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Preschool Playdate » Crazy Color

August 10 | 2:00 to 3:30 pm Enjoy art projects, storytime, and creative play inspired by the temporary exhibition Chihuly: In the Gallery and In the Forest.

Sponsored by the Segal Family Foundation.

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Preschool Art Class » Portrait Perfect

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September 9, 16, & 23 | 10:30 am to noon Explore portraits in our permanent collection before creating portraits in our studio. $30/3 sessions ($24/Members) Register online or by calling Guest Services

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September 8, 15, & 22 | 2:00 to 3:30 pm Explore prints by Andy Warhol and others in our permanent collection. $45/3 sessions ($36/members) Register online or by calling Guest Services

Homeschool Tour & Art » Making Moves

September 13 | 1:00 to 3:00 pm We’ll discover how to represent movement in our own art.

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Studio Squad » Pinhole Cameras

September 16 | 4:00 to 5:30 pm Create your own low-tech pinhole camera, and print the photos to take home!

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From the moment your baby is born through childhood and adolescence, your relationship with a skilled and caring pediatrician is crucial to the health and wellbeing of your child. That’s why it’s so important to find a pediatrician who makes you feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. At our Northwest Physicians practices, we focus on providing preventive care, such as routine checkups, sports and school physicals, immunizations, allergy care, and diagnosis and treatment of childhood illnesses.

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HERE IS A LOOK AHEAD! SEPTEMBER is our hometown heroes issue!

We want to feature as many heroes in our hometown as we can! If you would like to see a local hero honored - whether it is a teacher, doctor, police officer, firefighter or soldier, send an email to editor@peekaboonwa.com by August 10th.

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his is the month when children all across Northwest Arkansas will be heading back to the classroom. What most parents don't fully realize (especially those sending their kids to school for the first time) is that you, too, are going back to school in many ways.

I never knew when I sent my first to kindergarten that I would essentially be reliving my school days right alongside her. I am not just talking about in the reminiscing sense, though I do find myself saying, "I remember when I was (insert grade here), we did it this way," or "Oh, I remember when we did the same thing." I even found myself sharing advice on how to deal with social awkwardness and other issues based on my own, (by now) decades-old school experiences.

In that vein, the social aspect of going back to school is definitely not just reserved for the students. As soon as we walk into the new school year, parents are sizing each other up and trying to work out in their heads just who they want to include in their "parent friend group." Of course, they might not even know that they are doing it - but trust me, they are!

When I walked into Ava’s kindergarten open house 6 years ago, I worried about Ava making friends and finding her way. At the same time, I also had those exact same fears for myself. Every mom seemed to have it way more together than I did, and all of them seemed to have already paired off. Plus, the other parents seemed to know what to do with all the stacks and stacks of forms on their child's desk. In short, all of those childhood insecurities I thought I'd left behind me came rushing back, in a mighty wave of homeroom snacks, new school supplies, and overly enthusiastic classroom parties.

I wanted these moms to like me. I wanted to create a 'mom group' to host epic play dates and share homeroom mom duties with, but I wasn't sure how.

I was on the "grown-up" side of things now. Despite that, I (thank goodness) ended up making two of my best friends that year, and, even though each of our daughters go to different schools now, we have 14 August 2017

stayed close, and so have the girls. This same backto-school social struggle still happens each year, with the reshuffling of kids and schools--and now I do it in two different classrooms because half of my kids are of school age!

Similarly, right alongside my children, I am always nervous about meeting the new teacher. I truly want to make a good impression (and be the teacher's pet!)

Teachers are pretty special people, and deserve respect not only from their students, but also from the parents.

I have become great friends even outside the classroom with many of my children's teachers, and yet, still struggle to call them by their first name - it just doesn't seem right!

Remember having sick days from school as a child?

Getting to stay home all day, watching TV on the couch and getting special treatment from mom and dad? Well, as a parent, you will have those experiences again, but they won't be as fun. You are now not only the caregiver when your kids bring home every sickness and germ circling through the school--you will also most likely be just as sick as your littles because the colds and flu’s that go through schools are highly contagious and don't discriminate when it comes to age.

Probably the most tangible way that parents go back to school is found in the endless hours of projects, studying, and homework time. You see, your children are with their teachers most of the day, but the learning time and responsibility doesn't end when the school bell signals the end of the day. They still have homework to do, and tests to study for, and your support and guidance is critical. A child's success in the classroom really begins at home with you. Encourage your child each day to talk to you about what they have learned and the experiences they had while they were away. Let them know that you are listening and willing to help with whatever they might need - academically or socially. The fun part is, I have actually learned new things that I didn't know before or had forgotten from my elementary years!

Wishing all returning students and kindergartners a great school year and many great memories to last them the rest of their life--especially when they take their kids to kindergarten for the first time!

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ig things are happening at NWA Health Solutions! Even before starting our private practice, my husband and I had big dreams.

Our dreams began when we were just a couple of young kids sitting in a classroom at Elmwood Junior High. You see, Dr. Josh, my husband, and I are junior high sweethearts, who had no clue that we were embarking on a lifelong journey when beginning our relationship.

Our dream continued as young adults sitting in a big lecture hall learning about the human body, in Dallas, TX, at Parker College of Chiropractic. While in school we often talked about and drew pictures of what our practice would look like someday. We always knew we wanted a multi-physician, state-of-the-art clinic in our hometown of Rogers, AR. In April of 2010, we attained our first “Big Dream.” We earned a diploma, walked across a stage, and moved home to open the doors of our very own private practice!

In May of 2016, our second “Big Dream” became a reality when we relocated our clinic from downtown Rogers to across town, right off I-49 at the Pleasant Grove exit. We had been practicing in downtown Rogers for over five years. During that time, the goal we worked towards was building a solid practice to move into a bigger clinic. We had a vision of building our own clinic, with the ideal floor plan to meet all our patients’ needs. We were finally there! We had arrived at our new clinic.

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Little did we know the amount of growth we would see in just one short year! In May of 2017, only one year later, we started working on our third “Big Dream.” This time, we are expanding the new clinic. In our first year at our new location, we discovered the wonderful benefits of having multiple avenues of healing techniques for our patients.

We now proudly offer chiropractic, acupuncture, nutritional consulting, and metabolic testing, including thyroid, adrenal, and traditional blood work. At the completion of our expansion in early fall of 2017, we plan to offer a multitude of health care modalities for our patients, including medical doctors, massage therapy, an aesthetician, and more. Honestly, I feel like our journey and clinic still have a lot of miraculous things ahead of us.

We will never stop dreaming!

We are so honored to be serving the community that helped raise us. From childhood to adulthood, NWA has been a dream come true. We could not be more dedicated to our community. We absolutely love being a part of such a wonderful area, full of families, activities for all ages, and with incredible small businesses here to support our community.

One of my favorite new concepts in our clinic is the use of multi-level healing. We have started combining chiropractic and acupuncture for those patients who could benefit from both. Mary, our acupuncturist, and I work very closely together for

many patients who benefit from multiple services.

I practice a wide variety of techniques on moms and children of all ages, enabling their bodies to function the way they were designed. I specialize in pregnancy, pre- and post-partum stages, and keeping women comfortable and empowered throughout their journey into motherhood. I also do a lot of pediatric work with infants and children, for everything from ear infections to digestive issues, to headaches and attention deficits. My team and I work with women on a variety of hormonal imbalances, fertility complications, digestive issues, headaches, and more. By combining these skills, we are seeing huge improvements in our patients. These success stories are what bring us to the clinic every day. Our passion for helping our community is top notch!

It is an honor as an adult to sit back and realize you are making a difference in the lives of others by improving their health and lifestyle, all the while enjoying your profession every day! It brings me to tears to hear stories of moms bringing their children in to the clinic, stating that they slept through the night for the first time, the rash that has been on their body for months is gone, they are no longer constipated, they do not have tummy pains, they have not had an ear infection in months, or that they are finally eating vegetables!

The success stories that we see daily are incredible and humbling. I am fascinated by what the human body can do if you give it all the tools it needs. It is truly a dream come true to have a skill set to offer life-changing techniques to families.

If I have any advice for the children of today, it would be, “Hard work, dedication, and perseverance will pay off, so DREAM BIG! You have the power to make your dreams a reality!”

-Dr. Sarah Morter Rowden

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Town New Local Clothing Line!

La Petite Fleur Clothier, a classic children’s clothing brand inspired by timeless designs, and thoughtfully coordinated for your family, is set to launch in early August for Fall 2017 preorders.

LPFC is a collaboration between two sorority sisters, Katie Bloodworth and Allison Johnson who share a love for well-made classic children’s clothing, sibling coordination, empowering women and giving back to their community.

They recognize the desire of busy parents to dress their children in a cohesive look while needing an on-the-go one-stop-shop. The LPFC customer will find a complete look for their little ones from dresses and shorts sets to accessories like bonnets, bows, socks, shoes and sweaters. Their Instagram (@shoppetitefleur), Facebook (@shoppetitefleur) and website (www.lapetitefleurclothier.com) are always open! Have a question? Email them at bonjourlapetitefleur@gmail.com.

Women’s Health Associates Open House Don’t miss your chance to check out the new Women’s Health Associates location on Friday August 11th from 4-6pm at 500 SE Plaza Ave, Bentonville. Women's Health Associates provides diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services to women throughout every stage of life.

These three amazing female doctors provide a full spectrum of women's health services; including routine and problem gynecological care, prenatal care, minimally invasive surgery, major surgery, and menopausal health care.

Night Out Against Crime The Siloam Springs Police Department invites you to partner with them during their annual “Night Out Against Crime” event on August 11th, 2017. This annual event provides an opportunity for SSPD officers to visit with citizens and communicate regarding issues and 20 August 2017

concerns a neighborhood or individual may have.

Collaborating and building relationships with police and fellow neighbors to improve community safety and an enhanced quality of life is what our event is all about. The main event for SSPD’s “Night Out Against Crime” will be neighborhood block parties. These events are a great way to facilitate communication and neighborhood involvement, and helping neighbors and officers to build positive relationships.

Bella Vista Decorative Artists Bella Vista Decorative Artists recently donated hand-painted boxes for families of newborns that pass-away in a hospital to fill with mementos of the infant. Artists create each box with great love and a sincere wish to reach out in support and understanding. We want to give a sincere thank you to these artists for reaching out to parents during their difficult time.

Fayetteville Public Schools Education Expo All Fayetteville Public School teachers, administrators and staff are invited to the 29th Annual Fayetteville Education Expo on Friday, August 11, 2017 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Fayetteville High School. This Appreciation Day event is held annually to recognize the contributions of the Fayetteville Public School District employees

Bentonville Teacher’s Fair The Bentonville Teacher’s Fair will be held August 8, 2017 at the Bentonville High School South Commons Building.

