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Spring into Language Tired of being cooped up inside during a chilly Indiana winter? Don’t worry! It’s finally springtime which means it’s time to head outside to play! You’ll find there are plenty of things in your own backyard that can lead to language-rich activities for you and your child. Planting flowers in pots or in your garden provides opportunities for kids young and old to learn new language. Expose your child to new vocabulary through labeling all the items you use (soil/ dirt, seeds, watering can, shovel) or, for older kiddos, the parts of a flower (stem, petal, leaf ). Emphasize new verbs through phrases like “pour the water”, “dig a hole”, and “plant the flower.” Remember to describe what you see, smell, and feel throughout the experience through words like
squishy, dry, wet, and size words like big, and small. Prepositions are also a great target for early language. Expose your child to these words through phrases like “put it in the dirt”, “pour water on top of the flowers”, and “take the seeds out of the bag.” Another opportunity to use all these language ideas is during a nature walk around your local park, gardening store, or neighborhood. There is so much to see, hear, and smell during the spring like chirping birds, crunching leaves, and fragrant flowers! So get out there and dig into these great outdoor activities. Plant the seeds of language and watch your child grow! Madeline Hayden, M.S., CF-SLP Speech Language Pathologist St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf
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Parenting Skills That Ensure Success Don't you wish there was a course that you would have taken in high school and college that would have taught you the fundamentals of healthy parenting? It seems that if we are expected to go through drivers education before we drive a car, we should be expected to uncover "the basics" of parenting. There is not a one size fits all when it comes to childrearing, but in working with parents for over 4 decades, I know that when you achieve success with one child the next child requires a new host of parenting skills! However, there are certain guidelines that one can follow to increase parenting success. I am going to share 4 Parenting Principles and I want you to assess whether you utilize them in your daily routine with your children. Your children need rules and structure. As much as they balk and refute the need for rules and structure, it is imperative to teach them early in their development what is expected when it comes to family functioning. No matter what the ages of your children I would ask you to keep it simple when it comes to their routine. You will have much more success if they have 1-2 responsibilities and if you can keep schedules simple with lots of down time. Your child will have more breathing space to assess what he or she needs to do to be part of the routine. Kids need an authority figure. Although our society is becoming more and more democratic, your child needs an authority figure with whom they can feel safe and secure. Developmentally, children are expected to be much too self sufficient and I believe it is causing behavioral problems because they are not ready to take on the many objectives that a busy family
or an understaffed school requires. It is important to provide the direction a child needs. It is important to validate and listen to your child so that they feel affirmed and understood. When you have that relationship, you can be the Carol Juergensen Sheets democratic authority figure and they are more likely to buy into your wisdom. You have to remain undistracted and give your child your undivided attention. Now I understand that there are not enough hours in the day to stop multitasking but truly it is imperative to sit with each child for at least 20 minutes and check in with them about their life. I realize this means that you may need to cut something out of your day, but I promise you that this is a lifeline that your child really needs. Get creative ....ask the neighbor if you can carpool to free up the time, ask your sister if she would play "Taxi Aunt" on Thursdays to put more time into your day. Get out your planner and look for ways to make this happen. Notice their strengths and comment on them frequently. You are the #1 influence in your child's life, and you want the majority of your conversation to instill what he or she is capable of achieving in this world and that requires that your child know what makes them special. Each night as they go to their room or when you tuck them in, remind them what you love about them and give them a hug or a kiss. They need your love, affirmations and attention.
You are powerful beyond measure in the eyes of a child. Don’t underestimate your influence on your child! Carol Juergensen Sheets LCSW PCC is a psychotherapist and personal life coach. She does motivational speaking and empowerment trainings locally and nationally. To find out more about her services--contact her at www.carolthecoach.com or call her at 317-218-3479. Please say “I found it in the IndyKids’Directory!” Thanks!
