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.claydental.net Clay- Dental 281 463 4333 www.claydental.net 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 Intempo Dance 281 394 2773 www.intempodance.com
Health Services
Concentra 281 679 5600 www.concentra.com Children Weigh Control, Power Up Nutrition 281 558 0909
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 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
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 eat free Mon-Wed. Westheimer location. Chick-fil-A On Tue. Certain locations. 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
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MY HEALTH 06 What should be left out of your lunchbox? 08 The 10 lunchbox commandments MY FAMILY 10 Happy healthy Swim Jim safer swimming 12 Back to school, already? 14 Should Study be your kids only obligation? 16 Effective French lessons for kids at Education Francaise Greater Houston 18 Layared ice cream pops 20 15 Summer activities for kids 22 Its snack time! MY EVENT 26 Latin Women´s Initiative 28 First Communion Rafael Enrique and David Alejandro Morales CONTENIDO ESPAÑOL: MI SALUD 30 ¿Que no debe contener una lonchera escolar? 32 Los 10 mandamientos de una buena lonchera MI EVENTO 34 Primera Comunión Ana Karen Gutierrez
My Health
What should be left out of
your lunchbox?
ts: Cured Mea These include processed and preserved meats such as sausages, hotdogs and some cold cuts. They tend to be loaded with saturated fat and artificial coloring.
vored Artificially Flar Colored Drinks: o These drinks should be left out being that the chemicals that enhance their appearance and flavor exacerbate allergic conditions as well as contributing to childhood obesity.
Junk Foods: Included in this group are candy, lollipops, gum, marshmallows, french fries etc. These foods possess no nutritional value. They simply contain lots of empty calories due to being high in saturated fat and sugar, which promote disease.
s: Heavy Food Condiment As excessive condiments such as mayonnaise, tend to contribute to the breakdown of nutrients.
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My Health
THE
10
LUNCHBOX
COMMANDMENTS
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se only 1% or skim milk. Milk is the primary source of saturated fat in children’s diet.
2. Do not put cheese in sandwiches unless they are low fat or fat free. (Mozzarella Cheese part skim milk)
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nclude whole grain snacks instead of fried chips. No Donuts please.
8. When choosing a juice make sure it’s
100% fruit juice not 5 or 10%. Check sugar content if not sure, switch to milk instead.
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3. Switch out cold cuts like ham and
uy finger food size fruit /vegetables like baby carrots, baby tomatoes, sweet corn, grapes, raisings, broccoli.
4. Always include a fruit. Buy different
uy a Fridge-to-go Lunch Bag. No more mushy lunches. The Fridge-to-go keeps your food cold for up to 8 hours.
turkey for those that are low in fat, or use chicken breast instead.
fruits every week so that your child becomes acquainted with the various flavors. They can be fresh or in their own juice. Applesauce is an alternative. Yogurt may also be included to accompany fruit.
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eplace refined white flour breads and tortillas for whole grain versions.
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imit the consumption of crackers and cookies. Although you may choose low calorie or sugar versions of these products, they take up space that can be given to fruits and vegetables. 08 www.imaginekidsmagazine.com
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Variety is the spice of life. Experimenting is the key to add healthier food choices not only for the health of your little ones but for the sake of maximizing their academic performance.
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My Family
Did you know that one person
The cornerstone of the Safer 3 Foundation’s education program is heightened water safety through three key categories of risk: water itself, kids and response to water danger. Thus the “Safer 3” message of the Safer 3 Foundation was born: The core of the Safer 3 is the nuance between “safe” and “safer”. The word “safe” means free from harm or danger. “Safer” means some residual danger exists, which is always true where kids and water are concerned.
drowns globally a minute? And
Do you know your risk?
The risk may vary in degree from very slight to very severe, but it is always present and the reason that safety is always the primary concern of SwimJim and other swimming and water safety practitioners.
Do you know your risk around water? Risks include not only pools and natural bodies of water, but also water in the home, around the home and how well your family is prepared if you are faced with a drowning incident.
Over time, we believe the Safer 3 will dramatically lower drowning incidents, possibly even eliminating deaths altogether. With your help, we can realize that goal sooner rather than later.
400,00 people drown a year. July is National Water Safety Month. We want to share some information about water safety and drowning prevention just as SwimJim families and swimmers get ready to enjoy the summer season.
Jim Spiers and SwimJim are founding members of the Safer Foundation, a national not-for-profit that delivers drowning prevention and water safety education families and caregivers throughout the US. 10 www.imaginekidsmagazine.com
To learn more about the Safer 3 please visit www.safer3.org
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BACK TO SCHOOL
ALREADY?
