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Hello families!

We have a handy new guide we put together for you this month – it’s our Guide to Children’s Healthcare, beginning on page 18. Let us know what you think about it. Saturday, Feb. 22, Seuss Science Day returns to Discovery Center. The kids can have their photos made with Cat in the Hat, hear Dr. Seuss stories, see science demonstrations and a whole lot more. This even is sponsored by Ozarks Public Television and Mercy Kids. Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours!

– Kathy & Rob Fridge, parents and publishers FEATURES Where do KIDS EAT FREE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Guide to Children’s Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . .18 KIDS Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Amusements & Entertainment Battlefield Lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Discovery Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Jump Mania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Sac River Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Business Opportunities Hidden Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Childcare and Education Child Care Aware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Club Z! Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Developmental Center of the Ozarks . . . . . . .16 Developmental Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Discovery Garden Montessori School . . . . . . .21 Grow to Know Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Kids First Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Churches Grace Chapel Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 University Heights Baptist Church . . . . . . . . .14 Furniture & Decorating Children’s Orchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Murals by Sherri Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Hair Cuts & Salons Cookie Cutters Hair Cuts for Kids . . . . . . . . .29 Fantastic Sams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Pigtails & Crewcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Health & Wellness Active Life Chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Children’s Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Cox Health System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Hawkins Family Chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Little Grins Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Mercy Health System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Pierce Vision Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Safe Kids Springfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Instructional Programs & Lessons A&B Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 All-Star Gymnastics and Cheer . . . . . . . . . .29 Children’s Music Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Club Z! Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Credo Dance Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 DiVentures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Dynamics Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Harman’s ATA Martial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Libby Ferguson Horse Training Center . . . . . . .12 Martial Arts USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Noah’s Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 OTC - Kids College 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 School of Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 School of Rock - Little Wing for preschoolers. 30 Singularity Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

New Clothing & Accessories Children’s Orchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The Kid’s Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Party Ideas, Activities & Supplies All-Star Gymnastics & Cheer . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Battlefield Lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 DiVentures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Harman’s ATA Martial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Jump Mania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Libby Ferguson Horse Training Center . . . . . . .12 Martial Arts USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Noah’s Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Sac River Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 The Social Easel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Playground Equipment Kids@Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Professional Services Clutter Free! by Sharon Johnson . . . . . . . . . . .14 The Waite Law Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Ultrasona of the Ozarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Resale & Consignment Children’s Orchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Just Between Friends Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Trading Hands Kids Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Tree House Children’s Resale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Restaurants McDonald’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Kathy Fridge, Publisher phone: 417.234.5040 • Fax: 417.725.0013 e-mail: Kathy@springfieldkids.com mail: P.O. Box 1198 • Nixa, MO 65714 web: www.springfieldkids.com facebook: Greater Springfield Kids Directory twitter: spfldkidsdirectory pinterest: gskidsdirectory Kathy Trumbly, Web Guru and Designer Sharon Whitehill Gray, Social Media & Client Service Sharon@springfieldkids.com – 417.880.0860 Danielle Shepard, Special Features Editor Danielle@springfieldkids.com – 417.689-0409 Sharon, Robin, Christie, Corey, Danielle, Tim, Dan, Sherri and Kathy distribute 15,000 directories each month to more than 600 locations in SW Missouri.

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The original, most comprehensive Kids Eat Free listings in the Ozarks!

Kids Eat Free*

Check out the deals these local eateries offer families each week! No need to search for coupons! Just keep your Kids Directory handy and the kids can dine out free (or close to it) somewhere almost every night. Please be sure to call each restaurant before you go to make sure their deal hasn’t changed. Happy Eating!

EVERYDAY

Backyard Burger - 4020 S. Campbell - 883-0005, 1008 E. Battlefield Rd., Springfield - 890-0500, 2305 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield 865-0003 – Buy 1 adult combo and get 2 kids packs for 99¢ each after 4 p.m. Battlefield location ONLY – also, all day Saturdays and Sundays. Not to be combined with other coupons, offers or discounts.

Battlefield Lanes - 1127 E. Battlefield St., Springfield - 883-1234. For each adult combo purchased, receive a Kids Combo FREE! Offer for kids 12 years and younger. Available all day. Register at www.KidsBowlFree.com/Battlefield. See ad on page 3.

Chappy’s Deli - 1915 W. Marler Ln., Ozark - 581-6686. All day, kids 6 years and under eat free from the kids menu with the purchase of an adult meal. Closed Sundays.

George’s Steakhouse - 339 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield - 831-6777 - Get one free kids meal from the children’s menu (kids 10 and under) with each adult entree purchased at $7.49 or above.

HuHot - 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield - 882-0300. Get one kids grill meal for 99¢ with the purchase of an adult grill meal. For children 4 to 10 years. Ages 3 years and younger eat free everyday! Dine in only.

