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It’s Showtime... Alpha and Omega
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Starts: Sept. 17th • Rated: PG Two mismatched wolves embark on a cross-country quest to get back home and restore peace in their pack after being relocated thousands of miles away by well-meaning park rangers. Quick-witted Humphrey (voice of Justin Long) likes to frolic with friends and play video games with squirrels; disciplined Kate (voice of Hayden Panettiere) likes to call the shots and hunt caribou. Normally, an omega wolf like Humphrey would never stand a chance with an alpha wolf like Kate, but when they’re both transported halfway across the country they must work together to get back to their natural habitat. And it won’t be easy either, because the one thing Humphrey and Kate can agree on is that they don’t have anything in common. Perhaps by working together toward a common goal, however, the two contentious traveling companions will finally realize that even lone wolves can use a helping paw every once in a while.
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Children’s Book Author and Illustrator hrough her stories and vibrant illust illustrations, rations, rations, best-selling author Marissa Moss has introduced children of all ages to the art of “journaling.” With over forty books published in the form a t of a personal diary, Marissa is most known for her children’s series, Amelia’s Notebook. The notebooks, created in a signature black and white composition design, are chronicled through the eyes of a young girl who loves drawing, storytelling, and having a little sibling rivalry with her pesky older sister, Cleo. Each notebook shows a glance into the golden moments of girlhood; secrets and note-passing included. Marissa’s other fiction memoirs include Amelia’s Notebook, the middle school series, Max Disaster, and diaries based on historical eras and events including Galen: My Life in Imperial Rome and Hannah’s Journal: The Story of an Immigrant Girl. Since early childhood, Marissa Moss wanted to become an illustrator and author. “As a kid, I drew constantly and was a voracious reader. And I was a storyteller,” says Marissa who took her first art class at the age of five. Born 1959 in Pennsylvania and raised in California, the young artist began her career as an illustrator when she didn’t
believe her stories would sell, “I majored in art until I realized that the trend (then) was to do abstract art and there was no place for the narrative images I wanted to do. Then I spent a year at the California College of Arts and Crafts, trying to learn how to put together a portfolio and make it as a children’s books illustrator.”
As a Berkeley graduate, Marissa sent out her stories and drawings to editors. After five years, she accumulated a whole shoe box full of rejection letters, but her determination and persistent creativity and wit pulled her through to the publishing world. Amelia’s Notebook was formed when Marissa was picking out school supplies for her son. The notepads motivated her to write memories from her childhood in Amelia’s Notebook. Part memoir, part fiction, the Amelia series is full to the brim with colorful depictions of people and places. And whether it’s through art, a journal, or simply a good children’s book, Marissa Moss’s stories can inspire all readers to look back on their childhood. The Kidz Digest was able to have an interview with the bestselling children’s book author, Marissa Moss. Visit her website (www.marissamoss.com) for more information.
Q: How important is it for this generation to read? A: I think it’s crucial for every generation to read!
How else do you explore other worlds, other experiences, other personalities beyond what you see in your own life? Books are like doors into other universes. I can’t imagine life without them because then our experiences would be so narrow.
Q: Do you have advice for our young readers, writers, and artists? A: I think everyone has great stories to tell. You just have to
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give yourself permission to tell them. You can’t listen to criticism when you’re creating, you need to just create.
Q: Is there any morals/themes that you hope your books will share with children? A: Each book has a message, but the main message throughout the notebooks is that anyone can keep a journal like this. Everyone has an interesting story to tell. Kids think their lives are boring, but Amelia’s life is totally ordinary. It’s her funny, idiosyncratic perspective that makes it interesting. It’s all in HOW you tell the story. --Rachel Currie
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According to an A.C Neilson Study, the average amount of time that parents spend in meaningful conversation with their children is 3.5 minutes per day. Chelsea was born in an unfortunate situation. For the first six weeks of life she struggled to survive. Due to severe neglect, Chelsea was denied basic human needs such as food and a clean environment. One of the most important basic needs she was denied was love and attention. Chelsea was rescued by a loving adoptive couple. Her new parents kept her clean, fed, and entertained. Eventually her body healed from malnutrition and broken skin from diaper rash. However, she never fully healed from the lack of emotional attachment that was missing in her first six weeks of life.
