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Wise Choices for Moms & Families

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At every stage of development, parents face new challenges, and the elementary school years are no exception. Here are some tips to help you through this adventuresome but trying stage.

1. Tattletails. Does your child tattle

every time a sibling or playmate breaks a rule?

Explain to your child the difference between tattling and telling. Tattling is when another child breaks a rule (or maybe there is no rule), and the action your child is tattling about is relatively harmless. Telling, on the other hand, is when another child is doing something that could cause harm to oneself or others. Make a rule that you don’t want to hear any tattling, but that telling is okay and even necessary.

2. Lying. Every child tells a lie at some

point or another. Talk to your child about how lying diminishes one’s ability to trust your child.

Explain how it can impact your child’s relationships. Then, if you catch your child in a lie, explain how your child’s future freedom and privileges will be dependent on how well you can trust your child.

3. Media overload. With the variety of media available to kids, it’s difficult to know where to draw the line. Invite your child to help you establish rules about media use, such as total number of hours per day your child can use media, how much of that time can be spent on specific forms of media and measures you’ll take if the rules are violated.

4. Chore wars. As your child grows, so

should your child’s responsibilities. During the early elementary years, choose a small number of simple chores. As they grow, increase the number or level of difficulty. Set a regular schedule for each task and offer daily or weekly rewards or an allowance.

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5. Homework hassles. This is a routine challenge for so many parents. Set up a meeting with your child to discuss homework and establish some rules together. Give your child a couple of choices too, such as 30 minutes of free time or media time before beginning homework. Avoid saving homework for late in the evening though.

6. Name-calling & teasing.

Sometimes when kids call each other names, they’re just playing. But if it’s one-sided, mean-spirited, or the child on the receiving end seems hurt by it, it’s usually best to intervene. Make it clear to the child doing the teasing how hurtful the behavior is and it isn’t acceptable.

7. The birds and the bees.

The question of ‘where do babies come from’ and discussions of puberty can leave even the most open-minded parents fumbling for words. During the early elementary years, read to your child “Where Did I Come From?” or another age-appropriate book.

By the late elementary years, discussions of puberty and sex should be more complete so your child is fully prepared for the changes that’ll take place. Also, make sure your child is accurately informed about sex because by late elementary some kids are already talking about it among each other.

8. Def iance. As kids grow, they become

more independent – and with independence comes defiance. Remember consistency is crucial to being effective. Also, don’t argue. If your child tries to debate you after you’ve already stated the issue and laid down the consequence, calmly say you’ve already made up your mind, and you’re not going to discuss it any further. Then leave the room so you won’t be tempted to argue or give in to your child’s badgering.

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Academy Dance..............................................9 Backyard Orchards......................................37 Butts Mill Farm.............................................34 Chattahoochee Valley Libraries.............. 13 Columbus Botanical Garden.....................38 Columbus Parks After School.................. 10 Columbus Symphony Orchestra.............34 Elite Dance.......................................................8 Highland Kids Academy............................ 10 Impact Performance RX.............................11 Lane Southern Orchards............................36 Oakhurst Farms............................................32 Oxbow Meadows..........................................38 Performance Dance Centre.........................9 Prodigy Dance.................................................8 Prodigy Dance Fall Festival......................33 River of Life Fall Festival...........................38 RiverCenter of Performing Arts.............. 17 Schwob Music Prep......................................11 The Columbus Museum.............................33 The Rock Ranch...........................................39

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Chick-fil-A........................................................7 The Simple Greek ....................................... 31 Zaxby’s...............................................................2

healthcare APT Counseling Services.......................... 14 Columbus Counseling................................29 Ctr for Reproductive Medicine................27 Cook Dental Care............................................2 Dr. Alberto Lugo, DMD................................ 14 Pediatric Dentistry of Columbus............. 12 Pediatrics at Brookstone Centre............ 29 Rivertown Pediatrics.................................. 19 The Psychology Clinic................................26 Vita-Fuse........................................................30

