Family & Kids Chatt Valley August 2018

AUGUST 2018

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CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY AFTER SCHOOL

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SHOPPING GUIDE healthcare

activities Academy Dance............................................22 Chattahoochee Valley Libraries..............20 Columbus Figure Skating Academy......24 Columbus Parks & Recreation................. 18 CSU Dance Conservatory........................... 19 Elite Dance..................................................... 19 Highland Kids Academy............................ 18 Impact Performance RX............................23 Performance Dance Centre....................... 21 Prodigy Dance...............................................24 Schwob Music Prep.....................................23 Stars & Strikes...............................................20 The Columbus Museum.............................23 YMCA............................................................... 19

Childcare/ education TELL THEM Brookstone School.......................................29 Calvary Christian.........................................28 First Presbyterian Day School................. 31 Growing Room..............................................28 Kumon............................................................. 31 Lakewood Child Development ................30 Mathnasium..................................................30 St. Luke School............................................. 31 Sylvan Learning Center............................. 31

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APT Counseling Services............................9 Columbus Counseling................................27 Comprehensive Women’s Care................27 Cook Dental Care............................................2 Dr. Alberto Lugo, DMD..................................9 Pediatric Dentistry of Columbus...............6 Pediatrics at Brookstone Centre...............9 Rivertown Pediatrics.................................. 15 The Psychology Clinic................................ 10

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Shopping/ Retail AutoNation Honda.......................................32 Candlewood Suites...................................... 14 Lula and Mae...................................................9 Magnolia Heart Nanny Service................11 Mickayla’s Place - Resale..........................27 Once Upon A Child - Resale.......................7 Timeless Memories by Jessica............... 14 Walls of Books...............................................23

Food & Beverage Chick-fil-A...................................................... 12 Waitr ................................................................. 5 Zaxby’s...............................................................2

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EASY BAKE

PEACHES Tastes like a homemade peach pie – without all the work and calories!

DIRECTIONS Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

Slice peaches in half and remove the pit. Place in a oven-safe pan. Place a small piece (about 3/4 teaspoon) of butter in the middle of each peach.

Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Then sprinkle over the peach.

Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until golden. Top with cream and caramel if desired.

INGREDIENTS

3 large ripe peaches

1 to 2 Tablespoons salted butter

2 Tablespoons light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

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Dining Deals

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With deals this good, save the mess and dine out!

MONDAY

wednesDAY

Barberitoes

Applebee’s

Free kid’s meal with adult entrée after 4pm

Cafe La Rue

Kids’ meals are half off with the purchase of an adult entrée. Limit: 4 kids per adult

5-9p: Free kid’s meal with adult entrée

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Chick-fil-A, Phenix City

Kids’ meal $1.99 (pizza, drink & gelato) w/ adult meal

5-7:30p: Free kid’s meal with regular priced combo

Chill Yogurt Cafe & Pizzeria Kids 12 & under eat free (1 topping 8” pizza & drink) with adult entrée (11” pizza and a drink). Limit 1 per adult. Dine in only.

Zaxby’s

thursday MOE’s Southwest Grill 5-9pm: Free kid’s meal per $5 minimum adult entrée

Captain D’s

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Kids’ meals .99 cents all day

Tuesday

sunday

Chill Yogurt Cafe & Pizzeria

Pita Pit

Buy one regular 11” pizza, get one of equal or less value at 50% off with valid school ID. Limit 1.

Free kids pita, cookie & juice box with a purchase of regular size pita combo

Denny’s

Texas Roadhouse

4-10pm: Up to two free kids’ entrées with adult entrée. For kids 10 and under

Ruby Tuesday 5-10pm: 2 kids under 13 eat free with adult entrée

TGI Friday’s 3-10pm: Kids under 13 eat free with adult entrée

All locations are Columbus, GA unless noted.

Specials are subject to change without notice, so please verify them directly before dining. If you know of a kids’ deal not listed here, email: Tammy@FamilyAndKidsGA.com.

