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early One Score and zero years ago, my toddler said the words, “No mommy do!” Yep, independence starts with these three words. And at that time our lives forever change from doing to teaching.

An excerpt in the book, by Marianne Richmond, If I Could Keep You

Little, says If I could keep you little, I’d keep you close to me. But then I’d miss you growing into who you’re meant to be!

As parents we have complex emotions as we cherish those fleeting moments of time from newborn, to baby, to child, to adolescent, to young adult and to adult. And what’s really important is to let our children naturally evolve to each stage of development at their own pace. Being mindful of how the world seems to want our children now, we have to keep them close, but at the same time let them learn to explore our world.

There is an old Chinese proverb that says, “One generation plants the trees, and another gets the shade.” We parents may still be benefiting from the shade provided by trees planted by our parents,

“CHILDREN THRIVE WHEN PARENTS SET BEFORE THEM INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT, BUT ALWAYS MEETABLE CHALLENGES.”

grandparents, and great-grandparents. We are shaded, to some degree,

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by their moral standards and spiritual commitment. Now that the spade is in our hands we have to ask ourselves, “What kind of trees are we planting?”

It’s important, as a parent, to live out our faith in our own life, and train our children in all that is included in “the way of the Lord.” Parents should know that they can assist their children to make godly decisions, even at a young age. If we fail to train our kids in Godly ways, keeping their lives holy, we will be letting the

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Meg is a super happy baby. She prefers being outside and enjoys playing with her older siblings, Reid (8) and Camille (2). She’s trying really hard to crawl so she can keep up with them!

She’s also learning how to feed herself. Right now her food of choice is bananas.

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YOU SHOULD KNOW HAPPIER IN NATURE

WASH BEFORE WEARING! Brand new baby skin is very sensitive, so it’s a good idea to wash all those cute new clothes waiting for her before she wears them. A lot of new clothes have a chemical finish sprayed on them to keep them “fresh” looking in the store. You don’t want those chemicals touching your kid. And hand me downs? Well, who knows how well or how long they’ve been stored. If you don’t use a detergent designed for babies, be sure to use a gentle, unscented one. And skip the dryer sheets too. Baby will thank you.

There’s a difference between playing outside and playing outside in nature. While organized outdoor sports are great, sometimes kids need unstructured playtime in nature. Research shows that children who enjoy nature play are happier, healthier, and have lower stress levels. They also develop creative problem-solving skills (as they learn to manipulate their surroundings), better social skills (as they learn to work with friends without adults telling them what to do) and self-regulation skills (as they learn how being in nature makes them feel). Relax, unstructured does not mean unsupervised. So go on, send ‘em outside. The backyard is an amazing place!

WRITING A BIRTH PLAN In order to have the birth experience you’ve always imagined, you may want to consider writing a birth plan, a simple one page statement of your preferences. Things to address might include who you’ll allow in the room, how you plan to manage the pain, what positions you’d like to try, who will catch the

VISIT WITH AN AUDIOLOGIST IF YOUR CHILD . . .

• Does not look to the source of voices or react to loud noises by four months of age. • Has difficulty responding to a call from across a room. • Watches faces intently. • Does not use spoken language as expected for his or her age group. • Turns up volume on television or toys. • Turns body to incline the same ear towards a sound. • Has difficulty understanding where a sound is coming from. • Breathes through the mouth. • Talks in a very loud or very soft voice.

baby, after birth baby care and what you’d prefer in case of an emergency. Keep the plan on a positive note with words like, “I’d prefer” instead of “I don’t want” and stay flexible. Go over your plan with your healthcare provider ahead of time and remember the safety of you

baby eating habits When introducing a new food to your baby, don’t give up if he doesn’t seem to like it the first time. That funny face he makes when tasting a new food doesn’t necessarily mean he doesn’t like it. He’s probably just reacting to the new flavor. It can sometimes take up to ten times of trying a food for baby to decide if he actually likes it or not. So go ahead; give it another try… or 10.

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KARLA, NEW MOM Q. What are some foods breastfeeding moms should eat more of?

A. In addition to the usual advice to eat a variety

PARIS, A FUTURE MOM Q. I’m trying to get pregnant and was told to “watch out” for the Zika Virus. Not sure what that means?

of wholesome foods, there are a few things to focus on increasing while breastfeeding, for the health of moms and babies. The first is calories – breastfeeding moms need about 500 calories a day more than they did pre-pregnancy, but let hunger be your guide. Next is hydration – aim to drink a non-sweetened beverage like water (toss in fruit slices for flavor) each time you nurse your baby. Last, breastfeeding moms need plenty of protein and healthy omega-3 fats. A tasty way to get both is to eat 2-3 seafood meals each week. This could look like shrimp pasta, a tuna sandwich, and grilled salmon. The 2015 Dietary Guidelines say eating fish during breastfeeding helps boost babies’ brain development.

A. Good question, and yes, you need to take precautions. Zika is a virus that is dangerous for all women in their childbearing years. We don’t know a lot about it except that it seems to have caused many cases of microcephaly, a brain birth defect, in newborns. Protect yourself and your baby by avoiding mosquito bites. The mosquitos that carry the Zika virus bite mostly during the daytime. Symptoms include mild fever, rash, red eyes, muscle and joint pain, fatigue and headache.

Symptoms last 2-7 days, and the incubation period is 3-7 days. Living in Texas, know that this area has the highest numbers of mosquitos. Use EPA-registered repellent and follow the directions on the bottle. Apply to clothing and to exposed skin.

A. Plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) is char-

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acterized by the development of a flat spot on the back or side of the head. Many factors can cause flat spots. A baby’s skull is very soft and pressure from everyday surfaces, such as beds or car seats, can cause misshaping. Rest assured it’s not your fault. The good news is, plagiocephaly is also a highly treatable condition, especially when treated early on. Many of the techniques known to prevent or improve plagiocephaly can be practiced at home; which includes supervised tummy time and repositioning techniques, which are known to effectively prevent and improve abnormal head shapes.

Q. My child, age 6 years, uses ear buds when on his Tablet. How do I keep him safe from ear damage and what is the limit?

A. Great question. It’s important to know that i-pads, i-pods, tablets and phones can reach up to 115 decibels, which is well over the safe listening zone of up to 85 decibels. Here are tips to prevent hearing loss which can occur with regular use of technology that exceeds the safe zones: You can control the level for safe usage by going into the device settings and lower the volume; you can also invest in volume limiting headsets which only allow the device to reach 85 decibels. Headsets are better than regular ear buds because they block out background noise and your child will be less likely to crank up the volume.

For small children, even hand held toys can be too loud. Keep in mind that loud sounds have a cumulative effect. Limit the usage of high volume toys. Now more than ever, it’s important to make sure your child gets an annual check-up for ear health.

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SAM, DAD OF ONE Q. I recently viewed a news article that indicated 47% of babies studied have flat spots on their heads. As a parent, what can I do and is there a treatment?

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MOMENTS { BY PATRICK HEMPFING }

SENSE OF WONDER

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yes, ears, nose, mouth, hands and feet. Five senses. It seems like I

The next morning, Jessie was still excited about her new perfume. Her

was just teaching my toddler the body parts and their purposes. Oh to

mom, Mattie, sent her back to the bathroom to “tone down the scent.” I told

experience the world through the senses of a child – the excitement,

Jessie it might be too much perfume if the teacher at the front of the room

the passion – about even small things. My daughter, Jessie, is now a

can smell her from the back row.

On our shopping trip, we finally found some sneakers for

tween, but her enthusiastic reactions to everyday experiences still tickle me.

Jessie’s ever-growing feet. A few days later, I would

She cherishes the moments with all her body parts.

question whether we needed that purchase when

Jessie and I recently spent the afternoon together. Our

shoeless Jessie stepped onto our pollen-

first stop was a restaurant, where I ordered Gazpacho

covered driveway in her socks and

Soup. I tried something different and ordered it

danced around in the yellow dust as

in a Ciabatta Bread bowl. When the waitress

if a light snow had fallen.

brought it, Jessie’s eyes got so wide you’d

After paying for the sneakers,

have thought I won the lottery. “Dad, you’ll

we browsed the department

always have to order this!”

store. “Dad, you’ve got to come

Jessie sat across from me behind a huge bowl of salad, chatting happily as

and touch the softest rug ever.”

she tasted the various nuts, cheeses,

“Dad, I love this jacket. It’s the softest jacket in the entire world.”

and other toppings that decorated the

Jessie repeated this several times,

lettuce. Jessie makes full use of her mouth for talking as well as eating, which

both before and after I purchased

sometimes gives my ears the sense they

the light weight green jacket for her.

The next morning she was still thrilled. “I

might start bleeding.

love my jacket. I’m always going to have this

After lunch, we shopped. Jessie found a bottle

jacket. I’ll wear it in summer and even in winter

of blue finger nail polish we thought was 99 cents, but it

and when I outgrow it, I’ll give it to Momma and

rang up for 37 cents. I’m not sure when her eyes sparkled

get another one.”

more, as she celebrated the fabulous deal or that

On the ride home, Jessie gave the radio

evening when she showed off her blue fingernails.

buttons on my truck a workout, switching

After buying the nail polish, Jessie noticed her favorite store was having a sale – the 75% off sign in the window was a sight to behold. “Dad, we need to go there right away!”

“Jessie, we need to buy sneakers, not lotions and soaps.” She twinkled her pretty eyes and shoe shopping waited. We left an hour later with a full

appreciate the same sounds, but some of her music has grown on me.

At the beginning of our afternoon, before I ate my soup, I texted a photo of it to Mattie. Jessie’s enthusiasm was so contagious I had to share it.

When I finished the soup, there was a big hole in the bottom of the bread

bag of fragrant treats for her nose.

A few days later, our friend gave Jessie three bottles of perfume. Jessie

bowl. For some reason, I felt compelled to take an “after photo.” I picked up

sprayed the first on her wrists and rubbed them together. She spritzed

the bread and held it so that Jessie’s face was visible through the hole, then

the second on her mom’s wrist. “Dad, I have one more to sample.” “I don’t

snapped the picture with my other hand. When I said “Smile,” she smiled, but

want to wear ladies’ perfume.” I said the words – and meant them – but

added, “Dad, don’t play with your food.” I’ve taught my girl well. She’s taught

my muscles must not have heard because I held out my hand and Jessie

me, too – to use all my senses, especially a sense of wonder, to get the most

sprayed it, then pulled it to her nose. She then dragged my hand, towing me

out of every day.

Until next month, remember to cherish the moments. SP

behind, for her mom to sniff.

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PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR

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The New Sibling

ur family building began with one child. I discovered that preparation helped our children transition into their new roles as a “big brother” or “big sister” as our family grew. Here are a few tips from my “in the trenches” experiences and practices that helped our children embrace the newest family member with total joy.

