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3RD TRIMESTER? KNOW YOUR NEEDS

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ike me, do you sometimes feel that the more time you have the more time you lose? Really, you know how when you have a bit of time before you have to go somewhere, or call someone, or complete a project, you somehow get behind schedule? Time can be tricky, so managing time or at least being more conscious of time is essential. Well, at least when you become an adult. Our kids, on the other hand, well, you know. I guess this is why we should literally take time off and unwind the clock, of sorts. Families need to take a vacation or as my European friends would say, take a holiday.

Even a stay-cation would work wonders.

July is our Pregnancy issue, and the feature article is something I, being an RDN, am very passionate about; nutrition. I can remember being pregnant with my first child, and my 3rd trimester was in the heat of the year, August. I took advantage of my state and had not a single worry in my pregnancy swimsuit, it was actually very liberating; I didn’t have to monitor my suit! And yes, I did indulge a bit; I mean eating a large meal, like a hamburger with pineapple-avocado salsa, and organic, roasted sweet potato fries; poolside! I had not one worry; my belly bump saved the day, and my baby was soaking up the vital nutrients.

Of course, nutrition is always important, but during pregnancy there are very important nutrients that we need to be certain our baby is getting through the foods we intentionally eat. In our pregnancy article this month, learn about sources of Iron and how to maximize absorption by what you eat alongside that burger!

Our second feature article, The Hard Way, resonated with me. Learning to recognize when our kids show us signs or tell us when they don’t need so much mothering is important. This story from a mom with a special needs child shows us that special needs or not, our kids need to learn how much they are capable of.

I learn more each month while putting together our publications to share with you. And, I am thankful for the kind comments we receive each day from you, our readers!

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT NUTRITION? Visit our website’s Better Homes and Bodies section. And, of course, look to see if there is something you would like a chance to win.

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Our cover model Olivia has never met a stranger. She’s great at cheering people up and she has a 5 pound Chihuahua named Chiquitita whom she adores. Her favorite pastime is swimming and when she grows up, she wants to be Princess Sofia or Minnie Mouse. We like the way you think, Olivia!

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YOU SHOULD KNOW DON’T MAKE ME LAUGH!

Be kind to

YOU!

Even though society may try to tell you otherwise, there’s nothing actually motivating about criticizing yourself.

Research has found that self-criticism only produces negative consequences like lowered self-esteem, anxiety and depression.

Self-compassion on the other hand has been linked to greater wellbeing, better emotional coping skills and compassion for others. So, next time something goes wrong, don’t criticize; be kind to yourself. In other words, treat yourself the way you’d treat someone else going through the same thing.

Unfortunately, there is an unpleasant side effect of pregnancy. That beautiful baby growing inside you puts extra pressure on your bladder and stresses the muscles of the bladder sphincter (the valve that keeps your urine inside until you’re ready to go.) So, sometimes when you laugh (sneeze or exercise) there’s even more pressure which causes leakage.

Try doing Kegel exercises to tighten and firm your pelvic floor muscles. That should help; or don’t wait until it’s too late!

YOGA FOR ADHD In a study conducted by School Psychology Review, researchers found that regular yoga practice can help children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) learn to calm their minds and focus on the present, improving on-task time and attention.

CHORE NO MORE Don’t change the kitty litter box if you’re pregnant. If you do, there’s a chance you could contract toxoplasmosis, a parasitic infection that can be transmitted through infected cat poop.

It’s not serious for you, but can be very dangerous for the developing baby. The odds for contracting it are actually quite low, but it’s much better to be safe than sorry. And you’ll never have a better excuse to get out of that fun chore.

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SURVIVING THE SUMMER PREGNANT Pregnant this summer?

Remember this. Water is your friend. Drink plenty of it.

Ordinarily, you should drink two liters of clear liquid every day, but in the summer, you should add 8 ounces for every hour you spend in the heat - because that’s the amount you’ll be sweating out. And then when you’re not drinking it, you should be floating in it. A dip in the pool not only lowers your body temperature, it also eases the stress on your squished organs. Plus, it can be a nice low impact workout.

QUESTIONS { + PROFESSIONAL ANSWERS }

CARLA, MOM OF 1 ASKS Q. I have a child with developmental delays and a friend suggested that I try Vision Therapy as an intervention. Which type of eye doctor should I reach out to?

CARMEN, MOM TO BE ASKS Q. I am nearing the end of my 2nd trimester with my first baby. Would prenatal message therapy help with my uncomfortableness?

