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28 50 Family-Friendly Workplaces

Our annual list of 50 family-friendly companies in North Carolina, plus profiles on Triangle employers and employees.

41 Life Lessons for Busy Parents

Life coaches offer helpful tips for parents to better balance work and family life.

45 Reinventing Yourself for Success

Find out how to get a fresh start in a new career.

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50 7 Organization Strategies

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Try these suggestions for juggling work and home responsibilities so your household runs smoothly.

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8 editor’s notes: Making mindful choices

22 healthy families:

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24 tech talk:

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Making mindful choices that matter — to you My to-do list is divided into categories: work projects, immediate deadlines, household chores, errands, phone calls, reminders for my husband, reminders for my son, etc. I carry my list around all the time — inside my head. I tried using my standard smartphone reminder app. But once the reminder chime goes off, nothing keeps ringing to keep me from forgetting (thankfully, since that would only add to my distractions). So when things start bouncing around in my head to the point where they crash into each other and crowd out other positive brain use, I put pen to paper and write them down. (I think I’ll try one of the organization apps on page 24 to bring some order to my written lists, too!) It wasn’t until I became a parent that I started mentally incorporating other people’s to-do lists into my own. It’s not a helpful habit. Not only do I needlessly add to my own list, it also means I take at least partial ownership of the task — and others may count on me to remind them. To cross those tasks off my list, I keep checking with — OK, nagging — the other person. It can definitely affect my family relationships. Sometimes I’m so busy going through my mental list — and my lists for others — that I focus on details: Who is going to take of this? What do I need to do next? Where do we need to be? When does this have to happen? Our interactions become checklist sessions. And I risk

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Twelve-year-old Vijay Dey of Chapel Hill attended a White House state dinner in July in recognition of the healthy spring rolls recipe he entered into the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge, part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative. “This delicious recipe is inspired by my grandfather, who is a great person and my role model,” says Vijay, who attends Smith Middle School in Chapel Hill. One of 54 winners chosen from 1,300 entries across Vijay Dey won a trip to the White House the U.S., Vijay joined the First Lady and other winners with his healthy recipe entry. for a lunch featuring their recipes. The group also visited Photo courtesy of the Dey family the White House kitchen garden. The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge and Kids State Dinner honors children ages 8-12 for creating recipes that represent each food group either in one dish or as part of a healthy lunch. Learn more at carolinaparent.com (search for Vijay Dey) and recipechallenge.epicurious.com. You can download a free printable e-cookbook featuring the winning recipes at epicurious.com, letsmove.gov, usda.gov or ed.gov.

Fill a pantry As part of its mission to provide food, shelter, medical care and job assistance to Wake County citizens living in poverty, Urban Ministries began a 52 Week Food Drive in January to feed more than 90,000 qualifying residents. As of August, 26 individuals, businesses or groups had adopted a week, but help is still needed for the other 26 weeks. Visit urbanmin.org if you’re interested in becoming a “pantry adopter,” or contact cschwartz@ urbanmin. org.

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Three Raleigh Walkers competed in the National Junior Olympics Three junior members of the Raleigh Walkers club qualified for the USA Track and Field National Junior Olympics Championships 3000 Meter Race Walk event July 22-23, after winning their respective events at the N.C. USATF Junior Olympics. John Osika Jr., 16, of Youngsville placed seventh nationally in the 3000 Meter Race Walk for boys ages 15-16; Eric Osika, 14, of Youngsville placed 11th nationally in the 3000 Meter Race Walk for boys ages 13-14; and

Cameron Good, 16, of Wake Forest placed 21st nationally in the 3000 Meter Race Walk for girls ages 15-16. Both meets took place at N.C. A&T State University in Greensboro. Many other local track and field athletes also qualified for the USATF National Junior Olympics. See all results at usatf.org (search for Junior Olympics Results) and learn more about the Raleigh Walkers at raleighwalkers.com.

Durham’s Partnership for Children, a Smart Start Initiative, recently donated dental health supplies such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and flossing tools to more than 100 infants and toddlers ages 3 and younger. The donations were possible through a combination of $1,050 raised during the Partnership’s participation in the 18th Annual Great Human Race fundraising campaign — a 5K walk/run held by the Volunteer Center of Durham — and supplies from dental health stakeholders. Neelam Sullivan, a dental educator representing Dr. Gary Hill’s pediatric dental office, provided oral health education to the children. Learn more about the Partnership for Children at dpfc.net. carolinaparent.com | september 2013

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Gary Kunath, an entrepreneur and former CEO turned motivational author, says priorities among U.S. professionals have changed from career success to family well-being. “We need to bring humanity back to business,” Kunath says. He offers these tips for mastering work-life balance: • Look for signs that you’re falling into the net worth trap. Don’t work to the point of sacrificing your family’s happiness or your own health. • Don’t be an employee, be employable. Developing a wide range of skills empowers you and gives you more knowledge about where and for whom to work. • Bad things happen to good people. A personal blow at home or work can have profound impacts on life balance. “How you face adversity can either extinguish or distinguish you,” Kunath says. • Believe in something bigger than you. Having faith in something meaningful helps you maintain emotional health during challenging times. • Don’t major in the minors. Staying late at the office and poring over trivial work are missed opportunities to cultivate family bonds and personal happiness.

Moms who mean business Running a household and a business is akin to running a marathon or performing a tricky juggling act. CEO and mom Lisa Suttora and GoGirl Finance (gogirlfinance.com) writer Katharine Paljug offer these tips for entrepreneurial parents: • Don’t try to do everything yourself. Suttora advises hiring and accepting help when you need it, and saying “no” to tasks that don’t grow your business. • Involve your kids in your business and let them participate. Find tasks your kids can help you do, like sticking stamps on mail. Children can learn persistence and decision-making from observing how you run a business. • You can’t have it all every day. When maintaining a company and raising a family, some sacrifices are inevitable. Don’t sweat it. Long-term balance is more important than getting everything done in a day. • Change your attitude: no guilt allowed. Demonstrating a healthy work-life balance to your children is as valuable as attending sports games and piano recitals. Not only do you set an example but you’re also putting money in the bank and groceries on the table.

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NC author Nicholas Sparks expands teen series New Bern native and New York Times best-selling author Nicholas Sparks has expanded his Novel Learning Series with three more titles: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Sparks’ own Dear John and A Bend in the Road (Grand Central Publishing, $14.99 each). Sparks and Grand Central Publishing launched the series in 2013 with four of Sparks’ books: The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, The Last Song and Three Weeks With My Brother. The books align with the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards and are being published with study guides and question and explanation sections. Learn more at nicholassparks.com/books/ novel-learning-series.

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hree-quarters of parents say abduction tops their list of parenting worries, over car accidents, sports injuries or drug addiction, according to the Mayo Clinic. The FBI reports that a child is abducted or becomes missing every 40 seconds in the U.S., so it’s no wonder that teaching kids about “stranger danger” is a top parenting priority. But teaching children to fear all strangers is misguided, says Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-Range Kids: How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children. Strangers do not commit the vast majority of abductions; research from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children found that 85 percent of abducted children were taken by someone familiar to the child. And sometimes approaching a stranger is the right thing for a child to do — like when he or she becomes separated from parents in a public place. Here’s how to teach kids the facts about stranger safety.

Ages 2-6

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Despite the scary scenarios that fill the evening news, strangers pose little danger to children in a public space, says Gavin de Becker, author of Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe. That’s because predators rely on privacy and secrecy to harm children. Instead of teaching children to fear all strangers, it’s wiser to teach age-appropriate safety guidelines. If a child becomes separated from his or her parents, he or she should learn to search for a “safe stranger” to ask for help. The best bet is a mom with kids, says Rachel Galanter, a family support specialist at the Exchange Clubs’ Family Center in Durham. Help young children memorize parents’ full names and phone numbers by putting the information into a catchy tune like “Bingo” or “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” And make sure children know you will never be angry at them for telling you a secret, even one they promised to keep.