BEGIN THE BIG BROTHER/BIG SISTER PREPARATION DURING YOUR PREGNANCY OR ADOPTION PROCESS You will have plenty of time once you have shared the news that you’re expecting. Use some of this time to help your child become comfortable with welcoming the new arrival. Siblings-to-be can sing, talk to, or tell stories to the baby in your belly. Talk about what a great older brother or sister your child will be, and what a help they can be to you.

Your child can carry a photo around of the child if you are adopting. My son did this after we received a picture of his sister from China. We laminated a copy for him so that he would not destroy it. He proudly shared the picture with anyone he could, “This is my baby sister!”

Siblings-to-be can help with nursery preparation-arranging small items like diapers, books, and stuffed animals. Older siblings can help with painting the room. Our son helped us pick out books for his sister, as well as toys and clothes. My daughter helped me put her sister’s crib together by handing me the small assembly items. She then ran and got a stuffed animal from her cache to gift to her baby sister.

ACKNOWLEDGE THAT EVERYTHING SHIFTS WHEN A NEW CHILD ARRIVES An only or youngest becomes a big sister or brother. The youngest child relinquishes the spot of being the baby, to become the middle child. As parents we should recognize and talk about these changes with our children and focus

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on the fact that even though our family is growing it is still our family, just bigger.

Our oldest was an “only” for five years before his sister arrived home. We spent a lot of time preparing him to be a big brother. We discussed responsibilities and expectations as well as the privileges that come with being the oldest.

We read books and watched movies about families with multiple kids; then we talked about the relationships we read about or viewed in the movies. The transition to becoming a big brother went beautifully because he was so invested.

Now a teenager and an adult they continue to be close.

BE CONSISTENT Adhere to your schedule. Children do well with consistency; they need to know what they can rely on, what to expect. Consistency gives a child security, especially when there has been a big change, as in the addition of a new sibling.

It is common for children to act out or regress when a new sibling arrives into the family. My youngest daughter wanted a bottle after her brother arrived home. Recently potty-trained she had a few accidents.

Discipline and reactions to your children should be consistent with how you handled things prior to the arrival of your new child. Praise the behavior you want to see.

ADDRESS THE EXPECTATIONS AND FEARS THAT COME WITH CHANGE There will be less of your energy, patience and time-to go around, especially during the first days, weeks, or months home. You will likely run into additional challenges because you are juggling more kids Assure your child that your relationship and love for them will not change.

Try to schedule one-on-one time to listen and share with your child. Have dad, another family member, or trusted friend watch the new sibling. Your child will feel loved, and this is the greatest gift you can give. SP

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ballS or bows No more delivery room surprises! A Current trend among expectant parents to announce the sex of their upcoming bundle of joy is to throw a Gender Reveal Party. Boy or Girl? It could be your first child or your fifth, but sharing your super exciting news is always a moment to remember. It’s also a fun way to include younger siblings in on the Big Reveal too. Invite your family and friends who are encouraged to guess the baby’s gender. Let the festivities begin!

If you are interested in throwing a Gender Reveal Party here are some ideas from the Haglund family. Their Ball or Bows party was a memorable event, especially for Big Bro Brecken, who got to burst the balloon!

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n 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued their Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) report, which revealed that the prevalence of autism had risen to one in every 68 births in the U.S. — nearly twice the rate it was in 2004. While alarming, the national spotlight on autism has allowed us all to take a closer look at the disability and identify ways to help those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) function at their highest level.

These days, technology is helping to shape how kids and adults with autism learn, adapt, and communicate. To help you, we decided to highlight some of our favorite apps that might resonate with your child or someone else you know with ASD.

BY D I A N E M . M C C U L LO M

LET’S FACE IT! (LFI!) SCRAPBOOK: Designed as a tool for learning faces and recognizing emotions, LFI! Utilizes the iPad’s built-in camera to take photos and make videos of the user’s friends, family, classmates, and other important people in their lives. Pictures and videos can be labeled and organized into personalized albums that are then used as material for the app’s four games.

THE MONSTER AT THE END OF THIS BOOK: A long list of skills are

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worked on with this app, include fine motor, imagination, language, and vocabulary, but what else would you expect from Sesame Street? Parents are given tips on helping children work through their fears, and this storybook app is a top-notch choice for teaching cause and effect, since kids learn that a touch of their fingers allows them to interact with the story.

FRUIT NINJA FREE: As users chop apples, oranges, and strawberries in this fruit-slicing game, they may not realize they’re developing their fine motor skills at the same time.

PROLOQUO2GO: The hefty price tag on this app ($249.99) has been well worth it according to the many users who have sung its praises. Made for children who have a hard time speaking and building vocabulary, this app uses natural voices to dictate words and offers more than 14,000 symbols to build language.

In fact, many kids with autism use it as their main mode of communication since it gives them a voice through the iPad. TOCA BOCA: Apply a bandage, send out party invitations, or join a tea party with the different variations of games that this digital design studio creates. Play skills are crucial to the development of a child with ASD, and games like these teach them how to engage in reciprocal social imaginative play.

It’s encouraging to see apps like these in the market since it stresses the importance of one key truth, and that is, if you’ve met one kid with autism, you’ve met only one kid with autism. Every child learns differently, and creating tools that allow children to learn in a way that works best for them is one of the best things we can do to celebrate our differences. SP Diane M. McCullom is the senior vice president of clinical operations at Dallas-based Epic Health Services, a leading provider of pediatric skilled nursing, therapy, developmental, and enteral services, as well as adult home health services. This article originally ran on the Dallas Morning News special needs blog.

