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BABY Up So High CHILD The Importance of Physical Play TWEEN Cell Phone Etiquette: Texting TEEN Please Give Me Space
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DADDY & ME JESSE KAVADLO, PH.D. 40
Father’s Day Family Ties FROM THE CONCIERGE’S DESK
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JUST FOR FUN 53
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Bad Parent Moments
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Social Justice: My thoughts of becoming a leader
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How Mindfulness Can Help Parents and Kids VOICE OF GENERATION J
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Just Rewards So, I am “the mom” who takes participation medals/trophies/awards and uses them for birthday party favors or other ways of upcycling. I explain to my children that showing up and participating, especially in something I paid for, does not merit an “award.” I am the mom who tells her children to do “good quietly” for the internal reason that it is the right thing to do. I am the mom who explicitly talks about the importance of not seeking external validation, because knowing for yourself that you did something for the right reason is all the internal validation that is needed. My boys, if you know them, you will know that they have learned these lessons, and implement them regularly.
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.
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However... As my children get older, I am learning that I am wrong. I am not incorrect overall, but I am wrong in that my message to the boys, is lacking balance. External validation is important. It feels good to be recognized for what you have done. It feels bad when someone else is recognized for something that is not very impressive. The term “just rewards” refers to a fairness of the reward given. Although life may not be fair, I recognize that it is my responsibility to teach my boys- all 4 of them, how to find that balance of internal/external validation. It is my responsibility to advocate for them, AND to teach them how to advocate for themselves. Whether it is elementary, middle, high school, or in their future employment, I need to teach my boys that to get the credit they deserve, sometimes they have to make sure that others know who to acknowledge.
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THE VOICE OF GENERATION J OUR GENERATION OUR FUTURE
Social Justice: My thoughts of becoming a leader by John Edwards There are many obstacles today’s teens face in our society today, tomorrow, and in the future. And there are also a lot of new ideas spreading around, both good and bad. IN my opinion, when we come together to learn about these problems, and work together to solve them, we can make positive change happen.
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“we have a responsibility to teach what we have learned and motivate people to effect positive change.”
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I have been accepted into the Cultural Leadership program. Here, I expect to discuss what is not commonly talked about, as well as, importantly, what is not easy to talk about. From this program, I would like to learn more about the obstacles all minority groups face. I may not be as knowledgeable about certain topics as others in the program, but I have knowledge of what I experience. I have much to contribute.
neighborhood are white. The separation is not related to law or prejudice but the opportunities and jobs available, along with ways of living. These aspects determine the likelihood of having a successful and productive future. This separation is directly a result from past issues and actions from society. Unfortunately, this has continued to cause a ripple effect on today’s society.
As of now, the social justice issue I feel most knowledgeable about, is racial equity, this covers, for example, why certain demographics of people have either lower or higher education. This is what keeps people in a cycle in the place they live, and it doesn’t give them an opportunity to get out. You can only expect people to excel at the rate that exists, and if you don’t equalize the potential rates, then there is little chance for equality.
I am very interested in participating in the Cultural Leadership program so that I can learn much more about my world. I feel as if I have been isolated and some of these things are brand-new to me. In this program, we will learn about the city around us. We will also volunteer in many places, do cultural activities, publicly speak, train in leadership, travel, discuss diversity, and move toward creating social change. The program involves over 420 hours over the span of a year.
For example: Say there is a family called the Johnsons and they live in a neighborhood of abandoned homes, low education, and over-policing. And the people in that neighborhood are mostly people of color. Another family called the Edwards live on the other side of the city, in another neighborhood that has parks, health centers, good education, and fresh food markets and most of the people living in the
From my understanding, the program brings together a group of diverse people from many different backgrounds. Together, we all learn about one another and maybe learn more about ourselves. We do this by taking tours and trips to various culturally significant places such as museums, holy places, and even do school swaps where students switch schools for a day to understand. There
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is also a religious holiday swap where the students celebrate a holiday with the each other’s family to experience different cultural traditions. What I hope will best benefit me in the program, is building leadership and speaking skills. These are skills I will use as I continue to grow, and also to help me positively influence others. As a leader, I will be able to help others understand what THEY can do to help. As leaders, we have a responsibility to teach what we have learned, and motivate people to effect positive change. As I start the program and learn these new skills I will be able to implement them into my life. I will learn from history, the past, in order to re-shape the present and future. I will see how certain injustices impacted current life, in both major and minor ways. I hope to learn about ways to make injustices happen less frequently. Once I go through this program I feel as if it will make me anew and change my perspective on others and the world around me. From this, I can build a basis on how I want to impact the world, in addition to in the area that I live.
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UP SO HIGH
Case Scenario: You are home with your baby, who is not yet mobile, so you aren’t worried about her falling off of things yet. You put her in her highchair, unseatbelted and go to get the food. Next you hear, “Thud”, followed by screaming and crying. You come back, and your baby is on the floor with a huge goose egg forming. You feel scared, and VERY guilty! As we move more into the world of living in nuclear families with gadgets and special seats to contain babies, so that we can go shower, make dinner, or be otherwise busy WHILE still keeping an active eye on our babies, there are new dangers. Studies have shown since the 1990’s that falls from high chairs, bouncy seats, and car seats have caused a significant proportion of head injuries in babies under age 12 months; some devastating. Who can forget the 2007 voluntary recall of the Bumbo seats so that a safety belt and extra warnings of only to use the seat on the floor, could be added? Many parents recall when their baby who had never really rolled before, rolled off the bed and onto the floor, and others remember when their baby in a walker, tumbled down the stairs, walker and all. Most of the injuries that occur from when children are in devices, occur because the caregiver did not know that they were using the device incorrectly. Parents/Caregivers are busy. They do not always read the instructions, let alone the list of warnings. Therefore, the question becomes, what is safe for the baby? How can the parents/caregivers be taught how to keep the babies safe?
Here are some tips, so that babies in your care can be safer: Read the warnings and dangers. Look up the particular apparatus online, for the “bad” stuff. Ask in Mommy groups about what people thought of it. Think about what could possibly go wrong, from common to rare. Then do what you need to, in order to not let neither common nor rare thing happen. Remember that badness can happen in a second’s time.
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References: Wickham, T., Abrahamson, E. (2002). Head Injuries in Infants; the risks of bouncy chairs and car seats. Archives of Disease in Childhood. Vol 86(3). P. 168-169. Pollack-Nelson, C. (2000). Fall and suffocation injuries associated with in-home use of car seats and baby carriers. Pediatric Emergency Care. vol 16(2). P. 77-79. https://onsafety.cpsc.gov/blog/2011/11/22/infants-in-bumbo-babyseats-falling-from-elevated-surfaces-and-suffering-serious-headinjuries/
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The Importance of Physical Play Few parents would be surprised if you told them that the amount of time that children play outside on playgrounds is dramatically less than it was 10- 20 years ago. More parents might be surprised if you told them that this wasn’t primarily in St. Louis, or even in the United States. Children in Europe, Norway, and other countries are also spending more time indoors and attached to electronics.
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orway has created schools with outdoor classrooms for ages 3-7yr olds. Based on the terrain, and the climate, different skills are worked on, e.g. climbing, hiding, running, grabbing, etc. These skills are tied to different imaginary, roleplay games. Researchers in Norway are finding that this type of education does not hurt the academic subject knowledge that comes later, and may actually help it, because now the children are more physically and mentally fit. In the United States, making sure that there is “free play” in children’s lives is less of a priority for a school agenda, due to the current high-stakes educational climate, which is guided by accountability concerns, test scores, and funding scares. However, researchers have found that free play is crucial because it engages children in discovery and creativity, as opposed to when children participate in adult-led work, disguised as play, which is most often rote repetition. Learners need both types of play to develop grit, curiosity, perseverance, optimism, conscientiousness, and selfregulation. Children can get a lot of this from outdoor free play, especially before age 10 years. Currently, there is a significant correlation between the lack of outdoor play time, and an
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increase in childhood anxiety and depression. Study after study shows that children need to play. What about those people who are afraid that the more play children do, the more injuries will be seen? There is something to that, as well. However, data show a sharp decrease in playground injuries when the children are playing on age-appropriate equipment, with safety features such as correct surfaces underneath equipment, and properly supervised with a good adult-student ratio. While all children may not have access to Norway’s outside classrooms, almost all children can benefit from more free time outside, where they can move their bodies, be creative, and solve problems as they arise- not just the math ones.
