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hen your first child first begins kindergarten, you are filled with all the hope in the world. Hope for his education, hope that he will meet his teachers’ expectations, hope that he will love going to school and do well at it, too. Kindergarten goes well enough, although you have plenty of moments when you worry your child isn’t reading as well as the smartest kid in class and you fret that his artwork isn’t as advanced as the little girl who sits next to him. You quickly learn that there’s a bit of “keeping up” to do when your child is in a competitive stable of others his age ... and you too are among the parents who, by nature, want their own child to be the best. And it’s a funny thing. Our schools measure our children individually, yes, but also as a whole. So you discover just where your child fits in on the measuring stick of children and what the expectations are for him at school. Most days your boy seems happy enough, but there are plenty of times when he comes home a bit deflated. You worry if he’s actually learning or just doing altogether too many worksheets. And then there are the tests ... and the keeping up continues. It’s an eye opening day when you learn that the best students in class don’t actually do their homework by themselves but always with their mom or dad. The teachers tell parents not to do it, but it’s what goes on in the homes. It’s another eye opener when you let your child do his own class project, only to see all the projects on display and your child’s looking amateurish in comparison to the other “adultized” ones before you. And as the years go by, you learn that plenty of parents work with their kids all the way through high school ... or they hire a specialist to. At some point, the hope is, the segue to your child doing work completely on his own with confidence will occur. This is education today for lucky kids. It’s called getting your child into the future successfully. Today, we’re not to expect a teacher with 20 - 30 kids in her class to actually hone in on each student ... although the great ones will. If you’re lucky enough to find that needle-in-a-haystack brilliant teacher, count your lucky stars. But if things aren’t going as well for your child as you know they could ... take matters into your own hands. Until education can find a recipe for reaching all the different kinds of interests that children have and all the different kinds of learners that they are, and all the different kinds of things they will become ... and it doesn’t appear that that recipe has been drawn up just yet ... education will be stagnate at best, so the rounding out of it is up to you. In the big picture of raising up a child in the way he should go, I can’t think of anything more important to his life than a good, solid education.

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A 200-pound third grader from Cleveland was removed from his home and placed in foster care — officials declared the mother was neglecting her child. What are your thoughts? Should parents lose custody of their child if he is morbidly obese? BIA BERG Sure! Parents are responsible for their child’s nutrition and health! I think the mother didn’t care too much about his child’s health and consequences in the future (heart problems, cholesterol, diabetes, etc.) ... unless the parents can prove they did everything to prevent the situation and it’s just a uncontrollable genetic problem related with thyroids for example ... STEPHANIE BROWN EVERSOLE I don’t really think it’s safe to make blanket statements when there are so many factors at play, and when we’re dealing with such a slippery slope. Should custody be evaluated if a parent feeds a kid Funyuns for dinner every night? Of course! But what if it’s McDonald’s four times a week? Or something not even food-related? If too much TV can contribute to ADHD, what do we do about that? I don’t know the details of this story, but I think that I’d have to know a LOT more than a child’s weight before I’d start suggesting something as drastic as removing a child. CHRISTY BARBOSA Officials started working on this case almost a full year ago and the mother has not done anything to get the child in a healthier state. In a case like this, where the parent(s)/ guardian has been neglectful, been given warnings and numerous offers for help

in straightening out the child’s health issues, I believe that, without a doubt, the child should be taken out of custody. If the state knows that a child is being put in a dangerous situation (as this child was), they have a responsibility to intervene. We all do. There are several other cases where a child has been taken out of parental custody for this. I applaude the caseworker. STEPHANIE BROWN EVERSOLE That is so, so sad. Also, while I personally hate how junk food is marketed to kids, it’s my job to have more control over my kids’ diets than a McDonald’s commercial does.

Correction Dear Readers, In NKY Family we inadvertently ran the incorrect company for one of the Best of Parenting winners. Union Pediatric Dentistry (2012 Callie Way, Ste. 202, Union, KY 41091; 859-384-6050; grandslamsmiles.com) won the Best Pediatric Dentist for NKY Family. Congratulations to Union Pediatric Dentistry for being voted the winner in Best of Parenting!

NEW POLL Are Parents to Blame for Their Child’s Obesity? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the obesity rate for children between the ages of 6 - 11 has tripled. Certainly many factors come into play, but parental responsibility is now front and center in the debate.

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NEWS

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irl Scouts celebrate 100 years in 2012, and to mark the occasion, look for all kinds of events that will be taking place in the coming year ... but first: Get ready for Girl Scouts Rock the Mall, taking place in Washington D. C. this summer on June 9. Be a part of it by having your Girl Scout express through song what it’s like to be a Girl Scout today: Girls can create an original song for the “I Want to Rock the Mall” contest, sponsored by K12, Inc. The winning scout will join American Idol alum Thia Megia — a Girl Scout herself — in a live performance at the event! To enter, girls should submit a song they’re recorded on video and uploaded to youtube.com/ GSRocktheMall. Deadline is April 20, 2012.

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he new CEO of the Girl Scouts, Anna Maria Chavez, has declared 2012 The Year of the Girl, in a move designed to focus more attention on girls. During 2012, local Girl Scout offices nationwide will mix celebrations of the organization’s 100 years as the premier leadership experience for girls with efforts to create a sense of urgency around girls’ issues. Learn more at girlscouts.org.

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he Cincinnati Nature Center will open a fully licensed, nature-based preschool for ages 3 - 5 this fall at Rowe Woods (4949 Tealtown Road, Milford). The first preschool to be located at and managed by a nature center in Cincinnati, the school will focus on all the skills kids need, including math, science, language development, music, art and large and fine motor skills, but will also include an exploration of the natural world. Parents can choose between a five-day weekly program that meets 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. or a two-day weekly program that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Registrations are now being accepted and Early Childhood Director Tisha Luthy is available to meet with families. Call 513-965-3340 or visit cincynature.org.

isten to the sounds of an orchestra with a giveaway of two tickets to the LOLLIPOPS FAMILY CONCERT, IT’S STORYTIME, on Saturday, Jan. 28 at Music Hall from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Or, if you just want to enjoy a good show, we are giving away a family four-pack of tickets to see DISNEY’S MY SON PINOCCHIO JR. on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Taft Theatre from The Children’s Theatre of Cin cinnati. For those of you who like to prepare your baby’s own food, we are giving away a MAGIC BULLET BABY BULLET AND TURBO STEAMER — valued at more than $99. Learn more at babybullet.com. To register for our random drawings, “Like” us on Facebook, then click on the “Monthly Giveaways” tab at the left. One entry per person per prize. Good luck!

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ince 2009, local moms Melissa Jennings and Shelley King have been blogging as Stockpiling Moms (stockpilingmoms.com) and sharing ideas on living frugally. Jennings shares a couple secrets for you: “Never go to the store without a shopping plan!” she says. “If you do, you will not save as much as when you plan your trip before you shop. By strategically using coupons and matching your coupons to the sales ad you will be able to save 50 - 70 percent when you shop.” She adds that shoppers shouldn’t use a coupon just because they have it, and instead to wait for the best deals to save more. Stockpiling Moms releases a new book, Savvy Saving, including all their top tips and money-saving ideas on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Cost is $11.99 and is available at amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com. Head to their book signing on Jan. 14 at Florence Square (7663 Mall Road) at 2 p.m. If you’re the type who prefers to learn in person, you’re in luck. The Stockpiling Moms hold classes regularly on couponing, stockpiling, menu planning and more. Head to stockpilingmoms. com/events for a full schedule of activities this month and in months ahead. For more information on Stockpiling Moms, call 859-363-8807 or visit stockpilingmoms.com. And be sure to register to win a free copy at cincinnatifamily.com!

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he Affinity Center (7826 Cooper Road, Montgomery), a provider of outpatient therapy to children and adults with AD/HD, hosts a seminar on Academic Accommodations in the Classroom on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Parents can learn about 504 Plans and IEPs, types of academic accommodations available, how to know if your student qualifies, working with your child’s school, and where to find additional resources. Cost to attend is $25 and RSVPs can be made at 513-984-1000. Upcoming spring seminar topics include Positive Parenting and Preparing for College. Find out more at theaffinitycenter.com.

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KIDS’LL LOVE THEATER! ntroduce kids to the excitement of a live performance — there are plenty of chances this month, and what better way to beat the cold?

• ARTRAGEOUS SATURDAYS at UC Blue Ash (9555 Plainfield Road) presents The Ugly Duckling, with help from the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s program ArtReach. Show times are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, and tickets are $5. Order at 513-745-5705 or ucblueash.edu.

• THE ROSENTHAL NEXT GENERATION THEATRE series for kids kicks off this month with three shows: LuAnn Adams on Saturday, Jan. 14, Bash the Trash on Saturday, Jan. 21, and Crossroads featuring Antonio Rocha on Saturday, Jan. 28. Perfect for ages 4 and older, shows are $5 ages 4 - 18 and $6 for adults and performances begin at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Order tickets from Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park (962 Mt. Adams Circle) at 513-421-3888 or cincyplay.com. • Zak Morgan entertains grades PreK - 4 with his songs and poems on Jan. 13 and 14 with the CALICO CHILDREN’S THEATRE at UC’s Clermont College (4200 Clermont College Drive, Batavia). Tickets are $5 and can be ordered at 513-558-1215 or ucclermont.edu. • THE CINCINNATI SYMPHONY POPS ORCHESTRA (Music Hall, 1241 Elm St.) invite you to join their Carnival of Animals on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a musical introduction to the symphony, including games, crafts and an “instrument petting zoo” in the pre-concert Kids’ Zone. Tickets are $7 for children, $12 for adults, and can be ordered at 513-381-3300 or cincinnatisymphony. org.

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Revealing Flu Facts Flu season is still in full swing, so arm yourself with a few facts from John Bruns, M.D., of Queen City Physicians to keep you and yours healthy! CF: What’s the main reason children end up hospitalized for the flu, and how can a parent prevent that from happening? JB: Influenza is a respiratory illness. The most common reason for hospitalization is pneumonia, either from the primary viral infection or from bacterial secondary pneumonia. Infants will sometimes present with high fevers, poor feeding or dehydration and be hospitalized for observation to rule out sepsis. There are an average of 20,000 children younger than 5 years old that are hospitalized annually. Prevention of flu is the best way to prevent hospitalization from flu, which is why the annual flu vaccine is recommended. Most healthy children fight off the flu and make it with symptomatic treatment using ibuprofen or acetaminophen. I don’t treat a certain temperature number for fever, I treat the child. I don’t want children lying on the couch when they are sick. I would like them to move, take deep breaths and cover their mouths when they cough. I listen to the parents and the patients: symptoms like chest pain with breathing, having to work to breathe, and not eating, drinking, and urinating well are cause for concern. I also get concerned when the child who was getting better takes a turn for the worse. Pediatricians know a lot about pediatrics but no one knows a child like their parents or caregivers. If you are concerned that your child has a complication, contact your doctor.

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CF: What are treatments for the flu that are safe for pregnant women?

JB: Infants younger than 6 months are at the highest risk of complications because their lungs are smaller and immune systems are not as mature. Moms who are vaccinated when they are pregnant have shown a decrease in both hospitalizations and deaths from flu in children under 6 months of age. It is important for people caring for those children to be vaccinated. Treat the symptoms of flu in infants by keeping them well hydrated, either with their regular liquid feedings or an oral rehydration solution and keep nasal passages clear with humidifiers and normal saline nose drops. Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) has been approved for children more than 1 year old. Treatment indications are based on disease severity, underlying conditions and time since symptoms started. CDC did issue emergency use authorization of Oseltamivir with dosing recommendations down to 3 months of age during the H1N1 pandemic. World Health Organization had dosing recommendations even younger.

CF: A new study suggests obesity hinders the flu vaccine. Is that true for children as well?

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JB: Multiple studies have shown increased complication rates of influenza for pregnant women even up to two weeks after having delivered. Acetaminophen is used instead of ibuprofen. Oseltamivir is the CDC’s preferred treatment for pregnant women, although all anti-influenza medications are Pregnancy category C (meaning data from clinical studies are not adequate).

JB: The study in the International Journal of Obesity reported antibody titers at one-month post influenza vaccine were similar in the 74 patients but the obese patients had a four-fold decrease in antibodies at one year. Morbid obesity (defined as a body mass index greater than 40) is among the conditions identified as placing people at higher risk for complications from influenza by the CDC. With children, the BMI changes with age, so we use greater than 95th percentile for age. Of the 115 pediatric deaths from flu last year, 46 percent were younger than 5. And two of the 115 were obese. It warrants further study.

