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SPECIAL SECTION: One Tank Trips 24 Boy Strength

26 Local Dog Friendly Vacation Ideas

4 8 Things We Learned Making This Issue 4 Things We Love Right Now

Family Fun

Family Craft

10 12 Ways To Help The Environment

By: Kristine Smith

12 Swimming Lessons: Teaching Water Safety From The Beginning

By: Robin McClure

14 Summer Water Fun In Michiana

By: Robin McClure

Movie & Book Reviews

36 Book Review: The Invisible Boy By Trudy Ludwig And Illustrations By Patrice Barton

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34 The Best “Movie Dads”

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7 Father’s Day Mug

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Family Recipe

35 Raspberry Ice Pops

Family Kids

16 Books To Match Every Summer Adventure

By: Michelle L. Shirk, J.D.

20 Teaching Your Children Manners In Public

By: Kristine Smith

Reviewed By: Patty Heckaman

36 Book Review: Allegiant By Veronica Roth

By: Meagan Church

By: Lara West

20 Centerfold Calendar

8 The FAMILY Month Calendar

30 Dear Mom, Forget The Bucket List

32 Product Testing: Sunless Tanning Products

5 4Keeps Comic 7 Contributors

By: Michelle L. Shirk, J.D.

Mommy and Daddy

5 Reader Testimonials

By: Jillian Koeneman

28 Summer Road Trip Round Up: Four Fun One Tank Trips For Families

Live Your Best

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22 Be Stylish In Maternity Clothes

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FAMILY contibutors

Noelle Elliott is a social media junkie, blogger, writer and career woman. She lives in South Bend with her husband, four young sons and two chocolate labs.

Meagan Church is married to her high-school sweetheart and is the mother of 3 kids. She is a writer and children’s book author. She is also the brainpower of the online resource Unexpectant, exploring the realities of birth, babies and beyond

Kristine Smith is a freelance writer, living in her hometown of La Porte. She has been published both regionally and nationally and prefers to write articles that provoke, inspire or amuse. She attended Ball State University for her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and recently completed her Master's degree in Psychology.

Jill Lebbin is a wife, mother, craft fanatic and DIY blogger at www.EveryDayisanOccasion. com. She and her husband Marcel have been married for five years and love living in Granger with their two spunky kids, Marcel Jr. and Lilly.

FAMILY craft

Materials:  Mug  Sharpie Permanent Marker

By: Jill Lebbin

 Chalkboard Contact Paper  Paper Punch

Steps: 1. Write on the mug with a Sharpie Marker a design or words you wish to share. If you make a mistake you can use nail polish remover to wipe it off. 2. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min. This will set the marker on the mug so it doesn’t come off. You can wash the mug in the dishwasher, although, I wouldn’t recommend it with the chalkboard paper attached. 3. Allow to cool. 4. Using a paper punch, punch out a shape on the chalkboard contact paper. 5. Adhere to the mug. 6. Take chalk and lightly rub on the chalkboard to set. 7. Rub off a little bit and then you can write your message.

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4th Annual Huntington’s Disease Team Hope Walk/Silent Auction, 9:00 A.M., Discovery Middle School

Date Day

Friday The 13th

Father’s Day

Father’s Day R&B Elkhart Jazz Comedy Explosion, Festival Begins 7:30 P.M., Morris Performing Arts Center

Bazaar Sunday At The State, 10:00 A.M., The State Theatre

Friday’s By The Fountain, 11:45 A.M., Downtown South Bend

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Have a photo shoot day with the kids and take fun photos with them holding signs saying how much they love their dad. Have them choose the photo they like the most and frame the picture. Make the photo frame more unique by having the kids decorate the outside the frame. Perfect for his office or even to display in his man cave.

Daddy & Me Tool Box: Help your kids build a toolbox

out of wood for dad and make a smaller one for the kids. Have them paint and decorate the toolboxes together! Then visit a local hardware store and buy tools to fill the toolboxes. You never know, the “honey-to-do” list may get shorter with the extra pair of hands helping out.

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Sometimes the best presents any parent can receive from their child is something handmade. This Father’s Day, have your little ones make something for their dad that will last a lifetime. have your kids make their dad a coffee mug. They can either create one from clay or choose a pre-made mug to decorate. This will be one mug that he will be proud to show off at work.

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Americans spend over $1 billion each year on Father’s Day presents.

Father’s Day is celebrated in over 50 countries worldwide.

There are over 65 million dads in just the United States. Ties are still the number one best seller for Father’s Day gifts.

Summertime Fun

For All Ages

School is officially over and now it’s just you and your and the kiddos for the next couple months. Make the best of their summer break and try these fun activities:  Water Balloon Fight  Nature Scavenger Hunt  Beach Day  Visit Your Local Zoo  Lemonade Stand & Cookies

“Some beach somewhere, there’s a big umbrella casting shade over an empty chair. Palm trees are growing, warm breezes blowing. I picture myself there, some beach, somewhere.” - Unknown

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Back To School Summer vacation is coming to an end meaning moms need to start getting their kids ready for school! The FAMILY Magazine is making it easier for moms across Michiana by having a Backpack Giveaway filled with supplies that their child will need.

The Backpack Giveaway will start July 21st and winners will be announced July 25th.

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By: Kristine Smith

"Going green" doesn't have to be an overwhelming task or time consuming. Simple things can make a difference, whether you realize it or not. The contents of this list might not be new, but they bear repeating. Our commitment to help the environment means all of us should try to adopt small changes. Here’s a list of 12 ways that can get your family started today. It is easier than you think.

