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COVER MODEL Ayden, 3 years old

This energetic little boy loves to take pictures! He also loves to play in the park, ride his power wheel, play with dinosaurs, and swimming. He is the only child but enjoys playing with others; and he is in love with Godzilla. When he grows up he wants to be like his daddy!

O f all the responsibilities of parents, teaching kindness should be at the top of the list. I know most of

you have at some point said to your child, “oh, that’s not nice,” and your child looked blankly at you. Well, that’s when we explain what they did and how it was not nice; followed by what would have been nice. Teaching mo-ments come throughout the life cy-cle; beginning with sharing toys, kissing boo-boos, and hugging a crying sibling.

As our chil-dren grow up and are socially active we need to understand that for them to com-prehend the true value of kindness, its best when caught, not taught. Our children will only understand how to be kind by witnessing it from parents, other adult role models, other chil-dren, and given opportunities.

I can remember my kids wanting to have a lemonade stand. It was right when Katrina came through Louisiana. I asked them what they were going to do with the money. They were not sure; so we discussed what was going on around us in our community and state. Then their eyes lit up! We continued to discuss the impact of the deadliest hurricane in the history of the United

States and they decided to call their campaign “Lemon-“AID” for Lives.”

Well, our neighbors were amazingly kind! Most stopped just to donate to the cause and thanked the kids for giv-ing them a way to help too. My son ran to me and said “Mom, this guy emptied a container filled with quarters, like 100 of them!” And the generosity was contagious and large! They did this for two days and were thrilled. The

Spirit of Texas fund accepted the money from the lemon-aid campaign, took pictures for the local paper and our kids, well they were empowered knowing they were helping many people in two different ways.

For contributing all the money they

collected to a fund set up to help the victims; and for giving an avenue for our neighbors to contribute to this cause (the Lemon-AID stand) as well.

Not too long ago, researchers at the University of Michigan found that college age kids were less likely to look at situations from another point of view and would likely focus on their own need above others. They coined this as an empathy deficiency. We, the parents, can reverse this! And you can start with a lemon-aid stand. SP

Mary Ellen

Mary shares...

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”

— Benjamin Franklin

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If you have little ones at home then you proba-bly have lots of little plastic toys lying around the house too (think legos!) You likely have lots of bath toys in the bathroom as well. When was the last time you washed these? Well, here’s a tip! You can wash these in your washing machine. Just put the toys in a mesh bag, place in machine and add a couple of towels at the same time. Use warm, not hot, water. It’s easy and an especially good idea if your kids have been sick. You can wash toys in the dishwasher too (minus the towels) on the top rack. Just make sure there aren’t any electronic parts.

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Eat to RememberDuring the memory decline years you can stay sharp by

eating foods that protect the brain from free-radicals. Recent studies published in Neurology found

people with low levels of omega-3s had brains that appeared two years older

in MRI scans! Prescription, heavy on produce, legumes, nuts and fish, less meat. It’s that simple! May want to supplement with

B12 and Vit.D (ask your doctor).

the One You’re With!

Toothpaste doesn’t just clean your teeth and make your breath smell fresh, it can also clean those stinky garlic or fish smells off your hands after you’ve been cooking in the kitchen. Just rub a small dab in your hands and the odor is gone. It’s best to use regular white paste, not gel. So next time you’re at the store, grab some toothpaste for the kitchen.

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When you consider all the factors that shape your personality; your genes, parents, peers, you should know that your siblings are at the top, according to one major theory of human

development. Sibling relationships will likely

last longer than any others in your lifetime. Studies show

that the way you interact with your siblings while growing up can affect your relationships, happiness, and even the way you see yourself throughout the rest of your life.

Your dish sponge is easily one of the dirtiest things in your kitchen (harbors bacteria) and it needs to be cleaned and sanitized often; at least every other day is a good idea. You can toss it in the dishwasher to get it clean, but to really decontaminate it, toss it in the microwave. Two minutes at full power and your sponge will be practically bacteria free. Note: Microwave only sponges or plastic scrubbers that don’t contain steel or metals. Also, make sure the sponge is wet before microwaving it and be careful when removing it. It will be hot!


questions...RANDY, DAD OF ONE

asks...Q Dear Editor, My teenager seems to be what I may consider a slow learner. How can I help him to focus more on the task at hand?

a Well, you actually have part of the answer for this in your question. Help him to realize that multi-tasking is less effective. Research actually suggests that multi-task-ing can make learning less effective because switching from one activity to another is less efficient and he may make more errors. Have him become more efficient by setting a pre-determined amount of time to study, read, explore or create. One subject at a time.

MARY ELLEN, EDITOR

JACKIE, SOON-TO-BE MOM OF 3

asks...Q I am considering marriage again. My fiancé has 2 children, ages 8 and 11 (boys); I have one 13 year old girl. I am divorced and he is widowed. What’s the best scenario for blend-ing our families?

a Congratulations! While blending a family can bring so much joy, the initial phases of be-coming a family can be challenging. It’s import-ant to remember that you and your husband will be the foundation of this new relationship. Being open to change is important. Healthy blended families are patient; keep re-assessing expectations and work on forming healthy step-relationships. Consulting with each other before setting expectations is imperative for success. Family therapy for blended families serves as a critical tool to give members a safe and neutral ground to discuss issues and possibly minimize resentment.

SHEEZA MOHSIN-DHANANI, PHD STUDENT, TWU - FAMILY THERAPY

SHERRI, MOM OF ONE

asks...Q How can I tell if my child is shy or scared of other children?

a It’s important to pay attention to your child’s physical responses inside their body in these situations. Does your child ex-hibit a physiological change when around other children? Fear responses can create increased heartbeat, create rapid breath-ing, fight or flight responses, or a child can freeze up and become paralyzed with fear. A child who does not exhibit these physical changes may simply be shy and guarded around peers. A child may cling to their caregiver for emotional safety in these situa-tions. With either the shy or frightened child, the caregiver’s role remains the same which is to provide emotional support and safety for the child through the child’s experiences.

ROBI HEALTH, M.ED, LPC, REGISTERED PLAY THERAPIST

q I AM FEELING PRESSURE IN MY PELVIC AREA; MY FRIEND SAID IT COULD BE UTERINE PROLAPSE. I AM ONLY 32 YEARS OLD WITH

TWO TERM PREGNANCIES (5 YEAR OLD AND 2 YEAR OLD). SHOULD I BE WORRIED?

It is possible that you have utero-vaginal prolapse. Prolapse is caused by a weakening of the muscles and connective tissues of the pelvic floor. The risk of developing prolapse increases with each delivery, age and weight gain. Prolapse symptoms can be managed conservatively with weight loss (if needed), pelvic floor exercises and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, avoiding surgery. A visit to your ObGyn can confirm if you have prolapse, and if needed, a referral to an Urogynecologist for Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation can help your symptoms.

