Family & Kids Chatt Valley June 2018

JUNE 2018

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Teaching Critical Thinking “Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve.”

- Roger Lewin Ph.D., British anthropologist

Every day we’re inundated with information and often from two opposing sides. So how do we teach kids to evaluate the information they read and hear, whether it comes from the media, our leaders, family, or friends?

Teaching kids to think critically is the solution and is crucial to developing their ability to assess information and form logical conclusions.

Fortunately, there are many ways parents can foster critical thinking in their kids and help them to develop problem-solving skills.

WAYS TO FOSTER CRITICAL THINKING Ask your child questions. When your child asks a question or comments on a situation, look for opportunities to ask questions rather than immediately providing an answer. Open-ended questions offer your child the chance to think and assess. Examples of questions you can ask are: “What would you do to solve this problem?” or “I’d like to hear what you think.”

Once your child has answered, ask in a nonjudgmental tone for your child to defend their answer. “Can you tell me why you think that?” or “What led you to this conclusion?” are a couple of questions to get your child to expound on their answer. Asking such questions provides your child additional opportunity to consider how they arrived at their answer. Through the process of thinking and talking about it, your child might discover any faulty thinking in their initial response.

Regardless of whether or not your child’s thinking was correct or logical, praise your child for their effort in thinking their answer through. Then, if your child’s reasoning is faulty, gently explain what you believe and why to help correct assumptions or misconceptions.

For a list of books that encourage kids to think critically, visit our website at familyandkidsga.com/ teaching-critical-thinking

Use play as an opportunity to foster critical thinking Kids often learn best through play.

Whatever they’re playing, encourage them to strategize. If it’s a board game, have them think through their next move and consider what their opponent might do. If building with LEGOS, have your child consider how the placement of one piece will affect the placement of other pieces and the look or functionality of the structure.

Take advantage of everyday tasks Giving kids real-life opportunities to problem-solve is an excellent way to hone their critical thinking skills. When your child is doing chores, for example, allow him or her to do it their way a few times to see if your child can figure out the most efficient way to concur the task.

If after several tries it’s taking your child longer than necessary or the job isn’t getting done as well as it could, ask your child to think of a way to do it that’s faster or does the job better. Allow your child time to think about it so he or she can find a solution. If your child can’t come up with a solution, give your child a tip and ask how that might help.

Encourage thinking outside the box Kids already have the innate ability to think outside the box, which is also known as divergent thinking. But as kids grow, thought becomes more convergent. A certain degree of convergent thinking is necessary, so we don’t give the same weight to all possibilities. Still, a certain amount of divergent thinking is crucial to the ability to solve problems.

When the opportunity arises, ask your child to think of all the possible ways a problem might be solved or something can be done. Then ask them to consider and weigh out the pros and cons of each solution to determine which is best.

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activities Academy Dance............................................24 Activ8 Camps at CSU..................................25 Brookstone Summer Camps.....................25 Camp Chehaw...............................................30 Camp Hollywood Connection..................27 Camp Woodmont.......................................... 31 Chattahoochee Valley Libraries................9 Columbus Lions............................................35 CSU Dance Conservatory........................... 31 Elite Dance.....................................................26 Growing Room..............................................22 Highland Kids Academy............................29 Kumon.............................................................25 Lakewood Child Development ................22 Marannook Camp........................................29 Mathnasium Summer Camps..................26 Performance Dance Centre.......................23 Prodigy Dance...............................................28 Scrubs Camp..................................................30 Sylvan Learning Center............................. 31 St. Luke Summer Camp.............................. 31 The Columbus Museum.............................29 Wynnbrook Summer Camps....................30

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Columbus Counseling................................33 Comprehensive Women’s Care................33 Cook Dental Care............................................2 Ctr for Reproductive Services....................7 Dr. Alberto Lugo, DMD................................20 Pediatric Dentistry of Columbus...............6 Pediatrics at Brookstone Centre............ 20 Rivertown Pediatrics...................................11 The Psychology Clinic................................ 10

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HOMEMADE PATRIOTIC

POPPERS Get ready for next month’s holiday with this confetti popper!

