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video game detox At some point, most parents make a decision to allow their kids to join the online world by giving them access to a tablet, computer, or video gaming system. However, some parents are noticing that for their kids, video gaming becomes an obsession. It has long been theorized that video gaming can be addictive, and a recently published scientific study has confirmed it. A brain imaging study found that after playing a video game for about 30 minutes, there were increased levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the part of the brain responsible for controlling impulses and regulating actions. Dopamine provides a good feeling when released in the brain. This helps explain why some kids become so addicted to video games that they even lose touch with reality.

HERE ARE SOME STEPS TO TAKE TO PREVENT YOUR CHILD FROM DEVELOPING A FULL BLOWN ADDICTION TO VIDEO GAMES.

1. Don’t introduce gaming to young kids. Wait until they are mature enough to understand the limits you are setting and why.

2. Limit access to video games, smart phones, and tablets and keep them out of your child’s bedroom.

3. Don’t bend the rules on time limits. Have your child step away from the game the minute time is up, no matter where he is in the game.

4. Watch for warning signs, like your child becoming aggressive or depressed when access to the video game is denied, and take action if needed to prevent a full blown addiction.

Detoxing a child strongly addicted to video games can be difficult. The best way to start is by completely taking away the video gaming systems or apps for about 4 to 6 weeks. During this time period, help guide your child towards other activities he may be interested in, such as a new team sport or a youth group where he can socialize with other kids. This will help him see there is life outside gaming and allow him to start to build new friendships.

player online gaming can be especially addictive and may need to stay off-limits. Enforcing your rules can be rather difficult in today’s world, where it seems it is impossible to keep your child separated from electronics in daily life. For this reason, teaching him to regulate himself and live with electronics without falling back into the pattern of excessive gaming is important.

Some parents find their kids are so strongly addicted that despite their best efforts, they cannot separate After the ‘detox’ period, you will need to decide if it is their child from gaming. In such cases, parents should appropriate to let your child return to electronics and ask their child’s doctor for a referral for professional gaming on a limited basis. If so, establish ground rules help. Counseling can help identify issues like depression for using computers and other electronics that could or low self-esteem that may make kids prone to video be used for gaming. Set strict specific time limits for game addiction and provide a treatment plan for the computer use and any gaming you do allow, and use video game addiction that includes resolving those parental controls to block any online gaming you don’t issues. want your child participating in. Some of the multi-

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WATER FILTERS Buying bottled water over tap water can get expensive for your family. The good news is, there are several water filtering solutions for your home that filter out chemicals, like chlorine, which is a necessary part of the water purification process but affects taste.

PITCHER WATER FILTERS: These filters use an activated granular carbon filter that has to be replaced regularly. The initial investment is low compared to other filtering solutions. But if you use your pitcher often, things could get pricey. The faucet mount granular carbon filters have the same issue with filter replacement. This filters chlorine, but will not filter contaminants from untreated water, so it is not appropriate to use when a ‘boil water’ advisory has been issued or to treat water from a lake or spring when camping.

COUNTER TOP SOLID BLOCK CARBON FILTER: These filtering systems use gravity to filter water, which is manually poured into the top chamber of the filter and then flows through a solid block carbon filter. This filtering system initially costs

HOO’s tips more than a pitcher filter, but the filters do not need frequent changing. Also, this type of filter does not require electricity and can filter out harmful contaminants from untreated water, so it is appropriate for a ‘boil water’ advisory or to take camping.

UNDER THE COUNTER REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO): These filtering systems use a membrane to filter water and typically have a holding tank underneath the sink and a spigot mounted on top. This type of system is effective in removing contaminants but also removes natural minerals, which you will then need to replace in your water. One option is to add an after-market step that replaces the trace minerals, or you can add mineral tablets to it before drinking.

UNDER THE COUNTER MULTI-STAGE FILTER SYSTEM:

There are also under the counter systems that combine several filter types and are rather expensive due to the cost of the system plumbing changes. Also, the system is a permanent fixture, so you can’t take it with you when you move. The advantages to this type of system are that it probably already includes a stage for adding back in trace minerals removed by RO, it does not take up counter space, and is very effective at removing

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Summer Fun Kids Day......................... 23 Sylvan Learning Camps....................... 20 Tiger-Rock.................................................21 SENT YOU! Tina Chauvin’s School of Dance........ 22

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APPS to LOVE Frontier Heroes Frontier Heroes tests your smarts, skills, and reflexes as you work your way through an illustrated version of American history, from pre-colonial days through the California Gold Rush. Complete era-specific challenges to unlock more exciting adventures.