Building Relationships
Bonding and love is one of the most important pieces to a healthy well adjusted individual. While Chelsea enjoyed a comfortable home, her parents noticed something was wrong. She threw temper tantrums frequently, was stunted in development, and refused to
Today for a Better Tomorrow... Children’s Book Author and Illustrator
Stephanie is a local accountant in Amarillo. Like most working parents, she struggled to balance a family life with a career. She often felt guilty for missing out on her children’s school events and at times family vacations. Stephanie justified to herself that providing income to her family was just as important, if not more, then spending one on one time with her family. During another hectic day at the office she was informed her 4:00 appointment had arrived. Stephanie was stunned to see her beautiful nine year old daughter entering her office. Haley shared several events of the past year that Stephanie had missed including parent/ teacher night, soccer games, and choir concerts. Haley handed her mom her most recent art project and said she was worried mom would never see it unless she made an appointment. Stephanie suddenly realized that she had been valuing her client’s time more than her own family. Stephanie vowed to make family time a priority.
form bonds with her parents, grandparents, and others. Chelsea’s story is an extreme example of what lack of parental bonding can do. Although Chelsea was given a wonderful loving home, her lack of affection during the first six weeks of life will not be forgotten. A child’s development works on a step by step basis. A child cannot complete the next stage unless the previous stage has been mastered. Everything a parent does with a child, from a kiss to a smile, shapes his emotional foundation of health. Gentle touching, talking, eye contact, congratulating, playing, and explaining helps to form a child’s understanding of their world. Positive relationships and attachment can help a child to excel intellectually and emotionally forming solid relation-
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ships, assertiveness, critical thinking skills, and positive self esteem. Every minute with a child counts.
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Fun and easy ways to enjoy time with your child:
• Family game night • Take up a hobby together such as magic or crafts • Playing hide and go seek • Sing songs and dance together • Looking at the stars or clouds together • Build an obstacle course • Playing charades • Make family album • Playing dress up • Talk about child’s feelings he had that day at bedtime • Join a parent/child play group • Exercise together
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Just Between Friends Trade Show Amarillo Civic Center
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Tri State Fair 10:30am: Quick Quack Petting Zoo Opens. 1pm-Midnight: Carnival Midway Open. Tri State Fair
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Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library Open Soccer Must be a member of the AAYC to play or pay $2 a night to play. 806-373-2292. 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Activity Youth Center Individual Fencing Lessons Amarillo Blades/High Plains Fencing additional Instruction. 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Activity Youth Center
Tri State Fair 9:30am: Quick Quack Petting Zoo Opens. 10am-11pm: Exhibit Halls Open. 4pm-Midnight: Carnival Midway Open. Tri State Fair Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library Open Soccer Must be a member of the AAYC to play or pay $2 a night to play. 806-373-2292. 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Activity Youth Center
Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library Open Soccer Must be a member of the AAYC to play or pay $2 a night to play. 806-373-2292. 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Activity Youth Center Individual Fencing Lessons Amarillo Blades/High Plains Fencing additional Instruction. 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Activity Youth Center
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Monday Madness Jump-n-Jive Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library Open Soccer Must be a member of the AAYC to play or pay $2 a night to play. 806-373-2292. 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Activity Youth Center Individual Fencing Lessons Amarillo Blades/High Plains Fencing additional Instruction. 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Activity Youth Center
Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library Laugh And Learn Parents & Babies, birth-3 yrs. Music, play, and picture books. 10:00 am-10:30 pm Northwest Library Mover Con Musica 4:00 pm-4:30 pm North Branch Library Breakdancing 373-2292. 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Activity Youth Center Juggling Learn to juggle.Yellow City Jugglers. 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Activity Youth Center