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7-10 Instead of using a blanket “all strangers are bad” policy, parents can teach school-age children to recognize suspicious adult behavior, Skenazy says. Tactics used by predators include asking for help finding a lost pet, promising gifts or saying they have been sent by the family to take the child to his parent. Teach children a code word that only friends and family members will know, and that they should never get into a car or go anywhere with an adult who does not know the code word. School-age children are generally taught to obey adults, but this lesson can be harmful in certain situations. Studies show that children younger than age 9 rarely say “no” to sexual predators because they don’t want to disobey an adult. Children should feel empowered to say “no” to a predator or any adult who makes them uncomfortable, Galanter says.

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Ages 11-18

Public peril

Teens want to appear cool and be liked, but they need to know it isn’t necessary for them to be friendly to everyone who approaches them in a public space, Galanter says. If an adult asks to use a teen’s cellphone or offers the teen a ride, some food or a drink, teens should say a firm, “No, thank you!” and notify another adult if the person persists. Dangerous strangers usually try to gain trust by acting friendly, so teens should learn to resist any adult who works hard to befriend them. Help a teen reach you in an unsafe situation by agreeing on a special texting code to use in emergencies. And teens shouldn’t feel too embarrassed to scream, kick and attract attention if they’re in a dangerous situation, Skenazy says. “Often, the potential molester will leave. Like most of us, they’d prefer their job to be easy,” she says. Teaching children and teens the basics of stranger safety builds confidence and peace of mind for parents and children. “You can’t child-proof the world,” Skenazy says. “Think of this as ‘world-proofing’ your child.” carolinaparent.com | september 2013

family health compiled by Katherine Kopp

More dads taking care of their kids The number of fathers who provide at least some

care of their children at least once a week in

of their children’s care is on the rise, according to

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Empty calories from added sugars and solid fats contribute to 40 percent of daily calories for children ages 2–18, affecting the overall quality of their diets. Approximately half of these empty calories come from six sources: soda, fruit drinks, dairy desserts, grain desserts, pizza and whole milk. Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Happiness in our genes?

a sense of happiness, but each is experienced very differently in the body’s cells. Not all human happiness is created equal, While eudaimonic well-being was according to new research led by Barbara associated with a significant decrease in L. Fredrickson, Kenan Distinguished Profesthe stress-related gene expression profile, sor of Psychology at UNC-Chapel Hill. hedonic well-being was associated with Researchers found that the sense of a significant increase in the profile. The well-being derived from “a noble purpose” genomics-based analyses reveal the hidden may provide cellular health benefits, while costs of purely hedonic well-being, the “simple self-gratification” may have negaresearchers reported. tive effects, despite an overall perceived The researchers suggest that people sense of happiness. who experience more hedonic than The researchers studied what Frederickson eudaimonic well-being consume the and her colleagues described as “two basic emotional equivalent of empty calories. forms of well-being: a ‘hedonic’ form, repre “We can make ourselves happy through senting an individual’s pleasurable experiences, simple pleasures, but those ‘empty and a deeper ‘eudaimonic’ form that results calories’ don’t help us broaden our from striving toward meaning and a noble awareness or build our capacity in ways purpose beyond simple self-gratification.” that benefit us physically,” Frederickson Examples of the two forms include the wrote. “At the cellular level, our bodies difference between enjoying a good meal appear to respond better to a different kind and feeling connected to a larger commuof well-being, one based on a sense of nity through a service project. Both provide connectedness and purpose.”

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Before experimenting with any of the apps below, do a quick self-appraisal. Do you jot notes all day or allocate a specific time to get organized? Do you need to integrate work and family tasks? Is color coding a help or a distraction? Do you want to sync with your spouse, friends, kids? Do you want to mingle practical tasks with personal record-keeping or would you prefer to keep photos and journaling separate from your to-do list? Answering these questions will help you decide which of the apps in the following list are worth a test drive.

Customize your lists. Wunderlist is a streamlined, no-nonsense app that lets you set up your own lists in categories that make sense to you. It’s perfect for minimalists and those who are easily distracted by features they don’t really need. wunderlist.com 

Prioritize tasks. Toodledo encourages you to assign a priority to everything on your list so you can easily see what needs to be done today. This app also encourages you to estimate the time a task will take. Then, when you find yourself with an unexpected gap in your schedule, you can generate a list of projects that will fit neatly into that slot. toodledo.com

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 Coordinate with others. Remember the Milk was one of the first successful organizing apps. Today it has a lively community of users and makes effortless connections with a large number of other programs. Because it syncs so well, this app is ideal for parents who want to communicate, coordinate and delegate with other family members and coworkers. rememberthemilk.com

Color code everything. Awesome Note is a onestop app for people who would like to integrate their to-do lists and calendar with photos, maps, notes and even sketches. Folders are color-coordinated, making this an excellent choice for people who appreciate visual cues. bridworks.com

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 Harvest your thoughts. Scatterbrain appeals to parents who are constantly changing channels. The app includes an appointment calendar, to-do lists and a special section for “thoughts” — random and otherwise. By assigning colors, you can quickly see all of the items related to work, school, home, etc. scatterbrain.it

If testing and learning yet another app seems like just another unwanted task for your to-do list, you might want to take advantage of websites like mommytracked.com or organizedhome.com that offer printable organizers. One last tip: Once you’ve made your lists, hold them loosely. Most days, the best things that happen — especially with young children — aren’t on anyone’s agenda. Happy families are invariably a little disorganized, so leave lots of room for creativity, spontaneity and improvisation. Definitely put that on your list! Carolyn Jabs raised three computer-savvy kids, including one with special needs. She has been writing a column about growing up with technology for 10 years and is working on a book about constructive responses to conflict.

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Strengthening family relationships Various studies indicate that children who participate in family mealtime at least a few times each week develop healthier eating habits, perform better in school and have fewer behavioral problems than children who do not. In addition, families who eat together tend to develop stronger relationships and communicate better. Family mealtime provides parents and children with regular opportunities to come together, listen to each other, share stories and reflect on experiences. Each family member has a chance to share parts of his or her day, from the best moments to more challenging ones. Sharing and listening to stories helps children learn to put words to their experiences and feelings.

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ing piano and swimming lessons. Her lessons leave little time for dinner, and Mary often eats on her own before her bath and bedtime routine. Mary has a little time to reflect with one of her parents during story time, but she is usually sleepy then. She has some worries about her new kindergarten class, but doesn’t share most of them. Jacob is also a 5-year-old kindergartener with an equally busy schedule. However, his parents carve out 20 minutes in the evening when everyone eats dinner together. During this time, everyone talks about his or her day, and Jacob’s parents help him work through things that worry him about his new class. Jacob’s parents revisit certain topics each evening to keep up with how things are going and to provide their son with ongoing opportunities to express his feelings. While both Mary and Jacob have supportive and attentive parents, Jacob enjoys the added benefit of a special time his family sets aside daily to share and reflect.

Other ways families can come together If dinnertime is not an ideal, consider setting aside another time of day for your family to come together — perhaps at breakfast or after dinner. For some families, this may only work on certain weekdays or on the weekend. Whatever your family schedule allows, carving out special time for each other will likely bring your family together in meaningful ways and provide your children with invaluable emotional support as they move through daily challenges. The Lucy Daniels Center is a nonprofit agency in Cary that promotes the emotional health and well-being of children and families.

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has recognized North Carolina companies that are committed to helping employees balance the oftencompeting demands of work and family life. To be considered for this year’s N.C. Family-Friendly 50 award, companies submitted information about employee benefits and programs and employee testimonials. All information was reviewed at UNC Kenen-Flagler Business School, with the 50 selected companies determined in partnership with the school. Find profiles for all 50 companies and other highlights at ncfamilyfriendly.com, where you can nominate your company for 2014.

Congratulations to the 2013 N.C. Family-Friendly Companies! Companies in blue have locations in the Triangle and are profiled in this section.

