North Texas Kids May 2010 Issue by North Texas Kids

North Texas Your Family Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy Kids

May 2010

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Contents May l Volume 8 No. 5

The Difference Between Cognitive Skills & Academic Ability

Emma's Restaurant Review

How I Got My Life Back

Alexandria’s Book Review

Summer Reading Fun

Love Your Body to the Max?

Summer Camp 2010

Geocaching Adventure

Best & Worst Mother's Day Gifts

Family Resource Guide

Silly Riddles

The Laundry is Never Done

May Calendar of Events

Kids in the Kitchen

What You Need to Know about Getting Outside this Summer

Exercise & Fun this Summer Cinco de Mayo Word Search

Music That Lasts A LIFETIME

Q&A with actor Rick Spivey

Fairways, Greens & Girls

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Craft: Tissue Paper Flowers

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Note from the Publisher

Minette Riordan, Ph.D.

Parenting Lessons from Coach Avery Johnson? Happy Mother's Day to each and every one of you out there, including my own wonderful mother and all women who have mothered me throughout my life. Mothering comes in many forms and I have been cared for by so many women, mentors and teachers. We have a couple of fun articles just for you this month, like "The Laundry is Never Done" by Diana Guintu. If you have been following my husband's and my personal journey to recovering our health, make sure you read my update this month: "Love Yourself to the Max," and what I am learning in my experience at Living Well Dallas. I am at the half way point in my 6 month program. There are some super fun events to check out this month, too, like Dallas Kids Expo at Market Hall on May 1 and 2. North Texas Kids will be there, doing a fun craft with the kids. Plus, we are putting a flyer in the goodie bags announcing anyone that signs up for our e-newsletter by May 15 will be entered to win our Ultimate Staycation Giveaway Basket full of over $450 worth of tickets and passes to local events like Hawaiian Falls, Ringling Bros. Circus and more. Then the weekend of May 8, check out a

brand new event just for you, Mom, called Celebrate Mama. You can find details on both events in our calendar. Yes, I did get to meet and briefly interview Coach Avery Johnson recently. He spoke to the teens at Trinity Christian High School on behalf of the nonprofit Just Say Yes. According to their website, they are "A healthbased educational organization equipping students to avoid destructive behaviors and lead successful lives." I encourage you to visit their website, www. JustSayYes.org, and look at their phenomenal programs and the difference they are making in teens lives. Coach AJ is helping them to spread the message that kids need to make the right decision at defining moments in their life. He said that life is like driving, we have to learn to read the signs. Pay attention to the dead ends, pay attention to times when you need to yield. He shared stories about when he had to make critical decisions and the signs that led him in the right direction. When I asked him what advice he had for parents, he said to remember that kids need direction, sometimes they need a pat on the back, tough love, or a hug and a

kiss. They don’t need to be told yes every time, sometimes they need to hear no. They need a guiding hand so that when it comes to the defining moments in their lives, they are prepared to make the right decision. One of the things that he told the kids, that I appreciated as a parent, is that when the moment comes, they need to stand up and share when their friends are doing something wrong, something that makes them uncomfortable. Kids harbor secrets and he urged teens to be courageous in speaking up, to take a stand and to share those secrets in the interest of helping a friend in the long run. While he did not directly refer to drug abuse or alcohol abuse or other behavioral issues, the message was clear. To be a good friend, you have to put aside the "popular" thing to do, knowing that the popular thing is not always the right thing, then do the right thing! Kudos to Coach Johnson, his clear passion for children and youth and his commitment to giving back to the community.

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Cover Artist...

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Isabel

on the cover of NTK. North Texas Kids loves kids’ art. Feel free to send us your child’s Masterpiece.

Hobbies: Reading, Writing (loves to write her own stories), Art (drawing, painting), Cooking & Baking and Sewing. She has been in ballet for years and enjoys getting to perform at nursing homes. She also loves to play the piano, and just started to play golf.

We are looking for covers that are unique, bright and colorful. Each child that appears on our cover receives $50.00 along with his/her picture and story in the paper. Submissions may be digital or print. Email pictures to info@northtexaskids.com or mail them to Scissortail Publishing, LLC. 700 E. Park Blvd., Suite 110, Plano, Texas 75074.

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The Difference Between Cognitive Skills & Academic Ability by Bethany Petty

Take Time this Summer to Get to the Root of Your Child’s Struggles. At LearningRx we can explain WHY your child is struggling at school and dramatically improve his ability to learn. “I always knew that my son struggled with reading. I sought answers, but everyone told me what I already knew. LearningRx was different. They told me WHY my son struggled so that I could address the root of his reading problem. Thanks to their program, my son now loves reading and is back on track for his age.” - Paula W. Dallas mom

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When a child begins to struggle academically, we tend to immediately focus on the subject matter. For example, if a child struggles in reading, we immediately hone in on reading and spend extra homework time on it. We get tutoring for reading, and we pursue accommodations in school for it. Yet, we forget to look at WHY reading is a struggle. In other words, we forget to look at the root cause of the academic problem. A tree is a useful analogy when considering the causes of learning difficulties. The leaves and fruit of the tree are where we can see "symptoms" of the tree's failure to thrive. However, when attempting to return the tree to a healthier state, we don't treat the leaves and fruit. Instead, we realize that something must be wrong with the root When a student struggles system, so we address the roots. When a academically, it is as if the top student struggles academically, it is as of the tree is bare and failing to if the top of the tree produce healthy vegetation. is bare and failing to produce healthy vegetation. Instead of focusing on the "symptoms" of academic struggle, we need to focus on the root of the problem.....the CAUSES of the weaknesses. The "root" of academic problems stem from the brain's ability to process and learn new information quickly and easily. If your child struggles in an academic area, there is an 80% likelihood that this struggle is caused by poor cognitive skills. These are the brain's automatic processing abilities and include skills like attention, memory, and processing speed, to name a few. When weaknesses exist in any one of these skill areas, learning will be difficult. The good news? The brain can change! In fact, read a recent news release from Medical News Today at http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/173518.php. Through intense one-on-one training, the automatic processing skills can be changed and permanently improved! Once students have a strong root system in place, they are able to grow healthy academic fruit. In order to pinpoint WHY your child is struggling, call today for a Cognitive Skills Assessment. Isn't it time to get to the root of the problem?

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Who doesn't love brightly colored flowers as a gift? These are so simple and inexpensive to make. They make a great gift for mom (great craft for dad and kids to do for Mother's Day.) They are also a great craft for grandma, teachers, and friends. We have used them as party decorations and party favors, too. A very versatile, colorful and simple craft!

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Florist's tape (optional)

Instructions: 1. Cut circles, squares, ovals or any fun shape of tissue. Work with at least 3" inches in diameter or larger. You can use different types of scissors to make fun edges. 2. Make a small loop in the end of one chenille stem. This will be the center of the flower and will stop the petals from falling off. 3. Take the petals and push them one at a time up the stem to the loop at the top. The more petals, the fuller and prettier the flowers will be. We found that scrunching the tissue paper together at the end gives them a more realistic effect. 4. You can wrap a small amount of floral tape around the chenille stem below the petals to keep them on, but this is optional depending on your use for the flowers and the age of the child. Or you can use a small green circle of cardstock underneath. Resources: There are some great You Tube videos on how to make the flowers. There is also a great Klutz book for kids on making a variety of different flowers. North Texas Kids • May 2010 • www.NorthTexasKids.com

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said I think you may be gluten intolerant. It was hard for me to believe that something I eat could make me so sick. I do indeed have an autoimmune

condition called Celiac Disease. It was hard to believe that since I had spent most of my career working in healthcare that no medical professional had

ever suggested getting my food allergies tested. instead I literally was told, “you are very stressed, don’t worry your pretty little head, you just need an antidepressant” or some variation of this for years while, I lived with incredible discomfort and pain.

The second divine intervention came through my good friend, Kym

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puffiness (as Max decreased cellular inflammation over 8 weeks, by 61%), the pain, but most importantly, I have my life back physically, emotionally and

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With our success in using the MaxGXL product with our clients, we

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Love Your Body to the Max? A Work in Progress by Dr. Minette Riordan

It sounds good doesn't it? And I wish I could say that I am there, loving

my body as it is. I am working on it, it is an ongoing process. I know how important it is to accept yourself unconditionally, I teach that to other women through my speaking, I teach it to my children when they are

struggling and I work on cultivating that love for myself. As moms, we forget that we have to make the time to focus on ourselves.

