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Our November Cover Kid is Avra. St. Louis Jewish Parents Magazine features St. Louis kids on our cover every issue. Photo by Spoonful of Sugar Photography.
Colic? What’s that? Tips and Tricks for Better-Listening Kids Color Blind or Trying Self-Styling? Drinking
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DADDY & ME JESSE KAVADLO, Ph.D. 40
Boys Will Be Men FROM THE CONCIERGE’S DESK
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Who Doesn’t Love Candy?
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Agri-tourism: Fun for the Family
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NOVEMBER CALENDAR 44 Jewish, Secular, Seniors, Tween/Teen & School/Synagogue Events
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Finding Our Bark
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Pumpkin Apple Cake (Pareve) 8
Finding My Passion Through Business
OOPS!
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Bad Parent Moments
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My Newest Hobby? Going to Doctors!
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Parenting in the Internet Age – How to Make a Plan for Screen Time at Home
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EDITOR Do you remember the poem “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten?” It spoke about sharing, not hitting, and other aspects of positive community. I think in today’s political climate in the United States of America, it is beneficial to additionally pay attention to a different resource: Mr. Fred Rogers and his Neighborhood model.
STEPHANIE BERK, Ph.D. Stephanie Berk, author of “How to Potty-Train Your Dragon Child”, is a mother of 4 boys. She has a degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Cornell University, a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from University of Connecticut, a PostDoctoral Fellowship in Language Acquisition from Haskins Laboratory/ Yale University, and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuroimaging from Washington University.
Mr. Rogers believed that “Love, and the lack of it” is the basis for many human actions and interactions, including learning, parenting, relationships, and respect. There is a new movie that came out this past September, “Won’t You be My Neighbor?”, that is definitely worth watching. It shows both the social and political climate in the late 1960’s. It also suggests that asking sensitive questions and talking about ways to answer them together as a community is one of the best ways to move forward. Here are some ideas that Mr. Rogers had that are important to keep in mind:
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We are neighbors, not “acquaintances or friends”, not “boys or girls”, and not “ladies or gentleman.”
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Children especially can easily spot fake, so be true and simple.
It is our responsibility to care for the most vulnerable.
Mr. Rogers tackled tough topics of the time, such as racism, divorce, bullying, ethical business, and physical challenges. He spoke with children at their level, and encouraged communication, learning and respect. Perhaps it is time for us to continue in this path, regardless of with which particular political party we align.
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THE VOICE OF GENERATION J OUR GENERATION OUR FUTURE
Finding My
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Through Business by Alyssa Smith I have always considered myself a creative person. Whether putting together fun little dances with my neighbors, or making my own abstract art pieces, I love thinking outside the box. I had my own little sense of fashion when I was younger, and you could say that I didn’t follow the rules of fashion. But that was just my personality. Although art wasn’t necessarily my thing, I always had a thing for creativity. [continued pg 10]
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[Voice of Generation J, Cont. from pg 9]
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n sixth grade we were told to draw an American flag, so I drew it with everything tumbling down and I asked my teacher to hang it sideways in the hall. It ended up making it to the art show, which was surprising to me, because it was not your average American flag.
“This was becoming more and more of a reality because I was doing what I loved.”
In eighth grade, we started something new called WIN classes. WIN stands for “What I Need.” These were fun classes inside of school that you could take to learn something new. Also, it helped to build certain skills and strategies in the classroom, such as problem-solving and outsidethe-box thinking. I was looking at the many options, and my eyes were immediately drawn to one. It was called Vinyl Your World. We did everything from learning how to design your own monogram, to actually putting it on things such as shirts. I was immediately addicted! It was the highlight of my week. I fell so much in love with monogramming that I had the idea to invest in one of the machines. I started to research and look into many different machines. Some were good and some weren’t, but I finally settled on one. I knew that it wasn’t going to come easily, and I started to work until I made over $300 to buy everything I needed. Finally, this was becoming a reality, but little did I know, my journey was only beginning. I got the machine and started simple: Ironing on monograms to my
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shirt and monogramming virtually anything in my sight. Then I became more and more handy. I started making things for people such as shirts, and stickers for their water bottles and popsockets. This to me was becoming more of a passion than a hobby and I wanted to take it even further. One day, my mom and I sat down and talked about starting an Etsy shop to pursue my passion. I looked into it and was hesitant at first, because who would ever want to buy from a 14-year-old middle schooler? But after a lot of coaxing and looking into products, I listed my first few items and started my own business. I started getting orders, not through the shop, but through my supportive family members who told anyone they knew. I started designing sweatpants for a friend and made several shirts for my cousins. One day, I finally got a notice that someone was interested in my product, and it was through my store. I was ecstatic. This was becoming more and more of a reality because I was doing what I loved. I continued to invest in my shop. I bought a desk so I wasn’t working on the floor, and I got storage for all my craft supplies. My closet contains more craft supplies and product, than clothing. I was constantly working to see what more I can do and create. I have worked hard and gone to more complex designs such as designs with more color and not just a normal monogram. I even designed a whole shirt and logo for my brother’s bar mitzvah.
One thing I learned from this is that there is always room to learn. I put school first because it is constantly teaching me things that will help me be successful, both in the real world and in my shop. I have learned that patience and hard work will get you somewhere, especially when I see all of the pieces of my hard work come together to make a masterpiece. Even when it does take several times, it is worth it! I also learned that good work brings good rewards. There is nothing more rewarding than creating something AND observing the joy from when people see what has been given to them. Seeing the faces of others light up because they know that something was made especially for them keeps me wanting to innovate. This feeling always makes me strive to continue creating new things. Now, I can’t say I know what I want to do when I’m older, but I know one thing’s for sure. I want to keep creating, not only to become better, but to bring joy to people. I want to make this business bigger and grow as a person. At 15, I don’t know what I’ll do next, but I do know that if I’m doing what I love and expressing myself, that I will be living my life the best way I can”.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
BABY
COLIC? WHAT’S THAT? Colic in infants is a self-limiting condition known for recurrent, prolonged periods of intense crying, with the baby being inconsolable. Infant colic occurs in 10- 40% of healthy children in their first six months of life. After 80 years of inquiry, the definition, assessment, and treatment of colic is still complex, and not much is understood. There are only a few ways to appraise and diagnose it, and the etiology is unknown although many hypotheses have been proposed. Especially for first-time parents, dealing with a colicky baby can be very frustrating.
Does my baby have colic?
What causes colic?
In 1954, Wessel and colleagues proposed the “rule of 3” as a way to diagnose colic: crying for more than 3 hours per day, for about 3 weeks, starting at about 3 months, with nothing else wrong with the baby. This is still what most pediatricians use to evaluate babies. Colic is not actually a medical disease/illness, but instead a term used to talk about a set of behaviors.
There have been many hypotheses about what causes colic, but none that have survived the scientific methodunfortunately. These include:
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Food issues: type of milk, what the nursing mom eats, soy, lactose, and high-fiber Body issues: gas bubbles in the gastrointestinal tract, muscle issues, allergies, spine issues
Treatments?
What helps?
Nutrition Modification: Studies clearly show that with most babies, there is no beneficial effect of change. The use of low-lactose milk or high-fiber formula does not decrease colic, and soy-based formulas do not show a positive effect, with there additionally being concern about the long-term reproductive health of the baby eating extra soy. For nursing mothers, a change in mom’s diet does not correlate with a decrease in colic.
Recent studies are showing that decreases in parental stress, increases in parental support, and providing information that leads to increasing parental confidence have a significant and positive effect on reducing both the length of crying spells, and the intensity.
Medicine: Well-designed and conducted studies of the use of simethicone, which is supposed to prevent gas bubbles in the digestive tract from forming, have shown that the medicine is ineffective. Dicyclomine hydrochloride, which relaxes smooth muscle, has been found to have a favorable result for some babies in decreasing crying time, however, it has side effects that could be dangerous for babies under 6 months of age. Cimetropium bromide has also been found to correlate with a decrease in the duration of colic episodes, but has many dangerous side effects. Behavioral Modifications: Chiropractic manipulation has been shown to be no more effective than an adult cuddling the baby tightly for 10 minutes. Importantly, there have been deaths reported from chiropractic manipulation of 3 - 5 month olds undergoing treatment for colic. Other hypotheses such as increasing carrying the baby, reducing stimulation, and bouncing have all been found to be equally ineffective.
Hearing from professionals that there is an endpoint range, and what is actually normal, as well as that it is okay to “wait colic out.” Trying different tricks to reduce stress, e.g. taking turns with other adults in holding the colicky baby, and getting naps in during the day.
References: Marques, S.G., Martinez, R.C., Zapata, S.G, Salas, M.R., and Rejano, J.J. (2017). Tools assessment and diagnosis to infant colic: a systematic review. Child: Care, Health, and Development, 43(4) p. 481-488. Salisbury, A.L., High, P., Twomey, J.E., Dickstein, S.Chapman, H., Liu, J. and Lester, B. (2012). A Randomized Control Trial of Integrated Care for Families Managing Infant Colic. Infant Mental Health Journal, vol 33(2), 110-122. Lester, B.M., Boukydis, C.F., Garcia-Coll, C.T., and Hole, W.T. (1990). Colic for Developmentalists. Infant Mental Health Journal, Volume 11(4) 321-333. Camilleri, M., Oar S-Y., Scarpato, E, and Staiano, A. (2016). Exploring Hypotheses and Rationale for Causes of Infantile Colic. Neurogastroenterology Motility. 29(2)
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There is a strict procedure established by the World Meteorological Organization, such that for Atlantic hurricanes, there is a list of male and female names which are used on a six-year rotation. Early philosophers, such as Aristotle, believed that thunder was caused by the collision of clouds, instead of by the expansion of the heated air.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CHILD
Tips and Tricks for BetterListening Kids
Have you ever tried asking your 5-year-old to go use the bathroom, only to be ignored the first 4 times? How about asking your 7-year-old multiple times to clean up her dishes after she is done eating? Do you feel like you have to yell at everyone, just to get ANYTHING to happen, and that you feel like you are yelling all the time?
