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Iit turns f you study the traits shared by successful, confident people, out that they all have something in common: a healthy

that is developmentally appropriate for him and helping him learn it. You could choose something new to introduce on a weekly or monthly basis. If he wants to learn something that you know will be difficult for him to learn all at once, break the tasks down into ‘baby steps’ that he will be able to manage on his own, with just some guidance from you. Don’t intervene right away and complete the task for him when he has difficulty. Instead, encourage him to devise a solution, and make sure you praise him for working hard.

Contributing: Give him a few chores he can help with at home. Even toddlers can contribute by doing simple tasks like picking up toys or handing baby sister’s bottle to mom.

Provide opportunities for your older children to contribute by signing your family up to volunteer in your community.

Lastly, don’t forget to praise your child’s accomplishments.

This will increase his confidence and sense of belonging, which will further his desire to contribute and continue the cycle of building his healthy self esteem.

Kids & Family News sense of self esteem. Developing a healthy self esteem is a lifelong, ongoing process that begins when your child is an infant.

There are three key aspects to developing a healthy self-esteem: a sense of belonging, the confidence to learn new skills, and a desire to contribute. These aspects are interdependent and build upon each other. Your parenting style and the opportunities you provide your child help him develop each of these key aspects.

A Sense of Belonging: Spend family time with your child and affirm that he is loved. Eat family meals together as much as possible and use the family meal time to ask about each other’s day. Listen attentively to your child’s stories about his day and leave difficult topics for later. If you have an infant or toddler, select a time each day for sitting down on the floor and play with him.

Confidence to Learn New Skills: Help your child build confidence in his ability to learn by choosing a new task or skill

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Tickets: $5 to $36, RiverCenter Box Office Come be enchanted by Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, projected clips, still cells, and storyboard art from the films, and four leading vocalists. Every new generation has a favorite Disney musical, whether it’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, Aladdin, or The Lion King. And then there are the classics, from a Mary Poppins medley to the “Yo ho” of Pirates of the Caribbean. When everyone joins together for memorable moments and melodies that Mouseketeers of all ages know by heart, it feels like a small world, after all.

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here is some good news for busy moms who have a difficult time fitting in the recommended five 30 minute moderate-intensity, aerobic workouts into their weekly schedule. Recent studies have shown that breaking down the recommended 150 minutes a week of moderateintensity aerobic exercise into 10 minute increments can be as effective as the working out for 30 minutes at a time.

Brisk walking, doubles tennis, and the Wii Fit ‘Advanced Step’ game are some examples of moderate aerobic exercise. A weekly fitness plan should also include two 20- 30 minute strength-building exercise sessions that work out all the muscle groups. These strength training workouts can also be broken down into 10 minute exercise sessions.

The tough part is making sure you don’t skip too many of those 10 minute workouts, so it is best to try to get into some type of routine. For example, you could fit in 10 minutes of brisk walking in the morning, 10 minutes

after lunch, and 10 minutes after dinner five days a week.

Be careful not to exercise too late, though, or you may have trouble falling asleep. On the other two days you could take care of the strength training by working out the upper body in the morning and the lower body in the afternoon. Just be sure to leave at least 48 hours between the strength training workouts to allow the muscle groups time to recuperate.

If you are training for an event like a 5K, you will want to work up to longer workouts to build endurance and stamina. The 10 minute aerobic workouts will help you keep fit and healthy, but will not be enough when you are training for such an event. Before beginning any new exercise program, share it with your doctor to make sure it is right for you.

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o you find that your teen is overly energized and jittery one moment and crashing the next? If he is consuming energy drinks, this may be the problems.

In addition to excessive amounts of caffeine, these drinks also contain extra calories and a multitude of other ingredients with different effects. If your teen suffers from insomnia, nervousness, muscle tremors, or fast heart rate, it may be time to restrict these energy drinks from his diet.

