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McAlister’s Deli

1425 Market Boulevard, Ste 1370 Roswell, GA 30076 770.594.3220 Kids’ meals .99 cents all day every day; drink not included

The Mill Kitchen & Bar

Everyday

Hudson Grille

865 North Main Street #108 Alpharetta, GA 30004 770.777.4127 1 free kid’s meal per adult meal purchase all day every day

IHOP

870 N Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30004 678.566.0211 Every day, kids eat for free from 4 - 10 pm, limited to one child per adult 920 Market Place Blvd Cumming, GA 30041 770.888.2911 Every day, kids eat for free from 4 - 10 pm, limited to one child per adult 10686 Alpharetta Hwy Roswell, GA 30076 770.552.1323 Every day, kids eat for free from 4 - 10 pm, limited to one child per adult 8979 Highway 92 Woodstock, GA 30189 770.926.4581 Every day, kids eat for free from 4 - 10 pm, limited to one child per adult

590 Mimosa Blvd Roswell, GA 30075 770.817.9345 Every evening from 5-8, kids eat free (from kids’ menu) with purchase of adult entre

Mondays

Atlanta Bread

180 Woodstock Square Ave. #960 Woodstock, GA 30189 678.445.2794 After 4pm on Mondays, kids eat free (kid’s meal) with purchase of an adult meal

CANS Taqueria

12635 Crabapple Road Ste 320 Milton, GA 30004 770.663.0908 1 free kid’s meal per adult entree purchase all day Mondays for kids 12 & under

Your Pie

625 W Crossville Rd. Roswell, GA 30075 770.993.7944 1 free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchased all day Mondays

All information subject to change without notice. Please call restaurants to verify.

North Atlanta Kids’ Directory will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions.

Tuesdays Alessio’s

640 W Crossville Rd Roswell, GA 30075 770.640.8099 On Tuesdays, kids eat free (one child per adult diner)

Atlanta Bread

908 Buford Highway Cumming, GA 30041 770.888.9921 After 4pm on Tuesdays, one free kid’s meal per adult meal purchase 1155 Mount Vernon Highway Suite 1200 Sandy Springs, GA 30338 770.392.1944 One free child’s meal per adult meal purchased after 3pm on Tuesdays.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

2619 Freedom Pkwy Cumming, GA 30041 770.781.8803 Free kids’ meal with purchase of adult entree 4-8pm on Tuesdays

Buffalo’s Cafe

12035 Highway 92 Woodstock, GA 30188 770.591.9464 2 children each receive free kids meals per adult entree purchase; after 5pm on Tuesdays for kids 10 & under

CANS Taqueria

12635 Crabapple Road Ste 320 Milton, GA 30004 770.663.0908 1 free kid’s meal per adult entree purchase all day Tuesdays for kids 12 & under

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KIDS EAT FREE Family-Friendly North Atlanta Restaurants Miller’s Ale House

10750 Davis Drive Alpharetta, GA 30004 678.277.2581 1 free kid’s meal per adult entrée all day Tuesday

9745 Hwy 92 Suite F Woodstock, GA 30188 770.591.2685 1 kid’s meal free with purchase of adult entrée, all day Tuesday (2 kids’ meals with medium or large pizza)

9777 Hwy 92 Woodstock, GA 30188 770.517.6634 Kids eat free all day from kids’ meal with purchase of adult entrée (over $6)

Wednesdays

5530 Windward Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30004 770.346.0087 1 free kids meal per adult meal purchase all day Wednesday for kids 12 & under

Scratch Fresh

12872 Alpharetta Hwy 9 Ste 10 Alpharetta, GA 30004 678.393.9059 1 free kid’s meal per adult meal purchase all day Tuesdays; dine in only after 5pm

Texas Roadhouse

2475 Barrett Creek Parkway Marietta, GA 30066 770.429.9019 Kids eat for $1.99 from 4pm-close on Tuesdays

TGIFriday’s

6250 N Point Pkwy Alpharetta, GA 30022 770.667.6010 Kids eat for free (kids’ menu) from 4 - 9pm on Tuesdays; limited to one child per regular adult entrée