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Bridges

By Haley Holstein

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everal years ago, as a naïve and inexperienced foster parent, I learned the definition of the term “supervised visit.” As the years went by, I began to truly understand the reality of supervised visits in Northwest Arkansas--not just in dependency neglect cases, but in a much bigger way. The seed that was planted then has now grown into the launch of a new nonprofit. I’m excited to announce that Bridges Family Center is opening in August of 2017 in Fayetteville! Our mission is to safely unite children and parents during difficult and challenging family life transitions. Bridges takes a child-centered approach, and focuses on the child’s well-being during supervised visits or safe exchanges.

Our visit rooms are decorated as inviting family rooms. Families may borrow games, puzzles, toys, art and craft supplies from our play room to use during their visits. Bridges encourages family bonding through age-appropriate developmental play. Families may share a meal or snack together.

Our goals are for the children to feel safe, for the children to enjoy the visit, and to strengthen the relationship between child and parent. Bridges will provide services to children from birth to age 18.

Supervised visits may be needed for several reasons.

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visits for the child’s safety. Bridges will accept local court referrals in cases of domestic violence, custody & divorce cases, or Family in Need of Services (FINS) cases. A trained, professional monitor is present for the child’s safety, as well as for court reporting. Bridges will also incorporate supportive services to assist the parent and prevent the need for future social services.

Bridges also provides visit rooms for pre- or postadoption situations. A pre-adoption visit with a child and the matched adoptive parent(s) may be done at our private and secure location. Bridges will also assist in post-adoption visits with significant individuals to the child, such as a biological grandmother or previous foster parents. These visits may not require professional monitoring; however, monitoring is now an available option.

Bridges will offer privacy, security and sensitivity during these visits that currently occur in very public places. Bridges hopes to lower the anxiety and stress of everyone by providing a calm setting in a neutral location.

Safe exchanges can be used when parents have an existing no-contact order or a restraining order to stay physically apart. Sometimes parents choose exchange services to prevent the child from witnessing their own conflict during separation, custody cases, or after a divorce. Bridges will

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handle the exchange so the adults have zero contact and the child has a conflict-free exchange.

Bridges will also offer parenting classes on various topics to strengthen families in need.

Nurturing parenting, nutrition, discipline and other protective factors will be conducted on-site by certified trainers. Classes will be conducted in small group settings, and centered on the participants successfully completing and retaining the knowledge.

For more information, contact us at 4792316778, email info@bridgesnwa.org or on Facebook @ bridgesfamilycenternwa.

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BY ANGIE ALBRIGHT, MUSEUM DIRECTOR

n the south edge of the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville sits a modest one-bedroom house. The average passerby would not guess just how many stories this house tells. The most famous story associated with this Fayetteville house is the marriage of Bill and Hillary Clinton in the large front room on October 11, 1975.

Bill had returned to Arkansas after graduating from law school at Yale University in 1973. He joined the faculty of the University of Arkansas School of Law. That same year he ran for Congress, winning the Democratic primary and then running against popular Republican John Paul Hammerschmidt. He lost that race by a narrow margin, but considering everyone expected him to be soundly defeated, most considered it a political and personal victory for him.

Hillary Rodham met Bill Clinton while at law school at Yale University in the early 1970s. After graduating from law school, and while Bill was in Fayetteville teaching and campaigning, Hillary was in Massachusetts working for the Children’s Defense Fund and then in Washington, D. C. to work for the Watergate Committee. Bill convinced her to take the Arkansas Bar Exam, and she 24 August 2017

decided to join him in Fayetteville and also join the law faculty in 1974.

Bill had twice proposed to Hillary, and she had twice said “no” and “not now.” Then in the spring of 1975 Bill was taking Hillary to the airport at Drake Field in south Fayetteville for a visit to her friends and family. They drove down California Boulevard (now Clinton Drive) and noticed the For-Sale sign in the front yard of a sweet Tudor Revival-style home. Hillary simply noted, “Boy, that’s a pretty house.”

When Hillary returned a few weeks later, Bill picked her up at the airport and said to her, “Remember that house you said you liked?” When she said she did, he replied, “I bought that house.

Now you have to marry me because I can’t live there alone.” This time she said yes.

On October 11, 1975 Bill and Hillary were married in a small ceremony in that special house with only a handful of guests present, many of them people who still live in Arkansas and remember the day well. On display at the museum is a faithful replica of Hillary’s wedding dress, which she bought at her mother’s behest at Dillard’s the night before the wedding for $53.00.

During their time at 930 California Boulevard, Hillary started the legal aid clinic at the law school and did extensive work in the local juvenile justice system. She also established the state’s first sexual assault hotline. Bill decided to run for Arkansas Attorney General in 1976. It was a short campaign and run entirely from the dining room, which was dubbed the War Room by Hillary and campaign volunteers. He won the Democratic primary decisively and was unopposed in the general election. That year he became the country’s youngest Attorney General. The Clintons moved

to Little Rock in early 1977 but owned the home until 1983, often renting it to law students.

The home became a museum in 2005 and was named after the famous couple who married there, but the house has many more stories to tell about Fayetteville history as well.

During the Depression, H. H. “Scotty” Taylor, a Fayetteville native who had made a fortune in the oil industry in Tulsa, returned home and built the Tudor Revival style home. In 1931 it would have been on Turn the page …

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the edge of the city and considered rather luxurious for its time. In 1932 Gilbert Swanson and his wife Roberta “Bo” Fulbright bought the house. Swanson was a part of the company that developed the original TV dinners and famous Swanson Chicken Pot Pie in the 1950s. Bo Fulbright was the sister of Senator and Arkansas native J. William Fulbright. For nearly four decades Dr. Warren Gifford and his family occupied the home. Gifford was nationally recognized as a pioneer in animal husbandry and developed the animal science programs that the University of Arkansas is known for. About the Clintons, he famously said in 1975 that he was selling the house to “a couple of hippie law students.” Of course, those students were law faculty!

The museum currently offers tours of the house and exhibits on the political careers of the Clintons and the lives of the previous owners. Angie Albright, Director, says that new exhibit updates are on the way. “Currently our exhibits really focus on Bill Clinton’s life,” she says, “but we know that Hillary and many local people have interesting narratives about life here in the 1970s that we want to feature.” One of the fun features of the tour is the kitchen, which is painted in the same colors that the Clintons chose: bright orange and yellow, typical for the 1970s.

The museum has also recently added more programs to its offerings. Andrea Jenkins, a 3rd grade teacher in Farmington, has developed tours and curriculum for every age group.

These programs use the Arkansas curriculum frameworks and learning objectives in history, social studies, and government. Albright is excited about these new children’s programs and says, “We can now offer customized learning experiences for area school children, including home school groups, in the museum and in classrooms.”

New adult programs include the Richard B. Atkinson Speaker Series, launching in August, 2017. Atkinson attended law school with the Clintons and soon after graduation joined them on the UA law faculty where he taught until his death in 2005. Local and nationally recognized speakers will be invited to talk about Arkansas history, culture, and politics. The museum also offers special events that invite local residents to enjoy the museums and its gardens, including a block party-style tailgate on September 30, 2017.

Albright says, “We want to be more than an exhibit to Northwest Arkansas. We want to be a place for community engagement and enjoyment.”

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Exhibits are not limited to the house. Surrounding the home is the First Ladies Garden, established and dedicated by Bill Clinton himself in 2010.

The garden includes the favorite flower of all 45 First Ladies. Master Gardeners Joyce Mendenhall and Gail Pianalto did many hours of research to

identify flowers that were either associated with or clearly a favorite of each First Lady. Martha Washington and Louise Adams were partial to daffodils, while Hillary Clinton and Rosalynn Carter loved tulips and hydrangeas. Current First Lady Melanie Trump is represented by Lily of the Valley, the national flower of her native country and Martha Jefferson’s favorite flower as well.

The museum is open every day except Wednesdays. Visitors come from all over the world and the United States and are all ages. In March, the museum moved to a free admission model. Albright says the decision to stop charging admission was an effort to expand their mission and be more inclusive of the entire community.

They also rent the museum for private events and weddings. Clinton House Museum is a private, nonprofit organization but is largely operated by Experience Fayetteville, the city’s convention and visitors bureau. However, says Albright, despite the generous support they receive, they do accept donations and raise funds for their programs and exhibits.

For more information about tours, rentals, or volunteering, visit the website at www.

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We are mobilizing the Church in Arkansas to love foster children with the extravagant love of Christ

I want to share with you my journey being part of the foster care system as both foster parent and teacher.

Somewhere around our fifth year of marriage, Jacob and I heard a sermon that resounded with us. Our pastor, Charlie Loften, spoke on our Biblical obligation to care for children in foster care. I remember sneaking glances at my husband and thinking during that sermon, “Is this pulling at his heart strings like it is mine?” The moment we got into the car, Jacob looked at me and said, “This is something we need to do.” WHEW! Big sigh of relief!

Charlie’s sermon came at a time when the CALL, was being launched in Northwest Arkansas.

The CALL’s focus is to address the foster care crisis in Arkansas. Children who come into care are often moved from their hometown, school, and the only world they know due to a shortage in open foster homes. Even within the few years I had taught, I had seen this happen at my elementary school. A student in my own classroom had been removed from her home during the school day. I recall hugging this tiny, clueless 2nd grader goodbye, unsure if I would ever see her again. Could I be part of the solution? Could I open my home as a foster home and keep our students close by?

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by: Kathleen Barnes

After completing all of the requirements, it was a waiting game of which call from DCFS would be the perfect match for our family. You want only God’s plan, but you get anxious waiting on His timing. The excitement of the unknown even spread to our immediate family members.

In the spring of 2014, I was finishing up my fourth year of teaching in the Springdale schools. Those I worked with knew our intentions to foster. While a few of my fellow teachers were in my principal’s office one day, she mentioned a student at our school that had gone into care recently. The student’s 2nd grade teacher, who was in the room as well, was very worried about this child. I remember she asked me, “What can I do?” Being new to this, I didn’t know how one would go about even getting a specific child in their home.

Was that even possible? Did you have to be an open home? Didn’t you have to get a call?

I called our CALL county coordinator, Ann Meythaler, to find out what we could do. Thankfully, Ann knew about a DCFS policy that provided an option for educators who have students go into care. If no family is available to provide an approved home, a child’s teacher can be considered as “fictive kin” and open their home for that child.

As a teacher that was willing to open her home, I was able to help this child, Kennedy, remain at the same school. I am so thankful that we were able to spare her from one more thing being taken from her. It has to be included that she also thought it was pretty awesome getting to live with a teacher!

