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Inside 32 June Vol. 33 / Number 6

YEARS OF ATLANTA PARENT

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Features

8 Publisher’s Note 9 Good Stuff

Sometimes Dad Knows Best

Take cues from how a dad manages the kids – sometimes tweaking mom’s juggle-it-all style can lead to less stress and a happier family life.

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Go Play!

Get Artsy or Sporty, Get Cooking and so much more – Atlanta Parent has plenty of ideas for themed fun.

Not Too Late for Camp!

Didn’t get the kids signed up yet? Don’t worry. These 10 great camps still have a few spots. (Sponsored Content)

Free Fun

Entertaining the kids doesn’t have to involve reaching for a wallet – these free summer activities will keep everyone smiling.

66 For the Fridge

Words of humor & wisdom

Family Fun Guide

45 Not-to-Miss Events 46 Eating Out: The Cowfish;

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47 What’s New

This Summer

48 Splash

Pads & Fountains

51 Final

Explore a Treasure

Pediatricians We Love

From Yellowstone in Wyoming to Acadia in Maine, the nation’s national parks make for wonderful family vacations.

Keeping kids healthy is a top priority, and Atlanta Parent’s list of Mom-Approved Pediatricians is a great place to start. Plus, when do you need to call the pediatrician?

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Season at Turner Field

52 Summer at the Woodruff 53 The Art of Eric Carle at the High 54 Summer Movies 55 Playground: Ashford Park, Brookhaven

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June Calendar Fourth of July Events

On the Cover: Peyton Kinser, 8, of Woodstock on location at Turner Field. Photography by Images by N’Neka.

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Publisher’s Note What a Difference a Dad Makes!

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Ask most kids and they’ll say this is their favorite time of the year. School’s just ended, and the whole, wonderful summer stretches ahead. Ask most parents, and they’ll feel relieved for a break from the rush and added chores of schooling, but already a bit stressed about juggling their time to spend more hours with the kids, and planning activities so their kids’ thoughts won’t stray quickly to “bored.” Parenting is always a balancing act: Am I being too strict or too lenient? Can laundry wait while we go to the park? How much screen time is too much? Many moms I know lean toward taking care of some of the less fun aspects of parenting – household chores, discipline, hauling the kids to activities, cleaning up after ill children – there’s a long list in the “less fun” category. Many dads I know also take care of some of the tasks that keep a family running, but in a less-determined way. Often, it’s a distinctly different, and complementary, style of parenting. We celebrate dads once a year on Father’s Day, but sometimes I don’t think we give fathers enough credit for what they bring to the family table. That’s why it’s refreshing to read a short story in this month’s issue, The Dad Days of Summer (Page 12), that captures some of a dad’s wisdom on parenting. It will resonate with a lot of moms. Dads are more involved with their kids than previous generations. We’re seeing a lot more fathers at Atlanta Parent events, and at festivals and parks and other places you might traditionally see moms, including ballet lessons, soccer games and swimming meets. More of them are even reading our magazine, especially to find fun outings with the kids, but also for advice and support. (Psst, Dads, find plenty of activities in this month’s issue, including Go Play on Page 14 and Free Fun on Page 24.) Before Father’s Day, give some thought to Dad’s role in the family and let him know his contributions are acknowledged and appreciated. And share your thoughts with us at Facebook.com/AtlantaParentMagazine.

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Can magnets stick to your walls? Kids and parents love Magnetic Wallpaper – it becomes a decoration and magnet board to hold notes and mementos. A wallpaper from groovymagnets.com features animal images such as a rabbit, bear or owl. $87.

Easy Wallpaper Chasing Paper Wallpaper has the look and feel of real wallpaper, but its low-tack adhesive allows you to stick it to the wall easily and peel it off when you tire of it, without harming the wall underneath. Use it to paper a wall, for stickers or for instant art. $35 per panel. chasingpaper.com

It’s been 20 years since ’96! Can you believe it! Centennial Olympic Park is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new adopt-abrick program. A limited number of bricks will be available and funds will help enhance the park with several projects including upgrading the Olympic Rings fountain and expanding the park to 21 acres. Bricks start at $65. bricks. centennialpark.com

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Safer Bug Repellent Put away the bug spray and use a Buglet Insect Repellent Bracelet instead – no messy residue or inhaling pesticide droplets. Just fill the reusable bracelet with plantderived repellent oil and put it on your child’s (or your) wrist. $18.99; essential oil refill, $7. buglet-us.com

Curbside Pickup CVS pharmacies in Georgia are rolling out curbside pickup, a service busy parents will appreciate. Download the CVS app at cvs.com, order your items, then pick them up at the curb. The best part is there’s no service fee. Prescription drugs still have to be purchased inside or at a drive-up window.

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Relaxing Your Parenting Style Might Mean Less Stress, More Happiness

THE DAD DAYS OF SUMMER

by Malia Jacobson

hen it comes to raising our three kids, my husband’s style is distinctly different from mine: He instructs less, plays more, and isn’t nearly as productive. Seeing the results has caused me to modify my own juggle-it-all parenting style. Consider these pieces of daddy parenting wisdom from my teacher husband, who takes over half the childcare duties during summer:

Put Your Feet Up On most days, keeping up with our active children, currently 9, 6 and 3, is exhausting. Instead of complaining about how tiring it is, my spouse does something more practical: He takes a break when he needs one. He doesn’t neglect the kids, but he does zone out in front of ESPN for 10 minutes when he needs a breather. The kids usually take a cue from him and slow down too, snuggling up to him on the sofa or grabbing a book and reading in their room. The result is a happier, less harried parent and kids. l Lesson: Good parenting doesn’t mean running yourself ragged. Let kids see you take a breather.

Try Single-Tasking I’m a multi-tasking whiz. Often, I’ll start the laundry while they eat breakfast, fold clothes while they play, answer emails while their pasta boils, and wipe down the counters while they eat lunch. On my husband’s days with the kids, he specializes in singletasking: He just spends time with them. At the day’s end, there may be unfolded laundry on the floor and dirty dishes in the sink, but the kids are happy and centered. l Lesson: All kids really want is undivided attention. They come first; chores can wait.

Home Sweet Home Like loads of other work-at-home moms, my days are rarely spent at home. I plan activities and playdates to get us out of the house. This also lets me squeeze in errands so I can feel marginally productive (see above re: multi-tasking). Under Dad’s watch, the kids have rediscovered the joy of their own backyard. The older two catch butterflies and study spiders and the toddler digs happily in the sandbox. Everybody’s happy, and we save gas and hassle. l Lesson: Park the car; sometimes the best days are lazy ones at home. 10 Atlanta Parent June 2016

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Screen Scene The American Academy of Pediatrics is okay with up to two hours per day of screen time for kids older than 2. In other words, some daily television and iPad time is doctor-sanctioned. Yet I tense up when the kids start a second episode of Wild Kratts on Netflix. It’s summer, I say automatically: Get outside! Play! Of course, outdoor play is invaluable, and our kids get plenty. But indoor time has value, too, as a respite from the elements and a chance to unwind for a moment. My husband balances backyard and park time with an indoor quiet time after lunch, during which the kids curl up with books or (gasp!) catch a show. They appreciate the break, and

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I appreciate the cute photos of my offspring curled up together, giggling at a funny cat video on YouTube. Outside, the kids tend to run in different directions; indoors, they pile on the living room rug, huddled together with limbs intertwined. These summer memories are priceless, and they wouldn’t happen without a little well-chosen screen time. l Lesson: Balance outdoor time with quiet indoor moments for summer magic.

All Hail the Music Truck For half a decade, whenever the icecream truck’s warbling notes drifted into our neighborhood, I’d quickly say “Hey, it’s the music truck!” and hold my breath, hoping

nobody would start digging through my purse for a dollar. My kids bought it, and enjoyed the jangling, jaunty notes without begging for overpriced ice cream treats. But by last summer, the ruse was wearing thin; my brood had connected the “music truck’s” arrival on our street with the neighbor kids obtaining frozen treats, and they were disgruntled. So the next time we heard the tinny tunes, my husband dug into his wallet and peeled off a few bills. He shot me a look that said, “They’re only kids once.” And he was right. Summertime is made to savor, and seeing the kids thrill to new-tothem nostalgia is part of the joy. l Lesson: Childhood is short. Let them get ice cream. c

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Go Play! Have a blast with the kids while they explore (and shhh! – don’t tell them!, learn) this summer. Find a science experiment online. Page 17

Have fun with sidewalk chalk paint. Page 15

Let your kids take a free online baking class. Page 19

Ride a bike down Peachtree Street. Page 16

Grow a butterly. Page 20

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Get Artsy Kids love crafts and it’s easy to keep them busy and learning, on the town or at home.

Drop-in Crafting l Little House of Art: Crafts and painting are just part of the fun during Open Studio; kids also build with Legos, play in a bouncy house and more. $8. Locations in Chamblee and Atlanta. 470-299-8578 (Chamblee), 470-428-4797 (Atlanta); littlehouseofart.com l Treehouse Kid & Craft: Kids complete crafts and discover their inner Picasso with painting and drawing and sometimes even sculpt in We Craft classes. At 11 a.m. Saturdays, $12. Decatur. 470-355-8305; treehousekidandcraft.com l Vinings School of Art: Children as young as age 2 have fun learning the basics of painting, drawing, sculpture, dramatic arts and music in group classes. Onehour drop-in art classes are $15. Smyrna. 678-213-4278; viningschoolofart.com.

Get Creative at Home l Eeboo Colored Pencils and Notebooks: Young artists love Eeboo’s color pencils and oil pastels, and its whimsical coloring books, such as Pigs in the City or Bear on a Bicycle. Butterflies and Flowers 24 Colors Pencils Tin is $16.99. eeboo.com.

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l Sidewalk Chalk Paint: With POOF Squeeze and Roll Sidewalk Chalk Paint, just add water, and kids can brush or roll away all over your driveway. It’s a little messy, but super fun, and washes off easily with water. $7.50. alexbrands.com

Get into Design and Art l High Museum: Kids are in for a treat with a new exhibit, “I See a Story: The Art of Eric Carle,” author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other beloved children’s books; they’ll learn how he created his colorful collages with hands-on fun. Family Fundays are a playdate for art-making workshops on Sundays, and Toddler Thursdays provide endless fun for ages 2-4, free with museum admission ($19.50 adults, $12 ages 6-17, free ages 5 and younger). 404-733-4400; high.org l MODA, Museum of Design Atlanta: Family Free Day every second Sunday lets kids play Minecraft, experiment with designs and learn about 3-D printing in this fun museum that helps people appreciate the creativity and functionality factors that go into a great design. Free admission, but families must pre-register. Atlanta. 404-979-6455; museumofdesign.org l Children’s Museum of Atlanta: In the Build It Lab, kids ages 6-9 have access to tools for building or woodworking and the freedom to create. The Arts Studio exposes children to art and music from around the world. Admission $14.95 per person, children younger than age 1 free. Atlanta. 404-659-5437; childrensmuseumatlanta.org – Amanda Miller Allen

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Get Sporty Summer’s the perfect time for all types of sports, games and play. Take the kids on some of these fun outings:

Bike down Peachtree Street l Streets Alive Atlanta: Join the fun June 12 when Streets Alive takes over Peachtree Street, closing it to vehicle traffic from Edgewood Avenue to 17th Street. Activities include biking, skating, walking and rolling down the streets, games and more, plus food vendors and information booths. The event kicks off at 4 p.m. with a bicycle parade and continues until 8 p.m. atlantastreetsalive.com.

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l Family Play Days: Nonprofit organization Atlanta ContactPoint has Family Play Days, including sports, activities and education throughout the year; coming up: June 4 at the Candler Park Music & Food Festival; June 18 at Rev. James Orange Park, June 25 at Historic Mims Park and July 16 at West End Park. atlcp.org.

l Batting Cages: Kids can hone baseball skills and get a workout at batting cages scattered around metro Atlanta, among them D-Bat Atlanta (dbatatlanta.com), Ninth Inning Baseball (ninthinningbaseball.com), The Batter’s Box (tbbtrainingcenter.com) and Grand Slam Golf & Baseball (grandslamgolfandbaseball.com).

l Scatter Dodgeball: Coop’s Scatter Dodgeball keeps the fun of dodgeball but takes the sting out of the game. The game, for ages 5 and older, uses a soft foam ball. Players wear colored wristbands, and if they get tagged by a ball they have to surrender one of the bands, but if they catch the ball, the thrower loses a wristband. First player to get all the wristbands wins. $19.99. Ages 5 and older. coop-sports.com.

l TopGolf: KidsZone Golf Tournament: Young golfers ages 6-17 can take part in tournaments sponsored by Top Golf July 23 at Atlanta and Alpharetta. The tournament is organized by age groups, 6-9, 10-13 and 14-17, and kids can compete for TopGolf game play and prizes. Registration $35 per child. topgolf.com. l BB&T PGA Tour Superstore Kid’s Club Package: Treat a young tennis player to a week of watching professional tennis at the BB&T Atlanta Open July 30-Aug.7 at Atlantic Station. The Kids Club Package includes a week-long seat in the Kids Club Area in the stadium, $40 Superstore gift card, swag bag, autograph ball, VIP photo credential, private VIP meet and greet with a player and fast-pass on all autograph sessions. $149. bbtatlantaopen.com (click on tickets).