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Childcare/ education Brookstone School.......................................22 Calvary Christian.........................................23 First Presbyterian Day School.................22 Growing Room..............................................24 Kumon.............................................................25 Lakewood Child Development ................24 Mathnasium..................................................25 St. Luke School.............................................23 Sylvan Learning Center.............................25

Shopping/ Retail AutoNation Honda.......................................40 Candlewood Suites........................................6 Lula and Mae................................................. 14 Magnolia Heart Nanny Service...............22 Mickayla’s Place - Resale..........................29 Once Upon A Child - Resale..................... 18 Walls of Books............................................... 14

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HOO’s FIT Smoothies are a delicious, convenient way to have a meal on the go. However, many store-bought smoothies have an unhealthy amount of sugar (as much as a can of soda) or as much saturated fat as a cheeseburger.

In addition, some lack the protein or fiber needed to help keep you feeling full until your next meal. Here are some tips of how to make a delicious smoothie that will compliment rather than undermine, your nutritional and fitness goals.

• Use nonfat or low-fat milk or plain low-fat yogurt instead of frozen yogurt and ice cream to reduce calories and saturated fat. The dairy provides calcium as well as protein. If you don’t like dairy products, try an alternative like almond milk.

• Thicken

up your smoothie with ice. Drinking a thicker smoothie will help you feel full longer and using ice means you are not adding calories.

• Use whole fruits to blend your smoothie instead of fruit

juice. Fruit juice adds sugar and calories to the smoothie but does not add fiber like whole fruit does.

A smoothie with fiber takes longer to digest and

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keeps you feeling full longer. Berries, bananas, apples and peaches will sweeten your smoothie and add antioxidants and fiber to it. Buy some frozen berries and then cut up other fruits like apples and peaches and freeze them so they are at the ready.

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Add greens to your smoothie like spinach and kale.

They add powerful nutrients and fiber without significantly impacting the taste when they are blended with fruit.

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To get a protein boost from your smoothie, try adding a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter or a serving of protein powder.

It will help stabilize your blood sugar and prevent you from feeling hungry again right away.

• No one wants to drink a smoothie that does not taste good so if you feel the combination is too bland, try enhancing the taste by adding cocoa powder or spices like cinnamon and ginger. If you want sweetness, use a tablespoon or two of honey.

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HOO’s learning 2. Critical reading skills: Some research shows that the graphic sequencing of comics helps children develop the same skills needed to effectively read websites, a crucial research skill for the 21st century.

By Kendall Ball Columbus Public Library Time and time again, I see children bring comic books and graphic novels to the public library check-out desk only to have their parent tell them to put it back and “get a real book,” or “pick something on your reading level,” as if comics are not challenging enough. I am here to encourage those parents: Comics do count as reading!

While they may seem “easy” to those of us who are accustomed to traditional prose, comic books and graphic novels have their own set of advantages when it comes to your child’s literacy.

1.Reluctant readers: Engaging illustrations and action-packed storylines draw in children who may not normally read. Comics and graphic novels can motivate these children when long, text-filled novels do not.

3. Imagination: The use of images in graphic novels to tell stories encourages children to use their imagination to fill in the gaps, extrapolating action from still images.

Next time your child begs for a graphic novel or comic book, think of these benefits and let them read!

A Chattahoochee Valley Libraries card gives you access to a large collection of graphic novels in print as well as digital comics (6 downloads/month) available through Hoopla at www.hoopladigital.com.

RECOMMENDED READING l Babymouse by Jennifer and Matthew Holm l Space Battle Lunchtime by Natalie Mess l Clem Hetherington and the Ironwood Race by Jen Breach and Douglas Holgate l The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell

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HOO’s PARENTING Teaching Leadership skills Leadership skills are valuable for children to learn. These skills provide your child the courage and perseverance to pursue his goals along with the ability to inspire others to do their best.