References: Belknap, E., & Hazler, R. (2014). Empty playgrounds and anxious children. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 9(2), 210–231. Hyndman, B., Benson, A., & Telford, A. (2016). Active Play: Exploring the influences on children’s school playground activities. American Journal of Play, 8(3), 325–344. Fjørtoft, I. (2001). The natural environment as a playground for children: The impact of outdoor play activities in pre-primary school children. Early Childhood Education Journal, 29(2), 111–117. Schwebel, D. C. (2006). Safety on the Playground: Mechanisms Through Which Adult Supervision Might Prevent
Parks & Playgrounds By Angie Klenke This whole thing basically started when i was a stay at home mom and needed things to do with my son. I got tired of doing the same old things, so I created a list of all the area playgrounds and started checking them out. I now have a blog called Play St. Louis. I also have a Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgostlouis/ where I post family friendly events happening around town.
Wildwood Community Park Located at 2153 Highway 109, Wildwood, MO 63038. The park is open from dawn to dusk. Special features include a creek, a pavilion, tree-themed obstacle course, a dog park, and an all-inclusive natural playground. Wildwood Community Park is nestled in the woods with modern amenities blended with natural elements. There’s so much for kids to do here, and much of it is accessible for children of all abilities- including the tall slide tower. There’s a rope spider web, roller slide, playhouse, musical instruments, expression swing, saucer swing, rope merry-go-round, a spinning ball, and a tree themed obstacle course area. It’s a short easy walk down a path to a creek where kids can skip rocks, fish, and play in the shallow water.
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O’Day Park Located at 1000 O’Day Park Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63368. The park is open from dawn to dusk. Special features include an adventure playground, a water experience, O’Day Lodge, an outdoor auditorium, and miles of paths through beautiful nature settings including a hidden prairie and a wet meadow. This is a brand-new park and it is nothing short of amazing. The playground is large and spread out with Astroturf for flooring. The playground includes some unique features that I have never seen at any other playground in St. Louis. They include a two-story webbed climber, a double swing, a huge rock wall that can accommodate a lot of children, a ropes course, and a splash pad that goes downhill through a small creek with a dam.
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Parks & Playgrounds Margaret Stoecker Park Located at 224 Henry Ave., Manchester, MO 63021. The park is open from dawn to dusk. Special features include a nature themed playground, a caterpillar climber, and a merry-go-round. This playground is secluded in the woods and almost entirely shaded, which is hard to find! Most playgrounds are in full sun which is not fun in August. The equipment here is suitable for kids of all ages and includes swings, a spinning ball, rock wall, and a tree house themed play structure.
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Jake’s Field of Dreams Playground Located at Heartland Park at 100 William Dierberg Dr., Wentzville, MO 63385. The park is open from dawn to dusk. Special features include a replica of a baseball field, climbing bars that mimic a football helmet, a zipline between two football goal posts, and a rocking zamboni. The large play structure looks like Busch Stadium! This playground is completely enclosed with a fence also. Jake’s Field of Dreams is a bit of a drive but if your child is into sports, they will love this playground. Jake was a young boy who died of muscular dystrophy. The company Unlimited Play is a non-profit organization that builds playgrounds for children of all abilities. They built this playground in his name and designed it around his love of sports.
Watson Trail Park Located at 12450 West Watson Rd., Sunset Hills, MO 63127. The park is open from dawn to dusk. Special features include a sand volleyball court, disc golf, 2 playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, and walking paths.
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This park has two playgrounds. The main one is basic, but there is another one which is much cooler. You can reach it by following the path through the woods and around the lake. The zipline is the star of the show here, and you can either stand or sit on it. There are some unique climbing structures and a log tunnel.
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Cell Phone Etiquette: Texting So, you bought your tween a phone, and a data plan!! Sure, they know how to swipe and dial. They learn how to enter information on their contacts pretty quickly, too. They can even figure out how to use it as a mini-computer, if you haven’t gotten rid of some of those functions. BUT, have you taught them Texting Etiquette?
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ere is a list of “Rules/Best Practice” that should be considered for implementing and discussing as family laws. By establishing rules, a cell phone can be taken away if those rules are not followed. Texting happens between the hours of 7 am and 9pm, unless there is an emergency, or special circumstance. People might be asleep, and texting during these offline times, if not an emergency, can be considered annoying and rude. A text does not always get answered immediately. If there is no response to a text, perhaps the recipient stepped away from his/her phone. Do not follow up with more texts, asking where someone is, or why they aren’t answering. Texting does not replace talking. If the texting string goes on for more than a few minutes, encourage a switch to talking on the phone. Writing is permanent and without context. Therefore, if you think you may have offended someone, or are in a “fight” with a friend, do not text something that can’t be taken back. It is better to handle it in person. Make sure to double check who your text is getting sent to, before you send your text message. Texting and talking on the phone should not happen in several situations, such as when the tween is playing/ spending time with someone else. They can hurt the feelings of the person they are spending time with. No one wants to “pause their game/thought” for someone to text/call someone else.
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Bad news should not be delivered over text. However, it IS okay to text, “I have something to tell you. Can you please call me?” Bullying over text is still bullying! Don’t do it. Photos/videos of personal things should not be shared via text. Before sending a text, RE-READ the message. Sometimes auto-correct changes things in ways you do not expect. Some end up being funny. Some are really bad!! If you receive a text and you don’t know who sent it, it is okay to ask, “Who is this?” When they answer, if you don’t know the person, delete the message. Do not respond. It could be a scam. Do not text someone who is driving. Texting and driving is dangerous. Once upon a time, we had telegrams. This was a system of sending information quickly but was expensive. Hence, the telegrams were short, missing “non-essential” words, and were heavily used for conveying important information. In some ways, texting has replaced the telegrams, and we have a “new” tool for instant communication regardless of distance. In some ways, this “new tool” is less expensive than the previous version. In other ways, it is more expensive. Chained to the phone, reading and writing texts, can decrease the truly important face to face communication that humanity arguably needs.
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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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Conversation with My Dog Leo, You’ve never spoken a word of English, yet I feel like we’ve had countless deep conversations over the past decade plus. Always a good listener, you’ve been able to figure out when I needed a cuddle, yet you’ve never hesitated to tell me when I should get over something I was perseverating on, smacking me lightly on the arm to let me know that, what was really important, was simply rubbing your tummy. You’ve tolerated yanks on your ears when the kids were little, benefited from their messy eating habits, and kept me warm at night when I couldn’t shake off the cold brought on by the day’s demands. You’ve been my confidant and my furry four-legged child. Your face greeting me every morning and running to meet me at the door (whether I had been gone 5 minutes or 5 hours) would never get old. Among life’s ups and downs, joys and sorrows, you have loved our family fully and completely.
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Living with an old dog is different than life with a younger one. As a young dog, you would pull on your leash so hard that I worried you would hurt yourself. You would “protect” me from all of the other dogs in the neighborhood, barking incessantly whenever anyone would venture too close to us. Recently though, you lost your eyesight and often would not notice the other dogs. You began to walk slower and slower down the sidewalk. I think you and I had a contest going… which one of us had to get up more often to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. It’s been so hard now to wake up and realize that you’re no longer here. I still listen for the pitter-pattering of your paws against the wood floor, and I still look out for you on my bathroom mat as I get out of my shower. I know that you are no longer suffering, and I am so grateful that you were in our lives, but your absence is still raw and painful. I have lost my unconditional champion, leading the way, guarding me from harm.
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The Shabbat Puppy
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Every Saturday Noah and his grandfather go for a walk together, looking for “Shabbat Shalom” – Sabbath Peace. For what seems like the longest time to the little boy, Grandpa won’t allow Mazel, Noah’s puppy, to join them. Eventually, though, the dogis permitted to join in, with sweet results.
Why Dogs Have Wet Noses Written by Kenneth Steven Illustrated by Oyvind Torseter
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When Noah brought the animals on the ark, he didn’t leave any of them out — even the slimy, creepy-crawly ones. He also invited a dog with a big, silly nose — and a sweet, kind disposition. So why do dogs have wet noses today? Well, it’s kind of a funny story!
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While preparing for the holiday of Sukkot, a flash fire in California leads neighbors to experience a modern miracle involving a little cat.
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more than 35 million American adults practiced yoga or meditated during 2017. This was an increase of almost 60 percent from five years prior and similar trends were seen in children — where there was a 10-fold increase. Although the study did not explore reasons why people were seeking these experiences, it may have to do with increased stress, depression and anxiety in daily life.
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nxiety affects 25% of teens ages 13-18. It affects approximately 3% of younger children. Depression will be diagnosed in 2% of children ages 2-17 and 20% of teenagers. Often these illnesses will present together and mindfulness practices, such as yoga and meditation, have been shown to treat both anxiety and depression.
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your body, mind, and feelings in the present moment. It is paying attention to the present moment in an accepting and nonjudgmental way. It is noticing what is happening right now.
Benefits of Mindfulness for Children and Adolescents Improved focus Better sleep Decreased stress Better grades Increased patience Decreased anxiety and depression Overall improved health Better problem solving More kind and compassionate to others Improved emotional regulation
How does it work? Mindfulness puts space between the emotion and the action and creates more thoughtful and less reactive decisions.
