Family & Kids of the Chattahoochee Valley July 2021

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When your toddler reaches 24 months, it may seem like a multitude of challenging behaviors appear all at once. Here are some tips on how to manage frustrating toddler behaviors.

My toddler likes to scream

Toddlers are just learning how to use words to communicate and find it much easier to express both excitement and displeasure by shrieking and screaming. If your toddler is shrieking loudly in public, it can be rather distressing, since not everyone around you may be understanding.

If you have a “happy shrieker,’”calmly pick her up and say quietly, “It’s OK to be loud outside but inside, we have to use our quiet voice even when we are happy.” If your toddler is screaming out of displeasure, remember that toddlers are still learning to self-regulate and how to follow rules. Your best bet is to distract your toddler by switching her attention to something else, along with gently reminding her that it is not OK to scream in public.

My toddler screams “Mine!” all the time

When your toddler is interacting with others and keeps saying “Mine! My toy!,” it can be a bit frustrating. This is a sign that your toddler has reached the developmental stage of realizing she is a separate individual and is starting to establish her identity.

However, toddlers do not have the ability yet to empathize with others and they have difficulty sharing.

To reduce the number of times of your toddler angrily yells “Mine!,”referee their playtime by asking your child what she wants to play with first and then remind her when her time is up to now share it. If your child has a toy that is special to her, it is a good idea to ask before the playdate if she wants to share it and put it out of sight if she does not.

However, do not force your toddler to share by grabbing the toy away from her. If you forcefully take it away, you are sending the message that it is OK to snatch a toy from someone. Instead, find another toy for her playmate to play with, and keep consistently working with your toddler on the concept of sharing at each playdate she attends.

My toddler takes off all her clothes

This could be due to a combination of reasons. Your toddler may be starting to recognize the need to use the potty and is acting upon it. She may also be acting out of discomfort. Maybe her diaper is wet or the fabric of her dress is itchy. Toddlers also sometimes embark on a streaking phase because they enjoy the reaction and attention they get from adults or because they have just learned to dress and undress and want to practice undressing.

If your toddler is going around in the nude but will not sit on the potty consistently and has accidents, your best strategy, for now, is to make it more difficult for her to undress. Choose one-piece outfits that zip or button in the back. Put your toddler’s diaper on backward and duct tape it, being careful not to get the tape on your toddler’s skin. If you are working towards potty training, embrace the times that the diaper and clothes come off and require them to go sit on the potty each time…clothes off, means potty on! This may become bothersome for them and will help to reduce streaking. Also try giving your toddler control over her clothes and discuss the boundaries for undressing only in private conditions.

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HOO’s HEALTHY Type 2 diabetes is often referred to as “adult onset” diabetes, but pediatric cases have become more common.

According to health experts, this rise in pediatric type 2 diabetes may be due to the increase in the number of children who are overweight and do not exercise enough.

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body’s processing of glucose and causes sugar to build up in the blood instead of providing fuel to the body’s cells.

Issues with the processing of glucose may either be due to the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the body becoming insulin resistant. The resulting high blood sugar can impact almost every organ in the body.

In children, type 2 diabetes may develop slowly, and parents may not notice the symptoms immediately. Symptoms can include increased thirst and urination, blurred vision, increased hunger, and slow healing sores and infections.

Insulin resistance may also cause darkened skin around the armpits or neck. Type 2 diabetes is often diagnosed during a routine checkup.

Risk factors that may increase a child’s chance of developing type 2 diabetes include being overweight, lack of physical activity, low birth weight, pre-term birth and being born

W H A T IS : TYPE 2 DIABETES to a mother who experienced gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

Common complications from type 2 diabetes include high blood pressure, kidney disease, heart disease and eye problems.

According to a recent research study, doctors are seeing an increased number of pediatric patients experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a less common type 2 diabetes complication.

DKA occurs when insulin levels stay at a low level for too long and the body begins to break down fat for energy, leading to an increase of acid in the blood. DKA can develop quickly, over a period of about 24 hours. If left untreated, DKA may lead to coma or even death. Symptoms of DKA include fruitysmelling breath, lethargy, confusion, frequent urination, dehydration, stomach pain, and nausea and vomiting.