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l SlingShot’s Ninja Obstacle Course and Jr. Play Arena: Play like a Ninja at SlingShot in Norcross with this an obstacle course that challenges even fit kids, with activities for ages 2-12. All day, unlimited access is $12; exclusive playtime for kids younger than age 6, 10 a.m.-noon Mon.-Thu. Bowling and a race track also available at SlingShot. slingshotplay.com

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Get Scientific Kids love science! Try building on the almost universal beliefs that dinosaurs are cool, and creatures that glow are fascinating.

Get Experimental! l Children’s Museum of Atlanta: Do science experiments, explore and more in the new science area, Step Up to Science. Kids can marvel at an explanation of the inner workings of the human body, explore robots or go to the Science Bar for a demonstration or experiment. 404-6595437; childrensmuseumatlanta.org. l Find a Science Experiment Online: Choose a topic that interests your child, and conduct your own experiments at home, from blobs in a bottle to a soap-powered boat. Ideas here will get you started: sciencebob.com (click experiments). l Explorabox: This nonprofit organization provides hands-on science education for kids. Find ideas for science projects, free experiments you can do at home or donate $25 and receive a science kit for experimenting in areas such as nutrition, magnetism, small things (under a microscope), chemistry and electricity. explorabox.org.

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Explore a Science Museum l Fernbank Museum of Natural History: Creatures of Light, a traveling exhibit through Aug. 14, explains bioluminescence, the diversity of creatures that glow and how they do it. Families will make many more discoveries in permanent exhibits to spark kids’ scientific interests. 404-929-6300; fernbankmuseum.org. l Fernbank Science Center: The science center is part of the DeKalb County School District, but also provides community science education and fun through its exhibit halls, its planetarium programs and the Dr. Ralph L. Buice Jr. Observatory, which has the largest telescope in the Southeastern United States. 678-874-7102; fernbank.edu.

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l Tellus Science Museum: Rotating special exhibits and galleries full of brain-teasers and toys keep kids engaged and learning. Current special exhibits include Spin through Sept. 5 and Kaleidoscope of American Gems through Oct. 2. The popular Night at the Museum, with actors portraying well-known scientists and characters from science fiction, returns Aug. 13. 770-606-5700; tellusmuseum.org.

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Get Cooking Cooking helps kids develop a whole range of skills, while having fun. Start chopping!

Take a Class l Cook’s Warehouse: Learn how to make pork tenderloin in a cast iron skillet on June 18 at 10:30 a.m. in this Cast Iron Cooking with Dad class (ages 6 and older). Then, on June 26 at 1 p.m., decorate cookies with a Fourth of July theme (ages 8 and older). Cooking with Dad is $39 and Cookie Decorating is $69. classes.cookswarehouse.com l Publix Cooking School Alpharetta: Cooking classes for kids and teens are available on the first and second Saturday of every month. On June 4 at 10 a.m., kids will learn how to make snacks during Snack Attack, and on June 11 at 10 a.m., teens will learn how to make lunch during Ramen is Not the Only Option. Snack Attack is $35 and Ramen is Not the Only Option is $40. Alpharetta location. publix.com (click on recipes and planning, then Aprons Cooking School)

Young Chef’s Academy

l Young Chef’s Academy: Classes each week are centered on a monthly theme. Learn the basics of cooking in Kinder Cooks or try the Junior or Senior Chef classes. In Marietta, North Druid Hills and Sandy Springs. $35 for individual class. youngchefsacademy.com

Bake at Home l Craftsy’s Bake for Good Kids: Bring cooking classes straight to your kitchen with this 30-minute online class on craftsy.com (search Bake for Good Kids). Kids will not only learn how to make dough in many forms, like pizza, braided bread, and cinnamon rolls, but they will also learn how to cook through a blend of science and math. This class is available for free at craftsy.com.

Products You’ll Love l Curious Chef 6 Piece Fruit and Veggie Prep Kit: Get the kids in the kitchen with this Fruit and Veggie Prep Kit. This set includes practice knifes, an apple slicer, and a scrub brush. $24.99. Ages 7 and older. curiouschef.com California Pizza Kitchen

Tour a Kitchen l California Pizza Kitchen: Book a private tour for birthdays and large groups at California Pizza Kitchen. Enjoy learning basic kitchen safety tips and how to properly wash hands, tour the kitchen and end it with making your own personal pizza. It’s $10 per kid, but be sure to call your local CPK for scheduling.

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l The Do It Myself KIDS’ Cook Book: Kids can learn the basics of cooking with these easy-to-follow recipes with illustrated instructions – even kids too young to read can figure out the steps to make dishes such as Turkey, Cheese and Roasted Pepper Roll-Ups or Frozen Honey-Dipped Bananas. Ages 4 and older, $26.99.

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Get Outdoors The Little Pirate Mermaid

Time spent outdoors listening to the sounds of nature brings families closer together. Visit a Nature Preserve Three more to consider beyond the well-known Chattahoochee Nature Center and Dunwoody Nature Center:

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l Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center: A Heritage Village with preserved historic structures teaches kids about rural life in the 1850s to 1900s. autreymill.org.

AGES 4 & UP

l Blue Heron Nature Preserve: Trails in this 30-acre urban green space are open from dawn to dusk, and the family dog is welcome, too. 4055 Roswell Rd., Atlanta. bhnp.org. l Woodlands Garden Urban Preserve: This 7.1-acre garden invites quite exploration everyday during daylight hours. 932 Scott Blvd., Decatur. woodlandsgarden.org.

Easy Hikes with Kids l Henderson Park in Tucker: Tree-shaded dirt trails surround a lake, duck pond and small waterfall on 121 acres. Go past the sports fields to reach the trails and playground. 2723 Henderson Road, Tucker. hendersonpark.org.

Featuring the largest collection of Jim Henson puppets in the world including Kermit, Miss Piggy and Big Bird!

l Lullwater Park at Emory: The 154-acre preserve has miles of easy walking trails. Walk around beautiful Candler Lake, cross over a 210-foot suspension bridge, explore the mill, creek and waterfall and open green spaces. 1463 Clifton Rd. NE, Decatur.

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Advance purchase is highly recommended as many shows sell out quickly. Season supported in part by: Fulton County Board of Commissioners; the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs; and Georgia Council for the Arts through appropriations of Georgia General Assembly. GCA is a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Photo by Clay Walker. Kermit the Frog © 2016 Disney. Gobo Fraggle © 2016 The Jim Henson Company. Bhima courtesy Center for Puppetry Arts. Gumby © 2016 Premavision, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Creatures of

LIGHT Nature’s Bioluminescence

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Chattahoochee Nature Center

More to Explore l Paddle a Canoe: Chattahoochee Nature Center’s popular guided canoe rides, 6-9 p.m. on select Saturdays during summer, are fun and adventuresome for ages 6 and older. $30 per person. Beginners ages 5 and older can learn to handle a canoe at a Family Canoe Day, 10-11:30 a.m. on June 11 and 18, July 2 and 16, and Aug. 13. $15 per person. chattnaturecenter.org. l Grow a Butterfly: With Insect Lore’s Live Butterfly Garden, kids can explore the life cycle of butterflies. The kit lets kids feed caterpillars and watch as they turn into a chrysalis, then emerge as butterflies. $24.95. insectlore.com.

Summer fun offered daily!

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Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (www.amnh.org), in collaboration with the Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, Canada, and The Field Museum, Chicago.

l Touch a Butterfly: Two festivals celebrate one of nature’s most beautiful insects: Flying Colors Butterfly Festival at the Chattahoochee Nature Center June 4-5 (chattnaturecenter.org) and the Butterfly Festival at Dunwoody Nature Center Aug. 20 (dunwoodynature.org). Butterfly Encounter at the Chattahoochee Nature Center is open daily, June 6-July 31.

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10 Summer Camps Your Kid Can Attend iD Tech Instructors encourage, empower and inspire at iD Tech’s technology-fueled camp experience set on a university campus. Most camps are open to boys and girls ages 7-17, with the exception of an all-girls camp that focuses on helping girls make a difference in the world. The Alexa Café, as the program is called, has instructors who are also mentors in the program highlighting entrepreneurship, leadership and philanthropy all while working on wearable electronics, film production and more. Activity options across all camps include learning programming, coding apps, building robots and designing video games – all things that have children jumping to do their homework, not realizing how much of an education they’re getting at the same time. At Emory University, Fulton Science Academy and Georgia Tech (Alexa Café). idtech.com/ga; 888-709-8324.

Nellya Fencers Fencing is a sport that challenges its participants on an amazing level, physically and mentally. From beginner to advanced, each camper at Nellya Fencers summer camp will improve his or her techniques, footwork, strategy and physical condition through age-appropriate routines daily. With only four campers to a coach, the experience provided is truly tailored to fit the camper. Kids will be given the opportunity to show off what they’ve learned in the afternoon, and there will also be a free for all – the kids’ favorite time – where they can practice moves they’ve seen in movies like Zorro, Star Wars and Gladiator. 1530 Carroll Dr. NW #104, Atlanta. nellyafencers.com; 404-603-3600.

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Atlanta Parent Is Golden (and Silver and Bronze) The Parenting Media Association has honored Atlanta Parent, with gold, silver and bronze awards for outstanding writing and design. The competition judges the best work of the largest parenting magazines nationwide. The magazine took home gold awards in six categories, silver awards in four categories and bronze awards in three categories in the 45,000-plus circulation competition. The magazine is especially proud of Gold awards honoring our Family Fun Guide and Calendar of Events for content and design. We know readers depend on that section to plan fun outings with their children and we strive to make it the most complete listing of events of any publication in metro Atlanta.

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Here are our awards: Editorial Awards n Gold, for Special Section within a publication, the A+ Education Guide n Gold, for the content of the magazine’s Family Fun Guide and Calendar of Events n Silver, for a non-traditional story form, “Toddlers Take Over the Museum” n Silver, for “It’s a Small World,” a travel feature on visiting Disney World n Bronze, for “Inspired by Family,” a story profiling entrepreneur moms n Bronze, for best E-Newsletter content and design

Design Awards n Gold, for use of a stock photo on the cover of the magazine, June cover, Pedal Power. n Gold, for the use of an illustration on the cover of the magazine, November cover. n Gold, for the design of the magazine’s Family Fun Guide and Calendar of Events n Gold, for a special section within a publication, “Party Planner: Moms Who Know Fun” n Silver, for use of a stock photo on the cover of the magazine, December cover, “In Search of Snow” n Silver, for single page design within the magazine, “Safety First,” on bike safety n Bronze, for overall design of the magazine

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It’sGoodtoBeFREE! Summer means kids are free to explore, free to make plans that don’t involve school. Parents are looking to be free, too – for activities that don’t involve an open wallet. Atlanta Parent has you covered. Concerts

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Metro Atlanta has an abundance of free, family-friendly outdoor concerts, often sponsored by a radio station or municipality. Among them are Riverside Sounds at Riverside Park in Roswell the first Saturday each month; a Music Jam at Mall of Georgia in Buford on the first Friday each month; Glover Park Concert Series in Marietta the last Friday of each month; Concerts by the Springs on Heritage Green in Sandy Springs on the second Sunday each month. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has a free concert in Piedmont Park on June 23 at 7:30 at Oak Hill, in the southwest corner of the park.

Many metro bowling centers participate in the summer-long Kids Bowl Free program, which allows kids younger than 15 to bowl two or three free games a day. Participating centers include Bowlmor Atlanta, Cherokee Lanes, Metro Fun Center, Pin Strikes Entertainment Center, Your Bowling Center and most locations of Stars and Strikes, Brunswick’s and Brunswick Zone and AMF bowling centers. Visit kidsbowlfree.com, bowlsummergames.com or the bowling center’s website for information.

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More than Shopping Some retailers offer free, or almost free, crafts, classes or activities during summer. Michaels Arts & Crafts stores have Kids Club crafts and classes for $2 per child; Bass Pro Shops offer plenty of free howto classes in fishing, camping, hunting and more each month; Lego stores invite kids to build mini-models on weekends; Home Depot and Lowe’s have once-a-month crafts on Saturdays for young builders ages 5-12; Lakeshore Learning has a different craft each Saturday; Toys R Us has special events on Saturdays; and Disney Stores have events several times a month.

Library Passes Check out free passes at your local library (most are good for a seven days). You can get a Georgia ParkPass for free admission and parking for up to four visitors at Georgia State Parks and Historic sites; four free passes to the Go Fish Education Center in Perry; free admission for two adults and two children to Zoo Atlanta; free museum admission to the Center for Puppetry Arts Museum; and other free admissions that vary by county (Gwinnett County, for instance, has passes to the Hudgens Center for the Arts and the Southeastern Railway Museum).

