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ustin’s Families Since 1992

CELEBRATE MOM! 5 Personality Types, 15 Things to Do

COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER End the School Year on a High Note

LOTUS BIRTH What Happens When You Don’t Cut the Cord?

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Plus:

Catia Hernandez Holm On Motherhood, Courage and Hope ARTICULOS EN ESPAÑOL

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CALENDAR | ANNUAL READERS’ POLL

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contents 12

Catia Holm

smart parenting • healthy homes

Countdown to Summer

Celebrate Mom

columns

Calendar

en español

11 / Family Matters. Strategies

42 / May Events. Museum

40 / Asuntos Familiares.

for solving the selfish child problem

exhibits, family events, parenting events and story times

Estrategias para resolver el problema del niño egoísta

16 / Lifelines. Lotus birth: A

In every Issue

47 / Piensa Positivo. Enfermedad

trend that doctors say has serious risks

5 / Play It Safe. Recalls on consumer products

20 / The Learning Curve. Your game plan for moving up to a new school

6 / Around Austin. News and notes

fIlm revIew By Jack Kyser

22 / Family Connections. Why

47 / KidZone. Make your own

solar panels are still years off for most folks

puppets

48 / Just for Grins. Mommy milestone: pee seat

“Avengers: Infinity War” Read online at: www.austinfamily.com/films

extras 24 / Summer Camp Guide 46 / Annual Readers’ Poll

47 / Focus on Doctors

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hinking about Mother’s Day takes me back to when I was pregnant with my first child. I was one of those anxious moms. A stressball. I fussed over what I ate, how much sleep I got, my exposure to potential toxins, you name it. The whole time, I kept my eyes on the prize – my finish line was my due date. Once I could gaze into my baby’s eyes and count 10 fingers and 10 toes, I would be at peace. Right?

We all know how that turned out. The mists of worry didn’t magically evaporate; they just glided on to settle into the crevices of other issues: concerns over fevers morphed into worries about kindergarten readiness, then bullying and driver’s ed. Now that my kids are grown, I’d like to tell you I’ve stopped worrying. Not true. But

May 2018 Volume 26, No.2 PUBLISHER Kaye Kemper Lowak

edItor’s note S H E R I DA MO C K Mock is an award-winning writer and the mother of two daughters.

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ADVISING EDITORS Dr. Betty Kehl Richardson, Barb Matijevich

CALENDAR EDITOR Betty Kemper: calendar2003@austinfamily.com

I have gained quite a bit of seasoning, so my angst has eased. These days, I just call it caring.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Sherida Mock, Dr. Betty Richardson, Jack Kyser, Richard Singleton, Carrie Taylor, Brenda Schoolfield, Alison Bogle and Janeen Lewis.

TRANSLATION Maribel Ruvalcaba

Happy Mother’s Day to all you caring mamas, wherever you are on the journey.

GRAPHIC DESIGN Layout: Susie Forbes Ads: Kim Crisler

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Play it product recalls

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Government Recalls Lightbulbs, Pacifier Holders and Smoke Alarms H-E-B is recalling about 2.5 million halogen lightbulbs because the bulbs can shatter while in use, posing laceration and fire hazards to consumers. The recall involves GTC halogen lightbulbs. They were sold in packages of two or four bulbs. Affected units were sold at H-E-B stores in Texas and online at heb.com between August 2015 and December 2017 for about $2.20 for a 2-pack and $4 for a 4-pack. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lightbulbs and return them to H-E-B for a full refund. Handi-Craft is recalling about 590,000 pacifier and teether holders because the snap can detach from the pacifier’s ribbon, posing a choking hazard for young children. The recall involves Dr. Brown’s Lovey pacifier and teether holders sold in eight styles: giraffe, zebra, turtle, reindeer, frog, bunny, deer and spring bunny (holiday edition). Affected units were sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, H-E-B, KMart, Target, Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Wal-Mart and various stores nationwide and online at amazon.com between August 2015 and March 2018 for about $10. Consumers should immediately take the recalled holders away from young children and contact HandiCraft for instructions to receive a replacement product. Kidde is recalling about 452,000 smoke alarms because a yellow cap left on during manufacturing can cover one of the two smoke sensors and compromise the alarm’s ability to detect smoke, posing a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire in their home. The recall involves models PI2010 and PI9010 of Kidde dual sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms. Affected units were sold at Menards, Home Depot, Wal-Mart and other stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, shopkidde.com and other websites between September 2016 and January 2018 for between $20 and $40. Consumers should inspect the alarm through the opening on the side of the alarm for the presence of a yellow cap. Do not attempt to open the alarm casing or otherwise remove the yellow cap. Contact Kidde to request a replacement alarm. The US Consumer Products Safety Commission works to protect the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products.

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G O TO W W W. AU ST I N FA M I LY.CO M F O R W E E K LY U P DAT E S O F A RO U N D AU ST I N N E WS

Must-Do This

May 5

Muddy Miler Family Adventure

11-13

at Old Settlers Park, Round Rock

Flight School

iFly instructors give out wristbands during their visits to Manor ISD middle schools. Photo courtesy of iFly.

Manor ISD and iFLY have partnered up to give 1,000 students the chance to take flight as part of an innovative STEM program. Dressed in jumpsuits, iFLY tunnel instructors briefed students in March about the flight days that will be awarded to 6th through 8th graders who demonstrate a combination of good grades, 90 percent attendance and good behavior.

Peter Pan ballet

18-20

at The Long Center

Deutschen Pfest at Pfluger Park, Pflugerville

“iFLY is honored to partner with Manor ISD on this initiative,” says Brendan Nugent, iFLY National Director of Business Development. “Encouraging interest in STEM careers and topics is one of our core business objectives.” The iFLY STEM trip will include a lecture that aligns with Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills and Common Core Math, a practical demonstration and classroom experiments.

Mental Health Transgender youths allowed to use their chosen names at home, work and school have lower risk of depression and suicide, according to research at UT Austin. The study was published in March in the Journal of Adolescent Health. “Many kids who are transgender have chosen a name that is different than the one that they were given at birth,” says author Stephen T. Russell, professor and chair of human development and family science. “We showed that the more contexts or settings where they were able to use their preferred name, the stronger their mental health was.” Compared with peers who couldn’t use their chosen name, young people who could use their name experienced 71 percent fewer symptoms of severe depression, a 34 percent decrease in thoughts of suicide and a 65 percent decrease in suicidal attempts.

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W-I-N-N-E-R Pranathi Jammula, a 7th grader at Kealing Middle School in Austin ISD, claimed the championship at Austin’s first Scripps Regional Spelling Bee, held March 25 at the ZACH Theatre. Correctly spelling the word “coriaceous,” which means “leathery,” Jammula took the trophy after 12 rounds of competition.

Seventh grader Pranathi Jammula will represent Austin in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. Photo by Sara Erensoy.

Before this year, students in the Austin area had to travel to Houston for the nearest regional spelling bee. Thanks to the West Austin Chamber of Commerce, Austin now has its own event. Jammula will represent Austin at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC, at the end of May. Austin is also home to the 2016 National Co-champion, Nihar Janga.

Feeding a Crowd In celebration of April as National Volunteer Month, a volunteer team of Chipotle Mexican Grill employees visited the Central Texas Food Bank to spruce up the community garden there. The garden work came in advance of Chipotle’s fundraiser for the food bank, in which the company donated half of the April 13 lunch and dinner bills at all Austin-area Chipotle locations to the food bank. The Central Texas Food Bank helps nearly 46,000 Central Texas gain access to nutritious food every week.

Foster Care The founder of Kids in a New Groove, an Austin non-profit that provides free music mentorship to youth in foster care, has announced the launch of Care2Rock, an online music lesson platform. The platform’s launch in May coincides with National Foster Care Month. Each Care2Rock teacher agrees to mentor a child in foster care or a child who is hospitalized. “It is my goal to eventually reach thousands of kids in foster care — and eventually hospitals — through Care2Rock.com's social impact model,” says CEO Karyn Scott.

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Civic Engagement YMCA of Austin recently received a $12,500 grant from Capital One to provide scholarships for students to attend YMCA Texas Youth and Government (TXYG) conferences. The grant provided financial assistance for low-income students at Akins High School, Paredes High School and Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders. “Seeing all of these new young teens experience the professional and public service work in our program does more for their growth than we can describe,” says TXYG District Director Missy Garcia. “We are so thankful to Capital One for believing in our Austin-area teens and helping them strive for future success.”

Thoughts on Mother’s Day

TXYG gives students a firsthand and in-depth understanding of Texas state government through interactive education, immersion and curriculum.

Delegates from the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders attend the Texas Youth and Government State Conference. Photo courtesy of YMCA of Austin.

Shawn Colvin

Singer, Songwriter, Grammy winner

“I hope to teach my own child to value herself and believe in herself and to do what she loves.”

Kendra Scott

Founder, the Kendra Scott company

“Since my boys were young, I've taught them the importance of being caring and thoughtful toward others. There is so much value in doing good, and I want them to understand that it starts with their heart and willingness to contribute to the world.”

Tom Herman

Head Coach, UT Football

“I’m extremely fortunate to have an amazing wife, who is the backbone of our family. I’m beyond grateful for everything Michelle does to take care of all of us. Our family is built around loving, caring and supporting each other. We instill that in our kids and emphasize being accountable for your actions, honesty and treating everyone with respect.”

Tyson Cole

Chef and Founder, Uchi restaurants

“My darling mother, who just turned 80, taught me the importance of cleanliness and organization. She was a stickler when it came to the house always being ship shape!”

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Empowering Refreshment Two upcoming events aim to use the power of lemonade to improve our world. On May 5, Lemonade Day Austin seeks to teach young people about business practices through setting up and running a lemonade stand. The program began in Houston in 2007 and now reaches 1 million young people each year. For more information, visit lemonadeday.org/austin. Alex’s Lemonade Days, a national fundraiser fighting childhood cancer, runs June 2-10. Volunteers are invited to host lemonade stands during the event, inspired by the efforts of 4-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott. The young cancer patient launched her own front yard lemonade stand in 2004, raising $1 million to fight childhood cancer before losing her life later that same year. For more information, visit alexslemonade.org.

