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EDITOR’S NOTE By Susan Day
Little Engines Need to Know They CAN
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ou know the times in parenting when you think you may actually be doing something right and then you learn something through an article or in a conversation with a friend, and you realize that maybe you aren’t really as good at parenting as you thought you were? That happened to me this morning. I was quickly scanning Parenting with Love and Logic and stumbled over the difference between praise and encouragement and how each affects a child. Of course, I want to build up my kids and help them feel good about themselves and their accomplishments ... I have thought all along that the best way to go about that was to praise them for hard work and good choices. I knew that over-praising, or insincere praise, were bad ideas, so I’ve really tried to praise them only when I felt it was earned and well-deserved. But, did you know there’s a difference between praise and encouragement, and that you can actually help your child feel more confident in himself and in is decision making skills through encouragement? In the book, praise is that good feeling that comes from the outside, based on statements and a judgement from the person giving it. It assumes there is a good relationship between the adult and child. • PRAISE leads to good feelings about the job the child did, and the adult giving the praise gets a good feeling, too. • ENCOURAGEMENT, on the other hand, builds good feelings on the inside of the child, is based on asking questions and is nonjudgmental. Encouragement helps a child self-evaluate and make choices for himself. So, here I’ve been praising when all along I should have been encouraging. Am I splitting hairs? No - there’s a big difference in helping a kid out here. It’s in noticing when your child’s trying harder at something, like putting more effort into his hair-combing. You can notice the moment when he’s tried and say something encouraging. Look, it makes a world of difference to YOU when, after trying a new recipe, for instance, someone says, “When did you learn to make this, Mom?” or something like that. I’ve been trying to encourage my kids more at home — it’s easy and makes our home life somehow more pleasant. Since I have a boy who loves to sing, it’s kind of easy to give him encouragement from my perch in the kitchen to his “rehearsal” space in the playroom upstairs where he’s often playing and singing. “Who wrote that song?” I may shout up to him, thinking that he sounds good. “Is Adam Levine’s singing right in your range?” But you don’t really know how encouragment FEELS to them until you experience a moment of it yourself ... or wait, maybe this was praise: I was belting a Broadway tune out in the kitchen all by myself, really letting it rip. No one was home but me and my singing son, upstairs, and I thought he couldn’t hear me. He shouted out, “That sounds good, Mom!” and I froze. He COULD hear me. And he thought it sounded good! I rode on that happy wave for a while. And that’s what it’s like for your kids when you’re able to manage the encouragement thing. It’s worth giving it a shot.
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CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH: MAKE STRIDES TO PROTECT KIDS
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ou strive everyday to protect and care for your children and you feel very confident that you’d know if something was wrong with your child. But, did you know that 90 percent of children who are sexually abused are abused by someone they know and trust? And of those children, 45 percent of them do not tell anyone about the abuse for an average of five years? The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services reports that 1,572 children were reported abused or neglected in Boone County last year, with 3,692 children reported in Kenton County, and 1,136 reports in Campbell County. It’s time to change those numbers for the better. The Family Nurturing Center (FNC), a non-profit in Northern Kentucky and Hamilton County dedicated to ending the cycle of child abuse, can help you get involved. • Stop by any Bank of Kentucky location to make a donation to the FNC, and receive a blue ribbon pin
or wristband. Build a Blue Ribbon Tree in your front yard. • Elementary schools can schedule FNC’s Kids on the Block performance, a puppet show for kids that explains what abuse is, how to identify it, and what to do about it. • Parents can attend the FNC’s Stewards of Children training program to learn the signs of abuse and what to do if you see them. • April 10, wear blue and take a selfie in front of your company sign, or do it as a family, and share your photo on FNC’s Facebook page. • April 27 is Blue Sunday, when churches of all faiths are asked to join together in a day of prayer. • April 30, stop by the City Barbeque in Florence (8026 Burlington Pike) with a flier downloaded from familynurture.org, and 25 percent of the cost of your order will be donated to FNC. • May 16, participate in the Blue Ribbon 5K (benefiting the FNC) at
Lunken Airport Playfield (Beechmont Circle and Wilmer Court). The race opens with a kids’ fun run, then runners and walkers will enjoy a chip-timed race on a paved course through the park. Pre-registration costs $25, and is $35 on race day; kids 12 and younger run for free. Register online at FNC’s website. Child abuse affects everyone — it just takes awareness and education for everyone to help make a change. Call the FNC at 859-525-3200 or visit familynurture.org to get started!
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an you picture your child on the cover of our magazine? Now’s your chance! It’s time for Cover Kids 2015, our online contest where several lucky, local kids can win a professional photo shoot for the cover of Cincinnati Family and NKY Family. One child in each age group — 0 - 12 months, 13 - 35 months, 3 - 6 years, and 7 - 10 years — will be selected by voters, along with a fifth “wild card” winner, selected by the magazines. Starting Monday, April 13, upload a photo of your child at cincinnatifamilymagazine.com/coverkids (a $10 non-refundable entry fee applies, a portion of which will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation). On Friday, June 12, our editorial team will select 10 finalists in each age group, and then public voting begins! That’s when you can get all your friends and family to register online and cast their vote for your child (one vote per person, per age category; one IP address per voter!). At the end of the two-week voting period, the child with the most votes in each age category will be a Cover Kid! For a complete list of rules and to enter your child in Cover Kids 2015, visit cincinnatifamilymagazine.com/coverkids.
—— Blooms and Butterflies, Oh My! —— Spring has sprung! Enjoy these local traditions. TUNES & BLOOMS AT CINCINNATI ZOO It’s “tulip mania” at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (3400 Vine St.)! Explore thousands of blooming trees and shrubs, including more than 100,000 tulips in every color you can think of, along with a million (literally!) daffodils, hyacinths, and other spring bulbs. Bring the kids during Tunes & Blooms, free concerts in the garden from 6 - 8:30 p.m. every Thursday in April. General admission is $16 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12 and seniors; parking is $9. Admission is free after 5 p.m. (parking fees still apply). Call 513-281-4700 or visit cincinnatizoo.org.
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KROHN CONSERVATORY’S BUTTERFLIES OF THE PHILIPPINES Get up close and personal with the Butterflies of the Philippines exhibit at the Krohn Conservatory (1501 Eden Park Drive), beginning Friday, April 3. Presented by Macy’s, this exhibit features tons of special events, including a photo contest, early hours on Easter Sunday, an Earth Day Celebration on Wednesday, April 22, Family Nights in May and June, and Breakfast with Butterflies on June 13 (RSVP required). Admission is $7 adults, $4 children, or consider a $12 unlimited admission pin. Visit the website for admission coupons, and get a complete schedule of activities throughout the exhibit: cincinnatiparks.com/butterflyshow.
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HOW BREASTMILK SOOTHES TUMMIES Did you know that your breastmilk can actually prep your little one for solids?
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e’ve been hearing it for a while now: Healthy bacteria in your intestines are crucial to good digestion and a strong immune system. It’s no different when it comes to your baby. Recent studies show that babies who are exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life have digestive systems that are perhaps better prepared for the transition to solid food that comes later. How so? It comes down to bacteria in your baby’s digestive tract. “Breast milk is a living fluid,” says Wendy McHale, IBCLC and owner of Nurturing Lactation. She explains that breast milk isn’t sterile, and that it contains a lot of bacteria in it, meaning that breastfeeding moms are inoculating babies with all kinds of healthy bacteria. Healthy bacteria reside in a baby’s intestinal tract to help digest food, as well as aid in the development of the gut. “Those micro-organisms set up a proper acidity level through the first six weeks,” she says, explaining that introducing formula too early can change acid levels, and consequently, bacteria. This results in a smaller population of healthy bacteria, and a larger population of pathogenic, or disease-causing, bacteria. Why does all this matter? McHale explains that our “guts” are actually the first line of defense in our immune systems — and one of the easiest places in the body for disease-causing material
to enter. Because an infant’s intestines are not yet fully developed in those first few weeks of life, proper acidity and bacteria levels become all the more important.
Transitioning to Solids All that healthy bacteria you helped your baby develop through breastfeeding might make it easier to digest solid foods according to researchers, but McHale reminds parents that breast milk is still the main source of nutrition for babies. “Babies don’t absorb nutrients from food the way we do, even at six months,” she says. Plus, she adds, babies don’t understand yet what food is. When you put food on a tray for them, they tend to think of it as a new toy to explore. So in the beginning, food to babies is more about an exploration of the senses and learning socialization skills. How to know when Baby is ready for solids? According to both McHale and the AAP, signs of readiness include: • Babies can sit on their own with little or no support • Babies can reach out, take food, and put it in their mouths accurately • Babies start gnawing on toys and more importantly, start to make chewing motions
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If your baby pushes food out of his mouth when you offer a spoonful, he may not have the ability to use his tongue to move it to the back of his mouth, so wait another week or two.
IF YOU NEED TO SUPPLEMENT ... McHale acknowledges that there are times when supplementing breast milk is necessary. “The first recommendation is mom’s milk, preferably at the breast,” she says, suggesting that new moms may want to first try offering the breast more often than the recommended every three hours. The second option is breast milk expressed and given in another manner. A third option, commonly reserved for pre-term babies, is pasteurized human donor milk, given by doctor prescription. If formula must be used, aim for hydrolyzed, which is broken down and gentler on the intestinal lining, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The final option is to use regular, cow’s milk based formula, which has been altered to make it more digestible and has additional iron.
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When April showers force kids indoors, the fun really kicks in at these three local play spots!
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Whole families join the imaginative excitement at Pogo Play, boasting more than 160 different games and experiences. A toddler room entertains the youngest visitors, a dramatic play zone exercises creativity, and a basketball court, the mind and body. Meanwhile the custom designed LEGO room keeps builders busy with more than 20,000 LEGO pieces. Susan Mattick, President and Owner of Pogo Play adds that the plasma cars are “by far a kid favorite. These awesome cars allow the kids to zip around the 20,000 square foot facility.” Even parents sometimes take a spin. Pogo Play’s most popular feature, though, is its interactive floor. “Our interactive floor is ‘the bomb’ — we have darkened the area so the graphics really pop! You can play music, stomp bugs and case planets to name a few things.”
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OZO Play Café offers something fun for all ages.
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OZO Play Café entertains with a back-to-basics philosophy. “We don’t have a single battery-operated toy,” says owner Jodi George. “When toys are simpler, it pushes the mind to imagine the endless possibilities a toy could be. Is it a tumbling mat, is it the wall to a fort, or something else entirely?” Along with imagination, toys at OZO develop fine motor skills, problem-solving, and crucial social skills. “Kids that play at OZO gain experience with interacting with other children and sharing. In the technological age that we are in — where people get lost in their own worlds on their iPhones, Facebook, and video games — it’s important for kids to learn to interact with other kids.” Parents get a chance to interact too, and not only with their children. “From what we hear, parents love it because it’s a safe, clean play space where their kids can play while they meet up with old friends or make new friends. And they can see their kids from anywhere in the space!” The age range for children at OZO includes infants as young “as a few days old,” says George, to about kindergarten age. “New parents can meet other new parents with kids their age, share stories, drink coffee — all while their little ones learn to crawl or do tummy time.”
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Blue Cocoon’s play area will cater especially to these new parents and infants. Owner Ashley Brown-Combs says, “A lot of places have a baby section, but the infants get run over by the toddlers.” With its grand opening April 10 - 12, this space “really is for babies, newborns, pre-crawlers and crawlers.” The one-of-a-kind play structure, designed by a specialist in children’s museums, was created with input from Brown-Combs to blend well with the soothing nature of Blue Cocoon’s boutique for “nursing mothers and all things breastfeeding.” The structure’s cottage design features crawling spaces, slides, a baby-rock wall and sensory areas. The new play area compliments Blue Cocoon’s mission, says Brown-Combs. “We help each mom, as she grows, from pregnancy, through mothering a newborn, and through each milestone.” The boutique will continue to provide education, instruction, and helpful parenting products, but will also allow moms and dads to “get out of the house, have a safe place for Baby to be happy, and have a cup of coffee and a light lunch.” One of the aims of adding the play space is to continue to build community for new parents. “Our society, with all its technology, separates us from the support people once had, and Blue Cocoon is providing that personal approach again, educating moms, and listening,” says Brown-Combs. “Moms come in looking exhausted, worried and stressed, and leave relaxed and confident.”
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Bringing Home a Little Brother or Sister? LOCAL MOMS WEIGH-IN By Sherry Hang
You just got home with your second baby, and there’s a toddler underfoot that wants your attention. We’ve got great tips and ideas from moms who have been there.
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ime management and a willingness to let a few things go (like dusting) are the keys to success when you bring home your family’s latest addition. We find that your toddler can be your best assistant when it comes to caring for your newborn. Not only will she be excited to know she’s helping you out, but it’s a great way for her to bond with her new baby brother or sister! (Comments received via Facebook have been edited for length and clarity.)
PREPARE YOUR CHILD BEFORE BABY ARRIVES
You prepare yourself for when Baby arrives, make sure your toddler is just as ready, by letting him get to know his little sibling in advance through Mom’s doctor appointments and talking to Mom’s belly.
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Any time the baby would kick, I would let my toddler lay on my belly and the kicking always got a little crazier, [as if] to say ‘Hi’ to his big brother. We always took our toddler to the appointments to hear the heartbeat or see the ultrasound. Our oldest wanted a baby sister, so when he heard the news it was a little brother, he bawled. My husband and I picked out a few baby names, and our toddler had the final say in naming his little brother.” — Grace DeWaters
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MAKE TIME FOR TODDLERS
It’s crucial to let your toddler know how important he is to you, so that he doesn’t feel usurped by the latest addition. Whether it’s spending oneon-one time with him, or making Baby wait just a minute while he shows you his latest drawing, a little extra attention will go a long way.
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Always finish what you’re doing with your toddler before rushing to the baby! The baby will be OK with a few extra seconds of crying, and the toddler won’t feel like the baby is more important!” — Abigail Ryan
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Make time to hold and talk with your toddler when the baby is settled or in someone else’s care. Also, don’t worry if your toddler doesn’t take to the baby right away — it’s not the toddler’s job to have a picture perfect reaction to having a new sibling. If we just keep reassuring them that they still have our love and attention and they’re not being replaced, they will learn to love and accept new things.” — Danielle Burwick
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Honestly, having a new baby myself last year, my simplest advice would be keep your focus on making the new baby fit your, your family’s, and your other child’s lifestyle — not the other way around.” — Chrissy Grimes Norris
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If both kids need your attention at the same time, give attention to the toddler (excluding a sickness or lifethreatening situation). The baby won’t remember if he had to wait. The toddler will.” — Amy Berger Meyer
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I put together a big brother kit that I believe is what made him bond so strongly with his sister; a parking pal (great to teach parking lot expectations!); and NEVER telling the older sibling I couldn’t do something because I was doing something with baby. We were very careful to say, ‘Bring it here,’ or ‘I would love to do that in five minutes,’ etc.” — Tina Pratt
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family matters BE WILLING TO BREAK THE RULES
Sometimes the best advice for your first child just doesn’t work when you have two little ones at home.
