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ome of the best childhood memories I look back on are when I relentlessly searched for slimy nightcrawlers the night before my step dad would take us fishing; or when we packed a picnic lunch then headed out to the lake with turkey sandwiches and chips; or when we would go on Sunday drives
searching for a fishing spot. I remember that one time I cast the line into a bundle of bushes and somehow had that first big catch … my first catfish. It was a baby catfish, and you would have thought I found gold. Looking back, I remember it wasn’t just me who reeled that fish in, my step dad made that moment special for me — little did I know, he had been hanging onto the line the entire time waiting for the first bite. My memories consist of playing, familiar smells and using my imagination; learning small lessons from my parents and just having fun. What I don’t remember is being disappointed that we didn’t stay out longer, or the size of my fishing pole — only the little moments stuck with me. I had a Snoopy fishing pole, and I would walk around the yard pretending to catch fish with it. Everything else didn’t matter, just play. Don’t feel like you have to go all gung-ho on family walks, even if the kids are ready to turn back and go home; or stop at nothing to make that first fishing lesson “the perfect cast” — be realistic, and be flexible. Be ready for any given moment that your idea of what the day would look like
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will change the moment the kids are tired or it rains. In reality, kids won’t carry good memories of their parents carrying a load of fishing equipment just to sit at the banks for hours until they get a bite; or that drug-out fishing lesson. They will remember how much they didn’t enjoy that, and they will remember the small things like the smell of the water, the butterflies and the silliness. If you anticipate that first catch with your kid and you don’t get a single bite, or you plan on a sunshine day and it pours, put your chin up and know you are creating this memorable moment for your kid, and you will find more enjoyment out of it, too. Everything else doesn’t matter. Kids find happiness in the smallest things that you may not know about until they are one day all grown up, walk up to you and say, “Mom, remember when …” I remember that night I caught my first nightcrawler - he pulled away but no way I was letting go. I had such a proud moment of accomplishment as I ran up to my step dad showing him all of the nightcrawlers I caught for our big fishing trip. The next day, I caught a tiny bluegill and the expression on my
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“We decorated the family room over the top in dolphins — which her class got to see in the daily hangout. We scheduled a surprise Zoom call that evening to have family and friends sing, ‘Happy Birthday’ and watched her blow out her candles. She also received gifts in the mail and some that were dropped off. One friend even had Graeter’s Ice Cream delivered via Door Dash! She smiled all day long saying it was the ‘Best Birthday Ever!’
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“My son turned 7 on May 2, and we drove around to family and friends houses taking pictures with his shirt I made him that said, “The Coronavirus ruined my birthday.” He actually said it was a lot of fun! Some made signs and had balloons and gifts. He got a Nothing Bundt Cake for his birthday and a trunk picnic with his favorite Mexican food for dinner. He said it was one “ of his best days ever! I have tons of pics like this from stops that we made.” Anne McClain Rose
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The COVID-19 quarantine of 2020 will go down in history — and possibly with you. The BehringerCrawford Museum (1600 Montague Road, Covington, Ky) is seeking community stories of NKY citizens to create a new online exhibit, "Behind the Mask: NKY in the Pandemic." Send testimonials, videos and pictures of your experiences during this time to help shape the historical story of Northern Kentucky’s challenges. Submissions can be sent via e-mail or snail mail. Learn more by visiting bcmuseum.org.
This summer, the Cincinnati Ronald McDonald House (RMH), 350 Erkenbrecher Ave., Cincinnati, will reopen after a large expansion; there are now a total of 177 bedrooms, serving 78 guest families each night. This makes it the largest Ronald McDonald House in the world! Also at RMH, West Wing guests can now dine in the newly renovated dining room. The West Wing of Ronald McDonald House serves immunocompromised children and their families; the new dining room takes into consideration not only the health of guests but also their desire to socialize and interact with one another. Visit rmhcincinnati.org for more information.
ONLINE ART EXHIBIT CELEBRATES STUDENT ARTISTS The Taft Museum of Art (316 Pike St., Cincinnati) has a new virtual gallery celebrating student artists from 12 local schools. Student artists participated in the ARC (Artists Reaching Classrooms) program and created works of art in a variety of mediums including painting, photography, digital design, video and ceramics. Visit the ARC 2020 Exhibit to view category winners at bit.ly/2zeWkWP, or visit taftmuseum.org for more information.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM GOES VIRTUAL Boone County Public Library’s summer reading program has gone digital for 2020! The program starts June 1, and readers of all ages can track their reading activities to earn prizes like books, toys, gift cards and grand-prize experiences. Preschool, youth and adult book logs are available online and all prizes will be available for pickup from August 1 - 31. Find out more by visiting bcpl.org.
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of Eden Park Drive and Gilbert Avenue and leads climbers up multiple flights of steps toward the front Cincinnati Art Museum (953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati) entrance. Lighting will be used to highlight outdoor artwork as well as lead visitors towards the museum. Learn more about this project at cincinnatiartmuseum. org/visit/art-climb.
CONEY ISLAND, KI MEMBERSHIP EXTENSTIONS Coney Island (coneyislandpark.com) and King’s Island (visitkingsisland. com) have chosen to extend all 2020 memberships. Members can enjoy the parks the remainder of the 2020 season once they are able to open, as well as through the 2021 season. Both parks will continue to monitor local and national health directives regarding reopenings; visit park websites for current updates.
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NEW FIONA THE HIPPO BOOK Feeling sleepy? Fiona, It’s Bedtime is a new picture book by local author and illustrator, Richard Cowdrey. The bedtime tale takes kids on a quiet zoo stroll as Fiona says, "Goodnight," to all of her animal friends. Get your copy at shopcincinnatizoo.com, and know that a portion of your sale will go toward supporting the zoo!