Here are leadership skills your child can start learning now.

1. Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. Someone with emotional intelligence can read how others are feeling and use this understanding to build successful interpersonal relationships and inspire others.

The best way to develop EI is by modeling it. Your kids watch how you handle your emotions, especially strong ones like anger, and how you react to the strong emotions of others.

2. Ability to take risks and learn from failure.

Sometimes parents keep their child from pursuing a new interest in an attempt to protect him from failure. However,

an understanding of risk and how to manage it comes from experiencing failure. Let your child take a risk and try out for the sports team or for that part in the school play. If he fails, be there to support him and encourage him to apply what he learned from the experience to his next endeavor.

3. Good teamwork. Many parents put a large emphasis on individual achievement that their kids never learn to be part of a team. Sign your child up for activities that enable him to exercise his communication skills and work with others to reach a goal.

4. Strong work ethic. Say ‘no’ to instant gratification.

Instead, ask your child to create a plan to earn what he wants.

Hold him accountable to it and let him experience the joy of achieving a goal through hard work.

5. Being authentic and trustworthy. Teach your child to mean what he says and follow through with it. Encourage him to be forthcoming when he does make a mistake. Leaders are human after all and are not perfect.

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Hoo’s helpful Allowing kids to participate in activities outside of school provides time for your child to pursue his interests in sports or the fine arts, but it is all too easy to let your family’s busy calendar become overfilled. You and your kids feel like you are always on the go. As soon as you arrive home in the evening from your child’s activity, you rush to prepare dinner, get everything ready for the next day, and by the time you are finished, it is time to go to sleep. Then it all starts over again the next day. During the weekend, you may find little unscheduled time, with your child’s sports activities, home maintenance tasks, and social obligations keeping your family busy.

Having no down time to slow down and relax can be stressful. Feeling stressed can harm relationships between family members and even impact the physical and mental well being of your family. Kids need unstructured time for free play. It allows them to exercise their creativity, use their imagination, and learn to entertain themselves. Schedule the unstructured time on your calendar just like you would any other commitment. You may need to limit the number of activities your child participates in to make room for this unscheduled time. Some

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parents do this by allowing their child to choose just one or two activities each season so that he can experience a variety of activities without being overscheduled. For example, your child may play soccer in the fall, join a swim team for the spring, and attend science camp in the summer.

However, try to ban electronics during your family’s unscheduled time. You don’t want them taking the place of your child’s opportunity for free play and getting in the way of spending time bonding with your child. Instead, enjoy time playing outside with your child or ask your child to choose his favorite board games for a family game night.

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BITES SILLY APPLE

Need a healthy treat for your child’s Halloween party? Look no further!

DIRECTIONS

Cut the middles out of each quarter of the apple to create a mouth. Coat the inside of the cut gap with a filling of nut butter. Place 4 sunflower seeds on the top of the “mouth” for the teeth.

Place 1 sliced strawberry inside the mouth for the tongue. Buy some edible googly eyes or find the many recipes to make them. “Glue” each eye above the mouth with a dab of nut butter to stick.

INGREDIENTS

2 green apples, each quartered Choice of nut butter 32 sunflower seeds

2-3 strawberries, sliced

1-2 googly eyes per apple bite (homemade or store bought) Courtesy of forkandbeans.com

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HOO’s INSPIRED stay at home mom

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Stay at home moms have the rewarding responsibility of caring for their children daily as they journey through the developmental milestones of childhood. Here are some unique challenges that might seem to be obstacles in your journey as a stay at home mom and how to address them.

• Others assume that you have plenty of extra time:

In truth, stay at home moms have a schedule packed full of doctor’s appointments, assisting with homework or homeschooling, errands to keep the household running smoothly, and after school activities. Those with infants and toddlers who need constant care are on call 24/7. Politely decline volunteer opportunities that overfill your calendar.

You don’t have to provide more of an explanation than your schedule for the near future is already full.