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43.5 million

Number of mothers in the US

Source: US Census Bureau

$24 billion Amount spent on Mother’s Day

Source: National Retail Federation

1914

Year Congress designated the first Mother’s Day Source: US Census Bureau

RED Arena will hold its annual Round-Up event on June 2. Photo courtesy of RED Arena.

Equine Therapy RED Arena, a nonprofit equine therapy organization in Dripping Springs, will hold its eighth annual horse show in early June. The event, called Round-Up, will offer free family activities and showcase riders of all abilities competing for prizes. Open to the general public, the free activities will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 2 and include children’s games, a petting zoo, miniature horses and face painting. Barbecue and snow cones will be available for purchase. In addition, community members wishing to support RED Arena can run in a 5K/10K event, participate in a silent auction or make donations toward programs and scholarships. For more information, visit redarena.org.

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famIly matters BETTY RICHARDSON Richardson, PhD, RNC, LPC, LMFT, is an Austin-based psychotherapist.

My 9-year-old daughter is so selfish. We live with my sister and her kids (ages 5 and 2). My daughter won’t share or let them in her room. She’s disrespectful to me and my sister. I’m irritated with having to tell her the same thing over and over. How can I get my daughter to change?

A. You want three changes in your daughter: respect toward you and your sister, kindness toward her cousins and listening so you don’t have to repeat yourself. Your daughter is fortunate to have her own room. She could be sharing with someone or sleeping on a sofa. Help her practice gratitude by asking everyone at shared meals to say what they’re grateful for. Set an example by telling what you’re grateful for. If your daughter doesn’t mention her room, you can say you’re grateful for the home you share. Rudeness is common in kids this age as they attempt to become individuals and separate from parents. At this age, kids tend to compare their situation with that

Strategies for Solving the Selfish Child Problem of more affluent friends. Your daughter could be angry with you over this or other things. It would be helpful to ask what makes her angry. If it’s your living situation, say something like, “I’m sorry, but it’s the best I can do right now.” At any rate, you need to deal with the rudeness. Suggestions include: modeling respectful behavior, praising her when she is respectful and telling her when she is rude. Don’t give attention to the rudeness; that reinforces the behavior. Just call out her rudeness and walk away. And you might consider consequences such as reducing her allowance or taking away her phone. Your daughter also sounds like she may be self-absorbed, which isn’t unusual at her age. It can be hard to share when you wish you had more. And there are many pressures on her at school as she tries to figure out how she fits in and who her friends are. Try giving her some ageappropriate chores and establishing household rules. Let her write some of the rules and then discuss and negotiate them with you and your sister. Set consequences for breaking the rules. Post these rules where everyone can see them. You could set up a volunteer

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opportunity for her. She may say she won’t do it, but let her know that’s not an option. You can create sharing opportunities, such as giving your daughter a box of treats and telling her to divide it equally among herself and her cousins. My mother used to say that treats taste better when you share. She was right. It’s understandable that your daughter doesn’t want people in her room. It’s her territory and her sanctuary, the one place she can feel in control. When she leaves and returns, the room is as she left it. The room could be a bargaining chip to get your daughter to interact with her cousins. For example, to keep the room free of her cousins, she must read them a story every day. To deal with having to repeat yourself, try a communication notebook. Tell your daughter you’ll write in it every day, and her responsibility is to read it and initial each new entry. Another option is just to keep repeating in a calm, respectful voice. Having to repeat things to kids is common for parents. And get a copy of the book How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. May 2018 austinfamily.com

Holm Springs Eternal BY S H E R I DA MO C K

Catia Hernandez Holm talks with moms. A lot. She gives speeches to mom groups, makes appearances at bookstore events and will deliver her first TED talk in Austin on May 2. The Austinite and author of The Courage to Become, released last summer, spoke with us about recognizing your worth, navigating life’s ups and downs and finding hope.

AFM: Tell us about your family. Holm: I’m married. Love him. Anthony Holm. We have a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old daughter, Alexandra and Luciana.

AFM: Where did you grow up? Holm: In the Rio Grande Valley. My parents started a business when they were newly married, so they've been

L-R: Catia, Alexandra, Anthony and Luciana Holm.

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Catia Holm writes about finding hope and courage. working every day of their lives. I was raised a Mexican Catholic. I’m the oldest; I’m the only girl. I gave great reverence to my parents and my elders. I gave them some trouble, but not too much. [laughs] I had a great childhood.

yourself so well.” And that’s fair. But there are a ton of people who “carry themselves well” and still have hurt or stress or fear. So, I don't think “carrying yourself well” is a marker of anything except carrying yourself well.

AFM: When did you start writing?

AFM: What inspired you to write this book?

Holm: I was engaged when I was 24, and we had a bad breakup. It was mutual, but still very, very painful. In healing, I needed to get things out so I started a blog, and I just wrote and wrote and wrote. People sent me emails saying, “That happened to me, too. Thank you for sharing.” And I thought, there's something here.

Holm: I wanted to let women know they weren't alone. I talk about in the book that my husband and I hadn’t had sex for a long time. I was really pregnant, and it freaked him out. I was going crazy. Was my marriage going to be OK? Back then, I had a body image problem. Big time. I finally got the guts to tell my friend, and she said, “Don’t worry about it. We went through that, too. You’ll be fine; just give it time.” And I’d been working this up in my head for months. Once I heard, “You'll be fine,” that gave me hope. My husband and I started talking and laughing, instead of taking it so serious. We released the pressure valve. And it was fine, eventually. We survived.

Growing up, people thought I had a perfect life. I dressed nicely. I grew up in a safe home. My parents were married. But it doesn't mean somebody doesn't have inner turmoil, fear, insecurities. When I started sharing, people said, “I would’ve never known, because you carry

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AFM: Why do you think nobody talks about these things? Holm: Shame. Embarrassment. But it's an illusion. Everybody poops. It’s OK. And there hasn't been one time that I’ve said something out loud that someone else hasn’t said, “Thanks, because I'm going through that also.” Never. Nobody's ever left me hanging.

AFM: What are some things you’ve learned in being a mother? Holm: I learned how awesome my mom was. I gained a much bigger respect for moms in general all over the world. I learned how to let loose more. I'm definitely more relaxed now. It's even changed my relationship with my husband. We can laugh about things that were serious in the moment. And on the flip side, how to take it more seriously — how to be intentional about my time and my energy. I want to be present when I’m with my daughters.

AFM: How do you recharge your batteries? Holm: I like to walk in nature, be alone, listen to a podcast. I love people. I try to be so present with them and hear their stories and hug them. I get a lot of people who cry; to be present for that requires focus. I try to give them my best, because they’re honoring me with their trust. They’re sharing some deep hurts. When I leave, I need time alone. And then I can do that for the next crowd. It’s an honor. When people are sharing their hurt and their insecurity, that requires a special caring.

AFM: What's your background? Holm: [laughs] Marketing! I went to UT. The first 10 years of my career, I ran restaurants and bars. I worked for my parents for a while, for their chain of liquor stores. Then I ran the bars at ACL Live at the Moody Theater. And then I started writing. So, my background is booze. That's where I learned about hospitality and people. I like to create a space for somebody, whether it’s with food or wine or writing.

AFM: What will readers get out of your book?

Holm makes connections with her audience.

Catia and Alexandra Holm at a book signing event.

Holm: It’s for all women. Every chapter has a focus, whether it's pain, change, body image, redesigning your life or financial change. Each chapter is broken up into a few sections. My story is the most unimportant part. The important part is the “Hope for Navigating” section. I bring in experts — authors, luminaries, clergy, whoever — and say, “This is what experts say about this subject.” The last section is introspective questions the readers can

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ask themselves. And there are some resources you can use to help you pivot. The book is about hope through transition. The bottom line is that no matter what is going on, you’re worthy and you are more than enough — plenty. And I truly, truly, truly believe that — no matter what we look like, no matter what our job is, marital status, whatever. So many things we do to ourselves are because we don't think we’re good enough. We don't take the job. We don't apply for the job. We don’t ask that guy on a date. We don't wear that dress. The list goes on and on. We don't value ourselves fully. I’ve met so many women; their hearts are the same. There's always a tender little spot that needs a hug and to feel safe and to be reminded that we’re good.

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Ways to Finish Strong 10 This School Year

BY J A N E E N L E W I S

Longer days. Beautiful

weather. Children itching

at home or visit the library to find more books.

to keep kids focused on

Help your child set an academic goal they can achieve during the last weeks of school. Maybe they want to turn a B into an A, learn their multiplication tables or read a thousand pages. If they meet their goal, reward them with something simple, like a treat or a new school supply or a book.

for summer. By the time

May rolls around, it’s hard

school. But you may find

that a strong finish now will

lead to a good start in a new school year next fall. Here are 10 tips to keep your

child on the path to the finish line.

1. Send the message that school is a priority.

Communicate to children that school is important. Continue to read with them, ask about homework and take an interest in what they’re learning. Research one of their school topics to extend the discussion

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2. Set a goal.

3. Stay on schedule.

May brings with it late baseball games, recitals, team parties and longer days of playing outdoors, so it can be hard to keep kids on track. And yet, kids thrive with structure and knowing what to expect, so as much as possible, stick with routines like homework time, dinner time and bedtime.

4. Replace supplies.

By the end of the school year, your child’s notebooks, folders, pencils and crayons probably look worn out. Replacing these inexpensive items can be a pick-me-up that motivates your child. However, try to save big purchases like backpacks and lunchboxes for the new school year, when you can take advantage of sales.

5. Set up an outdoor classroom.

Sometimes changing location gives a child that second wind they need to make it to the finish line. Let children do homework outdoors for rewards while they work. When math problems are completed correctly, they can take a walk or ride bikes. When done reading, they can pass the football or shoot

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hoops. Take study breaks and look for wildlife in the backyard or a nearby park.

6. Hold an end-of-year countdown.

Designate a place for the supplies, and go “shopping” in your leftovers before purchasing new supplies for the next year.

There are many ways to count down the days until the end of the school year. Mark off days on a calendar, put popsicle sticks or marbles in a jar and remove one each day, or share a special treat.

10. Celebrate.

Have a dance party in your living room, picnic at the park or create a special family dinner. Enjoy a

cookout with a backyard projector movie or visit the neighborhood pool. If in doubt, ask the kids. They’ll give great input about how they want to start their summer break! Janeen Lewis is a freelance journalist, teacher and mom of two.