RESOURCES: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-2-diabetes-in-children/ diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355324 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “Spike in severe pediatric type 2 diabetes complication during COVID-19 pandemic. “ ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 27 April 2021.

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Summer Reading with Wonderbooks

By April Butler, Children’s Librarian, Chattahoochee Valley Libraries Are you looking for a way to keep your child reading and learning all summer long? We have a great solution: Wonderbooks! Wonderbooks are physical books that read out loud to children. There are Wonderbooks for every reader such as picture books, leveled readers, early chapter books, non-fiction, and more! There are two different reading modes to choose from: In Read-Along Mode, the Wonderbook reads the story, and it even signals when it is time to turn the page.

After reading, switch to Learning Mode, and the Wonderbook asks questions about the book to target comprehension skills.

Professional tip: Discussing what you read reinforces comprehension and improves thinking skills.

How do you find Wonderbooks? Visit any of our Chattahoochee Valley Library branches and look for the gold sticker on the front cover that says, “This is a Wonderbook,” or ask our librarians. You can also place a hold at cvlga.org in the online catalog or by using our free mobile app. If you have any questions, our library staff can walk you through the buttons and tools found on the inside cover. We can also help you place a hold on any of the Wonderbooks titles in the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries system!

Additional tip: In addition to books, you can find free downloadable literacy tools on the Wonderbook website, morewonderbook.com.

This summer, we hope you will check out our Wonderbooks, and keep your children reading all summer long.

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PROVIDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

2-3 Columbus Chatt-a-Hoots Baseball. Fri 7pm, Sat 6pm. Golden Park; 706-507-4625

4 July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party. All day.

Callaway Gardens; 855-885-3841

4 4th of July Celebration. 4-10pm. Phenix City Amphitheater; 334-291-4719

5 *Simple Steps Storytime. Songs, games,

crafts and a story for children and their caregivers. 10am. Ages 0-5. CV Libraries Facebook Page; 706-243-2669

5 *Middle Matters. It’s Bubble Time! We’ll

learn a few facts about bubble science before sharing a bubble recipe you can make at home. 11am. Families. CV Libraries Facebook Page; 706-243-2669

5 Columbus Chatt-a-Hoots Baseball Game.

7pm. Golden Park; 706-507-4625

6 Little Sprouts. 10am. Ages 0-5. $5/family.

Columbus Botanical Garden; 706-327-8400

9 Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A; chickfil-a.com/Cow-Appreciation-Day

9 Chattahoochee Challenge Kids Fun Run.

7pm. $20. Ages 3-13yrs. Woodruff Riverfront Park; tricolumbusga.com

9-10 Columbus Chatt-a-Hoots Baseball.

Fri 7pm, Sat 6pm. Golden Park; 706-507-4625

10 Plains Express Excursion Train. 9:30am.

SAM Shortline, Cordele; 1-877-GA-RAILS

12 *Simple Steps Storytime. Songs, games,

crafts and a story for children and their caregivers! 10am. Ages 0-5. CV Libraries Facebook Page; 706-243-2669

12 *Middle Matters. Tune into a Q and A

with a local vet to answer selected questions from our FB. 11am. Families. CV Libraries Facebook Page; 706-243-2669

13 *Safe Sleep Class. 4pm. Safe Kids Columbus; 706-321-6420

16 Parents’Night Out. 6pm. RSVP. Treadstone Climbing Gym. 706-507-7625

16-17 Columbus Chatt-a-Hoots Baseball

Game. Fri 7pm, Sat 6pm. Golden Park; 706507-4625

19 *Simple Steps Storytime. Songs, games, crafts and a story for children and their caregivers! 10am. Ages 0-5. CV Libraries Facebook Page; 706-243-2669 19 *Middle Matters: Reading is Relaxing!