Puzzingo Every Puzzingo puzzle piece is named, so littles will build vocabulary while playing.

Also builds spatial recognition, fine motor, memory, and cognitive skills. It also appeals to children with autism and children with special needs.

Out of Milk Out of Milk is a grocery list on steroids. You can keep a pantry inventory, save recipes and add ingredients directly to your shopping list manually or with a bar code scan, get deal alerts and alerts when you’re running low on something. Plus it remembers past shopping lists and is shareable!

Happy Kids Timer Helps your little kids establish a morning routine that doesn’t require your direct supervision. They use the app themselves as it walks them through everything from brushing teeth to making their bed. Plus it’s got cute animations and music to keep them motivated and out of the house on time.

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summer Slim Foods

Counting calories while still enjoying delicious food is less of a challenge in the summer than in the other seasons because summer produces an abundance of low-calorie fresh fruits and vegetables that taste great and help keep your sweet tooth satisfied without blowing your weight loss plan. Consider adding these foods to your summer diet.

Watermelon This fruit is low calorie and mostly water.

It helps you stay hydrated, and it is sweet enough to serve as a dessert and stave off a craving for sweets. Watermelon is an especially healthy sweet treat because it also contains plenty of heart-healthy and cancer-fighting antioxidants.

Grilled VeggieS Veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant can be grilled and added to a pita or a salad for an easy, healthy meal. Their fiber and nutrients will help you stay feeling full and satisfied.

throw some strawberries on Greek yogurt for a sweet treat. Strawberries are one of the top fruits to include in your summer diet because they have a significant amount of nutrients and fiber but are low calorie. The nutrients in strawberries can boost your metabolic rate and increase the amount of calories you burn.

summer dinner menu. Eating a low calorie soup before your dinner helps you feel full, so you’ll eat less of your entree.

Chilled Soup Cold soups, such as a chilled cumber dill Strawberries Skip the ice cream cone and instead, or gazpacho, are a delicious and healthy addition to your

Cantaloupe This deliciously sweet melon is low calorie,

only containing about 60 calories a cup. Cantaloupe is densely packed with nutrients, including choline, which can have a calming effect and help prevent stress-eating.

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COOKIES Gluten-Free, and low in sugar, your kids won’t realize what is missing in these simple, “good for you” cookies.

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375F. Line two cookie sheets with unbleached parchment paper.

INGREDIENTS • 2 mashed ripe bananas

In large bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well. Scoop batter, about the size of a golf ball, onto sheets a few inches apart. Flatten slightly.

• 1/3 cup carob chips/ or regular chocolate chips if desired

Bake for 10 minutes or till desired crispiness is achieved.

Cook for five minutes. If there is any left, store in airtight container for up to 2 days.

• 2 tsp of vanilla extract

• 1 cup of rolled oats (gluten free) • 1/4 cup of unsweetened coconut (shredded or puree)

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Recommending the Best Books for Children and Teens By Gerry P. Smith

Books that are Worth the Wait Most parents will agree that learning patience is one of the most challenging things for a kid to master. Whether it’s watching the clock for a play date, counting the days until vacation, or waiting anxiously for cookies to cool – kids know what patience is. They just tend to have it in short supply. The following titles explore the practice of patience (from both sides of the virtue), giving young readers a humorous perspective of the rewards of waiting.

Treat

By Mary Sullivan (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)

Awakened by the scent of something to eat, a pup springs up from slumber and into action with just one thing on his mind. Following his nose, he finds his family toddler snacking on cereal. Maybe the cereal is his treat? He waits, but is disappointed to see the cereal eaten by the little girl (and her toy shark). Trembling with anticipation, the pup explores every room and every family member in search of a treat. Just when he’s about to lose his mind waiting for a delicious treat, he finally hears the word he’s been waiting for. Capturing the nervous tension that comes with waiting for something special to happen, Sullivan’s less-than-patient pup promises to be a favorite picture book pal.