How to get your child involved? Mindfulness has great benefits for both children and adults. Before teaching techniques to your child, try establishing a practice for yourself. If formal meditation is too big a step, spend some time paying close attention to activities you normally do without thinking. For example, while brushing your teeth notice how the toothbrush feels, how the toothpaste tastes. While sitting at a red light, look around, take in the surroundings. Notice something new. When introducing children to mindfulness, keep it simple. Explain mindfulness is the process of noticing
our thoughts. Noticing what our body feels like and what our senses are experiencing right now. Consider some of the following activities to get your child involved:
1. Mindful listening. Ring a bell. Tell your child to
listen to the sound until she can not hear it any longer. Ask her to describe the sound.
2. Create a mindful bedtime ritual. Have your
child close her eyes and then ask her to carefully pay attention to various parts of her body for example focus all her attention on her toes, then her legs, then her belly. Similarly, children can contract the muscles of different body parts and then stop. The contrast will teach them how it feels to have that body part relaxed.
3. Practice conscious breathing. Ask your child
to lay on her back and place a stuffed animal on her belly. Ask her to take deep breaths in and out. Pay attention to how the toy rises and falls. Similarly, have your child place a hand on her abdomen and feel the belly fill and release like a balloon.
4. Take a mindful walk. Walk through your
neighborhood and notice things you haven’t seen before. You can take one minute to pay attention to specific sounds. Another minute can be devoted to smell. The next minute can be spent focused on how your body feels in the space.
5. Meditate with your children. Consider an app
like Headspace or Calm to get you started. Set aside a few minutes a day to be still, clear your mind and focus on the present moment.
6. Create a mindfulness jar. Combine warm
water, glitter glue and food coloring in a mason jar and seal it. Use the jar to help your child calm down. Shake the jar and watch the glitter settle to the bottom. Explain that our minds can settle the same way that the glitter does.
As parents, we need to teach our children to deal with the stresses, joys and disappointments of daily life. Consider mindfulness as one more tool in your child’s toolbox of daily coping techniques.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
TEEN
Please Give Me Space
Pop Quiz: Are you a parent of an older teen who: a) Insists on calling the teacher if your teen gets a bad grade, deserved or otherwise b) Goes into the room with your teen at the doctor’s and dentist’s offices c) Creates social media accounts to stay up to date with your teen’s life d) All of the above
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If you can answer yes to any of the above questions, you might be a helicopter parent*! Studies show that true helicopter parenting of teens results in young adults with lower levels of autonomy, competence, and ability to handle difficult situations without a “team of support advocates.” Many teens of hovering parents report higher levels of depression and anxiety. Parents who practice “autonomy supportive parenting”, such as encouraging teens to a) create and keep a budget, b) discuss academic problems with the teachers and school counselors, and to c) make decisions and take responsibility, have young adults who make more mistakes, but are more independent and capable as they get older. The studies show that helicopter parenting has become almost a necessity for most teens to get into the top tier schools, but once the teens are in, there are problems that arise. These teens, after telling their parents to give them space for years, finally have a lot more space than they are used to, but they don’t know what to do with it. They also still have parents who want to remain overlyinvolved, now from a distance. Researchers and therapists alike, are currently looking for ways of helping today’s teens get enough space to become independent and capable young adults. Some are giving parents tools for how best to work with their teen. Others are suggesting that the colleges need to change how they teach these young adults, who are in many ways less mature than ever before. The teens who have had helicopter-parents do not know what it means to fail something and have to work their way back. Parents who admit to being helicopter parents often cite fears, such as school safety, peer pressure, world safety, and other reasons for why they should be on top of their teens. They are not completely wrong either. What seems to be needed is finding the right balance for a particular teen, in a particular family, in differing contexts.
References: Lythcott-Haims, Julie (2015). How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success. Ashdown, B. & Faherty, A. (2015). Excessive hovering: Helicopter parenting and its consequences. PsycCRITIQUES, Vol 60(42). Schiffrin, H., Liss, M., Miles-cLean, H., Geary, K., Erchull, M., & Tashner, T. (2014). Helping or Hovering? The Effects of Helicopter Parenting on College Students’ Well-Being. J Child Fam Stud 23:548–557
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NUTRITION NUGGETS
Pack Your Sack, You’re Going on a Trip. KATHY MORA, Ph.D., R.D.
Yay….summer vacation is finally here! Traveling with your family during summer can be exciting and offers opportunities for wonderful food adventures. It can also be challenging to maintain schedules and fit in healthy habits. Try a few tips and tricks to keep your kids fed, well nourished, (and not whining) while traveling.
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!
Family Vacation #1: Picture the scene, the
weary family arrives at the grandparents (or other family members) house for a visit, and soon enough, the well-meaning family food pusher is in the kitchen with an armful of snacks and treats ready to feed your kids. This can be a tough situation that requires delicate balance while visiting family who lovingly push food on you and your kids. If you know this ahead of time, you can try to gently encourage and redirect your family members to share their love and joy in other ways, such as doing an activity or going on a fun outing together. There are many ways to include food too, such as going to a “u-pick” produce farm or cooking together. Grandparents teaching the younger generations how to cook family recipes is a sweet way to express love and pass down amazing traditions.
Family Vacation #2: The Road Trip. Do I
need to even go on….we’ve all been there, heavy sigh… “L O N G car rides are soooo boring!” And guess what we do when we’re bored and stuck in a car, EAT. Kids also spend excessive time plugged into their devices on long drives, and let’s face it, this
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just leads to more boredom and mindless eating. Parents are creative and clever, you plan fun ideas and alternative activities, such as games, books, coloring books, fun music, and making up silly games together to distract from the boredom. But, it’s also hard to keep kids’ attention while you are focused on driving. Add to that, it’s easy to get lured into roller food and other road-easy food when stopping often for gas and bathroom breaks. One strategy is to plan ahead for stops and trying to make a point of eating at usual times. When you’re planning, pack travel ready snacks and take along a cooler for perishables, such as: Yogurt, cheese sticks, individual size cottage cheese, applesauce, fruit-veggie squeezable pouches, trail mix, popcorn, nut or sun butter sandwiches, whole grain crackers, dry cereal, single serving milks, veggies (sliced peppers, cucumbers, carrots, grape tomatoes, cauliflower and broccoli flowerettes, pea pods, etc.), fresh fruit (sliced and peeled for easier snacking and less mess in your car). You can also make your own “portables”using rice or granola. One of my favorite cookbooks for athletes is called, The Feed
Zone Portables, by Biju Thomas. Sitting in a car for long stretches of time is not quite the same as sitting on a bike in the Tour de France, but these recipes are flavorful and easily adaptable for traveling and can be made into smaller handheld portions for kids. And remember….bring plenty of drinking water, paper towels, disposable wipes, and eating utensils for the long haul, as well as a garbage bag!
Family Vacation #3: Jet Setting to the Beach. As you endure the mounting hassles of air travel, don’t lose sight of your dream for a relaxing family vacation at the beach! Air travel is not always easy when it comes to food. Much like the car ride, you may be presented with limited and/ or affordable healthy options to eat, while often forced to be on a completely different, and often unpredictable, schedule. The lack of luggage space permitted with air travel makes it difficult to carry your own food. In an effort to pack lightly, have your kids pick two favorite healthy snacks to bring along (encourage fruits and vegetables when possible). This way if you need to eat at the airport or on the plane, you can still manage to build a little balance
into your kids’ meals or snacks. Before you get to the beach to start your super fun vacation, remember to bring a cooler with lots of drinking water and ice to stay hydrated. If you’re planning a full day at the beach, pack along a healthy picnic with lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables that will help keep kids hydrated and nourished. Keep in mind, sand in your sandwich is just how it goes when it comes to beach picnics! Kids can have tons of fun playing in the ocean and along the beach, so remind your kids to drink frequent sips of water to keep the good times shining! Even if you don’t get to eat as healthfully as you’d like while traveling, take it in stride, it’s only a short time, and once you’re back home, you and your family can resume usual healthy habits. Wherever your summer travels take you and your family, be safe, have fun, and enjoy the memories.