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ust as there are many different school fashions, there are also many different ways a child learns. Because each child is unique, with different learning styles and academic needs, it is important to personalize the learning process.

Understanding a child’s learning style can help parents and teachers personalize instruction or homework to ensure peak performance in school and build a child’s self-confidence.

People learn in at least eight different ways, according to the Multiple Intelligences Theory: visually, verbally, physically, mathematically, musically, naturalistically, through group activity or through quiet thinking time.

When reading the following tips, keep in mind that a child may exhibit more than one of the following learning styles.

How does your child learn?

Visual/Spatial learners enjoy photography, visual metaphors, puzzles, illustrations and story maps. Seeing a bar graph on the cost of different cars, for instance, would be a better learning tool than hearing a list of prices read aloud.

Verbal/Linguistic learners shine in activities such as storytelling, public speaking, drama and journal writing. Have your child keep a journal for a month. Encourage them to write detailed descriptions of what they see, taste, feel and hear.

Bodily/Kinesthetic learners thrive on hands-on experiments, field trips, body language, crafts and sports. Take a field trip to a local factory, then make a visual display of what was learned.

Logical/Mathematical learners tend to be better at problem-solving, coding, data collecting, money management and scientific models. Help your child create a budget sheet that itemizes every cent spent during a one-month period.

Determine what category drew the biggest expenses.

know your child’s learning style Musical/Rhythmic students may play an instrument, sing, hum or tap during work or require background music while they study. Turn memorization exercises into rhythmic word play and set it to any musical style.

Intrapersonal learners work better alone, doing individual study, personal goal-setting and self-esteem activities. This type of student can write down one objective and record the steps to achieving it.

Interpersonal learners work better in group activities such as clubs, peer teaching, conflict mediation and active discussions. They would enjoy volunteering at a nursing home, women’s shelter or charity and documenting the experience in a journal.

Naturalist learners tend to better understand ideas when it is related to a natural occurrence.

These learners prefer outdoor activities (e.g., camping, gardening, hiking, bird-watching, etc).

As parents assist their child during the school year, it’s important to remember that he or she will be better prepared for classes if parents and the school teacher both understand personal learning styles and use this knowledge to help the child excel in school and on homework. Parents should share their observations about their child’s learning style with their child’s teachers.

Local Resources: Kumon - Math and Reading Focused 1290 Double Churches Rd, Columbus 706-257-6963 Mathnasium - Math Focused 6367 Whitesville Rd, Columbus 706-322-4244 Sylvan Learning - Varied 6501 Whitesville Rd, Columbus 706-563-9850

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RE: HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT BABY SITTER If you are looking for someone to care for your children while you attend dinner parties or work part time, here are some tips to help you get started with your search.

• Ask friends that you know well if they have anyone they would recommend, especially if their parenting style and values closely match yours. If they trust the sitter with caring for their children, you know there is a good chance you will be able to also.

• Post an ad at church or try using an online baby sitting agency that matches sitters to families for a fee.

You will need to screen these candidates carefully, so ask a candidate that seems promising to consent to a background check.

• Consider swapping baby sitting with another family

that you know and trust. This works well if paying a sitter every time you go out is not in your budget Once you have a few candidates, arrange to interview them individually. Ask open-ended questions, like “Why do you enjoy the most about baby sitting?”

Take the time to call the sitter’s references and ask the references the ages of the children the sitter cared for and what her responsibilities were.

Consider having the sitter come over to your house first to play and interact with the kids while you are there. This will allow you the chance to see how she handles things and if the kids respond well to her.

Finally, if you have decided to hire the sitter, offer to pay for her to take a CPR class if she has not yet taken one.

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RE: READY YOUR TWEEN FOR BABY SITTING Your tween may be too young to start baby sitting alone, but it is the perfect time to start teaching the basics, and to practice with supervision.

