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By: Taylor Abramhamsen

Winter Months seem to be associated

Yogurt is a great way to keep your

with merriment and joy and new beginning, but

body moving, and to help your stomach properly

as we welcome in the New Year and holidays

digest all the scrumptious foods we enjoy for the

leading up to it, staying healthy can be a forgotten

holidays and bundled up inside during the winter

priority. Making sure your holiday celebration and

months. Eating vegetables and fruits in season in

prepping for the New Year and back to school

winter is a great way to get your family nutrients

is the perfect storm for increase stress levels,

that benefit our bodies.

decreases in sleep, and then boom, illness! Keep on top of your heath, and even increase your happiness this winter season with these simple changes to your routine.

We have all heard the phrase-

Soups and stews can warm your

body on those cold days, and get your daily servings of veggies all in one meal. Squash, broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, and carrots are great examples of winter vegetables that your

prevention is the better than the cure, and in

family will enjoy, and will keep everyone out of

many ways that is true about the holiday and

the sickbed. Crockpot soup recipes are a great

post-holiday blues. Take your health into your

way to meet your family’s needs just toss in the

hands in an easy but incredibly important step,

veggies and gain yourself some free time to work

with your diet! We all find it hard to cut our

on your to do list while dinner cooks itself. Add in

calories as the weather gets colder and the days

natural spices like garlic, turmeric, and onion to

get shorter, by making sure the eat the right way,

provide a powerful antioxidant that assists your

you can ensure your family is getting important

body in lowering inflammation, as well as adding

nutrients that keep our immune systems running

in great flavor! We all crave sugars and desserts

like a well-oiled machine.

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during the winter months, even after the jingle

associated with holidays and getting back to

bells end. Challenge your family to save the real

normal afterwards, it is stressful to even think

sweets for the day of celebrations and occasional

about it! Help your family to beat it with good

treats afterwards, and supplement your cravings

planning of tasks, delegating, and being sure to

with fruit. Grapefruit, oranges, kiwi, and mandarins

keep in mind to take care of yourself. Make a

are delicious, all be it not as satisfying, ways to get

point each day to go for a walk, even around the

your sugar fix. Pinterest is a great source to get a

house or office several times a day will increase

variety of soup recipes and ways to make healthy

your endorphins, and better prepare you to

fruit snacks that your immune system will thank

handle everything on your plate. If your family is

you for.

competitive, make it a game! Everyone attending

Knowing your body and how certain

foods effect you is a crucial way to make sure you’re keeping away from trigger foods that cause you suffering. If you notice you get heartburn when you eat red meat, consider lessening the amount you eat to just in December holidays. Or if it’s an important addition to your meal for you, lower

the festivities could throw money into the pot, and then compete to see who gets the most steps, climbs, and calories burned and the winning person (or immediate family if you have a big celebration) wins! What a fun way to stay healthy, without feeling the burden of exercising without an exciting reward.

your intake by a third. Moderation and balance

of a healthy diet are the most important tools to

to stay healthy can be a difficult but rewarding

preventing health issues in the winter months.

accomplishment that will help set everyone up

Exercise, for your body and mind,

contribute largely to your health and happiness during the winter as well. We all know the stress

Working as a team with your family

for a successful 2019. Don’t let the stresses overpower you, instead conquer the health mountain and enjoy allowing you to enjoy all the winter fun we have the luxury of here in Texas.

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Dec 1-23: Natural Bridge Caverns Christmas at The Caverns

February 7-24: AT&T Center San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Unique holiday experiences that celebrate the sights and sounds of Christmas with the natural beauty of the caverns. A portion of ticket sales benefits the San Antonio Food Bank, which serves residents of San Antonio and New Braunfels. Christmas Campfire and Spelunker Claus are new this year and the popular evening hayride returns.

December 1-23: Gruene Photos with Cowboy Kringle Gruene’s own brand of Santa will be featured for pictures with the kids, the whole family or even the family pet!

December 1-31: SA Zoo Zoo Lights at the Zoo Zoo Lights is a holiday tradition for the whole family! Stroll under an array of twinkling lights while you sip hot cocoa, roast s'mores, ride camels and enjoy our Lakeside Lightshow.

january January 11-26: Downtown SA DreamWeek 2019 Summit The annual DreamWeek Summit comprises a series of events designed with a singular purpose in mind: to foster the free exchange of ideas on universal issues affecting the human race. This year, DreamWeek will include over 150 events in and around downtown San Antonio.

