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MARCH 27-29 & APRIL 4, 2009 SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH SELF-EXPRESSION 45 minute Interactive WorkShop, Grades K-8 Dramatic play is used to develop self-esteem.

MARTIN’S DREAM

45 Minute Interactive WorkShop, Grades 4-12 Take your students back in time to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

“ONCE UPON A TIME…”

45 Minute Interactive WorkShop, Grades 2-6 This fun and interactive workshop will bring new life to classic Fairy Tales.

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45 Minute Interactive WorkShop, Grades 2-8 Students “travel” to an Algonquin village and experience Native American culture through story and song.

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45 Minute Interactive WorkShop, Grades 3-8 Using dramatic role play, students will explore types of bullying, conflict management, self-respect, and respect for others.

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45 Minute Interactive WorkShop, Grades 4-8 Experience the works, the life, and the times of the man often called the “father of American literature.”

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LAST WEEK I STARTED taking my daughter to gymnastics classes at Kids First Sports Center.

I had been looking for a new activity that we could do where she could learn new things (and, of course, use up a lot of energy).

We walked into the gym to see everyone sitting in a circle playing with assorted toys. Each mom sat on the floor with a toddler in her lap while they busily stacked and sorted blocks. The teacher turned on a “Clean-up” song and all the kids began to put away the toys—every kid except mine.

My daughter, Madeline, had been feverishly running between the balance beam, trampoline and slide as if she had eaten a dozen cupcakes on the way over.

The perfect circle of mommies and toddlers began to sing a song and dance while Madeline continued to giggle while running up a ramp to cannonball into a pit of foam blocks. All of my attempts to corral her failed. Finally, I just stood there, mortified at what the other moms must have been thinking of my crazy kid and me. I was so impressed that all of the other children sat patiently while doing exactly as the teacher instructed. Do my discipline skills need a tune-up? Then again, did Madeline even need to be disciplined?

After all, I can’t blame her for running around like a wild woman.

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When the singing was finished, the rest of the kids were allowed to join in on all of the mini-equipment. My fears of inadequacy thankfully disappeared once I started talking to the teacher. She said she loved how my daughter came running in and just did her thing. She congratulated me on the great job I was doing as a parent, “reinforcing her self-confidence and independence.” Who knew that is what I’d been doing?

Around two years old is when kids really begin to feel out their independence and see themselves as separate entities from their parents. I guess this could be called the pre-pre-pre-teen years and the first trappings of adolescence.

Madeline now wants to do everything herself—especially when it comes to getting dressed. I expected this around age 13 but definitely not before she turned two! Recently, she decided she only wanted to wear her Cincinnati Bengal’s jersey. This went on for three long days. She wore it all day, including sleeping in it. Any attempt to take it off of her and she’d growl like a tiger and cry. These declarations of independence tend to be hard on parents, but I’m trying to see the humor in them instead of getting frustrated.Who cares if it takes twenty minutes to get out the door because she wants to put on her own shoes and zip her coat up all by herself? Better yet, who knew the road to self-confidence started with Velcro and zippers?

SARA LIppeRT is the Vice president of Sales for Cincinnati parent. She is married with a 20-month-old daughter. She would love to hear your puzzling toddler stories so she knows she’s not alone. You can email her at sara@cincinnatiparent.com.

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In Tools for Tough Times, people can access information on strategies for short-term relief and long-term recovery. United Way 211 is the first resource people should access when seeking sources to assist in coping with the economic crisis. People can call 2-1-1 to reach a trained information and referral specialist who has information about the available human services around Greater Cincinnati. UW 211 is a free and confidential service.

FAMJAM ‘09 Shalom Family, a program for young families in the Jewish community, invites all little movers and “shakers” in the seven and under set to the coolest kiddie concert of the year featuring Milkshake, the popular kids’ rock band seen frequently on programs such as Noggin, Discovery Kids’, ToddWorld cartoon and PBS KIDS, on Sunday, March 15th, from 2-4 p.m. at The 20th Century Theater, 3201 Madison Road in Oakely. Admission and valet parking is free with advance reservations.

Kids will make their own “milkshakers” to play along with the band, and they can enjoy mini milkshakes and other fun snacks. Plus, there will be plenty of room to dance and sing along with the band. The first 200 to RSVP will receive a free flashing fiber optic glow wand.

FAM JAM is sponsored by Shalom Family, an initiative of The Mayerson Foundation, is free with advance reservations by March 1st, and open to all families with children seven and younger (siblings and grandparents welcome) in which at least one parent is Jewish. Space is limited and will fill up quickly. For more information, or to RSVP, contact Julie Robenson at 513-703-3343 or julie@myshalomfamily.org.

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Benefits of Massage Exceed Bonding There is no way greater to bond with your baby than through massage. It not only helps to improve relaxation for better sleep, but it also calms, aids in digestion, promotes bonding and communication, and relieves discomfort that is associated with gas and colic. Parents will also benefit from improved communication with their baby, a soothing of separation anxiety and is just as relaxing for parents as it is for the baby.

Here are some tips to follow if you are interested in baby massage:

1. Select a time. Find a time when you and baby won’t be interrupted and don’t begin massage, if your baby is full or is hungry. The key is finding a comfortable point in between to begin.

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Make sure you’re both comfortable. Wherever you decide to begin massage, make sure you’re comfortable in bed, on the floor or in a chair with your baby on your lap.

3. Create a soothing setting. Make sure the room is warm (at least 75 degrees) so your baby doesn’t get cold. Whisper, gently sing or put on soothing music.

4. Use all-natural oils. You don’t want to use oils with heavy perfumes or loaded with chemicals. Find something simple like almond oil or other vegetable oil with natural fragrance such as lemon or lavender that you can add. Make sure to warm up the oil in your hands and never use on your baby’s face or head.

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overdo it. You want to make sure that you’re not forcing your baby into massage so only continue if your baby is receptive. Keep massage time short and gently extend the time periods as the child gets older.

Because you want to make sure you’re massaging correctly, always be gentle and follow general methods. While several books are available for suggestions you can use the following methods.

General Massage: Warm the oil in your hands and make counter-clockwise circles on your baby’s head, forehead, jaw and mouth, chest, tummy, arms, legs, feet and back working from the right side to the left on each area at a time.

Tummy Massage: This type of massage is known to help with stomach discomfort but it’s important to remain gentle. Rub your baby’s tummy from the top to the bottom in a circle using the outside of your hand. Gently raise your baby’s knees to his tummy and hold for ten seconds then massage the belly with one hand in a clockwise motion. Finally, “walk” your fingers across your baby’s stomach starting on the right side and working to the left and down toward the hip.

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Ten Steps to Help Foster a Love of Writing Fostering a love of literature can depend on the child, but there are a number of ways to encourage a love of reading and writing from an early age. With every child comes a creative imagination. All you need to do is teach your child how to harness that imagination. Learning to Read and Write: Developmentally Appropriate practices for Young Children, issued together by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the International Reading Association (IRA) gives several tips for encouraging an enthusiastic attitude toward reading and writing.

1. Talk, play and sing with your children. By using words to express feelings and ideas, children will slowly increase their vocabulary.

2. Read together every day. Encouraging a love of reading and writing can be done best by leading by example.

3. Choose books together and carefully. Forcing

your child to read something he isn’t interested in will be counterproductive.Try to find something you both can agree on.

4. Give your child the option to read on his own. Start a library for your child and give him the option of reading for 10 to 20 minutes before bed each night. You’ll encourage independent reading behavior and it will even help with relaxation.

5. Read slowly and discuss the stories. There is a difference between listening and hearing. Discussing stories together ensures that your child is hearing as much as he is listening.

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Encourage an awareness of print. Allow him to help you with scrapbooking captions. Help him create a journal and give suggestions on topics.

Show him how to keep lists of everything from books, wants, toys, etc. Help him create a family newsletter to give to friends and family.

8. Provide a number of writing tools and materials. Keep a variety of pens, pencils, crayons, colored pencils, paper, lined composition books, etc. handy. Encouraging self-expression in the form of art and writing is more than just therapeutic—it’s educational.

9. Don’t push. Let your child explore his imagination and interests. You may gently encourage a different twist but don’t push too hard as this might leave him disinterested.

10. Value your child’s efforts. Show your child that you are proud of his accomplishments.

An ounce of praise can mean a world of difference.

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Adolescent Responses to Divorce Divorce takes its toll on parents, but the adjustment can also affect the behavior of your adolescent. As a part of this sudden change, your preteen may start acting out by becoming defiant or simply more challenging all the way around. If you are experiencing divorce, here are some things you should keep in mind when addressing your child’s penchant for challenging authority.

According to Dr. Lisa René Reynolds, author of Still a Family: A Guide to Good Parenting Through Divorce, teens will often test their boundaries because they know that you and your former spouse are at odds with each other and assume that you will be changing your parenting style, too. Despite their best efforts, you can deal with these situations head-on.

1. Stay consistent. Adjusting the rules gives way to your teen assuming there is wiggle room to follow the rules. Keep disagreements between you and your ex-spouse out of earshot of your children and enforce the rules as they always had been. If you are still amicable with your ex-spouse, work together on ways to ensure that parenting styles and rules stay consistent despite the home they are in.

2. Give options. Allowing your child to make choices acknowledges that you value their thoughts and opinions that reinforce the level of trust and communication between you both.

While divorce is never easy for parents or children, Reynolds says, “In time, and if you and your former spouse work hard to avoid behaving poorly during and after divorce, your children will have a better chance of working through these stages and eventually come to a place of recognition concerning the new make-up of the family unit.”

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Survival Tactics for the “I’m Going To” Years IF THERE WERE onE more space on a parent’s clock, then somewhere in between the numerals 11 and 12 would probably be a spot for “I’m going to” or “in a minute” or “soon.” That way, the time when kids are planning to clean their rooms (walk the dog, set the table, do their homework, etc.) would actually arrive.

Procrastination is a favorite activity of young teens and tweens. We parents don’t have to like this behavior, but understanding how it fits into a preteen’s development can help us face it and deal with it.

A preteen’s world is ruled by the conflicting characteristics of both the emerging adult and the waning child. Pre-adolescents feel a desire for control over their lives and are increasingly capable in many areas, but few are experts at handling responsibility or at scheduling and organizing their time. These conflicting traits help explain why a preteen might have difficulty with a parent’s request to perform a chore or task.

A child who is yearning for independence and control of his own life may view any “command” from a parent as an attack on that control. A 13-year-old may feel that a simple request to empty the dishwasher is like a grenade aimed directly at his independence. He may experience a polite question (“Could you please let the dog out?”) as if you have said, “I am the parent and have all the power; you are the child and have none.”

There also is a basic human concept involved: It’s easy to forget what we want to forget. This can be even easier for a young teen whose cognitive skills are still developing. The messages floating through her mind might include: “That Sam Engle is so cute,” “I wonder if the coach thinks I’m good enough to make the team,” “I need $12 for the field trip tomorrow,” and (possibly) “I’m supposed to take out the garbage.”Which of those statements do you think will be the first to fall through the cracks in your child’s brain?

Finally, one of the main goals of giving kids chores and responsibilities is to help them learn selfdiscipline—a skill that is still developing in most preteens. When we see the situation as a learning process, it is easier to find more patience to deal with our child’s inefficiency.

To help you and your child through the “I’m going to” years, the main goals should be to avoid power struggles and get the job done. Here are some suggestions:

gIvE youR kIDs CHoICEs. Children who are involved in the decision-making process about their responsibilities generally do a better job of living up to them. When possible, let your kids help decide what they want to do and when.

For example, make a list of the chores that need to be done. Let them pick which two or three each of them would like to be responsible for.

Help them choose tasks they can realistically complete, given their ages, abilities and time

constraints. Then give them a choice of times when they can complete each task. Give them choices that fit within your guidelines so that your needs will be met.

don’t feel like you’re picking on them.) Taking the vacuum cleaner out or hanging the dog’s leash on the doorknob are other visuals that may eliminate nagging.

gIvE ADvANCE NoTICE. Springing a request on a child increases the chances for conflict. No one likes unpleasant surprises and kids are more likely to balk under these circumstances. If you want the living room vacuumed by Saturday, mention it to your child on Monday. You can also combine this with a choice: “Would you like to decide now when you’re going to do it, or do you want a reminder again later in the week?” You may still get a grimace or complaint, but not as much as if you tell them, “Do it now,” on Saturday morning when they’ve just made plans to go to a movie.

buILD IN MoTIvATIoN. Tell your preteen, “We’ll go to the pool as soon as you’ve finished cleaning your room,” or “You’ll need to cut the grass before you go to the game.” This type of negotiating can be quite successful, but you must be willing to have your child actually be late for, or completely miss, the activity if they haven’t finished their chore.

bE CLEAR AND CoNsIsTENT. If expectations are stable, there is less room for responses like, “How should I know I was supposed to take out the garbage?” or “Last time Jordan emptied the dishwasher, so I thought it was her job.” Try to keep schedule changes to a minimum. usE vIsuAL REMINDERs. Visual reminders can help eliminate the need for nagging and the chances that your verbal reminders will be tuned out. Some families find that a “chore chart” helps. (Include adults on the chart so kids see chores as a family effort and

CHECk youR ExPECTATIoNs. If your goal is to eliminate all whining about chores, chances are high that you will fail. It is a rare child who enjoys being told what to do, especially if the activity has seemingly no relevance or importance in his life.