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Movies Theater chains offer low-cost G- or PG-rated movies for as little as $1 admission at 10 a.m. on weekdays; participating theaters include Aurora Cineplex, Cinemark Fayetteville, Georgia Theater Company and Regal Cinemas. You’ll also find free outdoor movies at many local parks.

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Museums (always free) Plenty of fun museums in metro Atlanta are absolutely free, all the time, among them the Georgia Capitol Museum and Tour, where kids learn about government history and lawmaking; Oakland Cemetery, where notable Georgians including Gone with the Wind author Margaret Mitchell are buried; the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Site, which includes his boyhood home; the Marietta Fire Museum and the Roswell Fire Museum, where fire fighting history comes alive and antique fire trucks are just part of the artifacts that fascinate kids. Marietta Fire Museum

Museums with free days Some museums that charge admission offer free days for families on occasion. Atlanta History Center and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights offer free admission on the first full weekend each month to Bank of America and Merrill Lynch credit card holders; the Center for Puppetry Arts has free admission for Fulton County residents on select Saturdays each year (upcoming dates in 2016 are July 9 and Oct. 8 ); the Children’s Museum of Atlanta is free on the second Tuesday each month 1-7 p.m.; High Museum of Art has free admission every second Sunday, with free Family Funday activities, plus free admission on the first Saturday for Fulton County residents and one free admission for Merrill Lynch and Bank of America credit card holders; and MODA, Museum of Design Atlanta, has a Family Free Day every second Sunday noon-6 p.m.

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Roller Skating Several metro Atlanta roller skating centers participate in a Kids Skate Free program for kids ages 10 and younger (skate rental fee charged). Each center sets it’s own “free” hours, and skate rental fees. Participating centers include Let’s Roll Skate ‘n Fun Center, Hot Wheels Skate Center, Skate Zone and Sparkles Family Fun Centers. For information, visit kidsskatefree.com.

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Festivals Four festivals you won’t want to miss this summer: n Virgina-Highland Summerfest: This annual festival, June 4-5, offers a Kidsfest area with games, crafts and activities for kids, many of them free. You’ll find henna tattoos, face painting, a kids’ salon with funky hairstyles, glitter and hair jewelry, and educational activities with unusual animals from Zoo Atlanta. Atlanta. vahi.org/summerfest n Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival: Arts, crafts, music and a kids’ play area attract a big crowd at this annual festival June 25-26 in Historic Fourth Ward Park in Atlanta, plus kids can cool off at the park’s Splash Pad. oldfourthwardartsfestival.com

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n Piedmont Park Arts Festival: The kids’ area of this annual arts festival, Aug. 13-14, will have bounce castles, spider jumps, balloons and slides. piedmontparkartsfestival.com n Marietta Art in the Park: Young artists in grades K-12 are invited to show off their skills with street chalk art in this family fun festival, Sept. 3-5. Children’s Art Alley draws hundreds of kids for “make and take” arts and crafts. Marietta. artparkmarietta.com – Amanda Miller Allen

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Confessions of a

National Parks Junkie by Laura Powell

Taking a road trip with the kids to experience the national parks can be unforgettable. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the U.S. National Park System, travel to five of our favorite parks.

Acadia National Park, Maine Founded 1916. Rocky beaches and huge cliffs are plentiful at Acadia National Park, the first national park east of the Mississippi River. n Sunrise and Sunset. The highest point along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Acadia is known for its awesome sunrises and sunsets. The sunrise at 4:50 a.m. during the summer was too early for us, and the light really did wake up the kids starting about 4:30 a.m. The sunset, however, was perfect over the park. n Bar Harbor. Acadia National Park sits next to this cute town with fun mom and pop shops and scenery. The town was settled in the 1800s. n Robbins Motel. When was the last time you stayed in a clean room with cable TV and Wi-Fi for $45-$65 a night? This 1950s hotel is just a couple of miles from the park entrance. robbinsmotel.com n The Thirsty Whale. This long running restaurant in Bar Harbor had an excellent lobster roll and clam chowder. thirstywhaletavern.com

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming and Montana Founded 1872. The park is considered the “grand jewel” of the park system and has an amazing array of natural scenery. Almost every view is a great photo opportunity. n Keep your eyes peeled for animals. Bears (we saw four) are best and they cause the largest wildlife traffic jams. You’ll have several opportunities to see the newly recognized official mammal of the United States, the American Bison. It takes a lot of patience (and a little luck) to see other animals in Yellowstone. n Artist Point. The best tourist spot in the park – it’s a 300foot waterfall and canyon view that lives up to its billing as a must-see stop. n Geysers, hot springs, fumaroles (steam vents) and mudpots are everywhere in the park. Some look like random fires with all the steam. Hot springs smell really bad (think stink bombs/rotten eggs), some have pretty colors and the mudpots are bubbly. Of course, don’t miss Old Faithful. n The shop at Old Faithful. The superstore of the gift shops at the park, it has everything and more. We bought many mementos and purchased a book about Yellowstone that enhanced our visit.

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Virgin Islands National Park, The U.S. Virgin Islands Founded 1956. One of only two national parks in a U.S. Territory, this park has scenery and beaches with tropical temperatures year around. n Hike the park. Explore twenty hikes for different skill levels throughout the park. Our favorite with kids is hiking downhill on the Cinnamon Nature Trail and the Lind Trail, which takes you to Honeymoon Beach. Many of the hikes lead to quiet beaches and gorgeous views. n The water is gorgeous. The water is crystal clear and warm and you’ll want to relax on the beach for hours and enjoy it. n Kayak at Caneel Bay. Kayak, snorkel, play tennis and ping pong, read books, and get massages at the Caneel Bay Resort at the park. n Explore the town. Enjoy the great walkable atmosphere of St. John, a short taxi ride from the park – with tasty food, shops, desserts and more. For a fancy night out eat at Zozo’s at the Sugar Mill, St. John. zozos.net n Take a boat tour to the British Virgin Islands. It’s always fun to take a day trip beyond the park. We recommend the Bad Kitty tour, a five stop, four-island tour of the British Virgin Islands. We snorkled and toured the ancient rock formations called the baths along the way. It felt like we were experiencing a vast, untouched piece of paradise.

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Zion National Park, Utah Founded 1919. Even though temperatures reach over 115 degrees in the summer, the low humidity of the desert, the park’s steep red cliffs, and stunning waterfalls make for an exciting visit. n Sit back and enjoy the ride. The park has a shuttle system that transports you to the trails all over the park. As you go up the shuttle line, the trails continue getting better and better. The Emerald Pools and Weeping Rock trailheads are kid-friendly stops along the way. The last stop on the shuttle line is the Temple of Sinewava. This wide paved trail takes you to the Virgin River and the entrance to the Narrows, where you can play in the water on a warm day. n Hike up the Narrows. We hiked through the river into an amazing canyon that eventually closes in where you can almost touch both walls. The water was refreshing in the heat, and we wish we’d had our swimsuits. n Zion Lodge. A great option for lunch with a restaurant and snack bar, if you don’t want to pack one. There is a large lawn for picnics. n Angels Landing. The view is spectacular. Adventuresome hikers can look straight down on both sides of the mountain. Most ages can hike safely to Scout’s Landing. Past this point with older children or as an adult, hikers hold onto chains as they climb up the rocks.

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Glacier National Park, Montana Founded 1910. This park has over 1,500 square miles of wilderness and the world famous “Going to the Sun” Road. n Drive “Going to the Sun” Road. This 50-mile road features many waterfalls, vistas, hikes and more to explore. You can drive on your own or take one of two paid shuttle options. Sometimes the road opens as late as early July, when it is cleared of snow. n Take a hike on Scenic Trail on the east side of the park. This quiet trail had incredible views of the mountain ranges and lakes. All the snow was melting when we visited in June, and cool mountain water

flowed off the cliffs, creating incredible waterfalls. n Get off the primary roads. Hear the squeaks of trees and chirps of birds in the quieter areas of the park. It’s exhilarating to spend several hours experiencing the park away from most visitors. n Eat at Pizza of Waterton. On the Canadian side of the park (called Waterton Lakes National Park), browse shops and enjoy a meal between hikes. Pizza of Waterton, a pizza shop near the park, has tasty pies like “The Peace Park,” “Big Bertha,” and “Wild Bear.” pizzaofwaterton.com

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When to Call the Doctor? Just one of the dilemmas parents wrestle with – but an important one – is when to call a pediatrician if their child has a fever, diarrhea, stomach upset or just isn’t himself. Often, these issues resolve themselves, but tell that to a concerned parent! A good rule is, if you’re really worried, call. Here are some guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and WebMD to help you assess the situation. Fever Monitor your child’s fever – if it climbs near 105 degrees, it’s a medical emergency. If your child is younger than 3 months, call immediately if his rectal temperature is higher than 100.4, or he’s crying inconsolably, hard to awaken, has a convulsion or stiff neck, has purple spots on his skin, had difficulty breathing or swallowing or just looks or acts very sick. If your child is 3 months or older, call within 24 hours if your child is running a fever of less than 103 degrees; if burning or pain occurs with urination, or your child has a fever for 24 hours with no obvious cause. If the temperature is 103 or higher, call immediately. 28 Atlanta Parent June 2016

Stomach Flu and Diarrhea For stomach flu and diarrhea, call if there is blood in a stool or vomit, a fever of more than three days or abdominal pain. Call if your child has severe vomiting or if it lasts more than 24 hours or he has a headache accompanying a fever and vomiting. Vomiting and diarrhea can cause dehydration; call your doctor if your child has dry lips, no tears when he cries, is wetting fewer diapers or goes for six hours with a dry diaper, or has lethargy. Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat For coughs and colds, call if coughs are constant, if your child has labored breathing, if coughing causes vomiting, if coughing keeps your child up at night or if coughing lasts more than two weeks. For colds, call a doctor if they last more than two weeks, cause breathing problems or are associated with a fever lasting longer than three days. A sore throat is common in kids, and usually is not strep throat. Don’t go to the doctor at the first sign of a sore throat, but wait to assess the situation: If it’s strep, your child will have a fever for three days or more and an extremely red throat, but no cold-related symptoms such as coughing and runny nose.

Earaches Ear infections are common in young children and sometimes resolve themselves. Call a doctor if your child has sudden hearing loss, severe pain or dizziness, has a high fever and stiff neck, if you see swelling or redness around his ear, if treatment over several hours has no effect or the condition worsens, or your child with an ear tube develops an earache or has drainage from the ear.

Rashes For rashes, call if your child is bothered by the rash, if it doesn’t improve in two to three days, if the rash looks like bruises and does not lighten in color when you press on it, or if the rash is accompanied by a fever.

Injuries Call your doctor if your child has swelling after an injury or fall or loses consciousness during or after an injury. For head injuries, anything more than a mild bump should be investigated. Deep or large cuts and burns also need immediate attention. c atlantaparent.com

Parents are choosy when it comes to medical care for their children. Atlanta Parent asked our readers – moms and dads just like you – to nominate pediatricians that they would recommend. We wanted to know why your child’s doctor is special and you told us (go online to read comments on doctors nominated). PEDIATRICIANS Addington, Tony MD Kaiser Permanente, Athens Akinsanya-Beysolow, Iyabode MD Atlanta Pediatric Partners, Atlanta Baker, Reneathia MD Kaiser Permanente, Jonesboro Bataille, Fredly MD Intown Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Atlanta Belhareth, Samira MD Zaman Pediatrics, Snellville Berenson, Gloria MD Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody Blair, Fiona MD ABC Pediatrics, Stone Mountain Bowman, Catherine MD Roswell Pediatric Center, Alpharetta Bramwell, Anna MD Piedmont Pediatrics, Atlanta Bufe, Ashley MD DeKalb Pediatric Center, Decatur Butler-Rice, Angela MD Amazing Pediatrics, Tucker Carter, Stephen MD West Atlanta Pediatrics, Dallas & Lithia Springs Chastain, Sue MD Georgetown Pediatrics, Johns Creek

Cole, Shannon MD Gwinnett Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Duluth Colton, Kevin MD Children’s Medical Group, Atlanta Cox, Mary MD Snellville Pediatrics, Snellville Doyle, Jessica MD Oakhurst Pediatrics, Decatur Drayton, Dekisha MD Princeton Lakes Pediatrics, Atlanta and College Park Ellis, Annisha MD WellStar Pediatric & Adolescent Care, Austell Fleming, Shea MD Peachtree Park Pediatrics, Atlanta Flowers, Runette MD South DeKalb Pediatrics, Decatur

“Dr. Ransom at West Atlanta Pediatrics is a wonderful doctor. You never feel like she is in a rush to see the next patient. She takes her time, answers all of our questions, is very attentive and calms any fears we (either myself or my girls) may have.” Danyell / LITHIA SPRINGS

