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ALL THINGS HEALTH

BEST OF FAMILY HEALTHCARE WINNERS REVEALED

KIDS & EATING DISORDERS INTERVENTION NEEDED

A TRUE STORY

RUNNING FOR HER LIFE BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

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AND THE BESTS ARE…

gain this year, I’m in awe of our community of readers. Both moms and dads participated in our Best of Family Healthcare survey, and thoughtfully voiced their BEST for categories

that were important to their families. The nominations were electronically tallied and the winners have been determined. Congratulations to our local Healthcare Facilities and Providers. You are very important to our communities and we appreciate your skills and dedication. Our November publications are always our ALL THINGS HEALTH issues and you can bet that we have lots of great health related information for you and your family. Our editorials have a health focus

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too. There is also a true story, “Running for My Life”, that resonated with me, and after reading it I felt that it would also affect you the same way. Sometimes hearing other moms’ stories can make us better moms.

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Ella Grace is full of energy. She loves to play with her sister, Landry Kate (16 mos) and cannot wait to share bunk beds with her soon. She loves to sing, dance and have tea parties. She also loves getting dressed up for Sunday School and wearing all her accessories.

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YOU SHOULD KNOW Pray On Eat Best, Leave the Rest Eating healthy isn’t complicated. It basically boils down to eating lots of vegetables, fruits and whole grains and limiting your red meat. It’s also best to limit processed foods, sugary drinks and partially hydrogenated oils. And, be sure to keep your calorie intake balanced with your needs and activity level. Don’t eat too many, but don’t eat too few either.

Activity Fuels More Activity Exercise doesn’t just control weight. It also combats negative health conditions, improves mood, boosts energy, promotes better sleep and can even enhance intimacy. When done right, it just makes you feel good. The key is to find something fun to do so you’ll keep doing it. Go for walks, take a dance class, join a team or simply play with your kids. It doesn’t matter, just do something.

Early to Bed, Early to Rise Sleep is essential to healthy growth in children. It also supports a strong immune system, a healthy balance of the hormones, and the healing and repair of the heart and blood vessels. Too little sleep increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes, not to mention depression, memory loss, bad grades and accidents. Out of everything we can do for our health, sleep is the most important. And it’s the easiest and cheapest too!

Attitude is Everything No joke. A positive attitude can add years to your life. In separate studies spanning 15-16 years, it was found that among 6000 plus participants, those with higher levels of emotional vitality had lower rates of cardiovascular disease and lower likelihoods of having a stroke. But don’t let that depress you; instead be inspired to be more optimistic. How? Identify negative thinking and focus on positive thinking. It’ll take some time and effort, but the more you do it, the easier it gets.

A Loving Life Together It has been shown through studies that people in a romantic/committed relationship are happier, more satisfied in life, and tend to have less stress or depression. Evidently, having a dependable partner helps you feel less isolated and better able to cope and manage life’s stressors. How about a “thank you sweetie!”

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There’s no denying the benefits of prayer on personal health. There have been numerous scientific studies to prove it. Of course, prayer cannot be directly observed so many studies focus on the relaxation response prayer has on the body, similar to meditation. But there are plenty citing evidence that religious people who pray not only get sick less often, they recover faster when they do. Plus, there’s the whole praying for others thing that, studies show, works too. Not familiar with prayer? You can simply sit in silence and quiet the mind — the effects appear to be the same. A wide variety of spiritual practices have been shown to help alleviate stress levels, which are one of the major risk factors for disease. They also are powerful ways to maintain a positive outlook and successfully weather the trials which come to all of us in life. Hmmm, prayers for world peace would be nice.

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VANESSA, WIFE & MOM Q. I hear a lot about having a Green Home; and that it’s healthy. What does this mean?

AMELIA, MOM OF 2 TODDLERS Q. We are considering adopting a dog for our young family. Not sure on how to care for them, to keep them healthy.

A. Having a healthy home, often referred to as

A. Great question, Amelia! Know that you can

a Green Home, maintains that there are areas

always start with your chosen Veterinarian for

A. This is actually one of the biggest problems

JACKIE, MOM OF 3 Q. I finally made an appointment for my husband (age45) to get a physical. He said he would but he will not allow the prostate exam. Help!

advice on health care for a pet. But to get you

women have when it comes to the health and

sure your home supports the well-being of the

started, know that certain things are unpre-

well-being of their husbands. Some men are un-

people living there. A home free of contam-

dictable, like your dog running outside the

comfortable/embarrassed, or expect discomfort

inants, clean, pest-free, energy efficient and

house when you open the front door, or digs

from the prostate exam. Your husband should

well maintained. There are families living with

a hole and crawls under a fence! Make sure

know that there are no warning signs for pros-

potential safety hazards, which can put them at

your pet wears an ID, with their name and your

tate cancer, the only way to be safe is to find it

risk for illnesses; the most common are asthma

contact information, also consider getting them

early, through an exam. Early stages are easiest

(exacerbated by moisture, mold, and pests), lead

micro-chipped. Many people will bring a stray

to treat and cure, which leads to a normal life

poisoning (especially in older homes), slip and

they find with no collar or ID to a local shelter. If

span. Maybe after a bit of education he will

falls, and respiratory illnesses. Don’t risk it - have

micro-chipped, the shelter can find you.

change his mind.

of concern that need to be addressed to make

your home tested for lead in the paint. Lead poisoning affects over 400,000 children under the age of 6 each year. It slowly poisons children.

