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Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures take their cosmic presence on the big screen to another level in Guardians of the Galaxy. Based on the popular comic, the live-action feature is sure to be a summer smash with all ages, Go along for the ride beginning August 1.

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An adorable little horse named Twilight Sparkle learns a few important life lessons in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The newly released DVD features five animated My Little Pony episodes that take young audiences on unforgettable adventures. Pick up your copy in stores and online today.

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Based on the hit animated flick How to Train Your Dragon 2, the same-titled video game takes players to the Viking Isle of Berk for hours of fun with Hiccup, Astrid, and all of your favorite characters from the movie. The game is available now for the Nintendo Wii, XBOX 360, and PlayStation 3 game systems.

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Your favorite heroes in a half shell are back in the reboot Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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One of the most iconic characters of all time swings right into your own home in a brand-new adventure with Tarzan.

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Race along walls and upside down on twisting, anti-gravity tracks in Mario Kart 8. The exciting new game for the Nintendo Wii U includes highlight videos, online play mode, and crisp HD graphics. Pick one up in stores or online now.

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Lionsgate Films and filmmaker Todd Doublas Miller present Dinosaur 13. The documentary focuses on Peter Larson, a paleontologist who unearths the largest and most well-preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil ever found. Catch it in limited release and Video on Demand beginning August 15.

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Make your summer even more memorable with Through the Woods by the Okee Dokee Brothers. The Grammy-award winning duo’s latest CD is sure to be a hit with listeners of all ages. Order or download your copy at www.okeedokee.org.

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PBS Kids is happy to announce that there’s even more Sesame Street to enjoy. The show that has been educating and entertaining for more than four decades presents an additional half-hour show every weekday afternoon. Don’t miss the extra half hour of Sesame Street on air and digital platforms beginning September 1. Check local listings.

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Putty is on a mission to rescue his imprisoned friends in Putty Squad for the Nintendo 3DS. Rated E for Everyone, the retro action game features brandnew moves, game modes, tutorials, and bonus stickers to collect.

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Music in the Garden at Queens Botanical presents The Ebony Hillbillies on August 16, 6:15pm.

The African-American string band keeps alive an important legacy that was a key element in the genesis of all American music. Enjoy the beautiful blend of pop, country, bluegrass, folk, rock, jazz, and other genres. Questions? Click on www.queensbotanical.org.

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Burlington has joined the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night campaign to raise funds to find a cure for these diseases, as well as ensure patients have access to proper treatment. Until October 4, shoppers may make financial contributions.Visit www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com to find a location near you.Also be on the look out for circulars starring reallife patients and survivors.

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The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is back for its annual tradition at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, 111th St., on August 9 and 10 beginning at 9am each day.Watch roughly 180 dragon boat teams race on the Queens park’s lake.

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The U.S. Open Tennis Championship is back August 25 at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Be sure to visit the historic site and see the incredible displays of worldwide talent. Tickets and schedule information are available at www.usopen.org.

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Challenge Island is back at Atlas Park on August 23 beginning at 11am. The 8000 Cooper Ave. location in Glendale hosts the enrichment program that promotes creative and critical thinking in children. All aspects of the program seek to reinforce STEM: skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. Learn more at www.shopatlaspark.com.

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STOP Bedwetting with these helpful tips.

by Jacob Sagie, Ph.D. It’s a milestone towards which every parent strives: The day when they’ll finish buying diapers or nighttime pull-ups for their child. With this milestone comes passage into an age of maturity and responsibility for the child, not to mention a welcome reprieve on our bank accounts.

So what happens if that time seems never to be coming? What if your child has long ago passed his 5th or 6th birthday, and he is still not getting through the night without accidents? Or what about when he hits the double digits? You’ve already asked the pediatrician what to do seemingly countless times and were told to simply let the child grow out of it. But how long should you wait before taking another course of action?

Parents come to me all the time after having listened to their family doctor and waited. But when your child is suffering from heightened stress, frustration, and embarrassment, why should you merely wait? Why add months or even years of distress to his life?

As a parent, I was once confronted with just this situation. My son, at age 6, was still having accidents at night. Completely dry and able to go the whole day without any incidents, nary a night went by when we didn’t have to change the sheets. We were exhausted not only because of the middle-of-the-night housekeeping duties, but also because, as much as we tried, we couldn’t find any real solution for his “problem.”