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DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS: 42ND STREET

SUMMER AT THE ARBORETUM

Runs through July 10. Visit websites for specific show dates/times. Appropriate for All Ages. Run Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes with one intermission. Peggy Sawyer arrives in New York City from Allenstown, PA with hopes of becoming a Broadway star. Facing adversity from all directions, the young but talented performer learns about show business and discovers which relationships are most important in life. With highs and lows in her early career, Peggy experiences growth as both a performer and a young woman. Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Avenue, Dallas, 800-5143849, www.dallassummermusicals.org.

Through July 3st. Visit the Arboretum and discover the beauty of Texas in the summer. Also, Family Fun Fridays are every Friday in June and July. Check the website for a listing of all the summer activities and events. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, www.dallasarboretum.org.

VIDEO GAME MANIA! 3:30-5pm. It’s time for a flurry of gaming goodness! Come in every Friday during the summer with your friends and compete! We will also have tables available for those who want to play CCGs (Collectible Card Games like Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, or Magic: The Gathering).

Ages 13-18. 1st Friday of the month: Retrogaming (Vintage Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, Pacman, etc.). Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake, 1700 Keller Springs Rd., Carrollton.

LEGO MANIA 4-5pm. Join us for exciting Lego building action! Write your name on your Lego Builders card to have your creation displayed in the Library. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd, Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.

FRIDAY NIGHT PORCH MUSIC 6:30-9:30pm. Live Performances from DFW Musicians Every Friday night this Summer on the Carrollton Square! Music Institute at Carrollton Square, 1201 S. Broadway, Carrollton, 469-892-6936, www.micsquare.org.

PINKALICIOUS Runs through July 17 with a sensory-friendly performance on July 2nd at 4:30pm.

Recommended for ages 5 and up. Pink-ABoo! DCT audiences were tickled…that’s right-PINK the last time Pinkalicious was on our stage, so we’re bringing her back in this exhilarating musical! The popular book pops off the stage in this high-energy musical treat that kids will love even more than pink cupcakes! See website for show dates/times and to purchase tickets. Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman St,, Dallas, dct.org.

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SAT 2 FARMERS BRANCH MARKET 8am-12pm. The new Farmers Branch Market is an outdoors farmer’s market featuring fresh produce, specialty foods & arts and crafts. It will be open every Saturday from 8am-12pm, May 7-Oct. 29, 2016. Farmers Branch Market, 12700 Denton Drive, Farmers Branch, 972-9192602, farmersbranchmarket.com.

SAFARI NIGHTS-CONCERTS AT THE DALLAS ZOO 5-9pm. Saturdays through July 30.

Guests can embrace a blend of nature and live music on shady Cat Green Bring blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy the show, or reserve a six-person cabana.

The concert is FREE with the price of Zoo admission. Events begin at 5 pm in Zoo North. Food will be available for purchase, along with soft drinks, cold beer and wine. Dallas Zoo, 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, 469-5507500, www.dallaszoo.com/safarinights.

DALLAS WINGS VS. CONNECTICUT SUN 7:30pm. College Park Center, 601 Spaniolo Dr, Arlington, 817-272-5584, wings. wnba.com.

MESQUITE CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO 7:30pm. Summer is here and that means the Mesquite Championship Rodeo is back! Check website to find out the exciting events for this year and to

purchase tickets. Mesquite Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, 972-285-8777, mesquiterodeo.com.

SUN 3 FOUR SEASONS MARKET CARROLLTON 9am-2pm. 2722 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton, fourseasonsmarkets.com.

ADDISON KABOOM TOWN!® 4pm. For over three decades Addison Kaboom Town!® has been named among the top fireworks shows in the country.

Concessions are available in the park.

Guests are encouraged to leave coolers and bags at home to expedite entry into the park. Those choosing to bring coolers must limit the size to no larger than 16”x20”x12”. Absolutely no alcohol can be brought into or out of Addison Circle Park. Beer and wine will be available for sale within the park. Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive, Addison, addisonkaboomtown.com.

FARMERS BRANCH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 6:30pm-10pm A spectacular show accompanied by a high energy dance band on stage, a FREE KidZone area, concessionaire’s selling festival favorites and more! Gates open at 6:30pm. Parking is located at Metro Square Business Park, 12300 Ford Road, Farmers Branch, TX 75234. Farmers Branch Historical Park, 2540 Farmers Branch Lane, Farmers Branch, 972-919-1433.

MON 4 FLOWER MOUND INDEPENDENCE FEST 2016 Headlined by Loverboy, Independence Fest 2016 will continue to build on the success of previous years to be a great day of celebration, and, as always, admission and parking are FREE! A full day of activities begins with the annual Children’s Parade at 10am at the Lewisville ISD School Administration Building, 1800 Timber Creek Rd., and concludes with a fantastic fireworks finale at around 9:50pm that follows the free concert featuring Loverboy at Bakersfield Park.

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Gates open at 5pm. Note there will be no on-site parking. You will also see a performance from crowd favorite Le Freak, plus a vintage car show, a showcase of our local businesses, food and drinks for the whole family, and a completely FREE Kid’s Zone complete with bounce houses, face painting, and more. flower-mound.com.