Lisa Schab is a licensed clinical social worker in Libertyville, Illinois, and the stepmother of two, ages 25 and 29. She can be reached at 847-7821722.

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Life Without kids? no Thanks!

CAN YOU EVEN REMEMBER LIFE WITHOUT YOUR KIDS? I laugh sometimes when I’m with friends or colleagues who don’t have kids. I think to myself, “What do you do all day?” Better yet, what did I do all day before kids?

I can’t remember what it was like to drive down the road without a flurry of questions. “Where are we going mom? Did you bring my milk?

Why did that man cut in front of you? Can my friend come over when we get home? When are we going to be home?” It’s endless!

Today I was at the Florence Mall. This is a weekly winter stop to get my two boys, Connor and Cameron, out of the house. Our mission is to go to the Playland, which is free.

But inevitably my oldest son Connor talks me into going upstairs to the carousel, which is $2 a spin.The carousel is right next to McDonald’s.

So, our free adventure to the Playland ends up costing me two carousel rides (on a good day), two happy meals and more time than I had budgeted.

On this day, I’m sitting in the food court divvying up the McDonald’s meals only to realize we didn’t get any napkins. For someone without kids, this wouldn’t be a big deal. But because I’ve already taken my 20-month-old son Cameron out of his stroller and strapped him into the high chair and Connor has his

food sprawled out all over the table, I have to quickly develop a strategy for how I’m going to quickly leave the kids and grab the napkins before: a. One of them cries. b. Connor leaves Cameron to come get me. c. Someone snatches them.

So, here I am looking back at them no less than two dozen times to be sure they’re okay while I grab three napkins that should have been with our meals to begin with. By the time I get back to the table, Cameron is going into full meltdown mode because Connor has caramel dip with his apples and he doesn’t. Like a good older brother, Connor volunteers to go and get Cam his own caramel dipping sauce. This time my heart is racing. I want to give my now 5-year-old a bit of freedom, but still fear that he may get lost in the crowd and then we’ll have an entirely different drama on our hands.

Thankfully, the woman at the McDonald’s counter is more than helpful and we have enough dip for the entire food court.

Speaking of McDonald’s, before I had kids, it was just the place with the great fries. Now it is much more than that. McDonald’s is now the place with the free toys. They rope your kids (and you) into trying to get the entire set. Now

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we have to make special trips to McDonald’s because we have to get the “donkey” that goes with the Shrek collection. And God forbid you get a duplicate, because the wrong toy could ruin an entire day! If your child is at all like my 5-year-old, you know what I’m talking about.

But this is just the beginning. The other day I overheard a mother being chastised by her teenage daughter because her mom couldn’t remember what type of lotion she used. I literally laughed out loud. The girl was going on and on and the mother was just trying to appease her. As if this poor mom has nothing else to worry about other than what type of lotion her daughter likes this week.

Nonetheless, as I’m sitting at the food court glancing over at the single girl in her 20s who’s clearly amused by my napkin and caramel dipper demise, I smile back and I think to myself I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I do enjoy a little break from the kids — we all do.

But after an hour of free time, I’m missing my guys. It’s not all about me anymore and despite the madness I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Life before kids? No thanks.

SheRee pAoLeLLo anchors the evening news at News-5. Behind the scenes, she’s a wife and mother of two boys.

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Dinosaurs of a Feather? new Discoveries That are Sure to Thrill Everyone is familiar with the Tyrannosaurus rex, but did you know that as babies they likely had feathers?

New scientific discoveries prove the existence of feathered dinosaurs, and you can be among the first to see what they looked like in one the biggest dinosaur exhibit ever. Dinosaurs Unearthed opens February 13 at Cincinnati Museum Center, and it is not to be missed.

The experience Dinosaurs Unearthed creates with its more than 20 life-sized dinosaurs, full skeletons, fossils and reports on significant dinosaur discoveries, will take you back in time. Stunning backdrops, graphics, life-like sounds and dinosaur animation makes this exhibit unlike any other of its kind. It is story-driven, entertaining and educational.

When visitors enter the exhibit they see a dig site, featuring an excavated dinosaur skeleton. From there, visitors travel through a number of different subject areas, including: Frills, Horns, Carnivores, Feathers and more.

Discover what the dinosaurs ate, when and where they lived and how they protected themselves.

Learn about the different physical characteristics that evolved as each dinosaur assumed its niche in their prehistoric world.

Another unique feature this exhibit offers is the opportunity to control several of the roaring, moving dinosaurs. Visitors can take to the controls of a Baryonyx, Parasaurolophus, a Stegosaurus baby or an Allosaurus!

Incorporated into the exhibit will be a working paleontology laboratory where visitors can see original dinosaur bones being cleaned and restored

by Museum Center’s fossil program volunteers.

These bones were collected from Museum Center’s Jurassic dinosaur quarry in Montana as part of a Dinosaur Field School.

Accompanying the exhibit is the larger-thanlife OMNIMAX film, Dinosaurs Alive. Feel the excitement and the fear of the unknown as narrator, Michael Douglas, takes you on an expedition back in time. Dinosaurs Alive is an excellent companion to the one of a kind exhibit, Dinosaurs Unearthed.

Enjoy the exhibit and film for the complete dinosaur experience.

Long ago, before humans took their first step on earth, enormous creatures walked the land.

The ground shook with each step they took and trees moved with each breath they exhaled. These creatures were dinosaurs, the original inhabitants of this planet.

those of the Cretaceous Period. Experiencing these “reincarnated” life-sized creatures on the five-story domed OMNIMAX screen in conjunction with more than 15,000 watts of Dolby Digital sound is like going back in time.

Join some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they reveal which descendants of dinosaurs walk, or even fly, among us. One featured scientist, Alan H. Turner, Ph.D., attended the University of Cincinnati and also served as a volunteer staff member at Museum Center’s Dinosaur Field School.

From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone of New Mexico, the film will follow American Museum of Natural History paleontologists as they explore some the greatest dinosaur finds in history.

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The dominant species for more than 150 million years, they have left evidence of their social behavior, their feeding habits and more. This evidence has been dug up, studied and reconstructed by paleontologists from around the world, and it even tells us who they protected and who they feared.

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“ ACCINES ARE AMONG the most remarkable achievements in the history of medicine,” says Robert W. Frenck, Jr. MD, professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. “Thanks to the development and widespread use of vaccines, we have been able to reduce by 95 to 99 percent the vaccine-preventable infectious diseases in the United States. This translates to preventing 14 million infections and 33,000 deaths in the United States in 2008.”

But not everyone agrees. Julie Hengehold, RN, BSN, AAHCC and Certified Doula, has, along with her husband, chose not to vaccinate her children. Hengehold has done extensive research on the topic and believes that diseases have natural peaks and troughs, and that health is the body’s best defense while vaccines may cause harm.

Many parents worry specifically about the amounts of thimerosal and aluminum found in vaccines, and a possible link between the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism. While some parents, such as the Hengeholds, chose not to vaccinate, others choose to delay 14 CINCINNATI PARENT * MARCH 2009

and/or space out their child’s vaccines, a practice Robert W. Sears, MD, FAAP made popular in his book, The Vaccine Book. But these alternatives are controversial.

CoMMoN CoNCERNs “I think we have more than sufficient information to say that vaccines, including MMR, do not cause autism,” Dr. Frenck says.

Autism, now more commonly referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is often detected between the first and second year of life; the same time MMR is administered. “It is understandable that people noted the events occurring at approximately the same time and came to the conclusion that the vaccine may be causing ASD,” Dr. Frenck says. “This belief was strengthened by a study published by a British physician who said the MMR, and specifically the measles vaccine, caused autism. This study has been discredited and the co-authors of the study subsequently published a formal retraction.”

Eileen M. Bens, MSN, RN, CPNP at Suburban Pediatrics agrees. “There is no data to support linking the vaccinations to autism,” she says.

Many parents also worry about thimerosal, a compound used as a preservative in vaccines.

According to Dr. Frenck, thimerosal is

composed of ethyl mercury, which is quickly eliminated by the body. It’s methyl mercury that can build up in the body and cause mercury poisoning.

“There has never been any data or reports of anyone found to have any health problems as a result of the thimerosal in vaccines,” Bens says. “It was removed to prevent immunizations from being perceived as unsafe.” Although still found in the flu vaccine, many pediatricians offer thimerosalfree flu shots, especially for infants.

Another concern is the amount of aluminum in vaccines. “Aluminum is what is called an adjuvant,” Dr. Frenck says. “Most vaccines contain aluminum. Adjuvants are used to help our body create a better immune response to vaccines, making them more effective. Without an adjuvant, children may need more shots or have lower immunity to the infections.

Aluminum has been used in vaccines for more than 75 years and has been found to be safe.

We routinely ingest aluminum. For example, a quart of infant formula contains approximately the same amount of aluminum as vaccines.”

ALTERNATIvEs Each year the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a vaccination schedule

developed by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with input from the AAP’s Committee on Infectious Diseases and the American Academy of Family Physicians. This is the schedule most pediatricians recommend patients follow. But many parents and some members of the medical community, such as Dr. Sears, still have concerns with some of the issues listed above. Therefore, many choose alternative vaccination schedules.

“I would not recommend such a schedule,” Dr. Frenck says. “At the very least such a schedule will increase the time the child is susceptible to preventable infections. Additionally, a schedule that requires more visits over a longer period will almost assuredly result in a greater number of children who are under-immunized.”

But other pediatricians are more flexible with this. “Suburban Pediatrics recommends the schedule as put out by the AAP, but we will work with parents,” Bens says.

Jeff A. Drasnin, MD, FAAP with ESD Pediatric Group, agrees. “At ESD we do support parent choice, so we do have patients who choose to do an alternative schedule and some who do not vaccinate at all,” he says. “Because many practices won’t allow parents this ability, we actually take care of a disproportionate

number of these families. We strongly support vaccination, and I personally think vaccinating children is one of the most important things we do as pediatricians. However, if a parent makes the choice not to vaccinate, that child still deserves good medical care, hence our policy on tolerance.”

However, there are risks. “Risks are certainly getting these diseases, some of which can be fatal,” Dr. Drasnin says. “I do support individual choice, but from a societal standpoint, we all need to be concerned about the rising numbers.”

And the numbers are rising. “We are close to eradicating polio and cases of measles have been greatly diminished,” Dr. Frenck says. “However, outbreaks of both infections have occurred in the last few years due to not immunizing children.

Cases of measles, mumps and whooping cough have increased in the United States, occurring overwhelmingly in un-immunized children.

Thus, parents choosing not to immunize their children are putting them at risk of getting infections that are far more serious than the risks associated with the vaccines.”

Regardless of where you stand, education is key.

Know what your child is getting when, and the associated risks and benefits. “I enjoy working with these parents [who space out/delay their child’s vaccinations], as they want to be involved in medical decisions instead of following the physician blindly,” Dr. Drasnin says. “Slight alterations are certainly appropriate if it can relieve some parental anxiety. But there again is no data to support this practice as being any safer.”

kARA gEbHART uHL is a Fort Thomas, Ky.-based freelance writer and editor. To read more of her work visit www. karagebhartuhl.com. To learn more about her family visit www.uhlblog.blogspot.com.

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For extended coverage on this story, tune into Lisa Cooney on News 5 Today on Friday, March 6th.

Good health doesn’t happen by itself.

Disease prevention is the key to protecting the public’s health. It is always better to prevent a disease than to treat it. Vaccines prevent disease in the people who receive them and protect those who come into contact with unvaccinated individuals. Vaccines help prevent infectious diseases and save lives. Vaccines are responsible for the control of many infectious diseases that were once common in this country, including polio, measles, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), rubella, mumps, tetanus, and Haemophilus influenzae type b.

Every day parents take steps to protect the health and safety of their children. These steps range from child-proof door latches to child safety seats. In the same way, vaccines protect infants, children, and adults from illnesses and death caused by infectious diseases. While the u.S. currently has near record low cases of vaccine-preventable diseases, the viruses and bacteria that cause them still exist. Even diseases that have been eliminated in this country, such as polio, are only a plane ride away. Polio, and other infectious diseases, can be passed on to people who are not protected by vaccines.

If a child is not vaccinated and is exposed to a disease germ, the child’s body may not be strong enough to fight the disease. before vaccines, many children died from diseases that vaccines now prevent, such as whooping cough, measles, and polio. Those same germs exist today, but babies are now protected by vaccines, so we do not see these diseases as often. Immunizing individual children also helps to protect the health of our community, especially those people who are not immunized. Immunizing individual children also helps to protect the health of our community, especially those people who are not immunized.

For more information on childhood immunizations, visit http://www.odh.ohio.gov/ or call (800) 282-0546.

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• CHANgE youR MINDsET. When you believe in yourself, you will be able to take control of your health. Concentrate on the positive aspects of your life and your best traits.

Attitude is everything. Try to surround yourself with people who support you and accept you as you are.

• sET REAsoNAbLE goALs. If your goal is unrealistic you will experience disappointment, but if your goal is too simple you will never have the thrill of accomplishment. Some women may feel better telling their friends about their goal to reaffirm their commitment. If you have a big goal, you may break it down into smaller tasks to make it more attainable.

• ADoPT PosITIvE HEALTH bEHAvIoRs. This will reduce your risk of women’s health problems like heart disease and stroke. “Don’t smoke and avoid other people’s tobacco smoke.