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WORK-LIFE BALANCE Company profiles by Corinne Jurney Employee profiles by Kathleen M. Reilly

From flexible work schedules and generous health benefits to educational seminars and adoption expense reimbursement, North Carolina companies offer a range of family-friendly benefits and programs. Here’s an overview of how this year’s N.C. Family-Friendly 50 Companies with locations in the Triangle help their employees prioritize both work and family life. Fewer than 100 U.S. Employees n AutoLogic

No. of U.S. employees: 10 N.C. locations: Carrboro AutoLogic’s owners are parents, and they place high value on family balance at work. Employees enjoy five weeks of paid time off annually to accommodate holidays, vacations and illnesses. Lunch hour is flexible and employees can use it to exercise. Employee health plans include mental health services. Flexibility for certain circumstances is granted. autologiconline.com n Gupta

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to focus on good health. The company subsidizes gym memberships, offers on-site health screenings and flu shots, and features newly designed offices that enhance employees’ physical and mental comfort via stress-relieving designs, spaces, colors and furniture. HC&W allows employees to flexibly use half an hour each day in the morning or afternoon to take care of sick children without penalty. hcwbenefits.com n L&E

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April Sparks arranged a part-time schedule after Claire, now 2½ was born. Her brother, Conner, is 3½ months old.

After April Sparks’ daughter was born in early 2011, the Raleigh mom and business analyst at Caterpillar Building Construction Products Division, had a tough time contemplating going back to work full-time. “I wanted to be a stay-at-home-mom, but that wasn’t feasible,” she says. “Plus, I really enjoyed working at Caterpillar, so I still wanted to work.” It’s a dilemma many parents face. Caterpillar worked with Sparks to help her find that balance. They offered her a unique situation: She could work from home four hours, four days a week, and work in the office one day a week. The situation was perfect for Sparks. “Caterpillar has a U.K. office, so I work from home for two hours early in the morning with them before my daughter wakes up,” she says. “Then, I work for two more hours in the afternoon during nap time, with people on the U.S. side.” Sparks is grateful to Caterpillar for helping her make it work. “They didn’t need someone full time in the position, and I needed the flexibility, so it’s perfect,” she says. “They’re happy, I’m happy, and it makes me work harder for them because I’m so appreciative of the opportunity they gave me.”

company pays for 100 percent of employee and family health insurance. readingsolutionsraleigh.com

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No. of U.S. employees: 300 N.C. locations: Raleigh The Angus Barn aims to be a supportive and family-oriented restaurant. Its longest-term employee is now celebrating his 47th year of employment with the company. Employees receive health, dental and vision insurance that extends to their families. Scheduling can be flexible when family situations arise. New parents enjoy paid time off for maternity and adoptions. angusbarn.com

Federal Credit Union

No. of U.S. employees: 387 N.C. locations: Multiple Triangle locations Educational seminars teach employees and their families new skills, including the Mad City Money simulation, which demonstrates financial responsibility to employees’ children. Employees can participate in different sports leagues, and the company funds several nonprofit organizations and supports families of employees during times of need or military deployment. coastal24.com n Integrated

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LifeScience North America

No. of U.S. employees: 117 N.C. locations: Cary Employees have autonomy over their work schedule as the company focuses on results rather than hours. The company’s open-door policy facilitates communication between employees and their supervisors. Parents may bring children to work when necessary, and 12 hours of paid time off per year is dedicated to community service. With its health plan,

Laboratory Systems Inc.

No. of U.S. employees: 149 N.C. locations: Research Triangle Park Flexible scheduling and open communication facilitate balancing work and family life at Integrated Laboratory Systems Inc. The company makes education a priority by reimbursing tuition for employees and their families. Communication among all levels of the company is facilitated through Pulse meetings, during which employees share ideas with upper management. ils-inc.com

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Distributing Company Inc.

No. of U.S. employees: 171 N.C. locations: Raleigh Health, dental and vision insurance is provided, and employees enjoy an annual health fair with free screenings and vaccines. Children can visit the office as needed and are invited to a fall family event. The management assists in ensuring a smooth transition back to work for new parents. mimsdistributing.com n Mulkey

Engineers & Consultants

No. of U.S. employees: 125 N.C. locations: Cary and Charlotte A partnership with nearby Little Pros Academy provides employees with discounted child care. Paid time off is available during times of hardship and telecommunication is facilitated by company-provided technology. A wellness program helps employees stay healthy. Parents are encouraged to take time off to care for sick children. mulkeyinc.com

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Square (formerly American Journal Experts)

No. of U.S. employees: 108 N.C. locations: Durham Many leaders at Research Square are parents who are proud to demonstrate both parenting and workplace success. Employees have full autonomy over their schedules and can choose their work location and hours to maintain balance and increase productivity. The company offers time off for adoptions and accommodates parents of young children by working with employees as they adjust to parental responsibilities. journalexperts.com n Rho

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Options

No. of U.S. employees: 466 N.C. locations: Raleigh As a company that specializes in employee assistance, Workplace Options offers the same services to employees that it offers customers. It also offers health plans for employees and families and generous, flexible schedules. Research and referral services are available, and an on-site vegetable garden promotes healthy eating. workplaceoptions.com

Inc.

No. of U.S. employees: 320 N.C. locations: Chapel Hill Phase-back scheduling allows new mothers to return to work more easily following maternity leave, and flexible scheduling makes balancing family with work easier. The company’s casual dress code simplifies parents’ transition from work to home.

RTI International

Some tuition reimbursement is available, and employees are encouraged to attend one professional seminar annually. rhoworld.com

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No. of U.S. employees: 1,600 N.C. locations: Multiple locations Health assessments, nutritional counseling and an on-site farmers market demonstrate Advanced Home Care’s commitment to

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employee wellness. The company permits flexible scheduling and strongly encourages taking time off to maintain a work-life balance. Free vaccinations and an on-site pharmacy are also provided. advhomecare.org

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Mulkey Engineers & Consultants supported Braxton Whitfield during his wife’s battle with breast cancer.

Three years after Garner dad Braxton Whitfield started working at Mulkey Engineers & Consultants, his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. Between caring for his wife, paying medical bills and juggling day care for his young son, Whitfield was pressed for time and money. Mulkey Engineers & Consultants surprised the civil engineer designer with an offering of store gift cards and gas cards to help. The company also used an annual St. Patrick’s Day miniature golf tournament to raise funds for Whitfield’s family. When Whitfield’s wife’s cancer returned in 2009, Mulkey Engineers & Consultants held a silent auction fundraiser to help pay the family’s bills. But the company did more than just help ease their financial burden. “They most definitely had my back,” Whitfield says. “The leaders would call me into the office and talk with me on a regular basis, asking what needs we had and how they could help. At Christmas, they even made sure we had gifts for my son.” Mulkey Engineers & Consultants set Whitfield up with a home computer that gave him access to his work files so if he needed to stay home with his wife or take her to her appointments, he didn’t have to worry about missing work. “Even the owner, Barbara Mulkey herself, checked in with me to see how we were doing,” Whitfield says.

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No. of U.S. employees: 1,816 N.C. locations: Charlotte and Durham An affiliated child care center offers locations throughout the country so traveling employees can take children on trips with them when necessary. The company’s concierge service helps employees with everyday tasks, and paid time off is available to employees facing hardships. A College Coach program gives financial and academic support to employees’ families. alston.com n American

Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) No. of U.S. employees: 748 N.C. locations: Durham A new health and wellness program provides employees access to a dietician, support groups and seminars, and employees receive free memberships to O2 Fitness and other local discounts. Adoption expenses are reimbursed, and children can come to work with their parents in certain cases. An employee assistance program provides support during times of need, and paid parental leave is available for mothers and fathers. aicpa.org n Bayer

CropScience

No. of U.S. employees: 2,500 N.C. locations: Clayton, Morrisville and Research Triangle Park The company’s new Women in Leadership Initiative encourages women to balance responsibilities at home and work. The company provides educational services such as discounted child care and tutoring, and The Mothers at Work program provides new parents with access to lactation consultants and a lactation room. All employees have access to the employee perk lounge stocked with amenities. bayercropscience.us

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Broadcasting Company

No. of U.S. employees: 657 N.C. locations: Durham, Raleigh and Wilmington Paid maternity leave, family-inclusive events and child care reimbursement simplify parenting for employees. Be Active CBC and CBC Weight Watchers encourage wellness through healthy competition and discounts and reimbursements for gym memberships. Other benefits include an annual health fair, health consultation services, and comprehensive savings plans for retirement and college. cbc-raleigh.com n Caterpillar

Building Construction Products Division

No. of U.S. employees: 1,260 N.C. locations: Cary, Clayton and Sanford Since 2012, the company’s parental leave policy has included an additional paid week for family bonding, and two paid weeks were added to the previous six-week maternity leave. Same-sex benefits have been extended to partners of employees. Parents can take time off to be with sick children or attend school events. cat.com

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Rachel Richards appreciated the flexibility at Hill, Chesson & Woody when her son Austin and daughter Emma both needed surgery within four weeks. Richards’ husband, John, is also pictured.

