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3RD TRIMESTER? KNOW YOUR NEEDS

YOGA & ADHD

YOU SHOULD KNOW

THE HARD WAY LEARNING FROM MISHAPS

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HELLO FRIENDS! I hope you’re enjoying Summer Time in Texas

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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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Meet Sophia. She enjoys swimming and reading. She also likes to sing and dance, but only when no one is watching – which is hard because she has three brothers: Jonah (11), Luke (10) and Seth (3). When she grows up she wants to be a mommy. We bet those boys give her good practice.

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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.

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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.

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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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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?

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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

THE BABY BUILDER

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.

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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the hard way T

“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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J U LY 2 0 1 5 WED 1 SUMMER SCHOOL AT THE GUTHRIE SCHOOL Prepare for the next school year. For grade levels Pre-K – Teens. 598 Old Custer Rd, Allen. 972-596-6929. www. guthrieschool.com. See ad in this issue.

TEEN SUMMER READING CLUB Through August 1. For teens entering 6th -12th grades. Complete five reading activities for a free paperback book. (While supplies last.) Every time you complete five reading activities you get a chance to win one of the grand prizes: Anime Prize Pack; Gaming Prize Pack; Book & Movie Prize Pack. Smith Public Library, 300 Country Club Rd. Building 300, Wylie. 972-516-6250

SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR ADULTS Through July 31. Don’t let the kids have all the fun this summer! Enjoy a good book on these longer, lazier days! The theme for the summer is Escape the Ordinary! Read one book every week and sign up for a chance to win prizes!

Every week you read a book will increase your chances of winning the grand prize.

Rowlett Library, 5702 Rowlett Road, Rowlett. 972-412-6161

KIDS SUMMER READING CLUB Through August 1. For kids entering 5th grade and younger. Choose to read 10 hours or 25 books. Turn in your log before August 1 and get a reading certificate, food coupon and a free paperback book! (While supplies last.) Read 10 hours or 25 books, and you get to enter your name for a chance to win one of the grand prizes: Kindle Fire HD 6” Kids Edition Tablet 8 GB; 1 Family Membership to the Perot Museum; 28” Pete the Cat doll and two of his most popular hardcover books.

Smith Public Library, 300 Country Club Rd. Building 300, Wylie. 972-516-6250

PATRIOTIC T-SHIRTS 2-3pm. Be patriotic this July Fourth with your own hand decorated t-shirts. Materials, including t-shirts, will be provided!

= ADVERTISER Rowlett Community Centre, 5300 Main Street, Rowlett. 972-412-6161

SUPER SCIENCE-UPCYCLED TERRARIUMS 3-4pm. Learn about closed ecosystems and the water cycle by creating your own terrarium using discarded plastic bottles!

All materials and supplies will be provided.

All Ages. Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Pkwy, Plano. 972-208-8000

THU 2 DRESS UP DAYS! THROWBACK THURSDAYS: 1950S 12-2pm. Raid your wardrobe and come pose at the library. Get your picture on our Facebook & Twitter! Smith Public Library, 300 Country Club Rd. Building 300, Wylie. 972-516-6250

INDEPENDENCE DAY MOVIE! 2-4pm. Unfriendly aliens try to destroy our planet’s population on the July Fourth weekend, but are thwarted by the efforts of some brave earthlings! Rowlett Community Centre, 5300 Main Street, Rowlett.

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MCKINNEY FARMERS MARKET AT ADRIATICA Every Thursday 3-6pm. Local and organic meat, dairy, honey and produce vendors offer their wares. Market vendors also offer sauces, canned goods, pasta, baked goods, wine and flowers! Open until sellout. 6851 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney.

HISTORIC MCKINNEY FARMERS MARKET 3-6pm. 50 + vendors offer ready to eat foods, wine, cheese, olive oil, jams, jellies, sauces and more. Chestnut Square, 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney.

CONCERT BY THE LAKERANDOM AXIS 7:30-10pm. This band has been the premier choice in live music in and around DFW since 1989. Providing an intimate sound requested by many. The Harbor Amphitheater, 2074 Summer Lee Dr., Rockwall.

