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HOO’s PARENTING Executive function sounds like a term out of a civics class or a MBA course, but it is actually a term that researchers use to refer to a group of important life skills.

Here is a description of executive function and how to incorporate the concepts of executive function into everyday parenting.

Executive Function Here are a few steps you can take to ensure your child is developing executive function skills:

An example of executive function would be your child planning how to get homework and chores finished in time so she can attend a playdate.

• Choose your child’s preschool carefully.

Key words that indicate the preschool program exposes your child to the concepts of executive function include ‘play-based’ and ‘child-directed.’ Ask to visit the preschool to observe the teachers in action. A teacher who is encouraging students to use their executive function skills will allow them to work out problems on their own, with their guidance, instead of telling them how to solve it.

Experts agree that it is crucial to lay the foundation for developing executive function in the preschool years. Studies show that children who have executive function skills in place and can self -regulate have a higher success rate in school and are later more successful in adulthood.

• Observe your child’s behavior to see which executive function skills they have already started to pick up. Does your child try to communicate desires instead of having a melt down? Does your preschooler try to organize pretend play and try to understand the feelings of others?

Unfortunately, in the United States, there is such a large emphasis on preparing for academic testing that children are not give much time for play during school.

It is during play when kids have a chance to practice executive function by organizing a block building project with their peers or practice negotiating for a turn to play with the favorite classroom toy.

• Give your child opportunities to practice executive function skills at home. At the dinner table, teach your preschooler listening skills by asking them to wait for her turn to speak, even though she is very excited about what she wants to share.

Also, making up a story and telling it to your child is good practice. Your child will have to focus on the story to understand it, since they won’t have pictures in a book to follow along.

Child development experts define executive function as the ability to self-regulate emotions, plan ahead, and analyze expectations to make sure they are fulfilled.

• Model executive function skills at home. For example, let your child see you planning ahead and strategizing for completing tasks, such as getting ready for a birthday party. Don’t let your child see you ‘lose it’ and yell when you are frustrated. Let them see you give yourself a few moments to calm down and plan your response to the issue before you react.

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WATER BLOBS Have you heard of water blobs? They’re plastic sheeting filled with water, that kids can slip and side on for some awesome, water fun.

DIRECTIONS Unroll your plastic sheeting and measure the width and height you need for each kid. Then add, at least 3 inches to the height.

Fold parchment paper around the top and bottom edges of the plastic sheeting. And iron all the edges, melting the plastic together to make a seal, leaving only a small opening at one corner.

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Use the opening to add your plastic fish, and a few drops of food coloring, then insert your garden hose and fill your mini blob.

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TELL THEM 22 Mighty Kids Triathlon.......................... 24 Southland Sports Academy.................21 Stacey’s Dance Studio.......................... 28 SENT YOU! STAGE Performing Arts School......... 22 Tina Chauvin’s School of Dance........ 28

Childcare/ education GDC Young Learners/ Merry Oaks.... 30 Literacy Tutor Nadine Frye................... 9 Messiah Montessori School............... 30 Sylvan Learning..................................... 20

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this recipe features Juicy chicken strips, glazed in yummy sauce and wrapped in bacon. it is sure to have you licking your fingers!

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees and heat a skillet on the stove top, over medium heat, then add the oil to it.

In a bowl, whisk maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper together. Glaze each chicken strip in the mixture. Wrap bacon slice around each chicken strip and place the in the skillet, loose end down.

Saute chicken strips for a few minutes, until they get golden brown, then transfer to the oven to finish cooking. Bake them for 15-17 minutes.

INGREDIENTS • 1 package of chicken strips • 1 package of Applewood bacon • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard • salt and pepper to taste

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If there’s a stick in the yard, you can bet a child is going to pick it up and use it. It may become a bat, a sword, a flag or any number of imagined playthings, but played with it will be. As an easy and accessible extension of the arm, sticks exert a siren’s call on kids who quickly integrate these simple tools into their world of play. The following toys and games use sticks as the base of operation for more fun activities that children can shake a stick at!

