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t’s time. My firstborn is leaving for college. I’m excited about his future and for his new stage in life as an adult. Recognizing that he is at a point in his life when asserting independence from his parents is part of the growth process; I can’t help but know that he still needs us financially and spiritually.

The best way for us parents to nurture our college-age children’s faith is to remain true to our own faith and model good values. This is because our children are watching and will use our model to test other newly encountered models and challenges they will be exposed to. Don’t waiver, stay strong; they are going to challenge you.

Listening is important too. Just pay close attention to every word of their (maybe new) point of view on topics; but don’t waiver from your principles, this would confuse them terribly.

And most importantly we must know that prayer is our power. God knows my child through and through, and just as when we were young and learning to become our own person, God will be there in their time of need.

God will speak to our children in a way that is perfectly “tuned” to them.

So let you child know that you’re praying for them in a way that makes them feel loved; make sure to give them a religious item for their personal space. Nothing too big and showy, just a little something to

remind them of their faith and your faith in them!

And, of course, don’t forget to give them cash! They can’t live on the college meal budget alone!

A Prayer Petition O loving God, help me to adjust and find new ways of caring for my son that are appropriate for this stage of his life. Help me to discern how I am needed now, and help me to find new ways to give him support and confidence.

Please provide good friends, confidants and mentors for Clayton during this time of growth and transition.

Help me to let go of my own need to be such to him, for I realize that these are roles that others must fill during these college years. Amen. SP

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Allow them to learn how to resolve minor conflicts. Remember, “we learn from our mistakes”.

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Good question! Research has shown that obesity is linked to health habits, not heredity.

And, overweight children are more likely to become overweight adults, which will put them at a higher risk for serious health concerns.

The goal should be to slow or stop weight gain, allowing your child to grow into his or her ideal weight. Making better food choices and becoming more active will benefit everyone, regardless of weight. And with the whole family involved, it will be much easier for your overweight child to make lasting changes. Be a good role model! Are you getting your recommended five daily servings of fruit and vegetables? Make a “family” plan today. Visit eatright. org for more information and inspiration.

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Many children have seasonal allergies; the symptoms include runny nose, itchy eyes, and a mild cough during Fall or Spring. This is often a result of tree and grass pollen in the air. Spending less time outdoors (high pollen days); shower/wash face (when coming back inside); and using a saline nasal spray may help with symptoms. If not, try children’s allergy medicine for children older than age 6, including children’s cetirizine and children’s loratadine. They typically work well and do not require a prescription. Symptoms that get worse or prevent your child from breathing well, going to school, or playing, know it may be helpful to see their pediatrician. Their pediatrician, who has seen them regularly, is the best health care provider to know which additional medications may work best.

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ne of my daily highlights is to walk my 8-year-old daughter, Jessie, to her classroom. I kiss the top of her head and tell her to have a good day. However, today’s morning routine varied. It was a typical drive to school as we practiced a few spelling words for the day’s test. As Jessie exited the van, she did a spin in her dress and a ballet jump in the parking lot. Nothing new there. When we entered the building, she saw one of her male classmates and shouted, “Manatees aren’t fat!” Apparently, she has a friendly feud with a few boys in her class about the weight issues of manatees. Still, nothing out of the ordinary from my independent, free-spirited girl. Then she pulled her book bag from my hand and slung it over her shoulder as she sped to her classroom a few steps ahead of me. I quickly questioned, “Don’t you want a kiss?” She turned around and said, “I’m fine” and off into her classroom she went, happy to start another day. Jessie may have been fine, but I was not.

It was a long walk back to the car.

As I drove home, I thought about what I had heard on the radio a day earlier. The disc jockey reported that 6 to 15 year olds were asked in a survey, “Who do you turn to for advice?” I sure would have hoped the number one answer was Mom and Dad. A few seconds later, the disc jockey said it wasn’t parents. I guessed “friends.” Nope.

Grandparents? Wrong again. Church leaders? Uh uh. It turns out that they turn to Google for advice. Google!

This has the makings of a challenging day. First, I don’t get my morning kiss and now my daughter’s going to turn to the computer for advice instead of her dad.

What will Jessie type into Google? “Should

I let a boy hold my hand?” I can answer that one. “When should dads stop kissing their children?” I can handle that one, too – Never!

“Should I hop on the back of a motorcycle if invited?” Again, an easy answer for me. I apologize to my motorcycle-riding readers in advance, but I don’t want Jessie on a motorcycle...as Taylor Swift would say, “Like, ever.”

After thinking about this for a while, I remember how often Jessie asks me a question and I say “I don’t know. Let’s Google it.”

Okay, so maybe Google and I can co-exist, but not when it comes to select topics. It could be useful, though, for questions like, “Are manatees fat?”

