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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!

Bennett Crook Parents: Sarah and Chet Crook photo by Melissa Donner

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Fun Events

September September 1-30 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 3-9 The Greene County Fair will take place at the Greene County Fairgrounds, located at 1108 Highway 49B in Paragould. Enjoy the family fun, fair rides, craft vendors and more. For a complete schedule, visit greenecofair.com.

September 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 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 4, 11, 18, and 25 Science and engineering go hand-in-hand during Tink Tank, held every Tuesday at the A-State Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Info: astate.edu/ museum or 972-2074.

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.

The Lawrence County Library will host Mommy and Me Storytime every Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. for preschool-aged children and includes one story and a fun arts and crafts activity. Info: 886-3222.

September 1 St. Bernards Women’s Council will host Stories in the Forest from 3-4 p.m. at the Fun Forest inside the Mall at Turtle Creek. The council will entertain and read stories to the children who attend. Info: 207-7300.

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September 15 Nettleton High School’s EAST students 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 view different trucks and vehicles, as well as play games and enjoy concessions. For more information, contact Sandra Taylor at sandra.taylor@ nettletonschools.net.

September 8 The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host a Fall Arts and Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include works by local artists, live music by local groups and food vendors. Info: (870) 935-5133.

Dog Fest!, hosted by The Beck PRIDE Center for America’s Wounded Veterans, will be held at the A-State Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is a family-friendly event that includes games, vendors and pet contests. There will also be a dog-friendly fun run beginning at 9 a.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Beck PRIDE service dog program. Info: Cheryl Nichols, (870) 219-2057.

The St. Bernards Women’s Council will host a Kids Color Run at the St. Bernards Auditorium beginning at 8 a.m. for children in kindergarten to sixth grade. Parents may walk/run with their child at no cost. Each child will receive a T-shirt, a medal and potentially a trophy. Cost per child is $10. Info: 207-2500.

September 15-21 The Foundation of Arts will present “Akeelah and The Bee” on Sept. 15, 16, 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro. The Young Artists Theatre, The Foundation of Arts’ three-week theatre camp students, will present the production.

Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

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September 17-22 The NEA District Fair will return to the NEA Fairgrounds, located at 7001 E. Johnson Ave. Enjoy games, rides on the midway, visit the livestock and craft exhibits, petting zoo and more. Admission if $6 for adults and $3 for children. For a complete schedule of fair week, visit neadistrictfair.com.

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September 20 Join the Downtown Jonesboro Association at this month’s Alive After Five street market, located in the parking lot beside Eleanor’s Pizzeria from 5-8 p.m. The market offers artisan products, locally handmade and produced fares, live music and children’s activities. Info: 919-6176.

September 22 “Smallfoot” 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 $6 per person, Jonesboro Hollywood Malco, 9:30 a.m. Info: 336-2786 or thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org.

“Life’s A Train. Get on Board” 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 for 9:30 a.m., followed by a parade at 10. The annual festival includes live music, food, games and a Kids Zone. For a complete schedule, visit Bay Harvest Festival on Facebook.

September 30 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: Autism Association of NEA at 336-2786.

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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.

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult

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.

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult Tuesday Fazoli’s Kids 12 and under eat for $.99 with adult meal from 5-8 p.m.

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult Saturday Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée

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

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

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult

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

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

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult

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2018 Children’s Healthcare Guide Fever and Pain Medicine: How Much To Give Your Child

P​ arents may not realize that manufacturers of fever and pain medicine standardized the amount of acetaminophen in infant’s and children’s over-the 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 under Age 2:

Children over 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.

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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The Power of Play

The most powerful way children learn isn’t only in classrooms or libraries but rather on playgrounds and in playrooms, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In fact, a new AAP report states, “The importance of playful learning for children cannot be overemphasized.”

According to the AAP clinical report, children’s play is not frivolous. Rather, play is brain building, a central part of healthy child development, a key to executive function skills, and a buffer against the negative impacts of stress. Furthermore, play builds the bond between parent and child.

“We’re recommending that doctors write a prescription for play, because it’s so important,” said pediatrician Michael Yogman, M.D., F.A.A.P., lead author of the AAP report. “Play with parents and peers is fundamentally important for developing a suite of 21st century skills, including social, emotional, language and cognitive skills, all needed by the next generation in an economically competitive world that requires collaboration and innovation. The benefits of play cannot really be overstated in terms of mitigating stress, improving academic skills and helping to build the safe, stable and nurturing relationships that buffer against toxic stress and build social-emotional resilience.”

The AAP will publish “The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children” in the September 2018 Pediatrics (published online Aug. 20). The report updates a previous clinical report published in 2007. The 2018 version includes new information about the links between play and learning, and research that finds play is an important buffer of toxic stress.

Research has provided numerous examples of the importance of play for healthy child development.

• In a study, 3- to 4-year-old children, anxious about entering preschool, were twice as relieved of their stress when allowed to play with teachers or peers for 15 minutes, compared to peers who listened to a teacher reading a story.

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• Research also found preschool children with disruptive behaviors were less stressed and less disruptive when the teacher played with them regularly one-to-one over the course of a year, compared with peers who had routine interactions.

However, children’s playtime has been threatened by societal changes.

• From 1981 to 1997, children’s playtime decreased by 25 percent, and 30 percent of kindergarten children no longer have recess, which has been replaced by academic lessons, according to research published in Advances in Life Course Research.

• A national survey of 8,950 preschool children and parents found that only 51 percent of children went outside to walk or play once a day with a parent.

• And surveys have found as many as 94 percent of parents have safety concerns about outdoor play.

• Despite research that links television watching with a sedentary lifestyle and greater risks of obesity, the typical preschooler watches 4.5 hours of television per day, according to media research.

“Media use such as television, video games, smartphone and tablet apps are increasingly distracting children from play. It’s concerning when immersion in electronic media takes away time for real play, either outdoors or indoors,” said pediatrician Jeffrey Hutchinson, MD, FAAP, a co-author of the report.

“Although active engagement with age-appropriate media can be beneficial for older children, especially if supported by co-watching or co-play with peers or parents, real time social interactions and play are superior to digital media for learning.”

The AAP recommends that learning is better fueled by facilitating the child’s natural urge to play rather than through external motivations such as test scores, and offers several important tips for parents, pediatrician and educators: • Just as pediatricians support “Reach Out and Read” programs, doctors should encourage playful learning for parents and infants by writing a “prescription for play” at every well-child visit in the first two years of life.

• Play starts early and continues through a child’s development. New parents should observe and respond to the nonverbal behavior of infants during their first few months of life.

For example, when a baby smiles at you, smile back. Peek-a-boo is another important game.

• Educators, pediatricians and families should advocate for and protect unstructured play and playful learning in preschools and schools because of its numerous benefits.

• Teachers should focus on playful rather than didactic learning by letting children take the lead and follow their own curiosity.

• Promote recess and physical activity for children every day.

“The next time your child wants to play with you, say yes. It’s one of the best parts of being a parent, and one of the best things you can do for your child,” said Yogman. “Play helps children learn language, math, and social skills, and lowers stress. Play is important both for children and their parents since sharing joyful moments together during play can only enhance their relationship.”

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