January 5: Alamodome SA U.S. Army All-American Bowl The game showcases the nation's top high school football players. A week of festivities leads up to the big game day.

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Held at the AT&T Center, this event features great entertainment with star-studded artists during all PRCA rodeo performances, plus shopping, a carnival and livestock centers.

February TBD: Asian Festival Institute of Texan Cultures This family friendly event at the Institute of Texan Cultures features Asian-American music, cultural performances, food, fashion, crafts and other products.

February TBD: Six Flags Fiesta Texas Opens for 2019 Season Themed rides, thrilling roller coasters and attractions and shows for every age.

February TBD: SeaWorld San Antonio Opens for 2019 Season SeaWorld San Antonio’s combination of unique animal interactions, entertaining shows and thrilling coasters make this park an exciting place to be! In the Spring of 2018 experience the all new Sesame Street® Party Parade, a daily event that features your favorite Sesame Street® friends, 10 themed floats and new showstopping performances!

February TBD: Battle of the Alamo Commemoration Visitors can witness reenactments, live firing of black powder rifles, muskets and a cannon.

See what life was like in 1836 during the 13day siege of the Alamo.

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Winter Weekend

Keep everyone sane during the winter months with these interactive activities easy to keep your family having fun without bundling up

by: Taylor Abrahamsen

Here in Texas we enjoy the good fortune of mild winters that make life easy to accommodate around the weather. We all recount the excitement during the once in a blue moon snow we receive or the ice days that shut down our roadways and schools. One thought that can be lost in the excitement is what to do to keep your family entertained if everyone is stuck indoors! Here are some great ideas, many that use things found around the house, to help keep your kids amused without causing destruction.

Sumo Style! Perfect for any age to enjoy this easy to create game which inspires hours of entertainment as long as the pillow holds fluff. All you need is large shirts and pillows to stuff in a sumo belly and the kids will laugh their way around the house waddling back and forth. Concerned about someone getting too competitive? Youtube has some great videos of Sumo Wrestlers practicing without contact, and bonus: it could help them learn about another culture from around the world!

Do you have a rambunctious little one, a large box, and some spare battery powered lights around? Then get ready for your youngster to show off their imagination!

Make a new world, perhaps Santas’ village or a magic time machine, inside the box with lights and colors. It’s entertaining to see the minds of children as they explore and create, even the older kids may want to join in on the fun.

Connect multiple boxes together or next to each other with cut out windows to make a city for everyone to take part in creating! It will take time to color it all, filling up the afternoon with creativity and exploration, and giving you time to knock out anything on your list.

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Interested in burning some energy while staying indoors? Time to bring out the homemade ice skates! Strap some wax paper onto the feet of your athlete with a rubber band or string to secure it and they are ready to glide. This fun indoor activity works on rugs, tile, and hardwood floors. It’s a hilarious take on winter sports, that is the perfect fit for fun and laughter to fill your home on even the coldest of days.

Do members of your family prefer more to work with their hands? Winter crafts are a perfect fit! These homemade snowflakes are easy to bring to life with items in the cupboard: all your need is glue, pasta, and a sprinkle of glitter and voila- a unique activity perfect to commemorate a snow day. Begin your creation by first laying out the design, glue into place each delicate piece, and once it dries, coat with a brush of glue, then make it sparkle! What a fun way to create something together, while letting each member of your family splash on their own style.

Another exciting craft perfect for a winter freeze are popsicle stick ice skaters! Using markers, have everyone decorate a popsicle stick person to be ready for a winter ride. Once they are ready for a temperature drop, fill a ramakin with water and cover with foil, puncture the top with the popsicle figure so it stands, and freeze. After the water freezes, gently remove from the molds and place on a metal tray and let them take off across the ice!

Want to step up the game? Use pool noodles and tape to make a rink on a tile floor and the kids can turn it into a game to see which skater gets the furthest!

Working with your family to have indoor fun can seem stressful, but with some time to prep supplies before hand, it can be an easy unknown to tackle! Let your children in on the process and decide which game will come first. No matter which direction you chose to go the best way to ensure a memory for your family with indoor fun is to let your inner child come out!

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In the first 5 years of life, your child’s brain is developing rapidly and the building blocks for speech and language development are formed. During this time frame, children are communicating with peers and adults and the responses and feedback they receive, teach children the important roles of communication. If they do not receive appropriate feedback from peers and adults, this can lead to a delay in your child’s language skills.

