Family& Kids Bayou Region September 2015

SEPTEMBER 2015

Wise Choices for Moms & Families

BAYOU REGION

© Petites Bijoux Photography

Now Open! “For when it’s not quite an emergency.”

Front Cover Sponsor, Page 19

22

Wise Choices for You & Your Family

Children’s Clothing Girls : Pre -16 Boys : Pre-8

Boutique hair bows Skin & hair care • Gifts & toys Monogramming • Baptismal supplies

Locations

CUTOFF LOCATION 17020 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 985-325-7327 M-F 10-6 Sat. 10-3

NEW! HOUMA LOCATION 1795B MLK Blvd, Suite B Houma, La 70360 986-868-5280 M-F 10-6 Sat. 10-3

www.FamilyAndKidsDigest.com

3

Wise Choices for You & Your Family

4

Tammy Usie Publisher

sDigest.com

Sales@FamilyandKid

253-212-7270 Cell

Dear Parents of Terrebonne & Lafourche Parishes, Welcome to your handy, local, parenting resource guide. I hope you will find lots of helpful choices on products and services for you and your family, along with some informative articles, fun features, handy resources and things to do.

If you like our magazine, then you’ll enjoy our website too, www.FamilyAndKidsDigest.com. There you can read our digital magazine and use our ONLINE SHOPPING DIRECTORY. This virtual buying guide will provide you with a list of local, family-friendly businesses that we intend to grow into something more comprehensive in time. Plus with the ability for consumers to leave reviews on these businesses, it will help other parents make buying decisions. I invite you to go leave a few reviews to help us build this resource and share them with other parents like yourself.

AD DEADLINES

1st of the Month for the Next Month’s Issue

Tammy Usie

HOO KNOWS SPECIAL FEATURES Hoo’s crafty.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 19

Hoo knew?.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 26

HOO’S Fun.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 23

Hoo’s inspired.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9

HOO’S healthy.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 13

Hoo’s parenting.. . . . . . . . . .page 14 & 27

HOO’S hungry.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 15

Hoo’s tips.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pag 18

HOO KNOWS® Community Digest does not assume responsibility for products and services listed in this magazine. Ads may not be reproduced, in any way, without written consent. HOO KNOWS® is a trademark of Cinah Media Group LLC. For information on operating your own digest, contact us at 1-888-HOO-5609.

Where to Find HOO? Check your local kid-friendly doctors, dentists, attractions, retail shops and restaurants. Plus grocery stores, coffee shops, and many more places of business in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes.

Plus read out digital edition at:

www.familyandkidsdigest.com Find us on Facebook

Family & Kids Bayou Region

www.FamilyAndKidsDigest.com

accepting new patients

5

call for free consultation!

THieLER

ORTHODONTICS Braces for children teens & adults!

Nicole thieler, dds, msd

985.876.4484

206 Mystic blvd. houma la 70360

6

Wise Choices for You & Your Family

SHOPPING guide Activities A Time to Dance..................................... 28 Alstarz Cheerleading Academy........ 20 Bayou Country Children’s Museum..15 Bayouland YMCA....................................14 Best of the Bayou Festival......................3 Bricks 4 Kids............................................12 Brushworks Art & Music......................31 Chauvin Culture & Heritage Fest...... 23 Creative U....................................................8 Extreme Cheernastics...........................14 Greenwood Gator Farm & Tours.........18 Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu................................. 20 James Academy of Gymnastics........ 28 Margo Battaglia Studio of Dance...... 26 Martial Arts Studio. ................................31 TELL THEM Mix It Up....................................................10 STAGE Performing Arts School......... 25 Tiger Rock................................................ 25 SENT YOU! Walk Like Madd.......................................10

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

healthcare Beehive Behavioral Health................. 25 Ellender Orthodontics.......................... 26 Flynn Clinic of Chiropractic................18 Lafourche Urgent Care............................7 Pelican Medical Supply........................18 Premier OB/GYN Specialists.............. 20 Thieler Orthodontics...............................5 Total Urgent Care......................................5

party Bayouland Inflatables........................... 24 Party Palooza........................................... 20

Shopping/ Retail Andree’s Baby Boutique........................10 Belle La Vie.................................................5 Cajun Nutrition....................................... 25 Felger’s Foot Wear................................. 20 Lil’ Sweet Pea’s Boutique........................2 Live 4 Sports...............................................5 Lynn’s Little Feet.....................................12 Melinda Gilmore Photography.......... 26 Petite Bijoux Photography.....................5 The iClinic...................................................8

Food & beverage Chick-fil-A on MLK................................ 23 Pinocchio’s Pizza Playhouse.............. 26

TELL THEM

SENT YOU!

www.FamilyAndKidsDigest.com

7

8

Wise Choices for You & Your Family

8/10/15, 4:55 PM

Optical Illusion

HOO’s FUN Are these lines crooked or straight?