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You’ve only been outside 10 minutes and your little one is eaten up by bugs! Here’s what you need to know.
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typical summer’s evening: The kids are running around the yard, catching lightning bugs and rolling down grassy hills. They run in for a bath and bedtime and are covered in mosquito bites. Wait, are those mosquito bites? Maybe it was a tick. How do you really know? According to Nick DeBlasio, M.D., medical director at Pediatric Primary Care Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, distinguishing what’s what can be challenging. This goes for ticks as well — unless the tick is physically there, it’s very hard to tell. However, the treatment is about the same as long as your child is not allergic. Instead of worrying so much about bites on kids, jump right in and start tending to it. Of course, all kids react differently to bites. One kid can have a huge swelling from a mosquito bite or bee sting, whereas another child won’t have any reaction at all. “The main thing is good, symptomatic care,” says DeBlasio. “Really trying to control the symptoms, the itch, the swelling; to really just try and keep the kid as comfortable as he can be,” he adds. For babies and kids, the treatment is rather similar. For any bug bite, you apply a layer of topical hydrocortisone cream or offer Benadryl for as early as 6 months old to help with the itching. If there is pain and swelling, use ice, and if the affected area can be elevated, then do that, too. Give it a couple of days to heal, but if you notice
signs of infection coming on, take note. “Definitely check to make sure [bites] are not infected,” DeBlasio says. “Around day two or three is when they can become infected and more painful.” DeBlasio says infected bites are not that common, so simply monitor your child’s bites to make sure they aren’t over scratched, which can cause infection. If you have concerns, reach out to your pediatrician. PROTECTING BABY For babies younger than 2 months old, bug repellents are not recommended. Instead, dress babies in protective pants and long sleeves and avoid buggy outdoor exposure. For babies and kids older than 2 months, it’s safe to use repellents such as Deet (10 - 30 percent concentration; the higher the concentration, the longer it lasts), but spray it on the outside of their clothing rather than directly on the skin. As for little faces and hands, avoid spraying directly. Spray it on your hands first, then lightly apply to children. Plan accordingly for times when the kids will be outside for extended periods like a family hike, camping trip or just a simple walk around your neighborhood. In addition, avoid sunscreen and insect repellent combos — it’s best to apply each separately since they carry unique application procedures. KIDS VS. ADULTS You wonder, how did so-and-so get so many bites and I didn’t? DeBlasio says kids get eaten up more than adults just by virtue of being outside more.
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“Kids are running around, sometimes they don’t have shoes, oftentimes you have kids wearing bright colors, stuff like that,” he says. “Those are things that make kids a bit more vulnerable but they are not more sensitive to the bite,” he says. Of course, if your kid has a known allergen always keep an epipen on-hand. If he gets a sting, it’s time to use it. “That’s what they’re there for,” assures DeBlasio.
BITE PREVENTION AVOID STAGNANT WATER Mosquitoes love hanging out near water. AVOID FRAGRANCES Hair and body sprays and colognes should be avoided if you plan to be outdoors. COVER FOODS This keeps bugs from swarming around. WEAR CLOSED SHOES Cover little feet with socks and shoes. PATCH TORN SCREENS AT HOME Go through your home to temporarily patch torn screens until they can be mended. WEAR NEUTRAL COLORS Bees love bright colors and floral prints. Opt for light colors instead. PLAY OUTSIDE IN MORNING Bugs love hot temps, so let the kids play outside in the morning before temps heat up.
Amanda Hayward is editor of this publication and mom of two kids.
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ow that the economy is re-opening, you may be getting a call from the doc to reschedule the appointment or surgery you missed. Here is what hospitals are doing right now to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Current operating procedures at hospitals require all visitors to wear masks — including children.
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TriHealth facilities are conducting health screening at entrances; mandatory mask-wearing for patients, visitors, team members and physicians; physical distancing; hand-washing/hand sanitizer use mandated for all team members and physicians and encouraged for all others to avoid the spread of COVID19:
• Appointments - For all services, you will be asked COVID-19 screening questions.
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• Arrival - Prepare for a brief screening for safety purposes before entering the building and a temperature check it for you.
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• Temporarily reduced entry points to facilities to better protect the health and safety of all who enter.
• At-the-Door Screenings - All facilities are screening every person, including team members and providers, in two ways before entering the building: temperature checks and symptom screening developed by the CDC.
• Masks: Anyone who enters the building must wear a face covering or mask. If are unable to bring one with you, they will provide you with one once you arrive. All Premier Health staff members will be wearing masks as well.
• Patients in all care settings are asked about symptoms and history; including temperature checks. This helps to identify any potential COVID19 exposures early on.
• Visitor Restrictions - Check with each location before visiting. All visitors will be screened before entering a facility and must wear a mask.
• All patients will be masked when entering the entry to the facility and will remain masked.
• Universal Mask Guidelines - All visitors, patients, team members and physicians must wear masks at all times.
MERCY HEALTH Mercy Health is now providing safe emergency, non-emergent and elective care, in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Visitor restrictions in place - they ask that people do not visit Mercy Health facilities. • Implementing social distancing guidelines, especially in public areas including lobbies. • Associates are following personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines including wearing masks in all settings, and wearing additional PPE on units where appropriate. • In addition to Mercy’s normal cleanliness standards, environmental cleaning and disinfection procedures are being followed consistently and correctly according to CDC recommendations for COVID-19.
• COVID-19 Patients, or those under investigation who are admitted to one of TriHealth’s hospitals is cared for with special isolation precautions by a dedicated team of physicians, nurses and other health care providers. • Patient Testing Before Procedures Patients scheduled for a procedure or surgery will be tested for COVID-19 before they enter a care area for their medical service. Source: TriHealth; trihealth.com.