A safe, fun alternative to sparklers!

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DIRECTIONS Knot the balloon, and cut off the tip. Stretch the balloon tightly around the toilet paper tube, and secure in place with a strip of packing tape.

Use patterned paper, stickers, markers, glitter, etc. to decorate the tubes.

For these tubes, we simply wrapped them with scrapbook paper, secured the paper with tape, and added a few star sticker embellishments.

Cut tissue paper, filler or paper with scissors to create at least three tablespoons of confetti per tube.

Add the confetti to the tube. To launch the confetti, pull down on the bottom knot of the balloon, and let go!

SUPPLIES 9″ Balloons Toilet Paper Tubes Scissors Packing Tape Patterned paper, stickers, glitter, etc.

For Confetti – metallic tissue paper and/or gift bag filler, paper, etc.

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Stacking States As you learn state capitals, shapes, geographic locations, flags and more, you can actually touch, move and drop the animated states anywhere on the screen.

Carefully build a stack of states that reaches the checkered line to win each level.

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HOO’s HUNGRY

COTTON CANDY

POPCORN

Colorful, sweet and fun to eat! Add some excitement to your movie night snack.

DIRECTIONS

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the marshmallow or vanilla melts according to instructions on package.

Add 8 cups of popcorn to a large bowl and pour in the marshmallow coating. Stir until well-coated. Add the cotton candy and gently mix to distribute throughout the popcorn. Spread popcorn out on lined baking sheet and add the sprinkles on top. Allow to cool.

In two separate bowls, melt the blue and pink candy coating. Divide the remaining popcorn equally between two bowls.

Pour the blue coating over the popcorn in one bowl and the pink over popcorn in the other bowl.

Stir until well-coated and spread the popcorn out on another lined baking sheet.

INGREDIENTS • 16 oz marshmallow or vanilla candy melts • 12 cups popped popcorn, divided • 1/4 cup sprinkles • 2 cups cotton candy, torn into small pieces • 3 oz blue candy melts • 3 oz pink candy melts

www.FamilyAndKidsGA.com SOMEONE WHO HAS A POSITIVE BODY IMAGE ACCEPTS THE NATURAL APPEARANCE OF HER BODY AND IS ABLE TO USE THE SATISFACTION AND CONFIDENCE SHE FEELS TO DISPEL NEGATIVITY ABOUT HER BODY AND APPEARANCE. HELPING YOUR CHILD BUILD A POSITIVE BODY IMAGE STARTS EARLY, IN THE PRESCHOOL YEARS, AND IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF DEVELOPING THEIR SELF-ESTEEM. HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP.

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EMPHASIZE HEALTHY EATING AND FITNESS. This goes for the entire family. Focus on teaching your kids how to plan healthy meals and choose nutritious snacks. Kids don’t need to calorie-count or diet. Keep your child’s body fit and strong by limiting screen time and encouraging physical activity. Kids who are not athletically inclined can enjoy activities like biking, dancing and swimming. Finding a physical activity your child enjoys is essential. This activity not only keeps her body feeling fit but also provides a confidence in her abilities, both of which are important in building a positive body image.

HELP YOUR CHILD BE REALISTIC. Discuss with your child the images of the perfect body that she sees on social media or TV and why they are not realistic. Explain that images may have been touched up or altered. Point out the diversity in body shapes and sizes in the real world and explain that everyone’s ideal weight range can be different.

MODEL WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE A POSITIVE BODY IMAGE. Assess yourself to see if you have a positive body image. Avoid making remarks like ‘This outfit makes me look fat.’ Instead, show your kids you are comfortable with your appearance and appreciate all that your body enables you to do (take a walk, go to work, watch them play, etc).