Are they the same width from start to finish?

Or, are your eyes playing tricks on you!

www.FamilyAndKidsDigest.com

HOO’s INSPIRED

RAISING LEADERS

All of us as parents have a desire to see our children follow their dreams and have meaningful, successful lives as adults. We can help keep our children on the path to achieving the future they envision for themselves by teaching them leadership skills. These skills will first enable your child to be a leader of himself and stay focused on his goals. After that, your child will then be prepared to lead and help others when the opportunity arises. Here are some key concepts of good leadership and tips on providing opportunities for your child to practice his leadership skills.

Ability to form goals for the future and to create a plan to reach the goal Your preschooler probably does not have his future career planned out, but you can help him practice the skills of goal setting and planning. Involve him when you plan a family celebration or a volunteer event by sharing your vision for the event and asking him to give you suggestions on how to reach your goal. For example, he could help you make a grocery list of food for a sibling’s birthday party.

Elementary school children are able to start forming a broad vision of their future as adults, but, at first, focus learning to set short term goals. For example, if your child notices an elderly neighbor down the street needs help with her lawn, ask him to help form a plan to assist her. As your child’s goal setting and planning skills improve, he will be able to start setting longer term goals.

Ability to make decisions It is vital for your future leader to be able to weigh choices and decide which choice is both morally correct and the best one for achieving his goal. When possible, let your child practice making decisions.

Begin with simple choices, like what to wear to school. When he makes a mistake, have your child practice honesty, another important leadership trait, by owning up to making a bad decision.

Confidence and a positive attitude If your child has confidence in himself and feels that yes, he can achieve his goals, he is much more likely to persevere and reach them. Read him stories about famous leaders like George Washington and Martin Luther King who displayed perseverance.

Also, provide a first hand, powerful example to your child by forging ahead even when it looks like reaching your personal goals is going to be difficult.

A feeling of confidence allows your child stand his ground when faced with adversity. Standing up for what is morally right can sometimes mean a faceoff with peers who are making poor choices. The last thing you want is for your child to give in and become a follower of those making bad decisions.

Creativity Your child will encounter obstacles while working towards his goals. Instead of solving problems for him, encourage him to use his creativity to overcome them. Teach him to, when needed, seek information that could help him devise a solution either from other people or by doing research. Activities like scouting and 4-H provide good opportunities to build problem solving skills

Good communication skills Not everyone is born with the gift of public speaking skills. However, communicating well with others is a skill you can help your child develop.

A leader needs good communication skills to help motivate others and to explain his plan for reaching his goals. Find opportunities for your child to practice his public speaking skills, and teach him to reach out to others in need of encouragement.

Good communication also means being a good listener, so remind your child to listen carefully to what others have to say.

9

10

Wise Choices for You & Your Family

FREE Cooking Classes for Kids!

REGISTER TO WIN

1517 Polk St, Houma / 985-868-3534 www.mixituphouma.com

1 Free - 6 week Cooking Class Session for ages 5-14. Value up to $130.

To be used on class of choice, within 6 months.

Click the CONTEST tab at www.FamilyAndKidsDigest.com. Random drawing on October 1.

Clothing

Newborn–size 8

Shoes & Gifts Embroidery Monogramming Special events holiday items 416 Jackson St, Thibodaux I 985-447-5889 11-5 M-F & 10:30-2:30 Sat (Most of the time)

October

3rd

Downtown Marina Houma, LA Non-Competitive 5K Walk

Registration Begins @ 7:30am - Walk Begins at 8:45am www.walklikemadd.org/houma For more information, please call Ava @ 985-852-9694

Dining Deals

www.FamilyAndKidsDigest.com

11

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

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

El Paso Mexican Grill. 602 N Canal Blvd Thibodaux.

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

Face painting.

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

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

Kid’s meals $.99.

IHOP. 1719 MLK Blvd. Houma. 4-9pm. Free kids meal with adult entree.

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.

thursday

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).

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.

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, live mermaid, baloon art and facepainting. from 6-8pm.

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.

Specials are subject to change without notice.