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Tri State Fair 9:30am: Quick Quack Petting Zoo Opens. 10am-11pm: Exhibit Halls Open. 4pm-Midnight: Carnival Midway Open. Tri State Fair Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library Pajama Time Story Time Dress in your PJ’s and come hear bedtime stories with us. 7:00 pm-7:30 pm Northwest Branch Library
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Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library Wee Wednesdays Ages 5 & Under only. 10:00 am-12:00 pm Jump-n-Jive Individual Fencing Lessons Amarillo Blades/ High Plains Fencing additional Instruction. 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Activity Youth Center
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Tri State Fair 4pm-Midnight: Carnival Midway Open. 7:30pm: PRCA RodeoAmarillo National Center. Tri State Fair Laugh And Learn Program Parents & Babies, birth-3 yrs. Music, play, and picture books. (2) 30-min. sessions 10:00 am-11:30 am Northwest Library Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library Opening Night for Amarillo Bulls Hockey 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Amarillo Civic Center
Laugh And Learn Program Parents & Babies, birth-3 yrs. Music, play, and picture books. (2) 30-min. sessions on Fridays. 10:00 am-11:30 am Northwest Library Tri State Fair 4pm: Quick Quack Petting Zoo Opens. 4-Midnight: Carnival Midway Open. Tri State Fair Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library
Tri State Fair 4pm-Midnight: Carnival Midway Open. 7:30pm: PRCA RodeoAmarillo National Center. Tri State Fair Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library Music In Motion 4:00 pm-4:30 pm North Branch Library Full Moon Hike Meet at the large parking lot on Alternate Rd 5 at 7pm. Reservations required limited to 40. Call 806-4882227 x106. 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Palo Duro Canyon
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Wee Wednesdays Ages 5 & Under only. 10:00 am-12:00 pm Jump-n-Jive Tri State Fair 9:30am: Quick Quack Petting Zoo Opens. 10am-11pm: Exhibit Halls Open. 4pm-Midnight: Carnival Midway Open. Tri State Fair Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library Individual Fencing Lessons Amarillo Blades/High Plains Fencing additional Instruction. 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Activity Youth Center
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Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library Pajama Time Story Time Dress in your PJ’s and come hear bedtime stories with us. 7:00 pm-7:30 pm Northwest Branch Library
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Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library Wee Wednesdays Ages 5 & Under only. 10:00 am-12:00 pm Jump-n-Jive Individual Fencing Lessons Amarillo Blades/High Plains Fencing additional Instruction. 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Amarillo Activity Youth Center
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Imagine Tomorrow Computer Classes Ages 3-7. Sample class www.imaginetomorrow. com. 806-683-1922 or 806-331-6380. Rays of Learning Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library Pajama Time Story Time Dress in your PJ’s and come hear bedtime stories with us. 7:00 pm-7:30 pm Northwest Branch Library
Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library Laugh And Learn Parents & Babies, birth-3 yrs. Music, play, and picture books. 10:00 am-10:30 pm Northwest Library Mover Con Musica 4:00 pm-4:30 pm North Branch Library Breakdancing 373-2292. 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Activity Youth Center Juggling Learn to juggle. Yellow City Jugglers. 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Activity Youth Center
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Laugh And Learn Program Parents & Babies, birth-3 yrs. Music, play, and picture books. (2) 30-min. sessions on Fridays. 10:00 am-11:30 am Northwest Library High Plains Dog Show Amarillo Civic Center Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library
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Laugh And Learn Parents & Birth-3 yrs. Music, play, and picture books. (2) 30-min. sessions 10:00 am-11:30 am NW Library Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am SW Branch Library Parent’s Night Out Leave the kids with us! Dinner & hands-on fun. Ages 3-11. Space limited 5:30 pm-9:30 pm Discovery Center Fun Friday Ages 4 and up. $15/child Dinner, snack & drinks. 6:30 pm-10:00 pm Trinity Trampoline
Laugh And Learn Parents & Babies, birth-3 yrs. Music, play, and picture books. 10:00 am-10:30 pm Northwest Library Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library Music In Motion 4:00 pm-4:30 pm North Branch Library Breakdancing Instructor Bob-oh. 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Activity Youth Center Juggling Learn to juggle. Yellow City Jugglers. 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Activity Youth Center