Sundays: Kids 12 & under get Jr. Kids Meal for $1.99 with adult entrée (certain holidays are excluded)

Monday-Friday Steak & Shake Happy Hour, 1/2 price shakes or drinks from 2-5pm

every day Golden Corral Kids 3 & under eat free with adult meal purchase

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BENEFITS OF

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COOKING WITH KIDS

Have you seen the popular kids’ cooking shows on television lately? These shows are inspiring young kids to want to know how to make their own food in their own kitchens!

Kids are naturally better engaged in learning with hands-on activities. That is why cooking and helping in the kitchen is a great way to engage kids to learn a life skill that they can use for years to come.

Not only is cooking FUN, it also helps kids to learn what is in the food that we eat. They can learn that bread is not just something that you buy off of a shelf in a grocery store; but also that bread is made of simple ingredients including yeast and flour. If you have a picky eater, getting them involved in preparing meals may help them be more apt to eat it, or at least try it. They’ll get to have some say on what’s included and see that there are no ‘scary’ ingredients in the dish.

Some recipes can also help kids learn about the science of cooking, such as how combining certain ingredients can form a chemical reaction, like yeast making bread rise. In addition, math skills are also reinforced by measuring ingredients with various measuring tools. Their motor skills are also engaged with measuring, pouring, kneading, chopping and other preparation actions.

Cooking can also help boost kids’ self-esteem. They are usually proud to eat the food that they made and be able to share it with others.

Plus, cooking is a great way to bring families together. It is hands-on, interactive and requires teamwork. The best part is the fellowship of sitting together to share in the fruits of their labor.

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History of School The first schools in the 13 colonies opened in the 17th century. The Boston Latin School was the first public school opened in the United States, in 1635. To this day, it remains the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest public school.

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HOO’s CRAFTY

HOMEMADE

DRYER SHEETS Fabric softener and dryer sheets are full of chemicals... Ditch that fabric softener and those store bought dryer sheets.

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DIRECTIONS Cut some squares out of your fabric scraps. Use a pinking shears if you don’t plan on sewing or serging the edges. This will prevent most of the fraying.

Mix up your DIY Softening Solution: 1/2 cup of Vinegar & 8-10 drops of your favorite essential oil(s). Pour your ‘personalized’ scented softening solution into the resealable container.

Add your fabric squares and let them absorb the vinegar/oil mix Flip the container over to mix it up. Grab a couple squares, ring out the excess liquid, and throw ’em into the dryer with your clothes (I use about 4-6 per large load). The best part is .. after the load is dry, just pull out your squares, throw ’em back in the container, and let them absorb the vinegar / oil mix again!

SUPPLIES Vinegar Sealable glass container Fabric scraps (or old dishtowels, old sheets, bed linens, t-shirts, etc) Your favorite essential oil

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HOO’s HEALTHY Probiotics are live, ‘friendly’ bacteria that may help promote a healthy digestive system and immune system when consumed. These microorganisms are similar to the ‘friendly’ strains of bacteria that naturally reside in your digestive tract. Probiotics can either be consumed in food or taken as a supplement. It is a common practice for parents to give kids foods like yogurt that contain probiotics to help resolve digestive issues. However, many parents wonder if it is beneficial or even safe to give an infant probiotic supplements which are marketed to boost the immune system and help with problems like colic, digestive issues or eczema. Here is the science behind why probiotics may help resolve these issues.

Newborns have a digestive tract devoid of the ‘friendly’ bacteria (also called ‘flora’) at birth. Babies born vaginally are exposed to the friendly bacteria when passing through the vaginal canal and this flora then starts to populate in the digestive tract. The flora assists with digestion and also helps establish a heathy immune system. Babies born by C-Section do not have this initial exposure to friendly bacteria and, as a result, the type of flora in their digestive

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Probiotics

systems is different than that of vaginally born babies. Although more research is needed, some experts feel this may explain why a higher percentage of C-section babies are diagnosed with colic and digestive issues.

There is not a lot of hard scientific evidence yet that probiotic supplements benefit infants and young children, but the data researchers are beginning to gather looks promising.

A study published in January 2018 in the journal Pediatrics provided scientific evidence that a certain type of probiotic may help alleviate colic. In the study, breastfed infants with colic were given a supplement containing a strain of flora called Lactobacillus reuteri and the likelihood of the infants having bouts of crying was reduced 50% after three weeks of treatment.