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nearly 99 percent of children facing bedwetting, nighttime accidents are not a result of a medical condition. Bedwetting may be the result of a learning fault of the brain’s reflex system that occurs when the child is in a state of very deep sleep. These are otherwise healthy children who, through no fault of their own, aren’t capable of recognizing the signals that the bladder is sending to their brains.

It pains me when I hear of children who are being punished for bedwetting, made to change their own wet linens to “teach them a lesson” with the intent of forcing them to learn to wake up and go to the bathroom. Confronting this ignorance requires that parents become educated and effectively assist their child in overcoming this condition.

Within pediatric medical circles and the parenting community there is an overwhelming lack of credible information and resources available to those parents who are desperate to do something.

Commonly repeated “helpful hints” are often wrong and can even be detrimental to the child. For example, I bet you’ve heard that you should take your child to the bathroom before you go to bed yourself. But by doing this, you’re taking the responsibility away from the child, and he will fail to train his brain to recognize the necessary signals.

There are people, myself included, who have a focused practice to fix bedwetting. Safe and proven methods have already treated millions of children around the world and are available to the millions more who are still suffering.

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•Educate. Knowledge is power, and it will help guide whatever decision you make.

•Do not ignore the problem. The condition exists, and your child needs to feel that he has a support system.

•Be available to your child. He is the primary sufferer of this whole ordeal and needs to know that he is not alone.

•Show your child information available online about other kids who have been dealing with this problem. Let him see that there is nothing wrong with him, and that bedwetting can be overcome.

•Don’t compare your children. Highlighting that a younger sibling is not having accidents just makes the affected child feel worse.

•Seek professional help when your child shows concern for the condition. Dedicated bedwetting clinics and online resources are available for exactly this purpose and have safe and proven treatment options.

Jacob Sagie, Ph.D., is a world-renowned enuresis specialist and founder of several bedwetting clinics around the world. His 30year career dedicated to treating bedwetting has lead to the development of TheraPee, an online tailored bedwetting therapy treatment kit that mirrors his in-clinic techniques.

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These scenarios describe what it is like to have an auditory processing disorder. Some children are sensitive to sounds (hyperresponsive to auditory stimulus) and some children ignore sounds (hypo-responsive to auditory stimuli). Others have difficulty filtering sounds and hear all sounds at once. Many people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder have to deal with these auditory issues 24/7. In a world where one out of 88 people is affected by autism, there are a multitude of interventions to manage each and every symptom. To manage the auditory aspects, listening therapy may assist with retraining the brain to process sounds.

Listening therapy combines electronically altered compact discs — which vary in musical style, sound quality, and level of enhancement — within a sensory integration frame of reference.

Sensory integration recognizes that there are three steps to functioning: sensory input, or taking cues from our environment all at once through the senses; processing input, in which we understand the stimulations and store the experience; and producing an adaptive response, like answering a question or speaking at the correct volume. Listening therapy programs are individualized to address each child’s specific issues. The music, listening time, and type of modulation used vary.

The accompanying individualized activity program fluctuates, too. A child may be asked to sit on a moving swing and toss a bean bag into a bucket, repeat a list of directions next to an open window that lets in outside noises, pick plastics letters out of putty to stimulate hand strength, or countless other activities. A child may also be very active while listening to CDs, working on suspended equipment and 3-D surfaces that challenge postural organization,

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motor planning, and higher level sensory integration skills. The use of sound and music is so intimately connected to movement that children in listening programs are often compelled to move and explore the environment in new ways.

Current clinical work suggests that listening therapy decreases the time necessary to meet treatment goals. When incorporated into a sensory integrative treatment approach, changes are typically observed in: attention, organization of behavior, self-regulation, timing, development, refinement, articulation, fine motor skills, and more. Since many of these skills support communication, improvements are seen in many components of communication, too. Children may obtain a greater range of nonverbal communication, greater emotional and verbal expression, and improvements in pragmatic language.

A typical, home-based listening program lasts for 30-minute intervals, two times a day, for two through 16 weeks. The time frame between daily listening sessions is about three hours. The basic equipment needed includes a CD player, special headphones, and CDs. The CDs for each individually designed listening program are obtained from a trained and qualified provider, who usually stocks a library of them for clients to borrow.