• Teach the basics first—home safety. It is important that your tween know how to handle any situation that comes up. Practice several different scenarios including small boo-boos, light cooking, and dangers to look out for. Once you are comfortable with your tween’s capabilities, allow her to try out her new skills at home.

• Sign up your tween for a CPR and first aid course.

These are skills that can save a life, and they are impressive to potential clients.

• Help to organize a tote bag that includes games, simple crafts, and books. Explain that the more fun a child has while she is in charge, the more likely

she will be called back to sit again. Be sure she understands that different children like to do different types of things and that she should be flexible.

• Hone her skills as a mother’s helper. Ask friends if they will allow her to assist in their childcare routine in exchange for references later.

• If possible, let her tag along with an older, experienced sitter. She’ll get hands on experience and the older sitter will get a little help.

• Have a little fun designing a business card and building a resume. This will help her to look professional, and it will also teach her a valuable business skill.

• If you are not sure where to start, check the Red Cross or other outlets for a baby sitting course that she can attend.

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surviving a stomach virus It’s no fun to care for a child with a stomach virus, but even less fun if you catch it, too. Here are a few tips to help avoid contracting the virus while you are caring for your sick child.

Stay hydrated. Dehydration is dangerous and fluids are quickly lost during a stomach virus. Each time you offer your child a drink, make sure you are taking one, too. Avoid caffeinated beverages, which can act as a diuretic.

Wash your hands constantly, and make sure everyone else is also frequently handwashing. Germs can spread very quickly from person to object to person.

Disinfect everything! Doorknobs, phones, keyboards, the car—anything your child may have touched in the days leading up to the illness.

Get plenty of rest—when you can. Resting allows your body to focus on other things, like fighting off any germs that made it through the hand-washing and disinfection stages.

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Dining Deals Applebee’s Wednesday: Kids eat for .99 cents with the purchase of an adult entree. Limit: 4 kids per adult. All locations Atlanta Bread Company Tuesdays 5pm-close: Get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult meal.

Cafe LaRue Mondays: Get a free kid’s meal with every adult entree purchased. The Landings, Columbus Captain D’s Thursdays: Get 2 free kid’s meals with purchase of an adult entree. Dine in only. 2547 Airport Thruway, Columbus Chick-fil-A, Wynnton Rd Mondays 5-8pm: Free kid’s meal with regular priced combo. 2421 Wynnton Road, Columbus Chick-fil-A, Bradley Park Tuesdays 5-8pm: Free kid’s meal with regular priced combo. 1600 Bradley Park Drive, Columbus Chick-fil-A, Phenix City Mondays 5-8pm: Free kid’s meal with regular priced combo. 3711 US Hwy 280, Phenix City Chill Yogurt & Yocakes Mini Mondays: all mini cupcakes only $1. Available at Bradley Park Square and Columbus Park Crossings.

Denny’s Tuesdays & Saturdays 4-10pm: Up to two free kid’s entrees with adult entree. For kids 10 and under. 3239 Macon Road, Columbus Hartz Chicken Buffet Everyday: Children 3 & under eat free with purchase of an adult entree. Kids ages 5-7 get discounted prices.

5390 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus IHOP Everyday 4-10pm: Kids 12 and under get a free kids meal with the purchase of adult combo. North Lake Pkwy, Airport Thrwy, Talokas Ln, Columbus Jason’s Deli Everyday: Thirteen kids meals to choose from under $3.59 with drink. 5555 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus

Locos Sundays: Kids 12 and under eat free. 13th Street, Columbus.

McAlisters Deli Everyday 99 cent kids meals all day 755 Veterans, Columbus MOE’s Southwest Grill Thursdays 5-9pm: Free kids meal with each $5 minimum adult entree. 5555 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus and 6516 Kitten Lake Dr., Midland Pho’Vy Everyday: Free kids meal when you show their “Family & Kids” ad in this issue. The Landings, Columbus Ryan’s Family Steakhouse Thursday nights: Kids 11 and under eat for $.99. Plus they have activities for the kids. 1900 Manchester Expy, Columbus Stevi B’s Pizza Sundays: Kids eat for .99 cents after 4pm. Harmony Place Shopping Ctr. at 2301 Airport Thrwy, Columbus Steak & Shake Sat & Sun: Free kids meal with every $8 purchase.