Forbes, Robert MD Cobb Pediatrics, Marietta Foster Jr., Harry MD Dr. Fosters, Lithonia Gaines, Julia MD Cobb Pediatrics, Marietta Gauthier, James MD Kaiser Permanente, Decatur Godfrey-Kittle, Andrew MD DeKalb Pediatric Center, Decatur Greenwald, Jodi MD North Fulton Pediatrics, Roswell Grosso, Ana MD Kaiser Permanente, Duluth Hammad, David MD Hammad Platner & Charles-May Pediatrics, Atlanta Hardin, Amy MD Northside Pedatrics, Woodstock Harris, Laura MD Piedmont Pediatrics, Atlanta Hassel McNeil, Stephanie MD Pampa Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Marietta Herd, Hal MD Gwinnett Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Sugar Hill Herrmann, Carol MD Rainbow Kids Pediatrics, Decatur Herron, Merinda MD Herron Pediatics, Atlanta

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Hill, Andrea MD Monroe Pediatrics, Monroe

Marcus, Peggy MD DeKalb Pediatric Center, Decatur

Hill, Allison MD Northside Pediatrics, Woodstock

Marcus, Sally MD Northside Pediatrics, Woodstock

Hinchcliffe, Annette MD Georgetown Pediatrics, Johns Creek

Meeks, Jessalyn MD Children’s Medical Group, Atlanta

Hopkins, Jeffrey MD Northside Pediatrics, Sandy Springs

Mekelburg, Kirsten MD Children’s Wellness Center, Atlanta

Hutchins-Howard, Angela MD Zaman Pediatrics, Snellville

Miller, Rogena MD WellStar Smyrna Pediatrics, Smyrna

Jackson, Vanna MD Sandy Springs Pediatrics, Atlanta

Molock, Suzanne MD Gwinnett Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Dacula

Johnson, Yolanda MD Gwinnett Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Dacula and Sugar Hill Kanaan, Emily MD Oakhurst Pediatrics, Decatur Kaur, Sarvpreet MD Lilburn Pediatrics, Lilburn

“Our kids just love Dr. Jennifer Shu at Children’s Medical Group. She has a great bedside manner with both kids and parents, is always on-time with our appointments, and wellversed on the most up-to-date issues in pediatrics.” Eileen / ATLANTA Kelly, Linda MD Dunwoody Pediatrics, Alpharetta Kendall, Cheryl MD We Care Pediatric and Adolescent Group, East Point King, David MD Childrens Medical Group, Atlanta Kolesky, Rebecca MD DeKalb Pediatric Center, Decatur Krishnamurthy, Vidya MD Pediatrics and Genetics, Alpharetta Kubagawa, Homare MD Gwinnett Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Lawrenceville Lama, Juan MD Southern Crescent Pediatrics, Riverdale, Stockbridge, Ellenwood Leard, Steven MD Eagle’s Landing Pediatric Associates, Stockbridge LeDuc, Elizabeth MD Center for Pediatric Wellness, Atlanta Loventhal, Gary MD Children’s Wellness Center, Dunwoody Lynes, Nathan MD West Atlanta Pediatrics, Lithia Springs

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Nalley, James MD Wellstar Medical Group North Cobb Pediatrics, Kennesaw Nix, Tamara MD Pampa Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Woodstock Pettaway, Glenda MD Georgetown Pediatrics, Alpharetta

“Dr. Drayton of Princeton Lakes Pediatrics is always very professional, expedient and courteous. The environment is pleasant and the staff are very knowledgeable. The hours and location are very convenient.” Toya / ATLANTA Shu, Jennifer MD Children’s Medical Group, Atlanta Smart, Jennifer MD Children’s Medicine PC, Duluth, Lawrenceville, Suwanee

Pitts, John MD Kennesaw Pediatrics, Kennesaw

Smiley, Susan MD Gwinnett Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Sugar Hill

Pollack, Deborah MD DeKalb Pediatric Center, Decatur

Smith, Stephen MD Georgetown Pediatrics, Alpharetta

Ransom, Lindsey MD West Atlanta Pediatrics, Lithia Springs

Steele, Sharon MD Gwinnett Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Dacula and Duluth

Reisman, A. Gerald MD Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody Roberts, Lisa MD Gwinnett Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Duluth Rodbell, Kevin MD Sage Hill Pediatrics, Atlanta Roe, David MD Piedmont Pediatrics, Atlanta Ruddock-Solomon, Noelle MD C.A.R.E Pediatrics, Duluth Rudnicki, Kerith MD Children’s Medical Group, Atlanta Sells, Deneta MD Intown Pediatrics, Atlanta Sherwinter, Julius MD Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody Shore, Steven MD Sandy Springs Pediatrics, Sandy Springs

“Dr. Forbes at Cobb Pediatrics is fantastic. We have never waited more than 15 minutes to be seen, and we can always be seen the same day for sick appointments.” Kristy / MARIETTA

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Stolle, Ashley MD Gwinnett Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Duluth Tanner, Anna MD Gwinnett Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Lawrenceville Tolkan, Judith MD Roswell Pediatric Center, Alpharetta Trawick, Jamika MD Southside Medical Center, Atlanta Vergouven Brown, Lauren MD Peachtree Park Pediatrics, Atlanta Vigil, Vincent MD Children’s Medicine of Lawrenceville, Lawrenceville Welsh-Evans, Monique MD Gwinnett Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Dacula West, Kelly MD North Atlanta Pediatric Associates, Atlanta Wiggins, Dorothy MD Atlanta Pediatric Partners, Atlanta Wilburn, Kelly MD Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody Williams, Douglas MD Georgetown Pediatrics, Cumming Young, Earl MD West Atlanta Pediatrics, Marietta Zucker, Laura MD North Fulton Pediatrics, Roswell

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Dr. Julius Sherwinter opened Dunwoody Pediatrics and began practicing in Dunwoody more than 30 years ago. The pediatricians and staff at Dunwoody Pediatrics take great pride in assisting you in raising healthy, happy children. With a combined experience of more than 100 years in pediatrics, our professionals extend the greatest caliber of care for you and your children. Dr. Sherwinter, Dr. Reisman, Dr. Berenson and Dr. Wilburn are honored to be nominated among their peers for the 2017 Mom Approved Doctors. They each bring a unique perspective to medicine with their training, experience and medical focus. Some areas of their expertise include Pediatric Nutrition, Obesity, ADHD, Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Gastroenterology, Adoption and Foster Care. All Dunwoody Pediatric Physicians are Board Certified in Pediatrics and Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics. For more information on their Providers, office hours and office locations that serve Dunwoody, Alpharetta, Roswell and the Cumming areas, please visit DunwoodyPediatrics.com to find out which location is most convenient for you and your family. 1428 Dunwoody Village Parkway Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-394-2358 3300 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 200 Alpharetta, GA 30005 770-664-9299 dunwoodypediatrics.com

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Dr. Bataille graduated from New York University in 2000 with a degree in Anthropology and Biology. Following graduation he received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to do scientific research at Columbia University for three years. He then went on to receive his medical degree from the Morehouse School of Medicine in 2007, where he also completed Intown Pediatric Medicine Healthcare was founded byof Dr.Atlanta Sells in 2006 to provide his Pediatric residency in 2010, trainingand atAdolescent the Children’s hospitals/ warm, friendly and excellent care for the growing population of in-town families. mission facilities. During his residency Dr. Bataille became well acquainted with the staff The and patients of Intown Pediatrics is to be a true “neighborhood” doctor by being involved in community at Intown Pediatrics, and in July of 2010 he officially joined the practice. . He is committed to activities, offering convenient appointment times and after-hours advice to concerned parents. IPAM’s mission of partnering families to proud fostertothe healthybygrowth andtwodevelopment Dr. Sellswith and Dr. Bataille are be nominated their patients years in a row! of Atlanta’s children. Dr. Sells graduated from Harvard College in 1992. She received her medical degree from

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Dr. Bataille strives to bepediatrics an easily approachable, Pediatrician at the Morehouse School communicative of Medicine. She currently participates indedicated the Section on to Earlyand Childhood Education & Childcare; as well as, the Section onHe Complementary, Holistic & providing comprehensive informative care of the whole patient. is a member of the Integrative Medicine. American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association. Dr. Bataille graduated from New York University in 2000. Following graduation he conducted scientific research at NIHabout and Columbia In 2007, Dr. Bataille received Visit IntownPediatrics.com today and learn more their University. entire team and all they can his medical degree from the Morehouse School of Medicine, where he also completed his offer your family as they develop a “provider-parent” partnership with you pediatric residency in 2010, training at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hospitals/facilities. In July of 2010, he joined Intown Pediatrics. 490 Bill Kennedy Way Atlanta 30316 (404) 446-4726 Conveniently located in Glenwood Park www.intownpediatrics.com

Amy Hardin, M.D.; Allison Hill, M.D. Jeffrey Hopkins, M.D.; Sally Marcus, M.D.

At Northside Pediatrics, we really love kids. More Atlanta moms are discovering the unique, team-based 360CareTM we provide, which is designed to keep your kids well. They come first for us, and we believe the care we deliver – we call it 360CareTM – is the best and most consistent in Atlanta. When it comes to your children, we will not compromise on quality. The 360CareTM program we have developed to serve you reflects the latest expertise from the American Academy of Pediatrics and focuses on the total wellness of your children from the time they are born through their teenage years. We adhere to the vaccination schedule because it’s better for your children. We spend more time with each child. It’s a higher standard, and many families in Atlanta are looking for that. Sandy Springs, 404.256.2688 Woodstock, 770.928.0016 NorthsidePediatrics.com

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West Atlanta Pediatrics provides excellence in pediatric and adolescent medicine to the Lithia Springs and Dallas areas. We pride ourselves on our academic credentials, extensive pediatric experience and our dedication to providing accessible healthcare to our patients. West Atlanta Pediatrics is committed to quality healthcare for children of all ages through regular preventive health screening, patient and parent education, and appropriate management of illnesses and concerns. It is our privilege to follow children from birth through age 18. We have been in the Lithia Springs area since 1992, and in Dallas since 2004. The many years that we have spent practicing have given us the opportunity to care for two generations of children. We know that the relationship that a family has with their pediatric practice is very important, and we strive to provide excellent service. Doctors Carter, Young, Ransom, and Lynes are honored to be nominated as 2016 Mom Approved Doctors. We appreciate your support and welcome new patients to our West Atlanta Pediatrics family. 915 Thornton Rd. Lithia Springs 30122 770-739-9292 2713 Charles Hardy Pkwy., Suite 122 Dallas 30157 770-505-3162

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As the founder of Monroe Pediatrics and a mother of three, who range in age from a toddler to 21 years old, Dr. Hill has extensive experience with children of all ages. She opened Monroe Pediatrics, Inc. in 2002 to provide patients with a place where they are treated with quality care and with compassion. Dr. Hill attended medical school at Texas A&M and completed her pediatric residency there as well. She is board certified in Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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A proud mother of three girls, Dr. Drayton has first-hand experience with caring for young children. In 2007, she established Princeton Lakes Pediatrics to provide a place where children and parents are treated like family. Dr. Drayton is a native of Greenville, South Carolina and has been in Atlanta since 2003. She is a graduate of Spelman College with a B.S. in biology. Dr. Drayton attended medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and completed her residency at East Carolina University in North Carolina. Dr. Drayton is board-certified in pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Sage Hill Pediatrics was founded in 2008 by Dr. Kevin Rodbell to provide “Pediatrics with a Personal Touch” to their patients from newborn to 21 years. Dr. Rodbell graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2003. He completed his Pediatrics Residency at the Brooklyn Infants’ and Children’s Hospital in 2006, and began the independent practice of Primary Care Pediatrics in 2006. He is affiliated with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and DeKalb Medical Center. Along with excellent primary care, Sage Hill Pediatrics provides breastfeeding medicine and lactation assistance to both mothers and babies at one central location. Dr. Rodbell lives with his wife and seven children in the community where he serves his patients.

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SHOWYOURCOLORS! Get your red, white and blue on with these fun and family-friendly 4th of July crafts and recipes.

