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Relationship Tools for the Family Healthy relationships are enhanced when you regularly admire, appreciate, respect, communicate with and encourage others. As you look at your relationships, do you cultivate them? Often people want to improve their relationship skills, but they don’t know the tools to make emotional investments into the lives of the people they care about. When you use these tools, it builds the self-esteem of the people with whom you interact. When others feel appreciated and admired, they feel more connected to you and will work toward your mutual goals. • Compliment box This box is housed in a central location and people are encouraged to drop a compliment in the box about each family member weekly. The compliments are read weekly during family meeting time. It will encourage siblings to say something nice about each other. It decreases competition and promotes closeness. Keep them short—45 minutes at the most. If all family members participate with a compliment, a treat or special surprise should happen to reinforce the effort. (This can be used at work as well.) • Family meetings (staff meetings). Family meetings are typically designated to improve communication and to give each family member a chance to contribute toward the family functioning. They should be held at the same time, on the same day each week and should focus on cooperation. • Appreciation book. As scrapbooking becomes more and more popular, parents and spouses are spending time creating books that highlight the life events and character strengths of people they love. You may choose to do a timeline with special moments. The appreciation book can highlight the person. A creative client of mine wanted to make an emotional deposit in the life of her husband. She asked ten outside people to secretly write letters about her husband and
what he meant to them, which she compiled and gave to him as a gift. The letters spoke of him as a father, husband, coworker, son or friend. Both he and his wife reported that this really made a difference in his self-esteem. He had no idea that these people were able to Carol Juergensen Sheets see his character strengths. Another woman I know created a “One Day at a Time” book for her husband who had ten years of sobriety. She asked his friends and family to describe the changes he had made during his ten years. This allowed him an opportunity to see the great changes he made in his life. It was a celebration of the man, and of his sobriety. • Leaving cards in unsuspecting places, especially right before bed, or in a place where the other person will receive it when they are away from you. • Buying one flower, and leaving it and a special note. The note may look like, “I love you because you listen to me.” “I love you because you clean the bathroom.” “I love you because you drove me to my basketball game.” • Leaving a trinket that says, “I love you.” You might want to mark your calendar to remind you to do something special for your loved one monthly. It’s important for you to be a role model for healthy relationships by demonstrating appreciation for others in your home. John Gray, who writes the “Venus and Mars” series, says that spouses require regular deposits in their emotional banks. These tools are a great way to convey your admiration for a spouse or child. They are also easily modified for the workplace. Have fun, be creative, and customize your effort for those you love!
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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Indiana is always in need of parents who will open their hearts and open their homes to a child in need of a safe and stable environment. The Resource and Adoptive Parent Training (RAPT) conference brings together a community of caregivers who are focused on finding long-term permanency and establishing lifelong connections for the state’s most vulnerable youth. Since 2014, the RAPT unit for the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) has hosted the annual conference for parents seeking to adopt through DCS, kinship/relative care givers and child welfare experts. The conference offers resource families educational opportunities, licensing information and a community network of experts and peers whom parents and
professionals can rely on for advice and information. RAPT trainers will conduct informational sessions, offer a Sneak Peek of Trainings (SPOT) to interested caregivers and train foster care licensing employees of Licensed Child Placing Agencies (LCPAs) who are affiliated with DCS. Finding permanency for Hoosier children is the common thread that brings a special group of caregivers together for the annual RAPT Conference. For more information about how you can help a child find permanency, become a relative/kinship caregiver or foster parent or, visit indianafostercare.org. If you would like to attend the 2019 RAPT conference, contact DCSRAPTregistration@dcs.in.gov.
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Wellness
SPOTLIGHT CaringSmiles 4U Children and Adult Dentistry, your Dental Home, is devoted to comprehensive and preventive dental care for children, teens, and adults in a caring, fun and gentle manner in our lovely fun-filled, beach theme atmosphere for our children patients and a calming, elegant décor for our adult patients. At CaringSmiles 4u, Dr. Taylor and her staff are concerned about your total health care. We seek to instill good oral hygiene in our patients as well as to teach you that the dentist is your friend and is not just there for when you hurt. Establishing CaringSmiles 4u as your “Dental Home,” provides us the opportunity to implement preventive dental health habits that keep you and your family free from dental/oral disease. We focus on prevention, early detection and treatment of dental diseases, and keep current on the latest advances in dentistry. This will enable you and your child to maintain a beautiful smile for a lifetime. Our goal is to help all our patients feel good about visiting the dentist and to teach you how to care for your teeth. Our main concern here at CaringSmiles 4u is what is best
for you and your family and to build trust and confidence that will last a lifetime. Along with establishing a good oral hygiene routine, Dr. Taylor also understands the importance of a healthy smile in developing self-esteem. This is especially true in childhood and teenage years when children begin socialization and interacting with other children. “Your smile is one of the first things that is seen when you meet someone, and it is important to maintain a healthy and beautiful smile,” notes Dr. Taylor. At CaringSmiles 4u Children’s Dentistry, Dr. Taylor and her well-equipped staff see children as young as one year old. Establishing a rapport with the parent and child is important to Dr. Taylor and is the key to successful treatment. Our patients are our most important asset and we strive to develop long-lasting, trusting relationships. We welcome new patients and look forward to seeing you at CaringSmiles 4U Children and Adult Dentistry.