— Dr. Kevin O’Neil specializes in Urogynecology along with Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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Not just for pencils; but they do fit great! There’s an outside zip pouch for erasers and change too. Plus, the inside pouch has

a 1 1/2” expanding gusset to hold even more! Multi-colored

nylon kids pencil pouch. Personalize with a name!

FIND IT: www.MilesKimball.com $11.99

We love this top for “mom-time” while the kids are in school. The off the shoulder neckline is attractive and you can pair it with your favorite jeans or over your work-out clothes (hint!) Light weight fabric.

FIND IT: www.loveandsweat.net $35 (sale price)

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Ava to the RescueTired of the tears and tantrums that come with getting your children to take their medicine? Enter Ava the Elephant; the talking, child-friendly medicine dispenser, as featured on ABC’s Shark Tank.

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An alarm that will “pop” your kid out of bed! It’s great for kiddos just learning to get out of bed by them-

selves. When the alarm goes off, the creature’s head pops off and flies across the room making a boom-

boom chicka kind of noise. The alarm only stops when you find his head and put it back on the clock.

It’s actually kind of fun and your kid may wake and wait for the pop! Four bright colors to choose from and has two older siblings, Clocky and Tocky to help wake up your older kids too.

FIND IT: www.nandahome.com $25

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These are the cutest back packs and lunch bags ever! And they have a really fun name, too, that was inspired by the legendary dabbawallas delivering homemade lunch to office workers in India. Functional, easy to pack and unpack, with adjustable straps and sturdy handles. These bags are sized perfectly for preschool and early elementary school children. Machine-washable and 100% toxic free. With 13 whimsical designs to choose from, kids will love them!

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moMENtsBY PATRICK HEMPFING

Learning to Chill

Idon’t enjoy packing for trips. In fact, I’d almost rather have my dentist fix a cavity without novocaine. Don’t ask me how I

managed to squeeze a high chair, stroller,

and playpen into the van, along with the rest

of our luggage, during my daughter, Jessie’s,

baby years. I must admit that packing is a lot

easier without that stuff. Jessie is eight years

old now, so the most important piece of lug-

gage is her “entertainment” suitcase – books,

crayons, colored pencils, gel pens, paper, glue,

scissors, and markers. Jessie’s bottles of glit-

ter remain at home – always. To be honest, I

wouldn’t be disappointed if they stayed in her

art drawer – always.

Wikipedia defines glitter as “an assortment

of very small pieces of copolymer plastics,

aluminum foil, titanium dioxide, iron oxides,

bismuth oxychloride or other materials painted

in metallic, neon and iridescent colors to

reflect light in a sparkling spectrum.” I have my

own definition, but I think its best not to put it

in print. Let’s just say that I’m not a big fan.

Jessie, on the other hand, can’t wait to do

art projects using glitter. I enjoy watch-

ing her create things with Play-Doh. I

applaud the masterpieces that she

paints on her easel. I even smile

when she pulls out her assorted

containers of glue, even though I

know that my fingers will end up

sticking to something before all is

said and done. But oh those very

small pieces of copolymer plastics…

According to Wikipedia, in

1934 machinist Henry Ruschmann

invented a way to grind up plastics

to make large quantities of glitter.

He founded Meadowbrook Inventions, still a

major supplier of the substance. Its slogan is,

“Our glitter covers the world.” I can’t verify

the accuracy of the slogan, but I can attest

that by the time Jessie finishes using it, glitter

covers our house.

Although I will never win a Good House-

keeping award for having the cleanest house,

I do like to keep a tidy one. I’d give myself

good grades for cleaning, except for dusting

where I’d be happy with a C-. My wife and I

were married for 19 years before Jessie came

along. It was a lot easier to keep things tidy

(and glitter-free) back then.

When I compare our 19 years as a couple

to the 8 years we’ve been a family of three

(four really, with the dog), I have happy mem-

ories of both periods that I wouldn’t trade

for anything. The status of the house (tidy

or a mess) is not too important. That doesn’t

mean, though, that I don’t need to take a few

extra breaths when it seems like I’m taking

one step forward and two steps back as I at-

tempt to keep the house in order. I guess you

could say I’m “learning to chill.”

Jessie just finished making an

8-page, glitter-filled activity book

at the kitchen table. She had so

much fun working on this project

as she drew ovals on the pages

with glue, then buried them with

glitter. Right now, glitter

is everywhere – the

table, chairs,

floor, her clothing, and the dog. Even though

I’ll vacuum the entire work area including

her, glitter will somehow find its way into

every room of the house. The “pre-chilled”

dad would moan and groan. However, the

“post-chilled” dad sees the sparkle in his

child’s eyes, along with various places on her

face and body, as she shows off her book. So

thank you, Mr. Ruschmann, for your shimmery

invention. But bigger thanks goes out to the

inventor of the vacuum cleaner.

Jessie prepared her activity book to take

on an upcoming trip. She says it will make the

time pass faster in the car. I praise Jessie for

her creative idea and for taking responsibility

for her own entertainment. However, that glit-

ter-dripping book isn’t going anywhere near

the family van. I guess I haven’t fully mastered

the art of “chilling.”

Here’s wishing you a fantastic summer

of safe travels. May you be blessed with

sufficient engineering skills to get everything

packed. May you “chill” when your tank of pa-

tience runs on empty, which is bound to hap-

pen when family members are in a confined

space for hours on end. But most importantly,

may your travels leave you and your loved

ones with glittering memories.

Until next month, remember to cherish the

moments. SP

Patrick Hempfing had a 20-year professional career in banking, accounting, and auditing before he became a father at age 44. He is now a full-time husband, stay-at-home dad and writer.

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Transitioning to a new school is often very scary and

difficult for a child. Whether the change is because

of a move or getting promoted to the next educa-

tional stage, they are leaving behind familiar faces

and routines. While they might be excited to start their new

adventure, they are likely sad to close the chapter on their

old school and anxious for what is waiting for them.

I worked in early childhood education for many years and

helped hundreds of children (and their nervous parents) get

ready to transition to kindergarten. I’m working on a different

sort of transition plan now - my daughter is heading to a new

middle school!

Here are 7 tips to help your child get ready for a

new school, regardless of their age.

Allow them to say goodbye to their old school. This is

a loss to them and they need closure. Take photos of the

school, their favorite objects or locations within the school,

their teachers and other valued staff members. Help them put

together a scrapbook or photo album with the pictures and

other mementos, such as their preschool or elementary school

graduation “diploma”.

Help them gather up the contact information for their

friends, so they can stay in touch. Arrange a way for them

to maintain contact through phone calls, texts, emails or Skype.

If you are moving to a new school within your same area, set

up play dates over the summer and the first weeks of the new

school year. Knowing their friends from their old school are still

out there will help them feel less lonely as they make new friends.