• Arrive On Time, Not Early - To ensure social distancing in waiting areas. Expect distancing decals on floors. • Visitor Restrictions - One visitor allowed, or one support person for outpatient procedures if you need assistance; patients younger than 18 may only bring a parent or guardian. Source: Premiere Health; premierhealth.com.
MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY COACH IS BACK Premier Health’s mobile mammography coach is back. The mobile mammography coach follows all CDC guidelines for hand hygiene, the use of masks and additional personal protective equipment and more. Schedule a mammogram by calling 844-4534199. For more information and coach locations visit premierhealth. com/mammo.
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Home Life BY AMANDA HAYWARD
SUPER-COOL, Re-Invented B’days
Birthdays aren’t the same, but in some ways they’ve become new and delightful! Make the most of your child’s special day with connectivity and imagination!
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ou’ve seen the cars parading down your street; everyone is finding ways to keep calm and carry on — especially when it comes time to celebrate a
4) ORGANIZE A NEIGHBORHOOD SCAVENGER HUNT Ask neighbors to place items such as stuffed
9) HAVE A “YES” DAY Have your little one be royalty for the day and let them choose what they do. Can I have a
animals, drawings or something your kid loves
dance party? Yes! Can we play “The Floor is
in their windows and head out on your search!
Lava?” Yes! Can I paint the kitchen walls … OK
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Your birthday kid will have a blast discovering
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your front lawn and friends and family dropping
what’s in-store for them at the end of the hunt -
gifts at the end of driveways.
perhaps a birthday present.
10) REQUEST A “CARD SHOWER”
5) HOST A NETFLIX PARTY WITH FRIENDS
This is perfect for the little ones who just learned
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So let’s join the crowd (and the fun!) Here are some of the best ways to brighten up your child’s birthday at home, plus, check out what local venues are doing to add that extra sparkle to your birthday celebrations!
Older kids will love this — they can literally watch a movie with their friends while using the
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Order an abundance of decorative goodies
Lasagna with a side of gummy worms? Pizza
online from places including givejoy.partydash.
with extra pepperoni and a side of fries? Let
com or theactivetimes.com/home/acts-kindness-
them make the menu and run the show - they will
coronavirus that give back to families affected
love it and dig right in.
theme you choose along with a happy birthday banner, cake or cupcakes, plates, cups napkins,
7) ORDER FROM YOUR LOCAL BAKERY
straws and more, plus you’ll help a family in
Supporting local businesses is so important
need. Bonus!
right now - order their favorite dessert from your neighborhood bakery and have it delivered
2) SKYPE OR ZOOM WITH FAMILY “Invite” friends and family over for a Zoom or Skype and encourage them to mail gifts for the birthday kid in advance. The birthday star will love chatting with their family and friends while
birthday, and read away. Afterward you can search for gifts together online.
TURN THE PAGE FOR VIRTUAL BIRTHDAY PARTIES!
and candy!
1) DECORATE THE HOUSE — A LOT!
by COVID-19. Your order comes with the party
to read! Have everyone send a card for their
to your doorstep. Turn to page ?? for the best bakeries to order your cake!
8) SURPRISE WITH SIGNS Ring up the neighborhood, family and friends,
opening up their gifts!
and have them sneak by without the birthday
3) DRIVE-BY PARTY PARADE
you see the smile on your birthday kid’s face
Ask friends and family to do a drive-by parade
birthday surprise! Local companies are making
- encourage them to wear masks - and decorate
personalized signs right now. Check out our
their vehicles like crazy! Honk horns, throw
roundup right here on this page!
kid knowing and “Sign” the yard! Just wait until when he peeks out the window for a special
candy, go wild — it is a party, so have fun with it!
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It’s a Sign! Watch your birthday star grin ear-to-ear when he sees your yard decorated just for him. This may be the most memorable birthday yet!
BANACOM SIGNS banacomsigns.com
Plastic signs, flags, feather banners and more.
CARD MY YARD
cardmyyard.com/cincinnati Choose fonts, graphics and more to personalize for your birthday kid.
ETSY
etsy.com Various birthday signs for your yard from different artists.
MINUTEMAN PRESS
cincinnatiminutemanpress.com Customizable, waterproof, heavy-duty yard signs.
SIGNS BY TOMORROW
signsbytomorrow.com/cincinnatinorth Vinyl banners, yard signs and more.
SIGN GYPSIES signgypsies.com
In Mason and Hebron, covering Florence, Burlington, Deerfield, Fort Thomas, Loveland and more. Head to the website for assorted pricing.
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Your favorite venues are offering virtual party fun to help you create lasting birthday memories.
Birthdays ABRAKADOODLE ART CLASSES AND KITS abrakadoodle.com/programs Doodle Kits with specialty supplies, written instructions, and video instructions included. Contact canderson@abrakdoodle.com to order your Doodle Kits, or sign your little artist up for an online class surprise. This month, it’s Off the Wall! for their Twoosy Doodlers, Mini Doodlers and Doodlers - you will create interesting sculptures and hanging kinetic art - specialty materials provided. Register early to ensure you receive your materials. Head to their website for more information.
ARWORKSHOP CINCINNATI facebook.com/ARWorkshopCincinnati DIY Party kits are a great party activity for kids. ARWorkshop Cincinnati is now offering DIY Kit delivery kits for pickup. They are easy to use for kids, and to make it more exciting, Zoom your friends using your favorite virtual platform and get crafty together. Kits include stencils, wood, a PrimARy Paint Essentials Kit, brushes and instructions. You even have the option to add extra tools and paint sets.