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Sleep when the baby sleeps — obviously not possible with a toddler running around as well!” — Summer Helton
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR LITTLE HELPER
Tots love to help and please their parents, so why not find a few tasks that they can do for you, like bringing you a diaper? It will give them a sense of accomplishment, and bring them closer to their new sibling.
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I gave my son a boy Cabbage Patch doll when I came home from the hospital so that when people came to see my baby, we also had them look at his. He also did a lot of helping with his sister at that time. Reassurance is the best thing.” — Michelle Middendorf-Williams
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I let my toddler help care for the baby as much as possible. He not only formed a strong bond with her, but also didn’t feel ‘left out’ as so many firstborns feel when the second baby comes along!” — Shelley Wykle Hebenstreit
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Make sure you make one-on-one time with the older child. Let him help you with the baby. Make it special that he’s the big sibling and getting to help. I also had a present for my other children from the baby and when they came to the hospital to see the baby.” — Donna Todd
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MASSAGE By Sherry Hang
Whether you want to soothe a fussy baby, take care of sore and aching muscles in your back, or relax your body and mind, a massage just might be the best prescription. PLUS: Turn the page for a roundup of local places to find the relaxation you deserve.
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ou’re well into your pregnancy, and find that along with your backaches, you’re starting to feel a little anxious about the upcoming birth and all the things you still need to do to get ready for your baby’s arrival. What to do? Consider a prenatal massage! The benefits are numerous, and go well beyond pampering, according to Allyson Osbourne, manager at Becoming Mom, a full-service spa with special products and offerings for anticipating, expecting, and new moms. “Pregnancy massage helps with sciatic pain, sleeplessness, and your muscles and joints,” she says, adding that Becoming Mom massage therapists are specially certified for prenatal massage, since a massage during pregnancy doesn’t look the same as other massages.
“During a pregnancy massage, you are in a side-lying position with a supportive pillow,” says Osbourne. She points out that the moms she has spoken with find tables with holes for their burgeoning bellies uncomfortable. She also says that therapists at Becoming Mom will be sure to avoid reflexology points that are known to stimulate labor (and interestingly enough, are often found in the feet!). The good news is that thanks to the extra certification, therapists can offer massage at any stage of pregnancy, all the way up to labor. Post-partum massages are offered two to six weeks after delivery, depending on whether you had a vaginal birth or C-section. Massages done earlier than those time limits can be done with doctor authorization. “It’s really important for us to work with the medical community,” says Osbourne.
INFANT MASSAGE
The benefits of massage can be extended to your newborn as well. “In infant massage, the goal is to calm the child. The strokes are very light and gentle, performed with one or two fingers only,” says Kim Pham-Kuo, owner of Intuitive Touch, LLC. “Milking or wringing is a popular stroke used in infant massage to bring circulation toward the center of the body. It’s usually done on an infant’s arm or leg.” Along with helping your baby to sleep and aiding with digestive issues, learning about infant massage is another way to prepare yourself, according to Osbourne. “It’s great for dads,” she says, explaining that dads will gain confidence and learn how to best touch their new babies without fearing they use too much pressure. Classes at places like Becoming Mom or Blue Cocoon are open to expecting couples, who will learn techniques by practicing on a doll. (Please turn the page for local massage options.)
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Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center 4244 Hamilton Ave. 513-591-2332 theplaceforfamilies.com Tummy Time classes incorporate a lot of infant massage — parents will learn how tummy time promotes core strength, along with massage and reflexology techniques to promote brain development, lessen reflux/ colic symptoms, enhance sleep patterns, and promote bonding. Cincinnati Therapeutic Massage Center 3220 Jefferson Ave. 513-871-2222 • cincymt.com Pregnancy massage with a special foam body support system so that mothers who choose can lay in the prone position. Equilibrium3 3440 Edwards Road 513-253-5681 • equilibrium3.com Pregnancy and post partum massage for expecting and new mothers to help alleviate leg cramps, swelling, increase energy levels and induce deep relaxation. Intuitive Touch, LLC Kim Pham-Kuo 4790 Red Bank Road, Ste. 220 513-230-0489 • it-massage.com Prenatal sessions lasts 60 or 90 minutes and are suitable for every stage of pregnancy. Patient is positioned on her side, propped up by pillows for maximum comfort. A typical Infant massage session last 10 - 20 minutes, depending on the child and is performed in a warm and comforting place, usually on the floor or safe place.
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CHILD’S PLA Y WHY IT MATTERS By Bonnie Jean Feldkamp
In the age of technology everywhere, it’s important to remember that REAL play is critical to your child’s development.
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incinnati mom, Sarah Hunt, says her two boys are big fans of creating puppet shows. “The puppets are simple paper bag or sock puppets and the “stage” is whatever shipping box they can find in the basement,” she says. Sometimes play doesn’t look much like learning, and to parents, play often looks like a plain mess. Parents are tempted to focus on the latest technology, downloading educational apps, and whipping out flash cards to give their kids an edge. However, experiential learning is a child’s foundation for life. Kids need to play with real things and experience real people. Children who engage all of their senses through play create the context they need for understanding the world they live in.
GET REAL FOR LANGUAGE Language is social and emotional. Going for coffee with a bestie will prove that to anyone, although socializing with a friend is using language we already know, and not the same as learning a language. However, the same principle applies when learning a language, even in infancy. John Hutton, M.D., clinical
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research fellow at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, co-owner of the blue manatee children’s bookstore, and author of the Baby Unplugged book series, says, “Babies only really process language when spoken to by a real person.” Audio, video and flash cards have no context to which the child can relate. What they relate to is their caregivers engaging them through play. Babies relate to holding familiar objects in their hands and hearing the words that label these objects coming from Mom and Dad. Apple. Shoe. Cup. All senses are engaged. Hutton says, “Humans are social animals and learn through communication and imitation,” especially during those first three years when families experience intense togetherness. What happens when a child interacts with her primary caregiver is so much of what she learns. The more you talk to your baby and engage in realworld playtime together, the more you support her foundation for learning as well as her socialemotional bonds.
PLAY WITH YOUR CHILD
Connie Harrison, program manager for Every Child Succeeds at Beech Acres Parenting Center, stresses that trust and competence builds from creating firm attachments to parents as infants. When a child is first strongly attached, he’s then able to branch out and test the unknown world around him as he becomes a toddler, making playtime with your toddler crucial. Both Hutton and Harrison note the importance of tailoring activities to be on target with the child’s age and development. Hutton points out that even though a toddler is not as physically fragile as an infant, “Toddlers need as much nurturing and attention as they did as infants.” When it comes to purchasing toys, Hutton encourages parents to resist flashy ones or screen-based “educational” apps. What toddlers crave is exploration as they’re learning the world around them. Open-ended toys that encourage a child to test and understand his own environment really are best. Hutton applies the “90/10 rule.” A toy should be 90 percent the child and 10 percent the toy. Examples of these types of toys are blocks, balls, or a repurposed empty box to color, fill, dump, climb into and explore. Even repeated trips to the back yard will provide new learning experiences every time. Harrison points out that toddlers find this repetition comforting. And Hunt says she loves to send her kids to the back yard to
figure something out. “It’s pretty inspiring to see what they can come up with just some sticks in the yard,” she says about her two sons. “They might build something with twigs, or have an epic sword battle with sticks, or just hoard them in piles and then protect them in a battle for dominance and land ownership.” Observations made with all five senses is a skill built by playing with real stuff and can actually make children better readers down the road. Tony Lawson, Director at Duke Energy Children’s Museum at Cincinnati Museum Center, reminds caregivers that observation is a basic science-process skill. When given a real apple versus a plastic apple versus a picture of an apple, a child concludes very different things about what is essentially the same object. Of those three, there’s only one that you can cut, bruise, smell, and taste. A real apple. Touching the rough bark of a tree does more for building reading skills than flashcards do. By exploring a real tree, a child is creating the context that will fire up the jet engines of her imagination when she begins to read words on a page.
THE PURPOSE OF BOREDOM
Sometimes pretend play and imagination can get a bad rap, especially when it’s described as daydreaming. However, it plays a large role in learning and children need the opportunity to hone that skill. Consider when a child plays dress-up or when a child stalks around the back yard in search of dinosaur bones, she is still playing with real tangible items but she is also letting her brain take play to the next level. She’s creating new neural pathways and most importantly she’s learning how to deal with boredom — that anxious feeling a person gets when they don’t know what’s going to happen next. Playing dress up or Mr. Potato Head on an app does not fire the same neural pathways. A child can build a character, but that character is static. After choosing the attributes of Mr. Potato Head on an app, the child cannot then bring the character into his world for further creative play. Hutton says the child is still restricted within the confines of the app’s capabilities. It’s not openended. That next level of creative play is where the imagination works for future learning. The play experiences that enhance the ability to observe and imagine, also foster selfsoothing skills. Hutton says that with the everpresent temptation of “educational,” screenbased options it can be hard to resist handing a toddler an iPad with a fun app on it rather than
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encouraging him to work through his boredom or crankiness. Car commutes are a great example. DVD players are installed in the back seat to help kids curb the boredom of a commute. But, this is best time for daydreaming. Hutton says, “When you’re daydreaming, you’re practicing the imagery process.” Your visual field lights up and later on, when reading a good book, that same part of your brain is working. “Your brain likes to do those things. Kids find comfort and work through problems while daydreaming,” he says. “The screen switches that imagination off.”
TANTRUMS
Tantrums are a normal and expected developmental stage. Hutton says the choice the parent has is to either treat the symptom and pacify the toddler with a movie or a techbased toy, or to address them developmentally. Tantrums are about communication. Toddlers do not yet have the ability to effectively communicate their frustrations. “Talk to them, or let them burn it out,” Hutton says. Easy to say when he’s not the one standing in the supermarket with a screaming, flailing toddler! But Hutton is also a parent and knows that we all get self-conscious over our toddler’s behavior. However, he warns that pacifying a cranky child with screen time will increase poor behavior in the long term. Imaginative playtime within the real-world setting directly affects the child’s ability to cope and lessens tantrum episodes because the child knows how to self soothe. Hutton says “screen kids” have a harder time coping with down time. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids remain “screen free” until at least 2 years of age. Hutton challenges parents to keep their children “screen free until 3.” The best way to determine if a child is ready to incorporate screen time into her life (TV, iPads, etc.) is based on her ability to self soothe. The importance of experiential learning and real-world playtime impacts every area of a child’s development, whether it’s learning language through wordplay, learning about the world around him by handling real objects over screens, or simply sitting back and daydreaming. J Bonnie Jean Feldkamp is a freelance writer, wife and mother of two girls. Find her on Facebook: facebook. com/WriterBonnie.
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It’s not just a soldier problem — when children are overwhelmed by the emotions they experience related to a traumatic event, it could actually be Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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y 13-year-old son Joey often cries himself to sleep or wakes up with nightmares. The littlest things cause him to worry. He often chooses to hang out by himself in his room instead of socializing with others. He’s extremely sensitive and sometimes moody. Joey suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. People typically think of soldiers who have been at war, or adults who have been through traumatic events as typical sufferers of PTSD, but Richard Gilman, Ph.D., Professor at University of Cincinnati Medical School and director of clinical services and training at the UC Stress Center, says children are often victims as well. At age 10, Joey was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, a rare disease that caused his white blood cells to attack and eat his hipbone. He had to have a bone graft, spent months in a wheel chair, years in physical therapy, and lots of follow up testing. Doctors have assured him that it won’t return but he still fears it will. Since he has met families who have lost a child to LCH, he also worries he could die. Gilman said children who have been exposed to a life threatening situation, sexual assault, a car accident or a serious injury are at risk of suffering from PTSD. Those who have witnessed trauma might also suffer. “Children are no different than adults in experiencing many forms of trauma,” says Gilman. “It could be a number of things.” He explains that trauma’s a loss of control in some way. “PTSD is caused by the unknown; is this going to happen again? They over accommodate and feel the need to be in control of everything.” He adds that victims of PTSD see the world as dangerous, think they will never get better and often blame themselves and question what they could have done differently.
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Sean, a 14-year-old who lives in Northern Kentucky, also suffers from PTSD. His biological mother was a drug addict. When Sean was 3, they were living in a motel with his mother’s boyfriend who was running from the police. The boyfriend sliced his own throat in front of Sean and then his mother left Sean in the hotel room while she took the boyfriend to the hospital. The police were called and Sean was put under the care of social services until he was placed with a foster family four days later. (please turn the page)
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PTSD Although he started therapy immediately, he was diagnosed with PTSD. “The signs for Sean were extreme night terrors and obsessive compulsive disorder,” his adoptive mother Beth says. “OCD comes out because Sean is desperate to control his environment after being traumatized. He stayed in the care of a therapist for about six years. Since it happened at a young age and he has had stability for many years, the symptoms have mostly subsided. He still has night terrors on occasion, but doesn’t remember them. Obviously therapy helped, but we also gave him structure and safety.” By providing Sean with support and access to help from the professional mental health community he is now a vibrant teenager succeeding in sports and school, she added. A mental health specialist with Mebs and Associates said a thorough assessment of the patient in question is required, which includes a full health history of the child and immediate family members, as well as the child’s social environment and behavioral history. “The process is very detailed, as it is important to make the best diagnosis possible in order to treat appropriately,” she says. “PTSD can mimic other mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, therefore all options must be considered prior to making a final diagnosis.”
EXPERIENCING TRAUMA
Emily, 13, and Evan, 11, from Ohio, lost their younger sister to LCH, the same disease Joey has, when she was only 2. Emily and Evan were 7 and 5 years old at the time and although they were not diagnosed with PTSD, they did suffer from anxiety. “We did lots of art therapy and music therapy to help us heal,” their mother Laura says. “Both Emily and Evan had a difficult few years. I would recommend keeping as normal of a schedule as possible. We created weekly Wednesday ‘Ellisyn Nights.’ We played games and talked about her and questioned maybe what she was doing in heaven that week. I think attending group counseling or some form of art or music therapy can be beneficial for siblings that have lost a brother or sister.” Melissa* says her son Tim* was 5 when he was molested by a family friend. He started showing signs of aggression a few months after the trauma. He got into fights at school and purposely disobeyed his teachers. He wouldn’t
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do what he was supposed to at home either. Melissa also noticed her son would act out what happened to him with his toys. “It was gradual at first,” she says. “I had him in counseling from the time we discovered what happened. At first I let him get away with misbehaving because of the guilt I felt. But I realized I was doing him a disservice. He needed structure and to feel safe.”