MANDY, M O M O F 2 B OY S ASKS Q. I’m a mom to 2 children, ages 7 & 8 years. I would like some suggestions of a simple routine that I could adhere to that would help to grow our relationship.

A. Your friend is right to suggest a link between

A. Yes Carmen, and great question! Prenatal

A. Remember when you may have followed

childhood development and vision. Studies have shown that developmental delays can be associated with common vision issues such as nearsightedness, farsightedness or lazy eye, among others. An optometrist can detect these issues during a comprehensive eye exam, and from there can recommend the best treatment option for your child. If vision therapy is recommended, your optometrist will use a combination of lenses, prisms, filters and other equipment to help develop your child’s visual skills. The key to successful therapy is early detection. We recommend children receive at least three eye exams by age six, including a first exam by six months old. If a vision issue is confirmed, your child should receive annual eye exams.

massage is very effective to help you get more comfortable. A prenatal massage can help with many pregnancy symptoms, including anxiety, depression, aches and pains, as well as with labor outcome (induce) and newborn health.

Any kind of massage improves blood and lymphatic circulation, which helps with swelling, like swollen ankles and feet! Also, hormones are increased and released which helps with sleep and mood regulation. So as you can see, you will reap many benefits from receiving a prenatal massage.

the typical bath, book, and bed routine; well, now that they are older, try incorporating a few minutes for “pillow talk!” This is a great way to have a conversation with your child. You can ask questions, like “what do you like to dream about”, “what made you laugh today and why”, or “what are three words that describe our family.” One or two questions can open a conversation. You can also tell them one thing they did that day that made you laugh or made you proud. Short, intimate, moments to connect will keep you close to your kids. Learn more at www.imom.com.

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ASK THE SPECIALIST

Q. I have an autistic child who is mostly nonverbal. Would speech therapy help him increase his vocabulary and enable him to identify his feelings with words?

MEREDITH SOROKWASZ M.A., CCC-SLP Owner of Let’s Talk Speech Therapy Speech - Language Pathologist

A. Yes! Speech Therapy will provide him with the appropriate cues to increase the sounds that he makes and put them into words to communicate. Therapy will also help him develop his language skills to understand and use new vocabulary, answer questions, follow directions and express his wants and needs. Once he has a good foundation of speech and language skills, identifying and expressing emotions can be targeted.

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Almost there!

THIRD TRIMESTER NUTRITION

BY MALIA JACOBSON

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ith diminished stomach space, pre-delivery jitters, and a mile-long to-do list, expectant moms may be tempted to slack off on healthy eating as delivery day nears. It’s completely understandable; after all, you’re busy, tired, and you’ve got other things on your mind. Who has the time or energy to whip up healthy meals when you’ve got a birth plan to finish and diapers to buy?

The reality: while you may have zero interest in cooking as your due date nears, your nutrition is still as important as ever. According to registered dietitian Pamela Schoenfeld, good nutrition in the third trimester nutrition is vital to both mom and baby: eating well in the final weeks of pregnancy gives you sustained energy for labor, increases the quality of your breastmilk, and helps you avoid third-trimester ailments like anemia, gestational diabetes, fatigue, and swelling. And during the third trimester, your body is providing your baby with stores of essential nutrients, like calcium and iron, for its first months of life. While you’re waiting for your bundle of joy to make his or her debut, fill your plate with essential nutrients like these.

CALCIUM GOT MILK?

PROTEIN IRON

PUMPING IT One of the biggest nutritional challenges in late pregnancy? Consuming enough iron to keep up with your blossoming body—and your baby’s demands. “In the third trimester, your blood volume increases, so iron is the name of the game,” says Paola Mora, registered dietitian working in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. When expectant moms are low on iron, they run the risk of anemia, a condition that causes fatigue and dizziness. “We also worry about hemorrhage during delivery, because anemic blood won’t clot as well,” says Mora. Your own wellbeing isn’t all that’s at stake: your own iron consumption affects your baby’s health, too. “A mom provides her baby with full stores of iron for the first six months of life,” says Mora. And research shows that pregnant women with low iron are more likely to deliver prematurely and have low-birthweight infants.

THE BABY BUILDER Protein is essential throughout pregnancy, but it’s especially important in the final stages of pregnancy, when your baby is growing rapidly and adding layers of cute baby fat. The amino acids in protein form the basic building block for cell growth, fueling your body and organs as they grow to accommodate the needs of your baby. Consuming enough protein also helps to stabilize blood sugar, which is especially important to women at risk for gestational diabetes, notes Schoenfeld.