If you been following my journey with Living Well Dallas, you know

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that last month I discovered that I have food allergies to most of the foods I was eating on a regular basis. I am dealing with that, learning to eat

differently, to cook and read labels differently. If you want to read my

article, visit our blog at www.northtexaskids.com. Living a gluten-free life is a challenge. Even eating a salad can have hidden gluten that sends my digestive system into pain for hours.

This month, my husband and I are at the half-way point in a six-month

journey with Betty Murray, CN, HHC, RYT and Jenny Bair, co-founders of Living Well Dallas. This has been a time of hard work, self-discovery and joy in a better relationship between Brad and I. It has truly been an inner makeover more than an exterior one. I want to share 5 key points that I have discovered so far.

1. It's not all about the weight loss! I started this program with the

intention of losing weight. Instead, I am finding health and focusing on feeling better, trusting that the weight loss will come. I rely too much on the scale as a

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2. I started taking two great supplements that Jenny and Betty

recommended, Max GXL and Max WLX, two products that have

substantially increased my energy, decreased inflammation and completely gotten rid of most of the joint pain I was having. I have a spring in my step that was missing before! Read Jenny's article on pg. 8 to learn more about these outstanding products and the impact they had on her life. You can

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There are many fun things to do in the summer! Sitting outside under a tree with a good book is especially fun to do in the summer. In the car, on a plane, on a train, in the house, with a mouse, at the park, in the dark (with a flashlight), in a tent...

Where else can you think of that would be FUN to read? Some good kids books for summer.... Where the Wild Things Are Skippyjon Jones Bailey Goes Camping Anything by Dr. Suess (pick one on Amazon) Little House on the Prairie series Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Miss Spider series (look this up on Amazon and pick one)

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session with my husband. We spent a couple of hours together with Jenny as part of our journey to health and really focused on what our shared

vision and values for our marriage and our family are. We have a clearer sense of what is important to us and how we want to live our lives. We

shared our values with our kids, explained what they meant and why they are a guiding force in the way we approach life. We have enjoying our

individual life coaching sessions with Jenny but for me, the one we did

together had such a big impact on us. We celebrated our 14th Anniversary in April - what a beautiful gift to give each other.

4. I am learning patience, not something I am very good at. There is

no quick fix to weight loss, health or fitness. It takes time, hard work,

preparation and consistency. 50 pounds are not going to disappear over night, no matter how much I wish it so.

5. I can't do it alone. I am clear that I need the guidance, moral support and

professional advice of both Betty and Jenny to support me in this journey. They have kept me from being frustrated, disappointed or falling off the

path. Their positive attitudes, insights and willingness to share their own personal journeys have made it so much easier to stay the course.

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Live your Life and Love your Body to the Max. Knowing that I have a plan, that I know the root of the problem and that I have the support I need, has made a tremendous difference in my life.

Dr. Minette Riordan is the founder of North Texas Kids magazine, an ACPI certified coach for parent, public speaker, not to mention a wife and mother. She is working to get her priorities straight and her health moving in the right direction! You can read more about Minette and Brad's progress next month in NTK magazine or on our blog at www.northtexaskids.com.

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What “Not” to Buy for Mother's Day, Best Gifts & Wish List

Survey shows what mom really "doesn't" want for Mother's Day. Give household and garden items to mom this Mother's Day at your own risk! The poll, sponsored by a leading online personal gift service reveals that moms want to be showered with jewelry and flowers, a day off from household chores and quality time with their family. According to the poll, moms care most that loved ones remember their special day. A reassuring 46% said that anything their kids give them is a "good gift." 500 moms were asked to name their best and worst Mother's Day gifts. They were also asked to indicate the gifts they most wish for this year.

Worst Mother's Day Gifts Ever i The poll reveals gifts that have made moms cringe...including carpet cleaner, a thigh-master, a night out at their husband's favorite restaurant and a card that read, "reupholster the chair in the master bedroom."

Worst gifts ever, according to 500 U.S. moms, were: 1. Forgetting Mother's Day -- 15% 2. Kitchen appliances -- 12% 3. Garden tools -- 11% 4. Cleaning supplies -- 11% 5. Dead and poorly arranged flowers -- 5%

Best Mother's Day Gifts Ever i Apparently surprises make moms happy. Tickets to a Cleveland Indians game and a shopping spree to Chicago's Michigan Avenue were highlighted by two moms as their best gifts ever. According to the poll, best gifts ever were: 1. Jewelry -- 24% 2. Home and school-made cards -- 18% 3. Home and school-made gifts -- 17% 4. A day at the Spa -- 15% 5. Help with chores, or a day of rest -- 5% 6. Beauty Products -- 4%

Mother's Day Wish List i Moms are wishing for many different things this Mother's Day, from hugs and kisses to furniture, but the most popular wishes are for a little luxury and pampering. While some moms are aiming high, wishing for a new car, a mansion or cruise, most moms just want to be "Queen for a day!"

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by Diana Guintu, M.Ed. "In my house the laundry always piles up" she sighed. She was tired and overwhelmed. There wasn’t enough time in the day to finish all that she “had” to do.” This juggling act between motherhood and womanhood had reached a breaking point. She was losing it! As "Supermoms" we can all relate to having days where we feel stressed, irritable, and overwhelmed. It feels like someone has pressed the ‘slow motion’ button on your day. It just doesn’t seem to go by fast enough. You know what I’m talking about, right? I’m talking about those days when bedtime can’t come soon enough; when the much adored "Mommy, Mommy" is like nails on a chalk board; or when the smallest request to do something minor can send you over the edge. Yes, those days - when anything and everything our children do is simply too much to handle. I know that for some “Supermoms”, admitting this can be painful and shameful. No mom wants to admit that there are days when the role of a mom is the last role you want to take. Now, I’m As "Supermoms" we can all not talking about not wanting to be a mom. I’m relate to having days where referring to those days we feel stressed, irritable, and when we feel like we just don’t have anything overwhelmed. It feels like left to give; running on someone has pressed the ‘slow empty, if you will. I realize that we don’t motion’ button on your day. always have days where we feel like we are losing it but when we have them, they can really create a dent in our character. It’s so easy for us to start self diagnosing ourselves with disorders and personality defects instead of just taking a deep breath and chalking it up to part of the process of motherhood. The dents we create internally really affect our perception of ourselves. It can also leave us feeling inadequate as mothers and women. We have to be mindful of what we tell ourselves. We can’t go around thinking and feeling inadequate, damaged and broken just because we can’t seem to keep up with our laundry. Most of us don’t realize how much power our thoughts and feelings about OURSELVES affect the flow of our day. I am a firm believer that if we can be honest about those days we can find solutions to dealing with them. After all, those days are part of our journey as mothers. They are completely normal. If we didn’t have the not-so-good days, how could we really appreciate the good ones? Those kinds of days warrant a ‘Mommy Time Out’. That’s right. You read correctly. Don’t worry. You don’t have to sit in a room or in a corner pouting and thinking about what you did wrong until someone comes to get you. ‘Mommy Time Out’ is actually the time that you take for yourself; away from being a mom. Of course, I’d like to think that we all have the luxury to escape to a spa or a girls retreat, but the reality is, for most “Supermoms”, finding the time for self-care can be a chore in itself. Try to remember that the next time you find yourself having one of those days - feeling irritable, frustrated, and overwhelmed. Your internal guidance system is trying to grab your attention. It’s trying to say – “Hey! You need a break! ". The next time you’re out of the proverbial gas and only running on fumes where anything and everything seems to get on your nerves . . . take a ‘mommy time out”. After all, the laundry is never done anyways. Diana Guintu, M.Ed., is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Allen TX. She specializes in working with moms and women. For more information visit her website at www.guintucounseling.com.