1601 Bradley Park Dr, Columbus Sweet Frog Yogurt Monday: Family night from 6-8pm. Buy one yogurt mix, get one 50% off . Plus see the frogs!

Texas Roadhouse Sundays: Kids 12 & under get a Jr. Kids Meal for only $1.99 with purchase of an adult entree (certain holidays are excluded). 2970 North Lake Pkwy, Columbus TGIF Friday’s Tuesdays 3-10pm: Kids 12 and under eat free with adult entree. 3116 Adams Farm Drive, Columbus Willy T’s Tuesdays 4-9pm: Up to 2 free kids meals for each dining parent. Dine in only. 7325 Fortson Rd, Columbus Specials are subject to change without notice, so please check with them directly in advance.

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efore books, TV or the internet existed, people passed their knowledge to the younger generation verbally, through words of wisdom. The urban legends often referred to as old wives tales are a holdover from this tradition.

Many of them have been proven false by modern science but some have a bit a truth in them.

Wearing shoes will help baby learn to walk sooner.

This is false. Wearing shoes will actually slow your baby’s learning process when she is trying to walk. Wait until she has started walking, then have her fitted with flexible shoes that have a little bit of growing room.

Gain a child, lose a tooth.

It turns out that this one is true. Research has shown that pregnancy increases the risks of gingivitis, and the more outbreaks of gingivitis you have, the more likely you are to develop periodontal disease. .

Cats can steal a baby’s breath.

This is completely false and is a holdover from hundreds of years ago when cats were associated with evil spirits.

If your toddler sucks his thumb, he will have buck teeth.

This does have some truth in it. Most of the time, if thumb sucking ceases before the age of five, no permanent harm will be done to your child’s teeth. Thumb sucking after the age of five can lead to problems with permanent teeth and jaw development.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

It turns out this tale is completely true. Apples help keep your immune system healthy and contain substances called phenols that help prevent cancer.

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Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS). 9:3011:30am. Childcare provided. RSVP Wynnbrook Baptist; 500 River Knoll Way, Columbus; 706-323-4374

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Cottonmouths vs. Huntsville. 7:30pm.

Tickets $9-$30. Columbus Civic Center; cottonmouths.com

Kids1-2 & Family Family Theatre presents The House at Pooh Corner. 7:30pm. $8-12. 2100 Hamilton Rd. Columbus; 706-366-7196 or www.familytheatre.org

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Christmas Made in the South Fri. 10- 8pm., Sat.10-6pm, and Sun. 11-5pm; 3 day admission: adults $6, kids 12 & under free.

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Home Depot Kids Workshop. 9-Noon.

Free. Ages 5-12. Columbus; 706-3229240. Phenix City; 334-297-2045

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Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens.10am. $20-25. www.steeplechaseatcallaway.org

Library Story Times & Activities Chattahoochee Valley Regional Library System www.CVLGA.org 706-243-2669 Phenix City-Russell County Library 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City www.phenixcitylibrary.com 334-297-1139 Troup-Harris Regional Library System 706-628-4685 www.thclibrary.net

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The Rock Ranch Pumpkin Destruction Day. 10am. 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock, GA; therockranch.com

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Family Story Time. 3pm. South Columbus Public Library; cvlga.org/kids

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Cottonmouths vs. Knoxville. 7:30pm.

Tickets $9-$30. Columbus Civic Center; www.cottonmouths.com

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Tour Pasaquan. 10am. $5, under 6 Free.