Lower your blood pressure if you need to. Treat high blood pressure if you have it. Eat a healthy diet low in saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol and salt. Exercise at least thirty minutes on most or all days of the week. Keep your weight under control. Control your blood sugar if you have diabetes. Get regular medical check-ups. Follow your doctor’s orders for taking medicine,” summarizes Lori Fovel, communications director for the Cincinnati American Heart Association.

• sCHEDuLE A PHysICAL AND gyNECoLogICAL ExAM. Do not wait to have a problem to see a doctor.

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He cannot detect changes when he does not know what is normal for you.

“There are a lot of times you don’t get symptoms, can have something and not even know it,” reminds Amy Strange, from the office of Dr. David Schwartz. Don’t make excuses either.

“Don’t let your insurance be a reason to avoid proper health maintenance.

You need to understand what insurances you are signing up for and know that preventive care is usually covered,” advises Dr. Gerard Reilly of Seven Hills Women’s Health Center.

• LEARN To MANAgE sTREss. Find social support and don’t be afraid to lean on someone, even if it means talking to a professional. Find healthy outlets like meditating, yoga, listening to music, gardening or practicing spirituality. Avoid unhealthy outlets like drinking or smoking. Sometimes helping others may relieve stress. Find a cause you care about and get involved.

• MAkE TIME FoR youRsELF. Women tend to focus on others’ needs instead of their own. “Remember there is only so much you can do in a situation and you can’t keep everyone happy,” tells Dr. Deborah Andrews, psychologist.

Do things you enjoy and do not be afraid to hang a ‘do not disturb’ sign on your door when you need a time out.

Although these strategies may seem overwhelming, the key is to strike a balance.

When you are in control of your health, you will look better, feel better and optimize your overall wellness.

JAMIe LoBeR’S passion is for health promotion and disease prevention. As a speaker and author of pink power (getpinkpower.com), she has empowered others to modify health behavior through knowledge. She enjoys swimming, playing the piano and watching football.

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MOST PARENTS WITH CHILDREN under age four have experienced the stress of an ear infection, especially during cold and flu season. You may recall spending sleepless nights comforting your child. “He may run a fever, show fussiness or drainage and not want to lie down,” tells Dr. John Robinson, pediatrician of Group Health Associates, Mason.

There are two types of ear infections.“There is acute otitus media (AOM), where the ear has pus in it. It is typically is painful and they have a fever and may have a cold with a runny nose and cough. It is best treated with antibiotics,” says Greenwald. “There is also otitus media effusion (OME), which means there is fluid in the ear (not pus). This is common among

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five- to seven-year-olds and does not require antibiotics.” It takes awhile for fluid to go away, so instead of returning to the pediatrician in two weeks, it is recommended to return in four to six weeks unless your child continues to not feel well. Your child may have fluid in his ear without having an ear infection. Ear infections are usually symptomatic.

For some children, pressure equalization (PE) You may have one child who rarely gets tubes are recommended. “The guideline for ear infections and another who gets them AOM is three in six months or four in a year. frequently. Some risk For OME, the guideline is fluid in the ear lasting factors include having What might seem to be an ear longer than three another child who has frequent ear infections, infection may just be an object months, associated being exposed to with conductive or stuck in his ear, pain from a second-hand smoke mechanical hearing sinus infection or teething. or attending daycare. loss,” says Greenwald.

Other risk factors The tube procedure are out of your control. Dr. John Greenwald, takes less than ten minutes and involves an ENT at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, incision in the eardrum for the tube to be explains that a child’s Eustachian tube may inserted. The tube is meant to act as an extra not work properly because of its position or Eustachian tube that stays in for about a year the opening of the Eustachian tube may get and in most cases, falls out by itself. If tubes clogged with mucus, both of which can result do not relieve your child from ear infections in colds. completely, the good news is the pus will drain out of his ear and will heal with the aid However, you can act preventively. Dr. of eardrops.

Joel Wehrmeyer of Mid-City Pediatrics recommends washing your hands, getting Although ear infections are common among plenty of rest, eating healthy foods and children, they should not be taken lightly. If making sure your child does not lie down and not managed, trouble with speech, language drink from a bottle. He also advises to keep a and hearing can result. Make sure hearing close eye on your toddler. What might seem is tested and any concerns are addressed at to be an ear infection may just be an object routine check-ups to protect one of your stuck in his ear, pain from a sinus infection child’s most important senses. or teething.

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NiCK AND STACiE VETOR NEVER DREAMED that they would join the ranks of couples facing infertility. Married in 2002, they began trying to start a family two years later. “We thought it would be easy,” Stacie remembers.

But it wasn’t. First, the Vetors discovered that Stacie, who was born with just one fallopian tube and one ovary, needed surgery. Following surgery, they were delighted to become pregnant and welcome their son Ryan, now two and a half.

The Vetors wanted more children and were happily surprised in January 2008 to learn Stacie was pregnant again. But happiness turned to shock when they found it was an ectopic pregnancy, ending in miscarriage. Later, they learned Stacie’s single fallopian tube was once again blocked and scarred, making it impossible for an embryo to travel safely to the uterus. Doctors recommended in vitro fertilization as the best pregnancy option. “That was a shock to us because we never realized our infertility issues would be so serious,” Stacie says.

The Vetors are just one of millions of couples facing infertility across the United States. According to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) about 7.3 million women and their partners in the United States, about 12 percent of the reproductiveage population are affected by infertility, which is commonly defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse (six months if the women is over age 35) or the inability to carry a pregnancy to live birth.

For these families, infertility is more than just a medical condition preventing them from having children. It is an all-consuming, heartwrenching diagnosis that invades all aspects of their lives.

Medical advances have opened the doors for many couples; adoption, both domestic and international, has helped many others build their families.

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While both medical treatment and adoption offer hope to local couples, that hope also comes with a hefty price tag (often several thousand dollars) that can make having children more of a financial than a family decision.

The Vetors learned that one round of in vitro fertilization, including medications and other necessities, could cost $15,000; an amount that seemed staggering, since their medical insurance doesn’t cover the procedure. “My husband has a good job with good benefits, but it isn’t covered,” Stacie says.“It’s not uncommon not to have fertility coverage.”

The Vetors now faced a major financial dilemma: max out credit cards, drain savings, take a loan out against their house or delay plans to add to their family. “It really is a financial burden and a really scary situation for families,” Stacie says.

FERTILITy TREATMENTs Fertility treatments come in many forms and include: • Medications (pills or injections) to enhance or regulate ovulation • Surgery • Intrauterine insemination (IUI), often performed in conjunction with ovulation stimulating medications, which injects a sperm sample prepared in the laboratory directly into the uterus.

• Assisted reproductive technology (ART), a procedure in which a woman’s ovaries are stimulated, her eggs surgically removed, combined with sperm and returned to the woman’s body. In vitro fertilization is the most common ART procedure.

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Most infertility cases (85 to 90 percent) are treated with conventional medical therapies such as medication or surgery, according to ASRM. While vital for some patients, in vitro fertilization and other ART procedures account for less than 3 percent of infertility services. Costs vary widely, depending on the procedure, but can range from several hundred to several thousand dollars, and it is often not covered by insurance.

Fifteen states, including Ohio, currently have laws that require insurers to cover basic health care services, including diagnostic procedures. “A lot of insurance companies will spend money so I can tell a family why they have infertility,” says Glen Hofmann, M.D., Ph.D., medical director of the Bethesda Center for Reproductive Health and Fertility. “But then they won’t cover treatment.”

While some plans do cover high-tech fertility treatments, it is rare, Dr. Hofmann says. Yet, he urges couples to investigate all their options before dismissing treatment. “We work closely with patients to let them know exactly what out-of-pocket costs will be,” Dr. Hofmann says. “People who need my services put outcome above other things.”

ADoPTIoN Like fertility treatments, worry about the costs of adoption is nothing new for prospective parents. “I’m not noticing any significant changes (with the economy),” says Sharon Wiley, executive director of Tri-State Adoption Coalition. “Cost has always been an issue for families.”

Average adoption costs vary widely depending on the type of adoption. According to the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, national average costs (local costs may vary) are: • $2,500 or less (sometimes very little): adoption through the foster care system

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off us has been significant,” Stacie says. “It has provided an answer for us and a means to build our family.”

Shaohannah’s Hope www.shaohannahshope.org founded by Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman.

• $10,000 to $15,000 and up to $40,000: adoption arranged between a birth mother and a prospective adoptive family, often with the assistance of an attorney

The Vetors are not alone in trying to find creative means to fund their family, either through fertility treatments or adoptions.

Some financial options are available:

• Federal Tax Credit: The tax credit applies for both domestic and international adoptions and is a maximum of $11,650 in 2008. The exact amount for which you qualify depends on your family’s income. Talk to your tax advisor or visit www.irs.gov/taxtopics for more information. For a special-needs or foster care adoption, the tax credit could cover most or even all of the expenses, Wiley explains.

• $7,000 to $30,000: international adoption

“Costs really depend on what you’re looking for,” says Wiley, who specializes in adoptions from the foster care system.

“Depending on what type of adoption you’re looking for, it can be very affordable.”

Don’t give up on adoption just because of money. Attend seminars or adoptions fairs and do your homework. (Learn more about Tri-State Adoption Coalition at www.tristateadoption. org.) “People should look into all different types of adoption, think about what fits your family,” says Wiley, herself an adoptive mother. “Then, find out what’s available and build your strategy from there.”

FINANCINg oPTIoNs In desperation, Stacie Vetor turned to the Internet for information and help. One night, while sitting in bed with her laptop, Stacie stumbled upon the website for the Cade Foundation www.cadefoundation.org, a non-profit organization focused on helping families struggling with fertility. In addition to offering information, the Cade Foundation awards “Family Building Grants” of up to $10,000 to help with the costs associated with fertility treatment or domestic adoption.

The Cade Foundation accepts grant applications just a few weeks each year; Stacie had just two weeks to prepare all the materials. In November, the Vetors received one of just six grants awarded in 2008. “The amount of worry and stress taken

• Loans: Homeowners might be able to tap into the equity of their home to finance their family plans through a home equity loan, home equity line of credit or mortgage refinancing. Consult your banker, mortgage lender or financial planner to see if this is an option for you.

At Bethesda Center for Reproductive Health and Fertility, staff work closely with patients to help find funding options, says Phyllis Bryant, practice manager. If insurance coverage isn’t available, one option is a special low-interest loan program specifically for infertile couples at Capital One. A Child Waits Foundation www.achildwaits.org provides low-interest loans up to $10,000 to help defray the cost of international adoption. Loan eligibility is determined by financial need. The foundation strives to help families who have exhausted all other sources of funds and could not proceed with adoption without assistance.

• Grants: In addition to low-interest loans, A Child Waits Foundation offers a grant program (up to $5,000) specifically designed to help families pursuing international adoption of older children and children with special needs. Through its grant and loan programs, A Child Waits Foundation has helped 42 children find homes in Ohio.

Other agencies offering grants for adoption include: the Cade Foundation www.cadefoundation.org; National Adoption Foundation www.nafadopt.org; HelpUsAdopt.org; and

Families may be able to find other forms of financial assistance, from clinic financing options to healthcare loans and patientassistance programs from drug manufacturers.

Resolve: The National Infertility Association provides more information about infertility financing programs on its website at www.resolve.org.

“Don’t give up just because of money,” Bryant says. “Be informed. Find out as much information as you can before you make a decision.”

In February, the Vetors began the in vitro fertilization process.

This month, they will learn if it was successful. Meanwhile, they have a new mission: to help other families facing the same difficult financial burdens. They are working closely with the Cade Foundation to sponsor an educational forum for families facing infertility and are planning fundraisers for later this year.

“We feel like that’s our mission now, to give back and raise awareness,” Stacie explains.“If we can give back to the foundation and provide for another family, that would be wonderful.”

LISA YOUNG STIERS is Senior Staff Writer for Cincinnati Parent and Indy’s Child.

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Domestic ADoption Adoption Connection Changing the Lives of Children and Families in Northern Kentucky Since 1884 Will You Open Your Heart And Home To Children Who Need You?

11223 Cornell Park Dr., CinCinnati, oH 45242 angie Bowling (513)489-1616 www.aDoPtionCinCinnati.org Adoption Connection, a local, Ohio-licensed adoption agency, gives you the support you need to grow your family through adoption, including identified, relative, and step-parent adoption. Homestudies, classes to guide you through the adoption process, and birth parent counseling.

Welcoming all regardless of number of children, religion, race, sexual orientation, marital status, or age.

For more information:

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Jewish Family service 11223 Cornell Park Dr., CinCinnati, oH 45242 angie Bowling

513-469-1188 www.jsCinti.org Building families through adoption since 1943. Feel secure as we guide you through the adoption process and beyond by offering adoption, parenting classes, and family counseling.

Homestudies, adoption education, and birth parent counseling. We welcome all regardless of number of children, religion, race, sexual orientation, marital status, or age.

Catholic Charities (formerly Catholic social services) 3629 CHurCH st, Covington, kY 41015 (859)581-8974 www.CovingtonCHarities.org Providing comprehensive adoptive services in Northern Kentucky since 1948. Experienced masters level professionals, serving persons of all faiths. Free pregnancy counseling services. Affordable, supportive on-going services.

