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The Muny recently launched its new Technical Theatre Training program, a new Muny initiative created to expand the network of craftsmen, artisans, and theatre professionals who work both locally and nationally in the entertainment industry. This program provides unprecedented training and mentorship to high school students in the industry of technical theatre helping to create a clear path for success in these fields after high school.

Students from area high schools learned from and worked alongside union carpenters, scenic artists from IATSE Local 6 and USA Local 829 to build sets for The New Jewish Theatre’s production of 4000 Miles, May 11 – 28.

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SPECIAL FEATURES 6

Our May Cover Kid is Sari Cohen St. Louis Jewish Parents Magazine features St. Louis kids on our cover every issue.

Photo by Spoonful of Sugar Photography.

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BABY CHILD TWEEN TEEN

ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT

Baby Steps 12 Don’t Touch That Door 16 Temper Tantrums, Still? 22 Differing Perceptions 28 of Colleges

COMMUNITY

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Community Opportunities Welcome New Advertisers

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DADDY & ME BOAZ ROTH 40

Stuck in the Middle with You

HAPPENING IN MAY

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“BABY” BUSINESSES

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Food Waste FROM THE DOCTOR

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Bug bites – How to protect your kids

JEWISH HOLIDAY EXPLAINED

By Dr. Kirsten Campbell, MD MOMMY HACKS

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By Ellye Alperin

NEWS & BOOKS

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The Siren

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This is Me

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Shavuot

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MAY CALENDAR 44 Jewish, Secular, & School/Synagogue Events

By Jennifer Baer Lotsoff, MSW 8

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Parent Moments PLAYROOM 14 Fun Facts: A-Z of groups Word of the Month: Community PLUS: Chess • Jokes • Maze

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LETTER FROM THE

EDITOR

Help St. Louis Help St. Louis If it takes a Village to raise a child, how does the Village know that a child needs help being raised? How does the Village know to not let the child slip between the cracks?

This puzzle has been keeping my brain going for weeks, as I work my hardest to help the St. Louis Community by putting together this community-focused magazine. One answer is that the child must realize that s/he needs help, and then have the confidence to ask for the specific help that is needed.

Currently, St. Louis Jewish Parents magazine has grown from being a baby because of your help, but now as a child, this child needs guidance. We need our Village to come together, in order to help the magazine succeed.

STEPHANIE BERK, PH.D. Stephanie Berk, author of “How to Potty-Train Your Dragon Child”, is a mother of 4 boys.

She has a degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Cornell University, a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from University of Connecticut, a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Language Acquisition from Haskins Laboratory/Yale University, and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuroimaging from Washington University.

We learned what to ask for, too. We are not looking for donations or loans.

We're looking for people and businesses who can help support this magazine, so that we can continue creating this beneficial community resource! Who do you know who can advertise or sponsor? Can you ask them to email me?

Can you send me their information? We are not afraid to cold call. We are not afraid of hard work, but since we don’t have “private backers”, we need your help in reaching out to our local, reputable businesses to advertise to our readers. Please call and/or email me. No advertiser is too small or too big.

Everyone in our community is needed if we are going to continue with our magazine. Advertising is GOOD for the businesses, too!

St. Louis has so much to be proud of. Not just our Arch, Grant’s Farm, Arts, and Sports teams, but our thriving start-up businesses and communities as well! Even still, many people do not realize how our local businesses are struggling. With all the online purchases that are made, people often don’t even give the local businesses a competitive chance.

One of the main goals of this magazine is to promote our local businesses.

Indeed, our focus on and commitment to local establishments is one thing that differentiates us from others.

Help us to help St Louis. Please try to give your business to our advertisers.

Each of these diverse advertisers are individually responsible for guaranteeing that we have this magazine as both a resource AND as another “St Louis First” to be proud of.

If you see one of the owners of an advertising business, saying thank you is always appreciated. They know that their ad has been seen!

If we do not support our local, reputable businesses, then they cannot stay in business. They can’t pay their employees, who then cannot afford to buy things for themselves or their families. It is a downward spiral toward a city’s economic death. HOWEVER, by supporting the local businesses, communication is opened up between customer and business, networking happens, people are employed, and the city and its people THRIVE!.

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magazine Issue #27 MAY 2017 PUBLISHER / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Stephanie Berk, PhD. stephanie.berk@stlouisjewishparents.com ART DIRECTOR Judy Dante CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Boaz Roth Jennifer Baer Lotsoff, MSW Dr. Kathy Mora Sam Zitin Lauren Kline FEATURE CONTRIBUTORS Dr. Kirsten Campbell, MD Ellye Alperin CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Spoonful of Sugar Photography Shana Watkins Portrait Artist

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Ellye Alperin

7th Grade Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School

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THE VOICE OF GENERATION J OUR GENERATION OUR FUTURE

This

is Me

by Ellye Alperin You probably read the title of this, thinking that I was going to tell you my life story, and go into a monotonous rant about myself. Well I am not. Probably because I don’t know what to say. If you were to ask me who I was I would say that I am Ellye Grace Alperin. If you were to ask me to tell my story, I’d probably tell you that I don’t have one. I actually do have one, but I just haven’t found it yet.

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[Voice of Generation J, Cont. from pg 9]

“The arts have allowed me, and many others, to express ourselves. ”

If there is one thing that my story would definitely, for sure need as a main component, it would be creativity. In anything and everything that I do, I go outside of the box. I don’t want to fit into the crowd or be someone that is skipped over and forgotten in history. I think that boundaries should be pushed and that limits are primarily there so that people can strive to break them. There is always something new to do.

Intelligence is also really important to me. If you want to get farther in life, you must learn and adapt. I strive to learn more, and I find joy in proving things with logic and facts. It helps us advance in everything that we do. Intelligence will lead us to a brighter, more productive future.

Passion is a major component to life in general. If you are not passionate about anything, then I think life will lack joy and meaning. You may get somewhere in life with just doing what someone says without caring about it, but without a purpose, I think that our existence would be a waste.

Humor is a big part of my life, and it always has been. Without humor, life would be a pretty dull place. My dad has the best sense of humor out of anyone that I know, and he makes me laugh all of the time. I can not imagine a life without laughter. It has made me a much happier person.

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One of the most influential things in MY life is the arts. The arts have allowed me, and many others, to express ourselves.

Music is all around us. It’s in the car and on the internet. Dancing surrounds us, from the little movements to the extravagant showcases. Acting is in us, from the lies we tell, to the high school plays. And art is in us, from our drawings from kindergarten to the colors and masterpieces of our everyday lives. The arts are truly remarkable.

Above all, the biggest value in my life is family. My family has shaped me and made me believe in myself, even through the hardest times. Every day I give my family hugs as a sign of love and forgiveness, and a lot of time I have to sneak them in with my brother because he runs away. I know that we will all get older and that we may drift away a little, so I cherish the moments that I have with them, which are few because of our schedules. I love my family a lot, and I could not wish for a better one.

My values are simple and general, but they are meaningful to me. Every one of them has an impact on me and they continue to help me create my story.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT

BABY

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Most textbooks, physicians, researchers, and experts in Child Development provide a range of 8-17 months for babies to start walking, with the majority of babies taking their first steps at around 12 months.

With such a large range of what is considered normal, many parents become nervous if their baby is not walking as soon as their friend’s baby, or even as soon as they think the baby should be walking.

The typical, but not mandatory “timetable and stages” of walking are:

8 - 11 months: pull to standing and start cruising

11 - 14 months: cruising, first steps with assistance, first steps without assistance

14 - 17 months: first steps without assistance, becoming comfortable toddling

17 - 30 months: Toddler, walking, but still on the clumsier side.

One hypothesis for a continuity of movement through these stages is that infants cannot walk before they

are able to maintain body weight and keep balance on one leg while the other leg swings forward. Pulling to stand, standing independently, cruising, and walking with help are all ways of “working out” for the baby.

S/he builds the strength and balance needed in each of these stages. The length of these stages can differ with each child, but the majority of babies go through these stages.

Researchers are currently investigating associations between infant motor and linguistic development. For example, will a baby that is starting to walk be more likely to be starting to talk as well.

This is tricky, because there is so much growth happening, languagewise, awareness-wise, motor skill-wise, etc, that it is difficult to say whether one “causes” another. Many parents hear their friends saying anything from “My baby isn’t walking

yet because he is so busy working on talking.” to “My baby didn’t start talking until she started walking, and had something to talk about.”

Regardless of when a baby starts to walk, many parents become concerned. It is important to learn how LARGE of a time range there is for walking milestones, and if a parent is nervous, the child’s pediatrician is a great resource. For most families the pediatrician is the one doctor who most regularly sees the baby.

S/he will have the tools and ability to assess the baby, if the parent suspects a delay or other problem.

References: Adolph, K.E., Berger, S.E., Leo, A.J. (2011). Developmental Continuity?

Crawling, Cruising, and Walking. Developmental Science, Mar, 14(2). P. 306-318.

Walle, E. (2016). Infant Social Development across the Transition from Crawling to Walking. Frontiers in Psychology, 7: 960.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT

DON’T TOUCH THAT DOOR

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Scenario: You walk outside into a parking lot to go to your car. You see a child dart from a door and run towards the parking lot.

The parent is far behind.

Your heart is in your throat, hoping that the child will not run into the street and get hit by a car. There is no time for you to get to that child in time.

Approximately 200 children under the age of 12 years are fatally hit by cars annually in the United States. The majority of these accidents happen on private property, such as parking lots and driveways. Many of these accidents are avoidable by parents setting stricter rules for their younger children, such as “Don’t touch a door without a grown-up holding your hand.� These include doors leaving a store, gym, or any other place that the parent and child are together.

Parents can explain to children that they are not yet tall enough to be seen over the front or back of a car. Hence, if a car is moving forward or backing up, the driver simply can not see the child. Parents can also explain to children that there are specific places for humans, bicycles, and vehicles with motors, which keeps everyone safer.