So I Googled it! According to one site, manatees eat a lot of food with low nutritional value, but have little body fat, which is why they don’t like cold water. So, to the boys in Jessie’s class, “My girl was right.” But more importantly, I see advantages to having Google close by, especially if I can search for answers while Jessie sleeps and be prepared with brilliant responses in the morning.

I told Jessie about the survey results shared by the radio disc jockey. She wasn’t surprised. I emphasized that Mom and Dad are always here for her and that she

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should come to us for advice. I also told her that I Googled manatees and she was right, but that I only checked one site, and that it’s important to review several credible sources because you can’t believe everything you read. Jessie responded, “That’s okay; it proves I’m right so you don’t need to check further.”

She asked me to make a printout of the website for her Show and Tell tomorrow.

I’m glad Jessie is independent and free-spirited. No matter what the future holds, something tells me she’ll be able to handle the boys just fine, as well as other life challenges that come her way. As for me, I know one day I’ll hear, “Dad, you don’t need to walk me to class.” “I want to get my driver’s license.” “I’m leaving for college now.” I just might have to turn to Google for advice.

Until next month, remember to cherish the moments. SP Patrick Hempfing had a 20-year professional career in banking, accounting, and auditing before he became a father at age 44. He is now a full-time husband, stay-at-home dad and writer.

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uring open house at my children’s school I secretly cringe at my girls’ handmade posters next to the projects with multi-color graphs and computer-printed illustrations with neat, precise captions under each one. The creations with my girls’ names on them look amateur in comparison.

But at least my kids complete their homework independently, I think. It’s obvious an adult contributed more than a little to these others.

Okay, so I’ve always been a bit judgmental of parents who insert themselves into their kids’ schoolwork. I’m a rule follower. It’s a matter of principle.

But I also have to admit: I once

completed my daughter’s homework for her myself.

It was 9 o’clock at night - past bedtime for my seventh-grader. Yet her light remained on. I poked my head around her door to see her sitting on her bed, colored pencil in hand, lips pursed.

“Why are you up?” I asked. I plunked beside her on the bed and looked down at the page on her lap desk. Graph paper. She was coloring it in a geometric pattern of orange and blue.

“It’s my math homework,” she replied. And then she looked up at me, tears pooling in her eyes. “I still have reading to do for language arts,” she moaned. “And I have to fill this whole paper.”

I peered closer at the page. It was only half completed.

“What is this math homework about?” I asked. “What are you supposed to be learning?”

Between sniffles she muttered about patterning and trapezoids.

“Do you understand patterns and trapezoids now?” I asked, rubbing my hand up and down on her back. She nodded.

It wasn’t the first time she stayed up late working on homework that year. Not because she was a slow worker or procrastinator (although she can be both at times). But because the work she got often required intense amounts of manual effort - usually lots of coloring, like this one. And it frequently resulted in her becoming overwhelmed and falling apart.

But with each one she rejected my offers to talk to her teachers about the workload. And she turned down my suggestions to turn in an incomplete project.

I could see this wasn’t going to go well without my intervention. I needed to try something different.

Even as the conformist in me cried “foul,” I knew what I had to do.

I stopped rubbing and held out both hands.

“Give me your homework,” I instructed. “And go get ready for bed.”

“But...” she started to protest.

Then her shoulders slumped and she handed me the pencil and paper, and tucked the lap desk beside her bed. She sleepily dragged herself away to the bathroom.

I can’t believe I’m doing this, I thought as I situated myself at her desk, armed with two colored pencils. My children’s work was their own. They earned their grades fair and square. And yet there I was about to not only help, but actually complete a portion of my daughter’s homework. Or as it appeared to me, ‘busy work.’

Yet in that moment I also knew I was being the best parent to her that I could. This rebel mother had a cause - a bigger picture of her daughter’s school performance and what was in her best interest.

In my mind I had to weigh which

mattered most: an assignment completed by a diligent child who the following day would be drowsy and irritable (and not at all focused in any class)? Or a project done with some “help” allowing the sleep-sensitive girl to have a good night’s rest and a productive school day after?

Her previous objections to my offers for other kinds of assistance told me she was learning about school and the importance of owning her assignments and being conscientious. She also did well at grasping concepts quickly.

In this case I figured she didn’t need to color 48 trapezoids when 24 would suffice. In my mind she had finished her homework enough to comprehend the lesson.

So I attacked the grid with vigor - four squares across orange, then three blue, four orange. I lost myself in the repetition of the work - more like coloring than math.

And never mind that I lack artistic skill. Coloring like a seventh-grader was coming in handy, for once.

I completed several rows before she returned to the room in her pajamas, looking much more settled. I reassured her as I tucked her in that her math homework would be ready in the morning and I would wake her early enough to finish her reading.