COMPLIMENT YOUR CHILD MORE ON WHAT SHE DOES THAN ON HER APPEARANCE. Again, the focus should be on all the things your child’s body allows her to do, rather than on her appearance. Compliment her on executing that new move in ballet with grace or making a good play in the soccer game.

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101 Summer Checklist Have a water balloon fight Go to Woodruff Park Splash Pad Go camping Picnic at Cooper Creek Park Bake with mom Visit the Columbus Museum Have a nature scavenger hunt Plant a garden Have a themed movie night Go bowling Take a bike ride Feed the ducks at Idle Hour Park Play in the sprinkler Jump at Launch Trampoline Park Fly a kite Play hopscotch Fish Hatchery in Warm Springs Go to the movies Beach day Go to the Renaissance Fair Make ice cream Do a random act of kindness Go to Animal Safari Pick up trash on a walking trail Rent a bounce house Go to the library Visit FDR’s Little Whitehouse Put on a talent show Take a first aid class Market Days on Broadway Make a Pinterest craft Day trip to Georgia Aquarium Make paper airplanes Go to an outdoor concert Fly a kite

Beach at Callaway Gardens Make playdough Volunteer at a non-profit Have a pajama party Go to a baseball game Go to a Columbus Lions Game Build marshmallow shooters Have a dance party Make ice cream sandwiches Scavenger Hunt Pirate Theme Day Christmas in July Set up a Lemonade Stand Visit Atlanta Puppet Museum Build a blanket fort Make a photo journal Write and illustrate a book Cook for Ronald McDonald House Make tie-dye shirts Catch fireflies Star gaze Blow bubbles Attend an event at Oxbow Meadows Watch fireworks Dance in the rain Roast marshmallows Finger paint Play dodge ball Visit Atlanta Children’s Museum Make paper bag puppets Watch a thunderstorm Play flashlight tag Make sponge water bombs Color with sidewalk chalk Camp in the Backyard

Eat breakfast for dinner Make wishes on dandelions Story time at Walls of Books Play messy twister Bake cookies for a neighbor Home Depot Kids Workshop Make a birdfeeder Family bowling night Wash the family car Make fresh lemonade Create a slip & slide Start a blessings jar Make friendship bracelets Write a soldier a letter Paint rocks & hide them in town Visit/donate at animal shelter Watch clouds Make handprint art Have a water gun fight Go fishing Fill and bury a time capsule Swim at F.D.R. State Park Go skating Go kayaking Make homemade pizza Have a pillow fight Pick wild flowers Visit a relative Make rootbeer floats Photograph a butterfly Visit a different playground

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There are over 1,000 children in foster care in our local area. Only half of them get to stay in their home community due to a shortage of foster homes where YOU live. To find out how you can make a difference, contact HOPE Foster Care today!

For more information contact (478) 464-3025 or Alyssa.Barrow@themethodisthome.org.

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Give Dad A Memorable Day Make “memory days” with dad this Father’s Day! A lot of dads work in a secluded office or by the calluses of their hands. Take an adventure with him this year. Get out in the warm sun or under twilight stars. Dads teach and give advice by the sweat of their brow, so do an activity with them that is “soul relaxing.” Here are some fun ideas!

Camp in the backyard – Make putting up the tent a fun competition. See how fast you can set it up and the winner gets a prize. Grab sleeping bags or blankets and pillows. Play some board games under a lantern. Make sure to turn off cell phones and turn on laughter and conversations.

Let’s Go fishing – Classic fishing is a bonding experience. The peacefulness of the atmosphere and the calming water will ripple with love. Don’t have fishing poles? Look up how to make one and make a fishing rod together. www.wikihow.com/ Make-a-Homemade-Fishing-Rod.