Talk about the new school often. Tell them stories about

your school experiences. Make it a normal and natural part

of your conversation. Visit the schools website together and

read about the staff, activities offered, lunch menus and basics

facts, such as arrival time and dress code. Tell your child how

excited you are for their new school and that you think they’re

going to have a great year. They may feel sad, angry, nervous

and afraid. Let them know that it’s okay to feel that way.

Let them know what to expect. If they are entering a new

phase, talk about what happens in kindergarten, middle

school or high school. Head to the local bookstore or library

for books featuring characters in a similar phase. Read them

together and talk about what the characters are experiencing.

Connect with other students. Track down families who

attend the school already and chat with them about their

experiences. Arrange for your child to meet other kids who

attend the school, so they have some friendships in the

works in advance.

Make the school familiar. Drive by the school often. Point it

out to younger children, saying, “There’s your new school!” each

time you pass by. Arrange for you and your child to visit the

school, meet the principal and take a tour during the summer.

Learn about the bus system. If your child will be taking

the bus, help them become familiar with the bus stops, route

and rules before the first day. Try to find another child in your

neighborhood so they have “buddy” during the first week. SP

I REMEMBER LYING AWAKE FOR HOURS THE NIGHT BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL EACH FALL. SO MANY QUESTIONS

WERE SWIRLING AROUND MY BRAIN. WHAT DID THE YEAR HAVE IN STORE FOR ME? WOULD MY TEACHERS BE NICE?

WOULD I MAKE FRIENDS? WOULD I BE BULLIED? WAS MY OUTFIT OKAY? COULD I HANDLE THE WORK?

MY ANXIETY WAS EVEN HIGHER IN YEARS WHEN I WAS STARTING A BRAND NEW SCHOOL!

Tips forEasing the New

School Jitters



TIPS FOR THEFIRST DAY

NIGHT BEFOREHelp your child get all of their supplies or-ganized and ready to go the night before. Layout their outfit and prepare a checklist of what they need to do and bring in the morning. Go over this list with them before they walk out the door.

ARRIVE EARLYIf you drive your child to school on the first day, arrive early. My daughter is much less anxious if she arrives to a new location before the crowd. Watching people trickle in slowly is much less overwhelming than being thrown directly into the crowd.

SAYING GOODBYETry to keep your own emotions under control. If your child sees you crying or worried, they will feel even more anxious. Keep the goodbye short, upbeat and encouraging.

FINAL BELLHave a special treat (milk and cookies, any-one?) and a big hug waiting for them when you reunite. Give them time to decompress and process their day before grilling them for details. They may need several weeks to feel comfortable in their new school.

AFTER HOURSContinue talking about the change and reassuring your child that it will get easier. Keep the hugs and high fives coming as they adjust. Treat yourself to a cookie, too. Transitioning to a new school is hard, but your child will survive - and so will you!


fri 1 Back 2 School Splash Bring a

new school supply to any pool in Arlington to receive half off admission. For details on which school supplies are needed, contact Mission Arlington at 817-277-6620 or visit website below. City of Arlington, 817-277-6620 www.naturallyfun.org/aquatics/back2school/supplies. See ad in this issue.

The Evolving Universe-A Mu-seum Exhibit Through Oct. 5. How was the universe created? Through magnificent and rare photographs, a story unfolds that will leave you with a sense of awe. Come and see for yourself the splendor of the cosmos as you travel through time with this new exhibit brought by the Smithsonian Astrophysi-cal Observatory and the National Muse-um of Natural History. Grapevine Tower Gallery, 636 Main Street, Grapevine, 817-410-3185 www.sites.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibits/evolvingUniverse/index.htm

Early Birds 7:30-9:30am. Come and join a naturalistas we try to wake up with the birds. We will take a leisurely hike around the Nature Center to see if we can find birds beginning their day. This is the best time of the day to see our fine feathered friends. Bring your binoculars and camera to enhance your experience. Pre-registration required. FREE (with paid admission). Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, 817-392-7410

Brown Bag Book Club The Brown Bag Book Club meets every Friday from noon until 2pm at Bob Jones Nature Center. Bring a snack or lunch for your-self, something to share if you are so in-clined, a sturdy pair of shoes for the trail, and a willing spirit. We will chat, walk, and maybe even squeeze in a service project for good measure. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd., Southlake, Rusty Pafford [email protected] or call 817-491-6333 www.bjnc.org/education-brown-bag-book-club.php

Paws to Read Grand Finale 5:30-8:30pm. Celebrate a phenomenal summer at the outdoor Summer Read-ing Grand Finale! Enjoy a live deejay,

children’s arts and crafts, face painting, balloons, carnival games, petting zoo, bounce houses, inflatable rides, special guests, and more. Bring a swimsuit and towel for the water slide and then cool off with refreshments (for a minimal cost). The event is free. All ages are welcome. NO pre-registration required. Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main Street, Colleyville, 817-503-1154

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built to Amaze 10:30am & 7:30pm. See more than 110 of the world’s best performers representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals. The show features a cowboy ringmaster, basketball with the legendary King Charles Troupe from New York City and, new to Ringling Bros., the Tower Tumblers, a troupe of competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine. Get $10 tickets on opening night only. Arrive an hour early for the All-Access Preshow to learn juggling and balancing skills from the circus clowns. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-745-3000 www.ticketmaster.com

sat 2 Just Between Friends

Consignments-Primetime Pre Sale 5:30-8pm. For only $10, shop early at the nation’s leading children’s and maternity consignment sales event. Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S Main St, Grapevine, 817-705-4744 www.jbfsale.com. See ad in this issue.

Roanoke Farmers Market 8am-12pm. Join us every Saturday through September for the Roanoke Farmers Market! This year the market will be offering fresh produce, plus so much more! Austin Street Plaza, 221 N. Oak St., Roanoke, 817-491-2411

Customer Appreciation Day at Sunshine Glaze 10am-9pm. Get 25% off 1 item (equal or lesser value)! No reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N. Carroll, Southlake, 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com

Gustafer Yellowgold 11am. Part concert, part animated movie and 100 percent fun, The New York Times de-scribes Gustafer Yellowgold as, “Dr. Seuss meets Yellow Submarine!” The brain child of singer/songwriter/illustrator Morgan Taylor, Gustafer Yellowgold is a creature who hails from the sun. During the con-cert, the story of Gustafer and his friends comes to life on a giant screen while Morgan and his band play lush harmonies and sing-along-worthy tunes. This concert is perfect family fun. Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, (972) 252-2787 www.irvingartscenter.org

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built to Amaze 11:30am, 3:30 & 7:30pm. See more than 110 of the world’s best performers representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals. The show features a cowboy ringmaster, basket-ball with the legendary King Charles Troupe from New York City and, new to Ringling Bros., the Tower Tumblers, a troupe of competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine. Get $10 tickets on opening night only. Arrive an hour early for the All-Access Preshow to learn juggling and balancing skills from the circus clowns. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-745-3000 www.ticketmaster.com

Harmless Snakes 2-3pm. Come hear about our non-venomous snakes and meet a couple of them firsthand. Some of these animals have amazing abilities to climb, swim, and even put on a big bluff to try to scare enemies away. Learn about how to tell them apart from venomous snakes. FREE (with paid admission). Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, 817- 392-7410

sun 3 Just Between Friends

Consignment Sales Event 12-6pm. Open to the Public. $3 Admission today! Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S Main St, Grapevine, 817-705-4744 jbfsale.com. See ad in this issue.