7. Pick out a teacher gift.

Teachers work hard, and it’s good to show appreciation for them. With all the end-of-schoolyear events, planning a teacher gift may get lost at the bottom of the to-do list, so plan ahead. Teachers love gift cards to a teacher store, coffee house or restaurant. And gifts don’t have to be expensive. I’m a teacher, and my favorite gifts are handwritten notes and cards from my students.

8. Get next year’s supply list.

If you receive next year’s list before the end of the school year, post it on the refrigerator, and when supplies go on sale during the summer, be ready to purchase them.

Help your child set an academic goal they can achieve during the last weeks of school.

9. Clean out the backpack on the last day.

It’s easy to throw the backpack in the corner and not think about it again until school starts in the fall. Resist that temptation, and clean it out the last day that your child uses it. You may find important papers, a note from the teacher or unused school supplies.

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LIfeLIneS B R E N DA S C H O O L F I E L D Schoolfield is a freelance medical writer who splits her time between Austin and Seattle.

Lotus Birth: A Trend That Doctors Say Has Serious Risks ou may or may not If the umbilical cord is left attached, it mothers expressed the idea that the placenta belongs to the baby. Letting will spontaneously dry up and fall off in have heard of lotus about five to 15 days. During this time, the cord dry up and fall off on its own is a way to let the baby decide “when to the placenta must be kept close to the birth. It’s the let go.” baby so the cord isn’t pulled or twisted. practice of not cutting a In addition, the placenta must be carried around along with the baby. What Experts Say baby’s umbilical cord soon Parents who practice lotus birth usually Neither the American Academy of after birth, and instead keep the placenta in a bowl or bag or Pediatrics (AAP) nor the American wrap it in a cloth. They may apply salt, leaving it and the placenta College of Obstetricians and herbs or essential oils to the placenta Gynecologists (ACOG) recommend attached to the baby. For to help preserve it. leaving the umbilical cord attached for some people, the umbilical an extended period of time. They do Why Choose Lotus Birth? endorse delayed cord clamping — a cord and attached placenta delay of at least 30 to 60 seconds after In some cultures, the placenta is look like a lotus flower, so associated with spiritual qualities. birth before the umbilical cord is Some advocates of lotus birth say their clamped and cut. This delay allows that’s how the term babies are calmer because the cord and extra blood to flow from the placenta originated. Medical placenta weren’t abruptly cut, but to the baby and improves the level of allowed to gently detach. Others say iron stored in the baby’s body. The providers use the term that letting the cord fall off on its own extra blood has significant benefits in “umbilical cord avoids the wound that is created when preterm babies, such as improving the cord is cut. In one study, some circulation and decreasing the need for nonseverance.”

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transfusions. The length of

hepatitis. Recent case reports

delay can vary, depending on

from a variety of areas across

the needs of the baby and

the US describe serious

mother.

complications from lotus births. Parents have been

The United Kingdom’s Royal

bringing their babies in for

College of Obstetricians and

medical care with the

Gynaecologists (RCOG) issued

umbilical cord and placenta

a statement warning parents

still attached because of

that there is no evidence to

problems they observed.

support lotus birth as a safe

These babies have been

practice. Dr. Patrick O'Brien,

admitted to neonatal

RCOG spokesperson, says, “If

intensive care units with life-

left for a period after the

threatening infections. In one

birth, there is a risk of

case, a baby experienced an

infection in the placenta,

infection of the inner lining

which can consequently

of the heart and heart valves.

spread to the baby. The to infection, as it contains

What Should Parents Do?

blood. Within a short time

If you are thinking about the

after birth, once the umbilical

practice of lotus birth for

cord has stopped pulsating,

your yet-to-be-born baby,

the placenta has no

talk to your medical provider.

circulation and is essentially

Carefully consider the lack of

dead tissue.”

evidence-based medical

placenta is particularly prone

benefits along with the

Benefits and Risks

increased risk of serious and

Currently, there’s no medical

potentially life-threatening

evidence that the practice of

complications.

lotus birth benefits the baby. Because more parents are

If you do make the decision

requesting lotus birth, the

to proceed with lotus birth,

medical community is

monitor the baby closely for

interested in future research

infection. Get medical care

and evidence regarding this

right away if there are signs

practice.

of a problem. Some problems to watch for include:

Experts agree that after delivery, the placenta has no circulation and is prone to infection. If blood in the placenta becomes infected,

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515 Moms, Things to Do BY A L I S O N B O G L E

om is a kisser of scraped knees, a bedtime storyteller and an expert cutter of crust. She means so much to your family, and Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show Mom just how much you appreciate her!

We’ve compiled several options for different types of moms. Choose one that would appeal to your special mom, pair it with a homemade or store-bought card, and you’ll be sure to give her a day that will make her feel loved and cherished!

FOODIE MOM

Does good weather find your mom puttering around in the garden or heading out for a hike? If your mom feels her best when she is active outside, then these ways to enjoy our wonderful city will be sure to leave her feeling both loved and invigorated: •Take a hike. Austin has no shortage of hiking trails, ranging from easy to more challenging. Visit Austin Family magazine’s online article “Take A Hike!” for a list of 12 great hikes. • Hop on your bike. Load up your bikes and enjoy the 3.1 mile (5K) Veloway bicycle tract at Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park. • Get out on the water. Head to Lady Bird Lake where you can rent a canoe, kayak, paddleboard or even a swan pedal boat from one of several watercraft rental companies.

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A foodie mom loves to create works of art in the kitchen or try the latest restaurant. Food is her love language, so treat your foodie mom to a day that honors her, but still pleases the palates of her pickiest dining companions: • Have a picnic. Voted Austin Chronicle’s favorite farmer’s market four years in a row, Texas Farmer’s Market at Mueller is the place to go. Sample some of the delicious offerings and then pick up picnic supplies to enjoy by Mueller Lake. Bonus points if you bring oats or seeds to feed the ducks. • Channel Julia Child. Sign up for a cooking class to make treats with Mom. One option is Foodie Kids’ Mommy & Me Afternoon Tea Party class, where participants will make scones, quiche and petit fours. • Fancy a spot of tea? Spoil Mom with afternoon tea at the historic Driskill hotel. Tea service includes three courses paired with tea and champagne, creating a memorable experience for the whole family.

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Does your mom’s dream day consist of exploring out-of-the way places to discover something new? If so, then hit the road, because these daytrips are close enough that everyone will still be in good spirits when you arrive: • Go south. Less than an hour south of Austin, the historic town of Gruene offers charming shops selling antiques, gifts, clothing and more. When you’re all shopped out, stop in for a meal at the Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar. Afterward, be sure to pop in to Gruene Hall, the oldest continually run dance hall in Texas. • Head west. An hour and a half west of Austin is the historic German town of Fredericksburg, where you can spend the day shopping and munching on schnitzel and strudel. Be sure to save time to visit the National Museum of the Pacific War, an incredible complex dedicated to all those who served in World War II in the Pacific. • Travel north. An hour and a half north of Austin via I-35 is Waco, the home of The Silos – an entertainment /shopping /dining t. rke Ma complex created by a i ol HGTV “Fixer Upper” stars Joanna and Chip Gaines. Mom can browse the decorative items in the Magnolia market, and everyone can enjoy delicious food from several food trucks parked nearby. Pick up a sweet treat at the Silos Baking Co. and enjoy it on the lawn as you play games provided for everyone to enjoy.

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Does your mom dance around the house when she thinks no one is watching? Does she turn on the car radio before she even takes her foot off the brake? If so, take in one of these family-friendly options and give your Musical Mom a Mother’s Day she won’t forget: • Add a side of waffles. Make a reservation at Stubb's Gospel Brunch. A view of the band ensures the small ones will stay entertained, and the killer buffet will make everyone happy. • Visit Neverland. Catch the Ballet Austin performance of “Peter Pan” at the Long Center featuring music by Debussy, Bizet, Faure and Ravel. • Pack a picnic dinner. Grab a blanket or chairs and head downtown to attend the Austin Symphonic Band Mother’s Day concert at the Capitol.

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Artsy moms see beauty in the ordinary, and they love to create their own art or admire the art of others. Feed your mom’s soul by taking her to see some of Austin’s unique artistic displays. • Have some Hope. Visit the Hope Outdoor Art Gallery, known to many as Graffiti Park, Austin’s community paint park, to take in the many large-scale art pieces. This may be Mom’s last chance to visit the park before it moves in June to a new location near the airport. • Stick together. Head to Pease Park to view the Stickworks creation “Yippee Ki Yay” by internationallyrenowned artist Patrick Dougherty, who creates natural sculptures out of local tree saplings and sticks. • Keep Austin weird. Visit Austin's well-known murals and take pics with Mom at each. Google “Austin murals” for a short list of great sites.

Alison Bogle is an Austin-based freelance writer and mom of three. Photo by Sherida Mock

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the learnIng curve ALISON BOGLE Alison Bogle is an Austin-based freelance writer and mom of three.

Your Game Plan for Moving Up to a New School Transitioning from one level of school to the next can provoke mixed feelings in children. They’re excited about graduating to the next stage, yet the accomplishment brings with it uncertainty and fear of the unknown. Mix in a little parental pride and anxiety, and you have the perfect recipe for transitional stress. Here are some tips to help smooth your child’s transition to the next level of school.

STARTING KINDERGARTEN This is usually the first big transition for most children. Preparing your future kindergartner involves calming fears and providing your child with skills to successfully navigate her days as the new kid at school.

where the bathrooms, lunch room, library, water fountains, office and playground are and remind her that her teacher will be there to help. • Meet the teacher. Many schools set up a meet-and-greet for incoming students. Take advantage of this, as it helps your child picture her surroundings and new teacher. • Identify friends. Discover which friends will also start kindergarten at the same school, and set up a few playdates over the summer so your child feels less alone in transitioning.

• Speak positively. Save your own worries for times when little ears aren’t present.

• Prepare for success. New kindergartners should be able to use the bathroom independently, re-button/snap their clothing and wash their hands well. They should know how to open snack bags and lunch boxes. It’s also helpful if they can write their names.

• Take a tour. Touring the school will help your child feel more comfortable on the first day. Be sure to show your child

• Visit the library. Check out some books about starting kindergarten, and read them to your child to ease nerves.