• Feeling isolated from the rest of the world: It is easy to become absorbed in constantly caring for young children that you forget to build and maintain friendships. Both you and your kids need to get out and interact with others. Packing

everything up for your baby and toddler may not be easy, schedule time for lunch with an old friend or make new ones.

Many moms are connecting through Facebook groups. For a list of local groups in our area that offer playdates, mommy guidance, and companionship, visit our website find “Mom Groups” under “Just 4 Parents.”

• Feeling a loss of identity: Take a class to build skills in your area of interest. Your local library is a great source for free classes in many different areas, such as crocheting, genealogy, yoga and more. If you enjoy crafting or have an artistic talent, consider turning that passion into a small business.

• Lack of time alone: If you are caring for a child or homeschooling, you may feel there’s no time for you. Some moms meditate or exercise during their baby’s nap time while others get up a few minutes before their kids in order to have a quiet moment alone. Don’t feel guilty about asking your spouse to watch the kids while you exercise or relax. Just like everyone else, you need to get enough sleep, eat nutritious foods, and exercise to stay healthy. It’s important to pamper yourself. The happier you are, the happier your family will be.

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Using a Doula Many expectant parents who desire extra support beyond that provided by their medical birth team often hire a doula to provide assistance during the time before, during and after their baby’s birth.

A doula is a trained professional who provides information, physical support and emotional support to her clients but does not provide medical services.

Research published in The American Journal of Managed Care showed that the support of a doula can help reduce the need for C-section births and reduce the need for having labor induced.

A BIRTH DOULA IS THERE TO SUPPORT HER CLIENT DURING BABY’S BIRTH A birth doula is there to provide support, comfort and information but not to make decisions for her client during labor and delivery. Once you select your doula and hire her, she will meet with you to become familiar with your birth plan or to help you write one. A birth plan is the story of what you would consider the ideal birthing experience. Doulas guide clients through the process of planning the birth by providing balanced information, after becoming familiar with the details of her client’s pregnancy and any complications that have occurred. Let your doula know which childbirth classes you have taken so she knows what types of breathing and relaxation exercises you learned and can coach you through them once labor begins.

During labor and delivery, a doula does not try to take the place of her client’s partner, if he wishes to be the birth coach. She is there then to ‘coach the coach’ and advise the partner on how to best meet the needs of his laboring partner. A doula can teach her client’s partner how to provide comfort measures, like massage, and is there to stand in for him when he gets tired and needs to step out for a coffee break. Some birth doulas are also certified lactation consultants and can help get breastfeeding off to a good start after delivery.

Even if you are having a C-Section birth, a doula can still be a valuable member of your birth team. For clients having a C-Section birth, the doula can help her client understand what is happening in each step of the procedure and provide emotional support. She then helps ensure her client is comfortable when she is in recovery after the procedure.

SOME DOULAS HELP THE MOTHER BEFORE AND AFTER BABY’S BIRTH In addition to being a birth doula, some doulas also serve as antenatal doulas and postpartum doulas.

An antenatal doula supports expectant moms who are on bed rest by doing light housework and helping provide any information her client needs to be able to make decisions. This is in addition to being a calm, caring source of emotional support during this difficult time. A postpartum doula helps a new mom in the first few weeks after bringing baby home from the hospital and some postpartum doulas are also lactation consultants who can help resolve any breastfeeding troubles. A postpartum doula may even teach baby massage techniques and help care for a fussy baby.

GIVE YOURSELF ENOUGH TIME TO FIND THE DOULA RIGHT FOR YOU It is a good idea to start looking for a doula a few months before your due date. Ask candidates for their resumes, which should include their certifications.

The professional training and certification for doulas is provided by organizations such as DONA International or CAPPA. To find a doula, search the DONA International database of certified doulas at dona.org or ask your midwife for a referral.