Please verify them directly before dining. “Family & Kids” and the restaurants listed accept no liability, so please call them first to verify. If you know of a kids special not listed here, contact Sales@FamilyAndKidsDigest.com.

12

Wise Choices for You & Your Family

New Party Rooms!!� Birthday Parties� New Games!!� Lazer Tag� E-Tickets!!� Teddy Stuffing� New Menu Selections!!�Black Light Maze� New Attractions!!� Rope Course�(coming soon)� Better Prizes!!� Fundraising�

117 Prevost Drive ~ Houma� www.pinocchiospizzaplayhouse.com� 985-580-2000�

311 North Canal Blvd Thibodaux (Behind Cane’s)

Like Us!

www.FamilyAndKidsDigest.com

HOO’s HEALTHY

averting peanut allergies There’s been a lot in the media lately about peanut allergies -- and it’s good news.

For several years, it was recommended that children not be given any peanut products until at least age 2, due to concerns about peanut allergies. At the same time, some physicians even recommended that breastfeeding mothers not consume peanut products. This was a difficult scenario for both parents and children, as what young child doesn’t eat peanut butter?

Many parents wouldn’t even allow peanut butter in the house and were consumed with reading labels on other products looking for peanut content-- even if their child was not peanut allergic and there was no family history of this allergy. I’m afraid I would have failed as a mother during this time, as my kids ate peanut butter sandwiches almost daily!

I can remember a patient coming to my home for a house call, and at the end of the visit I offered her child (about 22 months old) a peanut butter cookie I’d just baked. As the child took the cookie from my hand, ready to take a big bite, her mother screamed, “She’s never had peanut butter. Don’t let her have that!” Too late. Thankfully, the child had no reaction, and the mother was finally convinced that her daughter would not die if she ate peanut butter before age 2.

The

13

Kids

Doctor

Sue Hubbard, MD kidsdr.com

Now, based on new research studies, the recommendations have changed. Children may have peanut butter, or peanut products before they’re even a year old -- and thereby seem to actually have a lower chance of developing peanut allergies. Young children should not eat whole peanuts, due to the risk of choking, but other peanut products are fine.

I had never been convinced that withholding peanuts made a difference, and peanut butter is a childhood staple, full of good protein. And newsfrom Duke University shows that very peanut-allergic children may be de-sensitized to peanuts by giving them miniscule amounts of peanut protein on a daily basis.

After 8-to-10 months of gradually increasing doses of peanut powder, several of the children were able to tolerate peanuts in their regular diet, and several more were able to tolerate up to 15 peanuts at a time without serious reactions.

This is significant data for those children suffering from peanut allergies, and who have the risk of developing anaphylaxis and even death if exposed to peanuts. It seems that scientists are making inroads into developing oral immunotherapy to de-sensitize children with food allergies, and further studies are underway.

14

Wise Choices for You & Your Family

HOO’s PARENTING

Having Conversations

with your Kids

Even if your child was a non-stop talker as a preschooler, once he nears the tween years you may find he has suddenly become very quiet. Here are some tips on how to keep the lines of communication with your child open.

First, choose the right time to strike up a conversation with your child. Don’t attempt to find out about his day right after he arrives home from school. Give him a chance to eat a snack and relax for a few minutes first. Also, if your child seems uncomfortable having a face-to-face conversation, look for other opportunities, such as when you in the car together or playing a video game with him.

Phrase your questions in a way that encourages an indepth conversation, instead of a one word response. If you ask, ‘How was school today?’ you probably will just get ‘OK’ for an answer. Instead, ask more specific, open ended questions like ‘What project did you do in art class today?’ Also, keep in touch with your kid’s interests, such

as books and music. Knowing some facts about them gives you some ‘talking points’ that can serve as conversation starters.

When your child seems upset, don’t interrogate him.

Instead, say something like ‘It seems you are upset today.

Let me guess what it might be about.” Then take a few guesses and ask him if you are getting close or not. If your child is not interested in sharing his concern with you, ask him if he would like to write it down instead. When you do succeed in engaging your child in a conversation, listen carefully, instead of immediately offering advice. By doing so, you give him a chance to vent along with an opportunity to share his ideas on how to resolve the situation.

www.FamilyAndKidsDigest.com

15

HOO’s HUNGRY

kid approved spinach muffins

getting kids to eat their veggies can be tricky, but these muffins are here to save the day. that's why we call them hulk muffins in our house. my boys love to gobble them up and flex their growing muscles!