Free Fee Sunday at Sunshine Glaze 12-5pm. No Studio fees all day. We do not take reservations for Free Fee Sunday. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Car-roll Ave., Southlake, 817-484-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built to Amaze 10:30am, 2:30 & 6:30pm. See more than 110 of the world’s best performers representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals. The show features a cowboy ringmaster, basket-ball with the legendary King Charles Troupe from New York City and, new to Ringling Bros., the Tower Tumblers, a troupe of competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine. Get $10 tickets on opening night only. Arrive an hour early for the All-Access Preshow to learn juggling and balancing skills from the circus clowns. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-745-3000 www.ticketmaster.com

mon 4Studio Movie Grill Children’s Summer Series See a different fam-ily-friendly movie each week of the sum-mer for just $2 per ticket. Movies start at 11am. Check the website for a location close to you! August 4–8: Puss in Boots. Movie Studio Movie Grill, All D/FW Lo-cations, www.studiomoviegrill.com

Dallas Mavericks Hoop Camp Boys and girls ages 8-18 of all skill levels learn the game from the best camp coaching staff in Texas. Profession-al coaches are handpicked for their basketball knowledge and ability to work well with kids. Combining excellent coaching and a proven program fo-cused on each camper, Dallas Mavericks Hoop Camp delivers valuable lessons and plenty of fun! Find more details and register online! Hoop Camp runs Monday – Friday. 9am-4pm Cost: $240. Aug. 4-8, University of Texas at Dallas. 214-747-MAVS(6287) or [email protected] www.mavs.com/com-munity/hoop-camp

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tue 5Indoor Swim Session BeginsSmall personalized classes for toddlersthru adults. Other sessions begin Aug 5 and Sep 2 Different Strokes Swim School, , Bedford, 817-649-SWIM

Summer Artrageous Adventure Camp 1-3pm Tuesday & Thursday starting June 10th – August 14th. $28 for one class or $25 per class (when you sign up for 10 or more) or $480 for the whole semester – best value! Ages 5 & up. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built to Amaze 7:30pm. See more than 110 of the world’s best performers representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals. The show features a cowboy ringmaster, basketball with the legendary King Charles Troupe from New York City and, new to Ringling Bros., the Tower Tumblers, a troupe of competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine. Get $10 tickets on opening night only. Arrive an hour early for the All-Access Preshow to learn juggling and balancing skills from the circusclowns. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-745-3000 www.ticketmaster.com

wed 6Summer Storytime with Sun-shine 10:30am-12pm. Wednesday morn-ings this summer. $19 per child. Ages 3-5. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com

The Phantom of the OperaThrough Aug. 24. Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical The Phantom of the Opera, now on tour across North America. This Phantom features a new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award-winning original costume design by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Award-winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scottambler, and a new staging by director Lau-rence Connor. This new production is suggested for audiences aged 6 and older. The show runs 2 hours and 45 minutes (including a 20-minute inter-mission), and includes gun shots and pyrotechnics. Parents are encouraged to consider these factors when making their decisions about attending the per-formance. Multiple dates/show times, check website for details and to pur-chase tickets. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, 214-880-0202 www.attpac.org/phantom

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built to Amaze 7:30pm. See more than 110 of the world’s best performers representing

17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals. The show features a cowboy ringmaster, basketball with the legendary King Charles Troupe from New York City and, new to Ringling Bros., the Tower Tumblers, a troupe of competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine. Get $10 tickets on opening night only. Arrive an hour early for the All-Access Preshow to learn juggling and balancing skills from the circus clowns. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-745-3000 www.ticketmaster.com

thu 7Summer Artrageous Adventure Camp 1-3pm. Tuesday & Thursday starting June 10th – August 14th. $28 for one class or $25 per class (when you sign up for 10 or more) or $480 for the whole semester – best value! Ages 5 & up. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built to Amaze 7:30pm. See more than 110 of the world’s best performers representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals. The show features a cowboy ringmaster, basketball with the legendary King Charles Troupe from New York City and, new to Ringling Bros., the Tower Tumblers, a troupe of competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine. Get $10 tickets on opening night only. Arrive an hour early for the All-Access Preshow to learn juggling and balancing skills from the circus clowns. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-745-3000 www.ticketmaster.com

The Lab at the Perot Museum7pm. Unwind and rewind scientific concepts through unique interactions with scientists, researchers, artists, and performers on first Thursdays. Try out the latest new technology gizmos, participate in a fun social experiment, discover groundbreaking research, experience dynamic performances, or even make your own creation. All you need to get in on the fun is the cost of general admission, so purchase your tickets online early. Your exhibit hallticket on the date(s) of The Lab will give you FREE access to this program. The Perot Museum will stay open from 10am-9pm first Thursdays. Come early and stay late! Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field St., Dallas, 214.428-5555 www.perotmuseum.org

fri 8Masterworks Concert Series12-1:15pm. Amy Bluemel Hurst Public Library, 901 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst

Brown Bag Book Club The Brown Bag Book Club meets every Friday from


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noon until 2pm at Bob Jones Nature Center. Bring a snack or lunch for your-self, something to share if you are so in-clined, a sturdy pair of shoes for the trail, and a willing spirit. We will chat, walk, and maybe even squeeze in a service project for good measure. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd., Southlake, Rusty Pafford [email protected] or call 817-491-6333 www.bjnc.org/education-brown-bag-book-club.php

Me and My American Girl Doll Class at Sunshine Glaze, Ages 5 & up 4-6pm. Frozen! Paint a princess figurine & make a mini Olaf for your doll! $20 per child. Reservations re-quired. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built to Amaze 7:30pm. See more than 110 of the world’s best performers representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals. The show features a cowboy ringmaster, basketball with the legendary King Charles Troupe from New York City and, new to Ringling Bros., the Tower Tumblers, a troupe of competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine. Get $10 tickets on opening night only. Arrive an hour early for the All-Access Preshow to learn juggling and balancing skills from the circus clowns. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-745-3000 www.ticketmaster.com

sat 9Summer in the Shade, Riverbot-tom 1:30-3pm. All along the Riverbot-tom trail, hikers can enjoy the fauna and flora of this habitat while under the canopy of shade cottonwoods provide. During our walk, we will practice some sketching and learn about the wildlife that use this most treasured resource, the West Fork of the Trinity River. Bring some sketching paper or journal, camera and dress for the weather. Bring water and insect repellant. Recom-mended ages of 16+. FREE (with paid admission). Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, 817-392-7410