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The Fertility Wellness Institute of oH - Dr. Neeoo W. Chin, M.D. 2814 MaCk rD., FairFielD, oH 45014 DeBBie siBleY (513)326-4300 Our goal is to provide outstanding individualized care in a compassionate and warm environment surrounding you with state-of-the-art technology. Our superior success rates have turned many dreams and hopes of parenting into reality.

Foster cAre Holly Hill Children’s services 9599 suMMer Hill rD., CaliFornia, kY 41007 859-635-0500 HollYHill-kY.org Holly Hill Children’s Services provides NKY residents with both foster care and adoption services. Parents must be certified as foster care providers to be eligible to adopt children placed within their home. Please call (859) 6350500 for more information to find out how you can help these children.

sAFy Foster Care 270 nortHlanD BoulevarD, suite 109, CinCinnati, oH 45246 513-771-7239 www.saFY.org

Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth is a non-profit treatment foster care organization, which opened its doors in 1984. SAFY envisions the day when every child is part of a loving family and is able to reach his or her greatest potential. Each year the agency assists over 3,600 children and their families.

internAtionAl ADoption Adoption Connection

11223 Cornell Park Dr., CinCinnati, oH 45242 513-489-1616 www.aDoPtionCinCinnati.org As your local link, Adoption Connection has the experience and expert knowledge to provide the necessary homestudy and education that you need to complete your international adoption. Let us guide you through the adoption process, and provide post-placement services and adoptionspecific education for your family.

needs of internationally adopted children, their families and their communities.

The center provides essential medical services; emotional support, community programs, and research that help internationally adopted children enjoy well-adjusted lives.

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speciAl neeDs Positive Pathways

7000 Houston rD. BlDg. 300, suite 29, FlorenCe, kY 41042 859-746-9272 ext. 102 www.PositivePatHwaY.CoM We are a holistic mental health practice that provide individual and family therapy for the special needs of all families especially involving adoption and attachment.

International Adoption Center at CCHMC 3333 Burnett ave. MlC 7036, CinCinnati, oH 45229-3039 (513)636-2877 www.CinCinnatiCHilDrens. org/iaC The International Adoption Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is a non-profit organization committed to the health and wellness

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Mother Nature Needs a Hand Your mom may have told you about the birds and the bees, but she probably didn’t tell you that having one child may not guarantee that you’ll have more. Some couples experience secondary infertility and require medical assistance to achieve future pregnancies. So when the sting of infertility hits, call the experts at Bethesda’s fertility center.

We offer: • In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) • Blastocyst Culturing (advanced embryos) • Preimplanation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) • Egg Donation Program (minimum wait for donors) • Success Rates Higher than National Average

(513) 745-1675 www.bethesdafertility.com Glen Hoffmann MD, PhD • Jennifer Thie MD • Pradeep Warikoo PhD INDYSCHILD.COM 21

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gymnastics, Dance & Cheer Involvement Can Reap Benefits THE BALANCE BEAM NEVER

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increments (a child cannot directly go from forward

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an arabesque that sent the crowd at the local gymnastics meet to their feet and my confidence to the sky. Deep down I wondered if the crowd was actually cheering on the talented gymnast who just completed her floor routine, but I never asked. Rather I drank in all that appreciation. After all, I had worked my tail off on that beam performance. I finished the routine and don’t even remember the score. I doubt it was higher than seven. Between you and me, I wasn’t all that great, but fortunately no one ever told me.

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Metzger feels that if you take a child beyond his or her perceived level of achievement, then “you give that child a feeling of success that ‘I’m capable. I can do it and I know I can because yesterday I did it.’ You build this mindset of capability, and capability is the foundation of self-esteem,” he says. “You do that and you teach with a well thought out curriculum in a fun environment and kids begin to believe in themselves.

We are talking emotionally healthy kids. Happy, healthy, responsible kids.”

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costumes and cheerleading camps.

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founding president and co-owner of Kids First

you I’m healthier for it, I’m a better team player because

Sports Center in Cincinnati. His goal is to give every

of it and for better or worse I am a perfectionist because in

child an experience that helps him or her become a

sports anyone knows that practice makes perfect. Oh, and

happy, healthy and responsible kid. “Cartwheels are a

that tree pose in yoga class is possible thanks to the time I

wonderful tool,” he explained.

spent on that beam

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music

9. Bathe your child’s ears with the language of music, while the absorbent mind is active! Come for the fun, stay for the education!

Influence your child’s musicianship…for life!

Musikgarten Wyoming – Musik kids Program 513-771-7675 www.theCenter4thearts.org

Piano Lessons in your Home See our ad in the Classifieds!

Clifton – Miss amanda’s Music garden 513-221-sing www.MissamandasMusic.com

West Chester Academy of Music

Northern kentucky - Music for us studio 859-344-9445 www.musicforusstudio.com northern kentucky – little songbird Music studio 859-547-8765 www.littlesongbirdmusic.com Dance! Move! Sing! Play instruments! MusikGarten is a holistic, cross-cultural music curriculum for children from birth to age

8374 Princeton glendale Rd, West Chester, OH 45069 (513)829-2345 www.wcaom.com Quality private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, violin, cello, clarinet, saxophone, flute, drums and harp. Also offers nationally acclaimed Music for Young Children, a group keyboard curriculum for ages 5 and up, and Music Pups, a music and movement class for birth to 4.

Call for FREE trial class.

theatre

ballet Theatre Midwest at The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum 3738 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45226 (513)520-2334 www.ballettheatremidwest.com Grace, beauty, creativity, movement! Experience the joy of dance at Ballet Theatre Midwest. Our Nurturing environment, professional faculty and lovely facility offer the finest in classical dance training for ages 3 to adult. Age appropriate training and performance opportunities for all students.

ADD youR LIsTINg HERE! Contact Rachel at Rachel@cincinnatiparent.com

SHALOM FAMILY, a program for The Jewish Community, presents the coolest FREE kiddie concert of the year!

featuring the popular kids’ rock band

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2:00pm

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and open to all families with children seven and younger in which at least one parent is Jewish.

Siblings and grandparents welcome!

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Where imagination takes center stage.

The Balinese Frog Prince

Mar. 14 • Ages 4 & up • Conceived and performed by Alice Eve Cohen Language, movement and music combine to present this beautiful and mystical Indonesian myth.

The Dragon King

Mar. 21 • Ages 4 & up • Featuring the Tanglewood Marionettes A fearless grandmother journeys to the bottom of the sea in this underwater Chinese fantasy.

ili a flashing fib es to RSVP will receive er for all their litoptic glow wand tle rockers.

Mini milkshakes, popcorn & other rockin’ treats.

Plus, make your own “Milkshaker” & make some noise!

Shalom Family is an initiative of The Mayerson Foundation.

While Shalom Family programs are open to all families in the Jewish Community in which at least one parent is Jewish, we are especially dedicated to families who would like to become more connected to Jewish Life

Busker and Me: A Circus Dog’s Tale

Mar. 28 • Ages 4 and up • Conceived and performed by Jim Jackson A troublemaking Jack Russell Terrier’s adventures are brought to life in this hilarious production.

Theory of Mind

Busker and Me

Apr. 4 • Ages 12 and up • A new play by Ken LaZebnik • Winner of the Macy’s New Play Prize for Young Audiences • Featuring the Playhouse’s Lafley Touring Company A 16-year-old autistic teen with extraordinary abilities explores the challenges of falling in love.

All shows performed in the Playhouse’s Rosenthal Plaza at 10:30am & 1:00pm*.

Ages 4-18: $5; Adults: $6. Please do not bring children younger than the ages indicated for each production. *1:00pm performance is signed for the hearing impaired courtesy of Cincinnati State.

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TRYInG To FInD activities your children will show an interest in beyond the latest online game or fashion fad is like throwing a handful of half-cooked spaghetti on the wall to see what sticks. It’s the rare strand that has the fortitude to cling in a half-cooked state. But, if by some miracle, a single spaghetti noodle stays aloft and your child comes home and announces a head-over-heels infatuation with field hockey, model rockets, zoology, horseback riding or some other pastime you never thought would cross their lips, it becomes your task to encourage your child and nurture that interest. One great way to do that is to find a camp that specializes in the activity currently holding your child’s attention.

As luck would have it, there is a camp for almost any hobby and/or potential career path — from language studies to sailing to clowning (yes, even that). With all of these options you should be able to find one with the right mix of your child’s interests and the values you traditionally think of when camp comes to mind, such as leadership, self-reliance and tolerance of others.

Summer camp at the Columbia Gorge School of Theatre means a taste of the stage life and instruction by theatre professionals from around the country. At Columbia Gorge, “people ages 8 to 18 learn about theatre exclusively,” said Jan James, executive director of the program. “They sing, dance, act,

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The high intensity is similar at Avid4 Adventure, but for a vastly different reason. This is an “MTV style of summer camp,” said camp director David Secunda, complete with physical challenges, excitement, and adrenaline rush.Whether campers are interested in rock-climbing, white-water rafting or a handful of other extreme sports, the Avid4 Adventure curriculum includes “state-of-the-sport” instruction, where even at five years-old, a camper learns the proper terminology and technique for safe and exhilarating enjoyment of the sport.

While it may be all about the adrenaline rush for your kids, you can rest assured, said Secunda, “Our program is centered on engaging kids in outdoor activities in a focused, non-competitive way, and also offers the tried and true activities that build leadership, camaraderie, etc,” he says. The idea, he added, is for the kids to have a great time and take away with them “a deep connection and affinity for the outdoor environment.”

Pali Adventures is a specialty camp of yet another variety. If your child dreams of being a stunt man, a news anchor, a movie make-up artist, or a secret agent, “the Pali environment develops confidence, self-esteem and independence through participation in some of the most thrilling and unforgettable activities on the planet,” said camp director Ian Brassett.

Campers can choose from one- and two-week specialty sessions. The “activity-packed” lineup for the one-week experience “allows beginners and experienced campers alike to dive into the activities and develop solid skills,” said Brassett. “The depth and breadth of the activities and instruction [in the two-week session] allows each camper to truly expand their talents, which are then showcased at the end of the session. So whether it is a concert from the Rock Star campers, a fashion show from the Fashion Institute campers or a stunt show by the Hollywood Stunt campers, each camper will have the opportunity to participate in something special.”

If your children’s heads are in the clouds or their feet are planted firmly on the ground behind a soccer ball they’d like to kick morning, noon, and night, there is a specialty camp that will allow them to pursue their interest while surrounded by like-minded, potential friends and expert counselors in a nurturing environment that screams “Your dreams are within your grasp.”

study participation.

Visit the American Camp Association’s parent Web site at www.CampParents.org and click on the “Find a Camp” link for a list of camps offering the specific activity that captivates your child.

Call Dermatology Research Associates, Inc.

With nearly three decades of experience working with children, youth and families, peg L. Smith is the chief executive officer of the American Camp Association® (ACA). With up to 300 health, safety, and programming standards, ACA is the only national association that accredits camps and promotes a safe and fun camp experience with developmental benefits backed by independent research. To learn more about ACA, please visit www.Campparents.org or www.ACAcamps.org. © 2009 American Camping Association, Inc.

Phone: 513-232-DERM (3376) Email: dermresearch@fuse.net

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and perform in a show on the last day of camp.”

All of this happens in a natural environment where campers can unwind from the rigors of training for stardom by “hiking through the wilderness surrounding the camp; swimming in Standing Bear Pond; playing basketball, softball and volleyball.”

Art Academy of Cincinnati

1212 jackson street, Cincinnati, oH 45202 (513)562-8748 CaMP art aCaDeMY Clifton Cultural art Center, 3711 Clifton ave., Cincinnati, www.artacademy.edu ages: 5-12 (k-6th grade) Dates: june 8 to july 24 Visual art day camp. Professional instruction. Two and three-dimensional skill building activities. Choose by week, full or half day. Before and after care available. Cost is $245/$220 for Full-day, $155/$140 for Half-day. Camp brochure is on our website, or call (513)562-8748 to receive one in the mail..

Children, Inc. summerCare

859-431-2075 www.childreninc.org Dates: june 8 - july 31, 2009 ages/grades: ages 5-11 alexandria educational Center Caywood elementary school ockerman elementary Middle school

SummerCare 2009: Celebration of Freindship offers fun and education adventures for children. Activities revolve around weekly themes, such as: Jurassic Giants, Picasso to Pop Art, Ocean Commotion, Knights and Princesses, Teepees and Totem Poles, Ancient Times, Rock Stars and Super Heroes and Friendship Fair. Three convenient locations.

Children’s Technology Workshop icamp

several locations in northeast Cincinnati (513)673-3322 www.ctworkshop.com/cne Basic Category: academic/Pre-college Dates: varies by location ages/grades: 8-14 Full day or half day options ages 7 half day only!

Each camper selects their own technology adventure with exposure to game making, animation, robotics, digital art, music & video production. One laptop per student at camp. Individualized help. 7:1 student to staff ratio. Limit 21

Cincinnati Country Day school

6905 given road, Cincinnati, oH 45243

Register by 3/31/09 Get 10% OFF*

(513)979-0365 www.countryday.net/go/summer ages: 18 months – adult Dates: june 15 – august 7 Academic, arts, athletic, and adult programs are offered weekly. Day camps are offered weekly and monthly for students 18 months through entering grade 6 with either a traditional or Montessori focus. Prices vary per program and camp session selected.

