Imagine’s Family Guide After School Activities
Drama Kids International 281 829 2287 www.dramakids.com/tx1 Blue Willow Bookshop 281 497 8675 www.bluewillowbookshop.com Thimble Fingers 281 493 1941 www.thimblefingers.com Happy Playland 713 973 3941 www.happy-playland.com
Babysitting Services
Morningside Nannies 713 526 3989 www.morningsidenannies.com Mommy’s Time Out (50% off coupon) 713 647 0112 www.mommys-timeout.com
Fitness Clubs
FIT Athletic Club Consistently voted the #1 fitness facility
713 782 9348 www.fithouston.com Memorial Athletic Club 281 497 7570 www.fitmac.com Lifetime Fitness 713 464 1200 www.lifetimefitness.com Westside Tennis and Fitness 713 783 1620 www.westsidetennisandfitness.com
Dental Care
Alsa Dental (Coupon inside) 832 230 5222 www.alsadental.com Avenue Dental (coupon inside) 281 920 3836 www.avenuedentalpc.com Clay- Dental 281 463 4333 www.claydental.com Echeverri Dental Center 713 956 8767 www.echeverridental.net Ashford Orthodontics 281 589 6100 www.ashfordorthodontics.com
Entertainment & Amusement Parks Downtown Aquarium 713 222 FISH www.aquariumrestaurants.com Houston Zoo 713 533 6500 www.houstonzoo.org Pleasure Pier Galveston 855 789 7437 www.pleasurepier.com Space Center Houston 281 2442100 www.spacecenter.org Schlitterbahn Beach Resort & Water Park (12$ off coupon) 409 770 WAVE (9283) www.schlitterbahn.com
Gyms and Dancing Academies Biron Gymnastics 281 497 6666 www.birongym.com Danmar Academy 281 398 7600 www.danmar-us.org ALLEGRO ACADEMY OF DANCE 281 496 4670 www.allegroballetofhouston.com
Arne’s Party Store 713 869 8321 www.arneswarehouse.com
Pet Sitting
Houstons Best Pet Sitters www.houstonsbestpetsitters.com PetSmart® PetsHotel 281 599-1125 www.petsmart.com
Photography
NN Photography 20% off session/print order 713 320 8288 www.nhanphotography.com Laura Sanz Photography ( 25% OFF IKM) 713 591 9598 www.laura-sanz.com
Pool Safety
Pool Safety USA 832-409-1968 www.poolsafetyusa.com
Real State
Claudia Fathivand Keller Williams 832 419 5426 Eneida Adrianza RE/MAX 281 994 5700
Kids Eat Free Restaurants
Health Services
Concentra 281 679 5600 www.concentra.com
Maid @Cleaning Services 281 855 9212 www.westsidemaids.com
Museums & Galleries
Children’s Museum of Houston 713 5221138 www.cmhouston.org Houston Museum of Natural Science 713 639 4629 www.hmns.org
Music Lessons
AMO Music Bilingual 713 550 3903 Blackburn Music 832 582 0305
Party Planning & Supplies
Party Fiesta 281 935 2578 www.partyfiestaymas.com
Candelari’s All day Tue. 832.200.1474 Luby’s Wed after 4:30 p.m. All Sat. (coupon web) Tossed Weekdays after 3PM Sat. 13410 Briar Forest Dr. 281.556.8677 Ashiana Indian Restaurant Sun. 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. 281-679-5555 Thai Spice Kids shorter than the cashier counter eat free daily www.thaispice.com. Five locations in Houston IHOP Mon –Fri. after 4 p.m. certain locations The Black-eyed Pea Tue. After 5 p.m. six loc. in Houston Lasagna House III Kids each free Mon-Wed. Westheimer location. Chick-fil-A On Tue. Certain locations. 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
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Credits/ Créditos
02 Imagine´s Family Guide PROFILE 08 Meeting Dr. Shoaee and Dr. Ziafat
Director / Directora : Marianellys Noble mnoble@imaginekm.com
MY HEALTH 08 Tooth Decay Prevention Tips 10 A Few Tips to Get Kids to Eat Healthier 12 How does UV radiation affect our health in Texas? 14 Sunscreens: controversy regarding their safety 16 A Successful Cake Smash Photo Session 18 Make mornings count with whole-grain pancakes 20 My Fashion The Victorian Old World Stile Tutu 24 Activities for Kids
Editor-in-Chief / Editora en Jefe: Isabel González igonzalez@imaginekm.com
MY PARTY 26 Chloe Nguyen´s 9th Birthday MY EVENT 27 Houston Dynamo Academy ID Camp 28 Promoting the humane treatment of animals through legislation, education and advocacy CONTENIDO ESPAÑOL: MI SALUD 26 La controversia de las muelas del jucio y su relación con el movimiento de los dientes