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• Special tip: Keep afterschool activities to a minimum for a while. Starting kindergarten is mentally and physically exhausting, and your child will need a lengthy adjustment period before she has the stamina for extra commitments.

STARTING MIDDLE SCHOOL The leap to middle school is a big one. Students face a new, larger school coupled with more independence and responsibility. Stir in the beginnings of puberty, and these things can overwhelm even the most confident pre-teen. • Learn the building. Take advantage of any opportunities to be on campus before school starts. Obtain a map of the school and go exploring with your child. Make special note of the library, bathrooms, gym and lunch room. • Find a club. Visit the school website to determine what interest groups are available. Having a club to join can help your child make friends more quickly.

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• Sign up for summer activities. Some schools offer summer preview camps, others host non-academic camps such as art or soccer. Being on campus before the school year starts allows your child to adjust gradually. • Practice. Buy a combination lock and have your child practice unlocking it over the summer.

• Sharpen study skills. By high school, students are expected to be skilled at organization and studying. Review your child’s current study system and discuss what did and didn’t work. Help brainstorm changes to set her up for success.

• Be present. High schoolers often want to talk about their worries at inopportune times. Be ready to listen and let them talk as much as they need. Your job is to be a safe place to air their thoughts without necessarily providing advice.

• Work on timing issues. Find out the length of the passing periods. Once you have your child’s class schedule, walk the building and demonstrate what that passing period allows. Bonus points if you bring a friend – your child and his friend will see where their schedules overlap and can make plans to meet up. • Brush up those social skills. If your child is open to it, practice some potential conversations, such as arranging to meet at lunch or proposing to sit together in class. • Prepare for homework. Help your child set up a study place and make a study schedule. If appropriate, help your child find a planner that will help him stay organized. • Listen to the experts. Your child’s teacher will make appropriate class level recommendations. Follow the advice to avoid setting your child up for unnecessary stress and struggle.

STARTING HIGH SCHOOL Rising high schoolers are old hats at transitioning, but that doesn’t mean they don’t still need support to start the year off right. • Get on schedule. Help your child obtain her class schedule. Encourage her to walk it through with friends before the first day. • Join a club. If your child isn’t already involved in clubs or interest groups, encourage her to find one. Having a group of potential friends that share a common interest will give her a social advantage.

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Why Solar Panels Are Still Years Off for Most Folks Up on the housetop, click, click, click … No, it’s not good St. Nick. More likely, it’s solar panels. There’s more than meets the eye when you begin considering the science and art of adding more than just shingles and the occasional pausing reindeer to your roof. Increasingly, budget- and environmentminded folks are giving serious consideration to adorning our roofs with sun-sipping tech. To solar, or not to solar? It’s not unlike trying to help someone think through the ramifications of cutting cable. The basic challenge is similar. We like familiar, even when important changes might add up to big savings. So, let’s start where all good searches start these days. Google. Prepping for this article, I did a preliminary Google search for “solar panels” and immediately, the

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search gods provided a handy dandy calculator to assess the seeming financial genius of going solar. According to that search, the average suburban Austinite would rake in nearly $10K of savings over 20 years using solar panels. And — with a marketing message to beat all — “at no start-up cost.” Wait. What? No start-up cost? Got your attention? How does that work? Does it work?

You’re likely to pay between $10 to $25K to get your home ray ready. If you have patience, you might turn your roof into a money maker.

And so begins the journey — a sometimes confusing, often intriguing and always evolving journey. Let me stipulate right up front: this is an overview. It’s impossible to go deep in one short article. From the outset, I’d recommend a website like SolarPowerRocks.com to deepen your research. It’s a little bit of homework. But you have a lot of home expenses, so it’s worth it. As with getting a car under your roof, there’s more than one way to get solar panels onto your roof. You can buy them with cash. You can buy them with a loan. Or you can lease them. Now, that’s a radically oversimplified summary, but it’s basically accurate.

How much will it set you back? You’re likely to pay somewhere between $10 to $25K to buy the kind of setup that

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would get your home ray ready. The smaller-sized systems are about $10-15K and the larger about $15-25K. Do the research. There are rebates, tax breaks and incentives. If you have patience, you might turn your roof into a money maker. But if you’d rather keep your $25K parked in your garage instead of sitting atop your roof, you’ll need to explore leasing a roof-top remedy.

to park a new plot of panels on the roof as it is to park a new car in the garage. And it certainly isn’t as easy to tear off a six-figure Tesla roof and start fresh. Personally, like electric cars, I think solar technology is still years away from serious consideration for most folks. We Americans are a fickle bunch. We like to change houses almost as much as we

like to swap cars. But we inexplicably keep paying painful rates for the cable that entertains us in those homes. We might keep forking over too much money to electric companies, too. It’s a habit. So, the more things change, the more they stay the same, until it hurts too much to continue.

Leases are interesting; it’s something akin to becoming your own personal power plant. You’re essentially allowing a company to park their panels on your roof and charge you much less for electricity than you’d have paid in the alternative universe where you didn’t own a little personal roof-top business. These leases can seem very complicated. Each company — and there are many — is different, and you’ll want to do a lot of poking and prodding before you sign a contract. Finally, just when you thought the electricity conversation was tamed, Tesla shakes things up even more. Not only can you have a Tesla parked in your garage for two to three times as much as another vehicle, for two to three times as much as the other solar options, you can have Tesla shingles that actually double as solar panels and that feed massive “Tesla Wall” batteries that forever keep your house sun-friendly. The relative costs are more. (It’s Tesla.) But so is the cool factor. (It’s Tesla.)

Is solar for you? Early adopters are growing. But when you sell your house, will the next buyer believe in your solar dream as much as you did? And what happens when your 5-year-old “power plant” is puttering along at just a fraction of the efficiency of the Jones’s new setup? It’s not as easy

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DAY CAMPS American Robotics

Learn to design, build and test remotecontrolled miniature robots. American Robotics uses simple, motorized machines — all made from LEGO bricks — to demonstrate mechanical movements and other effects. Austin metro area 512-844-2724 www.roboticsacademy.com Ages 6 - 17

Asian American Resource Center Summer Camps Cultural adventures await youth and teens this summer at the AARC! Join AARC for coding and animation, creative mindfulness and Asian adoptee camps. 8401 Cameron Rd., Austin 512-974-1700 www.austintexas.gov/aarc Ages 5 - 16

Austin Artery, The The Austin Artery balances campers’ attention between mindfulness, technical skill and process-based art. Nurture your creative heart this summer. Austin South, 10801 Old San Antonio Rd. Austin Central, 4001 Speedway Austin North, 4001 Adelphi Ln. 512-968-4315 www.theaustinartery.com Ages 5 - 11

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Austin Film Festival

Badgerdog Creative Writing Camp

Rocking workshops that teach, inspire and help kids and young adults create their own fabulous, funny, thought-provoking, heartbreaking, award-winning (you never know) short films. 301 E. 8th St., Austin 512-478-4795 www.austinfilmfestival.com/yfp Ages 9 - 18

Creative writing instruction led by professional writers for all skill levels in a fun but challenging environment. All campers become published authors. Several locations in Austin 512-542-0076 www.austinlibrary.org Grades 3rd - 12th

Austin Girls Choir Austin Girls Choir camps include instruction on vocal skills, note reading, basic harmony and fun songs, with simple choreography. Austin 512-453-0884 www.girlschoir.com Ages 8 - 16

Austin Learning Center Summer Program Research shows that students who continue their learning over the summer have a significant advantage over those who don’t, and that they continue to do better in every year of education. 3355 Bee Cave Rd. #203, Austin 512-330-9007 www.austinlearningcenter.com School Age Students

Austin Zoo This summer program philosophy is designed to get your child excited about nature and science, using the Austin Zoo as an outdoor living classroom. 10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin 512-288-1490 www.austinzoo.org Ages 5 - 13

Band Aid School of Music Campers learn riffs, licks and solos from the famous musicians. 2309 Thornton Rd., Austin 512-730-0592 www.bandaidschoolofmusic.com Ages 4 - 18

Bear Creek Stables Horses are fascinating! A horse camp is one of the best resources for growth, selfconfidence and fun available to a young person. 13017 Bob Johnson Ln., Manchaca 512-282-0250 www.bearcreekstables.com Ages 7 - 16

BFC Soccer Academy Current elite Bundesliga UEFA licensed coaches from Hertha Berlin, Red Bull Leipzig and more who will provide technical, tactical and group-based training. Round Rock and Central Texas 512-827-7785 www.bfcsocceracademy.com Ages 7 – 16

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Blue Lapis Light Aerial Dance

Camp Bow Wow

Kids learn aerial silks and work together to make an original aerial dance to perform at the end of the week. Each group creates their own unique dance piece. 10331 Old Manchaca Rd. B, Austin www.bluelapislight.org/summercamps. Ages 7 - 12

Camp Bow Wow has got it all for your dog. Camper cams, training, one-on-one snuggles and play time available. Austin North, 512-670-2275 Austin Southwest, 512-264-9663 Georgetown/Hutto, 512-423-2196 Cedar Park, 512-670-2275 www.campbowwow.com/austin

Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp

Camp de Champs at Chaparral Ice Center

BPSC is a four-day shootingintense basketball camp mirrored after all the camps that Perryman attended and enjoyed as a kid. Locations throughout Austinmetro area 512-799-8891 www.perrymanshootingcamp.com Ages 7 - 16

Offering 11 weeks of figure and hockey skating instruction. Campers get two lessons daily, public skate time, off-ice training, arts and crafts and a Thursday recital. 255 W. Anderson Ln. #400, Austin 512-252-8500 x160 www.chaparralice.com Ages 5 - 14

Camp Avalanche at Chaparral Ice Center Campers fill their days swimming, going to the park, going on field trips, doing arts and crafts and â&#x20AC;&#x201D; of course, ice skating! 2525 W. Anderson Ln. #400, Austin 512-252-8500 x160 www.chaparralice.com Ages 5 - 14

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Camp Doublecreek Since 1971, Doublecreek is an activity-based day camp in Round Rock with free transportation from 12 locations for campers. 800 Doublecreek Dr., Round Rock 512-255-3661 www.campdoublecreek.com Ages 4 - 14

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Camp Fun Brain Camp Fun Brain is a week-long, joyful literacy experience designed to promote a life-long love of reading by connecting readers with fantastic books. South, Central, North 512-619-0935 www.campfunbrain.com Ages 5 - 10