HOW MUCH? Pregnant women should aim for 70 grams of protein per day, about 35 grams more than the recommended daily limit for non-pregnant gals.

FIND IT HERE: Meat and poultry, dairy foods, and legumes are protein powerhouses. A medium-sized chicken breast has 30 grams of protein, 1/2 cup of tofu packs 20 grams, and 1/2 cup of cottage cheese has 15 grams.

HOW MUCH? A typical prenatal vitamin contains 27 milligrams of iron—150 percent of the iron you need—so keep on taking it. In addition, aim to consume at least 3 sources of iron per day.

FIND IT HERE: Red meat, low-fat poultry, wheat bran, enriched rice, seeds, and beans are other good sources. Maximize iron absorption by consuming it with foods high in vitamin C.

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Late pregnancy is not the time to skimp on your calcium: “all of the calcium in your baby’s skeleton is laid down during the third trimester”, says Michael Hobaugh, M.D., Ph.D. Consuming enough calcium also helps to get breastfeeding off to the best possible start; in order to produce the perfect food for your little one, your body will pull calcium from your own bones if your own stores are insufficient.

HOW MUCH? Dietitians recommend 800 milligrams of calcium daily for pregnant women.

FIND IT HERE: Dairy foods like yogurt, milk, and cheese all contain at least 300 milligrams of calcium per serving. Many non-dairy foods are also calcium rich, including salmon, oatmeal, tofu, rhubarb, spinach, almonds, and calcium-fortified orange juice.

MAGNESIUM MIGHTY MINERAL

While you’re boning up on calcium, don’t forget its super sidekick: magnesium. This mineral aids calcium absorption and performs a host of other important functions. Magnesium helps build and repair body tissues, relaxes muscles, eases leg cramps, and may help prevent preterm labor.

HOW MUCH? Pregnant women should consume 350-400 milligrams per day; breastfeeding moms should aim for 300-350 milligrams per day.

FIND IT HERE: Black beans, artichokes, barley, pumpkin seeds, oat bran, and almonds all provide at least 100 milligrams of magnesium per serving.

DHA (DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID)

MENTAL MUSCLE

During the third trimester, your baby’s brain is burgeoning, adding mass and forming millions of neural connections. So consuming enough DHA—linked to better cognition in infants in numerous studies—is as important as ever, says registered and licensed dietitian Gina Hill, Ph.D., associate professor of nutritional sciences at Texas Christian University.

HOW MUCH? The Journal of Perinatal Medicine recommends 200 milligrams of DHA per day during pregnancy.

FIND IT HERE: Now that many grocery-store staples like eggs, milk, and juice are fortified with DHA, it’s not hard to meet your daily requirement. Hill likes expectant moms to have two servings of fish per week. Many obstetricians now recommend DHA supplementation; check with yours to see if you should pop a daily DHA pill. SP

Malia Jacobson is a nationally published health journalist and author of Sleep Tight, Every Night: Helping Toddlers and Preschoolers Sleep Well Without Tears, Tricks, or Tirades.

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“It’s true; you sometimes have to get kids to do things against their will.

Some kids more than others. I’ve always provided a spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down. But this time Catina was in charge, not me.”

his isn’t a story about looking on the bright side. I promise. Moms of kids with special needs, like me, have lots of those. It’s more about looking out for the lessons that mishaps can teach us. Our children tell us when they’re ready to grow up a little, when they don’t need so much mothering as we’ve been doing. Special needs or not.

My son takes a medication that requires twice yearly, at least, blood draws. It’s not something I’d sign up for, drawing blood from a squeamish child with poor emotional and impulse control, but it’s a matter of safety and it must be done.

So, it wasn’t the first time my son had had blood drawn. This time the phlebotomist started by folding her arms over her white lab coat, her ample waist and bosom straining the seams. She lowered her chin slightly and looked at my seven-year-old with squinty eyes. “James, now you listen to me. We can do this the easy way, or the hard way.” Her name, Catina, was embroidered on a breast pocket. She grasped the tiny needle with redbrown fingernails that glinted under the fluorescent lights.

It was the first thing she’d said to James since we’d entered the room five minutes before, the first time she’d even acknowledged his presence. Up until then, she’d ignored his rapid-fire questions: “Is this chair meant to trap me?