In the end the assignment was turned in on time and the reading got done. Even better, my daughter woke up relaxed and more confident about school than she had been in weeks.

We never spoke of the coloring incident after that day. And I haven’t done anyone else’s homework since.

But I learned sometimes it’s better to bend the rules for the sake of the bigger picture. And now I try not to judge parents who contribute to their children’s schoolwork (at least not so much - there are rules after all). I just hope they won’t judge my kid’s projects for looking amateur. SP

Lara Krupicka is mom to three girls, ages 14, 12, and 10.

Which probably explains even more why she doesn’t do their homework for them - who has the time?

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Heritage Senior Center offers a hot lunch program. Lunch is served Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. for senior citizens in the community. At no time will membership to HSC or membership fees be required to participate in the congregate meal program, only a completed client intake form must be on file for a patron to be eligible for this meal program.

Eligible persons may contribute a dollar donation or more, it is voluntary.

Ineligible participants (under 60) will pay the full price of the meal, $6.75.

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tue 2 Leadership Communication 4-5pm. Open to students in grades 4-8. Presented as a youth-centered version of the renowned Toastmaster’s Program, this course is an opportunity to sharpen public speaking skills. Space is limited and registration is recommended by calling 972-721-4669. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving, 972-721-4669.

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the know it all wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the king’s festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse and wind up changed forever.

Check website for specific dates and show times. Artie’s Playhouse (Artisan Center Theater), 444 E. Pipline Rd., Hurst, 817-284-1200 http:// artisanct.com/event/into-the-woods-junior.

Family Movie Matinee 2-4pm Enjoy a family movie and light snacks. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving, (972) 721-4669.

Many Voices: Hispanic Tales presented by Consuelo Samarripa 2:30-3:30pm. Consuelo Samarripa shares her Hispanic heritage through folktales, legends and myths, personal stories from her own life and historical accounts. Her use of shawls, rebozos and musical rhythm instruments enhance the audience’s experience. Refreshments follow the program. Irving Central Library, 801 W. Irving Blvd, Irving, 972-721-2606.

Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners 7:05 pm. Chicken Express Beanie to first 15,000. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com.

sun 7 Planning a Quinceanera?

12-5pm. Come out to the Quince Girl Expo where you’ll find everything you need for an amazing event! Dallas Market Hall. www.quincegirlexpos.com See ad in this issue.

Heritage House Tour Features Antique Wedding Gowns 3-5pm. In honor of the 1936 wedding of Charles and Catherine Schulze, Catherine’s wedding gown and bridesmaids’ dresses will be featured in the bridal gown display during the monthly Heritage House tour on Sept 7th. The Irving Heritage House will be open for tours Sunday, Sept.

7 from 3pm-5pm with docent led tours at 3pm and 4pm. Admission is free. Bridal gowns dating from the 1880s to a mid-century informal gown from the 1950s will also be displayed. Located at 303 South O’Connor, the Heritage House was built in 1912 by C. P. Schulze, brother of one of Irving’s co-founders. This restored pioneer home has been designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. Irving Heritage House, 303 S. O’Connor Rd., Irving, 972-252-3838 www.irvingheritage.com.

Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners 2:05 - 5:00 pm $1 Blue Bell ice cream, ages 13 and under. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com.

Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers 3:25pm. AT&T Stadium, 925 N. Collins Street, Arlington, www.dallascowboys.com.

mon 8 32nd Annual Ms. Mature Irving Pageant Heritage Senior Center is seeking contestants for its 32nd Annual Ms. Mature Irving Pageant. This is a pageant for women aged 60 years and older. The pageant will be held Friday October 3rd at the Irving Arts Center. Our theme is “Phenomenal Woman”, so it’s guaranteed to be special!

We are in need of energetic, adventurous and outgoing women to participate in this gala event. Applications and information are available in the Heritage Senior Center office, please see Pageant Director Pat Davenport for details. Rehearsals start on July 14th and go every Monday until the show. For more information contact the Pageant Director Pat Davenport at 972 721-7313. Heritage Senior Center, 200 S. Jefferson Street, Irving, 972-721-7313.

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the know it all tue 9 Movie Night @ the Library 6:30pm. Movie-lovers are invited to the library on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. for free screenings of classic and recent films.

Irving Central Library, 801 W Irving Blvd., Irving, 972-721-2458.

Leadership Communication 4-5pm. Open to students in grades 4-8. Presented as a youth-centered version of the renowned Toastmaster’s Program, this course is an opportunity to sharpen public speaking skills. Space is limited and registration is recommended by calling 972-721-4669. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving, 972-721-4669.

Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com.

wed 10 I “Heart” YA Book Club Discusses “Daughter of Smoke and Bones” 7-8pm. This month’s selection is Daughter of Smoke and Bones by Laini Taylor, featuring a lovely, enigmatic 17-year-old boarding school art student who carries a sketchbook of frightening monsters, the only family she has ever known. For those who can’t get enough of young adult literature, this book club is for you! Connect with fellow readers and discuss a wide range of YA books. Adults and teens welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call (972) 721-4612.! Irving Central Library, 801 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, 972-721-2606.

Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels 7:05pm. Nolan Ryan Beef $1 Hot Dog Night. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com.

thu 11 Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels 7:05pm. Fanatics Fan’s Choice Camo Shirt, first 15,000 Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com.

GrapeFest 2014 Sept. 11-14. The 28th Annual GrapeFest® - A Wine Experience, offers a variety of amenities to make your experience at the festival more enjoyable. Offering everything from complimentary shuttles to the festival to great Grapevine hotel packages and special rates, GrapeFest is sure to be a fun and enjoyable weekend experience for your whole family!

GrapeFest Hours of Operation: Thursday, September 11, 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Friday, September 12, 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. GrapeFest Admission: Admission is free to everyone all day Thursday, September 11 and until 5 p.m. on Friday, September 12.Friday after 5 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday admission: Adults - $8 Children (6 - 12) - $5 Seniors - $5 Weekend passes - $18 Souvenir weekend passes - $23 Downtown Grapevine, 636 S. Main Street, Grapevine, www.grapevinetexasusa.com/ grapefest-2014/.

fri 12 Texas Rangers vs. Atlanta Braves 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com.

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the know it all sat 13 Games Start at i9 Sports Youth Sports in Irving with games and practices on Saturdays only.

Register online for soccer, t-ball & football at www.i9sports.com or call 972-514-GAME. See ad in this issue.

Irving Chautauqua Performance Series 2pm. The Irving Chautauqua series offers free, monthly performances on the second Saturday of each month in the Central Library’s Auditorium.

Call (972) 721-2606 for more information. Central Libary, 801 W. Irving Blvd, Irving, (972) 721-2606.

Family Movie Matinee 2-4pm. Enjoy a family movie and light snacks. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving, (972) 721-4669.

Texas Rangers vs. Atlanta Braves 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com.

sun 14 Texas Rangers vs. Atlanta Braves 2:05pm. $1 Blue Bell ice cream, ages 13 and under. Hispanic Heritage Day Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com.

Dallas Cowboys vs. Tennessee Titans 12pm. AT&T Stadium, 925 N. Collins, Arlington, www.dallascowboys.com.

mon 15 Evening Swim Classes begin with Irving Parks & Recreation.

Six 40 minute classes for kids and adults. Mondays & Wednesdays.

Kids times: 5:30, 6:20 & 7:10.Adult times:6:20, 7:10 & Saturdays at 9:30 & 10:40. Other start dates: Oct 6 & Nov 3. Pick up registration at North Lake Pool. For questions, call 972-264-2774 differentstrokesswimschool. com. See ad in this issue. North Lake Pool, 5000 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, 972-264-2774. See ad in this issue.

tue 16 Resume Worshop 2-4pm. Learn the tips and tricks of the resume writing process, including how to tailor your resume for specific positions and how to choose from among the various types of resume formats. Review sample resumes and examine how to write an effective cover letter. Discover ways to better tailor your resumes and cover letters. West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd, Irving, 972-721-2691.

Leadership Communication 4-5pm. Open to students in grades 4-8. Presented as a youth-centered version of the renowned Toastmaster’s Program, this course is an opportunity to sharpen public speaking skills. Space is limited and registration is recommended by calling 972-721-4669. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving, 972-721-4669.

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the know it all Registration Form here: http://casaofcollincounty.org/useruploads/files/ team_&_player_registration_2014.pdf Stonebridge Ranch Country Club, The Hills Course, 5901 Glen Oaks Dr., McKinney, 972-529-2272 www.casaofcollincounty.org.

thu 18 Neighborhood Memory Café 2-3:45pm. Heritage Senior Center and Avalon Memory Care will host a program for Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients and their families called “Neighborhood Memory Café” on the third Thursday of each month from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. This is a time for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers to get together in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. It’s a place for the group to interact, share concerns and socialize without feeling embarrassed or misunderstood. Heritage Senior Center, 200 S. Jefferson Street, Irving, 972-721-2496.

Talk Like a Pirate Day, East Branch Library 4:30-5:30pm. Children and families learn how to talk like pirates as well as play games, win prizes and make crafts! Irving East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery Road, Irving, 972-721-3722.

Addison Oktoberfest Sep. 18-21. Thursday, September 18, 2014 6pm-11pm FREE for All Ages.

