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Volume 7, Number 4 Publisher J.J. Plew Associate Publisher Adrianne Goff Cover Photo Wahooz Family Fun Zone Editor Gaye Bunderson editorgaye@gmail.com Sales & Marketing J.J. Plew jjplew82@gmail.com 208-697-2043 Contributors Daniel Bobinski, Macaile Hutt, Sandy McDaniel, Melanie Nelson Graphic Design Carol Smiley csmileydesign@gmail.com Distribution Shauna Howard, Doris Evans

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EDITOR’S Intro

Teach children to love the planet “I don’t want your hope. I don’t want you to be hopeful. I want you to panic … and act as if the house was on fire.”

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— Greta Thunberg, 16-year-old Swedish environmental activist, speaking at Davos 2019

pril 22 is Earth Day, and it’s a day worth giving your attention to. You hear a lot about the environment these days, with all the talk of climate change. But all this talk actually goes back quite a ways; in fact, it goes back decades. Now, however, things may seem a bit more dire than before. Or not, depending on your outlook.

I know some people want to make the environment a political issue, and we do need political leadership when it comes to solving many large problems. Still, I largely say, “To heck with politicians.” Politicians will do their politicizing thing, and good luck with that. In fact, if you went to the Environmental Protection Agency website around January 15 during the budget standoff, it offered this tidbit: “Due to a lapse in appropriations, EPA websites will not be regularly updated. In the event of an environmental emergency imminently threatening the safety of human life or where necessary to protect certain property, the EPA website will be updated with appropriate information.”

Children will inherit the world we leave them. We need to leave them a great one. Along with setting an example about planet care — recycling, water usage, etc. — teach your children an appreciation for nature. Nature, through its own natural, inbuilt cycles, renews itself; but it needs our help, and the first step is learning to appreciate it. Visit parks in or near town, and take the children — there’s plenty of opportunity for that in the valley. A quick look on local parks and recreation websites indicates there are more than 150 parks in the area, as follows: • 135+ parks in Boise, listed from A (Aldape Park) to W (Winstead Park) at parks.cityofboise.org.

• 23+ parks in Meridian, listed at meridiancity.org.

• 28 parks in Nampa, listed at nampaparks.org.

• There are other communties in the area and other parks — and never forget the Greenbelt, more than 30 miles of trail through some beautiful terrain.

Some of the biggest environmental problems we face today are mountains of garbage, especially plastic waste, and

pollution in both the oceans and fresh water sources around the globe. Other generations may have failed to meet those challenges, so help your child be part of the generations that hopefully succeed at maximum planet care. Below are some eco-friendly, useful websites for youngsters, and there are many more if you google them.

From http://www.more4kids.info/704/top-10-recyclingwebsites-for-kids/ (full quotes included): • Kids Planet (www.kidsplanet.org): This site has games for kids on the “web of life,” fact sheets on different animal species, and information on what kids can do to help protect and defend their own environment. There is even a Wildlife Adoption Center on the site.

• Kids for a Clean Environment (www.kidsface. org/): The mission of this site is to provide education information to kids on environmental issues and encourage them to work on improving the world around them. It provides information on how they can work in their own communities and how they can work on recycling.

• National Geographic Kids (http://kids. nationalgeographic.co.uk/): This is a great resource for kids, with information on a variety of topics, including the environment and how problems with the environment affect the world and animals around it. There are stories, quizzes, games, tips, and videos that kids may enjoy while learning more about the environment and recycling.

And finally, there is also climatekids.nasa.gov. These are people who see the Earth from WAY out there — they see its beauty and its brokenness.

Your children are the generations of kids that can’t — and hopefully won’t — blow it if they’re taught to love the planet now. As grownups, we can only hope it’s not too late.

(P.S. Hooray for the global Student Strike Against Climate Change held March 15.)

— Gaye Bunderson, editor FREE April 2019

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Meet Adrianne Goff, Associate Publisher Hello, Boise Area! My name is Adrianne Goff, and I am the new Associate Publisher for Idaho Family Magazine.

I am very excited to be a part of this creative team! I have worked in the publishing and print manufacturing industries for over 17 years. My expertise spans from print production to project/product development. I am fortunate to be involved in creating some of the most interesting, unique and exclusive titles and products available in the marketplace.

I spent my youth on a large ranch in Jerome, Idaho before moving to Los Angeles with my young son. In Los Angeles, I began a modeling career that took me to the runways of New York City, where I met the owner of Global PSD (my current company). With my son just about ready to start kindergarten and this new career on the horizon, I relocated to the San Franciso Bay Area.

While living in the Bay Area, I was the Editor-in-Chief for Best of Bay Area (BoBA), an online magazine that offered the most up-to-date information and reviews on the BEST shows, events, tours, and eateries that the SF Bay Area had to offer.

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Currently, I am the Chief Creative Officer and Director of Sales for Global PSD, a China-based printing and manufacturing company (www. globalpsd.com) that produces awardwinning coffee table, photography and art editions, multi-faceted kits with various sourced items, promotional marketing products, as well as children’s books, pop-up books, games and eBooks.

Outside of work, I LOVE to cook, host dinner parties, educate people on natural medicines / herbs, direct murder mystery dinner theater, and perform in local theatrical productions. I am a mother of three boys, a Master Herbalist and clinical nutritionist, wine drinker and reviewer of all things edible, drinkable and fun to do. I was named “1 of the Top 100 young business women under 30” by Women’s Business Enterprise. I currently live in the Boise area with my family and look forward to getting to know so many of you.

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HONESTY, TRUST, etc.

Five character traits every parent needs

By Daniel Bobinski

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f you ask any parent what is necessary to create 3. Mutual Respect: Many years ago, I had a an engaged family, you’re likely to get a wide mentor who taught me a great maxim: “Give what range of answers. After all, people value different you want to get.” That maxim fits here quite well. In things. But there are some things that everyone other words, if we want respect from our children, seems to want, and sadly, these things can be lacking we must give it.

— or greatly diminished — in some families.

In addition to being polite, mutual respect involves And so, if you’re a parent, please don’t take this list talking with children as people, not using baby talk lightly. I’d like to encourage you to be introspective or barking at them as if they were slaves. Mutual about this, because there are always areas in which respect also involves listening attentively, and we can improve. After all, you may think you’re seriously considering what children have to say.

Daniel Bobinski exercising these traits, but perhaps your children aren’t seeing it.

If we don’t listen to children talk about what we consider to be Without further ado, here is the list: little things, they will not want to talk with us when they need to 1. Honesty: This ought to be automatic, but because I hear discuss the big things. Why? Because when kids are little, the little some kids talk about how they know their parents lie, it’s on the list. things ARE big things.

For all family members to be committed to the family unit, they 4. Recognition: This one is simple. Children want recognition need to see honesty. They don’t want half-truths or feeble attempts for who they are and what they do. Sadly, I see a lot of parents at winging an answer. behaving toward their children as if they were burdens. Even worse, I understand why some of it happens. Many parents think they it’s nearly impossible to talk with these parents about it, because no must have answers for every question. (Note: They don’t.) So here matter how cautiously you broach the subject, they get defensive. is a golden nugget of wisdom for everyone: If you don’t know the Children are individuals with original thoughts and real feelings, answer to a question, just say so. In other words, let your yes be and they grow into adults whose early thoughts and feelings “yes” and your no be “no.” Also, be up front with facts. And by all influence how they think and act in adulthood. If we recognize means, don’t lie. You will forever lose credibility when (not if, but our children as the unique and valuable individuals they are, and when) you are found out. convey that value to them, the likelihood of them having a healthy 2. Trust: This is another “ought to be automatic” item, but the self-confidence in their adult years rises accordingly. modern term of “helicopter parents” comes into play here. It used 5. Support: Quite simply, without appropriate support, children to be that kids developed confidence by being trusted to go places often struggle. They need to know that when they are given tasks and do things. Today’s parents are a lot more protective. Overly so, to accomplish, they’ll have moral and resource support to get their in too many cases. assignments done.

I get where some of that comes from. I read about parents getting Again, you might think that giving children support is a universal in trouble with the law for letting their kids walk to school alone given, but I still see parents figuratively throwing their children in or play in a park down the street from their house, but without the deep end of the pool and telling them to swim. I hear these parental supervision. Such draconian laws are actually hurting the parents say, “That’s how I had to learn, and if it worked for me, development of our children. it’ll work for them.” What they don’t talk about is how much they That said, we parents are responsible for developing a trusting themselves hated being made to fend for themselves, nor that they environment in our homes, and part of developing trust in never bothered to learn alternative methods for helping children children is being trustworthy ourselves. If we say we’re going to develop skills. do something, we need to do it. And if we can’t do it, a genuine So there you have it. Five character traits I think every parent heartfelt apology needs to be offered. That said, if we’re consistently needs. This list is not exhaustive, but I believe these five ingredients apologizing for not doing what we said we would do, an atmosphere are necessary for building a healthy family. If you’re a parent of of trust will not develop. children living at home, why not conduct an introspective inventory As far as developing children to be trustworthy, guess what? of yourself and look for ways to improve? Chances are your Behaviorism works. Praising children for behaving in a trustworthy children will notice a difference — and you will, too. manner and disapproving (and in some cases, punishing) behavior that is not trustworthy sets the tone for solid character development. Daniel Bobinski, M.Ed. teaches teams and individuals how to use Emotional Intelligence, plus how to create high impact training. He’s Starting with little things and moving on to larger projects creates a also a homeschooling dad, a best-selling author, and a popular speaker healthy path of growth in the trust arena. I’ll add that this process is at conferences and retreats. Reach Daniel through his website, www. necessary even into the teen years.