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What You Need to Know about Getting Outside this Summer by Jennifer Patterson

1. Why is it important for families to get outside? With childhood obesity and heart disease on the rise, outdoor activities are a great way to have fun with your family while staying healthy. Most people have fond childhood memories of camping, canoeing, or just sitting around the campfire with family. In the fast pace of today’s society, those simple but important times are getting left out. The memories you create while enjoying the great outdoors with your family are priceless, and should not be missed.

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2. What is important for families to know about safely enjoying the great outdoors? Families need to take a few precautions when heading outdoors, but they are mostly preventative. The most important things are staying hydrated when out in the heat, keeping sunscreen applied in and out of the water, and using bug spray to keep bites to a minimum. Also, being aware of your surroundings and staying clear of anything that stings, bites, or gives you a rash. Always have a first-aid kit handy and have a plan in case of an emergency.

3. What are some local options for easy, quick weekend get aways around the Metroplex? Mineral Wells State Park, Cedar Hills State Park & Meadowmere Park on Lake Grapevine

4. Tell us about Adventure Day Camps and your Family Campouts. At Adventure Day Camps, we get them away from TV and video games and offer them exciting options that challenge them to fully explore what nature and the outdoors has to offer. Adventure Day Camps 7th season will begin June 1st and continue through August 20th. We offer 12 individual weeks of actionpacked adventure your children will enjoy that is very close to home, located on the shores of Lake Grapevine. Campers can attend a day, a week, or all summer! There is not a better way for your kids to enjoy their summer than by getting great exercise, playing hard, meeting new friends, and experiencing a variety of safe and supervised outdoor and team building activities. We also offer Weekend Family Campouts where you basically show up with your tent and personal items and we take care of the rest - food, clean-up, and fun activities for everyone to enjoy. We have two campouts scheduled, Memorial Day Weekend and Father's Day Weekend.

5. Why did you start Adventure Day Camps? When I met my husband, his company promoted and organized many outdoor and adventure type events and team building programs for adults and corporations. With my love of both the outdoors and children, it was natural for us to expand the business into kids' programs. I see the Moms and Dads faces when they pick up their child from camp on the day they caught their first fish, learned to play disc golf, or maybe just held a frog for the first time. Our programs allow the kids to be kids and have great fun in a safe environment. I think the parents notice the care we take and the love we have for the children.

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Emma’s Kid Friendly Restaurant Review Mexi-Go 6205 Coit Rd Suite 396 • Plano, TX 75013 972-398-3533 by Emma Bonin We’ve been to Mexi-Go a few times, and it’s always good! It’s also a great place to meet friends and have fun. I usually get the beef taco and eat all of it. My brother has had the chicken fajitas, and likes them a lot. My parents really like the Molcajete for two. This is served in a hot rock molcajete filled with grilled chicken and beef fajita, chorizo, diablo shrimp, oaxaca cheese and salsa verde with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, ranchero beans and tortillas. It’s quite a feast. Even the two of them usually bring home some leftovers! The menu includes a lot of traditional Tex-Mex as well as some other unique specialties. The kids’ menu has quite a few choices including beef burritos, chalupas, enchilada, chicken fingers, corn dog, crispy beef tacos, and cheese quesadilla, all served with rice and beans or French fries. And don’t forget to consider a kid’s

smoothie in several flavors. We have met friends there a couple of times. After dinner we got some tattoos from the quarter machines and put them on in the bathroom. It was funny. Mexi-Go has a fun atmosphere, just the right lighting, good service and most important, good food! We will definitely go back again, and again, and again! We go to the Plano location on the northwest corner of Coit and Spring Creek. They also have locations in Allen, Little Elm, and Richardson. Visit their website for more details: www.mexigo.com Emma Bonin is a fifth-grader at Hughston

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The Real Moms Guide to... Quick, Healthy Meals It seems like everyone is always so busy these days. I know I am. How can we cook a healthy dinner, spend quality time with the family, and get the kids off to bed at a decent time, all in the span of about two hours? It's a tough balance, but it can be done. I have searched for years for a cookbook that has healthy AND quick to prepare meals. It doesn't seem to exist. There are tons of healthy cooking and tons of quick to prepare cookbooks, but none that can seem to make that impossible combination. That's why I decided to create one myself. In my book, Processed Kids, there are dozens of healthy meals that can be prepared in 30-45 minutes. I'd like to share one of my families favorites.

Build Your Own Tacos with Spanish Rice by composer, playwright and puppeteer B. Wolf As resident composer/playwright for Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts for almost thirty-five years, I have been privileged to participate in numerous exciting and challenging artistic endeavors, both in the development of original works and in the adaptation of many literary classics to the puppet stage. Since both Kathy Burks and I have degrees in music, we have also sought opportunities to introduce our audiences to musical masterpieces in a new setting very different from their usual place in the concert hall. Interpreting classical music on the puppet stage has been a specialty of our troupe ever since our successful adaptations of Tschaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet and Richard Strauss’ Till Eulenspiegel. Because music is a powerful means of communication, transcending time and space, it is truly the universal language, conveying complex feelings and emotions without the use of words. Although recent research reveals that children reap very real benefits from exposure to classical music, the sad fact is that many children in our society have little opportunity for this experience. Most public schools have excluded music from their curricula, and often the only music that a child hears is from the pop culture. Much of this music has value, certainly, but there are some unique qualities which only classical music can convey. And some studies have shown that listening to classical music can enhance intellect and stimulate children’s spatial-temporal reasoning and cognitive development! The creation of a puppet production showcasing Carnival of the Animals, Camille Saint-Saëns’ timeless musical potpourri, has been a project dear to our hearts. This unique presentation opens on May 6th at Dallas Children’s Theater. To quote Kathy Burks, “This puppet interpretation of a unique musical work is an excellent introduction to classical music for children and adults. It is visually exciting and colorful. It is also quite educational, but in a whimsical and entertaining way. Our goal is to expose audiences to this incredible music and help them understand it with our story.” A puppet portraying the French composer, Camille Saint-Saëns, who wrote the work in 1886, tells the story. His biography is humorously interwoven throughout the fourteen short movements, each of which depicts a different scene with different animals. “Saint-Saëns created Carnival as a joyful exercise in having fun with music, and that is our intention, too,” says Kathy Burks. My own love for music, and especially classical music, began at a very early age and has grown ever stronger with the passage of time. When I wrote the script for this production, which features multiple styles of puppetry, my goal was to create scenes that would propel this marvelous music into the experience of the listener and provide an enrichment to last a lifetime. Visit www.dct.org for tickets, showtimes and more info.

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Taco Ingredients: 1 can pinto beans 1 tomato 1 avocado ½ medium onion grated cheese flour or corn tortillas butter lettuce leaves (optional) Instructions: Heat pinto beans Chop tomato, avocado, and onion Build your own tacos (use the lettuce instead of tortillas to make “lettuce wraps”) This recipe couldn't be easier. We like this vegetarian version, but if you want meat tacos, just brown a pound of ground beef and season with chili powder and garlic powder. Pair with Spanish rice, and you have a perfectly balanced and healthy meal the whole family will love. Spanish Rice Ingredients: 4c cooked wild or brown rice 2 tbs olive or grapeseed oil 1 can fire roasted, diced tomatoes, partially drained ½ medium onion, diced ½ bell pepper (any color), diced 2 tbs fresh cilantro, chopped chili powder, garlic powder Instructions: Saute onion and bell pepper in oil until softened Stir in cooked rice and tomatoes until heated Add chili powder and garlic powder to taste Throw in cilantro I hope you enjoy this quick, healthy meal. It is my hope that families can get back to cooking from fresh, whole ingredients. You'll feel great sitting at the table with your family and knowing you are eating food that is so good for you. Please go to www.processedkids.com for more information, to purchase my book, or to share your recipes with me! To your health, Lisa Greene

Q&A with actor Rick Spivey on playing one of America’s true heroes, baseball legend Jackie Robinson Dallas Children’s Theater’s professional touring company travels coast to coast performing annually for approximately 100,000 students and families in some 50+ cities throughout the US. This season’s touring production is the historical drama MOST VALUABLE PLAYER. It’s the true story of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to break the color barrier and play major league baseball. Local actor, Rick Spivey, recently took a break from performances in New York City to reflect on his role as Jackie Robinson and to answer some questions about his year on the road playing this national hero.