Friday, September 19, 2014 6pm-Midnight $10-ages 13+; $5-ages 4-12; 3 and under FREE. Saturday, September 20, 2014 Noon-Midnight $10-ages 13+; $5-ages 4-12; 3 and under FREE. Sunday, September 21, 2014 Noon5pm$10-ages 13+; $5-ages 4-12; 3 and under FREE. Food and Beverage

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Mon Play & Learn! 10:30am; Preschool Story Time 7:30pm, ages 3-6 Tue Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-6; Family Story Time 7pm Wed Toddler Story Time 10:30am, 18 mos - 2yrs.

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the know it all Coupons: $1 each. Buy In Advance: Food and Beverage Coupons can be purchased online or in person at the Town of Addison Finance Building located at 5350 Belt Line Rd. Addison, TX 75001. For every $50 purchased in advance, patrons will receive $5 worth of Food and Beverage Coupons for free. Buy During Oktoberfest: Food and Beverage Coupons can be purchased during the event at two locations:-Main Ticket Tent-Biergarten Ticket Tent. Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive, Addison, 972-450-2851.

fri 19 Main Street Irving Event 6-10pm. This annual street festival in the heart of the Irving Heritage District celebrates the hometown feel of Irving with attractions for all ages. Each year thousands of people attend this family affair. Featuring live music, the Manifolds on Main Street Car Show, free rides and activities for children, a wide selection of vendors and great food, the Irving Main Street Event promises fun for all. For the first time, the Fun Zone will open Friday evening with free rides and attractions for children.

Enjoy a giant zipline, slide, video games and more. Come back on Saturday for more great activities, including pony rides, the craft pavilion, and the Children’s Stage. Performances will include area dance teams and singers, magicians, and storytellers throughout the day. Parking and admission are free on both days. The Irving Main Street Event is located in the Heritage District in Downtown Irving. The event runs along Main Street from Irving Blvd. to Third Street, and along Second Street from Hastings to Delaware. Irving Heritage District, 217 S. Main Street, Irving, 972-721-2501. See ad in this issue.

‘til Midnight at the Nasher 6pm-12am. ‘til Midnight at the Nasher presents special live outdoor con-

certs featuring the best in regional music talent and artistic film screenings in the Garden. Nasher Cafe by Wolfgang Puck will offer an all new menu including picnic dining for two and grab & go snacks. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in social media scavenger hunts, progressive tours and to view the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Reservations for picnic dining for two are taken the Monday Wednesday preceding the event. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, September 17 at 5 pm. ’til Midnight at the Nasher is presented with radio support from KXT.7 pm Concert: Goodnight Ned 9 pm Film: The Great Gatsby (G) Nasher Sclupture Center, 2001 Flora St., Dallas, Texas, 214242-5100 www.nashersculpturecenter.org.

Plano Balloon Festival Sept. 19-21, beginning at 4pm on Friday. Enjoy an action packed weekend of skydivers, hot air balloons, concerts, a huge kid’s fun zone, merchandise vendors, corporate exhibitors and variety of foods...young and old have much in common when they are enjoying the colorful balloons that will fill the skies over Plano. Come make memories for your family. Oak Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano, 972-867-7566 www.planoballoonfest.org.

sat 20 Main Street Irving Event Noon-8pm. This annual street festival in the heart of the Irving Heritage District celebrates the hometown feel of Irving. Each year thousands attend this family affair, featuring live music, the Manifolds on Main Street Car Show, free rides and activities for children, a wide selection of vendors and great food. Parking and admission are free on both days.

Irving Heritage District, Irving, (972) 721-2501. See ad in this issue.

Repticon Dallas Reptile & Exotic Animal Expo 10am-5pm. Repticon Dallas is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise as well as live

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the know it all animal seminars and frequent free raffles for coveted prizes. Exciting, educational, family-oriented fun for everyone! Hours: Saturday: 10:00am5:00pm (VIP Entry at 9:00am) Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm (No VIP Early Entry) Admission: Adults - $10, Children (5-12) - $5, Under 5 - Free Visit our website for special offers on 2-day and VIP tickets Knights of Columbus Center, 2280 Springlake Road, Farmers Branch, Texas, 863-268-4273.

The Sound Of Music - Casa Manana Theatre Runs Sep. 20-28. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain.

The world’s most beloved musical is sure to capture your heart and become one of your favorite things. This show is suitable for all audiences. The Sound of Music is 2 1/2 hours in duration with one 20 minute intermission.

Showtimes/Dates: Sat 9/20 2pm & 8pm, Sun 9/21 2pm, Tues 9/23 7:30pm, Wed 9/24 7:30pm, Thurs 9/25 7:30pm, Fri 9/26 8pm, Sat 9/27 2pm & 8pm, Sun 9/28 2pm & 7pm. Casa Manana Theatre, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, 817-332-2272 www.casamanana.org/performances/sound-music.

sun 21 PAWS for Reading Sun-1:30pm-3:30pm Children grades K through 6 can read to a furry friend that’s a trained therapy dog and practice comprehension skills in a fun and interactive environment. Space is limited and registration is encouraged. PAWS is offered the third Sunday of every month. For more information or to register, please call (972) 721-4669. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving, 972-721-4669.