References: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. https://www.eatright.org/health/lifestyle/travel/food-tips-for-summertravel-with-kids
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Perhaps I should not have taught our 1-year-old to stick her tongue out at me. Now she does it to everyone, and my wife is NOT pleased! Oops, I guess I should have checked what my 11-year-old son was packing for lunch. I packed his lunch most of the year, and was trying to teach him to be independent. I just got an email from his teacher telling me that my son had started eating all individually-wrapped snack foods for lunch, with no protein, and was getting extra tired by the end of the day! Perhaps I should have told the boys not to tell anyone that the water to our house was turned off for 2 days because of a leak in the upstairs bathroom. Instead, my youngest told anyone who would listen, that I made him pee outside for a week! Oops, I guess I yell a bit too much. My 4-year-old spilled an entire cup of juice on the floor. As I started to open my mouth, my 8-year-old yelled, “Watch out! Mom is going to blow!” Perhaps I should not have allowed my 4-year-old to open her 1-year-old brother’s birthday gifts. She thought that was the thing to do and opened her friend’s gifts at the FRIEND’S birthday party. Her friend, the birthday girl, cried. (I went and got tape and re-wrapped as many as I could salvage!) Oops, I can’t believe that I stepped backwards, right onto my three-year old’s fingers! Perhaps I should have looked-around better at my daughter’s performance to see if anyone was video-recording, BEFORE I said a bit too loud, “Now that was 2 hours I will never get back!” Oops, perhaps when I took my children to Dairy Queen for dinner, I should not have asked if I could put my wife’s pumped milk in their fridge. I accidentally left it there all weekend, and they threw it out! Perhaps when my drama-kid said she wanted to use crutches, and that her foot hurt, I should have not dismissed it for 2 weeks. Turns out that she did break the bone and was in a boot for 2 months — with crutches!! Oops, perhaps we should have checked to see when the water sprinklers were going to be tested. Our 2-yr-olds were outside playing and were surprised, (and less than pleased), when the sprinklers started without notice!
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Falling Hurts Remember what is was like to slip and slide without being afraid to fall and hurt yourself? You may have only been a child, but it was fun then! Almost every decade that passes, after 35 brings increased concern about what happens with a fall. But should there be this concern?
Interestingly, the overall data show that
approximately 30% of adults, ages 65 and older fall each year, with 10% of these requiring a hospital stay. Falls increase admissions to rehab centers, and future falls. They are also correlated with a general decline in health, an increase in social isolation, and greater fear/ lack of confidence.
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“Fall-proofing� the living areas is still one of the most effective ways to keep safe indoors, e.g. removing small area rugs, making sure there is enough light, having extra hand-rails installed, removing clutter from walking areas, and making sure cords and wires are pulled back and fastened. The above paragraphs are so well-known that seniors rarely pay attention to the statistics.
So, what is NEW? Several of the most interesting “developments” include:
1. There is a Fall Profile. 2. There are shoes being developed that help with fall prevention!
3. Specific fall-prevention exercise programs actually work.
Fall Profile: A cross-sectional study of 878 participants, ages 65 and older, from 4 different U.S. cities found that a profile could be created based on individual health status and environmental factors (Satariano, et al. 2017). The proposed 4 groups accounted for 75.4% of the participants, evaluated the number of falls, and whether the falls were indoors or outdoors, e.g. Profile 1 was the “Frail Older Adults/ Poor Neighborhood Walkability”. 13.3% of the respondents were in this group. They had the greatest percentage of falls and most of the falls were indoors. In comparison, Profile 3 was the “Cognitively Impaired Older Adults/ Moderate Neighborhood Walkability” group, which included 19.2% of the 878 participants. The falls for this group were fairly even for indoors versus outdoors.
Fall-Prevention Shoes: Lin, and colleagues (2017) propose that a camera-based line-laser obstacle detection system can be added to the tips of the shoes of seniors, helping to prevent falls in the indoor environment. Most previously designed systems have been only able to detect what caused a fall, after it happened. While good for preventing future falls, it
does not help an at-risk individual. The system Lin, et al have created, would be installed on the toe end of the shoes. When the obstacles are recognized, the system sends alarm messages to the wearer. The wearer then notices the obstacles that may cause a fall in advance, thereby reducing the risk of falls.
A New Workout: A study of the results from 4305 participants, ages 60 and older, in exercise programs designed to prevent injuries from falls found that not only did the exercise programs correlate with a decreased rate of falls, but there was also a decrease in severity of injury caused by falls (El-Khoury, et al. 2013). The exercise programs focused on balance training, gait and functional training, strength exercises, flexibility and endurance. *For more tips, or help: www.nia.nih.gov/health/fall-proofing-yourhome Contact Sarah Levinson at SLevinson@ JFedSTL.org or call at 314-442-3859.
References Satariano, W. A., Wang, C., Kealey, M. E., Kurtovich, E., & Phelan, E. A. (2017). Risk Profiles for Falls among Older Adults: New Directions for Prevention. Frontiers in Public Health, 5, 142. http://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2017.00142 Shankar, K. N., Liu, S. W., & Ganz, D. A. (2017). Trends and Characteristics of Emergency Department Visits for Fall-Related Injuries in Older Adults, 2003–2010. Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 18(5), 785–793. http://doi.org/10.5811/westjem.2017.5.33615 Lin, T.-H., Yang, C.-Y., & Shih, W.-P. (2017). Fall Prevention Shoes Using Camera-Based Line-Laser Obstacle Detection System. Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2017, 8264071. http://doi.org/10.1155/2017/8264071 El-Khoury, F., Cassou, B., Charles, M.-A., & Dargent-Molina, P. (2013). The effect of fall prevention exercise programmes on fall induced injuries in community dwelling older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. The BMJ, 347, f6234. http://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.f6234
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FROM THE
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You’re having a what? That is the reaction of most people when they hear about the St. Louis Pen Show! My husband, Dave, has always enjoyed writing with fountain pens and discovering the thousands of inks & pens available. Through the local pen club, he learned about collecting pens as a hobby and that there are 16 shows around the country, mainly on the East and West coasts. We started visiting shops and attending shows during our vacations.
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When a group of like-minded individuals voiced the need for a show in the middle of the country, we agreed to organize the show with their help. As a non-profit, the St. Louis Pen Show Board decided that the importance of learning to read and write in cursive for adults and children would be our mission since cursive is no longer being offered on a regular basis in schools. With the help of the board, the first annual St. Louis Pen Show was presented in June 2018 with 1400 visitors and a full set of vendors and classes. We gave back to the community in March by sponsoring a cursive workshop for adults and children at the Eugene Field House. Studies have shown the connection between writing and memory retention to be dramatic. Some universities are now banning laptops and iPads from their lecture halls in the effort to encourage note taking by hand. Students can’t keep up by printing and are learning cursive. Occupational therapists are seeing reductions in fine motor skills with the hands
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and fingers, that are correlated with people writing less, and typing more. Journaling and writing in general are used by many people as a form of stress release as well as a way of documenting our society for generations to come. Historical societies are finding that many of their volunteers are not able to read their documents written in cursive and are giving remedial classes. The Second Annual St. Louis Pen Show, June 21st through June 23rd, at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, features 95 vendors using 150 tables from all over the US, Toronto, Tokyo, Paris and Italy with a wide variety of writing instrument related items- both modern and vintage. We have classes in cursive writing, calligraphy, inks, journaling, paper marbling, history of pens and sketching. Fountain Pens 101 for adults teaches the use and care of pens and scavenger hunts daily introduce children to their use. A special Pens for Kids class even teaches them how to make ink! There are ink testing boards showing 200 types and colors of ink to try. An auction on Friday evening showcases 70 collectable pens. Saturday night is Pen Shows After Dark giving collectors time to discuss their finds and experiences in a laidback manner. Come to the show to discover a whole new hobby!
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This holiday focuses on the gift and responsibility of the Torah to the Jewish people. On the holiday of Shavuot, (or Shavuos, which is an alternate pronunciation), many Jewish people stay up all night learning Torah, and eating dairy foods. It is one long all-nighter, with a review of the Ten Commandments, laws of keeping Kosher, and much more!
discussable answers that make great talking/ study points:
1. On Shabbat at Mount Sinai, when the Jewish people received the Torah, there were instructions for how to slaughter animals and prepare the meat and cookware. This made all of the previous cookware non-kosher. Since it was Shabbat, and the work to make things kosher could not be done, the alternative was to eat dairy.
The word “Shavuot” has two meanings: 1) weeks, 2) oaths. The holiday of Shavuot marks the end of seven weeks since Passover. Jewish people recognize that around the 6th day of the month of Sivan, an oath was made; that G-d swore eternal devotion, and in return Jewish people pledged everlasting loyalty.
2. The Torah references a “land of milk
While it is traditional to end the holiday with two meals, one dairy and then later a meat dinner, with two different loaves of bread, often people ask, “Why a dairy holiday?” Here are 7
analogy for “milk”. Milk is complete sustenance needed for the baby as Torah is spiritual nourishment for the soul.
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and honey”, Israel. Hence sweet, dairy foods are eaten.
3. Torah can be thought of as an
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FATHER’S DAY FAMILY TIES Last month, my family and I celebrated a Mother’s Day marathon. Friday, we had take-out for dinner. Saturday, I picked up my wife’s favorite bakery fruit torte with a marzipan ribbon saying “Happy Mother’s Day” while she slept late. Sunday, we all went to the movies and ate dinner at Mom’s favorite Thai place. The kids, even the teens, made cards and a video with cute pics and original music. It was wonderful for her (Reader, I fact-check every column), and for all of us. We spent the whole weekend together.