It is not just doors at stores that are dangerous. Doors at hotel rooms, and homes can also be tempting for young children to want to touch, open, and go through. Again, safety-wise, the discussion with children has to include fire safety with stranger safety. The younger the child, the less effective communication will be. For the youngest children, child-safety locks are important. There are those that cover the knobs with a device that spins, and those that only allow a door to open so far.

Once a child is strong enough to open a front door or a hotel door, the child either has to be supervised carefully,

or taught when it is okay to open a door. Below are some conversation points to have with young children:

1. When is it okay to touch a door?

2. When is it okay to open a door?

3. When is it not okay to open a door?

4. What if there is a firefighter or a police officer at

the door? How do you make sure that it really is a firefighter or police officer?

5. What do you say when the doorbell rings/ there is a knock on the door?

6. What can happen if you go out a door into the street?

7. What can happen if you open a door into a hallway, and go out? (Getting lost?)

8. What happens if you play with an inside door?

(Fingers get hurt.)

Door safety seems like a silly and common-sense topic, however there are more injuries from doors each year than most parents like to admit.

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Aish HaTorah

HISTORY:

Headquartered in Jerusalem near the Western Wall, Aish HaTorah was founded in 1974 and is an apolitical network of Jewish educational centers in 35 branches on five continents. Established by Rabbi Noah Weinberg, the goal was to develop new, young leadership, which would impact the Jewish world.

Aish HaTorah world headquarters was dedicated in 2009 and is a sight to behold! Located directly across from the Western Wall, Aish HaTorah’s spectacular educational center boasts a breathtaking view overlooking the Temple Mount, rising seven stories above the Western Wall Plaza.

With nearly 3 million visitors to the Wall annually, this provides an extraordinary opportunity for Aish HaTorah, whose mission is to empower the Jewish people and to fulfill their destiny of Tikkun Olam (perfecting the world).

The St. Louis chapter originally opened its doors in 1979 and was located in University City. In 1999, Aish moved to “The Firehouse,” at 457 N. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield.

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For more information, contact Aish at 314-862-2474 or at stlouis@aish.com or visit www.aishstlouis.net.

WHO WE ARE: The name Aish HaTorah literally means "Fire of Torah." As Elie Wiesel said: "Aish HaTorah means to me the passion of teaching, the passion of learning. The study of Torah, the source of Jewish values, is the way to Jewish survival."

Aish's educational philosophy is that Judaism is not all or nothing; it is a journey where every step counts, to be pursued according to one's own pace and interest. As a non-profit outreach organization, Aish relies solely on private support to continue providing its wide range of services, including learning groups, Shabbat and Jewish holiday programs, community building, and subsidized trips to Israel.

One of the most popular Aish sponsored events is the once-ina-life trips to Israel. For example, Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project (JWRP) is geared to moms with children living at home age 18 or younger, and there’s still two spots open for the June 25 July 4, 2017 adventure. The Jewish Women on a Journey (JWOJ) is perfect for empty nesters or women who don’t have children.

The alumni trip, called Jewish Women Inspired, is for those who want to continue their spiritual growth in Israel. The guys were starting to feel left out, so Aish added a mens-only trip, slated for October 23-29. A couple’s Israel trip is also in the works Winter/ Spring of 2018, so stay tuned.

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WHAT WE DO: At Aish, all Jews, regardless of their background or affiliation, come together to learn and have fun. Their mission is to inspire members of the St. Louis Jewish community to experience, explore, and share the beauty and wisdom of Torah and their Jewish heritage in order to build, strengthen and sustain the future of our Jewish community.

Learning is available through classes, lunch and learn sessions, one-on-one study, and home study groups. The Aish Rabbis are available to teach, counsel, and service individuals and families. Classes include basic Judaism, learning Hebrew, Jewish philosophy, Jewish wisdom for living, workshops on marriage and relationships, mussar (self improvement and character development) groups, understanding weekly Torah portions, discussion groups on contemporary issues, and the annual speaker series which brings in extraordinary people with inspiring messages on a variety of topics to sold out audiences. The Jewish Women’s Society (JWS) of St. Louis, a division of Aish, offers exciting social and educational opportunities, such as Lunch and Learn with Mimi David "Ethics of the Fathers: Be the Best You!", "Let's Talk Torah" live conference calls, challah making club, coffee schmooze, and lots of holiday festivities.

WHY YOU WANT TO BE THERE: The warm and friendly atmosphere at Aish enhances the Jewish learning experience for all participants. At the monthly Shabbat learner’s service, for example, participants are encouraged to ask questions and discuss issues. Aish involves the whole family with many special programs, including inter-generational holiday programs where grandparents, parents and siblings are invited to participate. Mark your calendar for the annual Aish Memorial Day BBQ on May 29 with baseball, splash pad for kids, playground and delicious food at Millennium Park, in Creve Coeur.

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Aish HaTorah Sunday School The Aish Hebrew School provides a rich learning environment combined with fun hands-on projects and lots of music-based activities. Now in its sixth year, Aish Hebrew School provides a high-quality educational program where your child will experience Judaism in a vibrant setting combining relevant learning with lots of fun.

Our teachers are young, dynamic educators and superb role models. Your sons and daughters will have the opportunity to gain a wealth of knowledge, but even more importantly, they will forge lifelong bonds with other Jewish children and have positive Jewish learning experiences — happy memories that will last a lifetime. In addition to Hebrew and holiday programming, our curriculum stresses lessons that are relevant to daily living. It builds upon the traditions from the past, and creates excitement about being a Jew today and in the future.

Boys and girls who attend the Aish Sunday School come from a cross-section of the Jewish community.

The loving and never judgmental environment creates an open perspective that strengthens the attitudes and well-being of both the children and their parents.

The tuition is affordable. Aish is not a synagogue or temple so there is no membership dues or building fund obligations associated with the Sunday School.

No child will be turned away due to a lack of funds or other financial issues. The Aish School meets on Sunday mornings from 10 am to noon, September through May. The most powerful way to express to your child the importance of a Jewish education is for you to study yourself and be a good role model. So Aish offers an Adult Sunday School with Rabbi Schmuel that runs simultaneously to the children’s program—free of charge. At Aish, Sunday School is a whole family experience!

For more information, visit our web site at www.aishstlouis.net or call 314-862-AISH (2474) to set up a tour. You can also contact Rabbi Yosef David directly at ydavid@aish.com to learn more about the Aish Sunday School.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT

TWEEN

Temper Tantrums Still??

Most parents think that once they get past the Terrible 2’s and 3’s that the time for temper tantrums is over. Unfortunately, while the temper tantrums decrease as language skills increase, this lull is not permanent.

T

here is another wave of tantrums at the “Tween” age! As the hormones get started, the social and school scenarios become more difficult to navigate, and they feel more pressure to succeed, the tweens are again often left without words and ways to manage their new emotions. Recent studies find that 80% of parents with children ages 11-12 years report full temper tantrums with foot pounding, shrieking, screaming, and crying.

The parents of boys report only slightly fewer occurrences than those of girls.

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Parents often ask if the behavior is normal, and what can be done about it. The answer to the first question, as supported by researchers of adolescents, is YES! This behavior is perfectly normal. The answer to the second question is trickier. Parents must evaluate each temper tantrum from the view of:

“Is this being done for shock value?”

“Is this something that s/he needs to work out alone or with our support?”

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Just as with the young child who throws a temper tantrum, and gets his/her way, if the tween is allowed to do the same thing, similar results are found to occur. When a tween is supported and guided through difficult situations, the temper tantrums decrease, and the feeling of self- accomplishment and empowerment increase. When the tween throws a tantrum and is given what s/he wants, the tantrums increase. There is less independence seen, and lower ability to cope with new or difficult situations.

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JENNIFER BAER LOTSOFF, MSW Jennifer Baer Lotsoff works as the PJ Library Coordinator at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and has worked in the non-profit sector for nearly twenty years. Born in Memphis, she holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas in Austin and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Washington University. Jennifer works with professionals and lay leaders to build a vibrant Jewish community by encouraging collaboration through creative, fun experiences. With programs in secular and Jewish spaces, Jennifer encourages all community organizations to use the vehicle of PJ Library books to meet families wherever they are on their Jewish journey. Jennifer is a passionate connector of ideas, people, and institutions, and she credits her kids for bringing daily doses of humor to her life and endless crumbs to her car.

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The Siren The country where I spent my junior year of college is similar to others, smelly in some areas, parks interspersed throughout. Rows of apartment buildings interrupted occasionally by a neighborhood bakery or grocery store. The rumbling of buses and seemingly endless blowing horns were the usual sounds greeting me each morning. On one particular morning, I got on my bus as usual and headed to school. Then, mid-morning, it happened. A noise, one long siren, and the world around me stopped. Like in a movie where an alien ship flies overhead, except there was no ship, nothing but pure blue sky, and a whole country still and silent.

The birds kept flying overhead, defying everyone, but I somehow didn't hear even a dog bark. Highways full of people standing by the sides of their automobiles and motorcycles. No longer could you hear honking, no cars communicating to each other in frantic tones. Now there was only silence broken by the sound of the siren.

One full minute of a siren's cry, ripping through the air and into the consciousness of every living being. Then, as abruptly as it began, the wail wound down and became silent. The air instantly filled with the noise of life, of hurried purpose.

The year was 1994, but it could have been 1984 or 2004. The same siren awaits its day, the same time each year, commemorating Yom HaZikaron, one of four new holidays that have been added to the Jewish calendar since the State of Israel was established.

Yom HaZikaron is a Memorial Day for soldiers who lost their lives fighting in the War of Independence and in other subsequent battles. Such a sharp contrast to the United States, where some observe a true Memorial Day but others mark the day by taking advantage of their favorite store's sales. There is Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day), Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day), and Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day). These four holidays all fall in May and commemorate life in a complex country. Check out some of the richness of Israeli life in this month's PJ Library books and in those that are Israel-related from years past.

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The Colors of Israel Written by Rachel Raz Illustrated by Rachel Raz

Ages: 2 to 3 Years When you think of Israel, you think of blue and white -- but Israel is really an entire rainbow, and this book has the pictures to prove it.