Vivé By Design Fitness & Dance Studio Re-Grand Opening2-5pm. Join us to celebrate our re-grand opening and one year anniversary. We will have demos on of different fitness classes we offer. We will have light snack and drinks (we are conscious of different diet needs and make an effort to offer gluten free and vegan snacks). We will have children’s face painting and activities. Vivé By Design Fitness & Dance Studio, 2704 W. Park Row Dr., Arlington, 469-524-8483 www.vivebydesign.com/?p=646

MasterWorks Music Series 7:30-9pm. Zack King: Rock & Roll Southlake Town Square, 1400 Main Street, South-

lake, 817-283-3406 www.artscouncil-northeast.org/masterworks_concert_series.aspx

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built to Amaze 11am, 3:30 & 7:30pm. See more than 110 of the world’s best performers representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals. The show features a cowboy ringmaster, basket-ball with the legendary King Charles Troupe from New York City and, new to Ringling Bros., the Tower Tumblers, a troupe of competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine. Get $10 tickets on opening night only. Arrive an hour early for the All-Access Preshow to learn juggling and balancing skills from the circus clowns. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-745-3000 www.ticketmaster.com

Runway Revue 12-6pm. Join us at Galleria in Dallas! THE source of fall fashion trends for the 2014 Runway Revue! Enjoy the State’s Sales Tax Holiday too (August 8-10). A full day of high-energy runway shows highlighting the top trends for fall. This free event gives everyone in the family the inside track on what to wear and how to wear it for back-to-school and the fall season. Hosted by Galleria Dallas Fashion Stylist, Holly Quartaro. Runway Revue showcases fall fashions from more than 200 retailers like H&M, Apricot Lane, Belk, BCBGeneration, and Macy’s. Three professional runway shows at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The day closes with the high-energy Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy’s 21st Annual Student Show at 6 p.m. 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Tex-as, 972-702-7100 www.galleriadallas.com

FC Dallas Soccer 8pm FC Dallas takes on Colorado. Toyota Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco, 469-365-0000 www.fcdallas.com

sun 10Summer in the Shade, Spillway Road 1:30-3pm. Join us and explore a shady unmarked trail with opportunities for identifying different species of birds, insects and plants. We will also practice some nature journaling and sketching. Bring some sketching paper or journal, camera and dress for the weather. Bring water and insect repellant. Recom-mended for ages 16+. FREE (with paid admission). Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, 817-392-7410

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from the Ukraine. Get $10 tickets on opening night only. Arrive an hour early for the All-Access Preshow to learn juggling and balancing skills from the circus clowns. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-745-3000 www.ticketmaster.com

mon 11Dallas Mavericks Hoop Camp Boys and girls ages 8-18 of all skill levels learn the game from the best camp coaching staff in Texas. Professional coaches are handpicked for their basket-ball knowledge and ability to work well with kids. Combining excellent coaching and a proven program focused on each camper, Dallas Mavericks Hoop Camp delivers valuable lessons and plenty of fun! Find more details and register on-line! Hoop Camp runs Monday – Friday. 9am-4pm Cost: $240. Aug. 11-15, Collin County Community College – Spring Creek Campus. 214-747-MAVS(6287) or [email protected], www.mavs.com/community/hoop-camp

Studio Movie Grill Children’s Summer Series See a different fami-ly-friendly movie each week of the sum-mer for just $2 per ticket. Movies start at 11am. Check the website for a location close to you! August 11–14: Madagascar 3. Movie Studio Movie Grill, All D/FW Locations, www.studiomoviegrill.com

Texas Rangers Baseball 7:05pm. Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com

tue 12Summer Artrageous Adventure Camp 1-3pm. Tuesday & Thursday starting June 10th – August 14th. $28 for one class or $25 per class (when you sign up for 10 or more) or $480 for the whole semester – best value! Ages 5 & up. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com


wed 13Summer Storytime with Sunshine Wednesday mornings this summer from 10:30am to12pm. $19 per child. Ages 3-5. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com


thu 14Garden Thyme 10am-12pm. Come learn about a variety of gardening and nature topics in this brand new monthly series hosted by our resident gardening guru, Master Composter, and Master Naturalist Pat. Topics will vary by month, but may include anything from herbs to bluebirds. Come dressed to get dirty! No reservations required. Cost is regular Village admission. Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth, 817-392-5881 www.logcabinvillag.org

Summer Artrageous Adventure Camp 1-3pm. Tuesday & Thursday starting June 10th – August 14th. $28 for one class or $25 per class (when you sign up for 10 or more) or $480 for the whole semester – best value! Ages 5 & up. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com

Ladies Night at Sunshine Glaze6-9pm. Ladies enjoy free studio fees. BYOB. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com

Evenings on Oak Street Concert7pm. August’s band is Revolving Door, a Dallas/Ft. Worth based country, classic rock and blues cover band comprised of six musicians who enjoy playing the good stuff from music history. Austin Street Plaza, 221 N Oak Street, Roanoke, 817-491-2411

August Public Art Show Recep-tion 7-9pm. The Public Arts Program hosts a reception for “Classic Visions” painters Pat Wayman, Art Guerra and Ja-nette Cuevas. Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller, 817-743-4010


fri 15Brown Bag Book Club The Brown Bag Book Club meets every Friday from noon until 2pm at Bob Jones Nature Center. Bring a snack or lunch for your-self, something to share if you are so in-clined, a sturdy pair of shoes for the trail, and a willing spirit. We will chat, walk, and maybe even squeeze in a service project for good measure. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd., Southlake, Rusty Pafford [email protected] or call 817-491-6333 www.bjnc.org/education-brown-bag-book-club.php

Late Nights at the Dallas Muse-um of Art 6pm-12am. Free admission and special activities. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood, Dallas, www.dallasmuseumofart.org


Texas Rangers Baseball 7:05pm. Rangers take on the Los Angeles An-gels. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com

sat 16Keller Concerts in the Park Featuring the Killdares 8pm. The August concert is the “Dog Days of Summer” Event! Bring out your dog (on a leash is required!) and enjoy a fun filled evening with doggie pools, doggie photo booth, and a few pet-goodies. There will be food trucks and other vendors selling snacks for your dining needs. This event features the Killdares. Bear Creek Park, 400 Bear Creek Pkwy., Keller, 817-743-4050

Texas Rangers Baseball 7:05pm. Rangers take on the Los Angeles An-gels. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com