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Now that kids are back to school after a long summer break, it is necessary to constantly remind ourselves, as parents, how life changing and important our children truly are. “This is the true joy in life,” wrote George Bernard Shaw, “the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. ... Life is no ‘brief candle’ for me. It is a sort of splendid torch, which I have got hold of for the moment; and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.” So true, parents should have their children’s needs at the top of their priority list and ensure that their children receive the best that we have to offer. Regardless of how busy we may be; nothing will replace the precious moments that we have shared with our kids. We are so privileged to be parents. Never forget to hug your kids and give them your best smile.
Meeting Dr. Shoaee and Dr. Ziafat Dr Shoaee
Dr. Shoaee received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He attended the Dental Lab Technology Program at the University of Texas Health Science Center, then he proceeded to further his dental education at the Indiana University School of Dentistry where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. He is committed to providing optimal care in a relaxing and comfortable environment for every patient whom he treats. Dr. Shoaee is affiliated with the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the Greater Houston Dental Society. He is constantly improving his dental skills and techniques by participating in continuing education courses. In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoys oil painting in his spare time. Dr. Ziafat Dr. Ziafat is a native Houstonian who graduated from Stratford High School. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Biology from the University of Houston, Dr. Ziafat earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The University of Texas Dental School at San Antonio. She loves the personal relationships 06 www.imaginekidsmagazine.com
Dr. Ziafat
her work has allowed her to form with patients. Dr. Ziafat strongly believes that patients who are in her care are an extension of her family and strives to provide them the best quality care in a warm, friendly environment. She knows the importance of listening to patient’s concerns and makes sure to take those concerns into account in all stages of treatment. Dr. Ziafat makes it a priority to stay current with new advances in dental technology and technique. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and attending concerts, musicals, and the ballet. They are outstanding professionals who genuinely care about the community and recently participated in The Houston Lymphomathon, a non-competitive 5K walk where survivors, family, friends and Houston community members walk in honor and in memory of those whose lives have been touched by lymphoma. Since their inception, Lymphomathons (a nation-wide walkathon) have raised more than $11 million for innovative lymphoma research. Alsa Dental 1013 Dairy Ashford, TX 77079 ( I-10@Dairy Ashford) www.alsadental.com
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Tooth Decay Prevention Tips Dr. Elsa Echeverri
According to the most recent report of the Surgeon General, caries is the most common infectious disease of childhood. It is five times more common than asthma. What causes cavities? How does decay start? Cavities are caused by bacteria in your mouth that feed on sugar and secrete acids that eat into a tooth decalcifying the enamel. For decay to occur, it takes bacteria, vulnerable enamel, and sticky, sugary foods. Where does the bacteria come from? They come from the child’s mother and other people who care for and play with your baby. How does transmission occur? Bacteria is transmitted by sharing cups, bottles, utensils, blowing on your child’s hot food and kissing on the lips. How do I prevent my child from
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getting cavity causing bacteria? It is almost impossible to prevent any bacteria from being transferred to your baby’s mouth, however the type of bacteria that find their way to your baby’s mouth determines the risk of caries. That is why it’s important to make sure that everyone in the family has good oral health by brushing and flossing daily and visiting the dentist every 6 months. Helpful Hints: Make sure your child brushes their teeth 2-3 times a day Encourage your child to rinse with water after snacking and meals if brushing is not possible Chewing sugar free gum helps increase saliva production which helps wash away plaque and sugar Make sure everybody in the family has good oral health and visits the dentist every 6 months. Ask your pediatric dentist to help you assess your child’s diet