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elow is a list of 5 tips and tricks to try, when you feel like you are in a pattern that you do not like!
1. Turn it into a race
4. Stopping meltdowns
After the first failed attempt at getting your child to go try and use the bathroom, look at your child and say, “I bet I can get to the bathroom before you can!”
Public and private meltdowns of children are both uncomfortable. Telling a child to stop rarely works. One way of helping your child through this is to say to your child, while looking at the stopwatch on your phone, “In 15 seconds you will calm yourself.” You can softly count the seconds down.
After the first failed attempt at getting your child to put her dishes away, you can say, “Whichever one of us gets your dishes done first gets a special prize.”
2. Family jewels Go to a craft supply shop and pick up an attractive container and large plastic “jewels” of different colors. Tell your child that every time s/he listens the first time, s/he can pick out one jewel. Every 5 jewels can be used to “buy” something desired.
3. Counting and Heads up
Another way to ease bad behavior and/or stop a meltdown is to do the one thing the child does not expect: Gently offer a hug. You can say, “It looks like you are having a hard time. Would you like a hug?”
5. Praise Almost everyone likes to have their accomplishments recognized. When your child is having a good listening day, make a point of saying so. Talk about how happy it makes you, and how you would love to continue seeing that behavior.
Transitions are often difficult for young children (and even some adults). Setting your child up to succeed at listening to what you ask for can sometimes best be done with advance notice, such as, “When I count to three, it is time to clean up your dishes.” Or, “In 5 minutes, it will be time to use the bathroom, so that we can go to the _______.”
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Our Story From 1929 to 1942, the South Side Hebrew Congregation met at a small synagogue building at 4200 Blaine Avenue in the City’s Botanical Heights neighborhood. While few records remain of the congregation, its distinctly Jewish character was maintained in the windows and façade. MaTovu brought this building back to its roots — becoming a Jewish space again for the first time in 75 years.
What is MaTovu? MaTovu is a new Jewish/community center in St. Louis City that is building inclusive Jewish connections that enrich our community’s spiritual, cultural, and social life. The name, MaTovu, comes from our only prayer crafted by a non-Jew. The story goes that a wicked prophet named Balaam intended to curse the Jews in the desert, but instead — overcome with awe at the sight of folks gathered together — felt compelled to bless them instead.
Over two years ago, our team formed to discuss the challenges of being urban Jews (living and working east of Highway 170) and wanting to attend Jewish community events that were often geographically difficult to connect to out west. At the time, most MaTovu members were finding spirituality through the independent minyans Ashreinu and B’Yachad that recently formed to bring City-centered Jews together for prayer and learning. The combined successes of these projects in building Jewish community in the City led to our interest in creating more regular opportunities to engage Jewishly closer to home, work, and play. The MaTovu team raised money with support from the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and rented the building that used to be South Side Hebrew Congregation, to fulfill its vision of a more urban and inclusive center for Jewish life. This success
Commenting on the verse, and noting “MaTovu”, Sforno, a medieval Jewish Italian biblical commentator, suggests that its uniqueness is, “because the existence of these Jewish spaces of learning and gathering are not only of benefit to the people who are in them — but that they also are good in a transitive sense, that is that their very existence is of benefit to all.” Our MaTovu team sees a lot of truth in this 500-year-old teaching. We believe deeply that our “neighborhood center” will find success through prioritizing equity, neighborhood engagement, and pluralism of Jewish practice and ideas. MaTovu is creating a space that is accessible and open to all, regardless of race, gender, class, religion, ability status, and sexual orientation. We intentionally welcome Jewish and non-Jewish groups from the neighborhood and other parts of the City — and look forward to hosting a rich diversity of Jewish programming that will enhance our community’s knowledge, practice, and social connection.
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is grounded in the talent and diversity of the founding team, which includes experienced Jewish community organizers, social workers, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit managers from across a spectrum of Jewish identity. Our neighborhood is bounded by Vandeventer (West), 39th Street (East), Interstate 44 at Lafayette (South), and Chouteau Avenue (North). This area has been undergoing exciting revitalization — including restaurant developments by Israeli restaurateur Ben Poremba and the establishment of the successful City Garden Montessori school. However, with this community revitalization comes concerns over the inequitable displacement of low-income residents. This tension is embraced by MaTovu as a core part of our mission as we seek to inspire the Jewish community as a whole to share its resources with Jews who live outside the County, as well as for us to be in close relationship with our neighbors who aren’t Jewish. Establishing MaTovu in this neighborhood of all races and religions, provides exciting opportunities for social change grounded in history and community relationships.
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Our team of urban Jews is not alone. For the first time in a half-century, younger Jews are moving back to the same streets that Jews 100 years ago called home. [continued pg 20]
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What We Do MaTovu's mission focuses on programming within three main pillars: spiritual, cultural, and social. Our space will be open and accessible to the entire community, with programs designed for all ages. While the majority of our content is geared towards the Jewish experience, we also seek to provide programming that is welcoming and engaging to non-Jewish audiences.
Spiritual: As an inclusive Jewish space, MaTovu will provide opportunities to celebrate Jewish holidays and rituals, as well as opportunities for Jewish learning. We are non-denominational and open to all expressions and levels of Jewish observance, and while firmly rooted in Judaism, we greatly value interfaith and non-traditional forms of spiritual expression. We also welcome non-Jewish spiritual events in our space that fit our mission of inclusivity. Cultural: MaTovu is committed to enriching the cultural life of St. Louis City and will host a number of cultural programs, both Jewish and secular in nature. Cultural programming will mirror MaTovu’s vision for the space, bringing together elements of spirituality, Jewish culture, social justice, and local
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St. Louis history and community. We have welcomed Curator-In-Residence, Amelia-Colette Jones to curate visual arts exhibitions and programming. Connecting with non-Jewish communities and local neighbors is a priority for us. We aim to host programs that provide opportunities for cross-cultural learning, connection, and dialogue through food, folklore, histories, and languages. MaTovu will offer educational programming in the form of speakers, panels, or classes. Topics include social justice (particularly in a local context), community development, regional history, Israeli and diasporic histories, and other topics as requested. We aim to serve as a connection point to a variety of Jewish activities and institutions for newcomers to St. Louis and for those who recently graduated college, many of whom settle in and around the City.
Social: While every event at MaTovu is social in nature, there will also be programs aimed simply at providing social bonding and community building opportunities. Partnerships throughout the Jewish community and beyond are crucial to our commitment to an inclusive space which contributes to the betterment of the city.
MaTovu can be found at matovustl.org or by emailing hello@matovustl.org.
Our Future MaTovu has big plans including an open invitation to the community to explore programming opportunities with us that can take advantage of this unique, inclusive, Jewish space in St. Louis City. Anyone with an idea for MaTovu — or looking to fill a need in St. Louis Jewish or communal life — is warmly invited to collaborate with us on bringing it to a reality.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
TWEEN
Color Blind or Trying Self-Styling? Have you ever noticed a tween-ager who was so oddly dressed that you wondered whether the child could see colors clearly?
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Mismatch that shows lack of importance:
esearch on Color Vision Deficiency shows that 1) more males are affected than females, 2) 98% of people affected by color vision deficiency can see some color, but have a limited range of hues, 3) Red/green color blindness is the most common form, and 4) aspects of education, social interaction, and career selection can be affected by not having full color vision.
Some tweens are so focused on another area of their lives that they pay no attention to what clothing choices they make, e.g. color, cleanliness status, etc. These tweens often primarily focus on a single aspect, and not what they are wearing, but can be guided into choosing clothing that looks good when necessary, as well as attending to broader details.
There has been research, however, that finds minimal differences in clothing choice for adolescents with and without color blindness. So why do tweens so often choose colors that do not seem to go together?
Mismatch due to lack of appropriate education
Three of the hypotheses currently being studied are:
Mismatch to show independence: As a tween, there are still very few ways of demonstrating individual choice and beginning independence. However, being allowed to choose mismatched socks, tops and bottoms that don’t go well together, or dressing to make a statement, is often the safest way to begin showing a tween acceptance and respect. Parents who notice the mismatch, and ask politely about it, instead of “squashing” the clothing choice, open lines of communication that carry on into the teenage years.
Art education has become less available in primary schools, specifically in regards to color. Some people have a natural “eye for color”, while many do not. This can lead to some interesting clothing choices, in addition to other decisions that revolve around color. Fostering a safe space for trying on independent thinking and creativity is important for this age and stage. Clothing choice is a great area to do this with, while at the same time it has the added benefit of being able to open the doors of communication.
References: Barry, J. A., Mollan, S., Burdon, M. A., Jenkins, M., & Denniston, A. K. (2017). Development and validation of a questionnaire assessing the quality of life impact of Colour Blindness (CBQoL). BMC ophthalmology, 17(1), 179. Rutherford, Kim. "What Is Color Blindness?" KidsHealth for Kids. Available online at http://kidshealth.org/kid/ talk/qa/color_blind.html (accessed November 16, 2004). http://www.healthofchildren.com/C/Color-Blindness.html
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JENNIFER BAER, MSW Jennifer Baer works as the PJ Library Coordinator at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and has worked in the non-profit sector for nearly twenty years. Born in Memphis, she holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas in Austin and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Washington University. Jennifer works with professionals and lay leaders to build a vibrant Jewish community by encouraging collaboration through creative, fun experiences. With programs in secular and Jewish spaces, Jennifer encourages all community organizations to use the vehicle of PJ Library books to meet families wherever they are on their Jewish journey. Jennifer is a passionate connector of ideas, people, and institutions, and she credits her kids for bringing daily doses of humor to her life and endless crumbs to her car.