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Autism Awareness – From Spectrum to Kaleidoscope Awareness is more than gaining knowledge. It’s about changing your perspective. Consider the history of autism. In the 1960’s, individuals diagnosed with autism were often considered unteachable and ultimately sent to institutions. Behavior analysts, using the principles of applied behavior analysis, questioned that perception and began treating those with autism as individuals who simply learned in different ways. Here’s a new perspective for Autism Awareness Month. Autism is more than a spectrum. Autism is a kaleidoscope. A spectrum conjures up images such as a rainbow, with colors moving from red through orange, yellow, green, and blue to finally arrive at purple. The problem with a spectrum is that it makes it seem like one’s position falls somewhere between two extreme opposites. For autism, those extremes are often labeled high functioning autism and low functioning autism. But terms like high functioning and low functioning tell more about our society than they do the individual with autism. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, an evidence-based treatment for individuals with autism, reminds us that each individual is unique. Like a kaleidoscope, our strengths and challenges create a unique pattern of who we are and how we interact with the world. One individual may relish friendships with others yet have difficulty reading social cues that make those relationships last. Another individual may prefer to do things on their own yet have difficulty finding the way to communicate that preference to others. The way we relate to each other does not fit neatly on a spectrum but rather creates a brilliant pattern of light and dark, brightness and intensity, color and form. At the Applied Behavior Center for Autism we remain committed to helping each individual grow by acknowledging who they are, building on their strengths, and overcoming their challenges. Utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis, we seek to create an environment in which each individual is successful, each individual has the opportunity to learn, and each individual has a chance to improve their quality of life. The Applied Behavior Center for Autism - building brighter futures, for a kaleidoscope of individuals. Please say “I found it in the IndyKids’Directory!” Thanks!
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Monday Thru Sunday Multiple Days Steak N Shake all Indianapolis locations Kids 12 and under Eat Free Saturday and Sunday for dine-in customers with every $9 purchase. Perkins 250 Noble Creek Dr. Noblesville Tuesday 4 to close 776-2800 Barley Island Brewing Co. 630 Conner St. Noblesville 770-5280 Wednesday/Thursday evenings The Original Pancake House 3 Free Pancakes for children 7 and under with adult entrée purchase Monday through Sunday at Noblesville, Fishers, and Indianaopolis locations Tucanos Brazilian Grill Noblesville Kids 6 and younger eat free everyday. 770-6988 Chef Mikes Charcoal Grill 102 Woodland Dr Indy Kids 5 and Younger eat for 99 cents All Indianapolis area MCL Cafeteria Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday all day 2 kids meals free with adult entre Fresh to Order Saturday and Monday all day Hamilton Town Ct Noblesville and Castleton Indianapolis Free Kids Meal with Adult entre. Monday Mexico City Grill Emerson Ave Indy . Free kids meal with adult meal. 884-4901 Roscoe’s Taco’s Greenwood Kids meal free with Minimum $6 adult meal. Culvers Kids Night Fishers 96th St Every Monday, 5:30-8:30 pm and Indy 71st and Georgetown – Every Monday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm Tuesday All area Fazoli’s 99cent Kids meals Tuesday evenings 5-8 call for details. CR Heroes 10570 E. 96th St. Fishers 576-1070 5-p Face Painting & Balloon Animals Culvers Kids Night Indy 96th Street – Every Tuesday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm and Greenfield – Every Tuesday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm Face Painting Balloons and Clowns