DIRECTIONS Place the first six ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend. Then, pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl. Next, combine the dry ingredients in a smaller mixing bowl. Now, slowly mix the wet and dry ingredients until well combined. The mixture will be very dense! On occasion, if it seems too dense, I’ll add a splash of milk to loosen it up, but the mixture should resemble a thick cookie dough. Finally, scoop the batter into greased muffins tins and bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes for mini-muffins or 17 minutes for regular muffins. This will make 9 regular muffins or 24 minis. Let them cool on a rack and then make an annoucement that it's time to eat and show off your muscles!

Ingredients • 1/2 cup applesauce • 1 large egg • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 cup of fresh spinach, packed • 1/3 cup sugar • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda & salt

Come Pass A Good Time...

Party with us!

Choose from our

Sha!

SWAMP STOMP or BAYOU BOOGIE packages Pick a theme we offer and let us decorate for you! See our website for themes.

211 Rue Betancourt, Thibodaux 985-446-2200 l www.bccm.info 985-446-2200 l www.bccm.info

Coco can visit your party!

16

Septembe

1

10

Chick-fil-A Kids Night on MLK, Houma. 5-8pm. Crafts and free 4 count kids meal with adult meal purchase.

Crafternoons at the Terrebonne Main Library. “Mosaic Owls.” 4pm for PreK-6. RSVP 985-876-5861.

Crafternoons at the Terrebonne Main Library. “Pony Bead Cats.” 4pm for PreK-6. RSVP 985-876-5861.

Art After Dark. Downtown Houma. 6:30-9:30pm. An evening with the arts sponsored by the Houma Arts Guild where downtown businesses become social spots and art galleries.

3

3 Anime Fun Day at Thibodaux Li-

brary. 4pm. Kids age 12 and up play Pokeman and learn to draw anime.

4 Creeping & Crawling Minecraft

Event. Twisted Fitness, Houma.

6-8pm. $25 per child age 5 and up.

RSVP 985-346-8383.

4-7 80th Annual LA Shrimp &

Petroleum Festival. Downtown Morgan City. Free. Live music, street and water parades, Cajun food, street fair, poker run, fireworks, arts & crafts, children’s village, and more. www. shrimpandpetroleum.org

12

12 Blasting Off with Glow in the

Dark Rockets & Dodgeball. Brickhouse Cardio Club. 11:30am-1:30pm. $25 per child ages 5 & up, includes pizza lunch. RSVP 985-872-2772.

12

Frozen Kids Cooking Class at Mix it Up. 9-11am. 1517 Polk St, Houma.

RSVP 985-868-3534. mixituphouma.com.

12

Grandparent’s Day Craft at Thibodaux Main Library. 11am. Kids Ages 2-10 make medal for their #1 Grandparent. RSVP 985-447-4119.

5 Lego Robotics at the Terrebonne 12-13 Main Library. 11am. 2nd-3rd Grades and 3pm for 4th-7th grade. RSVP 985876-5861.

5 Horse Show. Houma Airbase. 3pm for judging followed by speed events.

Free entry.

7

LSU/Saints Kids Cooking Class at Mix it Up. 9-11am. 1517 Polk St, Houma. RSVP 985-868-3534. mixituphouma. com.

8 K’Nex at Thibodaux Library. 3pm.

Ages 8-12. Construct buildings and objects with K’NEX kits. RSVP 985447-4119.

8 Kids Craft at Thibodaux Library.

1pm. Ages 4-12. Make playdough and take home after activity.

Fallville Marketplace.

Evergreen Cajun Center. Craft show, car show, live music, Cajun cuisine and family fun. Children’s games and prices, activities, bounce houses and more. evergreencajuncenter.org.

14

17 Constitution Day at Thibodaux

Library. All day. Add you signature to a Constitution copy and learn more about it.

17 Crafternoons at the Terrebonne

Main Library. PreK-6th. “Popsicle Stick Scarecrows”. RSVP 985-876-5861.

18

Parent’s Night Out at Mix it Up. 6-9pm. 1517 Polk St, Houma. RSVP 985-868-3534. mixituphouma.com.

19 Tween/Teen Craft at Thibodaux Library. Ages 10-16 make shapes with wood, nails and yarn to decorate intricate patterns. RSVP 985-447-4119.

19-20

7th Annual Celebrating Abilities Powwow. Houma Airbase Pavilion. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy food and fun. unitedhoumanation.org.

