and friends is what makes this time of year extra special as we celebrate Christmas and the holiday season.

No place is that feeling of nostalgia more evident than at the Children’s Museum of Memphis where children and adults alike will celebrate a special homecoming.

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Museum of Memphis will host the grand opening of the Memphis Grand Carousel. People of all ages will be able to relive old memories and create new ones on the carousel atop the wooden horses.

“HERE AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM WE CREATE MEMORIES THROUGH A FUN AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. THE GRAND CAROUSEL IS AN EXTENSION OF THAT.”

HISTORY OF THE HORSES The Memphis Grand Carousel is one of the oldest wooden carousels in the United States. Thousands of Memphians have some kind of memories of the Grand Carousel. It was built in 1909, and was originally purchased by the Memphis Park Commission in 1923.

The Grand Carousel is a classic and famous merry-go-round with ornate horses, handcarved by Gustave Dentzel, a German immigrant and famous builder of carousels. The Grand Carousel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

The Memphis Grand Carousel sat in storage for ten years after Libertyland, the midtown amusement park where children rode it, closed in 2005. When the CMOM acquired the carousel, it was shipped off to Ohio for more than two years of restoration. And a few weeks ago it returned to Memphis courtesy a 18-wheel tractor trailer, a donation from FedEx.

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The Children’s Museum of Memphis is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed Christmas Day) The educational fun facility is located at 2525 Central Avenue in Midtown Memphis.

During the time period of the carousel being away from Memphis for restoration, the Children’s Museum constructed an all-new facility in the shape of a pavilion located next to the Children’s Museum. The restoration of the horses cost $1 million but the entire building project, which took a little over two years to complete, cost more than $4 million.

The CMOM is now one of only three accredited children’s museums in the country to house an authentic operational Dentzel grand carousel.

The Carousel Grand Opening is December 2 at 10 a.m. Carousel rides are included with the price of admission.

ADMISSION PRICE: $15 (ages 1-100+) FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Children’s Museum offers varying levels of membership. (2-7 people) $125 - $195 GRANDPARENT MEMBERSHIP (up to 4 people) $160 YES, EVERY CHILD!

OLD MEETS THE NEW The Memphis Grand Carousel for all its historic charm has some new hi-tech bells and whistles that will cater to all riders.

“Here at the Children’s Museum we create memories through a fun and educational environment. The Grand Carousel is an extension of that. Everybody rides. It’s all inclusive,” says Art Davis, COO of the Children’s Museum.

For example, wheelchair-bound children who can not ride one of the horses will be able to pull into a specially-designed chariot on the carousel where they can grasp the reigns just like on the horse and a companion can ride along beside them.

“We think about every day how we can find fun, educational opportunities for everyone,” according to Davis.

Even the music that riders will hear on the carousel will sound like it did from back in the day but it will be blasting from a digital sound system using an iPod-type of device.

The simple joy of letting children be children is the number one highlight of the Grand Carousel opening at the museum and that experience is priceless and timeless.

Families that cannot afford to pay admission may apply for a “Yes, EVERY Child!” membership by stopping by the museum during regular business hours.

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STUDY GUIDE:

BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS

active learning

agile teaching

to build disciplined minds, adventurous spirits, and brave hearts

How do you study?

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if children had a blueprint for success in school and in life? Teaching them how to study is a good start to showing them how to succeed.

This is the first part of a five-part series on ways to help your child study.

By GRACE COPELAND

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ver the next few months, I will give you a process or model that you can adapt and implement to teach your child how to study. This guide is based on my experience as an educator and the valuable information in the Victus Study Skills System written and developed by Susan Ison.

To begin, three guiding questions or building blocks are presented in this model: Where are you now? Where do you want to be? How do you get there?

This first article asks your child: “Where are you now?” The second article will explore “Where do you want to be?” The third, fourth, and fifth articles will guide your child in “How do you get there?”

It’s time to apply!

Visit sgis.org/admissionevents for dates and information.

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WHERE ARE YOU NOW? Where is your child in terms of current study skills and habits?