Quizno’s - 2043 E. Independence - 877-0606. Mention this Kids Directory listing to receive a Kidz Meal free with the purchase of an adult regular meal. Limit 1 free Kidz Meal per adult combo purchased. Child must be present to receive a free kids Meal. For kids 11 years and younger. Not to be combined with other offers or coupons. Dine in only. Code CLU5349.

Springfield’s Incredible Pizza Company - 887-3030 - 2850 S. Campbell - Kids 3 & under eat free daily with the purchase of an adult entree.

SUNDAYS

Ali’s Family Restaurant - 4525 W. Chestnut Expressway - 864-7378. All day, kids 12 and under get a free kids meal with purchase of an adult meal priced $6.99 or more. Same deal on Wednesdays, too!

Billy Sim’s Barbecue - 3757 S. Glenstone Ave. - 883-7467 and 2926 S. Campbell - 823-2177. Kids 13 & under eat free with paid adult meal. May receive up to 2 free kids meal per adult entree, only 1 meal per child. Dine in only. Child must be present, no other coupons or discounts apply with this offer. Also 4 p.m. to close on Wednesdays.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit - 1360 E. Republic Rd. - 887-2227 and 111 N. Massey Blvd. in Nixa, 724-1100. One child eats free from the children’s menu with the purchase of an adult entree, ages 12 and younger. Dine in only.

Houlihan’s - 2110 E. Republic Rd. - 883-3434 and 2421 N. Glenstone - 862-7777. Kids 10-years and younger eat for just $1.99. Not to be combined with any other offers or coupons.

McAlister’s Deli - 210 W. Sunshine - 831-4450, 1460 E. Primrose - 890-5250, 2445A Kansas Expressway at Kearney - 866-2331, 1711 W. Battlefield - 888-0899 and 586 E. Harrison in Republic - 732-4747. It’s Family Day, all day, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Kids 12 and under eat free.

Must purchase adult meal to get free kids meal. Limit 2 free kids meals per adult entrée. Dine in only.

Perkins Family Restaurant - 729 W Sunshine - 864-8400 - Get one kids meal free for each adult meal purchased for kids 12 and under, 5-9 p.m.

Qdoba Mexican Grill - 2631 E. Sunshine - 877-9777, 4127 S. Kansas Expy - 823-7835, 900 E. Battlefield Rd - 887-7329. Get two $1.75 kids meals for each adult meal purchased.

Ocean Zen Pacific Rim - 600 E. Battlefield - 889-9596. For kids 12 years and younger, get one free selected kids menu item with the purchase of an adult entree from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Schlotzsky’s Deli - 4132 S. Campbell Ave. Only this location. 889-2445. From 4 p.m. to close, Sundays, get one free kids meal with each adult Deli Meal Deal purchased which includes a chip, drink, sandwich or pizza.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe - 3811 S. Campbell - 887-6600 - Purchase an adult paradise combo (smoothie & entree) and get a free kids “Big Kahuna” meal for your child.

MONDAYS

5 Spice Asian Flavors - 711 McCroskey St. in Nixa, 724-8270. Kids eat free, 4:30 p.m.-close, one free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Free for kids up to 10 years of age.

Amigos Mexican Restaurant - 2118 S. Campbell in Springfield - 887-1401. All day, get 2 free children’s menu item (for ages 10 and under) with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Bandana’s Bar-B-Que & Grill - 900 W. Battlefield - 887-5555. For kids ages 10 and younger, get a free kids meal from limited children’s menu with full-priced adult luncheon plate or full-priced dinner plate purchase. Cannot be combined with other specials, offers or coupons. Does not include drink. Hours 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Buckingham's BBQ Restaurant - 606 W. Mount Vernon in Nixa - 724-2344, 1821 19th St. in Ozark - 485-8000 and 2415 N. Glenstone 831-7427. One free kids meal with purchase of an adult meal and drink, 4 p.m. to close at the Nixa and Ozark locations and all day at the Glenstone location.

Bud & Walt's Pizza & Pasta House - 701 McCroskey St., Nixa - 724-0070. After 5 p.m., kids 12 and younger eat for $1.99 with purchase of an adult menu item. Kids drink included! Offer good Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Enoch’s Barbecue and Southern Classics - 2102 W. Chesterfield Blvd., B102 - 881-2888 and 307 S. National, 865-2888. Get a free kids meal for each adult meal purchased. Child must be present to get deal.

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*or almost free!

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Leong's Asian Diner - 1540 W. Republic Rd - 887-7500 - After 4 p.m., kids get 1 free kids meal from kids menu with each paying adult.

Kids 12 years and under. For menu info, visit www.leongsasiandiner.com.