THE BASH thebash.com/kids-party-entertainment/ cincinnati-oh Looking for a character artist, magician, DJ or puppeteer? This website offers local entertainers that come to you, and now, many of them are offering virtual parties! Whatever it is your kid chose to do for their big day, you can find it and book it all online for a fun Zoom extravaganza.
Is your business offering Virtual Birthdays? We want to know about it! Please email Editor Amanda Hayward at amandahayward@daycommedia. com with your news.
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THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF INDIANAPOLIS facebook.com/ childrensmuseum Enjoy your favorite home-away-from-home museum at your party without having to leave the house. Have The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis provide your birthday child a friendly, “Hello!” At the beginning of each month, the museum celebrates birthdays, so follow The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis on Facebook for the next summer celebration and get a shout out for your child.
CALLING FIONA! You can literally invite Fiona to your child’s Zoom party. It’s a whopping $750 for a 15-minute call, but maybe the fam will help pool the resources and support the Cincinnati Zoo at the same time.
CINCINNATI ZOO’S “ZOOm” CALLS bit.ly/2zQN630 The zoo will bring an animal to your home with their all-new personalized “ZOOm” calls. They are a great (however costly!) way to send your party kid a unique and personalized birthday message while supporting the zoo. Fifteen-minute calls range from $100 for a goat; $250 for a porcupine, giraffe, flamingo, wallaby, or one of the birds from the Ameritas Wings of Wonder Bird Encounter; $500 for a cheetah or red panda; and a whopping $750 for Fiona herself! The zoo also offers a Cameo video option - a special personalized video for someone you love from zoo director Thane Maynard, Kris the cheetah or even Fiona the hippo. These videos makes a great gift for little animal-lovers. Visit Cameo.com for more information.
Anna and Elsa, Jasmine, Arial and tons more! Party Princess Productions has a wide variety of superheroes and favorite characters that will chat with your kids and make their day magical with games, story times and more.
SNAPOLOGY OF WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP snapology.com/location/westchestertwp
PARTY PRINCESS PRODUCTIONS cincinnati.partyprincessproductions.com
Have a little builder? They can have a Lego building blast with Snapology during a fun, engaging Zoom party! Invite their builder buddies during their interactive party. They not only offer virtual birthday parties, they have virtual play dates and classes, too. Your group will join via Zoom conferencing, and a Snapology instructor will send instructions on how to access the play date or party to everyone who has enrolled; and then facilitate the activity with the group of the birthday kids’ friends. Each kid will need a Small Bin of Lego Bricks (cost $10 per child, enrollment minimum, six kids).
Your little princess can party with her favorite princess, virtually! Book a chat with Miona,
Amanda Hayward is editor of this publication and the mom of two kids.
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BY NYKETA GAFFNEY
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Understanding your little one’s needs and interests will help make his special day a blast.
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t’s time to amp up your creativity skills and make your toddlers’ birthday work. To no surprise, it’s going to take a bit more than crafty fun and extra balloons — it’s hard enough social distancing with a 2 - 5 year old, now to throw a successful at-home birthday for him! It won’t be easy, but it is possible. If there’s ever been a time for thinking outside of the box, it is now. For toddlers, they desire two things: fun learning and staying busy.
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT In my opinion, toddlers are the coolest part of the human population. They are in the intricate phase of soaking up information, grappling with fine motor skills, testing boundaries, becoming expressive and developing their personalities. The focus is primarily on keeping them safe as they begin to explore the world around them. Meanwhile, they are like free-spirited, fearless beings keeping moms and dads at the edge of their seats daily. It is important to remember that a toddler is experiencing just as much emotional development as they are cognitive growth. Take a deep breath before taking on any toddler related project — it is very likely that one minute he will appear delighted, and the next it may seem as if his entire world is crashing down. Mood swings are totally normal. According to Carolyn Brinkmann, director, Early Childhood and School Age Services, CoStars by The Children’s Home, there are many reasons why a toddler will “act out.” “Their ‘acting out’ behaviors could be related to them feeling confused or frustrated by a situation,” she explains. “They may also feel overstimulated, hungry, tired or sick. When young children experience these ‘big feelings’ they often do not have the language needed to express their worries or fears.” Be mindful of his reactions, and rather than getting frustrated or angry and take a step back and assess the environment or situation. And be aware of the sensory around him. “Children learn best and retain the most information when they engage their senses,” according to an article on EducationalPlayCare. com, a site that provides full and part-time child care and educational programs for ages 6 weeks - 12 years. Senses act in such a way that allow toddlers to investigate, learn and then become confident. The more confident a toddler is, the more mature he becomes in his actions. Knowing that toddlers have the quick ability for swift mood swings and that they require lots of attention and exploratory can help you as you plan a great toddler party. When you have a group of toddlers, anything can happen, including meltdowns. According to Brinkmann, the way you react can turn that emotional mood swing around. “Children under the age of 5 rely on trusted adults to co-regulate,” she explains. “Be present and close by, observe and respond with a calm tone of voice and be ready to offer choices when possible.” And now you’re ready to host a your toddler party!
AT-HOME TODDLER PARTY Note: Social distancing guidelines require that you keep your party to under 10 tots.