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Barberitos

MOE’s Southwest Grill

Free kid’s meal with adult entrée after 4pm

5-9pm: Free kid’s meal per $5 minimum adult entrée

Cafe La Rue

Captain D’s

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

Kids’ meals .99 cents all day

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

Chill Yogurt Cafe & Pizzeria

sunday

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.

Pita Pit

Zaxby’s

Texas Roadhouse

Free kids pita, cookie & juice box with a purchase of regular size pita combo

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

Kids 12 & under get Jr. Kids Meal for $1.99 with adult entrée (certain holidays are excluded)

Tuesday

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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

TGI Friday’s 3-10pm: Kids under 13 eat free with adult entrée

wednesDAY Applebee’s Kids’ meals are half off with the purchase of an adult entrée. Limit: 4 kids per adult

Your Pie Kids’ meal $1.99 (pizza, drink & gelato) w/ adult meal

Red Robin Kids’ meal $1.99 w/ adult meal for kids 11 and under

Kids 12 & under get free kids bowl with purchase of regular bowl or pita

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

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

All locations are Columbus, GA unless noted.

Specials are subject to change without notice, so please verify them directly before dining. If you know of a kids’ deal not listed here, email: Tammy@FamilyAndKidsGA.com.

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HOO’s learning Teach your child to plan ahead for tests and homework •assignments.

Teach your child the importance of planning and

STAYING

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The first several weeks of school are over and, most likely, you have received your child’s report card. With the holidays approaching, it is easy for students to become distracted from homework and projects. Here are a few tips to keep school performance strong and improve in any areas where your child may be struggling.

At home, set up a homework area that is free from •distractions and make your expectations clear about your child’s after school schedule. Unless your child needs to use the computer to complete her assignment, the homework area should be an ‘electronic-free’ zone.

distributing the workload by having her mark on a calendar what needs to be completed each evening to prepare for the test or assignment deadline. If your child receives assignments daily that are due the next day, have her keep an agenda of what is due the next day, even if you get a text or email reminder from the teacher. Before you know it, she will be in middle school and expected to manage this on her own.

delay getting your child the extra help she needs if •sheDon’t is struggling. Your child’s teacher and school counselor

can help you determine what may be causing your child to underperform. If you feel your child may have a disability that is interfering with her education, ask for an evaluation.

Advocating for your child can help determine if she has a disability requiring an individualized education plan (IEP).

does not have a disability but just needs a little •extraIf yourhelpchildin certain classes, consider a tutoring program.

Tutors are trained to understand your child’s learning style and create an environment and routine to help your child flourish.

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2 Harry Potter Night. 6:30pm. Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782

11 Help the Hooch. 8am-Noon. Register at benningmwr.com; 706-570-5979

19 Kids’ Yoga Storytime. 11:30am. Colum-

2 Little Sprouts. 10:30-11:30am. $5. Colum-

12-13 Alice in Wonderland. 7:30pm. $12.

19 Pumpkin Decorating. 4:30pm. Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-748-2855

4 Open House at Brookstone School.

11:30am-1pm. Brookstoneschool.org.

12-14 Amazing Grace. 7pm. Sunday

bus Botanical Garden; 706-327-8400

4 VIP Time for Special Needs’ Kids. 6-8pm. $10. Launch Trampoline; 706-221-8680 5 Parent’s Night Out. Magnolia Heart Nan-

nies. 6:30-10:30pm. $35. 4 Bradley Park Ct #2H, Columbus. 800-460-9201

5 Kids’Yoga Storytime. 11:30am. Columbus

Family Theatre, 2100 Hamilton Rd; 706-3667196

2pm. $8-$15. Springer Opera House; 706327-3688

13 Kids in the Kitchen Fall Festival. 9am-

Noon. Feeding the Valley Food Bank, 6744 Flat Rock Rd, Midland; JLColumbus.com

13 Fore Kids Junior Golf Tourney. 10am.

Library; 706-243-2679

$10-$20. Ages 8-15. Godwin Creek; 706324-0583

5 MOPS and MOMSnext meeting. 9:15-

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5 BE Fit Kids Camp. 5:30-8pm. $25. Ages