Big Hoss TV Ultimate Drive-In Movie Night 7:30pm. Pack up your family, the lounge chairs and cooler and enjoy awesome summer movies pre-sented on the world’s largest HD screen in the infield at Texas Motor Speedway presented by 92.1 Hank FM, 95.9 The Ranch, and Red Hot & Blue! August 16th: The Little Rascals. Gates at the South Tunnel will open at 7:30 pm, the movie will start at 8:30 pm. ADMISSION IS ONLY $20 PER CAR! CALL 817-215-8564 FOR MORE INFORMATION. Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, 817-215-8564 www.texas.speedwaycharities.org/events/

sun 17Texas Rangers Baseball 2:05pm. Rangers take on the Los Angeles Angels Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com

Celebrate Pets 3pm. Eat a meal at the bistro and enjoy activities that celebrate pets, including a color-in bandanna craft that shows off her American Girl pet’s one-of-a-kind style. Plus, take home a special book and a set of Crayola Fabric Markers. Reservations are required. For girls ages 8 and old-er. American Girl Boutique and Bistro, 13464 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, 877-247-5223, www.americangirl.com

mon 18Studio Movie Grill Children’s Summer Series See a different family-friendly movie each week of the summer for just $2 per ticket. Movies start at 11am. Check the website for a location close to you! August 18–22: Rugrats Movie. Movie Studio Movie Grill, All D/FW Locations, www.studio-moviegrill.com

tue 19Exhibit - Build it Garage Through Aug. 17. Construct a robot, launch a rock-et, race your uniquely designed car, create with a 3-D printer and join more projects (soldering, zoetropes, air cannons and kaleidescopes) in this innovative maker’s space. Recommended age 8 and older and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Entry requires the purchase of timed entry general exhibit hall admission along with the Build It Garage materials fee: $2 for members, $4 for nonmembers. Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field Street, Dallas, 214-428-5555 www.perotmuseum.org

Exhibit - The World’s Largest Dinosaurs Through Aug. 31.This in-novative, interactive exhibition includes a life-sized, fleshed-out model of a 60-foot-long, 11-foot-tall female Ma-menchisaurus, known for its remarkable 30-foot neck. An interactive excavation will show visitors how dinosaurs are dis-covered in the field through a replicated dig site. See website for more details. Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field St., Dallas, 214.428-5555 www.perotmuseum.org

fri 22Brown Bag Book Club The Brown Bag Book Club meets every Friday from noon until 2pm at Bob Jones Nature Center. Bring a snack or lunch for your-self, something to share if you are so in-clined, a sturdy pair of shoes for the trail, and a willing spirit. We will chat, walk, and maybe even squeeze in a service project for good measure. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd., Southlake, Rusty Pafford [email protected] or call 817-491-6333 www.bjnc.org/education-brown-bag-book-club.php

Social Science 7-11pm. Explore your ego and your alter ego during an evening exploring the science of superheroes, genetics, psyche, and DNA. Participate in a social experiment, learn more about your genes, and dress as your favor-ite alter ego for a fashion challenge. This adults-only (21 & over) event makes for a perfect date night or fun evening with friends. Discover the Perot Museum after hours, for a unique evening filled with innovative experiments, signa-ture cocktails, dynamic performances, engaging discussions, unique inventions and more. Members $13; Non-Members $18. Perot Museum of Science & Nature, 2201 N. Field Street, Dallas, 214-428-5555 www.perotmuseum.org

Texas Rangers Baseball 7:05pm. Rangers take on the Kansas City Royals. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com

FC Dallas Soccer 8pm. FC Dallas takes on Real Salt Lake. Toyota Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco, 469-365-0000 www.fcdallas.com

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sat 23Summer in the Shade, Forked Tail Creek 1:30-3pm. This trail gets overshadowed by some of the more traveled trails, but the Forked Tail Creek Trail is shaded and home to lots of wildlife. If you are patient enough, owls will begin hooting during the day, Join us as we survey this trail and learn about the animals that we may encounter. Rec-ommended for ages 16+. Dress for the weather. Bring water and insect repellant. FREE (with paid admission). Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, 817-392-7410

Texas Rangers Baseball 7:05pm. Rangers take on the Kansas City Royals. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com

Gala of Royal Horses 7:30pm. Watch equestrian master Rene Gasser and professionally trained horses – in-cluding Andalusian, Friesian, Lipizzaner and Arabian breeds-and flamenco dancers perform stunning maneuvers in this show celebrating the European tradition of royal horses. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 800-745-3000 www.america-nairlinescenter.com

sun 24Read2Rover 1:30-3pm. Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs encourage children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener. Our furry listeners enjoy lying next to the reader and being read to-they won’t laugh if a child stumbles over a word. The relationship between child and dog enables the child to gain a positive attitude about reading, improve reading skills, build confidence and en-joy reading. Admission: free Registration is NOT required for this free event Bed-ford Public Library, Storytime Theatre, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. , Bedford, 817-952-2374 www.bedfordlibrary.org

Texas Rangers Baseball 2:05pm. Rangers take on the Kansas City Royals Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com

wed 27Story Time Under the Stars 10am. Although the city lights can wash out the brilliance of the night sky, children ages 4-6 and their adult companions can experience children’s literature and a brief tutorial on the moon, stars and constellations, all under a shining starry sky in the Perot Museum’s popular Portable Planetarium. Join us on the last Wednesday of the month for Story Time Under the Stars. Each month will feature new stories for your little ones to enjoy. While this program is free with admis-sion, space is limited to 12 children and 12 adults. Reserve your ticket online, in advance. We will happily accommodate

walk-ups if space is available. The Porta-ble Planetarium will be set up in a Learn-ing Lab or the Forum near the Moody Family Children’s Museum. Groups meet from 10:00am-10:30am, 11:00am-11:30am, 1:00pm-1:30pm and 2:00pm-2:30pm. The Perot Museum of Nature and Sci-ence , 2201 N. Field St., Dallas, 214.428-5555 www.perotmuseum.org

thu 28Ladies Night at Sunshine Glaze 6-9pm. Ladies enjoy free studio fees. BYOB. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com

Masterworks Concert Series 7-8pm. Philharmonic Winds Woodwind Quartet Hurst Public Library, 901 Pre-cinct Line Rd., Hurst

fri 29 LEGO KidsFest 4-7:30pm. LEGO

KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity - and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. Dallas Convention Center, 650 S. Griffin St, Dallas, www.legokidsfest.com. See ad in this issue.

