NEA Kids' Directory

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2017 Children’s Healthcare Guide IN EVERY ISSUE:

Fun Events page 7 Dine on a Dime page 10

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the September issue of NEA Kids’ Directory, the newest addition to the Occasions Publishing Group family of publications.

NEA Kids’ Directory has many features that make it a valuable resource for parents, teachers, grandparents, and childcare professionals – anyone who is involved with children. It is compact in size, making it a handy resource to keep in your purse or car. In addition, it offers valuable coupons for use at kid-friendly businesses and includes a calendar of events so you know what’s going on across Northeast Arkansas each month. You’ll even find a convenient dining guide inside that lists restaurants offering free or discounted kids meals!

Our goal each month is to help inform our readers of the many opportunities, events, products and services available for families in Northeast Arkansas.

Please remember to support the businesses that advertise in this publication each month and tell them that you saw their ad in NEA Kids’ Directory. If you are interested in advertising in NEA Kids’ Directory, please call us at 931-0012.

Audrey Poff, Publisher & Editor

Meet Our Cover Kid!

Everett Vance Parents: Tiffany and Reuben Vance photo by Melissa Donner

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Fun Events

September September 1-30

September 8-11

Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center invites you to Feeding Frenzy every Tuesday through Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Learn more about the center’s residents and their feeding habits. Info: crowleysridge.org.

September 8 and 15

September serves as national Hunger Action Month and The Food Bank of NEA Food is inviting area residents to show their support by volunteering for the cause.

Contact Erin King at 932-3663 or eking@ foodbankofnea.com.

The Foundation of Arts will present “A Raisin in the Sun” Sept. 8, 9, and 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at boxof-fice@foajonesboro. org. For more information, call The Forum Theatre at 935-2726.

Pack Pride Weekends return to Downtown Jonesboro during A-State football season. Bring your family downtown for the Big Great A-State Tailgate from 5-8 p.m. on Sept. 8 and for Bike Jonesboro on Sept. 15.

Enjoy all the festivities, including live music and food, hosted by the Downtown Jonesboro Association, during home game weekends.

Every Pack Pride Weekend also includes Brunch & Browse Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at participating restaurants and retailers.

September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30

Join Barnes & Noble for Storytime Adventures in the kids’ department each Saturday to read both new and classic stories plus sing fun-filled songs, 11:30 a.m. Info: 336-2543.

September 9-10

The Foundation of Arts will hold auditions for roles in both Peter Pan and The Nutcracker at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at The Arts Center, 328 S. Main Street. For more information on auditioning, contact The Foundation of Arts at 935-2726 or kaitlyn@ foajonesboro.org.

Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center introduces one of its resident creatures every Saturday at 10 a.m. during Creature Feature. Info: crowleysridge.org.

September 5 and 19

Science and engineering go hand-in-hand during Tink Tank, held every other Tuesday at the ASU Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Info: astate.edu/museum or 972-2074.

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Nettleton High School’s EAST students and NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation will host its annual Touch a Truck fundraiser on the NEA Baptist Medical Campus from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids will get the chance to get up close and personal with different trucks and vehicles, as well as play games and enjoy concessions. For more information, contact Anita Belew at (870) 530-1376 or Sandra Taylor at (870) 897-002.

“The Lego Ninjago Movie” will be the feature at Sensory Saturday hosted by The Center for Exceptional Families where the lights are up and children are allowed to move about as needed. Tickets are $5.50 per person, Jonesboro Hollywood Malco, 9:30 a.m. Info: 336-2786 or thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org.

The NEA District Fair will return to the NEA District Fairgrounds, located at 7001 E. Johnson Ave. Enjoy games and rides on the midway, visit the livestock and craft exhibits, petting zoo and more. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children. For a complete schedule of fair week and daily specials, visit neadistrictfair.com.

Gather your family and friends and head downtown for Alive After Five. Located on Huntington Avenue, the market offers artisan products, locally handmade and produced fares, food trucks, live music, and children’s activities hosted by the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library. Info: downtownjonesboro.com/ alive-after-five.

“History Makes Traditions” is the theme for this year’s Bay Harvest Festival. The event begins with a pancake breakfast at First Baptist Church in Bay at 7 a.m. The opening ceremony is set fro 9:30 a.m., followed by a parade at 10. The an-nual festival includes live music, food, games and a Kids Zone. For a complete schedule, visit Bay Harvest Festival on Facebook.

September 26

Open Arms Support Group for families with Autism meets the last Tuesday of each month at Jumping Jellybeans. 906 East Matthews in Jonesboro, 6-7 p.m. Info: AANEA Office, 336-2786.

If you would like your event included in our monthly calendar, email the details to cmoore@jonesborooccasions.com www.KidsDirectory.com/NEA

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Dine on a Dime Your Guide to Where Kids Eat FREE!

To have YOUR restaurant featured in this listing, email cmoore@jonesborooccasions.com

Let’s Go Out to Eat!

Monday Bliss Cupcakes Kids 10 and under get a free mini cupcake or frosting shot with the purchase of a regular cupcake. (10 a.m.-9 p.m.)

Thursday Front Page Café 1 free kid’s meal with purchase of adult meal after 4 p.m.

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

Friday Schlotzsky’s Deli Free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult meal from 4 p.m. until close.

Tuesday Fazoli’s Kids 12 and under eat for $.99 with adult meal from 5-8 p.m.

Saturday Dixie Café Kids eat for $1.99 plus get a free sundae with adult meal purchase from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Pizza Hut Free kid’s buffet with adult buffet purchase.

Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée

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

Sunday Slim Chickens 1 free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchase.

Ruby Tuesday 1 free kid’s entree per adult entree (starting at 5 p.m.)

BA Burrito Free kids meal with purchase of adult entree

Wednesday IHOP Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée from 4-10 p.m.

Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée

Zaxby’s Two kids eat free with each adult purchase from 4-9 p.m.

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2017 Children’s Healthcare Guide Fever and Pain Medicine:

Children under Age 2: Always call your pediatrician before giving acetaminophen to a child under 2 years of age, and call right away if your child is under three months of age and has a fever.

How Much To Give Your Child ​Parents may not realize that manufacturers of fever and pain medicine standardized the amount of acetaminophen in infant’s and children’s overthe counter liquid acetaminophen medicines in 2011. Below are some helpful guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on how much of this medication to give children:

Children over Age 2: For children over the age of 2 years, check the label to see how much medicine to give. If you know your child’s weight, use that. If you do not know your child’s weight, go by age for the dose amount.

Important Medication Safety Reminders for Parents: • Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

• Use only the dosing device that comes with the product. Do not use a household teaspoon.

• Never give adult medicines to children.

• Always read and follow the label instructions.

• Talk to your pediatrician if you have any questions.

• If you think your child has taken too much of any medicine, call poison control at 800.222.1222.

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