Ready Rabbit Gets Ready

By Brenna Maloney (Viking / Penguin)

When Momma’s voice calls through the door that it’s time to get ready, Ready Rabbit is off to a slow start. Momma’s voice keeps calling for him to get ready, as he gradually moves toward getting dressed. But even the task of choosing the right clothes (capes, sidekick masks, or underwear?) can slow the whole thing down. With every possible distraction and delay in the way, will Ready Rabbit every be ready? An ideal illustration of patience from the other side, readers get a front row seat to the trials of parents who wait (and wait) for their kids to get ready to go.

I’ll Wait, Mr. Panda

By Steve Antony (Scholastic)

Armed with apron, bowl and spoon, Mr. Panda is clearly getting ready to cook something special. His curious friends are quick to inquire about what Mr. Panda is making. As he tells each friend that it’s a surprise and they must wait and see, every friend declares they will not wait and they leave. But as each impatient friend walks away, a small penguin constantly chimes in with “I’ll wait, Mr Panda.” The reader and the dedicated penguin are in for a big surprise indeed, when Mr. Panda’s effort produces an enormous reward for someone with enough patience.

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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.

Buffalo Wild Wings. 1783 MLK, Houma. Up to two kid’s meals for $1.99, per adult meal, all day.

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

La Casa Del Sol. 141 Westover Rd. Thib. 5-8pm. Kids’ meals $2.99 for12 and under. Face painting.

Santa Fe Cattle Company. 632 Canal Blvd, Thib.

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.

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

La Casa Del Sol. 4647 Louisiana 1, Raceland and 169 Monarch Dr, Houma. 5-8pm. Kids’ meals $2.99 for12 and under.

El Paso Mexican Grill. 4560 Louisiana 1, Raceland.

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

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

sunday Crabby Crab. 5726 LA 1, Lockport. Free ice cream for kids, balloon art & facepainting from 6-8pm Ground Pati. 101 Bayou Gardens, Houma. Up to 2 kids eat free per adult, required drinks not included.

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Hooters. 1619 MLK, Houma. Free kid’s meal with each paid adult, all day. Drinks not included.

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

From10:30am-2pm, free ice cream & face painting.

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

Dave’s Cajun Kitchen. 6240 West Main, Houma. Kids under 11 get $.99 dinner meal with drink purchase.

Santa Fe Cattle Company. 632 Canal Blvd, Thib.

Kids 12 and under. Free kid’s meal with adult entrée.

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Sicily’s Buffet. 1539 MLK Blvd, Houma. Up to 2 free kids’ buffets for kids 12 and under with paid adult.

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HOO’s PARENTING In today’s world, forming romantic relationships and dating are no longer reserved for the high school years. In addition, social media and a trend towards group dates, where pairs of teens go out together, have changed the traditional meaning of dating. It may be tempting to just reject the rather frightening notion of your tween dating and avoid bringing up the topic at all. However, the ages of 10 - 12 are a perfect time to start discussing the topics of love, dating and romantic relationships, even if you do not intending on allowing your tween to date yet. Kids this age still look to their parents for advice and guidance. This is your opportunity to lay a foundation of values, rules, and boundaries that can help lead to building healthy relationships in the later teen years and into adulthood.

Start the conversation with your tween by asking questions. Many parents don’t realize their tween has feelings for anyone because the exclusive romantic relationship has been mostly a result of communicating through social media. If you see signs in social media that your tween is becoming romantically involved, use the opportunity to ask her about the relationship. If your child does not seem to have a romantic interest in anyone, start a discussion by saying like ‘I have noticed a lot of discussion about boys among your friends. Is there anyone you are interested in?’

TWEEN DATING Here are some essential points to cover with your tween.

• Ask her about her feelings and be respectful of them. To your tween, the feelings of love are serious business. Your tween wants to discuss her feelings with you and get your guidance on how to handle falling in love.

• Set expectations. Lay out the ground rules for your tween about what is appropriate behavior. For example, you might tell your tween she can hold hands but kissing is off limits. Also, let her know you will be monitoring her social media accounts for any inappropriate behavior. Cover the basic rules of healthy relationship building, such as being considerate of the feelings of others.