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A Few Tips to Get Kids to Eat Healthier
Speed up the veggies! Prewashed and pre-cut organic vegetables are a great way to save time. Check the frozen section for a great variety as well. Frozen veggies are better than canned because they preserve more of the nutrients without preservatives. Use cookers that need no supervision! Use a rice cooker to make rice, quinoa and steamed vegetables in it. Slow cookers and crock pots serve the same purpose. While one part of the meal is cooking, you can prepare the rest. You can cook stew while you are at work, or run errands while the food is cooking. Buy freeze dried herbs! Did you know freeze dried herbs become “like fresh” when they are moistened? Use these to avoid all of the chopping without sacrificing flavor. They are great in the winter when your herb garden isn’t producing, and it saves having to buy an entire bunch of herbs just for a couple tablespoons! Make a schedule. Children need to eat every three to four hours: three meals, two snacks, and lots of fluids. If you plan for these, your child’s d i e t
will be much more balanced and he’ll be less cranky, because he won’t be famished. Keep a small cooler in the car when you’re out with your kids. Stock it with carrots, pretzels, yogurt, and water so you don’t have to rely on fast food Get kids cooking. If your children become involved in choosing or preparing meals, they’ll be more interested in eating what they’ve created. Take them to the store, and let them choose produce for you. If they’re old enough, allow them to cut up vegetables and mix them into a salad. Dip it. If your kids won’t eat vegetables, experiment with dips. Try serving a thinly cut carrot with some ranch salad dressing. Children also like hummus, salsa, and yogurt-based dressings. Bite your tongue. As hard as this may be, try not to comment on what or how much your kids are eating. Be as neutral as possible. Remember, you’ve done your job as a parent by serving balanced meals; your kids are responsible for eating them. If you play food enforcer -- saying things like “Eat your vegetables” -- your child will only resist.
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How does UV radiation affect our health in Texas ? At Imagine Kids Magazine, we decided to research about the intensity of UV light in TEXAS. On that journey we were really surprised with the findings and wanted to share them with our wonderful readers. Texas’s UV Index ranges from 10 to 11. Which is really high and can be dangerous. For those of you that are not familiar with the term, UV Index predicts the level of solar UV radiation and indicates the risk of overexposure on a scale from 0 (low) to 11+ (extremely high). To our surprise Florida has a UV Index of 5 and Colorado 11. We would like to put emphasis in the importance of applying sunscreen lotion on a regular basis even if you are not outdoors or it is winter time and for those of you that do activities outdoors remember to reapply sunscreen every few hours. What is the UV Index and why do we need to keep a close look at it? The amount of UV light reaching the ground in any given place depends on a number of factors, including the time of day, time of year, elevation, and cloud cover. The higher the UV Index, the greater the exposure to UV rays 12 www.imaginekidsmagazine.com
and the higher the chance of skin damage that could ultimately lead to skin cancer. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a major risk factor for most skin cancers. Sunlight is the main source of UV rays, which can damage the DNA in your skin cells. Tanning lamps and beds are also sources of UV rays. Ultraviolet radiation has 3 wavelength ranges: • UVA rays age cells and can damage cells’ DNA. • UVB rays can directly damage DNA, and are the main rays that cause sunburns. They are also thought to cause most skin cancers. • UVC rays are not normally a cause of skin cancer. UVA and UVB rays are the main cause of the sun’s damaging effects on the skin. UV rays damage the DNA of skin cells. Skin cancers begin when this damage affects the DNA of genes that control skin cell growth. Both UVA and UVB rays damage skin and cause skin cancer. UVB rays are a more potent cause of at least some skin cancers, but based on what is known today, there are no safe UV rays.