What if you plunge the needle into the top of my arm? Does one arm have more blood in it than the other one? Why did we have to come here? Why can’t Dr. Wuttke do this himself?” James’ growling stomach punctuated the last question; he’d had nothing to eat or drink since the night before.

While James’ voice volume rose and his body tensed, Catina read from a script about payment, asked for my insurance card, our doctor’s orders.

I signed a form authorizing the use of my credit card. Then she sat down heavily at the counter and wielded her needle, her empty vials.

I looked around Catina’s desk at the lab for a sticker, a lollipop, anything. All I could see were needles, vials, and forms. Hadn’t we made an appointment for a “Pediatric Specialty Blood Draw?” This blood draw was turning out to be special, but not in the way I had expected.

It’s true; you sometimes have to get kids to do things against their will.

Some kids more than others. I’ve always provided a spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down.

But this time Catina was in charge, not me.

“So, what’s it going to be, James?” Catina asked, pursing her lips and tilting her chin. “You going to cooperate, or are we going to do this the hard way this time?” A muscular woman in scrubs hovered in the hallway, peering at James.

“The easy way,” said James, holding out his arm.

James was quiet as we drove to get a milkshake after the blood draw.

I felt giddy, like I’d just watched him walk a tightrope. “That Catina was a funny lady,” I said.

“Yeah,” James said, chuckling mannishly.

I’m not going to recommend Catina to my friends. But, by letting her do things her way, not mine, I let James show me how much he was capable of.

That night, he resisted the toothbrush as usual.

“Man, we can do this the easy way or the hard way,” I said.

James burst out laughing. SP Lynn Adams lives in New Orleans with her husband and two children.

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KNOW IT ALL { YOUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR }

J U LY 2 0 1 5 WED 1 MUSIC TOGETHER 10:30am-12:30pm. Join us for a FREE, mixedaged Music Together class for families. You will get to experience our wonderful approach to early childhood and family music! Family friendly musical activities include sing-alongs, finger-plays, instrument play, dance, and lullabies. Come discover just how much fun making music with your child can be! Dallas Public Library-Park Forest Branch, 3421 Forest Lane, Dallas. 214-670-6333

GET IN THE GAME 3:30-4:30pm. For students in 6th-12th grade.

Enjoy playing games like Guitar Hero, Wii Sports, and Mario Brothers! Mesquite North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive, Mesquite.

THU 2 6-11pm. You won’t want to miss this last concert of the spring/summer Cool Thursdays Concert Series (tickets are required). Enjoy a colorful summer sunset, views of White Rock Lake and the lush rolling lawn while listening to the patriotic songs of the Dallas Winds. The evening promises to be a night to remember. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. 214-515-6615

LA LECHE LEAGUE DALLAS (PM) 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.

FRI 3 FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES Continuing the celebration of our nation’s independence in true red, white and blue

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style, active and retired members of our esteemed armed services will receive free admission on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and everyone will enjoy patriotic music and flags throughout the garden.

Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. 214-515-6615

SAT 4 TRE/THE T SAFARI SHUTTLE SATURDAYS Every Saturday through September 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 6:30am-10:30pm; Safari Shuttle runs every half-hour 9:30am-6:30pm. The-T.com 817215-8600; trinityrailwayexpress.org. Dallas.

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12-11pm. Enjoy live music, water features and access to rides, games and concessions within the State Fair of Texas Midway, starting at noon on July fourth. Throughout the afternoon, music will be performed by the celebratory Razzmajazz Dixieland Band, and at 7 p.m. experience the explosive sound and crazy look of the legendary Texas trio ZZ Top, performed by one of the nation’s top tribute acts, Dallas’ own, Trio Grande. Admission to the Midway is $5, or complimentary to those who participate in the Dallas Park and Recreation “Dallas 7/4” race (7k/4k) that morning. Approximately 26 exhilarating rides will be available on the Midway. Ride and game costs will vary.