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For Father’s Day, I’m hoping for chocolate
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KIDS) — is adorable: “Looks like DADDY
To understand how motherhood and
dressed you today!” As it
fatherhood differ, look at their respective
happens, my mismatched kids
holidays. But this is not the story of moms
always dressed themselves, but to
being treasured while dads are put to the
say so sounds defensive. Sit-com TV
curb, even as we’re the ones taking out the
dads try to help and fail; TV dads on dramas
trash. Or another stereotype: Mollycoddled
don’t even try. And both types are lucky to be
Mommas vs. cool, Low-maintenance Dads.
tolerated by smart, svelte supermoms.
And maybe there’s even something to be said for stoic pops, we who take the burned
Praising or putting down dads doesn’t
piece, who carry the kids when their little
raise up moms, though. Yes, the bar for
legs give out, who pack the lightest suitcase
fatherhood is still too low—like Woody
so we can schlepp everyone else’s. It’s
Allen’s (inaccurate) saying about life, 80%
a considerable reversal of yesteryear’s
of fatherhood seems to be showing up. But
patriarchs, who took first and left the
the bar for mothers is pulled upward every
remnants to seen-but-not-heard kids.
time they reach even higher. And so, the
Day—Dad loves grills! Dad loves tools!
Mother’s Day than Father’s Day — costs more
Dad loves ties! — comes at a cost to dads,
than money: it’s one day, one stop shopping
and children, and even moms: it reflects
for kids and dads eager to assuage Mom’s
society’s low expectations of fathers, and its
guilt that she can never do enough right, or
impossible expectations of mothers. When
simply enough. No one thinks a mismatched
dads watch their own children, bystanders
toddler’s outfit is cute if it looks like Mom did
still call it “babysitting.” Dads are praised
it. Dad’s crying child gets sympathy, while
for “helping,” but that’s secondary to Mom’s
Mom gets the stink-eye. The gifts of grills,
job: actually doing. When dads make dinner,
tools, and ties help Dad slip outdoors, alone,
they’re the best. When moms do, it’s their
or go to work, while the candy, candles, and
job—even when they already worked that
the famous flowers keep Mom in the house.
day. Any paternal attempts—to dress kids,
No wonder my wife doesn’t want these kinds
feed them, take them to Target—are met with
of presents. (Fact checked!)
DADDY
spend about $7 billion (BILLION!) more on
& ME
extravagance of Mother’s Day — Americans Because the jokey low pressure of Father’s
JESSE KAVADLO, Ph.D. Photo by Spoonful of Sugar Photography.
smiles and compliments, even if (or even when) those efforts aren’t perfect.
And you know what? I don’t want to spend Father’s Day alone, grilling, drilling, or
A dad with a child in clashing clothes—say,
distilling. I want to spend it with my family,
formal shoes with a sweatsuit during the
eating cookies, together.
summer, or a pink tutu over a polka dot dress with rain boots on a sunny day (NOT THAT
I’ll even wear a tie.
I’VE SEEN SUCH A THING; those were
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6/1 2pm-4pm Ages 12+. Meet with other game enthusiasts to play games like Settlers of Catan, Dominion, and Pandemic. Bring your own game or try one of ours! ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE
Model Aviation Airshow
Tween/Teen
6/1-6/2 10am-5pm Imagine enormous jet-powered model aircraft (which cost $30,000) doing low fly-bys at close to 200mph. Imagine enormous aerobatic aircraft (12 foot wingspan) that are so nimble, they hover, hanging from their propeller a few feet off the ground, billowing smoke. Imagine full-scale (full-size and piloted) aircraft doing flybys and helis landing at the field.
Jewish
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788 AUGUSTINE ROAD, OFF HIGHWAY 109 SOUTH OF US 44 IN THE MERAMEC RIVER VALLEY. $5 PER CAR OF SPECTATORS.
Summer Reading Club Kickoff
6/1 10am-1pm Track your family's reading online or by using a paper log, available at all SLCL branches. Young readers can collect virtual badges for reading, attending library events and visiting participating area attractions like the Saint Louis Zoo, The Magic House and the Science Center. Prizes will be awarded for each age group (early readers, kids, teens and adults) and will include books, sponsor coupons and more.
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Schools & Synagogues
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Sunday
10th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk
6/2 8am-12:30pm Immediately following the Run for 21 5k at the Upper Muny Parking lot, there will be food trucks and loads of family-focused fun, including the Bubble Bus, a rock climbing wall, petting zoo, bounce castles, crafts, carnival games, music by the Rock 21 bands, DJ, dancing, and more. FOREST PARK VARIES HTTP://SUPPORT. DSAGSL.ORG/STEPUP
Sunday Chess Classes 6/2
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 NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.
Family Sunday at St. Louis Art Museum
6/2 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
EyeSeeMe Story time
6/2 2pm-3pm African American/Multicultural Sunday StoryTime for All Children 7827 OLIVE BLVD. 63130 FREE
Let's Talk College and Career
6/1 2:30pm-4:30pm A free workshop for parents and high school students for increasing effectiveness and decreasing stress in college and career preparations. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY– DANIEL BOONE BRANCH FREE, BUT RSVP REQUIRED. WWW.EVENTBRITE.COM/E/LETSTALK-COLLEGE-AND-CAREERTICKETS-61601234952#TICKETS
Yom Yerushalayim
6/1-6/2 Starts and ends at sunset.
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6/3 10:30am-11:30am Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and families, where you play and use your imaginations as you have fun in a relaxed, non-structured environment. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE
Special $1 meals at Crown Center Dining Room
6/3 5pm 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.
CROWN CENTER, 8350 DELCREST DR CALL 314-991-2055 FOR MORE INFORMATION. COMMUNITY MEMBERS WELCOME.
Excel I
6/3 6:30pm-8:30pm Learn the basics of navigating a spreadsheet, including entering, editing and deleting data. Registration required. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Comic Book Workshop
6/3 2pm-3pm Ages 12-17yrs. Learn drawing techniques and create a mini comic book. Presented by Todd Tevlin. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Israeli Folk Dancing
6/3 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
Tuesday
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Screen Printing Workshop
6/4 6:30pm-8pm Learn the art of Screen Printing. Artists will learn how to create their owndesign and transfer it using ink. All experience levels are welcome! ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY- DANIEL BOONE BRANCH FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Ballroom Dance Lessons
6/4 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. FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
Lone Elk Park
6/4 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
Free Tuesdays at the Butterfly House
6/4 10am-12pm Come see what is going on! Due to high attendance, strollers are not permitted on free Tuesdays. 15193 OLIVE BLVD. 63017 FREE
Tower Groves Farmers Market
6/4 4pm-7pm Wonderful local food and artisan products. Come check it out! TOWER GROVE PARK FREE ADMISSION
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6/5 6:30pm-8pm Ages 12-17yrs. This month we are reading "Nimona" by Noelle Stevenson, in celebration of Pride Month. Copies available at the Service Desk. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE
Story Time
6/5 10am-11am Ages 3-5yrs. Stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Water Waddlers
Thursday Tier Fortnite
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6/6 6pm-7pm Ages 12-16 years. Squad up at the library! Bring your Fortnite skills to Headquarters Tier 4 to play against other teens. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Night Waves Middle School Pool Parties
6/6 8pm-10pm Calling all incoming and current middle schoolers! Enjoy music, games, and fun while hanging with old friends and meeting new ones. 359 OLD MERAMEC STATION RD. 63021 $5 PER PERSON
6/5 10:30am-12pm
Throw Back Thursdays
Enjoy a morning of fun at the indoor tot pool with your friends, neighbors and children. This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/ guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child.
Children will be engaged in a variety of activities related to the people who lived at White Haven in the 19th century or to the National Park Service. Program topics will vary each week.
THE LODGE DES PERES , 1050 DES PERES RD. VARIES $5/$7
STArt@ Your Library: Animal Sculptures
6/5 1:30pm-2:30pm Ages 5-12. Let's go to Oaxaca, Mexico and learn the story of the alebrije dream and how it unleashed a whole new art form. Take your creativity to the wild side by blending fauna and flora into amazing animal sculptures. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Wine Down Wednesday
6/5 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
6/6 10am-11:30am
7400 GRANT RD, 63123 FREE
Science At Sunset
6/6 5pm-8:30pm Open late with live entertainment, select experiences and discounted activities. 5050 OAKLAND AVENUE, 63110 VARIES
Ladies' Knight
6/6 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
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Simchat Shabbat at Shaare Emeth 6/7
Call for times!
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. 11645 LADUE RD 63141
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Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents
6/8 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
Big Joel's Safari Petting Zoo
6/8 9am-5pm Big Joel's is a family-owned farm and educational seasonal attraction. We opened the doors to our private menagerie to the public for the first time in July, 2012. 13187 STATE HWY M, WRIGHT CITY, MO 63390 $8 PER PERSON OVER 2YRS.