4th of July Clothespin Wreath

Firecracker Treat Tubes

12 inch wreath frame 60 clothespins (packs of 50 at Walmart for about $1 each) White star foam stickers Red, white and blue spray paint Twine for hanging

Treat tubes (1 inch x by 5 inches with aluminum cap) Washi tape 20 lb. hemp, or cord of your choice Rubber bench block Awl Hammer Small red, white and blue candies or gumballs

Spray paint clothespins: 15 blue, 22 white and 23 red. Once the clothespins are dry stagger them on the wreath frame by grouping all the blue clothespins together, then alternate with 4 reds and 4 whites until frame is filled. Glue foam stars to the blue clothespins and slip a length of twine through the frame to hang. preciouslypaired.com

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Let the kids decorate the tubes while you prepare the “wick” lid. Washi tape stripes are an easy way to decorate, but you can use stickers or paint. Place the cap flat side down on your rubber block. Gently tap the center of the lip with the awl, until it pierces the metal, making a hole just large enough to feed the string through. If you get a sharp edge around the hole, file it smooth. Feed a few inches of string through the hole, and tie an overhand knot at the end inside the cap. Tie another knot as close as you can to the top of the lid, so that there are knots on either side that will hold the “wick” in place. Fill tube with candies, alternating the colors. happyhourprojects.com

Tin cans (old formula or coffee cans will work) Red and white ribbon Blue spray paint Twine White paper stars (cut out your own or use pre-made foam stars) Make sure the cans are clean and free of labels, then give each a coat of blue spray paint. Allow to dry thoroughly. While kids glue their stars to the cans, cut the ribbon into strips about 15 inches long. A 30 foot roll of each color is enough for four cans. Adult helper should use a glue gun to attach alternating red and white ribbon to the open end of the can on the inside. Use a screwdriver and a hammer to make two holes in the bottom of the can, then thread twine through the holes and tie on the inside to make a hanger. the-wilson-world.blogspot.com

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Cupcakes in a Jar 1/2 pint canning jars 1 Vanilla cake mix Red and blue gel coloring Vanilla frosting Prepare the vanilla cake batter, then divide equally into three bowls. Color one bowl of batter red, and one blue (using concentrated gel coloring). Leave the third bowl uncolored. Prepare three 9-inch cake pans by greasing lightly and lining with parchment paper. Fill each pan with a single color of batter and bake according to package instructions. Once baked, allow cakes to cool, then carefully remove cakes from pans and level as needed. Use a 2-inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles of cake. Fill a piping bag, fitted with a large star tip, with frosting. In each jar, layer blue cake, a little frosting, white cake, a little frosting, red cake, a nice swirl of frosting. Top with red, white and blue sprinkles. glorioustreats.com

Colored Rice Decor Fill a mason jar with uncooked rice to get an idea of the amount needed. Pour out and divide into thirds. Place two of the three piles of rice inside individual zip-lock bags. Add a few drops of rubbing alcohol inside with the rice and shake. Next, add few drops of blue food coloring in one bag and red coloring into the other. Seal and mix around. Once rice is fully coated, pour onto a paper plate and spread out to dry. Layer colored rice inside mason jars and place tea candle on top. Wait to light the candle in case there is still rubbing alcohol present (or use a battery operated tea candle). todayscreativelife.com

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Make Reading Fun! by Shelly Gable

Summer reading for me always evokes a memory of hours spent happily lounging on a porch swing, swaying gently, or nestled in my favorite magnolia tree, surrounded by fragrant blooms as I journeyed to faraway (and sometimes nonexistent) lands and immersed myself in adventure. Of course, if your child doesn’t enjoy reading, it feels like “homework” for the summer. But with all of the programs and incentives in metro Atlanta, summer reading can be far from boring and labor-intensive. In fact, kids can have a blast exploring new worlds, discovering new friends, and improving their reading skills (just don’t mention that part), all while meeting goals that will earn prizes from a free pizza slice to a free ticket to a sporting event. l Scream

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Kids who put in at least six hours of reading during the 2016-2017 year are eligible for a free admission ticket to Six Flags Over Georgia. (sixflags.com) Or perhaps you want to let your child’s imagination soar, along with his or her love of basketball. Participants in the Atlanta Hawks’ Check It Out Reading Challenge will be eligible for one Check It Out Reading Challenge bookmark (limited availability) and one free youth ticket with purchase of an adult ticket for a game during the 2016-2017 season. (nba.com/ hawks) And don’t forget the Atlanta Braves’ Home Run Readers Program, where kids who stick to their books all summer get a free ticket to watch the Braves play! (atlanta. braves.mlb.com). 38 Atlanta Parent June 2016

Programs Keep Even Reluctant Readers On Track During Summer

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Get 10 free tokens from Chuck E. Cheese for things like reading for two weeks. Be sure to take a look at the other rewards charts, not just the reading one, to keep your kids on track all summer long. Kids are limited to one chart per child, per day. (chuckecheese. com) Or join in the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program for lists of summer activities, challenges, and rewards upon meeting goals. (bookitprogram. com/summer/default.asp)

Download and print a free copy of Barnes & Noble’s Summer Reading Triathlon Reading Journal for your kids. Have them answer three of the four questions in the journal, then take it into your local Barnes & Noble for a free book (the list of options is included in the journal). There is an additional activities kit for educators (parents can use it, too!), and you can get more information about each store’s events by asking when you bring your kids in for their free books! (barnesandnoble. com) Books-A-Million has a million (well, not quite) books on their reading list for 2016. Kids can use a printable journal found on their website to keep up with what they’ve read, then take it into the nearest BAM location to redeem for cool stuff like free books! (booksamillion.com) Cont’d on page 40

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Tips for Reluctant Readers Don’t get stuck on making your kids read for educational purposes. Justin Colussy-Estes, manager at Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, says, “One of the things we always try to steer toward is ‘reading something is better than reading nothing.’ We try and steer away from ‘nutritional’ attitudes toward books.” Colussy-Estes cites one of his favorite examples, when popular children’s author Jerry Spinelli visited several years ago: “He said all he read through high school were sports magazines. And now he’s famous for writing numerous children’s books.” What your children read is not as important as the fact they are reading. Incorporate activities that go along with what your children are reading. If they’re visiting outer space in a book, make a fun, messy papier-mâché craft of the solar system, or watch a space movie. Camp outside and incorporate stargazing (search online for when planets are visible in the night sky).

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Start early. Read to your children when they are small to promote family time, word recognition and comprehension, and maybe, just maybe, a love of books. Whenever possible, read in such a way that the book scenes and characters come alive. Or try audio books, which usually have a dynamic reader. Get books on subjects they’re already interested in. Does your child love superheroes, princesses, dinosaurs, tea parties or a cartoon character? Use that to help you find books that he or she is more likely to want to read. Take children to the library or bookstore, letting them browse and choose what they would like to have. Schedule time around activities to sit down and share a book or read different books, but in the same room. Family-wide quiet time is often a rarity, but it doesn’t have to be if you put it on the calendar. Turn off all the electronics and unplug for a while.

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“Be a Reading Superhero” with Scholastic Books, and track the Summer Reading Road Trip to find out where the Scholastic Bus will be all summer long. Prizes will be mailed out through this online program. (scholastic.com/ups/ campaigns/src-2016) Book Adventure, another online book club, allows kids to log in, choose books, and then select prizes after successfully taking quizzes. Parents get a separate login for checking up on their kids and helping them choose books that are age-appropriate. (bookadventure.com) Junie B. Jones has a Kids’ Club that includes a welcome kit and a free book just for signing up! You’ll also find games and special activities. (juniebjones.com)

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With some of the best libraries in the state, it’s no surprise that metro Atlanta public libraries would host a plethora of family-friendly events in conjunction with summer reading programs. Take your kids for magic shows, story time, Legos, face painting, movies, mini-golf, Minecraft, dress-up, arts and crafts, making paper airplanes – the list of fun is never-ending! (georgialibraries.org)

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Notable among the summer’s offerings is The Mayor’s Summer Reading Club, which includes a free book for each child ages birth to 8, a kickoff at Children’s Museum of Atlanta (admission required), an Intown Family Beach Party and a chance to win tickets to attend a Georgia State University football game in October. (mayorsreadingclub.org) And of course, no summer reading list would be complete without Little Shop of Stories in Decatur. Make sure your kids sign up for the store’s 40 hours of reading. Prizes are awarded at every 10 hours, with a huge pizza party chock full of cool giveaways to close out the summer. Reading to small children counts, even if it is the same book over and over. Challenges for older children include social media activities to keep their interest. (littleshopofstories.com) c atlantaparent.com

Getting Kids to Communicate

in a Digital World

by Christa Melnyk Hines

n a world ever distracted by dinging devices, children who develop social skills will stand out. “We have so many different ways to communicate that kids are going to need to be well-versed in as many as possible to be successful,” says Sarah L. Cook, co-author of The Parents’ Guide to Raising CEO Kids. Thanks to social media, today’s kids have the ability to access an extensive social network. But, missing from those online interactions are the subtle nonverbal cues that enrich our face-to-face interactions, like tone, voice inflection and facial expressions which can change the entire meaning of a statement. “We have to make a conscious effort to insist on face-to-face socializing because it would be so easy for kids to rely more and more on screen interactions,” says Dr. Michael Osit, a child psychologist and author of Generation Text: Raising Well-Adjusted Kids in the Age of Instant Everything.” Here’s how you can foster healthy communication skills: Talk to your kids. Nothing establishes a stronger parent-child bond than direct interaction with your child long before she can talk for herself. As your child begins to babble and practice language skills, make eye contact, ask open-ended questions and listen to her answers. Share your thoughts, too. Not only will you be nurturing her speech and listening abilities, she’ll learn the back and forth nuances of conversation. Model appropriate social interaction. Children learn how to interact with friends, family, store employees and strangers by following your lead. “Be careful about subtle messages such as how [you] incorporate texting, emailing and social networking in interpersonal relationships,” Osit advises. In other words, put your phone aside when your child is talking to you and when interacting with others. atlantaparent.com

Pass the mic. Family meetings and meals are great ways to touch base. Cook suggests putting each member of the family in charge of a different part of the meeting. For example, one child could begin the meeting by reciting an inspiring poem or scripture while another wraps the meeting with a joke, prayer or song. Use teachable moments. Discuss social interactions that you and your kids see on TV programs, online or in real life. “When … you observe kids interacting inappropriately or disrespectfully to an adult, point it out. Ask your child what he thinks about that behavior and help him evaluate it as appropriate or inappropriate,” Osit says. Listen. Encourage your kids to share their feelings about peers (including those they aren’t friends with), and adults, like

teachers and coaches. Discuss ways to manage conflicts and social struggles. Pick up the phone. Kids can learn to order a pizza or call the dentist to schedule an appointment for themselves. “I’ve encouraged my kids that if they want to have a playdate, they can call their friend’s parent, and I’ll be there to jump on the phone to back them up,” Cook says. “When they take on more roles that parents typically handle, that allows them to feel confident talking to adults, which is often scary for kids.” Place an order. Before the server approaches at a restaurant, help your child narrow down what to order off of the menu. Even preschoolers can politely request a glass of milk or water. Cont’d on page 42

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Games enhance academic skills and social and emotional development. The Top 5 reasons to play: Basic Civility and Manners During a board game, a number of skills are tested and honed. Players need to help set up the game and learn the rules. They must agree to abide by the rules and stick with the game until the end. They have to wait their turn and interact with other players in a positive manner. And, most challenging of all, they need to be able to lose the game without negative behaviors or win graciously.

Math Skills The simplest math board games will involve matching of pictures and numbers. They’ll teach the skill of counting spaces while moving a board piece. Then games can move on to number recognition, shape and color recognition, and sequencing. Later math board games will require operations skills – addition, subtraction, detecting patterns, analyzing probability, planning short and long-term strategies and logic.

Reading and Language Skills Many word games begin with simple skills such as matching, sequencing and building simple words. Letter and word recognition skills grow as children play. They must read directions to play games and be able to refer to written rules along the way. New vocabulary words will be introduced and mastered. Visual perception skills are enhanced and eye-hand dexterity builds with manipulation of game pieces. Word-building games such as scrabble reinforce knowledge of the structure of words.

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Not-to-miss events for June

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Decatur Beach Party

The Wizard of Oz

Decatur Square June 17, 5-11 p.m.

Fox Theatre June 21-26, Tue., Wed. and Thu., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., 1 and 6:30 p.m.

Get your summer on with this sunshine and sand event that offers 60 tons of sand, kids’ boardwalk with crafts and activities, live entertainment, dancing and food vendors. Adults $15; ages 4-12, $10; ages 3 and younger, free. Save with advance tickets at freshtix.com. decaturdba.com

Flying Colors Butterfly Festival Chattahoochee Nature Center June 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; June 5, noon-5p.m. Play among hundreds of butterflies at this annual event that includes live butterfly releases, a walk-through exhibit with butterflies, a butterfly costume parade, crafts, face painting and sidewalk art. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. Tickets $12. chattnaturecenter.org

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Join Dorothy, Toto, Lion, Scarecrow and Tin Man on their journey to see the Wizard in this new musical adaptation of the classic film. The show, produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, includes additional songs by Tim Rice and Webber – critics described it as “new magic over the rainbow.” 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-881-2100. Tickets $30-$85. Foxtheatre.org

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Family Fun Guide The Cowfish

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husband tried a Burgushi selection, while I chose the tasty “Ultimate Brento Bento Box” for $18, which included a mini-burger, sushi, sweet potato fries, edamame and Thai cucumbers. The Cowfish also has quite the selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and hand-spun milkshakes. Take a look at the menu online before you go, otherwise the choices could be overwhelming (in a good way!)