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Q. I am anticipating caring for my elderly mother now that my father has passed away. She would need to relocate to Texas from Washington. What is the best way to keep her healthy? She is actually a strong 81 year-old. A. Many older adults may still like to live-out their lives in their own home or possibly in an assisted living environment with other older adults to build friendships. You will need to have conversations with your wife and your mom, regarding her care, financial statuses, etc. Many seniors who own a home may sell their homes to fund the move. You may want to do your own research on local assisted living centers, right here in North Texas, before your conversation. Also, having you to help with your mom’s care could save her from fraud. There has been a lot of financial fraud towards the elderly.

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BY S U E L E B R E TO N

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am sweeping my light colored maple kitchen floor, my Triathlon finisher’s medal swinging back and forth in rhythm with the broom. I have showered off the dried salty layer of sweat from my 750 m lake swim, my 20 km bike ride and my 5 km run. What I have not showered off is the three-digit number marked vertically along my left arm or the sense of achievement that is coursing through my body riding the wave of the leftover adrenaline. My eyes keep glancing at the black numbers marked on my skin. I did it. I completed my first sprint triathlon. I feel strong and fit having demolished another mental barrier of my limits. The phone rings and it is my sister-in-law calling to congratulate me on my efforts and ask about the details. I put the broom in the closet and take the portable phone out onto the deck into the warm sunny, June afternoon. I hold the phone against my left ear, my left elbow and my right forearm rest along the railing of the wooden deck. I watch my children, my son who is almost three and my daughter who is almost five playing in the sandbox. My husband is puttering in the yard, staying close to our threeyear-old boy who can sprint to the road faster than any of the athletes that crossed the finish line ahead of me. My sister-in-law is congratulatory and supportive. She has always been one of my biggest fans, no matter the challenge. After I have broken down the three events and expressed my wonder that I was able to do this, she asks,

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“Why do you do this? Why do you push your body this way?” She is asking out of curiosity tinged with concern not judgment. The same age as me, she is a fit mom who likes to run but not race, so this level of commitment has her bemused. My voice is joking but my words are dead serious. “I am running for my life.” How else can I explain it? The endorphins bring me joy. I need to do something with an end to it, something I can check off my list, something that gives me a medal. Motherhood seems to offer few chances to do that. It is a job that is never complete and for me, it is a job that has meant one medical challenge after another. My motherhood triathlon includes: cancer, a life-threatening allergy, and now, likely an autism diagnosis is coming for my son. I know my sister-in-law is worried that this athleticism is pushing my middle-aged, tired body too hard. Some days I wonder the same. I struggle to explain how this pushing of my body is positive. Painful and tiring at times, yes, but positive. It is unlike the year I pushed my body when caring for my 11-month old daughter who was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia that required an intense, tortuous treatment. It is unlike living in that hospital room with no window for almost six months. It is unlike how my body managed to carry a pregnancy to term while living in the hospital with my daughter. It is unlike when my infant son, my 20-month old daughter and I all slept in a hospital bed for days upon