The Fickle Pickle

1085 Canton St Roswell, GA 30075 770.650.9838 Kids eat free Tuesday nights

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint

5215 Windward Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30004 404.234.2300 Free kid’s meal for each small pizza purchased; 2 free kids’ meals for every medium pizza purchased, and 3 kids’ meals for every large pizza purchased; dine in or take out on Tuesdays 745 Chastain Rd NW #2000 Kennesaw, GA 30144 770.573.1694 All day Tuesday, order a 9” pizza/entrée and get a kids meal for free

Atlanta Bread

640 West Crossville Road #100 Roswell, GA 30075 770.650.0069 After 5pm on Wednesdays, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal

CANS Taqueria

12635 Crabapple Road Ste 320 Milton, GA 30004 770.663.0908 1 free kid meals per adult entree purchase; all day Wednesdays for kids 12 & under

Johnny’s New York Pizza and Subs 869 North Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30022 678.867.6773 1 free kids meal per adult meal purchase. 4pm-close.

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Thursdays Atlanta Bread

908 Buford Highway Cumming, GA 30041 770.888.9921 After 4pm Thursdays, one free kid’s meal per adult meal purchase

CANS Taqueria

12635 Crabapple Road Ste 320 Milton, GA 30004 770.663.0908 1 free kid meals per adult entree purchase all day Thursdays for kids 12 & under

3280 Keith Bridge Road, Ste 1-A Cumming, GA 30041 770.781.0858 2 kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée ($5 with drink) all day Wednesdays

Fridays

2320 Atlanta Highway Cumming, GA 30040 770.292.9660 Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée ($6+) all day Wednesdays; dine in only

Saturdays

660 W. Crossville Rd., Ste 130 Roswell, GA 30075 678.205.1655 Kids eat for .99 with purchase of adult entrée from 4pm to close on Wednesdays; dine in and take out

All information subject to change without notice. Please call restaurants to verify.

North Atlanta Kids’ Directory will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions.

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Qdoba Mexican Grill

5530 Windward Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30004 770.346.0087 1 free kids meal per adult meal purchase all day Saturday for kids 12 & under

Steak ‘n Shake

2355 North Point Court Alpharetta, GA 30022 770.751.1101 Kids eat free all day Saturday and Sunday; one free kid’s plate per $8 spent.

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KIDS EAT FREE Family-Friendly North Atlanta Restaurants Steak ‘n Shake (continued)

895 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075 678.534.3640 Kids eat free all day Saturday and Sunday; one free kid’s plate per $8 spent.

Sundays 5 Seasons Brewery

3655 Old Milton Pkwy Alpharetta, GA 30005 770.521.5551 Kids 12 & under eat free (kids’ entrée) on Sundays with adult meal purchase

Jersey Mike’s

4075 Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 6 Alpharetta, GA 30005 678.366.3866 Kids eat for free all day Sunday, limited to one child per regular or giant sub purchased 665 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30076 770.992.1605 Kids eat free all day (11am – 8pm) Sunday, limited to one child’s meal (child’s sandwich, drink, and a cookie) per regular or giant sub purchased. Child must be present to get free meal. Dine in or take out.

Lenny’s Subs

5600 Roswell Road Sandy Springs, GA 30342 404.255.5911 Kids eat free from the kids menu per adult entrée purchasedall day on Sundays

1605 Mansell Road Alpharetta, GA 30009 678.461.8773 1 free kid’s meal with regular combo purchase all day Sunday

CANS Taqueria

2354 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Roswell, GA 30076 770.594.8050 Kids eat free all day Sunday with purchase of adult entrée; dine in only

12635 Crabapple Road Ste 320 Milton, GA 30004 770.663.0908 1 free kid’s meal per adult entree purchase all day Sunday for kids 12 & under