Pallina

( Hape)

Designed with simplicity in mind, Pallina is a net enclosure that supports 20 bamboo sticks inserted crossways in random fashion. This criss-crossing of sticks are the temporary underpinning for a jumble of 16 colorful polished wooden balls. Players choose their colors and take turns slowly extracting their stick colors while preventing any of balls of their chosen color from dropping. Suspense runs high as players strive to drop opponents’ balls while keeping their own color supported in the basket until the end. Combining sensitive touch and thoughtful strategy, Pallina is an elegant and eco-friendly game for a broad age-range of players.

Foam Master Pogo Stick

(Flybar)

Joining the ranks of skateboards, bikes, and scooters, the pogo stick is enjoying its own renaissance among kids who want to up their street sport ante. The Flybar Foam Master gets the jump on the competition with a foam-covered sturdy metal frame with recoil that supports users from 80 to 160 pounds. It also features secure grip handles and replaceable non-slip foot pads for the dedicated bounce master. The rubber tip base also provides great stability as kids increase their pogo skills and look toward flashier bounce tricks. Just add a cool helmet and this stick is in first gear for go!

Majestix Juggling Sticks

(Jolly Llama!)

If you kid throws, flips, and tosses every stick he finds, consider channeling that energy toward the challenge of Majestic Juggling Sticks. Manipulated by two grips sticks, the tasseled flip stick can be balanced, tossed, spun, and rolled in a variety of flashy moves that will astound watchers. The tasseled ends of the flip stick provide both resistance to moderate speed as well as balanced weight that ensures smooth momentum through various tricks and manipulations. Free tutorials are easily found online and Jolly Llama also offers an instructional DVD. Made in the USA, Majestix Juggling Sticks are ideal for refining concentration, honing fine motor control and – in the end – adding performer to your child’s list of talents!

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MONDAY

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

Big Mikes BBQ. 3034 Barrow St. From 4pm to close.

Kid’s meals $.99.

El Paso Mexican Grill. 602 N Canal Blvd Thibodaux.

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

Face painting.

El Paso Mexican Grill. 4560 Louisiana 1, Raceland.

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

La Casa Del Sol. 141 Westover Rd. Thibodaux.

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

La Palma Mexican Restaurant. 710 Saint Mary St. Thibodaux. Kids 8 and under. Free kid’s meal with adult entrée.

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

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

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

everyday Bare Essentials Café. 6224 W Park Ave, Houma.

Kids 12 and under. Free kid’s mini wrap or Ryley special (a small plate of healthy items such as vegetables, fruits and eggs) per adult entree.

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

Dinner only.

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 also from 5-8pm.

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

Face painting.

Pepper’s Pizza. 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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HOO’s HEALTHY

UTI - FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW. An infection of the urinary system (the urethra, bladder or kidney) can be quite painful, and if left untreated, could lead to serious complications. Here is a brief overview of urinary tract infection (UTI) facts you need to know.

UTIs are caused by bacteria moving into the urethra and multiplying. Symptoms of an infection in the urethra include painful urination and strange smelling, cloudy urine. The infection, if left untreated, may move up into the bladder and cause pelvic pain, frequent urination, and blood in the urine. If the infection advances into the kidneys, you may also develop a fever, pain in your side, and nausea. An infection of the kidneys can cause serious kidney damage.

The bacteria that causes a UTI often have originated in the gastro-intestinal system and end up in the urethra due to poor hygiene. Females are more prone to UTIs due to having a shorter urethra than

males, giving the bacteria less of a distance to travel to the bladder.

Prevention begins with teaching your child good potty hygiene and to wipe from front to back. Other preventative measures include teaching your child to completely empty her bladder when she goes to the potty, wearing cotton underwear instead of nylon, avoiding tight pants, and taking a shower instead of a bath.

Studies show that drinking cranberry juice may help create an environment in the urethra that is hostile to UTI-causing bacteria. However, cranberry juice will not cure an infection already in place.

If someone in your household develops symptoms of a urinary tract infection, notify the doctor as soon as possible. UTIs are confirmed with a test and treated with antibiotics, so there are not any home remedies to try first.

