Family & Kids Bayou Region May 2016

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Wise Choices for Moms & Families

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let them grow One part of parenting is the slow process of ‘letting go’ and transferring responsibilities to our kids when they are ready.

A piece of your child’s day that is a perfect start for this transfer is his ‘get up and get ready for school’ morning routine. For some families, the morning is one of the most stressful parts of the day, with parents nagging and working hard to force their kids to get ready on time. This transfer will turn your family’s morning routine into a process that runs smoothly, with your kids doing the work to get ready instead of you doing it for them.

• The summer is a good time to teach your kids

to get themselves ready in the morning, since they won’t risk missing the bus or messing up their attendance record by being tardy. By the time school starts again, your child will have his basic ‘get up and go’ morning routine perfected.

Adding on a few school related responsibilities, like remembering to pack his backpack, should be easy.

• To get started, map out your child’s morning routine and identify all tasks and responsibilities involved in getting ready for the day. There are many tasks, like picking out the clothes to wear each day, which even a 5 year old can take on.

Create a check list to help remind him what is next in the flow of tasks, but remember that this list is not for your use, to check off progress. It is for your child to learn to follow, without needing constant reminders from you on what to do next. You are there to provide oversight of the process and to assist younger kids with more complex tasks they are not able to complete on their own. If your child can’t read yet, use pictures to describe the flow of tasks.

• Waking up on time and getting out of bed is probably one of the most challenging tasks on your child’s morning to-do list. While a 5 or 6 year old is not quite ready to take on the full responsibility for setting an alarm and waking up on time, it is still good to go ahead and add it to his list of tasks so he can practice. After your child gets the hang of setting his alarm and waking up when it goes off, let him know it is time for a transition of responsibility for this task. Inform him that you are only going to give him one reminder to get up after his alarm goes off and that if he chooses not to listen, he will have to accept the consequences for being late. If being tardy for school or for a summer activity does not seem to bother him, assign another consequence, such as extra chores, to deter repeat offenses of getting up late.

• If your child seems to be struggling with the

‘wake up on time’ task, it may be because he is not getting enough sleep. Try pushing back your child’s bedtime a little to see if it helps. For older kids, involve them in the problem solving process by asking them what they think they could do to get to bed earlier every night.

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the truth about pasta In recent years, pasta has often been considered offlimits for anyone on a weight loss plan that restricts the ‘bad’ carbohydrates found in food processed from wheat. Also, concerns about the inflammatory effects of wheat products and gluten have caused many to avoid pasta on a regular basis. However, studies show that pasta is actually relatively low on the Glycemic Index (GI), which is a score of how quickly a food raises blood sugar (glucose). The GI ranges from 0 to 100. Simple carbs that raise blood sugar quickly, such as sugar and soda, are in the range of 70 – 100. Pasta falls in the category of slow release carbs, with a GI of about 41.

The key to why pasta slowly raises blood sugar lies in the extrusion process used to make the pasta.

Pasta is made from milled durum wheat and when it is extruded, the proteins in the wheat ‘line up’ and

surround the starches in the wheat. When pasta is digested, it takes time to break down the protein ‘shell’ around the starch and start converting it to glucose. Glucose is what provides energy for the body and the brain, and this slow release of glucose provides a nice steady energy boost.

Pasta is enriched with nutrients lost during the processing, but if you are concerned about the nutritional value of your pasta, try whole grain pasta.

Whole grain pasta is made with grain that has the bran and the outer germ layers intact, along with the nutrients they carry. Another secret to a healthy pasta meal is pairing a moderate portion of pasta with a lean meat or fresh seafood and some fresh veggies. Add in a little olive oil, and you have a quick, healthy dinner.

Avoid loading your pasta with creamy, heavy sauces.

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With deals this good, save the mess and dine out!

MONDAY

wednesday

Cajun Critters. 1029 W Tunnel Blvd, Houma. Kids eat free from kids’ menu. Balloon art and face painting.

Big Mike’s BBQ. 3034 Barrow St, Houma. From 4pm to close. Kids’ meals $.99.

El Paso Mexican Grill. 602 N Canal Blvd, Thibodaux.