ACTIVITIES TREASURE HUNT: Designate a room in the house to hide “treasures,” like small toys, candy or anything ageappropriate and provide fun clues to “help” them find the treasure. The goal is to promote good self-esteem and keep the littles happy. MUSICAL CHAIRS: Music is great for toddlers’ sensory and will liven up the party. The number of chairs used is always one short of the total number of children participating and decreases as kids are bumped out of the game when the music stops. PAINTING: Remember to ask guests to bring an old shirt to wear over their outfit. Cover the floor with old sheets and dropcloths. Provide paper, paints and easy templates. BALLOON TOSS: An outside activity, kids love tossing jiggly balloons to each other. JELL-O MASH: Prepare a bowl of Jell-O for the number of guests, and have them place inanimate objects in their bowl. Ask kids what it feels like. Encourage them to compare how one object feels from another. Toddlers love to make a mess and use their hands. Let them indulge, and don’t forget to have them wash hands before and after each activity. PUPPET SHOW: It’s time to go old school - bring his imagination to life. Draw faces on brand-new pairs of socks, or, find affordable hand puppets online. Perform a show with Q&A, and allow him to touch the puppets at the conclusion of the show.
LOCAL CAKES THE BONBONERIE / bonbonerie.com 2030 Madison Road, Cincinnati 513-321-3399 Curbside pickup. Follow on FB for updates. A SPOON FULLA SUGAR / aspoonfullasugar.com 11916 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati 513-683-0444 DIY sugar cookies and cupcake kits. Curbside pickup. Follow on FB for updates. 3 SWEET GIRLS CAKERY / 3sweetgirlscakery.com 7458 Montgomery Road, STE B, Cincinnati 513-984-1100 Curbside pickup or delivery. Follow on FB for updates. NOTHING BUNDT CAKES / nothingbundtcakes.com 2733 Madison Road, Cincinnati — or — 9540 Mason Montgomery Road, STE D, Mason Lobby open and curbside pickup. Follow on FB for updates. TRES BELLE CAKES / tresbellecakes.com 8921 Reading Road, Cincinnati Curbside pickup. Follow on FB for updates.
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JUNE
THINGS TO DO 22 CELEBRATE GRADS ALL JUNE LONG! Terrific ways to applaud your graduate.
26 FISHING WITH DAD Make Father’s Day special this year by honoring him with a outing (we’ve got fishing holes!)
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CELEBRATE YOUR
GRADUATE Got a graduate? During this unprecedented time in world history, he may not get to see caps flying or enjoy a brunch out with all the relatives, but he will sure see all of the effort you put in to praise and honor him.
DRESS UP YOUR FRONT DOOR Get more mileage out of that cap and gown by hanging it on your front door. Add streamers, balloons, twinkly lights and other décor. Consider your graduate’s specific interests, goals, dreams and favorite activities and search online for printouts, college mascots, pictures of friends and lots more. Enlist siblings to add details. If you have a front lawn, create a festive sign using poster board; write: “Honk For the Class of 2020,” or a message that applies to your own graduate. Decorate the mailbox
while you’re at it.
WISH LIST Be ready-set when someone asks, “What does he want for a graduation present?” If you haven’t already done so, sit down with your grad and compile a thoughtful list of gift suggestions. And, just to get ideas flowing, search “creative graduation gifts” online. For starters, you’ll find a number of gift boxes, such as the “I’m So Proud of You” box of goodies ($39 on Etsy). Perusing the items in these gift boxes may give you ideas for how someone could put together their own-made gift box ... tailored to your grad!
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I LOVE A PARADE! Who doesn’t love a parade? Send friends and loved ones an Evite to take part in a drive-by graduation parade! Choose a date and time for all these folks to drive by your house, honk and wave. Tie balloons outside, throw confetti, and spray some Silly String; blast the grad’s favorite music (and maybe some “Pomp and Circumstance”). Do what it takes to make it a huge to-do. And, before the parade passes by, be sure to have your grad’s cap and gown at the ready!
GREATEST HITS KARAOKE PARTY Round up your grad’s friends for a greatest hits’ singalong session. Send an Evite, utilize a video chat app (such as Teams, Zoom, FaceTime or Google Meet), and play some popular tunes. Go “vintage” with songs from the grad’s birth year. Invite parents and guardians to sing along, too. It might be a little embarrassing for the grads, but more than likely it’ll be a hoot. Then shift to modern music like Camila Cabello’s 2020 hit “My Oh My,” or “Intentions” by Justin Bieber, or sillier hits like “Baby Shark,” by Pinkfong.
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CELEBRATORY DINNER & DESSERT What celebration is complete without a delicious dinner and a scrumptious cake or other treats? Local restaurants offering both pickup and delivery services these days can assist you. Just to whet your appetite, we suggest The BonBonerie (2030 Madison Road, | bonbonerie.com). The BonBonerie provides delicious desserts, including special-interest cakes you can pre-order. Be sure to make it a dinner that features your grad’s favorite foods and cake, whether it’s coconut, or pineapple upside-down, or rich dark chocolate with peanut butter icing. And you won’t only be celebrating your young person. You will also be helping to support Cincinnati’s small businesses by placing a special order for your grad’s favorite meal and dessert!
FIND THOUSANDS OF IDEAS FOR HOME DECORATING WITH GRADUATION IN MIND ON PINTEREST.COM. JUST SEARCH “GRADUATION DECOR.”
GO VIRTUAL, TOO ORGANIZE A VIDEO PARTY Zoom is the app du jour, so arrange a Zoom call in honor of your child. Reach out to all of your contacts (whom you’ll invite beforehand) to ask them to think of something meaningful to say to your senior once you’re all on the Zoom. Do know that not EVERYONE knows how to use Zoom, so be prepared to teach a few stragglers the ropes. They will need to download Zoom before hand and be able to click on the invite link you for the exact time.
INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO MAKE A VIDEO Send a text asking everyone to send you a brief celebratory video (give them a deadline!) and then get a friend who knows how to edit all of the videos together. On a designated day, at a time of your choosing, gather your immediate family around (and of course, your grad) and show the video. There will be moments of joy and tears — especially if you’re able to get a few key videos from family far away. You can also create a group video using Tribute, which makes it easy to combine multiple videos into one.