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stroked the lemur’s warm fur as its head rested on my shoulder, and its tail swayed playfully near my face. I’d felt a little nervous when I first entered the cage at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, but I was soon having fun and feeling relaxed, enjoying one of the many animal encounters available — until a second lemur bounded from its perch and sprang onto my head. The lemur antics kept us laughing throughout our visit, but we enjoyed other hands-on animal experiences as well. Baby kangaroos ate bread right out of our hands, sometimes biting right into it, other times taking it between their paws and nibbling. They hopped, posed and let us pet their soft coats. We even played with baby tigers, who cuddled, snuggled and chased toys like kittens, but would soon grow to be like their ferocious parents on display in another area of the zoo. The intimate experience of the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, like many of the animals it protects, faces extinction, although for exciting reasons. Plan a visit soon to the place made famous on Animal Planet as “The Little Zoo that Could,” because they’ve already broken ground on a much larger, ecofriendly, self-sustaining, state of the art new zoo, slated to open later in 2012. In the meantime, enjoy more hands-on animal encounters at Alligator Alley. We felt like explorers of vast swamplands as we walked the boardwalk, where the people are caged, and the alligators roam freely. Mostly rescued from people’s yards and city areas where they’re unwanted and considered a nuisance, the alligators here enjoy a reptile paradise, with plenty of road kill to feast on, and only each other to worry about. Walk along the bridge and they’ll approach, swim toward you, splash from the banks into the water and make a low, ominous growl. Be sure to watch a scheduled feeding, and learn

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interesting alligator facts, while hearing the crunch of bones as gators chomp on their food. After the show, take advantage of the chance to hold a baby alligator, and touch its skin that feels “like a thousand dollar pair of boots.” Of course, Alabama is also home to other animals, including the friendly dolphin. From our condo balcony, we could almost always see family of dolphins dancing and playing in the waters beyond, while pelicans and cranes stood in the midst of people, and gulls dived for fish. Many companies offer cruises to see and learn about these coastal creatures, and we enjoyed one with Cetacean Cruises. Captain Bill Mitchell uses a smaller boat allowing for fewer passengers, but more maneuverability through the bays and sounds. After years in the area, his boats are recognized by the dolphins, who swim right up to them, display their individual personalities, and demonstrate their intelligence, equal to that of an 8-year-old child. All of our animal encounters built up a carnivorous appetite, satisfied at The Hangout, a fun must-visit restaurant. Glass garage doors open up in season for an unrestricted, spectacular view of the beach and gulf. Volleyball nets out front are only the beginning of the entertainment. Depending on the crowd, the Hangout offers customers a chance to play bingo or do the limbo. There are concerts and live music seven nights a week and fun for kids, including a pile of sand and blasting bubbles. During our meal, a wandering magician did card tricks at our table and twisted one of our forks into a metallic flower that had the engineer among us pondering the magic.  Barbara Littner David is a local wr iter and mother of ﬁve. She is also the author of Cincinnati Trips for Kids, a collection of more than 40 great Cincinnatiarea attractions.

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HIKING Cincinnati Parks 513-352-4080 cincinnatiparks.com Buttercup Valley 1558 Stanford Drive Caldwell Park 430 West North Bend Road Several miles of nature trails, including a paved path for wheelchair accessibility. California Woods 5400 Kellogg Ave. Two National Recreation trails are located in the nature preserve — the California Junction Trail is a one-mile loop and the Trillium Valley Trail has steep steps and is considered moderately difficult. LaBoiteaux Woods 5400 Lanius Lane Four miles of hiking trails cross this nature preserve full of geological history. Trails eventually wind their way down to the preserve’s creek. Mt. Airy Forest 5083 Colerain Ave. Cincinnati’s largest park offers 14 miles National Recreational Trails and a hik-

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ing club. The system is also referred to by the Boy Scouts of America as The Trail of Explorers. Hamilton County Parks 513-521-7275 greatparks.org A valid Hamilton County Parks District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter all parks. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve 3455 Poole Road, Colerain Township This is Hamilton County’s smallest park, but the Pin Oak Trail offers a short, paved nature trail that passes a prairie, a forest and a pond. Fernbank Park 50 Thornton Ave., Cincinnati Fernbank Park is a partnership between the Cincinnati Park Board and the Hamilton County Park District and offers a one-mile paved trail that winds through the park. Glenwood Gardens 10397 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn This beautiful park has everything for an enjoyable winter walk, including a 2.6-mile trail that winds through wetlands, prairies and meadows.

Miami Whitewater Forest 9001 Mount Hope Road The Shaker Trace Trail has a 1.4 mile inner loop with Parcours fitness stations and an extended 7.8 mile outer loop through prairie and wetland. Mitchell Memorial Forest 5401 Zion Road, Miami Township This park has one of the first official mountain bike trails in Hamilton County, at 3.9 miles in length, it also makes for a great rustic hike through the woods. The Wood Duck Trail is one mile in length. Sharon Woods 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville Offers a scenic, 2.5-mile, paved course around Sharon Woods Lake, a .7-mile gorge trail that runs past waterfalls and a one-mile Parcours Fitness Trail with 18 exercise stations. Shawnee Lookout 2008 Lawrenceburg Road Miami Township Offers three moderate nature trails, including Blue Jacket (1.3 miles), Little Turtle (2 miles) and Miami Fort (1.4 miles).

Winton Woods 10245 Winton Road Springfield Township Offers two challenging nature trails, a 2.6-mile mutlipurpose trail, a horse trail, as well as Parky’s Farm, a 100acre demonstration farm for children. Withrow Nature Preserve 7075 Five Mile Road Anderson Township The Trout Lily trail is a 2-mile nature trail with a beautiful view over the Ohio River. Woodland Mound 8250 Old Kellogg Road Anderson Township Offers two moderate nature trails, as well as the Seasongood Nature Center, which includes interactive displays, two outdoor observation decks, and a classroom for Naturalist programs. Boone County Parks 859-334-2283 boonecountyky.org Central Park 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union Home to the Boone County Arboretum, this park offers walking and hiking trails, along with paved biking trails.

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feature England/Idlewild Park 5550 Idlewild Road, Burlington This park offers hiking trails along with a dog park for the four-legged members of your family. Giles Conrad Park 7500 River Road, Hebron A 1.3-mile paved and level trail connects river bank overlooks to large green spaces. This park also offers fitness stations and a playground. Gunpowder Creek Nature Park 6750 Sperti Lane, Burlington Unpaved walking trails measure 1.25 miles long that travels an elevation of 620 to 830 feet. Middle Creek Park 5501 Middlecreek Road, Burlington Offers more than five miles of unpaved walking and hiking trails that range from moderate to difficult. Trails are also open to horseback riding. Kenton County Parks 859-525-PLAY or 7529 kentoncounty.org Lincoln Ridge Park 420 Independence Station Road Independence Offering unpaved hiking trails, with playgrounds, picnic areas, and three shelterhouses. Doe Run Lake 1501 Bullock Pen Road, Covington Hike along the Doe Run Nature Trail and keep an eye out for animal dwellers. Middleton-Mills Park 3415 Mills Road, Covington Hiking trails, playgrounds and shelterhouses make this park a great spot for winter hikers.

Forest Run Wildlife Preserve 1810 New London Road, Hamilton Offering an observation deck amongst the nature trails. Gilmore Ponds Interpretive Preserve 7950 Gilmore Road, Hamilton This park is a good one for families interested in birding. Rentschler Forest Preserve Miami-Erie Canal 5701 Reigart Road, Hamilton Offers a scenic nature area, along with plenty of hiking trails, playgrounds and more. Sebald Park 5580 Elk Creek Road, Middletown Most of the park remains in a natural condition, but there are trails for winter hikes and nature study. Voice of America Park 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester Nature and paved trails of varying distances. Clermont County 513-732-2977 clermontparks.org Crooked Run Nature Preserve 521 County Park Road, Chilo Located next to Chilo Lock 34 Park, Crooked Run is the only state-dedicated nature preserve in Clermont County. Offering 77 acres, scenic views and a flat terrain for a leisurely hike, the preserve is also a great spot for bird watching - families are encouraged to keep an eye out for occasional guests like Great Blue Herons and Bald Eagles.

Pioneer Park 3951 Madison Pike, Covington Pioneer Park offers paved walking and biking trails, along with the Kenton Paw Park for your furry friends.

Kelley Nature Preserve 297 Center St., Loveland Featuring nearly two miles of hiking trails along the scenic Little Miami River, perfect for both hiking and winter bird watching. Bald Eagles can occasionally be seen along the Little Miami River.

Butler County Parks 513-867-5835 yourmetroparks.net A valid motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter all parks.

Shor Park 4659 Tealtown Road, Batavia The newest park in Clermont County, located just minutes from Eastgate Mall, boasts 56 acres and 1.5 miles of hiking trails on easy terrain

Dudley Woods 5591 Hankins Road Liberty Township This park offers easy nature trails, making a winter hike with little ones a real treat.

Sycamore Park and Wilson Nature Preserve 4082 State Route 132, Batavia Offering more than three miles of hiking trails that traverse several large hills and offer spectacular views of the East Fork River Valley.

Other Hiking Areas: Cincinnati Nature Center Rowe Woods 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford 513-831-1711 513-722-1038 • cincynature.org Comprising more than 1,600 acres, CNC is one of the country’s top 10 nature centers with 20 miles of hiking trails, and educational programs for kids, including the new Nature Playscape and the new Nature Preschool. Rowe is open daily in January from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is $8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, and $6 for seniors and active military. Lunken Airport Playfield Beechmont and Wilmer Avenue 513-321-6500 The playfield features a six-mile walking/biking trail, along with a children’s playground.

OUTDOOR ICE SKATING Fountain Square myfountainsquare.com Enjoy a skating session amongst downtown’s buildings and lights. Hours from Jan. 2 - Feb. 19 are 12 - 6 p.m. Sun - Wed, 12 - 8 p.m. Thu, 12 10 p.m. Fri and Sat. Admission is $3, skate rental is $3. Call 513-381-0782 or myfountainsquare.com. Blue flags at Cincinnati Parks indicate that ice is at least three inches thick and safe for skating. Call 513-3216070 to determine skating conditions before visiting. The following Cincinnati Parks offer the best ice skating opportunities: Mirror Lake and Twin Lakes in Eden Park 950 Eden Park Drive Five minutes from downtown off Gilbert Avenue and Victory Parkway. Twin Lakes in Eden Park also offers ice hockey.

Hamilton County Parks designate safe skating areas with barrels and signs. A motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park. Call 513-521-PARK (7275) or visit greatparks.org to check on skating conditions before visiting some of these popular spots: Miami Whitewater Forest 9001 Mount Hope Road, Crosby Township In addition to skating, check out the park’s hiking trails at the Hamilton County Park District’s largest park, with more than 4,300 acres. Mitchell Memorial Forest 5401 Mount Zion Road Miami Township After skating, enjoy a walk along Wood Duck Trail. Sharon Woods 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville Don’t miss a spin on Sharon Woods Lake with 35 acres of ice skating fun. Or if it gets too cold outside, head indoors to the Adventure Station inside Sharon Centre. Triple Creek 2700 Buell Road, Colerain Township Offers a pond for skating, paved trail for walking and a playground on more than 170 acres. Winton Woods 10245 Winton Road, Springfield Township This park with more than 2,500 acres offers trails, a campground and a 156acre lake to skate on. Woodland Mound 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Anderson Township Enjoy nature trails, ice skating on the pond, playgrounds and monthly programs at the Seasongood Nature Center.

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hoosing online education for her children was an easy decision for Cathy Abbott. “We heard about Ohio Connections Academy through acquaintances, and went to an information session, because we were looking for something different,” she says. Her children took an active role in making the decision and are now in their third year. “They always have the option to return to a brick-and-mortar school,” says Abbott, “but they choose not to.” What keeps the Abbott kids engaged? Their mom points to an education that is tailored to each child’s strengths. “The teachers are wonderful,” she says. “They encourage our kids to challenge themselves.” Virtual schools may not be for every child or family, but educators and parents are realizing that specialized online help can maximize a child’s potential for academic success.

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Unique Option With online public schools, enrolled children receive a free education and a loaner desktop computer plus subsidy for Internet access. But the virtual school’s real advantage lies in the ability to individualize a child’s academic experience, says Kristin Stewart, Senior Head of Schools at Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA). “Students begin learning where they are,” she says. “It’s not 30 kids all sitting in the classroom working on the same project or lesson at the same time. So if the child needs to take a little longer, he can. And if he can grasp something quickly and move on, that’s great too.” That doesn’t mean students are left to their own devices, says Dana Vulgamore, Supervisor for Educational Advisors at the Buckeye Online School for Success, “We offer our curriculum through two options. The first is the self-paced option where students access their curriculum online, they read through the lessons and submit their work, and that’s accessible at any time and

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feature anywhere they can access the Internet. They do have to submit their work in a timely fashion, and that’s where our advisors come in, checking in with the families each week, making sure the students are doing well. The virtual option is real-time, and the students have classes on certain times and certain days of the week. They log in, and they have a live teacher conducting the class online,” she adds. The idea of designing an education that’s tailored to their child’s ability appeals to parents. “I don’t know if it definitely works for everyone, but we have 12,000 students with 12,000 different personalities and 12,000 different reasons to be here,” says Stewart, pointing out that students who enroll in the Ohio Virtual Academy may be struggling academically, or they may be gifted; they may be bullied and teased at their old schools, or they may just like the idea of being at home. Students at BOSS range from homeschool students whose parents have maxed out their knowledge on a given topic, to those pursuing an athletic career or students with an illness or disability that prevents them from navigating a physical building. “There are all types of students here,” Vulgamore says. “It’s pretty cool to be able to help out so many different students so many different ways.”