FRI 3 INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AND RED, WHITE, & BLUE BLAST 5-11pm. Sachse’s Annual Independence Day Parade and Red, White, & Blue Blast.

Complete with a parade, followed by entertainment, food, vendors, games, bounce houses, family fun, and a spectacular Firework Show at 9:30 PM. The parade will begin at City Hall and end at Heritage Park where trophies will be awarded and the fun will begin. To register a float call Cynthia Wiseman at 469-4290275 or how to register as a vendor, visit www.cityofsachse.com/redwhiteandblue.

No entrance fee. Heritage Park, 4408 Hudson Drive, Sachse. 469-429-0275

SAT 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 6-10pm. Sparks will fly at the City of Richardson’s annual “Family 4th Celebration”.

This traditional, patriotic salute is free and open to the entire community. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets and/or lawn chairs and enjoy the evening under the stars! Attractions include strolling balloon artists, bounce houses, and a climbing wall for the kids! This year, the Star Spangled Safety Event aims to make the citizens of Richardson aware of Fire Safety, Crime Prevention and Emergency Preparedness through the means of information pamphlets, goody bags for children, and family fun with a fire truck slide and police car bounce house.

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STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR 4-10pm. Families will enjoy face painters, balloon artists, bounce houses, strolling entertainment and more during Star Spangled Spectacular. Additionally, Radio Disney will be onsite with games and giveaways for lucky attendees. The event will culminate with a patriotic fireworks display sponsored by the City of Garland at 9:15 p.m. FREE and open to the community – Family Fun Activities 4 pm – 8

pm, Main Stage Entertainment 7 pm – 9 pm and Fireworks display begins at 9:15 p.m. Firewheel Town Center, 245 Cedar Sage Drive, Garland. 972-675-1041

ROCKWALL FIREWORKS SHOW 3:30-10pm. Celebrate an old fashioned Independence Day fireworks display! Live music kicks off at 3:30pm and the fireworks will be synchronized to music at dark. The best viewing areas are Harry Myers Park, Dobbs Elementary, Tuttle Athletic Complex, and the RISD Education Center. FREE! Harry Myers Park, 815 East Washington St., Rockwall. 972-771-7740

4TH OF JULY ON GRACE AVENUE 8:30-10:30pm. Bring the family out to view the spectacular Frisco Fireworks Show! This is a free event, donations will be accepted. Grace Avenue United Methodist Church, 3521 Main St. Frisco.

ROWLETT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FREEDOM 5K 7:45-10am. Come on out for a fun morning and support your Chamber of Commerce. Contests include Most Patriotic and Most Patriotic Pet! Prices are good until June 19 to guarantee a shirt, after that the price will increase by $5.00 and $10.00 up to and including race day.

Register at www.Rowlett5K.com. $25 for adults $10 for kids 12 and under.

FAIR PARK FOURTH 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. 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. www.fairpark.org

SHOWTIME SATURDAYS AT THE GALLERIA 11:30am-12pm. Every Saturday, dozens of children and their families make time

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MON 6 CODE CLUB 3-4:30pm. Explore coding using Little Bits, MaKey-MaKeys, Picoboards, Squishy circuits, and Arduino at Heart. A Plano library card is required for Internet access. Bring your own laptop or tablet, or use one of ours. All Ages. Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Road, Plano. 972-769-4250

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2-4pm. Enjoy a visit and demonstrations from the Officers and their canine partners in the Garland Police K-9 Unit!

Rowlett Community Centre, 5300 Main Street, Rowlett. 972-412-6170

WAGGING TALES 3:30-4:15pm. Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to Abby or Mason our library dogs! Tickets are required and free. Pick them up at the Children’s Desk beginning at 2pm on the day of the program. Smith Public Library, 300 Country Club Rd. Building 300, Wylie.