13 Annual Harvest Hoedown. 10am-5pm.

11:30am. Wynnbrook Baptist Church, 500 River Knoll Way, Columbus; 706-323-4374

Synovus Fall Festival & Costume Contest. 10am-3pm. Free. Columbus Museum; 706-748-2562

4-15. Body Evolution; 706-610-4477

Warm Springs; 770-990-6406

6 Columbus Autism Speaks Walk. 8am-

13 Family Fun at Twilight Pond. Noon-

Noon. Woodruff Riverfront Park; act.autismspeaks.org or 770-451-0570

7pm. RSVP. Fort Benning; 706-545-7978

bus Library; 706-243-2679

19-21 Amazing Grace. 7pm. Sunday

2pm. $8-$15. Springer Opera House; 706327-3688

19-20 Alice in Wonderland. 7:30pm.

$12. Family Theatre, 2100 Hamilton Rd; 706366-7196

19-28 Day Out with Thomas. 9am-5pm.

$13-$17. Georgia Veterans St Park, Cordele; SamShortline.com

20 Grand Opening of Historic Westville.

9am-4pm. $5-$10. 3557 South Lumpkin Rd; 706-940-0057

20 25th Annual Fall Line Festival. 10am3pm. Talbotton; 706-665-8079

20 Up, Up & Away. 10am-8pm. $16.05.

The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Hwy, The Rock; 706-647-6374

6 Home Depot Kids Workshop. 9am-Noon.

13 Great Outdoor Adventure. 10am-8pm. $16.05. The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Hwy, The Rock; 706-647-6374

20 Artful Babies. 10:30-11:30am. Ages

6 Superhero Day. 10am-8pm. $16.05. The

13 Owloween 2018. 6-9pm. $5. Costumes encouraged. Oxbow Meadows. 706-5078550

20 Octoberfest. 6-9pm. $1 + $5 parking.

Free. Ages 5-12. Columbus store; 706-3229240. Phenix City store; 334-297-2045 Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Hwy, The Rock; 706-647-6374

6 Pumpkin Painting. 10am-Noon. $20-$25.

RSVP. Columbus Botanical Garden; 706-327-8400

26 Butterfly Keeper for a Day. 10am-3pm.

Ages 8+. Callaway Gardens. 844-221-5451

16 Blockheads LEGO Challenge. 3:30pm.

26-27 Halloween Lock-in & Costume Contest. 11:30pm-8am. $30. Hollywood Connections; 706-571-9350

Mini Makers: Life Size Candyland.

10:30am. Columbus Library; 706-243-2679 South Columbus Library; 706-683-8805

6The Mic Drop: Kids’ Open Mic. 4:30pm. Co-

$62. RiverCenter; 706-256-3612

9 Pumpkin Party. 3:30pm. South Columbus Library; 706-683-8805

Florence Marina State Park; 229-838-4706

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6 Barktoberfest 2018. 11am-6pm. Animal Ark Rescue, 7133 Sacerdote Ln; 706-569-6040 lumbus Library; 706-243-2679

6-24 months & caregivers. RSVP. Columbus Museum; 706-748-2562

16-17 The Wizard of Oz. 7:30pm. $5719 MOPS and MOMSnext meeting. 9:1511:30am. Wynnbrook Baptist Church, 500 River Knoll Way, Columbus; 706-323-4374

27 Not So Spooky Halloween at The Rock Ranch. 10am-8pm. $16.05. 5020 Barnesville Hwy, The Rock; 706-647-6374 27 Fall Festival at Prodigy Dance. Noon6pm. $5. Crafts, games, music and food.

