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ARLINGTON’S CHOICE FOR FAMILY DENTISTRY

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“Semper paratus” Always be prepared

ell, welcome to February! Our Baby & Maternity issue; the first of 2 issues each year. Nothing is more important that being prepared for bringing your new baby home. You have about 40 weeks to prepare; picking a name, planning the nursery, the perfect crib and bassinet, the different stages of clothing (which change quicker than you can ever imagine), breastfeeding or bottle feeding and more! My opinion, as a health professional, “if you can breastfeed, do breastfeed.” It truly is best for babies and a bonus is that it’s best for a mom’s recovery too! Read up on the benefits and what to expect. That first latch is not always comfortable, but, you can be assured your first milk is considered “liquid gold.” The nutrients and antibodies in Colostrum will protect your baby from infections right from the beginning of life. It also helps your newborn’s digestive system to grow and function properly. So go get those special nursing bras and nursing sleepwear and be prepared. Our feature article about Older Moms helping New Moms is an inspiring read that may have you looking for some attention from an experienced mom. This is a true story, and everyone loves to read a true story. This month is also Dental Health month. It you have been slacking in the care of your teeth and gums be inspired to create better habits. Beware moms; pregnancy and its hormonal changes increase the risk of oral health problems, like gum disease (periodontitis). Ask your dentist about this. And of course, have a Happy Valentine’s Day! A day for love and friendship and a great time to show those you love how you feel.

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Oh, the benefits of dark chocolate! While you certainly shouldn’t overindulge, one study says that consuming dark chocolate (30g = to 1 square) daily, while pregnant, could help in the improvement of placental function and the reduction of preeclampsia. And there’s more - new studies keep coming out giving us more reasons to love dark chocolate. One study suggests dark chocolate positively improves cognitive performance. Researchers think it has something to do with the flavanols contained in cocoa that improve blood flow to the brain. So, Bring on Valentine’s Day and those heart shaped boxes of cognitive and pregnancy goodness!

this is your brain... It’s true, pregnancy changes you, but one study observed how pregnancy changes your brain, specifically the area responsible for social cognition (how you perceive other people’s feelings). Apparently pregnancy causes a loss of gray matter in that area. But that’s not a bad thing, because the more gray matter lost, the more attachment a mother demonstrated toward her baby. Those good ol’ hormones are at it again. This time they’re paring down on certain areas to make those associated with mothering more efficient (i.e. recognizing the needs of your infant). In case you’re wondering, these changes remained for at least two years after delivery.

Granted every baby is different, but one study found that babies who were breastfed exclusively for six months were 72% less likely to have misaligned teeth. Note that pacifier use can cancel some of the breastfeeding dental benefit.

baby’s gums

Know that breastfed babies can still get cavities, so be sure to wipe your baby’s gums with a clean, moist cloth everyday starting a few days after birth. Then brush twice a day with a tiny amount of toothpaste as soon as the first tooth emerges.

SUMMER CAMP FRIENDSHIPS Learning to make new friends is one of the best outcomes for kids who attend camp. Not only are they forced to meet new people (who are different from them), they get to break out of stereotypes and branch out from their normal circle of friends. In the process, they discover new things about themselves. Plus, friendships made at camp are often some of the best relationships children will have. There’s a lot of bonding that goes on over their shared experiences.

dear hubby... let’s talk. Got something to say? Get to the point. Husbands don’t mean to be difficult, they just process information differently. You’ll get a better response if you give him the bottom line first, then go back and fill in the details. If you start from the beginning and work up to the point, you’ll likely lose him before you get there. It also helps to let him know ahead of time if you’re looking for feedback or just wanting to talk. Happy Valentine’s Day all you lovebirds!

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q&a Sam, Dad of 3 Q. When my child falls and hits their head, how do I know if I need to take him/her to the emergency room?

A. With blows to the head, the key to knowing when to seek medical care is watching your child closely. When they hit their head, did they lose consciousness or go limp briefly? Did they soon start vomiting or seem uncoordinated and off balance? These are signs that they need to immediately be seen by their primary care doctor or an ER physician. It’s also important to remember that signs of a concussion may not appear for several days after the blow, so keep a close eye on them and when in doubt, seek medical care. With head injuries, you can never be too careful. Dr. Marco Coppola | Board Certified in Emergency Medicine Family ER + Urgent Care in Irving

Amy, mom of 1 Q. My child is in 2nd grade and keeps asking if she can go to camp. Her best friend will be attending an away camp and I’m just not ready for that.

A. Amy, it’s okay. This is a family decision and everyone needs to be onboard. There are so many great local camps that your 2nd grader can enjoy. Camps have a special type of community where kids come together to have fun. Even at day camps your child will develop a sense of independence as they try new adventures. She will also learn new social skills, like conflict resolution, communication, a feeling of connectedness to others. Campers also receive positive feedback from counselors and new friends when they achieve an accomplishment. Take a look at the camps that are featured in our publication and our online Summer Camp Directory! Mary Ellen, RDN | Your Favorite Editor

Melanie, mom of one Q. Is it true that it’s important to bring an infant to swim lessons?