GETTING HELP
Gilman says concerned parents should contact their pediatrician, the Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children, the University of Cincinnati Stress Center, the behavioral management team at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, or a trusted certified counselor, psychologist or psychiatrist. He recommends Cognitive Processing Therapy for those dealing with PTSD. “With cognitive processing therapy, individuals learn they can’t change the event,” says Gilman. “You change your thoughts around the exposure to the trauma. It changes the whole way they look at themselves, their future. It used to be thought that PTSD could not be cured. Individuals who would come for talk therapy were finding that is not useful. In order for the individual to recover you have to change the way you think about the trauma.” Gilman says that talk therapy enforces avoidance but cognitive therapy forces victims to work through and modify the way they deal with the trauma. “There are two types of cognitive therapy — exposure and processing. With exposure, the individual is repeatedly exposed to reminders in a very safe environment and works through it. Processing therapy is not exposure based. It is more dealing with the underlying thoughts,” he says. Melissa says therapy at the Mayerson Clinic helped her son quite a bit. “They helped my son realize it was not his fault and he is safe now.” I didn’t notice signs of PTSD in Joey until almost a year after the original diagnosis, which Gilman says is normal since most people don’t feel the impact of PTSD until at least a month after the trauma occurs. Looking back, I see that it happened gradually. Joey was focused on his recovery, including being able to walk again. Once he started to be physically okay, he was able to mentally process what had happened to him. That caused anxiety, then nightmares and uncontrollable crying. “There was a tangible goal to reach,” Gilman says. “Now that the goal is gone there is the undercurrent of ‘what if this happens again.’” Joey deals with lot of unexplained pain, which makes him fear that the LCH is attacking again. He worries himself sick about it. He immediately
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starts replaying the diagnosis, the surgery, the pain, the time in a wheelchair, therapy and missing out on school and normal things in his mind. He worries over things that have nothing to do with the incident, like will our dog get loose and hit by a car. It impacts his school work. If he misses school due to pain or being sick, he worries about having to make up that work. Joey sees a psychologist and psychiatrist and is being treated with medicine. We constantly reassure him that he’s going to be okay. After speaking with Gilman, we plan to explore cognitive therapy so he can learn to think about his trauma differently. Gilman said there is no way to prevent PTSD or know if a child will suffer from it but suggests parents try to communicate a sense of safety after the event occurs. “PTSD itself is a physiological disorder. There are changes in the brain that occur well after the trauma. Parents can’t prevent PTSD. They can keep an eye on it and get help. PTSD can be treated.” J Gina Stegner is a local writer and mother of two. *Names have been changed.
PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE ENCOUNTERED ANY OF THESE EVENTS SHOULD WATCH FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1. Express memories of the events (sometimes through dreams) 2. Flash backs of the event (will sometimes reenact trauma through play) 3. Constant avoidance of a thing, a place, or even a smell that reminds them of the event 4. Changes in mood or behavior (untrusting, cutting, change in eating habits, acting out, drugs or alcohol with older children)
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Girls who love horses and horseback riding have come to the BR since 1962 for a worry-free and fun filled summer. Set away from the hustle and bustle of the city on 360 acres, girls ages 5 - 15 enjoy our excellent western riding program and our wide variety of activities.
Dancing Horse Farm 4080 Weisenberger Road, Lebanon mydhf.com • info@mydhf.com
513-933-0343
Experience the joy of horses with DHF Riding Camps! Besides riding lessons, campers learn safety around horses and horse care. Confidence, teamwork and responsibility develop while the camper enjoys horse-themed activities, arts and crafts, and scavenger hunts. Our activities help campers grow as equestrians, while creating wonderful memories and friendships!
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de la Arts Place Children’s Dance and Music Workshop 3833 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati 513-871-0914 delaartsplace.com
Oh La La Paris - Jun. 22 - 26. Mad Hatter’s Tea Party - Jun. 15 - 19. Children ages 4 - 9 (in age groups) will experience the joys of dance, music, and art during this exciting half-day workshop. Create your own costumes and sets, music and rhythm, all ending in a Friday in-studio performance. Reserve your spot by Apr. 1! Call for more details.
Gray Studios LA graystudiosla.com • info@graystudiosla.com
818-582-3943
Gray Studios offers one of the most all-encompassing youth camps for actors! And this year we are offering our camps in Cincinnati. Come join us for a full week of intense and fun work and learn the secrets that make our students competitive in this industry. This is a week not to be missed!
The Mad Potter Madeira 7754 Camargo Road, Madeira madpottercincinnati.com
513-561-1888
Mary Helen Fashion Sewing Camp 1981 Madison Road, Cincinnati maryhelenclothing@gmail.com
513-802-5020
Mason Dance Center 600-B Reading Road, Mason masondance.com
513-398-0353
Premier Tumbling and Dance 679 Loveland Maderia Road, Loveland premiertumblinganddance.com
513-677-1240
West Chester Academy of Music and Dance 8107 Market Place Drive, West Chester westchesteracademy.com
513-829-2345
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.
Camp Martweenie 802 York St., Newport, KY martineproductions.com • martineproductions@gmail.com
859-240-2262
Have a showstopping summer with Camp Martweenie Drama Camp! Located in the Stained Glass Theatre in Newport. Two week program available for grades 3 - 8 ($199). Three week advanced program available for grades 5 - 8 with guarantied casting in our full production of The Wizard of Oz young performers edition ($299).
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati/ArtReach Performance Venue at The Taft Theater 5th & Sycamore Streets, Cincinnati thechildrenstheatre.com
513-569-8080
Offering professional theatrical productions for families and students with productions timed for young patrons. ArtReach offers touring productions, while WorkShops feature educational outreach programs. Learning the Craft Classes are six-week sessions of drama, vocal music, and dance classes for students at all levels of ability and interest. The staff of professionals teaches children 6 - 18 yrs. the techniques and principles behind the art of musical theater.
Christ Church Cathedral – Music and Art in a Sacred Place 318 East 4th Street, Cincinnati 513-621-1818 christchurchcincinnati.org/camps
Children can explore Christian spirituality through music and art camps. Professional musicians and artists who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, inspiration and faith with young people lead each camp. Visit our website for more information or to register.
Cincinnati Ballet, Otto M. Budig Academy 1555 Central Pkwy., Cincinnati 11444 Deerfield Road, Ste. A, Cincinnati cballet.org
513-562-1111
Cincinnati Ballet Otto M Academy offers several summer programs to keep students dancing. Each program is designed to address the specific needs of each student.
Has your child ever dreamed about becoming a fashion designer ... or making their own clothes? Come join us for a week-long adventure where we will teach everything they need to know about creating a fashion line. This camp is designed for all levels and is here to teach children all of the steps that are taken to make their own fashion line.
Mason Dance Center provides an opportunity for anyone, ages 3 - adult, to discover the joys of dance. Register now for fall classes. Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, pre-professional ballet, pre-dance combos, adult classes.
Looking for a fun week long camp for your child? Premier has exactly what you are looking for. We are offering a week-long Spring Break Camp Mar. 30 - Apr. 4, full of tumbling, dance classes and more! We also have 4 themed weeks over the summer! Find your inner Princess, join a circus, tumble non-stop and learn new tricks, or become a part of our cast of “Alice in Wonderland” during our week-long Musical Theatre Camp. Come see what magic Premier can offer you! Camps are offered for ages 3 and older.
Looking for something fun and enriching this summer? Check out West Chester Academy’s week-long camps throughout the summer for ages 3 and up in gymnastics, dance, music, acting and more! Receive a $25 multi-camp discount for siblings or for the same student who takes more than one camp.
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SUMMER 2015 CAMPS Starting June 8th • Minecraft
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Cincinnati Country Day School 6905 Given Road, Cincinnati countryday.net
513-979-0229
Cincinnati Museum Center – Museum Camp 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati cincymuseum.org/programs/camps
513-287-7021
The Compass School 9370 Waterstone Blvd., Cincinnati thecompassschool.com
513-683-8833
Children’s Meeting House Montessori 927 O’Bannonville Road Loveland cmhschool.com
513-683-4757
Creative Tots 6408 Thornberry Court, Mason creativetotsmason.com • creativetotsmason@gmail.com
513-770-6776
Kinder Garden School 10969 Reed Hartman Hwy., Blue Ash 5900 West Chester Road, Ste. C, West Chester kindergardenschool.com
513-791-4300 513-874-3100
MathWizard Learning Center 7940 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason mathwizard.net • mason@mathwizard.net
513-229-0029
Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Preschool 5950 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati prpc.org
513-631-0170
Summit Country Day School 2161 Grandin Road, Cincinnati summitcds.org/summerprograms • scott_k@summitcds.org
513-871-4700
Cincinnati Country Day School Summer Program has an exciting selection of day camps and courses for students 18 mos. - grade 12. We partner with area experts such as the UC’s Conservatory of Music, Challenger Sports, Get Sharpe Soccer, EX Academy, Princeton Review and more. Call or visit our website to learn more about a CCDSummer. Registrations are now being accepted online.
Discover five days of behind-the-scenes fun, museums exploration, an OMNIMAX® adventure and so much more. All under one dome. For ages 7 - 12. Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., before and after care available. Book your Spring Break and summer camps today!
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. NAEYC accredited. Schedule your personal tour today!
Celebrating over 40 years of authentic Montessori education for students 3 - 12 yrs. Offering half and full day programs, and after school care and enrichment options. CMH summer camps offer children a great opportunity to extend their learning while having fun around the campus. More information on our website.
We offer seven exciting summer camps for toddler, preschool, and pre-K age groups. The program is divided into “weekly” camps featuring different themes and activities. Some highlights include Frozen in Arendalle, Mini Chefs, Paint Like Picasso, Lego Camp and Mad Scientists! Our pre-K (5 - 7 yrs.) Word Wizards Camp focuses on honing reading and writing skills through individualized instruction, small group and large group instruction. Join us at Creative Tots for adventure and learning all rolled in one!
Celebrating 10 great years! 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. Devoted to growing a child’s wish to flourish and learn by cultivating curiosity and problem-solving proficiency.
Many parents are seeking new alternatives to their child’s academic success. MathWizard recognizes the value parents place on education – and we are here to help. Our unique approach provides students in pre-kindergarten through high school with the skills necessary to achieve all of their academic goals in math, English and science.
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Professionally qualified teachers develop programs rich in language experiences and reading and math readiness to encourage in each child a love of learning, curiosity, creativity, self-confidence, and independence as a learner.
Children ages 3 - 8 are invited to explore Summer Exploration Day Camps. Each week, the theme changes as students have fun in a hands-on academic experience. Preschooler Montessori and a variety of camps for older students also available. Day Camps: May 26 - Aug. 7. Additional child care dates: Aug. 10 - 21. 8:30 - 11:30 or 3:30. Before and after camp child care available. Half-day and full-day option available for day camps. Morning Montessori (non-current Summit students must have interview).
FITNESS/SPORTS Active Bodies, Brilliant Minds: Yoga & Creativity Summer Camps miradoryogacreativityschool.weebly.com/summer-camps.html 513-432-4887
Have fun in these inclusive camps for all needs children (ages 4 - 12), which specialize in empowering them with yoga, play, dance, singing, storytelling, creative games, mindfulness, art, self-esteem and leadership activities. Register early. Space is limited. Full day camp with free lunch. Sibling and multiple camp discounts available.
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855-550-SWIM (7946)
Bear Paddle specializes in swimming lessons for children of all ages and abilities. We are dedicated to helping children become safe and confident swimmers! Bear Paddle offers year round swimming lessons keeping swim lessons a convenient and consistent part of any family’s routine.
Cincinnati Recreation Commission Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati cincyrec.org/camps
513-352-4000
Cincinnati Sports Center 5535 Murray Ave., Cincinnati cincinnatisportsclub.com • sgrove@cincinnatisportsclub.com
513-527-5026
Specialty Camps at Lunken Playfield are for boys and girls of different ages. Camps include Outdoor Adventure, Multi-Sport, Preschool Sports, Preschool Games and Adventure Gaming. Camp fees range from $75 - $175 per week. Also available are two sessions of Kayak camp and CRC’s RiverTrek excursion. Call your local recreation center for details. Visit the CRC website to register.
We provide a fun, safe and enriching environment where campers will be physically active while having fun and making new friends. We run a structured, engaging program with numerous activities where campers build life skills, learn good sportsmanship and make lifelong memories. We offer three-day and five-day camp options with early morning care and late afternoon care available. Kidsports Camp is offered to children age 3 - 12.
Hubbard Family Swim School 7900 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati hubbardswim.com
513-530-0123
BE A FARM KID! Camps run June 1 - August 14
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A full day summer camp for kids with sensory processing disorders run by occupational therapists For more info: (513)791-5688 or cintiOTinstitute.com
513-563-6663
Exploring Spirituality through Music and Art
Hubbard Family Swim School’s international reputation for excellence is a result of our passion for teaching and our learn-to-swim techniques. We are committed to provide swim lessons that build comfort and confidence in a child centered environment while making them safer around water. Join us for weekly classes.
Martial Arts America Adventure Summer Camp 7714 Montgomery Road, Ste. N, Cincinnati 513-518-0872 maakenwood.com
Skills for a Lifetime - Lessons that Last! Our Adventure Summer Camp combines our premier martial arts program with a fun camp experience. Each week we incorporate educational opportunities, in-house field trips, new learning experiences, group activities and free play to round out your child’s camp adventure.
Wake Nation 201 Joe Nuxhall Way (in Joyce Park), Fairfield wakenation.com
513-887-9253
513.621.1817
christchurchcincinnati.org/camps 318 East Fourth Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
Wake Nation Cincinnati offers summer camps for kids ages 7 - 17. Campers learn how to wakeboard and water ski in a fun, supportive environment, from our team of experienced staff. Wake Nation is the only local attraction where people can wakeboard and water-ski WITHOUT a boat! So get your kids off the couch this summer and get them enrolled in the coolest camp around!
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati myy.org
513-362-YMCA (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 include school age care (over 85 sites), preschool (two Autism centers), kindergarten, infant/toddler care, teen college and career readiness program, youth and government program, and day and overnight camps.
NATURE Cincinnati Parks Summer Nature Day Camps Multiple Park Locations in Cincinnati cincinnatiparks.com • erinmorris@cincinnati-oh.gov
513-321-6208
Cincinnati Nature Center 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford cincynature.org
513-831-1711
Our camps for ages 3 - 15 are voted “Best of the City” for the great value in educational, fun-filled outdoor activities! Hikes, crafts and games occur daily. Fees are $45 - $80 weekly. New this year: Harry Potter 2, Science Mythbusters, Magic Camp and more! Online registration Feb. 1 on our website.
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CincyNature Camps at Cincinnati Nature Center are a fun way for kids, ages 3-15, to use their creativity and imaginations in a safe, friendly environment. These week-long day camps are held in Milford and Goshen, June through August. Register on our website.