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Sleepy Selections for Bedtime

While anytime is a good moment to read-aloud with our kids, we tend to make bedtime our reading window. The work of the day is done, distractions are minimized, and a bed is a great setting for reading. Books about sleeping signal the lights out and the following titles are somnolent beauties that will waft the idest eyes to sleep in short order.

Sleepyheads

By Sandra J. Howatt (Simon & Schuster)

The animal kingdom is full of critters whose cute factor launches off the charts when they settle in for the night. Sleepyheads gently parades images of sleeping creatures rendered in their habitats against the soft darkness of night. Simple text introduces each animal cuddled into its favorite sleeping spot with encouragement for readers to find and observe them as they snooze. Illuminated with fireflies and hazy moonlight, this is an ideal transition from the last light of the evening to the peaceful darkness that joins us at bedtime.

Snoozefest

By Samantha Berger (Dial/Penguin)

For Cuddleford Snugglebun, a slow-moving sloth and champion sleeper, Snoozefest is her destination event of the year. Celebrating all the best parts of bedtime and sleeping, Cuddleford prepares to join an army of her fellow snooze fans for the sleepiest show around. Everyone brings their favorite blankets, bedtime books and cuddles. Live bands like ‘Chamomile Rage’ and ‘The Nocturnal Nesters’ take the stage just after the pajama parade. Rhyming text and softly lined illustrations are just the ticket for this book that celebrates everything and everyone who enjoys falling asleep!

Time to Sleep

By Steve Jenkins and Robin Page (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)

Some children love to learn new things with every book they read.

For those young fact-hounds, Time to Sleep is an ideal bedtime book that combines interesting facts about animals’ sleep habits with gorgeous illustrations. An enormous title that covers two laps when opened, the paper collage images are stark and lovely.

From the sleepy bee to the drowsy giraffe, the featured animals each reveal a unique or unusual way that they get their sleep. Filled with nuggets of information on snoozing creatures, it’s the perfect book bridge between educational reading and dreamy musing before sleep.

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2 Summer Reading Program Reg-

8-12 South LA Wetlands Discov-

2 Chick-fil-A Kids Night on MLK,

8-12

istration at Lafourche Parish Main Library. 10am-4pm. Register and sign up for activities.

Houma. 5-8pm. Crafts and free kids meal with adult meal purchase.

4 Super Hero Lab: Destruction/ Construction at Terrebonne Parish Main Library. 1pm.

4 Spiderman at Lafourche Parish

Main Library. 11am visit with Spiderman and make a spider craft.

Supplies provided. RSVP Required.

2pm watch “The Amazing Spider-man.” Snacks provided.

5 Summer Reading, “Farmer Mi-

nor & Daisy the Pig” at Terrebonne Parish Main Library. 10am

6 Lego Robotics at the Terrebonne

Parish Main Library. 11am. 2nd-3rd Grades and 3pm for 4th-7th grade.

RSVP required.

6 Lego Robotics at Lafourche Par-

ish Main Library. 10am. Ages 8-18.

Build and program machines using the Lego Robotics WeDo Activity Pack. RSVP required.

8 Balloon Art Workshop at La-

fourche Parish Main Library. 10am.

Ages 8-12. Supplies provided. RSVP Required.

8 Best Friend Day at Lafourche Parish Main Library. 1pm. Ages 8-18. Bring your BFF with you and make rainbow loom bracelets. Supplies provided. RSVP Required.

ery Center Summer Camp. 8-4pm.

Ages 9-12. “What makes our coast special.” RSVP at 985-580-7289.

“Superhero Camp” at Bayou Country Children’s Museum.

1-5pm. Ages 4-8. RSVP at www. bccm.info.

9 Lego Mania at Lafourche Parish

Main Library. 11am. Kids play with Legos and make a craft. Snacks provided. RSVP Required.

11-14 Ringling Bros. and Barnum

& Bailey, “Built to Amaze.” Houma Civic Center. Tickets through Ticketmaster. Times and ticket prices vary.

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Crafternoons at the Terrebonne Parish Main Library. “Super Hero Costumes.” 1pm for PreK-K and 4pm for 1st-3rd. Bring an old t-shirt to cut up. RSVP Required.