Israel Written by Rachel Shalev Illustrated by Rachel Shalev

Ages: 7 to 8 Years Israel is filled with interesting shapes and vivid colors -- just the kind of scenic tour that was made for babies!

A Concert in the Sand Written by Tami Shem-Tov Illustrated by Ofer Avi

Ages: 6 to 7 Years Walking along the beach in Tel Aviv, what does this grandmother and her grandson come across? A world-class orchestra performance, that’s what.

Based on the true story of the birth of the Israeli Philharmonic, this story is also a metaphor for the grit and vision that brought the State of Israel into being.

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Bug bites – How to protect your kids One morning last summer I looked down at my young son and thought, “Holy clown ear, Batman!”

His small ear was at least twice its normal size. I worried it was some weird infection, but realized that my well-appearing child with a suddenly itchy, but not painful ear was simply the victim of a tiny yet vicious mosquito.

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So what can you do about these tiny enemies?

PREVENTION: Kids are bug magnets and they can have very strong reactions to all types of bites. Prevention is the best medicine.

The best protection available is a combination of Permethrin-treated clothing and 30% DEET applied to exposed skin. This combination gives the best studied, most effective and longest-lasting protection from mosquitoes and ticks with the least absorption of chemicals into the skin.

Some things to keep in mind: ● Treated cloth will not rub or sweat or be licked off ● DEET (max of 30%) should only be applied once a day to children; more is NOT better ● No repellants should be used on babies less than 2 months old

● BioUD has a very low toxicity rating and can be effective against mosquitoes. Effectiveness against ticks in commercially available concentrations is unknown. ● IR 3535 is a synthetic repellant found in some Avon products. This newer product is not as well studied.

Initial studies show a lower but potentially long acting protection.

TREATMENT: No repellent is 100% effective, so if (when) the bug does bite, here are some options.

Topical: Apply to the skin ● One percent hydrocortisone ointments are available without a prescription and will help take the itch, redness and swelling away. Apply only to the bite. If you have an infant with a lot of bites or you are concerned about infection, call your doctor first

● Apply in a well-ventilated area or outside

● Benadryl type ointments can help, but can also cause irritation. Antihistamines are better taken by mouth. See below.

● Like sunscreen, do not spray onto face; apply to hands and rub onto key areas

● Calamine lotion is safe, though messy, and can be mildly effective

● Wash hands after application

● Ice or a cold compress will temporarily decrease itching.

Heat will increase itching

● The most common side effect of too much DEET is skin irritation or rash

Oral: Take by mouth

If you’re investigating alternate prevention methods, consider these points: ● Long pants and sleeves will provide some protection but do not actually kill or repel insects/arthropods. ● A thorough skin check to remove any ticks at least once a day will help prevent transmission of serious infections. ● Picaridin is effective against mosquitos and ticks, but does not last as long as DEET. ● Lemon Eucalyptus (P-methane-3,8-diol) may sound natural but it is not as well-tested and NOT recommended for use in young children. It is not listed by the EPA as effective against ticks.

● Antihistamines: Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Zyrtec, Allegra, or Claritin type medications are all helpful to decrease itching and reactions. Benadryl type medications are the most effective, but can make children sleepy or sometimes even hyper. Use as directed or call your nurse or doctor for further instruction. ● Antibiotics: These are sometimes necessary if the bite becomes infected or if a tick transmits certain infections after a long period of attachment. Call your doctor if your child develops fever, rash, or other symptoms related to an insect encounter.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Differing Perceptions

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Son: This campus is great! It is in a city.

Dad: This campus is filthy! It is in a city.

Son: The dorms are awful! I don’t want to spend so much time with only one, smaller group.

Dad: The dorms are amazing! He will get to feel like he has a smaller community to be part of.

Son: Wow, I can get a paid internship each summer! The school helps arrange it.

Dad: Wow, They give financial help, and there will be no loans to repay when he finishes.

What happens when you go with your teen on the college search, and take the tours? You both hear the same words being spoken, but sometimes the focus and perceptions can be very different. The teens know to ask about course loads, student life, test scores to get in, and what is academically offered. Many parents realize for the first time that while the student’s interests are important, this next stage of their lives involves taking out another mortgage. This scary step has to be worth something at the end of the 4 years.

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Going to visit schools can be expensive and timeconsuming. It is a good idea to be as prepared as possible for each one. Here are ways that college advisors suggest to help families evaluate each school individually, and across schools. One of the biggest complaints that families report is that after completing the tours, they feel like they are comparing apples to cucumbers.

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STEP 1: Students do this part.

(Parents can too, but do not do it together.)

✎ Of the schools being considered, create a list of the top 10 reasons you might want to go there, and top 5 reasons for why you would not.

✎ Looking at the Academic programs and athletics offered, list the top 3 programs you would be interested in pursuing at each school.

STEP 2: Parents do this part.

(Share this with your student.)

✎ How far would I want my student to go?

STEP 3: Parents and Students do together. Create a list with values, so that you can rate each school toured, with the same measure.

✎ How much do I want to pay/ can I ✎ What 10 things do all the schools afford to pay? ✎ What do I think is important for a school to have?

✎ What are my biggest concerns about college in general, and with specific schools?

This may seem like a lot of work, but the more prepared going into looking at schools, the more information you will have to evaluate the schools when it comes to applying.

have in common. Rate them before the college tour from 1-5 with 1 meaning “incredible” and 5 meaning “awful”. Rate them again after the college tour.

✎ Think of 5 questions to ask the representative from each school that are particular to that school.

This way of communicating also helps both parents and teens realize what they think is most important for the future.

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Toothbrushes are great for cleaning your kids' fingernails in the shower (especially the ones provided by hotels for free) Red nail polish is great for labeling which handle in the shower is HOT (for kids who are not yet able to read).

Any nail polish color is great for putting initials on toothbrushes to keep the kids from forgetting which one is theirs (it doesn't wash away).

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Stick-On Velcro Circles are perfect if you don't want to make holes in your walls, but your child wants to display his/her artwork. Designate a space in your house for artwork, stick on one half of the Velcro circle, and then put the other Velcro circle on the artwork. It hangs for a week, then you replace with a different one of your children's "Masterpieces".

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That is the amount of food grown, processed and transported in the U.S. that will never be consumed! Ironically, ~60 million- 1 billion tons of food waste is generated annually in the U.S., while many families experience food scarcity, insecurity, and live without food (even in our St. Louis County communities). It’s a shame when ~20 billion pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables are discarded or left unharvested annually. Additionally, manufacturers and retailers often discard fresh produce simply for aesthetic reasons.

In other words, if the lowly green bean is too long or too short or too green or not green enough, out it goes. “Where does all this food waste go?”, you ask.

Sadly, ~40 millions tons ends up in landfills. Food waste is actually one the largest contributor to municipal landfills.

Clearly, we have a food waste problem; too much food goes to waste, ~16 million U.S. children are food insecure, and food decomposing in landfills accounts for 21% of the landfill volume and generates methane (a potent greenhouse gas). To further paint the grim picture, producing and growing all that wasted food, wastes other valuable resources, as well, such as

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water and energy. And the price tag for all this wasted food? Cha-ching, a whopping ~$218 Billion worth of food is thrown away each year.

Well, the wasted food must be unsafe or poor nutrition quality, right? Unfortunately, much of the food wasted, is actually safe and nutritious to consume. When the final destination of food is a landfill, it’s a hugely missed opportunity to feed families in need and support anti-hunger organizations. So, if the final resting place of wasted food is the landfill, where is the starting point? According to an anti-hunger organization, Feeding America, 16% farms, 40% consumer-facing businesses, 2% manufactures, and 43% homes are the leading producers of food waste.

Consumer-facing businesses includes: grocery and food distribution operations, all restaurants, institutional food service operations, and government agencies. I encourage you and your children to take the short quiz: Waste it or Taste it (See link below), you’ll be shocked to see what food producers, manufacturers, and retailers discard.

With 43% of the food waste generated from homes, instead of feeling lousy about throwing away food, let’s look at all the ways we can help reduce food waste:

1. REDUCE the amount of food you

purchase, if and when you know you will be unable to prepare and consume it within a reasonable time to maintain safety and freshness. Consider planning weekly menus and meals, and following a grocery list. Check the list to be sure you don’t already have the food at home first!

2. Remember food safety. Refrigerate

or freeze food items within 2 hours of shopping.

3. Dates on food packages are

confusing. Most of the food packaging dates are to help the store determine length of life on the shelf for optimal sales. You can use the dates somewhat to help select foods at peak quality. Expect for infant formula, dates are not an indicator of product safety and are not required by law.

4. Tech savvy consumers can use

apps, such as The Foodkeeper, to remind them when foods are near the end of storage dates. Use the first in first out method for rotating food you have in storage- use older food first which prevents them from “going bad”. Keeping your pantry and refrigerator clean and organized helps you see all the food you have available that can be prepared and eaten first.

5. REUSE/REPURPOSE: those

leftovers can be recreated into another great meal with a little meal makeover! Cut thin strips of broccoli stalks to add to salad, pasta, or green smoothies!

6. Donate food to shelters, food

banks, food pantries, or your own personal choice organization that help reduce hunger. Many food pantries and food banks only accept donated food within the “ best if used by” date for freshness and quality. Food pantries and food banks must discard outdated

foods, too. Check with your food pantry/bank/organization of choice to learn what they will accept.

7. RECYCLE: yes, you can actually

recycle food- it’s called compost. If you have produce that is no longer safe to consume and cannot be donated safely, the garbage bin does not have to be the last resort.

Backyard composting is a growing trend (nice pun) in St. Louis County.

Check with your local municipality to learn if a composting program already exists, if the community has composting resources, if the community is adopting a compost program or better yet….talk to your local public officials about initiating a neighborhood compost program!