Kennedy’s story is likely a familiar one for many in our profession: a student living in poverty who showed signs of neglect, abuse, little academic support from home, and an unknown future. I don’t want to share specific details, but her situation was discouraging. While we were very happy to provide a home for Kennedy while her biological family “did their homework that the judge gave them” (this was our way of explaining it to her), we did not anticipate that this would end in adoption.

We hoped that she would be able to return to her family and prayed for them every night.

On April 8, 2015, we became Kennedy’s “forever family.” This is the official day that Kennedy was adopted. However, she has been a part of our family from day one. We all grew to love her and enjoy her silly humor. We are so glad that we were able to be a part of her journey and continue our lives with her. Our family would not be the same.

Today, Kennedy is a healthy, smart, popular 12-yearold girl. She has received multiple awards for her leadership abilities. She engages and succeeds in anything new she tries. All who encounter her quickly notices her positive demeanor; whether it

is those in her school, swim team, church groups, or extended family. I admire her for the way she treats others. No matter how different from her, she shows kindness to anyone she is around.

I will never take credit for all of these positive changes. Yes, we did ultimately change the future for her; however, the woman that she is becoming is due to those positive role models she has found along her journey. I give full credit to the teachers and staff that maintained high expectations, loved the whole child, and prayed for her.

I want to encourage those who work in schools to prayerfully consider if this is a journey you are willing to take with a child. I guarantee the idea of foster care is not as scary when you put a face to it. Yes, it was convenient that our family had already received the necessary clearance to receive foster children. However, it is possible to begin this process by contacting DCFS and opening as a “provisional home,” for a specific child in care.

Let your principal and counselor know that if a child at your school goes into care, you are willing to open your home to them while they go through this difficult time.. You WILL be changing a life!

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By Ken Cover

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olly is a typical 9-year-old girl. She loves to sing, dance, draw, and paint.

She loves the outdoors, playing with her friends, and riding her bike. Her dreams are big, as is her heart. She aspires to be a “rock star/ doctor,” performing life-saving surgeries by day and thrilling thousands of adoring fans in sold-out stadiums by night. Oh, and she also wants to be a cheerleader in college, with all the spare time she’s going to have while preparing for medical school.

She is kind above all, considerate and caring, and careful not to offend or hurt the feelings of others.

She is sweet and sensitive, sometimes overly dramatic, quick to forgive, and wants everybody to like her.

She is also an amputee. This minor, niggling detail does not define her. She refuses to resign herself to being “that girl with the fake leg.” I’ll relate an anecdote here: One Saturday morning, Molly and I were having breakfast, talking about the latest shenanigans of her classmates in school, the new Taylor Swift video, or something equally mundane. Molly looked thoughtful and went silent for a second, almost certainly trying to think of some new direction for our conversation. She asked, “Are you happy I was born?” I answered, “Of course, I’m happy you were born. You are very precious to me. I’m sorry you’ve had to struggle with all these problems, though.” Molly is Molly.

She replied, “Problems? What problems?” I said, in turn, “You know. With your leg and all that.” As usual, she enlightened me. She casually said, “I don’t have any problems. I can do whatever I want.” Amazing. Yes, Molly is Molly!

Molly has Neurofibromatosis Type 1, as does her mother, her brother, her aunt, her grandmother, her cousin, and other more distant family members.

NF 1 is a quite common, yet much misunderstood, genetic disorder. No, it’s not “Elephant Man’s 32 August 2017

Disease.”

That’s something else entirely. No, it’s not cancer. The fact that so many people, if they happen to have heard of NF 1, believe these misconceptions is indicative of just how much it is misunderstood. I don’t pretend to know everything about NF 1, or its more heinous relative, NF 2. I am no geneticist. Here is what I do know: it’s a very common single-gene disorder that affects a lot of people.

The symptoms are many and varied, but it commonly causes fibrous benign tumors, called “fibromas,” usually on nerve cells, and “café-au-lait” spots on the skin. It can cause other growths as well, and is often linked to learning disabilities and developmental delays, as well. These things we knew when Connie became pregnant with Molly.

Molly is Connie’s second child. Her first pregnancy, with Molly’s older brother, Jackson, was fraught with difficulties, including toxemia and preeclampsia, and resulting in an emergency C-section. On the other hand, however, her pregnancy with Molly was uneventful: Connie was healthy throughout, and Molly was a full-term baby. Her birth went according to schedule, and was also a C-section. Now, previously I mentioned what we knew about NF 1 before Molly was born.

After her birth, we became aware of another, rarer possible effect of NF 1. It seems that around one in ten children with this disorder is born with a

fibroma on bone tissue.

This variation of fibroma is a lesion w h i c h m a k e s the bone s p o n g y, a n d prevents it from growing and developing normally; these almost always occur on a large bone, such as the tibia, and almost always on a single location on a single bone. This condition is called “tibial pseudarthrosis.” Molly was unlucky enough to be a member of this ten percent.

The deformity of her leg was subtle, and went unnoticed in ultrasounds. No doctors or nurses noticed it after birth, either. I was giving her a bath when she was a few days old, and noticed that her lower left leg seemed to be curved below the knee.

At her next doctor’s appointment, I pointed out the curve to her pediatrician, who at first thought it might be a “positional” deformity that occurred in the womb. To affirm this idea, she consulted with another doctor in the clinic. After examining Molly and consulting her chart, the second doctor said he believed it was almost certainly related to her Neurofibromatosis. We were scheduled to visit a local orthopedic doctor, who told us he thought that amputation was likely the best course of action, but our pediatrician insisted that it was too soon just to “give up” on the leg like that. She scheduled a visit with a well-respected pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. We went home to wait.

Anyone with children understands the waiting game when your child is referred to a specialist, particularly when her condition is not life-threatening, and will know that weeks and weeks went by between the time I saw the curve in Molly’s leg, and when we were to see the surgeon in Little Rock. Molly was a typical baby. She giggled, she cried, she ate and she spit up. She loved bath time; she loved her big brother, who could always make her laugh out loud; and she loved her “bouncy chair.” One evening, she was strapped into her bouncy chair, wearing her footie jammies, bouncing away. Suddenly, she started crying, and was inconsolable. We held her, we cooed, offered her a bottle—everything we could think of, but the crying wouldn’t stop. She was running a slight fever and pulling at her ear, so we thought maybe she was getting an ear infection.

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We decided to take her to the emergency room, since she seemed to be so uncomfortable that we figured it might be something worse. The ER doctor couldn’t find anything wrong with her, but said one of her ears did look a bit red, so proceeded as if it were an ear infection. They gave her a couple of shots and sent us on our way, with instructions to follow up with our pediatrician. There followed a sleepless night, and we called our pediatrician the next morning.

We have often commented to each other how lucky we were to have "I don't have the doctor we did for Molly. She insisted on our bringing Molly any problems. in right away and working I can do whatever us in between appointments.

She looked little Molly over, I want." who was now about eight or ten weeks old, and said, “She doesn’t have an ear infection. I’m going to send her to radiology. I’m pretty sure her leg is broken.” Sure enough, that’s what it was. Apparently, while she was kicking and bouncing happily in her chart and notes from her pediatrician. We were bouncy chair, her toe caught on the elastic band in then given instructions to find a place to spend the the ankle of her footie jammies, and the abnormal night and come back first thing in the morning. bone in her tibia simply tore apart. That was when we learned that when Neurofibromatosis causes The following morning, we met with the surgeon. such a lesion on a bone, that bone will almost always We were prepared for a longer stay, assuming there spontaneously break during the first few weeks of would be a surgery, if not that day, then within a life. This was another surprise to us; we thought day or so. The surgeon told us her bones weren’t we had researched and become knowledgeable big enough to operate on. She would have to do about NF 1. How little we did know, after all! I don’t some growing before the surgery. And, the broken really remember who it was, but there was a doctor tibia would almost certainly not knit together and somewhere along the line that told us that many heal properly since the tissues at the break were doctors don’t know much about it. This doctor said abnormal. As it turned out, she was almost two that he or she had spent maybe a half-hour on NF years old before having her first surgery. In the during medical school. meantime, she was fitted with a clamshell brace.

Molly

This day, which had started off as just a normal day with a trip to the doctor for a supposed ear infection, rapidly devolved into a nightmare. Molly and Connie left by ambulance for Little Rock that afternoon, while I collected Molly’s older brother from school and followed, about an hour or so behind, in our car. The ER at Children’s Hospital was chaotic, as should be expected. There was some confusion and we had to explain more than once that we had not, in fact, broken Molly’s leg. A colleague of the surgeon we were meant to see was on call for the ER, and once Molly’s leg was put in a cast, he was going to release her and have us come back at some future date to see the surgeon.

I told him that it was my understanding that due to the tibial psuedarthrosis, and the break being related to that, the whole reason for the frantic run to Little Rock had been specifically to see this guy, presumably for emergency surgery. Thankfully, he called the surgeon at home after re-reading Molly’s 34 August 2017

Her surgery consisted of having approximately an inch of “bad bone” removed, with a pin, a plate, and some screws joining the 2 sections of remaining tibia. Then, Molly wore a succession of braces as she grew, and she learned to walk with a walker, and subsequently learned to walk without it. About a year after that first surgery, her tibia separated again at the same location. The bone just never knit together properly. For her next surgery, they took a graft from her hip bone and used this, along with the plate and screws, to help encourage growth. This worked with moderate success; the bone fused, thanks to the graft, but growth was slow. With her left leg already shorter after having bone removed, her right leg outpaced the growth of her left. The length difference was increasing, and we knew that somewhere in her future lay the painful and protracted lengthening process, which would involve actual stretching of the tibia.

Molly, still in a brace, continued with life as usual.

School, playing with neighborhood kids, reading, TV, and video games occupied her time, like any other kid. She learned to ride a bike, and was always on the go. Visits with her orthotist for new braces or adjustments to an existing brace were commonplace, and exposed her to photos and stories involving amputees achieving great things with their prosthetics. Molly started asking why she couldn’t just get a new leg. Wouldn’t that be better than this one? Wouldn’t she be able to run?

Dance better? Maybe even skip? So, we started talking about amputation, first with Molly, making sure she understood that it mean another surgery, some hard work, and probably a good deal of pain... but it might mean fewer surgeries in the long run. And, yes, it might make it easier for her to do some things that she couldn’t do with her weaker, shorter leg and brace. Molly decided quickly that she wanted an amputation and a new leg. She announced to her teacher and classmates that she was “getting her leg chopped off and getting a new one.” One of the teachers at her school arranged a meeting with a Razorback cheerleader who also happened to be an amputee, and who happened to show up at Molly’s school with a TV news crew. I contacted her surgeon with questions and asked his opinion concerning Molly’s wishes, but he already knew of her decision, since she had

been on television as “the brave little Rogers girl facing amputation.” This was attention we had not been seeking, but there it was, and Molly really enjoyed her fame. Soon thereafter, we scheduled the surgery. Her leg was amputated below the knee in July of 2015, when Molly was seven years old. She was supposed to be in a wheelchair until September, when she took delivery of her first prosthetic, but it was awfully hard to keep her in it.