Rib Crib - 750 N. 18th St. - Ozark - 581-5566 - Purchase one adult entree and get up to two free kids menu meals from 5-8 p.m. Dine in only. For kids 12 and younger.

Roma’s Italian Restaurant - 911 Kenneth St., Nixa - 724-1000. Buy an adult entree, get one free kids meal from the kids meal menu all day - drink not included. Also on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. For children 12 years old and younger.

Village Inn - All locations, all day - Get 1 kids meal for kids under 10 with each adult meal purchased. Same deal on Tuesdays.

TUESDAYS

Bair's All-American Sports Grill - Republic location only - 1644 US Highway 60 E, Republic, 417-732-5077. Kids eat for $1 with the purchase of a regular-priced entree after 4 p.m..

Big Whiskey's - 311 Park Central - 862-2449, 1440 W. Republic Rd. - 882-2249, 1550 E. Battlefield Rd. - 883-5999. One free kids meal with the purchase of 1 adult entree, 5-9 p.m. All locations.

Bob Evans Restaurant - 2651 N. Glenstone Ave. - 864-8184. Get one free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree 4 p.m. to close.

Dine-in only. Ages 12 years and younger. Also includes a kid friendly activity.

Coyote's Adobe Cafe - 807 N. Main in Nixa - 725-6803 – From 5-7 p.m., get one free kids meal for each adult entree purchased. For kids 12 and under. Magician from 6-8 p.m. This is for ONLY the Nixa location.

Dairy Queen - 4150 S. Campbell Ave. - Springfield - 886-2253. Kids meals are $1.99 from 4-10 p.m. for children 12 years and younger.

Drawing just for kids at 7:30 p.m. each week. Free treats, too!

Junction Café - 8376 W. FR 68 (Corner of 160 & 123) in Willard - 742-2222 - 4-9 p.m. purchase any adult meal and get up to 2 free kids meals. Kids 10 and under. Children must be present.

Lone Star Steakhouse - 201 Wildwood Dr. S. Branson - (417) 336-5030. All day, receive 1 kids meal free with the purchase of 1 adult entree for kids ages 12 & under.

McAlister’s Deli - 210 W. Sunshine - 831-4450, 1460 E. Primrose - 890-5250, 2445A Kansas Expressway at Kearney - 866-2331, 1711 W. Battlefield - 888-0899 & 586 E. Harrison in Republic - 732-4747. Kids 12 and under eat free 5-9 p.m. Must buy adult meal to get free kids meal. Limit 2 free kids meals per entrée. Dine in only.

Perkins Family Restaurant - 729 W Sunshine - 864-8400 - Get one kids meal free for each adult meal purchased for kids 12 and under - 4-11 p.m.

Pizza Hut - In Springfield – West Sunshine and Glenstone locations. Kids 10 years and under get a free buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet, 5-8 p.m.

Prima’s Mexican Grill - 2101 W. Chesterfield Blvd., #a100 - 823-7180 and 1769 James River Rd. in Ozark - 582-2776. At Ozark location, 4 p.m. to close, get one kids meal from kid’s menu free ($4.25 or less) for each adult meal purchased for kids 10 and under. At Chesterfield location, deal is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (all day.)

WEDNESDAYS

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar – 900 E. Battlefield Rd., 881-9464 and 2725 N. Kansas Ewpwy - 865-2999. All day at the Battlefield location and 3-8 p.m. at the Kansas Expressway location, all kids meals (for kids 12 and under) are just $1.99 with purchase of adult entree.

Dine in only.

Famous Dave’s Barbecue - 4406 S. Campbell Avenue - 877-8646. All day, receive a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal.

Dine in ONLY. For children 10 years and younger. Wilbur, Famous Dave’s mascot, will be there 5:30-7 p.m. to entertain the kids.

Pickerman's Soup & Sandwich - 3234 S. National Ave. - 886-2360 - Kids 10 and under get a kids meal for only $1.99 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Pizza Inn - 1425 W. Battlefield Rd. - 889-9769, 2440 N. Kansas Expwy. - 831-5262 - Kids 4-10 eat free from the buffet with an adult purchase, from 5-8 p.m. Kids 3 and younger eat free every day Whole Hog Cafe - 224 W. Sunshine St. - 868-0042. From 5-9 p.m., kids 12 and younger get a free kids plate with purchase of an adult entree. Dine in only.

THURSDAYS

Captain D’s - 2964 S. National - 881-6098 - All day, get up to 2 kids meals for just 99¢ each with the purchase of adult entrée costing $5 or more. For kids 12 years and younger. Dine in only.

Ryan's Steakhouse - 2501 S. Campbell - 887-9553. Family night every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Kids 11 and younger eat for 99¢.