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OUR BACKPACKS

The things we carry, including abuse

By Macaile Hutt

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think that everyone we come in contact intense. I didn’t want to remember anything with is wearing a heavy backpack on his else, so I zipped my backpack up, hurled it up or her back. This backpack is filled with onto my shoulders, and carried on. mistakes, failures, dead-end roads, regrets, I moved to Arizona thinking that I was secrets, demons and skeletons. We trudge along, going to get a much-needed fresh start. I was day after day, and this backpack becomes part of finally going to leave my past behind and begin us. We don’t question it, don’t ask others about living the life I’d always imagined for myself. what they’ve got in theirs, and we definitely don’t Unfortunately, that’s not how our backpacks unzip it to see what’s inside ours. work. Our backpacks travel with us everywhere The backpack never gets lighter; we just get we go — near, far, through all the highs and Macaile Hutt stronger, as if this is the only option we have. lows, our backpacks remain.

Rewind my life about 25 years, and the only things my I started a Master’s program, and within a couple of backpack contained were Barbie outfits and Polly Pocket months, started having flashbacks again. I wasn’t sleeping Dolls. I was young, innocent, and fearless. I was too little to through the night, I wasn’t able to focus in class, and I wasn’t know how my backpack worked, but I didn’t have problems even able to get through a workout without being reminded that were big enough to carry around, so it was okay. of what was lurking in the shadows of my mind.

It was about this time that other people decided to start I knew that I had to do something — anything — to get putting things in my backpack. For the first six years of this to stop. Enough was enough. I was tired of walking my life, my neighbors molested me. Little by little, my tiny around with someone else’s decisions adding weight to my backpack began filling up, until it was more than I could backpack — at times, nearly pulling me to my knees. I was handle. I zipped it shut and carried it along, forcing my mind tired of working so hard to achieve physical strength, yet to forget what was inside. feeling weaker internally than I’d ever felt befor I came to the Once I hit my teenage years, my backpack had reached conclusion that in order to lessen the load in my backpack, I its max. Memories from my past broke through the zipper was going to have to unzip it myself, and remove some of the and began flooding my mind. It was around this time that I weight. started having flashbacks about what happened to me when I On November 29, 2012, I got up in front of over 100 was young. of my classmates and colleagues, and I released a weight I went to therapy for a while, but talking about what that I had been carrying on my shoulders for over 7,000 happened only made the flashbacks more frequent and more Continued on page 23

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STEP-BY-STEP

Scheduling time for daily interruptions

By Melanie Nelson

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e live in a world of distractions. These distractions can be very disruptive in our lives if we let them. When the “breaking news” in the world is so readily at our fingertips, it is sometimes hard to focus on the tasks we have in front of us.

Although things like cell phones, email, telephones, Facebook, and other technological and social networking tools are wonderful and a necessary means of communication, they can also suck the sand right out of our hourglasses. They can cause interruptions that can distract us from our priorities at the time, diminish the quality of time set aside for family interaction (i.e., reading stories with children, family vacations, outings, family night activities, etc.), or simply knock us off the project we were working on long enough that we forget to come back to it.

I’m sure if you thought about it hard enough, you could think of at least one day in your life where you did nothing but deal with phone calls, unexpected visitors, and children needing short but frequent bursts of your attention. When you fall into bed at the end of a day like that, you feel as though you ran around all day but have nothing to show for the energy you spent. A recent Friday was that kind of day for me. It felt like my house was Grand Central Station — everyone rushing around, playing, working, etc.

People dropping in and out or calling non-stop. It was very overwhelming and stressful.

Since I know my day is not all that uncommon among mothers, I thought I would share some ideas that might help you schedule time to deal with interruptions and take back control of your time.

Scheduling Time for Interruptions Step-by-Step

I know what you’re thinking... “How in the world do you schedule unexpected events?” Well, I’m no expert, but I think you will find some of the tips I share will be helpful in relieving the stress that comes from interruptions.

Step 1: First, you need to recognize that interruptions and distractions are both part of life and you need to be okay with it. Once you have come to terms with that, you are ready for step 2.

Step 2: Realize that you can control how often you are interrupted. Thanks to the same technological advances that cause interruptions, we can capture the information being communicated without a lot of time or effort on our part.

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communicated, you can finish what you are doing and then get back to them when YOUR schedule allows.

Step 3: Schedule time throughout your day to respond to these captured interruptions. If you will set aside 5-10 minutes after each meal to return phone calls, messages, and/or emails, you will find that you can accomplish more during the day, reduce the stress you feel, and deal with the interruptions more efficiently. You will also find that it takes much less time to respond to these things when you do them all at once. This is because you are focused on just one thing.

Step 4: If your interruptions result in accepting a task, make sure you set your priorities first. About 3 years ago, I was working as an office manager for a small but very busy non-profit agency. One day my boss noticed that I was particularly busy with interruptions. She called me into her office and told me that she was concerned about the amount of interruptions I was dealing with. She gave me a wonderful piece of advice that I’d like to share with you. She said that when your plate is already full with your own priorities and projects, and someone else solicits your help to do something they could do without you, just say “NO!” If you are asked to do something that they cannot do without your help, do not say yes. Simply respond with the following reply. “I have 5 projects to be done before I can get to yours. Are you sure you want to wait 3 days for me to get to it?”

I have found that when other people are aware of time commitments you already have, they find other ways to do what needs to be done without your help. This works great if you are the type of person who has a bit of trouble saying no to people.

A Word About Face-to-Face Interruptions

Dealing with “face-to-face” interruptions like those that happen with family members can be a little bit trickier to deal with. Here’s a list of interruptions that happen face-toface and some suggestions for what you can do to remain in control of your time in these situations. www.idahofamilymagazine.com

INTERRUPTION

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A spouse or child looking for a lost item

YES - but don’t leave your post. You can give them instructions that will help them find what they are looking for without leaving your current activity.

A friend who drops in unexpectedly

YES - Be courteous but clear that you are in the middle of something. You can also just not answer the door if it is not the best timing.

A spouse, friend, or child that is soliciting your help because they have forgotten a deadline

Remember, “Poor planning on the part of another, does NOT constitute and emergency on your part.” Handle these situations as you see fit. Valuable lessons can be taught in these circumstances.

A scraped knee or first-aid emergency

YES - Always err on the side of caution.

A door-to-door salesman

If the answer needs to be given now, the answer is always NO.

A child needing help tying a shoe YES - These interruptions are short enough to not be too distracting.

A child needing help with homework

Always have a specific time set aside each day for helping children with their homework.

Homework gets done more efficiently when it is done under adult supervision.

A child asking permission to do something

YES - Unless you feel as though the timing or activity is not appropriate. We often say “no” to our kids when we are busy for no good reason. Make sure you know why you are saying “no” before you do so.

In conclusion: your time is valuable. Turning off your phone, computer, and other interruptions can help you be more efficient and less distracted. Let your voice mail, email, etc. capture the information for you. Then, after each meal, take a few minutes to get back with people. That way, their needs are met, and you can accomplish more of the things that are important to you.

Melanie Nelson is co-owner at www.MaryAnnsCupboards.com.

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CALENDAR Family Night Wednesday at IceWorld

Family Saturday Movie

Wednesday night is Family Night at Idaho IceWorld, 7072 S. Eisenman Rd. in Boise. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., admission and skate rental is only $6 per person. Go to idahoiceworld.com for more information on family-friendly programs.

Nampa Public Library shows a free family movie every first Saturday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The featured movie on April 6 will be “The House with a Clock in Its Walls.” Go to Flavorful Fairytales: nampalibrary.libcal.com for other movies throughout “The Thing About Spring” the year. (“Mary Poppins Returns” will be shown The Flavorful Fairytale at the JUMP Share May 4.)

Studio on Thursday, April 11, is all about spring.

Mineral Twinning Rabbit’s forest friends try to convince him that Dr. Terry Panhorst (Ph.D., P.G.) will present a lecture the changing of the seasons is a great time to be on the curious growth pattern of minerals known as outside. After the story, youngters will create a twinning, using common mineral examples, at 1 p.m. paper art project with rabbit, mouse, bird, and bear; then the program will move to the kitchen Saturday, April 6, at the Idaho Museum of Mining for flower snacks made with dried fruit and mini and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. in Boise. rice cakes. The event runs from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The program is free for IMMG members and $5 for nonmembers. For more information, go to www. Registration ends Tuesday, April 9, and there is a fee to participate. For more information, go idahomuseum.org, see Facebook, or call 208-368to http://register.jacksurbanmeetingplace.org/ 9876. mastercalendar/.

Nature Explorers The Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge will hold a Nature Explorers program for preschoolers on the fourth Thursday of each month beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Refuge Visitor Center, 13751 Upper Embankment Rd. in Nampa. Preschoolers ages 3-5 may use their natural curiosity to investigate the world around them on guided nature explorations. There will be hands-on activities on a different theme each month. Preschoolers should come with an adult and be ready to be outside.