Circus Camp

various locations in the greater Cincinnati area (859)581-7100 www.mynoseturnsred.org Dates: Camp #1 june 6-10, Camp #2 july 6-17, Camp #3 july 20-24 ages/grades: Camp #1 ages 7-13, Camp #2 ages 7-18, Camp #3 ages 4-7 Let your child run away and join the circus in this unique camp that blends theatre, movemement, performance and adventure!

Circus Camp #1, beginners and intermediate circus students ages 7-13. $200, siblings $150.

Circus Camp #2, Intermediate and advanced students, 7- 18. $350. siblings $200. Circus Camp #3, Ages 4-7. $100, Siblings $80.

Adventure-based technology day camps for children ages 7-14.

Full and half-day camps available in:

Anderson: 7/27-7/31

CCM Preparatory Department

College-Conservatory of Music at uC, Cincinnati, oH 45221 (513)556-2595 www.ccm.uc.edu/prep The University of Cincinnati CollegeConservatory of Music Preparatory Department offers arts camps for students of all ages, including a camp for special needs children. Students can participate in music, ballet and drama camps and classes.

Many camps include public performances.

Call (513)556-2595 for a flyer or www.ccm. uc.edu/prep.

Drake science Center

2020 sherman avenue, Cincinnati, oH 45212 (513)396-5578 www.drakeplanetarium.org ages: 4 – 13 Dates: june 15– august 7 Come let your imagination soar in our handson Lego Mindstorm Robotics, Architeccture, Crazy Contraptions, Young Builders and Animal Robots Camps. Popular Space Camp is back! Innovative Learner’s Edge: skill-building math, reading and science. Discounts for multiple weeks and siblings.

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June 15 – July 31 Six individually themed weeks of fun, including Harry Potter I & II, Dinos, Space, Detective and Robots!

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All adventures are individualized for each child and provide hands-on learning in robotics, computer game design, animation, digital art, digital music & video production. All children have access to their own laptop computer work station during camp hours.

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Envision Learning Center

1977 section rd., Cincinnati, oH 45237 Cheryl gardner 772-5437 (kids) www.envisionlearningcenter.org Dates: june 8-july 31 (subject to change) ages/grades: 4-12 Our Summer Enrichment Camp is built on social studies themes that immerse/open themselves to math, reading, science, art, music and poetry. All of this is exemplified through weekly learning packets that go home and an end of the year program that exemplifies what each child has learned.

goddard school

the goddard school 3669 appomatox Drive amelia, oH 45102 513-753-1777 the goddard school 1280 nagel road anderson township, oH 45255 513-474-5292 the goddard school 11151 kenwood road Blue ash, oH 45242 513-489-4484 the goddard school 4430 red Bank expressway Cincinnati, oH 45227 513-271-6311 the goddard school 2613 legends way Crestview Hills, kY 41017 859-578-9855 the goddard school 6124 ambassador Drive Fairfield, oH 45014 513-939-2100 the goddard school 1501 Cavalry Drive Florence, kY 41042 859-525-0555 the goddard school 205 grandview Drive Fort Mitchell, kY 41017 859-331-8400 the goddard school 782 loveland Miamiville road loveland, oH 45140 513-697-9663 the goddard school 754 reading road (rte 42) Mason, oH 45040 513-398-2777

the goddard school Corner of socialville-Foster & Columbia roads Mason/landen, oH 45040 513-573-9132 the goddard school 59 vista ridge Drive south lebanon, oH 45065 513-494-1228 the goddard school 7739 Princeton-glendale road west Chester/Hamilton, oH 45011 513-860-1500 The Goddard School® is the place for summer fun and exploration! An energetic team of teachers plan summer days filled with developmentally appropriate activities that nurture each child’s lifelong love of learning. www.goddardschool.com

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National Computer Camps notre Dame College, Cleveland, oH 44121 203-710-5771 www.nccamp.com ages: 8 – 18 Dates: july 6 – 18, one & two week sessions

on the campus of Xavier University Ten 1-week sessions available for ages 6-8 and 9-12.

• Age appropriate activities, sports, arts & crafts, and much more • Daily swim lessons and weekly field trips • Camp T-shirts, awards, and certificates • Soccer, softball, basketball and volleyball • Campus tours: Radio & TV Stations, Library, Computer Center

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4460 Berwick avenue, Cincinnati, oH 45227 513-271-4171 www.qams.org Dates: june 8-12, june 15-19, june 22-26 ages/grades: age 4-14 Go to www.qams.org and click the summer camp icon for a complete listing of camps. Choose camp by age and interest.

Fun for all aged 4-14. Many camps taught by certified teachers some with advanced degrees.

springer school and Center

(513)942-Plex 7495 state road (anderson) 3050 Mack road (Fairfield) 3131 Queen City ave. (western Hills) www.mercyhealthplex.com Dates: june 8 - august 14, 2009 ages/grades: 3-12 years Includes a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Learn to be a scientist, an artist, a chef, a sports hero or a princess.

Have fun in a safe, nurturing environment.

Queen of Angels Montessori summer Camps

1834 oregonia rd., lebanon, oH 45036 (513)932-7332 www.lochmoorstables.com Dates: : 6/9-6/12 beginner 6/16-6/19 intermediate 6/23-6/26 beginner 7/147/17 intermediate 7/21-7/24 beginner 7/28-7/31 beginner ages/grades: 6-15 Students will have 2 riding lesson/day, and learn aspects of handling, feeding, grooming, barn maintenance, care of tack and equipment, basic first aid, and safety skills through games, videos, crafts, worksheets, and hands-on experience. Six 4-day sessions (T-F / 9a-2p) $375/session.

Trivictory Recreational Summer Camp

America’s original computer camp since 1977. Video game design, web page design, computer programming, digital video production, software applications, A+ and Network+ certification. Optional sports program. Visit us at www.NCCamp.com.

2121 Madison rd., Cincinnati, oH 45208 (513)871-9174 www.springer-ld.org ages: 1st – 8th grade Dates: june 23 – july 18 “Adventures in Summer Learning” is designed for students of at least average potential who are not making expected progress. The morning program helps children become confident in the basic skills through small group instruction. The afternoon program consists of specialized courses in math, writing, social skills, and creative expression.

3400 vine st., Cincinnati, oH 45220 513-559-7767 option 4 www.cincinnatizoo.org Dates: weekly, june 1- august 21, 2009 ages/grades: 4-14 year olds Explore the world of wonder through the Zoo’s Full or Half Day Summer Camps!

Designed specifically to meet the needs of children 4- 14 year olds as they continue to discover the excitement and wonder of animals, your child will enjoy visits from animals, hikes, games, crafts, and more.

Register online at www.cincinnatizoo.org.

resiDentiAl cAmp: co-eD Camp Ernst - yMCA

7615 Camp ernst rd., Burlington, kY 41005 859-586-6181 www.ymcacampernst.org Dates: june 7 - august 15 One week boys and girls (ages 6-15) overnight camp, plus Western Ranch camp (ages 9-15). featuring the Climbing Wall, Giant Swing, Zipline and Burma Bridge.

Also included are swimming, horseback riding, boating, challenge course and hikes. Boy/girl camps $390 per week; Western Ranch $450 per week.

Falcon Camp

4251 Delta rd. sw, Carrolton, oH 44615 (800)837-CaMP www.falconcamp.com ages: 6 – 16 Dates: june 21 - august 15 2, 4, 6, 8 week sessions 1 week Horse lover sessions ages/grades: traditional camp: coed ages 6 - 16. Horse lover camp: girls ages 11 - 15 Ohio’s premier summer camp since 1959. Campers choose activities within framework separated by age and gender.

Outstanding staff and instruction. “Fun for Now, Skills for Life” is motto and environment created at Falcon. In special Horse Lover Camp, girls eat, sleep and breathe horses all day, every day.

DAy AnD resiDentiAl: co-eD ballet Theatre Midwest 3738 eastern ave., Cincinnati, oH 45226 (513)520-2334 www.ballettheatremidwest.com ages: 4-25 Dates: various workshops; june 15 - july 31

Children’s Dance, Music and Art (Ages 4-8): Weekly themes with Friday performances.

Jazz/Musical Theater (Ages 8-18), Ballet i/ ii (Ages 9-12) and intensive Performance Workshop (Ages 11-25): Outstanding technical and artistic training with biweekly performances. Please visit web site for details.

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Lochmoor Stables has the cure!

Enroll now for our SummEr HorSEmanSHip Camp Call for details 513-932-7332 • Grooming and horse care skills • Care of tack and equipment • Two riding lessons per day • Top instruction • Reliable horses • New state-of-the-art facility INDYSCHILD.COM

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MonteSSori ACADeMY of CinCinnAti 8293 Duke blvd., Mason, OH 45040 (513)398-7773 www.montacademy.org grades: 3 years – 8th grade Enrollment: 300 Now in our 20th year offering Montessori curriculum with an individualized nurturing approach. Experienced, degreed teachers foster a love of learning, promote independence and develop the necessary skills for success. New 7.5-acre campus!

State Chartered. AMS Affiliated. Extended Care available on-site.

the neW SChool MonteSSori 3 burton Woods Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45229 (513)281-7999 www.thenewschool.cc grades: 3 year-olds through 6th grade Enrollment: 150 Stimulating and nurturing learning environment since 1970. Wooded playground and home-cooked lunch. Montessori principles interwoven w/ problem solving. Three year olds to sixth graders. Half and full day available. Accredited: American Montessori Society and Independent Schools Association. Open House Dates: Sunday, February 8 2pm-4pm

renAiSSAnCe MonteSSori SChool 9994 Zig Zag Road, Montgomery, OH 45242 513-234-5821 www.renaissancemontessori.org grades: Ages 2-6 Prek and kindergarten Wonderful international Montessori School set in the heart of Montgomery.

Fine Arts program included in addition to the daily classes. Offer both full day and half day programs. Morning and afternoon extended care also available.

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ChAi totS eArlY ChilDhooD Center 7587 Central Parke blvd., Mason, OH 45040 (513)234-0600 www.chaitots.com

grades: 6 weeks - 6 years Enrollment: 40 Academic excellence via unique blend of Montessori method and traditional Jewish education. Chai Tots teaches children the culture and traditions of Judaism, while developing their creativity skills and promoting independence. Flexible schedule.

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the ChilD’S PlACe 4936 Old Irwin Simpson Rd, Mason, OH 45040 (513)398-6928 www.montacademy.org grades: 9 months – 5 years Enrollment: 150 Montessori Early Childhood Program!

Exceptionally low ratios in a nurturing environment! Our 2-acre campus provides bike and cart paths. Separate play areas for toddlers and preschoolers. Spanish and Music classes offered! Full-time and Part-time available. AMS Affiliate.

hYDe PArk CoMMUnitY UniteD MethoDiSt ChUrCh PreSChool 1345 grace Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208 (513)979-8191 www.hydeparkchurch.com grades: Ages 2 1/2 to 5 years Enrollment: 200

Parent and child classes also available for babies and toddlers.

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CAlvArY ChriStiAn SChool 5955 Taylor Mill Rd., Covington, kY 41015 (859)356-9201 www.calvarychristianky.org grades: Prek - 12th grade Enrollment: 585 Pre-K to Grade 12 Christian, nonprofit school celebrating 35 years.

Offers quality academics, spiritual emphasis, fine arts and athletic programs taught by excellent, degreed faculty.

Accredited by ACSI and SACS. Fullday Kindergarten available.

CinCinnAti ChriStiAn SChoolS www.cincinnatichristian.org grades: 7th – 12th Enrollment: 655 Elementary Campus: 7350 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield, OH 45014 (513) 874-8500 grades: Preschool – 6th grade jr. & Sr. High Campus: 7474 Morris Rd., Fairfield, OH 45011 (513) 892-8500

Hyde Park Community United Methodist Preschool has added new classes and currently has openings for children 2 1/2 – 5 years of age for the 2008-2009 school year. We offer 2, 3, 4, and 5 day a week options. Please call for more info or to schedule a tour at (513)979-8191 or email us at scristancho@hpcumc.org.

We offer a Preschool through 12 non-denominational, Christian, college preparatory education that is affordable. Your student can participate in a blend of Fine Arts classes, Honors classes, Athletics and organizations. Public school bus transportation available. Accredited by the state of Ohio and the Association of Christian Schools International.

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5950 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45213 (513)631-0170 www.prpc.org grades: 2 1/2 - 5 years, Parent/Child classes birth to 32 months Enrollment: 65 Professionally qualified teachers provide active, expressive, child-centered learning experiences at this 3-star awardwinning program. Choose 2, 3, 4, or 5 day AM or PM sessions. Excellent ratios, degreed teachers and spacious, sunny, classrooms await your preschooler.

6905 given Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45243 (513)979-0220 www.countryday.net grades: Early Childhood (18 months) – 12th grade Enrollment: 800 CCDS is an independent, co-educational school dedicated to educational excellence serving students 18 months through Grade 12. The School is nationally recognized for its innovative, integrated laptop computer program. Extended day and tuition assistance is available.

linDen Grove SChool 4122 Myrtle Ave, Cin-

cinnati, OH 45236 (513)984-2215 www.lindengroveschool.org grades: kindergarten – 8th grade Enrollment: 40 Mission: To work in partnership with families to create an integrated K-8 learning environment that combines academics, social skills and therapies in order to help the whole child achieve his or her greatest potential.

villA MADonnA ACADeMY 2500 Amsterdam Rd., Villa Hills, kY 41017 (859)331-6333 www.villamadonna.net grades: k-12 Enrollment: 310 in k-8, 200 in 9-12 A Catholic, private, co-ed K-12 school offering a full day kindergarten program, foreign language, music, art and computer classes for K-8, and a college-prep high school curriculum with 14 AP courses and an outstanding fine arts program.