An informal study skills checklist will help to identify how he or she approaches studying. There is no right or wrong way to respond to this checklist. It’s just an inventory used as a reference point for “now.” You want your child to be excited about the adventure of learning how to study so encourage her/him to talk about the questions in each section. Be open and supportive of the answers. Ask additional questions to encourage conversation. You don’t have to complete the inventory in one sitting. Take your time. Jot down responses as a reference for later. The seven sections of the checklist will be addressed in detail in “How do you get there.”

1. What is his/her current schedule?

2. Does she/he have a planner or calendar of some sort to enter classroom assignments?

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3. Does she/he do homework?

4. Does she/he get enough sleep?

5. Where does she/he study? Does she/he have a regular place to study that is quiet and free from distractions?

6. Listening: Does she/he look at the person who is talking? Does she/he ask questions?

7. Can she/he listen without daydreaming?

8. Reading: Does she/he think of questions about the story before starting to read? Does she/he try to look for the main idea in what they read?

9. Taking Notes: Does she/he take notes? Does she/he review those notes?

10. Preparing for a Test: Does she/he start preparing for a test several days before taking it? Does she/he have helpful ways to memorize facts?

11. Taking a Test: Does she/he know how to budget time as they’re taking the test? Does she/he check over the answers before turning in the test?

12. Does she/he get nervous before a test?

WHAT ARE YOUR CHILD’S LEARNING STRENGTHS? Is your child a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner? Maybe they have strengths in a combination of these three styles of learning. A visual learner may have some of the following characteristics: She or he often likes to read books and look at the pictures; actually enjoys keeping an organized room; can picture information in her/his mind.

An auditory learner can often remember names and facts just by hearing them; may like to study for a test by being quizzed out loud; may often be distracted by noises when trying to concentrate. A kinesthetic learner may have a hard time staying neat and organized; may find it difficult to stay still in class or at the dinner table; likes to be shown how to do an activity rather than reading about it.

Observe your child at work and at play. Together, discover your child’s learning strengths or learning styles. Help him/her find ways to study so that they make good use of those strengths. This will make learning easier and more fun. Homework will be less stressful!

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Grace Copeland is a retired Memphis educator who now consults families on ways to improve their child’s study habits. Visit victusstudyskillssystem.org for more information.

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WHAT STUDY METHODS WILL ENHANCE A LEARNING STRENGTH? Think “seeing,” “hearing,” and “doing” and you can develop activities and techniques tailored to your child. Some ideas: Visual or “seeing” learner: Write down things to remember. Highlight information in notes. “See” spelling words in his/her mind before attempting to spell them. Make flashcards.

Auditory or “hearing” learner: Study with a friend and drill facts out loud. Use abbreviations to remember facts: Ex. ROYBIV = the colors of the rainbow. Read out loud when studying. Record and listen to information.

Kinesthetic or “doing” learner: Walk around the room while reciting facts. Quietly bounce a foot while studying. Do hands-on activities whenever possible. Trace over spelling words.

A combination of activities like these may help some children learn. Let your child express what works best based on learning strengths. Be creative and willing to accommodate different learning styles.

You and your child have a starting point. Next month: Where do you want to be?

BOOKS

THE POWER OF A POOCH A new anthology of dog tales will find your heart and soothe your soul.

By BROWN BURNETT

The holidays are all about family. They are times of reunion, fellowship, joy, giving, and, of course, love. But this year, my holidays were going to be dark and excruciatingly painful. That's because Jake — my beloved dog of 15 years — wouldn't be around. He died peacefully in his sleep September 30th. For 12 years, Jake was my family, and as he got older and more feeble, I thought it was unlikely he would be around for these holidays. My grieving was beginning to overwhelm me, heading into Thanksgiving week.

Steinbeck’s writing style and clarity have always taken my breath Then a friend of mine (and Jake's), called me the week before Thanksgiving with what he said was the perfect thing for me to read, away and it sets the gentle, reflective tone for the rest of the book.

Once Steinbeck hypnotized, I dove right in. And soon the fear of also the most therapeutic.

“I'm giving you a copy of a book filled with dog stories. You need to deepening my grief was gone.

Among the stories that initially got my attention was Annie Oeth's read this,” he said. I told him I was NOT ready to read a book like that.

“Give it a chance,” he said. “Trust me on this … it will help with your “Brothers from Different Mothers” about an inseparable dog and cat. grief. If you don't want it, re-gift it, donate it to the library, whatever. I'll The title of James Bell's story, “The Adventures of Sherlock Hound,” transported me back to long ago, with the story about child sleuths and understand. But read it.” And then he hung up.