Learn how to wind down and relax with simple yoga moves for kids. 11am. Families. CV Libraries Facebook Page; 706-243-2669

21 Columbus Chatt-a-Hoots Baseball Game.

7pm. Golden Park; 706-507-4625

Weekly Events TUESDAY

Summer of Fun! 10am-2:30pm. $5. Oxbow Meadows; oxbow.columbusstate.edu

WEDNESDAY

Summer of Fun! 10am-2:30pm. $5. Oxbow Meadows; oxbow.columbusstate.edu

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THURSDAY

23-24 Columbus Chatt-a-Hoots Base-

FRIDAY

9:30pm. SAM Shortline, Cordele; 1-877-GARAILS

ball. Fri 7pm, Sat 6pm. Golden Park; 706-5074625

24 Columbus Lions Indoor Football Game.

7pm. Columbus Civic Center; 706-322-3336

24 Plains Express Excursion Train. 9:30am.

SAM Shortline, Cordele; 1-877-GA-RAILS

26 *Simple Steps Storytime: Reading is

Learning! Songs, games, crafts and a story for children and their caregivers. 10am. Ages 0-5.

CV Libraries Facebook Page; 706-243-2669

26 *Middle Matters. Tune in to find out

how to get ready for back to school with us.

11am. Families. CV Libraries Facebook Page; 706-243-2669

27 *Car Seat Class. 4pm. Safe Kids Columbus; 706-321-6420

31 Columbus Lions Indoor Football Game.

7pm. Columbus Civic Center; 706-322-3336

31Citywide Back 2 School Supply Giveaway.

10am. Spencer Rec Center, 400 8th Ave S, Phenix City; generationalchangers2016@ gmail.com

Summer of Fun! 10am-2:30pm. $5. Oxbow Meadows; oxbow.columbusstate.edu Farmstand Friday. 9-Noon. MercyMed Parking Lot, 3702 2nd Ave, Columbus; 706-507-9209 Summer of Fun! 10am-2:30pm. $5. Oxbow Meadows; oxbow.columbusstate.edu Family Fun Friday. 1-3pm. $6-$8. National Civil War Naval Museum; 706-327-9798

SATURDAY

Summer of Fun! 10am-2:30pm. $5. Oxbow Meadows; oxbow.columbusstate.edu

Please call ahead to confirm event dates, times and age-appropriateness, in case changes were made after the info was obtained. [ Denotes Virtual Event]

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Keep budgeting simple for young kids For preschool-age kids, keeping track of chores, weekly allowance, and expenses does not have to be complex.

Create a chore chart that includes the daily tasks your child is responsible for that week. There are many free templates for chore charts online. Use three money jars to store allowance money: one for spending, another for saving and a third for sharing. When your child decides he wants to buy something with his spending money, make sure he is there to watch you use the cash to make the purchase. Also, even though your child is too young to use a debit card himself, when you are out shopping, share with him your debit card receipt to help him understand that the items are being paid for by money in your account.

Find the right tool to teach older kids money management As kids grow, their chore list and spending habits grow with them. Keeping track of chores, allowance payments and your child’s budget in a notebook or computer spreadsheet can feel like a job in itself. This is especially true if your child wants to do a lot of extra chores to earn “extra credit” on his allowance.

Using educational apps that are structured to teach kids to manage money and are linked to a debit card can help simplify tracking chores and allowance payments. Some apps may include online money management tutorials. For teens, a financial app can also help manage money made through part-time work and takes away the worry that your child is spending all his earned money instead of saving a portion.

It is never too early to start teaching kids the necessary skills for financial literacy. Kids who understand how to budget know the basics of setting financial goals and creating a spending plan to avoid falling into debt.

By teaching these skills at a young age, you are providing kids with the financial literacy they will need to be independent, successful adults.

How debit card apps work Debit card apps are connected to a debit card that is issued to your child. The app has two experiences, one for the child and one for the parent. The apps provide a view of when chores have been completed and of the debit account. Parents can transfer money to the card by setting up automated allowance payments and can make additional payments for extra chores that are completed.

The parent side of the app allows oversight of your child’s account. You can view the balance, set limits on spending and change the settings that enable the card to be used at an ATM and online. On the child side of the app, kids set goals for saving and view progress, spend money and see how much they have spent and where. In many apps, kids can also give small amounts of money each week to a charity. If your child loses a card, it can be blocked immediately.