ADOPT A SENIOR Make sure the grads in your neighborhood feel special. Choose a graduate to shower with appreciation, small gifts and honks.
ORGANIZE A VIRTUAL KUDOBOARD A Kudoboard lets you create an online group card filled with messages, GIFs, videos and photos. You can also create a shared virtual document using Trello; Google Drive; Slack; Zoho or something else.
ORGANIZE A PHOTO SHOOT Use your neighborhood Nextdoor App to organize a time when all of the seniors in the neighborhood come together for a sociallyresponsible photo shoot.
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Your 2020 Guide to Camps, Summer Programs and After-School Activities ARTS
Cincinnati Ballet
Abrakadoodle Summer Art Camps
Multiple locations in Greater Cincinnati 513-297-5655 abrakadoodle.com/oh-greater-cincinnati Abrakadoodle offers summer art camps for kids, as well as special holiday art camps during school breaks. We offer art camps at schools and other community locations. Our art camps include art lessons, music, games and special activities for children ages 3 - 12. Call for locations and dates.
Art Workshop
3130 Wasson Road, Hyde Park 513-406-4009 theartworkshopinc.net Art enrichment for kids ages 3 and up. Pottery wheel, clay, drawing, painting and cartooning. Mom and Me, Freestyle (choose your own project) and teen classes offered weekdays and Saturdays.
ArtsConnect Kids and Teen Classes
9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati 513-522-2108 theartsconnect.us • artsinfo@springfieldtwp.org Kids 7 - 13 yrs. will have a creative and imaginative summer filled with themed art projects. Campers will be empowered to make a difference in their world through art.
Baldwin Music
baldwinmusiceducenter.com • info@baldwinmusiceducenter.com Baldwin Music Education Center offers an outstanding curriculum combining the cognitive, social, emotional and musical concepts every young life needs for ages 6 mos. and up. Group classes are engaging with lots of options, affordable pricing and convenient location.
Camp Art Academy
1212 Jackson Street, Cincinnati 513-562-8748 artacademy.edu/camp • commed@artacademy.edu Art Academy of Cincinnati’s Camp Art Academy offers kids ages 5 - 12 six unique weeks of art camp programs! Balancing technical instruction with freedom of self-expression, Camp Art Academy’s curriculum includes fundamental visual art skill building activities, two and three dimensional hands-on experiences, top-notch guest artists and creative problem solving with lots of fun!
CCM Preparatory
290 CCM Blvd., Cincinnati 513-556-2595 ccm.uc.edu/prep • ccmprep@uc.edu CCM Preparatory provides enjoyable and accessible arts opportunities in music, dance and theatre arts. Our programs educate and inspire students from 3 yrs. - adult.
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1555 Central Pkwy., Cincinnati 513-562-1111 cballet.org/academy • cbacademy@cballet.org Students ages 4 - 8 will dance their way through the “Summer of Dreams” as they explore favorite ballet stories including The Wizard of Oz, Cinderella and The Little Mermaid.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
1195 Elm St., Cincinnati 513-381-2273 cincyshakes.com Join Cincinnati Shakespeare Company downtown for Theatre Summer Camp! We offer unique and fun programs for beginner to advanced thespians. Learn more online.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Summer Theatre Camp and Performance Academy
962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati 513-421-3888 cincyplay.com Explore fantastical worlds, storybook lands, favorite books and movies, and so much more. Half-day, full-day and multi-week performance academy camps available. Camps held at the Playhouse plus locations in Evendale, Blue Ash, Mason and the West End. Also available, the Launch Pad Accessibility Program integrates students with developmental disabilities. 2020 Performance Academy offerings include Disney’s Mary Poppins Jr., Clue: On Stage and Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS.
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. Summer camp options to be announced soon!
Mason Dance Center
600-B Reading Road, Mason 513-398-0353 masondance.com Mason Dance Center provides an opportunity for anyone ages 3 - adult to discover the joys of dance. Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, pre-professional ballet, pre-dance combos, adult classes. We offer summer and mini-camps!
School of Rock
cincinnati.schoolofrock.com 513-586-7625 nky.schoolofrock.com 859-999-7625 Does your son or daughter want to play in a rock band? Ages 7 - 18 will find their tribe, make music and have fun! No experience needed and every skill level welcome – including beginners!
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Star Glazers
Cincy Stem Lab
Summer Circus Arts Camps presented by My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus
CINSAM Summer Camp
West Chester Academy Music, Dance, Gymnastics
SPORTS/FITNESS
starglazers.com 513-474-6364 Paint pottery at your location. Pottery experts will bring all the supplies and offer booklets and ideas for your masterpiece. Pricing includes the cost of supplies, glazing and firing. No mess!
Evendale Cultural Arts Center, 10500 Reading Road, Evendale 859-581-7100 mynoseturnsred.org • info@mynoseturnsred.org Stretch your child’s creative muscle. For ages 4 - 6 yrs. and 7 - 18 yrs. Skills for ages 7 - 18 includes gym (German) wheel, aerial silks, unicycle, Diabolo, physical comedy, and more. Camps for ages 4 - 6 include circus games and activities just right for their age. 8107 Market Place Drive, West Chester 513-829-2345 westchesteracademy.com From a child’s very first lesson to the experienced adult, West Chester Academy has something for everyone in music, dance, and gymnastics. Located in West Chester, we specialize in beginners of all ages and offer training through pre-professional levels. We have camps for all ages.
EDUCATION/ENRICHMENT
Center for Integrative Natural Sciences and Mathematics, at Northern Kentucky University inside.nku.edu/artsci/centers/cinsam/p12students/summercamps.html CINSAM at NKU is now offering virtual summer camps for students in grades 3 - 8. With quality instruction taught by master teachers via Zoom, your children will experience at-home summer camps full of STEM-tastic activities!