Dallas Cowboys vs. St. Louis Rams 12pm. AT&T Stadium, 925 N. Collins, Arlington, www.dallascowboys.com.

mon 22 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 5-7pm. Join the library for a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with crafts, refreshments and a performance by Mariachi Espuelas de Plata Irving East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery, Irving, 972-721-3722.

Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com.

Dallas Stars Pre-Season Hockey vs. Blues 7:30pm. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, www. dallasstars.com.

tue 23 Interviewing Workshop 2-3:30pm. Find out the best interviewing strategies and learn how to formulate answers to difficult questions. Review the most common questions asked during interviews. Sign up for a mock interview session which will include a DVD recording you can use to critique your own performance West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd, Irving, 972-721-2691.

Leadership Communication 4-5pm .Open to students in grades 4-8. Presented as a youth-centered version of the renowned Toastmaster’s Program, this course is an opportunity to sharpen public speaking skills. Space is limited and registration is recommended by calling 972-721-4669. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving, 972-721-4669.

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the know it all Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros 7:05pm. Coca-Cola Rangers garden gnome, ďŹ rst 15,000. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com.

wed 24 Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros 7:05pm. Nolan Ryan Beef $1 hot dogs Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com.

thu 25 Habits for Success 4:30-5:15pm People who are successful develop great habits to help them achieve their goals and dreams. “Habits for Success!� is a 7-part series, based on the books by Sean Covey and The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People by Dr. Stephen Covey, which teach children and teens the habits they need to be successful. This session will explore “Habit 4: Think WIN-WIN!� Open to ages 8-14. Space is limited. Registration is recommended by calling (972) 721-4669.

Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving, 972-721-4669.

Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper/Albertsons Yu Darvish Replica Jersey presented by Dr. Pepper. First 15,000, 14 and older. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com.

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The event starts off with our annual commemorative balloon release led by co-founders Jenny & Larissa celebrating the families we helped in 2013. Then we start the Family Fun Run, followed by the 5K Run/Walk. There is plenty of entertainment with prizes and awards, giveaways, bounce houses, face painting, music and more. The Plaza at Galatyn Park, 2350 Performance Dr, Richardson, 214-256-5824 www.heroesforchildren.org/5K.

Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com.

sun 28 IHCC Soccer Blast Adult Men Soccer Tournament presented by the Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Law OfďŹ ces of Eric Cedillo,

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the know it all 8am Trinity Soccer Fields, 2098 E 6th Street, Irving. For more information or to register a team, visit www.irvinghcc.com. See ad in this issue.

Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics 2:05pm. $1 Blue Bell ice cream, ages 13 and under. Fan appreciation day.

Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, www.texas.rangers.mlb.com.

Dallas Cowboys vs. New Orleans Saints 7:30pm. AT&T Stadium, 925 N. Collins, Arlington, ww.dallascowboys.com.

mon 29 Children’s Craft: Building a Bird House 4:30-5:30pm. Children learn how to build a bird house. Irving East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery Road, Irving, 972-721-3722.

Dallas Stars Pre-Season Hockey vs. Panthers 7:30pm. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, www. dallasstars.com.

tue 30 How to Find a Job Online 2-4pm. Master the art of navigating the Library’s Job Center website.

Discover how to search for positions on various job sites and employer websites. Learn how to fill out online applications and avoid common mistakes when applying for jobs. Become familiar with the ReferenceUSA database and how it can be used to identify potential employers as well as to locate additional job leads. An email account is required. West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd, Irving, 972-721-2691.

Leadership Communication 4-5pm. Open to students in grades 4-8. Presented as a youth-centered version of the renowned Toastmaster’s Program, this course is an opportunity to sharpen public speaking skills. Space is limited and registration is recommended by calling 972-721-4669. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving, 972-721-4669.

Dallas Stars Pre-Season Hockey vs. Lightening 7:30pm. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, www. dallasstars.com.

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Oct 24 15th Annual Celebrating Women Luncheon Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas. www.baylorhealth.com/celebratingwomen. See ad in this issue.

Oct 21 Grapevine Faith Christian School Open House 7pm at Grapevine Faith High School Campus 729 E. Dallas Rd, Grapevine. Other Open House dates are Nov 4 and Dec 9. For more information or to register call 817-442-1605 or visit GrapevineFaith.com. See ad in this issue.