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son with special needs. I’m an optimist and inspirational speaker, and I tell families (and I remind myself sometimes!) to look for the good moments to lift your spirits and improve your day.

In Emily Perl Kingsley’s essay “Welcome to Holland,” she uses the metaphor of excitement for a trip to Italy that becomes an unplanned trip to Holland to describe the experience of discovering and treating the disability of a loved one.

The essay says to me that it is important to embrace the attributes that Holland has to offer.

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Monica Holloway and her son, Wills. about Holland.” For a person with autism and her support network, a baby step such as making a new friend or trying a novel food may be an enormous milestone, which should be savored.

One baby step that stands out to me was the day my son Wills began occupational therapy. We were so nervous. That was also the day, for the first time, Wills asked, “What’s wrong with me?”

Even though I was apprehensive about how the session would go, Wills participated fantastically in it, and he asked when we’d return for another one! This was a huge step toward Wills having many good days to come.

We’ve had our share of difficult days, but little triumphs like participating in a first therapy session filled us with hope. I wouldn’t change one freckle, one misunderstood moment, one tiny piece of Wills for anything in this world. When my partner and I have bad days, we still embrace and appreciate all the good we have too: the progress, our love, our son.

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During the school year, there are many tasks that need to be repeated daily or weekly, all year long. Create organized and efficient systems with specific time frames to complete these tasks. This takes the lastminute frenzy and fear of forgetting completely out of the equation.

If you plan to make your child’s lunch every day, try scheduling this task as the last thing you do before you go to bed each night. Commit yourself to this routine, and soon it will become a habit. Organize everything you need to complete this task by designating one corner in a cabinet for all lunch-making supplies: containers, groceries, and notewriting materials. Save a corner in the fridge for all lunch-related perishables. Now, right before you go to bed, you’ll automatically know what you need to accomplish and how to do so without a second thought.

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Apply the same principles of systematizing and organizing as described above to tasks for which the kids are responsible.

Inviting your children to co-create systems they‘ll use gives them a sense of ownership and signals your respect for their growing decision-making abilities.

For younger children, pick a simple task such as deciding what to wear to school. Work with your children to designate a time to choose each part of their outfit, and lay the clothes out together before bedtime. Ask older children what time of day they might like to work on their homework on a regular basis. Help choose a homework area that’s quiet and available to them at that time.

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Before the school year begins, create a family calendar with upcoming events. Sports activities, holidays, birthdays, dances, parent-teacher conferences, and plays are always mapped out by the school well before the start of the semester. If you have an active awareness of what the next month or season brings, you can prepare your family to forgo frantic scrambling.

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EDUCATION DIRECTORY German-American Language School Locations throughout the Greater New York Area, NY (212)787-7543 germanamericanschool@verizon.net www.german-american-school.org Learning a second language is both educational and fun at The German-American School with four convenient locations: Manhattan, Ridgewood, Franklin Square and Garden City. The school teaches German as a foreign language to children from all backgrounds. No German is necessary to enter the program. In the afterschool enrichment program, children as young as 4 can learn German. Young children are taught by drawing, singing, coloring; children 6 and older work with more structured texts. Homework is assigned. German-American School’s program is unique because it is Regents accredited. Graduating children can take the NYS three year comprehensive Regents equivalency exam and AATG #3 exam. Instructors are dedicated and experienced; classes meet once a week from 4:30-6:15pm. German-American School has been teaching German for 120 years. For registration information and a location nearest you, call (212)787-7543 or email germanamericanschool@verizon.net.

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They work within students’ physical limits in order to expand their abilities to express themselves through movement. Teachers also deeply believe that dancing is not only for the naturally gifted student, but is also for anyone who has the love and the drive to learn to dance.

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Special Needs Vincent Smith School 322 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington, NY 11050 (516)365-4900 www.vincentsmithschool.org The Vincent Smith School (VSS) is well-known for its individualized program for students with learning disabilities in grades 3-12. VSS has a history of excellence dating back to 1924. Located on four and a half acres in suburban Port Washington, Vincent Smith School is a private day school, serving students in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens Counties in New York. It offers students differentiated instruction in small supportive classes. Students experience academic success, emotional growth and social acceptance.

More than 85 percent of graduates go on to college. Vincent Smith School is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents as an independent, nonprofit institution and is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools. It takes pride in being a place where it’s okay to learn differently. The Vincent Smith School is open to all without regard to race, creed, or national origin.