Buy reusable shopping bags and stop using plastic. Almost every store sells inexpensive reusable cloth bags. Buy a few and keep them in your car. They fold up nicely and won’t take up too much room. According to www.reuseit.com, plastic bags take up to 1,000 years to decompose and sadly, in 2008 alone, we used 3.5 million tons of them worldwide. That’s a statistic that should shock even the least motivated to change their ways when shopping.

Install a laundry line. If it was good enough for our grandparents then it is good enough for us. While some items make more sense to use a dryer for, there are certainly items that can be hung out to dry which saves mom some valuable time and saves on energy usage.

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Use reusable cloth napkins. Paper towels are expensive and are not environment friendly. They are easy to make or inexpensive to purchase. If making your own, use fabric remnants from your local fabric store. It’s an even cheaper fix with a personalized touch. Keep an empty pitcher in your kitchen and bathroom and use the pitchers to collect water from the faucet or shower while waiting for it to turn hot. Use this water for plants, pets, bird baths, and more. Another simple step to help the environment is to either reuse plastic water bottles or don’t even bother buying them in the first place.

Around the house, install solar landscape lighting as much as possible. There are different types of solar lights and are easy to install. You will save on energy use which will offset the cost of purchasing the lights. Check out your local hardware store for more information.

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Grow your own fruits and vegetables. With the excellent soil available here in the Midwest, take advantage of that and start a garden or expand an existing one. It will teach your children the important concept of knowing where their food comes from. It may also teach them the value of work it takes to grow food and therefore they may not be so quick to waste it.

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An electric water heater is the biggest energy user in many homes, so put kitchen timers in each bathroom to make sure your family keeps their showers 5 to 10 minutes long. You can also set a timer for the water heater, limiting it to heat water for 4 hours a day, rather than 24. With these changes you can reduce your electric bill by 30%.

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During the air-conditioned summer months, minimize the use of your stove and oven. Instead, move your toaster oven and Crock Pot to a screened porch and use those as much as possible. Less heat in the kitchen means less energy needed to cool the house. Even try to do without the air conditioner for a day or set it for a few degrees higher than normal this year.

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Unplug or turn off as many electric devises as possible when they are not in use. By turning off your computer instead of leaving it in sleep mode, you can save 40 watt-hours per day. That adds up to four cents a day, or $14 per year. If you don't want to wait for your computer to start up, set it to turn on automatically a few minutes before you get to work.

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Swimming Lessons:

Teaching Water Safety From The Beginning By: Robin McClure

Planning to swim this summer? Enrolling your child in swim lessons can be a life-saving choice. In the

U.S., drowning is the leading cause of death for children under age five and the second leading cause of death for children 14 and under, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Drowning doesn’t take long and it occurs silently. Most parents say they took their eyes off their child for less than a minute. Comfort in the water, the ability to swim and familiarity with water safety can prevent your family from becoming a statistic.

Advantages of Swim Lessons

Swim lessons aren’t just for kids. Kari Shepard, owner of Shepard Swim School in Elkhart, said swim lessons are for “anyone who doesn’t feel comfortable around water or doesn’t know how to swim.” Being able to swim allows adults to feel more comfortable in the water so they can enjoy it more. Parents can also help their children if they’re ever in danger. “It’s just an essential skill. You never know when you’re going to need it,” said Shepard. While the main goals of swimming lessons for children are that they learn to swim and learn to practice water safety to prevent drowning, there are numerous other advantages. A study conducted by Australia’s Griffith University showed that children under age five who take regular swimming lessons tend to meet milestones sooner than their non-swimming counterparts. Of the 7,000 children in the study, the majority acquired physical skills, visual motor skills, social skills, gross motor stationary skills and oral expression as much as six months to a year sooner. They also tended to have a higher mathematical reasoning and were able to understand and follow directions better.

What Will They Learn?

Most swim lessons set out to teach kids a specific skill or set of skills, such as breath control, kicking, treading water, diving, floating, breaststroke, backstroke and freestyle. Classes also cover water safety and drowning prevention. If you want to see what a swim lesson could look like, June 20, 2014 is the World’s Largest Swim Lesson, with countries around the world participating in the lesson and following the same curriculum. The classes start and end at the same time everywhere. Many swim schools also offer a trial class. 12

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Where to Go for Swim Lessons in Michiana Outdoor Pools:

Indoor:

Potawatomi Pool South Bend, IN (574) 235-9438

YMCA of Michiana, Inc. South Bend, IN (574) 287-9622

Mary Gibbard Pool Mishawaka, IN (574) 258-1664

Northeast Branch YMCA Granger, IN (574) 287-9622

Merrifield Pool Mishawaka, IN (574) 258-1665

Shepard Swim School Elkhart, IN (574) 296-7946

Pierre Moran Pool Elkhart, IN (574) 293-7946

The Elkhart Youth and Community Center Elkhart, IN (574) 389-7878

Shanklin Pool Goshen, IN (574) 533-7616 Nappanee Community Pool Nappanee, IN (574) 773-2112

YMCA of La Porte La Porte, IN (219) 325-9622

Steps for Enrollment and Success in Swim Lessons 1. Find Swim Schools Near You

Numerous YMCAs, outdoor pools and warm water indoor swimming pools exist in Michiana. Some of these are open year-round, others are only open during the summer. Find out about the schools and what they offer to decide which type is best for your family.

2. Choose the Correct Class

Adults learn differently than children and babies, so classes are tailored to meet the needs of different age groups. For instance, classes for younger children include songs or imaginary play.

3. Select the Correct Level

Unless your child is an infant, there are likely to be several levels available. Many swim schools will have you come in so they can evaluate your child’s skill level to determine the best fit.

4. Decide on a Day and Time

Choose a day and a time that you are unlikely to have to skip. As with anything else, regular, consistent practice is the best way to maximize learning. When children are removed from the water for an extended period of time, they can develop water fears or renew fears they’ve previously overcome. So, whether it’s a daily swim class for a summer or a weekly class year-long, make time for it in your schedule.