Life Time Fitness
8310 Wilkens Blvd., Mason 513-770-9751 lifetime.life Weekly themes, dress-up days, field trips and even more activities that help kids grow and learn. Activities focus on healthy eating and physical activity (swimming, rock climbing, turf sports), community connections, S.T.E.A.M, character development, games, and weekly warrior challenges. Ages 4 and up Extended day care available.
The Little Gym of Mason
Children’s Meeting House
927 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland 513-683-4757 cmhschool.com CMH summer camps offer children a great opportunity to extend their learning while having fun on campus. We have a variety of arts, crafts, nature exploration, science activities, and more for children ages 3 - 12. Offering four weeks of camps during the month of July. Visit our website for more details.
Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati 513-287-7000 cincymuseum.org/museum-camps When school is out, Museum Camps are in! Spring and summer Museum Camps take school’s-out energy and turns it into new friends and new interests. Register now on our website.
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
myy.org 513-362-9622 At the Y we ensure that children and teens reach their full potential by helping them grow physically, mentally and socially. Leadership and academic enrichment programs, school age care, preschool, two autism centers, kindergarten toddler care, teen college and career readiness program, youth and government program and day and overnight camps.
NATURE Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road, Milford 513-831-1711 cincynature.org • registrar@cincynature.org Spend summer outside! CincyNature Camps empower kids, ages 3 - 13, to use their creativity and explore outdoors in a safe, friendly environment. Camps are Jun. - Aug. Learn more on our website.
Great Parks of Hamilton County Summer Day Camps
greatparks.org 513-521-7275 Great Parks Day Camps, offered June through August, provides opportunities for children ages 2 - 17 to explore nature with handson activities and educational experiences that will last a lifetime. Now offering virtual camps too! For details, visit our website.
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY Camp Invention
cincystemlab.com 513-857-3366 This summer your kids will taste, smell, hear, touch, see, and do STEM! Choose from all Girl STEM camps to Electrifying Engineering at multiple locations throughout Greater Cincinnati. Your kid’s summer will be scientificall. This summer we’ll have camps all over Cincinnati.
campinvention.org 800-968-4332 Imaginations get their rocket fuel at Camp Invention! This summer’s all-new curriculum allows children in grades K - 6 to experience real-world problem solving and creative thinking as they transform a distant exoplanet, take risks as future entrepreneurs, blast rockets and rubber chickens, and wire a circuit to create their own Spy Gadget Alarm Box! Local educators lead a week of hands-on activities that will launch your child’s imagination. Discounts available, register today!
8201 Arbor Square Drive, Mason 513-204-1400 thelittlegym.com/masonoh For children ages 3 - 10 yrs., Super Quest camps invite kids to exercise their muscles, imaginations, and cooperation skills. You’ll love how easy our flexible scheduling is.
TRADITIONAL Camp at the J – Mayerson JCC
8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati 513-722-7249 mayersonjcc.org/campatthej At Camp at the J, kids can experience the best of summer. From swim lessons to archery, sports to arts and crafts, kids will create memories and form friendships to last a lifetime. Camp at the J’s inclusive camp offers camp for every kid! Traditional day camp provides all the fun that makes camp a summertime staple, with flexible weekly options to fit your schedule. A wide range of specialty camps, including arts, science, theater, horseback riding, sports and much more.
Falcon Camp
4251 Delta Road SW, Carrollton 800-837-CAMP (2267) falconcamp.com • info@falconcamp.com Widely recognized as Ohio’s premier summer camp since 1959. Beautiful lakefront setting with wide range of activities. Boys and girls ages 6 - 16 choose their own schedule within general framework, separate activities with planned co-ed events. 1:4 staff/ camper ratio. Most of all, it’s a great time! ACA accredited, many references.
Greenacres Summer Camps
8255 Spooky Hollow Road, Cincinnati 513-891-4227 green-acres.org • camps@green-acres.org Summer camps at Greenacres offer fun for every personality, from arts and music, to farming and horseback riding, Greenacres’ camps will fill your child’s summer with joy and memories!
Kids First Sports Center – Camp-A-Palooza
7900 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati 513-489-7575 kidsfirstsports.com • msmith@kidsfirstsports.com Campers at Kids First get the very best! 108,000 square feet of everything kids love: basketball, karate, gymnastics, dance, cheer, swimming, volleyball, you name it! Field trips every week outside Kids First and in-house entertainment brought in throughout week. Leaders in Training course for teens ages 13 - 15 covering topics like leadership, communication, and group dynamics. Teens can look forward to excursions, service opportunities, and more.
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Fishing With DAD Fishing with the kids can be a great Father’s Day treat. Teach them the ropes, and remember, it’s the memories that count the most.
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emories with Dad searching for the perfect fishing hole, getting your very first fishing pole and
your first big catch. As kids, we remember these moments forever, and it’s the little things that stick with us. It’s not about the big boat; or stopping at nothing to bring home a bucket of fish; or spending time buying all of that highquality fishing equipment. Favorite memories derive from laughing, simplicity and just being together. So before you head out on your first fishing trip this summer, remember this, keep it simple. According to Neal Ramsey, guest experiences director - West at Great Parks of Hamilton County, the first experience means everything. “You need to make this a fun experience,” Ramsey says. “It’s got to be something they’re going to want to do again.” What you don’t want is to plan for a 4-hour day, and no matter if your kid is tired and ready to go home, you push to hit your fishing goal. If they are ready to leave, then call it a day. Afterall, it’s not all about catching a fish, it’s about spending time with your kids. Ramsey suggests letting your kids have a say in the day. If they get distracted and want to run around in the grass, let them. If they decide they want to skip rocks, great! “Kids will let you know when they are ready,” he laughs. They will have fonder memories of your time together. Their memories of the nifty fishing equipment and those long boating excursions with you juggling life vests and hawling bags and supplies? Not so good, and they may not be so excited about your next fishing trip
DOs and DON’Ts DO plan for a shorter day
Simplicity is key and you don’t want to drag out the day. “Set it up for a fun day,” Ramsey suggests. “If they don’t want to leave, bonus!” Set aside enough time for fun, but don’t expect it to go as planned.