Fair Park Dallas, 1300 Robert B. Cullum Boulevard, Dallas. 214-421-9600

OLD FASHIONED FOURTH AT DALLAS HERITAGE VILLAGE 10am-3pm. Deck the family out in red, white, and blue, grab your picnic basket and little red wagon and come celebrate the nation’s past. Enjoy the Historic schoolyard games as well as a carnival, including pick a duck, “go fishing” for prizes, bean bag toss, and the famous annual stick pony race for ages 3-11. Kids may decorate their wagons at the

craft station for the patriotic parade at noon around the village, or if they don’t have a wagon, they may decorate themselves and march in the parade. Other activities include face painting, a mini checkers tournament, and patriotic crafts including patriotic pencil toppers and beaded paperclip necklaces and bracelets. Don’t forget to bring a little extra cash for carnival fun. For more information visit www.dallasheritagevillage. org. Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 S. Harwood, Dallas.

SAFARI NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES: LIVE 80 (’80S TRIBUTE BAND) 5-9pm. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Guests may visit animals up close at Wild Encounters stage every half hour from 5-8 p.m. Giraffe feeding, lorikeet feeding, Children’s Zoo and Travis & Zach’s Birds Landing exhibits and bounce houses are open until 8 p.m.

Food will be available for purchase, along with soft drinks, Dallas Zoo, 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas. 214-670-5656

fortune. This fun adaption of the children’s classic has had the threatening aspect of the giant removed so even young children will enjoy the plot twist. Tickets range from $14-$22. Le Theatre de Marionette/ Geppetto’s Theater, 2201 N Stemmons Freeway, Dallas. 469-442-1925

MON 6 LEGO BATMAN 2:30-4:30pm. Come and watch feature length movies with your friends at the library. FREE for all ages. Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive, Mesquite.

TUE 7 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.

YOUNG DRAGONS WITH THE CROW COLLECTION OF ASIAN ART

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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.

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TEXAS RANGERS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS 8:05pm start time. Enjoy the post-game fireworks show after an exciting game of baseball. A show the whole family can enjoy!

Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, Texas, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com

SUN 5 JACK AND THE BEANSTALK 3-4pm. Take a magical journey up the beanstalk with Jack to find his fame and

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10am-2pm. Join us for some serious fun!

Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey ambassador of Laughter, Kelly will be making a special appearance at both Mesquite libraries. He will be promoting the Reading Club “Every Hero has a Story!” with a special circus story time to encourage reading throughout the summer. This event is free and open to the public. Children ages 2-12 can enroll at the Mesquite Public Library or the North Branch Library to join the Summer Reading Club June 8 – August 1 to earn a free circus ticket. Mesquite North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Dr., Mesquite.

THU 9 BASEBALL: AMERICA’S PRESIDENTS, AMERICA’S PASTIME 9am-5pm. Through October 1. Baseball: America’s Presidents, America’s Pastime showcases how baseball has mirrored

trends in our larger society. At various points, the sport has personified America’s racial, economic, and national struggles.

Ticket prices range from $10-$16. George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas.

THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY 7:30pm. DCT’s National Tour production is back from a whirlwind musical travelogue across the United States! Stanley is a normal 10-year-old boy—too normal, if you ask him. His wish for adventure is granted when a bulletin board flattens Stanley, enabling him to mail himself all around the world! Stanley—the ultimate exchange student—scours the globe, visiting Paris, Los Angeles, Hawaii, and more! In this heartwarming musical adventure, Stanley learns that there is no place like home.

Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman Street, Dallas. 214-978-0110

FRI 10 CARDBOOARD BOAT RACES 6:30-8pm. Six person teams are challenged to get creative and construct a boat, raft or some sort of floating watercraft made entirely of cardboard, and navigate it across Samuell Grand Pool! Call for more information or to register your team.

Entry Fee is $15 per boat. Samuell-Grand Recreation Center, 6200 East Grand Avenue, Dallas. 214-670-1926

SAT 11 SAFARI NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES–A HARD NIGHT’S DAY (BEATLES TRIBUTE BAND) 5-9pm. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Food will be available for purchase, along with soft drinks.

The concerts are free with zoo admission, which is $15 for ages 12-64; $12 for ages 3-11 and seniors; and free for children under age 2 and DZS members. Parking is $8 per vehicle (free for members), or visitors can take the DART Red Line straight to the Zoo entrance to avoid traffic. Dallas Zoo, 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas.

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SUN 12 TEXAS RANGERS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES 2:05pm start time. The first 15,000 fans receive a Michael Young bobble-head. Also, take advantage of Ice Cream Sunday. Kids 13 and under get ice cream for just $1! Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington. www. texas.rangers.mlb.com

MON 13 SUMMER CHESS CAMP AT UT DALLAS 9am-12pm or 1-4pm. Through July 17. Join beginner, intermediate or advanced chess classes for ages 7-14. Extended playing classes available. Other sessions July 20-24.