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WED 8 TWISTED THREADS 6:30-8pm. Do you knit? Or crochet? Or make spectacular things with thread and yarn? If so, Twisted Threads is for you! Twisted Threads is a social group for knitters, crocheters, felters, quilters, and any other type of craft done with thread or yarn! All skill levels are welcome! So, bring your latest project and work on it in the company of other fiber crafters. Allen Public Library, 300 N. Allen Dr., Allen. 214-509-4904

THU 9 DRESS UP DAYS! THROWBACK THURSDAYS: 1960S 12-2pm. Raid your wardrobe and come pose at the library. Get your picture on our Facebook & Twitter! Smith Public Library, 300 Country Club Rd. Building 300, Wylie. 972-516-6250

SUPER HERO/EVIL GENIUS TRAINING CAMP 3-5pm. Are you a Super Hero or an Evil Genius? Attend this super-intensive train-

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ing camp and transform yourself from mere mortal to super status. Create a signature outfit, select a sidekick, identify your nemesis, practice rescue skills or develop your plan for world domination. Now, will you use your new super powers for good… or for evil? Grades 1-5. Schimelpfenig Library, 5024 Custer Road, Plano. 972-769-4200

CONCERT BY THE LAKEDEF LEGGEND 7:30-10pm. Def Leggend is the most authentic Def Leppard Tribute in the USA. They are made up of veteran musicians mostly local to Dallas, but also from as far away as Canada. Their members also have a combined 130 years of playing experience. The Harbor Amphitheater, 2074 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall.

FRI 10 DINOSAUR GEORGE TRAVELING DINOSAUR EXHIBIT 3-3:45pm. Experience prehistoric life forms from all over the world, an incredible display of DINOSAUR SKULLS, and even unusual creatures from Prehistoric! A FREE TICKET is required to attend. Limited tickets available in the Youth Services Department on Friday, July 10, beginning at 10 a.m. Ages 8-18 ONLY. Basement Program Room, 900 Civic Center Drive, Richardson.

SAT 11 YOU CAN PAINT 9:30am-12:30pm. Complete an amazing finished landscape, seascape or still life worthy of framing, step-by-step under the patient guidance of Robert & Susan Garden, award winning artists noted for their teaching talents. All art supplies and detailed instruction are provided. Bring paper towels and wear old clothes! Ages 13 & Up, $20. For more information or to register call 972-412-6170. Rowlett.

CATURDAY AT THE LIBRARY 1-5pm. Crazy for cats? Hang out with some cool cats and make a cat toy! All cats will be available for adoption from Plano Animal Services. All Ages. Parr Library, 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano.

972-769-4300

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

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CATHY’S CRITTERS 3-4pm. Cathy’s Critters has visited countries all around the world to learn about countless different animals. Join us and see the wonders of Australia, South America and more! All Ages. Parr Library, 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano.

972-769-4300

TUE 14 DRESS UP DAYS! TIARA & TOP HAT 12-2pm. Wear your tiara or top hat to the library! Smith Public Library, 300 Country Club Rd. Building 300, Wylie.

972-516-6250

WED 15 ANIMAL ADOPTION 1-3pm. Looking for a pet? Or just want to pet a dog or snuggle a cat? Plano Animal Services will be at the library with some of their pets that are available for adoption. Visit and learn about this amazing city department. All Ages. Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Parkway, Plano. 972-208-8000

MAKE BOOK TRAILERS 3-4pm. Use Mac laptops and iMovie software to create your own book trailers.

Registration required. Registration opens two weeks prior to session. Grades 4-8 Harrington Library, 1501 18th Street, Plano. 972-941-7175

THE INCREDIBLE BUBBLE SHOW NEWCOMER FRIENDS OF GREATER PLANO 9:30am-12pm. All women in the North Area are invited to attend “Gracie: A Love Story.” Ken Freehill, accomplished stage, screen, and television actor; playwright, teacher, producer and director will perform a first person original review of George Burns’ 1988 biography. The book is a tribute to the comedian’s late wife and comedic partner, Gracie Allen.