Virtual / Distance ohio virtUAl ACADeMY best performing eSchool in Ohio (866)339-9072 www.ohva.org grades: kindergarten – 10th grade Enrollment: 3,300 Ohio Virtual Academy helps your K-10 children obtain an excellent public school education, tuition free!

Under the guidance of licensed teachers, parents help their children learn at home using K12’s comprehensive curriculum and educational materials.

Tutoring GreAter CinCinnAti foreiGn lAnGUAGe ACADeMY, bAbY linGUA 525 w., Fifth st., suite 104, Covington, kY 41011 (859)331-9110 Info@gobabylingua.com www.babylingua.com grades: 0-2 years, preschool children and teens.

Family Oriented Classes.

Learn with your child.

Enrollment: 400

We offer Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and private lessons in German, Italian, Polish and Russian. Sign Language may be available. Native speakers. Welleducated. Experienced. Some of our teachers are Virtus trained. Besides classes at our facility in Covington, we also teach at Montessori’s, Preschools, Elementary Schools and After School Programs.

ClUb Z! in-hoMe tUtorinG Northern kentucky (859) 689-7777 butler, Clermont, Hamilton, & Warren Counties (513) 891-6000 www.clubztutoring.com Club Z! serves all ages, Pre-K through adult in all subjects – reading, math, science, history, and more – as well as study skills, foreign languages, and ACT/SAT prep. Individualized instruction is available in the comfort of your own home with qualified tutors, flexible schedules and affordable rates.

enviSion leArninG Center 1977 Section Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45237 513-772-5437 www.envisionlearningcenter.org grades: ages 4 - 1st year college Envision Learning Center is dedicated to providing enrichment and tutoring for children of all academic levels to make certain that they meet and exceed daily academic standards in math, science, reading, and writing.

We also offer Power Saturday classes which are intensive and interactive activities in math, science and critical thinking.

ClerMont CoUntY PUbliC librArY 326 broadway St., batavia, OH 45103 513-732-9138 www.clermontlibrary.org grades: All ¿Cómo está usted? The library is excited to offer Mango Languages Online Learning.You can now learn several different foreign languages without sitting through Miss Smith’s fourth period Spanish class after lunch. Learn at home or the library – simply access Mango via www.clermontlibrary.org and login

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Occurring Daily Through Sunday, April 26, 2009. Insider / Outsider Art from the Robert A. Lewis Collection. The exhibition will display 114 key works from the Robert A. Lewis collection, representing a wide range of styles and media, and spanning the period from the 1960s to the present. Lewis’s gift to the Art Museum includes works by a diverse group of American artists, with two areas of particular focus: the work of Chicago artists and of folk artists from the South, many AfricanAmerican. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati OH. www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. (513)721-ARTS.

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Occurring Daily Through Thursday, March 05, 2009. Set in New York City, this musical comedy follows Austin Bennet, a young greeting card writer, whose life is turned upside down when he finds his girlfriend with another man. It’s a comedy that reminds us that true romance is learning how to love someone, not in spite of their differences, but because of them. See web site for details.

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Occurring Daily Beginning Thursday, February 19, 2009 Through Wednesday, March 18, 2009. The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts presents “Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!” Broadway’s greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written. A crafty slave struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan for his young master in exchange for freedom. . $21.00 for Adults, $19.00 for Seniors and Students.

Covedale Center for the Performing Arts. 4990 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati OH. w w w.cincinnati land markproductions.com.

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Occurring Daily Through Sunday, May 17, 2009. The f irst exhibition to fully explore the era so inf luential to Sultan’s artistr y, and the ideas, materials, and scale of this intriguing body of work. Platow states, “This exhibition demonstrates the artist’s formative years, when he started using industrially fabricated materials as an integral compositional element in his f igurative paintings—something that has remained important to his work ever since.”. Contemporar y Arts Center. 44 E. 6th St, Cincinnati OH. www.contemporar yartscenter.org. (513)345-8400.

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Occurring Daily Through Monday, September 07, 2009.

Dinosaurs Unearthed will take you back in time with more than 20 life-sized roaring, moving dinosaurs, full skeletons and newly discovered fossils. See it with the OMNIMAX film, Dinosaurs Alive!.

Cincinnati Museum Center. 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati OH. www. cincymuseum.com. (513)287-7000.

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Curious about the culture of Costa Rica, one of Central America’s gems? Come to a free presentation hosted by Raymond Walters College. The event will be held from in Room 111, Muntz Hall. . noon to 1 p.m. Raymond Walters College. 9555 Plainf ield Rd, Blue Ash OH. http://www. rwc.uc.edu. (513)745-5705.

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Call to register. (Ages 6-10) . 6:30 pm.

Scheben Branch. 8899 US Highway 42, Florence KY. http://www.bcpl.org.

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When British talk-show host David Frost nabbed a televised interview with former US President Richard Nixon, both men thought they had the upper hand. But neither Tricky Dick nor his young opponent knew what they were in for. Be there as Dick runs out of tricks…in the face-off of the century, live on stage! Don’t miss Broadway Across America’s Frost/Nixon. Aronoff Center for the Arts - Proctor & Gamble Hall. 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati OH. cincinnatiarts.org. (513)621-ARTS.

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AFTER HouRs TEEN gAME NIgHT We have Guitar Hero™, DDR™, board games and card games. Pizza and snacks provided.

Ages 11-18. Please register. . 7pm. Carrico/ Fort Thomas Branch. 1000 Highland Ave., Fort Thomas KY. www.cc-pl.org. 859-5725033.

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The monthly Shabbat dinners at The Jewish Discovery Center provides Jewish families and singles with an intimate and elegant setting to eat, meet new friends from our community, and celebrate Shabbat in a warm and enjoyable manner. “User-Friendly” Service at the Jewish Discovery Center, 6:00pm, followed by dinner.

Simultaneous children’s program. 6:00 pm.

Jewish Discovery Center. 7587 u R DAy, M A R C H Central Parke Blvd, Mason sAT 7 • T •C R OH. www.JDiscovery.com.

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Participants will learn how to use Word for typing letters and resumes, how to work with toolbars and the basics of Microsoft Word. 1:30 p.m. Durr Branch. 1992 WaltonNicholson Road, Independence KY. www.kentonlibrary.org. 859-962-4030.

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Show is ideal for family with children ages 5+. Tickets available by calling 513-5624949 or by visiting www.ticketmaster. com. 2pm. $20, $18, and $7. Taft Theatre.

5th & Sycamore Streets. http://www. thechildrenstheatre.com.

(513)569-8080. www.thechildrenstheatre.com.

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Instill the love of reading within your child from infancy upward by participating in our multi-sensory story time. Weekly themes incorporate story telling, singing, and a simple take-home craft, if desired. Come with your “listening ears” on! . 10:30am.

Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati OH. http://www. theplaceforfamilies.com. (513)591-CFEC.

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Come in your jammies and bring your favorite stuffed friend for bedtime stories and activities.

Call to register. (Ages 2 - 5) . 6:30 p.m.

Florence Branch. 7425 US 42, Florence KY. http://www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

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See how the maple trees are tapped, take a guided hike through the sugar bush, see a model Native American sugar camp. A pioneer sugar camp and several backyard evaporators will be steaming away all weekend. You can taste maple ice cream sundaes and other maple goodies for a small fee. 12-5pm.

Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve. 3445 Poole Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org.

(513)521-7275.

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What do you call an elephant or a lion in German? Enjoy stories and songs about exotic animals and make a cool snake craft. Call to register. (Ages 3+) . 4:30 p.m. Scheben Branch.

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Indoor celebration of kids’ favorite Thomas the Train, with several Thomas train layouts, videos, scavenger hunt, crafts, and weekends-only meet Sir Topham Hatt, Thomas stor ytelling and fun Thomas Sing-A-Longs. Special discounts on Thomas merchandise; more information: visit w w w. entertrainmentjunction.com or call (513) 898-8000. Mon.-Sat 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sundays noon- 6. $12.99, includes FR EE parking. EnterTR AINment Junction.

7379 Squire Court, West Chester OH. w w w. e n t e r t r a i n m e n t j u n c t i o n . c o m .

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Home-schoolers Grades K- 6. We’re inviting girls and boys to travel with us to the land of kimonos and sushi as we sample the literature, music, and food of Japan. We’ll also make an origami craft. 1:30 -2:30 p.m. Mar y Ann Mongan Branch. 502 Scott Blvd, Covington KY. kentonlibrar y.org. (859)962-4071.

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Kimono will tour the United States for six months with only two stops: San Diego, California and Canton, Ohio. The centerpiece of the display consists of fifteen kimono depicting autumn and fifteen depicting winter. See wb site for details. Canton Museum of Art. 1001 Market Avenue North, Canton OH. www.cantonart.org. 330-453-7666.

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Come to the Invention Convention to learn about inventions, and explore ways to invent for the future! Call to register. (ages 7-11) 1 pm. Lents Branch. 3215 Cougar Path, Hebron KY. http://www. bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

Occurring Daily Through Sunday, May 17, 2009. The Cincinnati Art Museum will be the sole U.S. venue for an exhibition that features works by the greatest masters of Dada and Surrealist art, including Salvador Dal’, Marcel Duchamp, Pablo Picasso, Max Ernst, René Magritte, Joan Miró, Jean (Hans) Arp, Man Ray, Kurt Schwitters, Hannah Höch and Paul Delvaux. . Cincinnati Art Museum.

953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati OH. www. cincinnatiartmuseum.org. (513)721-ARTS.

IRIsH DANCE! Get in the spirit for St. Patrick’s Day with the Erickson Academy of Irish Dance. Ages 12 & under with Adult . 1:30 p.m. Madeira Branch.

7200 Miami Ave, Cincinnati OH. ht t p ://w w w.c i nc i n n at i l ibr a r y.or g.

(513)369-6028.

RoCkWELL’s AMERICA Occurring Daily Through Sunday, March 15, 2009.

Step back in time and see America through the eyes of one of its most recognized and loved artists, Norman Rockwell.

Experience how Americans lived in the early to mid 1900s as you explore life-sized recreations of Rockwell’s famous Saturday Evening Post magazine covers. See web site for pricing. Ohio Historical Center. Ohio Historical Society. 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus OH. www.ohiohistory.org. 614-297-2300.

TAx AssIsTANCE Ongoing Each Saturday Beginning Saturday, March 21, 2009. Free tax help for low and moderate income people on a first come, first serve basis. 10:30 a.m. Erlanger Branch. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger KY. www.kentonlibrary.org. (859)962-4002.

In honor of Irish Heritage Month, the Celtic Rhythm dancers perform traditional Irish dance, popularized in 1994 by the world-famous show “Riverdance.”. 1pm.

Mary Ann Mongan Branch. 502 Scott Blvd, Covington KY. kentonlibrary.org.

(859)962-4071.

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THE subLIME: AsIAN-INsPIRED LANDsCAPEs Occurring Daily Through Friday, March 20, 2009. Each artist in this exhibition searches for and creates aspects of the sublime—that romantically beautiful sense of awe at the grandeur of unspoiled Nature.

In the environmentally challenged world in which we live, these painters’ work reminds us of the majesty of our land and of how easily it can be ruined. . Sandra Small Gallery. 124 W. Pike St., Covington KY. www.sandrasmallgallery.com. 859-291-2345.

The CSO has the bases covered with Casey at the Bat, Take Me Out to the Ballgame and more. Meet all three Reds mascots - Mr. Redlegs, Rosie Red and Gapper. Preconcert fun includes an instrument training camp, Reds Heads Kids Club activities and photos with mascots. 10:30amThe CSO has the bases covered with Casey at Bat. $12 adult, $7 child. Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati OH. www. cincinnatisymphony.org. 513-381-3300.

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Ongoing Daily. March 27 Through April 4. This is the revival of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s most requested show, which was originally performed in 1998-99 and again in 2003-2004. This classic tale tells the story of a spider named Charlotte and her friendship with a pig named Wilbur. www.thechildrenstheatre.com. (513)569-8080.

The Harleys are lined up for their annual trek across America, yet the head of the hogs “Chopper” has turned up missing. Has someone taken the leader out of the pack?

Dinner includes chef-carved prime rib, beef au jus, marinated herb-roasted chicken breast and vegetable lasagna along with fresh mixed green salad, assorted side dishes and gourmet desserts. Due to the popularity of the dinners, registration is required. . The cost is $33.50 per person, plus tax. Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati OH. http://www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

THE EARLy sPRINg FLoRAL sHoW Occurring Daily Through Sunday, March 15, 2009. An Enchanted Oasis, full of beauty and fun for the whole family. The exhibit room is crowded with colorful tulips, daffodils, violas, and hyacinths. In addition to the impresive floral display, areas around the room will have fun and educational activities to encourage interaction with plants and nature. 10-5pm. Krohn Conservatory. 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)421-5707.

sCIENCE oLyMPIAD Watch as the Science Olympiad tests the academic mettle of student teams in 23 different events. Ranging from anatomy to ecology, from physics lab to meteorology, students rotate through a series of timed experiments designed to test their problem-

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Raymond Walters College. 9555 Plainfield Rd, Blue Ash OH. http://www.rwc.uc.edu.