Tell us about the play, Rick. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER is an epic and powerful story about a man’s plight for racial equality in a very immature and segregated time in our history. It is an incredibly inspiring play. However, in an effort to be as historically accurate as possible, we use a word that is commonly referred to as the “n” word. We don’t mean to glorify the word by any stretch of the imagination. It is despicable and possibly the worst word in the English language. But we want to give audiences a window, an inkling of what this man had to go through so we can all sit together and enjoy a show like this today.

What’s it like to play such an iconic baseball player? It’s an honor and humbling. I feel fortunate that DCT trusted me to do it.

What have you learned about Jackie Robinson? I’ve learned about the strength of his spirit and his resolve. I’ve learned a lot of historical things too. There could quite honestly have been no Civil Rights movement without him. He was a pioneer.

What have you learned about baseball from playing this role? I learned that I’m better at it than I thought. It’s a thinking man’s game. It’s America’s game. It’s a beautiful sport, it really is.

If you could send Jackie Robinson a message, what would you say? I would thank him for what he was willing to go through.

What do you think teenagers are learning by seeing the story of Jackie Robinson? If you truly feel it in your heart you can accomplish anything. Also, not to judge people by superficial things like color or anything that we discriminate against. To see each other as equals, as we are.

How do you feel about throwing the opening pitch at an upcoming Rangers game on May 11th as Jackie Robinson? Nervous! I haven’t thrown a baseball since middle school, and I’ve never thrown a baseball with my right arm. Ten years ago, I never imagined that I could actually be a professional actor touring the country. Having the opportunity to play the amazing Jackie Robinson and to throw out the first pitch at a Ranger’s game is a great feeling. Visit www.dct.org for tickets, showtimes and more info. North Texas Kids • May 2010 • www.NorthTexasKids.com

Sports Scoop

Fairways, Greens & Girls by Mike Kravik

Golf can be so much fun. Hitting a drive nearly 300 yards, knocking the 7 iron stiff and draining the birdie putt is such a good feeling. While it’s extremely rare to find anybody who can throw a baseball 100 mph like Texas Ranger pitcher Neftali Feliz, it’s fairly common for golfers of average ability to make a birdie in a round. It’s consistency and making those second, third and fourth birdies in a round that separates the good golfers. Having the ability to consistently play well also depends on how much time somebody can devote on a range or on a green. Like a lot of dads who would like to get better at golf, Trent Pettijohn wishes there were more hours in a day so he could shave strokes off his very respectable 14 handicap. One of the more frustrating aspects of golf is how much time it requires to not only improve but maintain a respectable handicap. Between being a good husband, a good father and oh yeah, a good cardiologist, becoming a better golfer is not an easy task for Dr. Trent Pettijohn. Like a lot of 3 year old little girls, young Lauren Pettijohn yearned to spend more time with her father and would do anything she could to be around him, even if it meant tagging along with him when he’d try to get a late round in on a Sunday afternoon. Dr. Pettijohn soon discovered a secret a lot of golfers/dads have known for a long time. Getting your kid on the golf course accomplishes many things. Points made with the wife for babysitting, check. Quality time with the daughter, check. Mixing in desired time on the golf course, check. 30

Lauren had fun riding in the golf cart, spanking the ball around the fairway and getting something yummy to eat afterwards but the best thing of all was hanging out with her very busy dad. There was some madness to the method behind Dr. Pettijohn getting his Lauren (who is now 12 years old) on the golf course, “Before we had kids, my wife (Jacqueline) and I liked to golf when we were on vacation. I wanted to get my kids started in golf so they could go with us.” Younger sister Grace (now 10 years old) entered the scene after Lauren and when she was old enough, the scene repeated with her dad. Lauren and Grace both had a revelation this past summer when they went to a golf camp at the University of Texas. The girls, younger than everybody else, were initially intimidated by how serious everybody was about golf. Not only could everybody play, they usually had a full set of the best clubs with nice bags and coordinated outfits. The girls were tolerated at first but eventually embraced by the camp. At the closing award ceremony, the directors wanted to honor Lauren and Grace in any way they could so they were named “Best Dancers.” This was the first time that award had ever been presented by the University of Texas Golf Camp and it helped punctuate what was a wonderful experience for the Pettijohn sisters. The camp lasted only a week but Lauren and Grace not only received excellent instruction, they were also able to see and be with older girls who were such good golfers. Both girls had an awakening and saw that making the high school golf

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team or perhaps earning a college scholarship no longer seemed like an impossible task. When the sisters came home from camp they wanted to get to the next level of golf and beyond. They aggressively pushed their parents to get them private lessons. The girls also wanted to start entering tournaments. The Pettijohn sisters had quite a summer and brought home a lot of hardware. Lauren bagged six tournament wins (with four second place finishes) while Grace picked up one tournament win and four second place finishes. This past February, Lauren took a major step up in competition and competed in a NTPGA tournament with older girls at the Twin Creeks Golf Course in Allen. In previous tournaments, Lauren hit from the ladies’ tees and always had one of her parents caddying for her. Mom or Dad could remind her about inadvertent breaches of etiquette, help keep score and make suggestions on which club to use. The rules of this tournament dictated that Lauren carry her own bag (she used a pull-cart), hit from the men’s white tees, receive no coaching and keep track of all her own strokes. Instead of playing only 9 holes, Lauren would be playing 36 holes over two days. Dr. Pettijohn and Jacqueline could watch their daughter and cheer but do nothing else. The parents quickly saw that Lauren was in over her head. Twin Creeks is a nice course but holds it’s own special challenges. The greens can be fast and when the wind blows across the prairie, there is nothing to knock it down, meaning that some holes play

she took. She hit the wrong ball

Nothing felt right that day and everything that could go wrong, did. It was cold. It was windy. Lauren wasn’t playing well. She had trouble

dad whenever she can. Like most

especially long.

remembering how many strokes

causing the parent of that child to become apoplectic. The best part

of the round came when it ended.

This was more than just a bad day at the golf course.

Dr.Pettijohn and Jacqueline

felt terrible about what happened because their daughter simply wasn’t ready for this kind of

tournament. Jacqueline says, “It

was just awful to watch your child go through this and not be able to do anything about it.”

After the first day came to a

merciful end, both parents told Lauren that pulling out of the

tournament was an option. There would be no shame attached

because this was a challenge she

simply wasn’t prepared to meet.

Lauren told her parents she’d think about it but twenty minutes later said she wanted to keep

playing.

Lauren

Pettijohn

got up the next day,

played the toughest

18 holes of her life and moved forward. That tournament, at

that level, could have destroyed Lauren’s confidence and desire

to play but it has only fueled her motivation to improve.

The youngest Pettijohn is baby

sister Kate (7.5 years old) and she wants to get in on the act as well. Kate’s too young for tournament play just yet but she’s taking

lessons and tagging along with her of the things he’s done in his life,

Dr. Trent Pettijohn once again has a plan and he knows what he’s doing.

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NTK Calendar of Events

Looking for Something to Do in Your Own Backyard or Around the Metroplex? You Will Find it Here! Find these events and more online at www.northtexaskids.com.