For more information, visit www.fws.gov/deerflat, email deerflat@fws.gov, or call 208-467-9278. (See the summer camps list for information on free summer camps at the Wildlife Refuge. Registration required; don’t delay.)

Ada Library Activities Ada County Library branches feature a number of family- and youth-friendly programs. Following is a brief list of events for April: Star Branch Library, www.adalib.org/star, 208-286-9755 • April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 4 to 5:30 p.m., ReadySet Robots, ages 8 and up Lake Hazel Branch Library, www.adalib.org/ lakehazel, 208-297-6700 • April 6, 6 to 8 p.m., Capture the Flag After-Hours Party, ages 11-18 • April 8, 4:30 p.m., Video Game Design Lab, ages 7 and up • April 17, 4:30 p.m., Sew...You Wanna Make a Bag?, ages 8-11 • April 25, 6:30 p.m., Stuffed Animal Slumber Party, all ages Hidden Springs Branch Library, www.adalib. org/hiddensprings, 208-229-2665 • April 10, 12:30 p.m., Math & Science Workshop, pre-registration required, ages 4-6 with caregiver • April 16, 6 p.m., D.E.A.R. – Drop Everything and Read, families read stories together, all ages

Family Nights Out at BUGS Boise Urban Garden School hosts various Family Night Out programs. A Rustic Pizza program is set for 5 to 7 p.m. April 5 at BUGS’ HQ at 2995 N. Five Mile Rd. in Boise. This is a hands-on family cooking class. For costs and other information, go to bee.cityofboise.org.

Spring Fling in Caldwell

A Spring Fling is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Caldwell Events Center at 2207 Blaine St. The day of family fun will include Reptile Adventures, Turbo Costumes, a Princess Meet & Greet, and an all-ages Scavenger Hunt while supplies last. Admission is free. For more information, go to cityofcaldwell.org or call 208-353-2678.

Fostering Idaho foster/adoption meetings 2019 The first step in finding out more about being a foster or adoptive parent in the State of Idaho is by attending an information or orientation meeting.

Meetings are set for 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Bannock Room on the lower level of St. Luke’s Medical Center at 520 S. Eagle Rd. in Meridian on the following dates: April 8, June 10, August 12, October 14 and December 9. Meetings will also be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Meridian Library District branch at 1326 W. Cherry Ln. on the following dates: May 1, July 10, September 4 and November 6.

If you have questions in advance, contact Monique Layton, recruitment coordinator, at 208-249-0180 or mlayton4@ewu.edu, or visit www.fosteringidaho.org.

Thursday Night of Fun Kids, looking for something fun to do on Thursday nights? Each Thursday, the main branch of Boise Public Library will host an evening of STEAM challenges, robots, and games from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Check it out on April 11.

will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Art Source Gallery, 1015 W. Main St. in Boise.

Admission is $10, and tickets will be available at the door. For more information, call 208-807-1396.

The Squad The Squad is a new group for adults with disabilities that meets from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month in Multipurpose Room A at the Nampa Public Library. Check out the program on April 11; music, crafts, and games highlight the event. (Must be accompanied by a caregiver.)

“The Magician’s Nephew” Idaho Theater for Youth will present “The Magician’s Nephew” from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, in Multipurpose Rooms A & B at Nampa Public Library. The story is part of C.S. Lewis’s “The Chronicles of Narnia.” For more information, go to nampalibrary.libcal.com.

Idaho Horse Expo This family event is all about horses and will feature an interactive kids’ corral, with fun, games and learning. Set for April 12-14 at the horse park at Ford Idaho Center in Nampa, the program will feature horses showing to music, as well as other horse acts. See what a horse can do or watch a trainer tame a wild horse. For more information, go to idahohorseexpo.com.

Lewis and Tolkien: Of Wardrobes and Rings

C.S. Lewis (“The Chronicles of Narnia”) and J.R.R. Tolkien (“The Lord of the Rings”) were lions of 20th century British fantasy and distinguished faculty members at Oxford University. In Wardrobes and Rings, Caldwell Fine Arts will present portrayals of We Art Women the esteemed writers as they meet at Oxford’s historic We Art Women – a celebration of the arts Eagle and Child pub for one last visit, tempered benefitting the Women’s & Children’s Alliance – is by thawing humor, confession, and reconciliation. an event by women for women designed to entertain, The performance is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, April enlighten and give back to the community through 13, in Jewett Auditorium on the College of Idaho music and art. The fundraiser will include a silent campus. For tickets or more information, go to auction, live auction, and musical performances. It caldwellfinearts.org.

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of Events Foothills Family Day – Wild ower Festival Join staff at the Foothills Learning Center for the Second Annual Foothills Wild ower Festival on Saturday, April 13. Participants may sip on lavender lemonade, get their face painted, and wander through tables of crafts and activities.

Guided foothills walks will start at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The program is free, and no preregistration is required. Go to bee.cityofboise.org for more information.

Meridian Main Street Market Attend the Meridian Main Street Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Meridian City Hall Plaza, 33 E. Broadway Ave. and the surrounding area. The market will be open on other Saturdays as well. Go to meridiancity.org for details.

Easter EGGstravaganza Zoo Boise will host its annual Easter EGGstravaganza from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 13. (Last admission: 4:30.) Join the Easter Bunny for “egg-citing” activities, including egg scrambles for 30,000 pieces of candy, plus activities like face painting and special enrichments for the

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animals. For more information, go to https:// zooboise.org/event/easter-eggstravaganza-3/.

3rd Annual Spring Is in the Air Vendor & Craft Fair This third annual event is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 13, at the Meridian Senior Center, 1920 N. Records Ave. There will be gifts for moms, as well as other items.

Easter Eggstravaganza in Eagle An egg hunt, family activities and games, and photos with the Easter Bunny are set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13, at Stephen C. Guerber Park in Eagle. The event is free. Go to cityofeagle. org for more information.

Easter table decorations This program for adults will teach participants how to decorate an Easter table with fun, handmade crafts. It is set for 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at Eagle Public Library. Go to eaglepubliclibrary. org for more information.

38th Annual Dollhouse Miniature Show & Sale Come see unique and often handmade dollhouse supplies and accessories at the 38th annual show and sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 13, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Best Western Vista Inn at the Airport, 2645 Airport Way in Boise. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children 5-12.

Art Lab Jr. The main branch of Boise Public Library is introducing a “junior” version of its Art Lab program, for kids ages 3-5. Check the program out from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. In Art Lab Jr., the focus will be on the process of making art, rather than the final product. Process art can benefit children in many ways, including providing sensory experiences, a calm and relaxing environment, and art products that are entirely unique. All abilities are welcomed.

Easter Storytime This free event is set for 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 17, in the large conference room at the Cherry Lane branch of the Meridian

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CALENDAR of Events

Library District. There will be a story, music, crafts, activities, and snacks for all to celebrate the Easter holiday. The program, presented by Compass Bible Church, is recommended for ages 2 to 5, but all are welcome.

The Phantom Tollbooth The Phantom Tollbooth, a show for all ages, will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Morrison Center. The show is approximately 60 minutes long with no intermission and is about a boy named Milo, “who didn’t know what to do with himself ” until he found himself on a dangerous quest. For tickets and more information, go to morrisoncenter.com.

Zoo Boise Kid Night Learn how Zoo Boise cares for nocturnal animals, try your hand at nighttime survival skills games, and enjoy a snack out under the stars while observing the animals at Zoo Boise from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Go to zooboise.org.

WaterShed Weekend Join the Boise WaterShed every third Saturday of the month for nature and art activities the whole family can enjoy. Activities take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free, and no pre-registration is needed. On April 20, participate in an Easter Eve Party. There will be spring activities for all ages. Meet and pet live animals that 4-H youth have raised, plant a vegetable for your garden, and create spring crafts. At 11 a.m., participate in an Easter egg hunt. For more information, go to www.BoiseEnvironmentalEducation.org.

Week of the Young Child Celebration This free, family-friendly, outdoor celebration is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Rd. in Boise. The event will focus on connecting interested people with quality community resources for young children. Parents may learn about early literacy, summer camps, fire safety, child care, healthy eating and more. Children will be invited to try new gymnastics moves, how to cast a fishing line, play musical instruments, and other activities. Idaho AEYC and the Idaho Botanical Garden are partnering to host this celebration, and the garden will be open for the community to explore during the event. For more information, go to https://idahoaeyc.org/weekof-the-young-child/.

Capital Community Easter Egg Hunt A community egg hunt, highlighted by a kids’ show and skydivers, is set for Saturday, April 20, at Kleiner Park in Meridian. For more information as it becomes available, go to meridiancity.org.

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Eggstravaganza!

Eggstravaganza! is an event for the entire family.

It is set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 20, at Karcher Church of the Nazarene ar 2515 W. Karcher Rd. in Nampa. There will be four fields for Easter egg hunting for four different age groups.

Families are also invited to come enjoy carnival games, a photo booth, face painting, a puppet show, train rides, four bounce houses, door prizes, and prizes for those who find the golden egg. The event is free. For more information, go to https:// www.karcher.church.