References 1. The food Waste Alliance. http://www.foodwastealliance.org/services 2. Food Rescue http://www.foodrescue.net/our-story.html 3. Feeding America http://www.feedingamerica.org/ Take the Quiz: https://secure.feedingamerica.org/site/SPageNavigator/ Waste_It_or_Taste_It_Quiz 4. The United States Department of Agriculture. https://www.usda.gov/oce/foodwaste/faqs.htm 5. Let’s Talk Trash Infographic- USDA. https://choosemyplate-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/ printablematerials/2015-LetsTalkTrash-2page.pdf

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Oops, perhaps I should NOT have told my 15 year old daughter who woke me up from a deep sleep because her stomach hurt and she was nauseous, “Well just stick your finger down your throat, puke and get it over with!”

Turns out she had food poisoning, as did my other daughter and my wife, from an appetizer that they all shared!

Oops. My child tried on boots in Target and we were getting in the car when we realized we had not paid! Thankfully Grandma was able to run back in with just the tag and pay for them while I got her in the car!

Oops, I can’t believe that after nursing my newborn to sleep, and my falling asleep, I slept through carpool time for my older children! The school called to see if someone could pick my older children up!

Oops, perhaps I should not have told my 16 year old that the score he earned on his ACT was 3 points lower than it actually was.! He was not amused!

Do you know what happens when you give a newly 5 year old a broom to clean up his mess?! I do! Everything gets knocked off the table, the dirt goes everywhere, and then there is more mess!!!

So perhaps yelling at my husband for accidentally dropping the baby was not the best thing to do. Now he won’t hold her, and I don’t have a break, ever!!

Oops, perhaps you don’t do enough “sports” with your 7 year old son, when he tells your neighbor that the Superbowl is possibly a baseball game.

So perhaps feeding my 10 year old a really big breakfast before going to Six Flags was a bad idea. I thought I would save money on less snack consumption. After the first rollercoaster, I needed to feed him all over again!

Oops, perhaps “hitting” my 2 year old every time he hit us or someone else, was not the best way to teach “gentle hands.”

Oops, permanent green marker on a pacifier does not stay on the pacifier! My baby’s lips and tongue were GREEN, and her name was no longer on the paci.

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Most people who enter into a marriage are not planning on divorcing.

They are hoping for a long and happy life with their spouse. Statistics, however, show that many marriages do not succeed for reasons such as infidelity, growing apart, mental illness, substance abuse, and failure by the couple to resolve critical issues that arise between them. In short, where there is an atmosphere at home of mistrust and discomfort, divorce often follows.

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Her practice also includes school and juvenile law. Hogenson was recognized as a Rising Star by the Lawyers’ Media Women Justice Awards and was voted as a Super Lawyer by her peers.

Hogenson’s reputation is as passionate trial lawyer in high conflict cases and is respected by judges in both Missouri and Illinois.

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Sometimes, suspicions arise when one spouse sees that the other is moving financial accounts, changing passwords, behaving atypically, or making hurtful or cruel statements. This might be a signal that divorce is on the horizon.

Seeking legal advice on options to consider may be critical to your future and to that of your children.

Experienced lawyers can educate you on family law practices and procedures that may save your financial resources from being misused and your life from being detrimentally impacted. It is important to understand what the law provides regarding maintenance (alimony), child support, child custody, and distribution of property and debt.

Your economic future is critical to your future and your children’s. A knowledgeable attorney can assist you at understanding what your property

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consists of and how you can have more access to your accounts. Many people do not know how much their spouse earns or where their investments are. Funds that are accumulated during the marriage are considered marital and will be equitably distributed by the courts, whether or not you individually earned them. A parent’s contribution as a homemaker and primary caretaker of children is given consideration by the court as a valuable part of the marital partnership.

In addition, consulting with a lawyer to seek information may affirm your fear that you are being abused, emotionally, if not physically. You can be referred to therapists who can help you determine if your distress is substantial. In those cases, you may wish to consider filing for an order of protection that would have your spouse removed from the home preventing further harm to you and your children. It would also

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Your children may also have special needs for counseling or evaluation for anxiety or depression if they are exposed to a tense and conflictual relationship between their parents. They often know more than parents think and hear things that are not child appropriate and cause them undue stress. A lawyer and a therapist can also give you advice on how not to involve your child in your relationship issues and what responses are appropriate to their questions.

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The word “Shavuot” has two meanings: 1) weeks, 2) oaths. The holiday of Shavuot marks the end of seven weeks since Passover. Jewish people recognize that around the 6th day of the month of Sivan, an oath was made; that G-d swore eternal devotion, and in return Jewish people pledged everlasting loyalty.

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Beginning at sunset on Tuesday, May 30th, and ending at nightfall on Thursday, June 1st, this holiday focuses on the giving of the Torah to the Jewish people. On the holiday of Shavuot, (or Shavuos, which is an alternate pronunciation), we celebrate the acceptance of the Torah by the Jewish people by staying up all night learning Torah, and eating dairy foods. It is one long allnighter, with a review of the Ten Commandments, laws of keeping Kosher, and much more!

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While it is traditional to end the holiday with two meals, one dairy and then later a meat dinner, with two different loaves of bread, often people ask, “Why a dairy holiday?” Here are 7 discussable answers:

Reason 1: On Shabbat at Mount Sinai, when the Jewish people received the Torah, there were instructions for how to slaughter animals and prepare the meat and cookware. This made all of the previous cookware non-kosher. Since it was Shabbat, and the work to make things kosher could not be done, the alternative was to eat dairy.

Reason 2: The Torah references a “land of milk and honey”, Israel. Hence sweet, dairy foods are eaten.

Reason 3: Torah can be thought of as an analogy for “milk”.

Milk is complete sustenance needed for the baby as Torah is spiritual nourishment for the soul.

Reason 4: Numbers are very important. The gematria (numerical value) of the Hebrew word for milk, chalev, is 40 (8+30+2). Dairy foods are eaten on Shavuot to remember the 40 days that Moses spent on Mount Sinai. Moses spent 40 days, each of 3 times.

Reason 5: Moses was said to have been placed in the Nile River on the sixth day of Sivan. When found by the Pharaoh’s daughter, he refused to nurse from any of the Egyptian wet nurses. After searching for a

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BOAZ ROTH A teacher at Thomas Jefferson school for the past 23 years and counting, Boaz Roth enjoys challenging bright students and working with colleagues. He coaches the basketball team and has various other interests. Boaz and his wife have 3 daughters, ranging from age 17 to age 6 years.

Decades ago, I attended Bobby Knight’s coaching clinic, and one of his maxims took permanent root in my memory. “Coaching basketball,” he said emphatically, pulling up the right sleeve of his red sweater and jabbing the air with his pointer finger, “consists of only two things: rules and principles.” 1 1

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I remember other colorful expressions he uttered, but decorum requires they not find print in a family-oriented magazine.

I coached that one: Bobby Knight’s methods don’t go over well with seven year-olds, I quickly discovered.

Coach Knight then explained that rules are unchangeable and must be followed without question (his example: “ball, you, man” while on defense).

Principles are concepts we observe in the abstract but will bend to meet circumstance (e.g. don’t stand without the ball on offense—either cut to the basket or screen for another player depending on how the defense is aligned). In my twenty-plus years of coaching, I’ve found his division largely true, and I’ve even tried to import this notion into parenting.

One unswerving rule my wife and I have held for our kids concerns after-school activities. They can choose whatever they’d like, but they must finish what they start.

There will be no quitting after the first tough practice or critical assessment. Next to “don’t embarrass us in public,” we’ve repeated no other regulation as frequently to our kids.

While our youngest and oldest have seemingly taken this rule to heart—both have committed themselves to dance, albeit for one and fifteen years respectively—the story is different with our middle daughter. Over the years, she has participated in speed skating, basketball, dance, volleyball, acting, and singing. With each fall, my wife and I introduce ourselves to new instructors, shop for supplies and ruefully bid adieu to last year’s purchases, and figure out how to make the driving work.

Even though our daughter has begun each activity as the “new kid,” she has never begged us to let her walk.

This girl is no quitter. And not only have my wife and I both enjoyed watching her sing, dance, spike, dribble, and fall (speed skating) each winter and spring, she has reveled in these activities.

Over the years, I have often wondered if being a middlechild has drawn her away from specializing in one or two undertakings and led her to this food-court of pursuits. I have glanced at what experts say about middle children: greater independence than their siblings, greater risk takers, great team players, and great listeners (umm….).

Yet others say middle-children have low self-esteem, envy siblings, and act out for attention. The common assumption in both camps seems that as parents devote their attention to their eldest and youngest children, the middle misses out.

have expanded the love inside of us. If anything, that’s the entire point of parenting, or of family actually: you discover there’s much more inside of you than you ever expected. So since I can’t accept the premise, I’ve turned my back on these stereotypes for an explanation.

That said, I do have a speculative notion about the choices my middle-child makes and their (tenuous) connection to her birth order.

I’m the oldest of two brothers. Despite my younger brother’s higher SAT scores, his daring to quit his job and create a successful business, and his full head of hair, I am—and will always be—the older child. My status will never change.

But an unchangeable status, practically by definition, can’t exist for a middle child.

For the first six years of her life, our kid’s identity was fixed in cement: she was the baby of the family. Then, out of nowhere, she discovers that title no longer belongs to her. A major (the major?) part of her identity is unfixed. So to me, it’s perfectly understandable why she’s drawn to one new activity after another. Freed from the shackles of an identity she had no hand in crafting (the order of her birth), she’s been exploring one thing after another ever since.

Of course, my wife and I are as proud of the variety of our middle child’s manifold activities as we are of the repetition of her siblings. And of course that’s not really a profound statement: we all beam at what our children do. Still, as work, family, and other aspects of adult life drag us into repetition, it’s a real blessing to see our kid start some new activity from scratch in September, struggle through the beginner’s mistakes during winter, and end up that spring mastering a skill she might take up later in life.

Our middle child may be no expert at any single thing, but she has plenty of experience in many different things. I wish I had that sort of courage when I was her age. Even now—especially now—I wish I had the courage to walk into a room of experts once a year and try something new until I have some command of it. That would be a great rule to live by.

Now I will insist to my dying day that our third child didn’t force us to divide our love: with each child, we

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Open Play at the J

5/1 10:30am-11:30am FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am.