It is highly important to recognize signs of a language delay. If you are unsure whether to reach out to a professional regarding your child’s speech and language, ask yourself the following questions: Does my child have difficulty being understood by others, answering questions (i.e. How old are you? What is your name?), using 4-8 word grammatically correct sentences, using words to communicate, using and understanding a variety of vocabulary and/ or understanding and following directions?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, it is important to reach out and inquire about early intervention.

If your child has a speech and/or language delay, additional support during these critical years is important Speech therapy at an early age can promote growth in reading and language, decrease frustration and behavioral problems due to inability to be understood and facilitate speech and language growth.

There are numerous speech and language programs, such as Chatter Pals, that provide speech skills in a natural learning and language rich environment. These programs can: decrease the likelihood that students entering Kindergarten will continue to need speech therapy services, decrease the likelihood of reading disabilities associated with language and articulation impairments, improve effective communication skills to access the school curriculum, improve positive communication with peers and improve communication with parents to ensure faster carryover outside of the speech room.

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Shopping Guide Local & Holiday Shopping Shopping isn't always easy. In order to help ease your shopping woes, we put together this list of our favorite local and holiday shopping options in the Hill Country.

Camera Exchange

6635 San Pedro Ave., SA 210.349.4400 CameraX.com

Camera Exchange carries the latest in digital cameras, studio equipment and accessories.

They also offer a wide variety of photography classes and a great selection of cameras to rent.

La Villita

418 Villita, SA 210.207.8614 Facebook.com/LaVillitaHistoricArtsVillage

In 1939, La Villita Historic Arts Village was established and the neighborhood was adapted into a center for teaching regional arts and crafts and to serve as an artists market. Come see the unique artisan crafts they have to offer!

Market Square

514 W Commerce, SA 210.207.8600 GetCreativeSanAntonio.com/Explore-SanAntonio/Market-Square

Enjoy the sights and flavors of old Mexico at Historic Market Square. Explore over 100 locally owned shops and stalls, all at a festive indoor mall famously described as the largest Mexican market outside Mexico.

Nature's Treasures

4103 N I-35, Austin 512.472.5015 NTRocks.com

Nature’s Treasures is a one-stop Rock, Mineral, Crystal & Metaphysical store for your shopping pleasure. They bring you Earth Treasures in a vast variety of specimens personally selected for their beauty and power.

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New Braunfels Candle Co. 555 S Castell, NB 830.302.7675 NewBraunfelsCandleCo.com

New Braunfels Candle Co offers a variety of candle fragrances and other natural products. Each candle is hand poured and packaged in the New Braunfels, Texas studio using 100% U.S. grown soy wax, cotton-core wicks, fine fragrance oils and apothecary inspired packaging.

Perky Peacock

173 S Seguin Ave, NB 830.214.0728 Facebook.com/LilCooniesCottage

Bra fit specialist, sleepwear, loungewear, shapewear, lingerie clothes and accessories.

We also carry swimwear seasonally.

Pixie Living Solutions New Braunfels 830.534.6077 pixielivingsolutions.com

The Pixies can handle any aspect of your design project - from material selection and installation to placement of furniture, art, and décor. We are mindful of your wants, needs, hopes and budget. We have the experience and trained eye to craft custom designed spaces perfectly suited to your lifestyle.

the book haus

863 II 35 Frontage Rd, NB 210.833.8167 thebookhaus.com

The Book Haus is a new used bookstore in New Braunfels. They offer any type of used book you may be looking for. They have a children’s nook for the babies to do some light reading while you shop. There's even a free coffee bar available to their customers!

The Gruene Kid Children's Boutique

1706 Hunter Rd, NB 830.214.6032 Facebook.com/TheGrueneKid

A full-scale childrens boutique in the heart of Gruene! Preemie-16 for boys & girls! Providing clothes for every occasion to all the kids in your life!

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Considering an After School Program? by: Taylor Abrahamsen

When the school bell rings at the end of each day, children are excited for the afternoon freedom ahead. While kids are exhilarated, parents are stuck spending the end of each work day with the seemingly endless process of schedule coordination around sports, family help, play dates, and eliminating unsupervised care. After School programs provide a great solution to the schedule juggling, but will it benefit your child? Some may think it only will for those in at risk situations, but after many years of research, the results show it can benefit children in any situation in several different ways.