Kids10 and under. Free kid’s meal with adult entrée.

Face painting.

El Paso Mexican Grill. 4560 Louisiana 1, Raceland.

6-8pm. Free balloon art and face painting.

IHOP. 1719 MLK Blvd, Houma. 4-9pm. Free kid’s meal with adult entrée.

La Casa Del Sol. 141 Westover Rd. Thibodaux.

5-8pm. Kids’ meals $2.99 for12 and under. Face painting.

Santa Fe Cattle Company. 632 Canal Blvd, Thibodaux. Kids 12 and under. Free kid’s meal with adult entrée.

Tuesday Applebee’s.1039 W Tunnel Blvd, Houma. Kids eat free from kids’ menu from 3-9pm (1 kid per adult).

Chick-fil-A. 1741 MLK Blvd, Houma. Free 4 count kid’s meal with any meal purchase from 5-8pm. First Tuesday of each month is Kid’s Craft Night.

La Casa Del Sol. 4647 Louisiana 1, Raceland. Every other Tuesday night, kids 11 and under eat for $2.99.

Face painting.

thursday Dynasty Buffet. 6425 West Park Ave, Houma. Kids 3-6 eat free. Free balloon art and face painting.

Moe’s Southwest Grill. 1826 MLK Blvd, Houma.

From 4pm to close, free kid’s meal with adult entrée over $5. Dine In only.

sunday Crabby Crab. 5726 LA 1, Lockport. Free ice cream for kids, live mermaid, balloon art and facepainting. from 6-8pm.

everyday Foundry on The Bayou. 15 West 1st St, Thibodaux.

For brunch (10:30am-2pm), free ice cream for kids and free face painting.

Dave’s Cajun Kitchen. 6240 West Main, Houma. Kids 10 & under get kid’s meal for $.99 with a purchase of a drink. Dinner only.

Pepper’s Pizzeria. 600 W 3rd St, Thibodaux. Kids 12 and under get $1.99 pizza and free ice cream.

Santa Fe Cattle Company. 632 Canal Blvd, Thibodaux. Kids 12 and under. Free kid’s meal with adult entrée.

Golden Corral.1724 MLK Blvd, Houma. Free balloon art and face painting.

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musical anklets These adorable anklets are perfect to take to your local Renaissance fair or out in the back yard for your child’s special, musical performance.

Directions Cut a 3″ wide strip of felt. Wrap it around your ankle to measure the length you’ll need. Cut the strip to that length, plus ¼” extra for your closure.

Lay the strip in front of you and measure 1″ down from the top and draw a light pencil line all the way across. Next you will cut your fringe. Make cuts from the bottom up to the pencil line in about ¼” increments.

Thread your needle and start to add the jingle bells evenly across until you reach the end. Pull the string through so you have even lengths on either end of the anklet. Tie a knot at the first and last hole with the string to keep it from pulling through.

You can also sew in snaps or glue in a piece of velcro for a closure. Once secured, watch your little ones dance around to their own music.

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MISSION:

It is almost time for that first trip to the pool or the beach, and a type of workout routine called circuit training, which alternates intense strength training exercises with short periods of cardio exercise, can get you swimsuit-ready. Here is how to get started: If you are planning to work out at home, you will need some dumbbells that are a weight you feel comfortable with. Three and five pound weights are a good start. If you are training at the gym and are unfamiliar with the machines you will be using to strength train different muscle groups, ask for assistance before you get started. You will want to be able to move quickly through your circuit.

Next, plan which strength training exercises you will do and in what order. If you need help, you can look online for a circuit training plan appropriate for your fitness level or consult a personal trainer.

Your work-out should include a strength training exercise for all the muscle groups. Complete the exercise for one muscle group and then move on to

BEACH BODY the next until the circuit is completed. Some examples of strength training exercises that you can do at home are bicep curls, squats, and lunges.

Alternate short periods of cardio between each of the strength training exercises. You don’t need equipment for the cardio exercises. You can do jumping jacks or run in place. The short bursts of cardio should last about 1 minute, and they will keep your heart rate up.

A typical circuit training workout lasts about 30 minutes. Circuit training is most effective when you keep your heart rate up (but not out of breath), so don’t take long rests in between exercises.