days while my husband returned to work to support us. It is unlike breastfeeding a new baby whose small, dark head lay cradled my left elbow while with my right hand I caught vomit with a cardboard fish and chips container as my daughter on chemotherapy retched in bed beside us. It is unlike moving across the country to be close to family when treatment ended so our daughter could have access to family for whatever unknown days she might have. This pushing is good and necessary. This sweating, this exertion is rebuilding my body and my spirit, drained from that year of chemotherapy and the times my daughter almost died. This training sweats away the fear of a relapse, at least for the minutes that I am running, swimming or biking. What I do not say to anyone and what is only a whisper in my soul is that this exercise will make me strong in case I need to guide her through treatment again. If she relapses I know I will need every ounce of strength I can mine from these muscle fibers. The first time through cancer treatment I was naïve. I had no script. My New Balance runners sat ignored in the closet in her hospital room because I did not know that living in a windowless room in a hospital and dealing with daily and sometimes hourly medical crises, would suck all the energy out of me, leaving no motivation for a rejuvenating run. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to eat because we made sure that she was never alone in her hospital bed. One of us was always with her and sometimes that meant we missed the cafeteria. But now I know what childhood cancer looks like and knowing is terrifying. I know that about half the children who come onto that ward will die, not matter what the statistics say. I know some who leave do so with physical or mental handicaps. I know chemotherapy can erase a baby’s lips, replacing them with yellow blisters. I know what it is like to change your baby’s diaper with gloves because her waste is toxic. A baby’s bottom that should be soft and sweet, not dangerous and so chewed up from chemotherapy that it looks like hamburger and hurts when touched. I know that my only hope of surviving in that world again is to build my physical body into an endurance vessel. My dedication to exercise washes away the anger and the fear that builds daily in me as I watch my son slip away from me, when I see his vacant look, when I have to manage a dozen daily tantrums because I cannot understand him. My almost three-year-old son is awaiting an appointment where we fully expect he will be given an autism diagnosis. His speech is delayed or when present it is what is called echolalia. He cannot answer the question what is your name but he can recite full pages of the Toy Story audio book, echoing it back without error. When I say, “Say Alexander.” He repeats, “Say Alexander.” So I swim twice a week, on Tuesday night when my husband can watch the kids and on Saturday morning at seven when I can be home before the family is out of their pajamas. My runs are stolen between my son’s appointments with speech and early intervention and my daughter’s Kindergarten. I put my bike on a training device in my basement so I can ride when kids are in bed. In good weather, I ride with a group of women who only know I’m the woman riding that red specialized mountain bike. In the pool I’m just the mom in the blue, Speedo swim suit, a woman in training just like the rest, training for fun and fitness. Not many of them know I am running for my life. SP Find Your Inner Strength. Sue LeBreton is a freelance journalist who still uses exercise to cope with life’s challenges. She is the author of Parenting Joyfully When our Child Has Diabetes.

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EATING DISORDERS

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affecting our teens

ueled by anxiety and depression, bullying, sports, and feelings of inadequacy in an appearance-driven culture, eating disorders continue to rise among young people. Early intervention is key to successful treatment, but these life-threatening psychiatric conditions aren’t always immediately obvious or associated with weight loss. It’s such a quiet, insidious illness. An eating disorder can go on for a couple of years before friends, parents or teachers figure it out. According to ANRED, a non-profit online eating disorders resource, anorexia and bulimia primarily affect teens and young adults, but studies now find that children as young as six are suffering from the disorders.

THE RISKS Inadequate nutrition can result in stunted growth especially during puberty, subpar athletic performance and a lack of brain development which hinders academic progress. A restrictive diet also puts kids at increased risk for fractures and bone breaks. If the child suffers from binge eating disorder, she may gain weight. AWARENESS IS KEY Parents, teachers and coaches can help prevent eating disorders through awareness, avoiding mandatory weigh-ins and role modeling a healthy lifestyle. Coaches can be one of the biggest advocates in making sure kids stay healthy by reinforcing how important nutrition is to fuel your body to do the sport accurately and to prevent injuries. A GENDERLESS ILLNESS Eating disorders are most prevalent among girls, but boys are also at risk. Following a difficult divorce with her son’s father, a mom of a nine-year-old noticed signs of an eating disorder marked by distressing nightmares about 16

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overeating and a fear of gaining weight. With guidance from her son’s pediatrician and a counselor, she helped him feel less anxious about food. ”It was this assertion, this sense of order of “mom knows best” that helped him feel the world was in control and he didn’t need to try to control his world through food,” his mom says.

DIETING’S SLIPPERY SLOPE Accompanied by compliments and positive attention, weight loss can turn addictive. Most females start off with an ‘innocent’ diet to lose some weight, whereas many males desire to become more muscular and powerful, yet ‘cut’ like a bodybuilder, which is a tricky balance to achieve through nutrition and exercise. It’s important to avoid discussing your child’s weight or size or comparing her weight to her friends. The focus should always be on sustainable lifestyle choices that promote health, yet are realistic. Children and teens are still growing and developing so body weight is not a reliable way to gauge health. PROMOTE OPEN COMMUNICATION Cyber-bullying and cruel remarks from peers about appearance can distort a child’s self-image. Monitor your child’s online activity and establish boundaries like powering off devices at bedtime. Most of all talk and listen to your kids to remain aware of what is happening in their lives. People underestimate how serious eating disorders can really be; some parents think it’s just a phase. The longer the behaviors continue, the harder it is to stop. SP Freelance journalist Christa Melnyk Hines and her husband are the parents of two active boys. Christa’s latest book is Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raising a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World.