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Sunscreens: controversy regarding their safety
Recently, manufacturers have introduced new sunscreen products that use titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, both typical ultraviolet (UV) radiation blockers found in many sunscreens but there has been some concern about their safety because in dry powder form, titanium dioxide is highly toxic when inhaled. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies the dry powder form of titanium dioxide as possibly carcinogenic to humans. It’s not yet clear, though, whether other forms of titanium dioxide, such as the nanoparticles used in sunscreen, also pose a risk for cancer. But here’s what we do know. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. One in every 3 cancers diagnosed worldwide is a skin cancer. UV radiation, through exposure to sunlight, is the major environmental factor responsible for skin cancers. Researchers at IARC estimate that from 65% to 95% of malignant skin melanomas are 14 www.imaginekidsmagazine.com
caused by excess sun exposure. The pathways through which UV radiation exposure produces skin cancer (photocarcinogenesis) are well mapped. The research is very clear: use of sunscreens that absorb and/ or block UV radiation results in reduced damage to the skin’s DNA. Reducing DNA damage leads to reduce risk from skin cancer. Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated that consistent use of sunscreens results in lower likelihood of having a skin cancer. The sun itself is the”toxin” There is still no evidence that nanosized titanium dioxide or zinc oxide sunscreen actives pose any health risk (and certainly not in comparison to skipping, or skimping, on your SPF) but if you are concerned that titanium dioxide is a risk for you, choose a sunscreen product that does not have titanium dioxide as an ingredient. The important point is that you use SOME form of sunscreen along with other measures to protect your skin.
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A Successful Cake Smash Photo Session by Laura Sanz Photography
Cake smash photography sessions have become a trend these days. They are done around the child’s first birthday to mark an important milestone and the photos may be used for birthday party invitations. Cake smashes can be a fun way to involve the whole family.Laura Sanz; lifestyle photographer, shares a few tips that she incorporates when shooting smash cake sessions. We hope you find them useful.
CAKE TYPE Buttercream icing or whipped cream, are the best choices. It is better to avoid fondant, since it is difficult for kids to break into. Also, you don’t have to go overboard with the cake; many times Laura uses iced sponge cakes from the supermarket. She likes using vanilla cake because it looks best in photos. Try to avoid chocolate or red velvet as they can seem less appetizing.
IDEAS & SETUP For Laura; planning events and creating beautiful dessert tables has been key to styling photo sessions and to achieve the editorial-magazine look and cake smashes.You can gather inspiration from beautiful dessert tables and use a few details for both the cake and background. Usually the less décor the better, as greater attention will be given to your child’s features.
HAVING YOUR CAKE AND EATING IT TOO If the baby doesn’t eat the cake or
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is not too enthusiastic about eating it, it does not matter. Looking at the baby’s reaction is part of the fun in a cake smash. All babies react different . We can always take some gorgeous photos of the baby taking petite little bites. At the end, it’s all about fun! A FEW EXTRA TIPS: - Always have a cleanup plan. If there is not a bathtub handy, you should have your cleaning supplies ready and a set of clean clothes for your baby. - Decide on clothing and accessories in advance. It is important to know the outfit ahead of time so that backdrops/props/ location can coordinate with the look that the parent is going after. Laura personally likes minimal clothing for these sessions, since buttercream may look too messy.
