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RECOGNIZING COURAGE

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hat does a mother recognize early on in their child’s life? Their character! We often hear moms talking about how different their children are; a bookworm, or an athlete, shy or outgoing. We can see qualities in our kids that we hold in our hearts too.

My daughter came to me recently and told me that her father told her she had courage. I looked at her and said, “You do have courage, and you‘ve had courage since you were very little.” Looking a bit quizitive, I told her what her dad and I see in her is something from within.

I told her about the first time I dropped her off at pre-school. She had courage; I had angst. Watching from the window, I witnessed her approach a child who was crying; she touched them and smiled. She was nearing 3 years old. She asked “how is that courage?” I reminded her that she could have cried too.

I told her that courage is often associated with soldiers, police officers, fire fighters, and astronauts.

These people are courageous, but it also takes courage to be good and moral. So we talked about how it takes courage to do the right thing when others choose a different path or to do something you’ve never done. Courage isn’t the absence of fear, but to act with confidence and conviction when it’s required. This, (her dad and I) have witnessed time and time again. We are involved in several organizations; I watched as she walked into a room with other girls she did not know (yet) with courage; we have heard her talking to someone and witnessing (kindly) that what they had done was wrong. She has even come to us to report her own bad behavior (of sorts). This takes courage; courage to say “I was wrong” or “you were right!”

I can remember several years ago, at Christmas time, I saw Caroline (11yrs) walk across the street to talk to our neighbor. I watched as she BE OF GOOD approached her with confidence. Now, Nancy was a good neighbor, but COURAGE, AND HE Caroline had only been in her presence with us, or at Halloween when SHALL STRENGTHEN YOUR HEART, ALL Nancy would be on her doorstep. I never said anything about watching YE THAT HOPE IN and didn’t ask her any questions. But when Christmas morning came I THE LORD. knew what she must have been talking about. She asked Nancy (who — PSALM 31:24 was a quilter) if she could embroider a message on a quilt (a gift from Caroline and Clayton). Her courage to go ask this of our neighbor was amazing. That Christmas present is so incredibly special to me.

More recently, she was challenged too. Her track coach wanted her to run the last race of the day.

Caroline asked if she could be replaced because she was very exhausted. Her coach pushed her a bit and told her that he wanted her to rest for 35 minutes. He reminded her that she was there to win points for her team. Caroline’s response was “okay coach.” She ran the last leg of a 4 x 400 and the team was 25 yards in the rear. Her determination to get those points made her push through her discomfort and run as fast as she could knowing she was not going to win (team placed third).

I told her, “Courage is also about stepping up when needed, because you could have cried.” SP

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Mimi S., 11 years Our cover model, Mimi is the youngest of 4. She has an infectious personality and loves singing, acting, softball and making cards. She hopes to be an actress one day, or a teacher, but definitely a loving mom. Her favorite foods are Caesar salad, hamburgers and brownies. Sounds good!

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YOU SHOULD KNOW DISPOSAL DISPLEASING? ELIMINATE ODORS IN DISPOSAL Drop in a cut-up lemon, some salt and a few ice cubes. The lemon takes care of the odor while the ice and salt clean away the residue.

SANITIZE YOUR DISPOSAL

Pour half of a cup of baking soda into the disposal, then add one cup of vinegar. Cover the drain with a plug.

While the baking soda and vinegar are fizzing and cleaning, heat some water to boiling then carefully pour it down the drain. Repeat weakly to maintain an odor free disposal.

WALK THIS WAY The evidence is clear on this! Walking a few times each week can increase the volume of the hippocampus (think long term memory) by 2-percent each year (instead of shrinking) How to do it: Walk for at least 40 minutes three times a week. It takes time, so consider making a commitment to walk this way forever!

PROTECT YOUR FAMILY TIME TO REPLACE YOUR PILLOW? You should wash your pillows twice a year. Down and Fiberfill pillows can be washed in the washer. Wash two pillows at a time to keep the washer balanced in warm water on the gentle cycle. Tumble dry on low heat, fluffing and turning them often. You can’t put foam pillows in the washing machine, but you can spot clean them and tumble them in the dryer on no heat for 20 minutes. If you keep them clean, they should last three years. To test if it’s time to replace your pillow, fold it in half; if it doesn’t spring back, it’s time for a new one.

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A study by the National Fire Protection Association discovered that almost 5 million American homes don’t have any smoke detectors. Yikes! The recommendation is that there is a smoke detector in every bedroom, outside every sleeping area and on each level of the house. So, the average two-story, 3 bedroom house should have at least five. And they should be replaced every 10 years.