SATURDAYS

Pizza Inn - 1425 W. Battlefield Rd. - 889-9769, 2440 N. Kansas Expwy. - 831-5262. Kids 4-10 years eat from the buffet for $1.99 with an adult purchase. Kids 3 and younger eat free every day.

Qdoba Mexican Grill - 2631 E. Sunshine - 877-9777, 4127 S. Kansas Expy - 823-7835, 900 E. Battlefield Rd - 887-7329. Get two $1.75 kids meals for each adult meal purchased.

Rosie Jo's Cafe – Ozark - 915 W. Jackson in the Riverview Plaza - 581-6047. Get one free kids meal with the purchase of each adult dinner entrée from 4-8 p.m. Only for children ages 10 years and younger.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe - 3811 S. Campbell Ave.- 887-6600 - Purchase an adult paradise combo (smoothie & entree) and get a free kid’s “Surfer Combo” meal for your child.

Know about a family-friendly meal deal? Email kathy@springfieldkids.com.

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2014 Guide to Children’s Healthcare A child’s health can be one of the most emotional, expensive and frustrating issues a parent faces. We’ve put together a list of quality providers in various fields that can help take away some of the stress and frustration of navigating the world of children’s healthcare.

Healthcare Systems CoxHealth coxhealth.com For more than 100 years, CoxHealth has remained a communityowned, not-for-profit health system. The system is comprised of five hospitals, various specialty facilities and more than 80 physician clinics in its service area. Some of the services available to families include CoxHealth Family Beginnings, expectant parent and childcare education, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women’s Health Center, Obstetrics/Gynecology services and Pediatrics. From perinatology and neonatology for high-risk infants to pediatric intensive care, CoxHealth has a strong team of experts caring for children. Additional board certified specialists include pediatric pulmonology, neurology, cardiology and orthopedics. With pediatricians, pediatric hospitalists, child life and an outstanding pediatric nursing team, kids are in excellent hands. CoxHealth Express is a secure website that provides access to physicians and convenient online services. Patients are able to schedule appointments, renew prescriptions, view lab results and schedule eVisits. And as one of the top three maternity hospitals in Missouri, CoxHealth is the regional leader in mother-baby care, delivering approximately 4,000 newborns per year. See ad page 2.

Chiropractic Care Active Life Chiropractic www.chiroactivelife.com 417-891-9700 3250 E. Battlefield, Suite P, Springfield Dr. Christina Thomas is Webster Certified for maternity chiropractic and has taken further education for treating infants and children.

Dr. Christina has had the opportunity to care for many children and is currently working on advanced certification through International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) to provide highest quality care for children. Active Life has a dedicated pediatric room that features a safari theme with a lion adjusting table, wall mural, and hanging wooden animal cutouts to put her little patients at ease.

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Mercy www.mercy.net For 185 years, Mercy’s Springfield hospital has provided health care to southwest Missouri families. Choose a Mercy Clinic pediatrician or family doctor for routine pediatric care, and you'll also be connected to pediatric specialists at Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield. Mercy Clinic doctors work together to coordinate children's care through our electronic health record MyMercy. MyMercy is an online service that allows you to connect with your care team and manage your health online, anytime. Care for children at Mercy includes: a team of pediatric specialists in more than 20 different specialties, a pediatric intensive care unit, staffed 24/7 by pediatric intensivists, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing the highest level of care for critically ill and premature babies, pediatric trauma center and the region’s only dedicated burn unit. Mercy Springfield delivers more than 2500 babies each year. Maternal fetal medicine specialists care for expectant moms with high risk pregnancies. Birthing services and classes for expectant parents provides a quality pre- and post-natal education program with certified Lamaze instructors. See ad page 23.

Hawkins Family Chiropractic 417-888-6420 1722 S. Glenstone Ave, Springfield Dr. Corey Hawkins treats every member of the family and is a champion of drug-free, natural health. Services provided by Dr. Hawkins include sports physicals, childcare employee physicals, prenatal chiropractic, infant and pediatric chiropractic, as well as assistance in reaching fitness goals including diet and exercise planning. Dr. Hawkins can also provide chiropractic care to all members in a family after an accident, eliminating the need for multiple appointments with multiple healthcare providers. See ad page 19.

Dentistry Little Grins Dental www.littlegrinsdental.com (417) 300-9424 4728 S Campbell Ave, Springfield Dr. Craig Rechkemmer and his staff at Little Grins Dental are dedicated to providing a positive dental experience for children and their parents. From the moment you walk through the front door, it’s obvious that the focus is on pediatric dental care. Exam chairs are kid-sized, the waiting area has a huge play area and the exam rooms each have a different, whimsical theme. Services include routine cleanings and examinations, fluoride treatments, digital dental X-rays, instruction in proper oral hygiene, sealants, tooth repair, extractions, crowns and dental emergencies. See ad page 23.