Great Parks of Hamilton County Summer Day Camps visitgreatparks.org/learn/daycamps 513-521-7275 ext. 240
Keep kids active, healthy and focused at Great Parks Summer Day Camps. Children ages 4 - 17 can explore nature this summer through full- and half-day Great Parks of Hamilton County nature, adventure, farm, fishing and horse Ccamps. Online registration opens on Mon., Feb. 9. Early bird pricing runs through March 31. Call or visit our website for a full list of camps, including dates and registration deadlines.
Xavier University Sustainability Summer Smith Hall, 1002 Francis Xavier Way, Cincinnati www.xavier.edu/green/summer-camp.cfm • smythe@xavier.edu
513-745-3279
Register online at www.cincinnatiparks.com
Campers entering grades 9 - 12 will spend Jun. 15 - 19 on Xavier University’s campus exploring important environmental challenges. Meet business owners, ecologists and others successfully meeting those challenges. Activities include: canoe trip, off-site visits, camper-created digital product. Campers leave with an exciting sense of opportunities in sustainability for college and beyond. Kathleen Smythe, Director.
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school. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Camp Invention campinvention.org 800-968-4332
Boys and girls collaborate with others during various competitions, taking apart electronics to assemble something one-of-a-kind and push the limits during high-energy games. Participants explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. At the program’s end, all will go home with newly acquired 21st century life skills and unique approaches to solving everyday problems.
Classroom Antics Tech Camps classroomantics.com 800-595-3776
Learn how to create video games, produce stop-motion animation movies, code computer programs and program LEGO robots in a Classroom Antics Tech Camp! Kids ages 7 - 13 across Cincinnati are attending our week-long Tech Camps. Join us this summer. Limited space available so register early on our website.
Drake Planetarium & Science Center 2020 Sherman Ave., Cincinnati drakeplanetarium.org
513-396-5578
Voted Best in the City award winning STEM camps at Drake Planetarium & Science Center provide a wide range of enrichment programs for Greater Cincinnati’s youth in grades K - 8. We inspire a lifelong passion for learning and teach kids teamwork, creative problem solving, and follow through in a fun environment.
Engineering for Kids Florence Learning Center, 8156 Mall Road, Florence, KY engineeringforkids.com/location/nky • nky@engineeringforkids.net
859-630-3268
Our camps are designed to supplement and enrich your child’s existing education. We host programs across fall, winter, spring and summer break. Camps are half-day and full-day. Summer camps last one week with morning/afternoon sessions focusing on different engineering fields. Call or email us!
iSPACE on the Scarlet Oaks Campus, Sharonville ispacescience.org • info@ispacescience.org
513-612-5786
iSPACE ignites imaginations and transforms campers into robotics engineers and rocket scientists! In our engaging, hands-on summer day camps, we spark interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Over 30 interactive camps are available for grades K - 12.
Science Matters in America STEM Camps sciencematters.tv 859-462-3340
Hands on STEM camps with locations in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Every summer, Science Matters in America offers an exciting and educational summer camp program for children 5 - 11 yrs. The “Science Journeys” Summer Camp is intelligently designed with a variety of stimulating hands on activities.
Camp at the J 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati jointhej.org/summercamps
513-722-7249
Camp Chabad 2820 Bearcat Way, Cincinnati campchabad.org • info@campchabad.org
513-731-5111
Camp Rockmont for Boys 375 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC rockmont.com • info@rockmont.com
828-686-3885
Camp-I-Can 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati thechildrenshomecinti.org • bwiseman@thechildrenshomecinti.org
513-272-2800
Champions Summer of Wonder 10901 Reed Hartman Hwy., Ste. 100, Cincinnati discoverchampions.com
513-658-7283
From American Red Cross swim lessons and archery to arts and crafts, Camp at the J provides great social and educational opportunities that foster friendships and features all the fun that has made camp a summertime staple for kids. Camp at the J offers weekly theme days, sports and field trips.
A camp that has it all! Sports, nature, art, music, character growth, field trips, swimming lessons, using 200,000 square feet of unmatched fun! Nurturing dedicated staff. Mix-and-match your weeks or sign up for all seven weeks. Live the Camp Chabad experience! Lunch and transportation included, morning and after care available. ACA Accredited. Cincinnati’s premier Jewish Day Camp.
Camp Rockmont is a Christian summer camp for boys, ages 6 - 16, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Rockmont’s mission of developing boys into healthy young men is accomplished through age-appropriate skills, activities and challenges that help campers to know themselves better and discover God’s love for them.
Dates: Jun. 2 - Aug. 6. Ages/Grades: 5 -12. Cost Range: $185.00 a week, child care vouchers are accepted. Enroll your child today in an enriching camp on our 40 acre campus that includes: breakfast, lunch, snack, sports, swimming, crafts, and off-site field trips. Designed to enhance self-esteem, social skills and provides learning opportunities. Kids will fall asleep on the way home. Last year’s class read over 300 books.
Our Summer Break program will keep children laughing and learning during our Summer of Wonder. Each week is a new and exciting theme for children to engage in. Camp runs from Jun. 8 - Aug. 7th. Several locations throughout the city. Pick and choose the weeks you want to attend or have fun all summer with us! continued on page 32 ...
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SPECIAL NEEDS COTI Camp OdakOTa 4440 Carver Woods Drive, Cincinnati
513-791-5688
Camp OdakOTa is a full day camp for children with occupational therapy and sensory integration needs. Camp OdakOTa campers are children 6 - 12 yrs. who would benefit from a sensory sensitive approach to summer day camp.
Flying Horse Farms 5260 State Route 95, Mount Gilead flyinghorsefarm.org
419-751-7077
Flying Horse Farms is a camp for children with serious illnesses, where for a week or a weekend at a time being sick takes a backseat to being a kid. The children who attend camp have diagnoses including cancer, heart conditions, rheumatoid arthritis, blood disorders, severe asthma, gastrointestinal disorders, kidney conditions and craniofacial anomalies. Flying Horse Farms is always free of charge.
Springer School and Center 2121 Madison Road, Cincinnati springer-ld.org
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“Adventures in Summer Learning” is designed for students of at least average potential who are not making expected progress. The morning program helps children become confident in the basic skills through small group instruction. The afternoon program consists of specialized courses in math, handwriting and writing. The Launch program gives children entering kindergarten and first grade a head start for next year. Co-ed, Jun. 15 - Jul. 10.
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TRADITIONAL CAMPS Archbishop McNicholas High School Summer Camps 6536 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati 513-231-3500 mcnhs.org
McNicholas High School offers a variety of summer camps beginning June 8 for students entering grades 1 - 9. Camps include sports, arts and academics and are conducted by McNicholas faculty, staff and coaches. For a full listing visit our website. Registration begins March 1.
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Cincinnati Circus Camp is packed full of fun things to do! Fly on a trapeze, play on our best inflatables, and learn fun circus skills like juggling, aerial acrobatics, balloon twisting, and so much more! No other circus camp compares! Jun. 8 - 12, Jun. 15 - 19, and Aug. 3 - 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon).
Cincinnati Recreation Commission 13 CRC Recreation Centers in Cincinnati cincyrec.org/camps
513-352-4000
The Goddard School Summer Camps 1280 Nagel Road, Anderson Twp. goddardschool.com/anderson-townshipoh
513-474-5292
Gorman Heritage Farm 10052 Reading Road Evandale gormanfarm.org
513-563-6663
Green Acres Summer Camps 8255 Spooky Hollow Road, Cincinnati green-acres.org • camps@green-acres.org
513-891-4227
Kids First Sports Center - Camp-A-Palooza 7900 E Kemper Rd. Cincinnati kidsfirstsports.com • msmith@kidsfirstsports.com
513-489-7575
Mother of Mercy High School Summer Camps 3036 Werk Road, Cincinnati motherofmercy.org/summercamps
513-661-2740
My Nose Turns Red Circus Camps Locations in Greater Cincinnati/Northern KY mynoseturnsred.org * rednose@fuse.net
859-581-7100
YMCA Camp Ernst 7615 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, KY myycamp.org
859-586-6181
Camp CRC Summer Day Camps are offered at 13 CRC recreation centers. Camps run 11 weeks: Jun. 1 - Aug. 14. Activities include field trips and swim lessons. Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ($1045/summer). With Extended Care Program hours: 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. ($1265/summer). Visit the CRC website to register.
Looking for an active summer camp, loaded with high energy, outdoor, activities, field trips, water days and engaging visitors in a safe environment? Then join The Goddard School Summer Camp! NEW this summer is Quest Camp. Also new are MiniCamps including: Lego Robotics, Secret Agent, Jewelry Making, Star Performers, Kitchen Chemistry and more. Expanded summer campus and large indoor gym. Discovery, under 5 yrs.; Explorer, 5 - 6 yrs.; Adventure, young schoolage; Quest, older schoolage.
Be a farm kid! Camp activities include: interacting with barnyard animals, exploring the woods, garden fun, games, hiking, crafts, music and more. Special themed camps for wilderness, art, cooking, science and veterinary. Camp sessions scheduled by age. Please see our website for full brochure. You will never want to leave!
Arts, aquatic adventures, environment, equine, food or garden…Greenacres has a camp for every child! Each Greenacres summer camp is led by of our caring and professional staff who strive to give campers memories and experiences to cherish for a lifetime. Log onto our website for more information or to register.
Campers at Kids First get the very best! A backyard with mini-golf, a climbing wall and playground as well as 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.
Mother of Mercy High School offers a variety of summer camps for grade school boys and girls. Our athletic camps include basketball, bowling, lacrosse, soccer, tennis and volleyball, all led by current coaches and alumnae playing at the collegiate level. Mercy also offers camps in art, dancing and writing. Your children will be sure to find at least one camp that meets their interest!
Our 18th year! Fun, unique and challenging. Selected Best in the City by Cincinnati Magazine. Circus camps conducted by My Nose Turns Red, the area’s only non-profit youth circus. Skills taught include: stilt walking, juggling, rolling globe, clowning and more. Camps for ages 4 - 7 and 7 - 18, plus two 2-week intensive camps featuring unicycle, aerials and German Wheel. Register by April 15 for early bird discount.
SPEND YOUR SUMMER WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER CINCINNATI
Join us for 11 weeks of fun, educational activities, field trips, and more! Our Clubs offer diversified programming, free breakfast, lunch and a snack; all in a safe and caring environment for your child. Register today by calling 513.421.8909 or visit www.BGCGC.org.
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Come see why generations of campers love to tell stories about their adventures at camp Ernst. Enjoy top notch counselors, new friends and doing a wide variety of activities including ziplines, banana boat,100-ft waterslide,horseback riding, the BLOB and more. Check out Camp Ernst during our Open Houses on Mar. 29, Apr. 26 and May 31.
YMCA Camp Kern 5291 St. Rt. 350, Oregonia campkern.org
513-932-3756 ext. 1530
Voted ‘Best of Dayton’ in 2014, YMCA Camp Kern is well-known for its innovative and unique summer camp programming. Residential summer camp boasts activities that appeal to a variety of interests – from literary camps to teen leadership programs. Open to children ages 5 - 16, there is an adventure waiting for everyone!
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Summer Day Camps 12 locations in greater Cincinnati and Northern KY
Your neighborhood YMCA has been providing outstanding day camps for for boys and girls ages 2 - 15. Y camps provide the perfect setting to appreciate nature, building skills, create memories and establish friendships that last a lifetime. Summer camps weekly themes include everything from super heroes and amazing inventions, to sports and teen camps. And don’t forget about the incredible field trips.
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ZOO BLOOMS March 6 - 8
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he Zoo has turned into a magnificent explosion of color! Enjoy over a million daffodils, hyacinths, flowering trees, shrubs and other spring bulbs, including 100,000 tulips in every color imaginable during the Zoo’s annual flower display. Be sure to stop by between 6 and 8:30 p.m. every Thursday in April for the familyfriendly Tunes & Blooms free concerts! Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine Street; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; general admission $18 adults, $12 children and seniors (at the gate; tickets online are less), $9 parking. Call 513281-4700 or visit cincinnatizoo.org.
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wed 1 FREE A MUSE AND A MAZE
Ages 13 and older are invited to meet author Peter Turchi, who presents his book A Muse and a Maze: Writing as Puzzle, Mystery, and Magic. Uncover the magic that writers share with the likes of Houdini and other master magicians. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 7 p.m.; 513-3968960 or josephbeth.com.
MUMMIES OF THE WORLD
Come face to face with the largest exhibition of mummies and related artifacts in this exhibit, opening today. Learn how science can help shed a light on history, and explore never-beforeseen objects and specimens from South America, Europe and Egypt, and see how mummification has take place all over the globe. Exhibit remains open through April 26. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; $19.50 adults, $12.50 children and member adults, $17.50 seniors, $8.50 member children; 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum. org.
ZOO BLOOMS
Please see Calendar opener on page 35 for details.
APRIL events requiring advance registration begin on page 48. THURSDAY ART PLAY: FOR THE BIRDS
The Cincinnati Zoo’s on site with some special feathery friends for you to meet! After you’ve learned about the birds, create some artwork inspired by these winged wonders. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 10:30 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 students with ID and seniors, free members and children younger than 5); 513-345-8405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
fri 3 BUTTERFLY SHOW
Please see “Spotlight” this page for details.
EASTER BUNNY EXPRESS
Hop aboard and enjoy a train ride to the LM&M Junction for a special visit with the Easter Bunny (parents, be sure to bring your cameras)! Kids receive a special gift and can join an egg hunt. Trains depart at 10 a.m., 12:15, 2:30 and 4:45 p.m. on April 3 - 4. Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 127 South Mechanic Street, Lebanon; prices vary, please see site for details; 513-933-8022 or lebanonrr.com.
sat 4 FREE AN EGGCELLENT EASTER
The Easter Bunny is hopping over to Lazer Kraze in Mason and Erlanger! Stop by to take your own picture with him, and get an egg-cellent treat, then make a free krazy fun craft (no purchase necessary and while supplies last). Also at 7082 Columbia Road, Maineville (513-339-1030). Lazer Kraze, 1335 Donaldson Highway, Erlanger; 3 - 4 p.m.; 859-371-5729 or lazerkraze.com.
FREE AUTISM AND ALL SPECIAL NEEDS EXPO
Families With ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) will host this annual event connecting parents with local resources, services, therapists, doctors and support organizations. Kids can enjoy activities at the even and breakout sessions feature local experts on current topics in autism and special needs. Attendees also receive a free copy of the Autism Yellow Pages. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; familieswithasd.org.
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FREE CLICK, CLACK, PEEP! STORYTIME
Calling all ducks and chicks! Quack and peep with a new springtime book, Click, Clack, Peep! Barnes & Noble West Chester, 9455 Union Centre Blvd.; 11 a.m.; 513-755-6193.
EASTER BUNNY EXPRESS
Join MetroParks and Orienteering Cincinnati, Inc., for beginner’s course full of baskets of Easter eggs you can collect to trade for toys and candy. Governor Bebb MetroPark, 1979 Bebb Park Lane, Okeana; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $7 for OCIN members, $10 nonmembers, $2 discount with SI timing card, free for TROL Season Pass holders; 513-8675835 or yourmetroparks.net.