Register at www.utdallas.edu/chess. For more info, call 972-883-4899 or email james. stallings@utdallas.edu. See ad in this issue.

MOVIE TIME-SKY HIGH 2:30-4:30pm. Come and watch feature length movies with your friends at the library.

FREE for all ages. Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive, Mesquite.

TUE 14 STROLLER BOOT CAMP 10-11am. The YMCA hosts a boot camp 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.

WED 15 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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214-361-KIDS (5437)

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

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HIKE THE TRINITY RIVER FOREST 9am-9pm. As part of the Trinity River Corridor Project, the Trinity River Audubon Center is the perfect place to enjoy nature as a family.

Enjoy the hiking trails, hands-on exhibits and the Children’s Discovery Garden. While you’re there, check out the more than 50 species of birds or hike the largest urban bottomland hardwood forest in the country. Free only on third Thursday of each month. 6500 South Loop 12, Dallas. 214-398-8722

FRI 17 MOVIES IN THE PARK-PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE 7-10pm. Come to “Touch-a-Truck” to climb & explore your way around fire trucks, police vehicles, dump trucks & more. City Lake Park, 403 South Galloway Avenue, Mesquite.

Barrie Barber Choate DDS, MSD, PA

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KNOW IT ALL DIVE-IN MOVE: PLANESBIG HERO 6 8-10:30pm. Bring the whole family to enjoy a movie under the stars. Bring a blanket and watch from the deck or float in the pool for the ultimate movie viewing experience! Regular admission will be charged. Pool Admission: 11 & Under-$1, 12 & Older-$2. Samuell-Grand Recreation Center, 6200 East Grand Avenue, Dallas.

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SAT 18 July 13-17 July 20-24

MOON DAY 2015 10am-5pm. THE BIGGEST ANNUAL SPACE EXPOSITION IN TEXAS! Highlights include: • TALK LIVE with an member of the Expedition 43 Crew on the International Space Station • Meet Space Traveler Anousheh Ansari • Choose from 22 classes and lectures in Moon Academy, Lunar University and Teacher Workshops • Build and launch your own rocket • Create your own space art • Girl Scout Patches, Boy Scout Merit Badges and the one-of-a-kind Moon Day Patch • And a whole bunch more! FREE with Museum admission. *$10 Adults | $8 Seniors (65+) | $7 Youths/Students (3-17) | Children under 3 FREE Additional materials fee for Rocket Build ($25) and Space Art ($20) Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas. 214-350-3600

OLD TIME MUSIC JAM 2-4pm. Tap your toes, clap your hands and join in the Old Time Music Jam. Folks gather ‘round to play old time tunes, a sort of acoustic, fiddle-infused precursor to bluegrass and country as we know it. Come join in the fun! Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park, 1515 South Harwood Street, Dallas.

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SUN 19 PIRATE BEACH AT LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER Through October 29. Geared towards children ages three to 10 (but fun for ALL ages), Pirate Beach features more than 30 interactive gadgets. Structured after a shipwrecked pirate vessel, Pirate Beach’s central feature is a playground where kids can navigate through water jets and fountains, squirt cannons and splash down water slides. Looming at the top of the 20-foot-tall mast is a 50-gallon bucket poised to dump water on guests every few minutes. Throughout Pirate Beach, guests will also encounter over 12 interactive models and a soft play area that include pirates, cannons, treasure chests, palm trees and sand castles. Bring your buccaneers, bathing suits, towels, change of clothes and prepare for fun… if ye dare! Legoland Discovery Center,

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3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine.

877-818-1677

MON 20 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 21 STORY TIME WITH MISS JENN 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. www.barnesandnoble.com

WED 22 MOVIE TIME-PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR 2:30-4:30pm. Come and watch feature length movies with your friends at the library.

FREE for all ages. Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive, Mesquite.