Open to members and nonmembers. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX,

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2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org

Open Jump 5/1 10am-3pm Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents?

PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301

Sensory Story Time 5/1 6:30pm

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Geared to families with children ages 3-9 who are on the autism spectrum or who have multi-sensory needs.

The program provides a soothing environment for children to enjoy a story and other fun activities.

Schools & Synagogues

ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS BRANCH FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300

Birthday Party for Israel 5/1 4:30pm-6pm

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INFO@STLOUISJEWISHPARENTS.COM

It's Israel's Birthday and you are invited to party with the Family Center. We will enjoy crafts, birthday games, face painting, cake and more. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE skraft@jccstl.org

Yom Ha’atzmaut Community Celebration 5/1 6pm-9:30pm

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Celebrate Israel at 69!

Entertainment, Family, Activities, and fun party atmosphere. Food available for purchase. JCC

STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE Yael Treger 314-

442-3137 ytreger@jccstl.org.

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Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Temple Tots

Baby N Me

Pipsqueak Class

Baby N Me

5/2 10am-11am

5/3 9:15am-10:45am

5/4 9:15am-10:30am

5/5 10am-11:30am

Bring a snack and join us for a free playgroup for children up to the age of 3, accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity. You are welcome to stay for Shabbat.

Bring your stroller, make some friends and have some fun. Hamorah Cheri (Parent Educator Specialist) is the facilitator. Go for a walk, have a light snack and let your little ones visit.

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity.

As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat.

UNITED HEBREW CONGREGATION, 13788 CONWAY RD

Chair Yoga 5/2 11am-12pm NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR RSVP TO LAURA AT 314-4423255.

Toddler Tuesdays 5/2 9am Children ages birth to 3 yrs and their caregivers. Each weekly session includes light refreshments and socializing followed by activities focusing on creative and cognitive development.

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 $5 PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR, FREE FOR WCHOF MEMBERS. ONE ADULT PER CHILD REQUIRED.

Storytelling at the Museum 5/2 10:30am-11:15am Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks.

Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5.

SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS. 314-569-0048

Baby & Me 5/3 9:30am-11am Geared toward parents/caregivers with infants and children who aren’t yet walking, classes are taught by Lisa Cohen. Each class is free and open to all families in the STL Jewish community. You are welcome to attend any or all class meetings. Special guest speakers and discussions too.

314-569-0048

FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am.

Open to members and nonmembers.

Open Swim With Waves

Emilie Brockman,314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org

1050 DES PERES RD, 63131 VARIES $1- $10

5/5 4pm-8pm

38th Annual St Louis Storytelling Festival

Ladies' Knight

Suson Farm Fridays

5/3-5/6 10am-8pm

5/4 6:30pm-7:30pm

5/5 10:30am-3pm

Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve.

Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova

CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

Suson Park animal farm display.

Most breeds of farm animals are represented for urban dwellers to see and enjoy, from the draft horses that helped plow our soil to examples of the modern cattle breeds.

CJL & PJ Library Storytelling Event!

Spring Fling Story Time

CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL, #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR. FREE

The largest free storytelling festival in the world, SLSF has won many awards for its innovative and masterful celebration of storytelling as well as its outreach to the St. Louis metropolitan community.

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AROUND THE CITY AND COUNTY. SEE DETAILS AT HTTP://EXTENSION.MISSOURI.EDU/ STORYTELLING/SCHEDULE.ASPX FREE

Wine Down Wednesday 5/3 6pm

Tuesday Tails

information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com

1705 S. HANLEY ROAD, 63144 FREE

5/4 10:30am-11:30am

JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine!

Visit the Animal Protective Association (APA) of Missouri for a free story time for preschoolers and help foster their love of animals.

Open Play at the J

SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.

At the Indoor Aquatic Center at The Lodge, you can simmer in the warmth of the 104-degree whirlpool spa or drift along the gentle surf of the 84-degree wave pool, which doubles as a six-lane, 25-yard lap pool.

MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

5/2 10:30am-11am

BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE anita@bnaiamoona.com

DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124 314.824.8224. For more

Teen Open Gym 5/3 8:30pm-9:50pm Open gym is for children and adults ages 13 & up, wanting to practice gymnastics, cheer or parkour. Includes use of floors and trampolines. Waiver must be signed by parent if under 18 years old. Waivers available online at www.teamcentral. org. TEAM CENTRAL, 2675 METRO BLVD, 63043 $8 PER TEEN.

6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE

5/4 5pm-6:30pm

5/5 1pm-2pm

Join The Bible Players for a hilarious interactive Torah Comedy Show.

Featuring stand-up comedy, stories, improv games and much more! The Bible Players have been improv-ing Jewish lives, performing in 26 states for thousands of adults and children alike. Davies is a master improviser who will engage the whole family in some hilarious Jewish learning.

Friedman is a stand-up comedian who was voted “The Funniest Jew in New York!” Bring a picnic dinner and come enjoy the show. The ice cream truck will arrive at 6:30 pm to cap off the event.

Join us at the Butterfly House as we host a variety of activities that celebrate pollinators, native plants, and all things that make Spring so wonderful.

NORTH PARKING LOT OF THE J, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DRIVE RSVP ONLINE AT JFEDSTL. ORG/EVENTS/QUEST-FORMENSCHHOOD.

FAUST PARK, 15193 OLIVE BLVD, 63017 VARIES

St. Louis Children’s Hospital Fit Kid: Free Kid – Tee Time 5/5 4pm-7pm On the first Friday of every month, kids are invited to spend some FREE time getting fit at Fit Kid THE MAGIC HOUSE, 516 S KIRKWOOD RD, 63122 FREE FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER WITH REQUIRED, ADVANCE REGISTRATION.

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Aish Hebrew School and Adult Sunday School

Open Play at the J

5/6 9am-4pm

5/7 10am-12pm

More than 100 businesses will be on hand with information and resources for parents. Imagine, all kinds of information and products designed for families looking for recreation, education, health, camps, finance and unique items!

At Aish, our kids love coming to Hebrew school because we teach them to love Judaism. We combine a rich learning environment with fun and enthusiasm.

FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am.

Open to members and nonmembers.

Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents 5/6 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required.

MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110

Jewish

Historic Soulard Market 5/6 7am-5pm The market has hot food, bakeries, produce, flowers and even a pet shop. The market is open year round 730 CARROLL STREET, 63104

Schools & Synagogues

Grant's Farm is Open!

5/6 9am-3:30pm Enjoy Grant's Farm favorites, such as, goat feeding, carousel rides, snow cones, and more.

Wandering Jews Scavenger Hunt 5/6 5pm-11pm 5 PM Meet @ TI for Team Check-In and Team Photo, 6 PM – 9 PM The Hunt is on! Scavenger hunt throughout St. Louis, 9 PM Meet back @ TI to submit scavenger hunt items and for drinks and desserts #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR., 63141 VARIES: $10+ PER PERSON.

Register your team at www.ti-stl.org/Hunt

457 N. WOODS MILL RD., CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 AFFORDABLE TUITION

Sunday Chess Classes 5/7

starting from 1 pm

Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NONMEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.

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JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

Emilie Brockman,314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org

Open Jump 5/8 10am-3pm Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents?

PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301

St Louis Zoo

5/7 1pm

5/8 9am-5pm

The Radio Arts Foundation introduces a new radio program on the air with all of the plays by Shakespeare. A complete listing is on our website at http://www.rafstl.org/shakespeare/.

These are introduced by Rick Dildine, Director of Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis. Listen at 107.3 FM or 96.3 HD2. FREE

The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education.

1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE

Free Walking Tour

Geared to families with children ages 3-9 who are on the autism spectrum or who have multi-sensory needs.

The program provides a soothing environment for children to enjoy a story and other fun activities.

5/7 2pm-3pm Laumeier tours are interactive and designed to engage participants in exploring the relationship between art and nature. Tours are led by trained Laumeier Docents. Laumeier Sculpture Park is a living laboratory where artists and audiences explore the relationship between contemporary art and the natural environment. 12580 ROTT ROAD FREE

Kramer's Marionnettes: Marvin's Musical Revue 5/7 1pm-2pm The Jack In The Boxes, Marvin, Susie, Charlie, Betsey and our new friends Linda and Elisa, the Hedge Hog Girls with their boogie woogie, are waiting to entertain you!

4143 LACLEDE AVE, 63108 SPECIAL $5 TICKETS! CALL 314.531.3313. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SHOWS.

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ST CHARLES CONVENTION CENTER, 1 CONVENTION CENTER PLAZA FREE

CALENDAR

Sunday

Sensory Story Time 5/8 6:30pm

ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS BRANCH FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300

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Friday

Baby N Me

Pipsqueak Class

Baby N Me

5/9 10am-11am

5/10 9:15am-10:45am

5/11 9:15am-10:30am

5/12 10am-11:30am

Bring a snack and join us for a free playgroup for children up to the age of 3, accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity.

As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat.

Bring your stroller, make some friends and have some fun. Hamorah Cheri (Parent Educator Specialist) is the facilitator. Go for a walk, have a light snack and let your little ones visit.

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity.

As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat.

Temple Tots

UNITED HEBREW CONGREGATION, 13788 CONWAY RD

Toddler Tuesdays 5/9 9am Children ages birth to 3 yrs and their caregivers. Each weekly session includes light refreshments and socializing followed by activities focusing on creative and cognitive development.

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 $5 PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR, FREE FOR WCHOF MEMBERS. ONE ADULT PER CHILD REQUIRED.

Storytelling at the Museum 5/9 10:30am-11:15am Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks.

Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5.

MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

Tuesday Tails 5/9 10:30am-11am Visit the Animal Protective Association (APA) of Missouri for a free story time for preschoolers and help foster their love of animals.

1705 S. HANLEY ROAD, 63144 FREE

Healthworks! Kids Museum

SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.

314-569-0048

Baby & Me 5/10 9:30am-11am Geared toward parents/caregivers with infants and children who aren’t yet walking, classes are taught by Lisa Cohen. Each class is free and open to all families in the STL Jewish community. You are welcome to attend any or all class meetings.