What Parents Need to Know According to Marie Hanna, Lead Principal at Ohio Connections Academy, what it really comes down to is having a family willing to commit to making an online education work. “It’s not really about a personality type so much as it’s about parents being willing to follow through, and for students to be committed to being successful in the program.” Parents — especially those of young children — should be just as willing as students to commit to a virtual school, especially since their role is to serve as the facilitator at home, a unique aspect of OHVA, according to Stewart. “Parents are extremely involved. They are the Learning Coach, so they will be with the child, helping the child, being completely involved in every aspect of their child’s education. But for most parents, their children are their treasures, so they’re willing to put a lot of time into their treasures.” Not all of a student’s time will be spent at the computer monitor. There are books, workbooks and other materials that come along with OHVA’s K12 curriculum, the largest provider of online curriculum in the U.S. Under that curriculum, younger students aren’t expected to spend more than 25 to 30 percent of their time online. And as kids get older and more independent, less time is required

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on your part. “The parent of a kindergartner is going to have to provide a lot more oversight than the parent of a high school student,” says Hanna. And Vulgamore adds that while it’s helpful to have a parent at home with the student, virtual schools offer an advisor who checks in regularly and makes sure the student is progressing, so neither student nor parent is left alone. That kind of help from the school is also a good way to prevent students from slacking off or even cheating. When you’re submitting work over the Internet, rather than handing it over in person to a teacher, it would seem easy to find ways around the system. But between the overseen assessments students are required to take, and the regular contact from advisors, Hanna points out that there are plenty of safeguards in effect at Ohio Connections Academy. “We have the same accountability measures as other schools in the state of Ohio. Our teachers do a continuous check; they call the child to ask questions about work and verify that they actually know what their assignment covered and that they understand the concepts they’re supposed to learn.”

Parental Concerns Plenty of families express concern that their children will miss out on all-important face time with educators if they opt for an online education, but parents’ main concern is socialization. Just like children in brick and mortar schools though, online students participate in programs outside of the home (like select or recreational sports and clubs) and online schools make an effort to organize field trips around the state. Families also take advantage of Facebook and Twitter to create groups and outings.

Is it Right For You? OHVA’s web site offers a multi-step quiz that will give you an idea of whether or not you could take the leap to online education for your family. The main thing to remember is that your child’s education is only as good as his — and your — commitment to it. Says Stewart, “People need to know that there’s a lot of work involved with this school, but the rewards are great. Part of the reward is that you’re spending quality time with your student and that your student is learning at the rate they need to learn. That means that eventually they love learning more, because it’s not something they’re being forced to do.” J

ATTEND A LEARNING SESSION RSVP for an online or in-person info session and get more details about attending an online school: Ohio Virtual Academy at k12.com/ohva — Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. in the West Chester Library (9363 Centre Pointe Drive) ... Online at 7 p.m. on Jan. 10 for grades K - 8 ... Online at 7 p.m. on Jan. 11 for high school students ... Online at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12 for enrollment Visit connectionsacademy. com/ohio-eschool/events. aspx for upcoming informational seminars or register for one of two online info sessions, held on Jan. 9 and 23 at 6:30 p.m. Visit go2boss.com for upcoming informational seminars or to speak directly with an Education Advisor Visit Virtual Community School of Ohio at vcslearn. org for upcoming info sessions Kentucky Virtual Schools at kyvs.org offers high school opportunities Cincinnati Public Schools’ Cincinnati Digital Academy can answer FAQs at http://DigitalAcademy.cps-k12.org or 513-363-0123

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very child struggles from time to time — perhaps it’s with reading comprehension, or math skills, or even verbal communication. However, as a parent or teacher, how can you tell if a child’s struggles are something more, such as a learning disability? For Carrie Drake, a Colerain mom of four, it was a gut feeling that told her something “wasn’t quite right” when her daughter Maggie was in the second grade. “She was inconsistent with her grades on tests and her grades for class,” Drake explains, “She would seem like she was OK for a bit, but then she would drop back.” Not wanting to wait, Drake took Maggie to a state certified psychologist, who used the same testing rubric as schools. The results confirmed Drake’s suspicions with the diagnosis of both a learning disability and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) — two disorders that frequently coexist. Maggie is now in middle school, where she has her own Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and

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Intervention Specialist. Drake says that the attention her daughter has received at school, especially early on, has made all the difference. Let’s take a look at what it means for a child to have a learning disability, how learning disabilities are diagnosed and treated, and proactive steps and actions both a parent and teacher can take in order to ensure the child gets the best attention and education needed to cope with — and perhaps conquer — this challenge.

Demystifying a Learning Disability A learning disability, or LD, is broadly defined as a neurological condition that interferes with the ability to acquire, process, store, or produce information. Individuals with learning disabilities possess a normal or above normal IQ; however, there is “one specific area with which the child has an unusual amount of difficulty. These areas are typically in reading, writing, spelling, or math,” explains Dr. Kathy Winterman, assistant professor of secondary and special education at Xavier University in

Cincinnati. Winterman says that this cognitive “discrepancy” can create significant problems for the child if left untreated. Jan Annett, admissions director at Cincinnati’s Springer School and Center, agrees. Annett adds that a LD can affect an individual’s ability to achieve to the level of their intellectual potential. A learning disability can interfere with one of more of these areas: listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, and mathematics. What’s more, Annett notes, throughout the individual’s life, the condition may also affect emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships, daily living activities and vocational performance.

Diagnosis and Treatment Unlike many behavioral disorders or physical disabilities, a student with a LD is typically not identified until the child is in elementary school, generally sometime between kindergarten and third grade. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal education legislation that guides how states, school districts, and public agencies

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feature provide early intervention, special education, and related services children with disabilities. IDEA lays out the processes that school systems must use to identify and educate children with disabilities, as well as the responsibilities that states have for providing early intervention services to children with LDs. Under IDEA, when a child is suspected of having a LD, schools must follow a process called the Response for Intervention Act, or RTI. This process is essentially a method of academic intervention designed to provide early, effective assistance to children who are having difficulty learning. According to Donna Schulte, director of special education at Ft. Thomas Independent Schools in Ft. Thomas, there are three tiers of services under the RTI. Depending on the progress the child is making, he or she will remain in that tier or move on to a higher tier with more individual instruction. In fact, Schulte says that many students respond so well to RTI that they may not need to go to the higher tier, i.e., the special education route. Winterman adds that, while it’s usually the school which requests an evaluation, this is something that anyone can request. For example, if the parent suspects their child has a LD, they can request that the public school completes an evaluation. Regardless of who requests the evaluation, if it is determined that there is a disability that adversely effects the education of the child, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be developed for the student. The IEP will outline specific goals the teachers (both special education and general education) will work on with the student, what instruction will need to take place to help the child meet the IEP’s goals, and how much time/services the child needs. All of this will vary depending on the child, the severity of the disability, and what works for that particular student. Once the school determines that the child qualifies for having a LD, an IEP must be written within 30 days. However, if your child goes through this process but is not diagnosed with a LD, that doesn’t necessarily mean they couldn’t benefit from extra help and attention. Tutoring centers such as Sylvan Learning Center and Huntington Learning are an excellent resource for kids who might fall into this category (see sidebar).

Other Options While many children with LDs attend public schools with their typical peers, specialized schooling is another route parents can take. Cincinnati’s Springer School and Center is a private school that is de-

voted entirely to children with LDs. All of its staff are well trained to work with children with LDs, and the school gives kids with LDs an environment where they feel understood: “Our students feel comfortable and understood at Springer. Every adult at Springer understands learning disabilities and responds to children through that understanding. This appropriate environment permits a child to believe in, and work toward his/her potential,” says Admissions Director Jan Annett. Plus, specialized schools like Springer offer smaller classes and more individualized instruction, which are invaluable services for children with LDs. Annett explains that Springer’s class sizes “enable teachers and therapists to know student learning profiles with great specificity.” Recent budget cuts at school districts throughout the area have ultimately led to larger class sizes, making it more difficult for teachers to provide this type of one-on-one instruction, and easier for children with LDs to fall through cracks. However, given the current economic situation, private school isn’t always an option (despite scholarship and tuition assistance) — so what else can parents do?

Outside the Classroom As a parent, you are your child’s best advocate — so speak up if you suspect that your child has a LD. Be proactive: request a parent/teacher conference, discuss your options, and know that you have the right – and responsibility to your child — to seek an evaluation if you believe one is needed. If and when your child is diagnosed with a LD, remember that the process doesn’t stop there. Dr. Winterman emphasizes that parents must follow through on services and continually revisit them to make sure they are working and effective. Schools are there to help students learn — when schools and parents form a team, students are able to make the most progress, Winterman concludes. Finally, remember that you know your child more than anyone else — and if you think something is “off,” seek help. Drake says the early detection of her daughter’s learning disability has made all the difference: “The younger the issue is caught the more time your child has to figure out ‘how to learn’ the best way they can. My daughter had the best intervention team in elementary school — and is now flourishing with all A’s and B’s at her current grade level.” J Sarah McCosham is a local freelance wr iter and mother of one.

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learning resources Cincinnati Tutoring Services 2919 Westridge Avenue 513-481-9349 cincinnatitutoringservices.com

Huntington Learning 800-CAN-LEARN huntingtonlearning.com Cherry Grove • 513-528-7500 Harpers Point • 513-677-1400 West Chester • 513-860-4716 Florence • 859-384-4400

Kumon 877-586-6673 kumon.com Anderson • 513-474-3400 Blue Ash • 513-891-7004 Edgewood • 859-578-9811 Florence • 859-215-3307 West Chester • 513-777-0888 Mason • 513-204-1504

Langsford Learning Acceleration Centers 9402 Towne Square Avenue 513-531-7400 langsfordcenter.com

Sylvan Learning Center 888-937-7958 sylvanlearning.com Locations in Blue Ash, Tri County, Eastgate, Crestview Hills and West Chester. All can be reached with the same phone number.

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Education & Enrichment Directory Academy of Music and Dance

8374 Princeton Glendale Road, West Chester 513-829-234 wcaomd.com Music lessons for all ages in piano, voice, guitar, drums, strings, winds, and brass. Recreational and competitive dance classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and more. Preschool Music Pups classes for ages birth - 4 yrs. with a caregiver. Please call for a free sample class.

All Saints School

8939 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati 513-792-4732 allsaints.cc A 2011 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. We inspire academic excellence, personal growth, selfconﬁdence, leadership, spirituality, strength of character, lifetime friendships and the courage to achieve. Data-driven programs allow the curriculum to be reinforced through enrichment and support services. Updated facilities provide an excellent environment to develop student success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Open House Jan. 22, 12 - 1:30 p.m.

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Bethany School

555 Albion Ave., Cincinnati 513-771-7462 bethanyschool.org Highly diverse student population. We offer services to students in grades K - 8, including before- and after-school care, tutoring, athletics, wireless laptop computers, a state-of-the-art computer lab, Spanish classes and elective courses. Student/teacher ratio is 15:1. Open House Feb. 12, 2 - 4 p.m.

Brain Balance Achievement Center of Cincinnati

brainbalancecenters.com 513-257-0705 Groundbreaking program combining sensory motor, cognitive and nutrition coaching into one solution for children ages 4 - 17 with ADD, autism, dyslexia and other learning/processing disabilities.

CCM Preparatory Department University of Cincinnati

4936 Old Irwin-Simpson Road, Mason 513-398-6928 montacademy.org Montessori Early Childhood Program with exceptionally low ratios in nurturing environment. Our 2-acre campus provides bike and cart paths. Separate play areas for toddlers and preschoolers. Spanish and music classes offered. Full- and part-time available. AMS Afﬁliate. Open House Jan. 22, 1 - 3 p.m.

Children’s Meeting House

927 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland 513-683-4757 childrensmeetinghousemontessori.com • reed@cmhschool.com Celebrating almost 40 years of authentic Montessori education for students 3 - 12 yrs. Offering half- and full-day programs, aftercare and after-school enrichment options. Located on 6.5 acres which allows us to offer an extensive outdoor education program along with yoga, Spanish, and library science. Please call to schedule a tour or visit our website for more information. Open House Jan. 22, 2 - 4 p.m.

Cincinnati Country Day School

6905 Given Road, Cincinnati 513-561-7298 countryday.net CCDS is a co-educational, independent, college-preparatory school for students from 18 mos. - grade 12. Located on a beautiful 62-acre campus in Indian Hill. Merit and need-based tuition assistance is available. Open House Discovery Day Feb. 22. Preview Day May 9.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

ccm.uc.edu/prep 513-556-2595 The only nationally accredited community arts school in the area offering lessons, classes and performance opportunities in music, theater and dance. A faculty of 125 teach over 1,500 students. Programs held on UC campus at CCM as well as various locations throughout the area. Classes for all ages and levels, including pre-professional students desiring a career in the arts.

Central Montessori Academy

1904 Springdale Road, Cincinnati 513-742-5800 centralmontessoriacademy.com Serving infants - grade 6. Students receive the priceless gifts of joyful scholarship and the tools to become motivated and self-disciplined lifelong learners who are students of both life and academic subjects. Children learn at their own pace, building self-esteem while being taught as individuals. Our program is academically rigorous while stressing life skills (i.e. critical thinking and courteous behavior). The result is motivated, self-disciplined lifelong-learners.