Water Words This storytime program is for all ages and is all about water. It will take place from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 22, at Nampa Public Library.

The ongoing program is held the fourth Monday of every month and is about “All Things Water, Science and Words.” For more information, go to nampalibrary.libcal.com.

Boise WaterShed Adult Programs The Boise WaterShed holds programs for children and families but also has a number of programs just for adults, including Friday Night Adult Earthworks, where participants create artworks (or “earthworks”). These classes are taught by a team of artists and scientists who explore science topics and offer lessons in art methods. On April 26 the topic is “Let’s Beesponsible.” Pre-registration is required, and the cost is $15 per person. Go to www.BoiseEnvironmentalEducation.org.

Meridian’s Kleiner Park. Go to meridiancity.org for more information.

Yappy Hour in Eagle Join Eagle Parks and Recreation at its pop-up dog park for Yappy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at Reid W. Merrill Sr. Community Park, 637 E. Shore Dr. in Eagle. Dogs and their humans will socialize in a temporary pop-up dog park and meet dog product vendors. Let your dog run while you enjoy an adult beverage. For more information, go to cityofeagle.org.

Ballet Idaho: “Cinderella” Ballet Idaho will present three performances of “Cinderella” at the Morrison Center as follows: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 4. For tickets and other information, go to morrison.centerboise.com.

Mother’s Day Celebration Expo Idaho will host a Mother’s Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4. There will be vendors indoors and out, live music, a free all-ages scavenger hunt, food trucks, and other highlights. Go to expoidaho.com.

Flavorful Fairytales: “The Day the Crayons Quit” The Flavorful Fairytale at the JUMP Share Studio on Thursday, May 9, is all about a boy named Duncan and the day his crayons wrote him a letter explaining why they’re quitting! After the story, youngters will work on a crayon box craft and then head to the kitchen to whip up colorful, fruity rainbow cups. The event runs from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Registration ends Tuesday, May 7, and there is a fee to participate. For more information, go to http://register.jacksurbanmeetingplace.org/ mastercalendar/.

Boise WaterShed Exploration Series

Mother’s Day Brunch at the Zoo

This series is designed for adults and allows them to learn more about the Boise River watershed.

It includes field trips to such places as the Idaho Botanical Garden. On April 27, participants will study “Bumble Bees and Blooms” at the Garden.

Cost is $15 per person, with transportation and light refreshments provided. Go to www.

BoiseEnvironmentalEducation.org.

Zoo Boise will hold its annual Mother’s Day Brunch from 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday, May 12. Guests will be treated to a buffet breakfast, animal presentation, zookeeper talk, and a special gift for all mothers.

Then, participants will have the rest of the day to explore the zoo. For cost and reservation information as it becomes available, go to zooboise.org.

NRC Spring Kickoff

Asthma Day Camp Children ages 5-12 who have asthma, and their siblings, are invited to attend this year’s Jungle Adventure, an Asthma Day Camp provided by St. Luke’s. The camp is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, June 18, at Kristen Armstrong Municipal Park. There is no charge for this event; however, space is limited and interested people are urged to sign up as soon as possible by calling St. Luke’s Respiratory Care at 208-381-2028. Team activities will include a jungle trek, crafts, learning with interactive models, and a treasure hunt for asthmafree fun. Lunch and snacks will be provided, with parents invited to join the youngsters for lunch and a Q & A session on asthma. Onsite medical staff will supervise medications, respiratory therapy treatments, and special diets as needed.

A Free Day and Wellness Fair to kick off spring is set for Saturday, April 27, at Nampa Recreation Center. For more information, go to nampaparksandrecreation.org.

Family Fun Pet Expo The 14th Annual Idaho Family Fun Pet Expo is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Expo Idaho. It will feature traditional family pets, as well as exotic animals, and a petting zoo. There will also be educational displays, face painting, dog trainers, and other activities. For more information, go to ibleventsinc.com.

Treasure Valley Kite Festival Everyone is welcome at the Treasure Valley Kite Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at

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A GAME changer

Consistent discipline cuts parent stress

By Sandy McDaniel

My granddaughter, Hailey Kay (7), was visiting from California; she and Chelsea (5) and Nick (7) were crammed into the back seat of my car. A shoving brawl began to emerge, so I quickly pulled the car off the road, stopped, turned off the radio and ignition and just sat there. “What happened?” Hailey Kay asked.

“It’s not safe for Bam to drive when we are fighting,” Chelsea responded.

“What do we do now?”questioned Hailey Kay.

By Sandy McDaniel ehavior that is rewarded continues; “We promise we are going to stop,” Nick spoke behavior that is not rewarded stops. This is a law. authoritatively.

The question to ask yourself about a continuing They all apologized, promised, and I drove off never having behavior is, “How am I rewarding it?” Doing uttered a word. It you need to look into the rear view mirror so will help you to understand that the child is constantly to check out a disturbance in the back seat, pull the car over, asking, “Is this how I use power?” It is an endless question. turn off everything and sit there. When a child asks what you Your answer needs to be a calm “Yes” or a calm “No.” are doing, calmly reply, “It is not safe for me to drive when When a child has been difficult all day, the tendency is children are (fighting, screaming, roughhousing, etc.).” No to think, “Why is he/she driving me crazy?” By virtue of lecture. Sit there. It is boring (and a little frightening) to be the words and the amount of anger in the thought, you are with a silent adult. now in “get even” mode. If, instead, you think, “Wow! He/ Another solution is to use the word “choice” she is asking a lot of questions about power today!” then with your child. you become the teacher. You ARE your child’s teacher.

“You are at a choice, Scott. Either come with me now or The use of boredom is your greatest ally. Children hate to I will carry you.” If the child is older, you could say, “You be bored. are at a choice, Scott. Come right now or meet me at 8 p.m.

Let’s look at a specific problem to find a solution for tonight in the dining room for a long, boring talk about this several of your parenting challenges: problem.” Why 8 p.m.? That’s when their favorite TV shows “I can’t get my child to leave the park.” air. One long, boring talk about behavior, how difficult it is Children do not like to be jerked out of their reality. to be a parent, and the child will reconsider balking at you They don’t change channels quickly. Give the child a time when you give him or her the choice to mind or meet at 8. frame by saying, “You are having such a great time. In 5 If you meet your child’s anger with your minutes (hold up your thumb and forefinger to indicate a own anger, the child wins. small amount of time), it will be time to go. I will show you After all, the child who is asking, “Is this how I use power?” (thumb and fingers close together) when there is just a little gets the message that he/she can blow your day by getting time left; then the hard part is to come when I call you. We you upset. Be calm, use boredom, and breathe. Powerful will (fly like a bird, hop like a grasshopper) to the car and children are the ones who are more likely to stand up to peer then we will sing songs all the way home.” pressure and the pitfalls of youth. (They also give you frown Children live fully in each moment; they are immersed wrinkles and gray hair!) in whatever they are doing. To switch from something

“My child seems to have a mind of his own. Every time I turn around, he is upset about something I have asked him to do or is challenging me. I feel as if I am in a constant state of anger.”

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fun to something undefined is not a choice they make easily; review your plans with the child. Then move from something fun to something else that is fun, even if it requires you flying to the car like a bird.

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For more than 55 years, Sandy has been an international speaker and recognized authority on families and children. Author of five books, columnist, founder of parentingsos.com, she is a resident of Meridian and loves spending time with her three Idaho grandchicks. Semi-retired, she speaks to schools, churches, and MOPS groups and provides parent coaching sessions in person and on the phone. She is available for parenting talks/trainings in the Treasure Valley and may be reached at sandy@parentingsos.com. Also, go to YouTube: Sandy Spurgeon McDaniel to see videos on specific parenting issues.

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Summer Camps GUIDE 2019 Ada County 4-H Summer Day Camps 5880 Glenwood St., Boise 83714 287-5900 cascadelake4hcamp.com

Boise Hawks Baseball Club 5600 N. Glenwood St., Boise 83714 322-5000 boisehawks.com

Advanced Gymnastics 16161 N. 20th Ave., Nampa 83687 468-9292 agidaho.com

Boise Parks and Recreation 1104 Royal Blvd., Boise 83706 608-7600 parks.cityofboise.org

All Day @ SimBale Sports Summer Camp Downtown Boise Locations 426-0871 or 412-5669 www.simbalesports.com

Boise Racquet & Swim Club 1116 N. Cole Rd., Boise 83704 376-1052 boisetennis.com

Back Gate Studio Art Camps Dry Creek Mercantile 5892 W. Hidden Springs Dr. 818-489-2272 https://facebook.com/backgatestudioboise

Boise Rock School 1404 W. Idaho St., Boise 83702 572-5055 boiserockschool.com

Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo 1224 1st St. S., #204, Nampa 83651 353-0966 bfml.yolasite.com https://www.facebook.com/ Ballet-Folklorico-Mexico-LindoIdaho-372705861326/ Ballet Idaho Summer Programs 501 S. 8th St., Ste. A., Boise 83702 343-0556 balletidaho.org Bluebird Quilt Studio 311 14th Ave. S., Nampa 83651 467-4148 bluebirdquiltstudio.com Bodies In Motion 729 W. Diamond St., Boise 83705 381-0587 bodiesinmotionidaho.com Boise WaterShed 11818 W. Joplin Rd., Boise 83714 608-7300 bee.cityofboise.org/watershed Bogus Basin Nordic Team 996-0754 https://www.bbnt.ski Boise Art Museum 670 Julia Davis Dr., Boise 83702 345-8330 boiseartmuseum.org Boise Dance Alliance Junior and Senior Summer Camp 3135 E. Barber Valley Dr., Boise 83716 703-4627 boisedancealliance.com