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Pediatric Medical Supplies Children’s Medical Services www.kidsmedsupply.com (417) 882-9440 211 S. Union Ave, Springfield Children’s Medical Services provides medical supplies for children and adults on Medicaid. At no cost to the patient, CMS will coordinate between the physician and Medicaid. A prescription from a physician is Continues on page 20 18

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Children’s Medical Services - continued required in order to obtain supplies. CMS provides a huge variety of medical supplies including diapers, nutritional supplements, ostomy supplies, enteral supplies, dressings and much more. See ad page 19.

procedures and programs. In addition, you’ll find an in-office optical lab and large frame selection. See ad page 19.

Area Not-For-Profits that serve Children & Families Ambassadors for Children 417.708.0565 Ambassadors for Children is a service agency of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks and is dedicated to supporting abused and neglected children and youth in our community. They provide resources, practical needs for foster children and children at risk in foster care placement from Greene County. For more information, visit www.ccozarks.org.

Autism Support Group of Southwest Missouri Autism Support Group of Southwest Missouri offers information, inspiration and support to those whose lives are touched by Autism and encourage parents and caregivers of children and adults with Autism.

The group offers exchanging info, ideas and experiences in a caring, safe and supportive atmosphere and enriching the lives of children through group activities, play dates and public outings. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/SWMOAutism.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks 417.889.9136 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks is a monitored mentoring network that matches adult volunteers and children, ages 6-18, in communities across the Ozarks by helping children who are facing adversity develop a positive relationship with strong and enduring professionally-supported relationships that can change their lives for the better. For more information, visit www.bigbro.com.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield 417.862.9249 Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield are serving youth to help them realize their potential for growth and development. Offering individual and group services, programs are based on principles of behavioral guidance, which will achieve the health, social, educational, vocational, character and leadership development. For more information, visit www.bgclubspringfield.org.

Care to Learn Care to Learn serves children in area schools with immediate funding to meet basic unmet needs for health, hunger and hygiene so every child can be successful in school. There are currently 11 Care to Learn chapters in the Ozarks – Springfield, Hurley, Bolivar, Clever, Fordland, Logan-Rogersville, Nixa, OTC, Ozark, Republic, Union Star and Willard. For more information, visit www.caretolearnfund.org.

Special Needs Developmental Center of the Ozarks www.dcoonline.com 417.831.1545 1545 E. Pythian, Springfield Developmental Center of the Ozarks is making a positive difference in the community by providing services that enable individuals to reach and maintain their optimal level of development. DCO serves infants, children and adults who are developmentally disabled, developmentally delayed or physically disabled, as well as those who are not, through therapeutic, educational, habilitative and rehabilitative programs. For more information, visit www.dcoonline.com. See ad page 16.

Safety & Accident Prevention Safe Kids Springfield www.safekidsspringfield.org 417-820-6671 1570 W. Battlefield, Suite 110, Springfield Safe Kids Springfield is a member of Safe Kids USA, a nationwide network of organizations working to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the leading cause of death and disability for children ages 1 to 14. Safe Kids brings together health and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments and volunteers to educate and protect families. Its mission is to reduce accidental injury by offering programs such as bike/wheel safety, fire prevention, outdoor safety, pedestrian safety, poison prevention, presentations, safe kid’s boot camp, sports safety and more. Safe Kids offers presentations for schools, daycares, parents groups, scouts, childcare providers, churches and businesses on a variety of child safety and injury prevention topics. See ad page 27.

Ultrasound Services Ultrasona of the Ozarks www.ultrasonaspringfield.com 417-889-7662 4730 S. National Suite C-1 Springfield Ultrasona offers quality, affordable prenatal ultrasound in Springfield while enhancing the traditional experience in a comforting, familycentered environment. Ultrasona offers advanced 3D and 4D imaging methods and a unique focus on prenatal development and health.

A wide variety of ultrasound packages are available to meet the needs and budget of every family. Studies are performed by trained, certified or registered diagnostic technicians and are overseen and read by a Board-Certified M.D. Also available is a wide variety of gift items including heartbeat plush animals and custom framed keepsake images of your baby. See ad page 21.

Champion Athletes of the Ozarks 417.890.1599 Champion Athletes of the Ozarks serves children and adults with disabilities living in the Ozarks area through sports, training and competition. They are building self-esteem, self-confidence and social skills in a positive atmosphere and teaching decision-making skills, team skills, appropriate behaviors, feeling success and gaining life skills.

They offer classes in reading, basic money, storm preparedness and a wellness and fitness program. For more information, visit to www.championathletes.org.

