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Bedwetting
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Staying dry through the night is a developmental milestone that may be reached by children at different ages. Kids under age six often have not yet developed a great enough sensitivity to the body’s signal that the bladder is full, so bedwetting is normal for toddlers and preschoolers. If your child is over age 6 and still experiences regular episodes of bedwetting (also called nocturnal enuresis), he may feel embarrassed or frustrated. With your support and encouragement, he will eventually achieve this milestone. Here is what you can do to help. Make an appointment for your child to see the pediatrician. The pediatrician will rule out medical issues like a urinary tract infection, diabetes, or bladder problems that could be to blame for the bedwetting. At this appointment, discuss any recent emotional issues your child has been having, as emotional problems can sometimes trigger an increase in bedwetting. Stay positive. Keep a sticker chart to reward dry nights. Your child may feel guilty about making a mess of the bed so letting him help change the
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sheets may help him feel better about it. Never yell or scold your child for wetting the bed. Encourage your child to take in more liquids during the day than in the evening. Limit liquid intake right before bedtime. If the sticker chart does not help, discontinue using it after a few weeks and try using a bed alarm. The bed alarm is a battery operated device attached to a pad which has a moisture sensor in it. The pad is placed on your child’s bed and the alarm sounds when moisture is first detected. The alarm will hopefully wake your child and stop him from urinating on the bed. Bed alarms are very effective but it takes about 12 weeks to start seeing results, so be patient. If you feel you have tried everything possible and your child is still experiencing instances of bedwetting, his doctor may decide to prescribe a type of medication called desmopressin (DDAVP) that slows down the production of urine. When DDAVP is used in conjunction with a bed alarm, the combination is highly effective in resolving bedwetting issues.
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SHOPPING guide Activities Alstarz Cheerleading Academy......... 11 Bayou Country Children’s Museum.20 Bayouland YMCA....................................19 Bricks 4 Kidz........................................... 22 Brushworks Art & Music......................21 Busy Bee Clinic....................................... 22 City of Thibodaux Summer Camp.....18 Creative U..................................................18 CrossFit & Brushworks Camp............ 20 Downtown Houma Market.....................7 Extreme Cheernastics.......................... 25 Greenwood Gator Farm & Tours.........12 Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu..................................18 James Academy of Gymnastics.........15 TELL THEM Larose Civic Center Summer Camp..19 Martial Arts Studio................................ 25 Mix It Up................................................... 24 Riverview CampSENT for Girls.................... YOU! 23 STAGE Performing Arts School......... 25 Tiger-Rock...................................................5
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Childcare/ education Adventure Awaits.................................. 30 GDC Young Learners/ Merry Oaks.... 24 St. Genevieve Catholic.......................... 30 Sylvan Learning of Houma..................19
Food & Beverage Chick-fil-A on MLK................................. 11
healthcare Ellender Orthodontics.......................... 27 Pelican Medical Supply........................12 Premier OB/GYN Specialists.................8 Total Urgent Care....................................13
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rainy day cosmic suncatchers
These cute little suncatchers are the perfect rainy day activity. They are made with things found around the house and are a great addition to any window or patio.
Directions Start by laying down newspaper to protect your work surface from any stray food coloring or glue. Now, fill your plastic lid with a thick layer of white glue. Make sure to swish it around so that the entire surface is covered. Then, let your little artist add just a couple drops of food coloring onto the glue. Now hand them a toothpick and let them swirl the food coloring through the glue. Try not to go overboard or the colors will run together and turn brown. Once they’re done, let them dry overnight. Now simply peel them off the lid, punch a hole in the top, add your string, and they’re ready to hang and be admired!