Coding with Kids/ Bits, Bytes & Bots Game development from Scratch to Minecraft modding, these STEMfocused camps are a fun, creative way to develop real, 21st century skills. Imagine. Code. Play! Multiple locations www.codingwithkids.com Ages 5 - 16

Central Texas Writing Camp

Country Home Learning Center

Your camper will meet other young writers and be inspired to explore new writing styles. Austin, Round Rock, San Marcos 512-245-3680 www.tinyurl.com/y89j4bem Ages 6 - 18

Join CHLC for an incredible summer camp experience, featuring childapproved special events, exciting weekly field trips and kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; choice special interest clubs. 6900 Escarpment Blvd., Austin 512-288-8220 13120 U.S. Hwy. 183 N., Austin 512-331-1441

Club Z Club Z enhances social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth through a variety of planned activities, games and projects. Cedar Park, Round Rock, Austin 512-219-0700 www.zsclubhouse.com Ages 4 - 12

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Creative Brick Builders Half-day camps designed for LEGO enthusiasts, featuring building activities and motorized project kits. New themes each week. 12 Chisholm Trail Rd., Round Rock 512-388-9003 www.creativebrickbuilders.com Ages 5 - 13

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Dance Discovery Various themed camps include story time ballet, jazz, hip hop, gymnastics, musical theatre and drama-set design. Each camp week ends with a great show! Central Austin, 512-419-7611 Avery Ranch, 512-658-2996 www.dancediscovery.com www.averyranchdance.com Ages 3 - 14

Digital Media Academy A STEM summer camp designed for kids and teens to get their start as designers, developers, engineers, animators, musicians and filmmakers. UT Austin, University Catholic Center 866-656-3342 www.tinyurl.com/yc5vr6u8 Ages 6 - 17

Extend-a-Care for Kids Summer Day Camp Weekly sessions consisting of sports, field trips, swimming, cooking, games and puzzles, reading, arts and crafts and more. Weekly themes are based on childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s literature.

Locations in AISD, DVISD and HCISD 512-472-9402 www.eackids.org Ages 3 - 12

Fun 2 Learn Code Computer programming camps covering coding and video game development, including virtual reality, Python, robotics, Scratch, 3D graphics and various Minecraft camps (Mods, Redstone and Game Design). Round Rock, Austin 512-900-8380 www.fun2learncode.com Ages 7 and up

Girls Empowerment Network-campGEN

Participate in fun, interactive workshops during weeklong sessions designed to help girls feel more confident as they navigate girlhood. Girls gain new skills, friendships and a sense of self. 901 Trinity St., Austin 512-808-4044 x104 www.genaustin.org Ages 3 - 8th grade

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SUMMER! YMCA Camps offer children & teens safe, exciting, and memory-making experiences. At the Y, campers gain a sense of accomplishment, build relationships, and nd their sense of belonging.

Summer Camp Registration Now Open - For ages 4-14 - 5 days a week - Sites in Travis, Hays and Bastrop Counties - Financial assistance is available

JOIN THE Y AND SAVE! Y Members save $35 per week on camp, and for a limited time, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll waive your $48 Join Fee.

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Girlstart Summer Camp The programs achieve consistent, positive outcomes by combining formal and informal educational strategies with challenging and relevant STEM curriculum. 1400 W. Anderson Ln., Austin 512-916-4775 www.girlstart.org Grades 4th - 8th

Offering spring and summer Music Together classes for children and their caregivers. 2700 W. Anderson Ln., Austin 512-371-9506 www.heartsongmusic.net Ages up to 9 yrs.

Golf in Schools

iD Tech Camp

Come join Golf in Schools for a fun week of learning golf. The highly-developed curriculum makes learning golf fun for every student! 201 Lee Barton Dr., South 1314 Exposition Blvd., West 13530 US Hwy 183, North 512-767-5566 Ages 4 - 12

iD Tech is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #1 summer STEM program for ages 7 to 18, held at 150 prestigious universities. UT Austin, Rice, St Edward's and Trinity Universities 1-888-709-8324 www.idtech.com Ages 7 - 18

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Gymboree Summer fun happens at Gymboree Play and Music in Austin. Your child will enjoy lots of creativity all summer long. Get a Summer Special when you enroll. Call for details. South, North, Cedar Park 512-444-9626, 512-451-8644, 512-259-7539

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Two Locations: Allandale & Avery Ranch 512.419.7611 (Allandale) 512.658.2996 (Avery Ranch)

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Iron Horse Country Motorcycle Camp Enjoy the fun at this bike camp. Motorcycle and safety gear provided. Pool. Locations throughout Austin 512-917-5733 www.ironhorsecountry.com Ages 8 - 15

JCamps JCamps promote self-confidence, individuality, creativity, strong character and connection to the community. Fun, adventure, excitement ... all on a lush, 40acre campground. 7300 Hart Ln., Austin 512-735-8050 www.shalomaustin.org/camps Ages toddlers - 10th grade

Jump! Gymnastics Voted Austin Family Magazine's Most Fun Camp in 2011, 2014, 2015. Theme-based gymnastics, games, activities, arts and crafts keep kids coming back. 2911 Manchaca Rd., Austin 2117 Anderson Ln., Austin 512-593-6226 www.jump-austin.com Ages 3 - 10

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Kiddie Academy CampVentures The CampVentures program and curriculum feature themed events, activities and trips. From preschool to elementary school, children enjoy playing developmentally appropriate games. Pflugerville, 512-989-7777 Round Rock, 512-270-9988 www.kiddieacademy.com Ages 2 - 12

KidsActing Summer Camps These award-winning camps feature full-scale musical or play productions. Camps for ages 4 - 8 are an intro to the performing arts. 16 locations in Austin metro 512-836-5437 www.kidsactingstudio.com Ages 3 - 19

Kids with Pens Creative Writing Camp Week-long writing camps led by published professionals. Now offering creative writing, graphic novel and screenplay camps. All campers are published in a book and a blog. 1211 Maple Ave., Austin

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323-807-3672 www.kidswithpens.org Ages 8 - 14

KidSpa Voted Austin’s Best Drop-In Center in six annual reader’s polls, KidSpa Austin provides childcare that fits your schedule. Visit the website for the summer 2018 schedule. Avery Ranch and Circle C, Austin 512-828-5772 - 512-301-5772 www.kidspa.com Ages 18 mos. - 12 yrs.

Kidventure Camp Rough Hollow, Camp Sweetwater, Camp Westlake. These are communities with summer programs rooted in adventure, learning and growth. 512-263-8992 www.kidventure.com Ages 3 - 12

Leyla y la Ballena Spanish Immersion Children join together to bring the story “Leyla y la Ballena” to life. Every week is dedicated to a theme, taught in an enthusiastic, fun-filled environment.

8707 Mountain Crest Dr., Austin 2700 W. Anderson Ln., Austin 107 Ranch Rd. 620 S., Lakeway 512-299-5731, 512-299-5732, 512-466-2409 www.austinbilingualschool.com Ages 2 - 11

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Mad Science Mad Science camps are filled with exciting, fun, hands-on science activities. Children become junior scientists for the week and experience a variety of science adventures. Locations in Austin metro 512-892-1143 www.austin.madscience.org Ages 4 - 12

Maker Tales This bilingual, literacy-inspired makerspace lets kids experience hands-on exploration in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM). 7938 Great Northern Blvd., Austin 512-585-5456 www.tinkerteachers.com Ages 5 - 12

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McKinney Roughs Nature Camp

Newkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adventure Camp

Explore the outdoors and learn about wilderness skills and native plants and animals. Older campers enjoy swimming, a challenge course and raft trips. 1884 Hwy. 71 W., Cedar Creek 512-303-5073 www.lcra.org/naturecamp Ages 5 - 15

Exciting and action-packed summer with high ropes, rafting, tubing, rappelling, campouts and more. New Braunfels 830-625-9105 www.newktennis.com Ages 9 - 16

Moolah U

Nitro Swim

Kids learn how to make and appreciate money by starting their own businesses. Locations throughout Austin 512-443-8851 www.moolahu.com Ages 8 - 15

Campers receive the highest quality swim lessons, noncompetitive and competitive. Cedar Park/Round Rock and Bee Cave 512-259-7999 www.nitroswim.com Ages 6 months and up

My Spanish Smarts

Play-well TEKnologies Camp

Spanish lessons for teens and adults of all levels. Watch the My Spanish Smarts videos to learn more about their unique materials and methods. 2900 S. Congress Ave., Austin 512-784-7344 www.myspanishsmarts.com Ages teen and adult

LEGO-inspired engineering camps. Dream It. Build It. Wreck It. Repeat. Locations in Austin metro area 512-757-4371 www.play-well.org Ages K - 8

Rio Vista Farm Austinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s originator of English riding camps. Daily lessons taught

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by pro trainers, lots of horse time/care, arts and crafts, plus swimming for hotter afternoons. Friday shows for parents. 13013 Fallwell Ln., Del Valle 512-247-2302 www.riovistafarm.net Ages 7 – 16

Rock-About Climbing Adventures Campers visit natural climbing walls, including Enchanted Rock, Reimer’s Ranch and the Barton Creek Greenbelt, with a climb each morning followed by lunch and a swim in a natural creek or pool. 3755 S. Capital of TX Hwy, Austin 512- 415-0804 www.rock-about.com Ages 9 - 18

Spicewood Country Camp Nine shady acres in northwest Austin with animals, music, swimming, crafts, sports and horseback riding. 6102 Spicewood Springs Rd., Austin 512-346-2992 www.spicewoodcountry.com Ages 3½ - 10

STEM for Kids Summer Camps

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Exciting programs in computer programming, game making, website design and robotics. www.stemforkids.net/t/txaustin txaustin@stemforkids.net Grades 1 - 8

Stepping Stone School The summer camp program “Young Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists” empowers students to develop and use academic skills in service to the community. Limited space available. Visit website for full details. 17 locations in Austin metro 512-459-0258 www.steppingstoneschool.com Ages 5 - 13

Summer at St. Andrew’s 2018 Half-day and full-day camps, including early arrival (8 to 9 a.m.) and aftercare (4 to 5 p.m.) supervision. 1112 W. 31st St., Austin 5901 Southwest Pkwy., Austin 512-299-9800 www.sasaustin.org/summer Ages 4 - 18