May 1 Saturday Big Mamou Cajun Festival: Cook up some big fun with live music, dancing and Cajun foods. (972) 647-2331, tradersvillage.com - Traders Village - Sat May 1 to Sun May 2 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. on Main Street at NE 14th Street and continues to City Hall Plaza from noon-6:00 p.m. and includes entertainment, food, kiddie rides and more at City Hall Plaza. Information: 972237-8100 - Main Street at NE 14th to City Hall Plaza Grand Prairie - Sat May 1 Cottonwood Art Festival: over 240 local, regional, and national artists, and local and regional bands performing. www.cottonwoodartfestival. com - Cottonwood Park (1321 W. Beltline Rd.), Richardson - Sat May 1 to Sun May 2 Kiwanis Kids Triathlon: Playtri Historic McKinney Kiwanis Kids Triathlon Course for 7-10 years: 100 Yard Pool Swim, 2.5 mile bike ride, .5 mile run. Course for 11-14 years: 200 yard pool swim, 5 mile bike ride, 1 mile run.info@playtri. com - McKinney High School, 1400 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney,TX. 75070 - Sat May 1 Central Market Thrill of the Grill 5K/1K: 214-3397867 www.thrillofthegrill5k.com - Central Market, 320 Coit Rd, Plano - Sat May 1 8am to 9am New Balance Girls on the Run 5K: 972-849-4668 gotrdfw.org - McInnish Park, 2340 Sandy Lake Rd, Carrollton - Sat May 1 8am to 9am Collin County Great Strides: Join us for our annual 5K walk-a-thon benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Registration begins at 8:30am and the walk will begin at 9:30am. www.cff.org/great_strides - Oak Point Park, Plano - Sat May 1 8:30am to 10:30am Dallas Kids Expo 2010: The 2nd Annual Dallas Kids Expo is THE community resource for everything for DFW families. Interactive games, hands-on learning activities, educational workshops and seminars, exhibitor booths, and continuous entertainment for new moms and the entire family to enjoy. www.dallaskidsexpo. com - Dallas Market Hall, Dallas - Sat May 1 10am to 6pm The first Saturday of every month, professionals from Centennial Medical Center will present a free question and answer session at Stonebriar Centre. All Q&As are at no charge and will be held on the lower level in the Dillard’s wing, near the Healthy Hometown Play Area. www.centennialmedicalcenter.com - Stonebriar, Frisco - Sat May 1 12pm to 2pm

2 Sunday Family Past Times at Dallas Heritage Village: The 1st Sunday of the month is free admission day at the Village. Pack a lunch and bring the whole family for historic fun. Participate in themed activities for everyone to enjoy.www. dallasheritagevillage.org - Dallas Heritage Village, Dallas - Sun May 2 Target First Saturdays: Event features free admission from 10 am to 2 pm, NasherKids Live!

performances, a Passport for kids, and monthly themes to encourage children to explore Big Ideas. www.nashersculpturecenter.org - Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas - Sun May 2 10am to 2pm

4 Tuesday Pictures and Pages- The Three Questions: Based on a Story by Leo Tolstoy: Museum learning begins early with this special program for preschoolers and their adult partners. Popular children’s books inspire group conversations and simple art activities. Advance registration is required, and space is limited. Maximum two children per adult. To register, call 817-3328451, ext. 297. www.kimbellart.org - Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth 76107 - Tue May 4 La Leche League: Whether you breastfeed for a day or a year, or plan to breastfeed, come join us. Call Julie 214-929-8908, Bridget 972-3171648, Laura 972-436-8383, or Fanny 972-5355159 for more info.www.lllusa.org/web/ LewisvilleTX.html - First Presbyterian Church in Lewisville, 1002 Fox St, Lewisville - Tue May 4 7pm to 8pm

6 Thursday JumpstART - Stories & Art: Celebrating Moms: 3333 North MacArthur Blvd, Irving. FREE family story time with a hands-on art activity to follow. Explore new themes, books and fun projects each month. JumpstART family story time takes place at 10 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month. Open to children of all ages. Groups of 10 or more must preregister - pre-register at (972) 252-7558 x1226. www.irvingartscenter.com - Irving - Thu May 6 10am to 11am Moms & More Monthly Meeting: support and activities for parents and kids in Wylie and the surrounding communities. Call for more info: 469-361-6468. URL: www.wyliemomsandmore. org - Wylie - Thu May 6 10am to 11am Texas Business Women of Frisco: Dealing with Difficult People: How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst. Speaker: Brent Dunn. We meet at the Cypress Grill. $25.00 for non-members, $22.00 for members.www.tbwfrisco.com Frisco Embassy Suites, 7600 John Q. Hammons, Frisco - Thu May 6 6:15pm to Thu May 6 9pm LT’s Celebrity Bowling for Children: Come Join LaDainian and his Celebrity friends to benefit disadvantaged youth and families in our community. Tomlinson’s Touching Lives Foundation engages in a number of programs to promote education, self esteem, and social and cultural awareness enhancing the lives of deserving families Adult General Admission Pre Event Special $35. - 300 Dallas, Addison Thu May 6 7pm to 8pm Concert By The Lake: May 6 - King Bucks variety www.rockwall.com/parks - Harbor Amphitheatre, 2047 Summer Lee, Rockwall 75032 - Thu May 6 7:30pm to 9pm

7 Friday Dallas Children’s Theater presents Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS. Enjoyed by ages 4 and above. Experience life on the wild side with this new and

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expanded puppet interpretation of Saint-Saens’ ‘zoological fantasy for orchestra.’ www.dct.org - BAKER THEATER, ROSEWOOD CENTER FOR FAMILY ARTS, 5938 Skillman Street Dallas 75231 - Fri May 7 to Sun May 23 CITYARTS FESTIVAL: Free family festival with entertainment, children’s area, culinary showcase, free museum visits, ‘dancing water’ shows at the newly renovated Esplanade Fountain, plus The 500 Inc.’s popular juried art show to feature renowned Texas and national talent. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. For more information, please call 214-871-3029 or go to cityartsfestival. com - Fair Park 1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas 75210 - Fri May 7 to Sun May 9 Most Valuable Player: The inspirational story of one of America’s true heroes, Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to break the colorbarrier of professional, major league baseball. Enjoyed by ages 11 years and above.www.dct. org - ROSEWOOD CENTER FOR FAMILY ARTS 5938 Skillman, Dallas 75231 - Fri May 7 to Sun May 23 Watters Creek Fine Arts Festival: A juried selection of outstanding fine arts and crafts along with children’s interactive art activities, face painting and live entertainment. www.watterscreek.com - Watters Creek, Allen - Fri May 7 to Sun May 9 First Friday Women’s Event: Harkins Theatre, Southlake Town Center. Admission is free. Arrive early to ensure seating. Childcare is provided through Harkins Theatre for a fee by reservation only. Contact the Play Center at 817-310-0245 two days prior to the event to reserve your child’s place. firstfridaywomen. com - Southlake - Fri May 7 11am to 12pm

8 Saturday 5th Annual Mother & Daughter Tea, presented by Frisco Women’s League: Come and show off your dashing style while sipping tea and scouting out the latest fashions. Join us for our fifth Annual Mother & Daughter Tea for an afternoon of delicious food, entertainment, and an opportunity to support children in Texas who are battling cancer. Tickets are on sale now at FWLtea.org - Frisco - Sat May 8 Family Affair - Fun & Fitness Festival: Bring your Family and Discover Something for Everyone ! Children’s Activities, Stage Entertainment, Games/Bounce Houses, Youth/Adult Sports Challenges, Fitness/Exercise Demonstrations. Prizes. One-mile family FUN RUN/ WALK around Leonhardt Lagoon at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Fair Park. Admission is free. Parking $10 per car load. www.dallasparks.org - Fair Park, Dallas - Sat May 8 Mom & Me Camping Weekend at El Tesoro: Special family programs include canoeing, archery, hiking, games, creek-walking, arts and individual exploration. $15 to $45 per person; early registration and multi-child discounts are available. Camp Fire USA First Texas Council 817-831-2111 www.CampElTesoro.org -Granbury - Sat May 8 to Sun May 9 The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia: The walk is open to anyone and everyone (children

welcome!) and will be followed by a BBQ lunch. Please visit www.promisewalk.org for more information and registration! - Denton - Sat May 8 Mom-to-Mom Community Sale: garage sale sponsored by Coppell/Valley Ranch ECPTA. Come and check out the many items for sale from over 75 families participating in our event! See www.cvrecpta.org for additional information. - 590 South Denton Tap Road, Coppell Sat May 8 8am to 12pm Triumph Over Pain 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run Walk & Roll: 214-724-7572 www.triumphoverpain.org - Cooper Fitness Center at Craig Ranch, McKinney - Sat May 8 8am to 9am The Mom Run 5K//1K: 972-235-2413 www.themomrun.com - Parker Square, Flower Mound - Sat May 8 8:30am to 9:30am Celebrate Mama!: There will be music, prizes, entertainment, shopping and more for the whole family to enjoy. FREE fun for all! This event benefits Hope’s Door. Please bring the following items for our collection bin: twin pillows, twin-size sheet sets, towels, detergent and fabric sheets. ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW. Admission: FREE. Contact Sundra Taylor at 972-768-4074 or visit www.blissfuleventsandexpos.com - Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano - Sat May 8 10am to 4pm Discovery Days 2010: This family program of the Museum of Nature & Science consists of daylong programs with hands-on fun and exploration of the museum’s exhibits. www. natureandscience.org/kids/discovery_days.asp - Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas - Sat May 8 10am to 5pm Hardest Working Moms to be Honored at Grapevine Mills: Special recognition and awards/fashion presentation to honor as many as ten moms who are juggling family life, while remaining active in the community, facing personal challenges, or maintaining a career. One mom will be named Grapevine Mills’ Hardest Working Mom. All honorees will receive several gifts. www.grapevinemills.com - Grapevine Mills, Grapevine - Sat May 8 1pm to 3pm