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Take a How to Pick a Tech Summer Camp Timeout As access to technology increases, families may find they are spending more time on their devices and less time together. Some psychologists worry our growing attachment to technology may result in social isolation. “We’re getting used to a new way of being alone together,” said Sherry Turkle, MIT professor, psychologist and author of “Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other.” “People want to be with each other, but also elsewhere, connected to all the different places they want to be.” Turkle explores the idea that this constant need for virtual connection is leading to a gap in communication between families, and a new generation of children is unable to actually communicate and relate to their peers or parents. Ready for a Tech Timeout? Tech Timeout encourages families to take a pledge to turn off their digital devices (including TVs, smartphones, video games and computers) for an hour each day for one week and connect with each other in a more meaningful way. The idea is not to eliminate technology, but to create awareness of the dependence on technology, and ultimately improve personal bonds within families.
Easy Ways to Unplug Board Game Bonanza – Break out the cards, puzzles and board games for a night of old-fashioned fun. Get Out and Play – Find a local trail and set out on a hike together. You will have a chance to interact with your surroundings and one another and be active too. Volunteer – Volunteering can help strengthen community connections and avoid a sense of social isolation. Find a cause your family is passionate about and volunteer with a local organization. Cook Together – Dig out your favorite recipes and try cooking as a family. Assign each person a role in meal
preparation. You will not only have plenty of time to interact, your children can pick up some valuable life skills along the way. Take a Tech-free Holiday – Family vacations are a great time to recharge and bond with your kids, but connecting can be tough if you are each plugged into your electronic devices. Fun time together will create memories your children will cherish for years to come. Rediscover Reading – Begin a family reading hour or book club. Starting a discussion about literature will open up communication.
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With deals this good, save the mess and dine out!
MONDAY Cajun Critters. 1029 W Tunnel Blvd, Houma. Kids eat free from kids’ menu. Balloon art and face painting. El Paso Mexican Grill. 602 N Canal Blvd, Thibodaux. Kids10 and under. Free kid’s meal with adult entree. Face painting. IHOP. 1719 MLK Blvd, Houma. 4-9pm. Free kid’s meal with adult entrée. La Casa Del Sol. 141 Westover Rd. Thibodaux. 5-8pm. Kids’ meals $2.99 for12 and under. Face painting. La Palma Mexican Restaurant. 710 Saint Mary St, Thibodaux. Kids 8 and under. Free kid’s meal with adult entrée. Santa Fe Cattle Company. 632 Canal Blvd, Thibodaux. Kids 12 and under. Free kid’s meal with adult entrée.
Golden Corral.1724 MLK Blvd, Houma. Free balloon art and face painting.
wednesday Big Mike’s BBQ. 3034 Barrow St, Houma. From 4pm to close. Kids’ meals $.99. El Paso Mexican Grill. 4560 Louisiana 1, Raceland. 6-8pm. Free balloon art and face painting.
thursday Dynasty Buffet. 6425 West Park Ave, Houma. Kids 3-6 eat free. Free balloon art and face painting. Moe’s Southwest Grill. 1826 MLK Blvd, Houma. From 4pm to close, free kid’s meal with adult entrée over $5. Dine In only.
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Crabby Crab. 5726 LA 1, Lockport. Free ice cream for kids, live mermaid, balloon art and facepainting. from 6-8pm.
Applebee’s.1039 W Tunnel Blvd, Houma. Kids eat free from kids’ menu from 3-9pm (1 kid per adult).
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Chick-fil-A. 1741 MLK Blvd, Houma. Free 4 count kid’s meal with any meal purchase from 5-8pm. First Tuesday of each month is Kid’s Craft Night.
Foundry on The Bayou. 15 West 1st St, Thibodaux. For brunch (10:30am-2pm), free ice cream for kids and free face painting.
La Casa Del Sol. 4647 Louisiana 1, Raceland. Every other Tuesday night, kids 11 and under eat for $2.99. Face painting.
Dave’s Cajun Kitchen. 6240 West Main, Houma. Kids 10 & under get kid’s meal for $.99 with a purchase of a drink. Dinner only.
Pepper’s Pizzeria. 600 W 3rd St, Thibodaux. Kids 12 and under get $1.99 pizza and free ice cream.
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Santa Fe Cattle Company. 632 Canal Blvd, Thibodaux. Kids 12 and under. Free kid’s meal with adult entrée.