Brown Bag Book Club The Brown Bag Book Club meets every Friday from noon until 2pm at Bob Jones Nature Center. Bring a snack or lunch for your-self, something to share if you are so in-clined, a sturdy pair of shoes for the trail, and a willing spirit. We will chat, walk, and maybe even squeeze in a service project for good measure. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd., Southlake, Rusty Pafford [email protected] or call 817-491-6333 www.bjnc.org/education-brown-bag-book-club.php

Kids Night Out at Sunshine Glaze, Ages 5 & up 5:30-8:30pm. Kids will learn about clay techniques & make a personalized clay wall hanging while parents have a fun night out! Piz-za will be served !$30 per child, ages 5 & up. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com

Dallas DanceFest 8pm. Dance Council of North Texas (DCNT) is excited to announce the companies and artists selected to perform at the inaugural Dallas DanceFest (DDF) which runs August 29-31, 2014. The three-day event promises to deliver excellence, vibrancy, vitality, and diversity in dance. DDF features performances by Dallas lu-minaries including Texas Ballet Theater, Bruce Wood Dance Project, Dallas Black Dance Theatre in addition to estab-lished, emerging, and academic dance companies and artists. Dallas City Per-formance Hall, 2520 Flora Street, Dallas, 214-219-2290 www.dallasdancefest.org

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sat 30 LEGO KidsFest Session 1:

9am-1:30pm; Session II: 3-730pm. LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. (Note: Each session offers the same exhibits and activities). Dallas Convention Center, 650 S. Griffin St, Dallas, www.legokids-fest.com. See ad in this issue.

Kayak Tour 8:30-11am. Tour a stretch of the West Fork of the Trinity River with kayaks. View ducks, herons, beaver and other critters. Sunscreen, water and weather appropriate clothing (including shoes that can get wet) are recommend-ed. Kayaks, paddles and lifejackets are provided. Kayakers must be at least 14 years old and accompanied by their guardian, otherwise at least 18 years old. Some previous experience recommend-ed. Registration ends Friday prior to event. Maximum-8 participants. Meet at Little River Parking Lot. Pre-registration required. $20 (includes admission fee)/MEMBERS $15. Fort Worth Nature Cen-ter & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, 817-392-7410

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sun 31 LEGO KidsFest Session 1:

9am-1:30pm; Session II: 3-730pm. LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. (Note: Each session offers the same exhibits and activities). Dallas Convention Center, 650 S. Griffin St, Dallas, www.legokidsfest.com. See ad in this issue.

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Arlington - Central Branch101 East Abram St., 817-459-6900Mon - Toddler Time 10am, ages 2-3; Bouncing Babies 11am, ages 0-2. Tue - Family Story Time 6:30pm, all ages Wed - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7

Arlington - Lake Arlington Branch4000 West Green Oaks Blvd., 817-478-3762Wed - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 2-3; Bouncing Babies 11:15am, ages 0-2Thur - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7

Arlington - Northeast Branch1905 Brown Blvd., 817-277-5573Tue - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7

Arlington - Woodland West Branch2837 West Park Row Dr., 817-277-5265Tue - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 2-3; Bouncing Babies 11:15am, ages 0-2Wed - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7

Arlington - Southeast Branch900 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817-459-6395Wed - Preschool Storytime 10:30am, ages 3-7 Fri - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 2-3; Bouncing Babies 11:15am, ages 0-2 Second Sat Only - Family Story Time 10:30am, all ages

Arlington - Southwest Branch3311 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd., 817-459-6386Tue - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7. Thur - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18mos-3yrs; Bouncing Babies 11:15am, ages 0-2

Arlington - East Branch1624 New York Ave., 817-275-3321Mon - Wee Reads - Bilingual 10:30am, ages 3-4

Bedford Public Library2424 Forest Ridge Dr., 817-952-2350Registration is required for BabyGarden Story Times only. Tues - The Story Spot 10:15 & 11am, ages 2 and up Thurs - BabyGarden Sprouts Story Time 10:10am, pre-walkers; BabyGarden Peapods Story Time 10:50am, walkers (0-1yr); Twosees Story Time 11:45am, ages 2-3 4th Fri Only - Special Needs Storytime 11:15am, all ages. 4th Sat Only - Family Storytime 2pm, all ages

Colleyville Public Library110 Main St., 817-503-1150THERE ARE NO STORY TIMES SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 2014. Story times will resume in mid-Septem-ber. Registration begins Monday, Sept. 8 at 10a.m.

Euless Public Library201 N. Ector Dr., 817-685-1493Tue - Lapsit 10:30am, non-mobile babies; Preschool Story Time 11am, ages 3-5 Wed - Preschool Story Time 11am, ages 3-5 Thur - Toddler Time 10:30am, ages 12-36mos; Family Story Time 6:30pm, all ages

Grapevine Public Library1201 Municipal Way, 817-410-3405Tue - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18-36 mos; Preschool Story Time 10:45am, ages 3-5. Wed - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18-36 mos, Preschool Story Time 10:45am, ages 3-5. Thur - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18-36 mos; Preschool Story Time 10:45am, ages 3-5

Hurst Public Library901 Precinct Line Rd., 817-788-7300Mon - Toddler Time 10am, ages 1-3 Tue - Story Time 10:45am, ages 3-6 Thur - Toddler Time 10am, ages 1-3

Keller Public Library640 Johnson Rd., 817-743-4840Mon - Spanish Storytime 11am; Family Storytime 6pm, all ages. Tue - Preschool-ers 10:15am, ages 3-6; Baby Time (reg-istration required) 11am, ages 0-18 mos; Toddlers 11:30am, ages 18-36 mos. Wed - Preschoolers 10:15am, ages 3-6; Baby Time (registration required) 11am, ages 0-18 mos; Toddlers 11:30am, ages 18-36 mos. Sat - Preschoolers 12:15pm, ages 3-6; Baby Time (registration required) 1pm, ages 0-18 mos; Toddlers 1:30pm, ages 18-36 mos

Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria, 817-473-4391Tue - Story Time for Tots 10:30am, ages 0-3 Wed - Listeners Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-5 Thur - Bilingual Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-5

North Richland Hills Public Library9015 Grand Ave., 817-427-6800Tue - Toddler Time 10am, ages 18-36 mos. Wed - Story Time 10:15 & 11:15am, ages 3-6

Roanoke Public Library308 S. Walnut, 817-491-2691Mon - Story Time at McDonald’s (1100 N. Hwy. 377) 10:45am, all ages. Tues - Spanish Story Time 10:30am, all ages; Bedtime Story Time 7pm, all ages. Fri - Story Time with Katy Kitten 10:30am, all ages

Southlake Public Library1400 Main St., 817-748-8243Tue - Lap Sit Story Time 10am, infants; Toddler Time 10:45am, ages 2-3; Pre-school 11:30am, ages 4-5. Wed - Mother Goose Story Time 10am, ages 1-2; Tod-dler Time 10:45am, ages 2-3; Preschool Story Time 11:30am, ages 4-5

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AUDIOLOGYHeard it Through the Grapevine Audiology PC .............................................31www.grapevineaudiology.com

DENTISTSDrs. Hyde, Bailey, Miller & Associates.....37www.fundentist.com

Happy Smiles Family Dentistry .....................3www.happysmilesdentistry.com

Next Century Dental ...........................................17www.nextcenturydental.com

Pediatric Dentistry of Colleyville...............32www.pediatricdentistryofcolleyville.com