If your infant suffers from colic, digestive issues, or eczema, first consult his pediatrician before giving him probiotics to find out which strain of flora may help the most and what size dose you should give him.

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AUGUST 1 AMC Summer Movie Camp. 10am-Noon. $4. AMC CLASSIC Ritz 13, Columbus; amctheatres.com/summer-movie-camp

1 North Columbus Farmers Market. 4-6pm.

MercyMed Parking Lot, 3702 2nd Ave, Columbus; 706-507-9209

1 Stream Quest. 10-11am. $5 parking. FD Roosevelt State Park; 706-663-4858

1-2 Register for Community Schools After Schools Program. At the school sites, Columbus; columbusga.org/parks

4 Home Depot Kids Workshop. 9am-Noon.

Free. Ages 5-12. Columbus store; 706-3229240 Phenix City store; 334-297-2045 4 Watermelon Express Train Ride. 9:30am.

Sam Shortline, Downtown Cordele Depot; samshortline.com 4 Dance Conservatory Open House. 10am12pm. Rankin Arts Center, 1004 Broadway, Columbus; 706-507-8070

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La Leche League meeting. 10:3011:30am. Columbus Library; lllofga.org/ columbus.html

10 Life is Better at Benning Expo. 9am-

Roosevelt State Park; 706-663-4858

1pm. Benning Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Supper Club, Fort Benning; benning.armymwr.com

$5 parking. FD Roosevelt State Park; 706663-4858

bus Botanical Gardens; columbusbotanicalgarden.org

3 Map & Compass 101. 10-11am. Ages 8+.

3 BE Fit Kids Camp. 5:30pm-8pm. $25 + $15/sibling. Ages 4-15. Body Evolution, 4209 Milgen Rd, Columbus; 706-610-4477

14 STEAM Punks: Stories & Science. 3:304:30pm. S. Columbus Library; 706-683-8805

brary, Phenix City; 334-197-1139

9 Bluebirds and Butterflies. 9:30-10:30am. $5 parking. FD Roosevelt State Park; 706663-4858

2 Bug Out Crafts. 5-6pm. $5 parking. FD

11am. PCRC Library, Phenix City; 334-1971139

Roosevelt State Park; 706-663-4858

$5 parking. FD Roosevelt State Park; 706663-4858

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8 Stream Quest. 10-11am. $5 parking. FD

2 Yoga for Youths. 11-11:30am. PCRC Li-

10am. $10-$20. Ages 8-15. Godwin Creek; forekidscolumbus.com

15 North Columbus Farmers Market.

4-6pm. MercyMed Parking Lot, 3702 2nd Ave, Columbus; 706-507-9209

7 Night Out Against Crime. columbusga.

1-4 Columbus Kids Market. Wed 10am5pm, Thur 2-8pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 8am1pm. Central Baptist Church, 8303 Whitesville Rd, Columbus; 706-565-5442 2 Bluebirds and Butterflies. 9:30-10:30am.

11 Fore Kids Junior Golf Tournament.

11 Butterfly Release. 9am-Noon. Colum11 Holistic Columbus Expo. 10am-5pm.

Free. Columbus Convention & Trade Center.

16 Yoga for Youths. 11-11:30am. PCRC Li16

Bluebirds and Butterflies. 9:3010:30am. $5 parking. FD Roosevelt State Park; 706-663-4858

16 Summer Concert Series. 6-8pm. Free.

Featuring Ft Benning Maneuver Ctr of Excellence Jazz Band. Columbus Museum; 706-748-2562

17 Parents Night Out. 6:30-11pm. $35 per child includes meal. 8wks-12ys. Magnolia Heart Nannies, 4 Bradley Park Ct, Columbus; 800-460-9201

18 Go Nuts Columbus Kids Spring Triath-

lon. 8am. Columbus Aquatic Center. Ages 6-15. gonutsbiking.com/go-nuts-kids-tri-2.

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Lakebottom 5K. 6:30am register, 7:30am 1-mile, 8am 5K, plus tot trot, inflatables, face painting and more. Lakebottom Park, Columbus.