Boise State University Department of Kinesiology Summer Youth Sports Program 1404 Bronco Circle, Boise 83725 426-4270 https://www.boisestate.edu/kinesiology/ Boise State University Academic/Adventure Summer Day Camp 220 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise 83706 426-1837 http://csi.boisestate.edu/summeracademy/ Boise State University Summer Literacy Academy Education Bldg., BSU Campus, Fifth Floor 426-2862 https://education.boisestate.edu/literacy/ literacy-center/summer-literacy-academy/ Boise Urban Garden School (BUGS) 2995 N. Five Mile Rd., Boise 83713 376-3006 boiseurbangardenschool.org Born To Succeed Early Care & Education Center 4770 N. Shamrock Ave., Boise 83713 658-5561 myborntosucceed.com Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County 376-4960 https://www.adaclubs.org/our-clubs/ Broadway Dance Center 893 E. Boise Ave., Boise 83706 342-6123 broadwaydanceandevents.com Bronco Elite Summer Day Camp 106 E. 48th St., Boise 83714 389-9005 broncoelite.com

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Bullbots Lego Robotics Summer Camps bullbots.org Cabin, The 801 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise 83702 331-8000 thecabinidaho.org Caldwell Parks & Recreation 618 Irving St., Caldwell 83605 455-3060 cityofcaldwell.org/departments/parksrecreation Camp Meadowood Springs 77650 Meadowood Rd., Weston, Ore. 97886 (541) 276-2752 meadowoodsprings.org

ComedySportz Boise Improv Camp 6225 W. Overland Rd., Boise 83709 991-4746 boisecomedy.com Cross of Christ Soccer Camp 11655 W. McMillan Rd., Boise 83713 375-3992 cocboise.org Dance Arts Academy 2989 E. Copper Point Dr., Meridian 83642 345-4832 danceartsboise.com Dance Unlimited 11489 W. Fairview Ave., Boise 83713 322-8082 danceunlimitedstudios.com

Camp Perkins LOM Alturas Creek Road, Stanley 83278 208-788-0897 campperkins.org

Danik Gymnastics 547 S. Locust Grove Rd., Meridian 83642 846-8311 danikgym.com

Capital City Ballet Center 9140 W. Emerald St., #109, Boise 83704 378-9752 capitalcityballet.com

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 13751 Upper Embankment Rd., Nampa 83686 467-9278 fws.gov/refuge/deer_flat/ • Biodiversity Basics Day Camp, 9 a.m.12:30 p.m., June 24-28. Kids entering grades 4-5 explore the incredible variety of life in the world through outside activities, crafts, and games. Free. Must register at deerflat@fws.gov or 208-467-9278. • Desert Detectives Day Camp, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., July 15-19. Kids entering grades 2-3 discover how plants, animals, and people survive in the desert of southwest Idaho; includes outside activities, crafts, and games.

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Cascade Raft & Kayak Main Payette River 208-793-2221 800-292-7238 cascaderaft.com Cathedral Pines Summer Camps Ketchum 83340 208-726-5007 cathedralpines.org Ceramica 1002 S. Vista Ave., Boise 83705 342-3822 ceramicaboise.com Challenger School 2020 W. Everest Lane, Meridian 83646 846-8888 5551 W. Bloom St., Boise 83703 338-9500 challengerschool.com Champions ATA Martial Arts 2108 Caldwell Blvd., Ste. 117, Nampa 83651 283-0772 championsmartialarts.win Club Kid Summer Camp at Wings Center 1875 Century Way, Boise 83709 376-3641 wingscenter.com/summer-camp/

Discovery Center of Idaho 131 W. Myrtle St., Boise 83702 343-9895 dcidaho.org Dreamhaven Ranch 2641 N. Haven Dr., Eagle 83616 830-2705 dreamhavenranch.org Dream River Ranch (Horse Camp) 8894 W. Martha Ave., Mountain Home 83647 796-2228 https://www.facebook.com/ DreamRiverRanch/ DreamRiverRanch.org

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Eagle Adventist Christian School 538 W. State St., Eagle 83616 939-5544 eagleadventistchristian.com Eagle Parks & Recreation 660 E. Civic Ln., Eagle 83616 489-8763 cityofeagle.org/recreation Eagle Performing Arts Center 1125 E. State St., Eagle 83616 338-4633 epacdance.com Edwards Greenhouse 4106 Sand Creek St., Boise 83703 342-7548 edwardsgreenhouse.com EcoCamp | Environmental Resource Center (ERC) 471 N. Washington Ave., Ketchum 83340 208-726-4333 http://www.ercsv.org/youth-education/ ecocamp/

Foothills Learning Center 3188 Sunset Peak Rd., Boise 83702 493-2530 https://bee.cityofboise.org/visit/foothillslearning-center

Hall International Academy for Arts & Humanities 1167 E. Iron Eagle Dr., Eagle 83616 957-7024 hallacademy.org

Framework Learning 1102 N. 21st St., Boise 83702 890-0008 frameworklearning.com

HSBCamps 1857 W. Oakhampton Dr., Eagle 83616 720-1904 hsbcamps.com

Friends For Life Camp 4775 W. Dorman St., Boise 83705 342-3508 idahohumanesociety.org

Idaho Botanical Garden 2355 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise 83712 343-8649 idahobotanicalgarden.org

Friendship Celebration Preschool 765 W. Chinden Blvd., Meridian 83646 288-2404 friendshipcelebration.org fclcpreschool.org

Idaho Cheer 2755 Beverly St., Boise 83709 861-6387 idahocheer.com

Galena Lodge Youth Adventure Camp Ketchum 83340 208-726-4010 galenalodge.com

Idaho IceWorld 7072 S. Eisenman, Boise 83716 608-7716 idahoiceworld.com Idaho Martial Arts 1580 E. State St., Ste. 102, Eagle 83616 863-3673 idahomartialarts.com

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Camp NW Nazarene University, Nampa 697-1051 fcaidaho.org

Gem State Gymnastics Day Camp 5420 W. State St., Boise 83703 853-3220 gemstategymnastics.com

First Tee of Idaho / Idaho Youth Golf Association 172 S. Academy Ave. #160, Eagle 83616 938-3411 TheFirstTeeIdaho.org

Giraffe Laugh 4094 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise 83714 954-5454 giraffelaugh.org

Idaho Museum of Mining & Geology Geo-Camp for Kids 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise 83712 368-9876 idahomuseum.org

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council Camp Alice Pittenger, McCall 377-2011 girlscouts-ssc.org

Idaho Shakespeare Festival 5657 E. Warm Springs Ave., Boise 83716 336-9221 idahoshakespeare.org

Idaho Tennis Association 1076 N. Cole Rd., Boise 83704 322-5150 idtennis.com Idaho Youth Soccer Association 8030 Emerald St., Ste. 175, Boise 83704 336-5256 Idahoyouthsoccer.org Juniper Mountain Outfitters 21292 Main St., Greenleaf 83626 454-1322 junipermountainoutfitters.com Just For Kids/Boise School District 8169 W. Victory Rd., Boise 83705 854-6720 justforkids.boiseschools.org Key Leader Camp-Kiwanis Foundation 1-800-KIWANIS key-leader.org Kids Choice 2210 W. Everest Lane, Meridian 83646 888-7540 2170 S. Broadway Ave., Boise 343-7550 mykidschoice.com Kindermusik/Music Center Studios 12516 W. Fairview Ave., Boise 83713 861-6056 MusicCenterStudios.com Lakewood Montessori 133 E. Linden St., Boise 83706 331-3888 lakewood-montessori.com

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Summer Camps GUIDE 2019 Lee Pesky Learning Center 3324 Elder St., Boise 83705 333-0008 LPLearningCenter.org

New Horizon Academy-Camp Discovery https://newhorizonacademy.net/learningprograms/camp-discovery-summer-program/

Quaker Hill Camp 1440 Warren Wagon Rd., McCall 83638 208-634-2083 quakerhillcamp.com

Team Rhino Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 68 E. Fairview Ave., Meridian 83642 846-9119 teamrhinoidaho.com

Reuseum 3131 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City 83714 375-7507 reuseum.com

Treasure Valley Ballet Academy 1545 E. Leighfield Dr., Ste. 150, Meridian 83646 855-0167 tvballet.com

Luther Heights Bible Camp Ketchum 208-774-3556 lutherheights.org

Northview Montessori Preschool & Accelerated Kindergarten 7670 W. Northview St., Boise 83704 322-0152 northviewmontessori.com

Marianne’s Swim School 1542 W. Sandy Court, Meridian 83642 869-3583 https://www.facebook.com/mswimschool/

Opera Idaho Summer Camp 513 S. 8th St., Boise 83702 345-3531 operaidaho.org

Riverstone International School 5521 E. Warm Springs Ave., Boise 83716 424-5000 riverstoneschool.org