9 Sunday Make Mom’s Day on the Train!: Treat Mom to a fun-filled day on the train! All Moms ride FREE when accompanied by their families. Moms will be registered for a prize drawing on the Grapevine to Fort Worth Run and the Trinity River Run. www.grapevinetexasusa.com Grapevine - Sun May 9 Mother’s Day Concert: FREE. The concert offers a relaxing evening on the Museum grounds and Pearl Perry Gravley Park while listening to musicians play from the front porch of the historic 1909 home. Bring a picnic basket, blankets or lawn chairs. Free ice cream and lemonade will be provided. Children can make an old-fashioned, handmade gift for mom. For information, call 972-466-6380. - A. W. Perry Homestead Museum, 1509 N. Perry Road, Carrollton 75006 - Sun May 9 6:30pm to Sun May 9 7:30pm

10 Monday Second Monday Family Fun Nights at Josey Ranch Lake: Come to the library for a night of games and crafts. Meet up with other families and enjoy the free fun! For all ages. www. cityofcarrollton.com - Carrollton Public Library, 1700 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton 75006 Mon May 10 7pm to 8:30pm

13 Thursday Family Fun Nights at Irving Mall: The biweekly themed events for kids ages 10 and under include special entertainment, crafts, prize giveaways, games and more in the Irving Mall Food Court. Kids who dress up for the night’s theme will be eligible for additional prizes. - Irving Mall, Irving - Thu May 13 6pm to Thu May 13 8pm

14 Friday Afternoons at the Farm: The farm is open to the public for an afternoon on the farm! Come visit the farm and chat with chickens, dig in the dirt, take a tractor ride and tour the tools. Free to the public! Questions? Call 817-410-3585 - Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street, Grapevine 76051 - Fri May 14 Book Faire: FRIENDS OF THE SUNNYVALE PUBLIC LIBRARY -Sale of gently used books, DVDs, VHS tapes -Sale of homemade, delicious, baked treats -Pony rides for children and adventurous adults -Sale of crafts 10 am-6 pm. Come enjoy the day with us. landonka@ hotmail.com - Sunnyvale Library (402 Tower Place off of Town East), Sunnyvale - Fri May 14 to Sat May 15 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival: Wildflower! is an award-winning, multi-day eclectic arts and music festival that draws over 70,000 attendees. www.wildflowerfestival.com - Galatyn Park Urban Ctr, Richardson - Fri May 14 to Sun May 16

Dallas Great Strides: Join us for our 5K walk-athon benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on May 15 at Fair Park. Walk with a team of coworkers, friends or family members and make a difference. Registrations begins at 8:30am and the walk will begin at 9:30am. www.cff.org/ great_strides - Fair Park, Dallas - Sat May 15 8:30am to 10:30am Mayfest: Information: 972-264-8729 - Kirby Creek Nature Center 3303 Corn Valley Road Grand Prairie - Sat May 15 9am to 3pm Dallas Pediatrics Diaper Dash: Enter your darling, dashing baby in The First Annual DALLAS PEDIATRICS DIAPER DASH. $500 in Simon Mall Gift Card Prizes will be awarded: $250 - First; $150 - Second; $100 - Third. There is no fee to enter. www.thediaperdash.com Grapevine Mills Mall, Grapevine - Sat May 15 12pm to 1pm

18 Tuesday Beka Books Home School: This is a Beka Book Home School SALE! On sale are school curriculum and text books. Admission: FREE. For more information contact Mickey Pierce at 800-613-3222, Ext. 67; or visit www.abeka.org. Plano Centre, 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano - Tue May 18 11am to 3pm

21 Friday Mesquite Championship Rodeo Season Starts. Included for the kids are crowd favorite’s Justin Boots Mutton Bustin’, Borden Dash-For-Cash, free face painting, pony rides and a petting zoo. The rodeo continues to be an affordable family attraction with reserved seat ticket prices in the arena $6 for children (12 and under) and $11 for adults with parking for $5. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and rodeo events begin at 7:30 p.m. Post rodeo concerts begin at 9:30 p.m.www.mesquiterodeo.com - Mesquite - Fri May 21

Peter Pan: Children’s Christian Theater will present ‘Peter Pan’ on May 14 and May 26. Call or email for tickets CCTheater@hotmail.com or 214-674-3458. Tickets are $1 more at the door. Garland - Fri May 14 11am to 12pm

22 Saturday

Cinco de Mayo Celebration in the Children’s Museum: dance performance by the Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico Dancers! This event is free to members and included with the cost of general admission to non-members.www. natureandscience.org - Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas - Fri May 14 11:30am to 12pm

ArtWalk: Over 75 artists will showcase their art in store fronts throughout downtown. www. downtownmckinney.com - McKinney - Sat May 22 10am to 6pm

Car Seat Fitting Station: Centennial Medical Center Frisco, 1-877-228-3628. 2nd Friday of the month. Parents will be assisted with installation of the car seat and educated on proper securing of child. - Frisco - Fri May 14 12:30pm to 3:30pm Anshai Torah Tot Shabbat: Friday night services for kids, prayers, songs & stories, plus an art project or eatable craft. Then there will be a special aliyah for children on the bimah with Rabbi Weinberg. Info: Faith Retsky 972-473-7712.Faith. retsky@anshaitorah.org - Congregation Anshai Torah 5501 W. Parker, Plano, Tx 75093 - Fri May 14 6:30pm to Fri May 14 7:30pm

15 Saturday Charlotte’s Web: Chamberlain Performing Arts presents “Charlotte’s Web”. Tickets: $15-$25; Ticket Office 972-744-4650 www.chamberlainperformingarts.org - Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave., Plano - Sat May 15 to Sun May 16 WildRide! Against Cancer: Join more than 2,000 cyclists from across North Texas for the 7th annual WildRide! Visit www.wildridebikerally. com - Richardson - Sat May 15

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Red Nose Run 5K/1M: 214-520-4885 www. dfwrednoserun.com - Woodall Rodgers Plaza, Dallas - Sat May 22 8am to 9am

Founders Day Festival: Vendor booths, activities for the kids, good food, all day entertainment and a surprise concerts as the sun goes down. www.rockwallfoundersday.com! - Goliad & Rusk Street, Rockwall 75087 - Sat May 22 10am to Sat May 22 10pm Garden Walk -- Birding for Children: Join Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist Mike Moore on a journey through our gardens to spot and identify birds. Bring binoculars and a bird guide. Buy a guide in our Gift Shop! texasdiscoverygardens.org - Texas Discovery Gardens, Dallas - Sat May 22 11am to 12pm Art in the Park: The event features over 100 various artists from the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex combined with the retailers of Arlington Highlands to offer the community a great day of fun for all to entertain. www. f6gallery.org - Arlington Highlands - Sat May 22 12pm to 5pm

23 Sunday Family Funday: Kids of all ages are invited to create their own artwork with the help of a professional artists. Art projects are inspired by current exhibitions. All supplies provided. Price: Free. (972) 252-7558 for more information.www.irvingartscenter.org - 3333 North

MacArthur Blvd., Irving 75062 - Sun May 23 2pm to 4pm

Show Times: Saturdays - 4:00 PM www.slappysplayhouse.com

Lone Star Wind Orchestra presents “A Celebration of Rising Stars”: This concert will feature some of the finest high school musicians in the North Texas area. Hill Performance Hall. Tickets: $10-$40; Eisemann Center Ticket Office 972-744-4650. www.lonestarwindorchestra.com - Eisemann Center, Richardson - Sun May 23 2:30pm to 3:30pm