Chabad Hebrew School

3977 Hunt Road, Cincinnati 513-793-5200 chscincinnati.com Offering a stimulating yet friendly environment where children embrace their Jewish roots and gain a true sense of Jewish pride, no matter their level of observance or afﬁliation. Preschool - grade 7. Sun., 9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Bagel Babies: Mommy and Me allows you to bond with your child as we explore Jewish themes intertwined with activities, crafts, music and movement that foster discovery and growth. Ages 1 - 2 yrs., Mon., 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Ages 2 - 3 yrs., Tue., 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Chai Tots Early Childhood Center

The Child’s Place

7587 Central Parke Blvd., Mason 513-234-0600 chaitots.com Serving ages 6 wks. - 6 yrs. Infant, Toddler and Kindergarten. A blend of Jewish and Montessori instruc-

962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati 513-345-2242 cincyplay.com Programs for young actors from pre-K - grade 12 include theater tours, acting classes, summer day camp sessions and the Rosenthal Next Generation Theatre Series.

Cincinnati Public Schools

2651 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati 513-363-0123 cps-k12.org As Ohio’s highest-rated urban district for two years in a row, CPS has become a national model of excellence with innovative and rigorous academic programs, exciting enrichment opportunities, and strong community partnerships that ensure each student’s success. Choose from dozens of highly rated magnet, neighborhood and high school options. High School Showcase Jan. 26, 4 - 7 p.m.

Cincinnati Waldorf School

5555 Little Flower Ave., Cincinnati 513-541-0220 cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org Offering a classical education for children pre-nursery - grade 8. Qualiﬁed teachers dedicated to providing a rich, developmentally appropriate, experiential approach to education to inspire life-long learning and enable each student to fully develop their capacities. Observation tours at 9 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Tuition assistance available. Ohio Ed Choice Scholarships available. Open House Feb. 4 and Apr. 14, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Compass School

9370 Waterstone Blvd., Cincinnati 513-683-8833 thecompassschool.com Outstanding project-based curriculum. Offering full- and part-time infant, toddler, pre-school, kindergarten and after-school programs. Degreed teachers, excellent parent communication and a welcoming family environment. Setting the standard in early care and education. Schedule your personal tour today! Open House Feb. 25, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. continued on page 26 ...

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3833 Easterm Ave. (Spencer Township Hall), Cincinnati 513-520-2334 ballettheatremidwest.com Ballet Theatre Midwest offers classical ballet training, creative dance for ages 3 and 4 yrs., jazz and musical theater repertoire, adult ballet and Middle Eastern dance classes. BTM provides its students the opportunity to perform throughout the year, allowing them to experience the theater and learn theater etiquette.

tion, including inter-generational programming in expansive naturally lit rooms, with low student ration. Also offering a ﬂexible schedule, child care, web cams, yoga, music, baby signing, Hebrew, Spanish, Art, after school enrichment and a “drop off” service. Separate Discovery Hebrew School. Now enrolling.

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Creative Tots

John XXIII Catholic School

Drake Planetarium and Science Center

Kinder Garden School

6408 Thornberry Court, Mason 513-770-6776 creativetots.com A small private preschool in the heart of Madeira and Mason. We believe children ﬂourish in a stimulating environment which emphasizes growth in intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. We are committed to creating a warm, caring and supportive atmosphere. We welcome each child as an individuality, nurture their self-conﬁdence and develop within them a life-long love of learning. 2020 Sherman Ave., Cincinnati 513-396-5578 drakeplanetarium.org • pbowers@drakeplanetarium.org Come let your imagination soar! Featuring our popular Lego Robotics, Architecture, Crazy Contraptions and Young Builders classes. Science Adventure classes include Rockin’ Rockets, Battle Bots, Engineering, Amusement Park Science and Destination: Space.

Fitton Center for Creative Arts

101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton 513-863-8873 fittoncenter.org We encourage you to experience the artistic, musical, educational and social opportunities designed with you in mind. Discover something new or cultivate your creativity in our arts classes, workshops or private lessons. Stroll through our beautiful galleries showcasing thought provoking exhibits. Join us for Celebrating Self’s enlightening luncheons, the professional performances of Fitton Family Fridays, EntertainmentPlus! and Mad Anthony Theatre Company’s off-beat plays.

The Gardner School

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9920 Carver Road, Cincinnati 513-985-9444 thegardnerschool.com An award-winning, academically-focused preschool for ages 6 wks. through private full-day kindergarten. Our early childhood education curriculum is age-appropriate and is among the highest standards in the industry. Your child will reach their full potential guided by our highly qualiﬁed, degreed teachers and may participate in such activities as sign language, the Be Smart Kids computer program, dance, gymnastics, foreign languages and music and drama.

Indian Springs Academy of Music

9690 Cincinnati-Columbus Road, Cincinnati 513-779-7373 indianspringsacademy.org Private instruction in piano, jazz piano, strings, voice, winds, band instruments and guitar. Offerings also include music theory classes, Music LAB curricula (age-appropriate software to develop theory, rhythm, ear training and music literature) and quarterly recitals.

3806 Manchester Road, Middletown 513-424-1196 john23middletown.org At John XXIII, our primary goal is the total spiritual, intellectual, social and physical growth of your child in an atmosphere and spirit of christian community. John XXIII will challenge your child to do their best in their studies and in their walk with the Lord. We are eager to educate your child, preschool and K - 8. Open House Feb. 2, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 10969 Reed Hartman Hwy., Blue Ash 513-791-4300 5900 West Chester Road, Ste. C, West Chester 513-874-3100 kindergardenschool.com Ages 6 wks. - 6 yrs. Together with interaction of child, staff and family, we develop the complete child. We provide formative encouragement and knowledge with hands-on staff taking a personal interest in family and holistic education decisions for the child. Kinder Garden School is devoted to growing a child’s wish to ﬂourish and learn by cultivating curiosity and problem-solving proﬁciency in a full, supportive, fertile, fun setting. ENLIGHTENMENT IS OUR MISSION. Open House Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 4 - 6 p.m.

Kindermusik by Cathy Siebert

Music Makers: 6131 Campus Lane, Cincinnati 513-231-3973 Miami Township Civic Center: 6101 Meijer Drive, Milford Grace Church: South Lebanon Road, Loveland kindermusikbycs.kindermusik.net For families with children from birth - 6 yrs. Sing, dance and play instruments with your child as they learn basic music concepts. Ages 4 - 5 yrs. compose, create and explore music from different regions of the world by singing and playing glockenspiels, dulcimers, recorders and percussion instruments. Birthday parties, too. Voted “Best Music Instruction” by the readers of Cincinnati Family. New term starts Jan. 9.

King of Kings Lutheran Early Childhood Education Ministries

3421 Socialville-Foster Road, Mason 513-398-6089 koklcms.org King of Kings Lutheran Early Childhood Ministries offers Christian programs for ages 2 - 5 yrs. including an all-day Kindergarten program Mon. - Thu. The student/teacher ratio ranges from 5:1 - 9:1. Our curriculum is based on the State Standards. Limited ﬁnancial aid is available. Open House Jan. 30.

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Great Kids. Great Results.

Discover the Villa Difference... • • • ALL-SCHOOL •• OPEN HOUSE • • Sunday Jan. 22, 2012 • • 1:00 – 3:00 pm • • Showcasing preschool • through 8th grade. • • Families are welcome! • 3660 Vineyard Place • (Snow date: Sun., Jan. 29 • Cincinnati, OH 45226 • 1:00 – 3:00) • (513) 871-7218 • •

St. Ursula Villa is: · Catholic and

Coeducational · Preschool through 8th Grade · Whole Child Education · Championship Athletics · Family Atmosphere · Academic Excellence in the Ursuline Tradition · Outstanding High School Preparation

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Infants * Toddlers * Preschool * Montessori * Kindergarten

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6 weeks to school age

Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian

Nursery School Preschool for 21⁄2 years - 5 years

2, 3, 4 or 5 day programs, mornings or afternoons Degreed staff, excellent ratios

Open HOuse both locations January 5, 12, 19, 26 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Parent & Child Classes Infant through Toddler

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TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP WITH US OR CONTINUE YOUR ADVANCED TRAINING!

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• Creative dance for 3-4 year olds • Classical ballet for beginners to adults • Jazz, Tap, and Musical Theatre repertoire • Unparalleled instruction • Superior performance opportunities

produced by ArtReach,

a division of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

Ballet Theatre Midwest • 3833 Eastern Avenue

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LIBERTY BIBLE ACADEMY WINTER WONDERLAND OPEN HOUSE Saturday, January 21 • 11:00-2:00

Come Discover the JOY of Quality Christian Education!

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Hot Chocolate & Refreshments Winter Crafts

All performances are held at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Muntz Theater, on the campus of UC Blue Ash.

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Liberty Bible Academy 4900 Old Irwin-Simpson Rd 513-754-1234 * lbatoday.org Love, Believe, Achieve

Open House: Sun., Feb. 12, 2:00 - 4:00

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4900 Old Irwin-Simpson Road, Mason 513-754-1234 libertybibleacademy.org Liberty Bible Academy is a private, non-denominational Christian school located in Mason, just off MasonMontgomery Road and across from the Deerﬁeld Township Shopping Center. LBA is known for dedicated, qualiﬁed, spiritually-minded teachers, small class sizes, high test scores and a warm, loving environment. LBA – Love, Believe, Achieve. Open House Sat., Jan. 21, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Little Gym

7318 Yankee Road, Liberty Township 513-777-1110 8201 Arbor Square Drive, Mason 513-204-1400 thelittlegym.com Teaching movement skills in a non-competitive environment to help build young children’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual skills. Programs are designed for ages 4 mos. - 12 yrs. and incorporate music with movement and learning.

The Mad Potter Madeira

7754 Camargo Road, Madeira 513-561-1888 madpottercincinnati.com Pottery painting, parties and special events. Choose a piece, paint it and pick it up in a week. Special events include Kidz Nite and Ladies Nite.

Mars Hill Academy

4230 Aero Drive, Mason 513-770-3223 marshill.edu Cincinnati’s only classical Christian K - 12 school. 304 students are enrolled for the current school year. MHA is committed to the classical model of education, which offers studies in Latin, logic and rhetoric. Our students also receive excellent training in music, drama, art, and athletics. Please visit our website or call for more information. Open House Jan. 17.

Mary, Queen of Heaven School

Indian Springs

Academy of Music Piano • Voice • Strings • Winds • Guitar Music Theory • Music History Home School Program Carnegie Hall - Royal Conservatory Achievement Program

Montessori Academy of Cincinnati

8293 Duke Blvd., Mason 513-398-7773 montacademy.org Celebrating 22 years of individualized Montessori education. New 7.5 acre campus. State-chartered AMS Afﬁliate program serving ages 3 yrs. - grade 8. Both of our independent, non-sectarian schools provide a nurturing approach to a very diversiﬁed student body in outstanding facilities. Open House Jan. 22, 1 - 3 p.m.

Montessori Center Room

2505 Riverside Dive, Cincinnati 513-321-3282 montessoricenterroom.com A child-focused, AMS-afﬁliated, 41-year-old program for ages 3 - 6, with a student/teacher ratio of 10:1 for pre-K. Before- and after-care available. Classroom staff is fully trained in Montessori. Healthy and nutritious snacks served. Musikgarten offered weekly. Open House Feb. 26, 1 - 3 p.m.

The Music Factory

themusicfactoryonline.com 513-545-7125 Offering educational group music classes for children ages 9 mos. - 5 yrs. onsite at your preschool, day care or summer camp.

My Little Red Haus

9429 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati 513-827-9110 mylittleredhaus.com The temperatures are falling but things at the studio are really heating up! Additional Open Studio hours have been added to our weekly schedule on Monday from 2 - 6 p.m. Children’s classes are now forming for classes beginning the week of Jan. 9. New offerings this session include cartooning and printmaking. Visit our website for more information. We look forward to seeing you in the studio soon.

Ohio Connections Academy

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1130 Donaldson Road, Erlanger, KY 859-371-8100 mqhschool.com A Catholic school for students 3 yrs. - grade 8 with an 18:1 student/teacher ratio. The strong academic

curriculum is enhanced with offerings of ﬁne arts and athletics. With a student population of 240, we provide a family atmosphere of caring challenge. Call today to schedule a tour of our great school. Open House Jan. 29, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

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Liberty Bible Academy

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9690 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241

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SYCAMORE PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL Registration for 2012/2013 begins January 18

3 Star Winner Nurturing Atmosphere Christian Values Drop-off Services Extended Day Option 683-7717

www.sycamorechurch.org

Jamie Coston, Director • 11800 Mason Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249

XAVIER UNIVERSITY

MONTESSORI LAB SCHOOL • Our mission: To respectfully educate a diverse community of children by instilling a love for learning using the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. • Located on the beautiful campus of Xavier University, where Montessori teachers come to learn. • More than 40 years of making a difference in the lives of children. • The Lab School houses learning environments for 3-6 and 6-9 year olds. FOR MORE INFORMATION

Lesley Roth, principal 513-745-3402 kernld@xavier.edu

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Ohio Virtual Academy/K12

St. Nicholas Academy

Piano Lessons In Your Home – Piano, Guitar and Voice Lessons

St. Ursula Villa

k12.com/ohva 866-339-9071 Serving grades K - 12. A tuition-free eSchool that uses curriculum from K12 – the country’s leading provider of online curriculum. With its individualized approach, the K12 curriculum lets students adjust their learning styles to meet their needs. Tutoring, special needs programs and socialization through community events and outings. Business Week/greatschools.net Parent’s Choice winner for best public high school. Accredited by CITA and NCA CASI.