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Summer Spark

Tex-Arts Summer Camps

Your children come alive as they engage in weekly creative problem-solving challenges. Downtown and South Austin 512-593-5393 www.summerspark.com Grades 1 - 6

Summer camps start June 4. Offering musical production camps, weekly themed, and mini camps. 2300 Lohman’s Spur, Lakeway 512-852-9079 www.tex-arts.org Ages 2 - 18

Sunrise Neighborhood Youth Program Since 1998, the SNYP has provided summer day camp programs that provide the highest possible quality experience at the lowest possible price. 4430 Manchaca Rd., Austin 512-444-3326 www.sunriseaustin.org Grades pre-K to middle school

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The Baron’s Men Summer Workshop

Synergy Dance

Students experience the world of William Shakespeare and Elizabethan stagecraft tradition that the Baron’s Men is wellknown for. 7400 Coldwater Canyon Dr., Austin 512-417-2795 www.thebaronsmen.org Ages 9 - 16

Dance camps include ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop. Also included are tumbling, theatre, crafts and a performance on Fridays. Dance intensives for beginner to advanced. 2314 Bee Cave Rd. #C1, Austin 512-327-4130 www.synergydancestudio.com Ages 2 and up

Thinkery camps spark curiosity and inspire creativity through hands-on, playful learning experiences. STEAM, robotics and programming summer camps are available at five locations across Austin. 1830 Simond Ave., Austin

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512-469-6224 www.thinkeryaustin.org Ages 4 - 10

Tumble Tech Cheerleading, gymnastics, Parkour or free running, Tumble Techâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to not only grow athletes to their greatest potential, but to value parents and acknowledge their support. 1301 Toro Grande, Cedar Park 512-717-5040 www.tumble-tech.com Ages 3 - 14

Twin Lakes YMCA Summer Camp YMCA Twin Lakes is located minutes north of Austin. The Y provides an environment for campers to explore, play and make lifelong friends â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all in the great outdoors. 204 E. Little Elm Tr., Cedar Park 512-250-9622 option 6 Ages 5 - 14

White Fences Equestrian Center White Fences summer camps are an excellent way to teach responsibility, make new

friends and learn about teamwork, all in a safe environment. 10908 Jones Rd., Manor 512-865-8281 www.whitefencesaustin.com Ages 6 - 17

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Xplor Summer Camp Xplor features a unique selection of indoor and outdoor activities and field trips that take advantage of resources in the local area. Five locations in Austin, Georgetown, Leander, Round Rock 877-322-2891 www.xplortoday.com/austin Ages 5 - 12

YMCA of Austin Summer Day Camp Safe and enriching summer day camps. Enjoy field trips, swimming, games and more in a character rich environment with the YMCA of Austin. 22 locations in Travis, Hays and Bastrop counties 512-236-9622 www.austinymca.org Ages 4 - 14

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2018 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE YMCA of Greater Williamson County Whether it’s through swimming, arts and crafts, field trips or sports, or through various outdoor/indoor adventure activities, Y Summer Camp allows kids to be kids and make lasting memories. Branch and school locations across Williamson County 512-246-9622 www.ymcagwc.org Ages 3 - 14

OVERNIGHT CAMPS Camp Champions Camp Champions believes every child has an inner champion. 775 Camp Rd., Marble Falls 830-598-2571 www.campchampions.com Ages 5 - 17

Camp Lantern Creek for Girls A unique girls’ sleep-away summer camp created so girls can create art, find their voice, try new skills, be cheered on, get dirty, push boundaries, love nature and more. 4045 N. FM 1486, Montgomery 936-597-8225 www.camplanterncreek.com Girls ages 7 - 17

Camp Stewart for Boys Low-tech, wholesome fun and growth through 70-plus activities. Ragsdale family owned, operated. Outstanding role model counselors, worldwide enrollment, homestyle cooking. North Fork Guadalupe River. 612 FM 1340, Hunt 830-238-4670 www.campstewart.com Boys ages 6 - 16

Heart o’ the Hills Care-free, all-girls atmosphere, Guadalupe River, AC. Family-style dining. Worldwide enrollment, personable. More than 40 activities. Ragsdale family owned and operated. 2430 Hwy 39, Hunt 830-238-4650 www.hohcamp.com Girls ages 6 - 16

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2018 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE IDEAL - Texas Tech University IDEAL opens the eyes of thousands of students to the endless adventures in the liberal and fine arts, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Texas Tech University, Lubbock 806-742-2420 www.tinyurl.com/y7baw72z Grades K - 12th

Kidventure Kidventure’s camp mission is simple: provide kids with the opportunities to learn important life lessons through adventure, teamwork and just pure fun. Locations vary by camp 512-263-8992 www.kidventure.com Safari: Ages 8 - 12 in Hunt, TX Echo: Ages 13 - 16 in Rocksprings, TX Apex: Ages 17 - 18 on the Pecos River

Marine Military Academy Work hard, play hard. Every day, your son will participate in

challenging military activities and sports that build his fitness, confidence and drive. 320 Iwo Jima Blvd., Harlingen, TX 956-423-6006 www.mma-tx.org/summer-camp Boys ages 11 - 18

Sherwood Forest Faire Sherwood Forest Faire’s summer camp brings the skills and trades of the Middle Ages back to life. All activities take place in the 23-acre medieval village. Near Austin 512-222-8570 www.sherwoodforestfaire.com Ages 7 - 15

Sugar & Spice Ranch Camp Bonding mothers and daughters through horses. Campers “own” horses for a week and do everything together as a team. All-inclusive week-long sessions, a great way to reconnect. Bandera, TX 830-460-8487 www.texashorsecamps.com Ages 5 and up

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2018 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Texas Adventure Camp Don't think of coming to this “Outback” adventure camp unless you’re looking for an action-packed, exciting week of fun and challenges. 325 Mission Valley Rd., New Braunfels 830-625-9105 www.newktennis.com/outback-texasadventure-camp Ages 9 - 16

YMCA Twin Lakes Overnight Camp YMCA Camp Twin Lakes camp is minutes north of Austin. The Y provides an environment for campers to explore, play and make lifelong friends — all in the great outdoors. 204 E. Little Elm Tr., Cedar Park 512-250-9622 option 6 www.ymcagwc.org/twinlakes Ages 6 - 16

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS Inquiring Minds A multi-disciplinary, innovative and dynamic program for gifted students to

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2018 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE explore diverse subjects through an integrated, hands-on approach. Austin. 512-203-4540 www.inquiringminds-austin.org Ages 5 - 12

Joshuaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stage A creative outlet for exceptional individuals. Theatre, arts, dance, digital photography and film making. Austin 512-825-2744 www.joshuasstage.org/summer-camps Ages 3 - 18

Summer Wonders ACE Academy's summer camp for gifted students. This camp inspires enthusiasm and motivation for learning, taught by a stellar faculty in a challenging, creative environment. 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin 512-206-4070 www.summerwonders.com Ages 4 - 13

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asuntos famIlIares BETTY RICHARDSON Richardson, PhD, RNC, LPC, LMFT, es una psicoterapeuta situada en Austin.

Estrategias para resolver el problema de un niño egoísta Mi hija de 9 años de edad es muy egoísta. Vivimos con mi hermana y sus hijos (edades 5 y 2). Mi hija no comparte nada con ellos ni los deja entrar a su habitación. Ella es irrespetuosa conmigo y mi hermana. Me irrita tener que decirle lo mismo una y otra vez. ¿Cómo puedo hacer que mi hija cambie?

R. Quiere tres cambios en su hija: respeto hacia usted y su hermana, amabilidad hacia sus primos y que la escuche para que usted no tenga que repetirse. Su hija es muy afortunada de tener su propia habitación. Ella podría estar compartiendo con alguien o durmiendo en un sofá. Ayúdela a practicar la gratitud pidiéndoles a todos durante las comidas compartidas, que diga cada uno algo por lo que está agradecido. Dé un ejemplo diciendo algo por lo que usted está agradecida. Si su hija no menciona su habitación, usted puede decir que está agradecida por la casa que comparten. Ser groseros es común en los niños de esta edad, ya que desean convertirse en individuos y separarse de los padres. A esta edad, los niños tienden a comparar su situación con la de los amigos más ricos. Su hija podría estar enojada con usted por esto u otras cosas. Sería de gran ayuda

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preguntarle qué es lo que la enoja. Si es su situación de vida, dígale algo como: “Lo siento, pero esto es lo mejor que puedo hacer en este momento.” De cualquier manera, necesita lidiar con las groserías de su hija. Las sugerencias incluyen: modelar un comportamiento respetuoso, elogiarla cuando es respetuosa y decirle cuando es grosera. No preste atención a la grosería; eso refuerza el comportamiento. Sólo mencione la grosería que hizo y aléjese. También podría considerar consecuencias tales como reducir la cantidad de dinero que le da o quitarle su teléfono celular. Su hija también parece estar inmersa en sí misma, lo cual no es inusual a su edad. Puede ser difícil compartir cuando lo que desea es tener más. Ella podría estar pasando por muchas presiones en la escuela mientras intenta descubrir cómo acoplarse y quiénes son sus amigos. Intente darle algunas tareas apropiadas para su edad y establecer las reglas del hogar. Deje que escriba algunas de las reglas y luego que hable y negocie sobre ellas con usted y su hermana. Establezca consecuencias por romper las reglas. Publique estas reglas donde todos puedan verlas. Podría establecer una oportunidad de voluntariado para ella. Puede que diga que no lo hará, pero hágale saber que no

es una opción. Puede crear oportunidades para compartir, como por ejemplo, darle a su hija una caja de dulces y decirle que la divida por partes iguales entre ella y sus primos. Mi madre solía decir que los dulces tienen mejor sabor cuando se comparten. Ella tenía razón. Es comprensible que su hija quiera que nadie entre a su habitación. Es su territorio y su santuario, el único lugar donde puede sentir control. Cuando ella se va y regresa, la habitación está como la dejó. La habitación podría ser una ficha de negociación para que su hija interactúe con sus primos. Por ejemplo, para mantener la habitación sin sus primos, debe leerles una historia todos los días. Para tratar con el hecho de tener que repetirse, intente ayudarse con un cuaderno de comunicación. Dígale a su hija que usted escribirá en el cuaderno todos los días, y la responsabilidad de ella es leerlo y poner sus iniciales en cada nueva entrada. Otra opción es simplemente seguir repitiendo con una voz tranquila y respetuosa. Tener que repetirles las cosas a los niños es común para los padres. Y obtenga una copia del libro “Cómo hablar para que los niños escuchen y cómo escuchar para que los niños hablen” por Adele Faber y Elaine Mazlish.