11 K’Nex at Lafourche Parish Main Library. 1pm. Ages 8-13.Build a replica K’nex building. RSVP.

12 Flag Day Demo by local Boy Scout Troop to demonstrate how to properly fold and care for the United States flag in honor of Flag Day. Lafourche Parish Main Library. 2pm.

12 Board Game Day at Terrebonne Parish Main Library. 3pm. All Ages.

Bring your own, or play one of ours.

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Stick together against bullying!” at Lafourche Parish Main Library. 2pm. All ages help make a duct tape display and a craft to take home. Supplies provided. RSVP Required.

13 Lego Club at Terrebonne Parish Main Library. 11am for PreK-1st and 3pm for 2nd-6th.

15 Frank Levy at Jean Lafitte Na-

tional Park, featuring Garcon, to kick off Summer Reading Program.

10:30am & 2pm. 314 St. Mary St, Thibodaux.

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South LA Wetlands Discovery Center Summer Camp.

8-4pm. Ages 9-12. “Exploring our natural resources.” RSVP at 985580-7289.

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Children’s Art Camp.

Downtown Art Gallery 630, Houma. $25 per week for classes in water color, acrylic, pottery, collage and drawing. RSVP at 985-851-2198.

15-19 “Mad Scientist Week” at

Bayou Country Children’s Museum, Thibodaux. 1-5pm. Ages 6-9. RSVP at www.bccm.info.

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Paw Patrol Activity at Lafourche Parish Main Library.

10:30am. Ages 3-8. Watch Paw Patrol, enjoy snack and color sheets.

RSVP Required.

18 Mommy & Son Date Night at

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

RSVP Required. 985-223-2078.

18 Craft “Soap Sculptures” at Ter-

rebonne Parish Main Library. 1pm for 4th-6th. RSVP Required.

19 Board Game Day at Terrebonne Parish Main Library. 3pm. All Ages.

Bring your own, or play one of ours.

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“Father’s Day Craft” Toddler Time at Bayou Country Children’s Museum, Thibodaux. 10:30-11am.

Free. RSVP at www.bccm.info.

20 Summer Reading, “Digeri-

doo Down Under” at Terrebonne Parish Main Library. 10am

Events 20 Father’s Day Kid’s Craft at Lafourche Parish Main Library.

1pm. Ages 4-12. Father’s Day card with super hero theme. Dad come craft with the kids. RSVP Required.

21-26 Children’s Art Camp.

Downtown Art Gallery 630, Houma. $25 per week for classes in water color, acrylic, pottery, collage and drawing. RSVP at tfag.org or 985-851-2198.

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“Dinosaur Day Camp” at Bayou Country Children’s Museum, Thibodaux. 1-5pm. Ages 4-8. RSVP at www.bccm.info.

22 K’Nex at Lafourche Parish

Main Library. 1pm. Ages 8-13.Build a replica K’nex building. RSVP.

23 Fancy Nancy Ice Cream Party at Lafourche Parish Main Library.

1p. Ages 3-13. Celebrate National Pink Day with an ice cream party.

RSVP.

24 BeTween The Lines Writing Club for 4-6th Grade at Terrebonne Parish Main Library. 4pm. Meet fellow writing fanatics and complete a new, fun writing challenge.

24 Lego Robotics at Lafourche

Parish Main Library. 4pm. Ages 8-18. Build and program machines using the Lego Robotics WeDo Activity Pack. RSVP required.

25 Super Hero Training Camp:

Super YOU to the Rescue. Work together to free the heroes from Ice Mountain. 1pm for PreK-K and 4pm for 1st-3rd. RSVP Required.

25 Sculpture Workshop at La-

fourche Parish Main Library. 1pm.

Ages 8-12. Supplies provided. RSVP.

26 Summer Reading, “Rhythm

and Soul” at Terrebonne Parish Main Library. 10am

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Family Movie Matinee at Terrebonne Parish Main Library, “Annie.” 3pm.

30 Captain America Movie & Craft at Lafourche Parish Main Library. 1pm. Watch movie and make Captain America shield. Supplies provided. RSVP Required.