CARROLLTON JULY 4 COMMUNITY FIREWORKS DISPLAY 9:30pm-9:45pm. The City of Carrollton will host a 15-minute community fireworks display over Josey Ranch Lake. The display is scheduled to start after sunset, at approximately 9:30pm. Attendees are encouraged to view the display from their neighborhood, or from one of a few parking areas available. There will be no on-site event. Carrollton, 972-466-3593.

FC DALLAS VS. ORLANDO CITY SC 8pm. Toyota Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco, 214-705-6700, fcdallas.com.

TUE 5 GREENHILL SCHOOL SUMMER ON THE HILL Tue-12am-12pm Runs May 31 through Aug. 12. Select from an extraordinary variety of camps for boys and girls, ages 3-18. For more info, visit www.greenhill.org/summer.

Greenhill School, 4141 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, www.greenhill.org/summer.

DALLAS WINGS VS. PHOENIX MERCURY 7:30. College Park Center, 601 Spaniolo Dr, Arlington, 817-272-5584, wings.wnba.com.

WED 6 WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY PERFORMERS 3-4pm. Bring the family to the library to see a featured performer every Wednesday afternoon through the end of July.

July 6: Gregg Ka-Zam. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.

FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. ARKANSAS 7:05p. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

THU 7 DALLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS JOB FAIR 9am-1pm at Desoto Fieldhouse, 600 Eagle Dr, Desoto. Dallas County Schools is hiring Non-CDL MPV Drivers, Bus Monitors, CDL Drivers and Crossing Guards for Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD, Cedar Hill ISD, Coppell ISD, Desoto ISD, Dallas ISD, Highland Park ISD, Irving ISD, Lancaster ISD and Richardson ISD. Paid holidays, paid training and benefits available. Apply in person, by fax or email to Dallas County Schools HR Department, 612 N. Zang Blvd, Dallas. Ph 214-944-4545; Fax 214-944-4564; jobs@dcschools. com. See ad in this issue for other job fair dates and locations.

MAKE IT, TAKE IT 3-4pm. Like making stuff? Then stop by as we roll up our sleeves and create a different take home craft every week.

Piece together everything from a sand painting to a kabuki mask. Stay after you finish and enjoy a relaxing time playing board games! Recommended ages 6 and up! Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.

TEEN SCENE 4-5pm. Come hang out with friends old and new and do different activities. Maybe we will learn about anime and manga, or color, or watch a movie. The possibilities are endless! July 7: Bad Art Night.

Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.

FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. ARKANSAS 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

TEXAS RANGERS VS. MINNESOTA TWINS 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.

FRI 8 VIDEO GAME MANIA! 3:30-5pm. It’s time for a flurry of gaming goodness! Come in every Friday during the summer with your friends and compete! We will also have tables available for those who want to play CCGs (Collectible Card Games like Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, or Magic: The Gathering).

Ages 13-18. 2nd Friday of the month: Tournament gaming (Mariokart, Fat Princess, Wipe-out, etc.). Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake, 1700 Keller Springs Rd., Carrollton.

TEEN SCREAM! 7-9pm. Stop by after hours for free soda, popcorn and a scary movie!

Grades 7-12. July 8: The Forest. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.

FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. ARKANSAS 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

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TEXAS RANGERS VS. MINNESOTA TWINS 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.

SAT 9 URBAN ACRES MARKET 9-11am. At Urban Acres, the goal is to provide the community with the very best local and organic foods while supporting Texas farm families and artisans. So they created a “co-op style” produce system with pick-up locations all over Dallas that makes shopping easy, and trying new veggies fun!

Purchasing their produce cooperatively means you commit to a share of fruits and vegetables that is chosen for you out of the bounty available at the time.

The “farm stand” pick-up locations throughout Dallas allow people from all different neighborhoods to be involved.

The best thing is that they shop for your produce for you; all you have to do is pick it up. Vitruvian Park, 3966 Vitruvian Way, Addison, Texas, urbanacresfarmstead.com/co-op.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY ARTS & CRAFTS EXPO 10am-4pm. There will be handmade arts and craft along with some of your favorite direct sales products. There will be drawings, raffles, swag bags to the first 50 people to enter our raffle and thousands of unique items. Admission is $5 or $3 and 2 canned goods which will be donated to a local food bank.

Will Rogers parking is $3-$10 Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, 817-392-7469.

DALLAS WINGS VS. MINNESOTA LYNX 7pm. College Park Center, 601 Spaniolo Drive, Arlington, 817-272-5584, wings. wnba.com.

FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. NW ARKANSAS 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

ADDISON SUMMER SERIES: CHRISTMAS IN JULY 8pm. This year the Town of Addison is celebrating Christmas in July with family-friendly movies including Polar Express, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Christmas Story.

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KNOW IT ALL Santa on vacation, activities and more until it is dark enough to begin the movie around 8:30pm. There will be no entertainment on July 2nd. July 9th-Polar Express. Beckert Park, 5044 Addison Circle Drive, Addison, 972-450-7001, addisonsummerseries.com.

TEXAS RANGERS VS. MINNESOTA TWINS 8:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com

MOVIE ON THE SQUARE: JURASSIC WORLD 8:30pm. Join us for a FREE outdoor screening of Jurassic World (2015) PG-13. The movie will begin at sunset.

Don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets! In case of rain, this event will be cancelled. For weather cancellation update call 972-466-9135. Downtown Carrollton, 1106 Broadway, Carrollton.

SUN 10 DUB SPLASH 2016

11am-3pm. A home school curriculum and text book sale. Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano, 800-6133222, www.abeka.com.

FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. NW ARKANSAS 12:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

SUMMER FAMILY MOVIE SERIES 3pm. Join us for a Family Movie every Monday afternoon through July 25 (library closed July 4th). July 11: The Good Dinosaur. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch.

972-247-2511.

TUE 12 NEWCOMER FRIENDS OF GREATER PLANO 9:30am-12pm. Dave Leiber, award-winning Dallas Morning News consumer columnist, prize-winning author and one of America’s top storytelling experts will share his heartwarming, comical story about how he struggled to fit into Texas as a newcomer. And, he’ll show us how to tell our own stories. This funny, inspiring and energetic speaker is also a serious reporter. His column, The Watchdog, can be read Fridays and Sundays in The Dallas morning news. Attendance is open to all women in the North Texas Area and the cost is FREE! The Center for American and International Law, 5201 Democracy Drive, Plano, 972-394-4175, www.newcomerfriends.org.

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FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. NW ARKANSAS 6:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

MON 11 TURNING POINTE DANCE CAMP: ROCK N ROLL 80’S PARTY July 11-15. Learn dances, make crafts, watch movies. Other camps throughout the summer include Dancing Inside Out (July 18-22) and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (July 25-29). Mon-Fri 10:30am-1:30pm; $199/wk. 2851 Cross Timbers Rd, Ste 101, Flower Mound

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A BEKA BOOK HOME SCHOOL BOOK SALE

9am-4pm. Der Luftkülers (DLK) and Lewisville Volkswagen proudly present Düb Splash 2016. Come hang out with fellow Volkswagen enthusiasts and show off your Düb. Including both Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled VW’s with the BEST trophies in Texas. Düb Splash 2016 is being held at the 1950’s Vintage Sandy Lake amusement Park in Carrollton Texas. Sandy Lake Amusement Park is the perfect venue for a hot summer car show with lots of shade, swimming in the wave pools, paddle boats, a live Band and tons of vintage rides. Düb Splash is sure to provide cheap summer entertainment for the entire family!! 1800 Sandy Lake Road, Carrollton, www.dlkdubsplash.com.

2:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.

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WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY PERFORMERS 3-4pm. Bring the family to the library to see a featured performer every Wednesday afternoon through the end of July. July 13: Zoofari. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.

THU 14 COOL DOWN THURSDAYS 1-2pm. Join us for a tour and learn some old-fashioned tips and tricks for staying cool in the hot, hot Texas summer. After the tour, play games in the shade or relax and enjoy some cold treats on the front porch. Pre-registra-

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KNOW IT ALL tion by 7/12 is required. Cost is $5 per family, up to five people. A.W. Perry Homestead Museum, 1509 N. Perry Road, Carrollton, 972-466-6380, cityofcarrollton.com/museum.

FRI 15 VIDEO GAME MANIA! 3:30-5pm. It’s time for a flurry of gaming goodness! Come in every Friday during the summer with your friends and compete! We will also have tables available for those who want to play CCGs (Collectible Card Games like Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, or Magic: The Gathering).

Ages 13-18. 3rd Friday of the month: Party gaming! (Mario Party, Trivia/Fibbage, etc.). Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake, 1700 Keller Springs Rd., Carrollton.

‘TIL MIDNIGHT AT THE NASHER 6pm-12am. The Nasher Sculpture Garden is a rare gem any old time of the year, but on the third Friday of every month it transforms into the city’s most bucolic outdoor concert and film screening venue. Each event is a little different, with scavenger hunts, progressive museum tours, and special exhibitions. Admission is free, but reservations for picnic dining must be made in advance. Beat the deadline by requesting your space online. Nasher Sculpture Garden, 2001 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas, 214-242-5100, www. nashersculpturecenter.org.

SAT 16 SNEAKER CON 2016 12-7pm. Sneaker Con will be making its first ever stop in Dallas this summer!

You can expect the Irving Convention Center to house the largest collection of sneakers in the world on this day and you can add to it by bringing your own collections to buy, sell, and trade.

If you’re an OG collector, reseller, sneaker head, hypebeast, athlete, or just like cool stuff then be sure to take that day off work because you will not want to miss this show. Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, sneakercon.com.

FC DALLAS VS. CHICAGO FIRE 8pm. Toyota Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco, 214-705-6700, fcdallas.com.

ADDISON SUMMER SERIES: CHRISTMAS IN JULY 8-11pm. This year the Town of Addison is celebrating Christmas in July with family-friendly movies including Polar

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Express, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Christmas Story.

Events begin at 8pm with photos with Santa on vacation, activities and more until it is dark enough to begin the movie around 8:30pm. There will be no entertainment on July 2nd. July 16th-Elf. Beckert Park, 5044 Addison Circle Drive, Addison, 972-450-7001, addisonsummerseries.com.

SUN 17 FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. SAN ANTONIO 6:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, 972-7319200, ridersbaseball.com.

MON 18 2016 SUMMER CHESS CAMP AT UT DALLAS July 18-22. Join beginner, intermediate or advanced chess classes for ages 7-14. Morning (9am-noon) and afternoon (1-4pm) plus extended playing classes available. Next camp Jul 25-29. Register at www.utdallas.edu/chess. See ad in this issue.

SUMMER FAMILY MOVIE SERIES 3pm. Join us for a Family Movie every Monday afternoon through July 25 (library closed July 4th). July 18: Surf’s Up. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.

FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. SAN ANTONIO 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, 972-7319200

TUE 19 FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. SAN ANTONIO 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, 972-7319200, ridersbaseball.com.