238 Eddie Martin Rd, Marion Co. near Buena Bista, GA; 229-649-9444, pasaquan.blogspot.com

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American Girl Club. 6:30pm. Barnes & Noble. 5555 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus; 706-653-7880

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Whimpy Kid: Hard Luck Arrives!

6:30pm. Barnes & Noble. 5555 Whittlesey, Columbus; 706-653-7880

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Founders Day at Callaway Gardens. Free admission. Pine Mountain; www.CallawayGardens.com

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LEGO Mania: Family Fun Event. 3pm5pm. North Columbus Public Library; www.cvlga.org/kids

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Family Fun Event. 4:30pm. Mildred L Terry Public Library; cvlga.org/kids

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Family Theatre presents The House at Pooh Corner. 7:30pm. $8-12. 2100 Hamilton Rd. Columbus; 706-366-7196 or www.familytheatre.org

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CSO’s S’MORES Concert. 12:30pm3:30pm. $3-$5. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts; 706-323-5059 or www. csoga.org

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Second Saturday: Family Fun Day. 10am-Noon. The Columbus Museum; www.columbusmuseum.com

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Junior Golf Tournament. 9:30am. Cost $15. Godwin Creek, 403 42nd St. Columbus; 706-324-0583

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Lowes Build & Grow Clinic. 10-11am.

Free. 1st-5th grades. 6750 Veterans, Columbus; lowesbuildandgrow.com

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The Rock Ranch Great Outdoor Adventure. 10am. 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock, GA; www.therockranch.com

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American Girl Club. 6:30pm. Barnes & Noble. 5555 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus; 706-653-7880

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Kidz Flicks: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. 2pm. Columbus Public Library. 3000 Macon Rd, Columbus; www.cvlga.org/kids

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Grand Lighting of the Landings. 5-8pm.

Visit the Market. Santa photos. Horse & carriage rides. The Landings on Airport Thruway; www.shopthelandings.com

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Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS). 9:3011:30am. Childcare provided. RSVP Wynnbrook Baptist; 500 River Knoll Way, Columbus; 706-323-4374

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GHSA Cheerleading State Championships. 9am. $12. Columbus Civic Center; www.columbusciviccenter.org

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Fantasy in Lights Specialty Nights.

6pm. $16 Adult; $8 Child (ages 6-12); Children 5 and younger are free. Five miles of lighted scenes. Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain; www.callawaygardens.com

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Astronomy Nights at Coca-Cola Space Science Center. 8pm Planetarium Time, 9pm Observation Time. Free; 706-6491477 or dutch@ccssc.org

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Puppy Tales. 2pm. Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Rd; www.cvlga. org/kids

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Cottonmouths vs. Fayetteville. 7:30pm.

Tickets $9-$30. Columbus Civic Center; cottonmouths.com

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Elf on the Shelf Storytime. 11am.

Barnes & Noble. 5555 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus; 706-653-7880

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Ludy’s Christmas Light Spectacular kicks off. After dark. 5784 Ironstone Drive, Cottonwood subdivision, Columbus; www.ludychristmas.com

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CSC Benning Holiday Bazaar. Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 11am-4pm. McGinnis-Wickam Hall (Building 4), Fort Benning; fortbenningcsc.org

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Annual Candlelight Tour Festival. Entertainment, candlelit streets, food and more. Warm Springs, GA; www.TheCityOfWarmSpringsGA.com

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Tween Science with Doc Atoms. 4pm.

South Columbus Public Library; www. cvlga.org/kids

Family Night at Chick-fil-A Wynnton Road/Midtown. 5-7:30pm. Crafts and fun. Buy a combo at regular price and get a kid’s 4-pc meal free. 2421 Wynnton Road, Columbus

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Cottonmouths vs. Huntsville. 4pm.

Tickets $9-$30. Columbus Civic Center; www.cottonmouths.com

Family Story Time. 3pm. South Columbus Public Library; cvlga.org/kids The Rock Ranch Be Farm Strong Day. 10am. 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock, GA; therockranch.com

Weekly Events

Family Night at Chick-fil-A Phenix City.