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HOO’s tips

Studies have shown that if you are experiencing a divorce, forming a co-parenting relationship with your ex-spouse in order to raise your children can be greatly beneficial to them. Co-parenting means teaming up with your spouse to plan parenting strategies and work out schedules in an amicable, business-like manner. It is not easy, since it does require placing emotions aside and communicating with someone you would probably rather never see again. Here are some tips on how to get started on developing and maintaining a successful co-parenting relationship with your ex-spouse.

Place aside hurt and anger. Put yourself in the mindset that you are forming a business relationship and the one and only goal is ensuring the well-being of your children. Treat the other co-parent with the same respect you would treat a business partner or colleague. This will not be easy. It may be helpful to give yourself an outlet for all the hurt and angry feelings by speaking with a counselor or therapist.

Define boundaries and set ground rules. It would probably be best to meet in person to lay the initial groundwork for your co-parenting plan. Set boundaries for respecting each other’s parenting time and discuss how transition days will work. Share household rules with each other and compromise to make them match as closely as possible, especially important lifestyle rules like bed time and completing homework. This will help your children feel less confused and more secure.

You will also want to come to an agreement on how holidays and family events will be handled.

Assign responsibilities. Who will be responsible for making important decisions about education and health care? If it is decided that one person will be the primary point of contact for medical professionals or teachers, he or she should keep the other co-parent well informed about medical appointments, teacher

conferences, and school events. Be respectful and polite to the other co-parent when attending the events and appointments together.

Communicate effectively. After your initial meeting to set the groundwork for your co-parenting plan, decide how you would like to communicate with the other co-parent on a daily basis. Many find emails or texts an effective method, but some discussions may be better suited for a phone call. Communicate on a regular basis and keep the other co-parent as up-to-date as possible about what is going on in your child’s life. When your kids see that you have a working relationship with the other co-parent and are staying well informed, they are less likely to try to ‘play’ one parent against the other to get something they want.

Aim for consistency and establish a routine, even if your co-parent is not doing a good job with this.

Children thrive when they have a stable, consistent routine to follow and know what to expect. Creating a routine for transition day is especially important in order to make moving between two homes easier for your child.

Keep your kids out of disagreements. If you find you have a disagreement with the other co-parent, don’t discuss the issue with your kids or use them as a messenger. Your kids don’t want to hear you complain about the other co-parent, and you certainly don’t want to make them feel like they have to choose between the two of you. Your effort at co-parenting will not be a success if you try to sabotage the other co-parent’s relationship with your kids.

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Legend: TM - Terrebonne Main Library TD - Thibodaux Branch Library

1-Aug 4 Summer

Camp. Larose Civic Center. Ages 5-13. Full and half days. STEM, swimming, library, arts, & sports. bayoucivicclub.org.

1-30 Basketball (ages

5-12) and Soccer (ages 2-12) registration. Bayouland YMCA. bayoulandymca.org.

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Craft night. Chick-fil-A on MLK, Houma. 5-8pm.

2 Online Privacy Class for teens and adults. TD Library. 4pm.

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Pokemon Gym. TM Library.

4pm. Open play to build decks, trade and battle.

5 Crafternoons (Cupcake Flowers). TM Library. 4pm. PreK-6th grade. RSVP 876-5861.

6 National Space Day. Videos of Astronauts reading books will be shown. 9am-5pm. TD Library.

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Bayou Cajun Festival.

Larose Civic Center. Fri. 6-11p, Sat. 12-5p, Sun. 6-11p. bayoucivicclub.org.

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Lego Robotics. TM Library.

11am. 2nd-3rd Grades & 3pm for 4th-7th grade. RSVP 985-8765861.

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Mother’s Day storytime and craft. TD Library. 10:30am.

11 STEAM for preschoolers. TD 20 Pokemon Gym. at TM LiLibrary. 11:30am.

11 MoboRobo Robotics Lab for 4-6th graders. TM Library. RSVP 876-5861.

brary. 2pm. RSVP 985-447-4119.

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Crafternoons. TM Library.