Every Friday 6 - 10 Parents’ Night Out hosted by The Gymnastics Place. RSVP preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Check schedule for exact dates and times. www.thegymnasticsplace.com 972-248-2805www.thegymnasticsplace.com

Youth Fishing Event: free youth fishing event for children 16 and under. Registration will take place the morning of the event; there is no pre-registration. The Josey Ranch Park pond will be generously stocked with adult catfish. It is recommended that children bring their own equipment; however, TJA will provide loaner rods, reels, bait and tackle to those who need them. - Josey Ranch Park pond, 1440 Keller Springs Rd, Carrollton 75006 - Sat May 29 Smiles for Habitat: Join us for our 3rd annual outdoor family festival and benefit concert! Featuring Gavin Degraw. www.smilesforhabitat.org - Adriatica, 6595 Virginia Parkway, McKinney,TX. 75070 - Sun May 30 5pm to Sun May 30 10pm

Ongoing Fun Classes and Activities Arlington Everyday. Stay at Home Moms in the South Arlington area!! Looking to get out with your kid or kids? Come hang out with us. We offer friendship, activities, and support! Our families would love to meet yours!arlingtonsmomsclub@yahoo.com www. momsclub.org Friday Night Open Skate-on going event, Every Friday. Elzie Odom Recreation Center, 1601 NE Green Oaks Blvd. 76006. 7 pm - 10 pm $10 entree fee. For ages 13 and under, parents must sign child in at the door and verify their age. For more information call 817-459-6434. www. naturallyfun.org

Carrollton AW Perry Homestead Museum 1509 N. Perry Rd 972-466-6380. Free Admission and Tours, Mon Sat 10 - 12 & 1 - 5 www.cityofcarrollton.com BounceU, kids birthday parties are only the beginning. From field trips and fundraisers, to club outings and team parties, any BounceU event is all about U. And if you just can’t wait until your next BounceU party, reserve a spot at one of our famously fun Open Bounce sessions! 2nd Friday of each month - 6-10 pm - Kids Nite Out is hosted by Bounce U Carrollton. Carrollton location 3050 N. Josey Ln, Ste 110, 75007. 972-939-5000www.bounceu.com/cities/ carrollton.tx

Dallas Lakeshore has FREE crafts for kids on Saturdays. Located just north of the Galleria on Dallas Pkwy (13846 Dallas Pkwy ) 972-934-8866 for more information. Dallas Arboretum. Mommy & Me Mondays 10am - 2pm. 10am - 2pm: Tiny Tots Tuesdays presented by Children’s Medical Center. www. dallasarboretum.org Slappy’s Puppet Playhouse. Parent-friendly programs, the theatre offers a vibrant array of European-style puppet shows as well as a unique variety show brimming with the talents of world-class clowns and other circus artists, musicians and magicians. Marionette Show Times: Fridays - 10:30 AM, Saturdays - 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM, Sundays - 2:00 PM. Variety

Dallas/Casa Linda Glaze Days! Saturday and Sundays. Pottery Painting for all ages. Drop in Saturdays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and Sundays 1:00 pm to 4 pm. Cost is price of items chosen plus tax! www. artisticgatherings.com

DFW Playin’ Around Town hosts events throughout

the Dallas metroplex during the mid-day hours Monday through Friday. The events take place

at venues such as: water parks, in-door bounce houses, arcades, gymnastic centers, music and

craft centers, etc. All events are open for parents and their immediate family to attend, at NO CHARGE. www.playinaroundtown.com/

Flower Mound Various story times for all ages. Located at 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound 75022. Visit the Town of Flower Mound Web Site for more information. Registration not required. Color Me Mine is a paint it yourself ceramic studio. Kids Pizza Night is held every Friday night from 6:30-9 for kids ages 6 . Drop off your kids for a night of pizza, painting, movies, and more! www.dfw.colormemine.com Friday - Flower Mound 6 - 10 pm Saturday - Highland Village 6 - 10 pm Excite! holds

parents night out so that your children can

enjoy their evening with friends and activities.

Visit www.excitegymandcheer.com or call 972-

874-9663 Flower Mound 972-874-8500 Highland Village for more information and reservations (Ages 3 - 11)

Frisco Tuesdays are Half Price Games - enjoy all midway games at half price! Wednesdays are Kids Eat Free (one free kid’s buffet* with the purchase of one adult buffet at regular price. *Kids 10 yrs. & under) www.gattitownfrisco.com Preschool programs available at First Choice Emergency Room. Attention Mom’s groups and Preschools....First Choice Emergency Room at 4851 Legacy Dr. #301 Frisco. Call 214-618-6800 to schedule your tour of the ER. Wiggly Play Center weekdays - Daily Activities are at 11:30 am. Thursday - Dancing with Dorothy, Friday - Wiggle with Wags. 4944 Preston Road, Suite 100 Frisco (469) 633-0676 www. wigglyplaycenter.com

Frisco Public Library Youth Services Programming. For more information on all programs call 972-292-KNOW or visit www.friscolibrary.com Fridays at 1pm - Preschool storytime is hosted

by Adventure Kids Playcare. Call 972.668.5990 to reserve your child’s spot or call with ques-

tions. Frisco location: 2831 Eldorado Parkway,

Suite 110 (corner of FM 423 and Eldorado Parkway) www.adventurekidsplaycare.com

Grapevine 1st Wednesday of each month 4:30 p.m. Rain-

forest Cafe is hosting the Grapevine Mills Mall Kids Club storytime. Bring your family and

friends to enjoy some great stories and eat din-

ner at Rainforest Cafe for Family Night. Contact 972-539-5001 for more information. No reservation required. www.rainforestcafe.com

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Highland Village

Various

Dallas Dyslexia Information Group

Autism Support Meeting www.featnt.org

Acting Classes for Kids. Studio B is offering a wide range of acting classes for ages 3 and up. 1 Nelson Parkway at 2400 FM 407 in Highland Village. 972-966-2787 www.studiobtheater.info

REGISTER TODAY for Kids First Ice Hockey Program. A totally FREE, get-acquainted program that offers boys and girls, ages 4-8, the opportunity to ‘try’ the game of hockey at NO CHARGE. The first week each player is given a full set of hockey equipment to use during the program. Kids will skate (4) 45 minute on ice sessions designed to introduce kids to the excitement of the sport. (214) GO SKATE www. drpepperstarcenter.com

La Leche League of Dallas www.lllofdallas.org/

Plano

Dallas/Collin County

Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support Group www.spdnetwork.org/parentconnection/us.html

Meetup Group for the Entire FAMILY. groups. yahoo.com/group/familiesonthego

Farmers Branch

Join us for Storytime for Children every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 AM, Spanish Storytime for children, every Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Barnes & Noble - 4100 Deer Creek, Highland Village 972-966-0099 crm2271@bn.com

Little Elm Various story times for all ages. Located in the Town Hall building at 100 W. Eldorado Pkwy 75068. Contact 214-975-0430 or visit www.littleelm.com to verify changes. www.littleelm.com

Mansfield Mansfield Public Library has weekly storytimes for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. www. mansfield-tx.gov/departments/library

McKinney Second Saturdays Downtown McKinney. ‘Second Saturdays’ is a celebration of the arts and the community with live entertainment, spirits, and food. 972-548-7830 7 PM - 10 PM www. artinstituteofmckinney.com Arani Bellydance is a mom duo teaching beginner classes to ladies of all ages and sizes in downtown McKinney. Have fun, rediscover your curves, and shimmy like you mean it! Weekly classes are held Mondays at 1pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8pm. Call Raena at 214-684-3966 for more info! www.aranibellydance.net Terrific Tuesdays, Every Tuesday. 2-for-1 Supply Fee. Two painters pay for the price of one.... an $8 savings! www.wallofclaymckinney.org

Plano Story Times - Plano Public Library System www.planolibrary.org Friday nights 7-10 pm. Plano Sports Authority brings Martial Arts Parents Night Out to Plano! Open to all PSA Families and you must rsvp in advance at 972-208-3817 or martialarts@psaplano.org. 6500 Preston Meadow, Plano 75024. www.psaplano.org