She preferred hopping on one leg to riding in the chair, and as always, she was fiercely independent, whether in the chair or not.

She adjusted to her prosthetic with that easy grace that only children seem to possess; her prosthetist said it’s always easier for kids than for adults. Of course, kids keep growing, so they also need new prosthetics as time goes on. She is now on her third prosthetic. Molly continues being the strong, capable person she is. She recently achieved a long-sought-after goal, and learned to run properly, with both feet off the ground in midstride, something she probably never would have been able to do in a brace. Molly has taught me more about strength and perseverance than I ever thought possible. Molly was right. She doesn’t have any problems. She can do anything she wants.

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August 4

First Friday Bentonville - Back to School

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Bentonville Square - Central & Main, Bentonville 11:00am - 8:00pm Free Admission The Bentonville Square is transformed into a community block party with live music and entertainment, outstanding food options and family friendly activities. downtownbentonville.org/firstfriday

August 5

Cats and Crepes Adoption Event

Library Story Times: Bentonville Public Library: bentonvillelibrary.org Fayetteville Public Library: faylib.org Springdale Public Library: springdalelibrary.org Rogers Public Library: rogerspubliclibrary.org Siloam Springs Library: siloamsprings.com`

August 1 - 5

119th Tontitown Grape Festival E Henri De Tonti Blvd, Springdale Free Admission Mark your calendars now and make sure to join us for the 119th Tontitown Grape Festival.

August 1

Bentonville Wrestling Free Open Gym Nights 5:30pm - 7:30pm Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy 1302 Melissa, Suite 100 Bentonville This FREE 12-session "open gym" is for girls and boys ages 4-15 (8th grade)! This is an open gym style paractice showing the basic introduction to wrestling fundamentals and sport. Wrestlers wear t-shirts and shirts/sweats and you can learn in your socks for now! To signup call Chris Weller at 785-822-4129.

August 3

Back-to-School Bash!

Fun City Pizza 5320 W Sunset Ave Suite 157, Springdale 5:00 - 9:00 pm Join us for our 1st annual Back-to-School Bash & school supply drive! Bring in new unused school supplies for free tokens.

1-3 items = 5 tokens 4+ items = 10 tokens Any and all new items are accepted, but they have requested baby wipes, kleenex and composition notebooks.

All supplies will be donated to Springdale Public Schools - help your community and have fun doing it! We will also be doing $1 drinks and $10 large pizzas ($12 for specialty pizzas)

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Crepes Paulette Foodtruck in Bentonville 213 NE A St. Bentonville 8:30am - 12:30pm Come out for a delicious crepe and adopt a purrfect cat/kitten!

All cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, have age appropriate vaccines and have been socialized and loved in foster homes!

Hosted by Crystal Creek Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to improving the lives of feral, stray and abandoned cats in Bentonville, Arkansas.

August 5 & 6

8th Annual Sky Dive for Kids at Skydive Skyranch benefitting Children's Advocacy Center Siloam Springs Airport Smith Field Rd, Siloam Springs 9:00am - 2:00pm Free admission, $5 lunches. On August 5th and 6th at Skydive Skyranch in Siloam Springs, the Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County plans the 8th annual Sky Dive for Kids fundraising event by literally launching the organization's closest friends each day into the skies of Northwest Arkansas.

All proceeds of this event will benefit the Children's Advocacy Center as it seeks to offer hope to Benton County's most innocent victims. Please join us for a day of excitement, anticipation, and hope. Lunch will be available for $5, and the entertainment will be continuous as each jumper makes the climb to 10,000 feet.

Bring your lawn chair, shade umbrella and sunscreen.

August 8 - 12

Benton County Fair 7760 SW Regional Airport Blvd, Bentonville Admission to the 113th Annual Benton County Fair is free thanks to generous sponsors Walmart, McKee Foods, Arvest and others. Pride amusements will once again be the carnival provider with a host of fun rides and entertainers, check the website listed below for carnival costs and armband prices. The Carnival will complement the Junior Livestock Shows, Benton County Fair Pageants, Mutton Bustin', Tractor Pull events as well as local food vendors and exhibits.

August 8

Pro Martial Arts Predator Prevention Safety Class 5:30pm - 7:00pm Good Shepard Lutheran Church 2925 N Old Missouri Rd, Fayetteville PRO Martial Arts is going to provide a free predator prevention class, which is specifically designed to keep your children safe in both the real world and online. They'll talk about things like tricky people, listening to your gut and so on, as well as teaching martial arts skills that relate to safety. Call (479) 250-9899 to sign up.

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August 16

5:30pm - 7:30pm Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy 1302 Melissa, Suite 100 Bentonville This FREE 12-session "open gym" is for girls and boys ages 4-15 (8th grade)! This is an open gym style paractice showing the basic introduction to wrestling fundamentals and sport. Wrestlers wear t-shirts and shirts/sweats and you can learn in your socks for now! To signup call Chris Weller at 785-822-4129.

5:30pm - 7:00pm Good Shepard Lutheran Church 2925 N Old Missouri Rd, Fayetteville PRO Martial Arts is going to provide a free predator prevention class, which is specifically designed to keep your children safe in both the real world and online. They'll talk about things like tricky people, listening to your gut and so on, as well as teaching martial arts skills that relate to safety. Call (479) 250-9899 to sign up.

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August 10

Preschool Playdate at Crystal Bridges Museum Crazy Color 600 Museum Way, Bentonville 11:30am - 2:00pm FREE! Electric yellow, radiant red and lime green! Get ready for some crazy fun with color! Enjoy art projects, storytime, and creative play inspired by the temporary exhibition Chihuly: In the Gallery and In the Forest. Playdate begins with an 11:30 performance in the Great Hall.

August 12

Storytime with Miss Sarah at The Museum of Native History in Bentonville 10:30am - 11:00am The Museum of Native History 202 SW O Street, Bentonville Free "Storytime with Miss Sarah" is scheduled at The Museum of Native American History for the second Saturday of the month, August 12 at 10:30am. Museum storytimes are geared towards ages 3 to 8 but all ages are welcome. August's storytime will feature Siksika folktale "When Bear Stole the Chinook", a prehistoric tale, animal stories and a color station.

August 15

Bentonville Wrestling Free Open Gym Nights 5:30pm - 7:30pm Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy 1302 Melissa, Suite 100 Bentonville This FREE 12-session "open gym" is for girls and boys ages 4-15 (8th grade)! This is an open gym style paractice showing the basic introduction to wrestling fundamentals and sport. Wrestlers wear t-shirts and shirts/sweats and you can learn in your socks for now! To signup call Chris Weller at 785-822-4129.

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August 17

Magic in the Park at Lawrence Plaza 6:00pm - 7:30pm 214 NE A St., Bentonville Free Join local magicians for a fun, interactive 1.5 hour magic show at Lawrence Plaza!

August 19

A Cool Summer Homecoming 6:00pm - 11:00pm Fayetteville Town Center Join us for an evening of dinner, drinks, dancing and silent auctions. Homecoming King and Queen to be crowned. Entertainment by Fayetteville Funk.

For more information, contact rhonda@kendrickfincher.org.

August 25

33rd Annual Frisco Festival 5:00pm - 11:00pm Downtown Rogers Free Admission Get ready for the 33rd Annual Frisco Festival! We are hoping to make this year the best one yet! There will be live music on both Friday & Saturday. We have an expanded kid zone that will include magicians, street performers and games. Southern BMX Stunt Show will be performing on Saturday. We weill have dancing, food and craft vendors and a BBQ contest. There are still more suprises planned so stay tuned! This is going to be a fantastic way to end the summer!

August 29 - September 2 Washington County Fair

2536 N McConnell Ave., Fayetteville From bull riding to action-packed carnival rides, the 2017 Washington County Fair has it all! We are excited to bring you the most exciting year yet! Make plans to attend NOW because you don't want to miss it!

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Home School by: Emily Pruett

y husband and I have 4 children: a 9-year -old, M 7-year-old, 3-year-old twins... and a baby due in the fall. I am a freelance graphic designer and

mom who never thought I could homeschool my children. The thought of homeschooling had always been overwhelming to me, and seemed like it would be too difficult.

After much consideration of school options, we enrolled our oldest son in a local charter school for kindergarten. But, after watching my very bright, confident, social child turn into an insecure, anxiety-ridden, self-loathing child who seemed to fall deeper into sadness as the school year progressed, we knew that we needed to choose another option for him for 1st grade. We decided to try homeschooling. I had the privilege of watching his love of learning come alive again as he finished his first grade year having been educated at home.

That year, he had been given the freedom to learn in his own way, at his own pace.

We have home-educated our school-aged children for the past 3 years. We follow Charlotte Mason methods in our homeschool. This method is based on Charlotte's firm belief that the child is a person, and we must educate that whole person, not just his mind. This Christ-centered method allows room for nature study as well as the study of classic literature and “living books” (a book written by an authority on the subject in a narrative style) as opposed to only textbooks filled with dry facts. I have found that even my love of learning has been reignited, as we have learned about the history of our world and the science of world around us everyday.

We prayerfully consider our educational choices every year, for each of our children. We may not homeschool all of our children every year. We are committed to doing the best we can, and treat each of our children as the individuals they are with individual needs. This may look like homeschool for one child and public school for another at some point. I am not anti-public school. I think NWA is blessed with wonderful public schools and gifted, committed staff who love on the children in their care. But, for our family, homeschooling has been the best fit so far. Homeschooling has been 40 August 2017

one of the sweetest, yet most difficult experiences in motherhood for me so far.

One of the most important supplements to our family’s homeschool is our co op, Classical Conversations. We participate in Classical Conversation’s Bentonville campus. We have been a part of ‘CC’ (as our family calls it) as long as we have homeschooled. I have found camaraderie and support among fellow homeschooling moms and my children have built deep friendships that I am confident will be long-lasting. Classical Conversations is a classical Christian community whose curriculum teaches that not only are all of our school subjects connected to one another, but they all point back to our Author and Creator. We meet weekly and our children participate in a morning of classroom time with peers (taught by a fellow parent) reviewing that week’s memory work. They also participate in artist study (study of one of the great artists in history), a fine arts project, and a weekly science experiment. We even cover music theory, orchestra, and composer study for a portion of the school year. Classical Conversations has campuses that meet all over the country. There are several campuses in Northwest Arkansas.

We are so grateful to live in a country and a state that gives us, as parents, the freedom to choose the best educational path for our children.