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

19 Autism Expo. Houma Civic Cen-

ter. 9a-4p. Free. Vendors and seminars. Keynote: Kelly Fischer on “Caregiver Burn Out.” www.bayouautism. org.

Lego Mania at Thibodaux Library. 4pm. Ages 6 and up. Create a “Star Wars” lego-themed craft, build constructions and watch Lego movie.

RSVP 985-447-4119.

20 Terrebonne Comic Con at the

Thibodaux Library. 4:30pm. Ages 12 and under, ends with craft: “rainbow storytime.” RSVP 985-447-4119.

at Terrebonne Main Library. 6pm. Parents of elementary and high school students, learn about resources that can help. Sessions every 30 minutes.

brary. 4pm. Ages 8-18. Build and program Lego Robotics Machines. RSVP 985-876-5861

brary. 4pm. Kids 12 and up meet to discuss anime and make a craft.

15 Afternoon Storytime & Craft at

Terrebonne Main Library. 2pm.

23 Homework Toolkit for Parents

16 Lego Robotics at Thibodaux Li- 23 Anime Club at Thibodaux Li-

er Events 24 Circuit Board Activity at Thi-

bodaux Library. 5pm. Ages 12 & up learn the mechanics of building a circuit board. RSVP 985-447-4119.

25

Best Friends Art Party at Brushworks. 6:30-9pm. Invite your best friend to create amazing art and enjoy pizza and drinks. $30 per child. www.brushworksacademy.com.

25 Mommy and Me Zumba at Thibodaux Main Library. 11am. All ages.

Free, no RSVP required.

25 K’Nex at Thibodaux Library.

3:30pm. Ages 8-12. Construct buildings and objects with K’NEX kits. RSVP 985-447-4119.

25-27 Cut Off Youth Center

Hurricane Festival. Music, food, arts and crafts, games and rides, an auction and more. 205 W 79th St, Cut Off. 985-632-7616. cutoffyouthcenter.org.

26 Lego Robotics at Thibodaux

Library. 4pm. Ages 8-18. Build and program machines Lego Robotics Machines. RSVP 985-876-5861.

26 Candyland Kids Cake Baking at

Mix it Up. 9-11am. 1517 Polk St, Houma.

RSVP 985-868-3534. mixituphouma.com.

26-27 Best of the Bayou Fes-

tival. Downtown Houma. Free. 11am11pm Sat. and 11am-7pm Sun. Music on two stages, Cajun cuisine, arts & crafts, classic car show, Cajun Reebox 5K walk/run, gator race and kids korner. www.bestofthebayou.la

26

Community Celebration at St. Genevieve Catholic Church.

Thibodaux. 10:30am-9pm. Silent auction, bake off, kids activities live

music, food booths, tours, masses and more. stgencelebration. org.

Weekly Events MONDAY

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

TUESDAYS

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

Board Game night at the Thibodaux Library. 5pm. All ages. Prizes awarded. Snacks provided.

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

WEDNESDAY

PreK Story Time at Terrebonne Main Library. 10am for 3-5 year olds.

Storytime at the Lafourche Parish Main Library. 10:30am. All ages welcome. 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.

17

Gym Night at Alstarz. 6:30-9:30p on 4th and 25, 6-10pm on 11th & 18th.

Ages 4-16. $10. Fun, games and tumbling. 13347 W Main St, Larose. 985693-7109.

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

544 Hollywood Rd, Houma. 985-5809746.

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

Adult must accompany. 308 Venture Blvd, Houma. 985-851-3001.

SATURDAY

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

Thibodaux Main Street Market. 8am12:30pm next to Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve. Featuring home grown or produced items. Buy fresh, buy local.

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. 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. 985-851-3001.

Please call ahead to confirm dates, times and details.

18

Wise Choices for You & Your Family

Balancing the Spine and Pelvis by “ADJUSTMENTS”

Holisitc Health Medical Center 985-223-3811

567 Corporate Dr. Houma www.drmikeflynn.com

J.Michael Flynn, DC, FICC

Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors

Keeping Your Family’s Medical History Organized One challenge every mom faces is keeping the family medical records organized and updated.

You probably have a folder for each family member with lab results, appointment information, and immunization records. However, all that information on paper is not very portable. Anytime it is necessary to fill out a medical form, you probably wished there were a way to take all that with you.

Thanks to web- based applications called Personal Health Records (PHR) that can be accessed by your smart phone or your computer, having your health info with you wherever you go is now possible.