(513)745-5705.

uNDERsEA ADvENTuRE Come enjoy some great tales of those amazing animals that live under the waves, and make a fun craft to take home! Call to register. (ages 2 to 5) . 10:30 am. Lents Branch. 3215 Cougar Path, Hebron KY. http://www.bcpl.org.

(859)342-BOOK.

Sunday 08 CINCINNATI ART MusEuM @ youR LIbRARy: CLAy sCuLPTINg Ages 5-12. Join the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Covington Library and play with clay or sculpt with a purpose. 3pm. Mary Ann Mongan Branch. 502 Scott Blvd, Covington KY. kentonlibrary.org. (859)962-4071.

INTERNATIoNAL WoMEN’s DAy CoNCERT MUSE - Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir, the Women’s Chorus of Bowling Green State University, and Indian Hill High School Women’s Choir will commemorate 100 years of International Women’s Day. This concert will feature sets by each individual chorus and two pieces performed by all three choirs.

3pm. $15.00 (includes 1 adult and 1 child) $10 (students w/ID) $5 (ch. St. John’s Unitarian Universalist Church;. 320 Resor Ave, Clifton. www.musechoir.org. 961-1938 or 221-1118.

PuRIM bAsH CIRCus & CARNIvAL Aerial acrobats, jugglers, fire-eating circus characters, ringmaster DJ, balloon artists, carnival games, exciting prizes, tattoos & face painting! RSVP by March 5! The first 50 families to RSVP receive a Purim souvenir!

Dress as your favorite circus character or animal and be entered to win a $25 Toys R Us gift certificate!. Mayerson Jewish Community Center. 8485 Ridge Rd., Cincinnati OH. http://www.mayersonjcc.org. (513)761-7500.

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Stories, songs & fun! Ages 2-6 with family.

Advanced registration recommended. 6:30 p.m. Covedale Branch. 4980 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati OH. cincinnatilibrary.org.

(513)369-4460.

ECHoEs IN TIME THEATRE PREsENTs “DoN’T bE bLIND, sPEAk youR MINDs!” In honor of March as Women’s History Month, Priscilla Hewetson of Columbus gives a spirited performance as suffragette Mrs. Abigail White, an advocate for the Ohio Contingent for Women’s Rights. . 7 and 8 p.m. $8/adults, $7/senior, $4/child (ages 6-12) and FREE for Ohio His. Ohio Historical Society.

1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus OH. www. ohiohistory.org. 614-297-2300.

Tuesday 10 CoLoR ME MINE Color Me Mine will bring a variety of ceramic items to paint. All items will be painted on location, f ired and available to pick up one week later. Call to register. (ages 8-12) . 6:30 p.m. Scheben Branch.

8899 US Highway 42, Florence KY. bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

PuRIM FEsTIvAL Come join in the Purim excitement. Don’t forget to dress up in your favorite Purim costume. Games, crafts, carnival booths & loads more Purim fun. 2: 00 pm - 4: 00 pm.

Jewish Discover y Center. 7587 Central Parke Blvd, Mason OH. JDiscover y.com.

513-234 - 0777.

FREE FAMILy MusIC CLAss Kids ages 0-4 and a caregiver are invited to enjoy a mixed age music demo class at Kids First Sport Center, 7900 E. Kemper Rd. Class will be at 10:15 a.m. Space is limited, please call to register: (513) 652-6267 or visit www. queencitymusictogether.com.

Classical Music Performance: Students, faculty and alumni from the University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music will perform classical music selections, tied in with the On The Same Page 2009 selection, The Soloist: A Lost Dream, an Unlikely Friendship and the Redemptive Power of Music. Bring your musical instruments to donate to CCM’s LINKS (Lonely Instruments for Needy Kids) program. . 7:00 p.m. Harrison Branch. 10398 New Haven Rd, Harrison OH. http://www. cincinnatilibrary.org. (513)369-4442.

sT. PATRICk’s DAy CELEbRATIoN Stories, Songs & Craft: Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day with fun stories, songs and make a shamrock craft! Ages 3-5. Advanced registration recommended.

Pleasant Ridge Branch. 6233 Montgomer y Rd. cincinnatilibrar y.org. (513)3694488.

FREE FAMILy MusIC CLAss Kids ages 0-4 and a caregiver are invited to enjoy a mixed age music demo class at Kids First Sport Center, 7900 E. Kemper Rd. Class will be at 10:15 a.m. Space is limited, please call to register: (513) 652-6267 or visit www. queencitymusictogether. com.

T h u r s da y 12 FAIRIEs Celebrate Spring with the nature fairies and find out the “Trouble with Tink.” Play magical games and make a sparkling fairy craft. Call to register. (ages 6 - 11) . 6:30 p.m. Florence Branch. 7425 US 42, Florence KY. http://www.bcpl.org.

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FAMILy MARCH MADNEss Catch March Madness! Bring your family for an evening of bloopers, trivia, and paper wad basketball!

Call to register. (ages 6 and up) . 6:30 p.m. Main Library. 1786 Burlington Pike. cincinnatilibrary.org.

859-342-BOOK (2665).

FREE FAMILy MusIC CLAss Kids ages 0-4 and a caregiver are invited to enjoy a mixed age music demo class at Kids First Sport Center, 7900 E. Kemper Rd. Class will be at 10:30 a.m. Space is limited, please call to register: (513) 652-6267 or visit www. queencitymusictogether.com.

Friday 13 LuCky LIvE IRIsH MusIC Be lucky today and come to hear traditional Irish music. Make reservations for a wee bit of potato soup and Irish cream dessert. Soup will be served at 6:30 pm and the Roving Rogues will play at 7:30 pm. 6:30 pm & 7:30 pm. $10.00 for food or $6.00 for music. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve. 3445 Poole Rd, Cincinnati OH. greatparks. org. (513)521-7275.

PLAy DATE WITH gyMboREE Come enjoy a FREE play date for you and baby! 11 – 11:30 am Age Appropriate play for 12 – 24 month olds! 11:30 – 12:00 pm Age appropriate play for 24 – 36 month olds! FOREST PARK - 925 Cincinnati Mills Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45240 (513) 671–2430 . 11am.

ANNIE JR. The Sun Will Come Out March 13-15, as Annie Jr. Comes to Town! “Annie Jr.” one of the world’s best-loved musicals based on the popular comic strip heroine, will be singing and dancing its way into town soon.

Acting Up, the young performers community theater based in Mason, will hold four performances. Some 60 talented youngsters, ages 6 to 18, will be performing. Mason High School Theatre. 6100 Mason Montgomery Road. www.ActingUp.com. 513-588-0988.

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Saturday 14 CELTIC MusIC WITH THE CLARk-JoNEs TRIo The Clark-Jones Trio performs a mix of Irish and Celtic songs from the middle ages to the 20th century using the violin, guitar, bodhran, dulcimer, harp and recorders. 1pm. Mary Ann Mongan Branch. 502 Scott Blvd, Covington KY. http://www.kentonlibrary.org. (859)9624071.

Sherman Ave., Norwood OH. http://www. drakeplanetarium.org. (513)396-5578.

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The Sun Will Come Out March 13-15, as Annie Jr. Comes to Town! “Annie Jr.” one of the world’s best-loved musicals based on the popular comic strip heroine, will be singing and dancing its way into town soon. Acting Up, the young performers community theater based in Mason, will hold four performances. Some 60 talented youngsters, ages 6 to 18, will be performing.

Mason High School Theatre. 6100 Mason Montgomery Road. www.ActingUp.com.

513-588-0988.

Experience what it might have been like at a Lincoln inaugural ball as dances from his era are brought to life by dancers with the Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance. 2 p.m. Erlanger Branch. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger KY. http://www.kentonlibrary.org.

(859)962-4002.

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The 11th annual Celtic Lands Culture Fest will offer an array of folklore and art from Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Marvel at the fast and Stories and fun activities for kids and fancy footwork of traditional Celtic dancers, their dads. If Daddy isn’t available, bring s k H L listen to Celtic folk tales told by skilled I A Grandpa. Call to register. (ages 2-5) . 10:30 M k E! • s g AT u uRIN T storytellers, enjoy music by local Celtic a.m. Boone Co. Main Library. 1786 A E RD Ay TF musicians, the shop the vendors’ booths Burlington Pike,, Burlington KY. R ,M E for authentic wares. Cincinnati bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK. AR NC Museum Center, 513-287-7000, C Co www.cincymuseum.org

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IRIsH FuN Make some lucky crafts and have lots of Irish fun! Bring your friends and family! All ages.

Noon – 2:00 p.m. Loveland Branch.

649 Loveland Madeira Rd., Loveland OH. http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org. (513)3694476.

RAIsINg A READER WoRksHoP This fun presentation includes practical and easy strategies parents can start using today to promote literacy in the different ages and stages of childhood. This workshop includes ideas on laying the foundation, learning the fundamentals of reading, and reading for purpose, and Super Mom will be reading one of her favorite books! To register, please visit www.theplaceforfamilies.com or call 513-5912332. 10:30am. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati OH. http://www.theplaceforfamilies.com.

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Martha’s Tales of Women in History: Interesting and entertaining stories for all in honor of Women’s History Month.

Includes stories from history and folklore.

Presented by Storyteller Martha McLeod. . 2:00 pm.

Mt. Healthy Branch.

7608 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati OH. http://www. cincinnatilibrar y.org.

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FRoM THE Pubs oF IRELAND Guests will begin the St. Patrick’s Day festivities with the strains of Irish instrumental music, a taste of “St. Paddy’s Punch,” a hearty Irish meal and costumed interpreters enlivening the “pub” experience. The Ohio Village Singers promise to please with their favorite Irish music, including beautiful melodies, humorous drinking songs and, a wee bit of Irish wit and wisdom. At the conclusion of the evening, guests will receive a special surprise memento. Ohio Historical Society. 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus OH. www.ohiohistory.org. 800.686.1541 or 614.297.2266.

THE MIND / boDy CoNNECTIoN FoR HEALINg AND CHANgE Join Dr. Joan Borysenko, a sought-after expert, Harvard-trained scientist, and spellbinding lecturer. She combines humor, simple practices, and the latest scientific and psychological research to help you have better health, happiness, and peace of mind for personal and professional growth. Join us and take control of your own well-being.

Register Online. 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. $20

by March 12, $25 at the door. Receptions Conference Center. 10681 LovelandMadeira Road, Loveland OH. https://www. regform.net/jfs/moses.php.

CELTIC LANDs CuLTuRE FEsT sATuRDAy LEgo MANIA! Bring your friends and join us on Saturdays to construct unique Lego machines in our Lego Lab. You will build the wildest working contraptions imaginable. We will have some friendly competitions and put your creations to the test on challenge courses. Offered the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays each month. Ages: 5-7, 8-13 . 10am-noon. Drake Planetarium. 2020 32 CINCINNATI PARENT * MARCH 2009

Monday 16 ECHoEs IN TIME THEATRE PREsENTs “DoN’T bE bLIND, sPEAk youR MINDs!” In honor of March as Women’s Histor y Month, Priscilla Hewetson of Columbus gives a spirited performance as suffragette Mrs. Abigail White, an advocate for the Ohio Contingent for Women’s Rights. . 7 and 8 p.m. $ 8/adults, $7/senior, $4/child (ages 6-12) and FREE for Ohio His. Ohio Historical Society. 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus OH. www.ohiohistor y.org.

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Ohio Historical Society. 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus OH. www.ohiohistory.org.

800.686.1541 or 614.297.2266.

The 11th annual Celtic Lands Culture Fest will offer an array of folklore and art from Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Marvel at the fast and fancy footwork of traditional Celtic dancers, listen to Celtic folk tales told by skilled storytellers, enjoy music by local Celtic musicians, the shop the vendors’ booths for authentic wares. Cincinnati Museum Center, 513-287-7000, www.cincymuseum.org

Tuesday 17 bILLIE JEAN kINg The tennis court is only one of the arenas in which Billie Jean King has earned the title of ‘Champion’. One of the most successful tennis players in history, she applies the determination and prodigious talent that won her an abundance of titles and pioneering firsts to her ongoing support of sport, social equality and philanthropy. While some people struggle with challenge or adversity, Billie Jean acts on the notion that ‘Pressure Is A Privilege’. 7:30pm. Tickets sold for 4-speaker series. Aronoff Center for the Arts - Proctor & Gamble Hall. 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati OH. cincinnatiarts.org.

(513)621-ARTS.

CELEbRATE sT. PATRICk’s DAy AT THE MAIN LIbRARy Enjoy an exciting St. Patrick’s Day Celebration featuring Celtic music with Silver Arm and a special performance by the McGing Irish Dancers. The McGing Irish Dancers, a hallmark of the Library’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration since it began in 1983, have called Cincinnati home for more than 28 years. . 11:45 a.m. Main Library. 800 Vine St, Cincinnati OH. http:// www.cincinnatilibrary.org. (513)369-6900.

Wednesday 18 AMIguRuMI Grades 6-12. Try your hand at creating amigurumi creatures with yarn and a crochet needle. 3-6 p.m. Mary Ann Mongan Branch. 502 Scott Blvd, Covington KY. kentonlibrary.org. (859)962-4071.