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WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING! Sleeping is the most important activity (yes activity) that we do. Our brain is very active when we are sleeping, and sleeping is crucial to our health and well being. Researchers found that the brain processes complex stimuli during sleep, and uses this information to make decisions while awake.

While you are sleeping the brain forms new memories and consolidates older ones. So it’s helping to cement the new information we recently took in for better recollection later.

Sleep before learning helps prepare the brain to receive new memories, and sleep after learning is important to achieve the “save and file” of new information. So think about what it means when we say “I’m going to sleep on this” before making a decision. Keep in mind, pulling an “all-nighter” to study something could drop your ability to learn the new information by up to 40%. (source:newsinhealth.nih.gov)

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QUESTIONS { + PROFESSIONAL ANSWERS }

I S A B E L L A S AY S . . .

Q. I am a new mom and a new “Texan.” I found your publication and love the editorial and appreciate the local resources, I found my new pediatrician right away.

What I need right now are friends! Any suggestions?

A. Thank you! And welcome to Texas. I agree moms need friends and sometimes this can be difficult and oddly, we can feel like an awkward adolescent again! So go ahead and brush up on your friend making skills and arrange to get out and about. A stroller is your first best friend; take to the neighborhood and then venture out to local parks. Also, keep a look out for mom groups; occasionally they post events and meet-ups in our “Know It All” calendars. Not sure what city you are residing in, but I bet you could connect with the Dallas Moms Blog; they have a list Community Playgroups and tons of great ideas, discussions, and well, friendship!

MARTY ASKS...

Q. My child wants the same food every day. He is a bit of a picky eater. Should I be concerned?

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Q. Would love to know techniques I can use to help my autistic child in the pool.

Therapy masked as fun!

A. This is not uncommon. Some young ones

A. By adding well planned activities and

may go days, even weeks, where they will only eat one food, in fact, there is a term for this, “food jags.” Although food jags leave parents frustrated, it’s helpful to go ahead and offer his favorite food, but be certain to also include other nutritious foods as well.

This will encourage variety. Also, give the kid kitchen duties! A kitchen stool, a colander, and water to clean veggies may just increase his interest in different foods. If this persists and he starts eliminating more foods or entire food groups you may want to enlist the help of a Registered Dietitian, specializing in pediatric nutrition.

games to your child’s summer routine, you can increase muscle strength, endurance, balance, and work on their social skills too. Try this: Purchase a few differently textured pool noodles (smooth, bumpy, or made from foam.)

Your child will like feeling (experiencing) the tactile differences. To play, have her “ride the noodle” like it’s a horse across the pool to feed him out of a bucket, then “ride” back to the starting point. Do this back and forth.

Virtually all aquatic activities that your child does will help them develop key skills that will benefit them outside of the water too. Make some memories and have fun!

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CARA KOSCINKI, MOT, OTR/L Author

EDITOR, a mom who misses the stay-at-home days with tots!

ASK THE SPECIALIST

Q. My child (9 yrs) snores at night and my sister, a dental hygenist, said it could be from a sleep disorder.

A. Your sister is referring to Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB). SDB typically results from a con-

STEVEN TITENSOR, DDS, TitensorDental.com

stricted or underdeveloped airway and has been clinically associated with many childhood health disorders (chronic allergies, swollen tonsils and adenoids, snoring, crowded teeth, and more).

There is a therapy that we have been using in our practice called Perfect Start, this oral appliance promotes the proper growth and development of a child’s oral cavity, the jaw and upper palate, and as these areas develop more fully, a child’s airway can widen and expand, allowing them to breathe nasally.

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4 If you’re like most moms, keeping up with the laundry can feel like a losing battle, but here’s an idea that will help prevent you from getting caught on game day without a clean uniform for your athlete. Designate an additional basket in the laundry room as the “please wash me first” basket. Then train family members to put their most pressing (and only their most pressing) items in there.

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he other night I attended a mom’s night out with a few girlfriends.

We went to one of those “Paint and Sip” places, where you take a painting workshop while drinking wine and socializing. The teacher brings in a sample painting, and takes the class step-by-step through recreating it. The atmosphere is very relaxed, and it’s supposed to be a fun way to explore your creative side while spending time with friends.

My entire group has young children at home. We were desperate for a break from kids, and looked forward to some fun adult conversation.

And I figured the wine couldn’t hurt, either.

When we arrived, I stopped to look at the piece we would be painting.

It featured a deep blue night sky with a luminescent full moon. Trees with leaves in glittery fall colors graced a craggy beach. The calm ocean held a reflection of the moon, and the sky was dotted with tiny pinpoints of light.

It was beautiful. And it looked impossible to replicate.