4pm. PreK-6th grade. “Colorful Chameleons.” RSVP 876-5861.

Voice Production Show.

STAGE Performing Arts School.

7pm. 985-870-4672 for tickets.

229 S Hollywood Rd, Houma.

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Stomp’n On Da Bayou Music Festival. Evergreen Cajun Center. Fri. 6a-12am, Sat. 11a-11p, Sun. 11a-8p. Music, cars, auctions, & food. evergreencajuncenter.org.

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Miss Cherie’s Memorial Touch-a-Truck. TM Library. 10am.

Kids can explore public service vehicles.

14 Movie Madness (The Pea-

nuts Movie). TD Library. 1pm. All ages.

14 Crawfish Bowl Off by CASA

of Terrebonne. Houma Civic Center. Boiling and 5K starts at 9am.

Auction at 3pm. 985-209-1342.

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MoboRobo Robotics Lab for PreK-3rd graders. TM Library.

RSVP 876-5861.

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Ages 10 and up. 4pm.

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Tween Zen Coloring. TD Library. Ages 12 and up. 5:30pm.

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Noise Makers: Movement and Music. TM Library. Build reading skills through movement. 3pm.

9 Pokemon League. TD Library.

brary. 4pm. Open play to build decks, trade and battle.

Tween Craftaganza. TM Library. 4-6 grade. RSVP 985-8765861.

Lego Club. TM Library.

11am for PreK-1st graders and 3pm for 2nd-6th graders.

Summer Movie Madness (Max). TD Library. 4pm. All ages.

23 Kids Bully Prevention class.

Evolution Training. Ages 6 & up.

4:30-5:30pm. 407 N Hollywood Rd, Houma. 985-226-8846.

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Anime Club. TD Library.

Ages 12 and up. 4pm.

28-29 2nd Annual Freedom Fest. Lake Palourde. 8a-8p. alrfreedomfest.com.

28 Lego Robotics.TM Library.

Ages 8-18. 10am. RSVP 985-4474119.

31-June 3 Art Camp

from 9am-1pm (Art from the Movies). 1-5pm (Louisiana Fun).

Creative U. Ages 4-14. www.creativeuart.com

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Summer Reading Kickoff Party TM Library. 1pm. Obstacle course, crafts, games and more.

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tion Kick-off. TD Library. 9:30am4:30pm.

VENTS Weekly Events Monday

Family Toddler Time. TM Library.

10am and 6pm for 19mon-3yrs.

Tuesday

Storytime. TM Library. 10am for newborns-18mon, and at 6pm for 4-8 year olds and their families.

Mommy/Daddy & Me Yoga at Anela’s. 11-12pm. 7720 Main St, Houma. anelaslounge.com.

Toddler Storytime. Bayou Country Children’s Museum. 1:30pm. bccm.info Bingo. TD Library. 10am.

Board game night. TD Library.

5pm. All ages. Prizes awarded.

Snacks provided.

Yoga. Alstarz Cheer. 4:30pm for kids and 5:30pm for adults. 13347 W Main St, Larose. 985-693-7109.

wednesday

Eat, play, grow. Bayou Country Children’s Museum. 1:30pm.

Learn to eat healthy with tastings and activities. www.bccm.info Pre-K Story Time. TM Library.

10am for 3-5 year olds.

Storytime. TD Library. 10:30am.

All ages welcome. Ends with a craft.

Baby OHM/ Prenatal Yoga at Anela’s. 4pm. 7720 Main St, Houma. anelaslounge.com.

Thursday

Open Gym. Alstarz Cheer. 6-9p.

Ages 4-16. $10 members/ $15 non. Fun, games and tumbling.

13347 W Main St, Larose. 985693-7109.

Toddler Time. Bayou Country Children’s Museum. 1:30pm.

Reading and craft. bccm.info Interactive storytime. TD Library.

10:30am. Ages 2 and under.

Crafternoons. TM Library. 4pm.

PreK-6th. RSVP 985-876-5861.

Free kids’ yoga. Anela’s. 6:30pm.

7720 Main St, Houma. anelaslounge.com Mommy/Daddy & Me Yoga.

Anela’s. 11-12pm. 7720 Main St, Houma. anelaslounge.com.