170 Siebenthaler Ave., Reading 513-686-2727 stnacademy.org St. Nicholas Academy educates 312 students by focusing on the education of the whole child, using specialized programs unique to SNA: Seeds of Service, Constructive Response Writing Program and Technology program. SNA’s campus is centrally located on 32 wooded acres. Full-day kindergarten. On-site before- and after-school care available. Open House: Sun., Jan. 29, 12 - 2 p.m.

pianolessonsinyourhome.com 513-860-3540 Offering piano, guitar and voice lessons for all ages in your own home with experienced instructors in the Cincinnati area and in Northern Kentucky. Also offers free recitals, a ﬂexible make-up policy, an extensive music library and ﬂexible scheduling.

Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Nursery School

5950 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati 513-631-0170 prpc.org Professionally-qualiﬁed teachers provide active, expressive, child-centered learning experiences at this 3 star award-winning program. Choose two-, three-, four- or ﬁve-day morning or afternoon sessions for children 30 mos. - 5 yrs. Excellent ratios, degreed teachers and spacious, sunny classrooms. Parent and child classes are also available for infants and toddlers. Call to schedule your tour today.

Summit Country Day School

St. Gabriel Consolidated School

Sycamore Presbyterian Preschool

2161 Grandin Road, Cincinnati 513-871-4700 summitcds.og The area’s only Catholic, independent co-ed, college prep school serving students 2 yrs. - grade 12. Programs include a classical academic curriculum with a global perspective and a nationally recognized Education for Character program. Open House events begin Jan. 5.

18 W. Sharon Avenue, Cincinnati 513-771-5220 stgabeschool.org Nationally recognized 2010 Blue Ribbon School. Accredited Catholic Christian elementary school for grades K - 8. Dedicated to nurturing the whole child by providing a quality learning experience. Together with the parishes, we assist parents in the Christian formation of our students. All day Kindergarten program, after school latchkey program, advanced technology (including smart boards), daily hot lunch program and Spanish. Open House Feb. 1, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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3660 Vineyard Place, Cincinnati 513-871-7218 stursulavilla.org Serving ages 3 yrs. - grade 8, St. Ursula Villa provides academic excellence in the Ursuline tradition. Emphasis is on the individual, family atmosphere, whole-child development, outstanding high school preparation, and championship athletics. Student:teacher ratio of 10:1, and a school enrollment of 495. Open House Jan. 22, 1 - 3 p.m.

11136 Oak St., Sharonville 513-554-3555 stmichaelsharonville.org A National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Providing a traditional Catholic education for grades K - 8. State-of-the-art computer lab and Spanish classes are part of the daily curriculum. Classrooms equipped with SmartBoard technology. Financial aid available. Enrichment programs in reading and math. Extended day care and a variety of other after school activities. Open House Feb. 2.

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3800 Victory Pkwy., Cincinnati 513-745-3402 xavier.edu/montessori-lab-school Located on the Xavier University campus, the Lab School was established in 1966 to serve as a model of best practice in Montessori education. The school continues to serve in its mission to respectfully educate a diverse community of children by cultivating a love for learning using the philosophy of Dr. Montessori. Open House Jan. 22, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

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ring your little ones to enjoy three classic fairy tales! Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy bring to life the timeless tales of Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, with favorite songs, stunning costumes, special effects, villains and lovely heroines. U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway; 12 and 3 p.m.; $17 - $55. Visit disneylive.com.

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FREE WEDNESDAY CRAFTERNOON

Ages 6 - 12 can enjoy a story then make a craft. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger; 4 p.m.; 859-962-4000 or kentonlibrary.org.

5 thursday AN EVENING WITH AN EATING DISORDERS EXPERT (AR)

Join Dr. Anna Guerdijikova to learn about binge eating disorders and obesity in this ongoing series on eating disorders and their effects on sufferers, family and friends. Lindner Center of HOPE, 4075 Old Western Row Road, Mason; 6:30 p.m.; call for pricing; 513-5364673 or lindnercenterofhope.org.

CAMPFIRE COOKING (AR)

Last day to register. Learn campfire cooking skills and safety while enjoying the winter season outdoors. Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 4 p.m. Jan. 7; $6 plus a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

GROWING UP A FARM KID (AR)

Last day to register. Preschoolers and adults make crafts, visit farm animals, play games and read stories in this three-day program. Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 9:30 - 11 a.m. Jan. 9 - 11; $12.50 per day or $30 for all three days with one adult complimentary plus a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

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SPOTLIGHT: AFRICAN CULTURE FEST Jan. 14 - 16

ample goods and food from a bustling African marketplace, listen to story tellers, watch performers by African drummers and dancers and join in activities that reflect Africa’s diversity. Rotunda, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; museum hours, Jan. 14 - 16; activities in the rotunda are free, all-museums pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 toddler pass. Call 513-287-7000 or visit cincymuseum.org

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2 monday FREE ART CLUB

Grades PreK - 6 can stop by for a creative, hands-on art program. Covington Library, 502 Scott Blvd., Covington; 4 p.m.; 859-962-4060 or kentonlibrary.org.

FREE MARSHMALLOWS AND MOVIES

Teens can enjoy the last day of the holiday season with hot chocolate and a movie marathon. Newport Branch Library, 901 E. Sixth St., Newport; 859-572-5035 or cc-pl.org.

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FREE SAVE THE DATE (AR)

Grades 3 - 5 can start the new year off right by making their own calendar. Scheben Branch Library, 8899 US 42, Union; 6:30 p.m.; 859-342-BOOK (2665) or bcpl.org.

3 tuesday FREE TWEEN Wii (AR)

Ages 8 - 13 are invited to spend the afternoon playing favorite Wii games while enjoying some snacks. Carrico/ Fort Thomas Branch Library, 1000 Highland Ave.; 4 p.m.; 859-572-5033 or cc-pl.org.

4 wednesday FREE JAZZ EXPLOSION

Last day to register. Learn to use a compass and then practice your skills on a moonlit course. Beginners are welcome and compasses are provided. Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 5:30 p.m. Jan. 7; $6 plus a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

FREE WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT READING AND COMPREHENSION (AR)

Learn about current research focused on successful readers and how to better your own child’s reading development and learning, including the five critical literacy skills of successful reading. Langsford Learning Acceleration Center, 9402 Towne Square Ave.; 10:30 a.m. Jan. 5 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18; 513-531-7400 or weteachreading.com.

6 friday CSO COMMUNITY CONCERT

Members of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, led by guest conductor Pablo Heras-Casado, perform the Manfred Overture with members of the Anderson and Turpin High School Orchestras in a community concert to benefit the Forest Hills Intrumental Music Association. Anderson High School, 7560 Forest Road; 7:30 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 students, add $10 for a post-concert meet and greet; 513-232-2346 or fhima.net.

SPANISH PLAYDATE FOR PRESCHOOLERS (AR)

Ages 3 - 6 can listen to and repeat a simple Spanish lesson, then color, play and sing about what they have learned. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m.; $5; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

The CCM Preparatory Department performs a free concert. Lakota West High School Theater, 8940 Union Centre Blvd., West Chester; 7 p.m.; 513-556-4183 or ccm.uc.edu.

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Take a look at Dale Chihuly glass art work and help create a large scale sculpture to hang from the ceiling of the museum or your own home. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 1 p.m.; $5 members, $7 nonmembers plus admission (all-museums pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 toddler pass); 513-2877000 or cincymuseum.org.

CAMPFIRE COOKING (AR)

Please see Jan. 5 for details.

FREE DANCE AND PLAY WITH CONNIE BERGSTEIN DOW

Local dance educator Connie Bergstein Dow, author of One, Two, What Can I Do? Dance and Music f or the Whole Day, presents playful creative movement and musical activities for ages 3 - 7. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 1:30 p.m.; 513-7312665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

FREE FAMILY FIRST SATURDAY

Kick off the New Year with your family by learning about printmaking. Visit Happen Inc.’s Toy Lab to make one-ofa-kind toys from recycled parts, talk to local artists and enjoy performances by Chinese dancers. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 1 - 4 p.m.; 513-639-2995 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

FREE GERMAN STORY TIME

Learn simple German vocabulary through stories and songs. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks. com.

MOONLIGHT WALK

FREE WORKING WITHOUT WEANING (AR)

Meet the naturalist to walk the wide-open spaces along the paved loop to fully enjoy the bright winter moon. Gatehouse, Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfield Road; 7 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

Breastfeeding moms don’t have to wean their babies before heading back to work — find out how to make the transition back to work as stress-free as possible. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 11:15 a.m.; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies. com.

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FREE PERCUSSION EMSEMBLE

The CCM Percussion Ensemble presents works from old to new, including music by John Cage, Lou Harrison, and Henry Cowell, as well as a premiere composition by CCM composer Tyler Niemeyer. Corbett Auditorium, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, W. Corry Street and Jefferson Avenue; 8 p.m.; 513-5564183 or ccm.uc.edu.

ANIMAL ADVENTURES

Create animal crafts with a live animal presentation at 2 p.m. Cotswold Visitor Center, Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfield Road; 12 - 4 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

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RADICAL RAPTORS

Get up close and personal with some local birds of prey and learn all about the amazing world of raptors. Be sure to bring your camera! Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 2 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

The Cincinnati Dulcimer Society invites the public to enjoy the sweet music of the mountain dulcimer. Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 3 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

WHERE’S THE WILDLIFE?

Bring the whole family to celebrate the arts and culture of the Ohio River Valley and learn how the Ice Age affected Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Devou Park, Covington; 1 - 5 p.m.; 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.

Learn how some native critters spend their winters. Visitor Center, Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mt. Hope Road; 1 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

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10 tuesday COOKIE CARNIVAL

Learn all about the Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road Council in this carnival featuring fun games, a petting zoo, live entertainment, free Girl Scout cookies and more. Turfway Race Park, 7500 Turfway Road; 6 - 8 p.m.; $2 for current Girl Scouts, free to general public; 859-342-6263 or gskentucky.org.

SPOTLIGHT: kids in the kitchen (AR) Sunday, Jan. 15

MORE SIGNING, LESS WHINING (AR)

ges 7 - 12 can enjoy a unique culinary experience with a Jewish twist that offers cooking classes in a fun-filled environment. Chabad Jewish Center, 3977 Hunt Road, Blue Ash; 12:30 - 2 p.m.; $5 pizza lunch, $15 for nonmembers. Call 513-793-5200 or visit chabadba.com.

Learn to “talk” to your baby or toddler using American Sign Language to help better both your communication skills and experience less frustration. Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Road; 6:45 p.m.; $45 (includes pictorial dictionary and DVD); 513-475-4500 or trihealth.com.

PRESCHOOL FUN

Ages 3 - 6 are invited for an indoor gathering to learn about Mother Nature. Winton Centre, Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 11 a.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

LONG WINTERS NAP

Discover who hibernates and how other animals survive the cold weather. Seasongood Nature Center, Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road; 2 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

11 wednesday FREE MOTHER-DAUGHTER DATE (AR)

Moms and their daughters ages 12 and older are invited to bond over crafting a hot cocoa snowman to keep or give away. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger; 6:30 p.m.; 859-962-4000 or kentonlibrary.org.

FREE SENSORY SUNDAY: STORIES, SONGS AND FUN FOR YOU AND YOUR LITTLE ONE (AR)

Shalom Family, an initiative of The Mayerson Foundation, presents these private, interactive playgroups that feature Miss Meliss, who keeps babies and parents engaged and entertained with her unique brand of fun. Play dates always include a snack and are open to families in the Jewish community with children ages 2 and younger in which at least one parent is Jewish. Two families will each win a $50 Target gift card at every event. The Gymboree, 6209 Snider Road, Mason; 2 - 3 p.m. Jan. 8 and 22; myshalomfamily.org.

TRACKS, SCATS AND SIGNS

Learn about the different ways that some animals leave their mark and make your own wildlife tracking guide. Visitor Center, Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mt. Hope Road; 3 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

FREE WINTER FROLIC (AR)

Cabin fever? Too many holiday treats? Get moving for a hike through the winter woods and look for birds and animal tracks. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the nature center. Caldwell Nature Preserve, 430 West North Bend Road; 1 - 3 p.m.; 513761-4313 or cincinnatiparks.com.

WINTER GORGE TRAIL HIKE

Brave the winter chill to hike along a gorge carved by glaciers. Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 2 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

FREE THE WINTER RECYCLE

CCM presents this concert in the Faculty Artist Series, featuring a cabaret of favorites from past concerts with a few new surprises. Patricia Corbett Theater, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, W. Corry Street and Jefferson Avenue; 4 p.m.; 513-556-4183 or ccm.uc.edu.