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Thaden School A New Choice

Signature programs – Wheels, Reels and Meals – draw from region’s identity, serve as key differentiator as independent school spreads roots and wings hen Thaden School – a first-year independent W institution developing a 30-acre campus in downtown Bentonville’s emerging Arts and Market District – welcomes more than 40 founding students this month, it will signal a new choice for Northwest Arkansas.

“Thaden represents yet another great choice in a region that clearly values education,” said Dr. Clayton Marsh, founding head of school. “As an independent school, we have the freedom and flexibility to teach in innovative ways that are aligned with our mission and responsive to the needs and interests of our students. Our mission is:

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In addition to a core curriculum that gives equal emphasis to the sciences and the humanities, Thaden will offer three signature programs – Wheels, Reels, and Meals – that integrate all disciplines.

The Reels program will carry students deep into the region’s extraordinary resources for the study and creation of film, photography, and other forms of visual media. This program will engage not only the humanities and creative arts, but also the scientific, commercial, and cultural forces that set pictures into motion. In particular, Thaden students will learn how to investigate the consumption and production of the flickering images that saturate our world and play upon our minds. The Thaden campus will include public and private screening spaces for the presentation and discussion of student-made media.

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Taking advantage of the region’s extensive network of bike paths and trails, Thaden will offer a bicycle program that is integrated into its interdisciplinary science curriculum. For example, the motion and design of a bicycle are loaded with beautiful questions of math and physics. The bicycle also figures prominently in the history, sociology, and economics of transportation and will be used to explore many logistical and urban planning issues arising from the rapid growth of Northwest Arkansas. Thaden students will have the opportunity to make and repair their own bicycles under the guidance of local experts in an innovative cycle lab where the public may also bring in their wheels for service.

The presence of the protein industry in Northwest Arkansas and the long history of food production throughout the state provide a rich context for our Meals program that will introduce students to the science, economics, politics, sustainability, and culture of the plate. At Thaden, lunch itself will be an essential part of the educational program and a time of productive deceleration. Students will be given a full hour to nourish mind, body, and spirit while eating slowly and enjoying the finer dimensions of the meal and each other’s company. And eventually much of that food for thought will be grown and prepared by students in an on-campus teaching kitchen in order to better understand the nature of the food cycle and all that goes into the making of a meal.

To provide a balanced and challenging education that ignites in our students a passion for discovery and learning, prepares them to succeed in college, and inspires them to lead lives of integrity, purpose, and responsible global citizenship.

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Thaden School will open the doors of its temporary campus to more than 40 seventh and ninth graders for the 2017-18 school year, with room to expand to up to 600 students, grades six through 12, by 2020.

The school’s indexed tuition program supports its diverse learning community where many perspectives, talents, and interests come together.

“Our proximity to an amazing system of bike trails and so many other extraordinary educational resources such as Crystal Bridges and the Brightwater culinary institute gives us the rare opportunity to bring learning to life for our students,” said Marsh.

“The conditions in Northwest Arkansas are perfect for building a school that enables its students to learn by doing – to learn by living.”

The permanent campus, scheduled for completion in 2019, will spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and invite reflection via a variety of buildings, structures, and open-air learning spaces. Outside of their coursework, Thaden students will find abundant opportunities to develop as leaders, volunteers, and contributors to the life and spirit of the community, often under the direction of coaches and instructors who are also members of the teaching faculty. www.thadenschool.org

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NWA Classical Academy TUITION-FREE, OPEN ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

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Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy provides the most time-tested methods of educating students. We are committed to providing our future leaders with a college-preparatory education focused on the Classical Liberal Arts. NWA Classical Academy will promote a rigorous academic program, including Honors and AP Courses, that fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, virtuous character building, and a lifelong passion for learning.

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“ THE WAY TEACHERS TEACH YOU HERE IS

OUTSTANDING.” XAVIER LOVES THAT THE NEW SCHOOL GIVES HIM THE OPPORTUNITY TO TACKLE A TOUGH MATH EQUATION, PLAY PETER PAN IN THE SCHOOL PLAY AND SHOOT HOOPS WITH HIS FRIENDS. “The New School really expands your mindset and I want other kids to experience that.”

THE NEW SCHOOL IS A SPECIAL PLACE where a welcoming environment is matched with a challenging curriculum. Teachers here are focused on classroom learning that leads to real world discovery.

“My favorite subject is math because math is in everything.

This building, math made it happen so it’s really awesome to know that math is in everything.”

Our low student, teacher ratio and dynamic learning environments help students look at the world in a new way.

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Learn how The New School can help your child discover more.

Schedule a tour today by calling 479-521-7037 or visit thenewschool.org.

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The New School

Leading In Innovative Learning he New School, a co-educational independent T school serving students age one through 10th grade, has offered excellence in education in Northwest Arkansas since 1971.

Located at 2514 New School Place, on a 26acre wooded campus in Fayetteville, the school continues to grow and expand to meet the everchanging demands of educating young people in Northwest Arkansas.

The New School's recent construction of three new buildings to accommodate its recent expansion into high school will be completed in time for fall classes. A ribbon cutting, scheduled for Sept. 7, will officially mark the opening of the J.B. Hunt Family Innovation and Academic Center and The New School Athletic Center. The first building, which is a 36,000 square foot academic center, features science labs and collaborative spaces. Fifth and sixth graders will be housed on the first floor, seventh and eighth graders on the second, and 9th through 12th on the third floor.

“What's unique about the Johnelle DeBusk Hunt Academic Building is that the designs were inspired by our faculty,” stated President and Head of School Dennis Chapman. “We have collaboration spaces in the corridors to promote small group work as well as “collabs” for science. They are a mix of classrooms and laboratories. We have four of those — each one is 1,250 square feet. It's a state-of-the-art facility for teaching and learning.”

From the academic building, there is a connecting bridge to the Innovation Center. The New School is the only school in the state that features a connecting bridge between two buildings. The Innovation Center is a two-story, 9,000-square foot building that features two makerspaces.

“We view this space as not just a great opportunity for our students, but also to serve as a community resource for Northwest Arkansas educators to learn more about the Maker Movement.”

The Innovation Center also features a woodshop, robotics, classroom spaces, a commons area, and a beautiful patio from which the students are able to see the entire campus.

“At The New School, we are leading innovative learning,” said Dennis Chapman, President and Head of School.

“We are educating students for a world they don’t yet see and preparing them for jobs that may not exist. Our core values of curiosity, innovation, respect, citizenship, excellence and community exist not just to tell us what we stand for today, but to guide us for the future.”

The third building is a two-story, 18,000-square foot athletic center with a full-court gym. It features seating for about 450 spectators and features the Blankenship Fitness Center on the mezzanine level, which will have weight and conditioning equipment for student-athletes.

Class sizes are ideal at the school, with two sections of 18 to 20 students per class, with individualized learning groups within each class. The New School specializes in a personalized curriculum.

“It's really individualized to each student,” noted Chapman. “We take students, where they are, and bring them up to the next level.”

A big part of The New School's philosophy is sparking curiosity through hands-on learning, which integrates well with the school's STEAM approach to education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics).

Fast Facts: Added an Upper School in 2016, with 9th grade having just finished and 10th grade opening this fall

The school had 100 percent retention of students this year in ninth and tenth grade, after recently adding the grade levels. The class of 2020 also scored 80 percent on their advanced placement tests, compared to the state average of approximately 35 percent.

In addition to the students, the faculty at The New School is exceptional, as well. “We've been able to recruit locally, regionally, and nationally for our faculty,” added Chapman. “We have an amazing group of teachers. All teachers are specialists in their field of study and are great at engaging the students, as well as sparking a love for learning.

That's our mission — to inspire a love of lifelong learning in our students.”

For more information about The New School, call (479) 521-7037, or visit www.thenewschool.org.

Key Points about TNS: The New School provides an innovative, STEAMbased (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education, where students learn through a rigorous, hands-on, project-based curriculum.

The New School focuses on providing small classes with high-caliber, well-trained teachers who are given the latitude to be creative in what and how they teach.

The New School invests heavily in areas beyond the typical classroom requirements, including the arts, athletics and a dedicated college counseling program.

Enrollment Information: We enroll students as young as 12 months old.

Preschool through high school, with the first graduating class in 2020, so this fall we will offer through grade 10, with additional grades being added the following two years.

We offer rolling admission/enrollment, meaning students may be able to join the school partway through the year.

Applicants for kindergarten and up will shadow at the school for two days, allowing them to get a great feel for how they might fit at the school.

63,000 square feet of new construction is opening this fall, thanks to a $10 million gift from the Hunt family and a $3 million gift from the Simmons family A 36,000 square foot academic center housing 5-12th grades and including four 1500-square foot science labs An 18,000-square foot athletic center housing a full-size basketball court, locker rooms, and a state-of-the-art Blankenship Fitness Center A 9,000 square foot Innovation Center, housing computer science labs, maker spaces, a woodworking shop and a robotics lab A newly renovated Arts Annex, housing a small black box theatre for music performances

Beginning in kindergarten, we offer the opportunity for families to apply for financial aid. One out of every eight students receives financial aid.

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NWA Classical Academy orthwest Arkansas Classical Academy N continues to have high test scores, but that’s not what makes the school stand out. While the

academic results are excellent, Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy’s emphasis on classical, content-rich curriculum, character development, and civic duty makes it unique among the area’s charter schools.

NWA Classical Academy is beginning its fifth year, and serves students in grades K-12 and will have its first graduating class in May, 2018. The curriculum emphasizes the Western Heritage and focuses on the classical liberal arts and science to develop young people’s minds and hearts.

Headmaster Susan Provenza, who has been part of the ResponsiveEd charter school since it first opened, believes the high academic results the school continues to receive speak to the school’s strong curriculum and high expectations.

“Through our partnership with Hillsdale College and the Barney Charter School Initiative, we have built a program in which students thrive. Our teachers and the Core Knowledge curriculum we use are outstanding.

The literacy aspect of our curriculum with the Riggs phonics, Latin program and content-rich literature really pushes our students to read and write at a higher level because they know how words and grammar work and have been exposed to great works of literature. The Singapore math program also really helps our students learn number sense not just math facts,” said Mrs. Provenza.

ResponsiveEd’s Arkansas Board member, Rich Cromwell is the father of a current fourth grade student. He first became interested in the school when his daughter was in Kindergarten. He believed a classical education would best prepare her for her future.

“This school has been fantastic. Kids really like to achieve and have high standards. They are encouraged when they realize they have the ability to do well,” said Mr. Cromwell.

Steve Gast, ResponsiveEd’s Arkansas Superintendent, believes the school offers local parents a real choice.

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“This school is a gold standard of what is possible.

At ResponsiveEd we think families should have a range of choices. For families who are looking for a rigorous, content-rich, character based program this is one of the best in the state,” said Mr. Gast.

Jennifer Martin, who teaches ninth and tenth grade literature, has been at the school since it opened. She also credits the high academic results to the level of curriculum taught at the school.