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HOO’s HEALTHY
LYME DISEASE PREVENTION
In the spring and summer, kids often enjoy playing outdoors in grassy or wooded areas that are a prime habitat for deer ticks. Deer ticks can carry a type of bacteria that causes Lyme disease, an illness that may lead to serious complications if left untreated. Here is an overview of Lyme disease and what you can do to prevent it. l Only deer ticks carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease, and the infection cannot be spread from person to person. In the spring and summer, the young ticks (called nymphs) are very active. The nymphs are very small (about 2mm) and are harder to spot than adult ticks. A large number of the cases of Lyme disease result from nymph bites for this reason. l If an infected tick is not removed within 48 hours of the initial bite, it can transmit the bacterial infection to the person it has bitten.
l The first symptoms of Lyme disease are usually fever, body aches, and a type of rash that looks like a ‘bull’s eye’ called erythema migrans. The rash can appear on any part of the body and expands outwards over a period of days. Initial symptoms usually appear within a few days to a few weeks after being bitten. If left untreated, Lyme disease can spread to the rest of the body and affect the neurological system, major joints, and the heart. If your child is bitten by a tick and starts displaying some of the initial symptoms within the following few weeks, he needs to be seen by his pediatrician without delay. l Help prevent tick bites (and Lyme disease) by applying an insect repellant safe for kids before your children go outdoors. Wear hats when walking in wooded areas. When your kids return home from an outing, check them thoroughly for ticks. Keep pets treated with an anti-tick product.
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April Fools' day
cupcake sliders A sweet little April Fools’ Day prank, that pairs well with sugar cookie “fries” and strawberry jam “ketchup” and is sure to cause smiles all around!
DIRECTIONS Bake a batch of vanilla and chocolate cupcakes, without lining the pans. Just spray with non-stick spray. Those will be your “buns” and “meat.” Place your coconut in a bag with a drop or two of green food coloring and shake it up until mixed well. This will be your “lettuce.” Now divide a batch of vanilla frosting, coloring one half yellow, and one half red. This is your “ketchup” and “mustard.” Then, assemble your burgers. To add the sesame seeds, brush a little juice across the top “bun” and sprinkle. Add a frilly toothpick and enjoy!
Ingredients • vanilla cupcakes • chocolate cupcakes • 3/4 cup sweet shredded coconut • red, yellow, green food coloring • 2 cups of white frosting • sesame seeds • orange juice • frilly toothpicks
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GROWING A LIL’ GREEN THUMB! Gardening is an ideal learning landscape for little ones, Seeing first-hand how seeds germinate, bloom and survive magnifies the marvels found in the plant kingdom. Working with plants also fosters patience and observation as all gardeners must wait and watch for seedlings to emerge and bloom in their own time. The following items encourage kids to get their hands dirty while they discover the rewards that come along with a green thumb.
Grow-A-Maze
(Toysmith)
Grow-A-Maze illustrates in real time a bean sprout’s epic journey to the sun. This container features adjustable inserts so that kids can create a variety of paths for the traveling sprout - from a soil base, through twists and turns, and upward toward the strongest light. The transparent sides not only allow viewing of the plant’s progress through the maze, but also the root action going on below the surface. It’s an ideal device to study plants’ natural tendency to seek out the sun for photosynthesis. The kit includes all the maze components, card covers, and magnifiers (dried beans and soil are not included). Grow-A-Maze is an excellent testament to the enduring spirit of plants as they reach toward the sun!
Medieval Herber
(DuneCraft)
Modeled after the raised rectangular beds that medieval houses would have used for their own herb gardens, the Medieval Herber is a small terrarium that brings back some of the essential plants that families would have used during the Middle Ages to flavor their food or naturally treat small ailments. The kit includes the terrarium container, planting mixture, pebbles, and mixed seeds for eight plant varieties that were popular in the era (thyme, rosemary, basil, fennel, marjoram, etc.). Easy to start, the plants can germinate as quickly as three days after planting. Old school herbs meet modern kitchen garden resources with the Medieval Herber!