5-8:30pm. Magician, crafts and fun.

Buy a combo at regular price and get a kid’s 4-pc meal free. 3711 U.S Hwy 280, Phenix City

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Jolly Fun With Santa at Columbus Park Crossing’s Courtyard. Free. 11-4pm.

Bring your camera. Located at Whittlesey and Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, ColumbusParkCrossing.com

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Cottonmouths vs. RiverKings. 7:30pm.

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Jolly Fun With Santa at Columbus Park Crossing’s Courtyard. Free. 11-4pm.

Bring your camera. Located at Whittlesey and Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, ColumbusParkCrossing.com

Family Night at Chick-fil-A Bradley Park. 5-7:30pm. Crafts and fun. Buy a combo at regular price and get a kid’s 4-pc meal free. 1600 Bradley Park Drive, Columbus Toddler Tales at Barnes & Noble. 10am.

5555 Whittlesey Blvd. 706-653-7880

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Market Days on Broadway, 9am–Noon.

1000 Block of Broadway, Columbus; 706-596-0111 or Uptown Columbus on Facebook Storytime at Barnes & Noble. 11am.

5555 Whittlesey Blvd. 706-653-7880 Please call ahead to confirm event dates, times and age appropriateness, in case changes were made after the info was obtained. For more, visit www.MuscogeeMoms.com.

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Young Eagles Day at Flightways Columbus. 8:30-11:30am. Free. Ages 8-17.

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

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n allergic reaction can be triggered by a wide variety of substances in the environment, some of which are food items hidden in other food products. The symptoms of an allergic reaction are usually mild, but the most severe reactions can be life threatening. Here are the facts you need to know to be prepared in the event your child experiences an allergic reaction.

What is an allergic reaction?

An allergic reaction is an overreaction of the body’s immune system that is triggered by exposure to an allergy-producing substance, called an allergen. Some common allergens are food items, including peanuts, shellfish, eggs, wheat, and dairy. Other allergy triggers include insect stings and bites, pet dander, antibiotics, and latex. Some outdoor allergy triggers, like tree and grass pollen, appear seasonally.

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms of mild allergic reactions can include a runny nose, sneezing, rash or hives, itchy eyes, vomiting, or diarrhea. More severe symptoms include wheezing, coughing, ear problems, and anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that affects all the systems of the body. A person can experience anaphylaxis a few seconds after being exposed to an allergy trigger or it may occur hours later. It is not as common as more mild allergic reactions, but can be life threatening. Swelling of the lips or tongue, trouble breathing, hives, abdominal pain, low blood pressure, and a feeling like the airway is swelling and closing are some symptoms of anaphylaxis.

How do I tell if the reaction is a medical emergency?

The symptoms of anaphylaxis are similar to those of less severe reactions. However, a reaction that may be a medical emergency will affect two or more systems of the body. For

example, a child experiencing a severe reaction may have abdominal pain (gastrointestinal system) and hives (skin). If you suspect your child is having a severe reaction, don’t wait for more serious symptoms, like difficulty breathing, to appear. Begin treatment right away.

What is the first aid for an allergic reaction?

Anaphylaxis can occur suddenly and is life threatening if not treated, so if your child has a severe allergy his doctor should prescribe him an epinephrine auto injector to keep with him at all times. Ask your child’s pediatrician to demonstrate how to use the epinephrine auto injector. At the first signs of a severe reaction, have your child sit down or lie down in a position that makes breathing easier, administer the ephinepine injection, and then call 911. If someone is with you, have them call 911 while you begin treatment. Even if your child feels better after the treatment, he needs to be taken to the ER to be observed for a few hours. Make sure all your child’s caregivers are aware of your child’s severe allergy and have quickly access to his epinephrine auto injector. Your child’s pediatrician can help you write up an allergy action plan to give to anyone who spends time with your child.