“We are reading whole works that can be considered fairly difficult and often part of a college curriculum. By teaching classic books like Paradise Lost in tenth grade, our students are exposed to a higher level of sentence structure and vocabulary as well as complex themes and discussions,” said Mrs. Martin.

She attributes the student’s strong grammar, composition, and reading skills to three components: a Latin program that strengthens grammar and vocabulary, separate reading and composition classes in ninth grade, and a chronological literature program that works in conjunction with history classes.

“Having a separate writing class from the reading class in ninth grade really helps students develop the art of writing. It covers everything from common grammatical errors such as subject verb agreement to how to eliminate redundancy in writing and how to develop a strong thesis statement. It really helps students break down the writing process and essay structure so they think critically about it rather than just follow a formula,” she said.

nwaclassical.com When students are struggling in their writing, the history, Latin and literature teachers discuss how to approach it in a comprehensive manner.

If the student is struggling in grammar, the Latin and literature teachers will work together with the student. If the student is struggling with developing an argument and essay structure, the history and literature teachers also collaborate.

Beyond developing students with strong communication skills, the structure and contentrich nature of the curriculum grounds students in historical context.

Since Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy first opened, Mrs. Martin who has taught sixth, eighth, ninth, and tenth grades at the school, has seen students grow as they progress through the grades.

“Having students study Greco-Roman literature at the same time they are studying that period in history also really helps. I also love that we teach literature chronologically. In tenth grade when we read Chaucer or Shakespeare, they are always referencing Greek or Romans authors. Without the background knowledge of who the authors are referencing, the students would be ill-equipped to tackle the text. American literature such as Poe or Hawthorne references British Literature. Literature of the past is a ladder, which authors build on,” said Mrs. Martin

“I have seen first hand their growth in confidence, love of writing and writing ability. I had a student tell me she is editing her mom’s college papers. She also said that two years ago that would not have been possible. They are confident young men and women who know that they are capable,” said Mrs. Martin.

Equipping students with the knowledge base to engage with college level texts in high school requires building good academic habits and a solid knowledge base at the elementary levels.

The Core Knowledge program in the elementary and middle school grades provides students with the cultural literacy and context they need to engage with higher level curriculum. Regular recapitulation of ideas and time periods grounds students in a familiarity with different historical periods, ideas and works of literature.

It was this classical curriculum, rather than anticipated high test scores, that first compelled Mr. Cromwell to enroll his daughter in Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy.

“The Latin was the selling point for me. I wanted a classical liberal arts education for my daughter because I wanted her to know how to think rather than just regurgitate facts. I knew the test scores would come, but I wanted a school that had high expectations beyond a standardized test. Having this opportunity within a public school system has been great,” said Mr. Cromwell.

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Lawson Academic Coaching

Empower Your High School Student...

College Just Ahead

A conversation: Academic Coach, Dr. Jennifer Lawson: “So, as a college Freshman, what comes to mind if you were to advise an incoming college Freshman?”

Consistently across 15 years of academic coaching, I receive the common Freshman feedback: “I wish I had prepared more for college during high school”.

Dr. Lawson: “Prepared for what…..what are your specifics you look back on and wish you had better prepared ahead of time?”

Freshman College Student: “The Top 3: Major Selection, Time Management, and Advanced Study Skills.

Solution: A NEWLY DEVELOPED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PROGRAM, LAWSON COACHING, Lawson-coaching.com MAJOR SELECTION: The Highlands Ability Assessment: www.highlandsco.com From ‘I have no idea what to major in’ to “I just want to affirm this is the right major for me”, testing a students abilities and linking ability strengths with specific occupational paths builds confidence in students and saves time and money for parents. ‘Why wander/wonder….be selective in choosing a suitable major” TIME MANAGEMENT: The ‘how to’ of creating a timetable template and reorganizing it each week to create a positive and healthy balance of study and social activity. Not being equipped early on with tools and advisement for effective college time management can lead to stress, anxiety and ultimately failure of efforts and finances.

ADVANCED STUDY SKILLS: Two highest ranking weakness per Freshmen feedback: Notetaking and Preparing for Tests. These are transferable skills EASILY carried over from high school to the college level. The earlier students learn the ‘howtos’ in these areas, the stronger the college start-up results.

STRONGER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS = STRONGER COLLEGE STUDENTS By investing early in these time honored and proven skills during high school, parents can see the return on their college investment come to life when the Freshmen feedback more likely becomes, ‘I’ve got this…I’m ready for college.’

CALL THE CENTER FOR PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELING (479-444-1400) FOR A CONVERSATION WITH DR. JENNIFER LAWSON ABOUT THE NEWLY DEVELOPED HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE PREP PACKAGE.

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Shiloh Christian School The Shiloh Impact ith a history dating over 40 W years, Shiloh Christian School is committed to serving the Northwest

Arkansas community and families.

Some ask, “What sets Shiloh Christian School apart as the premier private school in the area?” We call it the Shiloh Impact. Just as the Lord blessed Abraham to be a blessing, our mission at Shiloh is clear: to impact our students, so they may impact the world. At Shiloh, we impact your child's mind, heart, potential, and future.

Shiloh Christian School, voted Best of the Best NWA in the Private School Division in 2014, 2015, and 2016, currently serves over 1,000 students from PreK4 – 12th grade from all over Northwest Arkansas. Whether it is through challenging Advanced Placement and college classes, championship athletic teams, exemplary fine-arts programs, or service to God's Kingdom, Shiloh Christian students receive a well-rounded education in a distinctly Christian environment.

The source of Shiloh’s academic strength is its faculty and leadership. Our rigorous curriculum, caring community, and fully-accredited school propels students into success.

Shiloh’s beautiful 72-acre campus is located on Johnson Road in Springdale, Arkansas (PreK4 – 12th grade), with the Shiloh Pinnacle Campus (PreK4 – 2nd Grade) located in Rogers. The Shiloh Springdale Campus has benefited from this location and growth with its additional classrooms, a 2,900 seat Worship Center, a 300-seat chapel, a 1,400-seat basketball facility, new locker rooms and training facilities, band and choir rooms, and a new football stadium.

Shiloh’s Mission: "To develop Godly leaders who engage their culture and change it," encompasses everything we do. We believe it is our responsibility to nurture the growth of our students in spiritual, academic, social, and physical parameters. The entire learning process is geared to produce individuals who are capable of being both productive members of society and contributing members of the body of Christ.

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The Shiloh PreK4 program excels at preparing children for kindergarten. PreK4 teachers Melissa Brunton and Becky Chenier share what makes Shiloh PreK4 so successful. Brunton explains, “An essential component of our success is the importance we place on developing relationships both with children and their parents/family.

Critical reading, writing, and oral presentations are part of the curriculum, so students are comfortable in front of an audience and can express themselves.”

Chenier adds, “Whether students are learning through a Bible study or through i nt e r a c t i on s on the p l ay g r o u n d , the mission statement is a focal point for who we are.

PreK4 at Shiloh provides an authentic school experience with weekly opportunities to go outside the normal classroom for: Computer, Spanish, Music, P.E., Library, and Chapel. Children also experience going to lunch in the cafeteria daily, which fosters independence, social interaction, and manners with the support and guidance of teachers. In addition, each semester children participate in exciting field trips off campus.”

Shiloh Elementary Dean Katerina Foley states, “We opened our doors in 1976, and I knew I wanted to be a part of impacting students lives… not only in academics, but also for eternity. Although

of our parents share their occupations and are guest readers in the classrooms. Special teachers seek out volunteers to help in the library and with health screenings, music programs, and PE screenings. Dads and moms coach athletic teams in the upper grades. As parents volunteer for their children's success, friendship and bonds are developed that create lifetime relationships. education and culture have changed through the years, Shiloh’s tradition of excellence has remained consistent in three critical areas.”

Foley defines these three areas: “First, Shiloh’s commitment to retain teachers who love learning, love students, and love Jesus. Our teachers are constantly reviewing and updating our curriculum. Although, we have traditional milestones in every grade level, like the 5th grade spring musical, 3rd grade grandparents program, and 1st grade Little Dribblers, our teachers meet weekly to plan lessons that include the use of iPads, STEM projects, and robots to stay abreast of current trends. Both the classroom teacher and special teachers make connections with students that let them know they are created in God's image and have a special purpose. As Christian educators, it is a privilege to pray for and with our students. Whether we are teaching a Bible lesson or a science lesson, we have the freedom to integrate biblical principles. In my opinion, this is the main reason families choose Shiloh.

Second, Shiloh parents develop a great sense of family and community. Between classroom teachers and homeroom parents, a fellowship is built connecting families. Parents are invited to eat lunch with their children. Parents work together to celebrate monthly birthday parties. Many

Third, the mission statement to train godly leaders is a driving force to the school curriculum. Teachers bring the character lessons to life in practical ways in the classroom. Our staff and fifth grade students plan, advertise, and execute fundraising events for charities. All students audition for singing, acting, and speaking parts in monthly programs.”

Shiloh Christian School has grown into a strong Christian ministry that prepares students for the challenges of the 21st century. Everyone at Shiloh Christian is looking forward with great anticipation to the future and what God has in store for the coming school year. Interested in finding out about what makes Shiloh Christian School the premier private school in Northwest Arkansas? Visit www.shilohsaints.org to schedule your tour today.

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Life way christian School Equipping the Next Generation of Leaders

ids today have access to more information in a K single day than people had in a lifetime several hundred years ago. With the advancement of

technology and the media, there is never a shortage of information. Nowadays, you can go online and get any kind of degree, and can search for answers 24 hours a day. However, I believe that what Paul says to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:7 can be said about some in our current culture, who are “always learning but never coming to the knowledge of the truth.” It is vital that young people gain a biblical perspective and understand the context and the culture as they gather information.

There needs to be a solid foundation, and an understanding of the Creator and world in which we live, in order for information to make sense. In a world that tends to shy away from absolutes, Life Way offers each student certainty and truth that will help light the path for their journey through life.

I am humbled and thankful to be able to say that, at Life Way Christian School, it is our goal to teach young people from a biblical perspective.

Therefore, we give each student the proper worldview that allows them to tie all information together into a meaningful picture. This helps equip them to enter the world armed with the truths needed to lead, mold, and influence the culture.

Located in Centerton, just minutes from Bentonville and its surrounding communities, Life Way is a vibrant and growing school of over 500 students in preschool-twelfth grade. Families from all over NW Arkansas have come to discover a school that makes a difference, and is worth the drive. Parents will tell you that they have found a school where their children are loved, where 54 August 2017

their children come home teaching them--where their children are challenged, and given the answers that lead to life so that they are prepared for the road ahead. Students will tell you that at Life Way, they have teachers that care for them, challenge them to learn, apply, and lead, and prepare them to use their talents and abilities in whatever field God calls them. Teachers will tell you that they love their students, that they benefit from a smaller faculty to student ratio allowing them to be more personal with instruction, and that they love being able to provide knowledge that leads to the truth.