There are many different types of after school programs out there, many with different focuses and ways to improve the life of your child.

See some of the most valuable ways they can help your child, and some reasons why it may be worth considering after school, even if your able to provide alternative forms of care.

As early as kindergarten, children have been proven to benefit from after school programs.

A study of children involved in 21st Century Community Learning Center programs showed academic improvement in reading and math of over 40%, (Naftzger et. al., 2007). Considering this improvement is especially important as the number of learning disabilities increases across America. A study from 2017 shows that in public education one in five children have a learning disability such as dyslexia and ADHD, however only 1 in 50 have a learning accommodation plan, referred to as a 504 plan. This large gap helps to highlight the absolute need for further academic focus and additional help for many students. Providing this assistance can be a struggle for working families and often cuts into time together or activities that can help keep children active.

After School options can solve this issue, provide a consistent homework routine, and better balance the opportunity cost of budgeting for a program.

In addition to improvements in academics overall, classroom behavior has been proven to be bettered while participating in an after-school program, (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 2010). Bettered classroom behavior can create a more positive experience with education all around for your child. If learning is the focus in the classroom instead of behavior, students will be more engaged, teachers will be more focused, and parents will be happier.

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Social and personal skills are also improved greatly along with self esteem and self confidence in programs with a focus on the social aspects of life, (Durlak & Weissberg, 2007). Unlike during the busy school day where time is accounted for, after school programs have more flexibility and time to teach beneficial interpersonal skills. Many programs offer leadership as part of the weekly focus with group activities to practice these valuable lessons. Have a child with some self confidence issues?

Consider a program with a focus on leadership and they may find it to be a great way to feel surer of themselves as well as find it easier to make friends while working on these personal skills together.

Another important benefit people don’t often think of is the physical activity children in after school programs do. Students in after school tend to be more active compared to children that go home right after the school day. Georgia’s FitKid program determined that children that participate in after school provides an opportunity to address the growing problems of obesity and contributes to healthy lifestyles, (Yin, Gutin, Johnson, Hanes, Moore, Cavnar, et al., 2005). After sitting in class all day, being more active in the afternoon can be a game changer for kids. Running out all the energy they have also helps children sleep better. In addition, after school sports programs can better prepare younger children for school or club sporting activities by teaching the discipline required to be successful at it.

Academic, social, and physical benefits together make after school programs a great idea to consider for your children. Many programs offer pick up at campuses, for regular and early release days, to allow you more time in your day or the headache of coordinating pick up. Many programs even offer drop in care and partial enrollment to assist you in getting the best of both perspectives on how to spend the day after 3pm. Look into the programs in your area to compare your options, you may find something cost effective and beneficial for your family and the needs of your children.

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ABCD Pediatrics 2115 Stephens Place

830-214-6708 ABCDPediatrics.com

Providing caring and informed attention to your children’s health and well being as they grow and thrive into adulthood.

A.I.M. 7410 Blanco Rd, ste. 250, SA

210-838-5351 AimLLCConsulting.com

A.I.M. provides consultations and evaluations for students suspected of having a disability. These can be provided on an as-need basis or throughout the school year.

Almouie Pediatrics Multiple Locations in San Antonio

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Almouie Pediatrics is committed to the highest quality healthcare for infants, children and adolescents. Our trained professionals are devoted to assisting you in providing the best care through all stages of your child’s life.

CentroMed Multiple Locations

210-922-7000 CentroMedSA.com

CentroMed has a team of pediatricians and pediatric nurse practitioners trained to take care of children's healthcare needs.

Children’s Dental Ark 610 Landa St.

Our mission is to guide children through their dental 830-625-1234 experiences while providing comprehensive care in a ChildrensDentalArk.com friendly environment.

Children’s Hospital 210-704-2011 of San Antonio CHofSA.com 333 N. Santa Rosa

One of the best pediatric medical centers in the US, offering a complete range of health care services for children.

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Our innovative and interdisciplinary team is committed to rapid diagnosis and treatment while delivering the best outcomes available for our pediatric and adult patients.

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CommuniCare Health Centers Multiple Locations

210-233-7000 communicaresa.org

CommuniCare advances healthcare access to families in the community through its full-service, high-quality primary healthcare system. We treat our patients like family.

Cute Smiles 4 Kids 823 Bandera Rd.