The book came to me a few days later and once I finally summoned their canine detective. You may want to brace yourself for Cory Mesler's “She Loved That Dog,” but once you have a firm grip on your heartstrings, the nerve to pick it up, I couldn't put it down.

There are 19 stories about dogs and the effects they had, and still you'll not only appreciate Mesler's writing skills, but also how delicately have over their humans. Dogs bring out the latent humanity in people Mesler turns a sad story, even shocking in a couple of places, into a and they do so because their innocence and loyalty can seldom be bittersweet and reflective work.

Jere Hoar's “Setter Man” takes you into the world of bird dogs and bird hunters that most readers have never considered, much less experienced. But Hoar's vivid characters and smooth, flowing dialogue from rough people have a haunting, atmospheric way of pulling you in and leaving you wanting more.

“The Three Amigos” by James L. Dickerson is brilliantly quirky as he takes you back to his youthful hunting experiences, where he first felt a bond with dogs. His observations and reflections are keen and punctuated with dry and wry humor.

All are fine stories, and some are great stories, but the one I found most captivating was Maria Goodavage's “Story of a Marine Hero.”

Service canines do not get much attention outside of the military but this story tells about Mamma Luca, a decorated heroine who served in Afghanistan, saving many Marines from hidden explosive devices.

Dog Stories for the Soul lives up to its title. It's a splendid idea, skillfully assembled by editor Mardi Allen, who has her own dog story to tell.

After my initial read, I went back through the anthology a second found in humans. In that way, they are superior creatures, it has been time, and whenever my heavy grief returns, I re-read the stories with said. They touch every emotion of their owners and friends and Dog which I feel the strongest connection. The tales in Allen's book have Stories for the Soul [Sartoris Literary Group; edited by Mardi Allen] are effectively illuminated and amplified the wonderful memories I have of not tragic in tone even if some of the stories end sadly. I still found Jake and, as a result, the dark memories of the weeks before Jake's death are fading away. The holidays, all of a sudden, aren't as grim and comfort in them, being reminded of how special Jake was.

Instead of grieving myself into a deep depression, I was uplifted. daunting as I feared they would be.

A dog owner, dog lover, or even a prospective dog owner will be Three of the authors are literary giants: John Steinbeck (Travels With Charley), Willie Morris (My Dog Skip), and Mark Twain (“A Dog's Tale”). reminded of and perhaps even rediscover the depths of his own But some of the short stories written by other writers — some obscure humanity in these stories. It’s a perfect gift for dog owners and a mustand some not-so obscure — are in their own way just as captivating as read for those missing their canines this holiday season. those from the masters.

“DOG STORIES FOR THE SOUL LIVES UP TO ITS TITLE. IT'S A SPLENDID IDEA, SKILLFULLY ASSEMBLED BY EDITOR MARDI ALLEN, WHO HAS HER OWN DOG STORY TO TELL.”

Dog Stories for the Soul will be available December 10th at Amazon.com. You can also visit sartorisliterary.com.

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DECEMBER CALENDAR

by MEENA VISWANATHAN

Ice Skating at the Memphis Zoo. Memphis Zoo.

Through December 30 • Open daily, 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.

Also during SunTrust Zoo Lights nights from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. $6/person. Not included with zoo general admission. 333-6500.

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Ice Skating at the Memphis Zoo. Memphis Zoo.

Through December 30. Open daily, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Also during SunTrust Zoo Lights nights from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. $6/person. Not included with zoo general admission. 333-6500.

Wild Lunch at Lichterman. Lichterman Nature

Center. Tuesday through Saturday at noon. Free with admission. 636-2210.

2017 Le Bonheur Holiday Tree Lighting. Overton

Square. 5-7 p.m. Le Bonheur patients light the tree with wands from Magic Light Wand. Festivities include meet-n-greet with Santa, carols by Hutchison School and Snowden School choirs, Christmas crafts, cookies and hot chocolate, and Le Bonheur ornament shop.

Free. 287-6795.

SunTrust Zoo Lights. Memphis Zoo. Through December 30. On select nights, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. $9/person. 333-6500.