Your child’s doctor may recommend a liquid OTC antihistamine for less severe allergic reactions and antihistamine creams and sprays to help ease the itching caused by allergic reactions to insect stings and bites.

An antihistamine cream or spray will also help calm an itchy rash. Consult your child’s doctor for the correct dosage of OTC medications. However, never attempt to use OTC antihistamines alone to treat a severe allergic reaction. They will help some, but will not work quickly enough to counter the life threatening symptoms of anaphylaxis.

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cleaning the carpet takes a backseat to cleaning up and caring for your little one. A proper clean-up job may even have to wait until the following day. To prevent the smell from permeating your entire house, clean up the bulk of the mess with paper towels, double bag them, and put them outside. Then completely cover the rest of the mess with baking soda, which will neutralize the smell and absorb the liquid overnight.

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Mandela: A Long Walk To Freedom Rated PG-13

Nelson Mandela’s life story is told in this adaptation of the South African leader’s autobiography that details his early life, education, 27-year imprisonment, and eventual presidency and rebuilding of the previously segregated country. William Nicholson provides the script, with Idris Alba and Naomie Harris heading up the cast.

Frozen Rated G

After the kingdom of Arendelle is cast into eternal winter by the powerful Snow Queen Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel), her sprightly sister Anna (Kristen Bell) teams up with a rough-hewn mountaineer named Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his trusty reindeer Sven to break the icy spell. Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee co-directed this Walt Disney Animation Studios production based on Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tale “The Snow Queen.”

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”The Hunger Games” saga continues in this sequel that finds a revolution brewing as Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) take a “Victor’s Tour” of the districts. Meanwhile, President Snow (Donald Sutherland) plots their downfall during preparations for The Quarter Quell, which occurs every 25 years to celebrate the Capitol’s victory over the districts. Frances Lawrence directs this second adaption of the popular Suzanne Collins books.

Kate Snell’s intimate biography “Diana: Her Last Love” serves as the inspiration for Oliver Hirschbiegel’s biopic starring Naomi Watts as the ill-fated Princess of Wales. Set during the final two years of her life, the film details Diana’s much-publicized divorce from Prince Charles and her clandestine affair with Pakistani heart surgeon Dr. Hasnat Khan (Naveen Andrews).

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INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine the dry ingredients in a nonstick saucepan. Add the oil, water, and food coloring and whisk until smooth. Stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, cook the mixture over medium heat until it forms a ball, about 3 to 4 minutes.

2. Turn the dough onto a counter, let it cool slightly, then knead the dough until it has a smooth texture, about 1 minute. The dough will keep up to a week in a ziplock bag.

3. To make stems, place pasta (we used fusilli) in a ziplock bag. Add five drops of green food coloring and a teaspoon of water. Seal the bag, then let your tot squish the pasta around until it’s tinted. Pour the pasta onto waxed paper and let it dry for five minutes before pressing it into your pumpkins.

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Ustyle.singReality coupons and thrifty shopping are back in shows and specialty blogs feature super coupon users who pay pennies on the dollar at the grocery store. Spending an hour or two thinking about what you need before you shop can help you save money.

Out of all of the categories in your personal spending plan, you have the most control over groceries. The amount you spend at the grocery store depends entirely upon the choices you make. Here are some tips for saving money at the grocery store.

Plan ahead. Think about the meals you need to prepare between now and the next time you will shop. Never go into the grocery store without a

list. Buy fresh fruit and vegetables when they are in season. Use coupons to save money on items you usually buy anyway. Consider buying the store brand instead of the national brand.

Use the unit price to compare costs. The unit price is how much the item costs per ounce, pound or other unit.

Paying attention to how you shop at the grocery store can help you to get more for your food dollar. Saving a few dollars each trip to the store may seem to be more trouble than it is worth. Those few dollars each week can add up to a lot of money in a year or two.

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