Life Way is entering its 18th year of partnering with Christian families in NW Arkansas in order to equip and build up leaders that will impact future generations. God has indeed blessed Life Way by providing us with a beautiful campus, the latest in technology, and a highly qualified staff with which to teach and impact each student. Through its strong academic program, diverse elective offerings, and excellent fine art and athletic programs, Life Way students are always learning, coming to knowledge of the truth, and becoming equipped to use their gifts and talents to make this world a better place.

For more information about Life Way, please call us at 479-795-9322 or visit us on-line at www. lwcsar.com

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BENTONVILLE

“I BUILT A CIRCUIT BOARD AT SCHOOL. ” As Evie’s eyes twinkle and she gives a big thumbs up, she can tell you why SHE LOVES SCHOOL.

Evie’s school day in prekindergarten may begin with singing in music, creating art and end with creating in the tinkering studio.

“We get to build stuff, and we BUILT A CIRCUIT BOARD! And we go to Art Studio every day!”

With a curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM), our students learn from integration of these dynamic areas at an early age.

CHILDCARE PRESCHOOL LEARNING ACADEMY Our low student, teacher ratio and caring

faculty help students look at the world in a new way.

HAPPY KIDS LEARNING ACADEMY 301 SE 28th Street (479) 464-8686 abchappykids.com Our Learning Academy offers a wide range of programs fora variety of ages - from infants to toddlers, and two year olds to preschoolers. Our curriculum is tailored to each age group and is based on sound child developmental principles regarding how children ideally grow and learn.

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NORTHWEST ARKANSAS’ PREMIER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SERVING PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 9

The New School is an independent school that respects, embraces, and celebrates diversity in its curriculum, student body, and staff. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, color, national or ethnic origin in the admission of students, in hiring, or in the administration of its educational program.

THE NEW SCHOOL 2514 N New School Pl (479) 521-7037 thenewschool.org A coeducational, independent school serving students from toddler age through grade nine. The school community is dedicated to inspiring a love of learning and empowering students to reach their potential for academic achievement, creativity and citizenship. With a low student-to-faculty ratio, our students are known and cared for by an excellent faculty in an encouraging atmosphere.

THE GODDARD SCHOOL 3916 N. Bellafont Boulevard (479) 262-0970 www.goddardschool.com

We are excited to be opening The Goddard School in Fayetteville.

We are committed to providing the highest quality preschool experience for the children in our community. Our unique nurturing approach will give your child the opportunity to develop into a joyful, confident learner who is prepared for success in school and in life.

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MARY'S LITTLE LAMB 506 SE Moberly Ln Ste 6 (479) 273-1011 mllpreschool.com Mary’s Little Lambs Preschool is a licensed private preschool early education program dedicated to serve our community and provide quality care and education for children of all ethnic, religious, social, and developmental backgrounds.

We offer early educational experiences in a safe, inspiring, and nurturing environment that will help children to reach their fullest potential.

MUSTARD SEED CHILDREN'S ACADEMY 1400 E Central Ave (479) 268-5121 Being first an Educational Institution, Mustard Seed Children’s Academy re-defines approaches to Early Childhood Education and Child Care. Redefine not in the introduction of a brand new approach, but by integrating different research proven methodologies to get the best of all worlds.

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HAPPY KIDS LEARNING ACADEMY Central Rogers Academy 2808 W. Walnut St (479) 621-6126 North Rogers Academy 2204 N. 12th St (479) 202-5691 abchappykids.com Our Learning Academy offers a wide range of programs for a variety of ages - from infants to toddlers, and two year olds to preschoolers. Our curriculum is tailored to each age group and is based on sound child developmental principles regarding how children ideally grow and learn.

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WOODLAND ACADEMY 2701 W New Hope Suite B 479) 621-1060 Discover the differences in education and care of your child here at Woodland Academy. We offer high quality child care and education for children 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our mission is to provide an inspiring Reggio Emilia setting where your child will grow spiritually, physically, academically and socially in a compassionate, Christ centered, and child led environment.

LOWELL FRIENDSHIP PEDIATRIC SERVICES 212 South Lincoln Street (479)770-0744 fccare.org FCC prepares children for success in integrated and therapeutic classroom settings, so that they have the skills they need to continue growing with strength and independence throughout Kindergarten and grade school – and into awesome grown-ups

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE 918 South Mount Olive (479)524-2456 fccare.org Developmental Preschool: Friendship Community Care’s Developmental Preschools are learning hubs for children aged six weeks to five years with developmental disabilities or delays + children who qualify for the Arkansas Better Chance program. FCC prepares children for success in integrated and therapeutic classroom settings, so that they have the skills they need to continue growing with strength and independence throughout Kindergarten and grade school – and into awesome grown-ups.

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100 West Center, Ste 101 Fayetteville 479-444-7778

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From Eagle Scout to Family Medicine Physician

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regory Spears, DO, became an Eagle Scout when he was 17 years old, an experience that taught him the necessary fearlessness and organizational skills to become a doctor.

Dr. Spears recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing at Northwest Medical Plaza at Sugar Creek at 1102 N.W. Lowes Ave., Suite 2 in Bentonville.

When he was younger, Dr. Spears used his learned fearlessness to talk to people, like community members and his counselors.

This skill has carried over to his work, where the most fulfilling part for him is spending time with his patients and learning about their lives.

Dr. Spears said the most important thing he can offer his patients is the ability to connect on a level that allows someone to feel trusted and heard, which in turn, allows them to share the necessary details to affect change when needed.

Experiences with his mother and father led Dr. Spears and three of his five siblings to medical careers. He has a brother who is a doctor, one who is a paramedic and another who is a dentist.

At one time, Dr. Spears’ father was a paramedic in Los Angeles County. He shared stories about work with his children during that time. He also taught them about first aid and basic medicine.

“I can remember playing with his stethoscope, and it was just the coolest thing,” Dr. Spears said.

His mother’s passing from breast cancer taught him both empathy and compassion.

Dr. Spears chose to focus on family medicine because he gets to help a variety of people with different aliments each day. He explained that he also likes to see the dynamic between family members who both see him.

This allows him to learn about the background behind how an ailment is interpreted at home.

Dr. Spears chose to focus on family medicine, because he gets to help a variety of people with different aliments each day.

Health is more than just physical, Dr. Spears said. Health consists of the mind, body and spirit. He takes all three into consideration when treating an ailment.

“They are interconnected,” he said. “One cannot be without the other in this life.”

Dr. Spears received his medical education at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, Calif. He completed his family medicine residency at Mercy Redding in California.

He treats most ailments and sees patients of all ages.

Dr. Spears and his wife have three sons and one daughter.

Outside of work, he likes to take road trips with his family, hike, camp, road bike, mountain bike and fish. He remains involved with the Boy Scouts of America as a troop counselor and helps scouts with hikes, camps and merit badges.

Dr. Spears is currently accepting new patients.

Same day visits are often available. Visit NW-Physicians.com or call 479-254-8563 to schedule an appointment.

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DAD's

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an, don’t you thoroughly despise those people that are just a little ahead of you on the road of life? You know, not a full generation gap, but just a bit further up the yellow brick road than you? They feel like they always have to offer tidbits of unrequested and unwanted advice about the next chapter in your life’s adventure?

Yeah, me too. And now I’m one of them.

You see, as of June 26, 2017 I’ve been a dad for 40 years. Yep, 40 stinkin’ years!!! Oh, but I’m not 40 and I don’t have any children older than teenagers. What? Huh? Sorry, played a little fuzzy math game on you (fuzzy math is popular ‘round these parts ya know). What I’m saying is that my cumulative experience of being a father – when you add up the ages of my kids – is 40 years. Oh no, I’m not actually 40 years old! But let’s stay on topic.

So, in case you are nearing 40 years of parenting, or just 40 years of roaming the Earth, or just in the midst of a mid-life crisis, I offer to you this list of mid-life advices. The types of things that you learn after 40 combined years of toilet training, toddler tantrums and teenage terror. Oh yes, also throw in a couple of decades of wedded bliss (no snarky comments from the Mrs., please).

So like the original Big 10 (commandments) some of these are “do’s” and some of these are “don’ts.” Please review or don’t tell me later on that I didn’t warn you!!!!

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Silence is not golden. It is terrifying. Never, ever, under any circumstance utter the words “I’ll babysit the kids tonight.” They are your kids. You can’t babysit them. If you slip up and say this in the presence of a female make sure to duck so the flying vase doesn’t give you a concussion.

Never, ever, under any circumstance utter the words “My wife doesn’t work” when referring to a SAHM (Stay At Home Mom). You could lose fingers or even larger appendages. She works; maybe not outside of the home, but trust me, she works and you DO NOT want to trade.

Having more kids around makes it easier as long as they aren’t more of your kids. Think about it…

Communicate, hear, listen, respond. Example: If you call your wife and ask her how she is doing and her first comment is “Well, I just had my first shower in 60 hours” that is code for “Bring home dinner and wine tonight or I will bludgeon you.” Murphy’s Law is in full effect.

You don’t have to deal with the Notorious MIL (mother-in-law), but she will deal with you…one way or the other.

PSA for fathers - when making green beer use blue food coloring because yellow and blue make green. So many dads mess this up.

Your kid is not the best; your kid is not the worst. Neither are you.

Becoming a dad is pretty easy; being a dad is pretty hard.

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Contact us or visit our website today to find out how a Thaden School education prepares students to succeed in college and inspires them to lead lives of integrity, purpose, and responsible global citizenship.

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to A COLUMN FOR MOMS, BY MOMS, AND FOR THE LOVE OF MOMS

GOODBYE SUMMER. HELLO SCHOOL

Simple Tips to Make the Transition Easier

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By Meagan Ruffing

link. Where did summer go? Iced tea makers and poop emoji popsicle molds have been replaced with pens, pencils and reams of paper in what feels like a matter of weeks. Just when my kids figured out how to play upstairs by themselves for longer than 10 minutes, it is now time for them to get back on a schedule where play time has to be penciled in before and after homework hour. Changing routines is difficult for anyone. Add to that multiple children and multiple ages and you have got yourself a recipe for stress.

There really is no right answer. There is no one size fits all when it comes to transitioning your kids from summer to fall; you just kind of have to get through it. I have had enough summers under my belt to know what works and does not work and from one mother to another, let me share what I have gleamed from my experiences.