Shippon
(Fat Brain Toys)
Irresistibly cute and super-easy to start, Shippons are small ceramic animals with a little backpack planter that is ready to burst into bloom with the simplest of preparation. Simply pack the backpack with soil and some seeds, then hook them over the lip of a mug or cup letting the tail siphon up a steady supply of moisture to foster the germination and blooming of a small plant. Each Shippon animal (Strawberry Cat, Basil Monkey or Clover Dog) comes with its namesake seeds and is ready to start right out of the box. Ideal for the smallest of green thumbs, Shippon Self-watering Animals are the perfect first step for young gardeners!
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There are many myths out there concerning how to prevent and treat the cold and the flu. One common myth is that you should not drink or eat dairy products while you have a cold because consuming them will increase the amount of mucus your body produces, making congestion worse. Drinking milk may make the mucus somewhat thicker, but
it won’t increase the production. Pudding, ice cream, or milk may help soothe your sore throat and provide calories you may not be getting while you have a cold and don’t feel much like eating. Unless you are allergic to dairy products, consider this old wives’ tale debunked and enjoy a bowl of ice cream the next time you have a cold or the flu.
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Bark in the Park, Larose Civic Center. Registration 10am, Dog show Noon. Pedigree classes, novelty classes and more; $5 per entry. Demos and surprise guests. 985-693-7355.
Paddle Down Da Bayou, Hwy 56, Chauvin. $30 adults 18-over, $20 children 17-under. T-shirt, light breakfast, crawfish lunch, beverages, insurance, and entertainment. Lee Lee 985-804-5151.
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Pyrate Day, Houma Downtown Marina, 8228 Park Ave., 11am3pm. Part of NOLA Pyrate Week, sponsored by Keep Terrebonne Beautiful. Featuring art and music.
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International Children’s Book Day Storytime & Craft for Hans Christen Andersen’s birthday. Thibodaux Library, 10:30am. RSVP 985-447-4119.
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Noise Makers: Movement and Music. Fun music and movement activities that build reading skills, Terrebonne Main Library, 3pm.
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Open Pokémon Play, Terrebonne Main Library, 4pm.
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Crafternoons for PreK-6th, Terrebonne Main Library, 4pm: Handprint Peacocks. RSVP 876-5861.
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Alstarz Cheer Open Gym, 6pm9pm. Alstarzacademy.com. 985693-7109.
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Tween Night, Thibodaux Library, 6-9pm, ages 10-15. Star Wars theme with trivia, games and crafts. Food provided. Dress up. RSVP 985-447-4119.
Lego Robotics at Terrebonne Main Library at 11am for 2nd-3rd graders and 3pm for 4th-7th graders. RSVP 876-5861.
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Family Movie Madness: Disney Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur (PG), Thibodaux Library. Refreshments provided, 1pm.
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Blessing of the Fleet, noon, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hwy 56, Chauvin, ends at Boudreaux Canal.
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Jungle Book Party, Terrebonne Main Library, 4pm. Jungle Book movie with a storytime, craft, and special scavenger hunt.
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Pokémon Gym. Open Pokémon Play, Terrebonne Main Library, 4pm.
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STEM LittleBits Electronics: Teens ages 11+. Create mini electronics and manipulate reactions. Library, 2pm. RSVP 985-447-4119.
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Lockport Food Festival, corner of 7th & Church St. Rides, music and food. Visit Lockport Food Festival on Facebook for more.
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Family piggy bank craft for Money Smart Week,Thibodaux library, 2pm. RSVP 985-447-4119.
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Terrebonne Parish Recreation Registration for T-Ball ages 5-6 boys and girls, and baseball ages 15-18. 985-873-6584.
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MoboRobo: Lab for 4th-6th graders, Terrebonne Main Library, 4pm. Build robots and complete. RSVP 876-5861.
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Let’s Get Physics!: Nicholls professor Dr. Chad Young hosts physics demo for children and adults. Thibodaux Library, 4pm.
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Tween Craftganza for 4th-6th graders, Terrebonne Main Library, 4pm. RSVP 876-5861.