Chances of Stone County 417.464.0238 Chances of Stone County promotes opportunities for citizens with developmental disabilities living in Stone County to live more satisfying lives by building friendships, family-centered activities, leadership development, increased disability awareness and success through mentorship. For more information, visit www.chancesofstonecounty.org.

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Vision Care Pierce Vision Specialists www.piercevision.com 417.887.7151 1426 E. Bradford Pkwy Springfield, Dr. David M. Pierce, Dr. Courtney VanNoy and the team at Pierce Vision Specialists are experienced professionals in a comprehensive range of eye disorders in people of all ages. Services provided include eye examinations for infants, children and adults, vision therapy, contact lenses, Pierce vision therapists are well-trained professionals who implement individually prescribed vision therapy Remember to say “I found it in Kids Directory!”

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Open House Saturday, Feb. 8 • 9-Noon We will be opening our doors for any interested families or community members who are interested in touring our classrooms. www.DGMONTESSORI.org 1515 S. National Avenue At National Avenue Christian Church 417.631.4590 • info@dgmontessori.org February 2014

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Cherish Kids 417.581.5437 Cherish Kids’ mission is to improve the quality of life for children who find themselves displaced or orphaned. Help is provided by raising awareness, offering resources and providing much needed support. For more information, visit www.cherishkids.org.

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Harmony House 417.837.7700 The Harmony House provides shelter, advocacy, and education to survivors of domestic violence. They provide short-term emergency protective shelter, programs of education, support, referral and advocacy. They provide information to the community that promotes understanding about the factors involved in domestic violence, its prevalence, causes, and prevention. For more information, visit to www.harmonyhouse.org.

Child Care Aware of Missouri 866.892.3228 Child Care Aware of Missouri helps connect families to childcare, early learning programs, and programs for after school/out-of-school time; improve the quality of those programs and collaboration with others to ensure all children in Missouri will have access to healthy, safe, nurturing, enriching, and respectful early childhood care, education, and out-of-school time care. For more information, visit www.mo.childcareaware.org.. See ad page 31.

Isabel’s House – Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks 417.865.2273 (CARE) Isabel’s House provides 24 hour a day, 365 days per year care for our area’s most vulnerable children (ages birth to 12) when the family is in crisis. Families using the services of Isabel’s House work with family advocates, use community resources to address the crises and strengthen and maintain the family unit. For more information, visit www.isabelshouse.org.

Children’s Smile Center 417.582.5439 Children’s Smile Center fulfills the need for professional dental services of children, ages 1-19 and pregnant women who eligible for Missouri Medicaid. They provide preventive and primary dental healthcare to children and pregnant mothers from low-income families who are residents of Christian, Stone, Barry and Lawrence counties in Missouri. Clinic locations in Ozark, Branson West and Aurora. For more information, visit www.childrenssmilecenter.org..

Kidz N Power of the Ozarks Kidz N Power of the Ozarks is committed to the goal of empowering kids to be safe, fit and free from the devastating effects of bullying.

For more information, visit www.kidznpower.org or contact them at will@kidznpower.org. See ad on page 9.

Kornerstone, Inc. 417.858.2887 or 866.858.2887 The mission of Kornerstone, Inc. is to bring parents, communities, schools and area resources to provide educational opportunities for children, teens and adults. They offer a variety of educational services to local individuals in Barry and Stone counties. They serve infants and toddlers, school-age children, teens, young adults and seniors.

For more information, visit www.kornerstoneinc.org.

Community Partnership 417.888.2020 Community Partnership works in 21 counties in Southwest Missouri providing many services – substance abuse and violence prevention, community and neighborhood development, children and child well-being, affordable housing and homelessness prevention. For more information, visit www.commpartnership.org.

Logan Ruth SMA Foundation 417.501.4762 Logan Ruth SMA Foundation is dedicated to spreading awareness about Spinal Muscular Atrophy, supporting newly-diagnosed families and fighting for a cure. For more information, go to www.loganruthsma.com.

Diaper Bank of the Ozarks Diaper Bank of the Ozarks’ mission is to help keep babies healthy and happy by providing access to diapers for families in need. For more information, visit www.diaperbankoftheozarks.org.

Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks 417.885.9905 Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks provides support and education on early intervention services, promoting inclusive education, highlighting appropriate medical services, encouraging quality employment opportunities and advocating for community awareness and acceptance for individuals with Down Syndrome. For more information, visit www.ozarksdsg.org.

Missouri Head Start Missouri Head Start is a state-wide, non-profit association dedicated to the success of all Missouri children. Head Start provides education, leadership and tools for advocacy for all Head Start and Early Head Start parents, friends and professionals in Missouri. For more information, visit www.moheadstart.org.

Newborns in Need 417.823.9508 Newborns in Need provides for more than 1,000 babies each month and reaches 70 agencies in Springfield and surrounding counties.