Special guest speakers and discussions too.

CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL, #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR. FREE

Train Your Inner Warrior 5/10 7pm-8pm Fun and challenging workout. Push your mind and get the most from your body, in a supportive group of likeminded Jewish Women.

CHABAD, 8124 DELMAR BLVD, 63130 DONATION

Wine Down Wednesday 5/10 6pm Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine!

DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124

314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com

5/9 9:30am-4:30pm

Open Gym, ages 13 and up

Here at HealthWorks!, we believe in giving children and caregivers the tools and knowledge to shoot for the stars, and be better tomorrow than they were today!

5/10 8:30pm-10pm

HEALTHWORKS KIDS' MUSEUM ST LOUIS, 1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 VARIES

Open gym is for teens and adults, wanting to practice gymnastics.

Waiver must be signed by parent if under 18 years old. Waivers available online at www.stlouisgymcentre.com ST LOUIS GYM CENTRE, 315 W. PACIFIC AVE, 63119 $7.50- $10 PER PERSON.

BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE

anita@bnaiamoona.com

Open Play at the J 5/11 10:30am-11:30am FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am.

Open to members and nonmembers.

JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

Emilie Brockman,314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org

St Louis Zoo 5/11 9am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education.

1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE

Ladies' Knight 5/11 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve.

Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova

CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

Doris I Schnuck Children's Garden 5/11 9am-4pm Founded in 1859, the 79-acre Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and an oasis in the city of St. Louis.

4344 SHAW BLVD, 63110 FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12. $8 FOR ADULTS.

SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.

314-569-0048

Water Waddlers Drop-In Swim 5/12 10:30am-12pm Have some fun in the indoor tot pool with your little one! For kids up to age 6 with a caregiver. Caregiver must remain in the pool with the child. Up to 25 children will be admitted per day.

LODGE OF DES PERES, 1050 DES PERES RD, 63131 $5/CHILD, ADULTS ARE FREE

Suson Farm Fridays 5/12 10:30am-3pm Suson Park animal farm display.

Most breeds of farm animals are represented for urban dwellers to see and enjoy, from the draft horses that helped plow our soil to examples of the modern cattle breeds.

6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE

Historic Soulard Market 5/12 7am-5pm The market has hot food, bakeries, produce, flowers and even a pet shop. The market is open year round 730 CARROLL STREET, 63104

Amphibian Night at Forest 44 5/12 7:30pm-10pm All ages, join us as MDC Herpetologist Jeff Briggler teaches about native amphibians and takes us on an exploratory hike. Venture out to the ponds of Forest 44 in search of chorusing frogs.

JAY HENGES OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER, 1100 ANTIRE RD, HIGH RIDGE, MO FREE. RESERVATIONS BEGIN APRIL 28 BY CALLING 314-3011500.

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MifgaShabbat at Kol Rinah 5/13 10:30am-11:45am

For 1-5th grade students led by Rabbi Scott Shafrin and Sarah Beth Waxman.

This learning service focuses on giving young Jews the opportunity to practice their prayer skills aand learn tefilah choreography, liturgy, tunes and more.

Secular

829 N HANLEY RD, 63130 FREE

Totally Tot Shabbat at Kol Rinah 5/13 11am-11:45am For 1-5th grade students led by Rabbi Scott Shafrin and Sarah Beth Waxman.

This learning service focuses on giving young Jews the opportunity to practice their prayer skills aand learn tefilah choreography, liturgy, tunes and more.

829 N HANLEY RD, 63130 FREE

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Historic Soulard Market

Schools & Synagogues

Open Play at the J

5/14 10am-12pm

FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am.

Open to members and nonmembers.

At Aish, our kids love coming to Hebrew school because we teach them to love Judaism. We combine a rich learning environment with fun and enthusiasm.

457 N. WOODS MILL RD., CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 AFFORDABLE TUITION

5/15 10:30am-11:30am

JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

Sundays with Shakespeare

Emilie Brockman,314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org

5/14 1pm

Open Jump

The Radio Arts Foundation introduces a new radio program on the air with all of the plays by Shakespeare. A complete listing is on our website at http://www. rafstl.org/shakespeare/. These are introduced by Rick Dildine, Director of Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis.

Listen at 107.3 FM or 96.3 HD2.

5/15 10am-3pm Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents?

PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301

St Louis Zoo 5/15 9am-5pm

The market has hot food, bakeries, produce, flowers and even a pet shop. The market is open year round

Sunday Chess Classes

The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education.

5/13 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required.

MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110

Keeper Talks 5/13 9am-10am Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat.

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Aish Hebrew School and Adult Sunday School

FREE

Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents

WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE

30th Annual Art Fair 5/13-5/14 10am-8pm Features local food and beverage vendors, hands-on activities for kids, live music and 150 juried artists from across the country. Rain or shine; no pets or outside food and beverage allowed. 12580 ROTT ROAD AGES 11+ ARE $10

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WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.

1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE

Kirkwood Farmers' Market 5/15 9am-8pm

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The market opens early in the season and is open daily. For the best selection of produce, visit the market on Saturday morning when it opens at 8 a.m.

Celebrate Lag B'Omer with us!

Join Bais Abraham, Torah Mitzion Kollel, and Bnai Akiva for children's activities, food, and a bonfire. More info coming soon!

HMLC ART & WRITING CONTEST CEREMONY

Lag B’Omer Celebration

BAIS ABRAHAM CONGREGATION, 6910 DELMAR BLVD.

150 E. ARGONNE, KIRKWOOD FREE.

5/15 7pm-8:30pm Art and Writing selections from 6th12th grade.

JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS' KOPOLOW BUILDING, 12 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR, 63146 FREE

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Temple Tots

Baby & Me

Pipsqueak Class

Goodness Snakes Alive

5/16 10am-11am

5/17 9:30am-11am

5/18 9:15am-10:30am

5/19 9:30am-11am

Bring a snack and join us for a free playgroup for children up to the age of 3, accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.

Geared toward parents/caregivers with infants and children who aren’t yet walking, classes are taught by Lisa Cohen. Each class is free and open to all families in the STL Jewish community. You are welcome to attend any or all class meetings. Special guest speakers and discussions too.

Bring your stroller, make some friends and have some fun. Hamorah Cheri (Parent Educator Specialist) is the facilitator. Go for a walk, have a light snack and let your little ones visit.

Ages 4-6 years old, are snakes really slimy? How do they move, smell, hear and eat? Learn the answers to those questions and lots of other neat stuff about snakes. You will be able to observe live snakes found in Missouri and even touch some of them if you want

UNITED HEBREW CONGREGATION, 13788 CONWAY RD

Chair Yoga

BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE

5/16 11am-12pm

CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL, #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR. FREE

NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J JCC STAENBERG

Wine Down Wednesday

Museum of Transportation

5/17 6pm

5/18 9am-4pm

Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine!

Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.

COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR RSVP TO LAURA AT 314-4423255.

Toddler Tuesdays 5/16 9am Children ages birth to 3 yrs and their caregivers. Each weekly session includes light refreshments and socializing followed by activities focusing on creative and cognitive development.

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 $5 PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR, FREE FOR WCHOF MEMBERS. ONE ADULT PER CHILD REQUIRED.

Storytelling at the Museum 5/16 10:30am-11:15am Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks.

Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5.

MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

Twilight Tuesdays Concert 5/16 6pm Steve Davis and the music of Elvis.

Family Zone (5:30- 7:30): Arrive early to visit the History Clubhouse. During the concert, visit the Make-and-Take table to create a craft.

MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124 314.824.8224. For more

information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com

anita@bnaiamoona.com

2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN

Teen Open Gym

Doris I Schnuck Children's Garden

5/17 8:30pm-9:50pm

5/18 9am-4pm

Open gym is for children and adults ages 13 and up, wanting to practice gymnastics, cheer or parkour. Includes use of floors and trampolines. Waiver must be signed by parent if under 18 years old. Waivers available online at www.teamcentral.org.

Founded in 1859, the 79-acre Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and an oasis in the city of St. Louis.

TEAM CENTRAL, 2675 METRO BLVD, 63043 $8 PER TEEN.

Purina Australian Shephard Dog show 5/17 8am-5pm Watch Australian Shepards compete for the title of Best In Show each day! 300 CHECKERBOARD DR, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 FREE

Sharsheret Support Group 5/17 6pm-7:30pm The Sharsheret Supports Circle will meet to offer support to women in the St. Louis Jewish community who have been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer and are anywhere along their treatment path – before, during, or post treatment. These casual gettogethers are designed to encourage connections with networks of peers, health professionals and related resources. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2

4344 SHAW BLVD, 63110 FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12. $8 FOR ADULTS.

Ladies' Knight 5/18 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve.

Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova

CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

2751 GLENCOE ROAD WILDWOOD, MO FREE

Water Waddlers Drop-In Swim 5/19 10:30am-12pm Have some fun in the indoor tot pool with your little one! For kids up to age 6 with a caregiver. Caregiver must remain in the pool with the child. Up to 25 children will be admitted per day.

LODGE OF DES PERES, 1050 DES PERES RD, 63131 $5/CHILD, ADULTS ARE FREE

Suson Farm Fridays 5/19 10:30am-3pm Suson Park animal farm display.

Most breeds of farm animals are represented for urban dwellers to see and enjoy, from the draft horses that helped plow our soil to examples of the modern cattle breeds.

6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE

St Louis Science Center 5/19 9:30am-4:30pm One of the top five science centers in the US, serving 1.2 million visitors annually. The complex includes a 4-story OMNIMAX Theater and the James S. McDonnell Planetarium.

5050 OAKLAND AVE, 63110 FREE

MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

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Open Jump

5/20 9am-10am

5/21 10:30am-11:30am

5/22 10am-3pm

Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat.

FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included.

Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members and nonmembers. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE Emilie Brockman,314-442-3267, ebrockman@ jccstl.org

Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents?