FREE EASTER EGG SCRAMBLE
FREE STORY TIME WITH MISS ALICIA
Use straight lines and primary colors to create a stained glass window decoration, inspired by Dutch artist Piet Mondrian. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 2 - 4 p.m.; free with admission (all museums pass $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $10.50 ages 3 12, $5.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
BUNNY CRAFTS
This time of year, bunnies are hopping everywhere! Ages 5 - 12 are invited to stop by and make a couple of bunny crafts. Seasongood Nature Center, Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road; 1 - 3 p.m.; $1 per craft, plus a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
EASTER EGG ORIENTEERING
Join an introduction to orienteering with a beginner’s course full of baskets of Easter eggs to collect and trade for candy or toys. Rentschler Forest MetroPark, 5701 Reigart Road, Hamilton; April 2 from 5 - 6 p.m.; April 4 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (See April 12 for details). $7 for OCIN members, $10 nonmembers, $2 discount with SI timing card, free for TROL Season Pass holders; 513-8675835 or yourmetroparks.net.
SUPER SPROUTS: MONDRIAN WINDOWS
The hunt begins at noon and continues until all the eggs are gone, but don’t worry, kids will be separated into ageappropriate groups. Get a photo with the Easter Bunny and check out the general store and petting zoo while you’re there! Jane’s Saddlebag, 13989 Ryle Road, Union; 12 p.m.; 859-3846617 or janessaddlebag.com.
Please see April 3 for details.
EASTER EGG ORIENTEERING
Ages 2 and older are invited to join blue manatee’s Miss Alicia for stories and fun! blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10 - 10:30 a.m.; 513731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
FREE BOONE MASONIC LODGE ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
SPOTLIGHT: BUTTERFLY SHOW Through June 21
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he Krohn Conservatory presents its popular annual butterfly show, The Butterflies of the Philippines. Get up close and personal with winged beauties, all while enjoying special events like Photographer Nights and Breakfast with the Butterflies. Exhibit is open daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., through June 21. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; $7 adults, $4 ages 5 - 12, free ages 4 and younger, $12 unlimited admission pin. Visit cincinnatiparks. com/krohn.
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Bring your family to an Easter Egg Scramble, open to ages 12 years old and younger. Free to the public, the hunt is split up by age groups and there will be plenty of fun and prizes. Immediately after the hunt join a free open gym with inflatables and trampolines. Midwest Cheer Elite, 8730 Union Center Pavilion Drive, Beckett Ridge; 12 p.m.; 513-7799111 or midwestcheerelite.com.
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES TOUR
Take a docent-led tour with fun facts and hands-on activities for the whole family. Meet in the Front Lobby. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 1 p.m. April 4, 11, 18 and 25; 877-472-4226 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org. (the “Calendar” continues on page 38)
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KIDS SEATS $10! Ages 2-12. Excludes Front Row and Gold Circle. All seats $2 more day of show. Additional fees may apply.
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What’s going on? A lot, and then some more! Enjoy performances, artist demonstrations, storytelling, scavenger hunts, tours and hands-on art activities for the whole family. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 12 - 4 p.m.; 877472-4226 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
FREE GERMAN STORY TIME
Willkommen! Use stories and songs to learn some basic German vocabulary. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-7312665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
FREE GRAETER’S EASTER EGG HUNT
Over-the-Rhine’s biggest egg hunt returns to Washington Park! Bring the gang for 7,500 candy-filled eggs, face painting, a petting zoo, and photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Taste of Belgium will also be on site, serving up Belgian waffles. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St.; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; washingtonpark.org.
FREE MINI EASTER EGG HUNT
Bring your little ones ages 0 - 5 for light refreshments, Easter portrait minisessions (photos will be available for purchase), crafts, and an egg hunt! Blue Cocoon, 9361 Montgomery Road; 11 a.m.; 513-791-1089 or bluecocoonbaby. com.
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HAPPY EASTER!
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES ART STOP
Visit a docent at an interactive art cart in the galleries and enjoy hands-on art activities for the whole family. This month, check out the Ancient Art Cart (April 5), the Painting Art Cart (April 12), a Japanese Tea Ceremony (April 19), and the Sculpture Art Cart (April 26). Cincinnati Art Museum 953 Eden Park Drive; 3 p.m.; 877-472-4226 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
SKETCHING SUNDAY
See the CAM in a whole new way — via your own sketches! Stop by the Front Lobby to pick up your supplies kit and sketchbook, then sketch wherever you like, or use one of the CAM’s prompts to jump start your creativity. Cincinnati Art Museum 953 Eden Park Drive; 1 - 4 p.m.; a $5 refundable deposit is required to check out a supplies kit; 877-4724226 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
Bring the family to the Krohn on Easter Sunday for a morning visit with the butterflies in the Butterflies of the Philippines exhibit. Purchase coffee, juice and a healthy snack, beginning at 8 a.m. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; $7 adults, $4 ages 5 - 12, free ages 4 and younger; cincinnatiparks. com/krohn.
mon 6 FREE OPENING DAY STORYTIME
All ages are invited to join Miss Audrey for the annual Opening Day storytime and parade! Wear your favorite Reds gear and show off your team spirit! Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.
SUPER SPROUTS: EGG-CELENT ART
Learn about the history of eggs at Easter and then make your own egg-celent work of art. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 2 - 4 p.m. April 9; free with admission (all
FREE WUMP MUCKET PUPPET SHOW
Celebrate spring with silliness, songs, and the Wump Mucket Puppets! Kids and their families will be treated to a new tune from Coleman the Sasquatch, as well as a new skit, The Legend of the Loveland Frog Prince. Meet the puppets and their puppeteer after the performance! Clifton Branch Library, 351 Ludlow Ave.; 2 - 3 p.m.; wumpmucketpuppets.com.
MAGIC LIFE CYCLES
A tadpole changing into a frog and a seed changing into a plant are a couple of the magical life cycles ages 2 - 12 will study this week. Stop by the pond to see how many tadpole stages you can count! Programs take place at 10:45 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. Tue - Sat, and 1 and 4 p.m. Sun, April 7 - 19. Highfield Discovery Garden inside Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfield Pike; $5 adults, $4 ages 2 - 12, plus a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County motor vehicle permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
wed 8 FREE TODDLER TALES
Ages 2- to 3-and-a-half are invited for this story time that helps build literacy skills through stories, songs and playtime. Main Library, Boone County Public Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington; 11 a.m.; 859-342-2665 or bcpl.org. Ages 2 - 3 and their grown-ups enjoy stories, rhymes, puppets and simple art activities. Erlanger Branch, Kenton County Public Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger; 10 a.m., 11 a.m.; 859962-4000 or kentonlibrary.org.
Celebrate the art of the piano with the 10th installment of this popular concert, showcasing CCM’s student pianists, with special appearances by CCM’s faculty artists. Corbett Auditorium, College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati campus, Jefferson Ave.; 8 p.m.; $15 general, $10 non-UC students, free UC students; 513-556-4183 or ccm. uc.edu.
More than 12,000 eggs and 900 prizes are up for grabs by little ones ages 1 - 8, along with face painting, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and refreshments. Tower Park, Douglas Drive, Fort Thomas; 12 p.m.; ftthomas.org.
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FREE SPRING EGG HUNT
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SPOTLIGHT: FITTON FAMILY FRIDAY Friday, April 10
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eatrix Potter’s most famous long-eared character grows into a rambunctious teen in this production of The Rockin’ Adventures of Peter Rabbit from ArtReach, a division of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Peter still can’t stay out of the McGregor’s garden, and confounds the Rabbit family as he seeks to escape the rabbit hole and play his guitar at “The Farm.” A pre-show reception begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the performance at 7:30 p.m. Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 South Monument Avenue, Hamilton; $10 adult members, $12 adult non-members, free children 16 and younger (free with purchase of adult ticket and must live in same household as adult, otherwise $5 child members, $6 child nonmembers). Call 513-863-8873 ext. 110 or visit fittoncenter.org.
Celebrate National Poetry Month with some favorite poems before writing your very own All About Me poetry. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 4 - 5 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
SUPER SPROUTS: EGG-CELENT ART
Please see April 7 for details.
FREE THE REAL MCCOY
Legendary sports writer Hal McCoy presents his new book, The Real McCoy: My Half-Century with the Cincinnati Reds, that details his sports writing career covering half a century. JosephBeth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 7 p.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.
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Learn about the artist Daniel Arsham and create your own sculpture inspired by his work. Afterwards, join friends from Modo Yoga for some creative movement. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 students with ID and seniors, free members and children younger than 5); 513-345-8405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
fri 10 FREE BIRD BRAIN
Hat Street is a place controlled by rules and regulations. When a hard-working man happens upon some baby birds in the forest, he gives them shelter under his hat, forcing him to decide between keeping his new friends safe or abiding by Hat Street’s Golden Rule. Grades K - 3 will love this presentation from Playhouse in the Park’s Off the Hill series. Grove Banquet & Event Center, 9150 Winton Road; 7 p.m.; 513-5221410 or theartsconnect.us.
FITTON FAMLY FRIDAY
Please see “Spotlight” on page 38 for details.
FREE MOMMY AND ME PLAY CAFE GRAND OPENING
Join other moms and dads for free classes, refreshments, giveaways and plenty of kids’ activities in the new Mommy and Me Play Cafe from Blue Cocoon. Open to ages 0 - 5, with a special area for crawlers and toddlers. Blue Cocoon’s Mommy and Me Play Cafe, 9361 Montgomery Road; 10 a.m. 6 p.m. April 10 - 11, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. April 12; 513-791-1089 or bluecocoonbaby. com.
MONSTER JAM
Mixing racing, showmanship and more into one action-packed live show, Monster Jam electrifies crowds with breathtaking stunts and an exciting display of popular trucks. Bring the kids for an incredible show, including access to the stars — the performers and their Monster Jam trucks! U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St., Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m. April 10, 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 11; $20 $60; usbankarena.com.
sat 11 38TH ANNUAL DOLLHOUSE MINIATURE SHOW AND SALE
The Miniature Society of Cincinnati brings a bigger and better show — this year, celebrate “The Nifty Fifties,” smallscale style. EnterTrainment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester; 12 - 6 p.m. April 11, 12 - 5 p.m. April 12; $5
adults, $3 ages 4 - 12; 513-898-8000 or entertrainmentjunction.com.
FREE ARTWORKS SUPERHERO ACTIVITIES
Artworks apprentices designed and produced a unique children’s activity book that follows a group of young superheroes as they protect Cincinnati and promote the power of positivity. This special coloring book for all ages is filled with fun activities and is designed to be supportive and empowering to children. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 2 p.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.
FREE BIRD BRAIN
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park presents Vern Thiessen’s play, Bird Brain, featuring a kindly woodcutter who comes across a nest of orphaned birds and must choose between following the rules and following his heart. Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road, Blue Ash; 7 p.m.; 513-745-8550 or blueashevents.com.
FREE EDUCATOR APPRECIATION DAYS
Educators PreK - Grade 12 receive 25 percent off books, DVDs and CDs. Bring your current Barnes & Noble Educator card or a current school ID, pay stub, or homeschooling certificate to sign up. Today, enjoy a reception with refreshments and resources. Educator Appreciation Days takes place April 11 19. Barnes & Noble West Chester, 9455 Union Centre Blvd.; 513-755-6193.
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES TOUR Please see April 4 for details.
FREE I WISH YOU MORE
Join a special storytime featuring I Wish You More, a book of endless good wishes for curiosity and wonder, friendship and strength, and laughter and peace. Barnes & Noble West Chester, 9455 Union Centre Blvd.; 11 a.m.; 513-7556193.
KITE FLYING FUN
Enjoy gigantic kite flying demos, a kite ballet, kite making and more in this program presented by MetroParks and PIGS Aloft. Visit with vendors and enjoy concessions for a festive, highflying day! Voice of America MetroPark, 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester; 12 - 5 p.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
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FREE STORY TIME FOR BABIES
Head to Babies “R” Us for an interactive story time led by a Boone County librarian that includes pre-literacy activities to encourage a love of books and help build pre-reading skills. Babies “R” Us, 4999 Houston Road, Florence; 11 a.m.; 859-342-2665 or bcpl.org.
sun 12 38TH ANNUAL DOLLHOUSE MINIATURE SHOW AND SALE Please see April 11 for details.
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES ART STOP
Butterfly Show. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; $12 (includes unlimited admission pin); cincinnatiparks.com/krohn.
SUPER SPROUTS: ABSTRACT SHAPES
Design a modern masterpiece inspired by the bright colors and geometric shapes used by the artist Sonia Delaunay. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. April 13, and 2 - 4 p.m. April 16; free with admission (all museums pass $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $10.50 ages 3 - 12, $5.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
tue 14 FAMILY EXTREME FITNESS
Enjoy meeting other kids who share a passion for math while working with professional mathematicians. Join math activities, topics, and puzzles in this nationally recognized program. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road; 2 - 4 p.m.; 513-761-7500 or mayersonjcc.org.
Get fit together as a family! This 30 minute class is for parents to attend with their children ages 5 - 12. It will include 15 minutes of cardio and 15 minutes of strengthening and toning exercises. Sayler Park Community Center, 6720 Home City Ave.; 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. April 14 and 28; $5 per parent and child, $1 for each additional child; 513-706-1324 or cincyrec.org.
SECOND SUNDAY FAMILY SHOWTIME
SESAME STREET LIVE: MAKE A NEW FRIEND
Please see April 5 for details.
FREE MATH CIRCLE
Madcap Puppets presents Twain’s Twisted Tales this afternoon! Clara’s ordinary tales take an unexpected twist when Mark Twain’s most beloved characters escape from her book. Putting them back where they belong is going to take help from Mark Twain himself, and maybe the audience too. Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Ave.; 2 p.m.; $5 per adult, free for children; 513-4972860 or cliftonculturalarts.org.
FREE SUMMERFAIR POSTER REVEAL
Stop by for the unveiling of the poster for Cincinnati’s annual craft and arts expo, Summerfair! Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 7 p.m.; 513-3968960 or josephbeth.com.
FREE WHERE THE WILD THINGS PLAY
Kids and adults are invited for stories and songs, art activities and creative movement. On April 12, explore the color green; on April 19, learn all there is to know about rain; and on April 26, celebrate Earth Day! Washington Park, 1230 Elm St.; 1 - 3 p.m.; washingtonpark. org.
MONSTER JAM
Please see April 10 for details.
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FREE SPANISH STORY TIME
PHOTOGRAPHER NIGHTS
Learn simple Spanish vocabulary through stories and songs. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or
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No matter where you’re from or where you’ve been, everyone is special! Join Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their friends as they welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India. Together, they will explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate similarities like singing, dancing and sharing cookies! U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St.; 7 p.m.; $15 - $63; usbankarena.com.