This event is FREE to attend. Collin College Courtyard Center, 4800 Preston Park Boulevard, Plano. 972-608-8924

SUPER SCIENCEALL ABOUT ROCKETS 2-3pm. Make a rocket out of simple household items and test it. How high will it go? All Ages. Schimelpfenig Library, 5024 Custer Road, Plano. 972-769-4200

PUPPETS WITH NANCY WORCESTER 2-4pm. Nancy weaves storytelling and ventriloquism together with her puppet “family” in an entertaining show that will delight children of All Ages! Rowlett Community Centre, 5300 Main Street, Rowlett. 972-412-6161

SUPER SCIENCE - MAKE YOUR OWN MARTIAN 3-4pm. Could there be life on Mars? Learn about Mars, build your own alien and see if it could survive in space. All Ages. Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Pkwy, Plano. 972-208-8000

CREATE A ZNAP WITH EV3S-SESSION 1 6-8pm. Create a cranky creature using the new expansion kits for the EV3. Must attend both sessions. Registration required. Registration opens two weeks prior to session. Ages 13-18. Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Road, Plano. 972-769-4250

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3-4pm. This high energy, visual show includes big bubbles, tiny bubbles, dancing bubbles, and putting people inside a giant bubble force field! All Ages. Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Pkwy, Plano. 972-208-8000

THU 16 DRESS UP DAYS! THROWBACK THURSDAYS: 1970S 12-2pm. Raid your wardrobe and come pose at the library. Get your picture on our Facebook & Twitter! Smith Public Library, 300 Country Club Rd. Building 300, Wylie. 972-516-6250

ECOFASHION FRENZY 2-4:30pm. Learn about fashion and costume design, then create a wearable outfit out of recycled materials. We’ll have our own fashion show and a contest for the best creations. Grade 6 & up Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Pkwy, Plano. 972-208-8000

CONCERT BY THE LAKE-SCHROOMVILLE 7:30-10pm. Rockwall is the Live Music Capital of North and tonight we will feature an Allman Brothers tribute. The Harbor Amphitheater, 2074 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall.

SAT 18 INTRO TO 3D PRINTING 9-11am. Learn the basics of 3D printing.

Create a design to 3D print and receive a voucher for one free 3D print job of limited size. Registration required.

Registration opens two weeks prior to session. Grades 9 & up Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Pkwy, Plano.

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Our extra-curricular activities include: Chinese dance lessons, sports, piano, art, music appreciation, and chess.

CAMP DINOSAUR 9am-4pm. Through July 19. Join our expedition searching for clues about these fascinating creatures. Campers ages 1st – 5th grade (completed) dig for bones, build dinosaur models and make their own fossils. Sunday starting at 9am the entire family is invited to learn about Creatures that Defy Evolution from nationally known scientist, author and children’s video creator Dr. Jobe Martin.

The camp concludes with a Dino Picnic for the entire family. Stepping Stones Church, 2001 Central Circle Drive #106, McKinney. 972-549-1300

SIDEWALK CHALK 10:30-11am. Use the parking lot as your canvas and create your masterpiece using sidewalk chalk! SW corner of the parking lot, weather permitting. All Ages.

Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Road, Plano.

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HAMPSTEAD STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS. . . HERCULES AND THE HEROES 11am-12pm. Ages 5 years +. Limited tickets will be distributed in the Youth Services Department beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 18th …first come, first-served. Basement Program Room, 900 Civic Center Drive, Richardson.

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MAKEY MAKEY MADNESS 3-4pm. Turn everyday objects into touch pads as you combine them with the internet. Use a banana as a space bar, play a video game using a pencil-drawn joystick, and more! Registration required. Registration opens two weeks prior to session.

All Ages. Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Pkwy, Plano. 972-208-8000

MON 20 WHAT WILL YOU BUILD? 3-4pm. Use straws, craft sticks, rubber bands and other everyday materials to build something: a bridge, plane, or slingshot. That’s engineering! All Ages.

Harrington Library, 1501 18th Street, Plano. 972-941-7175

ROCKIN’ ROBOTICSEV3 ROBOT WRESTLEMANIA 6:30-8:30pm. Ready? Set? Fight! Take your skills to the next level in a robot battle. Customize your robot and pit it against others in the EV3 fighting ring.

