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o you look for life’s silver linings, or half-empty glasses of water? Be honest. Now, how about your kids? I think I speak for all parents when I

say we want our children to live happy, joy-filled lives. If you tend to express negative reactions or disparaging viewpoints, what are you teaching your child? Alison Bowman, a licensed professional counselor at Morrisville Elementary in Wake County, offers an alarming wakeup call to parents in “New Year, New Attitude” on page 27. “The kids that tend to have a negative outlook tend to do more poorly in school, from what I’ve observed,” she tells us. “Emotionally, they tend to not have as many friends; they have peer relationship issues. Physically, they tend to have a lot of somatic complaints — headaches, stomach aches, things like that.” Does that get your attention? Bowman and other licensed professionals,

including professionals from the Lucy Daniels Center in “Understanding Kids: The Roots of Positive Thinking” on page 22, offer suggestions and solutions for raising children with positive attitudes. It’s more important than many parents realize, and there are simple changes you can make to fill up your child’s half-empty glass. Please give them a try! Healthy bodies also encourage positive attitudes. Read “Fitness Stages for Growing Bodies” on page 31 and “Growing Up” on page 18 to find out what kinds of physical activities and exercises are appropriate for your children as they grow through different stages of their childhood. A nutritious meal also affects your child’s attitude and overall health in a positive way. If McDonald’s doesn’t make your “healthy restaurants” list, consider what the No. 1 global fast food restaurant chain’s executive chef, Dan Coudreaut, has to say about healthy food options on the menu (and why McDonald’s French fries are so good) on page 37. Other fun stuff in this month’s issue: winter hats that double as animals on page 15, “Bootights” and the 2014 Pantone color of the year on page 17, a wintry snowman craft on page 12 and nearby places to take your family skiing on page 41. Happy New Year from all of us at Carolina Parent! We hope you’ll embrace 2014 and all of the changes that may come with it in a joyful and positive way.

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Project Enlightenment of the Wake County Public School System recently received a $2 million grant from the John Rex Endowment to help parents with young children in Raleigh improve parenting skills. Project Enlightenment will use the grant to work with 18 community agencies to offer parents the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program, an internationally acclaimed model that promotes positive mental health, strengthens family bonds and teaches children the skills they need for school success. Triple P services will be integrated into the daily practices of these agencies to improve the effectiveness and reach of parenting programs that serve children. Learn more at rexendowment.org.

Delecia Utley, a senior at Hillside High School in Durham, recently won a Community Builder Award from Durham’s Partnership for Children. The awards are given in recognition of local residents who have contributed to building a brighter future for Durham’s youth. Since 2008, Delecia has volunteered at Brown’s Day Care, a five-star child-care center serving at-risk children. She attended the day care as a young child and now tutors students there in early literacy skills. Delecia was also recently selected to participate in the Distinguished Young Women of North Carolina Program in February. At Hillside High, she is a marching band majorette, captain of the softball team and a varsity cheerleader. Delecia hopes to pursue a career in medicine.

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For kids who like sports, the elementary years bring a whirlwind of new opportunities to stay active — from soccer to softball. But less athletic kids may begin to shirk exercise, particularly if they feel inept at sports. Fortunately, competitive sports play isn’t the only way kids can get needed exercise, Allen says. Parents can encourage kids of all stripes — sports lovers and sports avoiders alike — to get enough exercise by establishing a regular family outing, like ice skating, swimming, long outdoor walks, visiting parks and public spaces where kids can be active, and exploring less competitive physical pursuits like biking, skateboarding and gymnastics. Whatever pastimes kids gravitate toward, it’s important for parents to model that physical activity is enjoyable, Allen says. “Make sure kids have access to fun equipment like skates, Frisbees and hula hoops. And remember that physical activity is important for all children, including those with a disability. Your child’s pediatrician can tell you more about the amounts and types of physical activity that are appropriate for your child’s ability.”

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Trend-loving teens may hop on the latest fitness bandwagon to attain a “shredded” (teen-speak for well-defined or muscular) physique. But highintensity workouts like CrossFit and P90x aren’t suited for teenagers, Speckman says. (CrossFit does offer CrossFit Kids, which is appropriate for children.) “CrossFit utilizes many Olympic-style lifts that are extremely technical and require high levels of joint mobility and stability. These technical lifts take several weeks to teach in order to perform safely and effectively.” Sport injuries are on the rise in children and teenagers, something experts attribute to early sport specialization and teens with still-growing bodies performing too many repetitions. Parents of young fitness enthusiasts should seek trainers that are certified in youth fitness. Even if a trainer has a background in strength or sports training, youth training is vastly different and should be left to a certified professional.