Happy Father’s Day

Go on a hike/ walk – Trek the trails while

holding daddy’s hand. Don’t have nature walks nearby? Stroll down the sidewalk. Talk about vacation memories or point out pretty flowers. Swirl and twirl amongst the fresh air. Dad will be refreshed and rejuvenated.

Take a weekend trip – Get out of town for a short weekend to the beach or lake. Old-fashioned swimming will with the splashing of children will make daddy giggle. Dad will forget about the office and soak up some Vitamin D. Play catch on the beach and sew a bond like the stitches in the football.

This Father’s Day…camp, fish, hike, or take a trip that dad will never forget!

For more gift ideas including local experiences, visit our website at FamilyandKidsGA.com/Fathers-day-gifts.

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Skin Ouchies!

In the summer kids spend plenty of time outdoors. Here are two skin issues that may arise out of a play session in the backyard and how to resolve them.

POISON IVY RASH - Poison ivy and poison oak contain an oil called urushiol that causes an itchy red rash when it comes into contact with a person’s skin.

The rash does not appear until 12 to 72 hours after the contact with the plant is made. The rash is a type of contact dermatitis and is not contagious.

WHAT TO DO - Teach your kids how to identify poison ivy and keep it out of your backyard. If you think your child has touched it, wash his skin well with soap and water. Wash any clothing or other items that may have touched it. If your child develops a rash, apply calamine lotion several times a day and try an oral antihistamine at night to reduce itching. Cool compresses and oatmeal baths can help soothe the skin. The rash should heal on its own in a few weeks.

Have your child seen by his doctor if the rash is on his face, is getting worse, or he runs a fever.

FIRE ANT BITES - Fire ants build mounds up to 6 inches high that they guard aggressively. When your toddler steps into one, his leg will be immediately covered in fire ants that swarm out of the mound and sting in an effort to protect it. Individual fire ants can sting multiple times.

WHAT TO DO - Quickly brush off the fire ants with your hand. Clean the bites with soap and cool water and apply a topical OTC hydrocortisone cream.

Applying a cool compress for a few minutes may help with the pain and swelling. Fire ant bites look like red blisters and will form a yellow pimple on top that will go away on its own in a few days. Having a full body allergic reaction to fire ant bites that includes severe swelling and trouble breathing is rare, but if it does happen, call for emergency help.

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RASHES Are they Serious?

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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 illnesses usually accompanied by a rash:

HFMD:

Hand Foot & Mouth Disease 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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Every Day Is Hump Day For camels that is! But why do camels have humps?

No, it’s not to store water as commonly believed, although it can extract water from it. The camel has no layer of fat under its skin like most mammals. The hump is a large deposit of fat, weighing up to eight pounds, that the camel can use for food and water in times of need. By breaking down the fat into hydrogen and oxygen, water is formed.

A camel can go for days and weeks without water or food. When it does, its hump shrinks as its energy and water are used up. When it finally gets water, it can drink up to thirty gallons at one time. Camels can eat almost anything they find growing in the desert, even cacti.

Their mouths have extremely thick skin, which cactus needles cannot penetrate.

Speaking of humps, the Dromedary, or Arabian Camel, has only one hump, while the Bactrian camel has two.

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LEARNING DISABILITIES DIDN’T STOP THEM For children with learning disabilities (LD) or attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), school can be cause for anxiety.

Encourage your child by sharing this list of famous personalities who’ve succeeded in spite of their learning challenges.

Hans Christian Anderson is known around the world for his many fairy tales including The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes, and The Emperor’s New Clothes. He struggled with math because of dyscalculia, yet had a talent for writing fairy tales that was extraordinary.

Charles Darwin is highly regarded for his two books on natural selection, known as the theory of evolution. He was completely disinterested in school as a child, received poor grades, and was often absorbed in his thoughts, and therefore, is suspected to have had AD/HD. His travels around the globe collecting and studying plant and animal species led to his discoveries.