• Rules for group dates. Group dates for tweens should be chaperoned by an adult. Discuss this with her, and let her know that you will have to meet her date first before she is allowed to go out with him. Even if you are not yet allowing your tween to go out on group dates, laying down the household rules early can prevent conflict later.

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JUNE EV Legend: TM - Terrebonne Main Library

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30-2 Bricks 4 Kidz Camp. 10-12pm: Ninjas & Turtles, 1:30-4:30pm: Emoji. 985872-2772.

CPR classes and swimming lesson sign-up.

Childrenswatersafety.org.

5-8 Bricks4Kidz Camp. 10-12pm: Dinos

12-15 Bricks4Kidz

Camp. 10-12pm: Gamers Mix-up, 1:30-4:30pm: Shopkins.

985-872-2772.

30-2 Brushworks Camp: Clay. 9am-

& Volcanoes, 1:30-4:30pm: Wonders of Water. 985-872-2772.

12-16 Brushworks Camp: Louisiana.

9am-noon. Ages 4-14. 985-868-0580.

30-2 Mix it Up Camp: Kitchen Scien-

5-9 Brushworks Camp: Pet. 9am-noon.

Ages 4-14. 985-868-0580.

12-16 Space is a Place Camp. BCCM. 1-5pm. Ages 5-10. Bccm.info

1 Animal Architects Live Animal Show by

5-9 Creative Coding Camp. Sylvan Learning. 9-noon. Grades 3-8. Sylvanhouma.com.

12-16 Game Design Camp. Sylvan.

9-noon. Grades 3-5. Sylvanhouma.com.

noon. Ages 4-14. 985-868-0580.

tists & Famous Chefs. 9am-1:30pm. Ages 5-12. Mixitupcooks.com Animal Tales. TD. 4pm.

2 Bot Lab. Sylvan Learning. 9-11am.

Grades 2-4. Sylvanhouma.com.

2-4 Bubba Dove Fishing Rodeo. Falgout

Canal Marina. Gordondovejrfoundation. com.

2-4 Gheens Bon Mange’ Festival. 1783

Hwy 654, Gheens. gheensbonmange.weebly.com

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Under the Sea Camp. BCCM. 1-5pm. Ages 5-10. Bccm.info

12-16 Mix it Up Camp: Bakery Week.

9-1:30pm. Ages 5-12. Mixitupcooks.com

LEGO Mind Storms. TD. 1pm. RSVP 5-9 Mix it Up Camp: Cook Fit Week. 13 447-4119.

9am-1:30pm. Ages 5-12. Mixitupcooks. com

6 Craft night at Chick-fil-A on MLK. 5-8pm.

6 & 8 Under the Sea Camp for Tod-

14 Virtual Reality Demos. TM. 4pm 14 Story Time: Make America Green Again. TD. 10:30am & 2pm.

dlers. BCCM. 10-noon. Ages 2-4. Bccm.info

15 Musician: Brian Kinder. 10am. TM. 2-4 Cajun Heritage Festival. Larose 7 Pokémon Gym. TM. 4pm. Open play to 15 Painting Workshop with Ellen McCord.

Regional Park. cajunheritagefestival.com build decks, trade and battle.

TD. 1pm.

3 LEGO Robotics. TM. 11am 2nd & 3rd 7 Zoo-themed story time. TD. 10:30am.

16 Pokémon Gym. TM. 4pm. Open play to grade 3pm. 4th-7th grade. RSVP 8765861.

8 The Magic Yo-Yo with Mathew Noel. build decks, trade and battle.

17 Father’s Day Camp Out activity. TD. 3 Community garage sale at Bayouland 10:30am. Jean Lafitte National Park.

10am. Bring your sleeping bag to sit YMCA. 7am-noon. 985-873-9622 to re- 9 Musician: Roger Day. TM. 11am. around our “campfire” and enjoy games, serve a booth. food, and crafts. RSVP 447-4119.

4 Mighty Kids Triathlon. Ages 3-14. 9 Dancercize for all ages. TM. 4pm.

17 LEGO Club. TM. 11am and 3pm.

Bayouland YMCA. 7:30am. Mightykidstri10 Lava Lamp Craft. TD. 10:30am. athlon.org.