The debit account is FDIC insured and cannot be overdrawn.

Teens who are ready to learn about investing and trading stocks may be interested in the investing tools that can be added to some apps, such as Greenlight, for an extra fee.

Also, some financial institutions, such as Fidelity, offer free brokerage accounts for children of account holders.

Some of the paid apps, such as GoHenry and Greenlight, have a free trial, but after it expires, a membership fee is charged. Read the fine details on the list of app costs to determine what services may incur additional fees.

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GAZPACHO This soup is served cold, so you don’t have to heat up your kitchen making it. Plus, it’s a great way to use any extra tomatoes from your garden!

DIRECTIONS

Wash all vegetables well under running water. Remove tops of tomatoes and cut into quarters. Peel the cucumber and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Remove the seeds from the pepper and cut into quarters. Peel off the outer layer of red pepper and roughly chop half of it. Place all the vegetables in a blender or food processor. Sprinkle the spices over the top and drizzle with olive oil. Blend all the ingredients in a blender until finely pureed. You may have to do it in two batches depending on the size of your blender. Traditional gazpacho is served with croutons or hot, crusty bread.

INGREDIENTS

• 5 large fresh tomatoes • 1/2 cucumber peeled & seeded • 1/2 red bell pepper • 2 cloves of garlic • 1 tsp. coarse salt • 1 tsp. cayenne pepper • 1/2 cup olive oil • 1/2 red pepper Courtesy of kidsactivitiesblog.com

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

MONDAY Barberitos

Free kid’s meal with adult entrée after 4pm

Sapo’s

5-8pm: Free kid’s meal with adult entrée

Zaxby’s

5-8pm: Free kid’s meal with adult entrée

Tuesday Chicken Salad Chick

Free Little Chick Meal with purchase of adult meal

Denny’s

4-10pm: Up to two free kids entrées with adult entrée for kids 10 and under

Jason’s Deli

5-9pm: Free kid’s meal for kids 12 and under with each adult entrée; dine-in only

Ruby Tuesday

5-10pm: Kids 12 and under eat free with adult entrée

Wednesday Applebee’s Half off kid’s meal per adult entrée. Limit: 4 kids to adult

Pita Street Food

4-9pm: Kids eat free, per $8 min. adult buy; dine-in

Your Pie

Kid’s meal $1.99 (pizza, drink & gelato) w/ adult meal

Red Robin

Thursday Captain D’s

Kids meals are .99 cents all day

Saturday Denny’s

4-10pm: Up to two free kids entrées with adult entrée for kids 10 and under

sunday The Simple Greek

Kids 12 & under get half-off kids bowl with purchase of regular size bowl. Not to be combined.

MOE’s Southwest Grill

Free kid’s meal with purchase of adult entrée

Every day 219 On The Lake

5-9pm: Kids eat for $2.19 on kids menu (M-TH)

Bruster’s Ice Cream

Kids under 40” get free baby cone

McAlister’s

Kid’s meals are $1.99 with dine-in order

Newk’s

4pm-close: free kid’s meal with adult meal (M-W)

O’Charley’s

Free kid’s meal per adult entrée for kids 10 & under

Kid’s meal $1.99 w/ adult meal for kids 11 and under

All locations are Columbus, GA unless noted.

Specials are subject to change without notice, so please verify them directly before dining. Send kids deals to Tammy@FamilyAndKidsGA.com.

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Aquatic Center

Phenix City Youth Sports

Olympic pool with a diving area and a therapeutic pool with ramp entry. parks.columbusga.gov/Pools/Columbus-Aquatics-Center

Large swimming area with zero entry, water slide and water features. phenixcityal.us/portfolio-items/youth-sports-complex

Chattahoochee Paddle CO

Rigby s WaterWorld

Canoe, kayak and SUP rentals on the Chattahoochee River. chattahoocheepaddlecompany.com

Chewacla State Park Lake swimming area in large, Alabama state park. alapark.com/parks/chewacla-state-park

Double Churches Pool Features a diving board, zero entry pool and water slide. parks.columbusga.gov/Pools/Double-Churches-Pool

Flat Rock Park Park with creek and small waterfall. facebook.com/flatrockparkcolumbusga

Great Wolf Lodge Indoor water park with slides and swimming areas. greatwolf.com/georgia

Idle Hour Splash Pad Phenix City park with splash pad. phenixcityal.us/portfolio-items/idle-hour-park

Lakewood Park Phenix City park with wading creek and waterfalls. phenixcityal.us/portfolio-items/lakewood-park

Liberty Bell Pool A large, spring-fed pool located within F.D.R. State Park.