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9 monday FIRST FULL MOON CAMPFIRE

Toast the first full moon of the year with hot chocolate by a roaring campfire following a short hike. Pine Grove Picnic Area, Mitchell Memorial Forest, 5401 Zion Road; 6:30 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

GROWING UP A FARM KID (AR) Please see Jan. 5 for details.

FREE KINDERMUSIK CLASSES (AR)

Get a sample of what the Kindermusik program is all about this week in a series of free classes: Enjoy a multi-age class on Jan. 9; a class for ages 0 - 18 months and for ages 3 - 4 on Jan. 10; a family class on Jan. 11, and classes for ages 18 months - 3 years on Jan. 13. Kindermusik by Cathy Siebert, Music Makers, 6131 Campus Lane or Willis Music, 8118 Montgomery Road; visit site or call for times; 513-231-3973 or kindermusikbycs.com.

SPROUTS INSTITUTE

Ages 0 - 3 are invited for a literacy development program with different books, songs and finger-plays. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 10 a.m.; $5 members, $7 nonmembers plus admission ($12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.40 toddler pass); 513-2877000 or cincymuseum.org.

Share a story with the naturalist about the unique nature of skunks. Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

12 thursday FREE CCM YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA

The CCM Youth Jazz Orchestra is a select big band ensemble with students from all over Greater Cincinnati. The ensemble performs a variety of big band tunes from Duke Ellington to John Fedchock. Robert J. Werner Recital Hall, University of Cincinnati CollegeConservatory of Music, W. Corry Street and Jefferson Avenue; 7 p.m.; 513-556-4183 or ccm.uc.edu.

DON’T FORGET YOUR MITTENS (AR)

Last day to register. Ages 3 - 5 are invited for a story, craft and indoor walk. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 10 a.m. Jan. 17; $5 plus a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

ORIENTEERING II (AR)

Last day to register. Follow a bearing, learn to travel around large obstacles and get back on the right track with a compass. Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 1 p.m. Jan. 14; $5 plus a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

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ORIENTEERING III (AR)

Last day to register. Back azimuths, triangulation and declination are discussed and demonstrated during this outdoor program. Mapping II is a pre-requisite to attend. Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 3 p.m. Jan. 14; $5 plus a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

WINTER WAREHOUSE SALE

The Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County host a used book sale to support the library’s free adult and children’s programs. Friends Warehouse, 8456 Vine St.; 10 a.m. - 7;30 p.m. Jan. 12, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Jan. 13 and 14, 12 - 5 p.m. Jan. 15; 513-369-6035 or friends.cincinnatilibrary.org.

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AFRICAN CULTURE FEST

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EXPLORERS’ UNIVERSITY

Ages 9 - 15 test their skills at engineering alternative energy solutions and design your own turbine to win a prize. Museum of Natural History and Science, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 2 p.m.; $5 members, $7 nonmembers plus admission (allmuseums pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 toddler pass); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.

FREE INJURY FREE KIDS (AR)

Sponsored by the Injury Free Coalition for Kids from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, this workshop teaches methods for avoiding childhood injuries and creating safe play environments. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 11:15 a.m.; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.

CALICO CHILDREN’S THEATRE

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CULTURE KIDS (AR)

Preschoolers and their grownups are invited to learn about printmaking and make a few creative prints of their own. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.; $10 per parent/child member, $20 per parent/ child nonmembers ($3 and $6 for additional persons); 513-639-2995 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

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It may be cold outside, but the party is heating up as Brazee Street Studios helps ages 4 - 10 make a beautiful sun catcher. Follow it up with summery stories, a hot sun print and a snack to cool down. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 4 - 5:30 p.m.; $18; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

TURTLE TIME

Bring ages 2 - 4 for a meet and greet with some local turtles, followed by a short story time. Visitor Center, Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mt. Hope Road; 10 a.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

Many animals are in danger of becoming extinct — join a naturalist to learn about Ohio’s disappearing creatures. Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 2 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

ORIENTEERING II (AR)

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ORIENTEERING III (AR)

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PEANUT BUTTER AND JAM

A percussion ensemble is in town — bring your little ones to be part of the action in this hands-on concert from Linton Music. Center for the Arts, Wyoming, 322 Wyoming Ave.; 10 and 11:30 a.m.; $5; 513-381-6868 or lintonmusic.org.

ROSENTHAL NEXT GENERATION THEATRE

Kick off this theatre series for children with LuAnn Adams’ The Tricky Caterpillar and Other Trickster Tales, a compilation of folk tales from around the world, and even the bottom of the sea. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle; 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; $5 ages 4 - 18, $6 adults; 513-421-3888 or cincyplay.com.

FREE SPANISH STORY TIME

Learn simple Spanish vocabulary through stories and songs. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks. com.

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rammy-nominated Zak Morgan performs songs and poems to tickle your funny bone with music and fun. Follow up the Jan. 14 performance with a Calico Creativities Workshop, in which grades K - 4 will write a song that they will record with Zak. Krueger Auditorium, UC Clermont College, 4200 Clermont College Drive, Batavia; 10:30 a.m. (for public, private and home school groups) and 7 p.m. Jan. 13, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 14, 12:30 p.m. workshop on Jan. 14; $3 for school groups; $5 public; $7 workshop. Call 513-558-1215 or visit ucclermont.edu/community_arts.

SUZUKI RECITALS

COLD-BLOODED CRITTERS

Dr. Timothy Durbin, artistic director of the Center for the Arts, Wyoming, presents his students from the Suzuki String Program, who perform from the Suzuki repertoire. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St.; 3 p.m.; free with admission (free members, $10 adults, $8 seniors, students and teachers, $4 ages 12 - 17, free ages 11 and younger); 513-241-0343 or taftmuseum.org.

Check out the slimy, slithery and even the cute at this must-see animal program. Visitor Center, Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mt. Hope Road; 2 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

The bald eagle used to be a rare sight in Ohio, but conservation efforts have allowed them to soar Ohio skies again. Learn more in today’s program. Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 2 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

Enjoy a winter wonderland as you walk through the forest with the whole gang. Rentschler Forest MetroPark, 5701 Reigart Road, Fairfield; 10 - 11 a.m.; a valid Butler County Parks District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.

WHOOO GOES THERE?

Wise and eerie, owls have been associated with plenty of stories and myths — learn the truth in today’s program. Visitor Center, Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mt. Hope Road; 1 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

WINTER CELEBRATION

Beat the winter blahs with a story in the bear cave, wintery crafts and find out what there is to love about winter. Winton Centre, Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 2 - 4 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

WINTER SKIES WEEKEND

Join a naturalist inside the traveling indoor planetarium to learn what objects and constellations are visible this time of year, followed by hands-on discovery stations. Seasongood Nature Center, Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road; 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Jan. 14 - 15; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

15 sunday AFRICAN CULTURE FEST

Please see Jan. 14 for details.

FREE BIG BLUE STORY TIME

All ages are invited to help the blue manatee bookstore kick off their winter blues sale with a big blue story time. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 2 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

EAGLES

EGG DROP

Take a look at live animals that come from eggs, then design and build a capsule to protect an egg from a 10-foot drop. Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 2 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN (AR)

Please see “Spotlight” on page 36 for details.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT

Bring the whole family for a night out and check out a free movie. Popcorn and drinks are available for purchase. Armory Gymnasium, Tower Park, 950 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; 859-781-1700 or ftthomas.org.

FREE THIRD SUNDAY FUNDAY

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, families are invited to celebrate the dreams people have to make a better life. Watch a 2 p.m. performance from ArtReach of The Satchel Paige Story, visit the Art Cart, go on a scavenger hunt, and stop by the studio to make a “Live the Dream” banner and add your face to the community mural. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St.; 1 - 4 p.m.; 513241-0343 or taftmuseum.org.

WINTER SKIES WEEKEND

Please see Jan. 14 for details.

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KIDS DAY AT THE PARK

Bring the gang for a goofy winter scavenger hunt — find the crazy items and win a prize. Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 11 a.m., 12 and 1 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

MLK DAY AT THE J (AR)

Grades K - 6 can pack a lunch and a drink and get ready to spend the day splashing in the water park, playing games in the gym, creating art projects and enjoying the game room. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road; 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; $48 members, $58 nonmembers ($6 before care, $8 after care, $12 both); 513-761-7500 or mmiller@mayersonjcc.org or jointhej.org.

FREE MOMTOPIA MONDAY

The Madcap Puppets grace the stage with their presentation of The Fisherman and His Wife. Stick around for character appearances, activities, discounts and giveaways. Dayton Mall, 2700 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; daytonmall. com.

17 tuesday BATTY JAMBOREE (AR)

Last day to register. Ages 3 - 5 can play games, make a craft and even become a bat while learning about the world of bats. Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road; 10 a.m. Jan. 20; $5 plus a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL

Please see “Now Playing” on page 44 for details.

DON’T FORGET YOUR MITTENS (AR)

Please see Jan. 12 for details.

TOT TUESDAY

Bring your preschooler for stories, games, songs and crafts. Then stick around to explore the museum and visit the play tables and train displays. BehringerCrawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Devou Park, Covington; 10:30 a.m.; $1 plus admission ($7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3 - 17); 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum. org.

AFRICAN CULTURE FEST

Please see Jan. 14 for details. (please turn the page)

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Exciting family theatre at the Playhouse CROSSROADS

DREAM BIG

Feb. 4, 2012 • featuring Roger Day

Jan. 14, 2012 • featuring Antonio Rocha Narrative, movement and fantastic sound effects create unforgettable stories

Kids will sing loud, jump high and dream big in this empowering musical celebration

FAMILY BASH

IN A FOOL’S KITCHEN

Jan. 21, 2012 • featuring Bash the Trash

(These two performances are FREE as part of ArtsWave Sampler Weekends)

Science, art and one-of-a-kind instruments mix in an exuberant musical extravaganza

Feb. 11, 2012 • featuring Z Puppets Rosenschnoz A zany recipe of puppets, clowns, live music and playful audience interaction

THE TRICKY CATERPILLAR & OTHER TRICKSTER TALES

THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER

ADHD, Autism, Learning and Processing Disorders We Bring Hope!

Feb. 18, 2012 • featuring Hobey Ford

Jan. 28, 2012 • featuring LuAnn Adams

Globe trot with a rollicking new collection of animal stories

Hand-crafted puppets bring humorous new life to Aesop’s classic fable

All shows performed in the Playhouse’s Rosenthal Plaza at 10:30am am & 1:00pm* / Ages 4-18: $5; Adults: $6. To ensure the enjoyment of all in attendance, children younger than 4 must sit on an accompanying adult’s lap throughout the performance. *1:00pm performance is signed for the hearing impaired courtesy of Cincinnati State.

For tickets and a complete schedule call 513/421-3888 or visit www.cincyplay.com

Visit the Brain Balance of Cincinnati facebook page for upcoming events and testimonials from past families!

Call or visit us and see how we can help! 513.257.0705 www.brainbalancecenters.com

g n i m o C Soon! CET KIDS CLUB Presents

The Science of Having Fun Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 1pm at CET - 1223 Central Parkway, Cincinnati Join us for an afternoon of science, fun and surprises when CET hosts a special event for kids. Vendors and teachers are invited to participate. Please call 513-345-6508 for more information.

Ages 4 - 12

This is a FREE event to the public. Reservations are required. Space is limited. cincinnatifamilymagazine.com • nkyfamily.com

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18 wednesday DISCOVERY KIDS (AR)

Ages 3 - 5 and their grown-ups are invited to explore the winter snow through stories and crafts. Wagon Wheel Lodge, Rentschler Forest MetroPark Timberhill Activity Area, 3976 Hamilton-Middletown Road, Hamilton; 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; $2 per child and a valid Butler County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.

FREE SONIC EXPLORATIONS

Enjoy electronic works by CCM faculty and student composers. Cohen Family Studio Theater, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, W. Corry Street and Jefferson Avenue; 8 p.m.; 513-556-4183 or ccm.uc.edu.

FREE WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT READING AND COMPREHENSION (AR)

Please see Jan. 5 for details.

19 thursday DISCOVERY KIDS (AR)

Ages 3 - 5 and their grown-ups are invited to explore the winter snow through stories and crafts. Ronald Reagan Lodge, Voice of America MetroPark, 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester; 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; $2 per child and a valid Butler County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.

GLASS ART STORY TIME (AR)

Kelli Gleiner from blue manatee children’s bookstore reads an inspiring picture book to ages 3 - 6, who will then make a fused glass art project to make their own artistic creation. Brazee Street School of Glass, 4426 Brazee St.; 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.; $18; 513-321-0206 or brazeestreetstudios.com.

FREE WINTER NIGHT HIKE

Follow the naturalist along the moonlit trails in search of nocturnal wildlife and listen for owls and other creatures of the night. Shor Park, 4659 Tealtown Road, Batavia; 6:30 p.m.; 513-876-9013 or clermontparks.org.

20 friday BATTY JAMBOREE (AR)

Please see Jan. 17 for details.

THE KING AND I

Please see “Now Playing” on page 44 for details.

A MOVEABLE FEAST

Experience the entire CCM Village as you sample performances including jazz, musical theatre, piano, opera, drama, dance, orchestra and more. Tickets benefit the Friends of CCM. CCM Village, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, W. Corry Street and Jefferson Avenue; visit site for schedule and ticket prices; 513-556-2100 or ccm.uc.edu.