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conversation with actor who played Westley in the film. He’ll sign copies of his best seller, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride. $40, $25/students. Horchow Auditorium, Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood, Dallas 972-922-1200 www.dma.org

DAILY BUTTERFLY RELEASE 12-12:30pm. Join us daily as we let newly-emerged butterflies out into the butterfly house conservatory. Texas Discovery Gardens - Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas 214-428-7476 www.texasdiscoverygardens.org

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AUTUMN AT THE ARBORETUM Have a picnic in the gardens or check out the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village, which includes more than 75,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash. Goes through Nov 23. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas 214-414-6615 www. dallasarboretum.org

A TIME FOR GREATNESS: THE 1960 KENNEDY CAMPAIGN A special exhibit about one of the closest elections in U.S. history showcasing campaign memorabilia, photographs and film. Runs through Nov 13. Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, 411 Elm St, Dallas 214-7476660 www.jfk.org

MONET: THE EARLY YEARS A groundbreaking exhibition featuring approximately 60 paintings from the first phase of the artist’s career. Recurring daily through Jan 29. Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth www. kimbellart.org

DINOSAURS LIVE Encounter a 46-foot T-Rex and 9 new lifesize animatronic dinosaurs along the trails. Adults: $11; Children 3-12: $8 Members: FREE through Feb 19. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place, McKinney 972-562-5566 www. heardmuseum.org

THE BIG ORANGE PUMPKIN FARM CELEBRATES 20 YEARS 8am-8pm. Pumpkins, hayrides, a 6-foot hay maze, a petting farm, Café and General Store. Runs through 11/23. Preston Trail Farms, 15102 TX-289 (Preston Rd.), Gunter 972-382-4995 www.prestontrailfarms.com

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STORIES AND MORE! 11am-12:30pm. Make crafts, read a book, meet friends and enjoy snacks! $8/child 3-11; $6/members $3/child 1-3; $2/members. Texas Discovery Gardens, Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas 214-4287476 texasdiscoverygardens.org

FIRST THURSDAY LATE NIGHT: AVIATION 7-9pm. Explore planes and how they fly, examine birds and their flying patterns, and learn how birds inspired modern aviation in this hands-on exploration. Late night fun is free with regular admission. Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N Field St, Dallas 214-428-5555 www.perotmuseum.org

CIRQUE ITALIA Showtimes vary. The first traveling water circus in the U.S. with a stage that holds 35,000 gallons of water and features a dynamic lid which lifts 35 feet into the air, allowing water to fall like rain from above. You can also take a picture with a mermaid. Runs through Nov 13. North East Mall Parking Lot, 1101 Melbourne Rd, Hurst cirqueitalia.com

FRI 4 DALLAS OPERA SIMULCAST OF ‘MOBY-DICK’ IN THE PARK

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ROMANIAN FOOD FESTIVAL Authentic Romanian food, music and dances, plus handcrafts, exhibits, icons, Kids Corner, and more. Fri: 5-10pm Sat: 11am-10pm Sun: 11am-6pm. Saint Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church , 3801 Glade Rd, Colleyville 817-8580801 www.romanianfestival-dallas.com

SAT 5 FESTIVAL AT THE SWITCHYARD 11am-10pm. Great food, music, children’s entertainment and more in Historic Downtown Carrollton. Rain or Shine. Free. Off I-35 at Belt Line Rd. www.carrolltonfestival.com.

FIRST SATURDAY AT NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER 10am-5pm. Free admission and fun family programming on the first Saturday of every month. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street, Dallas 214-242-5100 www.nashersculpturecenter.org

GOOD LOCAL MARKET LAKESIDE 8am-1pm. Lakeside Baptist Church, 9150 Garland Road, Dallas goodlocalmarkets.org

EDEN’S ORGANIC GARDEN CENTER AND CSA FARM 9am-1pm. Open first and third Saturdays, through December, 4710 Pioneer Rd, Balch Springs, edensorganicfarm.com

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FALL PLANT SALE 10am-2pm. Shop our rare native pollinator-friendly plants! Texas Discovery Gardens - Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas 214-428-7476 www.texasdiscoverygardens.org/

SPARK! FAMILY DAYS SATURDAYS 10am-4pm. Fun for children 2nd grade to high school including a Giant Light Bright, a Musical Dance Floor and Percussion practice, plus a 6000 ft Climbing structure. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $8 per person in advance ($10 at door). SPARK!, 1409 S Lamar St Suite 004, Dallas 214-421-7727 www.sparkdallas.org

BUTTERFLY HOUSE DISCOVERY TOURS 11am-12pm. A family friendly tour of the Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House and Insectarium, followed by our daily noon butterfly release. Included with admission ($8/adults, $6/seniors, $4/kids 3-11). Texas Discovery Gardens - Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas 214-428-7476 www.texasdiscoverygardens.org

FAMILY EXPERIMENTS 11am-2pm. Join educators from the Perot Museum for fun family experiments on first Saturdays in Klyde Warren Park. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway , Dallas www.perotmuseum.org

