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December 2014

DIRECTORY

Cover Photo by Melissa Donner Photography

Fun Events see pg 10 Favorite Christmas Traditions see pg 12 Kids Eat Free see pg 14

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The key to separation anxiety: be loving, be brief, be strong.

Separation anxiety is a normal behavior and an indication of a child’s attachment to his parents.

There are some things parent’s can do to ease the stress of saying goodbye.

Be loving – give him your full attention and tell him you love him and when you will return for him.

Be brief – put her in the hands of your care giver, give her kisses and hugs and leave quickly. She will likely recover within minutes.

Be strong – when you walk away, do not return to your child for one last hug.

Talk to your child care provider in advance about engaging your child in other interests to make your exit less stressful for everyone.

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ways to help your child say goodbye www.ARBetterBeginnings.com 1-800-445-3316 Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education

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Birth to 14 Years

Before and After School Care Available Sherry Hibbs, Director

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From the Publisher Hi! Thank you for checking out NEA Kids’ Directory.

We are so glad to have you join our family! I am sure you’ve noticed we’re growing and we couldn’t be happier.

Make sure and visit our advertisers and tell them you heard about them from us! It’s the highest compliment you can give us! Let us know what you want to see in our book, too.

We’re here to listen and can’t wait to hear from you.

Our goal for you as a reader is to provide you with the most comprehensive guide in NEA for families. As an advertiser, we want to work for you and make your advertising dollars go further than ever before. If you’re interested in becoming part of our book in our calendar or as an advertiser, please call us at 870-243-6671.

We pray you enjoy this season and all it has to offer. We hope you are able to spend time with those you love and we can’t wait to see you back in 2015!

Warmest Wishes,

Lauren

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Children’s & Maternity Store Come check out our selection of toys and clothing this holiday season!

We have the clothing brands your children have on their Christmas lists this year: North Face, Miss Me, Under Armour and more!

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-4pm Closed Sunday & Monday

2611 E Nettleton Ave | Jonesboro, Arkansas (870) 203-9928

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Visit Santa at Turtle Creek

tos with Santa! We’ll provide an adorable backdrop for your little elves to pose with and our ROMP! photographer will take the photos, edit them and e-mail them to you for FREE!

The Mall at Turtle Creek is pleased to welcome Santa Claus back this holiday season! Santa arrives at 10am daily and stays during Mall hours. Santa will be at the Mall through 6pm on Dec. 24th.

December 31

New Years Eve Drop-off at Romp!

December 31st 8PM. Join us for a special 5 hour drop-off event!

Bring us your kids for fun and supervised care while you celebrate the New Year! Party down while your potty-trained kids have a blast in our 9,000 square foot play space as well as enjoy a healthy meal for only $25. Contact Romp! for more information and reservations.

December 4

Jonesboro Christmas Parade at 7PM “I’ll Be Home for Christmas: A Salute to Our Troops”. From the War of Independence to Operation Enduring Freedom and beyond.

December 5

Mistletoe Madness December 5 from 10AM- 8PM and December 6 from 9AM- 6PM at the Craighead County Fairgrounds Expo Center

If you would like you event included in our monthly calendar, submit it by going to NEA@KidsDirectory.com

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Pictures with Santa at Romp!

December 9 at 4PM. Bring your kids to play and get FREE phowww.KidsDirectory.com/NEA

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NEA

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Christmas Traditions

Make reindeer food out of oats and sugar. Kids will enjoy sprinkling it in the yard so that Santa and the reindeers can find their way.

Give future memories! Movie tickets, or tickets to a play, concert or sports event are really exciting! Having an event to look forward to makes the rest of life more enjoyable.

Put together a Christmas Eve Box for kids to open! Include new pj’s, a holiday book to read before bed, reindeer food to sprinkle in the yard, Santa’s magic key....

Such a fun family tradition!

Give the gift of reading! Kids enjoy getting things in the mail.

Why not encourage their reading by getting them a magazine subscription for something they are interested in!

Make a family-friendly recipe!

Grinch Kabobs are easily made by alternating green grapes, sliced bananas, sliced strawberries and mini marshmallows on toothpicks.

Ideas found on www.growingajeweledrose.com and 12 www.raininghotcoupons.com

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FOWLER CENTER Coming Attractions:

Thursday, November 13, 2014, 7:30 p.m.

Christmas with the Denise Thimes Quintet Friday, December 12, 2014, 7:30 p.m.

RYAN & RYAN PIANO DUO

Friday, February 13, 2015, 7:30 p.m.

Rhythm Dance Sunday, February 22, 2015, 4:00 p.m. of the

Give the gift of music!

Fowler Center gift cards make a great gift!

Tickets on sale now!

(870) 972-ASU1 YourFowlerCenter.com

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2014-2015 SEASON

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Monday Tamolly’s Kids eat for $1.99 from the kids menu. (nights only)

Ryan’s Kids eat for $.99 with purchase of adult meal from 5-8pm

Tuesday Pizza Hut Free kids buffet with adult buffet purchase.

Friday Scholtzsky’s Deli Free Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult meal from 4pm until close.

Fazoli’s 5-8pm Kids 12 and under eat for $.99 with adult meal.

Pizza Inn Free kids buffet with adult buffet purchase (nights only).

Wednesday IHOP Kids eat free from 4-10pm. with purchase of adult entrée Lenny’s Free kid’s meal with adult combo

Saturday Dixie Café 11-4pm, kids eat for $1.99 plus get a free sundae with adult meal purchase Sunday Slim Chickens 1 free kids meal per adult entrée purchase Lenny’s Sub Shop 10% off entire ticket with church bulletin.

To have YOUR restaurant listed here, please email us at NEA@KidsDirectory.com

Thursday Front Page Café 1 free kids meal with purchase of adult meal after 4pm. www.KidsDirectory.com/NEA

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Fulfilling all of the dental care services that are important for your child.

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