5. Choose Duration

Some swim schools’ classes last for a summer, others for 16 weeks and others for a month. Learn how and when skills are assessed and when levels are changed.

6. Prepare Your Child

If this is their first formal class, your children could be nervous. It’s a new environment and you’re handing them over to a stranger. “Let your child know you’re putting them in safe situation,” said Shepard. “Remind them you’ll be coming back for them.” Even with swim lessons, remember to practice water safety. A baby at home can drown in a bucket of water or a tub or a toilet. Whether you’re at the public pool, a friend’s house, the spa, the beach or playing with water tables at home, watch your kids at all times. “Swim lessons is a life skill.” Shepard said. “There’s no price on your child’s life.”

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FAMILY fun

By: Robin McClure

Summer Water Fun in Michiana Looking to make a splash this summer?

Whether you want to spend a day at the beach or just a few hours running through sprays of water, Michiana has splash pads, spray parks, water playgrounds, pools and beaches that your kids can enjoy this summer! Splash Pads

Splash pads have tipping buckets, water cannons and spray fountains that can be used to cool down. Most are free and have a picnic area and a pavilion.

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Coquillard Park, South Bend Run through the splash pad and select from the three small playgrounds.

Battell Park, Mishawaka Settle in while the kids play on the playground, cool off in the splash pad and repeat.

LaSalle Park, South Bend Visit this splash pad, or if it looks like rain, head indoors to the gymnasium, game room, weight room and computer lab.

Crawford Park, Mishawaka Enjoy the small splash pad and the array of playground equipment.

Rieth Park, Goshen A splash pad, a playground and an open play area.

Martin Luther King, South Bend This splash pad is one of the newest splash pads in the city, located beside a playground.

Rose Park, Mishawaka Cool off at the splash pad, explore the playground equipment, play tennis, hit a baseball or enjoy some bocce ball.

Walnut Park, Goshen Cool off in the splash pad, shoot baskets, hit baseballs and watch the kids play on the playground.

Twin Branch Park, Mishawaka The newest splash pad in Mishawaka. The park also has a horseshoe pit and playground equipment.

Wakarusa Memorial Park, Wakarusa Buckets, spray guns and fountains will keep everyone cool. This park also has a beautiful walking path.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Park, South Bend Dodge through water jets, practice some football passes and watch skateboarders. Potawatomi Park, South Bend Animal themed fountains add an extra dimension to the tipping buckets and water jetting from the ground. South East Neighborhood Park, South Bend The largest splash pad in the city, near the pavilion and the playground. The park also has a nature trail. 14

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Potawatomi Park Splash Pad

NIBCO Splash Pad, Elkhart Water streams up from the ground at this splash pad and into an ice skating rink during the winter.

Cummins Park , Bristol This splash pad has six different fountains for kids of different ages to play in. A volleyball net, basketball courts and tennis courts are also available.

Kennedy Water Playground

Water Playgrounds

Kennedy Water Playground - South Bend Designed for children between 18 months and 10 years old, this shallow-water playground has a slide, a tire swing and tons of spray features. The pool area also has small pavilions, picnic areas and concessions. The cost is $5 for adults and $4 for children ages three to 10.

Beaches

Ideal Beach Water Park - Elkhart This summer hot spot has concessions, two corkscrew water slides, a wading pool, sand volleyball, a playground, miniature golf and beach access. Visitors can also canoe and kayak. The cost is $5 for adults, $1 for children age two and under and $4 to ride the waterslide.

Outdoor Community Pools

Several local community pools have kiddy pools in addition to the main pool. Water slides, spray fountains and concessions may also be available. The fee typically ranges from $3 to $5 for residents.

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Potawatomi Park Pool, South Bend Mary Gibbard Park, Mishawaka Merrifield Park, Mishawaka

Elkhart County

Pierre Moran Pool, Elkhart Shanklin Pool, Goshen Nappanee Community Pool, Nappanee

Get the whole family together to explore Michiana’s water attractions this summer. No matter how you enjoy water play, keep a close eye on your kids and practice water safety.

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Summer Adventure Summer lends itself to exciting family field trips to zoos, museums, parks and more. By choosing books that coordinate with planned activities, you can stretch your family’s fun even further. Just pick your destination from the list below, and then share the corresponding books with your young children either before or after your visit!

If You’re Going . . . to the Natural History Museum Even the littlest kids will be excited about fossils after listening to “Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs!” by Sandra Boynton. Boynton’s silly yet clever rhymes make this board book fun for adults to read aloud as well. For slightly older kids, start with Ian Whybrow’s “Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs,” then move on to “Harry and the Dinosaurs at the Museum.” You could even let the kids pick out some dinos of their own at the museum gift shop. If You’re Going . . . to the Art Museum It’s never too early to start talking about art! The unique “Touch the Art” series by Julie Appel and Amy Guglielmo allows kids to interact with features from famous paintings. For example, “Make Van Gogh’s Bed,” devoted to the Impressionists and late 19th century artists, features mixed-media versions of Monet’s water lilies, Cassatt’s seashore and Cézanne’s fruit. Other titles in the series include “Pop Warhol’s Top” and “Feed Matisse’s Fish.” Or, begin with the basics and check out “The Color Kittens” by Margaret Wise Brown. This classic story is a pleasure to read and reread, thanks to Wise Brown’s clever turns-of phrase and Alice and Martin Provensen’s gorgeous illustrations. Once at the museum, you can use the story as a springboard to discuss the different colors chosen by artists as well as the colors that were combined to make them.