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I sometimes wish I knew what my dog was thinking. They say that dogs communicate with us in many ways, through their eyes, by tilting their heads, wagging their tails, etc. One way I know that Leo, my schnauzer, communicates with me is his bark. For nearly 11 years, he’s been talking to me. He lets me know when he’s excited, when he wants to go outside, and when he wants food. Then, about a month ago, he lost his voice. He literally opened his mouth, and only a raspy sound came out. Several trips to the vet and google searches later, and no one could figure this out. Then, just as suddenly as it departed, his voice came back. I have no idea what happened, but we are both glad it’s been restored. After all, our voices are like our superpower. We can use it to talk to each other, to sing (some of us better than others), to express emotions… and to activate one of those digital voice assistants like Alexa or Siri. This month we will have the opportunity to use our voices to vote for our favorite candidates. Months of commercials, newspaper and social media ads, flyers on my car, knocks on my door… everything will culminate in the November 6th elections… or will it? After all, one could argue that elections are really about tikkun olam, repairing the world, in
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whatever ways we can. Each candidate in the election is aiming to repair the world in one way or another. Some have methods I agree with, and others want to do things that make me want to hide in a corner with a blanket over my head, but generally speaking, I would bet that no one runs for office to intentionally mess things up or make the world worse off. The issues that are present before the election will still be around after the votes are tallied. As our Facebook feeds fill with pictures of parents and kids at voting booths and “I voted” stickers, I hope we remember to continue the conversations about things that matter to us. Standing up and voting on November 6th is important, and so is continuing to use our voices on November 7th and beyond. Caroll Spinney, the voice of Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch for nearly 50 years, is retiring. Nostalgia is kicking in, and I think back on all the lessons kids have learned from him about kindness and how to treat one another. Hopefully, as this election season comes to an end and we look ahead, we can find commonality in embracing the space we share.
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Parenting in the Internet Age – How to Make a Plan for Screen Time at Home
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My family recently had an intervention for me. My wife and three children told me one night at the dinner table that they were irritated at how much time I was on my phone after I came home from work. I was defensive. “I have to check my work email!” I thought. “I get texts from the hospital!” I protested. I had to admit that a good portion of my at home phone usage was not work related. If my family was irritated enough to bring it up, I should listen. Time limits on certain types of activities online (e.g., gaming or social media)
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Tweens spend about six hours a day on screens. Teens spend about nine. The American Academy of Pediatrics used to recommend that children shouldn’t spend more than 2 hours a day watching TV. The idea being, that the rest of their free time could be spent with physical activity, reading, interacting with family members, and other hobbies. The complexity of our current relationship with our devices makes that old recommendation somewhat primitive. The AAP now recommends that families make a personalized “family media use plan” using a tool on their website, healthychildren.org. Some facets of these plans include:
As you might be able to guess, although the recommendations from the AAP are age appropriate for many different developmental levels, there is no age limit to the family members that must follow the rules of the plan. As a result of my “intervention,” when I get home from work, I plug my phone into its charger (in a room away from the main living area) and I only check it intermittently to see if I have any messages from work. This allows me to be more present and really listen to my kids, which I had better do, because at this age, they still want me to do it. Hopefully now, I’ll have some leverage when I ask my kids to alter their screen behavior in the future. After all, we’re all following the same family media plan, now.
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Smart phones and tablets are nearly ubiquitous these days in family life. Among other things, they are used for schoolwork, gaming, connecting with friends, research, listening to music, and watching movies and TV. These little pocket-sized computers are a given in modern society, but what are the downsides? What can parents do to make sure they don’t negatively impact a child’s development or mental health?
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BY TARA A. OHLER, JD & SUZANNE EPSTEIN-LANG, JD/MSW A native of Memphis Tennessee, Suzanne Epstein-Lang holds a B.S. in Social Work from the University of Tennessee and both a Master’s Degree and Juris Doctor from Washington University. Prior to forming ELO, Suzanne practiced at Voices for Children and held contract positions for the State of Missouri. Born and raised in the St. Louis region, Tara A. Ohler holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Denver, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Prior to forming ELO,
Drinking It is homecoming season. Students all over our city are preparing for the big game, the big dance, and the big after-party. In many ways, the process is unchanged since their parents readied themselves for these same rites of passage. The need for the perfect outfit, the comfort of walking in with the right date or group of friends, and the excitement of being young are all timeless. With our recent national dialogue, it is also clear that underage drinking has been a high school “tradition” for generations.
Tara practiced at two Legal Services offices and ran a solo firm. “In 2017, we formed ELO, a law firm specializing in compassionate counsel to families in crisis. Drawing on the collaborative drug-court model, ELO’s unique two-attorney team provides holistic legal assistance and counsel to families dealing with a loved one with
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ur children were watching as the people responsible for making and enforcing our laws justified excessive drinking as a normal part of the American high school experience. Today’s children have witnessed the glorification of wine as “mommy juice, ” and anyone who has attended a bar mitzvah may have noticed a heavy emphasis on the “bar” as well as the mitzvah. While we were busy setting the example that drinking is a way of life, much has changed for the lives of our children.
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Today’s youth is under immense pressure never before imagined. For instance, HOCOPROPO, a trend in which one teen stages an elaborate proposal to ask another to the homecoming dance. That is just the beginning. There are pre-party photo-shoots, and apps to secure car services. Teens can book vacation rentals online with no age verification at all. Our kids have access to things previously unimaginable even just a few years ago, all while they have to look picture-perfect for social media. How are they to respond when offered a way to relieve all this stress? Sadly, we know it is to follow “tradition.” Faced with what seems like the foregone conclusion that their teens will drink, many parents decide to take matters into their own hands and host the party. In reality, this just gives kids permission to imbibe more heavily. While the issue may confound parents, it is perfectly clear under the law. You can give your own child alcohol, for instance to make a Kiddush, but you cannot provide alcohol to your children’s friends. In Missouri any adult who provides alcohol to minors (other than his or her own child), or allows minors to drink on his or her premises may face criminal penalties, including fines and up to one year in jail. Missouri Revised Statutes section 311.310*. While state law does not create civil liability for social hosts of underage drinkers, several municipalities have enacted local ordinances to hold adults financially responsible for unruly parties and underage drinking in
their home. In some municipalities, this is true even in cases when the adult is not at home. Collectively known as "social hosting" ordinances, these measures hold party hosts liable for fees such as compensating the city for costs incurred by police or emergency crews responding to a complaint of an unruly party or medical treatment of anyone injured. Under some ordinances, a minor host and his or her parents will be jointly and severally liable for damages caused by a party. At this time, Brentwood, Clayton, Chesterfield, Olivette, Wildwood and Clarkson Valley all have some form of social host ordinances. Consult your local ordinances or contact an attorney for more specific information about the area in which you live. In all areas, we recommend that you should be a parent and not a friend. As you help your child get picture-perfect, help them get emotionally ready as well. Talk to them about the risks of drinking, even if you drank as a teen. If you need advice on how to begin a conversation with your kids about drinking, please consult the resources that follow. We hope you preserve your “home-team” for generations to come. http://ncada-stl.org/ https://www.addictionisreal.org/ https://www.drugabuse.gov/ * http://revisor.mo.gov/main/Home.aspx
References: Sharp, E. H., Tucker, C. J., Baril, M. E., Van Gundy, K. T., & Rebellon, C. J. (2015). Breadth of participation in organized and unstructured leisure activities over time and rural adolescents’ functioning. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 44(1), 62–76 Ferrari, L., Nota, L., Soresi, S., & Ginevra, M. C. (2016). An instrument for analyzing the concepts of work, studying, and leisure time of adolescents. In J. Merrick (Ed.), Child and adolescent health yearbook 2015. (pp. 367–381).
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Perhaps I should have a back up alarm. I told the children that I would wake them up for school, and I overslept! Oops, it can’t be a good thing when your 5-year-old says, “Mommy, that was a bad word; that is NOT very polite! Can you find a more polite word?” Perhaps I should have brought snacks and toys to the photography session for our little one’s first birthday! The photographer was running late, the baby was hungry and tired, and we got NO good photos! Oops, I can’t believe that we did not check over our daughter’s college application earlier. She said she had it taken care of, but was actually missing one entire section! Perhaps I should put notifications on my phone of when to take the kids to their activities. I completely forgot to take my son to soccer practice! Oops, the first day I've ever had to drop off one kid was last week. I got everyone’s clothing out, lunches made, the others on the bus, and then off to carpool. I can’t believe that the almost 7-year-old hadn’t put on his shoes, walking from the garage to the van, and then from the van to school- with NO shoes!!! Perhaps it is a good idea to actually look into the lunch box from the day before. I sent my kid to school with the lunch box from the day before, which turned out to be simply full of orange peels. He didn’t have lunch that day! Oops, I can’t believe I listened to the server at the restaurant when she told me to put my 6-week-old’s car seat onto a wooden high chair turned upside down- with her in it! It was completely unstable, and I am glad I got her out of it before the whole thing toppled over. Perhaps I should not have done SUCH a good job teaching my children to throw away everything from the dining room table once they were done eating. We spent 3 hours looking for my husband’s car keys. They were in the trash! Oops, I can’t believe I yelled at my 4-month-old! I hate yelling, and she doesn’t understand anyway. I was just so frustrated, that I yelled at her, put her gently in her crib and went to my room to cool off.
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Agri-tourism: Fun for the Family KATHY MORA, Ph.D., R.D.
Doctorate in nutritional science and epidemiology from the University of Arizona, and masters degree in nutrition and fitness from Florida State University. Clinical background in diabetes, part of clinical team as pediatric diabetes educator. Former nutrition and exercise physiology instructor at St. Louis University, Pima Community College, and Florida State University. Recent project officer on public health research evaluation projects around childhood obesity prevention. Experience as media and nutrition consultant promoting and providing healthy recipes on TV. Dedicated long distance runner, passionate proponent for physical education in children, and mom of two children who happily eat vegetables!
Earlier this week, I thought I was taking my class on an “academic learning experience” to a dairy farm, but it turns out we were agri-tourists. I had no idea agritourism was a “thing”; I just wanted my food science students to learn how to make cheese!