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Museum Exhibits Vaudeville! Through Jul. 15. Ransom Center, 300 W. 21st St. hrc.utexas.edu or 512-471-8944. Celebrating Texas Food Through Sep. 30. Capitol Visitors Center, 112 E. 11th St. tspb.state.tx.us or 512-305-8400.

Family Events

Tuesday 1

Home School Tweens: 8 to 12 ++ 2 to 3 p.m. Pflugerville Library, 1008 W. Pfluger St., Pflugerville. FREE. pflugervilletx.gov or 512-990-6375. Tabletop Tuesday ++ 5 p.m. Austin Central Library, 710 W. Cesar Chavez St. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7400. Tween Hangout Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pflugerville Library, 1008 W. Pfluger St., Pflugerville. FREE. pflugervilletx.gov or 512-990-6101.

Wednesday 2

Northside Kids 10 a.m. The Domain Northside Lawn, 11700 Domain Blvd. FREE. domainnorthside.com. Community Night ++ 4 to 7 p.m. The Thinkery, 1830 Simond Ave. By donation. thinkeryaustin.org or 512-469-6218. Music on Main Street ++ 6 to 8 p.m. Prete Plaza, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock. FREE. roundrocktexas.gov.

Thursday 3

Living History Days 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bullock Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave. thestoryoftexas.com or 512-936-8746. Art Smart – Celebrating Asian Dragons 3:30 p.m. Pleasant Hill Branch Library, 211 E. William Cannon Dr. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-3940. First Thursday Austin 5 to 8 p.m. S. Congress Ave., Barton Springs Rd. to Elizabeth St. FREE. firstthursdayaustin.com. Starry Nights 5:30 to 7 p.m. Girlstart, 1400 W. Anderson Ln. FREE. girlstart.org or 512-916-4775. Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor 8 p.m. Zilker Hillside Theater, 2201 Barton Springs Rd. FREE. austinshakespeare.org.

Friday 4

Kindness Palooza 12 to 6 p.m. Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. FREE. hillcountrygalleria.com.

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Cinco de Mayo Fest 4 p.m. to midnight. Rattler Stadium, 2601 Rattler Rd., San Marcos. FREE. toursanmarcos.com or 512-393-5930. First Fridays on the Square 6 to 8 p.m. Downtown Georgetown. FREE. visit.georgetown.org or 512-864-9822. Music in the Park ++ 7 to 9 p.m. Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Rd., Pflugerville. FREE. pflugervilletx.gov. Round Rock Express vs. Iowa Cubs ++ 7 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. From $8. rrexpress.com or 512-244-BALL. Movie in the Park – Coco (PG) 7:30 p.m. Mason Homestead Park, 1101 S. Bagdad, Leander. FREE. leandertx.org. Movies in the Park – Cars 3 (G) 8:15 p.m. Milburn Park, 1901 Chase Blvd., Cedar Park. cedarparktexas.gov or 512-401-5500. CONTINUING: Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor see Thursday 3.

Saturday 5

Lemonade Day All day. All over Austin. austin.lemonadeday.org. Madrone Canyon 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Laura's Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. FREE. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. Muddy Miler Family Adventure 8:30 to 11 a.m. Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. FREE. roundrocktexas.gov. Pioneer Days 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. williamsonmuseum.org. Blackland Prairie Days 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Taylor. FREE. ci.taylor.tx.us. Fun with Chemistry 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Science Mill, 101 S. Lady Bird Ln., Johnson City. $8.50 youth, $10 adults. sciencemill.org or 844-263-6405. Violet Crown Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brentwood Park, 6710 Arroyo Seco. FREE. violetcrowncommunity.org or 512-914-2917. Cinco de Mayo Fest 10 a.m. to midnight. San Marcos. See Friday 4 for details. Pecan Street Festival 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 6th St., Austin. FREE. pecanstreetfestival.org.

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Cinco de Mayo Festival Noon to 9 p.m. Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St. $10. cincodemayoaustin.com. Saturday Family Movie – Ferdinand (PG) 1 p.m. St. John Branch Library, 7500 Blessing Ave. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7570. Kindnesspalooza 12 to 4 p.m. Hill Country Galleria Splash Pad, 12700 Country Blvd., Bee Cave. FREE. hillcountrygalleria.com. Round Rock Express vs. Iowa Cubs 6 p.m. See Friday 4 for details. Saturday Night Concert Series ++ 7 to 9 p.m. Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. FREE. hillcountrygalleria.com. CONTINUING: Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor see Thursday 3.

Sunday 6

Pecan Street Festival 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. See Saturday 5 for details. Free First Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. Bullock Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave. FREE. thestoryoftexas.com or 512-936-4629. Wonders and Worries Urban Scavenger Hunt 12 to 6 p.m. Gather at 5540 N. Lamar Blvd. $10 youth, $20 adult. wondersandworries.org or 512-329-5757. Drop-In Tours 1 p.m. Contemporary Austin Jones Center, 700 Congress Ave. FREE. thecontemporaryaustin.org. Sunday Funday: Simple Machines 1 to 4 p.m. Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel St. FREE. nchmuseum.org or 512-478-2335. Round Rock Express vs. Iowa Cubs 1 p.m. See Friday 4 for details. CONTINUING: Cinco de Mayo Festival see Saturday 5; Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor see Thursday 3.

Monday 7

Free Play and Food Truck 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Westbank Library, 1309 Westbank Dr. FREE. westbanklibrary.com. Round Rock Express vs. Iowa Cubs 7 p.m. See Friday 4 for details.

Tuesday 8

Round Rock Express vs. New Orleans 7 p.m. See Friday 4 for details. CONTINUING: Home School Tweens: 8 to 12 see Tuesday 1; Tabletop Tuesday see Tuesday 1.

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CONTINUING: Community Night see Wednesday 2; Music on Main Street see Wednesday 2; Round Rock Express vs. New Orleans see Tuesday 8.

Thursday 10

Little Texans: Splatter 10 to 11 a.m. Bullock Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave. FREE with admission. thestoryoftexas.com or 512-936-8746. Art Smart – Celebrating Asian Dragons 4:30 p.m. Twin Oaks Branch Library, 1800 S. 5th St. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9980. Latinitas' Tech Thursdays 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ruiz Branch Library, 1600 Grove Blvd. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-900-0304. Movies in the Park: The Emperor's New Groove (G) 8:45 p.m. Dick Nichols District Park, 8011 Beckett Rd. FREE. austinparks.org. CONTINUING: Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor see Thursday 3; Round Rock Express vs. New Orleans see Tuesday 8.

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Friday Movie Matinee – Last Jedi (PG-13) 3:30 p.m. Carver Branch Library, 1161 Angelina St. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-1010. Friday Movie Matinee – Rio 2 (PG) 3:30 p.m. Old Quarry Branch Library, 7051 Village Center Dr. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-8860.

Peter Pan ++ 8 p.m. The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr. From $15. thelongcenter.org or 512-457-5115. CONTINUING: Music in the Park see Friday 4; Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor see Thursday 3; Round Rock Express vs. New Orleans see Tuesday 8.

Saturday 12

Field Day 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Palm Park, 601 E. 3rd St. FREE. wallercreek.org. Youth Arts Fest 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Creative Action, 2921 E. 17th St. FREE. creativeaction.org. Second Saturdays are for Families 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St. FREE. thecontemporaryaustin.org or 512-459-8191. CelebrASIA Austin 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd. FREE. austintexas.gov or 512-974-1700. O. Henry Museum Pun-Off 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. O. Henry Museum, 409 E. 5th St. FREE. punpunpun.com or 512-974-1398. Manifest 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. German Free School, 507 E. 10th St., $7, under 12 FREE. germantexans.org or 512-467-4569. InspiroFest 12 to 8 p.m. Casa de Luz, 1701 Toomey Rd. FREE. btruarts.org or 512-553-1TRU. The Secret of The Soap and Spin ++ 2 p.m. Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive. From $10.50. pollytheatre.org or 512-743-7966.

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Movie Matinee: The Greatest Showman (PG) 2 to 4 p.m., Pflugerville Library, 1008 W. Pfluger St., Pflugerville. library.pflugervilletx.gov or 512-990-6375. Peter Pan 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. See Friday 11 for details. CONTINUING: Saturday Night Concert Series see Saturday 5; Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor see Thursday 3.

Sunday 13

Mother’s Day Family Day 12 to 4 p.m. Umlauf Sculpture Garden, 605 Robert E. Lee Rd. FREE. umlaufsculpture.org or 512-445-5582. Moms Sk8 4 Free 12 to 5 p.m. Playland Skate Center, 8822 McCann Dr. $8. playlandskatecenter.com or 512-452-1901. Peter Pan 3 p.m. See Friday 11 for details. Made in America 1712 Overture 4 p.m. Austin ISD Performing Arts Center, Mueller Blvd. and Barbara Jordan Blvd. From $10. austinisd.org. Mother's Day at the Capitol 7 to 8 p.m. Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave. FREE. austinsymphonicband.org or 512-956-7420. CONTINUING: Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor see Thursday 3; The Secret of The Soap and Spin see Saturday 12.

Monday 14

The Secret of the Soap and Spin 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. See Saturday 12 for details.

Tuesday 15

CONTINUING: Home School Tweens: 8 to 12 see Tuesday 1; Tabletop Tuesday see Tuesday 1.

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Wednesday 16

Art Smart – Celebrating Asian Dragons 6 p.m. Cepeda Branch Library, 651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7372. CONTINUING: Community Night see Wednesday 2.

Thursday 17

Science Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bullock Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave. FREE. thestoryoftexas.com or 512-936-8746. Movies in the Park: Coco (PG) 8:45 p.m. Dove Springs District Park, 5801 Ainez Dr. FREE. austinparks.org. CONTINUING: The Secret of the Soap and Spin see Monday 14; Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor see Thursday 3.