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If You’re Going . . . to the Zoo or Aquarium Introduce your child to animals of all different kinds with “Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?” by Bill Martin, Jr. Eric Carle’s vivid illustrations combine with catchy, repetitive prose to keep this favorite on the short list of must-read children’s books year after year. On the aquatic side, Deborah Diesen’s “The Pout-Pout Fish” is tough to beat. Adults and kids alike will enjoy the smart, funny rhymes and eclectic cast of characters that includes Ms. Clam, Mrs. Squid and Mr. Eight (an octopus). If you find yourselves wanting more undersea fun, move on to the sequel, “The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark.” Finally, for a book that specifically discusses a zoo trip, check out “Let’s Go to the Zoo!” by Ellen Weiss. This story features the FisherPrice Little People, but the dozens of pop-out doors that hide animal surprises are the real attraction. Young children will want to explore this interactive book again and again.

If You’re Going . . . to a Concert As children’s books go, “Animal Orchestra” by Ilo Orleans has aged exceptionally well since its original publication in 1958. This rousing, rhyming Little Golden Book will give young ones insight into some of the instruments they might expect to see. For a more modern musical tale, try “This Jazz Man” by Karen Erhardt. Her words bring the tune from “This Old Man” to life by incorporating jazz instruments, sounds and terms. At the story’s end, Erhardt offers short biographies of nine great jazz artists. It’s impossible to describe how much fun this book is, but after one time through you’ll be hooked!

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By: Kristine Smith

e have all seen children in a restaurant, sporting event or the grocery store turn into a tiny tyrant. They become obnoxious, loud or even invasive in the blink of an eye. Regardless of the age, a child can push the boundaries of what is acceptable in public and make those around them cringe, irritable or down right angry. While no parent enjoys disciplining their child, it might be a good idea for the parent to use these episodes and turn them into teaching moments. But, before these episodes even occur, it is useful to understand why the behavior is even happening in the first place. Simply put, kids either have not learned appropriate manners and boundaries in the home or they are learning this behavior outside of the home from other kids. The younger a child is when learning simple manners, such as saying “please” or “thank you,” the better. Having your child see you hold the door open for someone, for example, is another way to show them to be aware of others.

Learning to tell your child “no” in the home when necessary teaches the child what is wrong conduct before even leaving the home.

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Teaching boundaries in the home first is useful. A child cannot be the parent’s friend and it seems too many parents today confuse parental duties with friendship. When these lines are blurred, the child can become disrespectful due to the lack of discipline they receive at home. This lack of discipline and lack of boundary lines can lead to a similar lack of respect for others in public places, with the child thinking there is no consequence for their actions regardless of where they are misbehaving. Learning to tell your child “no” in the home when necessary teaches the child what is wrong conduct before even leaving the home. It is impossible to expect a child to be respectful and courteous outside the home when they are allowed to be disrespectful inside the home on a daily basis. Another life skill a child can learn inside the home is patience. In the “real” world we wait constantly. Whether it is waiting in line at a grocery store or waiting in a line to get into a sporting event, the situation of being patient can also apply to not interrupting a parent when they are on the phone or waiting their turn before interrupting a conversation that may not include them. If they persistently try to interrupt adult conversations, teach them to say, “Excuse me, please,” and then give them your attention.

These may seem like minor skills to learn, but once they are ingrained in a child, they will carry over to a public setting easily. Outside of the home, it is more difficult to monitor your child and the influences your child is exposed to. It is essential you know your child’s friends—both real and virtual. Social media has kept parents more connected to their kids, but unfortunately, it also has left them in the dark in regards to who their children spend time with and converse with. Parents who do not monitor their kid’s virtual lives run a greater risk of not knowing who is most influential in their lives. With the news from a Kaiser Family Foundation study that kids spend at least seven and a half hours a day plugged into digital media, now is also the time to focus on digital manners and boundaries as well. This makes it imperative that you, as a parent, look into these social media outlets in order to understand what they are doing online and give guidance to children.

Monitoring what happens when a child goes to a friend’s home or spends time with friends in the community is more difficult. This is when the concept of leading by example at home can come into play. While a child may be exposed to a different set of rules, or lack thereof in another child’s home, the hope is that the foundation is set that they understand the difference between manners and rudeness. Remind your child to follow the rules of her friend’s house when on a play date and to always clean up after herself before leaving. Be sure your child always greets the host or hostess, never puts her feet on the furniture and waits until the host eats first at meals. Also stress the importance of using a quiet voice when inside another person’s home. If your child is hosting the play date, be sure that they put their friend first. Finally, remember that you set the standard. If you want to raise a well-mannered child, the first thing you must do as a parent is to take a good look at your own behavior.

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10:00 A.M., The State Theatre

Bazaar Sunday At The State,

Date Day

5:30 P.M., Elkhart Environmental Center

Monthly Meditation Yoga,

1:00 P.M., Lerner Theatre

Elkhart Jazz Festival Preview Party,

8:00 P.M., The Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres

Footloose: The Musical,

5:00 P.M., Kroc Center

Singing Company,

7:30 P.M., South Bend Civic Theatre

To Kill A Mocking Bird,

Shia LaBeouf’s Birthday, 27 Years Old

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Red Rose Day

“The summer night is like a perfection of thought.”

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Friday The 13th

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Fireworks At St. Joseph County 4H Fair,

12:00 P.M., The Music Village, Downtown South Bend

2nd Annual Birthday Party,

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Father’s Day R&B Comedy Explosion,

Father’s Day

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Music Camp,

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Two Rivers Meet,

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Meet Me On The Island,

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FAMILY pregnancy

By: Allisocn Boelcke

Summer pregnancies certainly have their challenges, particularly in the moody climate of Michiana. Comfort is essential when it comes to warm weather maternity style but as any mom-to-be who has browsed maternity clothing knows, the price tags can be pretty alarming for something you’ll only wear a few times. Plus, it’s not like you don’t already have an ever-growing list of things to buy before the baby comes!