Thomas Edison is perhaps the most famous inventor of all time. When he was young, his curiosity and practical jokes frequently got him into trouble. Today, he would likely be diagnosed with AD/HD. His many inventions included a telephone, the phonograph, an alkaline battery, and the light bulb, with over 1,000 patents for inventions in all.

Albert Einstein was a mathematical genius. He didn’t learn to talk until he was three, and struggled with dysgraphia, dyslexia, and word-finding. He won the Nobel Prize for his quantum theory and is most renowned for his theory of relativity. As a humanitarian, he also worked toward justice and peace.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is one of the greatest composers of all time. His single-mindedness is likely to have been caused by AD/HD. He composed numerous symphonies including operas, piano concertos, violin sonatas, string quartets, and symphonies totaling over 600 works.

Isaac Newton became a famous mathematician and natural philosopher. As a boy, he daydreamed and did poorly on his schoolwork, but his singlemindedness soared him to the top of his class when he strove to academically surpass the school bully.

He is most remembered for his work in the area of gravitation.

Louis Pasteur is known as one of the world’s greatest scientists. Regardless of having dysgraphia and dyslexia, he made important contributions by discovering how germs cause disease as well as discovering vaccines.

Werner Von Braun developed the Saturn rocket and pioneered the space shuttle concept. He struggled in math and, having AD/HD, often daydreamed in class of someday flying to other planets. His daydreams came close to reality when he later became a rocket engineer. He led the team that sent the first U.S. artificial satellite into orbit.

George Washington is known as “the Father of Our Country” because of his strong character and leadership qualities. He always struggled with spelling and his use of grammar.

However, it didn’t keep him from leading the Continental Army in the American Revolution— or from becoming the first president of the United States.

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June E Wise Choices for You & Your Family

2 Soap Box Derby Racer Clinic by Let’s 8 Shelter Pets Rock! A craft event to 14 Movie & Popcorn: Sing. 1pm. Mildred Grow STEAMx. A.J. McClung YMCA. 2-4pm.

Free. Learn how to build and race a derby car. RSVP at letsgrowsteam.org.

2 Home Depot Kids Workshop. 9amNoon. Free. Ages 5-12. Columbus store; 706-322-9240. Phenix City store; 334297-2045

5 Fiddle & Futz: STEAM club. Ages 8-11.

10:30am. Columbus Library; 706-2432669

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Summer Cinema for Kids: Sing.

10:30am. Columbus Library; 706-2432669

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Ohana Nights: Family Crafts. 6:30pm.

Columbus Library; 706-243-2669

8 Columbus Hospice’s Camp Hope. Free.

Ages 6-16. For kids who are dealing with the death of a loved one.

RSVP 706-569-7992

8 Drummer Dave Holland.

10:30am & 12:30pm.

Columbus Library; 706243-2669

support Animal Ark Rescue. 3pm. North Columbus Library; 706-748-2855

9 Soap Box Derby Racer Clinic by Let’s

Grow STEAMx. A.J. McClung YMCA. 2-4pm.

Free. Learn how to build and race a derby car. RSVP at letsgrowsteam.org.

L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782

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Magician Ken Scott. 10:30am, 12:30pm & 2:30pm. Columbus Library; 706-243-2669

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9 Jr. Beekeeper Workshop. 10am-3pm.

Callaway Kids Fun Run. 7pm. Ages 0-13. $20. Callaway Gardens; tricolumbusga.com/races

9 Fore Kids Junior Golf Tournament.

Fantastic Fridays: African Folktales.

10:30am. Columbus Museum; columbusmuseum.com

$35. RSVP required. Oxbow Meadows; 706-507-8559 ; oxbow.columbusstate.edu 10am. $10-$20. Ages 8-15. Godwin Creek; forekidscolumbus.com

9 Saturday Movies. 2:30pm. Columbus Library; 706-243-2669

9 Columbus Lions Game. 7:00pm. Tickets $10-$50. Columbus Civic Center; columbusciviccenter.org

11 Home Depot Kids Workshop @ Your Li-

brary! 10:30am. Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782

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Fireworks! 3:30pm. South Columbus Library; 706-683-8805

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The Mic Drop: Kids’ Open Mic. 4:30pm.