FRI 24 FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS AT THE ARBORETUM 10am-2pm. Plan your family’s summertime adventures at the Arboretum on Fridays in June and July. Join us for kid-friendly activities that will include face painting, a petting zoo and music for the little ones in the shady Pecan Grove – topped off with a refresher in Toad Fountains! Bring the whole family out to experience the internationally acclaimed Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden featuring the wonders of life and earth science combined with handson fun for all ages. Festival event -Free with your Garden Admission. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. 214-515-6615

SAT 25 DALLAS BRIDAL SHOW 12-5pm. Through July 26. This upscale bridal show will feature: Over 300 businesses to plan your perfect wedding, Fashion shows both days, new wedding trends, door prizes and giveaways! This is a show you definitely

story times HIGHLAND PARK LIBRARY 4700 Drexel Dr. • 214-559-9400 Wed - Lapsit Storytime 10am (ages 0-24 mos). Thur - Toddler Storytime 10am, (2 year olds) Fri - Preschool Storytime 10am, (3 & 4 year olds) UNIVERSITY PARK LIBRARY 3800 University Blvd • 214-363-9095 Wed - Storytime 3:45pm (ages 4 &-5). Thur - Toddler Storytime, 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 Expy • Ste. 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)

AUDELIA ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY 10045 Audelia Road • 214-670-1350 Fri - Boogie Woogie Books 10:30am (ages 6 & under)

MESQUITE - MAIN BRANCH 300 W. Grubb Dr. • 972-216-6220 Tues - Preschool Storytime 10:30am, ages 3-5; Evening Storytime 7pm, all ages.

Wed - Infant Lapsit Storytime 9:30am, ages 6-12mo; Young & Restless Storytime 10:30am, 13mo -2yrs.

Thu - Toddler Time 10:30am, ages 18mo-3yrs. Sat - Storytime 11am, ages 6-18mo MESQUITE - NORTH BRANCH 2600 Oates Dr. • 972-681-0465 Tue - Preschool Storytime 10:30am, ages 3-5. Thu - Toddler Time 10:30am, ages 18mo-3yrs

All Storytimes are FREE. Listed are the regularly scheduled storytimes. Call to confirm as schedules are subject to change.

do not want to miss! Admission: $12 adults, $6 for Children 14 and under, including toddlers & infants. No cameras/video cameras allowed. Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas. bridalshowsinc.com

REUNION LAWN PARTY 5-10pm. Last Saturday of every month, through September 2015, Reunion Tower will host the Reunion Lawn Party at Reunion Park, located near the base of the tower.

The party will be free for the whole family, so come enjoy live music, food trucks, lawn games and much, much more. Reunion Park, 302 Reunion Blvd. E., Dallas. 214-205-1086

SUN 26 AMAZING ANIMALS: BUILT TO SURVIVE 12-5pm. Discover the marvels of natural engineering. Come and see how humans can draw inspiration from the innovations in the animal kingdom! Feel the pressure of a giraffe’s heart, catch the wind with your own simulated wings, slow down the graceful gate of a sprinting cheetah and more as you make your way through this wild exhibition.

Digital interactives, immersive movies, hands-on displays and incredible specimens create an experience you won’t soon forget!

Event Admission: $24 for adults (18-64), $17 for youth (2-17), free for children 1 and under, and $18 for seniors (65+). Includes general admission. Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field Street, Dallas.

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MON 27 TEXAS RANGERS VS NEW YORK YANKEES 7:05pm start time. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington. www.texas. rangers.mlb.com

TUE 28 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.

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WED 29 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 under the Stars. Each month will feature new stories for your little ones to enjoy. While this program is free with admission, space is limited to 12 children and 12 adults. Reserve your ticket online, in advance. We will happily accommodate walk-ups if space is available. The Portable Planetarium will be set up in a Learning Lab or the Forum near the Moody Family Children’s Museum. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field St., Dallas. 214-428-5555

FRI 31 SUPER SIGN-UP WEEKEND AT THE YMCA Through August 1. Sign up for the 2015-2016 YMCA after school Program this weekend and pay no registration fee ($50 Savings).

For more details, visit www.ymcadallas.org/ afterschool. See ad in this issue.

SAVE THE DATE AUG 1 17TH ANNUAL HISPANIC WELLNESS FAIR 9am-2pm. FREE Health Screenings for Mom, Dad, Children, and Grandparents, too! • For adults: Adult TdaP, mammograms, cancer screenings, body fat analysis, diabetes screening, cholesterol screening, pregnancy tests, hearing tests for age 17 and older • For children: Vision screenings, vaccinations, school physicals • For all: Oral health education, spinal screenings, health Information booths • Adolescent Suicide forum discussion • Healthy cooking demonstrations • Exercise demonstrations • Financial Literacy • Information on Immigration Physicals • Blood Drive • And So Much More! FREE Convention Center Parking! FREE Shuttle from Tarrant County College – South Campus. This event is sponsored by DFW Familia and open to the public! Forest Hill Civic & Convention Center, 6901 Wichita Street, Forest Hill. 817-735-2784 www. hispanicwellnesscoalition.org

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 }

WHERE WAS THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE SIGNED?