Last one left in the ring wins! Registration required. Registration opens two weeks prior to session. Ages 10-12. Schimelpfenig Library, 5024 Custer Road, Plano.

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TUE 21 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLE TRAINING 2-3pm. Complete the tasks to see if you have what it takes to be a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle! Costumes welcome.

All Ages. Parr Library, 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano. 972-769-4300

AMATEUR COMMUNITY THEATER OF ROWLETT 2-4pm. Explore the fundamentals of theater and try out your Improv skills with members of Rowlett’s own community theater group, A.C.T.O.R.! Rowlett Community Centre, 5300 Main Street, Rowlett. 972-412-6161

SCRATCH PROGRAMMING 2-5pm. Students will learn the ideas behind programming with a simple drag-and-drop building blocks program designed for children. They will be able to control a cartoon and make it dance to music. Presented by TheLab. ms. Registration required. Registration opens two weeks prior to session. Ages 7-12. Harrington Library, 1501 18th Street, Plano. 972-941-7175

SUPER SCIENCE-FROZEN SCIENCE 3-4pm. Do you want to build a snowman… indoors? Learn about the magic of weather as you make your own icy magic at “Elsa’s Windstorm”; learn how Anna keeps warm with “Anna’s Warm-Up Gloves”; and keep ahead of storms with “Kristoff’s Storm Predictor”. All Ages. Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Pkwy, Plano. 972-208-8000

CREATE A ZNAP WITH EV3S-SESSION 2 6-8pm. Create a cranky creature using the new expansion kits for the EV3. Must attend both sessions. Registration required. Registration opens two weeks prior to session. Ages 13-18. Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Road, Plano. 972-769-4250

WED 22 TEDDY BEAR CAMPOUT 7pm start time. Wear your jammies, bring your teddy bear (or bunny, cat, or even giraffe) and a blanket for our campout storytime. After a few stories and songs, kids can leave their stuffed animals at the library overnight for a sleepover and see pictures of their nighttime adventures on our Flickr account the next day.

All Ages. Schimelpfenig Library, 5024 Custer Road, Plano. 972-769-4200

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12-2pm. Raid your wardrobe and come pose at the library. Get your picture on our Facebook & Twitter! Smith Public Library, 300 Country Club Rd. Building 300, Wylie. 972-516-6250

OPEN HOUSE AT ELDORADO MONTESSORI 10am-2pm. 11600 Teel Pkwy, Frisco. 972334-9444. www.eldoradomontessori.com.

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THE FANTASTIC FOUR 2-4pm. Enjoy a great family movie and FREE popcorn! Rated PG-13-When four people teleport to an alternate universe, which alters their physical form and grants them new abilities, they must learn to harness their abilities and work together.

Rowlett Community Centre, 5300 Main Street, Rowlett. 972-412-6161

ENGINEERING WITH THE 3 LITTLE PIGS 3-4pm. Watch the Three Pigs Puppet show and then experiment with different building materials and predict how they’ll hold up! All Ages. Schimelpfenig Library, 5024 Custer Road, Plano. 972-769-4200

CONCERT BY THE LAKETHE STONELEIGHS 7:30-10pm. The Stoneleighs are the premier Rolling Stones tribute band, recreating the famous rock and roll sound and energy of the greatest rock band in history! The Harbor Amphitheater, 2074 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall.

FRI 24 HEROES DON’T ALWAYS WEAR CAPES 10-11am. Find out how dogs are helping our community. See the Plano Police K9 unit presentation and then stay and write a thank you note for City of Plano Police Officers and Firefighters or any member of the U. S Armed Services. You write the note and we will deliver it. All Ages.

Schimelpfenig Library, 5024 Custer Rd, Plano. 972-769-4200

WANNA WASHI? 2-4pm. Creative Craft Workshop! It’s cool!

It’s colorful! It’s cute! It’s... WASHI TAPE! Makeover blasé stuff with a color explosion at our Wanna Washi Workshop! RPL will supply a journal and rolls and rolls of snazzy patterned washi tape. FREE event and Registration required, for grades 6-12.