Weekly Events MONDAY

Toddler Time at the Terrebonne Parish Main Branch Library. 10am and 6pm for 19mon-3yrs.

TUESDAY

Storytime at the Terrebonne Parish Main Library. 10am for newborns-18mon, and at 6pm for 4-8yrs.

Board Game night at the Lafourche Parish Main Library. 5pm.

WEDNESDAY

Storytime at the Lafourche Parish Main Library. 10:30am. Ages 3-10.

Ends with a craft.

THURSDAY

Laptime at the Lafourche Parish Main Library. 10:30am. Ages 2 and under. Interactive storytime.

Free Kids Yoga at Anelas. 6:30pm.

7720 Main St, Houma. www. anelaslounge.com

FRIDAY

Toddler Fun Day at LA Sports Gym. 9am-12pm. $7 for interactive play with parent. 544 Hollywood Rd, Houma. 985-580-9746.

Friday Fun Night at LA Sports Gym. 6:30-9pm. $10. Snacks Additional.

544 Hollywood Rd, Houma. 985580-9746.

JAG Open Gym. 7-9pm. $7 for members, $10 for non members. Ages 5 and up. Adult must accompany.

308 Venture Blvd, Houma. 985851-3001.

SATURDAY

Kid’s Club at Michael’s on MLK, Houma. 10am-12pm. $2 for craft. Adult must accompany. 985-872-3132.

Build and Grow Clinic at Lowe’s on MLK, Houma. 10am. Free. Register online at lowes.com/buildandgrow. 985-223-7575.

Kid’s Workshop at Home Depot on MLK, Houma. 9am-12pm for ages 5-12 with parent. Free. Register at homedepot.com/workshops/ kids-workshops or 985-223-1485.

JAG Open Gym. 7-9pm. $7 for members, $10 for non members. Ages 5 and up. Adult must accompany.

308 Venture Blvd, Houma. 985851-3001.

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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These These summer summer camps camps consist consist of of training training in in each each of of the the following following areas: areas: • Speed • Arm Care • Hitting Programs • Strength • Stretching • Throwing Programs • Agility • Injury Prevention Proper Baseball Techniques in every aspect of the game!

June Session: 4 Week Camp 6/1 - 6/25 every Mon-Thurs Ages 13-18 & Ages 8-12

July Session: 4 Week Camp 7/6 - 7/30 every Mon-Thurs Ages 13-18 & Ages 8-12

Contact

Lanc Crochet

for additional information and registration forms

985-226-4487

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RASHES Are they Serious?

Hoo’s Tips

Your young child’s skin is sensitive and so it is not unusual for him to develop a rash. Often, the rash is due to a skin condition triggered by exposure to an irritant, but sometimes a rash can be a symptom of a more serious, underlying illness.

Some common skin conditions that cause a rash include eczema, diaper rash, prickly heat, and poison ivy. These itchy rashes can usually be treated by OTC medication. If your child has a rash with no other symptoms, call the doctor for advice on which OTC treatment may work best.

Consult the doctor again if the rash gets worse even after treatment has started or becomes infected.

When your child has a rash that is accompanied by a fever and other symptoms, such as vomiting, the rash is most likely a symptom of an underlying illness. Notify his doctor as soon as possible. Seek emergency medical attention if your child is dehydrated, having difficulty breathing, or if the rash spots still look red even when you press on them.

Here are some of the most common illness usually accompanied by a rash:

HFMD:

Hand Foot & Mouth Disease is caused by a virus and causes painful sores along with red blisters on the hands and feet.

Your child may feel achy and have a sore throat. HFMD is highly contagious, so keep your child at home until they’re fever-free for 24 hours.

Fifth Disease:

Caused by a virus and causes a bright red rash on the cheeks and sometimes a lacy looking rash on the torso. Symptoms may also include a mild fever, runny nose and more rarely, joint pain. If you are expecting, let your ob-gyn know you have been exposed to Fifth Disease, since it can cause pregnancy complications.