Columbus Library; 706-243-2669

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Puppy Tales. 2pm. Columbus Library; 706-243-2669

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Home Depot Kids Workshop @ Your Library! 1pm. Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782

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Blockheads! LEGO Challenge. 3:30pm.

South Columbus Library; 706-683-8805

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Baroque with No Money. Ages 8-11.

4:30pm. Columbus Library; 706-243-2669

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Face 2 Face Teen Support Group. 6pm.

Free. Ages 13-18. Columbus Counseling; 706-327-1222; ccacolumbus.com

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Summer Cinema for Kids: Coco.

10:30am. Columbus Library; 706-2432669

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Ranch. 10am-4pm. $13. The Rock, GA; therockranch.com

La Leche League morning meeting.

10am. Columbus Library, 3000 Macon Rd; lllofga.org/columbus.html Summer Cinema for Kids: Muppets Most Wanted. 10:25am. Columbus Library; 706-243-2669

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BeatLab Music Creation. Ages 7-12.

4pm. North Columbus Library; 706-7482855

Fantastic Fridays: Mission Space.

10:30am. Columbus Museum; columbusmuseum.com

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Ohana Nights: Family Crafts. 6:30pm.

Columbus Library; 706-243-2669

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Fantastic Fridays: Lil’ Liza Jane.

10:30am. Columbus Museum; columbusmuseum.com

dred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782

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Friday Family Flicks: My Little Pony The Movie (PG). South Columbus Library; 706-683-8805

23 Young Eagles Day at Flightways Co- 30 Storytime and free Marco’s Pizza. lumbus. 8:30-11:30am. Free. Ages 8-17.

Columbus Airport; 706-323-6565 or youngeagles.com/flightplan/flight.asp

23 Bibliobop Dance Party! 10:30am. Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782

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Saturday Movies. 2:30PM. Columbus Library; 706-243-2669

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Independence Celebration. 4pm11pm. Free. York and Gardner fields, Fort Benning; benningmwr.com

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Columbus Library; 706-243-2669

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Movie. 10:30am. Columbus Library; 706243-2669

27-30 Fun in the Summer at The Rock

Ranch. 10am-4pm. $13. The Rock, GA; therockranch.com

28 La Leche League evening meeting.

6:30pm. North Columbus Library, 5689 Armour Rd; lllofga.org/columbus.html

11am-1pm. Ages 2-8. Walls of Books, 4508 Armour Rd, Columbus; 706-993-2400

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Celebrate America at The Rock Ranch.

2pm-9pm. Concert and fireworks after dark; www.therockranch.com

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Columbus Lions Game. 7:00pm.

Tickets $10-$50. Columbus Civic Center; columbusciviccenter.org

Weekly Events MONDAY-FRIDAY

Oxbow Presents! 10am. $5. Oxbow Meadows; oxbow.columbusstate.edu Nature Detectives. 11:30am. $5. Oxbow Meadows; oxbow.columbusstate.edu Wildlife Explorations. 2:30pm. $5. Oxbow Meadows; oxbow.columbusstate.edu

THURSDAY

Kids Cooking Class. 6pm. $20 Cash. Ages 3-10. My Boulange; 706-940-0112

FRIDAY

Kids Night Out. $10. 6pm practice. 7pm competition. Ages 5-18.

Bows not provided.

Archery Connection; 334-480-9997 or archeryconnection.net

SATURDAY

Market Days on Broadway. 9amNoon. Uptown Columbus; uptowncolumbusga.com Michael’s Kids Club Meeting. 10am-Noon.

Ages 3+. See store for details.

Saturday Storytimes at Barnes & Noble.