Seventy-five percent of all items leaving their facility are handmade by area volunteers – afghans, quilts, sleepers, soft and cuddly toys and more. For information, visit www.newbornsinneedspringfield.org.

Family Matters, a Southwest Missouri Resource Training and Support Center 417.866.3672 Family Matters provides resources, training and support to strengthen foster, adoptive and biological families including community collaboration to connect families to multiple layers of support. They serve children, youth and parents with a variety of support groups, counseling services and connections to community resources. For more information, visit www.familymatterscares.org.

Operation Us at the Murney Clinic 417.823.3469 Operation Us provides high quality, affordable relationship education to residents of Southwest Missouri through educational workshops and are also able to provide mental health and relational health counseling through the Robert J. Murney Clinic at Forest Institute. For more information, visit www.murneyclinic.org/operationus/.

Great Circle Springfield Campus: 417.865.1646 Great Circle is a behavioral health organization that specializes in providing treatment, education, prevention and support services to children and families with a history of physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect or abandonment as well as children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disorders. Great Circle offers a wide array of services in five different campuses in Missouri – St. Louis, St. James, Steelville, Columbia and Springfield. For more information, visit www.greatcircle.org.

Parents as Teachers Parents as Teachers provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their child develop during the crucial early years of life. For information, visit www.parentsasteachers.org.

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CALENDAR

Submit your events by going to the calendar on our website. Remember, our web calendar has way more info than we can print here – springfieldkids.com.

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1 Saturday Noah’s Art Center is hosting a Valentine’s Day Workshop today – 10 a.m.-Noon. Designed for children ages 3-11 years and costs $25 per child. Children will create Valentine’s Day themed projects and gifts to share with their loved ones. Each child will get to create an customize a Valentine box and will leave with Valentines to share. Space is limited, call 889-2779 to reserve your child’s spot. Noah’s Art is located at 2742 S. Campbell, Springfield. See ad page 15.

1 Saturday Come and enjoy a story familiar to most children at 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Library Center – "The Three Little Pigs" by John Davies. This is perfect for children in grades K-6 and features operatic music presented by the Springfield Regional Opera. Presented in English by area university students from.

Info, call 882-0714 or visit thelibrary.org. Library Center – 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield.

6 Thursday Expectant parents, and new parents with their babies, are welcome to join Cox Health for a free Infant Message class, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info, call 269-LADY. Cox Turner Center, 1000 E. Primrose, Ste.110, Springfield.

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7 Friday Republic Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its annual Father/Daughter Valentine Dance at the Community Center, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Enjoy a night full of fun, excitement, and dancing with refreshments, music, prizes and a complimentary photograph. Preregistration is required. Early registration by Jan. 31 is $25 per couple; $10 each additional daughter. Late registration Feb. 1-7 is $30 per couple; $15 each additional daughter. Call 732-3500 or visit republicmo.com.

Republic Community Center, 711 E. Miller Rd. 8 Saturday Join Springfield Ballet at 6 p.m. for their annual Daddy-Daughter Dance as they bring you a fairytale evening for little girls and their favorite dates, their dads! Professional ballroom instructors will give basic instruction and demonstrations. Dads and daughters will have plenty of time to "free-style," spend quality time together taking photos, playing games and shopping the Ballet Boutique. Attire is "Sunday Best."

Couple tickets $20; each additional $5. To make your reservation, call Ballet Business Office at 862-1343 or visit springfieldballet.org. The Creamery Arts Center is located at 411 N. Sherman Parkway, Springfield.

11 Tuesday Expecting a new baby? Cox Health wants to help you prepare siblings for a new baby, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Foster Auditorium at Cox South Hospital. Bring your Remember to say “I found it in Kids Directory!”

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children ages 3-10 for hands-on education taught by child life specialists. Also includes a labor and delivery tour. Fee is $20. Info, call 269-LADY. Cox South, 3801 S. National Ave., Springfield. See ad on page 2.

11 Tuesday Bring your youngsters (ages 5 and up with adult mentor) to learn about the beautiful state bird, the Eastern Bluebird, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Assemble a Bluebird house (one per family) to take home. Registration begins Feb. 1. For more info, call 888-4237. Springfield Conservation Nature Center – 4601 S. Nature Center Way, Springfield.

14 Friday Happy Valentine’s Day! 15 Saturday Make Valentine's Day extra special and allow your daughter, ages 4-12, to enjoy her very own prom with dad, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The annual Father/Daughter Valentine Dance is at the Branson RecPlex. Pre-registration is required and concludes Feb.13. Cost is $22 per couple; $10 each additional daughter. Info, visit bransonparksandrecreation.com. Branson RecPlex, 1500 Branson Hills Pkwy.