18 Create! All ages craft. Rainbow looms.

TM. 3pm.

4 Terrebonne Games Expo. TM. 2-5pm. 10 Second Sat. Storytime. TM. 3pm.

Experience board, card, video and live 10 Fiddle Stitches Club. TM. 11am. 4th 19-22 Bricks4Kidz Camp. 10-12pm: games. Cosplay encouraged. grade and up. All skill levels.

4 Children’s Water Safety Awareness’ 11 Game Day for all ages. TM. 3pm. Games Family Day & Open Car Show. 8-4pm.

Houma Air Base. Music, prizes, auction,

provided, or bring one to share.

Star Wars/Space, 1:30-4:30pm: Mindcraft.

985-872-2772.

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TD - Thibodaux Branch Library BCCM - Bayou Country Children’s Museum

19-23 Brushworks Camp: Hollywood. 28 Craftganza. TM. 4pm. 4th grade and

Crafternoons for PreK-6th. 4pm. TM. Craft varies. RSVP 876-5861.

19-23 Down on the Farm Camp. BCCM.

FRIDAY

9am-noon. Ages 4-14. 985-868-0580.

1-5pm. Ages 5-10. Bccm.info

19-23 Coding Animation Camp. Sylvan. 9-noon. Grades 3-8. Sylvanhouma.com.

19-23 Mix it Up Camp: Chopped Challenge. 9am-1:30pm. Ages 5-12. Mixitupcooks.com

up. “Pokemon Kaleidocycles.” RSVP 985876-5861.

28 Story Time: Animal Architects. TD. 29 Sculpture Workshop with Ellen Mc-

Open Gym. JAG. 7-9pm. $7-$10 for non members. Adult required for ages 5 and under. 308 Venture Blvd, Houma. 985851-3001.

Weekly Events

Open Gym. LA Sports Gym. 6:30-9pm. $10. Toddlers 10am-noon. $7. Kids 4 and under. 544 S Hollywood Rd, Houma. 985580-9746.

10:30am & 2pm.

Cord. TD. 1pm.

21 Story Time: Build, Read, Repeat! TD. MONDAY 10:30am & 2pm.

22 Teen Wire & Stone Pendant Workshop. TD. 1pm.

23 Hampstead Theater: Beauty & The Beast. 10am. TM.

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

Game Night. TD. 4pm. Different theme each week. Snacks provided.

TUESDAY

23 Pokémon Gym. TM. 4pm. Open play to build decks, trade and battle.

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

24 MoboRobo Robotics Lab for PreK and up. TM. 4pm. RSVP 876-5861.

Family storytime. TM. 6pm. 4-8yr olds & families.

25 Family Movie Matinee: Storks. TM. 3pm.

26-29 Bricks4Kidz Camp. 10-12pm:

Tales for Tots. BCCM. 10:30pm. Ages 2-5. bccm.info

Minion Mania, 1:30-4:30pm: Blasters & Splash. 985-872-2772.

26-30 Brushworks Camp: Camping & Nature. 9-noon. Ages 4-14. 985-868-0580.

26-30 Weapons Camp at Tiger Rock Martial Arts. 5953 W Park Ave #3005, Houma. 851-7772.

Board Game night. TD. 5pm. All ages. Prizes and snacks.

Bingo. TD. 10am. All ages. Prizes awarded.

WEDNESDAY

Pre-K storytime. TM. 10am.

Storytime with craft. TD. 10:30am. All ages welcome.

26-30 Super Campers Camp. BCCM. THURSDAY Interactive Storytime for infants and tod1-5pm. Ages 5-10. Bccm.info

26-30 Mix it Up Camp: Baker’s Delight. 9-1:30pm. Ages 5-12. Mixitupcooks.com

dlers. TD. 10:30am.

Toddler Storytime. TM. 2pm. 19 mon-3 years.

SATURDAY

STEMulating Saturday. Sylvan Learning.

12-1pm. Classes in robotics, coding and engineering. 985-223-3798.

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

Lafourche Central Market. Farmers, fishermen, artisans and activities. 8a-noon.

Thibodaux Main Street Market. 8am12:30pm next to Jean Lafitte Park. Buy fresh, buy local.

Kids’ Club. Michael’s, Houma. 10am-12pm. $2. Adult required. 985-872-3132.