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Historic Soulard Market 5/20 7am-5pm The market has hot food, bakeries, produce, flowers and even a pet shop. The market is open year round 730 CARROLL STREET, 63104

St Louis Public Library: Play Date Theater 5/20 2pm-3pm Presenting free live theater aimed at children in preschool through 2nd grade every 3rd Saturday.

Seating is first-come, first served.

The performances, by area theater troupes, are family-friendly but have young children’s attention spans in mind. Kids learn theater etiquette while being entertained by performers who understand them.

Schools & Synagogues

1301 OLIVE ST., FREE

Aish Hebrew School and Adult Sunday School 5/21 10am-12pm At Aish, our kids love coming to Hebrew school because we teach them to love Judaism. We combine a rich learning environment with fun and enthusiasm. 457 N. WOODS MILL RD., CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 AFFORDABLE TUITION

Sundays with Shakespeare 5/21 1pm The Radio Arts Foundation introduces a new radio program on the air with all of the plays by Shakespeare. A complete listing is on our website at http://www. rafstl.org/shakespeare/. These are introduced by Rick Dildine, Director of Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis. Listen at 107.3 FM or 96.3 HD2. FREE

Sunday Chess Classes 5/21

starting from 1 pm

Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NONMEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.

Kids Day at Cahokia Mounds 5/21 8am-3pm

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Special event with a focus of children learning about Native Americans through hands on activities, crafts, games and storytelling. For kids' of all ages. 30 RAMEY ST, COLLINSVILLE, IL FREE

Center for Jewish Learning and PJ Library Storytelling Festival 5/21 10am-2pm Join us for the kickoff of a summer storywalk through St. Louis…

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PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301

St Louis Zoo 5/22 9am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education.

1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE

Dalmatian Club of America Nationals 5/22 8am-6pm Watch Dalmatians compete for the title of Best In Show!

300 CHECKERBOARD DR, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 FREE

Jewish Light's Unsung Heroes 5/22 7pm-9pm Honoring people in the community for their work in helping others.

The honorees are selected from submissions made to the Light. A kosher dessert reception follows the program.

JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR TBD

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Historic Soulard Market

Temple Tots

Wine Down Wednesday

Pipsqueak Class

5/23 10am-11am

5/24 6pm

5/25 9:15am-10:30am

5/26 7am-5pm

Bring a snack and join us for a free playgroup for children up to the age of 3, accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.

Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine!

Bring your stroller, make some friends and have some fun. Hamorah Cheri (Parent Educator Specialist) is the facilitator. Go for a walk, have a light snack and let your little ones visit.

730 CARROLL STREET, 63104

UNITED HEBREW CONGREGATION, 13788 CONWAY RD

Toddler Tuesdays 5/23 9am WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 $5 PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR, FREE FOR WCHOF MEMBERS. ONE ADULT PER CHILD REQUIRED.

Healthworks! Kids Museum 5/23 9:30am-4:30pm Here at HealthWorks!, we believe in giving children and caregivers the tools and knowledge to shoot for the stars, and be better tomorrow than they were today!

HEALTHWORKS KIDS' MUSEUM ST LOUIS, 1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 VARIES

Storytelling at the Museum 5/23 10:30am-11:15am Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5.

MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

Spring Fling Story Time 5/23 1pm-2pm Join us at the Butterfly House as we host a variety of activities that celebrate pollinators, native plants, and all things that make Spring so wonderful.

FAUST PARK, 15193 OLIVE BLVD, 63017 VARIES

DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124

314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www. dimvaloo.com

Open Gym, ages 13 and up 5/24 8:30pm-10pm Open gym is for teens and adults, wanting to practice gymnastics.

Waiver must be signed by parent if under 18 years old. Waivers available online at www.stlouisgymcentre.com

ST LOUIS GYM CENTRE, 315 W. PACIFIC AVE, 63119 $7.50- $10 PER PERSON.

O'Fallon's Public Works Fair 5/24 10am-2pm The fair will provide safety awareness games and activities for kids, educational materials for adults, a chance for kids to see and sit on big equipment and more.

100 TR HUGHES BOULEVARD OFALLON, MO FREE

STL County Parks Food Truck Fest 5/24 5pm-8pm Each day a different park, and a differen band. Tonight: Creve Coeur Park - Revolution. (Bands play from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)

CREVE COEUR PARK FREE

BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE

anita@bnaiamoona.com

St Louis Senior Olympics 5/25-5/30 9am-6pm More information coming soon, on times, events, and locations!

#1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR., 63141 FREE, BUT TO BOOK TRANSPORTATION, OR FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT LISA AT LHIRSHBERG@TI-STL. ORG OR 314-432-8050.

The market has hot food, bakeries, produce, flowers and even a pet shop. The market is open year round

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood 5/26 12pm-5:30pm Work together to solve problems, use your imaginations to transform your surroundings, and play along with Daniel’s singable strategies to better understand and navigate everyday emotions.

THE MAGIC HOUSE, 516 S KIRKWOOD RD, 63122 FREE FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER WITH REQUIRED, ADVANCE REGISTRATION.

Suson Farm Fridays 5/26 10:30am-3pm

Ladies' Knight 5/25 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve.

Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova

CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

Museum of Transportation 5/25 9am-4pm Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train rides, handcars.

2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN

Judaica Art Exhibit – Microcalligraphy 5/25 7pm-9:30pm Israeli artist, Ellen Miller Braun, will exhibit her wonderful micro-calligraphy artwork at an exhibit sponsored by Nusach Hari Sisterhood. Ms. Miller will give a presentation about this detailed, unique art form and what motivated her to begin creating her pieces.

Suson Park animal farm display.

Most breeds of farm animals are represented for urban dwellers to see and enjoy, from the draft horses that helped plow our soil to examples of the modern cattle breeds.

6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE

Jungle Boogie ConcertRetro Boogie 5/26 5pm-8pm All ages can enjoy rhythm-andblues, pop, rock, jazz and more on the outdoor stage in the Schnuck Family Plaza in the center of the Zoo. Animal-related kids activities will focus on conservation of endangered species through the Zoo’s WildCare Institute.

STL ZOO FREE

650 N. PRICE, OLIVETTE FREE, BUT ARTWORK PRICES RANGE FROM $39- $400.

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For 1-5th grade students led by Rabbi Scott Shafrin and Sarah Beth Waxman. This learning service focuses on giving young Jews the opportunity to practice their prayer skills aand learn tefilah choreography, liturgy, tunes and more.

829 N HANLEY RD, 63130 FREE

Rhythm n’ Ruach at Kol Rinah 5/27 11am-11:45am Led by Shelley and Jeff Dean, this program introduces Jewish songs to your children’s young souls.

High-energy singing, praying, and playing with guitars, drums, shakers, tambourines, and more. Our time together ends with a special Shabbat Kiddush!

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829 N HANLEY RD, 63130 FREE

Keeper Talks 5/27 9am-10am

Schools & Synagogues

Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat.

WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE

Grant's Farm!

5/27 9am-3:30pm Enjoy Grant's Farm favorites, such as, goat feeding, carousel rides, snow cones, and more.

Kirkwood Farmers' Market 5/27 9am-8pm

CALENDAR

The market opens early in the season and is open daily. For the best selection of produce, visit the market on Saturday morning when it opens at 8 a.m.

150 E. ARGONNE, KIRKWOOD FREE.

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Aish Hebrew School and Adult Sunday School

5/28 10am-12pm At Aish, our kids love coming to Hebrew school because we teach them to love Judaism. We combine a rich learning environment with fun and enthusiasm.

457 N. WOODS MILL RD., CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 AFFORDABLE TUITION

Sundays with Shakespeare 5/28 1pm The Radio Arts Foundation introduces a new radio program on the air with all of the plays by Shakespeare. A complete listing is on our website at http://www. rafstl.org/shakespeare/. These are introduced by Rick Dildine, Director of Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis.

Listen at 107.3 FM or 96.3 HD2.

FREE

Sunday Chess Classes 5/28 1pm - starting from 1 pm Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.

Doris I Schnuck Children's Garden 5/28 9am-4pm Founded in 1859, the 79-acre Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and an oasis in the city of St. Louis.

4344 SHAW BLVD, 63110 FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12. $8 FOR ADULTS.

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Open Jump 5/29 10am-3pm

Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents?

PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301

St Louis Zoo 5/29 9am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education.

1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE

Kirkwood Farmers' Market 5/29 9am-8pm The market opens early in the season and is open daily. For the best selection of produce, visit the market on Saturday morning when it opens at 8 a.m.

150 E. ARGONNE, KIRKWOOD FREE.

Purina Norwegian Elkhound Dog show 5/29 8am-5pm Watch Norwegian Elkhounds compete for the title of Best In Show each day!

300 CHECKERBOARD DR, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 FREE

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Toddler Tuesdays

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5/31 9am

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 $5 PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR, FREE FOR WCHOF MEMBERS. ONE ADULT PER CHILD REQUIRED.

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 $5 PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR, FREE FOR WCHOF MEMBERS. ONE ADULT PER CHILD REQUIRED.

Healthworks! Kids Museum

Healthworks! Kids Museum

5/30 9:30am-4:30pm

5/31 9:30am-4:30pm

Here at HealthWorks!, we believe in giving children and caregivers the tools and knowledge to shoot for the stars, and be better tomorrow than they were today!

Here at HealthWorks!, we believe in giving children and caregivers the tools and knowledge to shoot for the stars, and be better tomorrow than they were today!

Storytelling at the Museum

Storytelling at the Museum

5/30 10:30am-11:15am

5/31 10:30am-11:15am

Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks.

Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5.

Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks.

Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5.

Spring Fling Story Time

New Mom Mingle

5/30 1pm-2pm

5/31 6:30pm-8pm

Join us at the Butterfly House as we host a variety of activities that celebrate pollinators, native plants, and all things that make Spring so wonderful.

This group is intended for expecting moms and moms with babies under 1 year old (babies welcome).

Meet, connect with and learn from other moms. Each meeting will feature QandA with an expert on timely topics for new moms - sleep, nutrition, child development and more. Breastfeeding support and baby weigh-ins available each meeting.