Meridian Music and Arts 934 E. 5th St., Meridian 83642 412-4748 meridianmusicandarts.com

Ore-Ida Boy Scout Council 8901 Franklin Rd., Boise 83709 376-4411 oreidascouting.org

Rose Hill Montessori School 4603 Albion St., Boise 83705 385-7674 rosehillmontessori.com

Meridian Parks & Recreation 33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 206, Meridian 83642 888-3579 meridiancity.org/parks

Paradise Point Summer Camp 2755 Eastside Dr., McCall 83638 208-345-4440 paradise.episcopalidaho.org

Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural & Educational Center 2700 Main St., Salmon 83467 208-756-1188 sacajaweacenter.org

Meridian PAL Youth Sports 870 E. Franklin Rd., Meridian 83642 888-6030 meridianpal.org Mommy & Me Camp – Treasure Valley YMCA Horsethief Reservoir https://www.ymcatvidaho.org/camp/ camps/mommy-and-me-camp/ Morrison Center Summer Performance Camps BSU Campus 426-1609 (Main) mc_camp@boisestate.edu http://www.morrisoncenter.com/ education/summer-performance-campoutreach Mountain West Gymnastics 60 N. Cole Rd., Boise 83704 869-1693 gymnasticsboise.com Musical Kids 8370 Southside Blvd., Nampa 83686 466-4560 musicalkidsonline.com Nampa Civic Center 311 3rd St. South, Nampa 83651 468-5500 nampaciviccenter.com Nampa Recreation Center 131 Constitution Way, Nampa 83686 468-5858 nampaparksandrecreation.org

Parkside School 1017 E. Park Blvd., Boise 83712 283-2777 parksideschool.boise.com Pat Harris School of Dance 1225 McKinney St., Boise 83704 375-3255 patharrisdance.org

TRICA – Treasure Valley Institute for Children’s Arts 1406 W. Eastman St., Boise 83702 344-2220 trica.org Treasure Valley YMCA Youth Day Camps Caldwell Family YMCA—454-9622 Downtown Family YMCA—344-5501 Homecourt Y—855-5711 West Family YMCA—377-9622 ymcatvidaho.org

Salvation Army Nampa Youth Center 403 12th Ave. S., Nampa 83631 467-6586 nampa.salvationarmy.org Sawtooth Camp – United Methodist 2320 Fleck Summit Rd., Fairfield 83327 sawtooth.gocamping.org

PCS Edventures 11915 W. Executive Dr., Boise 83713 800-429-3110 edventures.com

Shiloh Bible Conference (Shiloh Bible Camp) 13165 Gestrin Rd., Donnelly 83615 208-325-8239 shilohbibleconference.com

Pierce Park Greens Golf Course & Driving Range – Juniors 5812 N. Pierce Park Lane, Boise 83714 853-3302 https://www.pierceparkgreens.com/juniors. htm

Social Essence—Modern Manners For Kids Treasure Valley 631-0576 socialessence.com

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Treasure Valley Children’s Theater 440 W. Pennwood St., Ste. 100, Meridian 83642 287-8828 treasurevalleychildrenstheater.com

STEM Revolution 1740 E. State St., #120, Eagle 83616 855-445-3942 stemrevolution.org Stepping Stones Children’s Center 12228 W. Bridger Bay Dr., Star 83669 286-9362 steppingstoneschildcenter.com Super Kids’ Quest Camps & Skill Thrill Grade School Camp The Little Gym of Eagle/Meridian 3210 E. Chinden Blvd., Ste. 120, Eagle 83616 938-6185 thelittlegym.com/eaglemeridianid

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TOP TEN

Top Ten Pizza Restaurants in the Boise area

By Adrianne Goff

Editor’s note: This is the first of an ongoing feature in Idaho Family Magazine that will be written by Associate Publisher, Adrianne Goff. Our TOP 10 lists will highlight restaurants and other businesses in the Boise area that are a good resource and family-friendly. Adrianne will visit each site and write up a brief description and review for each of our TOP 10 lists. The restaurants below are listed in alphabetical order. If you would like to nominate a restaurant or business for consideration, please email Adrianne at adrianne@globalpsd.com.

FLATBREAD NEAPOLITAN PIZZERIA 6700 N. Linder Ste 192 Meridian, ID 83646 (208) 501-8567 www.flatbreadpizza.com (5 Boise locations)

STAND OUTS D.O.C Calabria - San Marzano Pomodoro tomatoes, pancetta, Capicola, mozzarella, Calabrian chili ricotta, fire roasted tomatoes, arugula and shaved parmesan.

D.O.C Diavola - Fior di Latte, San Marzano Pomodoro tomatoes, spicy calabrese, fresh basil, fresh garlic and crush red pepper.

BBQ Chicken - Fontina, blue cheese, red onion, green onion and cilantro.

What is Neapolitan-Style Pizza? And why is it so tricky to make right at home? Well maybe it’s because the Italian definition for “Neapolitan pizza” is both neurotically specific and incredibly vague. According to the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, Neapolitan pizza must use water that is clean and free of gas, have a pH of 6.7, the flour must be made with high protein 0 flour, kneaded by hand, be topped only with mozzarella and grated hard cheese, Vesuvian-grown San Marzano tomatoes, and basil, and baked exclusively in a wood fire oven which has reached the cooking temperature of 485° C, (905F) for no longer than 90 seconds. Make sense? Yeah, it’s a mouthful. But I think a tastier mouthful would be to recommend that you just go to Flatbread’s Neapolitan Pizzeria to get your fix. Eagle Coowner and Director of Operations, Denton Musser exclaims that Flatbread’s Neapolitan-Style Pizza is authentic to its Napoli roots, following the above mentioned protocols To a T; importing the Caputo flour and San Marzano Pomodoro tomatoes all the way from Bel Paese (the Beautiful Country). Also imported from Italy was a beautiful concrete oven and a slab of marble used as a countertop, which interesting enough requires the use of less flour, because the dough won’t stick to it. Their Prosciutto Crudo comes from Creminelli, a 7th generation Saluminarie (loosely translated it means a very skilled meat Artisan.) We sampled several of their lunch sized Pizzetta’s which were all delicious, with our favorite being the Calabria - San Marzano Pomodoro tomatoes, pancetta, Capicola, mozzarella, Calabrian chili 18 APRIL 2019 | Idaho Family Magazine

ricotta, fire roasted tomatoes, arugula and shaved parmesan.

The kids crafted a “make-your-own-pizza” with sauce, cheese and pepperoni to show off their artistic sides. And last but not least was the warm Chocolate Melting Cake with vanilla gelato.

Buon appetito!

FLYING PIE (MERIDIAN)

601 S Main St., Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 888-9500 www.flyingpie.com (5 Boise locations) STAND OUTS Denver Pie - Alfredo Sauce, Whole Milk Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar, Real Canadian Bacon, Mushrooms, Sliced Onions, Green Peppers and Fresh Diced Roma Tomatoes.

Samoan - Provolone, Smoked Gouda, Sharp Cheddar, Pineapple, Real Canadian Bacon and Red Sauce.

Chile-N-Lime Chicken - Black Bean Sauce, Whole Milk Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar, Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Sliced Onions, Verde Marinated Chicken, and Sliced Green Onions.

Whoa talk about hot pizza, as in Habanero hot! Flying Pie Pizza is coming into their 25th summer season of Habaneros.

They have four levels of heat: Single, Double, Triple, and Quad (added in 2018) which has Ghost Pepper sauce on it! The pizza is such a fun challenge that it was featured on Man vs. Food in 2009 (only to the triple level, but still that’s three more than I will ever do!) If you’re up for the challenge they will also supply ice cream to help cool the burn and it’s recommended to eat it with a fork to spare your lips. Forget about the lips what about your…. never mind. In fact if you decide to take the Habanero pizza offsite you MUST sign a waiver. Flying Pie was first opened in Boise in 1978 and is now owned by Florian Penalva since 2011. They just celebrated their 40th year! Our favorite pizza was the Denver Pie - Alfredo Sauce, Whole Milk Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar, Real Canadian Bacon, Mushrooms, Sliced Onions, Green Peppers and Fresh Diced Roma Tomatoes. A nice addition to the pies was their very well composed 30 topping salad bar, which had a fresh and flavorful variety of salads, pasta and veggies. This local chain is a local hit and it’s easy to see why because you get what you pay for. If you really enjoyed your meal make sure to honk the horn on the way out. HONK HONK!! www.idahofamilymagazine.com

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GARBANZO’S PIZZA

206 E Main St. Middleton, ID 83644 (208) 585-3083 www.garbonzospizza.com STAND OUTS Country Chicken - Grilled chicken, mushrooms, and bacon with a homemade ranch sauce.

Classic Pepperoni - Tons of cheese and tasty pepperoni.

Meat, Meat & more Meat - Pepperoni, salami, beef meatballs, ham, Italian sausage.

2nd generation owner, Tom Genta has been tossing pies since his father opened the 1st location in Middleton in 1984.

