JULY 2017
Features 10 Taking a Stand Prioritizing mental health at home and in the community 18 Extreme Sports Fuel your child's inner daredevil with these thrilling activities 34 After-School Activities Guide A special guide to OKC's top youth activities
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8 Editor's Picks 5 ways to beat the heat
16 Mom Humor All about summer eats 22 Calendar of Events
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38 Exploring Oklahoma 2 cool caves to discover with kids 40 Real Kids of OKC Meet two local teens making a difference 44 At Home with Carrie Parker Get to know the mom of two who owns Always Greener 54 Kid Review Pelican Bay Aquatic Center
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Ask the Experts: Our local experts give advice for raising kids with good sportsmanship at www.metrofamilymagazine/sportsmanship.
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100 Days of Summer: Our popular 100 Days of Summer list continues through Labor Day! Find tons of ideas for family fun and exclusive coupons for some of Oklahoma City's top attractions at www. metrofamilymagazine.com/100-days. School Supply Drives: Want to lend a hand to students in need this school year? Need help getting your school supplies? We've rounded up supply drives happening
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Fight Summer Slide: Make sure your kids don't fall behind before school starts! We have three ideas to fight summer slide with family fun at www.metrofamilymagazine.com/ summer-slide. Mario the Maker Magician Giveaway: Win tickets to see this kid-friendly magician perform at Bruce Owen Theatre at OCCC 7 p.m. Aug. 1. Enter July 3-21 at www. metrofamilymagazine.com/contests.