HEALTHWORKS KIDS' MUSEUM ST LOUIS, 1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 VARIES

MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

FAUST PARK, 15193 OLIVE BLVD, 63017 VARIES

Salad Harvest Party 5/30 11am-1pm Back by popular demand, a farm to table Shavuot celebration!

Participants tour St. Louis’ own EarthDance Farms, learn about organic farming practices from farm experts, and hand-pick ingredients for a delicious picnic lunch.

Comfortable clothing and footwear suggested. (Vegetarian) 233 S. DADE AVE, ST. LOUIS, MO 63135 VARIES

HEALTHWORKS KIDS' MUSEUM ST LOUIS, 1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 VARIES

MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

DESLOGE OUTPATIENT CENTER, 121 ST LUKE'S CENTER DR., 63017 FREE

Train Your Inner Warrior 5/31 7pm-8pm Fun and challenging workout. Push your mind and get the most from your body, in a supportive group of likeminded Jewish Women.

CHABAD, 8124 DELMAR BLVD, 63130 DONATION

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Young start-ups help our community’s economy. Look here monthly to see what is new!

We are one of the fastest growing Chambers in Missouri! We are a Chamber without borders. We provide unique opportunities to do business and build relationships. If you have any questions or are interested in the Chamber, give us a call!

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Giving you more time to do what you want to do, not what you have to do. Services include: errand running, home organization, personal assistant, bar/bat mitzvah & wedding planning.

Melissa Cook, Jessica Tilson  314-561-2083  www.STLLifestyleEvents.com 

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Concierge Bereavement Services When a loved one dies, managing final affairs can be a daunting task, especially while still in mourning. We are here to help you navigate through this overwhelming process by organizing and managing everything from account closures, like utilities and credit cards, to canceling lawn service and gym memberships. We focus on the process so you can celebrate your loved one's legacy.

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stlwest@snapology.com 314-717-1794 10028 Manchester Rd, 63122 snapology stl west

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Info@presencefloatcenter.com 636-220-6327 233 Lamp & Lantern Village Town & Country, MO 63017 www.presencefloatcenter.com

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We offer floatation therapy sessions in a reduced sensory environment, allowing you to disconnect from all of the inputs of today’s society & reconnect with yourself. Guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed & great.

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Train Your Inner Warrior

Anna Altman anna@trainyourinnerwarrior.com 917-449-7900 /trainyourinnerwarrior.com trainyourinnerwarrior

Presence Float Center

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Erin Schneider erin@conciergebereavement.com 314-492-1118 www.conciergebereavement.com

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This Premium Indoor Cycling Studio is a rock concert on a bike! We have the best instructors in the city that motivate you to take fitness to the next level! We provide shoes, water bottles, and shower facilities so all you have to do is come for a good time!

Offering a convenient, one-on-one tutoring service. We tutor students of all ages and all subjects. Tutoring is conducted in the student's home or at a public location of the client's choosing. The initial consultation is free, where we assess the student's situation and need, then recommend a customized tutoring program. All tutors are background checked and skill-set matched to the student's particular need. Parents receive a report after every tutoring session to ensure they are always updated on their student's progress. Money back guarantee for unused hours, and 2 free hours of tutoring offered for referrals.

Robert Moellering rmoellering@tutordoctor.com 314-637-7972 www.tutordoctor.com/west-st-louis

New listing for February Listed in January Turning 1 year old!

CycleBar Creve Coeur

Tutor Doctor of West St. Louis

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Carly Cooper info@KINETICcounseling.org 314-607-8444 408 N. Euclid, STL, MO 63108 www.KINETICcounseling.org

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KINETIC counseling provides, individual, couples and family therapy. With the primary objective of helping clients gain forward momentum, some of the therapeutic tools employed include Cognitive behavior therapy, Cognitive processing therapy, stress reduction techniques, mindfulness strategies and Dialectical behavior therapy.

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“BABY” BUSINESSES

KINETIC Counseling

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Tree of Life Pediatric and Family Chiropractic Helping young mothers & families to empower their children who struggle to reach their potential. For the comfort of children with special needs & convenience of families, we are a house call based practice.

Stephanie Nicholson 314-485-9897 www.treeoflifepedandfamilychiro.com treeoflifepediatric

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ShuttrPlace

We offer girls and boys gymnastics classes, tumbling, and Competitive team. We are open!

Come check us out.

An online platform designed to make the connection & communication process between consumers and photographers more efficient and enjoyable. The process is so simple and fun.... Select your genre, love your favorite images, then ShuttrPlace will connect you to your ideal photographers. And even better, the platform is completely free for consumers! ShutterPlace is the only place to find a photog! Try us out!

Scott Roberts 636-244-2900 4604 South St Peters Pkwy 63304 Mid-America Gymnastics Academy

Rivulet

We specialize in the doll cake, but I am a full service bakery. Donuts, pastries, cookies, cheesecakes, cake balls, etc.

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Kidzxplor Kidzxplor is a new revolutionary web and app-based service that connects kids to local class providers. Kidzxplor opens the doors to discovery by offering a membership that syncs children to a multitude of different classes and activities including art, music, dance, fitness, mind, open plays, cooking, and many, many more- all for one flat-fee per month. Drop into the best St. Louis children’s class providers and discover your child’s passion conveniently and economically.

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Keri Simon Therapy With 15+ years experience working with adolescents, young adults and families providing therapy for social and interpersonal relationship issues and emotional regulation, anxiety and depression. Specializes in individuals and families with autism spectrum disorder and or developmental disabilities.

Keri excels at creating therapeutic rapport with even the most resistant of clients. Social skills and support groups offered in evenings and after school.

Keri Simon, LCSW 314-265-5791 www.kerisimontherapy.com 745 Craig Rd, Suite 308, 63141

314) 241-7391 info@hwstl.org hwstl.org hwstl 1100 Macklind Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

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Shine Boutique Jewelry, clothing, gifts, accessories, monogrammed items, and free gift wrapping.

Come see us!

Tamara Netsch (owner) 314-942-3055 www.shineboutiquestlouis.com ShineBoutique 9811 Clayton Rd, STL 63124

HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis has the distinction of being the only free-standing children’s museum in St. Louis that is dedicated solely to health education. It is completely accessible to those of all abilities and showcases a unique model of health edutainment through hands-on, interactive exhibits and live engaging presentations. Our goal: To infectiously contaminate children of all ages to learn, have fun and make great life choices. We Make Health Fun!

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Innovative mental health and wellness center treating children, adolescents and adults using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We offer Mindfulness and Mindful Yoga classes for the general population, as well as for those with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. We have Mindfulness classes for children and families, as well as group therapy for children & adults with Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, such as hair pulling & skin picking, as well as eating disorders.

636-385-6828 connie@heydollcakes.com www.heydollcakes.com 2956 Hwy K, ​O’Fallon, MO 63368

info@kidzxplor.com www.kidzxplor.com kidzxplor kidzxplor kidzxplor

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Dr. Laura Chackes lchackes@mindfulstl.com 314-561-9757 www.mindfulstl.com The Center for Mindfulness & CBT

Hey, Dollcakes

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Many of you have visited our children’s boutique, Lu Lu Belle in Naples, FL owned by St. Louis couple Charlie and Linda Kilo. We have now opened a store in Ladue bringing the same personalized service & brands - most of them unique to St. Louis for girls & boys newborn & up. Come in for a fun-filled experience for Grandparents, Parents & kids. We look forward to meeting you! Mon-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm.

Expanded hours by appointment.

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A total body, 50 minute workout with a focus on targeted muscular strength building and conditioning. High intensity. Low impact. The only workout to combine strength, endurance, cardio, balance, and flexibility in each and every movement. Your joints stay protected, your spinal alignment improves, your mind is engaged, and your body’s pushed to its limits.

This isn't your mom's pilates.

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Lu Lu Belle’s

lulubelleofnaples@yahoo.com 314-736-5588 9727 Clayton Rd., Ladue, MO 63124 lu lu belle

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Stephanie Cotta stephanie@shuttrplace.com www.shuttrplace.com shuttrplace

PLNK STL

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Inspiration/Positive Change/Self-Empowerment.

Interested in discovering unique and innovative techniques for creating a well-balanced and healthy life for both you and your children? A personalized approach that empowers children and women through teaching the self-help tool of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT/ Tapping) and Empowerment Strategies.

Carly Black carly@experiencerivulet Julie Eisenberg julie@experiencerivulet.com Rivulet exprivulet experiencerivulet www.experiencerivulet.com

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Mid-America Gymnastics Academy

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ABC Parenting We believe that answers to concerns and the solutions to problems often lie within the families themselves. Our Child Development Specialist will coach your family while building a foundation for the child’s future. ABC supports families with children from birth through high school. Developmental screenings and bilingual sessions also available.

Heather Cushing, Owner 314-701-4100 info@abcparenting.com abcparenting, llc ABCParenting.XYZ

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MISSION To WIN lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer, through education and early detection, and to provide mammograms to those in need. We also provide nurturing services: massages, manicures, physical therapy, emotional therapy and genetic testing.

www.valedashope.org

The Mercy St. Louis Mammography Van will visit

Valeda’s Hope Mammogram Day St Charles Rock Road Library Branch

10267 St. Charles Rock Rd, St. Ann,MO 63074

Saturday, June 17th, 2017 9am – 12pm The digital screening mammogram cost will be billed to your health insurance. Please bring your insurance card and a photo ID to your appointment.

For more information or to schedule a mammogram, call (314) 251-6300 or 800-446-3742.

VISION To navigate women through the breast cancer process from mammogram to survivorship and to educate women on health issues.

Valeda’s Hope presents

“Teen Fit Night” Join us for a night of fun, food, and fits! Nordstrom’s certified bra fitters will find you the perfect bra!!

Friday, June 30th 6:30pm-8:30pm Lingerie on 2 Please RSVP to Lydia Rytting at lydia.rytting@nordstrom.com

We also promote mammograms every Monday for 52 weeks a year through, “It’s Mammogram Monday”, on our social media outlets: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.