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Tuesday Con't. Chick Fil A Carmel 14647 US 31 North Family Night each Tuesday from 5-8pm 815-9465 Hellas Café 8501 Westfield Blvd 317 257-6211 Entertainment by Sunny From Clowns etc. Joe’s Shelby St. Diner Indy 783-9590 Wednesday Michaelangelo’s 550 Westfield Rd. Noblesville Kids Eat Free 773-6066 Johnny Rockets Greenwood Mall and Castleton Mall 881-6240 and 578-8015 5-9 Barley Island Brewing Co. Noblesville In Free Kids Meal with Adult meal Wednesday and Thursday Johnny Rockets Castleton Mall Kids meal free with each adult meal 5 to 9 Books and Brews 9402 Upton Dr Suite 1400 Free Kids meal w/ Adult Purchase Thursday Johnny Carino’s Greenwood 885-5735 Barley Island Brewing Co. Noblesville Free Kids Meal with Adult meal Wednesday & Thursday Detour American Grill Fishers In Kids Eat Free with adult Meal Tuesday & Thursday. Johnny Carinos Greenwood Kids meal free with adult meal. Culvers Kids Night Noblesville – Every Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm Face Painting Balloons and Clowns Friday Illinois Street Food Emporium Indy Free kids meal with each adult meal 4 to close Skyline Chili Indy Locations Kids meal 99 cents 5 to close. Saturday Indianapolis Indianas Victory Field Kids Eat Free with at least an $8 purchase Sunday Michaelangelo’s 550 Westfield Rd. Noblesville Kids Eat Free 773-6066 Granite City Food and Brewery 150 W. 96th St Carmel 218-7185 5-9 Magician 5-8 Grindstone Charley’s Rockville Rd and Crawfordsville Rd’s Indy 243-8760 and 481-1870 Rock Star Pizza 922 E. Main St. Brownsburg 858-1188 all day dine in Only Indianapolis Indians Kids Eat Free Sundays: Children 14 & under receive a voucher good for a hot dog, bag of chips & bottle of water with price of admission. Books and Brews 9402 Upton Dr Suite 1400 Free Kids meal w/ Adult Purchase Grand Junction Brewing Westfield Free kids Meal with Adult Meal (Please call ahead to verify details)
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& Access Behavioral Solutions Clinic www.accessbehavioralsolutions.com Info@accessbehavioralsolutions.com 317.802.7447
Access Behavioral Solutions is making ABA services available by bringing the therapy to you- in your home, in your community, or in the clinic.
Applied Behavior Center for Autism Pgs 12, 13 & 24
7901 E. 88th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46256 The Applied Behavior Center for Autism is Indiana's longest running ABA provider. With over 20 years of service, ABC is building brighter futures every day. Each of our center offers unique attributes that allows us to provide high quality treatment to children and teens with autism spectrum disorder. With locations in Greenwood, Carmel, Castleton, Terre Haute, Richmond, and West Indianapolis we offer ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, diagnostic testing, special needs swim lessons, and so much more! We are now enrolling for part-time and full-time schedules. Find us on social @ABCforAutism to learn more.
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Proud Sponsors of Resources for Special Needs Natural Valley Ranch www.NaturalValleyRanch.com www.NaturalValleyTherapeuticRiding.org Marie@NaturalValleyRanch.com 317-509-3577 Birthday Parties, Trail Rides, Lessons, Petting Zoo Hayride/Bonfire, Therapeutic Riding
Phoenix Karate www.phoenixrisingkarate.com 317-228-1872
Martial arts are great for children! A psychological study found that children in martial arts have an increased sense of responsibility, a decrease in the willingness to take foolish risks, and a higher sense of self-esteem.
St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf Pg. 7 www.sjid.org 317.471.8560 Leaders in Listening and Spoken Language.
Supervision Infrared Sauna SupervisionWeightLoss.com 317-849-8446 For treatment of autism.
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April April 4th 10-12 All Inclusive Egg Hunt at Rhodius Park 1720 W. Wilkins St.
Indianapolis Indy Parks Adaptive Programs Present: An All-Inclusive Egg Hunt for all individuals ages 2-12 years old. There will be crafts, music, games, The Bunny & prizes to win. Registration is preferred
April 4th, 10-12 Easter Egg Hunt at
Greenwood Community High School Greenwood Public Library, Carpenter Realtors, and Bailey & Wood Financial are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at the Greenwood High School soccer field. This free, family-friendly event will feature egg hunts for ages 0-10, giveaways, and more family fun!
April 8th Polkadots: The cool Kids Musical at the Children’s Museum of
Indianapolis Tickets to the Lilly Theater production of Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical are free with museum admission. Day-of-show tickets are available at the Lower Level ticket booth starting at 10 a.m. Members can order their tickets in advance. Eight-year-old Lily Polkadot has just moved to the “Squares Only� town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all-Square school, Lily seeks acceptance from her peers. But from bullying to segregated drinking fountains, things seem hopeless until she meets Sky, a shy Square boy whose curiosity about her unique polkadot skin blooms into pal-ship. Inspired by The Little Rock 9, Polkadots serves as a colorful history lesson—reminding us that our differences make us awesome, not outcasts.