There were about thirty students that night, mostly women. Once we settled in with our snacks and wine, the teacher started the lesson. First, we were to paint the top third of the canvas in blue. That was easy, and it felt soothing, spreading the creamy paint onto the textured canvas.

The scent of acrylics and wine drifted up and my shoulders relaxed as I painted. Then, we were instructed to add a little black to the blue, painting our way down the canvas until the color was completely black at the bottom, with the blue color gradually darkening. That’s when I heard the first negative comments from around the room.

“I messed up!” “Can I start over?” “I made my blue too dark!”

As we worked, the conversation at my table turned to parenting and kids, as it usually does when a bunch of moms get together. Many of my group had given up careers to be at home with their kids.

We talked about how difficult that transition can be.

“The hardest part about staying home taking care of kids,” one friend said, “is that you never get any feedback. At least at work I got quarterly evaluations to tell me how I was doing.”

“And a paycheck!” another mom said.

Once the backgrounds of our canvases were finished, we blow-dried our paintings, and then began adding in the tree trunks. The teacher showed us exactly how to create these with a thin paintbrush turned sideways, painting long stripes from the bottom up, then adding branches. Next, we created a big full moon and dabbed the moon’s reflection onto the water in white.

The comments began again. “My moon looks like an egg!” “I hate my trees!” I don’t know how many trees to paint.” “Can I look at yours?”

After the grumbling in the room died down, our table went back to our previous conversation as we tried to follow the teacher’s directions.

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A mom of two spoke up first. “Any feedback on your parenting skills you do get is negative!”

“Yeah,” I said. “No one ever stops you in the grocery store and tells what a great job you are doing with your kids.”

“No,” another added, “but they sure do give you the look when the kids act up!”

After our tree trunks dried, the teacher showed us how to mix three colors to achieve a golden-brown for painting fall leaves onto our bare trees.

Again, the comments began.

“My leaves are too big!” “I can’t get that color!” “Did I put too many?”

The self-criticism I was hearing around the room reminded me of how we critique ourselves as parents. While it’s true that the media, parenting experts, and even other moms are always telling us what we are doing wrong—often our worst enemies are ourselves.

No one can criticize us as harshly as we criticize ourselves.

When I finished my artwork, I walked around the room and checked out the other paintings. I was amazed at how different they all were. Every student had been given the same colors and the same set of instructions, yet each person’s individuality shone through in their art. And each painting was beautiful.

But when the class wrapped up, many students were unhappy with their results.

“Don’t worry,” the teacher said. “In a minute we are going to each view our paintings from a distance. You will be happy and surprised at what you have done.”

One by one, we placed our paintings on an easel at the front and stood behind a line on the floor to view our work from several feet away.

The comments began again, but now they were entirely different.

“Wow, it really looks good!” “I can’t believe I painted that!”

“My leaves aren’t so bad from here!”

“You were too close to it before,” the teacher said.

And it was true. My less-than-round moon and too-thick tree trunks were pretty when viewed as a whole, as a small part of the bigger picture.

I believe that it is the same with parenting. The little things—like the time you yelled at your kids or fed them mac ’n’ cheese four days in a row—seem huge when viewed up close. Or when you are in the middle of bigger problems, such as a teen with bad grades in school or a kid in trouble, you feel you have flunked at parenting.

But down the road, when our kids are grown, it will all fade into the background. Every painting will look a little different, but they will all be beautiful. SP

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KNOW IT ALL { YOUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR }

MAY 2015 FRI 1 NASH FARM PRESENTS: MAY DAY 10am-12pm. Celebrate May Day at Nash Farm! The early European tradition of celebrating on the 1st of May often included dancing and singing around a maypole, playing games and crowning the Queen of May. Registration required. $3 (3 years and older) All ages. 626 Ball Street, Grapevine

DALLAS FARMER’S MARKET 7am-6pm. Their mission is to cultivate a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle for all of North Texas. Weekly on Friday until May 29th look for natural meats, cheese, eggs, artisan food, handcrafted breads and pastries; and of course fresh produce! 1010 South Pearl Expressway, Dallas. Market Open Daily. (Shed closed May 6th)

SAT 2 SWEAT IN THE PARK BOOT CAMP 9-10am. You probably won’t have to salute or say “Sir, Yes, Sir” but you can rely on the crew from SWEAT to get you into shape.

They’ll host weekly boot camps on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. The class is free, the results are priceless. What You’ll Need: One set of medium-weight dumbbells* (5-10 lbs. for women, 10-15 lbs. for men) A small towel Water* Dumbbells are optional, but highly recommended. If you do not wish to bring dumbbells, you will still get a fantastic workout. Below 40 degrees at 8am class will be cancelled. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

YOGA AT KLYDE WARREN PARK 10-11am Enjoy the serenity of yoga in the park. Perform your sun salutations in Klyde Warren Park with guidance from Dallas Yoga Center. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

YOUNG DRAGONS WITH THE CROW COLLECTION OF ASIAN ART 10-11am Learn how to move like a ninja with the Crow Collection of Asian Art. Experience ninja games and activities that

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teach kids and adults how to think and move like a real ninja. Participate in safe and engaging introductory lessons on ninja tools, ninja balance and more.