Garbanzo’s has the BIGGEST pie in the valley at a whopping 28”, it’s appropriately called “The Giant”! All dough is hand tossed (even The Giant). Next comes generous amounts of local cheese, and house made pizza sauce unless you get the Country Chicken which was one of our favorites, which uses house made ranch, grilled chicken, mushrooms and bacon! The crust can be described as a classic New York Style, aged for at least 2 days. In every bite of this crust you can hear a resonating crunch, as if you were snacking on chips of some sort. Go ahead and pair your meal with a 1/2 gallon (64oz) pitcher of draft beer for just $10 or a mug for $3. And what better way to end this meal than with a hot pan of cinnamon monkey bread with cream cheese frosting.

Yum, Yum to all of it! Star residents are in for a treat as this Middleton location delivers all-the-way-to-Star. There is no reason NOT to call for delivery.

GUIDO’S

12375 Chinden Blvd., Ste G Boise, ID 83713 (208) 376-1008 www.guidosdowntown.com STAND OUTS Our own creation - Red sauce, tons of cheese, basil, roasted garlic, sundried tomatoes and loads of mushrooms.

Pepperoni - Classic pepperoni and cheese.

Meat Supreme - Pepperoni, Italian sausage, linguisa, meatball, green pepper and mushroom.

What makes Guido’s New York style pizza stand out from other New York styles? Owner, Evan Marks claims it’s their commitment to authenticity for one. From the hot ovens, and meticulously placed quality ingredients that are perfectly balanced, down to the disposable white paper plates. Guido’s downtown first opened in 1994 and Guido’s #2 on Chinden 14 years later. Unlike Neapolitan pizzas, New York pizzas are thin and large, as in Guido’s has the largest 18 inch “medium” I have ever seen! Don’t even think that that you will be able to get the takeout box in your refrigerator, unless you’re a Tetris master and move some shelves and condiments around, or just throw them away because this

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pizza is worth the space. Think of New York Style pizza as a blank palate for your taste buds. You can add any and all ingredients that you want to make the pie “your way”, or you can go with classic options such as: pepperoni, veggie, basil or the slice of the day, which just happened to be a delicious corned beef and sauerkraut. Our favorite was the last pie we had them create; red sauce, basil, garlic, sundried tomato and loads of mushrooms! The ONLY way to consume these massive slices of piping hot pizza is to fold them over, in half (taco style), as you take a bite and go to put your pizza back down the cheese stretches from your mouth back to the plate. Now that’s some fresh cheese. I also want to highlight the pizza sauce, it was different than I have experienced, I am used to pizza sauce with noticeable oregano notes (which I love) but this thick sauce used, wait for it...fresh basil. And wow what a nice change up.

Guido’s has tasty fresh-made salads as well and they even make all of their own salad dressings, which is pretty impressive for a small pizzeria. The roasted garlic is hands down the best dressing I have ever had, as in I was licking the last drops out of the container. Go get yourself a slice of this delicious New York Style pizza any time of the day or night.

MESSENGER PIZZA

1224 1st St S. Nampa, ID 83651 (208) 461-0081 www.messengerpizza.com STAND OUTS Drunken Goat - Goat cheese, roasted figs, B-29 bacon, fresh arugula, reduced balsamic vinegar.

Alfalfa & Omega - Whole wheat crust, sprouts, marinated, cucumbers, feta, fresh tomatoes.

Jalapeño Popper - Sweet cream cheese, house made sweet & sour, jalapeño, pineapple.

Messenger Pizza is located in an old press building in downtown Nampa and owned by Cassidy and Shawn McKinley, they opened Messenger in 2010. Upon arrival you are dazzled with the eclectic decor, exposed brick walls, hardwood floors and upside down umbrella lights. Tables and chairs are intentionally mismatched to fit the funky shapes of the room. A brightly colored chalk board menu lists all of the pizzas, sandwich, salads, baked goods, etc. that they offer daily. Their biggest pie is a 24 incher, the 2nd biggest in the Valley! The dough is made fresh daily and has this thin, crusty crunch to it. All sauces are made in house; marinara, ranch, pesto all of which have a well balanced flavor profile. All of the toppings were fresh, no preservatives are used and that makes a big difference. Out of all of their fun flavor mashups our favorite was the Drunken Goat, which had roasted figs, goat cheese, sweet & sticky bacon (trust me it’s to die for) and arugula. Delicious! Messenger also had a large selection of craft beers and wines by the glass and a daily selection of enormous individual slices.

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NORTH END PIZZA

1513 N. 13th St. Boise, ID 83702 (208)345-5669 www.northendpizzaboise.com STAND OUTS Tri Town - House made turkey meatballs, julienned white onions, dried oregano, basil and parsley.

Duck Club - Smokey breakfast bacon, fresh jalapeños, cream cheese and berry coulis on an olive oil base.

Hyde Perk - Smokey breakfast bacon, gorgonzola, pears and fresh sage.

North End pizza is located in Boise’s historic Hyde Park area. Boise was founded in 1864 and considered to be a pedestrian city where people walked everywhere, rode bicycles, horses or rode the horse-drawn omnibus lines (streetcars that used horses and sometimes mules.) An electric trolley system was implemented in 1891, just 5 years after the first ever fully electric trolley line was established in Scranton, PA. Boise Valley Streetcars and Interurban trolley systems were used until 1928 until they were forced out by other means of transportation. Then Hyde Park was an exemplification of the Boise’s streetcar suburbs and today the North End is the official mountain and touring bike headquarters of the Treasure Valley. Enough of the history lesson and on to the food. I promise there won’t be a pop quiz. Established in 2016 North End is owned by T.J. and Missy Sayles (co-owners of German bar Prost) and Chris Navarra (owner of Ridge Pizza and Prost German Pubs.)

North End’s pizzas can be described as a delicious, quirky mashups of unexpected, yet delicious ingredients. Their crust is a west coast hand toss which is in somewhere between a New York style and a Chicago deep dish. That one has you thinking doesn’t it? Our favorite was the Tri Town - House made turkey meatballs, julienned white onions, dried oregano, basil and parsley. They make their own red sauce in-house and hand toss all pies with mozzarella and provolone. You won’t just get good pizza when you visit North End, you are also guaranteed a great beer and wine selection and a fun atmosphere. North End Pizza is a great addition to Boise’s historic North End.

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SMOKY MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA GRILL

• 127 E State St. Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 939-0212 • 980 E Fairview Ave, Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 884-1067 • 2007 N Cassia St, Nampa, ID 83651 (208) 461-7333 • 1805 W State St, Boise, ID 83702 (208) 387-2727 • 415 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise, ID 83706 (208) 429-0011 • 1011 N Meridian Rd, Kuna, ID 83634 (208) 922-2255 www.smokymountainpizza.com STAND OUTS The Smokehouse - Hickory smoked tomatoes, smoked gouda, Italian sausage and caramelized red onions.

Carnivore Combo - Pepperoni, Canadian bacon, Italian sausage, and applewood smoked bacon.

Great White - Creamy garlic sauce with marinated chicken, artichoke hearts, roma tomatoes, mushrooms and fresh garlic.

Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill opened their first doors in the Sun Valley area in 1992. Eagle was the 1st Boise location to open in 1995 and soon become a Treasure Valley favorite.

After meeting with Chief Operating Officer, John Ryan and the staff of the Eagle restaurant, it’s easy to see why this brand has grown to 6 strong Boise locations. One of the highlights of this visit was watching the kids craft the “kids make-your-own-pizza”. An artist pallet comes out loaded with cheese, choice of 2 toppings and sauce, once the kids finish concocting their creation, the pizza is then cooked and brought back out on a frisbee that the kids get to keep. This was a tasty, fun HIT! We started with their new appetizer called BRIE KISSES which are small chunks of brie cheese, wrapped in a puffed pastry, baked golden brown and served warm with a boysenberry-jalapeño jam. Dough is made fresh daily and hand tossed to order. The crust is sprinkled with parmesan cheese to add a nice flavor and texture just before it goes into the quickest cooking (5-1/2 minute) oven in the valley. All sauces are made in house and the Alfredo sauce is made to order. Our favorite was The Smokehouse which has hickory smoked tomatoes, smoked gouda, Italian Sausage and perfectly caramelized red onions. You can tell that all of the toppings were fresh and sourced locally (freshness you can really taste). Smoky Mountain is partnered with the United Dairymen of Idaho to offer local cheeses from Idaho cows (and they say “happy cows come from California”). They deliver their entire menu, which is vast!

From pizzas and pastas to burgers, steaks and salmon. Oh, and the desserts, do not “Fuggedaboutit!” A difficult decision for sure between the blackberry creme brûlée, the grand chocolate cake or the ice cream pie in the sky, OH MY!

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SPITFIRE CRAFT PIZZA & PINTS 2450 S Vista Ave. Boise, ID 83705 (208) 342-9451 www.facebook.com/spitfireboise

STAND OUTS The Detroiter - Smoked pepperoni under the cheese and natural casing pepperoni on top.

Detroit Hawaiian - Ham and pineapple with smoked pepperoni under the cheese.

Detroit BBQ Chicken - BBQ chicken, red inions, pineapple, olive oil glaze and BBQ drizzle.