When it comes to eating out, I live in a house divided. It’s always a challenge for my family of five to agree on one type of cuisine. That’s why we were intrigued by the newest eatery at Perimeter Mall called The Cowfish, where two worlds collide – sushi and burgers! n What’s on the menu: Its vast menu features traditional sushi dishes like nigiri for $2 and up, sashimi for $8 and up, and original specialty fusion offerings with whimsical names, like “Pinky Swear Roll.” The standout in sushi choices is “Burgushi,” where you combine sushi and burger components to create dishes like “the All-American Bacon Double Cheeseburgerooshi” for $14. As for the burger selections, there were at least 17 to choose from, starting at $11. My

n Why kids will like it: Although my three boys have never had sushi, they felt cool when their kid’s meals arrived in personal Bento boxes. All kid’s meals are $6-$7 and come with a drink and two sides, including carrots, apples, oranges, edamame or house fries. My 10-year-old chose “The Cowfish Mini-Burgers,” while my 8-yearold devoured his “Gorilla Cheez” grilled cheese sandwich, and my 4-year-old insisted on eating his chicken “Ninja Nuggets” with chopsticks. As a bonus, each Bento box included a rice marshmallow treat cleverly made to look like a piece of sushi, and fun temporary tattoos that my boys put on immediately. My older boys shared a “Gimmie More S’more” milkshake with marshmallows, chocolate chunks and graham crackers for $6.50 that reminded them of summer camp. The boys also enjoyed checking out the live cowfish that glowed in the fish tank by

the entrance, and they were captivated by the gigantic aquarium filled with bright fish. n Why parents will like it: The Cowfish creates a family-friendly atmosphere with attention to details. My family enjoyed sitting in one of the booths that lights up in blue or red, and we had fun thumbing through a copy of a funny picture book called The Legend of the Cowfish (just ask your server for one). My husband downloaded The Cowfish app, which has the menu and a waitlist feature that automatically adds you to the waitlist when you’re within one-half mile of the restaurant. There’s no question that we’ll use this to plan for our next crazy sushi-burger combination! – Felicia Barman

a world of wonder teamLab Future Park at the Mall of Georgia gives kids an interactive hi-tech place to play

hat makes a work of art? teamLab’s Future Park, on exhibit through July 31 at Mall of Georgia, challenges kids and adults to see art in a different way through critical thinking and collaborative creations. Light, sound, video, digital sequences and virtualreality environments combine for an artistic wonderland and a fun experience. The exhibit emphasizes pattern recognition, tactile learning, spatial perception and

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the importance of teamwork in seven environments – Sketch Aquarium, Create! Hopscotch for Geniuses, Sketch Town, Sketch Town Papercraft, A Table Where Little People Live, Light Ball Orchestra and Connecting! Train Block.

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Admission: Adults, $12; ages 3-13, $8; ages 2 and younger, free. Purchase tickets in advance to guarantee admission and avoid long waits at bit.ly/MOG_ teamLab. Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Dr, Buford.

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What’s New This Summer!

Get ready for some new adventures at these favorite Atlanta attractions: n Six Flags Over Georgia: New attractions include Bugs Bunny Boomtown (now open), with kid-friendly rides that include the Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters family water battle and Yosemite Sam Whacky Wagons, a Western spin on a junior Ferris wheel; Dare Devil Dive, a virtual reality coaster; DC Super Friends with a Superman Tower of Power, a 65-foot tall thrill ride, Batcopters, Wonder Woman Flight School and The Joker Funhouse Coaster; and the all-new Ninja roller coaster reopens in early June with a soon-to-be-announced new name. sixflags.com/georgia

Wahoo Racer at Six Flags White Water

n Six Flags White Water: Wahoo Racer lets guests race on a water toboggan against five others on a 60-foot thrill-ride serpentine slide. sixflags.com/whitewater n Atlanta Botanical Garden: Bigger and better, the Lou Glenn Children’s Garden will reopen in mid-June with a larger splash pad, more places for outdoor play, a “painting” wall, a building area, musical instruments to play and new play activities and classes organized by an Educational Horticulturist. atlantabg.org n Stone Mountain Park: Opening date for The Jump hasn’t been set, but likely in June. This free-fall experience promises to be a family-friendly hit – guests can jump from three different tower levels and land on air bags similar to those used by a stunt professional. stonemountainpark.com n Ponce City Market: The Roof, a 10th-floor rooftop park with boardwalk-style games, miniature golf and amusement rides, including a giant slide, will probably open in July. Guests will arrive via the building’s original freight elevator with elevator operator. poncecitymarket.com

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BEAT THE HEAT We’ve rounded up these free and lowcost splash zones and fountains, as well as two area attractions where your family can keep their cool this summer. Hours vary so call or check websites for dates and times.

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Fountain Fun! Legacy Fountain at Piedmont Park Splash in the Legacy Fountain with more than 70 jets that can reach up to 30 feet in the air. n Where: 1320 Monroe Dr. NE, Atlanta; 404-875-7275; piedmontpark.org

Fountain of Rings, Centennial Olympic Park Get sprayed, surprised and chilled to the bone in these dazzling fountains, and stick around for the water show that’s synchronized to music; showtimes are 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 and 9 p.m. daily. n Where: 265 Park Ave. NW, Atlanta. 404-222-7275; centennialpark.com

Duluth Town Green Fountain In the middle of Duluth’s Town Green, this kidfriendly fountain spews water two stories in the air. n Where: 3167 Main St., Duluth. 770-476-3434. duluthga.net

Suwanee Town Center Park: Big Splash Interactive Fountain The largest interactive fountain in Gwinnett County uses 1,400 gallons of recycled water every minute. n Where: 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. 770-945-8996. suwanee.com

Village Pavilion in Mall of Georgia This fountain surrounded by shops and restaurants is a sweet spot for kids to splash around. n Where: 3333 Buford Dr., Buford. 770-271-9458. simon.com/mall/mall-of-georgia

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Splash for Free! Perkerson Park Splash Pad This water zone features spectacular fountains for great water fun. Park offers tennis and basketball courts, too. n Where: 770 Deckner Ave. SW, Atlanta. 404-756-1859. beltline.org/parks/perkerson-park

Center Hill Park Splashpad Kids will love playing in a water tunnel and hurdling over in-ground spray jets to fight the heat at this city park splash pad. n Where: 2305 Donald Lee Holloel Pkwy. NW, Atlanta. atlantaga.gov

D.H. Stanton Park Splash ‘N Play This splash pad is the first solar-powered park in the city. Kids love the spray jets, stationary water cannons and structures to hide behind. n Where: 1052 Martin St. SE, Atlanta. beltline.org/parks/d-h-stanton

East Roswell Park

Historic Fourth Ward Park Splash Pad

Splash Island at Adams Park

Prepare to leave with soaking-wet kids because this splash pad has jets that stream water from all directions. n Where: 680 Dallas St., Atlanta. 404-590-7275. beltline.org/parks/historic-fourthward-park

Splash for a Fee! Prepare for some fun at this newly designed splash pad at Adams Park. Don’t forget to pack a picnic to eat under their large pavilion. Opening June 1. n Where: 1620 Delowe Dr. SW, Atlanta. 404-756-1827. n Cost: $2

Laurel Park Sprayground

Riverside Park Splash ‘N’ Play Cool off beneath a spinning mushroom and try to dodge the in-ground spray jets at this Roswell sprayground. n Where: 575 Riverside Rd., Roswell. 770-594-6158. roswellgov.com, go to “Recreation and Parks” n Cost: $2

Sewell Park Pool

A fab fountain, waterfall and interactive splash pad for kids to play in all summer long. n Where: 5 College Street, Norcross; 678-421-2010. norcrossga.net, go to “Parks and Facilities”

A great spot for kids to expend their energy running through the numerous sprinklers and water sprayers. n Where: 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville. 770-535-8280. hallcounty.org, go to “Parks and Leisure” n Cost: $2

This splash pad is perfect for cooling off during the hot summer days and having fun under the palm tree fountain. n Where: 2085 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta. 770-509-2741. cobbcounty.org/parks n Cost: $3.50, ages 2-17; $4.50, 18 and older.

Waleska Splash Pad

Spray Station at East Roswell Park

Old Atlanta Park

Lillian Webb Park

This splash pad will leave kids with smiles as they play under the water buckets and umbrella fountains. n Where: Cline Park at 704 Bartow St. near Reinhardt University. 678-880-4760. crpa.net/parks

This premier sprayground offers hours of fun and extravagant features for kids and toddlers n Where: 9000 Fouts Rd., Roswell. 770-594-6188. roswellgov.com, go to “Recreation and Parks” n Cost: $2

Kids of all ages will have loads of fun at this 34acre park with a splash pad and playground. n Where: 810 Nichols Rd., Suwanee. 770-205-4646. forsythco.com/parks n Cost: $2

Plus: As Long As You’re There! Splash Fountain at Zoo Atlanta During the heat of summer, this splash pad adds fun to your zoo trip with paid admission. n Where: 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-624-9453. zooatlanta.org

Atlanta Botanical Garden When the Children’s Garden reopens in mid-June, cool down with their bigger and better splash pad. Included in price of admission. n Where: 1345 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta. 404-876-5859. atlantabg.org Zoo Atlanta

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‘Go Skateboarding’ At Free Festival Most people know June 21 as the official start date of Summer. Skateboarders call it “Go Skateboarding Day” and celebrate nationwide with festivals and skating. Metro Atlanta’s free event is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Kennesaw Skatepark. Skateboarders and spectators are invited to events including open skate sessions and best trick contests. Pre-registration is not required. Festival goers also will find giveaways, games, music, skateboard vendors and food vendors. The Skatepark is inside Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Hwy., Kennesaw. Call 770-422-9714 or visit kennesaw-ga.gov.

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Slip, Slide, Play At Slide the City Put on your swimsuit and head to Centennial Olympic Park on June 25 for Slide the City, a festival with live music, food and lots of wet fun. This event takes place on a huge, 1,000-foot padded water slide. Tickets are $13 for single slide, or $30 for three slides. Purchase tickets in advance to reserve slide time. Sliders must be age 5 or older and at 46 inches tall. Plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before slide time. The park is at 265 Park Ave. W., Atlanta. More at slidethecity.com.

Join us for Locomotive Celebration Days June 11-12 for the unveiling of our newest locomotive, activities, food, and more!

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Southeastern Railway Museum

Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth, GA | 770-476-2013 www.SoutheasternRailwayMuseum.org

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Take Me Out to Turner Field One Last Time

In 2016, the Braves youngest fans and their families can make a few memories at “The Ted” before a new stadium opens in Cobb County next year. Here are some opportunities and special offers:

n Alumni Sundays: Former Braves players will meet and greet fans and sign autographs before every Sunday home game, sponsored by Hyundai. n Kids Run the Bases: Kids ages 14 and younger can run the bases after every home game, sponsored by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Great Braves Moments

Who can forget the three-run eighth inning in 2004 that gave the Braves a come-from-behind win and 13th consecutive division title? Or John Smoltz’s 200th career win, pitching against his former teammate Tom Glavine in 2007? What do you know about the Braves? Take our quick trivia quiz (answers on page 64):

1. Which Braves player was known for “The Catch?” 2. When fans talk about the “Worst to First Season,” what do they mean?

3. When did the Braves win their first World Series, and when did they win their last?

4. Which Atlanta Brave broke Babe Ruth’s career home run record of 714 in 1974?

5. What Braves player made an unassisted triple play in 2003, becoming one of only 15 to perform the feat?

n Just for Kids: Hope and Will’s Dugout in Fan Plaza (presented by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta) has a treehouse with slide, Xbox games, and a small baseball field; CocaCola Sky Field has a base path for kids and a picnic pavilion; and Scouts Alley has four interactive games that test kids’ pitching and hitting skills. n Braves Museum and Tour: Go early on game day and visit the Braves Hall of Fame & Museum and learn about Braves history, famous plays and players. For guided tours of Turner Field, purchase tickets at the ticket window or in advance at braves.com/tours ($17 adults, $13 ages 10-13 and $9 ages 3-9; no tours on Sunday or afternoon day games). n Game Day Certificate: The very newest fans attending a Braves game can get a First Time Visitor’s Certificate from Guest Relations Booths.

Ticket Deals Game seats are affordable for families taking advantage of these offers: n Sport Clips $8 Monday Night Chop: Terrace View tickets for $8 each, a savings of up to $25. n Coca-Cola $12 Tuesdays: Club Pavilion tickets are $12 every Tuesday. n $1 Seats: Located in the General Admission area, these tickets are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis starting 2 ½ hours before every home game at the Turner Field Ticket Office; cash only. n Chevron Family Value Plan: Packages start at $69 and include four game tickets, four hot dogs, four soft drinks, a parking pass, yearbook and a $10 Chevron promo card. – Amanda Miller Allen

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Home Games in June

Check braves.com for special promotions such as Tote Bag Giveaways, Cornhole Tournament, Topps Baseball Cards and more. n June 1-2: San Francisco Giants n June 10-12: Chicago Cubs n June 13-16: Cincinnati Reds n June 23-26: New York Mets n June 27-29: Cleveland Indians n June 30: Miami Marlins

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n Friday Night Fireworks: See a dazzling display after every Friday night home game, courtesy of the Georgia Lottery.

