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Publisher’s Page February 2015 Proverbs 22: 6 NIV 22. Start children off in the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

In my opinion one of the most important treasures on this earth is a happy, healthy family. From the time our boys were young we taught them to appreciate and value their family. We also made sure they knew that when they left our home they represented our family, including parents, grandparents and great grandparents.

Here are a few lessons that I hope they will never forget: 1. Love the Lord with all of your heart, mind and soul.

2. Mom and Dad love them unconditionally.

3. Prayer is important and it changes things, so pray daily.

4. There is no shame in trying, only in failing to try.

5. No matter how old they are they have a safe place to land at home.

In This Issue: We highlight Happy, Healthy Families. Please take advantage of the products, services and programs our advertisers offer to enhance the wellbeing of your family. Don’t forget to let them know that Kids Directory sent you.

In our next Issue: We will highlight Summer Camps. Check out the wonderful programs available in North Alabama as you make plans this spring and summer.

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Contact: Amy Phillips 205-515-2564 amy@nalkidsdirectory.com Also check us out on the web nalkidsdirectory.com Like us on Facebook too for awesome weekly giveaways.

Table of Contents by Category GG&Mommy&Me – page 4 Publishers Page – page 3 Table of Contents – page 3 Birthday Parties / Entertainment Air it Out – page 13 Belle Faire – page 11 Cup Caterers – page 10 Huntsville Havoc – page 12 Huntsville Ice Plex – page 10 The Clubhouse – page 5 Enrichment Aloha Tutoring – page 13 – Huntsville Museum of Art – page 15

Huntsville Premiere Math & Science Consortium – pg 15

Mind Gear Labs – page 9 Music Together – page 10

Health 4D Mommies – page 5 Alabama Pediatric Dentistry – page 7 & 16 Marshal County Hospice Color Run – page14 Pediatric Dentistry of Huntsville & Madison– page 4 Home Girls (Ladies working from home) Wild Tree - page 13 Pets Dixie Dachshund Resue – page 14 Retail A Nurturing Moment – page 6 Better than Before – page 6 Kids Kloset – page 14 Posh Mommy & Me – page 12 School Craft – page 9 Tennessee Valley Pecan Company – page 10 Tutu’s & Twirls - page 11 Vintage Market & Paint Studio – page 14 Round the Table Cheeburger Cheeburger – page 8 Papa Murphy’s Pizza – page 6 Schools Country Day School –page 15 Special Needs Autism Resource Foundation – page 8 Child’s Play – page 6 Greengate School – page 11 Travel Zip A Dee Doo Dah Travel– page 13

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gg& mommy& me ITEMS YOU WILL NEED: • A crushed eggshell • Glue • Treasure box (a baby food container) or any size container with lid • Paint & A wet cloth

Tooth Fairy Treasure Box

DIRECTIONS: • Cover the container with glue • Put eggshell pieces on over the glue & let dry • Cover small area with paint or shoe polish • Wipe clean leaving an antique look • Add jewels ribbon or charms to complete

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The Clubhouse

INDOOR PLAYGROUND A fun, safe, indoor environment for your children age 0-8 to play or have a party! We also offer Parents’ Morning and Night Out programs!

Regular Operating Hours: Monday-Friday 12pm-5pm Saturday- Parties Only Sunday 1pm-5pm theclubhousindoorplayground.com 905 S Clinton St. Unit B • Athens AL 35611 • 256-444-2761

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of a good product or service provider that you would like to let other Moms know about? Maybe a good Pediatrician, Pediatric Dentist, summer camp, or daycare?

Please email your product information or service provider to amy@nalkidsdirectory.com, so that I can let other moms know about some of them.

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Fir 2 locations in N. Alabama: 124 4th St SW, Cullman, AL

Apparel & Accessories for the Full Family

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Speech Therapy • Occupational Therapy Language Delays • Fine Motor Skills Articulation • Handwriting Fluency Sensory Processing • ADHD Reading • Daily Living Skills • Feeding

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Toothache

Rinse the mouth with warm salt water or use dental floss to flush out any debris trapped between teeth. If face is swollen, apply a cold compress. Take acetaminophen as directed for pain and call a dentist as soon as possible if the pain persists.

Tongue, Lip or Cheek Bite

Apply firm but gentle pressure with a clean gauze or cloth to area to control bleeding. An ice compress can be used for any swelling. If bleeding cannot be controlled with simple pressure, call the dentist or oral surgeon for treatment

Permanent Tooth Knocked Out

Clean the injured area and apply ice.

Find the tooth and rinse gently but handle as little as possible! Call the dentist immediately - time is critical! If you are able, place the tooth back in it’s socket and hold in place while traveling to the dentist’s office, otherwise transport the tooth in cup of water.

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A frequent occurrence in many children can often be treated using overthe-counter medications for relief. If the sores persist, it is important to have a dental evaluation to rule out any other infection.

Broken Tooth

Clean injured area gently. Place ice comp less over the face in the injured area. Call the dentist as soon as possible.

Broken Space Maintainers, Braces or Wires

If the broken appliance can be removed, do so. If it cannot be removed, try to cover the wires or bands which are causing irritation with gauze, wax, cotton ball or chewing gum (in a pinch). Loose or broken appliances that do not bother the child do not normally require immediate attention but do call soon to get the appliance repaired and continue successful treatment.