Taught by Randle Charles of Better Humans LLC. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

STORY TIME WITH MISS JENN AT BARNES AND NOBLE, LINCOLN PARK

SKYLINE 360 TOUR WITH THE DALLAS CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE

MUSIC AND STORIES WITH KIDSWORKS

2:30-3pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a “standing” tour of the Dallas skyline. Klyde Warren Park offers the perfect vantage point to see the buildings that have made up Dallas’ architectural heritage for the last 100 years. In 20 minutes, you’ll learn all about the buildings that define our skyline in Uptown and Downtown Dallas. Meet in the Reading Room. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

MON 4 BOOT CAMP AT KLYDE WARREN PARK 6-7pm You probably won’t have to salute or say “Sir, Yes, Sir” but you can rely on Jesus Cappucinno to get you into shape. He hosts weekly boot camps on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. The class is free, the results are priceless. What You’ll Need: One set of medium-weight dumbbells* (5-10 lbs. for women, 10-15 lbs. for men) A small towel Water* Dumbbells are optional, but highly recommended. If you do not wish to bring dumbbells, you will still get a fantastic workout. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

TUE 5 STROLLER BOOT CAMP 10-11am. The YMCA hosts a bootcamp for moms, dads and anyone else with a stroller!

This is a great workout for moms and dads with little ones in strollers! Classes will be cancelled if it is raining or inclement weather. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

10:30-11am. Join us every Tuesday for a delightful time of reading and activities with Miss Jen! Perfect for ages 0-4. Barnes and Noble, 7700 West Northwest Hwy., Dallas.

11am-12pm. Grab the kiddos for a storytelling session in the park! Cute stories and fun tunes for little ones presented by Miss Kimberly. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

INSANITY WORKOUT 6-7pm. Dallas Insanity Group meets on the Great Lawn for a weekly workout led by Jimmy Nelson. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

WED 6 ZUMBA AT KLYDE WARREN PARK 6-7pm. Aerobic dance classes on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn with the Dallas YMCA. Looking for a fun new way to work out? Try one of our weekly Zumba classes presented by the YMCA of Dallas. It’s a fun, upbeat way to get up and moving! Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

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crew from SWEAT to get you into shape.

They’ll host weekly boot camps on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. The class is free, the results are priceless. What You’ll Need: One set of medium-weight dumbbells* (5-10 lbs. for women, 10-15 lbs. for men) A small towel Water* Dumbbells are optional, but highly recommended. If you do not wish to bring dumbbells, you will still get a fantastic workout. Below 40 degrees at 8am class will be cancelled. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

YOGA AT KLYDE WARREN PARK 10-11am. Enjoy the serenity of yoga in the park. Perform your sun salutations in Klyde Warren Park with guidance from Dallas Yoga Center. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

YOUNG DRAGONS WITH THE CROW COLLECTION OF ASIAN ART 10-11am. Learn how to move like a ninja with the Crow Collection of Asian Art. Experience ninja games and activities that teach kids and adults how to think and move like a real ninja.

Participate in safe and engaging introductory lessons on ninja tools, ninja balance and more. Taught by Randle Charles of Better Humans LLC. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

SKYLINE 360 TOUR WITH THE DALLAS CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE

7-8pm. Lower Level Conference Room, Margot Perot Building LEADER INFORMATION: Hannah 214-562-0738. hlpoole_82@yahoo.com Heather 214507-7564 heather.traylor@yahoo.com Alison alisonegrady@yahoo.com. Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas.

2:30-3pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a “standing” tour of the Dallas skyline. Klyde Warren Park offers the perfect vantage point to see the buildings that have made up Dallas’ architectural heritage for the last 100 years. In 20 minutes, you’ll learn all about the buildings that define our skyline in Uptown and Downtown Dallas.

Meet in the Reading Room. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

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SWEAT IN THE PARK BOOT CAMP

CELEBRATE OUR ROOTS

LA LECHE LEAGUE DALLAS (PM)

9-10am. You probably won’t have to salute or say “Sir, Yes, Sir” but you can rely on the

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2-6pm. Moms, nanas, aunts, friends – all will enjoy an afternoon of inspiration, breathtaking gardens, and beautiful music

at the Discovery Gardens concert . Enjoy a wonderful afternoon that concludes with the ever-popular live butterfly release, accompanied by live music from the chorus!