Summer at

the Woodruff

Family Fun at the Woodruff Arts Center is every Sunday, noon-4 p.m., with activities that include music, crafts, storytime and more. Mark your calendar for these events and find out more at woodruffcenter.org.

Toddler Takeover:

Toddler Takeover

This arts festival for the very young, birth to age 5, includes six productions of the Alliance Theatre for the Very Young, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Music for the Very Young, and infant and toddler tours, and art-making, at the High Museum. June 3-5. $30 adults, $5 ages 6-12, and free for age 5 and younger.

Tiovivo: Whimsical Sculptures by Jaime Hayon: Four wooden

Tiovivo: Whimsical Sculptures by Jaime Hayon

sculptures in shapes similar to animals or objects will form an outdoor art gallery and play area on Sifly Piazza – kids can climb stairs and slide down the artwork. June 3-Nov. 27. Free.

Summer Kick-Off Party: Celebrate summer and the opening of two exhibits kids will enjoy, Tiovivo: Whimsical Sculptures by Jaime Hayon and The Rise of Sneaker Culture, with music and breakdancing entertainment. June 10, 7-10 p.m. Party free; refreshments for purchase. $10 High Museum admission to see Sneaker Culture exhibit.

The Rise of Sneaker Culture: Follow the evolution of sneakers from the mid19th century to present day in this exhibit at the High Museum that includes 155 pairs of sneakers from manufacturers such as Adidas, Converse, Nike, Puma and Reebok and private collectors such as Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and Dee Wells of Obsessive Sneaker Disorder. Film footage, interactive media, photographic images and design drawings explore the social history, technical innovations, fashion trends and marketing campaigns that have shaped sneaker culture. June 11-Aug. 14. Free with High admission, $19.50 adults, $12 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger.

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The Art of Eric Carle If You Go I See a Story: The Art of Eric Carle High Museum 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-4400; high.org n Hours: Tue.-Thu., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Exhibit closes Jan. 8. n Admission: Adults, $19.50; ages 6-17, $12; ages 5 and younger, free.

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rown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” Those timeless words of Eric Carle have resonated ever since my eldest was an infant. With 70 books published during a career that has now spanned more than five decades, Eric Carle is one of the most prolific children’s authors of all time. The High Museum is the sole venue for this exhibit, developed by The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Mass. Infants and preschool-aged children will especially enjoy the exhibit, and early elementary school kids can participate in a scavenger hunt in the Wieland Gallery. The exhibit is a wonderful way of exposing very young children to art because Carle’s use of bright colors and repetitiveness stimulates early learning. The exhibit has been placed in two locations at the museum. Start with the collages in the Wieland Gallery – more than 80 collages from 16 of his most celebrated books. You’ll also find buckets of Eric Carle books in the gallery for parents and children to read as they visit, though I recommend reading at least one book with your children before you see the exhibit. Some of Carle’s book drafts and the kinds of the materials that he uses in his collages (such as acrylic paints and white tissue paper) are on display. More displays help us to learn about Carle’s subjects and

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interests – such as his lifelong love of nature, which is a frequent theme in his books. The rest of the exhibit is in the Greene Family Learning Gallery. You’ll find more Carle books, a mural depicting his collage illustration process (along with activity tables), and a large play caterpillar (to depict Carle’s famous book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar). Why kids like it: It is a fun and interactive way to learn how picture books are made. My kids loved playing with the activity tables, and thought the whole exhibit was, “Great!” Why parents like it: The collage illustration process display in the Greene Family Learning Gallery encourages visitors to actively learn about Carle’s creative process. – Cindy Moss

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MOVIES in the Park

Get off the couch and watch some of your favorite films outdoors for free this summer. Movies typically start at sunset. Bring food and drinks or purchase concessions while you’re there. Here are the flick schedules for June. n Movies in Central Park, Atlantic Station atlanticstation.com/events Every Thursday night through July 21, Movie begins at 8 p.m. June 2: Romeo + Juliet June 9: Finding Nemo June 16: Legally Blonde June 23: Indiana Jones: Temple of Doom June 30: Top Gun

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n B at the Movies, B98.5 b985.com/news June 4: Finding Nemo and The Hunger Games “Mocking Jay Part 2” (Suwanee Town Center, Suwanee) June 11: Finding Nemo (Glenloch Recreation Center, a Peachtree CIty) June 18: Kung Fu Panda 3 (Taylor Farm Park, Powder Springs) June 25: Minions (Brook Run Park, Dunwoody) n Movies on the Town, Town Brookhaven townbrookhaven.net June 2: Inside Out June 9: The Peanuts Movie June 16: Ghostbusters June 23: Pretty in Pink June 30: My Big Fat Greek Wedding n Movies Under the Stars, Mall of Georgia simon.com/mall/mall-of-georgia June 4: Jurassic World June 11: Hotel Transylvania 2 June 18: The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron June 25: Kung Fu Panda 3

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n Movies in the Park, Northside Hospital facebook.com/gamoviesinthepark Dawsonville: On the Beach of Lake Lanier June 3: Finding Nemo Downtown Woodstock: June 10: Zootopia Downtown Canton: June 24: Kung Fu Panda 3 Cumming: June 14: Star Wars: The Force Awakens June 28: Alvin & The Chipmunks: Road Chip n Flicks on the Bricks, Duluth duluthga.net/community Movies take place on the first and third Friday of every month through Oct. June 3: Inside Out June 17: Kung Fu Panda 3 n Outdoor Movie Series, Swift-Cantrell Park, Kennesaw kennesaw-ga.gov/ June 4: Kung Fu Panda 3

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classes Drop In Art Classes. Treehouse Kid & Craft. Enjoy weekly activities including painting, drawing, and sculpting inspired by the seasons, holidays, nature, artists, or community happenings. Every Sat. 10 a.m. (ages 2-5). 533 W. Howard Ave., Ste. A, Decatur. 470-355-8305. $12.

Roswell Cultural Arts Center JUNE 6-JULY 23. 10 A.M. MON.-SAT., SECOND SHOW, 1 P.M. WED. AND FRI. Puppets perform in seven engaging productions this season, including: n Hansel and Gretel, June 6-11

Mommy and Me Preschool Program. Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. Different activities each week. June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. 10 and 11:30 a.m. 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-427-2117. Recommended for ages 3-5. Adults, $7.50; ages 4-12, $5.50; 3 and younger, free.

n The Pirate, the Princess, and the Pea,

June 13-18 n The Dragon King, June 20-25 n The Little Red Hen’s Garden, June 27-July 2 n Travelin Tales, July 5-9 n Migration, July 11-16 n Jack and the Beanstalk, July 18-23. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-594-6232. Tickets: $5 ages 2 and older; free for under age 2. roswellgov.com/puppetshows

Toddler Thursdays. High Museum of Art. Create masterpieces to compliment the museum’s current exhibits. Ages 2-4. June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-4400. Free with admission. Adults, $19.50; ages 6-17, $12; 5 and younger, free. Home Depot Kids Workshop. All locations. Learn tool safety and make a craft. June 4. 9 a.m.-noon. Homedepot.com. Ages 5-12. Free. Little Acorns. Avalon’s Plaza. Every week offers new experiences including storytellers, magicians, face painters or arts and crafts. June 7, 14, 21 and 28. 10 a.m.-noon. 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. 770-765-2000. Free. Tot Spot. Atlantic Station’s Central Park. A variety of activities are provided along with special experiences each month including storytellers, face painters or arts and crafts. June 7, 14, 21 and 28. 10 a.m.-noon. 1380 Atlantic Drive, Atlanta. 404-410-4010. Free. Mice Tours. Marietta Museum of History. Mascots Murray and Etta mouse introduce history through tours, storytime and crafts geared towards ages 3-5. June 8. 10:30 a.m. 1 Depot St., Marietta. 770-794-5710. Reservations required. $5. Second Thursday Program. Southeastern Railway Museum. Parents and tots program includes circle time, an activity and craft. Ages 2-4. June 9. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth. 770-495-0253. $9 per child, one adult free, additional adult, $11. Build and Grow Clinics. Lowe’s. Clinics teach kids to build wooden crafts. Free apron, goggles and merit patch. Visit lowesbuildandgrow.com for times and locations. 800-445-6937. Pre-register. Free. Crafts at Lakeshore Learning. Lakeshore Learning. Make a different craft each week. Every Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 4287 Roswell Rd., Marietta. 770-578-3100. Free. Drop-In and Draw. Gas-Art Gifts at North DeKalb Mall. Make a different project each week. Anytime between noon-3 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 2050 Lawrenceville Hwy., Decatur. 404-801-4926. $5.

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INK Craft Weeks. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids. Enjoy different themed crafts each week. Check inkfun.org for schedule and times. $1 with museum admission. Mon.Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., 1-5 p.m. 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770-536-1900. Mon.-Sat., $8; Sun., $6. Turtle Tours. Heritage Sandy Springs Museum. Museum mascots Sandy the chipmunk and Spring the turtle introduce history through stories, hands-on exhibits and crafts. Every second Wed. of the month. 11 a.m. 6075 Sandy Springs Cir., Sandy Springs. 404-8519111. Recommended for ages 2-5. Free. Donations encouraged. Saturday Morning Art Classes. Vinings School of Art. Drawing, painting or pottery classes. Supplies included. Ages 2-13. Every Sat. 10 and 11 a.m. 1675 Cumberland Pkwy., Smyrna. 678-213-4278. Pre-register. $15, siblings $12.

exhibits Tiovivo: Whimsical Sculptures by Jaime Hayon. High Museum of Art. Features four wooden sculptures specifically sized for children in the familiar shapes of animals or objects, which inspire playful interaction. June 3-Nov. 27. Tues-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-4400. Adults, $19.50; ages 6-17, $12; 5 and younger, free.

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The Rise of Sneaker Culture. High Museum of Art. Includes 155 pairs of sneakers and follows the evolution of the sneaker from its origins in the mid-19th century to its role in the present day as a status symbol of urban culture and marker of masculine identity. June 11-Aug. 14. Tues-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-4400. Adults, $19.50; ages 6-17, $12; 5 and younger, free. XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness. Children’s Museum of Atlanta. This exhibit encourages children and their caregivers to take a deep breath and explore powerful feelings and the effects they have on themselves and on others. June 11-Sept. 4. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta. 404-659-5437. $14.95; younger than 1, free. California Sea Lion Experience. Georgia Aquarium. Guests can experience sea lions in an intimate setting while watching behaviors and human interactions in their habitat. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 225 Baker St., Atlanta. 404-581-4000. Admission price depends on date of visit. Adults, $38.95; ages 3-12, $32.95; ages 2 and younger, free. Pirate Adventure Island. LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Families can explore hands-on sensory activities with treasure island themes to build sand castles, treasure maps and giant pirate ships in an aquatic building area. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-8489252. Adults and ages 3-12, $20; ages 2 and younger, free.

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Calendar Wild Music. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Explore sound and music in nature and in life through whimsical, hands-on activities. Through July 31. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-9296300. Adults, $18; ages 3-12, $16; ages 2 and younger, free. Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Observe the extraordinary organisms that produce light, from backyard flickering fireflies, alien-like deep-sea fishes and other fantastic creatures that illuminate the perpetually dark depths of the oceans. Through Aug. 14. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Adults, $18; ages 3-12, $16; ages 2 and younger, free. Chihuly in the Garden. Atlanta Botanical Garden. Internationally acclaimed artist, Dale Chihuly, returns to the Garden for an encore exhibition of his spectacular kaleidoscopic colors of art. Through Oct. 30. Tues., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed.Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-876-5859. Adults, $21.95; ages 3-12, $15.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

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DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Children’s Museum of Atlanta JUNE 11-12 This Chinese holiday commemorates the life of scholar Qu Yuan (Chu Yuan). Participate in the fun traditions with a performance by the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company (authentic Chinese dances and dazzling costumes, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.), Special Storytime: Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival by Sanmu Tang (Sat., noon and 2 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.), Chinese Fan Dance and Dragon Boat Parade (3 p.m.), and create your own floating dragon boat in the Art Studio (11 a.m.-4 p.m.). 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta. 404-659-5437. Admission: $14.95 per person; children younger than 1, free. childrensmuseumatlanta.org

Spin. Tellus Science Museum. Learn how objects spin, why things spin at different speeds, and how we use spinning objects in our daily lives. Through Sept. 5. Mon.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville. 770606-5700. Adults, $14; ages 3-17, $10; ages 2 and younger, free.

Fashion in Good Taste: Women in Atlanta from 1920-1969. Swan House. Showcases pieces from the extensive textile collection of the Atlanta History Center and features a variety of examples of the fashion and defining clothing from the 1920s to the 1960s. Through Oct. 10. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-814-4000. Included in museum admission. Adults, $16.50; ages 4-12, $11; ages 3 and younger, free.