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Steps to Socialization (s2s) 13 South Bayles Ave., Port Washington, NY 1050 (516)767-0266 info@s2sny.com www.s2sny.com Is your child left out of playdate invitations? Does your child sit on the sidelines at recess? Steps to Socialization (s2s) is a social learning program for children who have difficulty with social interactions. Steps to Socialization’s highly trained staff guides students, in groups of 3-4, in learning the skills required to develop and maintain friendships, interpret social cues and work in groups. Skills taught include predicting what someone else is thinking about, how behavior impacts on others, and how to be part of a group. Using targeted activities and role playing, students are equipped with the skills needed to navigate the social world. The program is for children with average to aboveaverage cognitive skills in grades 1 through 8. s2s teaches children how to think socially, step by step.

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Timeout Why you shouldn’t scream at kids playing sports.

by J. Mark Hart On every youth baseball field in America, a fourthgrade infielder lets a routine ground ball go through his legs into the outfield, causing an error. In response, an adult — coach or over-involved parent — yells at the child. The depth of fury in the scream suggests the boy did it on purpose, but we all know he did not. It was a simple mistake, which happens often in baseball.

So, why the uproar? Screaming has become the norm in youth sports. Why do we think it is acceptable to yell at children who have no power to answer back and are simply playing a game that is supposed to be fun? What does that say about the parents and instructors? What is it teaching our children?

Examining this behavior poses hard questions for the screamers and the rest of us who enable them with our silence. Let’s take a look at what is really going on in such a scenario.

•It’s likely the boy feels bad already about making a mistake in front of his teammates, opposing players, umpires, and grownups on both sides. Adding to the embarrassment and hurt pride with a loud display makes the situation worse.

•Publicly demeaning the player isn’t going to enable him to make the play next time.

•Screaming may make an adult feel better, but isn’t the child’s mood most important?

•Odds are, the kids engaged in youth sports are just enjoying themselves and not going to become professional athletes. Likewise, their parents aren’t going to become professional coaches. So, if there’s a missed play or mistake in a childhood game meant to be fun, what’s the big deal?

The next time you encounter a public shaming in youth sports, consider that the following factors involved in this behavior: •The screamer has lost his perspective on youth sports and their purpose.

•A parent may have boundary issues, which are expressed through being too invested in his child’s performance. These actions don’t actually reflect on the parent.

•A coach with boundary issues may be too invested in his team’s performance because he thinks it means something about him. It does not. It’s the coach’s job to offer quality coaching regardless of the team’s results.

•The person yelling does not have a powerful way to relate to failure and is focusing on his own feelings rather than those of the child.

People who can’t control their volume and discouraging words at youth sports events should explore three main points: 1) Get some perspective and mend boundaries. If a kid hits a home run, it’s his home run. If he flubs a grounder, he flubbed it. If he gets a scholarship, it’s his scholarship. None of these accomplishments or failures belong to the parent or coach.

2) Learn from what happened and improve if possible. Emotional reactions to failure are a distraction. The child still has to make the next play. After a foul play, the pitcher grabs the ball, gets the sign, and hurls the next pitch regardless of anyone else’s emotions. If a person is hooked by emotions, he cannot fully coach during the subsequent play; if the players adopt this same attitude of fixation, they cannot fully execute on the next play, either.

3) Craft a broader, more effective understanding of youth sports, as well as life itself. Sports offer a wonderful opportunity for children to learn how to set goals and work constructively toward their accomplishments. They discover how to deal with frustration and failure. Sports can teach grace under pressure, social skills, and how to contribute to a team. Making a mistake in public, modulating an emotional response to it, learning from it, and refocusing on the goal is a recipe for success on and off the field. The positive lessons learned from youth sports stay with children in the classroom and in their adult careers.

Sports are supposed to be fun. That’s why children play them. With a little reflection and awareness, it’s possible for adults to have fun with youth sports, too.

J. Mark Hart is a lawyer in Birmingham, Alabama. His first novel, Fielder’s Choice (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform), explores father-son and coach-player relationships.

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Summer is winding down, but the styles are still red hot this fall season. Check out some of the best of accessories and threads to ensure your child looks sharp while getting smart.