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Wee Wednesdays Ages 5 & Under only. 10:00 am-12:00 pm Jump-n-Jive Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library Story Time 10:30 am-11:00 am Northwest Branch Library Lunch with the Longhorns The park longhorns are fed daily at 1:30 in the pasture across from headquarters building. Learn about this massive and magnificent breed of cattle. 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Palo Duro Canyon
Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library
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tuesday Imagine Tomorrow Computer Classes Ages 3-7. 806-683-1922 or 806-331-6380. Rays of Learning Giant Worlds: A Voyage to the Outer Solar System Discovery Center Story Time 10:00 am-10:30 am Southwest Branch Library Cyberschase The PBS Kids Series Math can be fun! 2:30 pm-3:00 pm Downtown Library Pajama Time Story Time 7:00 pm-7:30 pm Northwest Branch Library
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Non- Denominational Church Service Every sunday at the covered area of Old West Stables. Casual Dress. 9:00 am-10:00 am Palo Duro Canyon
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Tri State Fair 9:30am: Quick Quack Petting Zoo Opens. 10am: Parade on Polk Street. 1pm-Midnight: Carnival Midway Open. Tri State Fair
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Tiny Horoscopes
VIRGO: AUG. 23-SEPT. 22 Practicality and conscientious attention to detail are two of your Virgo child’s foremost traits, even from an early age. You might find her organizing her toys or saving her allowance to buy some coveted item while other children spend their money on immediate gratification. Your little Virgo isn’t likely to be frivolous. Rather, she measures the pros and cons of a situation and goes with what makes the most
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sense. Virgo children have high standards and are naturally cautious, so they can seem picky or reserved, but this is simply because they prefer to stand back and assess a situation rather than throwing themselves into it. Your Virgo child is a natural helper. She appreciates order and genuinely wants to pitch in and be of service to the family and, later, to the world -- a trait that should be commended and developed. As the parent of a Virgo, you’ll need to temper your child’s expectation of perfection with the message that sometimes, good enough is just that -- good enough. Build up her confidence as much as you can, for your child is likely to be self-effacing and overly humble. Help your little Virgo relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of life by getting outside into nature -- going swimming or for a long, meandering walk. Balanced meals, scheduled naps, and regular downtime will all be important for your Virgo child, who may tend to be rather fretful and anxious. Anything that promotes relaxation will help your child stay calm and centered.
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Expanding Our Infant and Toddler Program
Registration Open
We are currently accepting enrollment for students ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten for the summer and the academic school year. All of our enrollment information including payment information is available on our website. Please click on the Admissions tab and scroll to the bottom for the PDF documents. Please feel free to call the office at 353-3871 to schedule a tour and an appointment with the director. Our certified Montessori teachers provide a personalized education that will support the developmental needs of your child. With a staff to student ratio of one to twelve, our teachers are able to focus on these preschool children whose actions have become purposeful and deliberate, allowing the students to mature with their peers and become active caring members of their new community.
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• Baked chips. Deep-fried potato chips typically get more than half of their calories from fat. Stock up on baked chips instead. Baked tortilla chips are another good choice; you can find flavorful brands that get only a third of their calories from fat. • Granola bars. A great alternative to a gooey candy bar, a sweet, crunchy granola bar has fiber and far less fat. • Fruit bars. Fig Newtons are low in fat and provide fiber and potassium. Raisin biscuits are another great choice. • Frozen fruit bars. The best of these frozen treats contain chunks of real fruit — orange, pineapple, peach, and banana, to name a few. • Frozen grapes. If your child resists eating fruit, try keeping a bowl of rinsed grapes in the freezer. (Remember to cut them in quarters for a young child.) They’re rich in antioxidants — and freezing seems to transform them into bonbons in the eyes of kids. • Fruit juice. Make sure it’s 100 percent fruit, with no added sugar, and you’ll give your child the goodness of fruit in a tall, refreshing glass. • Energy drinks. On a hot day when your kid just won’t slow down, a sports drink like Gatorade can stave off dehydration. • Fruit shakes. Whip together a banana, a splash of fruit juice, and a handful of berries in your blender, and you’ve got a nutritious shake. You can add yogurt for more protein and calcium.