According to the University of Illinois Extension, Agritourism is any business activity that brings the public to a farm or rural setting in an effort to market farm raised or produced products or the enjoyment of related outdoor activities. If you’ve ever taken your family to pick fresh apples or berries or played at a pumpkin patch, you were agritourists. Teaching children (and adults) about food and local agriculture, where and how real food is grown and produced, translates into appreciation for healthy eating, interest in cooking, and trying new foods and flavors. Seeing and interacting with food and animals on a working farm is an experience that cannot be taught in a classroom or from watching a video. The unique opportunity to meet farmers is an extra bonus, because when you know the people who grow your food, it becomes personal and more than just food packaged in a grocery store. It feels good to know where your food is grown or produced. St. Louis is conveniently surrounded by many agritourism opportunities. You may have to drive a bit into southern Illinois or outside of St. Louis County to find tours for working farms, but sometimes these opportunities also come to town. For example, you can register for a cheese making class at Whole Foods. If you
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want to get up close and personal with about a hundred very cute cows, I highly recommend the drive to Greenville, Illinois to tour Marcoot Jersey Creamery. This 7th generation, familyowned, dairy farm is a friendly, welcoming farm where amazing artisan cheese is made daily.
Missouri is home to several wineries, where kids are welcome, and several festivals and other outdoor activities are readily available along the Katy Trail. If you’re feeling a little adventurous, try goat yoga in Pocohontas, Illinois. Or the next time your family takes a vacation out of town, look for agritourism opportunities along your drive or where you are visiting. Last summer, we found a Florida farm tucked away in a residential area with a small stretch of land full of different types of mango trees. It was a fun excursion to learn about and taste all the varieties of mangos that we do not have available in grocery stores here in St. Louis. Agritourism is also an important way to support local farmers and food growers, because food and community are integral part of nourishing healthy families. Nothing beats the taste of food fresh from the farm.
References 1. https://extension.illinois.edu/agritourism/ University of Illinois Extension. 2. Local Harvest https://www.localharvest.org/
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My Newest Hobby? Going to Doctors! A Phone Conversation Between an Adult Daughter and Older-Adult Mother: “Hi Mom. Whatcha doing today?” “Oy! More of what I did yesterday. I am going to the knee doctor in the morning because of that pop I told you I heard, and then I am going to my internal medicine doctor in the afternoon to get my wound looked at.” “Mom, I’m sure that you’re okay. Why do you think you need to go to doctors all the time? You are such a hypochondriac!” “Wait until you become my age! You’lll see. We all do it. It is almost like a hobby for us.”
Before the age of 65 years, many people go to the
doctor 3 times per year on average, barring any major issue. However, as we age, there are a number of changes that happen that lead to increased anxiety, decreased physical activity, and a general perception of poor health. Add to this a decrease in avenues of communication and access to information, as well as “free” medical care, and you have the perfect scenario for going to lots of doctors.
Decrease Avenue of Communication: When you are a child, your parents and caregivers tell you if you should be concerned about how you are
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physically feeling. When you are a young adult, your parents AND your peers tell you whether you should be concerned. But, once you ARE the older adult, there really isn’t anyone to tell you, other than a doctor, if what you are feeling is okay or concern-provoking. Doctors today, however, are busier than ever before, and most do not take the time to explain to each patient what is going on and why.
Access to Information: The pediatrician tells parents what to expect at each appointment and stage between appointments. There is also typically a nurse hotline to ask questions, 24/7. For women during child-bearing years, the OB/GYN fills
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the role of information-giver. Most internal medicine physicians do not give adult and older adult patients information about what to look out for as normal, and what to be concerned about. Hence, every new pang is checked out with peers or online. The information obtained through these channels are based on personal opinion/experience, or is often not applicable to the issue the majority of adults have. This leads to high levels of anxiety and desire for unnecessary testing.
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Free Medical Care: Since most people above a certain age have their health care costs taken care of, they prefer to go in and “ just see” the doctor, as there is no perceived cost. This then becomes a topic of conversation at social gatherings, and an expected activity for the day. Are there any real downsides to going to the doctor in excess? Yes. There are several. Going to the doctor when it is not necessary, exposes people to more illness. It also creates a longer delay for people who truly need to be seen by a physician. Further, it increases the cycle of anxiety, and limits the amount of time that can be spent on other hobbies and/or physical and social activities. Is it really a case of Hypochondria? Not most of the time. Internal medicine doctors should be encouraged to provide similar information to their older adults as the pediatricians do for their new parents. By increasing communication and education, anxiety can be decreased and older adults can be more active, without fear of each new “owie”.
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References Costa, PT. Jr. & McCrae, R.R. (1985). Hypochondriasis, Neuroticism, and Aging. American Psychologist, vol 40 (1) p. 19- 28. Monopoli, J. (2005). Managing Hypochondriasis in Elderly Clients. Journal of Conemporary Psychotherapy, vol 35(3). p. 285-300. El-Gabalawy, R., Mackenzie, CS, Thibodeau, MA, Asmundson, GJ, & Sareen, J. (2013). Health anxiety disorders in older adults: conceptualizing complex conditions in late life. Clinical Psychology Review 33(8). P. 1096-105.
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Dr. Daniel Goldberg, DDS
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Dr. Daniel Goldberg earned his dental degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry. Dr. Daniel Goldberg practices a
Who Doesn’t Love Candy? Consuming too much candy that is loaded with sugar causes much more than weight gain and diabetes. Sugar increases your risk for heart disease and even cancer. And of course, there are threats to your dental health.
full scope of general dentistry for the whole family. He practices in Creve Coeur, Missouri.
Sugary foods do not directly damage the teeth, but cause an environment in the mouth for the bacteria to flourish. As teeth erupt, they accumulate bacteria. The harmful bacteria in our mouth, specifically Streptococci mutans, feed upon the sugar in our diet. The bacteria go on a feeding frenzy which causes them to excrete acids which dissolve our teeth and causes cavities. Based upon what we eat and our oral hygiene, certain microbes overpopulate and cause destruction to teeth. Some people are more susceptible to decay. Genetics can contribute to a tendency for getting a lot of decay by salivary composition and “softer” enamel. Our saliva acts as a buffer between the acids and our teeth. The best way to prevent cavities is to cut down on sugar intake and practice good oral hygiene in order to eliminate the bacteria and cut down on their food sources. Not all sweet treats are bad for your teeth! The American Dental Association has approved several types of chewing gum that are sugar free. They contain sweeteners such as aspartame, sorbitol, or xylitol. Xylitol has been scientifically proven to contain antimicrobial properties which limit the bad bacteria in your mouth. These chewing gums help increase saliva and limit plaque adherence to teeth. Sugar free lollipops are another type of beneficial candy that promote salivary flow.
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Relatively speaking, dark chocolate (meaning higher cocoa content than 70%) is not as harmful as one would expect. Dark chocolate contains elements which fight periodontal disease and help neutralize the oral bacteria. The benefits are minimal so moderation is key when eating any candy. The candies to stay away from are the sticky ones such as caramels and taffy. The effects of the sugar linger and remain in the oral environment for a longer duration. Having the candy you eat pass through quickly limits the teeth’s exposure to the sugars. Gummies are detrimental to the teeth as they are sticky and extremely acidic. The acidity eats away at the teeth’s enamel. Hard candy is bad as well because it lasts a very long time and the dental threat lingers until the entire candy dissolves. Eating candy and other sugary foods with meals or shortly after mealtime is a good way to time it right. Saliva production increases during meals. This helps neutralize acids produced by bacteria in your mouth and rinse away food particles. Try to avoid sugary beverages such as soda, sports drinks and flavored waters. Your risk for tooth decay increases when your teeth are in constant contact with sugar in these beverages. The best way to avoid harm to your teeth is to rinse and brush directly after eating candy in order to flush away the excess sugars. The frequency and duration of the exposure is more harmful than the amount of sugar consumed in one’s diet. With proper oral hygiene, everyone can enjoy sweet treats!
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JEWISH
HOLIDAY EXPLAINED
Thanksgiving? November is a confusing month for many parents, especially Jewish parents. It is not uncommon for a Jewish person to be asked: “Do you celebrate Thanksgiving?”, along with “Do you eat turkey?” In fact, many Jewish people consider Thanksgiving to be an American, secular, or non-religious holiday, and hence will celebrate. For those Jewish people who only study and celebrate the holidays associated with the Torah, Thanksgiving is likely to not be any different than any other day. Saying “thank you” is a very important part of Jewish life and it makes sense that families would gather to do so, but the history of this holiday can present an added challenge, especially when multiple children in one
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family may have learned different facts and historical detail from school. One way of celebrating Thanksgiving honestly, without discussing the negative aspects of the Pilgrims’ arrival, is to discuss the beauty of the United States, the importance of friendship, similarities of the Pilgrims to the people of Moses ‘ time, and quirky facts like the Turkey being considered for the position of “national bird”, losing to the Bald Eagle.
Here is a brief list of topics that can be discussed over the Thanksgiving dinner, and the dinners leading up to it:
1. Turkey vs Eagle: Why should the Turkey be
the National Bird? Why should the Bald Eagle? Which one would the child choose and why?
2. Friendship: Why is it important to have friends?
Why is it important to learn about other people? What is respect and how does that affect a friendship?
3. Being thankful: What does it mean to be
thankful/grateful? Who should we be thankful to? How do we express our thankfulness?
4. Respect: What are ways of showing respect? Can choosing gluten-free food for our guests who don’t eat gluten, show respect? Can saying please and thank you do the same?
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5. Helping others: Who might need help in the
coming months? What might they need? What are the right and wrong ways to help (perhaps specific to your family)?
By discussing the above questions at an age-appropriate level, your children can learn to accept the positive aspects of the holiday now, and be prepared to hear the less positive aspects later on, when they are older. These questions can also be used to help clarify each family’s strengths, values, and thoughts.