Chooze

Chooze lets your kid go from class to lunch seamlessly with reversible Munch lunchboxes that match their expansive line of reversible backpacks. The new color-coordinated lines add fun to getting ready for school each day. Lunchboxes and backpacks are fully functional on both sides and easy to clean.

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Children can express their inner superhero with backpacks and other back-to-school accessories from SuperME. Its collections enable boys and girls to transform from their student identity to their powerful alter ego in just a moment.

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As the weather cools down and muddy play during recess and after school becomes commonplace, make sure your child’s feet are well protected with Bogs Footwear. Keep their feet dry, comfortable, and cool in stylish colors and styles.

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Designed for play and movement, PLAE offers flexible and fun footwear options for children.

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Take a step in the right direction with Bombas Socks, a company that donates a pair of socks to someone in need for every pair purchased. Since the company’s launch in 2013, tens of thousands of socks have been donated.

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Hiho Batik

Experience the company that makes one-of-a-kind products in a world focused on mass production. Also available this season are backpacks and messenger bags. Your child can don unique and completely customizable patterns in vibrant colors.

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Catering to the countless children in need of sensory-sensitive clothing, Soft Clothing offers a solution to the morning tension that dressing can sometimes bring. Made with high-quality materials, the streamlined collection is stylish, offering a sophisticated look with a purpose.

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Being a girl means the possibilities for fun and adventure are endless. Let this be reflected in your little girl’s wardrobe with Infinity for Girls. More about the experience of fashion than the look, each piece in the collection can be worn in various ways to truly express the wearer’s personality and mood.

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Nununu

Searching for an alternative to traditional kids’ wear? Look no further than Nununu Baby. The fresh, fun, and punk-ish collections offer a unique take on young fashion for any and all seasons.

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hen it comes to your kids’ health, there’s nothing you wouldn’t do or overlook. You schedule annual physicals right on time and visits to the doctor in between when your child is sick. You buy organic milk, eggs, and veggies and look for the best sports classes. But, parents are so focused on their children’s health needs that they often forget about their own.

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According to a recent survey by the International Food Information Council, although parents with children younger than 18 are extremely focused on the nutritional needs of their offspring, they are far less likely to think about their own health. And, in another recent survey by the American Heart Association, 12 percent of its website visitors said that they were too busy taking care of others to take care of themselves.

Busy parents should realize that caring for yourself is just as important as caring for your kids. It’s in the best interests of the children to care for your own health. The airlines have it right: Put on your oxygen mask before putting on that of your child. Neglecting your needs may not only lead you to feel depleted and exhausted, but it can also put you at risk for getting sick.

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A colonoscopy should be performed earlier and more often for people at increased risk, including those with a personal or family history of polyps or colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or a hereditary syndrome such as familial adenomatous polyposis or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome). The screening for colorectal cancer starts at age 50 because the risk for colon cancer increases with age, and more than 90 percent of cases occur in people ages 50 and older. Most colorectal cancers arise from polyps that are precancerous but progress to full-blown cancer in 10 years or more. A colonoscopy allows your physician to remove polyps before they become cancerous and to identify cancer early, when it’s most treatable.

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Be physically active for 30 minutes most days of the week. Break this up into three, 10-minute sessions when pressed for time. Activities can include walking, dancing, yoga, running, or any other physical activity or sport you enjoy.

Learn to manage stress and recognize its signs, such as trouble sleeping, anger and irritation, frequent headaches, and stomach issues. Regular exercise, healthy eating habits, and relaxation exercises offer good ways to manage stress, but it’s important to see a doctor if you are unable to alleviate these symptoms on your own.

Get enough sleep and rest. Adults need about eight hours of sleep each night.

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Beginning August 3: ShoreFest 2014:We Like to Move It!, Astoria Park, Shore Boulevard between Astoria Park South and Ditmars Boulevard, www.astoriaparkalliance.blogspot. Take part in a variety of family-friendly activities on Sundays in August when Shore Boulevard along the East River is closed to vehicle traffic. Stretch, bend, move and learn during free classes along the boulevard. 1-6:30pm.

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August 4-6: Summer Sports Experience, Detective Keith Williams Park, 172nd St, Jamaica, www.nycgovparks.org. Join the Summer Sports Experience! It’s just for kids, and it’s a fun introduction to the fundamentals of sports. No registration is necessary and the program is free. 10am-4pm.