Holiday Wonders at the Garden. MBG. Through December 30. On select nights, 5:30-8:30 p.m. This year’s holiday celebration at the Garden features three attractions for families to enjoy: Snowy Nights, Sculptures Bright, and Trees Alight. Go to memphisbotanicgarden.com for a complete schedule.

Starry Nights. Shelby Farms Park. Through

7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. $15-$45.

Reservations required. 726-4656.

Junie B. Jones: The Musical. The Circuit Playhouse.

Through December 23. On select Fridays at 7 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday at 2 p.m. $15-$45. Reservations required. 726-4656.

I am Irving Berlin, A Musical Revue. Germantown Community Theatre. December 1-3 & 8-10. Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m. All Children’s Theatre production shares the life story of songwriter Irving Berlin. $13/adult. $9/child. Reservations required. 453-7447.

Snowkus Pocus. Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center (BPACC). 7:30-9 p.m. Cirque meets Nutcracker in this family snow show. $30.

Reservations required. 385-5588.

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Breakfast with Santa. Shelby Farms Park. 9-11 a.m.

This inaugural Breakfast with Santa features cookie decorating, ornament making, a glass blowing demo, and a reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas. $35 for an adult/child pair. $60 for Family Four Pack. $18 per additional person. Reservations required. 2227275.

Family Studio. Dixon Gallery and Gardens. 10 a.m.

until noon. Free. 761-5250.

December 29. Sunday through Thursday, 6-9 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 6-10 p.m. Take a starry carriage ride Christmas in the Country. Morton Museum of or hay ride through the lights. For reservations, visit Collierville History. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Make holiday starrycarriagerides.com or call 522-2862 for tickets. crafts inspired by Collierville’s settlers, enjoy a free Visit on a run, walk, or ride to see the lights on foot or performance by Iris Orchestra at 2 p.m., and warm up on bike when the show is closed to cars (December 4 & with a biscuit and butter bar. Free. 457-2650.

11). $5/person. Simply drive through the lights. $20/car.

Benefits Shelby Farms Park Conservancy. 222-7275.

Chucalissa Family Days. C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa. On Saturdays at 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Family programs and craft activities change weekly. Dec. 2: Peter Pan. Playhouse on the Square. Through Stone Tools & Weapons/Talking Sticks. Dec. 9: Trash December 31. On select Fridays and Saturdays at 24 4 2

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Talks/Snake Painting. Dec. 16: Prehistory to Trail of Tears/Basket Weaving. Dec. 23: Mystery Box/Beading. $6/adult. $4/child ages 4-11. 785-3160.

The Magic of Science: Holiday Edition. The Pink

Palace Museum. Through December 16. Saturdays at noon. Enjoy the magic of the season lighting the night with chemistry candles, tinkering with tinsel, and frolicking with magic snow. $4.75/adult. $4.25/child.

636-2437.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas 2D Repertory Film. CTI 3D Giant Theater. Weekends through

December 24. Weekdays, December 20-22. All shows at 1 p.m. $10/adult. $8/child ages 3 and up. 636-2362.

Free Family Art Workshop: Holiday Ornaments.

Memphis College of Art. 2-4 p.m. Open to all ages and experience levels. Workshops include drawing, painting, and sculpture. Free, donations go toward youth scholarship fund (recommended donation is $10 per family). Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit mca.edu/community to register online.

Roudnev Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker.

Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School. 5 p.m. Also on Sunday, December 3, at 2 p.m. Roudnev Youth Ballet presents a traditional interpretation of this timeless tale. Premium seating: $35. General seating: $25. Call 537-1483 for tickets.

31st Annual “Students’ Works & Dances.” St.

Stephens United Methodist Church. 7-9 p.m. Students perform Nutcracker variations, jazz & classical ballet vignettes, and dances along with special guest Tony Thomas on piano. $8/adult. $5/child. Group discounts available. Reservations required. 301-3262.

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Israel Festival. The Agricenter. 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

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Nutcracker Tea. Venetian Room @ The Peabody Hotel. 2-4 p.m. Children are welcome to dance with the characters, play games, take part in arts and crafts, and enjoy delicacies. $48/ adult. $50/child. $5 for self-parking at The Peabody. Reservations required.

737-7322.

Lamb Chop & Mallory Lewis. BPACC.