Admission starts at $15.00 Discovery Gardens , 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Dallas.

214-428-7476

MON 11 BOOT CAMP AT KLYDE WARREN PARK 6-7pm. You probably won’t have to salute or say “Sir, Yes, Sir” but you can rely on Jesus Cappucinno to get you into shape. He hosts weekly boot camps on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. The class is free, the results are priceless. What You’ll Need: One set of medium-weight dumbbells* (5-10 lbs. for women, 10-15 lbs. for men) A small towel Water* Dumbbells are optional, but highly recommended. If you do not wish to bring dumbbells, you will still get a fantastic workout. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

TUE 12 STROLLER BOOT CAMP 10-11am. The YMCA hosts a bootcamp for moms, dads and anyone else with a stroller!

This is a great workout for moms and dads with little ones in strollers! Classes will be cancelled if it is raining or inclement weather.

Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

STORY TIME WITH MISS JENN AT BARNES AND NOBLE, LINCOLN PARK 10:30-11am. Join us every Tuesday for a delightful time of reading and activities with Miss Jen! Perfect for ages 0-4. Barnes and Noble, 7700 West Northwest Hwy., Dallas.

MUSIC AND STORIES WITH KIDSWORKS 11am-12pm. Grab the kiddos for a storytelling session in the park! Cute stories and fun tunes for little ones presented by Miss Kimberly. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

INSANITY WORKOUT 6-7pm. Dallas Insanity Group meets on the Great Lawn for a weekly workout led by Jimmy Nelson. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

WED 13 LA LECHE LEAGUE OF DALLAS SOUTH 10-11am. Meets in Conference Room #12LEADER INFORMATION: Louanne 214-399-0098 Cassie 972-679-6564.

Methodist Charleton Medical Center, 3500 W. Wheatland Rd, Dallas.

ZUMBA AT KLYDE WARREN PARK 6-7pm. Aerobic dance classes on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn with the Dallas YMCA .Looking for a fun new way to work out? Try one of our weekly Zumba classes presented by the YMCA of Dallas. It’s a fun, upbeat way to get up and moving! Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

THU 14 TODDLER STORY TIME AT UNIVERSITY PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 10:45-11:15am. Join us every Thursday morning for a story and craft with Ms. Kitty.

Story time is free and open to kids ages 1 to 4 years old. University Park Public Library, 8383 Preston Center Plaza, Suite 200, Dallas.

214.363-9095

SAT 16 SWEAT IN THE PARK BOOT CAMP 9-10am. Weekly boot camps on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. The class is free, the results are priceless. What You’ll Need: One set of medium-weight dumbbells* (5-10 lbs. for women, 10-15 lbs. for men) A small towel Water* Dumbbells are optional, but highly recommended. If you do not wish to bring dumbbells, you will still get a fantastic workout. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

YOGA AT KLYDE WARREN PARK 10-11am. Enjoy the serenity of yoga in the park. Perform your sun salutations in Klyde Warren Park with guidance from Dallas Yoga Center. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

YOUNG DRAGONS WITH THE CROW COLLECTION OF ASIAN ART 10-11am. Learn how to move like a ninja with the Crow Collection of Asian Art. Experience ninja games and activities that teach kids and adults how to think and move like a real ninja.

Taught by Randle Charles of Better Humans LLC. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

MON 18 BOOT CAMP AT KLYDE WARREN PARK 6-7pm. You probably won’t have to salute or say “Sir, Yes, Sir” but you can rely on Jesus Cappucinno to get you into shape. He hosts weekly boot camps on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. The class is free, the results are priceless .What You’ll Need: One set of medium-weight dumbbells* (5-10 lbs. for women, 10-15 lbs. for men) A small towel Water* Dumbbells are optional, but highly recommended. If you do not wish to bring dumbbells, you will still get a fantastic workout. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

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KNOW IT ALL TUE 19 STROLLER BOOT CAMP

214-361-KIDS (5437)

8305 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 225, Dallas, Texas 75231

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10-11am. The YMCA hosts a bootcamp for moms, dads and anyone else with a stroller!

This is a great workout for moms and dads with little ones in strollers! Classes will be cancelled if it is raining or inclement weather.

Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

STORY TIME WITH MISS JENN AT BARNES AND NOBLE, LINCOLN PARK 10:30-11am. Join us every Tuesday for a delightful time of reading and activities with Miss Jen! Perfect for ages 0-4. Barnes and Noble, 7700 West Northwest Hwy., Dallas.