Princeton Groove Kids, Every Sun & Wed. Absolutely

Baylor Medical Centers provide ongoing classes in Irving, Frisco, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Classes include Baby Care Basics/Infant Safety and CPR, Prepared Childbirth Class, Infant/ Child CPR, Car Seat Safety and SIDS Class, Breastfeeding Class, Sibling Class, Baby Care Basics, Cesarean Birth Class. 1-800-4-BAYLOR www.baylorhealth.edu/

Visit Rescued Exotic Cats. In-Sync Exotics is

home to 43 exotic cats, including 3 rare white lions! We invite you to visit our sanctuary on

Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-6pm. There is a requested donation of $10/adult and $7/ child or senior (group rates available). Dona-

tions are tax deductible and all proceeds benefit the cats of In-Sync. www.insyncexotics.com

Support Groups See NTK Website for complete Support Group details All FREE divorce support emails www.functionaldivorce.com

Allen MOMS CLUB OF SE ALLEN www.allenmoms.com MOMS club of Allen - West momsclub_allenwest@yahoo.com. Allen Early Childhood PTA www.aecpta.com

Anna Area

in Princeton, TX on Highway 380 @ Tickety

North Collin County Moms Group www. meetup.com/sahm-3053

groovekids.com

Arlington

Southlake Kids Night at Chick-fil-A Southlake. Every Tuesday evening, Chick-fil-A Southlake offers free kids activities & loads of fun! 5:30-7:30pm at Chick-fil-A Southlake, 2301 E. Southlake Blvd., 817-481-7152www.cfarestaurant.com/ southlake/home Monday - Friday 10am-7:30pm. Jump! Zone is hosting Summer Open Play hours for all families. Do you need to get out of the hot sun or just relax while your kids jump off some energy. Visit Jump! Zone this summer at 280 Commerce St, Ste 100 Southlake,76092 www. jumpzoneparty.com

University Park Storytime for 4-5 year olds, Wednesdays at 3:45 pm, Story Time for Preschoolers, Thursdays @ 10:45 am - University Park Public Library - 6517 Hillcrest Avenue, Suite 110. www.uplibrary.org

Denton Area Mothers of Multiples damoms. clubspaces.com/Default_css.aspx My Place early intervention play & communication groupno website given My Place early intervention play & communication group classes www.northdallasspeech.com

Fort Worth Its My Heart Support Group www.itsmyheart.org

Frisco Frisco Cares Children’s Clinic www.friscocares.org

Garland Area Early Childhood PTA www. earlychildhoodpta.com

with Christian friends, enjoy Bible stories, cool

Drive. (Call for directions 469.450.7437) www.

Denton

Wylie

Heart Link Network www.theheartlinknetwork.com

and Wednesday 7-8 at Family Worship Center

Far North Dallas Early Childhood PTA www. fndecpta.txpta.org

Frisco Early Childhood PTA www.friscoecpta.org

MOMS Offering Moms Support - Northeast Allen Club momscluballenne@yahoo.com

music, and more! Every Sunday 10:45-12:00

Dallas/Plano/Frisco

Drama Kids International is designed to develop students speaking skills, presentation abilities, acting skills and confidence. 214.592.4066. www.dramakids.com

free to kids newborn thru 6th grade - Groove Kids is the place to be to have fun, hang out

Free Parent Helpline www.dallasparents.org

MOMS Club of North Central Arlington www. momsclub.org

Carrollton Carrollton Early Childhood PTA www.cecpta.org

Collin County Collin County Moms Meetup group moms. meetup.com/994/ Autism society of Collin County groups.yahoo. com/group/ascc2/join Autism society of Collin County Self-Advocacy Group For Teens groups.yahoo.com/group/ ascc2/join

Coppell/Valley Ranch Coppell/Valley Ranch Early Childhood PTA www.cvrecpta.org

Early Childhood Intervention of LifePath Systems

Garland

Mothers and Others www.setonmothersandothers.net Plano/Collin County branch of the AAUW www.aauwplanocc.org CHILD & FAMILY Guidance Center www. childrenandfamilies.org Collin County Early Childhood PTA Plano Kiwanis Club www.kiwanis.org/club/ plano La Leche League of Plano www.lllusa.org/ web/PlanoTX.html MOMS Club of Plano North Central chapter www.planomomsclub.com/ MOMS Club of Plano-North www.momslubplanonorth.com MOMS Club of Plano Central momsclubplano_ central@yahoo.com Own my own mentoring program Collin County Homeschool Playgroup. geocities.com/collincountyhomeschoolplaygroup/

Grapevine/Colleyville

Free diagnostic scoliosis screenings www.medicalcenterofplano.com

MOMS Club of Grapevine-S/Colleyville-S www.gscsmomsclub.com

Support and Activities for Food allergy Education www.safewithfoodallergies.com.

Irving irvingHOMEschoolers www.irvinghomeschoolers.com

Plano Educational Association of Christian Homeschoolers www.peachonline.org SAT Prep Course urs_seiler@sbcglobal.net

Lake Highlands

Richardson

Lake Highlands Area Early Childhood PTA www.lhaecpta.org

MOMS Club of Richardson West momsclubofrichardsonwest@gmail.com

Lewisville

Post Partum Depression Support Group www. dallasparents.org

Greater Lewisville Special Education PTSA www.lisdseptsa.txpta.org

Rockwall

First Baptist Church of Lewisville MOPS fbclmops@gmail.com

Rockwallsahm rockwallsahm.qlubb.com/ public

Lewisville, Flower Mound, Highland Village

MOMS Club of Rockwall www.angelfire.com/ tx5/rockwallmoms

Greater Lewisville Mothers & More www. mothersnmore.com

rockwallsahm.qlubb.com/public

Little Elm

RISE Adventures www.riseadventures.org

Little Elm Epilepsy Support Group

McKinney DivorceCare and DivorceCare 4 Kids www. mcfbc.org La Leche League of McKinney dlynn@dfwair.net MOMS Club of McKinney East momsmckinneyeast@yahoo.com Grandparents Raising Grandkids Support Group www.academicsplus.com MOMS Club of McKinney Central www.geocities.com/mckinneymoms Homemakers and CEOs www.homemakersandceos.com

Various Wylie Moms & More www.wyliemomsandmore.org

Please visit our website for all of our Ongoing Activities and Support Groups

Murphy/Sachse MOMS Club of Murphy/Sachse murphy_ sachse_moms@yahoo.com

North Coppell MOMs Club of Coppell - NORTH www.momsclubofcoppell.org

North Dallas Mocha Moms of North Dallas www.mochamomsnorthdallas.com

Submitting Events Our calendar of events is free to the community. All events must be submitted online and will appear in print and on our website. Go to www.northtexaskids.com and click on the submissions button to add your event

Dallas

North Dallas Mothers of Twins Club www. ndmotc.org

Moms Club of Dallas: North Central Chapter info@momsclubofdallas.org

North Richland Hills

submissions and give priority to family-

Asperger’s Support Meeting www.featnt.org

focused events.

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to our calendar. We reserve the right to edit

Birthday Party Fun! We do it all for you, so relax & enjoy

Saturday, May 22, 8:00 aM Woodall Rodgers Plaza — Dallas (Houston St. & Continental Ave.)

$69.99

Lace up your big, floppy clown…uh, running shoes, put on your red nose and join the fun at the Ringling Bros. Red Nose Run !

+ tax

for up to 10 children $6.10 for each additional child

• • • •

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All paid registered runners will receive a circus ticket to ZING ZANG ZOOM®, the all-new live entertainment extravaganza from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, and other fun goodies!

Party includes: Happy Meal , Cake, Ice Cream, Decorations, ®

Party Favors, a Host or Hostess and a Gift for the Birthday Child.

To make reservations: Visit www.OreillyMCD.com or call our birthday party hotline at 972.985.9285.

Now Available 7 days a week! No deposit required.

Benefiting:

• Circus Stroll Along • Ringling Bros. Red nose Run 5K • Awards • Circus Celebration SM

Locally owned and operated by Chuck and Julie O’Reilly

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