2:30-3:30 p.m. Families are invited for a humorous hour with world famous children’s icon Lamb Chop. $15/adult. $10/child. Reservations required. 3855588.

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Music for Aardvarks. Baptist

Memorial Hospital for Women. Tenweek series runs November 27 through February 5. Mondays, at 10 or 11 a.m.

Free. Reservations required. 227-9558.

100 WOMEN. 1 HOUR. 10,000 DOLLARS. LOCAL IMPACT. We are a group of women committed to supporting our local community. We come from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds. Why join us? You believe women working together can achieve just about anything! You only have a few hours a year to commit to charity work.

You want to ensure 100% of your charitable donations go to those in need. You believe there is power in numbers. You want to be part of an extraordinary group of women who make an immediate, direct and positive impact on the Memphis Community.

First meeting will be January 16, 7- 8 p.m. at the Church Health Center in Crosstown.

To join us, please go to www.100womenmemphis.org and register.

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Tea & Toddlers. Universal Parenting

Collierville, and Germantown. 11 a.m.

The musical families of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra present a story set to music. Free. 537-2500.

Holiday Concert. GPAC. 7-9 p.m.

Germantown Symphony Orchestra and Germantown Community Chorus present this annual concert ending the performance with a sing-along of holiday favorites. $15/adult. $12/child.

Reservations required. 751-7500.

10 • SUNDAY

Annual Service of Lessons and Carols. St. John’s Episcopal Church.

4-5:15 p.m. The Memphis Boychoir presents Christmas carols, hymns, and choir music. Free. 323-8597.

13 • WEDNESDAY

WEE Wednesday: Music. Westminster Academy. 9 a.m. At this Mommy and Me event, preschool-aged children sing, dance, create, and learn in a classical environment. Children go home with a craft. Free. Refreshments provided.

380-9192.

14 • THURSDAY

Family Night at Holiday Wonders at the Garden. MBG. 5:30-8:30

Place @ Christ Community Health Services. Mondays from noon until 1:45 p.m. Parents are invited for a weekly parenting topic while tots enjoy toddler time over refreshments. Free. RSVP to brittany.hart@christchs.org or call 7012871 for details.

p.m. Enjoy a family night at Holiday Wonders. Children ages two and up are admitted for $3 when they bring in an unwrapped toy for Porter-Leath.

Regular admission for adults. Go to memphisbotanicgarden.com/wonders for tickets.

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Mini Masters. Dixon Gallery and

Gardens. Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. $8/child. Call 761-5250 to preregister and pre-pay by Monday noon before the class.

IMAX Theatre Opens. Malco Paradiso Cinema Grill. IMAX Theatre premieres with the release of Walt Disney Studio’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Go to malco. com for details.

6 • WEDNESDAY

Ballet Memphis presents Nutcracker.

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Toddler Time. Baptist Memorial

The Orpheum. Through December Hospital for Women. Meets Wednesdays 17, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2 & 7:30 from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Free. 227p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Ballet Memphis 9558. partners with Memphis Symphony Orchestra to present this holiday classic. $7-$75. Visit balletmemphis.org or call Music for Aardvarks. Universal 525-3000 for tickets.

Parenting Place @ Christ Community Health Services. Through December 20. Wednesdays from noon until 1 p.m.

16 • SATURDAY Ages 6 months to 6 years. Free. RSVP Children’s Ballet Theater presents to brittany.hart@christchs.org or call Nutcracker. GPAC. 6 p.m. Also on 701-2871 for details.

Sunday, December 17, at 2:30 p.m. The performance directed by Mary Van Dyke features children and Tennessee School of Music Holiday Concert.

Ballet Theater professionals, handmade Harris Concert Hall @ University of costumes, and beautiful scenery. $31.

Memphis. 12:30 p.m. Performances by student ensembles include old favorites Reservations required. 751-7500. and new, original works. Free. Go to memphis.edu/music/upcoming for 20 • WEDNESDAY details.

Miracle on 34th Street. The Orpheum.