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Calendar Father’s Day Car Show. Stone Mountain Park. Enjoy a vintage car show featuring Camaros, Mustangs, Chevys from the 1950s and more. In honor of Father’s Day receive one free Adventure Pass for dad per family. June 19. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 800-401-2407. Free with paid parking. Parking, $15. Superhero Day. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Celebrate the superhero in your family at this afternoon party honoring dads. Kids are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite superhero to explore the museum and have some fun playing games and trying hands-on activities. June 19. Noon-4 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Adults, $18; ages 3-12, $16; ages 2 and younger, free.

Visit, U-Pick & Play Head south, just off I-75 for some authentic family fun down on the farm. Let the kids spend some time picking their own berries and take in a farm tour. Visit the Peachtree Café for lunch and sample all the homemade delicacies. Afterward enjoy homemade peach ice cream in a rocking chair on the porch, while the kids play on a farm-themed play ground with real tractors. Whatever the season, there’s always a reason to visit.

movies Movies in the Park. Atlantic Station’s Central Park. Grab the kids and a blanket and enjoy a familyfriendly movie under the stars. June 2, Romeo & Juliet; June 9, Finding Nemo; June 16, Legally Blonde; June 23, Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom; June 30, Top Gun. 8-11 p.m. 1380 Atlantic Drive, Atlanta. 404-733-1221. Free. Movies Under the Stars. Mall of Georgia Village Amphitheatre. Meet on the lawn to enjoy a complimentary cinema and concert showcase. Enjoy fun games, bounce houses and concessions before the movie. June 4, Jurassic World; June 11, Hotel Transylvania 2; June 18, The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron; June 25, Kung Fu Panda 3. 9 p.m. 3333 Buford Dr. NE, Buford. 770- 271-9458. Free. Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival. Fox Theatre. Enjoy different films throughout the month. June 10, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off; June 30, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. 7:30 p.m. 660 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-881-2100. Tickets, $8-12. National Parks Adventure. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Follow modern-day explorers as they discover spectacularly wild and beautiful places, including Yellowstone, the Everglades and the Redwoods. Through June 16. See fernbankmuseum.org for show times. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6400. IMAX tickets: Adults, $13; ages 3-12, $11; ages 2 and younger, free. A Beautiful Planet. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. See an awe-inspiring glimpse of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet and galaxy as never seen before. Through Aug. 31. See fernbankmuseum. org for show times. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6400. IMAX tickets: Adults, $13; ages 3-12, $11; ages 2 and younger, free.

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Calendar Family Canoe Day. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Learn the basics of canoeing in one of the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s ponds. Advance registration required. June 11 and 18. 10 a.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-9922055. Ages 5 and older, $15.

LOCOMOTIVE CELEBRATION Southeastern Railway Museum JUNE 11-12, 10 A.M.-5 P.M. Join the fun when the museum introduces and christens its newest locomotive with a two-day celebration that includes a locomotive hunt, temporary tattoos and a craft corner for kids. 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth, 770-476-2013. Admission: $10 adults, $7 ages 2-12, free for younger than 2. southeasternrailwaymuseum.org

Great Backyard Campout. Dunwoody Nature Center. Learn camping basics from educators for an overnight experience. Enjoy a night hike, fire, s’mores, games and camp songs. June 18. 4 p.m. 5343 Roberts Dr., Dunwoody. 770-394-3322. $25 per campsite. Feeding Time. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of the resident animals as the Wildlife Dept. feeds them. Every Tuesday and Saturday. 4 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-9922055. Adults, $10; ages 3-12, $6; ages 2 and younger, free. Weekends in the Naturalist Center. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Activities include animal encounters, science explorations and more. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Activities included with price of admission. Adults, $18; ages 3-12, $16; ages 2 and younger, free. Stroller Cubs. Zoo Atlanta. Programs for babies-2 years and parents/caregivers to learn about plant-eating animals. June 18, 22 and 25. 10-11 a.m. 800 Cherokee Ave., Atlanta. 404-624-5822. Reservations required. $12 per person includes zoo admission.

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Fishing Derby. Brookside Office Park Lake. Bring fishing gear for a children’s fishing derby. June 4. 8-11 a.m. 3625 Brookside Pkwy., Alpharetta. 678-297-6130. Preregister. Ages 4-12, free. Flying Colors Butterfly Festival. Chattahoochee Nature Center. See hundreds of native butterflies and plants. Enjoy crafts, face painting, butterfly costume parade, sidewalk art and more. June 4-5. Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. Adults, $10; ages 3-12, $6; ages 2 and younger, free.

Dragon Boat Festival. Children’s Museum of Atlanta. Watch the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company perform with dazzling costumes, props and music, enjoy story time, create a floating dragon boat, and join in for a Dragon Boat Parade. June 11-12. Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta. 404-659-5437. Ages 1 and older, $12.75. Atlanta Streets Alive. Midtown to Downtown Atlanta. Family-friendly event on car-free streets featuring biking, skating, walking, games, food vendors, bicycle parade and more. June 12. 4-8 p.m. Peachtree St. from Edgewood Ave. to 17th St., Atlanta. 404-881.1112. Free.

Fridays -N- Duluth. Downtown Duluth. Activities include movies, musicians, and children’s activities each Friday night. June 3, 10, 17 and 24. 6-9 p.m. Food for purchase from vendors or bring a picnic. 3167 Main St., Duluth. 770476-3434. Free.

Mayor’s Summer Reading Club. The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. Kick off the Mayor’s summer reading program with reading, crafts and dancing to live music! June 4. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta. 404-659-5437. Ages 1 and older, $12.75.

Rockfest. Tellus Science Museum. See rare and exotic jewelry, ancient fossils, and mineral specimens from around the world. Enjoy geology-themed children’s activities and door prizes every hour. June 12. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville. 770-606-5700. Adults, $14; ages 3-17, $10; ages 2 and younger, free.

Toddler Takeover. Woodruff Arts Center. Experience this arts festival developed for young children from birth to 5 years old. Features live performances, infant and toddler tours, art-making and more. June 3-5. Fri.Sat. 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Pre-register. Adults, $30; ages 6-17, $5; 5 and younger, free.

World Oceans Day. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Celebrate our planet’s oceans and learn how you can help conserve our oceans through exciting hands-on activities, crafts and more. June 4. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Included with museum admission. Adults, $18; ages 3-12, $16; ages 2 and younger, free.

Family Festival. Woodruff Arts Center. Celebrate the High’s exhibition, I See a Story: The Art of Eric Carle, with infant and toddler tours, films, and readings of favorite Carle stories. Also enjoy art-making activities, break-dancing performances, workshops, demos, interactive playscapes and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performances. June 12. Noon-5 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Free.

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Calendar Decatur Beach Party. Downtown Decatur. Celebrate summer during Decatur’s annual beach bash. Families can build castles with sand toys in 60 tons of sand. Children’s boardwalk features games, activities, inflatables and more. Food and drinks are available for purchase. June 17. 5-11 p.m. W. Ponce de Leon Ave. and Church St., Decatur. 678-553-6573. $12-15 at the gate; ages 4-12, $7-10 at the gate; ages 3 and younger, free. North Georgia Live Steamers. Georgia International Horse Park. Enjoy a miniature train ride. June 18. Trains runs 1-4:30 p.m. 1632 Centennial Olympic Pkwy., Conyers. 770-860-4190. All ages, $2 per ride. Sandy Springs Lantern Parade. Parade begins at North Springs United Methodist Church. The inaugural event will feature water-themed lanterns in a parade along the Chattahoochee River, live music, food trucks and more. June 18. 9 p.m.midnight. Parade route begins at 7770 Roswell Rd., Atlanta and ends at Morgan Falls Park. 770-206-1447. Free. Summer Fun Festival. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. Join Lift Up Atlanta for a petting zoo, live entertainment including a magic show, kids’ fun zone, games and activities, vendors, a field day team competition and more. June 18. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville. 678-245-4622. Admission is a donation of new school supplies.

Tunes from the Tombs. Oakland Cemetery. Bring low-back beach chairs and blankets for this music festival featuring musicians performing among the historic cemetery’s monuments. Atlanta food trucks will be on hand to serve festival fare. June 18. 1-8 p.m. 248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-688-2107. Adults, $30; ages 3-12, $25; ages 3 and younger, free. Juneteenth. Atlanta History Center. Celebrate the end of slavery and explore themes of freedom and family history through activities, immersive museum theatre performances and crafts. June 20-21. Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m; Sun., noon-5:30 p.m. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-8144000. Free admission on Sat. and Sun. Go Skateboarding Day. Kennesaw Skatepark. A day for skateboarders and spectators with open skate sessions, live music, contests, giveaways, games and more. June 21. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 3140 Old 41 Hwy., Kennesaw. 770-422-9714. Admission, free; food for purchase. Slide the City. Centennial Olympic Park. Slip and slide down a giant water slide at this family-friendly water party. Enjoy music, local vendors, activities and more. June 25. 9 a.m. Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW and Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta. slidethecity.com $13 and up. World Oceans Day. Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center. Learn how to take action for the ocean and why a healthy ocean makes for a healthy planet. Festival includes children’s crafts and activities. June 26. 1-5 p.m. 2020 Clean Water Dr., Buford. 770-904-3500. Adults, $13; ages 3-12, $10; ages 2 and younger, free.

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theater The Swan: An Ugly Duckling Tale. Center for Puppetry Arts. Audiences will be captivated by this whimsical adaptation of the classic ugly duckling story. Through June 5. Tues.Fri., 10 and noon. Sat.,11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Sun., 1 and 3 p.m. 1404 Spring St., Atlanta. 404-873-3391. Ages 2 and older, $20.50. Roswell Puppet Series. Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Choose from seven different puppet shows for summer fun brought to you by nationally-touring puppeteers and their puppets for ages 2-10. June 6-July 23. Visit roswellpuppets.com for showtimes. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-594-6232. $5; younger than age 2, free. The Little Pirate Mermaid. Center for Puppetry Arts. Enjoy this fish tale with a swashbuckling twist and see what’s in store for this adventurous mermaid

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Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade. Dunwoody Village. Celebration features marching bands, floats, clowns and animal units who will march from Mount Vernon Rd. and Jett Ferry Rd. to Dunwoody Village. July 4. 9 a.m. Dunwoody Village Pkwy., Dunwoody. 770-354-7653. Free.

Fourth in the Park. Glover Park. A parade, free live concerts, museum tours, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games and fireworks. Parade begins at Roswell St. Baptist Church and ends at North Marietta Pkwy. July 4. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 50 Park Square, Marietta. 770-794-5601. Free. Cont’d on page 64

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Fourth of July Extravaganza. The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. March in the children’s parade around the museum floor, create flags to wave in the parade and take home, and see indoor “fireworks.” July 4. Noon and 2 p.m. 275 Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta. 404-659-5437. Adults and ages 1 and older, $12.75. Fourth of July Celebration. Centennial Olympic Park. Live music, food vendors, fireworks set to patriotic music. July 4. Gates open at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9:45. 265 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta. 404222-7275. Free. July Fourth Concert and Fireworks. Cauble Park. Live music in the afternoon, followed by fireworks at dark. Food, inflatables and more. July 4. 4-10 p.m. 4425 Beach St., Acworth. 770-917-1234. Free. July Fourth Festivities and Fireworks. Wills Park. Facepainting, entertainment, local bands, food vendors and fireworks at dusk. July 4. 6-10 p.m. 1825 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta. 678-2976133. Free. Chamblee Fourth of July Celebration. Keswick Park. Activities for kids and adults, food vendors, live music and an elaborate fireworks show in the park. July 4. 5-10 p.m. 3496 Keswick Dr., Chamblee. 770-986-5016. Free.

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Pied Piper Parade, Concert and Fireworks. Downtown Decatur. Decorate a wagon, ride your bike, skate or walk along with the parade that begins at First Baptist Church of Decatur. The Callanwolde Concert Band performs after the parade. Fireworks display at dark. July 4. Parade Line-Up, 5:30 p.m.; concert, 7 p.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m. Downtown Decatur. 404-371-8386. Free. Fourth of July Parade and Rotary Celebration. Downtown Newnan. A patriotic, hometown parade starts at Veteran’s Memorial Park through downtown at 9 a.m.; followed by entertainment and food at Newnan High School’s Drake Stadium; fireworks at dusk. July 4. Newnan. 770-253-8283. Free.

Beyond Atlanta Celebrate America. The Rock Ranch. All day family fun with evening concert and a world-class fireworks extravaganza. Entertainment includes farm access and more than 35 family-fun rides and attractions. June 25. Gates open at 2 p.m. 5020 Barnesville Hwy., The Rock. 706-647-6374. $12/person from 2 p.m.-6 p.m., $25/carload after 6 p.m. Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Fireworks extravaganza. July 4. 9:45 p.m. 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee. 706-896-4191. Free. Freedom Train. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Celebrate Independence Day all aboard in Bryson City. July 4. Departure 7:30 p.m. 226 Everett St., Bryson City, NC. 800-8724681. Adults, $61-$94; ages 2-12, $39-$54; ages 23 months and younger, free-$15. 

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