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munication — what used to be called small talk. Use it to coordinate plans or to let someone know you’ll be late. Share quick observations, inside jokes and how’s-your-day updates. Texting is not well suited to complicated negotiations or anything emotional. If you need to work out a problem or make an apology, pick up the phone or arrange to meet. n Be concise — and comprehensible. Part of the appeal of texting is that a message can be read in a moment. Keeping communication brief shows respect for the other person who is, after all, being interrupted by a buzzing phone. Acronyms can speed things along — if the other person doesn’t have to puzzle them out. Remind your child that code isn’t a form of communication unless both people know what it means. n Be positive. Texting is most likely to build relationships when it’s used for funny, encouraging or friendly messages. Like everyone else, kids will have thoughts that are mean, rude or snarky. Encourage your child to think before putting those thoughts into a text. With a little updating, grandma’s rule still applies: “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t text anything at all.” n Don’t overreact. Because text messages are so short, they are easily misunderstood, so it’s especially important to give other people the benefit of the doubt. If a message seems unclear, unkind or out of character, don’t shoot back an angry response. Instead, the best reply is WNTT — We Need to Talk. n Be sensibly responsive. Because texting can be impulsive, it may lead to impatience or even aggression. Teens, in particular, often expect instantaneous responses, especially from a romantic partner. Parents may need to help

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Identify Feelings Over time, children become more independent and parents gradually pull back on their help, replacing the act of stepping in with words of support, praise and encouragement. Take, for example, the task of getting dressed. The transition from parents dressing a child to a child happily dressing himself doesn’t occur overnight. In the process, there are periods of growth and moving forward as well as the inevitable backslides and moments of frustration. The manner in which a parent offers help can provide important lessons for a young child — lessons that are less about the specific task and more about how to understand feelings that have surfaced. At 4 or 5 years old, meaningful support involves identifying feelings for the child in the context of the task, saying, for instance, “My, what a lovely job you did today! You must be feeling strong and proud — you didn’t give up on that button!” Or, on harder days, “Oh, those sleeves are so tricky! I can see that it is upsetting you and that makes it feel even harder. I can help if you’d like.” In cases in which coping with challenges seems to be more difficult than what is developmentally appropriate, seeking the help of a professional may be beneficial.

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maybe even clear some clutter. But how about a resolution to find the bright side of a difficult situation and help your children adjust their attitude, too? You don’t need to wear rose-colored glasses all the time. You just need to give your child or teen a toolbox filled with suggestions for how to recover from a setback and learn from the experience.

Proactivity vs. Defeatism A negative outlook can impact all areas of our lives. “The kids that tend to have a negative outlook tend to do more poorly in school, from what I’ve observed,” says Alison Bowman, who has a master’s degree in education and is a licensed professional counselor at Morrisville Elementary School in Wake County. “Emotionally, they tend to not have as many friends; they have peer relationship issues. Physically, they tend to have a lot of somatic complaints — headaches, stomach aches, things like that.” Jen Kogos Youngstrom, a licensed clinical psychologist, clinical professor and director of Child and Family Services at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Department of Psychology, looks at negativity from a proactive angle. “Our motivation, our activity level, our outlook, all intermingle,” Youngstrom says. “If we sit around eating candy, not getting any sleep, that will affect our outlook, and our outlook affects our choices.” If our outlook is positive, we’re being proactive and are more likely to make good choices about eating, sleeping, exercising and reducing stress. Justin Parker, a licensed psychologist with 3C Family Services in Cary, talks about the benefits of warding off defeatism. “There are lots of strategies that a child or adolescent can have that will help them bounce back from a setback,” Parker says. “You can tell a child or adolescent all the ideas in the world, but if they already believe that the ideas, the strategies, won’t work, they’re not going to even engage in it,” he says.

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Fradin uses Greene’s philosophy of the collaborative problem-solving process. “He recommends involving (children) in this process because a lot of times we, as adults, whether it’s teachers, parents, therapists, doctors, say, ‘Why don’t you try this?’ ‘Why don’t you do that?’ So we’re telling them what to do instead of teaching them how to problem-solve by collaborating with them,” she says.