7 p.m. In partnership with the 2nd annual Mid-South Arts Against Hunger Food 8 · FRIDAY Drive, the Orpheum Theatre screens PB & Jammies. Germantown Performing Arts Centre (GPAC). 6:30-8 the Christmas classic. Arrive early for p.m. Jump into your jammies and join for a complimentary photo with Santa and take part in a pre-show holiday a toe tapping concert with Side Street Steppers. Come in early to enjoy winter sing-along with the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. $5 (cash only) at the Orpheum themed crafts in the lobby and stay box office or free with donation of after the show for a bedtime treat. $8/ non-perishable food item. Benefits the child. Includes up to two adults. 751Mid-South Food Bank. 525-3000.

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Library Tunes & Tales. At area libraries The Muppet Movie 2D Repertory including Central, Bartlett, Cordova, Film. CTI 3D Giant Theater. Through

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and Memphis Animal Services. Go to memphisriverfront.com for details.

ONGOING EVENTS

Date Night at Holiday Wonders at the Garden. Memphis Botanic

MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITS

Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG).

David Rogers’ Big Bugs at the Garden.

Through January 1. 636-4100.

National Civil Rights Museum. Let Us March On: Lee Friedlander and the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom. Through December 5. 521-9699.

The Pink Palace Museum. Enchanted

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Forest Festival of Trees. Through December 31. Open Friday nights in December until 9 p.m. (Closed Christmas Day). A Memphis holiday tradition that is full of animated characters, model trains, and dozens of beautifully decorated trees. $6/adult. $5/child ages 3-12. Pictures with Santa starting at $10 available until Dec. 24. Benefits Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. 636-2362.

CTI 3D Giant Theater. Polar Express 3D. Through December 24. The Light Before Christmas 3D. Through December 24. 636-2362.

AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium. Season of Light. Through December 31. Autumn Seasonal Stargazing. Through December 21.

Winter Seasonal Stargazing. December 22 through March 19. One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Until further notice. 636-2362

Morton Museum of Collierville History. The Volunteers: Americans Join

WWI. December 20 through March 8.

Exhibit shares the inspirational stories of American contribution to World War I. 457-2650.

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OTHER PROGRAMS

Mallory-Neely House Tour. Mallory-

Neely House, 652 Adams Avenue.

Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $7/ adult. $5/child (ages 3 and up). Call 523-1484 for reservations.

Repticon Memphis Reptile & Exotic Animal Show. The Landers Center.

Saturday, December 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (VIP early entry at 9 a.m.) Also on Sunday, December 10, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Features live animal seminars, vendors, and free raffles for prizes. $10/adult. $5/child ages 5-12. Free for children under 5. Visit repticon.com/tennessee for special offers on two-day and VIP tickets.

Contemporary Club Holiday Home Tour & Gift Gazebo. Morton Museum.

Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tour four Collierville homes and shop the gift gazebo at the museum. Free shuttle provided. $25. Advance discounts available from Collierville Contemporary Club or Town Square merchants. 457-2650.

Human Walking Program. Court Square. Friday, December 15, 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. Head over to Court Square to take an adoptable dog for a walk.

Free. Sponsored by The Fourth Bluff

Garden (MBG). Saturday, December 16, from 5:30 until 10 p.m. Bring your date to enjoy the holiday show and head over to Ikea Outdoor Lounge for beverages and concessions. Go to memphisbotanicgarden.com/wonders for tickets.

Sunday with our Sculptures at Holiday Wonders at the Garden.

MBG. Sunday, December 17, from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. View the permanent collection in the Sculpture Garden and head over to the Ikea Outdoor lounge to look at more sculptures on display.

Go to memphisbotanicgarden.com/ wonders for tickets.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Mid-Day Mindfulness in Motion.

Universal Parenting Place @ Christ Community Health Services. On alternate Wednesdays (December 1, 15, & 29) from noon until 1 p.m. Features simple dynamic movement, gentle balance exercises, deep breathing, and guided relaxation. Free. RSVP to brittany.hart@christchs.org or call 701-2871 for details.

Grandparent Connection Class.

Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital. Saturday, December 2, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Class discusses the role of grandparents and how they can help during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Participants learn basic CPR techniques. $30 for one or two participants. Call 516-6645 to register.

From Pregnancy to Parenthood in a Day. Methodist Le Bonheur

Germantown Hospital. On select Saturdays (December 2 & 16), from 8:15 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. This all-day Saturday class is an alternative to the 7-week series. Class covers a limited overview of the labor process and common hospital procedures, postpartum, baby basics, and breastfeeding. A hospital tour is provided. $90 per couple. Call 5166645 to register.