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August 1: Best Summer Ever Under the Tent, New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Flushing, (718)699-0005, www.nysci.org. Come for scavenger hunts, demos, information and workshops, fun and fitness. The focus today is teaching families: Make and Eat Healthy Snacks. Noon and 2pm.

August 2: Idlewild Birding by Canoe Adventure, Idlewild Park, 230-11 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, www.nycgovparks.org. Trained Urban Park Rangers lead canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. Participation in a mandatory safety review led by a trained ranger is required. For ages 8 years old and older. This is an intermediate canoeing trip. 11am.

August 6: Catskill Puppet Theater: Sister Rain & Brother Sun, Beach 97th Street on the Boardwalk, Rockaway Beach, www.nycgovparks.org.

Children and their families love this musical nature tale that features lots of audience participation. 11am-noon.

August 6: Jack & The Beanstalk, Highland Park, Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue, Cypress Hills, www.nycgovparks.org. Jack is looking for adventure, but what he gets is more than he bargained for in this familyfavorite. 6-7pm.

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August 7: Classic Car Show with ECCA, The Shops at Atlas Park, 8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale, (718)326-3300, www.shopsatatlaspark.com.

More than 50 cars are on view at this East Coast Car Association classic car show. Participants can ask questions and engage with experts, and take a picture with their favorite antique gem. 5-9pm.

August 8 - 14 August 8: Water Festival, Bayswater Park, B 32 Street and Beach Channel Drive, Rockaway Beach, (718)318-4000, www.nycgovparks.org.

Come out for a fun- and water-filled kids day. There are water inflatables, bounce houses, cotton candy, popcorn, and giveaways. 11am.

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August 9: Boy Scout Troop 17 of Elmhurst’s 100th Anniversary Celebration, Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., (718)866-3800, www. queensbotanical.org. Celebrate their 100th anniversary of continuously serving the youths of the community with fun outdoor activities, exhibits, and historical displays of the Troop and Scouting. 1-4pm.

August 1 and 3: Hot Days, Cool Treats Little Makers, Ice Cream, You Scream, New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Corona, (718)699-0005, www.nysci.org.

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August 10: APEC Adventure Hour: Sand Fun, Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Boulevard, Douglaston, (718)229-4000, www.alleypond.com. Toddlers ages 18-36 months and their parents/caregivers an opportunity to socialize, and learn about nature in a relaxed environment. This month’s sand related activities include live animals, an art project, outdoor play, a trail walk and music. Registration required.

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Hunt, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave., (877)946-4868, www.metmuseum.org. Kids and adults will go dragon hunting together in search of Speckled Forktails, Black Grangles, Large-mouthed UnderAugust 2: Friends Forever toads, and more. Find them in paintings, statues, armor, and even musical instruments.

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Flushing, (718)591-4343, www.queenslibrary.org. Make a Wonder Woman magic bracelet, Batman coaster or Superman switch plate at this superhero craft afternoon! Refreshments will be served. 4pm.

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August 13: Outdoor Cinema 2014, Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, (718)956-1819, www.socratessculpture.org. Relax, enjoy a movie, and celebrate the cultural diversity of your borough. This international film festival focuses on a different country or culture each week. Families can picnic on the grass and watch international films on an outdoor screen. Pre-screening performances begin at 7pm.

August 14: Bricks 4 Kids, Atlas Park, 8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale, (718)326-3300, www.shopatlaspark.com. This is a hands-on class where kids build machines, buildings, vehicles, and other structures out of LEGO? bricks, using one-of-a-kind model plans. While exploring principles of engineering, architecture, physics and more, students will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills.

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August 17, 24, and 31: LIC Concerts, Gantry Plaza State Park, 4-09 47th Road, Long Island City, www.licconcerts.com. Watch the sun set behind the city while their ears awash in the sounds of great music. There isn’t a better way to jazz up the end of the summer, than with a concert at this August 2: Friends Forever beautiful, waterfront park. 5-7pm.

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August 21: Jazzmobile Block Party, Louis Armstrong House Museum, 34-56 107th St., Corona, (718)478-8274, www.louisarmstronghouse.org.

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Star Safari Astronomy Adventure, Alley Pond Environmental Center, 22806 Northern Boulevard, Douglaston, (718)2294000, www.alleypond.com. Professor/astronomer Mark Freilich leads an exciting evening of stargazing for tweens to adults to reveal the beauty of the universe. Learn about and view the features of the moon, the summer Milky Way, the Red Giant Antares and Scorpio, and more. 8pm.