Roseola:

Roseola is a viral illness most common in children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years. It starts out as a fever and a mild upper respiratory infection. The fever may run about a week and reach 103 degrees or higher. A pinkish red rash appears just as the fever breaks and spreads from the torso to the rest of the body.

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HOO’s HEALTHY

GOT IRON? For an expectant mom, having a proper level of iron in the bloodstream helps ensure both she and her baby stay healthy.

Iron helps transport nutrients and oxygen throughout her body and to the baby. If iron levels drop too low, an expectant mom starts showing symptoms of anemia, including fatigue and an inability to fight off infection, and her baby may have a low birth weight.

If you are newly expecting, a blood iron level test should be performed at your initial prenatal appointment.

Expecting moms who have a normal iron level are routinely instructed to take a multivitamin containing about 27 mg of iron.

However, a recent study suggests that healthy expectant moms

who show no anemia symptoms and have normal iron levels may be able to get the iron they need from their diet instead of from iron supplements. Iron supplements can have side effects, such as nausea, and some may be able to avoid them by replacing the supplements with eating iron-rich foods like meat and spinach.

Since there is no harm, apart from the side effects, in taking the 27mg of supplemental iron a day, most doctors may still recommended this approach, even for healthy expectant moms. However, if you are tired of the side effects, try discussing the approach of increasing dietary iron and decreasing the iron supplements with your doctor to see if it might work for you.

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Mental, Behavioral, Relational Health Services

Nicole Bourgeois, PHD, LMFT l beehivebhavioral@att.net

801 Barrow St #313, Houma l 985-293-7401

HOO knew?

Catch Phrases “envelope pusher”

“Pushing the envelope” is an aviation expression that refers to how test piolts received instructions to challenge the known limits of flight, which often flirted with disaster and ended in death. The assignment came within an envelope, silently slid across a desk from one man to another.

“chip on his shoulder”

Back in the times of the “Wild West”, boys and men would place a wood chip on their shoulder, challenging anyone who dared knock it off to a fist fight. So if a man had a “chip on his shoulder,” he was clearly in an aggressive mood and ready for a fight.

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inside out PG | Ok for kids 6+ Riley, an 11-year-old girl, is guided by her emotions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith). The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley’s mind, where they help advise her through everyday life, but of course, chaos ensues. Although Joy, Riley’s main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive, the emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.

jurassic world PG-13 | Ok for kids 13+ Set 22 years after the original “Jurassic Park,” on an island located near Costa Rica, featuring a fully functioning dinosaur theme park. Jurassic World, is just as John Hammond originally envisioned.

The new park is owned by the Masrani Global Corporation, who requests the park’s geneticists create a modified hybrid mutant dinosaur, to boost visitor attendance. Owen Grady (Chris Pratt), Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard), Zach (Nick Robinson) and Gray (Ty Simpkins), are on the island when the hybrid escapes and are subsequently caught in its deadly rampage. Who will survive?!

big game PG-13 | Ok for kids 13+ In the countryside of Finland, 13-year-old Oskari (Onni Tommila) embarks on a quest to prove himself by spending 24 hours alone in the wild, armed with only a bow and arrow. After witnessing a plane crash, he discovers the escape pod from Air Force One, containing the President of the United States (Samuel L. Jackson). Realizing a group of kidnappers is on their trail, the duo must escape their hunters as they search for the American Special Forces team sent out to find them.

NEW ON DVD | BLU-RAY: spirited away PG | Ok for kids 7+ From Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki, one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animated cinema, comes this Oscar-winning fantasy about a young girl, Chihiro (voiced by Rumi Hiiragi), who finds herself trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call on the courage she never knew she had to free herself and return her family to the outside world. This unforgettable, dream-like story features gorgeous animation and a compelling story.

turbo fast: season one Not Rated | Ok for kids 4+ Start your engines...and rev up the fun! From DreamWorks, creators of the hit movie “Turbo,” comes the high-speed animated series that takes comedy, action and excitement to the extreme.

Join the world’s fastest snail and his Fast Action Stunt Team as they put their elite skills to the test against all-new opponents on and off the track. It’s a Turbo-charged collection of heart-racing thrills for little ones!