Saturday Childbirth Class. Baptist Women’s Hospital. On select Saturdays (December 2 &16), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $75. Call 226-5764 to register.

Dance FiT. Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women. On alternate Mondays (December 4 & 18), 6-7 p.m. Ages 8 and up accompanied by an adult. Free.

Reservations required. 227-9558.

Kaleidoscope Club. Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m.

Ages 5-9. $8. Snack provided. Call 7615250 to register.

Breastfeeding Class. Baptist Women’s Hospital. Thursday, December 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $30. Call 226-5764 to register.

Expectant Parents Class. Baptist Women’s Hospital. Saturday, December 9, from 9 a.m. until noon.

$30. Call 226-5764 to register.

HoliDrama. Union Avenue Baptist

Church. Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Ages 3-10. Explore the holidays through theatrical games and music and create a present for family members. $30. Includes snack and one wrapped gift. Call 826-6649 to register.

Saturday Sketch. Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Saturday, December 9, from 10 to 11 a.m. Ages 15 and up. Free with admission. 761-5250.

African Family Drum Circle.

Universal Parenting Place @ Christ Community Health Services. Monday, December 11 from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. and Thursday, December 21, from 1 to 2 p.m. A creative family engagement activity to enjoy through the spirit of African music. It offers children the tools for developing lifelong safety, health, and learning habits. Free. Call 701-2871 to RSVP.

Mindful Motion. Baptist Memorial

Hospital for Women. Monday, December 11, 6-7 p.m. Ages 8 and up.

Free. Reservations required. 227-9558.

Dealing with Holiday Grief.

Universal Parenting Place @ Christ Community Health Services. Monday, December 18, 4-5 p.m. Parents and children learn how to cherish and recreate memorable moments with lost loved ones. Bring a photo of a loved one to create a keepsake ornament. Free. E-mail brittany.hart@ christchs.org or call 701-2871 to RSVP.

WINTER CAMPS

Holiday Wonders Camp. Memphis Botanic Garden. December 21 & 22, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Ages 6-9.

Wrap up your Christmas shopping while kids enjoy winter-themed crafts, games, and snacks. $40/day. Call 6364126 to register.

HOME SCHOOL CLASSES

THEATRE PERFORMANCES Memphis Matters. Theatre South.

December 1 & 2, from 7:30 until 9 p.m.

Playback Memphis hosts this public performances to provide audiences an opportunity to connect with the “heart” of Memphis. Show features a combination of improvisational theatre, personal narrative, and community dialogue. Call 264-0841 for tickets.

Phantom of the Opera. The Orpheum. Through December 10.

Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 2 & 8 p.m.; Sunday at 1 & 6:30 p.m. $24-$129.

Call 525-3000 for tickets.

Drew & Ellie Holcomb’s Neighborly Christmas. The Orpheum. Friday,

December 22, at 8 p.m. Drew and Ellie Holcomb and their band The Neighbors bring in this Christmas celebration featuring some of their favorites, including “Fire & Dynamite,” “Live Forever,” and “Fight for Love.” $34.50-$74.50. Call 525-3000 for tickets.

STORY TIME AT AREA BOOKSTORES AND MUSEUMS

Barnes & Noble Booksellers The Avenue Carriage Crossing Mall, 853-3264 Saturdays at 11 a.m. Ages 1-6.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers 2774 N. Germantown Pkwy., 3862468 Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Ages preK-6.

Dec. 2 & 5: How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Dec. 9 & 12: Olaf’s Frozen Adventure Big Golden Book. Dec. 16 & 19: River Rose and the Magical Christmas. Dec. 23 & 26: Santa’s Magic Key. Dec. 30: Story of Ferdinand.

Story Time at Morton Museum of Collierville History

Wednesday, December 6, 2-3:30 p.m. Children ages 5 and up join for hands-on learning. $5/child. Garden admission not included. Call 636-4130 to pre-pay and register.

On select Fridays (December 1, 8, & 15), 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 10 and under.

Join for a new story theme each week with songs, related craft, and snack.

Dec. 1: Story time with Santa. Dec. 8: Polar Express. Dec. 15: It’s a Wonderful Life with author and actress Karolyn Grimes. Free. 457-2650.