BREAK KIDS 11:30am-12:30pm Join Real street jams for Break Kids breakdancing classes. Muse Family Performance Pavilion Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rogers Freeway, Dallas 214-716-4500 www.klydewarrenpark.org

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4:30-9:30pm. A free simulcast of the Dallas Opera’s opening night performance of Moby-Dick, live from the Winspear Opera House. Plus a Family Activity Zone with a scavenger hunt in the park, Show & Tell with props from Moby-Dick, photo ops, and craft projects. Performance begins at 7:30pm. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas dallasopera.org

10-11am. Free family fun celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights that marks the victory of good over evil and commemorates one’s inherent inner light. Make cyanotype prints and kaleidoscope tissue paper collage. Crow Collection of Asian Art, 2010 Flora St, Dallas https://crowcollection.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a0Fo000000W48r7EAB

12-2pm. Witness early Dallas law and order, settler style, when a mild disagreement turns into a gun fight on Main Street. Performed by the Trinity River Desperados. Free with admission. Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 S. Harwood St., Dallas 214-4215141 www.dallasheritagevillage.org

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SPANISH IN THE PARK! 11:15am-12pm. Children’s stories, songs, and activities in Spanish and English. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas 214-716-4500 klydewarrenpark.org

2-4:30pm. Gather ‘round to tap your toes, clap your hands and play old time tunes. Free with admission. Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 S. Harwood St., Dallas 214-4215141 www.dallasheritagevillage.org

The African Savannah comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from

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LONE STAR FAMILY FARM 10:30am-6pm. 9 acre corn maze, a you-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, giant slides, farm animals and more. 4199 Hwy 67, Stephenville, Texas, 682-498-3276 lonestarcornmaze.com

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Doreen Cronin. Then we’ll make election buttons and vote to see which of our animals should replace the Curator of Dallas Heritage Village! $5/child; 1 accompanying adult per child free. Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 S. Harwood St, Dallas 214-421-5141 www.dallasheritagevillage.org

9am -3pm. More than 50 tables of vintage toys and collectibles. Admission is $2 (free for kids 11 and younger).First Saturday of every month. Valley View Shopping Mall, 13331 Preston Rd, Suite.1064, Dallas Northnorthdallastoyshow.wixsite.com

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10am-3pm. Half Price Books Parking Lot, 5803 W. Northwest Hwy. Dallas goodlocalmarkets.org

11am-12:30pm. 3-5 year olds and a favorite grown-up listen to a story, look at works of art, and play hands-on games in the galleries before creating art in the Art Studio. We’ll search for cats hiding in the Divine Felines exhibition. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood St, Dallasdma.org

BEA’S KIDS HONEY BEE 5K RUN AND FUN WALK 8-11am. Fun for the whole family with face painting, bounce house, food and more. $30/adults; $15/children. McInnish Park, 2340 Sandy Lake Road, Carrollton 469892-6300 www.beaskids.org

6-9pm. The Arboretum is open for special lighted nighttime showings with holiday music and seasonal treats. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas 214-515-6615 www. dallasarboretum.org

FRI 11 BLUES, BANDITS AND BBQ

MON 7 CRAFTY MONDAYS 10:30am-12pm. Enjoy nature-themed crafts with your children every Monday. Included with admission. Texas Discovery Gardens - Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas 214-428-7476 texasdiscoverygardens.org

STORY TIME WITH LAUREN 10-11am. A special hour of stories, crafts, and healthy snacks!! Each story time will feature a new story and craft for the kids to take home and proudly display. For kids ages 2-6 years old. Free Whole Foods Market Lakewood Cafe, 2118 Abrams Rd, Dallas, www.wholefoodsmarket.com

TUE 8 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS AT DALLAS ARBORETUM 9am-5pm. Enjoy a .75 mile walk through an elaborate collection of 25-foot Victorian gazebos, encased in glass and filled with the charming costumed characters and whimsical animals made famous by the beloved Christmas carol. Through Jan 8. Free-$15. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas 214-515-6615 www.dallasarboretum.org

WED 9 BARNYARD BUDDIES STORY TIME 11am-12pm. Meet Duck and learn about the electoral process in Duck for President by

Teams cook at this two-day bbq festival. Spectators welcome with food and drink for sale and live music. Taste the resulting ‘cue Nov. 12 from 1-3pm and vote for a favorite. Friday 5-10pm. Saturday 10am-5pm. Kidd Springs Park, 700 W Canty, Dallas bluesbanditsandbbq.org

PATRIOTIC POPS Jeff Tyzik conducts the United States Naval Academy Men’s Glee Club in a Veteran’s Day concert. Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas 214-8494376 www.mydso.com

ELITE RODEO ATHLETES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP The best rodeo athletes in the world compete. Tickets $31-$126, Fri 7pm, Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas 214-222-3687 www. eraprorodeo.com