Cha Cha • Rumba • Jive • Samba • Paso Doble We now offer kids’ classes, in addition to our adult classes! Children ages 9-16 come on Tuesday evenings from 6- 6:45pm! No partner needed! Come learn how to dance with us! Call Maysen for more information: 314-363-2432. 236 Old Meramec Station Road, Manchester, MO 63021
636-227-7202 www.just-dancing.com
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“Skippy got mud on his new knickers! Oh well, boys will be boys!” “I can’t believe I found an entire bologna sandwich in George’s vest pocket! Boys will be boys.”
Inevitably, then, someone—a man—will respond, “As the father of a daughter, I find these actions intolerable.” And they are. I understand the sentiment. I have a daughter, too. And of course parents want to help make sure their daughters are safe. But we have to start with boys. It’s as a father of sons that I want to reclaim “boys will be boys”— the phrase, sure, but really, the meaning. How about this?
In contrast with the ball-playing, scouting girl, picture the boy who could not care less about baseball, or any sport. Who wants to read, to write, who would never start a fight, who would sing but not raise his voice, who doesn’t want to eat Cool Ranch anythings. I was that boy. My sons are like that, too. But rather than seeing these attributes as something other than masculine, I want manhood to be more. I want my sons to know that manhood can be whatever they are, or whatever they want to be.
“My son heard the baby cry in the middle of the night, and he got up, fed, and comforted her.” You get it. We celebrate boys’ kindness. Yes, for future girls’ sake. But also for boys themselves, now.
But, reading this, someone—a man—will wonder, If manhood can mean anything, then it won’t mean anything! Maybe! After all, my daughter was always more likely to get mud on her pants than my sons were, and if I were to find a sandwich in anyone’s pocket, it would be hers. Women shouldn’t be scared to be powerful. Men shouldn’t be scared to be, well, scared. Or gentle. Or to wash those muddy pants. After all, boys will be boys.
In 2018, girls can wear pants. Of course. They play sports. Of course. They wear shirts adorned with girl-empowerment phrases, and they use words like “empowerment.” They can even join the Boy Scouts. Nothing sounds more archaic than “sugar and spice and everything nice.” And while of course women continue to face gender bias, the idea of femininity, thanks to women pushing the boundaries, has grown generous, encompassing.
Our perceptions of gender have changed before, many times. They can change again. They can change more. As The Kinks sang about gender identity in “Lola,” “It's a mixedup, muddled-up, shook-up world.” That was in 1971. It doesn’t have to be now.
“My sons unloaded the dishwasher!” Boys will be boys! “My son baked banana bread for the family!” Boys will be boys!
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he phrase “boys will be boys” was, at some point, surely benign. But its usage in the news has turned malignant, no longer about childhood naughtiness, but an excuse for adult male unkindness; neither about skinned knees nor creeks and toads, but an excuse for men who should know already how to treat people thoughtfully.
JESSE KAVADLO, Ph.D. Photo by Spoonful of Sugar Photography.
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Not masculinity, which has atrophied, with its anxieties about alphas, a category in humans that science has challenged. Masculinity’s perceived strength—which is, um, strength—can be a weakness. As retrograde as “sugar and spice” is, “snips and snails and puppy dog tails” never meant anything at all.
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COOKING CORNER
Pumpkin Apple Cake (Pareve)*
*This cake can be ma de 2C all-purpose flour 1 t cinnamon
¼ t nutmeg ¼ t allspice ¼ t cloves
⅛ t ginger 1 t baking powder
½ t baking soda
½ t salt 1 ½ C peeled, diced app les 1 C pumpkin puree ½ C brown sugar, pac ked ½ C sugar ¼ C vegetable oil ¼ C maple syrup
gluten-free, by substi tuting 1 to
Frosting: 4 oz dairy free marga rine or cream cheese substi tute ¼ C chilled Coconut cream ½ t vanilla extract Pinch of salt
1 C powdered sugar (or a bit more to get to desired consistency. )
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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-i nch, square baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, spi ces, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the ap soda ples, until coated. In a separate bowl, ble nd the pumpkin, sug ars, oil, maple, and vanilla, until smooth. Mix in the eggs, until combined. Slowly add in the con tents from the other bowl, until together. Do not overmix. Pour the batter into the gre ased pan, and level, needed. if Bake for 45 minutes or until the center spr ings back when lightl pressed, and the edg y es are browned slightl y. (Can take up to 55 minutes.) Let it cool completely before cu tting. Frosting:
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Chill a mixing bowl. Blend the margarin e or substitute, cocon ut cream, vanilla, an salt. Beat in the powd d ered sugar, to taste. If the frosting soften s too much, cover an d put in the refrigera until you have the con tor sistency you want. St. Louis Jewish Parents
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Super Smash Bros Wii U
Baby-n-Me Classes
Tabletop Gamers
Ages 11-14 years!! Join us for a night of Super Smash Bros Wii U! Bring your own controller or use ours.
Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity.
Ages 12 and up. Meet with other game enthusiasts to play games like Settlers of Catan, Dominion, and Pandemic. Bring your own game or try one of ours!
11/2
Call for times!
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE.
A joy-filled, intergenerational, participatory service held on the first Friday evening of every month. We have assembled a new band who will lead us in high energy, contemporary music, and birthday blessings will be offered as well. This service includes a special component designed just for elementary-age children.
Ultimate Ninjas Grand Opening
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Death Star
Light the Way
11645 LADUE RD 63141
11/2 7pm-8pm Enjoy this wacky parody of the epic space saga, "Star Wars." Performed by Mesner Puppet Theater. Ages 12 and up. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Suson Farm Friday
11/2 10am-1pm Join us for some fun, like pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing, candle making and peddle cars/bean bag toss area! You can enjoy these crafts and festive experiences at Suson’s Farm. 6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE
Ultimate Ninjas Grand Opening
11/3 9am-12pm Ultimate Ninjas brings the wildly popular authentic American Ninja Warrior experience and training to St. Louis. Ages 6 yrs and up. 140 LONG RD, SUITE 130, CHESTERFIELD, 63005 VARIES
11/3 5pm-10pm A new series designed to provide visitors the opportunity to explore the park in a different light—that of the moon! Laumeier’s mission is dedicated to engaging community through art and nature. A portion of that commitment involves making art available for viewing in all phases of nature, including every season, day and night. LAUMEIER SCULPTURE PARK, 12580 ROTT ROAD, 63127 FREE
Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents
11/3 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required.
11/2 4pm-7pm
MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110
Ultimate Ninjas brings the wildly popular authentic American Ninja Warrior experience and training to St. Louis. Ages 6 yrs and up.
Wilson School Fall Open House
140 LONG RD, SUITE 130, CHESTERFIELD, 63005 VARIES
Seniors
Simchat Shabbat at Shaare Emeth
Tween/Teen
11645 LADUE RD 63141 FREE
11/3 2pm-4pm
Secular
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
11/2 10am-11:30am
11/3 8:30am-10:30am Children can enjoy activities along the way while parents learn more about our program and mingle with parents, students, faculty and administrators. Coffee and refreshments provided. 400 DE MUN AVE. CLAYTON 63105 FREE. CALL TO REGISTER: 314.725.4999
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Schools & Synagogues
Friday
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Special $1 meals at Crown Center Dining Room
Zumba Babies at B'nai Amoona ECC
Come check out our Hebrew School for Kids where kids learn Torah, Jewish Values, Hebrew and more! Our Adult Sunday School with Rabbi Shmuel Greenwald makes it a whole family experience.
Nutritious meals for area seniors, 60+. Menus listed online. Certified Kosher under supervision by the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis. Call 314-991-2055, ext. 124 to make your reservation today. Community members welcome.
Zumba Babies combines music, dance, bonding, learning, and fun! Parent (adult) / Chld Class with Dina Haviv (parent, grandparent,nanny etc) For babies birth - 2 years old.
Seniors
457 N. WOODS MILL RD. 63017 VARIES
Tween/Teen
Ultimate Ninjas Grand Opening
11/4 9am-1pm Ultimate Ninjas brings the wildly popular authentic American Ninja Warrior experience and training to St. Louis. Ages 6 yrs and up. 140 LONG RD, SUITE 130, CHESTERFIELD, 63005 VARIES
The Great Candy Exchange 11/4 12pm-4pm
Secular
Trade unopened candy for chances to win prizes that encourage healthy habits and active play. All collected candy will be donated to the active troops.
Jewish
11/5 5pm
CROWN CENTER, 8350 DELCREST DR CALL 314-991-2055 FOR MORE INFORMATION. COMMUNITY MEMBERS WELCOME.
St Louis Zoo
11/5 8am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
Lap Time
11/5 9:30am-10:30am Join us for stories, songs and play time to help develop early literacy skills. Ages 0-36 months. Adult must accompany child.
HEALTHWORKS! 1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 FREE
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Family Sunday at St. Louis Art Museum
Gobble Gobble
11/4 1pm-4pm Family Sundays. Enjoy a hands-on art activity and a 30 minute family tour through the galleries. ONE FINE ARTS DRIVE, FOREST PARK FREE, BUT SIGN-UP REQUIRED FOR FAMILY TOUR
Sunday Chess Classes
Schools & Synagogues
Tuesday
Aish Sunday School for kids and adults
11/4 10am-12pm
11/4
starting from 1 pm
Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults
WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NONMEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.
CALENDAR
Monday
11/5 10am-11am We're talking turkey with stories and crafts. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Israeli Folk Dancing
11/5 8:30pm-11pm Come learn how to dance, socialize, and have fun! We now have a beginner's class! MIROWITZ, 848 MASON RD, 63141 $5 PER PERSON
11/6 9:15am-10:15am
BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE BUT RSVP NECESSARY, PAM@BNAIAMOONA.COM 314-576-3688.