FUND-RAISERS

Candy Canes & Cocoa with Mrs. Claus. Thursday, December 21, at

Home School Days – I Can’t Believe They’re NOT Insects! MBG.

Playback Memphis Holiday Card Program. Playback Memphis.

Available through the holidays.

Purchase holiday cards designed by local artist Pam McDonnell and they can be sent in honor or memory of loved ones. $10/card.

Benefits Playback Memphis. Go to playbackmemphis.org or call 2640841 for details.

Starry 4K Fun Run/Walk. Shelby

Farms Park. Saturday, December 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. Last chance to run or walk through the lights of Starry Nights before it closes for 2017 holiday season. Pre-registration: $25.

Day of race: $30. Call 222-7275 to register.

10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Ages 12 and under. Join Mrs. Claus for a special story time. Also enjoy cocoa and a holiday craft. Free. 457-2650.

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• International Story Time. Saturday, December 16, from 11 a.m. until noon.

Children share stories, crafts, games, and snacks and learn how different cultures celebrate the winter holidays.

CHEROKEE

3300 Sharpe Ave., 743-3655 • Christmas Party. Tuesday, December 19, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Children are invited for a Christmas Party at the library.

CORDOVA

8457 Trinity Rd., 754-8443 • Family Poetry Day. Saturday, December 2, 11-11:45 p.m. Share the love of poetry by reading, writing, and sharing poems. Also play games and listen to stories.

• Art to Grow: Teens. Wednesday, December 6, from 4 to 5 p.m. Dixon Gallery and Gardens teaches teens how to create keychains using polymer clay.

• Super Science TN. Saturday, December 16, from 11 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Children take part in science experiments involving Tesla coils, cotton candy, magnets, and giant bubbles.

CORNELIA CRENSHAW

531 Vance Ave., 525-1643 • Crenshaw Christmas Party. Saturday, December 9, from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The Memphis Black Arts Alliance performs “Mother Goose on the Loose.” Santa Claus stops for a visit.

• Holiday Crafts. Saturday, December 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. Children and teens take part in holiday craft activity.

• Kwanza Celebration. Tuesday, December 26, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Children are welcome to celebrate Kwanza at the library.

EAST SHELBY

7200 East Shelby Dr., 751-7360 • Story Time with Santa. Saturday, December 16, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Children will listen to holiday stories and enjoy cookies with Santa.

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1040 S. Third, 942-0836 • Holiday Arts and Crafts. On December 9 & 19, from noon until 1 p.m. Children make holiday-themed

crafts.

• Discover Play Doh. Monday, December 18, from noon until 1 p.m.

Children construct designs using Play Doh.

FRAYSER

3712 Argonne St., 357-4115 • Christmas Music Celebrations.

Saturday, December 9, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Introduces teens to different styles of music and then they will perform their preferred style of Christmas music.

NORTH

1192 Vollintine Ave., 276-6631 • Christmas Story Time. Wednesday, December 13, from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Children participate in stories and a craft.

• Christmas Game Day. Wednesday, December 13, from 4 to 5 p.m.

Children enjoy challenging games and win prizes.

PARKWAY VILLAGE

4655 Knight Arnold Rd., 363-8923 • Christmas Craft. Wednesday, December 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children make a Christmas craft.

RANDOLPH

3752 Given, 452-1068 • Candy Spoons. Saturday, December 9, from noon until 1 p.m. Teens make candy spoons for warm, wintry drinks.

• Cookies in a Bag. Wednesday, December 20, from 4 to 5 p.m. Teens learn a basic cookie recipe and make a bag to give away as a gift.

SOUTH

1929 S. Third St., 946-8518 • Decorative December. Saturday, December, 2, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Drop-in to create decorations for December.

• The Kids on the Block Puppet Show.

Saturday, December 16, from 11:30 a.m. until noon. Les Passees uses childsized puppets to share stories about bullying and problem-solving.

WHITEHAVEN

4120 Mill Branch Rd., 396-9700 • Teen Craft Day. Tuesday, December 14, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Teens make large Christmas stockings to hang for Santa.

• Teen Businesses: Quick Christmas Gifts. Thursday, December 21, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Teens learn to make quick Christmas gifts.

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