SAT 12 MOVIES IN MAIN STREET GARDEN: FROZEN Enjoy Frozen at sundown in the downtown park, preceded by themed activities. Free. Main Street Garden, 1902 Main St, Dallas www.mainstreetgarden.org

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practice, plus a 6000 ft Climbing structure. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $8 per person in advance ($10 at door). SPARK!, 1409 S Lamar St Suite 004, Dallas 214-421-7727 www.sparkdallas.org

WALNUT HILL ART FESTIVAL 10am-4pm. Stroll through booths displaying art from artists residing in North Texas. Bid on art and view featured student art. Walnut Hill United Methodist Church, 10066 Marsh Lane, Dallas 214-357-5656 whumc.com

WOMEN’S HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO: HEALTHY FOR THE HOLIDAYS 10am-5pm. Fitness workshops, health seminars, healthy vendors, beauty vendors, giveaways and more. $10 Crowne Plaza Dallas, 1015 Elm St, Dallas www.womensfitnessexpo.com

ARTURO’S ART AND ME: PURRFECT PALS 11am-12:30pm. 3-5 year olds and a favorite grown-up listen to a story, look at works of art, and play hands-on games in the galleries before creating art in the Art Studio. We’ll search for cats hiding in the Divine Felines exhibition. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas www.dma.org

40TH ANNUAL LAKEWOOD HOME FESTIVAL 11am-5pm. See historical architecture and the latest design trends in this year’s featured homes. The theme is “Explore Lakewood” and celebrates the Beauty of East Dallas from the Inside Out. $15 in advance and $20 at the door. The candlelight tour takes place on Saturday night 7-9pm for $30. Dallas, lakewoodhomefestival.com

BANCROFT FAMILY CONCERT 2:30-4:30pm. The award-winning Haven Trio (clarinet , soprano, piano) presents contemporary classical music. FREE Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas 214-922-1200 www.dma.org

A GRANDE ASSAULT OF ARMS 1-4pm. A public exhibition of the nineteenth century martial art of fencing. Cheer for your champions, ask questions, and take photos. Farmers Branch Historical Park, 2540 Farmers Branch Lane, Farmers Branch 972406-0184 fbhistoricalpark.com

DALLAS/FORT WORTH UNDY RUN/WALK 9-10:30am. A family and pet friendly underwear themed-5K to raise funds for colon cancer. A1-Mile Fun Run, 5K, a giant inflatable colon, and more. Levitt Pavilion, 100 W Abram St, Arlington undyrunwalk.org

VERDI AND COMPANY 12:30-4pm. A family performance with young artists performing selections with the Dallas Opera Orchestra as kids learn about Verdi’s life from the composer himself! 12:30 lobby activities; 2pm performance. $5. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St, Dallas Dallasoopera.org

THE GREAT AMAZING RACE 2-4pm. Modeled after the popular TV show with two-person teams (adults & kids K-12) competing in a one-mile cross country obstacle course of fun-filled challenges. Open to runners, joggers and walkers - pee wees to grandparents. $48 per team Norbuck Park at White Rock Lake, 200 N. Buckner Blvd, Dallas www.GreatAmazingRace.com

TRINITY RIVER RUN 2-9pm. Dress up in your craziest costume and experience the beauty of the Trinity River in Dallas. Celebrate at the post-race party. No strollers. 320 Singleton Blvd, Dallas trinityriverhalfmarathon.com

THE FROG BRIDE 2:30-4:30pm. A hip adaptation of a classic Russian tale performed by two musicians with an original jazz-funk score, while David Gonzalez performs every role against a backdrop of live video projection and moving images. $13.00-$23.00/ Eisemann Center for Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson 972.744.4650 www. eisemanncenter.com

MON 14 ART BABIES: RAINBOWS & RHYMES 10-11am. Children 0-24 months old and their caregivers go to the galleries for songs and story time, followed by playtime and an opportunity to mingle with other parents.Focus is on all the colors of the rainbow. Adults do not need a ticket. $8 Public, $5 DMA Member Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood, Dallas 214-922-1200 dma.org

STORY TIME WITH LAUREN 10-11am. A special hour of stories, crafts, and healthy snacks!! For kids ages 2-6 years old. Free Whole Foods Market Lakewood Cafe, 2118 Abrams Rd, Dallas, www.wholefoodsmarket.com

8am-1pm. Lakeside Baptist Church, 9150 Garland Road, Dallas goodlocalmarkets.org

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10am-4pm. Fun for children 2nd grade to high school including a Giant Light Bright, a Musical Dance Floor and Percussion

10am-3pm. Half Price Books Parking Lot, 5803 W. Northwest Hwy. Dallas goodlocalmarkets.org

AUTUMN AT THE ARBORETUM Have a picnic in the gardens or check out the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village.