Features a kiddie pool and nearby campground. gastateparks.org/FDRoosevelt#LibertyBellPool3676

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Water park with slides and kids’ area in Warner Robbin, GA. rigbyswaterworld.com

Rigdon Park Pool 50-meter pool with zero entry, water features and nearby playground. parks.columbusga.gov/Pools/Rigdon-Park-Pool

Rush South Splash Pad Uptown Columbus park with splash pad. www.facebook.com/WoodruffParkColumbus

Robin Lake Beach Large, private beach. Boat rentals and water course activities available for extra cost. callawaygardens.com/resort-experiences/beachwatersports/robin-lake-beach/

Waterworld Water park with slides and kids’ area in Dothan, AL waterworlddothan.com

West Point Lake Beaches Public beaches on West Point Lake in Georgia. westpointlake.info/POI/Beaches

Whitewater Express Rafting and tubing down Chattahoochee River. Kids must be 60lbs or 7 years. chattahoochee.whitewaterexpress.com **Please check ahead with each on hours, admission and age appropriate activities.

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NEW CITRUS BEET HUMMUS Available all Summer long

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✯ Retiring or separating from the military soon? ✯

Get your transition started on the right path by contacting Tony Mayne at tony@gallantfew.org. Tony is a 21-year Army veteran with nine years of service in the 75th Ranger Regiment.

✯ MEN! Join F3 Columbus, GA ✯ F3 = Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith F3 plants, grows and serves small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership.

Visit us on Facebook at “F3 Columbus, Ga”.

✯ Ranger Outreach Center ✯

Join us Monday, July 19 at 9 a.m. for the Ranger Outreach Center at Saint Luke Columbus grand opening.

Contact rangers@gallantfew.org to reserve your seat.

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Highlight On GallantFew, Inc., a military support nonprofit based in Dallas/Fort Worth, now has a second home in Columbus, Ga. The nonprofit’s Ranger program moves into the Ranger Outreach Center at Saint Luke United Methodist Church at 1022 2nd Ave. on Monday, July 19, 2021 as part of the center’s grand opening.

GallantFew was established in 2010 to assist active duty Army Rangers in their transition to civilian life and support their reintegration into their local communities. As the nonprofit grew, services were expanded to include all active duty military and veterans.

“We are excited to offer our one-on-one Ranger transition and reintegration services in the heart of the Ranger community of Columbus/Fort Benning,” said Ranger program director, MAJ Tony Mayne, USA, Ret. “Every military and veteran situation is unique,” Mayne said. “Over the course of a decade of serving our nation’s heroes, we have found that a one-on-one engagement is the difference maker in a successful transition from the military.”

Keeping to the organization’s Ranger roots, a veteran support specialist position was created to assist Ranger-qualified soldiers and Rangers with service in the 75th Ranger Regiment. The Ranger program specializes in employment assistance, professional networking, and financial literacy.

The ROC grand opening on July 19 begins at 9am with an outdoor celebration and ribbon-cutting followed by an open house. The grand opening kicks off the first day of the 75th Ranger Regiment’s biannual “Ranger Rendezvous”; a week long celebration of the Ranger community culminating with the change of command of the Regiment’s commander on Friday, July 23.

The Ranger program at the Ranger Outreach Center, or “The ROC,” is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Ranger Transition Brief open to all local service members occurs every Friday at 3pm ET. Individuals can schedule an appointment or make inquiries at rangers@gallantfew.org.

In addition to GallantFew’s Ranger program, The ROC serves as an incubator for support to the Fort Benning military community. The facility includes the home office for Saint Luke’s military ministry, Cru Military ministry, and offices for veteran entrepreneurs and their spouses.

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