FREE WE LOVE OUR TEACHERS
Where would we be without teachers? Honor teachers of all kinds through stories and a craft. Read Pinkalicious and The New Teacher and Olivia and The Best Teacher Ever. Barnes & Noble West Chester, 9455 Union Centre Blvd.; 11 a.m.; 513-755-6193.
wed 15 CINCINNATI FLOWER SHOW
The Cincinnati Horticultural Society presents this annual display of gardening delights! All ages will find plenty to explore enjoy, including children’s potting programs, family days and days set aside just for the ladies. Exhibit is open through April 19. Yeatman’s Cove, Sawyer Point, 705 East Pete Rose Way; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; $20 adults, $5 ages 12 and younger; cincinnatihorticulturalsociety.com/ cincyflowershow. (please turn the page)
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Linda Ball presents her book, 185 Days: School Stories, a raw and realistic report of 185 days culled from 30 years of teaching. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 7 p.m.; 513-3968960 or josephbeth.com.
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APRIL events requiring advance registration begin on page 48. FREE LIVE JAZZ
Enjoy some jazz standards this evening from the Ron Purdon Quintet. JosephBeth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 7 p.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.
sat 18 FREE AQUALICIOUS STORYTIME
FREE STORY TIME WITH MISS ALICIA
Ages 2 and older are invited to join blue manatee’s Miss Alician for stories and fun! blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10 - 10:30 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks. com.
Join a reading and fun activities featuring Aqualicious, the newest picture book from Victoria Kann. This cheerful tale follows Pinkalicious as she meets a miniature mermaid for a fun-in-thesun adventure. Barnes & Noble West Chester, 9455 Union Centre Blvd.; 11 a.m.; 513-755-6193.
SUPER SPROUTS: ABSTRACT SHAPES
FREE CINCINNATI DAY OF PUPPETRY
Please see April 13 for details.
THE BURNING CARAVAN
Music@BCM kicks off with Wine ‘n’ Spring, featuring the Burning Caravan Jazz Ensemble with its signature brand of gypsy swing. The family-friendly event takes place indoors at BCM beginning at 6 p.m., with the performance beginning at 7 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. BehringerCrawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 ages 3 - 12; 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.
THURSDAY ART PLAY: CREEPY CRAWLERS
Please see “Spotlight” this page for details.
FREE CINCINNATI EARTH DAY
Celebrate Earth Day and check out exhibits, play some games that are all about recycling, have fun in the Kids’ Zone, and join a scavenger hunt, all while enjoying local live music. Sawyer Point, 705 East Pete Rose Way; 12 - 5 p.m.; cincinnatiearthday.com.
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES TOUR
Please see April 4 for details.
FREE FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES
Join a screening of the critically acclaimed film, Flight of the Butterflies, and celebrate Earth Day. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 11 a.m. April 18, 2 p.m. April 19; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
PEANUT BUTTER & JAM CONCERT
The clarinet, cello, piano and Madcap Puppets tell the story of The Ugly Duckling through the music of Beethoven, as performed by the Linton musicians. Don’t miss the music, storytelling, and warm and fuzzy fun! Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7701 Kenwood Road; 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.; $5; 513-3816868 or lintonmusic.org.
SPRING SALE
The Northeast Mothers of Twins and More Club will host their annual spring sale featuring gently used children’s clothes, toys, equipment and more. Loveland Middle School, 801 South Lebanon Road, Loveland; 8:30 - 11 a.m.; $1 admission; nemotmc.com.
THE GREAT AMAZING RACE
Modeled after the popular TV show, this event features teams of two people who race a one-mile course while completing various fun-filled challenges that will get participants a little dirty, a little wet, and promote a lot of fun, all while raising funds to benefit Max Cure
FREE FRENCH STORY TIME
Bonjour! Using stories and songs, participants will learn a little French vocabulary today. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
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Search out spring wildflowers with Robert Henn, author of Wildflowers of Ohio, and local naturalist Chuck Holliday. A great hike for hikers of all abilities. Dudley Woods, 5591 Hankins Road; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks. net.
sun 19 EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Stop by the Nature PlayScape with the kids for activities that celebrate Mother Earth. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1 - 3 p.m.; free with admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 seniors and active military); 513-831-1711 or cincynature. org.
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES ART STOP Please see April 5 for details.
FREE FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES GLUTEN FREE EXPO
Families interested in learning more about celiac disease and living a glutenfree lifestyle are invited to this one-day expo featuring informative vendors and prizes! Centennial Barn, 110 Compton Road; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $10 in advance, $15 at the door; glutenfreeforcincinnati@ gmail.com or glutenfreeforcincy.wix.com/ gluten-free.
fri 17 Families are invited to enjoy carnival rides, games, food and prizes, including raffle baskets! Burlington Elementary School, 5946 North Orient Street, Burlington; 5 9 p.m.; free admission, tickets available for rides and games; 859-344-4440 or myvlink.org/burlingtonelementarypta/.
WILDFLOWER HIKE
Please see April 18 for details.
Staff from Cincinnati Museum Center will stop by with some creepy crawly bug friends. Learn about these interesting creatures and make some artwork inspired by the author and illustrator Eric Carle. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 students with ID and seniors, free members and children younger than 5); 513-345-8405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
BURLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CARNIVAL
Foundation’s Dunk Your Kicks program, which supports the fight against pediatric cancer. Hopewell Athletic Field, 8200 Cox Road, West Chester; 2 p.m.; $10 - $48 early registration, $15 - $60 race day registration; 513518-0528, info@greatamazingrace.com or greatamazingrace.com.
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SPOTLIGHT: FREE CINCINNATI DAY OF PUPPETRY Saturday, April 18
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he Cincinnati Area Puppetry Guild and Happen, Inc., present a fun day of puppetry for all ages! Families can enjoy puppet shows, displays, and puppet-making crafts. Happen will serve pancakes from 11 - 11:45 a.m. while showing puppet videos. Performances begin at noon, and feature Snelvie Pestley and everyone’s favorite, the Wump Mucket Puppets! Happen, Inc., 4201 Hamilton Ave.; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Visit cincinnatipuppetryguild.com.
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Celebrate the thousands of boys that have made the Cincinnati Boychoir one of the nation’s foremost boychoir organizations. All of the choirs will come together to celebrate fifty years of history in a musical extravaganza. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St.; 3 p.m., 6 p.m.; $10 - $20 students and seniors, $15 - $25 adults; 513-621-2787 or cincinnatiarts.org.
FREE JAZZ AND SWING
The Blue Night Jazz Band presents live jazz and swing music this afternoon. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 3 p.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com. (the “Calendar” continues on page 44)
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Originally premiered in 1969 for the dedication of Cincinnati’s Rockdale Temple, Dave Brubeck’s The Gates of Justice draws from the Hebrew Bible, speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Negro Spirituals, the writings of Hillel, and lyrics by the composer’s wife, Iola Brubeck. St. Frances de Sales Parish, 1600 Madison Road; 3 p.m.; $12 general public, $6 non-UC students, free UC students; 513-556-4183 or ccm.uc.edu.
FREE WHERE THE WILD THINGS PLAY Please see April 12 for details.
mon 20 PHOTOGRAPHER NIGHTS
Photographers and their tripods are welcome this evening, come out for some great shots of the butterflies after hours during the Krohn’s annual Butterfly Show. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; $12 (includes unlimited admission pin); cincinnatiparks.com/krohn.
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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
FREE DESIGN YOUR PERFECT WORLD
Celebrate Earth Day with a reading of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax and other Earth-friendly favorites before venturing outside to design your own version of a perfect, healthy planet with bright and colorful sidewalk chalk art. For ages 4 - 6. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 4 - 5 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
FREE EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
This free event includes earth-friendly vendors, food, crafts, and fun for the entire family! Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road, Blue Ash; 4 - 7 p.m.; 513-745-8644 or blueashevents. com.
The first 300 visitors to the Krohn Conservatory’s Butterfly Show, Butterflies of the Philippines, will receive a free tree seedling sponsored by the Cincinnati Parks Foundation and Friends of Krohn. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $7 adults, $4 ages 5 - 12, free ages 4 and younger; cincinnatiparks.com/krohn.
thu 23 FREE MARCH FOR BABIES COMMUNITY DONATION DAY & EXPO
Teams and individuals will receive their March for Babies t-shirt incentives and “Day-of” packets. Packet includes Goody Bag, route card, coupon book, wristbands and items from participating vendors. Most of these items will be
Preschoolers and their adults will learn how to make the world around them beautiful! Plant a mini-garden, sing some songs, and listen to springtime stories. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 10:30 11:30 a.m.; $1 plus admission ($7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3 - 17); 859-4914003 or bcmuseum.org.
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THURSDAY ART PLAY: TORTOISE TIME
Everyone’s favorite tortoise Murphy Brown will pay a visit today! Celebrate the great outdoors with some natureinspired artwork and feed Murphy some tasty strawberry treats. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 10:30 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 students with ID and seniors, free members and children younger than 5); 513-345-8405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
fri 24 SHOTS AT THE SPEAKEASY
Parents who need a night out can enjoy dinner and a show! The time is 1922, and the underworld has gathered for a special evening with the city’s biggest bootlegger and gunrunner. But rivalries abound, and someone gets “rubbed out.” The question is, Whodunit? Grove Banquet & Event Center, 9150 Winton Road; 6:30 - 9 p.m.; $40; 513-522-1410 or theartsconnect.us.
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TOT TUESDAY: EARTH DAY
Please see April 20 for details.
Bring your entire family to the JCC and celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel’s Independence). Enjoy a Kosher Israeli BBQ, music, art and activities for kids of all ages. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road; 5:30 - 9 p.m.; 513-761-7500 or mayersonjcc.org .
Help create a large-scale work of art using a “handy” paintbrush and nontraditional materials. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. April 20, 2 - 4 p.m. April 23; free with admission (all museums pass $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $10.50 ages 3 - 12, $5.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum. org.
Celebrate Earth Day with stories and a craft. Books include Biscuit’s Earth Day Celebration and It’s Earth Day from the Little Critter series. Barnes & Noble West Chester, Union Centre Blvd.; 11 a.m.; 513-755-6193 or josephbeth.com.
SUPER SPROUTS: HANDPRINT PAINTING
FREE YOM HAATZMAUT
SUPER SPROUTS: HANDPRINT PAINTING
FREE EARTH DAY STORYTIME
available on this day only. Only late donation turn-in and wristbands will be available at Paul Brown Stadium dayof. Courtyard Marriott, 3813 Edwards Road; 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; 513-769-3588 or marchforbabies.com/ohio.
SPOTLIGHT: BIRD BRAIN See website for dates
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he Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s 2014-15 Off the Hill season concludes with Vern Thiessen’s Bird Brain, a charming and funny fable full of laughs and the lesson that strange behavior isn’t always foolish. Bird Brain tells the tale of a kindhearted woodcutter who comes across a nest of freezing baby birds and decides to give them a warm home under his hat. Unfortunately he lives where tipping your hat to others is not only a courtesy, but also the law, with severe punishments for disobeying. The woodcutter finds himself torn between doing what he feels is right and following the social norms. Best for ages 5 and older. Various locations throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, please visit website for a complete schedule; dates, times and admission prices vary. Photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates. Visit cincyplay.com.
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THE MAGIC OF STEPHEN KNIGHT
Prepare to be amazed! Your guide for this magical evening is illusionist Stephen Knight, who will engage and entrance with illusion, comedy, drama, music and special effects all to create a unique theatrical experience for all ages. Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield; 7 p.m.; $7 adults, $5 ages 12 and younger; 513-867-5348 or fairfield-city.org/tickets.
sat 25 FREE CRAFTY SUPERMARKET
Peruse the wares and goods of over 40 vendors, all while enjoying tasty food, a live DJ, and craft demonstrations. Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Ave.; 11 a.m.; 513-497-2860 or cliftonculturalarts. org.
APRIL events requiring advance registration begin on page 48. FREE CURIOUS GEORGE STORYTIME
Curious George will stop by for a visit as you read a story about your favorite monkey! Barnes & Noble West Chester, Union Centre Blvd.; 1 p.m.; 513-7556193.
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES TOUR
Please see April 4 for details.
FAMILY FESTIVAL: GLOW PARTY
Light up the UnMuseum with some extra bright artwork inspired by the artist Albano Afonso. Make glow forts and design giant webs of light using recycled materials. Kids can create an LED paper lantern to take home, build shiny glow sculptures, and experiment with shadow play and reflection. Don’t miss out on this luminous experience! Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 1 - 4 p.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 students with ID and seniors, free members and children younger than 5); 513-345-8405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
FREE HEALTHY KIDS DAY
Join the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati and Interact for Health for a day of fun and good health! Enjoy a climbing wall, ropes course, bounce houses, a relay and obstacle course, fitness demonstrations, food trucks, petting barns, tractor rides and more. Special thanks to event sponsors Humana and the Cincinnati Bengals. Parky’s Farm, Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; myy.org.
HUBBLE ANNIVERARY
The Hubble Space Telescope turns 25 years old this year! Its stunning views of stars, galaxies, and nebulae have revolutionized astronomy, and may go down as one of the greatest scientific instruments of this century. Learn about this great telescope and see its “greatest hits” -- the best pictures of the cosmos taken over the past 25 years. Then, weather permitting, take a look at Jupiter, Venus, and the Moon through the Observatory’s telescopes. Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place; 8 - 10 p.m.; $7 per person, $5 for members; 513-321-5186 or cincinnatiobservatory.org.
PEANUT BUTTER & JAM CONCERT
The Linton musicians are teaming up with Madcap Puppets to tell the story of The Ugly Duckling through the music of Beethoven. Heritage Presbyterian Church, 6546 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason; 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.; $5; 513381-6868 or lintonmusic.org.
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Walking in the natural world is good for your body, mind and spirit. Bring out the whole gang for an outdoor exploration in the park. Indian Creek MetroPark, 6500 Springfield Road, Oxford; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
sun 26 FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES ART STOP Please see April 5 for details.
MARCH FOR BABIES
TRIPLE CREEK KIDS’ FISHING DERBY
Kids 12 and younger can try to catch a tagged fish for a trophy. Everyone who participates will receive a derby button. Bring your own equipment; bait will be available for purchase. Triple Creek, 2700 Buell Road; 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.; a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
FREE WHERE THE WILD THINGS PLAY Please see April 12 for details.
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Join the March of Dimes’ biggest fundraiser and a favorite walking event for families! Money raised supports the March of Dimes mission to help moms have full-term pregnancies. New this year, families can enjoy a Baby & Beauty Depot, presented by Mercy Health. Get on your walking shoes and help babies get a healthy start in life! Paul Brown Stadium, 1 Bengals Drive; 9 a.m.; marchofdimes.org/ohio/events/.