August 22 - 31 August 22: An Evening Ride On The Carousel to End Alzheimer’s, Forest Park Carousel, Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven, www.forestparkcarousel.com. Help to end Alzheimer’s. Carousels evoke positive memories of everyone’s childhood.

The whirling lights, flashing colors, piping organ music, giggling children, and galloping horses remind everyone of a simpler time.

Bring back those magical days of the past while fundraising for the future. Snacks and refreshments will be available at the Carousel concession. 6:30-8:30pm.

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August 23: Frozen, Bellevue South Park, Second Avenue between East 26 and East 28 Streets, Manhattan, www.nycgovparks.org. Everyone’s favorite animated flick of the year is being screened in Kips Bay. Bring yourself and a blanket to sit on. 8pm.

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August 26: Summer Movie Night: Little Giants, Pembroke Avenue Community Garden, 253-13 Pembroke Ave., Little Neck, (212)3332552, www.nyrp.org/green-spaces/events/summer-movie-night-

August 23: Tennis Tradition 20th Annual Arthur Ashe Kids Day, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Kennedy Circle, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, ntc.usta.com. Before the U.S. Open’s kick-off, head to the tournament’s family-friendly event, where your clan is invited to enjoy the sport, as well as musical headliners and tennis professionals. Events begin at 1pm.

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August 29: Wii Games, Poppenhusen Library, 121-23 14 Ave., College Point, (718)359-1102, www.queenslibrary.org. of all ages can August 16: Star Light, StarChildren Bright spend the afternoon making friends, testing their skills, and having fun.

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Looking Ahead September 6: Eglevsky Ballet Open House, 700 Hicksville Road, Bethpage, (516)746-1115, receptiondesk@eglevsky.org, www.eglevskyballet.org. Take placement classes, tour the facility, meet the faculty, and learn about the school. To register for the Open House, please send your name, age, e-mail address, phone number, and registration fee to Eglevsky Ballet.10am-3pm.

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1 Available at your local Whole Foods Market for babies on up, Everyday Coconut Shampoo & Body Wash contains a moisturizing blend of coconut oil, coconut water, calming yarrow, and chamomile. www.everdaycoconut.com

6 Dragonwing girlgear empowers girls to play their best through an assortment of age-appropriate sports attire, including bras, camies, compression shorts, and accessories. www.dragonwinggirl.com

2 Whether at a tailgate party to relaxing on the beach,The Wine Traveler is an asset.

The plastic wine sippy cup keeps things cool, is dishwasher safe, and allows you to enjoy your favorite beverage on the go. www.theproductfarm.com

7 Peter Caliendo, technical commissioner for the International Baseball Federation, offers more than 100 drills that cover essential skills like hitting, fielding, and pitching in his new book Youth Baseball Drills (Human Kinetics). www.amazon.com

3 Jungle Jam Swaddles from Aden + Anais are a must have for all new families.

These pre-washed, 100-percent cotton swaddles are soft, comfy, and perfect as stroller or nursing covers, burp cloths, changing pad covers, tummy time blankets, and more. www.adenandanais.com

8 Designed to keep babies warm in the winter and cool in the summer, the All Seasons Carrier from Lillebaby is lightweight and durable with breathable 3D mesh. www.lillebaby.com

4 Serenity Star from Aden + Anais offers safe sleep for baby and peace of mind for you. This multi-tasking machine is a feeding diary, room temperature indicator, sound machine, night light, and clock all in one. www.adenandanais.com

9 Organizing for your baby just got easier thanks to the Universal Baby Bottle and Sippy Cup Organizer and the Universal Baby Food Jar Organizer. The products are stackable and extremely convenient. www.prkproductsinc.com

5 For a small monthly fee, Hatchery Tasting Boxes will show up right on your doorstep complete with a tasty combination of condiments, cooking sauces, jams, oils, spices, baking ingredients, and more. www.hatchery.com

10 The Aqueduck Single Handle Extender controls hot and cold water flow, features “Ducky� wings to help keep the water temperature just right, and a fun extender that makes it both easy and safe for kids. www.peachyco.com

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Donald McDermott is the managing editor.

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