11am. 5555 Whittlesey Blvd. 706-6537880 Treetop Canopy Trail. 11am, 2pm & 5pm. $5. RSVP required. 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. For more events, visit our website at: familyandkidsga.com

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summer kids Ca$H An important aspect of helping kids develop into responsible adults is teaching them the value and rewards of hard work and earning their own money. Through this they gain self-esteem, come to understand the real value of a dollar, and become more responsible in the way they spend money.

Here’s a few ways tweens can cash-in this summer.

The grass is always greener – What better way for kids to soak up the sun, get fit, and make spare cash all at once than mowing lawns?

Young entrepreneur – Kids can make the most of neighbors’ garage sales by setting up a refreshment stand in your own front yard.

Too old for toys and games? – If so, have your kid clean out those they’ve outgrown and hold a sale.

Dollars for duds– Has your kid hit another growth spurt? Have them consign their clothing and split the profits with you.

Help the elderly – Are there handicapped, disabled or elderly persons in your neighborhood?

Have your kid offer to run errands for them or assist them with simple tasks.

Who’s walking who? – If your kid is looking for a new summer pal, why not make it man’s best friend? Have your child pass out fliers to offer pet walking services.

Make it shine – Have your child round up some friends for some cool, wet fun and hold a car wash in your driveway or a parking lot with permission from the property owner.

Kiddie care – Is your child old enough to stay home alone? If so, maybe your kid is ready to babysit for other children.

A volunteer vacation – Summer camps are always in need of volunteers. So have your teen contact those they’d like to attend, and ask how they can take part.

A little dirt never hurt – Garage cleaning is a big chore, especially for the elderly, or anyone who just doesn’t have the time. So have your kid offer services to relatives and neighbors.

Old McDonald had a farm – You don’t have to be raised on a farm to make a good farmhand. Have your kid visit area farms and offer their help.

Fence finishing – Wood fencing requires ongoing maintenance. Suggest your child offer to assist neighbors by painting or staining their fences.

At your service – Have your kid offer home cleaning services to your neighbors.

Window washing – Having your kid offer their services for this dreaded task is sure to be a success.

Life’s a zoo –Pet owners who don’t like to kennel their pets are often in a dilemma at vacation time. So have your child pass out fliers offering to pet sit.

Weeds away – Are weeds taking over your neighbors’ flowerbeds? Then have your kid offer to get them back into shape.

Daycare duty – Does your tween or teen love little kids? Have them contact daycare centers and in-home providers to find out if they need a young assistant.

Pool patrol – If your neighbors have pools, have your child offer to clean debris from the water and empty the skimmers.

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Cafe La Rue

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5-9p: Free kid’s meal with adult entrée

Chick-fil-A, Phenix City 5-7:30p: Free kid’s meal with regular priced combo

Chill Yogurt Cafe & Pizzeria Kids 12 & under eat free (1 topping 8” pizza & drink) with adult entrée (11” pizza and a drink). Limit 1 per adult. Dine in only.

Zaxby’s

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Texas Roadhouse

Chill Yogurt Cafe & Pizzeria Buy one regular 11” pizza, get one of equal or less value at 50% off with valid school ID. Limit 1.

Denny’s 4-10pm: Up to two free kids’ entrées with adult entrée. For kids 10 and under

Ruby Tuesday 5-10pm: 2 kids under 13 eat free with adult entrée

Free kids pita, cookie & juice box with a purchase of regular size pita combo Sundays: Kids 12 & under get Jr. Kids Meal for $1.99 with adult entrée (certain holidays are excluded)

Monday-Friday Steak & Shake Happy Hour, 1/2 price shakes or drinks from 2-5pm

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Golden Corral Kids 3 & under eat free with adult meal purchase

All locations are Columbus, GA unless noted. All specials are subject to change without notice, so please verify them directly before dining. If you know of a kid’s special not listed here, contact Tammy@FamilyAndKidsGA.com.

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