Museum of Transportation
6/8 9am-4pm
Chair Yoga
6/7 11am-11:45am Led by Maxine Mirowitz RYT-500, the focus of the class is on strength conditioning, flexibility, balance, as well as stress reduction. HELD IN COVENANT PLACE BOHM SOCIAL HALL. CLASSES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Cosmic Skate
6/7 7pm-8:30pm Like to ice skate? How about with the main lights off, the floor lights on, and a DJ? Come have a blast with us! WEBSTER GROVES ICE RINK VARIES, $8 PER PERSON
Shabbat Shalom St. Louis 2019
6/7 6pm-9pm Join a group of young adults in exploring St. Louis synagogues! Together we will partake in a Shabbat service and meal with the Rabbis and leaders of the synagogue. We will learn about the history and various opportunities available for us.
Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
Webster Arts Fair
6/8 11am-9pm The Webster Arts Fair is the largest program of Webster Arts, a non-profit organization that exists to bring art to life and enhance the community through Art. THE CORNER OF BOMPART AND LOCKWOOD IN CHARMING WEBSTER GROVES FREE ADMISSION
Schaefer's Hobby Shop Stay and Play
6/8 1pm-4pm Every Saturday and Sunday we will feature a new make and take, demo or class. 11659 GRAVOIS RD., 63126 FREE
BNAI AMOONA, 324 S. MASON RD., 63141 FREE
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Join Kol Rinah families, and bring dinner for your family and a dessert to share. We will have a fun evening of eating, schmoozing, field games, and enjoying the playground. Please bring a picnic blanket
Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and families, where you play and use your imaginations as you have fun in a relaxed, non-structured environment.
Keeper Talks
Excel II
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.
Explore basic formulas and functions in a spreadsheet using Microsoft Office Excel 2016. Printing options will also be covered.
Seniors
MOONEY/JACKSON PARK 63130 FREE
Tween/Teen
6/9 9am-10am
WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE
Sunday Chess Classes 6/9
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.
Secular
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Shavuot Family Picnic
6/9 5:30pm-7pm
Family Sunday at St. Louis Art Museum
Jewish
Monday
6/10 10:30am-11:30am
JCC- FOX BUILDING FREE
6/10 6:30pm-8:30pm
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Grant's Farm
6/10 9am-5pm 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.
6/9 1pm-4pm
ONE BUSCH PLACE. ST. LOUIS, MO 63118 FREE, BUT HAS ADD-ONS
Family Sundays. Enjoy a hands-on art activity and a 30 minute family tour through the galleries.
Star Wars STEAM Challenge
ONE FINE ARTS DRIVE, FOREST PARK FREE, BUT SIGN-UP REQUIRED FOR FAMILY TOUR
6/10 2pm-3pm Ages 6-11 yrs. Young padawans will put their skills to the test by completing themed STEAM activities.
Schools & Synagogues
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Israeli Folk Dancing
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Crown Center- Searching for Meaning in the Great Stories of the Jewish Tradition
6/11 3:30pm-4:30pm Join Cyndee Levy, Director, Center for Jewish Learning at Jewish Federation, as she uncovers the hidden wisdom in stories from Jewish Tradition.
CROWN CENTER, 8350 DELCREST DR CALL 314-991-2055 FOR MORE INFORMATION. COMMUNITY MEMBERS WELCOME.
Ballroom Dance Lessons
6/11 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
Purina Farms
6/11 9:30am-3:30pm Farm animals, dog shows, and more. Come explore! 500 WILLIAM DANFORTH WAY, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 FREE
Storytelling in the Museum
6/11 10:10am-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 Moms, shapes, heroes, and our feelings! MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE
Shakespeare in the Park
Come learn how to dance, socialize, and have fun! We now have a beginner's class!
Love's Labour's Lost
6/9-6/10 S tarts and ends at sunset.
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Holiday of Shavuot
Tuesday
6/11 7pm-10:30pm FINE ARTS DR. FOREST PARK FREE
Wednesday
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Laumeier Sculpture Park 6/12
8am - sundown
Laumeier offers several walking pathways and trail hikes for a variety of ages and abilities. See the beautiful artwork along your hike. 12580 ROTT RD., 63127 FREE FOR OUTSIDE PATHS
Big Joel's Safari Petting Zoo
6/12 9am-5pm Big Joel's is a family-owned farm and educational seasonal attraction. We opened the doors to our private menagerie to the public for the first time in July, 2012. 13187 STATE HWY M, WRIGHT CITY, MO 63390 $8 PER PERSON OVER 2YRS.
Museum of Transportation
6/12 9am-4pm Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
St Louis Carousel at Faust Park
6/12 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.
Whitaker Music Festival
6/12 5pm-7pm Tonina Saputo. The open-air Whitaker Music Festival presents free Wednesday evening concerts under the stars every summer. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic supper, baskets or coolers. Please limit glass.Picnic fare, beer, wine, soda and sno-cones are also available for purchase on-site.
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Soulard Farmer's Market
Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity.
A St. Louis tradition for 200 years. Come find local treats!
6/14 10am-11:30am
11645 LADUE RD 63141 FREE
Open Play at the J
Urban Fort Play Cafe
Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and families, where you play and use your imaginations as you have fun in a relaxed, non-structured environment.
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
St Louis Science Center
6/13 9:30am-4:30pm We put the element of fun into science. 5050 OAKLAND AVE. FREE
Balloon Jam at Denny's
6/13 5:30pm-9pm Attendees practice balloon animals and share ideas on how to make them. If you have a pump and balloons, bring them, or you can borrow some at the jam. Many people come eat, and then the twisting starts at 6:30pm. 12319 DORSETT ROAD, 63043 FREE
Ladies' Knight
6/13 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
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Baby-n-Me Classes
1 LONE ELK PARK RD, 63088 FREE
6/13 9am-4pm
Saturday
6/14 10:30am-11:30am
JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE
Chair Yoga
6/14 11am-11:45am Led by Maxine Mirowitz RYT-500, the focus of the class is on strength conditioning, flexibility, balance, as well as stress reduction. HELD IN COVENANT PLACE BOHM SOCIAL HALL. CLASSES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Laser Tag
6/14 5pm-11pm All You Can Play Laser Tag
KOKOMO JOE'S, 4105 N. CLOVERLEAF DR., ST PETERS $9.99 PER PERSON
Shaw Nature Reserve
6/14 8am-8pm Missouri is known for its rich and beautiful collection of natural habitats as well as for its complex and diverse geology. Since Shaw Nature Reserve sits at the juncture of several of these major Midwestern habitats, the diversity of both plant and animal life is great. This natural diversity provides an exceptional outdoor classroom for scholars and students as well as casual observers.
6/15 7am-5pm 730 CARROLL STREET FREE ADMISSION
Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents
6/15 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
World Bird Sanctuary
6/15 8am-5pm Guided tours, animal experiences, nature center, wildlife hospital, and more! 125 BALD EAGLE RIDGE RD., 63088 FREE
Cahokia Mounds
6/15 9am-5pm In addition to a World-Class Interpretive Center, Cahokia Mounds offers 2,200 acres of the original site, 800 of which are accessible to the public. No trip is complete without exploring the site, climbing the 100 ft. Monks Mound and experiencing the reconstructed ancient sun calendar, Woodhenge. 30 RAMEY STREET COLLINSVILLE, IL 62234 SUGGESTED DONATION OF $7.
Whiskers & Tales
6/15 10am-11am Ages 6-11 yrs. Meet dogs and cats from Love on a Leash and share a story with them. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE
307 PINETUM LOOP RD. GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 $3 CHILD $5 ADULTS
MO BOTANICAL GARDENS FREE
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Museum of Transportation
6/16 9am-4pm Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
Seniors
2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
30 Trails in 30 minutes
6/16 9am-5pm
Tween/Teen
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
Family Sunday at St. Louis Art Museum
6/16 1pm-4pm
Secular
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 6/16
starting from 1 pm
Jewish
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 NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.
Schools & Synagogues
EyeSeeMe Story time
6/16 2pm-3pm African American/Multicultural Sunday StoryTime for All Children 7827 OLIVE BLVD. 63130 FREE
Monday
Tuesday
Open Play at the J
6/17 10:30am-11:30am Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and families, where you play and use your imaginations as you have fun in a relaxed, non-structured environment. JCC- FOX BUILDING FREE
Bring Your Own: Android Basics I
6/18 2pm-3pm Meet animals, explore biofacts and other materials for a multi-sensory experience all about the wonderful world of animals.Teens and Adults. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Ballroom Dance Lessons
6/17 2pm-4pm
6/18 6pm-6:45pm
Learn basic features of Android tablets and smartphones, use the touchscreen, connect to Wi-Fi, use apps and the Play Store. Devices will not be provided.
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!