Stay cool, comfortable and cute without breaking the bank by keeping these tips in mind for finding affordable warm weather maternity wear:  Check Out Used Options Passing down maternity clothes is practically a rite of passage between female friends and family, so that’s usually your best bet for staying on budget with your maternity wear. Ask if they have any warm weather options they’d like to send your way. Not only does it save you money, it can be quite the bonding experience with your mom friends and family.

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 Venture Outside Of The Maternity Section As soon as the “maternity” label is slapped onto a clothing item, the price seems to multiply; however, if you look at the basic designs of many maternity clothing pieces, they often look very similar to non-maternity pieces. Save yourself some money upfront by looking for clothes outside of the maternity section that will work for you. Not only will it be better for your budget, you’ll also be able to wear the pieces after your pregnancy.

can be worn as is over your bump and after pregnancy, worn as a dress or tunic with leggings

Look at the warm weather clothing with a creative eye to see if it will work for your growing bump. Warm weather items you can incorporate during pregnancy and beyond include:

Beach cover ups – lightweight tunics can be worn over camisoles as a pregnancy top and then used as a bathing suit cover up after pregnancy. Maxi skirts with fold over waistbands – reposition the

waistband as needed during and after pregnancy.

Dressing comfortably while still looking put together can help do wonders with making you feel great about yourself and your changing body. No matter your budget, if you think creatively, you can affordably build a warm weather maternity wardrobe and beat the Michiana heat. THE

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By: Noelle Elliott

hen my husband and I found out we were having a son, we agreed that we wanted him to grow up with the ability to express himself based on who he was, not on whom society wanted him to be. We tried to remain as gender neutral as possible. However, children pick up on gender roles very early on. Boys are supposed to be strong and emulate superheroes. And as much as we made traditional girl toys available, he gravitated to anything that would get him dirty. By the time our oldest was seven we had four sons. We wanted them to be confident in their convictions and to never feel that they needed to subscribe to the typical definition of what it means to be strong. Everlasting strength needs to come from within. I have highlighted five points that I find to be crucial in raising a new generation of gentleman.

Show Respect Show respect for others regardless of their gender, age, race or socio-economic status. Respect is something that can be a hard concept for younger children to understand. But there are simple ways to start, one of which is eye contact. This sounds simple, but when I observed my sons being introduced to someone I noticed they would look down or look away. Eye contact not only shows respect to the other person but it is also a reflection of self-respect as well.

Anger Management

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My oldest son has a temper. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get angry often, but when he does it is like a volcano erupting and his brothers have learned to take cover. When he was little I told him to go to his room and punch a pillow. I thought that it was a better idea than punching one of

his brothers. But as he grew older, his first reaction to anger was to hit. I didn’t consider what would happen if a pillow wasn’t available? Could it escalate to a wall, a car, or worse, a person? We now redirect him to a non-violent option. Removing himself from the situation and taking a few deep breaths will help him in the future when he finds himself in an anger-inducing situation as an adult. We continually remind our sons that stepping away from a fight is not a sign of weakness but rather a sign of maturity

Stand Up For What Is Right I have heard people say that bullying has always been around and that kids just need to be tough. Bullying has gotten much more aggressive as technology advances. Having respect for others means that witnessing cruelty to someone who is different and not standing up for what is right is not acceptable. I don’t want them to jeopardize their safety. However, they need to be empathetic to a child who is left out or made fun of. This could mean telling an adult or be as simple as putting their popularity on the line and sitting with the kid who is eating lunch alone. It can be hard at first, but surprisingly when one child witnesses this, it becomes more acceptable.

Words are powerful As parents, sometimes we say things like “don’t be a baby” or “man up.” It might be a lapse in judgment or just out of pure frustration but it is important to avoid statements like this. Young boys are very impressionable. They will spend the rest of their lives thinking they need to prove their masculinity. A better option is to acknowledge their fear to do something. Let them talk about why they are afraid and let it go. If it something that they want to do, let them build the courage themselves, it will be far more rewarding when they finally conquer their fear. Find words that encourage them other than putting them down.

“It takes 1,000 'atta boys' to undo one really bad message." – Dr. Phil McGraw Be Emotional My oldest son is eleven. He puts on a lion persona on the outside but is a kitten on the inside. He would rather suffer than cry in front of anyone. I want boys to feel comfortable expressing their feelings without the fear that it will make them less of a man. Unfortunately, there is a negative stigma attached with an emotional man. There needs to be a safe place where a young boy can express their feelings without worrying about being teased. That place can be at home. Explain that if they keep feelings inside the intention will manifest into something that will eventually release itself. Sometimes it comes out in rage, other times it is misbehavior. Encourage boys to write out what they are feeling. This way they can destroy it when they are finished, but have some comfort in getting it off their chest. Getting into this habit now will help him in his relationships in the future.