Think about a birthday hat and a diaper cover or a fun skirt for baby girls. We hope you found these tips helpful. The most important part of the process is to have fun and make it an experience to cherish. If you need additional advice, help or if you prefer that an expert takes over, you may seek Laura’s help by visiting laura-sanz.com
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Make mornings count with whole-grain Pancakes Most families don’t eat enough fiber on a daily basis, and breakfast is an easy place to sneak it in. You can make up batches of whole-grain pancake and waffle batter that last. Ingredients: - 2 cups whole-wheat flour (250 grams) - 2 tsp baking powder - ¼ tsp salt - 1 Tbsp granulated sugar - 3 eggs - 2 cups whole milk - 2 Tbsp melted butter (plus more butter for cooking) Preparation: 1.- Pre-heat your griddle to 375° or heat a nonstick sauté pan or skillet over medium heat. 2.- Pre-heat oven to 200°F. 3.- Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. 4.- Beat eggs thoroughly. Add the eggs, melted butter and half the milk to the dry ingredients and mix gently until combined. Now stir in the remaining milk until the batter is the desired consistency. Don’t overmix! 5.- Melt butter on the griddle or pan. It should foam and sizzle. 6.- For each pancake, ladle ¼ cup of batter onto the griddle or pan. 7.- Cook until the tops of the pancakes are full of bubbles and the bottoms are golden brown. 8.- Flip the pancakes and cook until the tops are golden brown, then either serve right away or transfer to the oven to keep warm. Makes 12 pancakes.
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Old World Elegance The Victorian Old World Style Tutu
Tutus by Princess Doodle Beans Boutique www.etsy.com/shop/princessdoodlebeans Ruffle Tops by Bloom by Arissia www.etsy.com/shop/bloombyarissia Photography by Karen Smutz www.karensmutzphotography.com
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Activities for kids
Toe-Tapping Matinees Cue the musicals! Beginning Sept. 3, Screening 20 days of classic movie musicals that just might make you dance in your seat. Mon - Fri. 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.Sat -Sun 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. www.hmns.org
Special Story-time with Frog Trouble, Sept. 5, 10:00 AM .Sandra Boynton’s new book www. bluewillowbookshop.com
by night and by day. Free. www.discoverygreen.com
“in-DEPTH”: More than 40 Texas sculptors present recent works as part of the Texas Biennial. Art Car Museum. Through Nov. 15. www.artcarmuseum.com Houston Fine Art Fair: George R. Brown Convention Center. Through Sept. 22
Australia’s Strange Fruit Sept. 20 at 8 pm, Sept. 21 at 3 pm, 6 pm, and 8 pm Sept.22 at 3 pm and 6 pm.
DockDogs® returns Sept. 2729, 2013 for its sixth year of canine competition and family fun including a high-jump and long-jump off a 20-foot dock into a 40-foot pool of water on the Jones Lawn www.discoverygreen.com
Get ready to be amazed by Australia’s Strange Fruit performing a fusion of theatre, dance and circus perched atop 14-foot tall flexible poles. See it
Experience Houston: Animal Trails and Bats Sat, Sep 28 3:00p @ Memorial Park. On this family guided tour, you and the kids will have the
American Girl Club Sat Sept. 14, 10:00 AM www. bluewillowbookshop.com
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opportunity to observe bats emerge onto the Houston skyline. You will get to explore the Houston Arboretum trails with a Naturalist. www.travelreadykid.com/ts From the Page to the Stage Book Club Sat, Sept. 28, 10:00 AM www. bluewillowbookshop.com Inprint’s Cool Brains series, R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder, Sunday, Sept. 29, 3:00 PM Johnston Middle School 10410 Manhattan Dr, Houston, TX 77096 www. bluewillowbookshop.com Texas Renaissance Festival WEEKENDS OCT. 12TH–DEC. 1, 9 A.M.–8 P.M 21778 FM 1774 | Todd Mission, TX 77363 | (800) 458-3435 www.texrenfest.com Komen Houston Race for the Cure Sat, Oct. 5, 2013 7:45 a.m. - 11 a.m. @ Downtown Houston www.komen-houston.org/ American Girl Club, Saturday Oct. 12, 10:00 AM www. bluewillowbookshop.com FUTUREVET CLINICS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON SHOWS YOU THE TRUTHS, TRICKS AND “TAILS” OF PET OWNERSHIP, CARE AND MEDICINE WITH INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPSSat, Oct. 19, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. www.cmhouston.org Tweens Read Festival Saturday, October 19, all day South Houston High School