Oct 31 Early Registration for Upward Basketball & Cheerleading Sports for grades 1-6. Evaluations are Nov 1-15; first game is Jan 10, 2015.

Register online at www.plymouthpark.org 1714 N. Story Rd, 972-9867729. See ad in this issue.

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So when my youngest [and only] daughter, who is nine, began to have some pretty serious anxiety issues this spring, (completely stumping her dad and myself), I was all over trying to find an answer. I read child development websites, watched national news stories, picked up the latest parenting magazines, read books about managing emotions with her...you name it, I was on a mission to help my child feel her “happy, bubbly, carefree” self again, fast!

A key element in my journey to understand her sudden angst has come from a book entitled, The Conscious Parent, Transforming ourselves, empowering our children, by Dr. Shefali Tsabary, a psychologist from New York who has worked for many years with diverse populations and a multitude of troubled families, She, herself, is practicing what she preaches every day as she and her husband raise their own preteen daughter.

Dr. Shefali makes a number of important points in her book, namely, “Our role is not to fix or mold our children into what WE desire them to be, but rather to create the condition for our children to rise.” — Shefali Tsabary, PhD. Think about it, we repeatedly ask our children to channel their energy into the behavior, personality traits, and activities that WE (and society) deem necessary for success in life.

Achievement in academics, social aptitude (sometimes pushing our introverts to become extroverts), excelling in sports or the arts have become our guiding lights for raising kids today.

Our desire to mold our children into something that may not be a part of their story at all (because we did so as a child, or maybe it is because we DIDN’T do so...) serves only to create a great deal of stress and tension in a child.

However, Dr. Shefali does not look to place blame on parents. We are merely repeating the cycle which was passed down to us from our parents and their parents before them.

Unless we make a conscious decision to learn to become aware and present in our own lives, to work through our own emotional challenges, we will not be able to fully attune to our children’s innate direction and voice.

Won’t you join me on my journey to explore a more significant way to embrace the most important journey we have been entrusted with in life? Practicing the Art of Conscious Parenting is an ongoing look at our personal family stories and my thoughts about parenting in today’s complex world.

Please walk the path with me weekly at www. suburbanparent.com. Together we can work on ourselves, and in turn work towards more enlightened parenting. SP

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“Our role is not to fix or mold our children into what WE desire them to be, but rather to create the condition for our children to rise.”

— Shefali Tsabary, PhD.

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Hey Diddle Diddle, the Cat and the Fiddle...

We asked area kids for the rest of the above nursery rhyme and here were their responses...

“There’s a spoon in there somewhere; a cow too. May be a knife? Actually, I’m not so sure about the knife. Don’t you know it? Grown-ups should know this stuff. I’m still pretty little.”

— Sarah, a very talkative 5 year old “I know this one. A cow jumps real high over the moon and plates and forks are running around and stars are flying around… It’s just beautiful”.

— Sanjay, age 5 “Bring back that fiddle right now!”

— Angel, age 4 “What’s a diddle?”

— Geri, age 4

“The cow jumped after noon?”

— Emma, age 4 “I don’t know about that, it all sounds pretty crazy to me!”

— Adam, age 5 “The cow jumped over the moon. A little dog laughed… and grabbed a spoon??”

— Casey, age 6

Anyone who thinks the art of conversation is dead ought to tell a child to go to bed.

— Robert Gallagher

“Oh! My mom says this one! Every time I never had any idea what she was talking about, but I would still smile at her because I thought she was making it up and I didn’t want her to feel dumb about it. I’m pretty glad she was not making that up.” — Jeffery, age 6

LOL with James Estes!

GOTTA LOVE ‘EM MOTHER: Does Your Teacher Like You? SON: Like me, she loves me. Look at all those X’s on my test paper.

MOTHER: What was the first thing you learned in class?

DAUGHTER: How to talk without moving my lips!

Q: WHAT’S A TEACHER’S FAVORITE NATION? A: Expla-nation.

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While volunteering in my son’s Kindergarten class, I heard the teacher ask a child what letter she was pointing to. He correctly answered, “D”.

She asked him what sound it made, he answered, “Dog”. She said, “I want to know what sound it makes.” He replied, “Arf, Arf?” SENT TO US FROM JENNY H.

Do you have a funny story about your child?

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Back to School Top 1 0

Your kids may already be thinking about school supplies, new schedul es, and what the next grade is going to look like.

So we are giving you a few tips for back to school so you won’t be blindsided by what’s coming.

Whatever age your children are, you can be a step ahead of the game but also be their number one resource too. There’s a lot that on-the-ba ll dads can do to make sure home and school are well connected. From computer hook-ups to being aware of carry-over academic challenge s; we can have a game plan in place designed to give everyone involved a solid start and a leg up. Chec k out these 10 Tips for Back to School and get ready to look like the hero you are.