Basement Program Room, 900 Civic Center Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4358

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3-4pm. Do you ever wonder what’s inside your old toys? Make some surprising discoveries as we check out the mechanisms, circuit boards, lights, and wires that make them work. Bring an old toy or disassemble one of ours. All Ages. Davis

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CLASSICS ON THE SQUARE IN MCKINNEY 7:30-10:30am. McKinney Main Street proudly welcomes local classic car and truck enthusiast group, the Morning Maniacs, to Historic Downtown McKinney.

The Morning Maniacs will host a show and shine and invite all to attend. Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. 972-547-2660

DANCE PARTY 2-3pm. Music helps with early literacy!

Move to the music, listen to books with beat, and have lots of fun! Ages 2-6.

Harrington Library, 1501 18th Street, Plano.

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SUPER GROUPS 2-4pm. Celebrate Super Heroes with costumes, games, and prizes, too! Rowlett Community Centre, 5300 Main Street, Rowlett. 972-412-6161

SATURDAY NIGHT THRIVE 6-8pm. Newton’s Lab Science Show – FREE Family Connection Night back by popular demand…. FUN night of Science Fun! Bring your own dinner or purchase snacks/drinks from the $1 cafe. Come on out for a night of good ol’fashioned community FUN! Go home with an At-Home Family Values Tool, too! This Side Up! Family Center, 1100 Capital Ave, Plano.

MON 27 JOURNEY OFF THE MAP VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Through July 30. For Pre-K – 5th grade, Free! Register online. Christ Fellowship, 2801 Orchid Drive, McKinney. www.

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TUE 28 CRITTERMAN 2-4pm. Meet “Extra Furry Animal ambassadors” that will spark children’s interests in learning about the world around them.

Rowlett Community Centre, 5300 Main Street, Rowlett. 972-412-6161

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SUPER SCIENCE-ELECTRICITY: IT’S SHOCKING! 3-4pm. Learn about the wonder of electricity as we power a clock with a potato, power lights with the touch of a hand, and play with simple magnet motors. All Ages.

Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Pkwy, Plano. 972-208-8000

WED 29 July 13-17 July 20-24

puppetry, including a disco-dancing mummy, a dancing skeleton and other silly characters that will make you laugh! All Ages. Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Road, Plano. 972-769-4250

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.

MASK-A-PADE! 2-3:30pm. One White Mask, Paint + Brushes and Embellishments. It’s a recipe for festive fun, decorating masks at the library.

Join us! For teens in grades 6-12, FREE event! Basement Program Room, 900 Civic Center Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4358

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2-4pm. Bring your summer photos and your great stories and get together with other teens for fun and friendship and free food! Rowlett Community Centre, 5300 Main Street, Rowlett. 972-412-6161

MOCK THE MOVIE 6:30-8:30pm. Twilight Saga: New Moon.

Enjoy a new way to experience all of the thrills of mopey werewolves and sparkly vampires with MuVChat. Add your own commentary by sending texts to the movie and have them appear on the screen. Bring your preferred soft drink.

Popcorn will be provided. Ages 13 & up.

Schimelpfenig Library, 5024 Custer Road, Plano. 972-769-4200

SILLY STRINGS 7-8pm. Le Theatre de Marionettes presents a family-friendly show highlighting the wonder and magic of marionette

3:30-4:30pm. Ventriloquist Nancy Burks Worcester. FREE and All Ages are welcome. Basement Program Room, 900 Civic Center Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4358

AUG 1 17TH ANNUAL HISPANIC WELLNESS FAIR 9am-2pm. FREE Health Screenings for Mom, Dad, Children, and Grandparents, too!

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. See ad in this issue.

AUG 2-8 RHEA LANA’S OF FRISCO/ MCKINNEY BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT EVENT Visit www.frisco.rhealana.com/csssaleinfo. asp for specific dates and times. McKinney Towne Crossing, 8800 State Hwy 121, Mckinney. See ad in this issue.

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story times PLANO - DAVIS BRANCH 7501-B Independence Pkwy.