DO pay attention to weather Is it cool and windy? Chance of rain? This
will make a huge difference, especially if you plan on casting your line from a boat. If it rains, don’t grab the umbrellas and head out anyway. There will be more sunny days.
DO go to “small” water
Especially if your kids are still little, according to Ramsey, smaller lakes and ponds make it easier to catch a fish. As they grow older, you can start experimenting with larger lakes and heading out on the boat.
DO choose live bait
Choosing a Fishing Spot We live in an area with an array of beautiful fishing spots that are a quick car ride away. Consider some of these fishing spots. Tip: call before you go and don’t be afraid to ask if the fish are biting or once you get there, ask where the best fishing spot is! MIAMI WHITEWATER FOREST 9001 Mt. Hope Road, Harrison, Oh greatparks.org/parks/miamiwhitewater-forest MITCHELL MEMORIAL FOREST 5401 Zion Road, Cleves, Oh; greatparks.org/parks/mitchellmemorial-forest
This is the easiest way to catch a fish if you’re a beginner. If it’s their first time fishing, use live bait such as mealworms or wax worms — everything that swims will eat it. Or even better, if you have a yard, have the kids search around for nightcrawlers the night before!
LAWRENCEBURG LUDLOW HILL PARK Bielby Road (S.R. 48) on Ludlow Hill bitly/2WLpnu6
DON’T carry too much
FERNBANK PARK 50 Thornton Ave., Cincinnati, Oh; greatparks.org/parks/fernbank-park
Keep your equipment light. The last thing you want is to lug along loads of heavy equipment and use your time together getting it all setup. Your fishing rod, your kids new fishing pole, bait, snacks, sunscreen, water, hand sanitizer and towels. Done.
DON’T target a specific fish
This can be way too complicated, especially with younger kids. Whatever they catch, whether it be a giant catfish or little tiny bluegill, make a big deal of it!
DON’T stay in one spot
Move around and let your kids have a say on where they want to go next. Ask, “What looks good to you?” Ramsey says it’s all about their level of experience. If they are younger and you’re not getting a bite for the first 5 or 10 minutes, move on!
DON’T take anything for granted
Ramsey says safety first. Be mindful where you choose your fishing spot, watch the kids closely, and never let your kids bait a hook or handle fishing equipment by themselves unless they already know how. Guide them through it and assist them with their first cast. When they catch their first fish, Ramsey suggests “doing the dirty work for them” by taking the fish off the hook and then showing them their accomplishment.
together. The goal is to make it fun. cincinnatifamilymagazine.com
FOLZ FISHING LAKE 7312 Bridgetown Road Cincinnati, Oh
BURNET WOODS 3251 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati, Oh; cincinnatiparks.com/central/burnetwoods
Fishing Licenses Ohio • You must carry a fishing license if you’re over age 16. • You must carry a fishing license to take frogs and turtle from private bodies of water. • Keep you license with you (can be displayed using a mobile device). • purchase a license at ohiodnr.gov. Fishing Licenses Kentucky • Resident and nonresident children under 16 do not need a license to fish. • For pay lakes, you need a Kentucky fishing license or a free permit issued by the operator. • Licenses and permits are not required for the first Saturday and Sunday in June during Free Fishing Days. • Learn more at fw.ky.gov. June 2020
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Happy Summer
Solstice You deserve warm and pleasant days, and June 20 brings the official arrival of summer — the longest day of the year. Just because it’s summer, learning ought not to end. Teach your kids about the summer solstice at farmersalmanac.com/summer-solstice-first-day-summer.
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• Spread sunshine! Print out a cheery sun coloring sheet and personalize it with fun designs, vibrant hues or encouraging words, then mail it to a loved one, such as a grandparent. A happy sun should help brighten someone’s day.
• Make a Rainbow After a storm comes a beautiful rainbow. Don’t toss away those broken crayons too quickly; they can be melted to help create a colorful work of art. Use tape to mask off a design or letters on a canvas. Peel all wrappers off the crayons and have a grown-up apply heat to the crayons using a blow dryer.
• June is the perfect month to visit a local farmer’s market to pick up fresh produce! Head to our site to find out who’s open, what’s in stock and also for delicious recipes for healthy, tasty treats. • Books Just Right for Summer. • Great ideas for Father’s Day (June 21) including how to do a Dad’s Day Photo Shoot; grillin’ ideas and subscription boxes for Dad. • Backyard Water Safety (even if area pools are closed, neighbors have pools and families need to remain diligent)/ • Water activities for kids in the backyard.
• Sunny Day Shadows Grab some chalk and head outside on a sunny day. Kids will love tracing shadow shapes as the day goes by; trace shapes of favorite toys, and also trace some family members who can move into different positions for this exercise. How do the shapes and sizes change from the morning, noon and evening? Part science and part art project, “sunny day shadows” can keep kids busy for hours.
NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY is JUNE 7 But you can enjoy chocolate ice cream ANY day of the year! Still, in honor of the delicious chocolatey cold cream, we have delish dessert ideas for summer including Chocolate “Nice” Cream; Summery S’mores Chocolate Ice Cream Pie and more. Get the recipes at cincinnatifamilymagazine.com.
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