Early in 2013, Chapel Hill mom Rachel Richards had one of those “What else can happen?” parenting times. Within the same four-week period, both of her young children needed surgery. Juggling work and family life became a tough prospect. But Richards’ employer, Hill, Chesson & Woody, came through. “They were completely flexible about me missing some time and letting me do some work from home,” Richards says. “They understood completely, and I could call in and say, ‘Are there any special projects you want me to work on?’ and they were very supportive.” Richards says Hill, Chesson & Woody is a special company. “I’ve been at other employers who claim to be flexible, but aren’t really happy about it in reality,” she says. “Here, the flexibility is phenomenal. There’s an understanding that we work hard, but there’s a balance between what I do at work and what I do with my family. When I’m home with my family, I don’t have to worry about anything at work.” Hill, Chesson & Woody’s family-friendly policies have earned Richards’ devotion. “HCW backs up their words with action,” she says. “That’s huge. It makes me think that as long as I’m working, this is exactly where I’m going to be.”

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No. of U.S. employees: 550 N.C. locations: Clayton A fitness center and medical clinic are available on-site for the health and convenience of employees. The company provides employees with health, dental and vision insurance as well as schedule flexibility. Employees can earn up to six weeks of vacation throughout their career. Reimbursement for employee tuition and adoption expenses is also available. novonordisk.com n RTI

International

No. of U.S. employees: 2,100 N.C. locations: Research Triangle Park RTI supports working parents with flexible scheduling options, generous time off, discounted nearby child care and lactation facilities. Tuition reimbursement for employees and scholarships for dependents encourage educational endeavors. Supplemental time off is available for employees during difficult times. The Research Triangle Park campus features a cafeteria, fitness center and health fair events. rti.org

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Health Care

No. of U.S. employees: 800+ N.C. locations: Chapel Hill UNC Health Care offers an extensive benefits package with many options, including health, dental and vision insurance. Employees have access to wellness and employee assistance programs and are encouraged to provide feedback. unchealthcare.org

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USA LLP

No. of U.S. employees: 3,523 N.C. locations: Charlotte and Raleigh Innovative flexibility options help employees of all levels maintain life balance and maximize productivity. An employee assistance program allows employees to receive counseling from marital to financial. BDO’s L.I.F.E. encourages “life improvements for everyone.” BDO partners with Bright Horizons to offer child care resources. bdo.com

Rona Caswell, an audit director for BDO, works from home at least once a week to spend more time with sons Zach, Drew and Luke.

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No. of U.S. employees: 4,194 N.C. locations: Multiple locations On-site amenities include health clinics, gyms and lactation facilities. Child care centers at each location boost employee morale and decrease absenteeism. Employees are offered tuition reimbursements, flexible schedules, support groups and wellness programs. Options such as part-time work, a compressed workweek, job-sharing and telecommuting

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Thornton LLP

No. of U.S. employees: 6,214 N.C. locations: Charlotte and Raleigh To foster synergy between business and family, Grant Thornton offers flexible schedules and back-up dependent care programs. Schedules can permit alternative start and end times, compressed workweeks, telecommuting, part-time work or any hybrid of these options. Tuition re-imbursements are available to employees. grantthornton.com n Rex

Healthcare

No. of U.S. employees: 5,307 N.C. locations: Multiple Triangle locations Rex Healthcare implemented a new telecommuting policy that employees in many branches may use. On-site facilities include a five-star day care, pharmacies, fitness centers, cafeterias and uniform stores. The Produce Box delivers weekly, so employees can easily access fresh, local food. Rex

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No. of U.S. employees: 5,000 N.C. locations: Research Triangle Park Flexible work arrangements allow employees to telecommute up to three days a week and get half a day off every Friday in the summer. Tuition reimbursement is available for employees, and scholarships are available for their children. An affiliated child care center provides support, and concierge services help employees complete everyday errands. biogenidec.com

can make balancing a career and a family easier for employees. bcbsnc.com

John and Leigh Welch turned to Nationwide Insurance’s back-up child care program to fill a gap when their son, Archer’s, regular day care center closed during the Christmas holidays.

As a member of a dual-career household and parent of a toddler, life is hectic for John Welch of Raleigh, a human resources specialist at Nationwide Insurance. Throw in the holidays, and you have recipe for chaos. During the Christmas season, Welch’s son’s day care center was closed for three days, and Welch was out of vacation time. His wife’s work schedule was tight, too, which left them wondering how to juggle care for their young son. Fortunately, Nationwide Insurance offers a back-up child care program through Bright Horizons. “We found a center that was close to us and visited to fill out paperwork and let our son get used to it,” Welch says. “It was great. We knew he was in good hands, he had fun, and we could still get our work done.” Now Welch feels even more dedicated to his company. “Nationwide is a company built around helping its workers, and they proved it,” he says. “And it makes a more productive workforce. When you’re not worrying about things on the outside, you’re better at concentrating on things on the inside.”

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supports further education through tuition reimbursement and free, online licensure renewal. Paid time off is available and can be shared among employees. rexhealth.com n WakeMed

Health and Hospitals

No. of U.S. employees: 8,426 N.C. locations: Multiple Triangle locations WakeMed offers a heavily discounted health package under which maternity care with delivery is only $250 at any WakeMed facility. An on-site health clinic accepts all major insurance. A partnership with Little Pro’s Academy offers employees discounted child care at nearby facilities. wakemed.org.

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Horizons Family Solutions

No. of U.S. employees: 18,000 N.C. locations: Multiple locations Bright Horizons allows for time off when a family member is sick or has passed away. An affiliated child care center for employees’ children is subsidized, and company policy allows for children to accompany their parents to work when necessary. The company offers employees flexible scheduling and subsidized elder care. brighthorizons.com n Duke

University & Health System

No. of U.S. employees: 34,000 N.C. locations: Multiple locations Duke University & Health System offers flexible work arrangements, paid and unpaid parental leave, dependent care support, and generous health care and retirement plans. Employees have access to numerous wellness services, subsidized child care and lactation rooms. Tuition reimbursement for employees and scholarships for dependents demonstrate Duke’s commitment to education. duke.edu

During Duke’s annual Pumpkin Fun Run/Walk, employees and their families can participate in a family-friendly 5K event on campus and enjoy youth activities.

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& Young LLP

No. of U.S. employees: 27,000 N.C. locations: Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh The EY Assist program provides information to employees on topics ranging from nutrition to college admission and counseling. Ernst & Young also offers generous paid maternity and paternity leave, subsidizes child and elder care, reimburses employees for tuition and offers scholarships. ey.com n IBM

No. of U.S. employees: 100,000+ N.C. locations: Charlotte, Durham and Raleigh IBM offers LifeWorks to help employees maintain a healthy lifestyle balance as well as priority enrollment at Bright Horizons child care center. The Take Time program allows employees to take time off in the summer and be financially compensated. Parents can take up to three years of unpaid time off for maternity or paternity leave. ibm.com n Nationwide

Insurance

No. of U.S. employees: 33,000 N.C. locations: Raleigh Nationwide offers resources that allow employees to strike a balance between work and home, including a partnership with Bright Horizons child care center. Families can take advantage of tuition reimbursement, and the Activities Association creates

community events for families and events for children such as Bring Your Child to Work Day. nationwide.com n Time

Warner Cable

No. of U.S. employees: 47,000 N.C. locations: Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh and Wilmington Time Warner Cable allows employees to telecommute and offers lunchtime parenting support groups. Health and wellness benefits include free on-site massages, vaccines, fitness clubs and health consultations. Employees can take home fresh meals from on-site cafeterias and enjoy a significant discount on Time Warner cable, phone, Internet and home security services. A nursing line offers medical consultation to employees. timewarnercable.com n U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency

No. of U.S employees: 17,520 N.C. locations: Durham U.S. EPA employees in Durham may take advantage of a café with meals they can take home, a fitness center with a locker room, and concierge services such as dry cleaning and shoe repair. The organization offers subsidized access to an affiliated day care, and a support group for working mothers meets during lunch. Options such as telecommuting and compressed workweeks are available. epa.gov

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time for everything people need and want to do and finding a balance between home and work demands are common problems for many people. Life coaching, according to The International Coach Federation, is defined as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. Three North Carolina-based life coaches discuss the most common issues parents face when trying to find a balance between work and home, as well as how best to deal with those issues.