Fractured Jaw

Severe traumatic injuries in which there is swelling and difficulty in moving the jaws should be seen by an oral surgeon or emergency room immediately. Prevent excessive movement in the jaws.

HUNTSVILLE | 4001 Balmoral Drive SW | Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256-539-7447 MADISON | 24 Hughes Road | Madison, AL 35758 | 256-772-7373 DECATUR | 2699 Sandlin Road, Suite B-7 | Decatur, AL 35601 | 256-280-9755

HAMPTON COVE LOCATION OPENING SPRING 2015 6727 Hwy 431S, Hampton Cove, AL 35763 www.NALKidsDirectory.com

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Charity Event March 20th & 21st Friday, March 20, 2015

Saturday, March 21, 2015

“Meet & Greet” Party Starts at 6:30pm Sports Bar @ the VBC

Scrimmage Game Starts at 5:15pm Propst Arena @ the VBC A silent auction will be held for player jerseys on the concourse during the Havoc game on March 21st 8

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Proceeds of the silent auction will benefit The Autism Resource Foundation

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Come and stretch your creative muscles at MindGear Labs!

Call our lab at (256) - 705 - 4327 Or visit MindGearLabs.com for more.

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3185 Leeman Rd. • Huntsville, AL 35801 LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY FOR KIDS & ADULTS

Full equipment available for rent Learn to play the game you love to watch

Learn To Play hockey Wed. nights 5:30-6:15pm Adult Hockey Development Tues. nights 8-9:20pm No prior skating or hockey experience necessary

hockeyinfo@hsviceplex.org • 256.883.3689 • www.nahahockey.org HUNTSVILLE SKATING SCHOOL & TRAINING ACADEMY

The mission of the Skating School is to safely serve the community in all areas of skating with excellence.

Learn to Skate Classes Tues 4:40-5:40pm • Wed 4:40-5:40pm • Sat 10-11am

Ages 5 and up welcome!

The Huntsville Skating School strives to provide a fun and safe skating experience for the beginner as well as the more advanced skater. To teach correct technique of the simple basic elements. To promote health and physical fitness. 256.883.3773. hssta@hsviceplex.or

Register now for SPRING Gift Certificates Available

Family music classes for children newborn to 7 years Madison and Huntsville Classes

BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES

10 Skaters + Birthday Person • Each additional skater $7 Party Invitations • Paper Products • Assorted Balloons One FREE Pass to either Huntsville Hockey Dev. Center or Huntsville Skating School

Private Party Room Packages start at $125 Rinkside and Lobby Packages are $100

You can bring in your cake and ice cream but all other food and beverages must be purchased through our concessions!

Call for special pricing on Papa Johns Pizza.

For additional information call: 256.883.3774 or email parties@hsviceplex.org

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ALOHA Spring Break Camp 2014 Mind Math AND Reading & Critical Writing CAMPS For more Information visit MadisononSATACT.com

256-251-5447 MadisonSATACT@gmail.com ALOHA 540 Hughes Road Suite 11, Madison, AL 35758 Mention this add and get $25 off registration. www.NALKidsDirectory.com

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CREATE YOUR TEAM TODAY FOR OUR COLOR RUN FOR A CAUSE!

Located in the Jaycees Building. Off Airport Road between Memorial Parkway & Leeman Ferry Road

Spring 2015 Public Sale Dates: Feb 26th - March 1st 2015 Thursday 26th 10-8 FULL PRICE Friday 27th 10-6 FULL PRICE Saturday 28th 9-4 25% OFF Sunday 1st 1-6 50% OFF We accept cash, checks & credit cards!

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A 501(c)3 rescue organ ization

Rescuing Dachshunds and placing in their forever homes We need donations to aid in the care (they are fully vetted, spayed/ neutered and all health issues handled) AND we need qualified foster homes and adopters.

Contact borden.karen@rocketmail.com or visit our website at www.dixiedachshundrescue.com

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We offer an extensive collection of distinctive antiques, vintage, home accessories, unique gift items, jewelry and clothing.

In the paint classes, you will learn about our lines of paint and proper technique in using them, as well as your options for products used in antiquing, distressing, and finishing. For more information about classes and our paint products visit www.threefrenchhensvintage.com

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Give the Gift of Learning At our 21 acre school campus students have room to run and play and explore nature and learn!

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The Country Day School is the only Reggio-Inspired preschool in the region.

Our preschool gives learners a very enriched and beautiful environment. The ReggioInspired approach requires children to be seen as competent, resourceful, imaginative, and inventive and to possess a desire to interact and communicate with others. Our staff has trained in Italy and at numerous seminars around the U.S.

For Preschool tours and tuition prices call 256-837-5266.

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Why Choose a Pediatric Dentist?

Because children are not small adults.

At Alabama Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics, we are excited about helping your children achieve a happy & healthy smile.

Our Locations To best serve our patients and their families, APDA offers three convenient locations in North Alabama. Choose the office below that is most convenient for you and THANK YOU for choosing Alabama Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

HAMPTON COVE LOCATION OPENING SPRING 2015 6727 Hwy 431S, Hampton Cove, AL 35763

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HUNTSVILLE | 4001 Balmoral Drive SW | Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256-539-7447 MADISON | 24 Hughes Road | Madison, AL 35758 | 256-772-7373 DECATUR | 2699 Sandlin Road, Suite B-7 | Decatur, AL 35601 | 256-280-9755

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