It is already that time again! Time to begin
preparing yourself and your child for the daily school routine. In order to help your child adjust more easily and successfully to the new school year, here are a few tips on making the transition smoother. • Make a time line for yourself. There are only approximately 60 more days of summer break left. HISD begins school on August 25! • Make a list of items you want to have ready by the first day of school. Knowing what your school supply list looks like will give you the opportunity to begin purchasing now. • Have a book list of suggested summer reading for your child’s level and make that your bedtime story choice. Keeping your child engaged in reading throughout the summer will empower them and prevent any difficulties when they get back to the school routine. • Give your child an alarm clock that they can use. When a child knows how to set an alarm and what their schedule is, they can take the responsibility for waking up accordingly. • Have a “to do” list for your child’s daily routine. This list can include every detail throughout your child’s day. The more detail you include, the more responsibility
Kathryn Miller Head of School
your child will take on. Discussing what is a negotiable and a non-negotiable will enable your child to own and feel true responsibility. • Create a “Things I need” list for every event that your child is involved in each day. Having a list will take the responsibility for all of their belongings off your shoulders. Children can be in charge of their backpack, lunch box, homework, or sweaters. When they forget an item, the experience is much more effective than the constant reminders from you! • Model a love of learning!
Kathryn Miller has taught at Montessori schools for over 30 years and currently is an instructor at the Houston Montessori Center for Teachers and The Institute of Montessori Education focusing on Early Childhood Montessori Education. She is a well-known, respected leader in the local Montessori community as a mentor, field consultant, and teacher trainer.
My Family
Should Study be your
kids only Obligation?
It’s important that parents see household chores as an opportunity to teach their children to be responsible and useful members of society. Organize your school calendar in conjunction with daily chores to establish consistency and confidence. Some of the tasks that your kids can fulfill can be classified into the following categories:
Personal Responsibilities (What your child can do for themselves.) • Make their bed • Put their clothes away • Tidy up their room • Brush their teeth regularly • Clearing their plate from the dinner table
Chores that benefit the whole family: • Helping with the preparation of meals • Making a grocery list • Cleaning the bathroom • Doing the dishes • Vacuuming the living room • Yard work
Specialized chores: • Reading to a younger sibling • Helping a sibling with their homework • Go to the store for something and return with the proper change • Babysit • Help care for a pet
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Effective French Lessons for Kids at ter Houston a re G e is a ç n a Fr n o ti a c u Ed An after school French program from September 2014 to May 2015 for kids from 4 to 18 years , Education Française Greater Houston, provides extra curriculum affordable French language education programs for French speaking children and for non-French speaking children in multiple locations in greater Houston. We offer two distinct programs: French for native French speakers and French as a foreign language.
French for native French speakers • For children from 4 to 5, the main objectives include the basis of language. • For children from 5 to 7, the main objectives include reading in French and reinforcement of verbal skills. • For children from 8 to 11, the goals shift to solidifying reading skills and the introduction of writing composition. French grammar, conjugations, writing, spelling, and vocabulary are also emphasized. • For children ages 11 to 18, the focus is on reading and writing in French, further enriching their vocabulary and learning about French cultures through engaging projects.
French as a foreign language The program begins with an introduction to verbal communications and is adapted to the comprehension of young learners. The goal of the beginners’ class is to bring the children to express simple phrases in basic social situations through various activities: stories, creative projects, songs and educational games. Older children continue to progress in verbal communication, expand their vocabulary and also start working on written language skills.
Organization of classes Classes take place for 30 weeks once a week, for 1 hour and a half for French beginners and twice a week for an hour and a half for French speakers. The classes are run in various public and private school sites. EFGH carefully recruits native French speaking teachers to ensure the highest quality of teaching. For more information visit our website: www.efghouston.org
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Layered Ice Cream Pops W
e like Birthday parties, we like ice cream parties… and we love to create!! Time to play with our food – we are making Layered Ice Cream Pops. What we love about these is that they are portioncontrolled. Your kids will enjoy all the fun of ice cream, enjoying each bite slowly, without eating bowlfuls!
Supplies Needed: • Colorful Candies (Mini-M&M’s, sprinkles, colorful shredded coconut, etc.) • Chopped up candy bars. We used a mix of leftover candy. • Ice-cream Popsicle Maker.