Not enough time Many parents say their greatest amount of stress comes from not having enough time to do everything. Penny Sommer of Powerful Edge Coaching in Charlotte suggests that parents consider making a distinction among their different roles and what it means to them to be successful in each. She advises asking yourself: “Who am I as a parent? A professional? A friend? A volunteer?” Clarify your values in each of those roles. “This kind of clarity enables parents to make decisions aligned with their vision — saying ‘yes’ to the things that are important, ‘maybe’ to some that are nice to have and ‘heck no’ to things that don’t support their values,” Sommer says. Sarah Levitt, an executive coach and motivational speaker in Raleigh, asks clients about their priorities, but has observed that what they say is often different from how they’re living. That’s when frustration sets in. She advises asking yourself: “What are my priorities? How do I want to spend my time?” Be aware of the thoughts you have. A demanding and stressful schedule is real, but if you spend your time fretting, you won’t be able to focus on the tasks at hand. Instead, get in the mindset of: “My schedule is full, but I’m going to be in the present where I am now.” Rushing out of work and taking children to activities is simply a fact of life for many families, but make the most of your time in the car. Turn off the electronics and talk to your children.

Take time for — and care of — yourself Another common problem is that working parents often don’t take time for themselves. “Part of being a good parent is taking care of yourself,” Hazen says. Levitt reminds us that, like putting an airplane’s oxygen mask on yourself before helping your child, you must nourish yourself to be your best for others in your life. Ask yourself: “How do I want to appear to the most important people in my life? What is missing from my life? What is most important?” Some parents refuse to work through their lunch break, using that hour each day to rest and rejuvenate. Others find it helpful to set their alarm 10 minutes earlier than they wish to wake up to have a bit of quiet time before the day t

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made Pinterest crafts can contribute to feeling like a failure at everything. Sommer encourages parents to ask: “Is it realistic to be the best at everything I do? Do I truly consider this to be important, or am I accepting someone else’s belief about the best way to live my life?” Consider whether it’s important to you that your house is immaculate or that your child is involved in four different activities. Life coach Penny Hazen of Hazen Life Coaching in Winston-Salem believes the best thing parents can do is spend a little time in their child’s school. Take 30 minutes out of your lunch break and eat lunch with your elementary student. If you have older children, observe a class and watch how your child interacts with friends, teachers and others. Just spending a few minutes on activities such as these can keep you abreast of your child’s development.

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begins. On the drive home, some parents might choose to silence their phone. Levitt has a friend she used to never see or talk to because of their busy schedules. They finally scheduled a weekly phone date and made it a priority. She requested that her family use that hour each week to stay quietly in their rooms, and she doesn’t schedule any other obligations during that time. If you have a parenting partner, take turns giving the other a night off each week. This allows that parent to have some “alone time.” Single parents can make similar arrangements with other parents. “Each of the issues mentioned results in stress that manifests itself internally and externally,” Sommer says. Only when we begin to identify the actual cause of the stress will we be able to find strategies to eliminate it. “Remember,” Levitt says, “small changes can add up to big results.” Lisa Hassell is attempting to balance life’s demands while living in Indian Trail, N.C., with her 4-year-old son.

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have the luxury of time to plan and execute a change, go ahead balance needs of their employees, employees and their families and listen to that voice that is urging you forward rather than repress it out of guilt. also are facing changes. Whether it’s returning to school, rejoining After more than 20 successful years in sales, Kim Brame the workforce, becoming a single parent following a divorce, McGimsey of Raleigh began to feel like she should be doing starting a business or making a dramatic career change, parents are something else. In fall 2008, she quit her advertising sales manager job with a business weekly publication to be home after reinventing themselves now as never before. school with her then-6-year-old daughter and to explore career Changing demographics are behind some of these life transioptions. “I always knew I’d have a second career,” McGimsey tions: Compared to our grandparents’ day, we’re a more mobile recalled recently. society, with more women in the workforce, a higher divorce rate Fortunate to have a supportive, working husband, McGimsey took time to discover what moved her and kept coming and a greater tolerance for prioritizing our inner needs. And recently, back to a subject she first became interested in as an Inter-Faith hard economic times have forced many people into changes they Food Shuttle board member: nutrition. Then a friend tipped her wouldn’t normally consider. off to the health coaching certificate program offered by Duke Regardless of the reasons for Integrative Medicine in Durham. change and the direction parents’ “What I liked about the Duke program was that it looks at the whole person,” McGimsey says. “What’s also good is that paths are taking, all parents in I get to use the favorite parts of my old job, including asking transition face an uphill climb. clients lots of questions.” Whether you’re contemplating The process took close to a year. Today, McGimsey is a selfmaking a change, are already employed certified integrative health coach, helping clients stay motivated and accountable as they improve their health either in the middle of the journey, proactively or in response to an illness. She not only loves the or are the partner or spouse of work, but also the flexibility that being a business owner affords. someone on a new path, the “I get to pick my daughter up every day after school. I’m following tips will help guide there when she does her homework and with her until she goes to bed,” she says. “When I was in sales and life was more hectic, you forward. I kept having a vision of her as a young woman thinking about me, and the image she had was of me looking back at her over Listen to that still, my shoulder, hurrying her along. That was a big motivator for small voice. me to change.” Maybe your life is stable. You and/ Think about both short- and long-term goals. or your spouse Maybe you’ve experienced a layoff and dream of using the ophave gainful portunity to go back to school or start a home-based business. employment That’s a great way to stay positive, but such goals will take time. and healthy In the meantime, to pay the bills you might have to take a job for children, money which you’re overqualified and cut out nonessential spending. to pay your bills You also need to get your finances in order. This might mean and a little left refinancing your home or taking a home equity loan to help with over. Still, you feel bills or pay for tuition/start-up costs. Be careful not to overa restlessness or extend yourself or incur new debt that isn’t an investment in yearning to do someyour future. Not only will being conscious of your cash flow thing different. If you continued on page 47 ust as many employers are changing to meet the work-life

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Books to read on the journey Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Chip Heath and Dan Heath What Color is Your Parachute? (a career-choosing/ changing guide) by Richard Nelson Bolles Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes by William Bridges (revised 25th anniversary edition) Going Back to Work: A Survival Guide for Comeback Moms by Mary W. Quigley and Loretta E. Kaufman Finding Your Perfect Work: The New Career Guide to Making a Living, Creating a Life (with an emphasis on self-employment) by Paul Edwards and Sarah Edwards Feel the Fear … and Do it Anyway (a general guide to dealing with anxiety) by Susan Jeffers I Could Do Anything … If I Only Knew What it Was by Barbara Sher Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton, Ph.D.

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Working parents like to try to do it all, but when you study the reality of what “doing it all” looks like, how much of it is done very well? Christy Johnson, a guest blogger at the working-mom oriented website VendRaleigh.com and the owner/photographer of Raleigh-based Be True Design Image, has discovered that many busy moms need to take a hard look at their expectations. “If the house is a little messy that’s OK; you have to let some things go,” she says, adding a quote from author Anna Quindlen: “‘When in doubt choose the kids. There will be plenty of time later to choose work.’” Practice prioritizing, do what you can and let go of the rest. “I try to make sure what I’m doing every day lines up with my own priorities,” Johnson says. If you are spending more time on your work and your priority is to maximize time with the kids, then it is time to rethink what’s happening, she says, adding, “If you’re not taking time for yourself, you’re not going to be any good for everyone else.”