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Goes through Nov 23. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas 214-414-6615 dallasarboretum.org

11am-5pm. A premier handmade shopping event and party, showcasing the very best in handmade apparel, jewelry, home décor and more! Free DIY crafts to make and take. Free admission. Gilley’s Dallas, 1135 S. Lamar St, Dallas www.ETSYDallas.com

DAILY BUTTERFLY RELEASE 12-12:30pm. Join us Daily. Texas Discovery Gardens - Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas 214-428-7476 www. texasdiscoverygardens.org

BASTIEN AND BASTIENNE 12:30-4pm. A family performance of one of Mozart’s earliest works written at age 12. A comedic one-act opera about a young shepherdess, Bastienne and her boyfriend, Bastien. 12:30 lobby activities; 2pm performance. $5. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St, Dallas www.Dallasoopera.org

WED 16 12 DAYS AT NIGHT 6-9pm. Special lighted nighttime showings with holiday music and seasonal treats. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas 214-515-6615 www.dallasarboretum.org

THE LANTERN FEST 12-7pm. Enjoy food, live music, a stage show, familiar princesses, face painters, s’mores, balloon artists and more. Gates open at 1pm.Tickets $35 Texas Motorplex, 7500 W. U.S. 287, Ennis thelanternfest.com

THUR 17 TRINITY RIVER AUDUBON CENTER - FREE 3RD THURSDAY 9am-4pm. Explore the interactive exhibit hall; take a hike through the Great Trinity Forest; visit the nature store and enjoy fun kids games. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas www. trinityriver.audubon.org/

SUN 20 GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K CELEBRATION 7:30am. Join this noncompetitive 5K in celebration of the strength and spirit of girls in the community. Open to the public. Register online. On-site registration, happy hair and face painting begin at 7:30am. 9am 5K. Fair Park, 1300 Robert Cullum Blvd, Dallas 214484-3082 gotrdfw.org

FRI 18 A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Times vary through Dec 21. Charles Schulz’s classic animated television special comes to life on stage. $17 to $30. Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman Street , Dallas www.dct.org/plays

GOOD LOCAL MARKET VICKERY MEADOW 10am-3pm. Half Price Books Parking Lot, 5803 W. Northwest Hwy. Dallas goodlocalmarkets.org

KATHY BURKS THEATRE OF PUPPETRY ARTS’ THE NUTCRACKER

MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER

Times vary through Dec 21. This unique and acclaimed puppet interpretation brings the classic story to life. Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman St, Dallas www.dct.org

7pm. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker. Additional shows Sunday Nov 20 at 1pm and 5pm. Tickets $28. SMU McFarlin Auditorium, 6405 Boaz Ln #101, Dallas www.nutcracker.com

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A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Times vary through Dec 21. Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman Street , Dallas www. dct.org/plays

CAROL OF LIGHTS 5:30-8:30pm. The city will be illuminated with more than one million lights along Main Street. Town Square Gazebo, 325 S. Main St, Grapevine grapevinetexasusa.com

GOOD LOCAL MARKET 8am-1pm. Lakeside Baptist Church, 9150 Garland Rd, Dallas goodlocalmarkets.org

TUE 22

DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER ACTIVITIES 10:30-11:30am. Acting acting games and fun for our drama prince or princess with Dallas Children’s Theater. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rogers Freeway, Dallas 214-7164500 www.klydewarrenpark.org

DAILY BUTTERFLY RELEASE 12-12:30pm. Join us Daily. Texas Discovery Gardens - Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas 214-428-7476 www. texasdiscoverygardens.org

WED 23 FALL DOLLAR DAY AT THE ZOO 9am-5pm. The zoo’s way of showing its appreciation. Dallas Zoo, 650 S. RL Thornton Fwy, Dallas 469-554-7600 dallaszoo.com

DISNEY ON ICE – DARE TO DREAM Times vary. Join Mickey and Minnie. Showtimes through Nov 27. Allen Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Rd, Allen 972-912-1057 disneyonice.com

THUR 24 49TH ANNUAL DALLAS YMCA TURKEY TROT 9am. 5K run/walk is designed to accommodate every person in your family, workplace and neighborhood. 8 Mile Race is for participants looking for a longer race. Gather your family and friends and start Thanksgiving Day out right. $35. Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St, Dallas www.thetrot.org

FRI 25 RUDOLF THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL 7:30pm. The TV classic soars off the screen and onto the stage. Also shows 11/26 & 11/27. Tickets start at $28. Music Hall at Fair Park www.dallassummermusicals.org

CINDERELLA: THE MUSICAL 8-10pm. A hilarious update on the classic fairy tale. $27 Show runs through Dec 17. Granville Arts Center, 300 N Fifth St, Garland 972-205-2790 www.garlandartsboxoffice.com