21 Friday Gather your family, friends, and co-workers for some fun! Kidz N Power of the Ozarks presents its annual Rock.Paper.Scissors.Lizard.Spock Tournament hosted at Remington's Entertainment Complex. Check-in begins at 6 p.m. and the competition begins at 6:30 p.m.

Individual registration is $15; team or company is $65.

Fee includes registration, event t-shirt and a chance to win. Register no later than Feb. 7. Kidz N Power of the Ozarks is a not-for-profit organization with a goal to empower kids to be safe, fit and free from devastating effects of bullying. For rules, registration or more info, visit kidznpower.org. Remington’s Entertainment Complex – 1655 W. Republic Rd. See ad on page 9.

21 Friday Girls, bring your special guy out for a night you'll always remember. Enjoy a flower bouquet, a catered dinner, dancing to music and a photograph with your special guest. The event will be at Northview Center Ballroom from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $30/couple, $15/each additional child. Space is limited and must be registered by Feb. 16. For more info, call Doling Family Center at 837-5900 or visit parkboard.org. Northview Center Ballroom – 301 E. Talmage St., Springfield.

21 Friday Nesting season comes early for owls and they're already hooting in anticipation! The docents from Dickerson Park Zoo will join the Springfield Conservation Nature Center folks for a close-up look at live owls from 7-8:30 p.m. They'll also head outside and try to call wild owls during a guided hike. Bring a flashlight.

Registration begins Feb. 1. Info, call 888-4237. Center is located at 4601 S. Nature Center Way. 22 Saturday OPT/Mercy Children’s Hospital Read Across America Seuss Science Day! Join the Discovery Center for a day of celebrating science Dr. Seuss Style! Lots of fun activities based on Dr. Seuss books. Activities are scheduled 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Discovery Center members are free, $7 per person (children 3 & up). Info, call 862-9910 or visit discoverycenter.org. Discovery Center – 438 E. St. Louis St., Springfield. See ad on page 7.

Submit your events to our calendars by going to our website – springfieldkids.com. Once there, go to Calendar and scroll to the bottom of the grid where it says“Submit an Event.”

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New classes starting in February – don’t delay, call today!

Children’s Music Academy teaches piano and keyboard playing, singing, harmony, note reading, ear training,rhythm, composition, ensemble playing, recorder and guitar in a fun, positive and creative atmosphere.

Weekly 1-hour group classes for children 3 to 9 years.

For info or to enroll, call Donna at 425-4681 or email Jodya@childrensmusicacademy.org.

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Car Seat Safety Keeping safe on the way!

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading causes of preventable deaths and injuries to children.

Do not buy or use secondhand car seats.

Get help installing your car seat from a certified child passenger safety technician. Call our

Send in your warranty card for every car seat purchase.

Safety Hotline at 417.820.7233 for a free appointment.

Never leave your child alone in a vehicle, not even for one minute!

Do NOT add any items to the car seat or vehicle seat that are not approved by the manufacturer.

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Unleash her inner Diva!

Two spring break Diva camps!

March 10-12 and March 13-15. All about singing – warm-ups, breathing, performance tips and go home with a recorded performance of your chosen song! Camps run 9am-3pm. Call 887-ROCK or email springfield@schoolofrock.com for details. Space is limited!

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2014 Guide to Children’s Healthcare Ronald McDonald House Charities Ronald McDonald House Charities help to address problems parents may be facing when a child is sick by housing them near the hospitalized child, helping with the expense of staying together in another city, or even getting basic medical and dental care in a community lacking resources. For more information, visit www.rmhc.org.

The Arc of the Ozarks 417.864.7887 The Arc of the Ozarks provides many services ranging from residential, employment, community integration, day programming, and recreation for area residents with disabilities. For more information, visit www.thearcoftheozarks.org

Single Momz Rock 417.483.3479 Single Momz Rock provides encouragement, support, events, local programs and resources for single parents. For more information, visit www.singlemomzrock.com.

The Child Advocacy Center, Inc 417.831.2327 The Child Advocacy Center provides many services for children who are being abused. For information, visit www.childadvocacycenter.org.

Wish I May 417.844.6195 Wish I May provides birthdays to children in the Springfield area whose families are experiencing extreme financial difficulties and find it impossible to provide even the smallest birthday celebration. Wish I May works with many area not-for-profit organizations to identify the families in need. For more information, visit www.wishimay.org.

Springfield Area Mothers of Multiples Springfield Area Mothers of Multiples is a diverse group of women who share in the special and unique parenting role of raising multiples. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/pages/SpringfieldArea-Mothers-of-Multiples.

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1278 E. Republic Rd. Twin Oaks Marketplace Springfield (417) 881-9901 Open Monday through Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 12-4

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We buy all seasons all the time and we pay cash for your gently-used items!