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Lauren Rieger of Charlotte understands the power of having a schedule. Rieger is a single mother and owner of a Charlotte-based concierge/organization business, Leave it to Lauren. “As a single mom myself, I feel like I never have enough time in the day,” she says. Keeping a routine is how she makes everything happen.

Make a chore chart.

Rieger applies her same schedule logic to household chores, advising people to create a chore chart and accomplish the bigger tasks first, leaving time to relax later. “The lineup includes daily tasks that need to be accomplished so you don’t have to clean the house all at once,” she says. “I’m all about time management. If it makes sense for you to hire a housekeeper to knock out the things you can’t stand to clean, then go for it. Just save that money from your grocery shopping or dry cleaning funds.”

Do things in small doses.

Greensboro-based Lori Fowler, who owns Ducks in a Row Home Organization, recommends managing all the paper that comes into the home. “We know there are things in those papers we need to respond to, but trying to weed those things out is not a skill a lot of people have by nature,” she says. Fowler advises moms to create three categories — “to be filed,” “to be paid” and “to be answered” — and then make the recycling bin their best friend. “When you get that stack, immediately make an evaluation,” she says. Assign the items to one of the three categories or toss it. “If it builds up, it gets so overwhelming. We’ve all been there at some point,” she says. “It’s so much better to do [it] in small bites, when it shows up.”

Plan ahead.

We all know how easy it is to fall back on fast food or the microwave when juggling kids’ activities, work or social events. “It’s so much less stress if you have set meals for the week that you can pick and choose from,” Johnson says. Give meal planning a try. She likes to assign a theme to each night to help narrow the options. “It makes it seem much less overwhelming,” Johnson says.

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Rieger recommends that working moms, whether single or in a relationship, try to maximize benefits through their employer. “A lot of companies now offer opportunities to help their employees balance work and life,” she says. “Although you can’t be sure until you are a part of a company or organization, try to align yourself with a company where the environment and the people you surround yourself with are similar to who you are and your life outside of the office,” Rieger says. “This will encourage you to be your true self, both at work and at home, and achieve work-life balance.”

Learn to say ‘no.’

Last, but not least, try to be more selective about the number of activities your kids are involved in. “I think we all naturally overcommit ourselves all the time,” Fowler says. Though it may seem almost impossible to say “no” to something for the kids, Fowler has learned not to overcommit. “Our kids do not need to be as busy as we sometimes get them to be,” she says. Fowler advises parents to reserve some time for everyone to sit down together and have a meal or spend other family time. “Be deliberate about it,” she recommends. “It’s one of the best things we can do for our kids.” Ginny Gaylor is a Greensboro-based freelance writer and editor and mom of one.

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Apollo, a 9-month-old male gorilla at the North Carolina Zoo, rides on the back of N’kosi, the troop’s adult male. A young gorilla routinely rides on its mother’s back, but it is somewhat unusual for a male to carry young ones.

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Labor Day Open Jump Event. Spend the holiday jumping and sliding. Kids can make their own ice cream sundaes from noon-2 p.m. $8/child. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Pump it Up of Raleigh, 10700 World Trade Blvd., Raleigh. 919-8283344. pumpitupparty.com. A Side of History: Paddle Power. Discovery the combination of green energy and simple machines. Make a paddleboat and pinwheel lift and tour the mill. Ages 7-12. Registration required. $6/person. 1-3 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

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ABC Nature and Me. Families explore nature and the alphabet through games, songs, crafts, animals and more. Ages 2-5. Registration required. $5/child, $2.50/siblings, free for infants. 10-11 a.m. Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center, 4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Rd., Efland. 919-3042178. campchestnutridge.org.

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Crabtree Casters: Learn to fish. Instruction and bait provided. Participants 16 and older must have a valid N.C. fishing license. Meet at the boat rental dock. All ages. Registration required. Free. 6:30-8 p.m. Lake Crabtree County, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 919-460-3355. wakegov. com/parks/lakecrabtree. Storytime for Tots: An Earthworm’s Life. Enjoy the story by John Himmelman, learn about earthworms and peek into a worm bin. Ages 2-5. Registration required. $4/child. 1-2 p.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 919-460-3355. wakegov.com/parks/ lakecrabtree. Wee Walkers: Wildlife Parade. Children discover the shapes, textures, sounds and smells of nature. Ages 1 and older with parent. Registration required. $8 resident, $10 nonresident. 10-11 a.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. ww.townofcary.org.

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Storytime at Flyleaf Books. Preschoolers enjoy stories and an art activity. Free. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill. 919-942-7373. flyleafbooks.com. Premiere Showing of The Ultimate Life. Productive Environment Institute and Touch and Agree Christian Women’s Business Network invite families to attend a premiere showing of The Ultimate Life, an independent,

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American Girl Club. Features a discussion of American Girl Rebecca. Free. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 SE Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. College 101. William Peace University director of admissions talks to parents and students about how to apply for, pay for and succeed in college. Register by Sept. 4. Free. 9 a.m.-noon. Wade Edwards Foundation and Learning Lab, 714 St. Mary’s St., Raleigh. 919-856-9355. wade.org. Crowder By Night: Twilight Creatures. Learn about crepuscular wildlife through games, crafts and hands-on discovery. All ages. Registration required. $5/family. 7-8 p.m. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov. com/parks/crowder. Forest Friends: What’s Wild? Ages 3-5 and a caregiver learn about the natural world through games, crafts and more. Meet at the Cypress Shelter. Registration required. $4/child. 1-2 p.m. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill,. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/parks. Kids Fun-Days: Reptiles Revealed. Children learn through hands-on exploration of nature. Ages 5-8. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresident. 10 a.m.-noon. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Little Historians: Journey Cake, Ho. Enjoy the tale of a runaway journey cake. Ages 3-5 with adult. Registra-

tion required. $4/child. 11 a.m.-noon. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-8566675. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill. Nature Kids: Survival Basics. Practice observation skills, build a shelter and learn what to pack for survival. Ages 6-9. Meet at the Cypress Shelter. Registration required. $8/child. 2-4 p.m. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill,. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/parks. Nature Tots: What’s Wild? Ages 1-3 and a caregiver learn about the natural world through games, crafts and more. Meet at the Cypress Shelter. Registration required. $4/child. 10-11 a.m. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill,. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/parks. Wee Walkers: Wildlife Parade. See Sept. 4.

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Birding with Vernon. Join bird enthusiast Vernon for an easy walk while looking and listening for feathered friends. Discover different types of birds and their habitats. Meet at the Waterwise Garden. Free. 8:30-10 a.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 919-460-3355. wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree. Buckaroo Breakfast. Saddle up for fun at this breakfast for grandparents and grandkids. Play in the museum and enjoy vittles, Western activities and a campfire singalong. All ages. Registration required. $15/member, $20/nonmembers. 8-9:30 a.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org. Doll Tea Party. Dress up and enjoy refreshments and crafts. Take a doll or teddy bear. Ages 4 and older. Registration and prepayment required. $10. 10 a.m., 11 a.m. Pottery Barn Kids, Southpoint Mall, 8030 Renaissance Pkwy., Durham. 919-544-5850. potterybarnkids.com.

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Festivals La Fiesta del Pueblo Sept. 8 – Celebrate Latino culture through popular and folk music, visual art exhibits, crafts, dance performances, authentic cuisine and children’s activities. All ages. Free. Noon-8 p.m. Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh. elpueblo.org/eng/culture/fiesta/Fiesta2013/fiesta2013.shtml.

Harvest and Hornworm Festival Sept. 14 – Take the family to this festival for historical demonstrations, a hornworm race, a Moon Pie eating contest, live music, craft vendors and more. All ages. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd., Durham. 919-477-5498. dukehomestead. org/harvest-and-hornworm-festival.php.