Prenatal Yoga. Anela’s. 6pm. 7720 Main St, Houma. anelaslounge. com.

Friday

Wiggle, Move & Giggle. Bayou Country Children’s Museum.

1:30pm. Move your feet and enjoy the beat. bccm.info Toddler Fun Day. LA Sports Gym. 9am-12pm. $7 for interactive play with parent. 544 Hollywood Rd, Houma. 985-580-9746.

Friday Fun Night. LA Sports Gym. 6:30-9pm. $10. Snacks Additional. 544 Hollywood Rd, Houma.

985-580-9746.

Open Gym. JAG. 7-9pm. $7 for members/$10 non. Ages 5 and up with adult. 308 Venture Blvd, Houma. 985-851-3001.

Saturday

Downtown Houma Market. Courthouse Square. 8am-noon. Local produce and artisans.

Lafourche Central Market. Next to Lafourche Visitor Center. 8a-noon.

Farmers, fishermen, artisans and activities.

Thibodaux Main Street Market.

Next to Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve. 8am12:30pm. Local produce.

Kids’ Club. Michael’s on MLK, Houma. 10am-12pm. $2 for craft.

Adult required. 985-872-3132.

Build and Grow Clinic. Lowe’s on MLK, Houma. 10am. Free.

Register online at lowes.com/ buildandgrow. 985-223-7575.

Kids’ Workshop. Home Depot on MLK, Houma. 9am-12pm.

Ages 5-12 with adult. Free.

Register at www.homedepot. com/workshops/kids-workshops.

985-223-1485.

Open Gym. JAG. 7-9pm. $7 for members/ $10. Ages 5 and up with adult. 308 Venture, Houma.

985-851-3001.

Please call ahead to confirm event dates, times and age appropriateness, in case changes were made after the info was obtained.

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HOO’s FUN SUMMER TO-DOs WITH THE KIDS We hope you use our resourceful summer camp and activity guide to find enriching and entertaining activities for your child to keep them busy this summer and into fall. And if you do, let them know “HOO” sent you!

Have a talent showcase Be a hometown tourist l Go on a bug safari l Have an outdoor movie night l Create an obstacle course l Cook a meal together l Build a fort l Read a book together l Have a weekly game night l Volunteer l Camp under the stars l Go on a scavenger hunt l l

SUMMER CAMPS & ACTIVITIES GUIDE www.FamilyAndKidsDigest.com

Registration Fee: $10 per family Registration: $45/member $65/non-members

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Early Bird Registration is going on now!

For a full description of each event & to register online, visit our website at

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Camp Themes:

Star Wars, Angry Birds, Minecraft 1&2, American Girl Dolls, Jurassic Park, Blockbuster Movies, Ninjago, Ninja Turtles, Robotics, and more!

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Bayou Country Children’s Museum Summer Camps May 30-June 3 DINOSAUR CAMP June 6-June 10 ART WEEK CAMP June 13-June 17 PRINCESS AND PIRATE CAMP June 20–June 24 MAD SCIENTIST CAMP June 27-July 1 AT THE MOVIES CAMP July 11–July 15 SUMMER OLYMPICS CAMP July 18-July 22 SUPERHERO CAMP July 24-July 29 THE LAST HOORAH 211 Rue Betancourt * Thibodaux, Louisiana (985) 446-2200 * www.bccm.info

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7 ingredient Toaster These are easy enough to let your little bakers help with no mess or stress, and delicious enough that you may never buy the boxed ones again.

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375°. Then, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll out the pie crust and square the edges. Cut dough into square shapes.

Place 1 tsp of jam in the center of a square and top with another square. Use fork to crimp all four edges. Then, use your fork to poke the top, to vent while baking.

Brush the tops with your egg wash and bake the pop-tarts for 7 minutes or until slightly brown.

Mix powdered sugar with milk, until it is the consistency of syrup, then add a few drops of food coloring. Pour over top of your pastries and garnish with sprinkles!

Ingredients • pie crust, store bought or made • fruit jam or preserves • egg wash • food coloring • powdered sugar • milk • sprinkles • fork and dough cutter

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