www.bluewillowbookshop.com Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival 2013 Sat. Oct 19- 20 11:00 AM to 4:00PM . Russ Pitman Park will be transformed once again into a carnival like atmosphere with fun festival games for children, www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ Inprint’s Cool Brains SeriesKatherine Applegate, author of The One and Only Ivan. Sun, Oct 27, www. bluewillowbookshop.com Wings Over Houston Airshow, Oct. 26-27 Ellintong Airport cropduster Dusty, star of Disney’s PLANES, will show off his flying talents, communicate with the crowd and be accompanied by an exclusive and uplifting Disney musical score. In addition, the movie will come to life with a colorful interactive display area that will be loaded with activities from Disney’s PLANES. www.wingsoverhouston.com Selena Gomez Saturday, Nov 2, 7:00 PM www.houstontoyotacenter.com Imagine Kids Magazine 4th Festival, NOV. 2, from 12.30 - 5.30 PM @ CityCentre ( I-10-Btwy 8) benefiting Kids’ Meal. Displaying five hours of entertainment including two hours Radio Disney Road Show presentation, Magic Tricks, Dance Performances, Costumed Characters, Princess Aurora, Cheerleaders and much more. The perfect way for your family to have a great time together. www.imaginekidsmagazine.com
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Games and so much fun
Amazing Demonstrations
Luau party extravaganza
Treasure goody bags
Where : Historical mansion in Galveston. Attendees : 80 guests that drove in from Houston Entertainment : Polynesian dancers. Authentic Hawaiian cuisine . Fun Hula-Hoop and limbo dancing.
Talented hula dancers
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Qualified Dynamo coaching staff and fun competition in age and ability
y cadem A o m n Dyna 013 HoustoID Camp 2 Here, Ricardo Clark shares his story of being a young soccer player with campers, answers questions, and prepares to sign autographs
Campers had a blast with their favorite players and Dynamo coaches
Dynamo Summer Camp Footballs
Experienced and qualified Dynamo coaching staff offer challenging and fun competition in age and ability specific training groups during a four day camp program.
Anthony Arena signing autographs
Board of Directors of Paws for a Purrpose
Promoting the Humane Treatment of Animals through Legislation, Education and Advocacyimportant to know the outfit ahead of time so that backdrops/props/ PAWS for a PURRpose is a Texas statewide charitable public art event consisting of 60 beautiful works of art on fiberglass sculptures of the pets we so dearly cherish. Life-size dogs and cats of different sizes, shapes and poses will be included along with two mini-cows and a few surprises. Internationally known artist Allison Gregory has selected 43 of some of the top artists in Texas to participate in this event. Many of these artists produce museum-quality work, and all were selected because of their unique style and overall quality of work. In June, South Texas College of Law, turned the 9th floor of the law school into an art gallery and hosted a special reception to unveil the art. The “gallery� will be open daily from late June to late August. From late August through late October, the art pieces will be moved to high-end retail stores, hotels, car dealerships, museums, restaurants, and law offices in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, 28 www.imaginekidsmagazine.com
San Antonio, Wichita Falls and Amarillo to generate excitement for the upcoming celebrity-hosted live auction of the art. The auction will be part of festivities to be held on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at The Downtown Club at Houston Center, 1100 Caroline, from 6-9:30 p.m. Proceeds from the sponsorships and the live auction will support the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) and South Texas College of Law Animal Law Clinic (STCL).Please join us in this Texas year-long public art showing promoting THLN, STCL and YOU as a sponsor of this unique, lively, and fun event. Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) was founded in 1975 with a mission to promote the humane treatment of animals through legislation, education, and advocacy. www.thln.org To see all the fabulous art pieces, place a bid, and learn more about the live auction event visit their web-site at: www.pawsforapurrpose.com