MUSIC AND STORIES WITH KIDSWORKS 11am-12 pm. Grab the kiddos for a storytelling session in the park! Cute stories and fun tunes for little ones presented by Miss Kimberly. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

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INSANITY WORKOUT 6-7pm. Dallas Insanity Group meets on the Great Lawn for a weekly workout led by Jimmy Nelson. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

NOOK 101: SEE WHAT YOUR NEW NOOK CAN DO AT BARNES AND NOBLE, LINCOLN PARK 6-7pm. Whether you are a seasoned NOOK enthusiast or just curious, join us in-store for events designed to teach, entertain and inspire. Barnes and Noble, 7700 West Northwest Hwy., Dallas.

WED 20 LIBRARY STORY TIME FOR 4 & 5 YEAR OLDS AT UNIVERSITY PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 3:45-4:45pm. University Park Public Library, 8383 Preston Center Plaza, Suite 200, Dallas. 214.363-9095

ZUMBA AT KLYDE WARREN PARK 6-7pm. Aerobic dance classes on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn with the Dallas YMCA .Looking for a fun new way to work out? Try one of our weekly Zumba classes presented by the YMCA of Dallas. It’s a fun, upbeat way to get up and moving! Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

THU 21 TODDLER STORY TIME AT UNIVERSITY PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 10:45-11:15am. Join us every Thursday morning for a story and craft with Ms. Kitty.

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Story time is free and open to kids ages 1 to 4 years old. University Park Public Library, 8383 Preston Center Plaza, Suite 200, Dallas. 214.363-9095

SAT 23 TRE/THE T SAFARI SHUTTLE SATURDAYS BEGIN Every Saturday through Sept 5, hop on the Trinity Railway Express to the Intermodal Transportation Center at 1001 Jones St and onto the Safari Shuttle to the Fort Worth Zoo. TRE runs from 6:30am10:30pm; Safari Shuttle runs every half-hour 9:30am-6:30pm. The-T.com 817-215-8600; trinityrailwayexpress.org 214-979-1111. See ad in this issue.

SWEAT IN THE PARK BOOT CAMP 9-10am. You probably won’t have to salute or say “Sir, Yes, Sir” but you can rely on the crew from SWEAT to get you into shape.

They’ll host weekly boot camps on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. The class is free, the results are priceless. What You’ll Need: One set of medium-weight dumbbells* (5-10 lbs. for women, 10-15 lbs. for men) A small towel Water* Dumbbells are optional, but highly recommended. If you do not wish to bring dumbbells, you will still get a fantastic workout. Below 40 degrees at 8am class will be cancelled. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

YOGA AT KLYDE WARREN PARK 10-11am. Enjoy the serenity of yoga in the park. Perform your sun salutations in Klyde Warren Park with guidance from Dallas Yoga Center. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

YOUNG DRAGONS WITH THE CROW COLLECTION OF ASIAN ART 10-11am. Learn how to move like a ninja with the Crow Collection of Asian Art .Experience ninja games and activities that teach kids and adults how to think and move like a real ninja. Participate in safe and engaging introductory lessons on ninja tools, ninja balance and more. Taught by Randle Charles of Better Humans LLC. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

SKYLINE 360 TOUR WITH THE DALLAS CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE 2:30-3pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a “standing” tour of the Dallas skyline. Klyde Warren Park offers the perfect vantage point to see the buildings that have made up Dallas’ architectural heritage for the last 100 years. In 20 minutes, you’ll learn all about the buildings that define our skyline in Uptown and Downtown Dallas.

Meet in the Reading Room. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

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story times HIGHLAND PARK LIBRARY

4700 Drexel Dr., 214-559-9400 Wed - Lapsit Story Time 10am (ages 0-24 mos) Thur - Toddler Story Time 10am (2 year olds) Fri - Preschool Story Time 10am (3 & 4 year olds)

UNIVERSITY PARK LIBRARY 3800 University Blvd, 214-363-9095

Wed - Story Time 3:45pm (ages 4 &-5) Thur - Toddler Story Time, 10:45am

RENNER FRANKFORD BRANCH 6400 Frankford Road, 214-670-6100 Tue - Tales for Tots 10:30am (ages 3-5), Tue - Baby Bounce 11:15am (infants & toddlers)

BOOKMARKS (at North Park Mall)

8687 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1514, 214-671-1381 Mon - NorthCourt - Baby Bounce Basics 10:30am (up to 24 mos.)

Mon - Inside Bookmarks - Baby Bounce Basics 12:30pm (up to 24 mos.)

Wed - Inside Bookmarks - Wiggly, Waggly Words 3:30pm (preschoolers) Thur - NorthCourt - Tickles for Toddlers 10:30am & 3:30pm (2 & 3 year olds) Thur - Inside Bookmarks – Baby Bounce Basics , 12:30pm (up to 24 mos.)