Friday 18

Old Town Street Festival 5 to 9 p.m. Old Town Leander, 100 N. Brushy St., Leander. FREE. oldtownstreetfestival.com. Deutschen Pfest ++ 5 p.m. to midnight Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Rd., Pflugerville. $5. deutchenpfest.com. Rock the Park 7 p.m. Mueller Lake Park Ampitheatre, 4550 Mueller Blvd. FREE. kut.org. Toddler Movie Matinee: Trolls (PG) 10 a.m., Pflugerville Public Library, 1008 W. Pfluger St., Pflugerville. library.pflugervilletx.gov or 512-990-6375. CONTINUING: Music in the Park see Friday 4; Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor see Thursday 3; The Secret of The Soap and Spin see Monday 14.

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Saturday 19

Dirt Dauber Fest 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eye of the Dog Arts Center, 905 Valley View West, San Marcos. FREE. eyeofthedog.com or 512-558-1723. Deutschen Pfest 10 a.m. to midnight. $7. See Friday 18 for details. Festival of Good 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Goodnight Ranch, Blaze Dr. FREE. liveatgoodnight.com or 512-765-9547. Front Porch Days 12 to 6 p.m. Fergus Park and Fairway Fields, 450 Haupt Rd., Kyle. FREE. frontporchdays.com. Royal Tea Party 1 p.m. Pflugerville Public Library, 1008 W. Pfluger St., Pflugerville. library.pflugervilletx.gov or 512-990-6375. The Secret of The Soap and Spin 2 p.m. See Saturday 12 for details. CONTINUING: Deutschen Pfest see Friday 18; Saturday Night Concert Series see Saturday 5; Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor see Thursday 3.

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Deutschen Pfest 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5. See Friday 18 for details. Dirt Dauber Fest 12 to 5 p.m. See Saturday 19 for details. CONTINUING: Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor see Thursday 3; Front Porch Days see Saturday 19; The Secret of The Soap and Spin see Saturday 12.

Monday 21

CONTINUING: Round Rock Express vs. Iowa see Friday 4.

Tuesday 22

CONTINUING: Home School Tweens: 8 to 12 see Tuesday 1; Tabletop Tuesday see Tuesday 1; Round Rock Express vs. Iowa see Friday 4.

Wednesday 23

CONTINUING: Community Night see Wednesday 2; Round Rock Express vs. Iowa see Friday 4.

Thursday 24

Storytime: Nature 10 to 11 a.m. Bullock Museum, 1800 Congress Ave. FREE with admission. thestoryoftexas.com or 512-936-8746. Kids Summer Movie Series – Monster Trucks (PG) 2 p.m. Old Quarry Branch Library, 7051 Village Center Dr. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-8860. CONTINUING: Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor see Thursday 3; Round Rock Express vs. Iowa see Friday 4.

Friday 25

CONTINUING: Music in the Park see Friday 4; Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor see Thursday 3.

Saturday 26

CONTINUING: Saturday Night Concert Series see Saturday 5; Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor see Thursday 3.

Sunday 27

CONTINUING: Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor see Thursday 3.

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Monday 28

Memorial Day Poolapalooza 12 to 7 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park, 2525 W. New Hope Dr., Cedar Park. FREE. cedarparktexas.gov. Memorial Day Skate 12 to 6 p.m. Playland Skate Center, 8822 McCann Dr. $8. playlandskatecenter.com or 512-452-1901.

Tuesday 29

CONTINUING: Home School Tweens: 8 to 12 see Tuesday 1; Tabletop Tuesday see Tuesday 1.

Wednesday 30

Round Rock Express vs. Nashville 7 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. From $8. rrexpress.com or 512-244-BALL. CONTINUING: Community Night see Wednesday 2.

Thursday 31

CONTINUING: Round Rock Express vs. Nashville see Wednesday 30.

Wednesday 9

Welcome Wednesday 8:30 to 10 a.m. Hill Country Christian School, 12124 RR 620 N. FREE with registration. HillCountryChristianSchool.org or 512-331-7036.

Thursday 10

Seniors Conference 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pflugerville Community Church, 1214 E. Pfenning Ln., Pflugerville. FREE with registration. tinyurl.com/PVilleConf2018 or 512-6009275.

Saturday 19

Breastfeeding Support Group 11 a.m. Baylor Scott & White Pediatric Clinic – Round Rock, 425 University Blvd, Round Rock. FREE. tinyurl.com/yc2dg3z7 or 512-509-6455.

Story Times Parenting Events Any Baby Can offers free parenting classes in English and Spanish. Postpartum support group meets on Thursdays. 6207 Sheridan Ave. FREE. anybabycan.org or 512-454-3743. Bridges to Growth offers early childhood parenting classes throughout the month. 805 W. University Ave., Georgetown. georgetownproject.org or 512-864-3008.

Austin area libraries offer story times for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and families with children of all ages. In addition, there are story times in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, American Sign Language and other languages.

Contact your local library for more information about times and appropriate ages.

Austin Library Branches throughout Austin library.austintexas.gov | 512-974-7400 Bee Cave Library 4000 Galleria Pkwy. beecavetexas.com | 512-767-6620 Dripping Springs Library 501 Sportsplex Dr. dscl.org | 512-858-7825 Laura’s Library 9411 Bee Cave Rd. westbanklibrary.com | 512-381-1400 Pflugerville Library 1008 W. Pfluger St. pflugervilletx.com | 512-990-6275 Round Rock Library 216 E. Main St. roundrocktexas.gov | 512-218-7001 San Marcos Library 625 E. Hopkins St. ci.san-marcos.tx.us | 512-393-8200 Westbank Library 1309 Westbank Dr. westbanklibrary.com | 512-327-3045

View the Austin-Area story time calendar at austinfamily.com!

The City of Austin provides free car seat checks and Safe Baby Academy classes throughout the year at a variety of locations in the Central Texas area. Appointments and reservations are required. For dates and locations, email emspubed@austintexas.gov or call 512-972-SAFE (7233).

La Leche League of Central Texas hosts nine regular meetings in addition to play dates and gatherings in Austin, Round Rock, Killeen/Temple, Bryan-College Station and Waco. All breastfeeding mothers, babies and mothers-to-be are welcome to attend. texaslll.org. YMCA presents a free Childhood Obesity Intervention Program at various locations throughout the month. austinymca.org or 512-236-9622.

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Parent Workshop on Toilet Learning 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Bright Horizons at Westlake, 4613-B Bee Cave Rd. FREE. brighthorizons.com/westlake or 512-640-1879.

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KID

PIENSA POSITIVO Make Your Own Puppets

We love puppets — floppy ones, colorful ones, big, small, all of them. And most of all, we love a puppet show. Here’s how you can make fun (and simple) puppets out of items you probably have on hand. What You Need * A variety of wooden spoons (plastic will work, too) * Markers * Scraps of fabric, felt, paper, cotton balls or yarn for costumes and hair * Large pipe cleaners for arms * Masking tape or low temp glue * Optional: googly eyes What You Do 1. Draw your puppet’s face on the bowl of the spoon. (For more advanced play, glue on googly eyes.) 2. Attach pieces of scrap fabric, felt or tissue paper to the spoon handle. Let your imagination run wild. Are you making a lion? A superhero? A dragon? Tip: For younger children, consider masking tape as an alternative to glue. It’s not as messy. 3. Add arms using pipe cleaners. Twist the pipe cleaners around the spoon handle and shape into position. They can be repositioned during play to make gestures. There’s More Once you make some puppets, put on a show! If you want to make a puppet stage, here’s a link to a simple one: tinyurl.com/y74hbflo. Since 1980, kidsActing has provided a supportive, fun environment where young people can be creative, expressive, and and have fun. We feel the process of learning and striving for personal, individual excellence is important in developing self-confidence.

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Enfermedad "El cuerpo grita lo que la boca calla.” Cuando escuche por primera vez esta frase, me hizo sentido. Y me hizo comprender que la enfermedad es solo la señal de alerta, avisandonos de la falta de salud física y emocional. De acuerdo a la escritora y motivadora Louise Hay, las emociones que enferman al cuerpo son el odio y el miedo. Si se pierde el control de estas emociones lo más probable es que se pierda el control de la salud. No calles o ignores las emociones; aprende a manejarlas. Tu cuerpo te lo agradecerá. ¡Piensa Positivo!

Sickness “The body screams what the mouth doesn't say.” When I first heard this phrase, it made a lot of sense to me. It made me realize that illness is an alert signal, making us aware that our bodily and emotional health are in need. According to the writer and motivational speaker Louise Hay, the two emotions that have the power to make our bodies ill are hate and fear. If you lose control of these emotions, then the body's health could be out of control as well. Don’t quiet or ignore your emotions; master them. Your body will appreciate it. Think Positive!

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Mommy Milestone: Pee Seat

Just for grIns C A R R I E TAY L O R Carrie Taylor is a freelance writer, editor and mother of two boys.

As I closed the car door, the toddler stirred.

Every bed in my house wears a mattress pad. This protective layer is the only line of defense against bodily fluids destroying an overpriced mattress. They’re indispensable — the greatest invention of the modern world, right behind Spanx. All this is to say, I recently experienced a Mommy Milestone that made me realize in 2018, we remain a primitive society: Where are the car seat mattress pads?!

“I have to pawwwwwwtee,” he softly whined and drifted back asleep. We were 15 minutes from home; we could make it.

It started innocently enough. I was delivering a casserole to a new mom when my children dutifully passed out in the backseat, just as we pulled into her driveway.

And then silence. And his poor little eyes grew huge as saucers.

I’ll only be a minute, I thought, as I slipped out (leaving the car running, of course!) and speed-walked to the front door. The new mom showed classic symptoms of Adult Interaction Withdrawal, and unloaded about how pumping was going and how one boob keeps producing more milk. In the middle of an exposition about the pros and cons of baby-wearing, I successfully maneuvered my exit.

Wrong. Eight minutes in, he woke up in pure panic; I’m talking The Shining level screams: “I HAVE TO PAWTEE! PAWWWWWWW – “

The following events come to me in a blur. Pulling into CVS. Hoisting a pee-soaked toddler in one arm and a wriggling 16month-old in the other. The stares. Stuffing the 4-year-old into the only extra clothes I had — pants, size 18 months. Cramming an old sheet onto the car seat so he could ride home without saturation. Driving home in a pee-soaked shirt that will never be the same. And then dismantling the car seat. This, my friends, is an art of its own.

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