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Ages 3+. See store for details Toddler Time. 10am-Noon. $10. Launch Trampoline Park; 706-221-8680

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South Columbus Library; 706-683-8805 31 Fall Festival. 10am-1pm. Pop Austin Rec Center, 1331 Alexander St, Columbus; 706-225-4658 31 Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat. 6-8pm. $0-$2. River of Life Church of God, Hamilton; 706-582-2142

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“We don’t eat the way our ancestors ate.” Dr. Medley admits, “All our foods are processed and most of our nutrients are cooked out. I wish I could say we have a chance to eat a nice, healthy home cooked meal everyday but we don’t.” Dr. Medley and his wife use VitaBoost on a regular basis. It’s infused with B1, B2, B3, B5, B12, vitamin C, glutathione, calcium and magnesium. These treatments are administered by board-certified, registered nurses, most with an emergent care background, in your own home under the guidance of Dr. Medley and his colleague, Dr. Azer. The nurses bring everything needed and most treatments take less than an hour.

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DIRECTIONS Apply a strip of double-sided tape to the edge of tube and use to secure a piece of the streamer in place.

Gather a few small toys & candy pieces to fit in the mini pinata. Don’t pack it too tightly or the prizes won’t fall out easily when the string is pulled.

Cover the other end of the tube just like you did before except include a small tag before securing in place. This is what the kids will pull to release their prizes.

Wrap the crepe paper around the tube until completely covered, securing with double-sided tape. Push a section at the top of the tube apart to create some space for the googly eyes. And that’s it!

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SCHOOL BREAK

Traveling with young children sometimes does not feel like a vacation at all, between the planning, packing, and surviving the journey to the vacation spot. Opting for a staycation during fall or holiday breaks can allow you to relax and enjoy time with your family without the stress of travel and also can be more budget-friendly. There are plenty of local attractions that will keep your family occupied during the break from school.

Experience the history of our military.

The National Infantry Museum, located just outside Fort Benning, has exhibits which tell the story of our nation’s military and preserves historical artifacts of our country’s armed services. Admission to the museum is free but donations are suggested.

Tickets for movies at the Giant Screen Theater and for the combat simulator located inside the museum are available, and the movie schedule can be viewed ahead of time on the museum’s website. www.nationalinfantrymuseum.org Go for a relaxing bike ride on the Fall Line Trace. Pack a backpack with water & snacks

and enjoy a day on a paved bike path. The Fall Line Trace is the perfect ride for young riders because it is relatively flat. Two park and ride locations with restrooms are available on the trail. For some mountain biking fun, ride the Fall Line Trace to Flat Rock Park and enjoy the mountain biking trails. www.columbusga.gov/parks/fallline/fallline.htm Spend time outdoors at Flat Rock Park. In addition to mountain biking trails and hiking trails, this park also has a Disc Golf course, playgrounds, and picnic areas. The park also has a lake open to the public for

fishing. While you are there, enjoy the geology of the Fall Line by exploring the rock formations of metamorphic rock in the park and see the beautiful creek flowing through it. www.columbusga.gov/ parks/parks/flatrock/flatrock.htm Learn about local history on a walking tour.

Schedule a walking tour of Columbus with the Columbus Historic Foundation to learn more about local history. Tours are scheduled by appointment. www.historiccolumbus.com/tours

Enjoy a meal out at a restaurant you haven’t tried before. After all that time outdoors, everyone

will be hungry. Treat your kids to different types of cuisine by visiting one of the many locally owned restaurants in Columbus. You can make dining an experience in itself by exposing your child to not-soeveryday cuisines, such as Indian or Greek. Find local restaurants offering dining deals for kids on page 16.

Attend a performance at The RiverCenter.

The RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus is a state of the art performing arts center. This venue is the home of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and hosts Broadway musicals, comedy, and other fine arts events. A list of events and tickets are on the RiverCenter’s website. www.rivercenter.org Spend a day at West Point Lake. Pack up your fishing gear and visit the public fishing areas at West Point Lake. Kids under 16 years of age can fish for free. Public fishing piers are available at Hardley Creek Park, Rocky Point Park, and McGee Bridge Park. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors while you fish. www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.

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