Have you ever heard of “Detroit-Style” pizza, are you thinking it’s like a Chicago deep dish? Well I can assure you that they are nothing alike! Newcomers to this kind of thick-crusted, Wisconsin brick cheese, white cheddar, and smoked fontina smothered pizza might be tempted to call it deep-dish. After all, it’s a a whole lot deeper than what usually passes for pie around here. Spitfire Craft Pizza & Pints was opened in August 2017 by Joe Sanders and Rich Nichols. Their Detroit-style pizza dough is proofed for 3 days to achieve the optimum thickness needed, then the dough is placed in a rectangular steel pan — about 3/4” thick. The dough is 1st baked with a layer of aged white cheddar, which melts down all along the edges and creates a crusty, golden “grilled cheese effect”. For the 2nd bake, typically pepperoni is placed under the heaps of cheese with the balance of toppings, well, on top. Into the oven the pie goes for that 2nd bake resulting in a pizza that’s crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. This pizza is a game changer for the Treasure Valley as it’s the only Detroitstyle in all of Idaho! Our favorite was the Detroit Hawaiian: large thin slices of ham and pineapple with pepperoni under the cheese and finished with thick red smoky sauce over the top. DeliciousOH!

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URBAN CAFE (at Urban Air Adventure Park) 3876 E Lanark Dr, Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 278-2005 www.urbanairmeridian.com

STAND OUTS Classic Pepperoni - Red sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.

Italian Sausage - Red sauce, mozzarella cheese and Italian sausage.

Just the Cheese - Red sauce and loads of mozzarella.

The pizza at Urban Air Adventure Park was by far one of the most surprising finds for our family during this “Best of Boise Pizza Quest”. Their Artisan Pizza Crust is made with extra virgin olive oil and has a long fermentation process which naturally gives the dough its characteristic crispy texture and tender bite. The red sauce has a rich tomato flavor and a bright red color with noticeable Italian seasonings. You won’t find any fancy pizza names here, just good quality ingredients; cheese, pepperoni, Italian sausage, olives and pineapple, that’s it and that’s all you’ll need for these pies. One of the most important ingredients in any pizza is the cheese, with Mozzarella being the most common. Mozzarella is Italian for “spun paste,” pasta filata refers to the stretched-curd cheeses made famous in Italy, such as Mozzarella, Provolone and String Cheese. Such cheeses are made using a special technique whereby the curd is given a hot whey bath, then kneaded and stretched to the desired pliable consistency (think of pulled taffy). The Pasta Filata Process is what gives the cheese used at Urban Air that smooth, creamy texture and the stretch. Urban Air also offers a tasty gluten-free version. A demand for gluten-free food continues to grow and they rose up and met that need.

The dough is crafted of rice flour, potato starch, whole grain buckwheat flour and real Italian olive oil. The dough comes sealed so there is no cross contamination with gluten. Other standouts were the wings served with a sweet and spicy sauce, two styles of chicken strips (regular and gluten-free) so delicious! None of the chicken was greasy and there wasn’t any gristle that you often find in cheap chunks of chicken.

This chicken was good quality white breast meat. The adventure park’s attractions are reason enough to visit but paired with the food and the fact that they serve beer, wine and adult juice boxes, yes you heard that right. A-grown-upjuice-box-for-adults, say whaaaat?! What’s not to love? You can choose between 6 different flavors; Long Island Ice Tea, Bloody Mary, Cosmopolitan, Margarita, Greyhound or a Whiskey Lemonade. We enjoyed it all and will definitely be back!

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WESTSIDE PIZZA COMPANY 8489 W Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83709 (208) 322-1000 www.westsidepizza.com

STAND OUTS The Big Kahuna - Double Canadian Bacon, Double Pineapple, Extra Cheese.

Chicken Bacon Ranch - Fajita Chicken, Real Bacon, Onions on a Ranch Sauce Base.

Garlic Chicken Pizza - Chicken with Garlic, Onions, Mushrooms on an Alfredo Sauce Base.

Rodney Nelson, President of Franchise Development is the owner of the Overland Westside Pizza and has been with the company for over 12 years. The first Boise Westside to open was in Star in 2014, with Overland opening in 2015.

Nelson claims what sets them apart is their “fresh approach”.

All cheese is from Wisconsin and grated off the block daily, roma tomatoes are vine ripened in California, all veggies are cut fresh every day, meat comes from Chicago’s premier meat supplier, Fontanini and all dough is made fresh daily.

Our favorite was The Big Kahuna - Double Canadian Bacon, Double Pineapple, Extra Cheese and Double the Yum! Here’s a fun challenge for you, Westside Pizza has an 8.6 lb, 18” Death by Pizza Challenge with 10 toppings (Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Sausage, Pineapple, Beef, Mushrooms, Olives, Onions, Green Peppers, Real Bacon). If you can eat the whole pie by yourself in under an hour and not puke, it’s free and you get $100. Not many have done it, are you up for the challenge? The menu also includes pastas, salads, and tasty appetizers. I was impressed by the chicken caesar, it did not taste like it had anything remade and you could tell that the lettuce was hand shredded that day.

Another of our favorites was the pesto penne (here’s an inside secret, ask for them to add a smidgen of their Alfredo sauce) yuhhh hummm!

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OUR BACKPACKS days. I launched a campaign for the local Boise nonprofit foundation Speak Your Silence, a company whose main focus is to remove the stigma associated with talking about sexual abuse. They believe that talking is the answer, that by speaking up about something that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys experiences, we can help all kinds of people unzip their backpacks and lose some of the weight from their past.

I’m not exactly sure what I expected to happen that day, but what ended up happening exceeded my expectations by a landslide. The minute I said those words aloud, the minute I took back the power from something that used to have total control over me, the minute I looked my demons in the face, called them by name, and realized that I was not at fault was the minute that my entire life changed.

I never could have believed that something that used to weigh me down so heavily had the potential to lift me higher than I’d ever been before.

Throughout the next week, I had 11 different people speak their own silence to me. I was overwhelmed with so much love and support from friends, family and even complete strangers. For the first time in a long time, I didn’t feel like I was alone.

I’ll admit that when I first decided to speak my silence, it was for completely selfish reasons. I was tired of carrying around someone else’s mistakes, I was tired of feeling haunted by memories from my childhood, and I was tired of feeling so chained to my past that my future didn’t stand a chance.

Once I saw the impact that it had on those around me, however, my attention shifted and I started focusing on turning something that used to be one of the most negative aspects of my life into something positive. I made a promise to myself that I would never feel ashamed for talking about what happened to me, and that I would take any chance I could get in helping someone else know that they are not alone.

You. Are. Not. Alone. Four of the most powerful words when put together. A phrase that can change your day, change your mindset, change your life. A phrase that I try to remind myself no matter what situation I am in.

It’s so easy sometimes to get caught up in our own little worlds and forget about the giant world that surrounds us.

It’s easy to think “Why me?” or “I must be the only one” when you hit a dead end or a fork in the road, or you face a setback when reaching your goals.

This is where inner strength becomes much more important than outer strength.

There is a big difference between being strong and looking strong, and in order to really reach your fullest potential, I believe you must have both. There will be days where you feel like you are on top of the world, unstoppable, and on-track. There will be days where you feel passionate and www.idahofamilymagazine.com

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whole and ready to take on anything life throws your way.

And then there will be days where it seems like nothing is on your side. No matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to reach you destination, and you feel as though your efforts will never be enough.

These are the times we must remember that we are not alone. That we have the strength within us to get through even the darkest days, and that we are all in this together.

Some of the hardest fights end up yielding the best results, and oftentimes if we would have just hung on for a few more moments, we would have reached the finish line.

Don’t give up. No matter what mountains you’re facing, challenges you’ve reached, or roadblocks you’ve encountered, remind yourself that you have an inner strength that is a force to be reckoned with. You have all the tools inside of you to be anything you want to be. It might not be easy, but it will always be worth it.

Thanks to the shadows of my past, I have learned that life is really as dark or as light as we want to make it. We can allow our setbacks to define us, or we can define our setbacks. If you spend your whole life looking through your rear-view mirror, you’ll miss all of the beauty that resides right outside your front window.

Believe in the beauty of your dreams and believe that you have what it takes to get there. No matter how many mistakes you’ve made or failures you’ve faced, your future is at your fingertips and you have the ability to make it into anything you’d like.

We’ve all messed up. We’ve all failed. We may not all have the same stories, but we all have backpacks. This journey has helped me to be thankful for my backpack. To be thankful for the tears and the hardships and the challenges.

It’s a pretty amazing feeling to look into your backpack and realize that you’ve made it so far in spite of the weight that you have carried on your back. That you are not broken, you are not defeated, and that you have the choice to empty the weight of your backpack any time you choose.

I have not been ruined by my past and I have taken total control of my future.

I am a survivor, not a victim.

My name is Macaile Hutt and I am the hero of this story.

Macaile Hutt is an occupational therapist in Boise, as well as a writer and contributor for The Sensory Project. Her therapy style takes a holistic and child-directed approach, with the goal of children succeeding across multiple environments. She holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy from A.T. Still University and has received continuing education in Handwriting Without Tears, pediatric kinesiotaping, Interactive Metronome, and Beckman Oral Motor. She is co-owner of the company Human Code, a candle and retail company with a larger purpose of promoting kindness and generosity. In her free time, she enjoys creative writing, backpacking, and traveling.

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