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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. Main Event Geist Location Monday through Thursday 5 to 8 Free kids meal with paid adult meal 317 336-3500 Jim Dandy Family Restaurant Kids’ 5 and under eat free with each paid adult Meal 884 4901 2301 Conner St. Noblesville IN PaPa Roux 8950 E. 10th Indy 603-9861 Nightly after 4 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 Chick Fil-A 3360 W. 86th St. The Pyramids, Indy 871-5330 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. Castlers Kitchen and Bar 11501 Geist Pavilion Dr. 596-9810 Fishers 5-9 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. MacKenzie River Pizza Carmel and 82nd St Castleton 564-4211 and 288-0609 Scotty’s Brewhouse 3905 E. 96th Street Indianapolis, IN & 1 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204 CR Heroes 10570 E. 96th St. Fishers 576-1070 5-p Face Painting & Balloon Animals Cancun 6714 E 82nd St, Indianapolis 578-7054 14
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Tuesday Con't. 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 Chick Fil A Noblesville Family Night First Tuesday of each Month from 5-8pm 773-4100 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 Chick Fil A Noblesville Family Night First Tuesday of each Month from 5-8pm 773-4100 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. Con't. on page 16
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Sunday Michaelangelo’s 550 Westfield Rd. Noblesville Kids Eat Free 773-6066 Scotty’s Brewhouse 3905 E. 96th Street Indianapolis, IN & 1 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204 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.
www.AppliedBehaviorCenter.org info@ AppliedBehaviorCenter.org 317-849-5437
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 3 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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July Wednesday July 3, 2019 Star Spangled Symphony 8pm At Conner Prairie, pack your picnic and wear your red, white, and blue for the ISO’s annual celebration of America. The ISO will salute all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces each night. Thursday July 4, 2019 4th of July Party At the Scottish Rite Cathedral 650 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis Thursday July 4, 2019 Firecracker 6 Presented by St. Vincent / Ascension 2019 6 mile and 6K run/walk The Walk begins at 8 am. Downtown Indianapolis City Market Thursday July 4, 2019 3-9 pm Annual 4th of July Party Indiana City Brewing Company 24 Shelby St. Indianapolis, IN Friday July 5th First Friday on the Farm: Family Night Bring the whole family to First Friday on the Farm featuring our backyard BBQ favorites, cocktails by Hotel Tango Distillery, a farm tour and cooking activity for kids, and a visit from our very own Chef Twinkle - all while benefiting The Patachou Foundation and providing even more scratchmade meals for hungry kids in Indianapolis.
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Sunday July 7, 2019 Poseidon Swim Challenge At White river State Park Canal: 801 W. Washington street, Indianapolis, IN 46222 The Poseidon Swim Challenge offers the coolest venue around. Take advantage to being able to swim through downtown Indy. This is a great open water race. Thursday July 11, 2019 First Thursday Nights at the Children’s Museum Get in on everything extraordinary during discounted First Thursday Nights from 4–8 p.m.! As always, members visit free. Saturday July 13, 2019 Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K Indy Let’s have some Holiday Fun in the middle of the summer. Join other runners with a festive look as they run the streets of Indianapolis for a fun Half Marathon! There will be water stops every mile to help you stay cool. Freeze pops and grape stops and lots of shade will help with the heat as well. Saturday July 13, 2019 11am – 3 pm Indy Slime Fest A fun event where you can play games, enter slime contests, dance, watch slime demos, and you can meet and buy slime from your favorite slime shops! Located at Wyndhan Indianapolis West 2544 Executive Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241
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2019 Saturday July 13, 2019 11 – 4 Mud Day Come get messy at Cyntheanne Park in Fishers with a giant mud pit and lots of free and muddy activities, including mud volleyball, tug-of-war, live entertainment, and more. Wear old clothes and shoes, and a towel and fresh change of clothes are recommended after you wash off at the rinse-off stations at the park. Friday July 19, 2019 4 – 10 pm Oberun 5K Indianapolis Come join us for the Oberun 5K in Indianapolis, IN on Friday night, July 19, 2019 No better way to celebrate summer than a Friday night 5K run/walk to a Bell's beer garden. Saturday July 27, 2019 Indianapolis, Indiana Sky Lantern Festival 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Enjoy an evening of music and food as you light the sky. Great time to spend with Family and Friends.
Saturday July 27, 2019 Kidz Car and Bike Show Lafeyette Square Mall noon to 5 PM The POWER WHEELS ONLY Show will feature 3 categories; Best Car / Best SUV and Best Bike. The Pre-registration fee is $10. All car show entries should arrive by 1:30pm. The special guest judges will judge each category off CREATIVITY and ORIGINALITY. July 22 – 27 Knox County Fair This 6-day event will feature many different 4 – H displays. Saturday July 27 Indianapolis Glow Run At 8141 N. Craig St. Indianapolis. Glow Run Is Coming to Indianapolis, Indiana Saturday July 27th, 2019. Get your tickets now before they sell out! If you would like your event included in our monthly calendars, submit it by going to wwwIndyKidsDirectory.com
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