FRoM THE Pubs oF IRELAND Guests will begin the St. Patrick’s Day festivities with the strains of Irish instrumental music, a taste of “St. Paddy’s Punch,” a hearty Irish meal and costumed interpreters enlivening the “pub” experience. The Ohio Village Singers promise to please with their favorite Irish music, including beautiful melodies, humorous drinking songs and, a wee bit of Irish wit and

IRIsH DANCE! Get in the spirit for St. Patrick’s Day with the Erickson Academy of Irish Dance.

Ages 5 & up . 7: 00 p.m. Anderson Branch.

7450 State Rd. cincinnatilibrar y.org.

(513)369- 6030.

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Bring your Bakugan and cards and be ready to brawl. Snacks and drinks provided. Call to register. (6-12 years) . 6:30p.m. Scheben Branch. 8899 US Highway 42, Florence KY. http://www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

FAMILy MovIE NIgHT Come and enjoy an animated movie classic--you bring the family and we’ll provide the snacks!

Rated G. Call to register. (all ages) . 6:30 pm.

Lents Branch. 3215 Cougar Path, Hebron KY. http://www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

IT REALLy Is Ez Join staff from H&R Block for a step by step review of the 1040 EZ tax form. Great advice and tips offered for first time and experienced filers. 7 p.m. Durr Branch. 1992 WaltonNicholson Road, Independence KY. www. kentonlibrary.org. 859-962-4030.

MEDITAINMENT Imagine escaping to a place of peace and serenity with no worries about the economy- or anything else! Join us for guided meditation under the stars at Drake Planetarium for a time to relax and rejuvenate with our Meditainment specialists. . 7pm. $7 in advance, $8 at the door. Drake Planetarium. 2020 Sherman Ave., Norwood OH. drakeplanetarium.org. (513)396-5578.

THE IMMuNIzATIoN CoNTRovERsy – sEMINAR AND Q&A Dr. Rob Tagher from Pediatrics of Florence will be giving a seminar and answering questions parents may have regarding immunizing their children. FLORENCE – 4999 Houston Rd. Florence, KY 41042 (859) 282 - 8921 . 7pm.

Friday 20 PLAyHousE DIsNEy LIvE! oN TouR Featuring Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Little Einsteins, Handy Manny, and My Friends Tigger and Pooh! Produced by Feld Entertainment. Playing one day only! Tickets available through Ticketmaster or by visiting US Bank Arena office. $17, $22, $28-VIP and $40 Front Row. US Bank Arena. www. playhousedisneylive.com or ticketmaster.com.

800-745-3000.

NoRTHsIDE bRANCH book sALE! During these trying economic times, what better place to look for and find a bargain than buying a gently used book or video whose purchase also benefits two great causes?

The Friends of the Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County have hosted book sales that benefit the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County for more than 35 years. . Northside Branch. 4209 Hamilton Avenue. friends.cincinnatilibrary.org. 513-369-6035.

From traditional ballads to raucous pub songs, this trio takes you from the British Isles across the sea to ‘Amerikay’ and back again!. 1pm.

Mary Ann Mongan Branch. 502 Scott Blvd, Covington KY. http://www.kentonlibrary. org. (859)962-4071.

AQuATIC suRvIvAL INsTRuCTIoN Drowning is the second-leading cause of injury-related death among children under the age of 15. ISR instructors teach your 6 month to 6 year old child skills to enable them to swim independently and learn to move at his or her own pace toward safety. To register visit www. theplaceforfamilies.com or call 513-591-2332.

10:30am. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati OH. http://www.theplaceforfamilies.com.

(513)591-CFEC.

kNuFFLE buNNy, Too Join us for the story of Knuffle Bunny, Too. Bring along your most treasured stuffed pal to share in some exciting activities. Call to register. (ages 4-7) . 10:30 a.m. Boone Co. Main Library.

1786 Burlington Pike,, Burlington KY. bcpl.org.

(859)342-BOOK.

MuRDER MysTERy DINNER - oNCE uPoN A CRIME Can Fairytale Land and Nursery Rhyme Land ever live in peace? Will Mother Goose ever get married? Dinner includes chef-carved prime rib, beef au jus, marinated herb-roasted chicken breast and vegetable lasagna along with fresh mixed green salad, assorted side dishes and gourmet desserts. Due to the popularity of the dinners, registration is required. . The cost is $33.50 per person, plus tax. Winton Woods.

10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati OH. http:// www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

sATuRDAy LEgo MANIA! Bring your friends and join us on Saturdays to construct unique Lego machines in our Lego Lab. You will build the wildest working contraptions imaginable. We will have some friendly competitions and put your creations to the test on challenge courses. Offered the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays each month. Ages: 5-7, 8-13 . 10am-noon. Drake Planetarium. 2020 Sherman Ave., Norwood OH. http://www. drakeplanetarium.org. (513)396-5578.

CoMMuNITy sEvICE AT gRANNy’s gARDEN sCHooL We will be doing general garden work including: mulching the garden paths, removing honeysuckle from the trail, cleaning up the gardens. Lunch will be provided. Bring garden gloves if you have them. . 10am-3pm.

On the grounds of the Loveland Primary and Elementary Schools. 550 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland. www.grannysgardenschool. com. 324-2873.

TAx AssIsTANCE Free tax help for low and moderate income people on a first come, first serve basis. 10:30 a.m. Erlanger Branch. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger KY. http://www.kentonlibrary.org.

(859)962-4002.

Sunday 22 FREE ToP CHEF ToTs: A TAsTE oF TRADITIoN Sample some of the tastiest Jewish holiday treats in this hands-on cooking demo led by Young Chef ’s Academy. Plus, learn a little bit more about how to celebrate some of the most popular Jewish holidays. The first 50 families to rsvp will receive a personalized apron for all their little chefs. . 3:00pm. Kenwood Kroger Fresh Fare. jrobenson@mayersonfoundation. org. 513.703.3343.

PLANETARIuM sHoW Explore the many wonders of our universe at Drake Planetarium. Let us take you on a journey to other galaxies where you will experience the sometimes strange, and often breathtakingly beautiful, diversity of objects that make up our universe. Bring family and friends and join us for a fantastic evening. .

7pm. $6 in advance, $7 at the door. Tickets available by phone. Drake Planetarium. 2020 Sherman Ave., Norwood OH. http://www. drakeplanetarium.org. (513)396-5578.

sILENT MusIC: A sToRy oF bAgHDAD Join Dr. Muthar Al-Ubaidi as he celebrates the beauty of Baghdad through music, dancing, calligraphy, Middle Eastern food, and a great bilingual (English and Arabic) picture book by James Rumford. Activities for children. 2pm.

Mary Ann Mongan Branch. 502 Scott Blvd, Covington KY. http://www.kentonlibrary. org. (859)962-4071.

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During these trying economic times, what better place to look for and find a bargain than buying a gently used book or video whose purchase also benefits two great causes?

The Friends of the Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County have hosted book sales that benefit the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County for more than 35 years. . Northside Branch. 4209 Hamilton Avenue. friends.cincinnatilibrary.org. 513-369-6035.

We will be doing general garden work including: mulching the garden paths, removing honeysuckle from the trail, cleaning up the gardens. Lunch will be provided. Bring garden gloves if you have them. . 10am-3pm.

On the grounds of the Loveland Primary and Elementary Schools. 550 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland. www.grannysgardenschool. com. 324-2873.

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Monday 23 ECHoEs IN TIME THEATRE PREsENTs “DoN’T bE bLIND, sPEAk youR MINDs!” In honor of March as Women’s History Month, Priscilla Hewetson of Columbus gives a spirited performance as suffragette Mrs. Abigail White, an advocate for the Ohio Contingent for Women’s Rights. . 7 and 8 p.m. $8/adults, $7/senior, $4/ child (ages 6-12) and FREE for Ohio His. Ohio Historical Society. 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus OH. www.ohiohistory.org. 614-297-2300.

Tuesday 24 CLEAN & bRIgHT – INFANT CARE WoRksHoP Get baby to come clean by learning about the right equipment for the job… from bathing to skincare, diapering and more. FOREST PARK - 925 Cincinnati Mills Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45240 (513) 671–2430 FLORENCE – 4999 Houston Rd. Florence, KY 41042 (859) 282-8921 . 7:30pm.

HoCus PoCus! To commemorate Harry Houdini’s birthday, we are going to make some magic with mind bending games, invisible ink and a few new tricks! Call to register. (ages 8-12) . 6:30 p.m.

Boone Co. Main Library. 1786 Burlington Pike,, Burlington KY. http://www.bcpl.org.

(859)342-BOOK.

PuMP & go – bREAsTFEEDINg WoRksHoP Ready, Set, Pump! Get the scoop on breastfeeding and all the great products sure to make it easy to feed baby naturallly. FOREST PARK - 925 Cincinnati Mills Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45240 (513) 671–2430 FLORENCE – 4999 Houston Rd. Florence, KY 41042 (859) 282-8921 . 6:30pm.

sMuCkERs sTARs oN ICE! America’s premier figure skating production, Smucker’s Stars on Ice, expands its boundaries as it returns for the 23rd season. The all-new production “On the Edge” promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats as the best skaters in the world show their amazing moves on the

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7pm. U. S. Bank Arena. www. starsonice.com. 513-562-4949.

Wednesday 25 WIsE AbouT EyEs “Eye-popping” demonstrations and hands-on activities will teach children how to keep their eyes healthy and safe. Ages 3-6 . 10:30am. Hyde Park Branch.

2747 Erie Ave, Cincinnati OH. http://www.cincinnatilibrary. org. (513)369-4456.

WEE WEDNEsDAy MARCHINg To MusIC Preschooler and parent openhouse the last Wednesday of the month offering story times and touchable objects.

Free, no reservations required!

10am-11:30am.(513)721ARTS. 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45202. www. cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Thursday 26 PLANETARIuM sHoW Explore the many wonders of our universe at Drake Planetarium.

Let us take you on a journey to other galaxies where you will experience the sometimes strange, and often breathtakingly beautiful, diversity of objects that make up our universe. Bring family and friends and join us for a fantastic evening. . 7pm. $6 in advance, $7 at the door. Tickets available by phone. Drake Planetarium. 2020 Sherman Ave., Norwood OH. http://www.drakeplanetarium.org.

(513)396-5578.

WHALE oF A TALE - INTERACTIvE sToRy TIME Instill the love of reading within your child from infancy upward by participating in our multisensory story time. Weekly themes incorporate story telling, singing, and a simple take-home craft, if desired.

Come with your “listening ears” on 10:30am. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati OH. theplaceforfamilies.com. (513)591CFEC.

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prices under $4. 2pm. Mary Ann Mongan Branch. 502 Scott Blvd, Covington KY. kentonlibrary.org.

(859)962-4071.

Friday 27 FREE TREE gIvEAWAy All locations. Free Tree Seedling Giveaway: Receive a Northern Red Oak seedling with any check-out at any Library location in honor of “going green.” Good while supplies last. Made possible by the Ohio Valley Forestry Fellowship and the Federated Garden Clubs of Cincinnati and Vicinity. . Main Library. 800 Vine St, Cincinnati OH. http:// w w w.c i nc i n n at i l ibr a r y.or g.

(513)369-6900.

usED book sALE Purchase nearly-new or used books, movies, music and more for prices under $4. 2pm. Mary Ann Mongan Branch. 502 Scott Blvd, Covington KY. http://www.kentonlibrary.org.

(859)962-4071.

Saturday 28 IRIsH HARP MusIC Cincinnati Harpers Robin will perform a concert of tunes from Ireland and all of the Celtic lands.

1pm. Mary Ann Mongan Branch.

502 Scott Blvd, Covington KY. http://www.kentonlibrary.org.

(859)962-4071.

MuRDER MysTERy DINNER - A HARRoWINg HoMECoMINg Johnny GI comes home from WWII to see his fiancée murdered! Dinner includes chef-carved prime rib, beef au jus, marinated herb-roasted chicken breast and vegetable lasagna along with fresh mixed green salad, assorted side dishes and gourmet desserts. Due to the popularity of the dinners, registration is required. . The cost is $33.50 per person, plus tax. Winton Woods.

10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org.

(513)521-7275.

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401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger KY. www.kentonlibrary.org.

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Monday 30 kIDvENTuREs: sPRINg FLoWERs Grades 1-6. Spring has sprung and we’re making a bouquet of paper flowers in celebration of it. 4:15-5:15 p.m. Durr Branch.

1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, Independence KY. kentonlibrary. org. 859-962-4030.

Tuesday 31 ADvANCED PHoTosHoP ELEMENTs 6 Enhance your Photoshop skills!

This class provides instruction on how to apply a classic vignette effect; neutral density gradient filter; achieving soft focus effects; adding a splash of color in a black and white photo; and creating a burned-in edge effect. Prerequisite: Intermediate Photoshop Elements 6 is suggested.

Adults. Please register. 7pm. Cold Spring Branch. 3920 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring KY. www.ccpl.org. (859)781-6166.

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Learn about butterflies & India then make a beautiful work of art to take home & one to donate for display at the Krohn Conservatory 2009 Butterfly Show: Flowers With Wings-Butterflies of India.

(In partnership with the Krohn Conservatory 2009 Butterfly Show, open April 18-June 21.) Advanced registration recommended.

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