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Intrinsic Motivation Parker encourages parents to seek mindful approaches to talking with teens so they can self-identify negative situations and intrinsically respond to them. “You want them, when they’re not around you, to be able to pick themselves up,” he says. “In order to get (teens) to purposefully use positive attitudes, positive behaviors, they have to recognize when they’re not,” Parker says. “They have to recognize when negative thoughts are creeping in, when self-defeatism is starting to pop. They have to challenge themselves in real time, not just rely on a parent to do it for them.” Youngstrom believes open communication plays a large role in helping someone maintain a positive attitude. “Kids and teens with negative thoughts turn in, stop communicating, and then parents can’t help,” Youngstrom says. Parents can listen, ask questions and, perhaps most importantly, allow silence. “Parents tend to do a fire hose of questions and that can shut kids down,” she says.

Bowman uses the triad of thinking, feeling and behavior in her counseling. Depending on the situation, focusing on thinking and positive self-talk first can impact a child’s feelings, which then impacts her behavior. Other times, focusing on changing the behavior will change thoughts and feelings, Bowman says. Youngstrom agrees. “Often, thoughts affect our behaviors and moods,” she says. With adults and adolescents, you can intervene by asking, “What was your thinking?” to try to understand the core of the negative thought and challenge it with data. Uphold Realism Youngstrom encourages her clients to maintain a realistic “If we point out that the extreme, negative thought isn’t as attitude that’s not out of touch with reality. But sustaining a extreme as they thought it was, it will impact their negative positive outlook depends on the particular circumstances at thinking,” she says. hand. If a family is immersed in severe Involve younger children or nondistress, it’s best to teach coping skills. verbal individuals in an activity. “They Parents should validate their need to get out, play basketball, interact PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE children’s feelings. “Don’t gloss over with others and exercise, and this RELAXATION how a child feels at a particular time,” improves behaviors,” Youngstrom says. Fradin says. Reframe the thought or “This behavior improves their mood, Jen Kogos Youngstrom, a licensed clinical feeling and find something positive in then improves thoughts.” psychologist, clinical professor and director it, instead of sweeping it under the rug. Youngstrom asks young clients, “Is of Child and Family Services at UNCWhen Bowman ran a small group your current path getting you where Chapel Hill’s Department of Psychology, for children with recently separated or you want to be?” She then helps them recommends the Progressive Muscle divorced parents, she used a rain-andfind a meaningful goal to work toward, Relaxation technique to calm yourself — or sun analogy by asking about the usually involving friends, academics or your child — during stressful times. Here is positives and negatives of the new an activity. how you do it. family structure. “It has to be a goal they’re invested Lie or sit comfortably. Starting with “Sun and rain make a rainbow,” in to challenge thoughts and change your feet, scrunch your toes into the ball of Bowman says. “It doesn’t mean we behavior, even if it’s not a goal the your foot, breathing in as you do. Release overlook the negative things, but in parent or teacher thinks is important,” your muscles as you breathe out. Move every situation you can always pinpoint Youngstrom says. “If there is no goal up your body, scrunching and releasing something good that has come from it that’s meaningful, we don’t have a coneach muscle group. Shrug your shoulders — something that has helped you grow nection. We don’t understand what’s as hard as possible up to your head, then from it.” making them tick.” release. Bowman asks scaling questions Youngstrom also suggests learning Cathy Downs is a freelance writer who to give children a way to change their to challenge negative thinking patterns lives in the Triangle with her family. thoughts and feelings: On a scale of and calming yourself through a variety of 0-10, with 10 being perfect, ask, “Where activities, such as shooting hoops, running are you?” She asks how they would feel or other exercise, deep breathing, or arts if the number were a little higher and and crafts. what it would look like.

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Stages and Ages of Physical Activities The National Association for Sport and Physical Education, based in Reston, Va., recommends school-aged children spend at least 60 minutes a day involved in some form of structured physical activity, with at least 60 minutes a day (up to several hours) of unstructured physical activities. Before your child begins any kind of physical activity or recreational sport at any age, it’s always a good idea to speak with your primary care provider to discuss any concerns you may have.