KCS HOLIDAY EXPRESS IN WYLIE 4-8pm. Six-car Christmas train! Oak Street railroad crossing, Oak Street, Wylie 972516-6016 www.wylietexas.gov/living/events/ kcs_holiday_express.php

NORTH POLE EXPRESS Take a trip to the North Pole. Appearance by Santa. Rides through Dec 23. $25 Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 S Main St, Grapevine GrapevineTexasUSA.com

SAT 26 A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Times vary through Dec 21.Charles Schulz’s classic animated television special comes to life on stage.$17.00 to $30.00 Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman Street , Dallas www.dct.org/plays/

GOOD LOCAL MARKET 8am-1pm. Lakeside Baptist Church, 9150 Garland Road, Dallas www. goodlocalmarkets.org

THE SECRET LIFE OF PIGEONS 1-2pm. Trinity River Audubon Center presents some uncommon facts about your friendly neighborhood pigeon. See live pigeons, do pigeon origami and release our homing pigeons. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas. www. klydewarrenpark.org

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Times vary through Dec 21. $17 to $30. Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman Street , Dallas www.dct.org/plays

SUN 27 NORTH POLE EXPRESS Take a trip to the North Pole. Enjoy songs, magical moments, Frosty Chocolate Snow Milk and an appearance by Santa. Rides through Dec 23. $25 Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 S Main St, Grapevine www. GrapevineTexasUSA.com/Christmas

MON 28 STORY TIME WITH LAUREN 10-11am. A special hour of stories, crafts, and healthy snacks!! For kids ages 2-6 years old. Free Whole Foods Market Lakewood Cafe, 2118 Abrams Rd, Dallas, www. wholefoodsmarket.com

TUE 29 DAILY BUTTERFLY RELEASE 12-12:30pm. Join us Daily. Texas Discovery Gardens - Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas 214-428-7476 www. texasdiscoverygardens.org

WED 30 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS AT DALLAS ARBORETUM 9am-5pm. Costumed characters and whimsical animals made famous by the beloved Christmas carol. Through Jan 8. Free-$15. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas 214-515-6615 www.dallasarboretum.org

SAVE THE DATE… DEC 3 JINGLE BELL RUN 3pm. Join us for festivities and a 5K Run to support the Arthritis Foundation. Panther Island, 395 Purcey St, Fort Worth. Register at jbr.org/FortWorth. See ad in this issue.

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Make Thanksgiving

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ey, this year find ways to make Thanksgiving Holiday super fun for everyone. This is your chance to bring a little childlike fun home for the holidays. It’s true that a bit of effort and a willingness to be silly can create a happy gathering of family and friends. Play!

Name that Bird & Share its Story: Tom is not allowed! Have a small group (kids & adults) come up with a few names on a piece of paper (include middle names too) and invite guests to put a tally mark on their vote. Then throughout the day refer to the bird by his/her given name. Go further and give the bird a story – share anecdotes about your turkey’s life; create a worthy legend that ensures “Magnus T. Wrigglefeather” was not sacrificed in vain. Story telling is a great way to spend time with adults and children. Dress up: Go ahead and get yourself a pair of turkey socks or dig around and find autumn-colored clothes. Maybe pick up a turkey hat or be “that” uncle and rent a pilgrim costume! Memories have to be made, and funny memories last for years to come.

Cook together: Seize the opportunity to build relationships by cooking together. Some of the best conversations and memories are made while stirring gravy and mashing potatoes. Make sure to let the kids help too, or let them eat pie before dinner! If hosting, please try not to worry about perfection. This holiday is about family and thankfulness.

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WHOLESOME ENDING { MANAGING A COLD }

A little cold advice COUGHING AND SNIFFLES GOT YOU DOWN? Try a Mediterranean favorite like minestrone soup with a side of garlic bread. The antioxidant rich vegetables and the sulfur compounds from the garlic are powerful anti-inflammatories and immunity boosters

ABOUT THAT HOT BATH Grab a book or your favorite relaxing playlist and soak in the tub for 30-45 minutes each day. This could reduce your sick days. That’s right, a good soak flushes toxins from the skin which reduces inflammation and can start the healing process sooner; and it also allows for a good sinus flush to reduce congestion.

GET THOSE ZZZ’S A good night’s sleep can give you a great immunity boost from the production of antibodies. These large protein molecules will latch on to invading germs and take them down. You may want to wear an eye mask so no light can reduce your melatonin production.

HEALING FOOT MASSAGE A good foot massage can increase your white blood cells by 25%. So rub your feet (or our scalp) for 10 minutes. This daily rub

CUDDLE IN COMFORT Get out those flannel PJ’s or fuzzy socks. When your skin is toasty the blood vessels in your nose dilate, which allows immune cells to find and destroy invading viruses.

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can decrease the production of immunityweakening cortisol. Maybe have a loved one massage your feet for you.

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