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KIDS EAT FREE EVERYDAY! Kids 12 and under with adult entree purchase. 4-8pm. Drink not included.
RED ROBIN 8720 I-40 W • 806-359-9800
JASON’S DELI- 34th & Coulter • 353-4440
TUESDAYS- KID’S EAT FREE with adult meal after 4pm
TUESDAYS (3pm-Close) KIDS EAT FREE! 10 & Under. Open at 11am
RUBY TEQUILA’S 806-358-RUBY MONDAYS- Kids Eat FREE
DENNY’S
TUES & SAT.- KID’S EAT FREE! Children 10 & under, with purchase of adult meal.
NACHO’S- 3333 S. Coulter • 322-1140
SATURDAYS- KID’S EAT FREE with adult meal.
MR. GATTI’S
MONDAYS- KID’S EAT FREE! With the purchase of an adult buffet and 2 drinks at regular price. 12 & Under. Limit 2 kids per adult. 5pm - close. 2 & under FREE.
CHOP-CHOP JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 3300 S. Coulter • 806-457-0700
THURSDAYS- One child under 12 eats EATS FREE with each adult meal purchased
HOME PLATE DINER5600 S. Bell 806-359-4444
BEEF O'BRADY'S 7306 SW 34th • 806-358-0997
WEDNESDAYS (4pm-8pm)- One FREE KID’S MEAL with adult purchase.12 Years & Under.
LIN’S GRAND BUFFET 8440 I-40 W • 806-350-5688 KIDS EAT FREE EVERYDAY! 3 years and under.
WAFFLE HOUSE• 2804 W. 45TH
SUN-THURS- 4pm-8pm, Kids under 10 EAT FREE one child per adult.
BLUE SKY 4201 I-40 West 806-355-8100 TUESDAYS- after 5pm Kid’s meals $1.39 with purchase of adult meal
activities... HOME DEPOT
Kid’s Workshop 1st Saturday of each month from 9am-12pm, all ages. Call 457-0410 for more information.
LOWE’S
Kid’s Workshop 2nd Saturday of each month from 10am-11am, all ages. Call 353-2003 for more information.
SATURDAYS- One FREE KID’S MEAL with purchase of one adult meal.
APPLEBEE’S 2820 S. Soncy & 5603 Ama. Blvd. W WEDNESDAYS- Kids Eat for 99¢!
KALEIDOSCOOPS 6010 SW 34th • 806-359-4551 WEDNESDAYS- Junior ice cream cone for only 99¢
LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE 8310 I-40 West • 806-467-8015 MONDAYS & TUESDAYS Kid’s meals only $2.99
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Submit Your FREE or Discounted Services For Children At No Charge! Email to: submit@amarillokidz.com While the majority of the listings are places where kids eat free some of the restaurants charge a small amount – in most occasions $.99 so they are not actually “free” but a very good deal nonetheless. You will also find that some of the restaurants where kids eat free have certain restrictions whether it be limited hours on a certain day, the number of kids eating free per purchasing adult or age restrictions. Please call the restaurant location you plan on attending to get your free kids meal before you pack the kids in the car to go. Some of the individual restaurants may choose to opt out of the promotion or have slight differences. And please let us know if any of these special offers expire or have changed.
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Submit Pictures of Your Cutie...Infants up to 10 Years Old
For A Chance To Win A $150 Gift Certificate from Portraits by Tracy or Spoil U Photography! Winning photos will be based on funniest, cutest, most unique!
Please Email Photo to: submit@amarillokidz.com Please include child’s first name and age (we will not publish their last name). By sending in photo, you are giving permission for photo & child’s first name to be published in the Kidz Digest and any contest marketing information. If your child’s entry did not win this month or is not featured on this page they may be eligible for re-entry for the next month...because it is so darn hard to decide! If your child is published you may pick up your winning gift certificate at: 1612 S. Washington, just 2 blocks North of I-40