Duke Homestead’s annual Harvest and Hornworm Festival takes place Sept. 14. Photo courtesy of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Try a treat featuring real bugs during BugFest Sept. 21. Photo courtesy of the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences formers and food at Bicentennial Plaza. All ages. Free. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh. 919-733-7450. bugfest.org.

Fall Harvest Celebration at Yates Mill Sept. 21 – Celebrate fall with corn-grinding tours of the mill, a kids’ scavenger hunt, live music and dance, storytelling, antique vehicles, food vendors and more. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/ parks/yatesmill.

Garner’s Carnaval Latino Sept. 21 – Experience traditional and contemporary Latino cultures through food, music, dance and art. Free. 1-5 p.m. Back lawn of the Garner Performing Arts Center, 125 Avery St., Garner. 919-773-4458. garnernc.gov.

International Food and Music Festival Tar River Festival Sept. 14 – The entire family can enjoy inflatables, games, pony rides, live entertainment, food and crafts. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Riverbend Park, Downtown Louisburg. franklin-chamber.org.

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dance performances, crafts and much more. $3 adults, $2 ages 13-18, free for ages 12 and younger. 5-10 p.m. Sept. 20; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 21; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 22. N.C. State Fairgrounds, Exposition Center, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. greekfestivalraleigh.com.

Sept. 21 – Chapel Hill High’s clubs, bands, sports teams and student government sponsor activities, carnival games and food booths. Enjoy performances by school bands and dance clubs, sledding on real snow, artisans and more. Admission is free, but food and games require tickets. 50 cents/ticket. 3-7 p.m. Chapel Hill High School, 1709 High School Rd., Chapel Hill. 919-929-2106. chhs.chccs.k12.nc.us.

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daily events Wide Open Bluegrass Festival Sept. 27-28 – Enjoy bluegrass music on three music stages, a youth talent stage, the N.C. Whole Hog Barbecue State Championship, a dance tent, artisans and much more. Purchase tickets online. $70 adults, $30 kids. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Raleigh Convention Center, the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts and the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh. wideopenbluegrass.com.

Fresh Roots Festival Sept. 28 – Music, arts and food mark Hillsborough’s official kick-off to autumn. Free. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Downtown Hillsborough. historichillsborough.org.

Latino Festival Sept. 28 – Experience a family-friendly day of live music, authentic foods, a marketplace and more. Kids enjoy hands-on activities and create traditional Latin crafts. Free. Noon-5 p.m. Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Dr., Durham. 919-560-4355. dprplaymore.org.

Raleigh Irish Festival Sept. 28 – Enjoy a celebration of all things Irish, including music, sports and competition demonstrations, stories, vendors and more. Rides and inflatables for the kids. Free. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Moore Square, Raleigh.

Storytelling Festival Sept. 28 – Enjoy storytelling by Heather Forest and The Healing Force, live music, performances by the Rags to Riches theater troupe, face painting, a hayride shuttle and food vendors. Take a chair or blanket. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oakview Historic County Park, 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh. 919-250-1200. wakegov.com/libraries/events/pages/storytelling.aspx.

Tar Heel Harvest Fair and Farmer’s Market Sept. 28-29 - Celebrate the beginning of fall season with a variety of produce stands, music, farmyard animals, children’s games and other activities. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 28 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 29. Bennett Place, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd., Durham. 919-383-4345. nchistoricsites.org/bennett. Families listen to stories and enjoy other activities at the Storytelling Festival. Photo courtesy of Wake County Public Library staff

Eco-Explorers: Owl Prowl. Children expand their knowledge of nature and build observation skills in hands-on explorations. Ages 7-10. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresident. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Family Wildlife Series: Spiderific Hike. Learn how to mist webs and use beat sheets as you collect spiders to identify. Ages 5 and older. Registration required. $5/family. 2-3:30 p.m. Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh. 919-8704330. wakegov.com/parks/bluejay. Parent and Toddler Art Workshop. Explore painting, collage, clay, play dough and more. Ages 18 mos. 4 yrs. Registration required. $12/child. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St., Durham. 919-560-2726. durhamarts.org. Raleigh Reads. Discuss Emma and the Civil Warrior by Candy Dahl and enjoy crafts and snacks. Registration required. Free. 10-11:30 a.m. City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh. 919-996-2220. raleighcitymuseum.org. Saturdays at the Old Mill. Take a halfhour guided tour of the historic mill and explore the mill’s history and preservation. All ages. $5/adults, $3/ages 7-16. Free for ages 6 and younger. 1-3 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/ parks/yatesmill. Super Fun Saturday. Drop by for free art activities. Free. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Halle Cultural Arts Center of Apex, 237 N. Salem St., Apex. thehalle.org.

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University Dr., Durham. 919-419-0800. bullcitycraft.com. Hemlock Nature Quest: Bugs, Snakes and Other Cool Creatures. Learn about insects, snakes, spiders and more. Ages 13-15. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 non resident. 2-4 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Mill Heritage and Local History Tour. See Sept. 1.

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Parent and Child Clay Workshop: Fall Leaves. Create unique leaves out of clay. Ages 2-12. Registration required. $15/child. 10-11:30 a.m. Durham Arts Council, Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd., Durham. 919-560-2726. durhamarts.org.

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Nature Families: Fish Tales. Learn how fish breathe through gills, read a fishy tale, make a craft and look at fish up close. All ages. Registration required. $5/family. 11 a.m.-noon. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov.com/parks/ crowder. Parent and Child Clay Workshop: Fall Leaves. See Sept. 9. 4-5:30 p.m.

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Nature Friends: Fish Fins. Discover local fish species and learn the parts of a fish and their adaptations. Make fun fish prints and an aquascope to spy on local minnows. Ages 6-9. Registration required. $4/child. 11 a.m.-noon. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov. com/parks/crowder. Nature Watchers: Fishy Face. Learn about fish in Crowder Pond, learn the importance of patterns and colors

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training skills in a positive atmosphere with their parents. Clinic prepares families for the Sept. 29 triathlon. $10/person. Registrater by Sept. 5. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Triangle Aquatic Center, 275 Convention Dr., Cary. fitandable.net.

Bull City Play Streets Sept. 7 – Get the family moving with physical activities including line dancing, jump-roping, four square, hula-hooping, badminton, hopscotch and more. Includes health screenings and informational booths. All ages. Free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Holt Elementary School, 4019 Holt School Rd., Durham. 919-560-1647. ahealthieramerica.org/play-streets/ find-a-play-street/durham-north-carolina.

North Hills 5K Run/Walk Sept. 7 – Take part in a 5K run/walk, 100-yard kids dash or the Midtown Mile. Proceeds benefit North Raleigh Ministries’ efforts to fight childhood hunger in North Raleigh. Register online. $30 5K, $7 kids dash, $15 Midtown Mile. 9 a.m. Trinity Baptist Church, 4815 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh.northhills5k.com. Take part in the North Hills 5K Run/Walk in Raleigh Sept. 7.

Family Yoga in Nature Sept. 21 – Combine nature and yoga to nurture the mind, body and spirit. Ages 2 and older with parent. Registration required. $16 resident, $20 nonresident. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org.

Anthony Greenup Basketball Clinic Sept. 28 – Anthony “Airport” Greenup of the Harlem Globetrotters teaches kids ages 6-12 about basketball through technique, sportsmanship and attitude lessons. Registration required. $45. 10 a.m.2 p.m. Lake Lynn Community Center, 7921 Ray Rd., Raleigh. 919-870-2911. greenupcamps.com.

Free Community Health Day Sept. 28 – Families can enjoy a free morning of interactive booths, fitness bingo, Zumba and performances. There will also be information available about the Ident-A-Kid child safety program. 9 a.m.-noon. American Institute of Healthcare & Fitness, 8300 Health Park, Raleigh. aihf.net.

Swim for Smiles Youth Triathlon Sept. 8 – Ages 5-19 participate in a triathlon to raise money for the N.C. Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill. Register online. See website for race details and times. Briar Chapel, Hwy. 15-501, Chapel Hill. swimforsmiles.org/current-triathlon.