First, you will need to choose which Personal Health Record application to use. There are a couple of free ones, including Microsoft HealthVault. Your insurance company may also have one, but remember that you won't be able to transfer the info when you switch insurance providers.

Next, contact your family's health providers to request the last two years of records. You will probably need to fill out a medical record release form and may be required to pay a fee. Include dental information, lab results, allergies, blood type, checkup information like weight and height, immunization records, and

HOO’s tips your child's growth chart in the information you are gathering.

Then type or scan them into the PHR. Also collect information on past hospitilizations by requesting records from the hospitals where family members have been treated.

Along with the data from the medical records, also include emergency contact information, phone numbers for current health care providers, insurance information, and a list of medications taken daily. Also, if adults have important medical documents such as living wills, provide a link to them.

www.FamilyAndKidsDigest.com

19

HOO’s CRAFTY DO-it-yourself LEGO

pencil jars

These little crafts are a great way to recycle all those left over baby food jars. They can be a fun, custom way to store pencils/crayons, and could even be used for party favors, teacher gifts, or as homemade presents.

Directions

Remove the lid to the glass jar and remove the label and sticky residue. Clean thoroughly and let dry. Now, take yellow paint and pour it into the jar, using only enough paint to completely cover the sides when shaken. Put the lid back on, making sure it’s properly sealed, and shake until the inside is completely covered. Then, remove the lid and pour out any excess paint. I like to clear coat the inside to help keep the yellow from scratching so easily, but you can skip that if you want. Lastly, draw a face using your black permanent marker. You don’t have to be an amazing artist to pull this off–the beauty of LEGO is its simplicity. Add a beard, an eye patch, glasses, or anything else that strikes you.

supplies baby food jars yellow acrylic paint black permanent marker spray paint/clear coat white paint/paint pen

We do sports physicals.

WHAT A RELIEF! Get ready for school! Open after hours and seven days a week, our experienced medical staff, great service, and trusted tradition help you and your loved ones get better faster.

314 Hwy 3162 • Cut Off, LA 70345 (985) 632-1820 Mon-Fri 8AM-8PM • Sat & Sun 8AM-5PM MyTotalUrgentCare.com

Wise Choices for You & Your Family

20

We Deliver with Care.

Experienced Care You Can Trust Erin H. Pennison MD Channing K. Sanders MD Casey Pech FNP-C

www.spobgyn.com

Leadership * Focus * Skill

www.evolutiontraining.org

Sportsmanship * Discipline

Creating CHAMPIONS

Call for our 2015 Summer Specials!

985.223.8994 l 8120 Main St., Suite 202, Houma 985.446.8994 l 2100 Audubon Ave, Thibodaux

985.226.8846

A Page In A Book www.FamilyAndKidsDigest.com

Recommending the Best Books

for Children and Teens By Gerry P. Smith

The Book of Grumpy

We all have our moments when anger or frustration settles into a bad case of the grumpy. Kids are especially vulnerable. But often there’s an underlying issue that, once discovered, can help move a black mood back into the light. The following titles all feature the effects sour behavior and offer some insights that may help parents and children find new ways to turn a grumpy frown upside down.

The Very Cranky Bear

By Nick Bland (Orchard/Scholatic)

It’s a rainy day in the jungle when the lion, moose, zebra and sheep settle into a dry cave for a friendly game of cards. But they quickly learn they are not alone as a very cranky bear, roused from his sleep, chases them back into the rain. Each friend offers his best bribe to bring peace. But when each friend’s gift is angrily rejected by the bear, the sheep suggests that communication is a good first step toward solving this case of the grumpy, this book ends by sharing a soft solution for a very cranky bear!

The Grudge Keeper By Mara Rockliff (Peachtree) At first glance, everything in the town of Bonnyripple seems bright and idyllic. But beneath the sunny exterior, an underpinning of old harms, grudges and noses out of joint is building to capacity.

The source of the build-up is in the house of the Grudge Keeper who collects the notes and letters in which townsfolk outline their grudges against friends and neighbors. But when a windy storm blows through the Grudge Keeper’s house and airs all the residents’ grievances, the people of Bonnyripple get a chance to mend fences and put their grudges behind them. Communication and forgiveness win in this thought-provoking exposition of the harm caused by holding a grudge.

Pardon Me!