First, get a calendar. Actually, buy a couple. Buy one to put on the fridge for the whole family to see, one cute one just for you, one for each of your kids’ rooms and if that isn’t enough, buy one more just because. Start with the family calendar and map out the month of August or September (whichever month your kids go back to school)

Meagan Ruffing has already started her kids’ back-to-school routine and is soaking up every memory before her daughter starts kindergarten this month.

You can see more of Meagan’s work at www.meaganruffing. com or read about her story in her new book, “I See You”: Helping Moms Go from Overwhelmed to In Control, sold on Amazon.

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and be intentional about writing down every single event in that month. When your kids know the plan, everyone wins. Have fun with this and buy some cute stickers to stick on special days – this is a great way to include your kids and get them excited about going back to school. Let your kids decorate their own calendars by marking special days with crayons or markers.

Start talking about school coming up. Use dinner time to ask your kids if they have questions about what grade they are going in to and what they are most excited about or scared about. Talk to them about what it was like when you started a new grade. Kids feels so much better when they hear, “me too.” Help ease new school jitters and social anxiety by role playing. I do this with my son sometimes when I need him to work through a situation where he might get overwhelmed when someone either intentionally or unintentionally hurts his feelings. As his mom, I know that when his feelings are hurt he lashes out verbally. To try and avoid future situations like this, we often role

play about what could happen or might happen and we walk through different scenarios. You can do this too with situations that are relative to your child.

Make a special day about your child’s upcoming first day of school. If you have multiple children, take each one out individually and plan on getting at least one new outfit to get them excited about their first day. Be sure to add this shopping day to your calendar!

Now that you’ve got the schedule, role playing and shopping day nailed down, the hard part is actually getting your children to understand that staying up late is a thing of the past and bedtimes are back in full swing. There a few simple things you can do to help with this transition. For some people, simply putting their kids to bed 15 minutes earlier each night the week before school starts works for them. For others, their kids catch on to this and fight tooth and nail to stay up. To avoid the fight, try this: tell your child he can stay up until the time you have decided and tell him he can read in his bedroom up until that time. Set a timer, set his watch, give him that independence to have the feeling that he is the one who is in charge of when he closes his eyes when in reality, your child is upstairs, in his bed at the time you wanted him to be. He will eventually learn the new routine and

setting the timer will be replaced with him falling asleep on his own.

Another tip for helping your children with the transition from summer to fall is by keeping things simple. This means not scheduling a million things all in one day for your child. Pick one extracurricular activity and let your daughter have lots of free time before bed time. Maybe sign her up for soccer and save dance for next season.

It’s okay to have blank space on your calendar.

Trust me. This is called letting your child use her imagination and allowing yourself time to fit in those unexpected things that come up in life. A busy schedule isn’t always better. Keeping things simple and low key for your kids can be exactly what they need to start the new school year off right.

Try these tips to help you and your family ease into a new schedule this fall and you will be pleasantly surprised at how well your kids will adjust. Tweak these suggestions to fit your family’s needs and remember, keep it simple.

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Annual Physicals are the Cornerstone of a Healthy School Year

Dr. Millicent Ford

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here are many things that must be done before sending your child back to school. In addition to buying new clothes and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, make sure she or he has an annual physical and the proper immunizations to start the new school year on a healthy foundation.

“Annual checkups allow a physician get to know the medical history of your child and monitor their development from year to year,” said Millicent Ford, M.D., pediatrician at The Children’s Clinic at Springdale. “Establishing baseline information and history makes it easier to identify potential concerns over time. These visits are very important to maintaining the health of your child.”

Children should receive an annual checkup with their physician even if they are healthy. At a checkup, your child will receive a full physical exam including measurements, such as height and weight. This is a good time for parents to discuss any developmental, emotional or social concerns with the physician. Most insurance plans, including Medicaid, cover a free annual well-child visit.

Immunizations are another important way to protect your child’s health. Many children

beginning school for the first time are required to have received certain vaccinations. Receiving the right shots at the right time will help protect your child from contracting various diseases and help prevent the spread to others. Talk with your physician to learn what vaccinations your child should receive and at what age.

“It is essential for children to receive the right immunizations at the right time, especially before beginning school,” Dr. Ford said. “There is a very low chance that your child will experience side effects after receiving any immunization, but remember these shots will protect your child in the long run.”

If your child or teenager is involved in sports or other physical activities, their coaches may require a sports physical before they begin to play. A sports exam is similar to an annual physical exam, with the addition of the physician’s review of sportsrelated matters, such as nutrition and injuries. A primary care physician, such as a family practice or pediatrician, will be able to conduct a sports physical for your child.

If you or a family member is looking for a pediatrician, Dr. Ford is taking new patients.

Call 479-751-2522 or visit NW-Physicians.com to make an appointment.

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Gross motor skills play an important role in peer play and the organization of the child's developing neuromuscular system.

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Occupational therapy helps the child to learn activities of daily living such as dressing, brushing teeth and shoe tying.

Our therapists can also intervene with children with sensory processing disorders or handwriting difficulties.

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SPEECH THERAPY Speech therapy aids the child in acquiring and understanding language, working on word articulation and problem solving. In addition, our speech therapists have training for feeding problems and social difficulties.

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My son has been with Kara, Sara, and Amanda for a long time and once they formed their own we moved with them. He loves it there and has made some awesome friends. Everyone there is so nice and they made a space for me to do my work when I need to. All the staff here is amazing.

- Tara Phelan Van Nostrand I first started using them with my youngest who was a little over one but couldn't walk, talk, or do basically anything on his own yet. He began ot, and pt immediately with them as he was already in speech with his school. They take there time to care for each kid and the family as well. Now, my oldest goes once a week for an hour after school and as soon as I tell him that it's therapy night he yells and screams " yay! Play Strong I love them!" Just know that what y'all are doing is amazing it's not only parents that see it but our children do as well!!

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Caleigh has improved so much since she has started.

Even when she works with other therapists, I am always reassured :) So blessed to have an amazing place for her to go to.

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Amazeum (Pg. 13) (479) 696-9280 Crystal Bridges (Pg. 5) (479) 418-5700 crystalbridges.org Trike Theatre (Pg. 29) (479) 464-5084 triketheatre.org

BANKS First Security (Pg. 16) www.fsbank.com; www.onlyinark.com

CHILDCARE/NANNY SERVICES ABC Happy Kids Learning Academy (Pg. 27) (479) 202-5691 abchappykids.com Better Beginnings (Pg. 17) (800) 445-3316 arbetterbeginnings.com

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Mary’s Little Lambs Preschool (Pg. 41) (479) 273-1011 Mustard Seed Children Academy (Pg. 4) (479) 268-5121 Woodland Academy (Pg. 15) (479) 621-1060

CLOTHING Oh Baby (Pg. 37) ohbabynwa.com Peek-a-Bootique (Pg. 26) 104 Main St, Gravette

DANCE Kaleidoscope (Pg. 33) (479) 464-5977 Prima Pointe Dancewear Boutique(Pg. 69) www.primapointe.com Taglioni Academy (Pg. 33) (479) 790-5206 www.taglioniacademy.com

DENTIST Pediatric Dental Associates (Pg. 43) (479) 582-0600 Van Dyck Dentistry (Pg. 41) (479) 524-0333

DERMATOLOGY / SKIN CARE Advanced Dermatology / Skin Care Center (479) 268-3555 (Pg. 58) NWA Center for Plastic Surgery (Pg. 2) (479) 571-3100 nwacenterforplasticsurgery.com

Northwest Arkansas’ Finest purveyor of dancewear supplies and boutique gifts. Pointe shoe fittings with our expert fitters available by appointment.

210 N 13th St, Rogers, AR www.primapointe.com

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Academic Math & Language Therapy (Pg. 68) (479) 253-3256 Goddard School (Pg. 23) (479) 262-0970 GoddardSchool.com Lawson Academic Coaching (Pg. 35) (479) 444-1400 Mustard Seed Academy (Pg. 4) (479) 268-5121 The New School (Pg. 45) thenewschool.org (479) 521-7037 NWA Classical Academy (Pg. 44) (479) 715-6676 NWA Providence Academy (Pg. 51) (479) 263-8861 Shiloh Christian School (Pg. 38) (479) 756-1140 shilohsaints.org Super Science (Pg. 65) (479) 444-0303 www.super-sci.com Thaden School (Pg. 61) (479) 268-5321 Woodland Academy (Pg. 15) (479) 621-1060

FAMILY FUN / ENTERTAINMENT Crystal Bridges (Pg. 5) (479) 418-5700 Fast Lane Entertainment (Pg. 30) (479) 659-0999 www.fastlanebowl.com Girl Scouts (Pg. 53) girlscoutsdiamonds.org/join Starlight Skatium (Pg. 63) (479) 444-STAR Super Science (Pg. 65) (479) 444-0303 www.super-sci.com Toys, Kites, & More (Pg. 25) (479) 876-8699

FAMILY ASSISTANCE Bridges Family Center (Pg. 23) (479) 231-6778

FOOD / DRINK TCBY (Pg. 3) (479) 636-8229 (TCBY)

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Best Start (Pg. 19) (479) 575-9359 Friendship Pediatric Services (Pg. 11) fccare.org

Northwest Primary Care (Pg. 8-9) nw-physicians.com NWA Health Solutions (Pg. 55) (479) 636-1324

JEWELRY AND GIFTS David Adams (Pg. 58) davidadams.com (479) 444-7778

LEARNING CENTER Academic Math and Language Therapy (Pg. 68) (479) 253-3256 www.amltherapy.com ABC Happy Kids Learning Academy (Pg. 27) (479) 202-5691 abchappykids.com Mary’s Little Lamb Preschool (Pg. 41) (479) 273-1011

PEDIATRICIAN Living Tree Pediatrics (Pg. 39) (479) 282-2966 Northwest Pediatric Convenient Care (Pg. 7) (479) 751-2522 NWA Pediatrics (Pg. 71) nwapediatrics.com Ozark Pediatrics (Pg. 21) (479) 544-9432

THERAPY Academic Math and Language Therapy (Pg. 68) (479) 253-3256 www.amltherapy.com Family Foot (Pg. 50) (479) 636-9393 Friendship Pediatric Services (Pg. 11) (479) 524-2456 Playstrong (Pg. 66-67) (479) 246-0101 playstrongtherapy.com

ULTRASOUND Baby Face & More (Pg. 21) (479) 270-7391 Hello, Baby! (Pg. 49) (479) 438-0728

WOMEN'S HEALTH Parkhill (Pg. 65) Parkhillclinic.com Siloam Springs Women's Center (Pg. 31) (479) 524-9312 Women's Health Associates (Pg. 12) whanwa.com

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welcome Blayne Battisto, D.O. acute care / adolescent care / ask the nurse / immunizations / walk-in clinic / newborn care / wellness care Schedule a wellness exam for your child with Dr. Battisto through your myMANA account or by calling 443-3471.

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