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Lego Club for All Ages, Terrebonne Main Library, 11am and 3pm.
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Earth Day Kids’ Gardening Activity.Thibodaux library, 4pm. Decorate a clay pot and plant seeds. RSVP 985-447-4119.
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101 Dalmatians at S.T.A.G.E. Performing Arts School, Fri:7pm, Sat:2pm & 7pm, 229 S. Hollywood Rd, Houma. Advance Tickets $10, Kids 6 and younger $5, 985-8704672.
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Relay for Life, Houma Civic Center, 5pm.
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Family Gardening: Local gardener offers tips and attendees pot plant to take home. Thibodaux Library, 1pm. RSVP 985-447-4119.
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Laurel Valley Spring Festival, Free, 10am-4pm, 2 miles south of Thibodaux, 595 Hwy 308.
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Kids Bully Prevention Class, Evolution Training, ages 6 & up, 4:305:30pm, 407 N Hollywood Rd, Houma. 985-226-8846.
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MoboRobo: Lab for PreK-3rd graders, Terrebonne Main Library, 4pm. RSVP 876-5861.
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Pokémon League. Kids 10 and up. Thibodaux Library, 4pm.
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Little Women at S.T.A.G.E. Performing Arts School, Fri: 7pm, Sat: 2pm & 7pm, 229 S. Hollywood Rd, Houma. Advance tickets $10, Kids 6 and under $5, 985-870-4672.
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Family Movie Matinee: The Good Dinosaur [PG], 3pm. Terrebonne Main Library.
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Lego Robotics. Kids 8-18, Thibodaux Library, 10am. RSVP 985447-4119.
Weekly Events MONDAY
Family Toddler Time at the Terrebonne Main Library. 10am and 6pm for 19mon-3yrs.
TUESDAY
Storytime. Terrebonne Main Library. 10am for newborns-18mon, and at 6pm for 4-8 year olds and their families. Toddler Storytime at Bayou Country Children’s Museum. 1:30pm. Board Game night at the Thibodaux Library. 5pm. All ages. Yoga at Alstarz. 4:30pm for kids and 5:30pm for adults. 13347 W Main St, Larose. 985-693-7109.
WEDNESDAY
Eat, play, grow at Bayou Country Children’s Museum. 1:30pm. Pre-K Story Time at Terrebonne Main Library. 10am. 3-5 year olds. Storytime at the Lafourche Parish Main Library. 10:30am. All ages. Baby OHM/ Prenatal Yoga at Anela’s. 4pm. 7720 Main St, Houma. www.anelaslounge.com.
THURSDAY
Toddler Time at Bayou Country Children’s Museum. 1:30pm. Reading and craft. www.bccm.info Laptime at the Lafourche Parish Main Library. 10:30am. Under 2. Crafternoons at the Terrebonne Main Library. 4pm. PreK-6th. RSVP 985-876-5861. Free Kids’ Yoga at Anela’s. 6:30pm. 7720 Main St, Houma. www.anelaslounge.com Prenatal Yoga at Anela’s. 6pm. 7720 Main St, Houma. www. anelaslounge.com.
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Wiggle, Move & Giggle at Bayou Country Children’s Museum. 1:30pm. www.bccm.info JAG Open Gym. 7-9pm. $7 members, $10 for non. Ages 5 and up. Adult must accompany. 308 Venture Blvd, Houma. 985-851-3001.
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Downtown Houma Market in the Courthouse Square. 8am-noon. Lafourche Central Market with Farmers, Fishermen, Artisans and Activities. 8am-noon. Thibodaux Main Street Market. 8am-12:30pm next to Jean Lafitte Home grown or produced items. Kids’ Club at Michael’s on MLK, Houma. 10am-12pm. $2 for craft. Adult must accompany. 985-8723132. Build and Grow Clinic at Lowe’s on MLK, Houma. 10am. Free. Register online at lowes.com/buildandgrow. 985-223-7575. Kids’ Workshop at Home Depot on MLK, Houma. 9am-12pm. Ages 5-12 with parent. Free. Register at www.homedepot.com/ workshops/kids-workshops. 985223-1485. JAG Open Gym. 7-9pm. $7 for members, $10 for non-members. Ages 5 and up. Adult must accompany. 308 Venture, Houma. 985-851-3001. Please call ahead to confirm event dates, times and age appropriateness, in case changes were made after the info was obtained.