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Laumeier Sculpture Park 6/17
8am - sundown
Laumeier offers several walking pathways and trail hikes for a variety of ages and abilities. See the beautiful artwork along your hike. 12580 ROTT RD., 63127 FREE FOR OUTSIDE PATHS
Grant's Farm
6/17 9am-5pm 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. ONE BUSCH PLACE. ST. LOUIS, MO 63118 FREE, BUT HAS ADD-ONS
Israeli Folk Dancing
6/17 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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Wonderful World of Animals
236 OLD MERAMAC STATION RD. $10 PER PERSON
Castlewood State Park
6/18 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
2 year old story time
6/18 10am-11am Ages 24-36 months. Stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Storytelling in the Museum
6/18 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 Dads, doughnuts, fairies, and more. MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE
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Tie-Dye Your Own T-Shirt
Open Play at the J
Teens in Business
Ages 12-18. Join our Teen Advisory Group to share ideas, meet friends and earn community service hours!
Ages 12-17yrs. Materials, t-shirts and one-on-one instruction will be provided by Ben Goeke.
Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and families, where you play and use your imaginations as you have fun in a relaxed, non-structured environment.
Are you a teen with big dreams and business ideas? Spend some time with librarians who can show you how to research your business idea, learn about related industries and determine the size of your market.
6/19 7pm-8pm
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE
Museum of Transportation
6/19 9am-4pm Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
Story Time at Eckerts
6/19 9:30am-10:30am Join us with your little ones for Story Time on the Farm at Eckert’s Belleville Country Store. Enjoy an interactive reading of some of our favorite children’s books, followed by a related hands-on activity ECKERT'S COUNTRY STORE AND FARMS 951 S GREEN MOUNT RD, BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 62220 FREE
Water Waddlers
6/19 10:30am-12pm Enjoy a morning of fun at the indoor tot pool with your friends, neighbors and children. This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/ guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child. THE LODGE DES PERES , 1050 DES PERES RD. VARIES $5/$7
Wine Down Wednesday
6/19 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
6/20 6:30pm-7:30pm
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: DANIEL BOONE BRANCH FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
St Louis Zoo
6/20 8am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education.
6/21 10:30am-11:30am
JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE
Tater Tot Shabbat
6/21 5:30pm-7pm Summer Celebration!
11645 LADUE RD 63141 FREE
1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
Chair Yoga
Purina Farms
Led by Maxine Mirowitz RYT-500, the focus of the class is on strength conditioning, flexibility, balance, as well as stress reduction.
6/20 9:30am-3:30pm Farm animals, dog shows, and more. Come explore! 500 WILLIAM DANFORTH WAY, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 FREE
Air In Action
6/20 2pm-3pm Presented by Nitro JoeObjects will be crushed, tornado donuts will be created and toilet paper will fly in this science packed show.Ages 5 and up.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: DANIEL BOONE BRANCH FREE, BUT RSVP REQUIRED. WWW.EVENTBRITE.COM/E/LETSTALK-COLLEGE-AND-CAREERTICKETS-61601234952#TICKETS
Ladies' Knight
6/20 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
6/21 11am-11:45am
HELD IN COVENANT PLACE BOHM SOCIAL HALL. CLASSES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Tot TimePirate/Treasure Day
6/21 10am-11:30am During this time in the leisure pool, kids 0-5 years can splash and play with their peers. Children 6-11 are welcome when they are accompanied by an adult and child 0-5. Children 6-11 that are being disruptive during play time will be asked to sit out. CHESTERFIELD AQUATIC CENTER $3-$4 PER CHILD
Third Fridays at 3rd Degree Glass Studio
6/21 6pm-10pm Enjoy great food from local caterers and food trucks, listen to live music as you discover local glass artists, and more! 5200 DELMAR BLVD 63108 FREE
Intergenerational Family Shabbat
6/21 5:30pm-7:30pm Light the candles and celebrate Shabbat together. Bring your blanket and dinner. We provide dessert, singing and a goodie bag!
6/22 2pm-3pm
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARYDANIEL BOONE BRANCH FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Soulard Farmer's Market
6/22 7am-5pm A St. Louis tradition for 200 years. Come find local treats! 730 CARROLL STREET FREE ADMISSION
St. Louis Pen Show
6/22-6/23 9am-5pm Scavenger Hunts, Classes, Pen Vendors, and More!!!
SHERATON WESTPORT PLAZA HOTEL, 900 WESPORT PLAZA DR. VARIES.
Saturday Signings at the Museum
6/22 9:30am Join us before every Saturday home game to see some of your favorite Cardinals alumni and get their autographs! You must have an autograph line ticket and valid museum admission to receive an autograph. BUSCH STADIUM 700 CLARK ST. VARIES. CHILD $8. VET $10. ADULT $12
Faust Historic Village Open House
6/22 12pm-4pm The historic homes in the Village will be open for free tours on the below weekend dates, in 2019. Guests to the park will be able to see the interiors of these buildings, and get a glimpse into life in St. Louis County during the second half of the 1800s. Guides in period dress will be available to answer questions about the buildings. 15185 OLIVE BLVD, 63017 FREE
BEIRNE PARK FREE, BUT RSVP REQUIRED BY 6/14 AT JCCSTL.COM/PICNIC
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St Louis Zoo
6/23 9am-5pm
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The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
Keeper Talks
6/23 9am-10am
Tween/Teen
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
Sunday Chess Classes 6/23
starting from 1 pm
Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults
Secular
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.
Family Sunday at St. Louis Art Museum
6/23 1pm-4pm Family Sundays. Enjoy a hands-on art activity and a 30 minute family tour through the galleries.
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ONE FINE ARTS DRIVE, FOREST PARK FREE, BUT SIGN-UP REQUIRED FOR FAMILY TOUR
EyeSeeMe Story time
6/23 2pm-3pm African American/Multicultural Sunday StoryTime for All Children
Schools & Synagogues
7827 OLIVE BLVD. 63130 FREE
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Crown Center Yiddish Group
6/24 1:30pm-2:30pm 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. CROWN CENTER, 8350 DELCREST DR
Berry Picking
6/24 7:30am Lakeview Farms. Call ahead to see what we have.
30 Trails in 30 minutes
6/24 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
Grant's Farm
6/24 9am-5pm 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. ONE BUSCH PLACE. ST. LOUIS, MO 63118 FREE, BUT HAS ADD-ONS
Israeli Folk Dancing
6/24 8:30pm-11pm Come learn how to dance, socialize, and have fun! We now have a beginner's class!
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MIROWITZ, 848 MASON RD, 63141 $5 PER PERSON
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Ballroom Dance Lessons
6/25 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
Urban Fort Play Cafe
6/25 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
Lap Time
6/25 9:30am-10:30am Ages 0-36 months. Join us for stories, songs and play time to help develop early literacy skills. Adult must accompany child. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
First Art
6/25 10am-11am Ages 18-36 months. Dress to be messy. A toddler art program where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Storytelling in the Museum
6/25 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 Day of the Dead MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE
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Google Drive
Sewtastic Summer
Create and store documents in the cloud, access from anywhere and share and collaborate with others.
Ages 8-11. Drop in to any of these two-hour sessions this summer to learn how to sew a simple item.
6/26 9:30am-11:30am
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Anime Manga Club
6/26 6:30pm-7:30pm Otakus, unite! Watch and discuss your favorite anime and manga with other fans. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: DANIEL BOONE BRANCH FREE
Story Time at Eckerts
6/26 9:30am-10:30am Join us with your little ones for Story Time on the Farm at Eckert’s Belleville Country Store. Enjoy an interactive reading of some of our favorite children’s books, followed by a related hands-on activity ECKERT'S COUNTRY STORE AND FARMS 951 S GREEN MOUNT RD, BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 62220 FREE
Water Waddlers
6/26 10:30am-12pm Enjoy a morning of fun at the indoor tot pool with your friends, neighbors and children. This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/ guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child. THE LODGE DES PERES , 1050 DES PERES RD. VARIES $5/$7
Wine Down Wednesday
6/26 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
6/27 3:30pm-5:30pm
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE
Laumeier Sculpture Park 6/27
8am - sundown
Laumeier offers several walking pathways and trail hikes for a variety of ages and abilities. See the beautiful artwork along your hike. 12580 ROTT RD., 63127 FREE FOR OUTSIDE PATHS
St Louis Zoo
6/27 9am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
Ladies' Knight
6/27 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
Book Club
6/27 10am-11:30am Kol Rinah and Bnai Amoona sponsor a book club on the 4th Thursday of each month. We discuss books by Jewish authors or with Jewish content. All are welcome! ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
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Baby-n-Me Classes
Zoo Conservation
Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity.
Presented by the St. Louis Zoo. Meet live animals from different continents to learn about the diversity of wildlife on our planet and discover how the WildCare Institute is working to save endangered species.