1. Be in the know

Okay, Dad, don’t be clueless. You need to know the details—you need to know what is expected, both of you and your child. Put the exam schedule on your calendar. Know how to log into your child’s grade account. For upper scho ol students, get a copy of the course syllabus so you have a heads up on projects.

2. Have a plan with clear expectations

The time to be involved in the coming semester is now. We are exponentially more likely to be productively supportive when we know exactly what that means, and our children are more likely to be successful when they have confi dence in Dad.

3. Hook up the technology

Most schools have ways for kids and parents to be connected with news, assignmen ts, grades, and issues via the Internet. Be a good tech-dad and make sure every line of communica tion is free and clear.

4. Plan to attend orientation and

parent-teacher conferences

It’s important that our children unde rstand that we are invested in their education. Meet the teacher(s), get a copy of the schedule, and make it clear to junior that school is a famil y priority.

5. Believe in

your child

Kids can sense uncertainty. Make sure your belief is genuine, and make it contagious. Conv ersely, negativity and doubt communicate eloqu ently,

devastatingly, with or without words.

6. Coach

your child to succeed

Fist-bumps, notes in the lunchbox, rehea rsal drills on the basics. Dad can set the tone and provide the impetus to move forward into the new school year.

7. Set boundaries

If TV, sports, or friendships are getti ng in the way of academics, you need to step in and limit those things.

8. Sign up for something (anything!)

You may or may not be a dad with tons of available flextime, but you can always be involved in something. Dad signing up is a huge positive for any kid in any grade.

9. Talk over the challenges

It does no one any good to be blindsided by difficulty. Is there a problem in math? Tutor ing should already be under way. Are there medi cal issues?

Make sure the arrangements are clear . Behavioral concerns? Junior needs to understan d the plan and the consequences before school begins. Need ideas? Check out iMOMs Back to Scho ol TALK.

10. Model excitement

If Dad and Mom are positive about the coming semester and the new schedule, chan ces are the kids will fall in line. Mentally prepare yourself on the way home from work so that you can help your kids with homework when you get there. SP

This is where dads in any stage of fathe rhood can find helpful resources to aid in their parenting.

Fathers can also sign up to start or atten d one of our All Pro Dads chapters.

www.allprodad.com

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Off to the Races

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remember the day my wife and I visited the daycare in our community for the first time. We were expecting our first child and we wanted to check out the facility we had hoped to use. At that meeting, we were provided an information packet that explained the daycare’s philosophies, procedures and policies.

If I close my eyes, I can still see the last line on page 3. In big bold highlights were the words: All children MUST be picked up by 6 p.m. sharp. The word “sharp” was underlined 20 times. If late, the center charged $5 a minute past 6pm. I’ve heard that the highway patrol and department of transportation have that page memorized as well.

They know as well as I do how a policy like that, contributes heavily to the problems associated with rush hour traffic. For, you see, the real wackos on the roadways are working parents trying desperately to reach their children before closing time.

This policy was also why, when I had children in daycare, I hated afternoon staff meetings at work. My boss’s children were grown and out of his house. He had nothing better to do than dance slowly through the agenda. Those of us with kids in daycare groaned whenever the boss called an afternoon staffer. We knew it would go long. We also knew that there was a 50- 50 chance our commute home, in some way, would involve NASCAR skills.

As the clock ticked past 5 p.m., we sat in those meetings looking like a classroom of kindergarteners needing to go to the bathroom. We fidgeted nervously in our seats, glanced repeatedly at the clock, and gave dirty looks at the single people whenever they prolonged the meetings with their productive ideas and team spirit. A few times the meetings extended beyond 5:15 p.m., and that’s when, besides profit charts and Power Point presentations, there were also wide eyed looks and whimpering. It’s also why every pencil in our staff room looked half-eaten like road kill. Those without children in daycare sat in those meetings unaware of the desperation around them - except once when 60

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year old Heidi Yeltsin apparently had a roast on time bake.

After that day, Heidi never again did anything to prolong a meeting.

She said she felt a bond. Then there was the time our meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. I would have had an aneurysm if there was time. As I sprinted from the building, I had anxious, horrible thoughts that superseded any financial concerns I might have also had. They mostly included images of me driving up to the darkened daycare to find the owner, a couple cops, CPS, and an elderly neighbor all standing in the driveway waiting to arrest me for child abandonment. And that’s when the wrong person cut me off on the freeway. Pulling into the next lane to pass, I rolled my window down and shouted directly at the startled driver: “Thank you very much! Maybe my son will get a nice meal at the foster home!” Boy, how I wish at that moment I had had a better idea what kind of car my neighbor drove.

Now that I have older children, I never do anything to make a meeting run long. I do this, of course, to honor and support those parents with kids in daycare. I also never use a pencil. SP