Author Kathy Canon Wiechman presents her book, Like a River: A Civil War Novel for ages 10 and older. Leander and Polly are two teenage Union soldiers who carry dangerous secrets that ultimately lead them to discover the importance of loyalty, family and love. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 7 p.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.
MILKWEED FOR LIFE
PHOTOGRAPHER NIGHTS
Drop by the Milkweed Station to uncover its many uses! Try the ancient craft of processing stems into rope, discover how birds use milkweed for nests, and how we use it for pillows. Gather tips on how to prepare your yard for monarchs and take a guided hike at 2 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1 - 3 p.m.; free with admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 seniors and active military); 513-831-1711 or cincynature. org.
FREE MYCINCINNATI AMBASSADOR ENSEMBLE
The MYCincinnati Ambassador Ensemble is a string sextet of young Price Hill musicians, who will present this performance as a culmination of a year’s worth of discussion on identity, social justice, power, and the artist as an agent of change. The entire process has been documented on film, which will be screened prior to the performance. Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Ave.; 4 p.m.; 513-497-2860 or cliftonculturalarts.org.
FREE OPEN HOUSE
The New School Montessori invites you and your family to visit their open house. Children are encouraged to explore the Montessori materials in the classroom and to tour the building with you. The New School Montessori, 3 Burton Woods Lane; 2 - 4 p.m.; 513-281-7999 or newschoolmontessori.com.
FREE LIKE A RIVER
Photographers and their tripods are welcome this evening, come out for some great shots of the butterflies after hours during the Krohn’s annual Butterfly Show. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; $12 (includes unlimited admission pin); cincinnatiparks.com/krohn.
SUPER SPROUTS: FANCY HATS
Learn about the American artist Mary Cassatt, and create a fabulous, fancy hat just in time for the Kentucky Derby! Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; free with admission (all museums pass $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $10.50 ages 3 - 12, $5.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum. org.
FREE YOUTH WIND ENSEMBLE
The area’s most talented middle and high school instrumentalists perform traditional and contemporary band music. Corbett Auditorium, College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati campus, Jefferson Ave.; 7 p.m.; 513-556-4183 or ccm.uc.edu.
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Check out some favorite poets, including Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky and others. Then create a book of your favorite poems to take home. Barnes & Noble West Chester, Union Centre Blvd.; 11 a.m.; 513-755-6193.
FREE HOMESCHOOL POETRY GROUP
Join other homeschooling families as children read favorite poems or ones they’ve written. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 2:30 - 3 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
wed 29 FREE AUTHOR SIGNING
Sarah Mlynowski presents her book for ages 8 and older, Whatever After #7: Beauty Queen, in which Abby and Jonah are sucked through the magic mirror and into the story of Beauty and the Beast. When Jonah is caught picking flowers, he becomes the Beast’s prisoner, and when Abby tries to introduce Beauty to the Beast, things don’t go very well. It’s up to this brother-sister duo to match-make and fix a fractured fairy tale! Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 7 p.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.
FREE CCM PREP BRASS CHOIR
The area’s finest young brass musicians perform a concert of music composted and arranged for the brass choir. Robert J. Werner Recital Hall, CCM, University of Cincinnati, Jefferson Ave.; 8 p.m.; 513556-4183 or ccm.uc.edu.
FREE PARENT PREVIEW DAY
Parents interested in learning more about the academic and enrichment offerings at Cincinnati Country Day School are invited for a closer look during this preview day. Cincinnati Country Day School, 6905 Given Road; 8 a.m.; 513979-0220 or countryday.net.
FREE WEE WEDNESDAY: ANIMALS
Ages 2 - 5 and their parents are invited to this open house event that includes interactive learning stations, storytelling, and a hands-on art project. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 877-472-4226 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
FAMILY EXTREME FITNESS Please see April 14 for details.
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thu 30 FREE PARTIES IN THE PATCH
Moms, Dads, Bubbes, Zaydees, and caregivers, bring your toddler to the PJ Patch for an adult/child playgroup! Enjoy a craft, snack, and a PJ Library story. PJ Patch Playroom, Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road; 10:30 a.m.; 513-761-7500 or mayersonjcc.org .
SUPER SPROUTS: FANCY HATS
Learn about the American artist Mary Cassatt, and create a fabulous, fancy hat just in time for the Kentucky Derby! Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301
Western Ave.; 2 - 4 p.m.; free with admission (all museums pass $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $10.50 ages 3 - 12, $5.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
THURSDAY ART PLAY: LIGHT PORTRAITS
Learn about the artist Albano Afonso and create portraits and paintings inspired by his work. Then join friends from Modo Yoga to learn some fun new yoga poses. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 students with ID and seniors, free members and children younger than 5); 513-345-8405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
NOW PLAYING BIRD BRAIN
admission is free, but reservations are required; 513-556-4183 or ccm. uc.edu.
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PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
Please see “Spotlight” on page 44 for details. This play from Tracey Scott Wilson pushes hot buttons of race, class, sex, and real estate. Three longtime friends live together in an apartment in a rapidly changing community: Jackson, a successful black attorney who grew up in the neighborhood; Suzy, his white girlfriend who teaches in an inner-city school; and Don, Jackson’s white prep-school friend with a drug habit he’s trying to overcome. Suitable for adult audiences. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle; through April 19; ticket prices vary, see site for details; 513-4213888 or cincyplay.com.
DISNEY’S ALADDIN JR.
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THE LION KING
Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap, and the entire savannah comes to life in this Tony Award-winning production. Audiences will marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of over 40, and thrill to the rhythms of an unforgettable score, including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar-winning song, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.” Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St.; through April 26; visit site for ticket prices; cincinnati.broadway. com.
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SPOTLIGHT: DISNEY’S ALADDIN JR. April 10 - 12
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he Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati will end the season with this showstopper featuring a boy named Aladdin, a “street rat” who must borrow and steal to survive. When he runs into Princess Jasmine the day before her arranged wedding, they become fast friends. But a magical lamp, and a mischievous Genie will take cast and audience to “A Whole New World!” This final show includes a collaboration with The Cincinnati Circus Company and stars Local 12’s Bob Herzog as the Genie. Don’t miss out! Taft Theatre, 5th and Sycamore Streets; 7:30 p.m. April 10, 2 and 5 p.m. April 11, 2 p.m. April 12 and 18; $7 - $25. Call 800-745-3000 and visit thechildrenstheatre.com.
Travel back in time to the 1958 Springfield High School prom to meet the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts. Learn about their lives and loves through classic 50s and 60s songs, including “Lollipop,” “It’s My Party,” and more. Covedale Center for Performing Arts, 6550 Glenway Ave.; through April 4; visit site for ticket prices; 513-241-6550 or cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
MUSICAL REDUX: 110 IN THE SHADE
Based up on the play The Rainmaker by N. Richard Nash, 110 in the Shade tells the tale of Lizzie Curry, a forthright “old maid” living on a ranch with her father and her brothers in the American Southwest. When a charismatic con man posing as a rainmaker promises to bring relief to the drought-stricken area, he awakens new feelings of love. Cohen Family Studio Theatre, College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati campus, Corry and Jefferson Streets; 8 p.m. April 9 – 11, 2 p.m. April 11;
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Adapted for the stage by Rick Elice from the bestselling children’s novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park presents this hilarious Peter Pan prequel that is full of fun and silliness for children and adults alike. Molly is an insatiably curious girl on a secret mission with her father, when she meets an orphan boy. The two embark on a daring adventure, full of pirates, mermaids and a grand shipwreck. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle; through April 4; Spring Break special for select performances allows parents to purchase half-priced children’s tickets with regular-admission adult tickets, please see site for details; 513-421-3888 or cincyplay.com.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
One of the world’s most beloved musicals, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic follows a high-spirited governess who is dispatched to look after the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her support of the youngsters captures his heart, but happy days are numbered as they must escape over the mountains on the eve of World War II. Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave.; April 30 – May 24; $24 adults, $21 seniors and students; 513-241-6550 or cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
SPRING DANCE CONCERT
The CCM Ballet Ensemble presents this look at Stravinsky’s Les Noces (The Wedding), which premiered in Paris in 1923 and captures the scenes and flavor of a Russian peasant wedding. Corbett Auditorium, College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati campus, Corry and Jefferson Streets; 8 p.m. April 23 – 25 and 2 p.m. April 25; $15 general, $10 non-UC students, free UC students; 513-556-4183 or ccm.uc.edu.
YOU’RE WELCOME!
This collection of five small plays about creation and failure tells tales of love, death, desire, tragedy, beauty, and of course, theatre. Cohen Family Studio Theater, College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati Campus, Corry and Jefferson Streets; 8 p.m. April 23 – 25, 2 p.m. April 25; admission is free, but reservations are required; 513-556-4183 or ccm. uc.edu.
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FREE Easter at 7 Hills Church The adventure awaits your entire family with a production designed to leave audiences filled with hope. Easter isn’t complete without an Egg Hunt and 7 Hills has planned one with multiple hot air balloons releasing thousands of eggs. Visit the website to reserve free priority seating. Service times vary, April 1 - 5. AMERICAN GIRL FASHION SHOW Held at Music Hall, 1241 Elm St. aubreyrose.org
• American Girl Fashion Show Reserve your seats for this fun fashion show featuring a look at how generations of American Girls have used clothing to express their unique personalities. The show features local children and will benefit the Aubrey Rose Foundation. 4 and 8 p.m. April 24, 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 or 5 p.m. April 25, 11 a.m. or 3 or 6:30 p.m. April 26, 6:30 p.m. April 27; $40 per person.
ASHLAND AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH 4255 Ashland Ave., Norwood 513-531-3626 ashlandavenuebuddybreak.weebly.com
• FREE Ashland Avenue Buddy Break RSVP to Stephanie.BuddyBreak@outlook.com. Buddy Break is a respite program for families with children with special needs, ages 2 - 16. Children participate with a one-on-one “buddy” in a variety of age-appropriate activities while parents get a much-needed break. 11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month.
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• Wildflowers and Wild Edibles RSVP by April 9. Join a small, family-friendly celebration of spring and all her bounty — take a wildflower walk, learn recipes with samples, sip sassafras tea and create a seed bomb to make a Monarch butterfly happy! 2 - 4 p.m. April 12. • Junior Girl Scouts Flowers Badge RSVP by April 17. Earn your Flower Badge after a tour to learn about the science of flowers and how they help us. Make a dried flower art project to take home. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. April 18; $5. • Brownie Plants Fun Patch RSVP by April 17. Brownies learn about the power of plants and make a plant project to take home. 9:30 - 11 a.m. April 18; $5.
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• FREE Night at the Observatory The planet Jupiter, with its own constellation of moons (67 and counting), is the star of an astrological adventure for museum members. Join a talk about the moons of Jupiter, followed by a close-up look through a telescope (weather permitting). Held at Thomas More College, TMC Saints Center, 333 Thomas More Pkwy., Crestview Hills. 8 p.m. April 11.
• LEGO Spring Break Camp For Spring Break, campers experience a sampler of Bricks 4 Kidz summer camps, including themes like Minecraft, Pokemon, Star Wars, Ninjago and more! Campers may register for the whole week or one or more minicamps (one mini-camp is a 3-hour session morning or afternoon). 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. March 30 - April 3; $30.
• Home School Day: At Home, At Play Home school students experience what life was like for a child during the 1800s. Try on 19th century clothing, perform chores, and play old-fashioned games like Roll the Hoop and Pick Up Sticks. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. April 24; $4 per child.
BURNET WOODS
1600 Montague Road, Devou Park, Covington 859-491-4003 • bcmuseum.org
BETHESDA NORTH HOSPITAL 10500 Montgomery Road 513-475-4500 • trihealth.com
• Birthing With Ease This childbirth series explores the myth that suffering must accompany labor. 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning April 1; $200 for eight-week package. • Toilet Training Without Tears Discuss your child’s readiness signs for toilet training, and learn some strategies to make the process easier for both of you. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. April 11; $30.
BLUE ASH RECREATION CENTER 4433 Cooper Road 513-745-8550 • blueashevents.com
• Play in a Day Grades 2 - 7 are invited to a workshop to write, design, build and perform an original play, all in the span of three hours. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. April 18; $5.
BLUE COCOON
9393 Montgomery Road 513-791-1089 • bluecocoonbaby.com • Classes at Blue Cocoon Sign up for weekly classes including Come Sign With Me, Mommy & Me Yoga, Kids Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Tummy Time, Yoga Baby, Babywearing Ballet, and Movers & Shakers, as well as an a la carte Childbirth Education Series, STRONGMOMS and STRONGKIDS, Sensory Baby and Toddler classes, and Miss Tisha’s Music Tots.
BLUE MANATEE CHILDREN’S BOOKSTORE
3054 Madison Road 513-731-2665 • bluemanateebooks.com • FREE Baseball Hero Day Did you know that April 27 is Babe Ruth Day? Celebrate one of baseball’s greatest heroes, along with the start of the Reds season, with a few baseball classics, and by writing a letter to your baseball hero. 4 - 5 p.m. April 27. • Miss Meghan’s Music Join Miss Meghan for songs and fun! 9:45 or 10:30 a.m. April 9 and 23; $10.
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3400 Brookline Drive 513-357-2614 • cincinnatiparks.com cheryl.lackey@cincinnati-oh.gov • FREE GreenUP Day Roll up your sleeves and help make your parks more beautiful, just in time for spring. Help with invasive species removal, litter removal, and more. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. April 25.
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5400 Kellogg Ave. 513-231-8678 • cincinnatiparks.com gia.giammarinaro@cincinnati-oh.gov • FREE GreenUP Day Spring is here, and it’s time to get outside and help make the parks beautiful. Help with invasive species removal, litter removal, and more. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. April 25.
CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM
953 Eden Park Drive 877-472-4226 • cincinnatiartmuseum.org • Art in the Making: Recycled Art Ages 6 - 12 and their parents are invited to this class led by a local artist to make an art project and enjoy a gallery tour. 1 - 3 p.m. April 18; $10 per adult/child pair members, $20 per adult/child pair nonmembers ($3 and $6 for each additional person).
CINCINNATI FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTER 4244 Hamilton Ave. 513-591-2332 • theplaceforfamilies.com
• CFEC Classes Register for the center’s classes for ages birth to 5 years, including Tummy Time, Parent-Baby Yoga, Baby Yoga, Movers and Shakers, Crawlers and Climbers, ABCs and 123s, JitterBugs, Curious Kids, Toddler Times, Earth Rocks, Preschool FUNdamentals, and Karma Kids. Class packages range from $50 - $150. • Family Classes Register for classes for the family including Whale of a Tale, Imagination Station, Family Fiesta, Animal Action, Cupcake Kids, PeaWee Patch, Cultural Club, Yoga Adventures, Rise & Shine, DRUMatic, Hands Up, and new classes Grossology and Music Express. Class packages range from $50 $110. • Parent Classes Register for parent workshops including BellyRobics, Signing Safari, The Potty Train, Tree of Life prenatal yoga, and more. Class package prices vary. • Tummy to Tummy Baby-wearing can calm the fussiest of babies, as well as aid with good digestion and promote better sleep patterns. Meet some babywearing moms and get tips on the wrap or sling that might work for you. 12:45 p.m. April 11; donations accepted.