Temple Tots
11/6 10am-11:30am Come join our free playgroup for children up to age 3 and a parent, grandparent or caregiver. Bring a snack for your child and let’s kibitz over a morning nosh! Non-members welcome! SAUL SPIELBERG EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT UNITED HEBREW. 13788 CONWAY RD 63141 FREE
Chair Yoga
11/6 11am-12pm NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR RSVP TO LAURA AT 314-442-3255.
Ballroom Dance Lessons
11/6 6pm-6:45pm Join Maysen at Just Dancing Dance Studio, and learn how to do the rumba, cha cha, samba, paso doble, and jive to the current popular songs! 236 OLD MERAMAC STATION RD. $10 PER PERSON
Butterfly House: Free Admission Mornings
11/6 10am-12pm First Tuesday of every month, for STL City/County Residents, come see this butterfly zoo! (No strollers permitted.) 15193 OLIVE BLVD. 63017 FREE
Storytelling in the Museum 11/6 10:30am-11:15am Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5. Focus on Thanksgiving.MO HISTORY
MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE
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Thursday
Saturday
Friday
Baby-n-Me Classes
Teen Ink
Tot Shabbat
Autumn Adventures
Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity.
Ages 12-16. This monthly workshop offers the chance to share your writing, get feedback from peers, sharpen your skills, and discuss a variety of books and topics. Get ready to use your words!
Join us for a 30 minute Shabbat experience complete with singing, prayer, dancing with the Torah, and community. Led by Rabbi Adam Bellows, SSECC Director Lauren Lourie, and music specialist Suzy Weber.
Presented by naturalist April Anderson. See how plants and animals are gearing up for the arrival of winter. Dress for the weather. We will be going outdoors rain or shine. Ages 7- 11.
11/7 9:30am-10:45am
11645 LADUE RD 63141 FREE
Word III
11/7 9:30am-11:30am Use pictures, page numbers and the cut,copy and paste commands in Microsoft Office Word 2016. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
Curiosity Lab
11/7 4pm-5pm Calling all young scientists! Drop by the Children's Area on the first Wednesday of every month for a fun hands-on science activity. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Wine Down Wednesday
11/7 6pm Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine! DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124
314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com
Cahokia Mounds
11/7 9am-5pm One of the greatest cities of the world, Cahokia was larger than London was in AD 1250.
CAHOKIA MOUNDS, 30 RAMEY ST, IL 62234 FREE, BUT DONATION SUGGESTED
11/8 6pm-6:55pm
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Museum of Transportation
11/8 9am-4pm Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
Eckert's- Milstadt
11/8 9am-1pm Pumpkins, apples, pig races, corn maze, tire swings, and more 2719 ECKERT ORCHARD LANE, MILLSTADT, ILLINOIS 62260 $6 PER PERSON
Ladies' Knight
11/8 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova
CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108
11/9 6pm-6:30pm
SAUL SPIELBERG EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT UNITED HEBREW. 13788 CONWAY RD 63141 FREE
Baby-n-Me Classes
11/9 10am-11:30am Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity.
11/10 10am-11am
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Lego Club
11/10 2pm-3pm Ages 6- 12. Have fun building with LEGOs. We’ll provide the LEGOs, you provide the creativity!
11645 LADUE RD 63141 FREE
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE
Lone Elk Park
St Louis Science Center
Lone Elk Park is a wildlife management area, with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer. Motorcycles are prohibited. Domestic animals are not allowed, even if confined in a vehicle.
We put the element of fun into science.
Farm Friday
11/10 8am-12pm
11/9 7:30am-10pm
1 LONE ELK PARK RD, 63088 FREE
11/9 10am-1pm Join us for some fun, like pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing, candle making and peddle cars/bean bag toss area! You can enjoy these crafts and festive experiences at Suson’s Farm. 6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE
11/10 9:30am-4:30pm 5050 OAKLAND AVE. FREE
Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110
Animal Encounters
11/10 10am-3pm Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat. WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE
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Crown Center Yiddish Group
Zumba Babies at B'nai Amoona ECC
Come check out our Hebrew School for Kids where kids learn Torah, Jewish Values, Hebrew and more! Our Adult Sunday School with Rabbi Shmuel Greenwald makes it a whole family experience.
This group is for anyone with an affinity for the mama loshen. Please join our facilitator Rabbi Neal Rose. All levels welcome – whether you speak, understand or just want to learn.
Zumba Babies combines music, dance, bonding, learning, and fun! Parent (adult) / Chld Class with Dina Haviv (parent, grandparent,nanny etc) For babies birth - 2 years old.
Seniors
457 N. WOODS MILL RD. 63017 VARIES
Tween/Teen
Free Entrance Days at the Arch
11/11 9am-6pm Come celebrate Veteran's Day with us! 707 NORTH FIRST STREET FREE
Purina Farms
11/11 9:30am-3:30pm Farm animals, dog shows, and more. Come explore!
Secular
500 WILLIAM DANFORTH WAY, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 FREE
Sunday Chess Classes 11/11
starting from 1 pm
Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults
Jewish
WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.
Noah's Ark Goes Green
11/11 9am-10:30am Join PJ Library and the JCC Family Center for an eco-friendly morning at the zoo! There will be food, crafts, stories, and a scavenger hunt! ST LOUIS ZOO, 1 GOVERNMENT DRIVE FREE
11/12 1:30pm-2:30pm
CROWN CENTER, 8350 DELCREST DR
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11/12 6:30pm-8:30pm
Urban Fort Play Cafe
SAUL SPIELBERG EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT UNITED HEBREW. 13788 CONWAY RD 63141 FREE
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
11/12 9am-4pm Our perfectly designed play space is an excellent environment where your kiddos can explore, learn, and discover. Parent supervision is required. With this in mind, our space is set up so that you can have eyes on your child from every angle, while still remaining comfortable in your chair. 1854 RUSSELL BLVD, 63104 VARIES, $8 AND UNDER PER CHILD
Harper School Playgroup: STEM/Robotics/Coding
11/12 10am-11am Come have fun with us, while exploring hands-on activities geared towards STEM, Robotics and Coding. We will also have free play, snack, a craft and more. Ages 2-5 with an adult. 11155 CLAYTON ROAD, 63131 FREE
CALENDAR
Come learn how to dance, socialize, and have fun! We now have a beginner's class! MIROWITZ, 848 MASON RD, 63141 $5 PER PERSON
St. Louis Jewish Parents
BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE BUT RSVP NECESSARY, PAM@BNAIAMOONA.COM 314576-3688.
Temple Tots
11/12 8:30pm-11pm
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11/13 9:15am-10:15am
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11/11 10am-12pm
Schools & Synagogues
Monday
11/13 10am-11:30am Come join our free playgroup for children up to age 3 and a parent, grandparent or caregiver. Bring a snack for your child and let’s kibitz over a morning nosh! Non-members welcome!
Chair Yoga
11/13 11am-12pm NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR RSVP TO LAURA AT 314-4423255.
Ballroom Dance Lessons
11/13 6pm-6:45pm Join Maysen at Just Dancing Dance Studio, and learn how to do the rumba, cha cha, samba, paso doble, and jive to the current popular songs! 236 OLD MERAMAC STATION RD. $10 PER PERSON
St Louis Carousel at Faust Park
11/13 10am-4pm 60 hand carved horses and four deer, located within a climatecontrolled building inside beautiful Faust Park in West St. Louis County. 15189 OLIVE BLVD. CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 RIDES ARE $2/PERSON OR $5 FOR THREE RIDES. CHILDREN UNDER 1 ARE FREE WITH A PAID ADULT.
14 15 16 17 Wednesday
Baby-n-Me Classes
11/14 9:30am-10:45am Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity. 11645 LADUE RD 63141 FREE
Baby Play Time
11/14 10am-11am Ages 0- 24 months. Let your baby explore the world through sensory play in a relaxed group setting. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Story Time
11/14 10am-11am Ages 3- 5 yrs. Stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Art Innovators
11/14 4:30pm-5:30pm Ages 6- 12. Have fun using paper towel rolls, tissue paper and even bubble wrap to discover new textures for creating art. Presented by Freedom Arts and Education.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Storytelling in the Museum
Baby-n-Me Classes
11/15 10:30am-11:15am
11/16 10am-11:30am
Historic Soulard Market
Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5.
Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity.
The market has hot food, bakeries, produce, flowers and even a pet shop. The market is open year round
Tater Tot "Turkey" Shabbat
Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents
MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE
Grant's Farm
11/15 9am-3:30pm Grant’s Farm celebrates America’s past with a commitment to the future. Honoring both the 18th president of the United States and the Busch family legacy, the Farm is a refuge for more than 900 animals, representing more than 100 different species. 10501 GRAVOIS ROAD, 63123 ADMISSION IS FREE, ATTRACTIONS AND PARKING VARY.
2 year old story time
11/15 10am-11am Ages 24-36 months. Stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Ladies' Knight
11/15 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova
CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108
PJ Library Parents Night Out
11/15 7pm-9pm Get a babysitter and come meet other PJ Families! Come to one or all three! The first in our series will be Learning about Jewish Spiritual Parenting, then join us next month for a community service project, and in December for a social event! THE SHERIDAN AT CREVE COEUR, 450 N. LINDBERGH BLVD, 63141 FREE
11645 LADUE RD 63141 FREE
11/16 5:30pm-7pm Families experiencing Judaism together is the guiding vision behind Shaare Emeth’s Early Childhood Engagement Initiative. Each month these programs bring together families with preschool age children to celebrate Shabbat and holidays, learn together, and strengthen their connection to one another. 11645 LADUE RD 63141 FREE, BUT PLEASE RSVP.
Tech Talks
11/16 10am-12pm Come learn about technology in a relaxed atmosphere.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
11/17 7am-5pm
730 CARROLL STREET, 63104
11/17 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required.
MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110
Keeper Talks
11/17 9am-10am Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat. WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE
Laser Tag Special
11/16 5pm-11pm Unlimited laser tag!