6/28 10am-11:30am
11645 LADUE RD 63141 FREE
Open Play at the J
6/28 10:30am-11:30am Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and families, where you play and use your imaginations as you have fun in a relaxed, non-structured environment. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE
Chair Yoga
6/28 11am-11:45am Led by Maxine Mirowitz RYT-500, the focus of the class is on strength conditioning, flexibility, balance, as well as stress reduction. HELD IN COVENANT PLACE BOHM SOCIAL HALL. CLASSES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Laser Tag
6/28 6pm-8pm Ages 12-17yrs. Join the adventure and play laser tag in the library. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Jungle Boogie- Charles "Skeet" Rodgers
6/28 5pm-8pm
6/29 2pm-3pm
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARYDANIEL BOONE BRANCH FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Soulard Farmer's Market
6/29 7am-5pm A St. Louis tradition for 200 years. Come find local treats! 730 CARROLL STREET FREE ADMISSION
Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents
6/29 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
St Louis Carousel at Faust Park
6/29 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.
Charles "Skeet" Rodgers is a singer with a strong, compelling sound that really moves the crowd! He has performed with many blues queens and kings in the Midwest before forming his own group of skilled and well-known musicians. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
Laser Tag
6/28 5pm-11pm All You Can Play Laser Tag
KOKOMO JOE'S, 4105 N. CLOVERLEAF DR., ST PETERS $9.99 PER PERSON
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Seniors
Big Joel's is a family-owned farm and educational seasonal attraction. We opened the doors to our private menagerie to the public for the first time in July, 2012. 13187 STATE HWY M, WRIGHT CITY, MO 63390 $8 PER PERSON OVER 2YRS.
Thornhill Open House
Tween/Teen
6/30 12pm-4pm Come visit the home of Missouri’s second governor, Frederick Bates and learn about his role in creating Missouri as we know it. Tour the restored residence from the earliest days of Missouri statehood and see how life on the frontier was lived. FAUST 15185 OLIVE BLVD 63017 FREE
Family Sunday at St. Louis Art Museum
Secular
6/30 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 6/30
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.
EyeSeeMe Story time
Schools & Synagogues
6/30 2pm-3pm African American/Multicultural Sunday StoryTime for All Children
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7827 OLIVE BLVD. 63130 FREE
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Desserts
Brownie Bites 1 stick butter 2C chocolate chips,
3 eggs
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large saucepan on the stovetop, melt the butter. Add 1C chocolate chips, and stir until smooth. Tu rn off and remove from heat. Add eggs, imitation almond extract and vanilla, and mix we ll. Add baking soda an d flour. Mix well. Mi x in 1C chocolate chips. Spray mini-muffin pa n with non-stick coo king spray. Fill each spot about half-w ay. Bake at 350 degrees until testing stick com es out clean, about 15 minutes.
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Young start-ups help our community’s economy. Look here monthly to see what is new!
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NORTHWEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Brian Goldman, President/CEO 8944 St. Charles Rock Road, 3rd Floor info@northwestchamber.com http://www.northwestchamber.com/
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Community Sewing Studio and Workspace. All are welcome here - from a novice stitch-ster to seasoned sewist - we want to help you realize your dreams in fabric and excel in an inclusive community of passionate creators!
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IKAGG St Louis.com directory website This online directory gives businesses in the St. Louis metro area an opportunity to showcase their offerings in a unique and robust way. It gives consumers a place to turn when they need a product or service, supporting and connecting with local businesses. Deanna Ley IKAGGStLouis@IKAGG1.com 636-336-2970 www.IKAGGStLouis.com
Provisions St Louis A lifestyle oriented store showcasing the best in elevated, sustainable & quality goods featuring men's & women's skincare, & grooming, apothecary, scents for the home, personal & home accessories, art books & fine gifts.
Knead Love Bakeshop Home-baked, organic dog treats have never been so easy! Just add water and knead the dough...right in the piping bag. Pipe the treats and bake. In 30 minutes, you'll have 24-48 healthy, delicious treats for your dog to enjoy! 855-314-BAKE (2253) www.kneadlovebakeshop.com kneadlovebakeshop kneadlovebakeshop
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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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636-812-2084 13035 Olive Blvd Suite 208, 63141 www.thecuriouscrafter.com thecuriouscrafterstl @thecuriouscrafterstl
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We have created an inclusive space for people from all backgrounds and walks of life, from experienced crafters to the craft-curious, to learn, make, and gather high-quality materials for their projects. We provide classes, workshops, and events. We stock a range of high-quality tools, goods, and materials so that everyone is able to craft with confidence.
Cotton Cuts Collective
636-812-2084 2032 Chesterfield Mall www.cottoncutscollective.com cottoncutscollective @cottoncutscollective
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Are you able to reach Millenials? I strategically target Millenials through media marketing, branding, graphic design, and web design.
We're that new, old pharmacy. Better service, better local & unique products, free prescription delivery to all our patients throughout St. Louis. We accept all Medicaid, Medicare, and most Private/No Insurance. We handle the entirety of the pharmacyhealthcare experience for our patients. 314-390-1616 941 Midland Blvd, 63130 www.KismetSTL.com Kismet-Pharmacy-General-Store @KismetSTL
228 Euclid Ave, 63108 www.provisionsstl.com PROVISIONSSTLOUIS
Kismet Pharmacy & General Store
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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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314-439-8800 10477 Old Olive Street Road www.cafecoeurstl.com Cafe Coeur
The well appointed pantry. We specialize in pies & kitchen/dining gifting. Vegan friendly. 314-692-8776 9783 Clayton Rd. in Ladue www.dottiesflourshop.com dottiesflourshop Dottie's Flour Shop
Cafe Coeur An amazing fusion of Japanes and Italian cuisine to create a unique dining experience! (Vaad cerified)
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Jewish Business Professionals 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. jbpstl1@gmail.com www.jbpstl.com Jewish Business Professionals of Saint Louis (JBPSTL)
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admin@harperschool.org 314-738-9560 11155 Clayton Rd, 63131 www.harperschool.org HarperSchool
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Roadside Runway is a boutique that specializes and sells women's young contemporary clothing.
Like to share? Try sharing Asian-inspired desserts. Have a milk bubble tea, stuffed waffle, pudding, or juice concoction!
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Inspired by the hit television show American Ninja Warrior on NBC, we offer the TV obstacles for both kids and adults. 3-time American Ninja Warrior, Kirsti Pratt, is the General Manager and oversees classes, parties, field trips, open play, night out, pro camp, and more!
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Offering excellence in music education. We provide private and group piano, guitar, voice, violin, ukulele, and cello lessons and classes. We welcome students of all ages and abilities! Located on Ladue Road near 141.
office@westcountyschoolofmusic.com (314) 469-6646 14288 Ladue Rd Chesterfield, MO 63017 www.westcountyschoolofmusic.com westcountyschoolofmusic westcountyschoolofmusic
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Pomegranates & Honey Jewelry
Established in 1965, we sell books, cards, puzzles, and gift cards. We have free, ample parking, gift wrapping, and we love filling special orders. Come enjoy the shop!
I specialize in Jewish-themed, soulful pieces that elevate the everyday.
314-968-1185 27 N. Gore Ave, Webster Groves 63119 www.thewebstergrovesbookshop.com Webster-Groves-Bookshop
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We curate artwork that evokes the miracle of the natural world through humanity‘s distilled symbolic language
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Maypop Coffee & Garden Shop 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! 803 Marshall Ave Webster Groves, MO 63119 www.maypopshop.com maypopcoffeeandgarden maypop_shop
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Cherokee Street Gallery
2617 Cherokee St., St. Louis, MO 63103 www.cherokeestreetgallery.com CherokeeStreetGallery Cherokeestreetgallery
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Ultimate Ninjas St Louis
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stl@ultimateninjas.com 636-206-8550 140 Long Rd., Chesterfield 63005 www.ultimateninjas.com
314-279-1350 9628 Olive Blvd, 63132 www.sharesweetstl.com Share-Sweet-1782457068722011/
Carly & Jordan 636-259-2656 twomaidschesterfield.com twomaidschesterfield
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Roadside Runway Boutique
314-488-1455 11219 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood www.roadsiderunway.com RoadsideRunwayBoutique RoadsideRunwayBoutique
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.
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 314-390-1200 10483 Old Olive Street Rd www.Ilovekickboxing.com ilovekickboxingcrevecoeurmo ilkb_Creve_Coeur
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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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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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St. Louis Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis
By joining Take Steps, you will become part of the IBD community, who not only provide support to each other, but who, together, are actively raising money to support the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation fund research into better treatments and ultimately cures for IBD. Join the Take Steps movement to raise funds for IBD and we can celebrate together at the St Louis Take Steps walk on Saturday June 15th, at Creve Coeur Park.
To Register visit: cctakesteps.org/stlouis2019 For more information about how you can get involved, please contact Jessica Ciskowski at (314) 863-4747or jciskowski@crohnscolitisfoundation.org