18 Puppy Tales. 2-3pm. Columbus Library; 706-243-2669

21 Face 2 Face Teen Support Group. 6pm.

Free. Ages 13-18. Columbus Counseling Associates; 706-327-1222

23 La Leche League evening meeting.

6:30pm. N. Columbus Library, 5689 Armour Rd; lllofga.org/columbus.html

25 Young Eagles Day at Flightways Colum-

bus. 8:30-11:30am. Free. Ages 8-17. Columbus Airport; 706-323-6565 or youngeagles. com/flightplan/flight.asp

25 Storytime and fun with free Marco’s Pizza. 11am-1pm. Ages 2-8. Wall of Books, 4508 Armour Rd, Columbus; 706-993-2400 25 Teen Yarn Sculpture Workshop. 2-5pm.

$10. Register by Aug 17. Columbus Museum; 706-748-2562

25 Murder Mystery Dinner Train. 5:15pm.

Sam Shortline, Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele; samshortline.com

26 Columbus Comic Book & Toy Show.

Coca-Cola Space Science Center. 11am. $5. ccssc.org.

28 Picture Book Club. 3:30-4:30pm. S. Columbus Library; 706-683-8805

Summer Movies on the Beach. 8:30pm. $5$10 admission after 5pm. Robin Lake Beach at Callaway Gardens; callawaygardens.com

31 Parents Night Out. 6:30-11pm. $35 per

Create & Take. 4pm. PCRC Library, Phenix City; 334-197-1139

30 Yoga for Youths. 11-11:30am. PCRC Library, Phenix City; 334-197-1139 child includes meal. 8wks-12ys. Magnolia Heart Nannies, 4 Bradley Park Ct, Columbus; 800-460-9201

WEEKLY EV ENTS MONDAYS

Read & Play Storytime. 10:15-11:15am. S. Columbus Library; 706-683-8805 (Not on 8/6)

WEDNESDAYS

Mom’s Morning Out. 8am-Noon. 8wks-4yrs.

Magnolia Heart Nannies, 4 Bradley Park Ct., Columbus; 800-460-9201 Preschool Story Hour. 10am. PCRC Library, Phenix City; 334-197-1139

FRIDAY

Kids Night Out. $10. 6pm practice. 7pm competition. Ages 5-18. Bows not provided.

Archery Connection; 334-480-9997 or archeryconnection.net

SATURDAY

Market Days on Broadway. 9am-Noon. Uptown Columbus; uptowncolumbusga.com Michael’s Kids Club Meeting. 10am-Noon.

Ages 3+. See store for details Saturday Storytimes at Barnes & Noble.

11am. 5555 Whittlesey Blvd; 706-653-7880 Preschool Story Hour. 11am. PCRC Library, Phenix City; 334-197-1139

SUNDAY

Family Night at Xanadu Skate Center. 6-9pm. $3 admission, $3 skate rental. Hollywood Connections; hollywoodconnectionga.com

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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Clubview Elementary Dimon Elementary Double Churches Elementary Dorothy Height Elementary Downtown Elementary Eagle Ridge Academy Forrest Road Elementary

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An Inside Look

Robbie Przepioski Columbus Figure Skating Academy Director

It’s uncommon to have an ice rink in the south, but Columbus has one. It’s even more uncommon to have a nationally ranked skater in the south, but Columbus has one of those too! His name is Robbie Przepioski and he is the director of the Columbus Figure Skating Academy. He began a little over a year ago, and in that time, the program’s enrollment has grown from 75 members to 195! And it’s no surprise, considering Robbie’s accomplishments.

Robbie, who is originally from California, didn’t begin skating until 14, which is considered a late start in the sport. By age 23 he was competing at the Olympic trials, an accomplishment many called impossible. Some national qualifiers start skating at the age of four! He came close to qualifying for the Olympics; however, he realized quad jumps were taking a toll on him physically. He made the decision to pursue a coaching career instead, but not until he completed a couple more goals: winning a pairs national skating medal and completing a back-flip on the ice. He accomplished both. “I did things I couldn’t imagine I’d ever be able to do,” Robbie admits, “It’s like winning the lottery…even though you have so much doubt in yourself… you can find ways to achieve things you never thought you could.”

Robbie’s career is inspiring and he’s using his accomplishments to inspire the children he coaches.