210-435-3333 CuteSmiles4kidstx.com

Ranging from preventative to restorative dentistry, our office offers in-house conscious sedation and general anesthesia, providing a pain-free, comfortable, and fun experience for your children!

Epic Health Services 4502 Centerview Dr #150, SA

210-377-3742 epichealthservices.com

Epic Health Services is a leading provider of pediatric skilled nursing, therapy, and autism services, as well as a spectrum of adult home health care services, including skilled nursing, therapy, personal care, and behavioral health nursing.

New Braunfels Dental Ark 833 Landa St.

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Having a great smile means different things to different people. We listen carefully so we can provide treatment that will achieve your goals.

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North Central Baptist Hospital provides high quality care and is best known nationally for several services in particular BaptistHealthSystem.com such as, Surgical Specialties, Women’s Health, Pediatric Care and Orthopedic Medicine.

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Resolute Health Hospital 555 Creekside Crossing, NB

830-500-6000 ResoluteHealth.com

Since 2014, Resolute Health Hospital has been passionately committed to providing the San Antonio and New Braunfels communities with compassionate full-service medical care.

Tooth Transitions San Antonio/ Bulverde

830-438-1153 ToothTransitions.com

At Tooth Transitions Pediatric Dentistry, we do everything we can to make your child's experience fun and fearless.

Locations in San Antonio and Bulverde.

Vista Vision 427 N Loop 1604 W. Ste 203

210-960-5494 VistaVisionSA.com

Comprehensive, personalized eyecare and eyewear for the entire family. Dr. Racoma, O.D. examines and treats patients as young as 6 months and is an InfantSee provider!

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Top 10 KIDS ACTIVITIES Andretti Karting Take your entertainment to the next level! Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is a premier entertainment & event destination featuring heart-pounding attractions, delicious cuisine & unique event spaces.

Battle for Texas: the experience Experience the daily lives of early Texas settlers, the tensions leading up to the Texas Revolution, and the climactic battle in which the Alamo defenders sacrificed their lives for the cause of freedom.

THE DOSEUM The DoSeum serves as a “charging station” to power up kids’ minds and support the important work of schools and community organizations.

Great for birthday parties, family day, educators and more.

landa park Landa Park offers picnic facilities under the shade of giant, ancient oak trees. Walk or jog on the parks special trails, or ride a miniature train that chugs around the 51 acre park.

Laser Legend San Antonio's Only Ultra Modern Laser Tag, Glo Golf & Arcade Facility. Laser Tag, Glo Golf, Juke "n" Box, Arcade, Launch Pad Cafe, Party Rooms, and much more!

new Braunfels Parks and recreation Our mission is to afford diverse opportunities and access for all residents and visitors through innovative programs and facilities, open space preservation and economic enhancement.

San Antonio Aquarium San Antonio Aquarium offers several birthday party packages to ensure that your special day is absolutely perfect. Please contact education@sanantonioaquarium.net for details.

San antonio zoo At the San Antonio Zoo, it's always a party! Check out all the coolest animals the park has to offer and let the Zoo do the rest! Packages include entry, cupcakes and ice cream, food, and rides.

TopGolf Topgolf features 102 bays over 3 floors, an amazing rooftop terrace, lively bars and a golf game concept that is sure to blow you away!

WONDER WORLD PARK This unique San Marcos Park offers great attractions including Mystery Mountain and Water Falls, tours of the Balcones Fault Line, a 110 ft. observation tower, an anti-gravity house, train ride, and wildlife petting park.

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6320 Bandera Rd, Leon Valley 210.310.3210 sanantonioaquarium.net

3903 N St Mary's St. SA 210.734.7184 sazoo.org

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7505 N Loop 1604 E, Ste 101, Live Oak 210-444-9025 www.LaserLegend.com

www.chicbeautique.org (830) 556-0815

From fevers to life-threatening injuries you can come to us.

Baptist Children’s Hospital at North Central features a separate emergency room just for kids. Come here, stay here, heal here.

When an emergency happens, you can count on our dedicated pediatric ER, here for you 24/7. If your child must be admitted, they are exactly where they need to be. We have a Pediatric Unit and ICU to ensure your child gets the specialized care they need, when they need it most. At Baptist Children’s Hospital at North Central, we’ve got what it takes to help heal your child’s hurt.

If you have a non life-threatening emergency, you may check-in online at BaptistEmergency.com.

520 Madison Oak Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78258

BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL At North Central