Build and Grow Clinic. Lowe’s, Houma.

10am. Free. RSVP lowes.com/buildandgrow. 985-223-7575.

Kids’ Workshop. Home Depot, Houma.

9am-12pm. Ages 5-12. Adult required.

Free. RSVP homedepot.com/workshops/ kids-workshops. 985-223-1485.

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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Wise Choices for You & & Your Family DANCE CAMPS TRAINING

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Sharing and growing in God's love through the art of dance!

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HOO’s CRAFTY SHRINKY DINK

HANDPRINT KEYCHAINS Thanks to shrink plastic, now we can carry a little piece of our sweet babes with us on the daily with these charming DIY handprint keychains!

DIRECTIONS Paint child’s entire hand, thoroughly, and press firmly onto the plastic. If it’s not perfect print, no worries, wipe it off with alcohol and a napkin, and redo it.

Let the paint dry completely. Then, flip the plastic over and add your kiddo’s name, age, or year to the other side with a Sharpie. Or let them write it!

For a frosted look, do the print on the rough side and name on the shiny side.

Once the print is dry, cut it out and punch a hole in between the middle/ring fingers, then set on your parchment with the paint side up.

Preheat oven to 325°F and bake 2-3 minutes until the plastic gets mostly flat again. If it’s still a little wrinkly, quickly flatten with a spatula. Then add your ring and put it on a key chain. Add a coat of clear Mod Podge to help it last!

SUPPLIES clear shrink plastic GLOSS acrylic paint Sharpie/ scissors hole punch paint brush parchment paper ring/ key chain

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how much water does a baby need?

Since most of the country is on its way to the sweltering summer heat and temperatures, you know, the ones well into the upper 90’s and even over 100 degrees. I guess with all things considered, I can understand parents’ concerns about giving their babies water. It seemed like a strange question to me when I first started hearing, “Dr. Sue, how much water does my baby need to drink every day?”

I know I am continuing to talk about staying hydrated during the heat wave, but we are really talking about those children and adults who are spending time outdoors, especially when involved in physical activity.

I have actually been telling parents with newborns that there is really no reason to take that sweet new baby outside for any length of time. I think it is too hot to enjoy being outside, and an infant doesn’t miss going to the playground like a 2 or 3 year old would.

But, when you have young children, you have to get out (or go crazy inside every day), so everyone just suffers through the heat. But while you’re out and about, remember to take your sunscreen and fluids. And if you are going to head out for an hour or two, do it in the morning or later in the evening if at all possible, trying to avoid the hottest part of the day.

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So, back to the water and baby question.

Infants in the first 6 months are getting fed breast milk or formula which is made up of free water, so therefore a baby is staying hydrated by eating every 2 -3 hours. A baby doesn’t “need” water every day for any particular reason.

With that being said, it does not mean that your baby cannot have a bottle of water. This is especially true for a breastfed infant whose mother may have run out for an hour but is coming back to breastfeed. But what if the baby awakens or gets hungry 30 min or so prior to mother getting home. This might be a good time to “stall” by giving the baby a bottle of water, rather than formula. In this case it is fine to use tap water (yes bottled water is not necessary, unless you have a well or something) in a bottle and see if the baby will even take it. Most babies don’t just gulp down 8 ounces of water!

If you are out in the heat with an infant, just remember to feed them every 2 – 3 hours and make sure they have nice drool in their mouths and wet diapers. If you are concerned about hydration, take along a bottle of water for both you and your baby. You will probably need it more than your baby!

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Herb Garden

Herbs are low maintenance plants to grow that not only add some spice to your summer dinner table, but also have many health benefits. Herbs grow best when they get at least 4 hours of sun a day and are planted in well-drained soil. The intense afternoon sun can be too much for some herbs, so you may want to place your herb garden where the plants receive their 4 hours of sun from 9 am to 12 pm. Here are some summer herbs that are easy to grow and will make good additions to your summer garden.

BASIL: This is a plant that does not require much care, is a good source of fiber, and has anti-inflammatory properties that help clear skin blemishes. It adds a delicious flavor to soups and pasta dishes. Plant basil seedlings about 12 inches apart and keep plants watered during any dry periods during the hot summer.