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DANCE

Wise Choices for You & Your Family

y r o t c e r i D New Registration! begins June 14 Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, & Acrobatics certified to teach through Dance Masters of America

New facility with 2 ballrooms for classes!

Jenni McNabb – Owner/ Instructor

jenni@mcnabb.it • 868-0504 • 657 Corporate Dr. Ste. B • Houma, LA

Now Registering for Fall Classes!

Where friendship grows, laughter is contagious,

and memories are made.

Come be a part of our family!

“Best Studio” Reader’s Choice Winner

5319 Hwy 311, Houma 985-879-2666

a ime to dance DANCE EDUCATION

An uplifting Christian atmosphere!

Summer Workshops 18 mos. - Advanced Level Boys and Girls

STACEY’S

DANCE STUDIO

Glitz & Glam Camp June 22-25 July 6-9 Ages 3-5

Ages 6-12

summer classes Begin June 15 - Ages 3 & Up Ecclesiastes 3:4

985.851.2632 I AT2D@att.net

1816 BAYOU RD,THIBODAUX • 985.447.0093

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BENEFITS OF DANCE 6 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD START YOUR CHILD IN DANCE: 1. EXPOSURE TO A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES. Parents can be the greatest motivating factor in a decision to take dance. Parents know that exposure to many different activities increases the opportunities for positive experiences for their children.

3. EXERCISE. Dance is an excellent form of exercise. Even better, dancing is fun, and it encourages children to stay healthy and active in an enjoyable way.

3. CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS. Is raising a heart-healthy child important to you? Dancing is known to build cardiovascular stamina, and is challenging, rewarding and in the long-term, offers excellent body discipline.

NOTE: The level of dance required for exercise and cardiovascular fitness is only desirable for kids over the age of 7. Keep reading to discover the most important benefits for a younger child.

HOO’s PARENTING Has your child seen a dancer on stage or television and he or she wants to dance like that? Is your 5 year old asking to take dance lessons? Maybe you wonder if formal lessons are worth the expense.

4. PHYSICAL COORDINATION & MENTAL ACUITY. This is one of the most important benefits of dance! Young children have some very important jobs to master including the development of physical coordination and mental sharpness. When children begin to connect movement and music, something beautiful happens. Guided movement and other techniques utilized in dance, help even young children learn and develop fine motor skills and apply those skills to other daily activities.

5. FLEXIBILITY, BALANCE, STRENGTH & POSTURE. Additional benefits of dance include the development of flexibility, muscular strength, improved posture and grace.

There is no doubt that dancers are graceful and VERY strong.

Ballet training is particularly effective in establishing a solid foundation for future activities that require flexibility, balance and strength.

6. LEARNING & PROBLEM SOLVING. Dancing involves all brain functions simultaneously, and research shows that movement plays a crucial role in the learning process. Practicing creative arts and dance allows young children to explore problems and solve them through movement leading them to innovative solutions. Many in the medical field see this as an important key to lifelong success.

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HOO’s PARENTING

HOW TO ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO READ

You have probably heard that kids need to keep reading books over the summer in order to keep their reading skills sharp. However, some kids refuse to read, even though they have the ability to. To them, reading is a boring chore related to completing school assignments. Here are some tips to help encourage a reluctant reader to pick up books and read over summer break: • There is a wide range of topics for children's books. Browse the books at the library with your child to find out which topics catch your child's attention. The books don't always have to have a serious topic. A book for kids full of funny stories or jokes could be all it takes to show your child that reading does not have to be boring.

• Set aside time to read to your child. Kids like spending time with parents and will enjoy being able to sit back and listen to the story.

After reading your child a story, ask him to read part of one to you. This shared reading makes reading fun, and is especially effective for kids who struggled to learn how to read in the past and still view reading as a tedious task.

• Start our small. If your child finds chapter books overwhelming, start him out with short stories or short magazine articles. When he does start reading chapter books, make them less intimidating by showing your child how to use a book mark to break up a long book into several reading sessions.

• Make sure you are setting a good example by taking the time to read for pleasure. When you take your child to the library to check out books, leave with a couple you are interested in reading also.

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