TIPS: • Let your ice cream sit on the counter for a few minutes so it is super soft and easy to scoop into your molds. • Layer candies and spoonfuls of ice cream in your mold. • Top with your Popsicle stick. • Let your pops freeze fully before pulling them out. If your mold is difficult to remove the ice cream from, lightly dip it into warm water to loosen your pops.
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My Event
Latin Women’s Initiative Latin Women’s Initiative (LWI) Fashion Show with more than 600 guests welcomed by luncheon KPRC Channel 2 newsman Anthony Yanez, Honorary Luncheon Chairs Lucinda Loya and Ericka Bagwell along with LWI President Rosi F. Hernandez. Tootsies joined the party this year bringing in designer Rene Ruiz for a runway presentation of beautiful gowns. LWI provides both financial and volunteer support to several local non-profit organizations. Outstanding philanthropists: Cindy Garza, Rosanna Moreno, Cindy Farmer, Escarle Silva, Kenia Navarro, Ana Matamoros, Lucia Cordua, Aurora Sordelli, Marlyn Greiner,Karina Barbieri, Misi Breisacher, Gloria Bounds, Gloria Nino, Naimeh Salem. www.latinwomensinitiative.org / Photography by Daniel Ortiz 28 www.imaginekidsmagazine.com
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Parents: Rafael Morales y Marianella Salazar Church: Los Heraldos del Evangelio Photos: Alejandra Ramirez Decoration: Marianella Salazar Cake: Tuttopane
Mi Salud
¿Qué NO debe contener
una lonchera escolar?
Embutidos:
Como salchichas, mortadelas, etc., ya que contienen mucha grasa y colorantes artificiales.
ificiales Bebidas art sintéticas: o Como refrescos, jugos artificiales, debido a que contienen colorantes y azúcares causantes de problemas alergénicos y favorecedores de la obesidad en los niños.
attarra: Alimentos ch Caramelos, chupetas, chicles, marshmallows, gomitas, hojuelas de maíz, papas fritas, etc. Estos no aportan ningún valor nutricional, sólo aportan cantidades elevadas de azúcares y grasas saturada promovedoras de enfermedades.
n salsa: Alimentos co Como mayonesa o alimentos muy condimentados debido a que ayudan a la descomposición del alimento. 30 www.imaginekidsmagazine.com
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Mi Salud
LOS
10
MANDAMIENTOS DE
de una buena lonchera
1. Usa leche con sólo 1% de grasa o
totalmente descremada. La leche es la mayor fuente de grasas saturadas que los niños ingieren. o le pongas quesos a los sándwiches a no ser que estos sean bajos de grasa o sin grasa. ( queso mosarella bajo en grasa) ambia las carnes procesadas como el jamón o pavo, por las mismas bajas en grasa o por pechuga de pollo. ncluye siempre una fruta en la lonchera. Compra diferentes frutas todas las semanas para que el niño aprenda a reconocer los diferentes sabores. Pueden ser frescas o en su propio jugo. La compota de manzana pudiera ser una alternativa, también puedes poner un yogur para acompañar las frutas. Remplaza las harinas de los panes y tortillas por harinas integrales. imita el consumo de galletas y dulces. Aunque le pongas estos productos de bajas calorías y grasas estos pudieran remplazar el espacio que ocuparían las frutas naturales y los vegetales. on cereales integrales en vez de chucherías fritas en alto contenido de
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grasas
7. Cuando les pongas jugos naturales,
fíjate que sean 100% jugo de fruta y no un 10% o 15%. Y si no estás segura cambialos por leche descremada. o compres comida pre empacada. Haz tú misma la merienda o comida con lo que más le gusta a tus hijos. ompra alimentos fáciles de consumir, como mini tomates, mini zanahorias, uvas, pasitas, brocoli, maíz dulce desgranado. ompre loncheras que se pueden congelar, mantienen los alimentos frios por más de 8 horas, evitando que los alimentos lleguen blandos a la hora del almuerzo.
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En la variedad está el placer. Experimentar es la clave para ir añadiendo alimentos sanos a la dieta de los pequeños de la casa. Ademas de fomentar hábitos saludables a tus pequeños también los ayudaras a maximizar el rendimiento en la escuela.
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Mi Evento
unión a Com z Primer ren Gutiérre a Ana K
Padres: Karina y Luis Gutiérrez Capilla: Heraldos del Evangelio “Que la gracia que Dios te ha dado hoy, perdure para siempre y te permita contagiar a todos con tu dulzura e inocencia “ Tu madrina Carla