972-208-8000

MCKINNEY - ROY AND HELLEN HALL BRANCH 101 E. Hunt St., 972-547-7323

Mon - Toddler Time 10 & 11am, ages 18-36 mo., Tue - Babes in Arms 10am, ages 0-9 mo.; Preschool Storytime 11am, ages 3-5, Wed - Preschool Storytime 10am, ages 3-5; Family Together Time 7pm, all ages, Thur Toddler Time 10 & 11am, ages 18-36 mo., Fri - Rhyme Time 10 & 11am, ages 0-24 mo., Sat - Family Together Time 11am, all ages

Mon - Fun with Baby 10:15am, ages 6-17mo & caregiver; Hold My Hand 10:15am, ages 18mo-3yrs & caregiver; On My Own 11am, ages 3-5, Wed - Family Storytime 6:30pm, all ages & caregivers *Tickets will be handed out for all preschool programs beginning at 10am

PLANO - HAGGARD BRANCH 2501 Coit Rd., 972-769-4250 Mon – Toddler Time 10am, ages 18-36 mos, Family Together Time 7pm, all ages, Tue – Rhyme Time 9:30, ages 0-23 mo; Preschool Storytime 10:30am, ages 3-5; Wed – Babes in Arms 9:30am, ages 0-9 mo; Preschool Storytime 10:30am, ages 3-5; Toddler Time 10:30am, ages 18-36 mo., Thur – Toddler Time 10:30am, ages 18-36 mos; Fri - Rhyme Time 10am, ages 0-23mo.

PLANO HARRINGTON BRANCH 1501 18th St., 972-941-7175 Mon – Preschool Storytime 10:30am, ages 3-5; Tue – Rhyme Time 9:30am, ages 0-23 mos; Toddler Time 10:30am; Wed – Toddler Time 10:30am, Ages 18-36 mos; Family Together Time 7pm, all ages; Thur - Preschool Storytime 10:30am, ages 3-5.

MCKINNEY - JOHN AND JUDY GAY BRANCH 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy, 972-547-7323 Wed - Fun with Baby 10:15am, ages 6-17mo & caregiver; Hold My Hand 10:15am, ages 18mo3yrs & caregiver; On My Own 11am, ages 3-5

RICHARDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY 900 Civic Center Dr., 972-744-4350 Mon - Wiggle Worms Storytime 10:15 & 11am; Baby Steps Storytime 6pm, Family Storytime 6:45pm; Tue - 3-6 Storytime 3:30pm, Wiggle Worms Storytime 6:30pm; Wed - 3-6 Storytime 11am; Thur - Wiggle Worms Storytime 10:15 & 11am; Fri - Baby Steps Storytime 10:15am.

GARLAND - CENTRAL BRANCH 625 Austin St., 972-205-2517 Mon - Toddler Storytime 10am, ages 18-36mo.; Preschool Storytime 11am, ages 3-5

GARLAND - NORTH BRANCH 3845 N. Garland Ave., 972-205-2802

PLANO - PARR BRANCH 6200 Windhaven Pkwy.

972-769-4300

Wed - Wee Read 10:30am, ages 0-17mo. Fri - Toddler Storytime 10am, ages 18-36mo; Preschool Storytime 11am, ages 3-5

Mon – Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18-36 mos: Tue - Preschool Storytime 11am, ages 3-5; Family Together Time 7pm, all ages, Wed - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18-36 mos; Thur - Rhyme Time 10:15am, ages 0-23mo; Fri - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 1836 mos, Preschool Storytime 11am, ages 3-5.