By Daniel Miyares (Simon/Schuster)

Enjoying the solitude of a lonely island in the middle of the swamp, one yellow bird’s peace quickly evaporates as other residents discover his patch of dry land. The bird’s expression becomes more and more sour as his personal space is invaded.After yet another animal intrudes, the bird starts shouting at them all to leave. And, he’s so busy scolding the others away that he fails to hear an important warning about his treasured perch. Despite the “final” outcome for the crabby bird, there’s a toothsome bit of schadenfreude in the last “Pardon Me!”

21

22

www.FamilyAndKidsDigest.com

HOO’s Fun

23

24

ANIMAL TOYS ON THE GO Most children are crazy about animals from the outset – and the toys that celebrate the wild kingdom. When you add a little something extra to animal toys, kids go wild. Sounds and movement that mimic their living counterparts take an ordinary animal figure and turn it into an engaging plaything that adds new life to the toy box.

The following items are recommended for the sights, sounds and interaction that they add to the animal kingdom of toys!

Zoomer Interactive Puppy

( Zoomer)

Couple the lifelike silhouette and mannerisms of a real dog with cutting edge technology and the result is the cool interactive pet, Zoomer! Mimicking the actions of his real-life pups, Zoomer can sit, follow, and wag his tail as he responds to instruction in English, French and Spanish. He’s also ready to be taught tricks and with time will be rolling over, laying down, chasing his tail and more. Just like with a real puppy, communicating with Zoomer comes with a learning curve.

Kids will need some patience as they discover what work best for commands, but in no time at all, Zoomer can be following directions and delighting the entire family with his canine appeal.

Little Live Pets Bird Cage

(Little Live Birds)

For the fans of feathered friends, Friendly Frankie is a ready-made bird buddy as he interacts with kids from both inside and outside of his colorful home. When Frankie is happy he sings his own special song. Kids can also press a button his chest to record their own voice which the bird buddy will play back on demand. When he’s happy at home in his cage he may chirp, tweet or swing on his bar. Frankie is also a portable pal, with feet that can gently grip little fingers like a real bird as he travels with your child to greet friends and family. The Little Live Pets Bird Cage door is open and ready to welcome a new friend!

Lolly Musical Giraffe

(GUND)

Very young children may be startled by sudden or abrupt movements from an interactive toy, but Lolly Giraffe features just the right speed and volume to delight the littlest animal lover. As a nursery toy, Lolly is crafted with a soft body with coloration that mimics a real giraffe.

When you wind her key, she quietly plays “Hush Little Baby” as her neck slowly sways side-to-side. Echoing the graceful neck movement of a real giraffe, this gently active toy is ideally engaging for young tots – offering just the right amount of soft sound and slow movement that small children will welcome and love.

www.FamilyAndKidsDigest.com

Mental, Behavioral, Relational Health Services

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

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

25

26

Wise Choices for You & Your Family

MARGO BATTAGLIA

Danse Studio of

Register Now Fall Dance Classes Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical

* * * * *

Fashion Show Club Rock Dancing Fun & Games Cake & Tea New Diva & Princess Packages

602 W 3rd St Thibodaux l mainstreetspecialevents.com l 985-446-7799

Live What You Love providing imagery for maternity, newborn, family and beyond

melindagilmore.com

985-498-6570

HOO knew?

The real meaning of...

Hello. Goodbye.

Why do we say hello when we answer the phone?

The first word used to answer a phone was the nautical greeting, ahoy because the first phone system was in the maritime state of Connecticut. Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor, answered with “hoy” but it was Thomas Edison’s greeting of “hello,” an exclimation of suprise from the middle ages, that caught on.

Why do we say “goodbye” or “so long” when leaving someone?

Good-bye is a derivative of the early English greeting “God be with you,” or as it was said then, “God be with ye.” Over the years it’s appreviated form and pronunciation became “goodbye.” As for “so long,” it came to Britan with soldiers who had spent their time in Arabic-speaking countries, where the expression of goodwill was “salaam.” This unfamilar word to the Englishmen sounded more like “so long.”

www.FamilyAndKidsDigest.com

HOO’s PARENTING

Good aspects to bad behavior

According to child development experts, there are some positive aspects to some annoying childhood behaviors. It turns out that some problem behaviors indicate that your child is beginning to develop important cognitive and social skills. Here is how to build upon those skills while, at the same time, correcting the negative aspects of these behaviors.

Tattling: If your child is constantly telling on others kids who break rules, it indicates that he is developing a sense of right and wrong as well as a respect for rules and boundaries set for him by adults. You want to moderate his tattling without discouraging him from paying attention to the rules.