Dickey’s BBQ Pit

13075 Hwy 9 North Milton, GA 30004 770.664.2504 1 free kids meal per adult entree purchased all day on Sundays

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Red Sky Tapas and Bar 1255 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta, GA 30068 770.973.0100 1 free kid’s meal per adult entrée all day Sunday

Regan’s Burger Barn 300 Village Center Drive Woodstock, GA 30188 678.213.3649 1 free kid’s meal per adult entrée on Sundays

Sip Wine Tasting & Tapas Restaurant

12635 Crabapple Road Alpharetta, GA 30004 770.475.7121 1 free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchased from 11am – 3pm on Sundays

Steak ‘n Shake

2355 North Point Court Alpharetta, GA 30022 770.751.1101 Kids eat free all day Saturday and Sunday; one free kid’s plate per $8 spent.

895 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075 678.534.3640 Kids eat free all day Saturday and Sunday; one free kid’s plate per $8 spent.

Twisted Taco

5815 Windward Parkway Ste 210 Alpharetta, GA 30005 770.777.9199 99 cent kids meals with an ordering adult all day on Sunday

All information subject to change without notice. Please call restaurants to verify.

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SUMMER CAMPS, DAY CAMPS, ACTIVITIES & WORKSHOPS

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Atlanta Dance Central – Kinder Summer Camps (ages 2.5 – 5) 920 Woodstock Rd. Suite 200, Roswell, GA 30075 www.atlantadancecentral.com 770-992-0170 or http://atlantadancecentral.com/summer-camps/

Offering character themed 3-5 day camps for children ages 2.5 – 5. Camps offered the following weeks: June 2 – 6, June 23 – 25, July 7 – 11, July 14 – 17, July 21 – 25, July 28 – 30. $100 for 3 day camps and $150 for 5 day camps.

Atlanta Dance Central – Youth Summer Camps (ages 6 – 10) 920 Woodstock Rd. Suite 200, Roswell, GA 30075 www.atlantadancecentral.com 770-992-0170 or http://atlantadancecentral.com/summer-camps/

Offering 3 - 5 day camps for children ages 6 – 10. Camps offered the following weeks: June 2 – 6, June 23 – 25, July 7 – 11, July 14 – 17, July 28 – 30. $100 for 3 day camps and $150 for 5 day camps.

Atlanta Workshop Players – Summer Day Camps (ages 6 – 16) 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 111, Alpharetta, GA 30022 770-998-8111 or info@atlantaworkshopplayers.com

Enjoy a taste of what AWP is all about at our Summer Day Camps! Learn the skills to take your talent to the next level and have a blast with your friends! You’ll learn On-Camera, Dance, Improv, Theatre, and more in our encouraging, supportive environment. Half day camp held June 2-6 from 10am – 2pm ($199, ages 6-16), full day camps held June 9-13 and June 16-20 from 10am – 6pm ($399, ages 7-16) and advanced musical theatre held June 23-27 from 10am – 6pm ($399, ages 10 to adult)

Atlanta Workshop Players – Overnight Camps (ages 8 – 18) Breneau University, just 45 minutes north of Atlanta 770-998-8111 or info@atlantaworkshopplayers.com

Join campers from around the world at our unparalleled camp experience! Phenomenal arts training from TV/Film and Broadway veterans meshes with creative fun to unleash a whole new artist within your child – with a greater appreciation for others and for the world around them! Choose to “major” in Theatre, TV/Film, or Musical Theatre to ramp up your skills in a targeted way and launch your artistic adventure. Performance opportunities abound: sing or dance your heart out in our popular midweek Cabaret talent show, audition for agents & casting directors, and perform for family and friends at the end of the week show. This camp is pure fun in a professional, supportive environment that includes recreational activities like karaoke parties, dance parties, drum circles, and swimming. Dates: July 13-18 and July 20 – 25; Tuition: $899 per week

DanceFX 8465 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta www.dancefx.org (770) 645-0110 or ashley@dancefx.org

We love summer camps at Dancefx and we are excited to offer you our very favorites. Along with our regular Summer Classes, we will off one camp per week for most of the summer. We look forward to seeing you at PreK Princess Camp, Dance Jamm Camp, Triple Threat Camp, Choreography Intensive, or Ballet Intensive! Discounts offered for multiple weeks, siblings and boys. TODAY!