Walk for Wishes Sept. 8 – Take part in a 5K walk to raise money for Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina. Local children who have received their wishes or have wishes scheduled will be recognized. Register online. Free. Registration and check-in begin at noon. Walk begins at 2 p.m. WakeMed Soccer Park, 201 Soccer Park Dr., Cary. eastnc.wish.org.

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Curious Creatures: Butterflies. Discover fascinating facts about wildlife, their habits and their habitats through hikes, activities and crafts. Ages 5-8. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresident. 10 a.m.-noon. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-3875980. townofcary.org. Eco-Express: Water Explorers. Study nature and ecology. Ages 8-12. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresident. 1-3 p.m. Stevens

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Night Out in Nature. Kids spend a night outside in this old-fashioned, camp-style program. Ages 8-12. Registration required. $19 resident, $24 nonresident. 6-9 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Rock Painting. Paint two rocks. Ages 10 and older. Registration required. $15 plus $5 supply fee. 4:30-6 p.m. Southern Charm Gift Boutique, Cary Town Center, 1105 Walnut St., Cary. 919-233-1598. etsy.com/shop/ southerncharmgifts2. Wee Walkers: Sense-ational Nature. See Sept. 4.

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Cary Scavenger Hunt. Teams search for answers to clues about Cary. Online registration required. $49.99 per team. Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary. caryscavengerhunt.com. Chapel Hill/Durham Mothers of Multiples Fall Yard Sale. Shop for clothing, equipment, toys, games and more. Cash only. Free. 7:30-11:30 a.m. Half-off sale 10:30-11:30 a.m. Yates Baptist Church, 2819 Chapel Hill Rd., Durham. momchd.com. Curiosity Storytime. Enjoy Curious George crafts and activities. Free. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard

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tickets $25 per vehicle, $30 on the tour day. Tickets are $10 per farm. 1-5 p.m. carolinafarmstewards.org/etft. Family Programs: ATT Night Walk. Hike under a full moon and listen for sounds after dark. Take a flashlight and water bottle. $5/family. 7:30-8:30 p.m. American Tobacco Trail, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd., Apex,. 919387-2117. wakegov.com/parks. Junior Naturalist: Seeing Snakes and Lizards. Participants develop their naturalist skills and understanding of local nature. Ages 5-8 with parent. Registration required. $8 resident, $10 nonresident. 1-2 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Kidcycle Fall Consignment Sale. Shop for clothing, shoes, toys and more. All items are $1. Free. 1-5 p.m. Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd., Durham. kidcyclenc.com. Kidz Night Out. Kids enjoy a pajama slumber party, movie, craft and healthy snack while parents enjoy a night out. Registration required. $25 members, $30 nonmembers. 6-10 p.m. Kidz Celebrate, 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh. 919-645-9799. kidzcelebrate. com. Nature Nuts: Lizards. Children learn about the world and parents share in the joy of discovery. Ages 3-5 with parent. Registration required. $11 resident, $14 nonresident. 10-11 a.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Super Fun Saturday. See Sept. 7. Young Ecologists: Heaps of Herps. Search for snakes, lizards, frogs and more. Ages 10-13. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresident. 2-4 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/ Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary. org.

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Curiosity Club: Insects All Around Us. See Sept. 14. 2-4 p.m. Eastern Triangle Farm Tour. See Sept. 21. Family Feature: Reptiles Rock. Meet “Popcorn” the corn snake and her reptile friends. Learn about reptile adaptations and find out what makes these critters special. All ages. 3-5 years. Registration required. $5/ family. 2-3 p.m. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-6622850. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

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Cloud Watching. Spread out a blanket in the gardens and watch the clouds pass. Pick up drawing paper and a pencil in the visitor’s center to capture your favorites. Free. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. J.C. Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-515-3132. ncsu.edu/ jcraulstonarboretum. Create Your Own Amusement Park. Create imaginative amusement rides using a collage of pencil, acrylic paint, paper, fabric, thread and magazine images. Rising grades 6-8. Registration required. $35 nonmembers, $30 members plus $12 registration fee. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Artspace, 201E. Davie St., Raleigh. 919-821-2787. artspacenc.org.

Crocodile Creek Puzzle. In a team effort, build a 4-foot-high circus tower puzzle. Ages 3-7. Free. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-4673866. bn.com. Family Adventure Day. Families learn team-building and communication skills. Limited availability. Ages 10 and older. Registration required. Free. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fontill Counseling, 102 Market St., Ste. 107, Chapel Hill. 919351-5838. fonthillcounseling.com. Family Wildlife Series: Hawk Migration. See Sept. 7. Helping Hands for America’s Lands. Help clean up one of Raleigh’s three lakes and receive a free, one-hour canoe rental while helping with the cleanup effort. Trash bags and gloves provided. Life vests, oars and twoperson canoes are included with room for a child in the middle. The last boat departs at 3:30 p.m. Free. 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Big Lake and Sycamore Lake off Hwy. 70 and Reedy Creek Lake off Harrison Ave. Raleigh. 919-571-4170. ncparks.gov.

Calendar Policy The Carolina Parent calendar lists local and regional activities for children and families. To submit an event for consideration, email calendar@ carolinaparent.com by the 8th of the month for the next month’s issue. Readers, please call ahead to confirm dates and times. This calendar may include some events not intended for young children.

Moth-ers Night. Learn to identify moths and attract them to your backyard. Registration required. Free. 7-9 p.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 919-460-2723. wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree. Nature Stories: Dandelion Adventures. See Sept. 25. 10-11 a.m. Paddle the Pond: Canoe Float. Explore the pond after basic instruction. Canoes, paddles and life jackets provided. Subject to suitable weather conditions. Ages 6 and older. Registration required. $10/boat. 9-10 a.m. and 10:30-11:30 a.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/ parks/yatesmill. Parent and Toddler Art Workshop. See Sept. 7. Raleigh Reels. See Sept. 25. Saturdays at the Old Mill. See Sept. 7. Volunteer Workdays: National Public Lands Day. Assist staff in ongoing trail and preserve projects. Ages 6 and

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house to take home or place in the park gardens. Refreshments provided. All ages. Meet in the Educational Gardens. Registration required. Free. 2-4 p.m. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/parks. Sunday Junior Naturalist: Insect Safari. See Caterpillar Hunt. Learn about butterflies’ Sept. 21. 2-3 p.m. and moths’ basic life cycles and The Legend of Lizard Lick: A North caterpillars’ larval stage. Take a walk Carolina Folktale Reading. Listen to look for these creatures. Meet at the to a reading of Karen Matthews’ new Visitor Center. Registration required. children’s book, which stars frogs and Free. 2 p.m. William B. Umstead State lizards in a story about how Lizard Lick, Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. N.C., got its funny name. Ages 4-12. 919-571-4170. ncparks.gov. Free. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. NoFo @ the Pig, Cloud Watching. See Sept. 28. 1-3 p.m. 1240 Fairview Rd., Raleigh. nofo.com Family Fishing Fun. Learn to fish the oldfashioned way. Supplies provided. Ages Mill Heritage and Local History Tour. See Sept. 1. 5 and older with adult. Registration Mysterious Mushrooms. Learn how required. $5/family. 1-2 p.m. Historic to identify mushrooms and discover Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake the role they play in the ecosystem. Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. Registration required. Free. 1-3 p.m. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 AviaGarden Fairy Tea Party. Search the tion Pkwy., Morrisville. 919-460-2723. gardens for fairies and create a fairy older with parent. Free. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-3875980. townofcary.org.

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From Farm to Park. Join a park ranger for a half-mile hike along Oak Rock Trail to see and discuss signs of past land use. Meet at the Oak Rock Trailhead small parking lot. Registration required. Free. 5 p.m. William B. Umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 919-5714170. ncparks.gov. Seed Balls. Make seed balls to add colorful wildflowers to a bare spot in a yard. Register by emailing elizabeth_ overcash@ncsu.edu. $5. 10:30-11:30 a.m. J.C. Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-515-3132. ncsu. edu/jcraulstonarboretum.

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