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Special Section One Tank Trips

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ummer is the perfect time to get outside and be active with our four-legged family members. Check out these local pet-friendly vacation ideas that are fun for the whole family. Warren Dunes State Park - Michigan

Take your dog to enjoy beautiful Lake Michigan at the Warren Dunes State Park. Dogs are allowed to swim and play on the far ends of the beach and outside of the buoys. Located at the northern end of Harbor Country, Warren Dunes State Park is ranked number one in the State of Michigan and offers 1,950 acres of recreation area. Dune formations rise 240 feet above the lake, excellent for excellent Hang Gliding (by permit) and parkland, with over three miles of Lake Michigan Beaches. Walking pedestrian paths available (no bikes allowed). The park has 221 modern dune campsites and rentable mini-cabins on the campgrounds. There are several picnic areas, a picnic shelter for rent and a great beach. A concession stand is open from Memorial Day thru Labor Day with food, beverages and a gift shop. (Visit http:// www.harborcountry.org/warrendunes/ for more information.) After a day of play, stop in at Michigan Thyme Cafe in New Buffalo for a bite to eat. The food is great and the patio is dog friendly. Be sure to check out the pet section in the shop for lots of great toys, treats, beds and other gifts for your pet! (Visit http://www.michiganthyme.com/ index.html for more information.) Warren Dunes Creek

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Chicago - Illinois

There is plenty of things your dog to see and do in the Windy City. Chicago has been named one of the most pet-friendly cities in the U.S. Navy Pier is extremely dog friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome at most of the outdoor areas at Navy Pier, including the restaurants with outdoor seating, the outdoor seats at the food court and on the Architectural Boat Tours that depart from the Pier. Dogs are not allowed inside the shops or on the rides or attractions. For dogs who enjoy sightseeing as much as their owners do, checkout Mercury Skyline Canine Cruises. Every Sunday during the summer, dogs are welcome to enjoy the 90 minute Canine Cruise tour highlighting dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, dog parks and fire hydrants. Pups may sit on your lap, in a seat, or on the deck. For everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comfort, one restroom on the boat is for humans and one is lined with newspapers for pets. (Visit http://www. mercurycruises.com/tours/ for more information). Take your pup for a dip in Lake Michigan or walk along the shoreline. Many Chicago parks have dog friendly areas to play in. (Visit http:// www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/facilities/dog-friendly-areas for a complete list.) The list of dog-friendly hotels and restaurants in Chicago is also about a mile long. Big names like the Conrad and the Drake are pet friendly along with many more. Many Chicago eateries with outdoor patios will serve your pooch and their humans alike! (Visit http://www.gopetfriendly.com/ browse/united-states/illinois/chicago for a complete list.)

Saugatuck/Douglas - Michigan Spend your Summer Vacation in one of Michiganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best beach towns. Downtown Saugatuck caters to its canine visitors by offering bowls of water and treats to fourlegged guests.

Stroll through the many Downtown Saugatuck parks and be sure to stop at the two pet boutiques (Groovy Paws, Just Dogs Saugatuck & Buddy Bath House) both of which are filled with toys, treats, collars, beds and more for dog lovers.

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Saugatuck has many outdoor eateries which allow pets to dine with you. While Saugatuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous Oval Beach is not dog friendly, dogs are allowed on Douglas Beach in the evenings and your four-legged pal can play at the five acre Tails N Trails Dog Park. (Visit http://saugatucktownship. org/parks/default.html for more information.)

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By: Michelle L. Shirk, J.D. Ready for a summer getaway but don’t want a long drive? Your family can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life while staying relatively close to home at any of these four exciting destinations profiled below. We’ve outlined the best things to do, treats to eat and places to stay in each city. All you need to do is pack your suitcase and fill your gas tank!

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Grand Rapids, MI

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Milwaukee, WI

To Do: For a truly one-of-a-kind blending of art and nature, head to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park (www. meijergardens.org). Thought-provoking works by Joan Miró, Tom Otterness, Auguste Rodin and more fill the 30-acre sculpture park and greenhouses. The children’s gardens are particularly top notch. Follow up your outdoor adventure with a matinee at clean, modern Celebration! Cinema (www.celebrationcinema.com) on the city’s north side.

To Do: Chicago boasts an extensive slate of attractions but Shedd Aquarium’s (www. sheddaquarium.org) awe-inspiring beluga whales and stunning lakefront setting shoot it straight to the top of the heap. Honorable mention goes to the Museum of Science and Industry (www.msichicago.org), which allows visitors to tour a simulated coal mine, chick hatchery and U-505 German submarine.

To Do: Experience natural beauty yearround at the Mitchell Park Conservatory (http://county.milwaukee.gov/ MitchellParkConserva10116.htm), where three carefully cultivated domes highlight desert, tropical and floral plant life. Then, pay a visit to the Milwaukee Art Museum (www.mam.org) where kids 12 and under receive free admission.

Must Eats: If the weather’s nice, check out the sculptures and gardens at Millennium Park (www.millenniumpark.org) before snagging an al fresco lunch at The Plaza at Park Grill (www.parkgrillchicago.com/ plaza). Otherwise, opt for stuffed pizza at one of several Giordano’s (www.giordanos. com) locations in the downtown area. Finally, no foodie should leave town without a bag of “The Chicago Mix” – a combo of caramel and cheese flavored popcorn – from Garrett Popcorn Shops (www. garrettpopcorn.com).

Must Eats: Nibble your way through the Milwaukee Public Market (www. milwaukeepublicmarket.org) home to vendors like Kehr’s Candies, West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe and The Spice House. You can have a meal right at the market or just pick up some unique ingredients to make one at home. Just don’t leave the city without a package of cheese curds!

Approximately 232 Miles Round-Trip

Must Eats: If your kids are reasonably openminded about trying new foods, introduce them to small plate dining at San Chez, A Tapas Bistro (www.sanchezbistro.com). If not, take a tour of the century-old Amway Grand Plaza hotel (www.amwaygrand. com) before grabbing burgers at its familyfriendly sports bar. Where to Stay: Book a room downtown, within walking distance of the city’s restaurants and public art displays. The luxurious JW Marriott Grand Rapids (www. ilovethejw.com) has a fun, funky vibe and excellent riverfront location, while the nearby Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown (www.marriott.com) offers similar amenities at a slightly lower price tag. 28

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Approximately 189 Miles Round-Trip

Where to Stay: If shopping is on your “to do” list, consider choosing the historic Drake Hotel (www.thedrakehotel.com) at the north end of the Magnificent Mile as your base of operations. This hotel offers character-filled rooms, a gorgeous afternoon tea service and close proximity to many popular shops and restaurants.