4105 N CLOVERLEAF DR, 63376 $9.99 PER PERSON
Storytelling and crafts
11/16 10:30am-1:30pm On Tuesdays and Fridays, start off with Storytelling in the Museum, then get creative in a drop-in Make-andTake workshop. MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE
Preschool STEAM: Hovercrafts
11/16 1:30pm-2:30pm Ages 3-6. Explore areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Laser Tag Special
11/16 5pm-11pm Unlimited laser tag!
4105 N CLOVERLEAF DR, 63376 $9.99 PER PERSON St. Louis Jewish Parents
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Special $1 meals at Crown Center Dining Room
Zumba Babies at B'nai Amoona ECC
Come check out our Hebrew School for Kids where kids learn Torah, Jewish Values, Hebrew and more! Our Adult Sunday School with Rabbi Shmuel Greenwald makes it a whole family experience.
Nutritious meals for area seniors, 60+. Menus listed online. Certified Kosher under supervision by the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis. Call 314-991-2055, ext. 124 to make your reservation today. Community members welcome.
Zumba Babies combines music, dance, bonding, learning, and fun! Parent (adult) / Chld Class with Dina Haviv (parent, grandparent,nanny etc) For babies birth - 2 years old.
Seniors
457 N. WOODS MILL RD. 63017 VARIES
Lone Elk Park
Tween/Teen
11/18 7:30am-10pm Lone Elk Park is a wildlife management area, with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer. Motorcycles are prohibited. Domestic animals are not allowed, even if confined in a vehicle. 1 LONE ELK PARK RD, 63088 FREE
Purina Farms
11/18 9:30am-3:30pm
Secular
Farm animals, dog shows, and more. Come explore! 500 WILLIAM DANFORTH WAY, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 FREE
Mills Apple Orchard
11/18 9am-5pm Apples, children's play area including our three-story maze, animals to visit, and space to run around. 11477 POCAHONTAS ROAD, MARINE, ILLINOIS 62061
11/19 5pm
CROWN CENTER, 8350 DELCREST DR CALL 314-991-2055 FOR MORE INFORMATION. COMMUNITY MEMBERS WELCOME.
Castlewood State Park
11/19 7am - one half hour after sunset Hiking and mountain biking trails that range from those great for firsttime and for the most experienced riders. Good fishing, broad meadows filled with wildlife, and plenty of recreational facilities. Come for an adventure or just to get away. 1401 KIEFER CREEK ROAD, 63021 FREE
Harper School Playgroup - Healthy Screen Time for Youngsters
11/19 10am-11am Come enjoy a fun filled morning with your little one; craft, snack, free play and more. While the children play, the parents can learn more about our favorite quality online apps/ programs for preschoolers like Khan Academy for Kids and Duck Duck Moose. Ages 2-5 with an adult. 11155 CLAYTON ROAD, 63131 FREE
Toddler Time at Kokomo Joe's
Schools & Synagogues
11/19 10am-12pm Inflatables wristband and Lunch. Come play with other children and parents! 4105 N CLOVERLEAF DR, 63376 $7.75 +TAX
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Israeli Folk Dancing
11/19 8:30pm-11pm Come learn how to dance, socialize, and have fun! We now have a beginner's class! MIROWITZ, 848 MASON RD, 63141 $5 PER PERSON
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Aish Sunday School for kids and adults
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11/20 9:15am-10:15am
BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE BUT RSVP NECESSARY, PAM@BNAIAMOONA.COM 314576-3688.
Temple Tots
11/20 10am-11:30am Come join our free playgroup for children up to age 3 and a parent, grandparent or caregiver. Bring a snack for your child and let’s kibitz over a morning nosh! Non-members welcome! SAUL SPIELBERG EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT UNITED HEBREW. 13788 CONWAY RD 63141 FREE
Chair Yoga
11/20 11am-12pm NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J. RSVP to Laura at 314-442-3255 ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS
Ballroom Dance Lessons
11/20 6pm-6:45pm Join Maysen at Just Dancing Dance Studio, and learn how to do the rumba, cha cha, samba, paso doble, and jive to the current popular songs! 236 OLD MERAMAC STATION RD. $10 PER PERSON
Museum of Transportation
11/20 9am-4pm Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
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11/21 9am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
Storytelling in the Museum
11/21 10:30am-11:15am Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5. MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE
Pajama Story Time
11/21 6:30pm-7:30pm Ages 0-6 yrs. Stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Wine Down Wednesday
11/21 6pm Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine! DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124
314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com
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Castlewood State Park
11/22 7am - one half hour after sunset Hiking and mountain biking trails that range from those great for first-time and for the most experienced riders. Good fishing, broad meadows filled with wildlife, and plenty of recreational facilities. Come for an adventure or just to get away. 1401 KIEFER CREEK ROAD, 63021 FREE
Ameren Thanksgiving Day Parade
11/22 8:45am Over 130 parade units, including musical floats and displays, giant helium balloon figures, animal units, restored antique cars and firetrucks, and marching bands from around the St. Louis region.
FROM 20TH STREET AND MARKET STREET AND PROCEED EAST TOWARDS BROADWAY IN DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS
St Louis Zoo
11/22 8am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
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Laser Tag Special
Historic Soulard Market
Unlimited laser tag!
4105 N CLOVERLEAF DR, 63376 $9.99 PER PERSON
The market has hot food, bakeries, produce, flowers and even a pet shop. The market is open year round
Brookdale Farms Corn Maze
Urban Fort Play Cafe
11/23 5pm-11pm
11/23 10am-6pm Get lost in our 17-acre Corn Maze at Brookdale Farms. Wind your way through the tall corn and see if you can find your way out. Our daytime Corn Maze is perfect for the entire family. 8004 TWIN RIVERS ROAD, EUREKA, MO 63025 VARIES, UP TO $10 PER ADULT.
Farm Friday
11/23 10am-1pm Join us for some fun, like pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing, candle making and peddle cars/bean bag toss area! You can enjoy these crafts and festive experiences at Suson’s Farm. 6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE
30 Trails in 30 minutes
11/23 9am-5pm Did you know that St. Louis County Parks offers a program devoted to promoting fun, family, and a healthy lifestyle? Our 30/30 Hikes Program designates 30 trails all over the St. Louis County area that take approximately 30 minutes to complete. WWW.STLOUISCO.COM/ PARKSANDRECREATION/TRAILS/3030HIKESPROGRAM FREE
11/24 7am-5pm
730 CARROLL STREET, 63104
11/24 9am-4pm Our perfectly designed play space is an excellent environment where your kiddos can explore, learn, and discover. Parent supervision is required. With this in mind, our space is set up so that you can have eyes on your child from every angle, while still remaining comfortable in your chair. 1854 RUSSELL BLVD, 63104 VARIES, $8 AND UNDER PER CHILD
Keeper Talks
11/24 9am-10am Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat. WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE
Turkey for Tigers
11/24 11am-12pm Come see our tigers get their enrichment turkeys!
CROWN RIDGE TIGER SANCTUARY, 19620 CROWN RIDGE RD, SAINTE GENEVIEVE $10 PER PERSON AGES 3+.
Museum of Transportation
11/23 9am-4pm Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
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Aish Sunday School for kids and adults
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Seniors
Come check out our Hebrew School for Kids where kids learn Torah, Jewish Values, Hebrew and more! Our Adult Sunday School with Rabbi Shmuel Greenwald makes it a whole family experience. 457 N. WOODS MILL RD. 63017 VARIES
St Louis Science Center
Tween/Teen
11/25 9:30am-4:30pm We put the element of fun into science. 5050 OAKLAND AVE. FREE
30 Trails in 30 minutes
11/25 9am-5pm
Secular
Did you know that St. Louis County Parks offers a program devoted to promoting fun, family, and a healthy lifestyle? Our 30/30 Hikes Program designates 30 trails all over the St. Louis County area that take approximately 30 minutes to complete. WWW.STLOUISCO.COM/ PARKSANDRECREATION/TRAILS/3030HIKESPROGRAM FREE
Sunday Chess Classes 11/25
starting from 1 pm
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Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults
WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NONMEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.
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Google Drive
11/26 6:30pm-8:30pm Create and store documents in the cloud, access from anywhere and share and collaborate with others.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Harper School Playgroup: STEM/Robotics/Coding
11/26 10am-11am
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11/27 9:15am-10:15am Zumba Babies combines music, dance, bonding, learning, and fun! Parent (adult) / Chld Class with Dina Haviv (parent, grandparent,nanny etc) For babies birth - 2 years old. BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE BUT RSVP NECESSARY, PAM@BNAIAMOONA.COM 314-576-3688.
Temple Tots
Lap Time
SAUL SPIELBERG EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT UNITED HEBREW. 13788 CONWAY RD 63141 FREE
11155 CLAYTON ROAD, 63131 FREE
11/26 9:30am-10:30am Join us for stories, songs and play time to help develop early literacy skills. Ages 0-36 months. Adult must accompany child. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Lego Club
11/26 6pm-7pm Ages 5- 12. Have fun building with LEGOs. We’ll provide the LEGOs, you provide the creativity! ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
Israeli Folk Dancing
11/26 8:30pm-11pm
MIROWITZ, 848 MASON RD, 63141 $5 PER PERSON
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Zumba Babies at B'nai Amoona ECC
Come have fun with us, while exploring hands-on activities geared towards STEM, Robotics and Coding. We will also have free play, snack, a craft and more. Ages 2-5 with an adult.
Come learn how to dance, socialize, and have fun! We now have a beginner's class!
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Chair Yoga
11/27 11am-12pm NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR RSVP TO LAURA AT 314-442-3255.
Ballroom Dance Lessons
11/27 6pm-6:45pm Join Maysen at Just Dancing Dance Studio, and learn how to do the rumba, cha cha, samba, paso doble, and jive to the current popular songs! 236 OLD MERAMAC STATION RD. $10 PER PERSON
First Art
11/27 10am-11am Ages 18- 36 months.
A TODDLER ART PROGRAM WHERE THE FOCUS IS ON THE PROCESS OF MAKING ART RATHER THAN THE FINISHED PRODUCT. DRESS TO BE MESSY.