Off Broadway Dance - Baby Ballerinas (ages 3 and 4) 12350 Crabapple Rd, Ste. 122, Alpharetta, GA 30004 www.offbroadwaydance.com 770-664-2410 or offbroadway@msn.com

9:30am-12pm; Monday-Friday; Cost is $105.00. 4 weeks to choose from: June 9 – 13, June 23 – 27, July 21 – 25, and July 28 – August 1. Camp culminates in a last day showcase for all the parents to enjoy. Play clothes are acceptable

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SUMMER CAMPS, DAY CAMPS, ACTIVITIES & WORKSHOPS Off Broadway Dance - Dancing Divas (ages 5 – 8) 12350 Crabapple Rd, Ste. 122, Alpharetta, GA 30004 www.offbroadwaydance.com 770-664-2410 or offbroadway@msn.com

9:30am-12pm; Monday-Friday; Cost is $105.00. Spend your summer being “Divalicious!” Learn and live performing arts, and look good while doing it, too! This camp includes the following: Jazz/Hip Hop – Ballet – Tap – Acro – Creative Drama/Musical Theatre – Pop Music Video Choreography – Makeup Play – Mani/Pedi – Fashion Show – Snack Time.

Camp culminates in a last day showcase for parents.

Off Broadway Dance – Dance Intensive (ages 6 – 9 or 10 – 17) 12350 Crabapple Rd, Ste. 122, Alpharetta, GA 30004 www.offbroadwaydance.com 770-664-2410 or offbroadway@msn.com

Geared for beginner or intermediate to advanced dancers, dancers will begin each day with Ballet. Then, they will get to explore the worlds of hip hop, lyrical, modern, Broadway Jazz, Jazz and acrobatics. Dancers will focus on increasing flexibility as well as technique. July 16-20 (Monday through Friday): 9am-12pm for 6-9 year olds and 1pm-4pm for 10-17 year olds; Cost: $150.00

RISPA School of Performing Arts – Mini Move and Groove (ages 3 – 6) 14155 GA Highway 9, Milton, GA 30044 www.rispa.net 678-620-3500 or www.rispa.net

Get on the move with our hip hop team and break it down! Create and perform mini hip hop. Make your favorite character come alive on the fashion runway. Games and arts and crafts. Great for girls and boys. Performance will be on the final day at 1pm for family and friends. Four day camps all summer (do not meet on Fridays, except for the first week). Offered weekly May 27 – June 25; $170/week. Lunch offered, sibling discount, multi-week discount

RISPA School of Performing Arts – Prince and Princess Camp (ages 3 – 6) 14155 GA Highway 9, Milton, GA 30044 www.rispa.net 678-620-3500 or www.rispa.net

Join Madame RISPA as we create and perform our own show. Campers will make their own costumes, scenery and props. Performance will be on the final day at 1pm for family and friends. Four day camps all summer (do not meet on Fridays, except for the first week). Offered weekly May 27 – June 25; $170/week. Lunch offered, sibling discount, multi-week discount

RISPA School of Performing Arts – Hip Hop Camp (ages 7 – 13) 14155 GA Highway 9, Milton, GA 30044 www.rispa.net 678-620-3500 or www.rispa.net

Can you pop and lock? Show us your style and learn Hip Hop from the best. Get the moves and join the crew. Very popular with boys and girls. Friday performance at 2:30pm for family and friends. Offered weekly May 27 – June 25; $160/week. Lunch offered, sibling discount, multi-week discount

SPORTS / CHEERLEADING CAMPS City of Roswell – Cheerleading Camp East Roswell Recreation Center www.roswell.gov 770-641-3760

Learn cheers, chants, and dances from varsity cheerleaders who will teach spirit, motions and jumps. A short performance for family and friends will be held on the last day of camp. Ages 5-12 (as of 6/1/14). Camps offered weeks of 6/16 – 6/20, 7/14-7/18, 7/28- 8/1 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $114 for Roswell residents and $171 for non-residents.