Halloween Word Search * Pumpkin * Halloween * Haunted House * Ghost * Bats * Witch * Monster * Black Cat * Vampire * Trick or Treat * Broomstick * Boo
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La controversia de las muelas del juicio y su relación con el movimiento de los dientes??? ¿A cuántos de ustedes no los han referido al ortodoncista porque se le movieron los dientes a causa de las cordales, comúnmente llamadas “muelas del juicio” ? ? Cuántos de ustedes no han escuchado que se le movieron los dientes después de haber tenido frenillos ( braces) por causa de las cordales? Esta creencia o mito aun persiste, pero lo que más me llama la atención es el hecho de que el dentista general siga difundiendo este mensaje como una realidad cuando científicamente se ha demostrado desde hace muchos años que no existe relación significativa. Muchos estudios demuestran que los terceros molares no tienen ninguna influencia significativa en los cambios ocurridos en los dientes después del tratamiento de ortodoncia, por otra parte existen evidencia concretas de que la reincidencia de apiñamiento en los dientes de abajo es bastante común, pero no ha causa de los terceros molares. En estudios realizados en un 50% de los pacientes con las muelas 32 www.imaginekidsmagazine.com
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del juicio presentes y el otro 50% de los pacientes sin las muelas del juicio, los resultados arrojan que en ambos grupos se han movido los dientes, lo que reconfirma que las muelas del juicio tienen muy poca relación con este cambio. Otra evidencia es que en pacientes con ausencia congénita de los terceros molars,los mismos han presentado apiñamiento tardío. Las verdaderas razones por las cuales se hacen las extracciones de 3ros molares son: falta de espacio para poder erupcionar ( incluyendo las cordales impactadas) y la otra razón muy importante es la falta de higiene oral en esa área de la boca pues no hay suficiente acceso para lograr un cepillado, limpieza o cuidado adecuado. Ya saben que responder la próxima vez que su dentista mencione que deben extraerse las muelas del juicio por las razones antes expuestas. Espero que esta informacion les sea muy util . Gustavo Salas. DDS, MS (Ashford Orthodontics) Ortodoncista (Especialista en niños, adolescentes y adultos) www.ashfordorthodontics.com
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El Cubo Mágico El cubo mágico es un juego muy educativo y ameno. Se trata de un rompecabezas cuyos lados están divididos en cuadrados más pequeños y que tiene un color por cada lado. Estos cuadrados pequeños pueden rotar y se mueven de forma independiente. El objetivo del juego consiste en desarmar el cubo para conseguir, a partir de movimientos, que las caras vuelvan a tener, cada una, un color. El cubo de Rubik (o cubo mágico, como se lo conoce en algunos países) es un rompecabezas mecánico inventado por el escultor y profesor de arquitectura húngaro Ernö Rubik en 1974. Rubik inventó su “Cubo Mágico en 1974 y obtuvo una patente Húngara por el Cubo Mágico en 1975, pero no adquirió otras patentes internacionales. Los primeros productos de este invento salieron a la venta en 1977 en jugueterías de Budapest. El cubo mágico se unía por medio de piezas de plástico ensambladas entre sí, las
cuales eran más baratas de producir que los imanes. En septiembre de 1979 hizo un trato con Ideal Toys para llevar el Cubo Mágico a occidente, y el juguete llegó por primera vez a las jugueterías fuera de Hungría en Febrero de 1980. Rubik solicitó una segunda patente húngara el 28 de Octubre de 1980, y solicitó otras patentes. En Estados Unidos se le dio una patente el 19 de Marzo de 1983 por el Cubo. Se ha estimado que más de 100 millones de cubos de Rubik o imitaciones han sido resueltos a lo largo del mundo entero. Su mecanismo sencillo sorprende tanto desde el punto de vista mecánico, al estudiar su interior, como por la complejidad de las combinaciones que se consiguen al girar sus caras. Después del éxito del cubo de Rubik aparecieron en el mercado otras variantes del cubo mágico como La Venganza de Rubik (4x4x4), el cubo de bolsillo (2x2x2) o el cubo del profesor (5x5x5)
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A beneficio de: Laces for Latin American Children www.lacesusa.com Photography : Yvonne Tomlinson www.spectatorphotography.com
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