GARLAND - SOUTH BRANCH 4845 Broadway Blvd., 972-205-3933

PLANO - SCHIMELPFENIG BRANCH 5024 Custer Rd., 972-769-4200 Mon – Preschool Storytime 10:30am, ages 3-5; Tue - Toddler Time 9:30am, ages 18-36 mos:

Preschool Storytime 10:30am, ages 3-5; Wed - Rhyme Time 11:30am, ages 0-23mo; Thur - Rhyme Time 11:30am, ages 0-23mo

Wed - Toddler Storytime 10am, ages 18- 36mo; Preschool Storytime 11am, ages 3-5. Sat - Family Storytime 10:30am, all ages

GARLAND - WALNUT CREEK 3319 Edgewood Dr., 972-205-2585 Tue - Family Storytime 7pm, all ages

SACHSE PUBLIC LIBRARY 3815 Sachse Rd. Bldg. C, 972-530-8966 Thu – Shake, Rattle & Read, 11am, ages 0-4; Preschool Storytime 11am, ages 4-6

ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY 300 N. Allen Dr., 214-509-4900

ROCKWALL COUNTY LIBRARY 1215 E. Yellowjacket Ln., 972-204-7700

Mon - Fun Ones Storytime 10:15, ages 12-23 mos, Together Time 11:15am, ages 2-6, Tue Fun Ones Storytime 10:15am, ages 12-23 mos; Together Time, 11:15am ages 2-6 w/an adult, Pajama Storytime 7pm, ages 2-6 w/family; Wed – Fun Ones Storytime 10:15am, ages 12-23 mos, All By Myself 11:15am, ages 4-5; Thur – Baby & Me 10:15am, pre-walkers w/adult, Together Time 10:15 & 11:15am, ages 2-3 w/adult; Pajama Storytime 7pm, ages 2-6 w/family

Mon – Terrific Twos 10:15am, ages 2-3yrs; Preschool Storytime 11:15am, ages 3-6. Tues – Baby Bounce 10:15am; ages 0-12 mos; Preschool Storytime 11:15am; ages 3-6. Wed – Terrific Twos 10:15am, ages 2-3yrs; Preschool Storytime 11:15am, ages 3-6; Listener’s Storytime 1:30pm, ages 4+. Thu - Walkers Storytime 10:15am, ages 12-24 mos.; Family Storytime in Spanish 7pm.

Fri - Walkers Storytime 10:15am, ages 12-24 mo.

FRISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., 972-292-KNOW Tue - Toddler Storytime 9:30am, 2’s Storytime 10 & 10:30am, 3-5 Storytime 11:30am, Wed - Babies and Books 10, 10:30, 11 & 11:30am; Bedtime Stories 7pm, all ages; Thur - Toddler Storytime 10am, 2’s Storytime 10:30am, 3-5 Storytime 11am; Fri – 2’s Storytime 10:30, 3-5 Storytime 11am, Sat - Family Storytime 10:30am, all ages

ROWLETT PUBLIC LIBRARY 3900 Main St., 972-412-6161 Mon - Baby Storytime 10am & 10:30am (ages 0-2). Wed - Toddler Storytime 10am & 10:30am (for toddlers). Thu – Prime Time 4pm (grades 1-4 after-school book program. Fri - Preschool Storytime 10am & 10:30am (preschoolers) All Storytimes are FREE. Listed are the regularly scheduled storytimes. Call to confirm as schedules are subject to change.

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

WHERE WAS THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE SIGNED?

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TEA-SHIRTS

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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?

— IRVING PARENT

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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 childhoods. Or, more specifically, it’s that at one time or another, the vast majority of us have had at least one embarrassing moment take place during that time. I’m sure something popped into your mind the moment you just read my previous sentence. Whatever it is that you did, I bet it is as fresh in your mind as if it happened yesterday..

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 in the summer, I woke up early, put on a swim suit under my shorts or pants, hopped on my bike and rode down to the pool.

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 the heckling as I stood there shocked, looking at my underwear wondering where I went wrong.

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

Unfortunately, the demonstration was short lived.

In her haste to invent the new riding position, she somehow forgot the importance of keeping her

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fanny riding high. She lowered herself too far and the back wheel of her bike grabbed on to her shorts... and yes, her underwear, and began a tug-o-war.

The tire won.

Before she knew it, there was nothing between my daughter’s derriere and the rubber on the wheel.

She has the tire marks and abrasions to prove it. So, as her friends were literally rolling on the 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 head off. But, apparently according to my daughter, I didn’t make nearly as much noise as the people in the car behind her who witnessed the 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