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Baby-n-Me Classes
11/28 9:30am-10:45am Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity. 11645 LADUE RD 63141 FREE
BeTween Hour: Tile Art & Cupcake Mugs
11/28 6:30pm-7:30pm Ages 9- 12. Join us for a creative craft or activity ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Healthworks!
11/28 9:30am-4:30pm World's Largest Teeth, Interactive Dude, Dental Health theatre, Mock Health Offices, Healthworks! Kitchen, Farmers' Market, and more exhibits and shows! Come play and learn! 1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 $7 PER PERSON.
Science Storytime at the Science Center
11/28 10:15am-11:15am Presented by Ready Readers: Enjoy an interactive reading of a science themed story, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book is featured each week. 5050 OAKLAND AVE. FREE
Hanukkah Bag Packaging
11/28 6:30pm-8pm Join Women's Philanthropy as we package bags to enhance the holiday for our community members living in care facilities, to be distributed by the chaplains of Jewish Family and Children's Services. Children are welcome.
FOR DETAILS, GO TO WP.JFEDSTL.ORG FREE
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Tech Talks: Facebook for Beginners
11/29 1:30pm-3pm Learn about Facebook, the most popular social network that allows you to connect, communicate and share with friends, families and companies around the world. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Middle School "Show and Tell" at Mirowitz
11/29 8:30am-10:30am Come see us in action, and hear details about our program from teachers, students and administrators. Contact Patty at pbloom@mirowitz.org 348 S. MASON RD, 63141 FREE
2 year old Story Time
11/29 10am-11am
Friday
Laser Tag Special
11/30 5pm-11pm Unlimited laser tag!
4105 N CLOVERLEAF DR, 63376 $9.99 PER PERSON
30 Trails in 30 minutes
11/30 9am-5pm Did you know that St. Louis County Parks offers a program devoted to promoting fun, family, and a healthy lifestyle? Our 30/30 Hikes Program designates 30 trails all over the St. Louis County area that take approximately 30 minutes to complete. WWW.STLOUISCO.COM/ PARKSANDRECREATION/TRAILS/3030HIKESPROGRAM FREE
St Louis Zoo
11/30 9am-5pm
Ages 24-36 months. Stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills.
The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
Ladies' Knight
St Louis Science Center
11/29 6:30pm-7:30pm
11/30 9:30am-4:30pm
Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova
We put the element of fun into science. 5050 OAKLAND AVE. FREE
CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108
Ninja Training
11/29 6pm-7pm Ages 5- 10. Do you want to be a ninja? Enjoy a ninja story, then make a ninja mask, try an obstacle course and more. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Hanukkah Bag Packaging
11/29 10:30am-12pm Join Women's Philanthropy as we package bags to enhance the holiday for our community members living in care facilities, to be distributed by the chaplains of Jewish Family and Children's Services. Children are welcome.
FOR DETAILS, GO TO WP.JFEDSTL.ORG FREE
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Poké Munch Come enjoy cubed raw fish, or tempura, with veggies, seasoning and salad or rice in signature rolls or bowls! This originally Hawaiian dish is both healthy and delicious. 314-731-6735 630 N New Ballas Rd, 63141 www.pokemunchstl.com pokemunchstl
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8944 St. Charles Rock Road, 3rd Floor info@northwestchamber.com http://www.northwestchamber.com/ New listing for November Listed in October Turning 1 year old!
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We are a secular, private preschool and elementary school focused on high expectations, academic success, and character development. Our goal is to help your child fulfill his or her potential in and out of the classroom. Now enrolling for the 2018/2019 school year!
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Boutique Group Fitness Classes that boast an AMAZING full body work out, and a community that supports you in your fitness journey! Find us on FB
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Pomegranates & Honey Jewelry I specialize in Jewish-themed, soulful pieces that elevate the everyday.
pomegranatesandhoneyjewelry@gmail.com pomegranatesandhoneyjewelry pomegranantesandhoney
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Our Pay for Performance system is a unique tool which delivers consistent, superior cleaning that doesn’t deteriorate over time. After each clean, you provide a rating from 1-10 on how well the clean went; which determines the pay of our employees. This system sets you up to have best quality clean possible, as our cleaners’ pay depends upon it each and every time.
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Cherokee Street Gallery We curate artwork that evokes the miracle of the natural world through humanity‘s distilled symbolic language
2617 Cherokee St., St. Louis, MO 63103 www.cherokeestreetgallery.com CherokeeStreetGallery Cherokeestreetgallery
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jbpstl1@gmail.com www.jbpstl.com Jewish Business Professionals of Saint Louis (JBPSTL)
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We strive to increase business opportunities and profitability for our members by generating active referrals, offering continuing professional education and contributing to the vitality of our community.
Two Maids and a Mop
Carly & Jordan 636-259-2656 twomaidschesterfield.com twomaidschesterfield
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I Love Kickboxing in Creve Coeur!
314-390-1200 10483 Old Olive Street Rd www.Ilovekickboxing.com ilovekickboxingcrevecoeurmo ilkb_Creve_Coeur
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Like to share? Try sharing Asian-inspired desserts. Have a milk bubble tea, stuffed waffle, pudding, or juice concoction!
Harper School
admin@harperschool.org 314-738-9560 11155 Clayton Rd, 63131 www.harperschool.org HarperSchool
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Share Sweet
314-279-1350 9628 Olive Blvd, 63132 www.sharesweetstl.com Share-Sweet-1782457068722011/
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We are one of the fastest growing Chambers in Missouri! We are a Chamber without borders. We provide unique opportunities to do business and build relationships. If you have any questions or are interested in the Chamber, give us a call!
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Young start-ups help our community’s economy. Look here monthly to see what is new!
D1 Sports Training Midwest, LLC You set the goal, we help you get there! We offer adult boot camp, adult strength and kids fitness programming in a fun, sports-based facility. 636-220-1211 14015 Manchester, MO 63011 D1 Training St Louis West
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We facilitate the growth of startups and other small business by providing clean, functional, and well designed websites with no-nonsense website management.
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For Little's and their Grown-ups. Urban Fort is a coffeehouse with 1200 sq ft of play space for kiddos aged 0-7. We provide the perfect place for parents to relax with a friend or a good book while their kids are fully entertained by a custom built train table, play fort, pretend farmer's market, dress up area, & much more!!
(314) 376-4235 1854 Russell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104 www.urbanfortcafe.com urbanfortstl
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Whole Food Is Medicine We aim to transform individuals into their healthiest self through a whole food first approach to eating combined with healthy lifestyle behavior changes. Owned by Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Dr. Amy Knoblock-Hahn, we recognize your first wealth is your health and your second wealth is your time. We offer real time virtual appointments and e-consults for weight loss and weight management, prediabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, and general health, wellness, and disease prevention.
Larry@larryopinsky.com www.larryopinsky.com
warfield@compassacademics.com 319-321-9968 Compass Academics www.compassacademics.com
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St Louis Dancewear At St. Louis Dancewear you will discover beautiful dance basics, a variety of dance shoes, and modern dance fashion plus a selection of unique gifts. We carry Gaynor Minden, Russian Pointe, and Wear Moi Omega pointe shoes - please call to schedule a fitting. Drop off gently used dancewear, shoes, or costumes for Traveling Tutus and EM's Spotlight. Follow us on social media for upcoming sales and promotions
moveinstyle@stlouisdancewear.com 314-733-5678 9644 Olive Blvd., Olivette, MO 63132 @stldancewear www.stlouisdancewear.com
Unlock Potential Locksmith I am a locally-owned and operated, mobile locksmith, who enjoys giving my customers friendly & exceptional service. I arrive on time, respect my client's privacy & find the most effective & most affordable solution to my customers' residential, commercial & automotive needs. Unlike many companies who hire contractors "as-needed", I personally provide fast & reliable locksmith service.
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Specializing in guiding students through all phases of higher education planning, our consultants assist with high school curriculum planning, college selection, college application assistance, scholarship searches, college visit planning, test prep advice, and tutoring. The path to higher education can be a winding road. Without a solid sense of direction, many students end up taking expensive detours. With over 25 years of experience in higher education, our team is dedicated to helping you navigate the road ahead. Visit our website to schedule your free consultation.
Dr.Amy@wholefoodismedicine.com 314-852-3626 www.wholefoodismedicine.com
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St. Louis's newest art gallery where you can find gifts and artwork for every occasion, including Bar/Bat mitzvah, wedding, teachers, housewarming gifts, and plenty of functional and affordable artwork. Wendy Harris 314-833-3540 6511 delmar blvd, 63130 ArtisansinTHE LOOP www.artisansintheloop.com
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803 Marshall Ave Webster Groves, MO 63119 www.maypopshop.com maypopcoffeeandgarden maypop_shop
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Our modern garden store offers a thoughtfully curated selection of purposeful plants and natural landscape solutions, without any invasive species or harsh chemicals. Our coffee shop brews hand-crafted drinks with a focus on flavor, quality, and guest experience. Custom tastings & workshops blend both worlds, by letting you engage with local experts in food, art, gardening and more!
Anya's Apothekere A luxury lifestyle brand made with the finest natural and organic ingredients to enhance one's mind, body and spirit.
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“Watching a loved one’s health deteriorate in front of your eyes is a difficult thing to do, but APDA provided the compassion and dignity that eased my parents’ suffering.” Every day, we provide the support, education and research to help everyone impacted by Parkinson disease live life to the fullest. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the largest grassroots network dedicated to fighting PD. We work tirelessly to assist the more than one million people with PD as they face this chronic, neurological disorder. APDA GREATER ST. LOUIS CHAPTER 1415 Elbridge Payne Road, Suite 150 Chesterfield, MO 63017 636.778.3377 apdastlouis@apdaparkinson.org
Find out how you can make a difference today in the lives of Parkinson patients by visiting our website at apdaparkinson.org/greaterstlouis