WED 20 DALLAS WINGS VS. CONNECTICUT SUN 11:30am. College Park Center, 601 Spaniolo Drive, Arlington, 817-2725584, wings.wnba.com.

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY PERFORMERS 3-4pm. Bring the family to the library to see a featured performer every Wednesday afternoon through the end of July. July 20: Mother Goose. Manske

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BLACK MUSTANG RANCH....... 26 817-915-8455 blackmustangranch.com BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE...........17 972-860-4715 brookhavencollege.edu COPPELL MONTESSORI ACADEMY......................................... 19 972-462-8311 coppellmontessori.com MUSIC INSTITUTE AT CARROLLTON SQUARE............. 24 469-892-6936 • micsquare.org OAK CREST PRIVATE SCHOOL............................................ 21 214-483-5400 • oakcrestschool.org PINNACLE PREP SCHOOL........ 21 pinnacleprepschool.com

RIVERCHASE MONTESSORI................................ 22 972-745-1500 riverchasemontessori.com SAFESPLASH SWIM SCHOOL........................................... 20 844-KID-SWIM • safesplash.com TEXAS PREMIER YOUTH SPORTS............................................ 29 469-834-8450 texaspremieryouthsports.com TURNING POINTE DANCE STUDIO............................................. 25 972-539-7017 turningpointetx.com UTD CHESS CAMP...................... 25 972-883-4899 utdallas.edu/chess

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Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.

7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, 972-7319200, ridersbaseball.com

available for those who want to play CCGs (Collectible Card Games like Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, or Magic: The Gathering). Ages 13-18. 4th Friday of the month: Free for all! (use of our entire video game library). Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake, 1700 Keller Springs Rd., Carrollton.

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6-9pm. Join the summer food truck series, Tastes & Tunes, with a live band, a variety of food trucks, wine/craft beer, and plenty of fun for the whole family!

Limited seating is available so lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.

Outside food and drink is allowed, please do not bring anything in glass containers or any alcohol products. July 21: Lone Star Attitude Sounds of Texas.

The Grove @ Mustang Crossing, 12800 Denton Drive, Farmers Branch, 972-9191433, www.farmersbranchtx.gov.

FRI 22 VIDEO GAME MANIA! 3:30-5pm. It’s time for a flurry of gaming goodness! Come in every Friday during the summer with your friends and compete! We will also have tables

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9-11am. At Urban Acres, the goal is to provide the community with the very best local and organic foods while supporting Texas farm families and artisans. So they created a “co-op style” produce system with pick-up locations all over Dallas that makes shopping easy, and trying new veggies fun! Purchasing their produce cooperatively means you commit to a share of fruits and vegetables that is chosen for you out of the bounty available at the time. The “farm stand” pick-up locations throughout Dallas allow people from all different neighborhoods to be involved. The best thing is that they shop for your produce for you; all you have to do is pick it up. Vitruvian Park, 3966 Vitruvian Way, Addison, Texas, urbanacresfarmstead.com/co-op.

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KNOW IT ALL INDIE SUMMER FAIR

Where children take their first steps in education and faith!

10am-5pm. Designed to feel like a carnival, this outdoor event aims to become a much anticipated landmark family event. We will have stalls indoors & outdoors! We have enough space to hold stalls inside covered AC halls! And we will be having food, kids zone, music & other entertainment outdoors under a covered area. Tickets $5-$10. Southfork

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ILIVE GIRLS & WOMEN’S WELLNESS AND LIFESTYLE EXPO 10am-4pm. Females of all ages are invited to experience the iLIVE Girls and Women’s Wellness and Lifestyle Expo, DFW’s ultimate wellness and empowerment event for women and girls. Presented by McDonald’s of North Texas, the one-day expo aims to inspire girls and women to embrace an empowered life of healthy living in every area of their life. Attendees will experience a variety of speakers, authors, seminars, vendors and music including healthy cooking demonstrations, free onsite mammograms and health screens, hair styling & cuts, exhibitor shopping and product samples and more! University of Texas at Arlington-University Center, 300 W. 1st Street, Arlington, 682-738-6802, www. iliveexpo.com.

MON 25 SUMMER FAMILY MOVIE SERIES 3pm. Join us for a Family Movie every Monday afternoon through July 25 (library closed July 4th). July 25: Aladdin.

Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.

TEXAS RANGERS VS. OAKLAND ATHLETICS 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.

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Ranch, 3700 Hogge Drive, Parker, www. eventbrite.com/e/indie-summer-fair-tickets-25312451223.

Runs through October 2nd. New, Fun, Interactive Exhibit. Test your handshake in a “Grip-o-meter”; Use real teleprompter for your acceptance speech; Choose a slogan and power-pose for your own campaign poster; Watch cool, historic ads and debate videos in 1960s living room theater; See rare letter from George Washington, Bill Clinton’s famous sunglasses from The Arsenio Hall Show, and loads more! BONUS: Sit behind President’s resolute desk in full-size replica of White House Oval Office for Facebook profile photo. Check website for museum hours and to purchase tickets.

George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, 214-2004300, bushcenter.org.

TEXAS RANGERS VS. OAKLAND ATHLETICS 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.

WED 27 WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY PERFORMERS 3-4pm. Bring the family to the library to see a featured performer every Wednesday afternoon through the end of July. July 27: Book Time with Ronald McDonald. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.

TEXAS RANGERS VS. OAKLAND ATHLETICS 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.