FREE NATURE STORY TIME

Join the gang from Imago Earth Center for a monthly installment of nature stories, songs, and other fun activities. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

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SPOTLIGHT: the ugly duckling Saturday, Jan. 28

C Blue Ash’s ArtRageous Saturdays continues with a presentation of The Ugly Duckling from ArtReach, a division of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Follow a poor, “ugly” swan as he grows up to realize his full potential in this tale of overcoming adversity and accepting differences. UC Blue Ash College, 9555 Plainfield Road; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; $5. Call 513-7455705 or visit rwc.uc.edu/ performingarts.

NIGHT IN HAVANA

Please see “Now Playing” on page 44 for details.

ROCK SHABBAT SERVICE (AR)

Join an upbeat Shabbat Service perfect for children and teens. Rockdale Temple, 8501 Ridge Road; 6:15 p.m.; call to register for dinner; 513-891-9900 or rockdaletemple.org.

SAMSON & DELILAH

This opera from the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra focuses less on Samson and his source of strength, and more on the manipulative Delilah and features members of the acclaimed UK Opera Theatre and the KSO Chorale. Florence Baptist Church, 642 Mt. Zion Road, Florence; 8 p.m.; $23 - $28 adults, $18 seniors, $10 students; 859-431-6216 or kyso.org.

FREE SCIENCE STORY TIME

Dr. John Hutton tells a story to help your little ones ages 3 and older learn all about science. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

WINTER SKIES (AR)

Ages 5 and older and their grown-ups are invited to learn about winter constellations and the legends connected to them. Wolff Planetarium, Burnet Woods, 3251 Brookline Drive; 7 p.m. Jan. 20 and 1 p.m. Jan. 21; $5; 513-751-3679 or cincinnatiparks.com.

21 saturday ART IN THE MAKING (AR)

BIRDING AT ARMLEDER

This park provides a diverse habitat for many winter birds. See how many you can spot this afternoon. Pavilion, Armleder Park, 5057 Wooster Pike; 4 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

DAISY SCOUTS WINTER FUN (AR)

Take a short hike in the winter woods, meet an animal, play a game, and make a craft. LaBoiteaux Woods, 5400 Lanius Lane; 1 - 3 p.m.; $5 per scout; 513-5422909 or cincinnatiparks.com.

FREE FAMILY DAY

Robots are among us! Commemorate the anniversary of the Mars Rovers by learning about the field of robotics, complete with story times and aerospace demonstration stations. National Museum of the United States Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St.; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 937-255-1283 or nationalmuseum.af.mil.

FREE PARENTING THE MONTESSORI WAY (AR)

Learn about making a Montessori home for your little one to develop independence and a strong sense of self. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 11:15 a.m.; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JAM

A percussion ensemble is in town — bring your little ones to be part of the action in this hands-on concert from Linton Music. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7701 Kenwood Road; 10 and 11:30 a.m.; $5; 513-3816868 or lintonmusic.org.

Ages 6 - 12 accompanied by an adult can learn about relief printmaking and make their own edition of prints with local artist Annie Stephens. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 2 - 4 p.m.; $10 per parent/ child members, $20 per parent/child nonmembers ($3 and $6 for additional person); 513-639-2995 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

“Where Every Family Matters.”

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ROSENTHAL NEXT GENERATION THEATRE

Ages 4 and older are invited to join Bash the Trash, who mixes science and art in a musical extravaganza that uses recycled and reused objects for instruments. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle; 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; $5 ages 4 - 18, $6 adults; 513421-3888 or cincyplay.com.

STUMP THE NATURALIST

Ages 8 and older can bring their strange or unusual natural objects to be identified by a naturalist. Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 3 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

22 sunday BIRDING BY EAR

Learn a few basic birding concepts then head out to bird in the park. Visitor Center, Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mt. Hope Road; 10 a.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

DISNEY LIVE

Please see Calendar opener on page 33 for details.

PREHISTORIC OHIO

Learn about the people who occupied the middle Ohio Valley prior to European settlement on a 1.5-mile hike. Miami Fort Trail, Shawnee Lookout, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road; 2 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

FREE SENSORY SUNDAY: STORIES, SONGS AND FUN FOR YOU AND YOUR LITTLE ONE (AR) Please see Jan. 8 for details.

SHAKE OFF THE WINTER BLUES (AR)

Get your feet moving and hit the trail with a strenuous hike best for ages 10 and older, led by a Park Board naturalist. Follow your hike with a cup of soup and warm drinks. Dress for the cold! Ault Park, 3600 Observatory Ave.; 2 - 4 p.m.; also on Jan. 29 at Mt. Airy Forest, 5083 Colerain Ave.; $5; cincinnatiparks.com.

FREE WAR AT THE J

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park presents War — a powerful play for ages 11 and older that examines how aggression and violence permeate youth culture as four young men struggle with competitiveness, anger and vulnerability. Followed by a facilitated talkback. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road; 1 p.m.; 513-761-7500 or ccummings@mayersonjcc.org or jointhej.org.

23 monday

SPROUTS INSTITUTE

Ages 3 - 6 can experience yoga just for them — roar like lions, stand tall like trees, jump like frogs, twinkle like stars and more. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 10 a.m.; $5 members, $7 nonmembers plus admission ($12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 toddler pass); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.

24 tuesday HOMESCHOOL: THE RAVINE TO FREEDOM (AR)

Last day to register. Walk a part of the route used by escaping slaves on a rugged, 75-minute trail hike through the winter woods. Indoor activities include a simulated journey to freedom and an introduction to local history. Pack a lunch and drink and dress for the weather. LaBoiteaux Woods, 5400 Lanius Lane; 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31; $5; 513-542-2909 or cincinnatiparks.com.

MINUTE TO WIN IT (AR)

BEECH ACRES PARENTING WORKSHOP (AR)

Learn about intentional, strength-based parenting with your children in this workshop just for adults. Beech Acres Parenting Center, 6881 Beechmont Ave.; 6 p.m.; $15; 513-231-6630 or beechacres.org/classes.

HAPPIEST BABY ON THE BLOCK (AR)

Learn how to calm even the fussiest of newborns and help you and your little one get a good night’s sleep. Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Road; 6:45 p.m.; $50 (includes DVD); 513-475-4500 or trihealth.com.

Ages 8 - 18 are invited to this program based on the popular game show. Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch Library, 1000 Highland Ave., Fort Thomas; 5 p.m.; 859572-5033 or cc-pl.org.

25 wednesday KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATE (AR)

Bring your little one to join others for the musical adventure, Let Me Call You Sweetheart. Kindermusik by Cathy Siebert, Willis Music, 8118 Montgomery Road; call for time; $15; 513-231-3973 or kindermusikbycs. kindermusik.net. (please turn the page)

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S u n d ay F u n d ay LIVE THE DREAM 1.15.12 1-4 p.m. FREE admission & programs! Create a “Live the Dream” banner, add your face to a community mural, and see The Satchel Paige Story at 2 p.m. 316 Pike Street Downtown Cincinnati www.taftmuseum.org Call 513-684-4515 for more info!

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adcap Puppets perform Jack and the Gentle Giant today for all ages. Westwood Town Hall, 3017 Harrison Ave.; 2 p.m.; $5. Call 513-6619109.

FREE WEE WEDNESDAY

Little ones can learn about types of lines through stories told by docents throughout the CAM. Wee Wednesday now features an optional kid-friendly lunch buffet. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 10 a.m.; 513-639-2995 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

26 thursday ANIMAL TALES

Join a naturalist for a story about nature, followed by a live animal encounter. Seasongood Nature Center, Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road; 11 a.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

FREE MOMS CLUB OPEN HOUSE

The MOMS Club of Ft. Wright hosts an open house for mothers who want to learn more about this international, non-profit support group. Enjoy snacks, activities for the kids, and gather information about the club. South Hills Civic Club, 10 Bluegrass Ave.; 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.; fortwrightmommy@yahoo.com.

SNOW STORIES

Gather indoors for stories about snow and winter, then toss around a few “snowballs” of your own. Cotswold Visitor Center, Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfield Road; 10 a.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

27 friday FREE BLUE MANATEE RE-OPENING PARTY (AR)

After several days of make-overs, blue manatee re-opens with a celebratory party including knitting, pom-pom making, and a little mayhem inspired by Mac Barnett’s latest release Extra Yarn. Bring your extra yarnmade items like scarves, hats, mittens and sweaters to donate to those in need. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 7 - 8:30 p.m.; 513-7312665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

28 saturday FREE ESSENTIAL OILS ARE ESSENTIAL (AR)

Learn safe and effective ways to use organic, therapeutic grade essential oils to enhance the health and well-being of everyone in your family. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 2 p.m.; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.

IT’S STORYTIME

Bring your imagination as “JMR” and the Cincinnati Pops, along with the Maestro Musical Storytellers, share their favorite tales, including all-around favorite, Carnival of the Animals. Arrive early for a pre-concert meet-andgreet with the musicians, and an instrument “petting zoo.” Music Hall, 1241 Elm St.; 10:30 a.m.; $12 adults, $7 children; 513-381-3300 or cincinnatisymphony.org.

MADCAP PUPPET SHOW

FREE FRENCH STORY TIME

Bring the whole family for a Madcap Puppet performance of When You Wish Upon a Fish. Sharonville Community Center, 10990 Thornview Drive; 7 p.m.; $3 in advance, $5 at the door; 513-563-2895.

FREE FOR THE BIRDS (AR)

Ages 5 - 10 are invited to learn about white-tailed deer through games, songs and more. Winton Centre, Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 2 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

Learn simple French vocabulary through stories and songs. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks. com. Fashion your own bird-feeding station and help out your feathered friends this winter. Learn about common feeder visitors and what fare they enjoy. Avon Woods Nature Center, 4235 Paddock Road; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-861-3435 or cincinnatiparks.com.

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PEANUT BUTTER AND JAM

A percussion ensemble is in town — bring your little ones to be part of the action in this hands-on concert from Linton Music. Heritage Presbyterian Church, 6546 S. Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason; 10 and 11:30 a.m.; $5; 513-381-6868 or lintonmusic.org.

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PRIVATE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES ALL SAINTS SCHOOL

8939 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati 513-792-4732 or allsaints.cc Open house Jan. 22, 12 - 1:30 p.m.

CHILDREN’S MEETING HOUSE MONTESSORI

927 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland 513-683-4757 childrensmeetinghousemontessori.com Open house Jan. 22, 2 - 4 p.m.

THE CHILD’S PLACE

4936 Old Irwin-Simpson Road, Mason 513-398-6928 or montacademy.org Montessori Discovery Day, Jan. 10; Open house Jan. 22, 1 - 3 p.m.

CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

11525 Snider Road, Cincinnati 513-247-0950 (Administrative Offices and Grades 9 - 12) 11312 Snider Road, Cincinnati 513-247-0900 (Grades PreK - 4) 11300 Snider Road, Cincinnati 513-247-0900 (Grades 5 - 8) chca-oh.org Open house on all campuses, Jan. 21, 11 a.m.

CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Held at Cintas Center, Xavier University 1624 Herald Ave., Cincinnati 513-363-0123 or cps-k12.org High school showcase Jan. 26, 4 - 7 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY UMC PRESCHOOL

8230 Cox Road, West Chester 513-777-2726 donna.persing@emailfcumc.net Open house Jan. 18, 7 p.m.

KING OF KINGS

3621 Socialville-Foster Road, Mason 513-398-6089 or koklcms.org Open house Jan. 30

LIBERTY BIBLE ACADEMY

4900 Old Irwin-Simpson Road, Mason 513-754-1234 libertybibleacademy.org Open house Jan. 21, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

MARS HILL ACADEMY

4230 Aero Drive, Mason 513-770-3223 or marshill.edu Open house Jan. 17

MARY QUEEN OF HEAVEN SCHOOL

ST. URSULA VILLA

1150 Donaldson Road, Erlanger 859-525-6909 or mqhparish.com Open house Jan. 29, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

3660 Vineyard Place 513-871-7218 or stursulavilla.org Open house Jan. 22, 1 - 3 p.m.

SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 2161 Grandin Road 513-871-4700 or summitcds.org Montessori interviews and entrance exams Jan. 5, 10, 11, 12 and 21, call for schedule and to RSVP

MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI

8293 Duke Blvd., Mason 513-398-7773 or montacademy.org Montessori Discovery Day, Jan. 10; Open house Jan. 22, 1 - 3 p.m.

THE NEW SCHOOL

3 Burton Woods Lane, Cincinnati 513-281-7999 or thenewschool.cc Open house Jan. 29

PLEASANT RIDGE PRESBYTERIAN NURSERY SCHOOL 5950 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati 513-631-0170 or prpc.org Admissions open house Jan. 22, 2 p.m.

ST. NICHOLAS ACADEMY

170 Siebenthaler Ave., Reading 513-686-2727 or stnacademy.org Open house Jan. 29, 12 - 2 p.m.

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ROSENTHAL NEXT GENERATION THEATRE

MAKE A HUGE MESS WITH KLUTZ TWIRLED PAPER (AR)

Antonia Rocha brings his Crossroads performance to the Playhouse, using every inch of his body and every muscle in his face to tell animal tales from the Americas and Africa. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle; 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; $5 ages 4 - 18, $6 adults; 513-421-3888 or cincyplay.com.