WHAT DID THE COLONISTS WEAR TO THE BOSTON TEA PARTY?

WHAT ARE THE LAST WORDS OF “THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER”?

TEA-SHIRTS

PLAAAAY BALL!

AT THE BOTTOM Source: Boyslife.org

Having a Baby Shower?

THE CHILD IS THE BEAUTY OF GOD PRESENT IN THE WORLD – THE GREATEST GIFT TO A FAMILY. — BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA

PLAY THE POWERS OF OBSERVATION Have the guest of honor leave the room. Give each guest a piece of paper and a pencil and say, “Now, pay attention to the mother-to-be.”

The expectant mom comes in carrying a tray filled with baby items (sippy cup, pacifier, diaper, and so on). She walks around with the tray, giving everyone a few moments to look, and leaves the room again.

Then ask the guests questions – not about what was on the tray, but about the mother-to-be! For example: Is she wearing nail polish? Is she wearing sandals? What kind of earrings does she have on? What color is her dress?

Everyone will groan when they realize they were paying attention to the tray instead of the expectant mom. She returns after everyone has written down their answers. It’s fun for her to see how many guests noticed details about her!

Source: BabyCenter.com

LOL WITH JAMES ESTES!

GOTTA LOVE ‘EM My daughter loves to play soccer.

And when one of her games was cancelled because of rain she was very disappointed. However, she quickly brightened up when she was told she would have a makeup game. The day of the game she went to get ready and called on me to come help her. I approached her only to find she had lipstick, mascara and blush on her face. I asked, “What are you doing?” and she replied, “Don’t we get to wear makeup - it’s a make-up game, isn’t it?

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BACKTALK { BY KEN SWARNER }

THE JOYS OF CHILDHOOD

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f there is one thing that unites all people in this world, it’s our

that,’ she shouted to her friends: “Look, it’s the new way to ride a bike.”

childhoods. Or, more specifically, it’s that at one time or another, the

Unfortunately, the demonstration was short lived. In her haste to

vast majority of us have had at least one embarrassing moment take

invent the new riding position, she somehow forgot the importance of

place during that time. I’m sure something popped into your mind the

keeping her fanny riding high. She lowered herself too far and the back

moment you just read my previous sentence. Whatever it is that you did,

wheel of her bike grabbed on to her shorts...and yes, her underwear,

I bet it is as fresh in your mind as if it happened yesterday..

and began a tug-o-war.

For me, I was ten. It was summer and I swam on a community swim team at an outdoor pool not far from my home. As I did every morning

The tire won.

Before she knew it, there was nothing between my daughter’s

in the summer, I woke up early, put on a swim suit under my shorts or

derriere and the rubber on the wheel. She has the tire marks and

pants, hopped on my bike and rode down to the pool.

abrasions to prove it. So, as her friends were literally rolling on the

On one particular morning, however, as we all stood on the deck stripping down to our bathing suits, I pulled off my pants to discover, much to my horror, that I was still in my whitie-tighties. You can imagine

ground laughing, my daughter was stopped in the middle of the street trying to hike her pants back over her butt.

Poor thing. When she told me this story, I, of course, laughed my

the heckling as I stood there shocked, looking at my underwear

head off. But, apparently according to my daughter, I didn’t make nearly

wondering where I went wrong.

as much noise as the people in the car behind her who witnessed the

If you ask other people, they’ll have similar stories to tell. I have a friend who fell off the back of an exercise bike in Sears at the age of 13...unfortunately, her shorts stayed on the seat.

It’s a part of life - these embarrassing moments. In a way, they bond us

entire thing. But, in all fairness to me, they had a horn.

Which finally leads me this week to another aspect that many, many of us share in common from our childhoods: nicknames. My daughter will be forever now known as: ‘skid-butt.’ SP

together as humans, and they help us build character (I keep telling myself).

My daughter can now join us in that pantheon of embarrassment.

Last week, she was riding her bike with a group of her friends. All of them are 12. So, they were obviously being goofy, giggling and having a good time. Sometime during the bike ride, my daughter got this bright idea to shift off of her bike seat and slide her body back over her rear bicycle tire. Thinking she was ‘all-

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