Newborn to Preschool: Speedy Transitions From early infancy through the preschool stage, your child’s physical growth and motor development occur at their most rapid pace. Families can play an important part in helping young children develop these vital motor skills that will serve as steppingstones for future motor adeptness. Pedaling ride-on or push toys, for example, not only helps facilitate your little one’s balance and coordination skills, it also provides him with an expansive outlet for his growing imagination, since he can imitate mom, dad and other adults. Leading by example, most especially at this tender age, is essential, explains Dr. Heath C. Thornton, M.D., assistant professor of the Department of Family and Community Medicine and Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Wake Forest School of Medicine. Children are “much more likely to maintain and/or develop good habits of regular physical activity when it is part of their family’s dynamics,” he says. At this stage of your child’s development, ensure that your preschooler’s active time remains enjoyable. With strong motivation on your part, your child will follow along on the path of your strong foundation. continued on page 32

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Do you have plans to introduce new healthy foods? There’s always something in the works. Every day! I’ve got projects working on burgers and chicken sandwiches, breakfast, beverages. I’ve got a lot of irons in the fire. Not everything is going to hit the restaurant. There are going to be areas where it just doesn’t work. … I’m thinking about things five years down the road, 10 years down the road.

It seems like the sizes are bigger now — what was a large is now a medium. People are constantly looking for value. But I think there’s a different trend. I think the trend is shrinking. I think if you look at our menu — if you really look at it — and you see all the different sizes you can have, there’s an amazing amount of variety. You can customize your own desires. So an example would be McFlurries. A couple of years ago we downsized McFlurries to make a snack size. So we had 16 ounces and we had 12 ounces; that was large and small. We moved to 12 ounces being the large and 8 ounces being the snack size, and we eliminated the 16-ounce size. You would think that would not be a good idea because you make money in volume, but what happened was it actually opened up the McFlurry category for people who didn’t want to eat something that big — who may not have even tried it — in a portion size that’s right for them.

Does McDonalds have any plans to include a grass-fed, beef option on its menu? All of our cattle is pasture-raised and it’s then finished on grain. As far as the local … all of our beef is sourced from the U.S., except for a small percentage that comes from Australia or New Zealand. So our beef supply within America is supported by lots of family ranchers and family farms. What it really comes down to is, there isn’t anything that’s off the table. We’ll always look at anything if our guests are interested. There’s an expectation when you come to McDonald’s that it’s convenient and there’s value. Would somebody come in and be willing to pay for an $8 burger? I’m not sure.

Reader Question: Can McDonald’s work harder to create dishes that meet health guidelines? Menu items like grilled chicken wraps are good, but when they add bacon, cheese and mayo, the calorie and fat count goes way up. McDonald’s put calorie counts up before anyone else did. And also there’s the fact that we’ve had nutrition information in our restaurants since 1973. We’re transparent. The highest-caloriecount McWrap has bacon and fried chicken. It’s about 630 calories. Compare that to other things you might eat. (He points out that McDonald’s also offers a grilled chicken McWrap

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Reader Question: Is the Jamie Oliver pink slime stuff true? It’s not McDonald’s, and it never says McDonalds. … [Our chicken nuggets are] made from 100 percent all white meat. There are no bones in there; there is not any of that stuff in it. There’s going to be salt, there’s going to be fat, there’s going to be natural chicken in it, there’s going to be our seasonings and our flavor, but it’s white meat chicken. Visit our website and search for “McDonald’s” for more of Coudreaut’s response to the Jamie Oliver “pink slime” chicken nugget video. Editor’s note: Shopes.com also confirms that since 2003, McDonald’s chicken nuggets have been made with all white meat, rather than mechanically separated meat.

What is in store for McDonald’s in the future? I don’t know if I can give you anything specific. There’s a lot we’re working on that we don’t want our competitors to know about. … We’re going to continue to evolve as our population evolves. Look at our society. Look at all the gyms that have popped up in the last 20 years. There’s a shift. So McDonald’s is going to listen to that shift. And it’s not just me, it’s our CEO. We’re customer-centered. We’re listening to our guests. I think if your readers truly dug in and looked at our menu, they would say, ‘This isn’t the menu of 10 years ago.’ Learn more about Coudreaut at mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/ food_quality/trends_innovation/chef_dan_coudreaut.html. — Beth Shugg carolinaparent.com | JANUARY 2014