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PLAN AHEAD • Baby-Led Weaning and First Foods Breastfeeding provides all of baby’s nutrition needs for the first six months of life. Learn how to best transition him to solid foods in this presentation. 12:45 p.m. April 18; donations accepted.
CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER 1301 Western Ave. 513-287-7000 • cincymuseum.org
All Museums Pass $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $10.50 ages 3 - 12, $5.50 ages 1 - 2
• Explorers’ University Ages 9 - 15 learn the science of mummification and create their own mummy. 2 3:30 p.m. April 25; call for price. • Mini Makers Ages 5 - 10 enjoy fun and creative activities including Fun With Shrinky Dinks (April 4); Rudimentary Robotics (April 11); and Create-a-Kite (April 25). Programs begin at 2:30 p.m.; $8 per child members, $10 per child plus admission nonmembers. • Sprouts Institute Bring your little ones for enriching experiences including the Joy of Art (10:15 a.m. April 20); Little Yogis (10:15 a.m. April 27); Music and Movement (10:15 a.m. April 13); Songs and Stories (10:15 a.m. April 6); and meet special celebrity guests, Aladdin and Jasmine from The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. at 11 a.m. on April 1. $8 per child members, $10 per child plus admission nonmembers.
CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER AT ROWE WOODS 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford 513-831-1711 • cincynature.org
Daily admission for nonmembers $8 adults, $6 seniors and active military, $3 ages 4 -12
• Family Volunteer Day This is a fun way to give back as a family! Take on a variety of projects designed for all ages, including preparing sites for the monarch butterflies that will make their way back from Mexico. 1 - 2 p.m. April 11; free with admission. • Full Moon Walk Ages 8 and older are invited for a nighttime hike. 8:30 p.m. April 4; $8 plus admission. • Ohio Young Birders’ Club RSVP for this club for teens interested in learning more about birding. 8 a.m. April 11; a $10 membership fee is required to join the club.
CIVIC GARDEN CENTER
2715 Reading Road 513-221-0981 • civicgardencenter.org Natural Egg Dyeing Welcome the spring season with a fun twist on dying eggs! Use natural materials to make earthy hues on eggs and design a little nest to carry them home. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. April 18; $5 per person.
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield 513-867-5348 • Fairfield-city.org
• Spring Break Camp Ages 6 - 12 can spend Spring Break playing games, making art, and going on field trips. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. April 6 - 10; $150 residents, $160 non-residents, $45 or $50 daily rate.
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CALL AHEAD TO RESERVE YOUR CHILD’S SPOT! These events require ADVANCED REGISTRATION. Registration is ongoing until event is filled or otherwise noted. • Bricks 4 Kidz Lab Kids ages 6 - 12 learn STEM concepts as they build machines and other structures out of Legos. 6 - 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 7 - May 12; $70 residents, $75 non-residents.
• VIP Night Gives Back members are invited to RSVP for this special evening that includes live music, tasty food and drinks from Bronte Bistro, and 20 percent off the entire store.
• SpanishFUN Classes Preschoolers and ages 6 - 12 learn and practice Spanish with songs, games, crafts, stories, and more. 2 - 2:45 p.m. (preschool) and 5:15 - 6 p.m. (ages 6 - 12) on Thursdays, April 9 - May 14; $45 residents, $50 non-residents.
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FOREST RUN METROPARK
1976 Timberman Road, Hamilton 513-867-5835 • yourmetroparks.net
A motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annually, free to Butler County residents) is required to enter the park
Flashlight Egg Hunt Bring your flashlight and a basket for an egg hunt in the dark. Open to ages 6 and older. 8 p.m. April 3; $3 ages 5 and younger, $5 ages 6 and older. • Migrant Bird Identification Just a few weeks until the Big Week of Birding in Butler County. Join Miami University professor David Russell and learn the 411 on migrant bird identification. 7 - 9 p.m. April 14.
GIRLS WORLD
7819 Cooper Road 513-609-9393 • girlsworld.com • FREE Birthday Bash Did your girl have a birthday this month? Bring her to Girls’ World to celebrate with other birthday girls! Every girl who had a birthday this month will receive a special gift. Friends are welcome to attend this bash that includes music, dancing and creative art. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. April 25.
GLENWOOD GARDENS
10397 Springfield Pike 513-521-7275 • greatparks.org
A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County motor vehicle permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park
• Spring in the Prairie RSVP by April 9. Join the naturalist to explore the prairies of Glenwood Gardens and learn why succession is important for this unique habitat and its wildlife. For ages 12 and older. 2 p.m. April 11; $6.
GORMAN HERITAGE FARM
10052 Reading Road 513-563-6663 gormanfarm.org/product/dumplings-cooking/ • Dumplings Around the World Almost every country around the world has their own version of a dumpling. Take a trip around the world and create three different kinds of dumplings and talk about their origins. Adults will harvest from the gardens and use those ingredients as well as other local ingredients to make an international farm to table meal. 6 - 8:30 p.m. April 2; $35 member, $40 nonmembers.
JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS
2692 Madison Ave. 513-396-8960 • josephbeth.com • FREE Spring Break Craft Week Ages 3 and older make spring-inspired crafts and enjoy stories all week long, including paper airplanes (March 30, ages 6 and older); a Richard Scarry story and scavenger hunt (March 31, ages 3 - 6); thaumatropes (April 1, all ages); Ed Emberly fingerprint art (April 2, all age); and a Frozen storytime and sing-along (April 3, all ages). 2 p.m. March 30 - April 3.
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7900 E. Kemper Road 513-489-7575 • kidsfirstsports.com • Mom Prom Moms, grandmas, aunts and caregivers are all welcome to the Mom Prom, featuring photo opportunities with your handsome date, dancing, a make-your-own sundae bar, and an inflatable slide. 6 - 8 p.m. April 25; $16 per couple, $6 per additional child.
LABOITEAUX WOODS
5400 Lanius Lane 513-542-2909 • cincinnatiparks.com jason.watson@cincinnati-oh.gov • FREE Family Science Night The Wizard of the Woods is back again and ready to take you on a twilight outdoor adventure, followed by some fun in the nature center with a few make-it-take-it science creations for spring. Dress for the weather, a short hike is part of the program! 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. April 10.
LANGSFORD LEARNING ACCELERATION CENTERS
9402 Towne Square Ave., Blue Ash 7616 Cox Lane, West Chester 513-531-7400 • langsfordcenter.com/RSVP • FREE What Parents Should Know About Reading and Comprehension Do you have concern for a struggling reader? In our communities, about 20 percent of the population has difficulty learning to read. This presentation simplifies the complex process of reading by explaining, in parent friendly terms, the five critical skills that support successful reading, and takes the mystery out of reading development. Attendees of this event will learn the developmental path of successful readers, the root causes of reading difficulties, and why some good readers struggle with comprehension. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. April 9 in West Chester, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. April 22 in Blue Ash.
MAYERSON FOUNDATION
513-703-3343 • myshalomfamily.org • FREE Sensory Sunday: Stories, Songs and Fun For You and Your Little One These private interactive play groups take place on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, featuring the engaging and popular Miss Shana. Play dates are open to families in the Jewish community with children 2 years and younger and in which at least one parent is Jewish. The programs are free and always include a snack. Dates and times are subject to change, please check the web site for updates and to RSVP. Sensory Sunday is a program of Shalom Family, an initiative of The Mayerson Foundation and Mayerson JCC. Held at The Gymboree, 6209 Snider Road, Mason; 2 p.m. April 12 and 26.
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• Spring Break Camp When school is out, the J is in! School Break Camps provide kids with a fun place to spend the day while on school break. Children can swim in the indoor water park, play sports, do arts and crafts, explore cooking and science projects, and more. Open to grades K - 6; sibling discounts available. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. April 3, 6, 10; $48 members, $58 nonmembers.
• FREE Trial Music Lesson RSVP for a free, 30-minute music lesson in piano, violin, voice, guitar, Little Mozarts (piano and early childhood), ukulele, drums, viola, flute, trumpet and trombone. Limited availability, please call to schedule an appointment.
8485 Ridge Road 513-761-7500 • mayersonjcc.org
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9001 Mt. Hope Road 513-521-PARK (7275) • greatparks.org
A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park
• Night Bike Ride RSVP by April 1. Grab your bikes and experience the park at night during an evening ride around the Shaker Trace Trail. Front/back lights required; helmets recommended. 8 p.m. April 3; $6. • All About Birds RSVP by April 8. Ages 2 - 4 and their grown-ups learn all about birds with a story and a craft. 11 a.m. April 10; $6. • Homeschool Science: Raptors RSVP by April 14. Homeschoolers ages 5 - 12 and their parents explore learning stations and take a guided hike. 1 - 3 p.m. April 16; $6.
MIDWEST HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION
Held at Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm St. • greathomeschoolconventions.com • The Midwest Homeschool Convention Sign up now for information-packed workshops for homeschooling families, as well as Family Comedy Night, the Real Faith Teen Track, the Children’s Conference, and more. April 9 - 11; $45 - $60, some events require an additional fee.
MIRADOR YOGA & CREATIVITY SCHOOL FOR KIDS AND ADULTS 3332 Morrison Ave. 513-432-4887 miradoryogacreativityschool.weebly.com cezarina.trone@gmail.com
• FREE Yoga Play Session Private and small group yoga and creative play sessions with teachers accredited through Yoga Alliance for adults and teens. RSVP for a free 30-minute play session. 10 a.m. on Sundays or by appointment.
QUEEN CITY FIGURE SKATING CLUB Held at Northland Ice Center, 10400 Reading Road queencityfsc.com
• Learn to Skate Kids of all ages are invited to join these weekly, 30-minute, group lessons to learn the basics of ice skating. 6:10 - 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, March 10 - April 14; $70.
1021 Delta Ave. 513-201-8593 • queencitymusicstudio.com
SHARON WOODS
11450 Lebanon Road 513-521-PARK (7275) • greatparks.org
A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park
• Wee Wonder About Owls RSVP by April 15. Ages 3 - 5 learn all about owls with a story, a craft, and a personal meeting with a nocturnal bird. 11 a.m. April 16; $6. • Clay Play RSVP by April 16. Ages 5 - 10 go creekside to look for clay deposits, then head indoors to play with clay and make a coil pot to take home. 2 p.m. April 18; $8.
SHAWNEE LOOKOUT
2008 Lawrenceburg Road 513-521-7275 • greatparks.org
A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park
• Archaeology Afternoon RSVP by April 9. Learn archaeology fun and fact as you hike along the Miami Fort Trail, visit exhibits, and complete a hands-on activity. 1 - 3:30 p.m. April 11; $6.
WHITEWATER VALLEY RAILROAD
765-825-2054 • whitewatervalleyrr.org Easter Bunny Express Join the 15th annual Easter Bunny Express! Bring your basket and meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for his Golden Egg! Easter egg hunts are open to ages 8 and younger. 10 a.m., 12, 2:30 and 4:15 p.m. April 4; $10.
WINTON WOODS
10245 Winton Road 513-521-PARK (7275) • greatparks.org
A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park
• Junior Golf Clinic Golfers ages 7 - 17 are invited to a free, one-hour introduction that will teach safety, etiquette, and full swing fundamentals. Participants will also learn about Junior Golf I and Golf for Parents. 1 - 2 p.m. April 4 and May 2. Egg Compass Course RSVP by April 1. Ages 8 and older and their adults will take a basic compass lesson before testing their skills on an egg compass course. 2 p.m. April 4; $8. Easter Brunch in the Park Bring the family for an Easter brunch featuring a delectable buffet, made to order omelets, and a visit with the Easter Bunny. 10 a.m., 12 and 2 p.m.; $16.95 adults, $8 ages 2 - 12, plus tax. • Barnyard Bonanza: Fishing Fever RSVP by April 7. Kids can learn the basics of fishing, followed by playtime in Parky’s Playbarn and a wagon ride. 9:30 a.m. April 9 and 16; $7 per adult, $5 per child. • Parent-Child Tourney RSVP by April 8. This fun 9-hole event changes formats every three holes with best ball, scramble, and alternate shot. 8 a.m. April 11; $35 per team.
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• Climbing Basics RSVP by April 9. Ages 8 and older cover basic knots, equipment use and climbing techniques, followed by a climb up the 23-foot rock wall. 1 p.m. April 11; $8. • Intro to Belaying RSVP by April 9. Ages 12 and older learn about belaying safety before a climb up the rock wall. 3 p.m. April 11; $8. • Wilderness Skills: Orienteering I RSVP by April 9. Ages 8 and older learn the basics of map and compass skills to get started on orienteering. 1 p.m. April 12; $6. Orienteering II held at 2:30 p.m. April 12. • Growing Up a Farm Kid: Animal Fair RSVP by April 12. Ages 2 - 5 and their adults can bring their stuffed animals for games and fun at the fair, including prizes for cutest, softest, and other fun critter categories. 9:30 - 11 a.m. April 14 and 15; $10 per child and one adult, $5 for each additional adult. • Outdoor Archery RSVP by April 16. Ages 8 and older learn the basics of shooting a compound bow on the outdoor range, followed by some target practice. 1 p.m. April 19, 6:30 p.m. April 24; $15. • Archery Games RSVP by April 16. Ages 8 and older who have completed the Outdoor Archery class are invited to practice their skills with some fun archery games. 3 p.m. April 19; $15. • Two-Junior Scramble RSVP by April 22. Junior golfers ages 7 - 17 team up for a scramble tourney. 8 a.m. April 25; $35 per team. • Junior Spring Warm-Up Golfers ages 12 - 17 brush up on their skills before the 2015 season gets underway. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. April 25; $20. • Ultimate Farm Challenge RSVP by April 23. Your family will work together to become ultimate farmers by completing challenges and tasks throughout the farmyard. Best for teams of 2 - 5 members. 1 - 3 p.m. April 25; $15 per team.
WOODLAND MOUND
8250 Old Kellogg Road 513-521-PARK (7275) • greatparks.org
A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park
• Homeschool Science: Plant Life Cycle RSVP by April 6. Homeschoolers ages 5 - 12 and their parents explore interactive learning stations and a guided hike. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. April 8; $6. • Wildflower Jamboree RSVP by April 15. Age 3 - 5 discover wildflowers through crafts and activities. 10 a.m. April 17; $6. • Webelos Badge Day RSVP by April 23. Webelos Cub Scouts can complete the tasks necessary to earn their Naturalist and Forester badges with a hike and activities. 9 a.m. April 25, 1 p.m. April 26; $6.
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