April 11, 2020 Easter Egg 5 K at 10 am at Military Park Easter Egg 5k run/walk
returns to Historic Military Park What's new, you ask? TENT!!! In 2019, Mother Nature did not play nicely. We will have our large orange tent set up in 2020. Also - An Egg Hunt for everyone, kids and adults! Why should our kids have all of the fun. After we finish the 5K, we will look for some Easter Eggs (some Easter Eggs have raffle tickets for prizes). Plus a beer or soda & finishers medal to all! The 5K route goes around The Canal. The Kids Run is about 80 yards and starts just before the 5K.Cool swag? Absolutely! The upgraded sublimated Tech Shirts is tie-died or choose a solid color cotton T-Shirt! Plus a Finishers Medal!!
Saturday, April 11, 2020 Hop to The Sycamore at Mallow Run for Bunny Brunch
or Lunch 9am - 11am BRUNCH, 12pm - 2pm LUNCH, Enjoy a yummy buffet, fun crafts for the kiddos, an egg hunt in the Sycamore vineyard and throughout the grounds, plus a visit from the Big Bunny! Psst, Mom and Dad‌ the bar will be open and selling special brunch cocktails as well! CLICK HERE FOR MORE
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April 12 Easter Egg Hunt at Victory Field at 1:30 Celebrate Easter at Victory Field, where the outfield grass becomes an Easter Egg Hunt wonderland. To add some Easter flavor, Rowdie will be dressed as the Easter Bunny all day long. Here’s what to expect on Easter Sunday: ¡The Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 12:15 PM. Limit 10 eggs per child. Ages 7-14 may participate down the 1st base line and into right field, entering at Sections 116-117. Ages 2-6 may participate down the 3rd base line and into left field, entering at Sections 106-107. Rowdie will be available for photos as the Easter Bunny at the Standings & Lineup Board after the seventh inning.
Saturday April 18th at 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Earth Day Celebration at The
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Earth Day Celebration is included with museum admissionđ&#x;Œ?Save up to 25% by buying your tickets at least two weeks in advance! We're joining organizations around the world in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Join us for special hands-on activities to commemorate this anniversary.
Saturday April 18th 10-2 Ellis Pediatric Dentistry Spring Fling!
Ellis Pediatric Dentistry 910 Averitt Rd. Greenwood. To show our appreciation, we will be hosting a SPRING FLING on Saturday, April 18th from 10:00am-12:00pm Everyone is welcome to come out and have some fun. There will be an inflatable obstacle course, bounce house, face painting, and balloon twisters! Rain or shine! Door prizes! We hope you are able to come out and join the fun!
April 18th 4-6 pm 2020 Cowboy/ Cowgirl Camp 2020 Kickoff at Havens
Hope Ranch and Stables. Come out and join us for our 2020 season Cowboy/Cowgirl Camp KICKOFF. We will be hosting a bonfire roasting hotdogs and s’mores ranch style. We will groom horses and offer “rides� while learning about our equine friends. All ages welcome. Families welcome. $35 per child or $70 per family
April 18th 2020 Donut Dash 8:30 am
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2020 served 73 Hancock County survivors, and impacted over 700 Hancock County youth through our prevention programming. We invite you to join us on our 5K Donut Dash! Walk, run, or roll and enjoy donuts along the way. Come early to check out booths from vendors and local agencies. We will be meeting in the Courthouse Plaza. Register early to save $10 off your entry and receive a t-shirt. Shirts and sizes are NOT guarenteed for registration after 3/20/2020. Early bird pricing ends 4/13/2020 at 8:00 pm. Online registration ends 4/17/2020 at 4:00 pm. You may buy tickets at the door. Thank you to our Glazed Donut Sponsors: County Materials & Midas If you are interested in sponsoring the event please contact Ashley Waterbury-Carpenter: awcarpenter@alternativesdv.org -or765-643-0218
April 24th, Wheeler Family Fun Fest!
at Wheeler Elementary Speedway Indiana Family Fun Fest is a great evening filled with food, games, inflatables, music, and face paint! Bring the whole family out to play!