TOT SHABBAT SERVICE

Families with infants to preschoolers are invited to share the joy of Shabbat in a service designed especially for them, followed by a snack and an activity. Rockdale Temple, 8501 Ridge Road; 10 a.m.; 513-891-9900 or rockdaletemple.org.

TUNE IN (AR)

Join this new music series for ages 6 - 12 and their families! Enjoy an afternoon performance from Linton Music’s percussion ensemble and be a part of the action. Heritage Presbyterian Church, 6546 S. MasonMontgomery Road, Mason; 2 p.m.; $5; 513-381-6868 or lintonmusic.org.

THE UGLY DUCKLING

Please see “Spotlight” on page 40 for details.

A VERY MADCAP PUPPET SHOW

Please see “Spotlight” on page 42 for details.

30 monday

Quilling is an old art-form that uses curled strips of paper to make decorative scrollwork. Let your young artists, ages 10 and older, explore this art form and receive a coupon good for $5 off any Klutz or Chicken Socks kit. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 3 - 4 p.m.; $5; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

NIGHT VS. DAY

Compare different animals, and see which time of day they like best and see if you can figure out why. Winton Centre, Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 2 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

SHAKE OFF THE WINTER BLUES (AR)

Please see Jan. 22 for details.

SNAKES!

You won’t find snakes hanging out in the cold weather, so slither over to meet some snakes indoors. Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 2 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.

SPROUTS INSTITUTE

Ages 0 - 5 are invited to discover the magic of music — sing, dance, chant and play instruments with your grown-ups in this program led by Eliana Corredor, a registered Music Together teacher. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 10 a.m.; $5 members, $7 nonmembers plus admission ($12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 toddler pass); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.

FREE TEEN WRITERS’ CLUB (AR)

Teens can show off their creative writing skills and share ideas with other budding authors. Cold Spring Branch Library, 3920 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring; 4 p.m.; 859781-6166 or cc-pl.org.

31 tuesday FREE ADVENTURE CLUB (AR)

Ages 6 - 11 are invited to spend the afternoon playing Jumanji. Newport Branch Library, 901 E. Sixth St., Newport; 4 p.m.; 859-572-5035 or cc-pl.org.

HOMESCHOOL: THE RAVINE TO FREEDOM (AR)

Please see Jan. 24 for details.

FREE WINTER HIKE

Beat cabin fever by hiking the trails — this hike is moderately difficult with a few hills. Sycamore Park, 4082 State Route 132, Batavia; 10 a.m.; 513-876-9013 or clermontparks.org.

NOW playing BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL

Follow a young boy’s journey to make his dreams come true - Billy stumbles out of a boxing ring and into a ballet studio, where he discovers his natural talent and love for dance. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St.; Jan. 17 - 29; $25 - $75; Cincinnati.broadway.com.

THE KING AND I

British schoolteacher Anna arrives in Siam to educate the wives and children of the King. Eastern and Western cultures clash as each cling to their own traditions and come to terms with their love for each other. The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington; Jan. 20 - 11 and 27 - 29; $28; 859-491-2030 or thecarnegie.com.

NIGHT IN HAVANA

The members of Miami-based Tiempo Libre bring their Cuban traditional music to Cincinnati to perform with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St.; 8 p.m. Jan. 20 - 21; $20 children, $25 - $96.50 adults; 513-381-3300 or cincinnatisymphony.org.

Be in the Calendar!

To have your events listed in our February calendar, send details by Wednesday, Jan. 4 to Sherry Hang at sherryh@daycommail.com or fax to 513-252-0081.

ongoing events Cincinnati Museum Center Union Terminal • 1301 Western Ave. 513-287-7000 • cincymuseum.org Hours: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Admission: all museum pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 toddler pass, $6 parking CINCINNATI UNION TERMINAL HOUSE DETECTIVE AGENCY

Solve mysteries in and around the Cincinnati History Museum. Ages 6 and older will solve mysteries and move up in rank and earn agency pay to purchase prizes. Cincinnati History Museum, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. Wed and Sat, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 - 5 p.m. Sun; $5 per child to join.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS

All aboard for a journey through the Canadian Rockies for a stream train adventure. Marvel at the engineering involved in building a railroad through some of the most beautiful and dangerous landscapes and meet engineers bring steam locomotives to life. OMNIMAX show times vary, visit site for times.

Cincinnati Art Museum 953 Eden Park Drive 513-721-ARTS (2787) cincinnatiartmuseum.org Hours: Tue - Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Admission: free, $4 parking ARTWORLD

Stop by the CAM between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays for hands-on activities and artmaking inspired by current exhibitions.

FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES

These weekend tours led by CAM docents feature touchable objects and hands-on ARTSTOPS. Meet at 1 p.m. on Saturdays; 3 p.m. on Sundays.

Contemporary Arts Center 44 East Sixth St. 513-345-8400 contemporaryartscenter. org Hours: Mon 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Wed - Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat - Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Admission: $7.50 adults, $6.50 seniors, $5.50 students, $4.50 ages 3 - 13 FAMILY SATURDAY

An artist joins families to help create art projects in the UnMuseum. Meet from 1 - 4 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month. (please turn to page 47 for more “Ongoing Events”)

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THURSDAY ART PLAY

FREE CHILD AFRICAN DANCE

miscellaneous events around town

FREE CHILD AFRICAN DRUM

Ages 3 - 7 and a caregiver can explore their imaginations and express their creativity in the UnMuseum. Meet at 10:30 a.m. each Thursday. Free with admission.

ANTIQUE CHRISTMAS AT THE TAFT

All ages can take a trip back in time with displays of Christmas trees, old-fashioned ornaments, decorations, German feather trees, toys and more. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St.; through Jan. 29; $10 adults, $8 students and seniors, $4 ages 12 - 17, free ages 11 and younger; 513-241-0343 or taftmuseum.org.

BAGEL BABIES

Ages 0 - 3 and their caregivers can explore Jewish themes intertwined with activities, crafts, music and movement to foster discovery and growth. Chabad Jewish Center, 3977 Hunt Road, Blue Ash; 9:45 a.m. Mon or Tue through Mach 20; call for price; 513-7935200 or chabadba.com.

FREE BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIMES

Stories and activities with weekly themes for ages PreK and older. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 9891 Waterstone Blvd.; 10:30 a.m. on Tue and Thu; 513683-5599. Also at 2 p.m. on Thu at 7800 Montgomery Road; 513-794-9320.

BIBLE BUDDIES (AR)

Ages 6 - 12 can learn about the beauty and strength behind African dance. Bi-Okoto Cultural Centre, 7030 Reading Road, Ste. 662; 11:15 a.m. Sat; 513-696-2112 or bi-okoto.com. Ages 6 - 12 are invited to build confidence, listening skills and discipline through African drumming. Bi-Okoto Cultural Centre, 7030 Reading Road, Ste. 662; 10 a.m. Sat; 513-696-2112 or bi-okoto.com.

ENCHANTED VILLAGE PRINCESS TEA PARTIES (AR)

Join the folks at the Enchanted Village for crafts, dressup, a tour through five whimsical rooms, and of course, tea. Enchanted Village, 3 S. Sycamore St., Lebanon; 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. on the first and third Wed of each month; $30 per child, $20 per sibling; 513-4772368 or theprincessbirthdayparty.com.

FAMILY NIGHT

Kids can enjoy a free craft or activity along with a free kids’ meal, with the purchase of an adult combo meal. Visit the web site for weekly themes. Chick-fil-A, 4980 Houston Road, Florence; 5 - 8 p.m. Tue; cfarestaurant. com/houstonroud/events.

FOUNTAIN SQUARE ICE RINK

Skate your way through winter and keep an eye out for special guest skaters! Dates and times subject to change due to weather, special shows and events. Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine Streets, downtown; 12 - 6 p.m. Sun - Wed, 12 - 8 p.m. Thu, 12 - 10 p.m. Fri and Sat, Jan. 2 - Feb. 19; $3 admission, $3 skate rental; 513-381-0782 or myfountainsquare.com.

This class teaches simple Bible truths to children 20 months - 5 years using the FaithWeaver Friends curriculum that includes Bible stories, crafts, snacks and activities. Church of the Saviour United Methodist, 8005 Pfeiffer Road; 9 - 11:30 a.m. Wed; $10 for one child, $15 for families of two or more; cos-umc.org.

GOD’S BIG BIG WORLD (AR)

THE BIG SHAKE

HOLIDAY TOY TRAINS

This special exhibit explores historic earthquakes in the Midwest, including the causes, impact and building technology that can help structures withstand seismic forces. The Betts House, 416 Clark St.; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tue, Wed and Thu, 12:30 - 5 p.m. the second and fourth Sat of each month, through May 31; $2; 513-651-0734 or bettshouse.org.

FREE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP

Mothers who plan to breastfeed or are already breastfeeding are invited to attend this support group to meet other moms and have their questions answered. Eastgate Community Church Office Building, 3235 Omni Drive; 9:30 a.m. on the third Mon of each month; 513-232-5853.

BUILD A BOOK (AR)

Ages 4 and older are invited for a story followed by a book-making workshop, including picture books, popup books or whatever kind of book the imagination can devise. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 4 p.m. on first and third Tue; $5; 513731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

FREE CHATTERPILLAR (AR)

Little ones can learn new vocabulary in a weekly foreign language play group. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; German at 10:30 a.m. Wed, French at 10:30 a.m. Fri; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.

Ages 20 months - 5 years will learn how to praise and worship with songs, dancing, puppets, play games and more. Church of the Saviour United Methodist, 8005 Pfeiffer Road; 9 - 11:30 a.m. Thur; $10 for one child, $15 for families of two or more; cos-umc.org. The trains are still here, so bring the whole family to enjoy model railroads sure to delight all train enthusiasts. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Devou Park, Covington; through Jan. 22; $7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3 - 17; 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.

FREE JOSEPH BETH STORYTIMES

Bring your little ones to hear favorite stories and listen to new tales each week. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m. Mon, Wed and Fri; 513-3968960 or josephbeth.com.

KIDS DAY OUT (AR)

Ages 6 months - Kindergarten can make crafts, play games, and have a snack with friends while parents run errands, meet with friends, or have some time away from the demands of parenthood. Church of the Saviour United Methodist, 8005 Pfeiffer Road; 9 - 11:30 a.m. or 12 - 2:30 p.m. Tue, lunch bunch from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; $10 for one child, $15 for families of two or more, $5 lunch bunch; cos-umc.org.

MAKE A MESS AT THE MANATEE (AR)

Ages 2 - 4 can join blue manatee’s artist-in-residence, Miss Kelli, to read a picture book, followed by an art project based on the book. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10 a.m. Mon, closed on Jan. 23; $5 per child; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

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MAKE A BIGGER MESS AT THE MANATEE (AR)

Ages 4 - 7 can explore art materials and methods while discovering each session’s secret theme. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 4 p.m. second and fourth Tue, closed on Jan. 24; $5 per child; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

FREE MANATOTS

Babies up to age 4 and their grown-ups are invited for stories and songs. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 9:30 a.m. Sat; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

MISS MEGHAN’S MUSIC (AR)

Kids ages 0 - 4 and their grownups will move, sing songs, and enjoy time together. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m., second and fourth Tue, closed on Jan. 26; $8 per child; 513731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

FREE MOM TO MOM

Moms are invited to meet other moms, get answers to their questions, and make new friends. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 10:30 a.m. Thu; call for time; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies. com.

MONDAY MORNING CARE PROGRAM

New and established patients who arrive between 8 and 9 a.m. will be seen for a wellness or problem visit with the nurse practitioner, no appointment necessary. Please bring your insurance card and co-pay (20% discount for self-pay patients). Seven Hills Women’s Health Center, 9312 Winton Road; 8 - 9 a.m. Mon; 513922-0009 or womenshealthcenters.com.

FREE PRESCHOOL STORY TIMES

Get ready for stories, fun and songs with Miss Gail. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m. Wed, closed on Jan. 25; 513-731-2665; bluemanateebooks.com.

FREE SOLO (AR)

Single parents are invited to this support network for encouragement and stories from others “flying solo.” Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; first Tue and third Thu each month, call for times; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.

FREE TRINITY TOGETHER TIME

Parents and grandparents with children ages birth - 5 are invited to experience activities like guest speakers, crafts, games, stories and snacks. Trinity Community Church, 3850 E. Galbraith Road, 1 - 2:30 p.m., first and third Tue; 513-791-7631 or trinitycincinnati.org.

FREE WHALE OF A TALE (AR)

Bring your little ones for a multi-sensory, interactive story time. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 10:30 a.m. Tue and Thu; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.

WINTER FAMILY DAYS

Deal seekers, take note! Newport Aquarium will host Winter Family Days - kids can get in for $2 each with every adult paying full price. Newport Aquarium, 1 Aquarium Way, Newport on the Levee; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Jan. 2 - Feb. 28; $22 adults; newportaquarium.com.

YOGA FOR YOUNGSTERS (AR)

Bring your little yogis ages 3 - 5 for fun stretches to help them relax. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10 a.m. Tue, closed on Jan. 24; $5 per child; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

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