Thank your child for paying attention to the rules when he tattles on others, but keep your response to his tattling low key by simply reminding the rule breaker to follow the rules in the future. If the situation involves his relations with other kids, not just a rules violation, then help him devise a strategy for trying to work the issue out on his own.

Telling Lies: If your preschooler is telling tall tales, this indicates that he has the ability to reason and plan. He has thought through his story and planned it out in a way what will help him hide the truth. Correct this behavior gently by reminding him of the value of honesty and then asking for the truth. Find positive ways to help him grow his reasoning skills, like helping plan a meal.

Bossing friends: Your preschooler may have an aptitude for leadership, but at this age, he does not have the maturity to moderate this ‘bossy’ behavior, and others may tire of constantly receiving commands. Help your child improve his leadership style by having him practice speaking to others in a more kind way.

Don't hide your smile this school year.

Smile confidently!

851-1234

ellenderortho.com

27

28

Wise Choices for You & Your Family

www.FamilyAndKidsDigest.com

HOO’S at the Movies

29

fantastic four Rated PG-13 | Ok for kids 12+

This movie offers a modern take on Marvel’s original and longest-running superhero team. The story centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The team must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy. The cast includes Miles Teller as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Kate Mara as Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman, Michael B. Jordan as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch, and Jamie Bell as Ben Grimm/The Thing. Stars also include Toby Kebbell as Doctor Doom, Reg E. Cathey as Dr. Franklin Storm, and Tim Blake Nelson as Harvey Elder/TheMole Man.

The prophet PG | Ok for kids 8+

Based on Khalil Gibran’s best known fictional work, this animated production involves collaborations across many borders. Each of the 89-year-old classic’s chapters is directed by a different award-winning filmmaker, including Tomm Moore, Nina Paley, Michal Socha and others, with Roger Allers (“The Lion King”) connecting the narratives together. Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek, Quvenzhane Wallis, John Krasinski, Alfred Molina and Frank Langella are a few of the actors voicing characters in the film. One of the bestselling books of all time, “The Prophet” has sold more than 100 million copies since its original publication in 1923.

the man from u.n.c.l.e.

Rated PG-13 for violence, suggestive content, partial nudity | Ok for kids 13+

Directed by Guy Ritchie and set against the backdrop of the early 1960s at the height of the Cold War, this spy thriller centers on CIA agent Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) and KGB agent Ilya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer), who are forced to put aside longstanding hostilities and team up on a joint mission to stop a mysterious international criminal organization that’s bent on causing chaos via nuclear weapons and technology. The duo’s only lead is the daughter of a vanished German scientist, who is the key to infiltrating the criminal organization. It’s a race against time to find him and prevent a worldwide catastrophe. Also stars Alicia Vikander, Jared Harris, Elizabeth Debicki, Luca Calvani and Hugh Grant.

underdogs PG | Ok for kids 7+

Underdogs follows Jake (Matthew Morrison), a shy but talented foosball player whose passion for the game is rivaled only by his love for free-spirited Laura (Ariana Grande). With her encouragement, he beats the town bully, Ace (Nicholas Hoult), in a foosball game, but everything changes when Ace becomes the world’s best soccer player and returns years later to turn their village into a new sports stadium. He starts to destroy everything, kidnaps Laura in the process, and just when all hope seems lost, the toy figures from Jake’s foosball table come to life. He and the players embark on a wild adventure to save Laura, reclaim their village and save the day with the help of his team, histown, and a little magic.

crouching tiger hidden dragon II: the green legend PG-13 | Ok for kids 15+

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II: The Green Legend is an upcoming American-Chinese wuxia film directed

by Yuen Woo-ping and written by John Fusco, and based on the novel Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon by Du Lu Wang. It is also a sequel to the 2000 film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and centers on a story of lost love, young love, a legendary sword, and one last opportunity at redemption. Michelle Yeoh reprises her role as Yu Shu LeinThe film stars Donnie Yen as Silent Wolf, Harry Shum, Jr., Jason Scott Lee, Roger Yuan, Eugenia Yuan, JuJu Chan, Chris Pang, and Natasha Liu Bordizzo. It will be the first feature film to premiere simultaneously on Netflix and in IMAX theaters.

30

Wise Choices for You & Your Family EDUCATION DIRECTORY

ENROLL NOW Toddlers, Pre-School, Kindergarten, Elementary, and beyond!

985.857.8808

www.mms-edu.com

www.FamilyAndKidsDigest.com

31