THU 28 TEEN SCENE 4-5pm. Come hang out with friends old and new and do different activities. Maybe we will learn about anime and manga, or color, or watch a movie. The possibilities are endless! July 28: Be Your Selfie.

Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.

FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. SAN ANTONIO 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, 972-7319200, ridersbaseball.com.

TEXAS RANGERS VS. KANSAS CITY ROYALS 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.

FRI 29 FRIDAY NIGHT PORCH MUSIC 6:30pm-9:30pm. Live Performances from DFW Musicians Every Friday Night this Summer on the Carrollton Square!

Music Institute at Carrollton Square, 1201 S. Broadway, Carrollton, 469-892-6936, www.micsquare.org.

FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. SAN ANTONIO 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, 972-7319200, ridersbaseball.com.

TEXAS RANGERS VS. KANSAS CITY ROYALS 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.

SAT 30 FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. SAN ANTONIO 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, 972-7319200, ridersbaseball.com.

TEXAS RANGERS VS. KANSAS CITY ROYALS 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.

ADDISON SUMMER SERIES: CHRISTMAS IN JULY 8pm-11pm. This year the Town of Addison is celebrating Christmas in July with family-friendly movies including Polar Express, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Christmas Story. Events begin at 8pm with photos with Santa on vacation, activities and more until it is dark enough to begin the movie around 8:30pm. There will be no entertainment on July 2nd. July 30th-A Christmas Story. Beckert Park, 5044 Addison Circle Drive, Addison, 972-450-7001, addisonsummerseries.com.

SUN 31 TEXAS RANGERS VS. KANSAS CITY ROYALS 2:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.

FC DALLAS VS. VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC 5pm. Toyota Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco, 214-705-6700, fcdallas.com.

FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. SAN ANTONIO 6:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, 972-7319200, ridersbaseball.com

SAVE THE DATE… AUG 6 18TH ANNUAL NORTH TEXAS WELLNESS FAIR PRESENTED BY THE HISPANIC WELLNESS COALITION 8am-1pm. Free health screenings for children, parents, and grandparents, plus vaccines, mammograms, body fat analysis, hearing tests, school physicals, cooking demonstrations, exercise demonstrations, a blood drive and more. Forest Hill Civic & Convention Center, 6901 Wichita Street, Forest Hill, 817-735-2784 www. hispanicwellnesscoalition.org. See ad in this issue.

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FUN STUFF { LIFE IS BETTER WHEN YOU’RE LAUGHING }

WHAT DID THE PIG SAY AT THE BEACH ON A HOT SUMMER’S DAY? I’M BACON!

HOW DO YOU PREVENT A SUMMER COLD? CATCH IT IN THE WINTER!

WHEN DO YOU GO AT RED AND STOP AT GREEN? WHEN YOU’RE EATING A WATERMELON. Source: jokes4us.com

New Baby 'Prep’-rally

Prepare for the night-time routine before baby arrives!

1. Get home from work and immediately begin walking around

n Making the decisitio is to have a child t- o decide momentous. It isve your forever to ha around heart go walkingbody. outside your ONE, ― ELIZABETH ST AUTHOR

the living room from 5PM to 10PM carrying a wet bag weighing approximately 8-12 pounds, with a radio turned to static (or some other obnoxious sound) playing loudly. (Eat cold food with one hand for dinner)

2. At 10PM, put the bag gently down, set the alarm for midnight, and go to sleep.

3. Get up at 12 and walk around the living room again, with the bag, until 1AM. 4. Set the alarm for 3AM. 5. As you can’t get back to sleep, get up at 2AM and make a drink and watch an infomercial.

6. Go to bed at 2:45AM. 7. Get up at 3AM when the alarm goes off.

9. Sing songs quietly in the dark until 4AM. 9. Get up. Make breakfast. Prepare for your day, and be productive.

10. Repeat steps 1-9 each night. Keep this up for 3-5+ months.

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GOTTA LOVE ‘EM One night I found my husband standing over our baby’s crib.

Silently, I watched him as he stood looking down at the sleeping infant. I saw on his face a mixture of emotions: disbelief, doubt, delight, amazement, enchantment, skepticism. Touched by this unusual display and the deep emotions it aroused in me, with eyes glistening I slipped my arm around him. “A penny for your thoughts,” I said. “It’s amazing!” he replied. “I just can’t see how anybody can make a crib like this for only $67.50.”

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Turned Head Means A Full Belly Your newborn didn’t just see something interesting. If he or she turns her head at a spoonful of food, it is because they are full. This is also where shaking your head

They Have More Bones

Babies who are exclusively breastfed for the first three months have up to 30% more cognitive development than those who are fed exclusively formula.

“no” comes from.

When babies are born, they have 300 bones. Adults have 206.

They Can Hear As Well As You

Bones fuse together during growth to come up with the new number.

They will startle at just about anything. Not because it is louder

Double Trouble

or softer, but because it is new.

Smell is also advanced at this age.

At six months in, babies have usually doubled their birth weight. A near impossibility at any other age.

Left or Right?

They Can Read Tone

With a population that is ten percent left-handed, now is about

A baby can read tone and respond to

the time you will begin noticing your child’s preference. However, if your baby is a twin, they are 22% likely to be left handed.

it appropriately. If you speak to your

They Can Remember What They Tasted in Utero Newborn babies cannot taste salt, but they can

22%

taste other flavors, and they can taste those flavors while

baby in a happy voice, but with a scared tone, or in a mean voice with a smile, your baby will likely show signs of agitation.

they’re still in the womb, starting from about four or five months into pregnancy.

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