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TUBING RESORTS If you prefer tubing to skiing, consider these tubing-only resorts for a family getaway. Hawksnest 2058 Skyland Dr., Seven Devils 800-822-4295 hawksnesttubing.com Approximate distance from the Triangle: 4 hours Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing N.C. Highway 181 South, Jonas Ridge (GPS: 9472 N.C. 181, Newland) 828-733-4155 jonasridgesnowtube.com Approximate distance from the Triangle: 4 hours Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park 5865 Willow Rd., Hendersonville 828-696-0333 moonshinemountain.com Approximate distance from the Triangle: 4½ hours

Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center 7420 Dillard Rd., Scaly Mountain 828-526-3737 Sugar Mountain 1009 Sugar Mountain Dr., Banner Elk scalymountain.com Approximate distance from the 800-784-2768 Triangle: 5½ hours skisugar.com Approximate distance from the Find a more detailed version of Triangle: 4 hours this article at carolinaparent.com (search for “ski resorts”). Wolf Ridge Ski Resort 578 Valley View Circle, Mars Hill 800-817-4111 — Carolina Parent Staff skiwolfridgenc.com Approximate distance from the Triangle: 4½ hours carolinaparent.com | JANUARY 2014

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Children’s Theatre of Charlotte entertains young audiences Jan. 25 with two productions: Too Many Frogs at 10 a.m. and Hansel & Gretel at 3 p.m., at the Cary Arts Center. In Too Many Frogs, a rabbit befriends a frog and his many cousins who unexpectedly disrupt his normal life. In a modern twist of Hansel & Gretel, a mother tells her children the familiar story of two youngsters lost in the woods who encounter a wicked witch. The family embraces their roles in this play within a play that features a happily-ever-after ending. Visit etix.com to purchase tickets, which are $8 for each show. Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary. The Tarradiddle Players of Children's Theatre of Charlotte star in Too Many Frogs. Photo courtesy of Donna Bise/Children’s Theatre of Charlotte

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Shen Yun Weaves a Tapestry of Music and Dance Take an extraordinary journey through 5,000 years of Chinese culture when Shen Yun performs Jan. 10-11 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. Shen Yun describes heavenly realms, ancient legends and heroic tales through dance, live music, dazzling costumes and animated backdrops. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Jan 10; and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11. Visit ticketmaster.com to purchase tickets, which range from $58-$160. Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. shenyun.com. Chinese performing artists visit Raleigh Jan. 10-11. Photo credit: ©2013 Shen Yun Performing Arts

Girls World Expo Empowers Young Females Girls ages 11-18 can sculpt their futures and find paths to success at Girls World Expo Jan. 26, noon-5 p.m., at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Explore college and career choices, learn to create a healthy body image by exploring facts about food and nutrition, get tips for staying safe online and hear success stories from female leaders. The expo features a marketplace, runway fashion show, live music and more. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. N.C. Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. girlsworldexpo.com. carolinaparent.com | JANUARY 2014

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR . EVENTS Make It, Take It: Happy Birthday, Martin! Jan. 11 – Make a paper peace dove in memory of Martin Luther King Jr. Drop-in program. Free. 1-3 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7992. ncmuseumofhistory.org.

Martin Luther King Jr. Dreamfest: An Arts Tribute to Martin Jan. 18 – Celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. through dance, song and spoken word. Features a family frolic dance mix by DJ Tay, a reading of King and more. Free. 3-7 p.m. Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary. 919-460-4963. townofcary.org.

Martin Luther King Jr. Children’s Event Jan. 20 – Enjoy The Story of Ruby Bridges, crafts, service projects, film screenings and more. Ages 3-14. Free. 10:30 a.m. Northgate Mall, Center Court, 1058 W. Club Blvd., Durham. 919-286-4400. northgatemall.com.

Raleigh Memorial March Jan. 20 – Take part in a commemorative march for Martin Luther King Jr. The assembly begins at 10 a.m. and the march begins at 11 a.m. Free. 10 a.m. Downtown Raleigh. king-raleigh.org.

13th Annual African American Cultural Celebration Jan. 25 – Celebrate North Carolina’s diverse African American heritage with musicians, storytellers, dancers, historians, authors and artists. This year’s theme, “From Jubilee to Justice,” honors the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Free. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7900. ncmuseumofhistory.org.

A Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 26 – Enjoy a concert to commemorate the life of King featuring the N.C. Central University student and alumni choirs. Free. 4 p.m. Durham Armory, 220 Foster St., Durham. 919-491-6576. durhamsymphony.org.

WEDNESDAY African American Dance Ensemble’s 28th Kwanzaafest. Enjoy vendors, food, games and live performances. Kwanzaafest brings awareness of HIV/AIDS in our communities and honors our veterans. Take a canned food donation for CAARE, Inc. of Durham. Free. 1 p.m. Doors open at noon. The Durham Armory, 220 Foster St., Durham. 919-560-2729.

THURSDAY Curious Creatures: Woodpeckers and Wrens. 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. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org.

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SATURDAY Three Kings Day Parade. Three Kings Day commemorates the eve that gifts are exchanged in Latino countries. The event features music, dancing, Latino foods and more. Free. 1-4 p.m. Bond Park, 801 High House Rd., Cary. 919-469-4069. diamanteinc.org.

SUNDAY Hot Chocolate 5K Run. Take part in a 5K or 1-mile fun run and enjoy a hot chocolate social afterward. Register online. $22. 9 a.m. Bond Park, 801 High House Rd., Cary. 919-469-4069. fitandable.org.

MONDAY Homeschool Day: Kitchen Cabinet Chemistry. Learn how to test air quality using household items. Find out why renewable energy is important, build molecules and generate fun explosions. Ages 8 and older. Registration required. $8/person. 1-3:30 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

TUESDAY Eco-Express: Junior Birdwatchers. Take the fast track to nature in handson studies of nature and ecology. Ages 8-12. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresident. 1-3 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Nature Families: Raptor Round Up. Learn about birds of prey through games and more. 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. Time for Tots: Happy New Year! Find out how and when people of different cultures ring in their new years. Make a hat and noisemaker. Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required. $1. 1010:45 a.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7992. ncmuseumofhistory.org.

WEDNESDAY History Corner: Revolutionary Kids. Explore life for kids and their families during the Revolutionary War. Ages 6-9 with adult. Registration required. $1. 10-11 a.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-8077992. ncmuseumofhistory.org. History Hunters: Colonial Wartime. Learn what choices folks had to make before and during the Revolutionary War. Ages 10-13. Registration required. $1. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7992. ncmuseumofhistory.org. Little Readers Club. Ages 3-6 enjoy a story, crafts and more. Free. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. GradePower Learning, 4701 Creedmoor Rd., Ste. 107, Raleigh. 919615-1363. gradepowerlearning.com. Nature Friends: Birds of Prey. Learn about these superb hunters and their adaptations. Compare feathers, beaks and talons. Play a game and make a craft. 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: Hawks, Owls, Eagles, Oh My! Discover facts about feathered hunters of the sky. Read a story, play a game and make a craft. Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required. $4/child. 1-2 p.m. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

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Calling for Owls. Learn about the owls that live in the preserve. Listen to a story and make a craft. Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required. $3/child. 4:30-6 p.m. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-996-6764. raleighnc.gov.

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Family Fun Night. Kids with special needs and their families enjoy the museum in a calmer environment. Free. 5:30-8 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org. Garden Buds: Snow and Ice. Explore ice and snow and what happens in the garden when it’s cold outside. Take mittens. Ages 3-5. Register by emailing elizabeth_overcash@ncsu.edu. $12/ child. 10-11:30 a.m. J.C. Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-515-3132. ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum. Nature Tots: Snowflakes. 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/harrislake. Starry Nights. Explore the night sky and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. Take a blanket and flashlight. Meet at the White Oak Parking Area. All ages. Registration required. $5/family. 6-8 p.m. American Tobacco Trail, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd., Apex. 919-3874342. wakegov.com/parks/att. Up, Up and Away Astronomy: By Jove, It’s Jupiter! Study Jupiter with stories, games, crafts and a hike. Ages 5 and older. Registration required. $5/family. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill. Winter Wonderland Sledding at Bond Park. Take your sled for a fun adventure. Registration required. In the event of unfavorable conditions, Winter Wonderland will be held Jan. 24-25. $12 residents; $16 nonresidents. Four sessions: 4:30-5:30 p.m., 5:45-6:45 p.m., 7:45-8:45 p.m. and 9-10 p.m. Bond Park, 801 High House Rd., Cary. 919-469-4100. townofcary.org.