Saturday April 25th 10-11:30 Build a Fairy Garden at the Children’s Museum
of Indianapolis Registration information:$8 member adults, $14 member youths$10 nonmember adults, $17.50 nonmember youths It’s time to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring by building your very own Fairy Garden. Channel the artistic creativity of a chef to build a sweet, edible garden Become an architect and design a Fairy Garden complete with plants and houses that fairies love! Create a family memory by participating in this exclusive family program activity. Each child will receive their own Fairy Garden. Adults are encouraged to help their builders with the construction of their gardens. Youths must attend with an adult.
April 25th at 9 am Prairie Pursuits:Shearing to Spinning at Conner
Prairie Register for this class now: http:// bit.ly/2P65A4f Have you ever wondered what it takes to take wool from the sheep to yarn? Shearing to Spinning gives you a hands-on experience of the woolly kind! We’ll start with watching one of Conner Prairie’s own sheep get shorn. We’ll then go through all the steps to get that dirty, greasy fleece to yarn nearly ready to spin. If you have your own drop spindle or spinning wheel you’d like to use, you’re welcome to bring it along. If not, we’ll have one for you to use that day. We’ll break for approximately an hour for lunch. Refrigeration and a microwave will be available if you’d like to bring a lunch. We’ll also have a list of restaurants that are close to Conner Prairie. Prairie Pursuits offers how-to classes and workshops geared to
adults and teens in a variety of topics from historic trades, to culinary skills, to the arts. View the series schedule for details of subject matter, dates, times, and prices. See something you want to learn more about? Get registered! Ages 13+ (varies per class) Cost: $90 – $100 See all Prairie Pursuit classes: http://bit.ly/2NgLliP
April 25th Indy Mutt Strut 2020 9-3
at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Register today for the Greatest Spectacle in Dog Walking, Indy Mutt Strut 2020! Mutt Strut is a one-of a-kind event for pets of all shapes and sizes! Join the 4,000 people and pets who attend Mutt Strut each year from across Indiana! The walk is 2.5 miles long; there is also a 1 mile short course. Parking is available on site to participants. Walk the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway track and kiss the bricks, enjoy a fun day outdoors with family and furry friends, and support IndyHumane. Join us and register your own Mutt Strut Team. For more info and to register, visit http://indymuttstrut.org
April 26th Princess Day at Victory Field
1:30 Don the shiniest crown, wear fancy slippers and dress up like your favorite prince or princess as Victory Field becomes your own fairytale castle. Here’s what to expect on Princess Day: Meet your favorite fairytale princesses in PNC Plaza. Six princesses will be available for photos from 12:00 to 2:30 PM and 3:00 until the end of the game. Every family who would like to meet the princesses will get to do so. Arrive early to avoid long wait times. Children 14 and under receive a voucher good for a hot dog, bag of chips and bottle of water with the price of admission. Gates open at 12:00 PM.
April 29th 2020 500 Festival Kickoff to May 11 AM – 1 PM The 500 Festival & Indianapolis Motor Speedway welcome the magical month
of May with their Kickoff to May event at Monument Circle. From Indianapolis Colts Punter, Pat McAfee, to the Indy Eleven, to our most lovable mascots, you never know WHO will kick off the Month of May or HOW they’ll do it! Learn more: https:// www.500festival.com/community-events/ kickoff-to-may/
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A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT According to the CDC, older adults and people who have severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease are at a higher risk of serious illness if they contract the COVID-19 virus. This means that most people with Medicare are at a higher risk. Your health, safety, and welfare is our highest priority. In addition to practicing good everyday prevention through things such as hand washing and avoiding touching your face, the CDC says there is more you can do to take precautions against COVID-19 and reduce your risk of exposure: • Avoid crowds, especially in poorly ventilated spaces with limited air circulation. • Defer all cruise ship travel worldwide, particularly if you also have underlying health issues. • Avoid situations that put you at increased risk, including non-essential travel such as long plane trips.
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