After camp also offered from 1-4pm.

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SUMMER CAMPS, DAY CAMPS, ACTIVITIES & WORKSHOPS Georgia All-Star Gymnastics - Summer Day Camp 105 Arnold Mill Park, Woodstock, GA 30188 www.ga-allstars.com 770-516-2654 or info@ga-allstars.com

Mornings 9am – 1pm and afternoons 1pm – 5pm. Day Camps run Monday June 2, 2014 – Friday August 1, 2014. (Camp will be offered May 27-30 for those in Cobb County!) During Camp each day, the children will do gymnastics, arts & crafts, outdoor/indoor games, sprinkler time, watch movies, and quiet time. Children will bring a snack for the morning and afternoon, as well as a sack lunch. Drinks will be provided. You may send your child for one week, one day every week, or on any other schedule that suits your needs. Daily, weekly and “unlimited camp” rates; early drop off and late pick up available.

Karate Atlanta – Summer Camp See website for location nearest you www.karateatlanta.com

Spend the summer kicking and punching with new friends in a safe and fun environment! Twelve locations in the Atlanta metro area. Contact the school closest to you for details and to reserve with your spot.

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10 weeks of 9am-3pm sports camps at W2W for a one-time fee of $750 ($1000 savings). Camp includes Soccer, Dodgeball, Kickball, Flag Football, Bike Races, Speed Relays, Soccer World Cup for ages 5 to 15. Need Camp after 3pm? Join Kids Fit-Tech Camp, 3 to 5:30pm daily this summer.

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Most parents are willing to try a variety of interventions to help resolve their child’s academic struggles. In many cases, parents may spend thousands of dollars by the time that they find out that a vision problem is contributing to the child’s learning difficulties.

Those parents that find vision problems early in their search position their child for success sooner.

Dr. Janna Iyer

When a student struggles with reading and learning, ruling out a vision problem should be the FIRST step. Often these problems will be related to an eye-coordination problem which means that your child may pass a vision screening at school or the pediatrician’s office and have 20/20 vision. In most cases, this screening does not assess the other 16+ visual skills required for learning and reading.

The child is told she has perfect vision, but she does not know that everyone does not see like her.

These are examples of how a child could see the words when s/he reads despite having 20/20 vision:

Furthermore, most of the symptoms that assist in diagnosing attention-deficit disorder are the same symptoms that could signify a vision problem that interferes with learning. Once a child is suspected to have ADD, a series of events can follow including expensive psychological tests and drug treatment for years, if not for life. However, if a developmental vision evaluation is done first, then the child has a chance at permanently fixing some if not all of the contributing factors to ADD. When a vision problem exists, treatment may involve glasses, optometric vision therapy, or both. Vision therapy treats vision problems that interfere with learning to read and reading to learn. Once the vision problems are treated successfully, tutoring and other special services can become more effective.

If you notice that your child is having problems with reading in school, it is important to have a developmental vision evaluation to determine if vision problems are contributing to your child’s difficulties.

The 5 most common signs that a vision problem may be interfering with your student’s ability to read and learn are: • • • • •

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Skips and re-reads lines of text Poor reading comprehension Homework takes longer than it should Reverse letters like “b” and “d” when reading Short attention span with reading and schoolwork

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Not only do we address your physical health concerns, but we will focus on emotional, social, developmental and spiritual health.

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Vision Care & Therapy Center 12020 Etris Rd. Ste. B-100 Roswell, GA 30075

Does your child: • • • • • •

Have poor reading comprehension?

Have poor handwriting?

Reverse letters or numbers?

Get tired when reading?

Take too long to get homework done?

Omit small words such as “in”, “on”, “the”, when reading?

• Appear to be a “slow learner”, “ADHD”, or “behavior problem?”

If your child has any of these symptoms, we can help!

Call 678-256-3990 to make an appointment.

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