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We hope you use our resourceful summer camp and activity guide to find enriching and entertaining activities for your child to keep them busy this summer and into fall. And if you do, let them know “HOO� sent you!
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Bayou Country Children’s Museum Summer Camps May 30-June 3 DINOSAUR CAMP June 6-June 10 ART WEEK CAMP June 13-June 17 PRINCESS AND PIRATE CAMP June 20–June 24 MAD SCIENTIST CAMP June 27-July 1 AT THE MOVIES CAMP July 11–July 15 SUMMER OLYMPICS CAMP July 18-July 22 SUPERHERO CAMP July 24-July 29 THE LAST HOORAH 211 Rue Betancourt * Thibodaux, Louisiana (985) 446-2200 * www.bccm.info
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Early Bird Registration is going on now!
For a full description of each event & to register online, visit our website at
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Camp Themes:
Star Wars, Angry Birds, Minecraft 1&2, American Girl Dolls, Jurassic Park, Blockbuster Movies, Ninjago, Ninja Turtles, Robotics, and more!
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May 30 - June 3 Kitchen Scientist & Famous Chefs June 6 - 10 Cook Fit Week! June 13 - 17 Mix It Up Bakery June 20 - 24 Chopped Challenge Week June 27 - July 1 Lights, Camera, COOK! July 5 - 8 Movie Theme Week Ju 11 - 15 Restaurant Week July July 18 - 22 Master Chef Jr. July 25 - 29 Lights, Camera, COOK! August 1 - 5 Olympics in Brazil See descriptions of each camp on mixituphouma.com
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Recommending the Best Books
Wise Choices for You & Your Family
for Children and Teens By Gerry P. Smith
Getting a Read on Personal Style
To the outside observer, our clothes and accessories are often the first indicator of the things we like – a peek at our personal vibe. In a similar way, the items that kids choose to wear, are early statements of their own particular tastes and interests. Giving kids some wardrobe control also empowers them to cultivate their own personal style. The following titles celebrate the ways fashion can be a form of self-expression.
Hooray for Hat
By Brain Won (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
Elephant has woken up in a grumpy mood. When the doorbell rings, he stomps down the stairs with a rising temper to find...a present. Inside the gaily wrapped box is a hat, tall and layered with even more headpieces. It’s hard to be cross with a fantastic hat like that, Elephant dons the cap and heads off to show it to his friends. When he finds them in foul moods of their own, Elephant uses his hats to lift their spirits. But one friend’s hat needs are going to be a tall order. If one hat can make so many friends happy, then surely many hats can overcome the gloomiest mood of all!
The Frog Who Lost His Underpants By Juliette MacIver, Illustrated by Cat Chapman (Candlewick Press)
For a frog with a specific taste in clothing, his missing underpants are a big deal. When Frog enlists his jungle friends to help him search for his special draws, the rhyming recon that follows is a madcap adventure that turns up unexpected culprits. The solution entails sharing Frog’s signature fashion with others keep the peace. For any parents who has dealt with the drama that can follow when a child’s favorite clothing item goes missing, this title will be a delightful repeat read!
Churchill’s Tale of Tails By Anca Sandu (Peachtree Publishers)
Churchill’s life is filled with friends and hobbies, but the thing that gives him the most joy is his curly tail. When he wakes up one morning and his tail is nowhere to be found, his friends offer to let him wear tails like theirs. Churchill gets so wrapped up in enjoying other styles that he begins to neglect his friends. But meeting with a new friend reminds Churchill that he has missed his pals and his own tail. The reunion that follows celebrates both return of his best accessory as well as the Churchill’s return to being a good and loyal friend.
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