Fri - Inside Bookmarks - Baby Bounce Basics 12:30pm (up to 24 mos.)

Fri - Inside Bookmarks – Preschool Palooza - 3:30pm (ages 2-4)

LAKEWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY 6121 Worth Street, 214-670-1376

Wed - Boogie Woogie Books 10:30am (ages 6 & under)

KNOW IT ALL summer camp CAMP INVENTION

800-968-4332 www.campinvention.org See ad on p. 11

CHARIS HILLS

888-681-2173 www.charishills.org See ad on p. 19

DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS ACADEMY 214-498-5434 www.academy@dsm.com See ad on p. 15

DESTINATION SCIENCE www.destinationscience.org See ad on p. 18

OAK HILL ACADEMY

214-353-8804 www.oakhillacademy.org See ad on p. 19

UTD CHESS CAMP

972-883-4899 www.utdallas.edu/chess See ad on p. 19

AUDELIA ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY 10045 Audelia Road, 214-670-1350 Fri - Boogie Woogie Books 10:30am (ages 6 & under) All Storytimes are FREE. Listed are the regularly scheduled storytimes.

Call to confirm as schedules are subject to change.

FULL CAMP LISTING ONLINE: www.suburbanparent.com

LAKEWOOD LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 3:30-4:3 pm. This group meets every 4th saturday of the month and reads awardwinning literature. Please contact the Lakewood Library for details about the book of the month. Lakewood Branch Library, 6121 Worth St., Dallas. 214.670-1376

MON 25 BOOT CAMP AT KLYDE WARREN PARK 6-7pm. You probably won’t have to salute or say “Sir, Yes, Sir” but you can rely on Jesus Cappucinno to get you into shape. He hosts weekly boot camps on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. The class is free, the results are priceless. What You’ll Need: One set of medium-weight dumbbells* (5-10 lbs. for women, 10-15 lbs. for men) A small towel Water* Dumbbells are optional, but highly recommended. If you do not wish to bring dumbbells, you will still get a fantastic workout. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

TUE 26 STROLLER BOOT CAMP 10-11am. The YMCA hosts a bootcamp for moms, dads and anyone else with a stroller!

This is a great workout for moms and dads with little ones in strollers !Classes will be cancelled if it is raining or inclement weather.

Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

INSANITY WORKOUT 6 -7pm. Dallas Insanity Group meets on the Great Lawn for a weekly workout led

by Jimmy Nelson. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

WED 27 STORY TIME UNDER THE STARS 10-10:30am. Although the city lights can wash out the brilliance of the night sky, children ages 4-6 and their adult companions can experience children’s literature and a brief tutorial on the moon, stars and constellations, all under a shining starry sky in the Perot Museum’s popular Portable Planetarium .Join us on the last Wednesday of the month for Story Time. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field St., Dallas. 214-428-5555

ZUMBA AT KLYDE WARREN PARK 6-7pm. Aerobic dance classes on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn with the

Dallas YMCA. Looking for a fun new way to work out? Try one of our weekly Zumba classes presented by the YMCA of Dallas. It’s a fun, upbeat way to get up and moving! Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

LA LECHE LEAGUE DALLAS (TODDLER) 10-11:30am. This month’s topic: Mom’s Mental Health, Meeting our own needs while nurturing our children. We meet on 2nd Level. Head in the main doors, turn right, follow the hall to the elevator. We are in a classroom just outside the elevator. LEADER INFORMATION: Heather 214-507-7564 heather.traylor@yahoo.com Hannah 214562-0738 hlpoole_82@yahoo.com Alison alisonegrady@yahoo.com. Next Month (June 24th) Topic: Nursing Beyond the first Year, Richardson E. Church of Christ, 1504 E. Campbell Rd, Richardson.

THU 28 TODDLER STORY TIME AT UNIVERSITY PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 10:45-11:15am. Join us every Thursday morning for a story and craft with Ms. Kitty.

Story time is free and open to kids ages 1 to 4 years old. University Park Public Library, 8383 Preston Center Plaza, Suite 200, Dallas. 214.363-9095

SAT 30 SWEAT IN THE PARK BOOT CAMP 9-10am. You probably won’t have to salute or say “Sir, Yes, Sir” but you can rely on the crew from SWEAT to get you into shape.

They’ll host weekly boot camps on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. The class is free, the results are priceless. What you’ll Need: One set of medium-weight dumbbells* (5-10 lbs. for women, 10-15 lbs. for men) A small towel Water* Dumbbells are optional, but highly recommended. If you do not wish to bring dumbbells, you will still get a fantastic workout. Below 40 degrees at 8am class will be cancelled.

Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

YOGA AT KLYDE WARREN PARK 10-11am. Enjoy the serenity of yoga in the park. Perform your sun salutations in Klyde Warren Park with guidance from Dallas Yoga Center. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

Please note: Although we strive to bring you the most current information available regarding event dates and times, confirming with the event venue before going is always a good idea.

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

TEACHER: WHAT IS THE SHORTEST MONTH?

WHAT HAS A SINGLE EYE BUT CANNOT SEE?

STUDENT: MAY, IT ONLY HAS THREE LETTERS

A NEEDLE

WHAT IS A LIGHT AS A FEATHER, YET THE STRONGEST MAN CAN’T HOLD FOR MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES? YOUR BREATH

I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.

My Mother taught me

— MARTHA WASHINGTON

ABOUT MARRIAGE. “How do you think you got here?”

...

LOGIC. “If you fall off that swing and break your neck, you can’t go to the store with me.”

MEDICINE. “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to freeze that way.”

TO THINK AHEAD. “If you don’t pass your spelling test, you’ll never get a good job!”

ESP. “Put your sweater on; don’t you think that I know when you’re cold?”

HUMOR. “When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.”

HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT. “If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.

GENETICS. “You are just like your father!”

Source: www.brainyquote.com

ROOTS. “Do you think you were born in a barn?”

WISDOM OF AGE. “When you get to be my age, you will understand.”

ANTICIPATION. “Just wait until your father gets home.”

LOL WITH JAMES ESTES!

ABOUT RECEIVING. “You are going to get it when we get home.”

And my all time favorite thing, JUSTICE. “One day you will have kids, and I hope they turn out just like YOU... then you’ll see what it’s like.”

GOTTA LOVE ‘EM My husband was helping our son (1st grade) with his science fair project (lighting a light bulb from the acid in a lemon.) While my husband struggled through faulty trial runs which produced no light, I helped my son document the steps. I asked, “What is dad doing now?” He answered, “Putting a copper wire into the lemon.” Then I asked, “And what else is he doing?” He answered, “Having a really hard time with it.”

JACKIE, MOM OF ONE SMART SON

SUBMIT YOUR FUNNY STORY: editor@suburbanparent.com, subject “Funny”

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BACKTALK { BY KEN SWARNER }

WAS I EVEN THERE?

F

or years, my wife and I have been conducting meaningful, deep and informative conversations; only, I swear I was not

She’s not ready to acknowledge that sometimes when she’s driving home from work, or weeding the garden, or trying to find my hiding

present at all of them.

I can’t prove it, but I am certain that some of these tete-a-tetes

take place in my wife’s head. And for the record, I’m not telepathic.

My wife will readily admit that her mind is often working overtime

spot from the kids, she thinks of the things she wants me to do and then convinces herself that I was actually part of that talk. She’ll claim that I was there when she told me to take out the trash, or to pick up

– she’s a high intensive person. She’ll also confirm that she practices

our daughter at track practice, or to be home early because her mother

conversations before she has them. She will not, however, concede that

was stopping by for coffee and I needed to get the unidentified hand

my answers are sometimes figments of her imagination.

prints off the couch cushions (or at least flip them). She never told me

“I swear I am talking to a wall half the time,” my wife told me the other day, blowing out a long steady, frustrated stream of breath in my direction. “Are those walls padded?” I asked. She wasn’t amused.

I’d be lying if I said that I pay attention to everything she says. Lord

her mother was on the way. I wouldn’t have forgotten that. I would have been in my hiding place.

My wife will even recite back comments and answers I supposedly gave during her mythical talk times. It usually begins with a statement

knows I tend to drift when the conversation turns to housework or her

from me, like: “You never told me to change the baby’s diaper.” “Yes

side of the family. But, I am always the first to admit when I have been

I did,” she’d counter, without a hint of indecision in her tone. “In fact,”

daydreaming and missed an important piece of information...like last

she’d continue, “you flat out told me that you’d ‘change the ‘dookie

week when my wife told me to pick up toilet paper on my way home

diaper’ during the next commercial.”

from work. I bought coffee filters. We hosted PTA that night.

“I’m sorry,” I said, apologizing for my error. “I was probably thinking of last night’s baseball game this morning and not listening to you. I wonder if putting coffee filters in the bathroom will startle anyone?”

See? I admitted I wasn’t listening. And,

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“Now wait one darn minute,” I retorted. “I used the word ‘dookie?’” “Yes, and I distinctly remember feeling queasy about it.”

Unfortunately, I can’t prove I wasn’t there.

It’s bad enough that I occasionally make mistakes and drop the ball in the real world, but I can’t even get things

she appreciates

right in the land of make-

it when I do that.

believe. (sigh)

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