“When I first visited Columbus...The kids were grateful and happy, but parents were stressing the need for help.” He decided to take a chance on the small southern town of Columbus. And according to Robbie, it’s been fun ever since. Recently, he took nine kids between the ages of six and 14 to compete in various regional competitions. At the most recent competition in Decatur, nine kids glided away with 24 medals. “These kids are competing and beating

left and right. They are extremely talented. We’re looking like a powerhouse.” Robbie says with a smile.

Columbus Figure Skating Academy is a non-profit skating academy, teaching children to skate for fun or competition. Currently, their start-up costs are some of the lowest in the nation, around $140 for a 9-week course, including skate rentals. Lessons start at the age of five and are twice a week. When Robbie was asked who should join CFSA, he gave a bit of encouragement: “I think everyone should be skating, because one, everyone can do it…and you can start at any age.” He explains, “My oldest student was 84 years old when I began working with her. It was something she always wanted to do after seeing Peggy Fleming on TV.” CFSA offers lessons for those just learning to skate for fun, competition or ice hockey.

Signups start the second week of August. Sign up online at columbusfigureskating.com.

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GREAT BACK TO SCHOOL READS

By Charmette Perry, Children’s Librarian, Chattahoochee Valley Libraries

HOO’s learning Going to school for the first time, or returning after a long summer break, can create both excitement and anxiety in you and your youngster. The library contains many great picture books that explore back-to-school jitters.

Llama Llama Misses Mama

The Kissing Hand

by Anna Dewdney

by Audrey Penn

Planet Kindergarten

School’s First Day of School

It’s Llama Llama’s first day of preschool!

And Llama Llama’s mama makes sure he’s ready. But then it’s time for Mama to leave. And suddenly Llama Llama isn’t so excited anymore. Will Mama Llama come back?

by Sue Ganz-Schmitt

This clever picture book will prepare young explorers to boldly go where they have never gone before: Planet Kindergarten. This exciting story will have new kindergarteners ready for liftoff!

This heartwarming book tells the story of Chester Raccoon, who does not want to go to school. To help ease his fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary.

by Adam Rex

It’s the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone’s just a little bit nervous, especially . . . the school.

References: Goodreads: Popular Back to School Books https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/back-to-school

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Family Locator GPS tracking app uses state-of-the-art GPS location data to report the real-time whereabouts of your friends and family.

Each member appears as a unique icon on the navigational map so you’ll know where each family members is.

Sight Words Ninja Slice your way through all sights words from preschool to grade 3. You decide what to focus on - turn individual categories ON or OFF from the settings page. Fun game play, sounds, and animations keep kids engaged youtube kids YouTube Kids makes it safer and simpler for kids to explore the world through online video – from their favorite shows and music to learning how to build a model volcano, and everything in between. There’s also a whole suite of parental controls, so you can tailor the experience to your family’s needs.

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Protecting kids

with food allergies

BE THE ONE

If it seems like life-threatening food allergies are more common than they were when you were a kid, you’re not imagining it. The number of children with food allergies increased by nearly 50 percent between 1997 and 2011, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Researchers are working to discover why food allergies are on the rise. There might not be a cure for food allergies, but there are some steps you can take to ensure your child is safe at school: themselves, avoid non-labeled or homemade foods Form partnerships with School staff.

Communication is key when it comes to managing and recognize the symptoms of a reaction. allergy risks. Introduce yourself to all the adults Have your child wear a medical ID. your child sees every day, from teachers and nurses You can keep your kids safe when you’re around, but to the school’s staff. There are often misconceptions what about the times you’re not? Wearing a medical surrounding food allergies, so take this time to ID helps kids remember what they’re allergic to. And clear those up. Provide specific information about if they have a reaction, it lets others know what to do your child’s needs and how each staff member can by listing your contact information and instructing to support them each day, and in an emergency. use an auto-injector or call 911.

Teach your child to Advocate.

Have a plan for emergencies.

Encourage your child to advocate for themselves You can download the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis when it comes to prevention. Read books about Emergency Care Plan at foodallergy.org. This plan food allergies with younger children and help them helps identify symptoms, and outlines reactions. practice with auto-injector trainers. When they’re Share it with the adults that interact with your child. ready, teach them to read food labels, speak up for

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