Pediatric Smiles ...................................................30www.pediatricsmiles.net

DOCTORSMacArthur Ob/Gyn ................................................7www.macobgyn.com

Riverside Obstetrics and Gynecology ....21www.medicalcenterriverside.com

Women’s Health Services ..................................5www.womenshealthservies.com

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESArt Wheel Studio .................................................36www.artwheelstudio.com

Full Circle Riding Lessons ..............................34www.fullcircleridingacademy.com

Kindermusik ...........................................................46Arlington www.kindermusikwithclaudia.comGrapevine/Southlakewww.kindermusikwithkat.com

The Little Gym of Arlington/Mansfield .........23www.tlgarlington-mansfieldtx.com

Marina Almayeva School of Classical Bal-let....................................................................................26www.MA-BalletSchool.com

The Master’s Touch School of Music & Per-forming Arts ...............................................................6www.themasterstouchschool.com

Mid Cities Arlington Swimming.................40www.marswim.org

Musikgarten .............................................................32www.msmoreleysmusic.com

North Central Ballet ...........................................28www.northcentralballet.com

Safesplash Swim School .................................27www.safesplash.com

Soccer Shots .......................................................... 45www.soccershots.org/setarrantcounty

Sunshine Glaze .....................................................40www.sunshineglaze.com

Texas Premier Youth Sports ..........................27www.texaspremieryouthsports.com

SCHOOLSAbundant Grace Christian Montessori Academy ....................................................................37www.agcma.com

Bedford Christian Academy & Montessori Preschool...................................................................26www.bedfordchristianacademy.org

Bethesda Christian School.............................38www.bcsfw.org

Colleyville Montessori .......................................33www.montessori.com

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Living Word Lutheran Church/Parents Day Out.......................................................................29www.lwlc.com

Montessori at the Courtyard.........................33www.montessori.com

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Reading Friends....................................................24www.readingfriends.org

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Texas Leadership Charter Academy........28www.texasleadership.net

Young Academy....................................................27www.eayoungacademy.com

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10 Things Not to Do When Your

Daughter Goes to College

Sending your child off to college can be challenge for both mom and dad. But it can be an even greater challenge for dad

when he sends his daughter off to college for the first time. As you know, sometimes dads don’t respond in the best way

when it comes to our baby girls. Here are 10 things you should NOT do when sending your daughter off to college.

1. Do not stalk her roommates or new friends on FacebookAllow her to make new friends and relationships without

online spying.

2. Do not condemn her for every mistakeYour daughter will make some mistakes. Do not condemn

her; instead allow her the opportunity to learn from them.

3. Do not play the role of her alarmEven if she loved her bed and pillow at home, she can wake

up and make it to class without you calling in the early

morning.

4. Do not tell her these are the best years of your lifeCollege life is fun, but it is not all good all the time. The ex-

pectations you set should prepare her for the good and the

bad of college life and also assure her that you’ll be there

for her no matter what.

5. Do not make a habit of popping

up on campusIf you would like to visit your daughter, discuss it and make

sure you both agree when you will visit. Of course emer-

gency situations are different.

6. Do not send her money every

time she asksA financial plan should be established in advance, and if

dad (or mom) sending money is part of the plan, amounts

and frequency should be pre-determined.

7. Do not tell her how happy you are

that she is gone (even jokingly)You may have plans with the extra space or time. May-

be her room will be converted into a movie room, office,

library, etc. If that happens, don’t hide it, but don’t make it

a focal point. Make her feel as if she is always welcome.

8. Do not always defer her to her

mother when she is need of advice

or a listening earSometimes your daughter needs you as much as, if not

more than, she needs her mom. Yes, you may not be able

to relate 100% every single time, but you can listen 100%

of the time.

9. Do not draw out your goodbyesYou will miss one another, and both of you will be

nervous. Not that you want to shove her out while

the car is still moving, but extra long drawn out good-

byes will be of no benefit to either of you.

10. Do not deny to yourself that

you miss herAside from all the things that could go wrong or right

at college, you will miss having her around. Don’t be too

tough to admit it. All daughters have a special, soft spot in

their dad’s heart. SP

Reprinted with permission. This is where dads in any stage of

fatherhood can find helpful resources to aid in their parenting.

Fathers can also sign up to start or attend one of our All Pro

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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again…neighborhood potlucks are dangerous.

I was scoping out the food on the potluck table during our annual summer block party in our neigh-

bor’s backyard last weekend when my wife and teenagers walked over to me from the volleyball net. “Hungry, dad?” my son asked. “A little,” I said. “Why?”

“Because you’re watching the food like a weirdo or something.”

I blinked. “I’m trying to decode who brought what.” I turned to my wife. “The potato salad over there looks store bought, right?” My daughter raised her eyebrows. “And why are you doing this?” “So I know where the food came from,” I said mater of fact, and then pointed out a plate of brownies to my wife. “Honey, don’t the Miller’s have this plate pattern?”

My daughter cleared her throat and repeated herself. “Uh, hello, why are you doing this?”

I raised my hands in the air. “Call me cautious, but do we reallllllllllly know where this food came from…I mean, really?

All of this was prepared behind closed doors, right? A lot can happen in a person’s kitchen when no one is look-ing. We have no idea who might have sneezed into their casserole dish or tested the batter with their fingers. It’s always better to just eat those things that you can trust.”

My son pointed to the macaroni salad. “Can you trust this?”“Mayonnaise?” I scoffed. “I think not.” “But macaroni

salad is good,” he argued.“Sure,” I said. “And so is sleeping through the night

without painful gas pains.”

My wife rolled her eyes. “We’re going back to the vol-leyball game. If people ask what you are doing over here, I’m telling them you have heat stroke.”

“Fine,” I said as they walked away. “But, why do people insist on getting together without the health department’s seal of approval? Huh?””

Okay, so maybe I have this thing about what I put in my mouth. Some people might call it a phobia – I prefer to think of it as a plan to keep living.

When we returned home that night, however, I was fam-ished. The only thing I ate at the potluck was an individually wrapped Twinkie and what we brought. As I assembled my dinner in the kitchen, my wife asked the obvious.

“How do you know that our neighbors weren’t thinking the same thing about us, and they were concerned with what we brought?”

I laughed. “We brought a bag of chips and store bought onion dip,” I answered. “And I made sure to have witnesses when I broke the seal.”

My wife got that exasperated look. “It’s a summer pic-nic, Ken,” she exclaimed. “This is what people do. They go to barbecues and have potlucks. It’s called having fun.”

“Great,” I exclaimed. “But while I am enjoying my day at work tomorrow – pain free – there’s a good chance, ‘Miss I’ll Try Everything at the Potluck,’ that your conversation with friends will involve the words ambrosia, the runs and dropping five pounds.”

My wife felt my forehead. “Maybe you really do have heat stroke, Ken.”

Arrive alive – that’s what I always say. SP

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