Approximately 372 Miles Round-Trip

Where to Stay: For a convenient lodging option, it’s tough to beat the Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown (www.marriott.com). The hotel’s location in an old Marshall Field building gives it unique architecture and incredibly high ceilings. Plus, you can slash your trip costs by preparing some quick meals or snacks in the in-room kitchen.

West Lafayette, IN

Approximately 217 Miles Round-Trip To Do: The Purdue University’s campus (www.purdue.edu) offers plenty of family fun. Get wet in the Loeb and Engineering Mall fountains, bowl a game at the Purdue Memorial Union or take a hike in Horticultural Park on the west side of campus. For off-campus excitement, take the kids across the river to Lafayette’s Columbian Park (www.lafayette.in.gov) to enjoy a playground, free zoo and small water park. Must Eats: Eat like a college student at Pappy’s Sweet Shop (www.union.purdue. edu) in the basement of the Union. The menu includes kid-friendly fare such as hot dogs, tater tots and ice cream treats. If you’d rather lunch in Lafayette, head to Jane’s Gourmet Deli (www.janesgourmetdeli. com), a local gem specializing in house made soups, sandwiches and desserts. Do NOT miss the white chocolate raspberry bar if it’s available! Where to Stay: For an authentic Boilermaker experience, the Union Club Hotel (www. union.purdue.edu) is your best pick. The Union has tons of restaurants and amenities and is within easy walking distance of nearly everything on campus. However, if your kids consider an onsite pool an essential part of a family getaway, try the nearby Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette Wabash Landing (www.hiltongardeninn.com) instead.

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By: Meagan Church

Dear Mom, Summer is here! After one Polar-Vortex-of-a-winter, did you ever think we’d get here? School is ending, days are getting longer and the temperatures are rising. It’s easy to think of all the things you want to do and accomplish before the kids head back to class. After all, there are roughly 100 days of summer, so don’t let a single one pass you by without ticking something off your summer bucket list, right? Well, I say toss the bucket list. Forget the 100-day countdown. Instead, just enjoy. I know you want to fill the summer with as much fun and excitement as possible. You want this to be an epic 100 days that the kids won’t soon forget. But what is a bucket list really? Isn’t it just a glorified todo list? Sure, it’s filled with fun things like zoo trips, fireworks shows, baseball games and water park visits, instead of the typical to-dos of laundry, oil changes and cleaning toilets. But, this summer, chuck the list and instead try unscheduling a bit. We live in a society and a culture of over-scheduling. Kids race from school to activities, to family dinners and homework before trying to squeeze in a sufficient amount of sleep before starting the rat race all over again the next day. Well, what if we teach them something different this summer? What if instead of teaching them a scheduled existence, if we give them space to breathe, dream and explore? Instead of providing them with a list of summer must-dos and preplanned experiences, what if we unschedule and see what evolves organically? 30

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Product Testing:

Sunless Tanning Products By: Lara West

Summer is here and we all want

beautiful tans but even if we’re not worried about the sun damaging our skin, who has the time to sit and get that beautiful deep golden tan? I wish I had time to spare and I don’t think many moms do. I know how tempting it is to get trapped in the beauty aisle by the selftanners and I decided now is the time to see if all that debating is worthwhile. I bought three kinds of sunless tanning products to see which gives me the best tan for the summer. There are home tanning products that can cost up to $40 and I’ve heard very good things about these products and their organic properties that make them worth the cost. I went with products that are easily accessible at your favorite supermarket stores. The only product I found to compare between a name brand and a private label (store brand or off-brand) is the spray-on sunless tan, but first, here are my thoughts on other products available:

• Moisturizers. Lotions have been my go-to sunless tan product

for about five years now. There are several brands of sunless tanning (or tinting) moisturizers available. I buy whichever brand is on sale, and have yet to find one that doesn’t perform well. It usually takes about eight to ten days for a nice beautiful color to start showing with consistent application. These basically act as your daily moisturizer but you still want to be sure to apply proper sun-protection throughout the day, as most of these lotions do not provide the proper level protection for your skin.

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• Towelettes. These are similar to the

wet-naps that you get at restaurants to clean your fingers after eating sauce covered ribs. They would also pack well if you are going away on vacation and want to be sure your tan keeps glowing. Unfortunately, I jumped right to the mindset of long, even strokes, and ended up with long, wavy streaks (It should be applied in small circular motions.) I thought the color was a bit too orange for me to stride around with great confidence this summer but that could have been collateral damage from the stroking and not circling.

• Spray Tanners. I tried the $12 bottle

of sunless tan and compared it to the $6 offbrand. The name brand has 17 ingredients compared to the 16 ingredients in the private label. The name brand says it is a “micromist” and the private label says “Ultra-fine mist.” The micro-mist application felt a lot drier upon application than did the private label. The private label actually took several minutes to dry, but with that I felt I got better coverage, because I could spread it around and even it out better than I did with the quick drying action of the name brand. There was a light transfer of color to the top of my white socks from both products and inevitably I came to discover that I missed a spot here-and-there with both products. As for the results, I was really disappointed with the name brands color after the first day, but during the next day I noticed it had just taken a little longer for the full color to develop. Both products faded away rather evenly.

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Recommendations: In general, I try to stick with products that have the least amount of ingredients; however the ingredient missing from the less expensive product is the second ingredient of the name brand, so it might be important. Both results looked faintly tinted with orange when examined closely, but I don’t think it is anything to worry about in the summer sun. Even though it takes longer to dry, I’m probably going to save my six bucks and get the off-brand.