ROSEMARY: This herb has a pleasant aroma and loves the sunshine. In your garden, give it about a 3 or 4 foot space to grow. You can cut stems at any time to use in the kitchen.

Rosemary contains a compound that researchers have shown to fight cancer cells. In addition, rosemary is often used to season meat, and, in one study, rosemary helped prevent the formation of cancer causing compounds called HCA when added to meat that was being grilled.

PARSLEY: This herb is sometimes used just as a garnish but studies have confirmed that it can inhibit breast cancer cell growth, making it a good addition to your daily recipes.

THYME: This herb is a delicious addition to almost any dish and has been traditionally used as a remedy for respiratory problems and for antiseptic purposes. Plant seedlings about 9 inches apart. Water enough to keep the soil from being dry but don’t overwater. Thyme has a pleasant aroma and produces pretty white flowers.

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Dictionary Fun Did you know that a new word is added to the dictionary approximately every two hours.

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l l The trickiest tongue twister in the English language is apparently “Sixth sick sheik’s sixth sheep’s sick.” Give it a try and see for yourself. l l l l l l The combination “ough” can be pronounced in nine different ways; the following sentence contains them all: “A rough-coated, dough-faced, thoughtful ploughman strode through the streets of Scarborough; after falling into a slough, he coughed and hiccoughed.” l l l l l

”Dreamt” is the only English word that ends in the letters “mt”

l l l l l l l l l The longest word in the English language, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. l l l

The word “set” has more definitions than any other word in the English language.

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Exploration through play is an easy and accessible way for kids to really get a firsthand feel for these fields of study. Trying out basic chemistry, physics and science gives children a real understanding of principles that shape the world around them.

The following recommendations help small hands open doors to big learning.

Glowing Chemistry

(Thames & Kosmos)

Young minds are most ready to absorb knowledge that they can observe directly. Some of the coolest chemical reactions in science occur right before their eyes with the Glowing Chemistry kit. With over 22 experiments to try, kids quickly become the masters of creating chemical luminescence, making things that glow. From test tube reactions that generate eerie blue light to making vegetables glowin-the-dark, the full-color Glowing Chemistry Guide and experiment tools simply illuminate the science of chemiluminescence.

Solar Balloon

(Tedco)

Measuring over fifty feet in length with a diameter exceeding two feet, simply running with this balloon open can fill it with air needed to inflate it. Once sealed, the black, ultra-light material slowly absorbs the sunlight which heats the air inside the balloon. As warm air is less dense than cool air, the behemoth balloon will slowly begin to levitate after a couple of hours in the sun. The included guide introduces the science in play, including convection, thermodynamics, the Bernoulli Principle and more. Get the biggest effect from the smallest effort with this massive demonstration of the sun’s power!

Zometool Crazy Bubbles

(Zometool)

Scientific principles, art and geometry collide in this captivating set from Zometool. Using some of the 52 struts and nodes, kids can assemble an amazing variety of three-dimensional constructs.

When the construct is dipped in bubble solution, what emerges is a demonstration of surprising new geometry formed by bubbles.

Cubes, sheets, and spiral bubble forms are just a few of the translucent structures revealed in each new framework. Additionally, these bubble forms can be tweaked and experimented with using breath and wet fingers. Moving far beyond the typical spherical bubble, this kit reveals whole new dimensions of bubble building.

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GRILLED CHEESE PIZZA

This playful dish, is just as much a feast for the eyes as it is the tastebuds, and with surprisingly minimal work.

DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS

In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook sandwich until crispy, 5 minutes per side.

• 2 slices of bread • 2 tbs. butter • 1 tbs + 2 tsp pizza sauce • 1 cup shredded mozzarella • 8 slices of pepperoni • crushed red pepper • 1 tsp grated Parmesan + a sprinkle more for garnish • 1 bay leaf for garnish

Heat broiler. Spread butter on the outside of two slices of bread. Inside one slice, spread 1 tbs pizza sauce. Top with 3/4 cup mozzarella, all but three of the pepperoni, parmesan, and basil. Top with other slice of bread, buttered side up.

Spread remaining 2 tsp pizza sauce on top of sandwich, top with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella, and remaining three pepperoni. Broil until 2 minutes.

Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes and serve.

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