Junior Naturalist. Winter Wildlife Adventures. Participants develop their naturalist skills and understanding of local nature. Ages 5-8 with parent. Registration required. $8 resident, $10 nonresident. 2-3 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org.

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SATURDAY Calling for Owls. See Dec 10. 4-5:30 p.m. Eco-Explorers: Paleontology. Children learn about local plants and animals. Ages 7-10. Registration required. $12 residents, $16 nonresidents. 2-4 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs,

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2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-3875980. townofcary.org. Family Fun Saturday: Transportation Innovation. Explore transportation in art and make a machine built for speed. Ages 5-11. Registration required. $3 members, $5 nonmembers. 10 a.m. N.C. Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-715-5923. ncartmuseum.org/calendar. Family Science Olympiad. Build bridges, rockets and secret structures. Investigate genetics and more. $5 ages 1-11. 1-4 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org. Paint Along Art Class. Parent and child paint together with guidance from an art instructor. Materials provided. Registration required. $25. 10 a.m.-noon. Kidz Celebrate, 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh. 919-645-9799. kidzcelebrate.com. Special Storytime. Enjoy the story Llama Llama and the Bully Goat. Free. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. Winter Wonderland Sledding at Bond Park. Take your sled for a fun adventure. Registration required. In the event of unfavorable conditions, Winter Wonderland will be held Jan. 24-25. $12 residents; $16 nonresidents. Eight sessions: 9-10 a.m., 10:15-11:15 a.m., 12:15-1:15 p.m., 1:30-2:30 p.m., 3:30-4:30 p.m., 4:45-5:45 p.m., 6:457:45 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. Bond Park, 801 High House Rd., Cary. 919-469-4100. townofcary.org.

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Kids Fun-Days: Winter Bugs. Children hike, make projects and engage in nature activities. Ages 5-8. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresident. 10 a.m.-noon. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616

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MONDAY O is for Opossum. Learn what makes this marsupial unique. Touch a real opossum mount. Meet at the New Hill Parking Area. All ages. Registration required. $5/family. 2:30-3:30 p.m. American Tobacco Trail, 1309 New HillOlive Chapel Rd., Apex. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/parks/att.

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Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-715-5923. ncartmuseum.org/calendar. Garden to Table: Winter Veggies. Spend the afternoon learning which vegetables like cold days and how to cook a winter harvest. All ages. Register by emailing elizabeth_overcash@ ncsu.edu. $20/family. 2-3:30 p.m. J.C. Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-515-3132. ncsu.edu/ jcraulstonarboretum. Introduction to Winter Photography. Learn techniques for capturing winter shots and explore the trails to test your new skills. Take a camera. Ages 8 and older. Meet at the Longleaf Shelter. Registration required. $4. 10 a.m.noon. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 919-3874342. wakegov.com/parks/harrislake. Junior Naturalist: Squirrel Box Check. See Jan. 12. 1-2 p.m. The LEGO Movie Countdown. Celebrate the new LEGO movie with activities. Free. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. Music Safari. Compare composers, track down beats and hunt for unique musical experiences with the CaryApex Piano Teachers Association. $12 advance tickets, $15 at the door. 8:45-11:30 a.m. grades K-3; 12:45-3:30 p.m. grades 4-6. Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary. capta.trailsong.org. Paint Along Art Class. See Jan. 11. Tales and Trails: Stories Around the Campfire. Enjoy stories at sunset. All ages. Registration required. $20 residents, $28 nonresidents. 5-6:30 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Upcycle Basic Jewelry Design Class. Learn the basic techniques in making earrings and bracelets. Ages 9 and older. Registration required. $15 plus a $5 supply fee. 2-3:30 p.m. Southern Charm Gift Boutique, Cary Towne Center, 1105 Walnut St., Cary. 919-233-1598. etsy.com/shop/southerncharmgifts2. Winter Wonderland Hike. Talk a walk to find out where animals go in winter and discover the beauty of the winter woods. Registration required. $2/ person ages 4 and older. 1:30-3 p.m.

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SUNDAY Durham Central Park’s Food Truck Rodeo. Enjoy more than 50 food trucks, vendors and entertainment. Take a blanket or a lawn chair. Free. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St., Durham. durhamcentralpark.org.

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