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FAMILY movie review

The Best

By: Cole Pollyea

“Movie Dads”

athers in our world are very important; so are “Movie Dads.” They are crucial to countless screenplays, wherein, they are ultimately defining a lot of boundaries and their mere existence has a great influence on the path that each character takes throughout the running time of the film (and, possibly, thereafter). On this momentous holiday, I thought it to be important to give a big thanks to fathers all around the world by compiling a list of, quite possibly, the most important fathers in all of cinema. Enjoy!

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#1 Robin Williams/Mrs. Doubtfire

“Mrs. Doubtfire”

The lengths that Daniel goes to ensure that he is able to spend quality time with his children is, truly, remarkable. In a hilarious, heart-warming, adventurous journey, Daniel establishes a firm place in our hearts as one of the best “movie dads” to have ever graced the silver screen. Photo: www.huffingtonpost.com

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#2 Martin Sheen/Carl Fox

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“Wall Street”

Clocking in as my personal favorite “movie dad,” and featuring a real life casting situation (Martin Sheen plays Charlie Sheen’s father in the movie, which is also the case in real-life), Wall Street packs in an emotional powerhouse behind the relationship between Carl and his son. Why is he who I consider to be one of the best “movie dads” of all time? Because though he’s offered several opportunities to participate in unethical behavior, and while he is put into uncomfortable financial situations with his son, he remains a straight arrow and teaches his son an important lesson about life’s corruption, all the while remaining, quite possibly, the most likable person in the film.

#3 Albert Brooks/Marlin

“Finding Nemo”

Upon finding out that his son had nearly ventured out to touch “the butt” under the influence of peer pressure, Marlin scolded his son and told him that he’s going to be taken out of school. This is because Marlin is scared; he’s learning how to be a good father and he cares very much about Nemo, whose life is at a potential risk. When Nemo rebels (as all kids do), and his life is threatened, Marlin stops at no obstacles to find and rescue his son, even when this means that he, too, has to face and conquer his fears. Marlin is the godfather of animated “movie dads.”

#4 Gregory Peck/Atticus Finch

“To Kill A Mockingbird”

Atticus Finch is the epitome of intellectual, single fathers raising their kids in a tough world. Through thick and thin, he teaches them what it’s like to be alive and how they should behave and treat others. Atticus is possibly the wisest of all “movie dads” and excels at letting his kids learn on their own, all the while maintaining a gentle guiding hand.

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#5 Robert De Niro/Jack Byrns

“Meet The Parents”

The hilarity of the film “Meet the Parents” tips its hat and slips a twenty into the chest pocket of De Niro, who, really, is the one that makes it all happen. Jack Byrns is an uptight, over-the-top, intensely caring father that makes it to this list because of the intense way by which he aims to protect his daughter from what romance can bring.

FAMILY recipe

Ingredients • 1 Cup Fat Free Milk • 1 Package Instant Sugar-Free Vanilla Pudding Mix • ½ Cup Fat Free Milk • 1 Cup Fresh Raspberries • 2 Cups Raspberry Sherbet, Softened • 2 Cups Whipped Topping, Thawed

Directions 1. Stir one cup of milk with the pudding mix for two minutes until thickened. Blend remaining milk and raspberries together until smooth. 2. Mix raspberry puree with the pudding and add the whipped topping and stir together. Mix in the sherbet until swirled. 3. Divide the mixture between 10 plastic cups and place a wooden craft stick into each cup. Freeze for at least three hours.

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FAMILY book reviews

The Invisible Boy By Trudy Ludwig And Illustrations By Patrice Barton

Reviewed By: Patty Heckaman, Children’s Services Associate at Bittersweet Branch of the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig gently handles the subject of exclusion. Brian is a quiet boy who goes unnoticed and is left out at lunch, recess and a birthday party. Not only ignored by his peers, even his teacher is too busy to notice Brian because of the high demands from other kids in the classroom. Brian may be quiet but he loves to draw and is very creative. He draws fire-breathing dragons, space aliens, pirates and superheroes with the power to make friends wherever they go. When Justin, a new boy, joins the class, he is made fun of at lunch time for eating unusual looking food with chopsticks. All of the kids laugh, except Brian. He wonders which is worse; being laughed at or feeling invisible. The next day Justin finds a note in his cubby with a drawing from Brian. He is the first to make Justin feel welcome. When Brian and

Justin team up on a class project together with Emilio, another classmate, Brian takes out his lucky pen and draws pictures to go with the project. Brian shines and feels included. Little acts of kindness help all the children to realize their potential and feel valuable. Patrice Barton’s illustrations start with Brian outlined in pencil and no color. Brian gains more color with each act of kindness, becoming full color and smiling as the story finishes. The Invisible Boy is a wonderful resource for counselors, parents, teachers or anyone in need of material for kids dealing with exclusion and quietness. It also addresses themes on friendship and empathy.

FAMILY student book reviews

Allegiant

By Veronica Roth

Reviewed By: Allison Rakowski The last book in the Divergent trilogy, Allegiant is a fantastic read. Filled with action and many plot changing twists, this book is great for both genders, young adults and adults. Relationships build between characters from the previous two books, as well as, many new characters are introduced. This book explains what exactly is happening in the outside walls of Chicago and how the people live. The true meaning of “divergent” is revealed and many other questions are answered. Several loved characters meet their end, building the urge for the others to end the war between the factions who have killed their friends. The ending of this well-written book is very sad and many have described it as disappointing. My perspective on this was that the book shouldn’t have ended any other way. I have recommended this book to all of my friends and have loved every minute of reading this book. Veronica Roth, the amazing author of this book, has made an award winning book and I believe everyone should get a chance to read it.

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