A. Yes! Newborns are fresh from the aquatic environment of the womb and don’t yet know they are land animals, so this is a perfect time to introduce them to the water! As they become more mobile, and more independent, their safety around water becomes increasingly important. Tragically, drowning is the number one cause of unintentional death of children (1-5 yrs) in this Country. A 2009 study by the Institute of Child Health & Human Development found that participation in formal swimming lessons showed an 88 percent reduction in the risk of drowning in 1-4 year-old children. It’s recommended to teach your child early water safety along with infant swimming lessons. Not only will they become safer around water, but they’ll also begin to develop a life-long love for swimming! Emily Smith | Director | Emler Swim School

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My sister-in-law has recommended that I save my baby’s umbilical cord blood. Could banking his cord blood help my other child, age 2 years, if needed? A. Yes! A full sibling has a 25 percent chance of being a perfect match and parents are considered a half match to their child because they received half of their genetic information from each parent. The blood in the umbilical cord is a rich source of stem cells and other important cells. The blood that is left over after the cord is cut can be collected by your healthcare provider in the minutes following birth and stored in cryogenic storage at a cord blood bank for future use by your child or possibly other family members. Stem cells have the capacity to correct inherited enzyme deficiencies in children, and stem cell transplants are used on patients following chemotherapy or radiation treatments. Learn more at www.CariCord.com.

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The HALO SleepSack wearable blanket and HALO SleepSack Swaddle replaces loose blankets in the crib that can cover your baby’s face and interfere with breathing. Baby sleeps more safely, and better too. Halo SleepSack Swaddle makes swaddling easy. Birth to 18 pounds. Halo SleepSack Blanket is cozy and your baby can’t kick it off. Birth to 24 months. Each comes with the message “Back is Best” to remind caregivers to put babies to sleep on their backs. www.halosleep.com $25-$38

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Raising an Entrepreneur

It’s said that behind every successful entrepreneur are parents who helped nurture their child’s passion into a fulfilling and successful career. Written by a mother of two thriving entrepreneurs, who interviewed 60 entrepreneurs and their moms! Like, TOMS Shoes, founder Blake Mycoskie, Wordpress founder, Matt Mullenweg, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, and many more. Margot Bisnow For parents & budding entrepreneurs

The Nocturnals The Mysterious Abductions

If you have an animal lover, then this Award Winning book is for you. Said to be the perfect read-aloud for parents and kids together. So snuggle up each evening before bed and read about the adventures of a group of animals who band together to protect their friends and find adventure! A charming story. Tracey Hecht Illustrations by Kate Liebman Ages: Middle Grades

God Bless Texas

Even our little ones want to know how special Texas is! Take a tour with your child and explore the most amazing landmarks and cities in the Lone Star State, including the Alamo, Guadalupe Peak, the NASA Space Center, and much more. You may be inspired to take a road trip. Illustrated by Peter Francis Ages: Early Readers

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Camp Rolling Hills A good read with lasting memories. Middle grade readers will devour this laugh-out-loud book about the world of summer camp. With letters home (may inspire a few of their own,) a map, a scrapbook, and of course, prank wars! Know that Camp Rolling Hills captures everything about summer and the years before tweens become teens. Stacy Davidowitz

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BY DR. FRED ABELES

5 Signs Your Headache May Be Caused By

TMJ

early everyone on occasion experiences a throbbing headache that interferes with concentration at work or school, or saps the joy from the day. But sometimes the source of that headache can be surprising. For many people, the pain that emanates from the head can be traced back to their teeth, their bite relationship and the alignment of the lower jaw. “Pain doesn’t happen randomly or because of bad luck,” says Dr. Fred Abeles, author of the book “Break Away: The New Method for Treating Chronic Headaches, Migraines and TMJ Without Medication.” “There’s a cause and effect to almost everything in the human body.” With many headaches, the cause is the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, the place at the front of the ear where the lower jaw and the temporal bone on the side of the head meet. Sometimes the bite and the lower jaw are out of alignment, putting additional strain on muscles, which leads to the headaches. And for many, TMJ headaches aren’t going away because people try to mask the pain with medication rather than correct the underlying cause. But how do you know a headache is caused by TMJ? These are some of the warning signs.

Your jaw clicks or pops. Any joint in your body should work silently and seamlessly. If your jaw clicks or pops when you open or close it, it’s a clear sign that the lower half of the joint is not in the proper position. Even if the popping and clicking don’t produce pain, he says, the muscles that have to support and stabilize the joint become fatigued and will produce pain.

Your bite feels off. The TMJ is the only joint in the human body that has 28 teeth stuck between the opening and closing motion of the joint to complicate things. Every other joint is completely controlled by muscles, and the position of the joint, its movement and range of motion are mediated by muscle. The TMJ’s position is dictated by where our teeth come together in our bite. So if your bite feels off or your teeth don’t fit together well, there’s a good chance your TMJ joints are off, too.

You have pain around your forehead, temples, back of head or radiating down your neck. Ninety percent of pain comes from muscle. If your muscles are not functioning well because of fatigue from supporting one or both of your TMJ joints in an improper position, they produce pain. It’s much like when you exercise or work hard and feel

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muscle pain later. The only difference is that TMJ is more subtle and chronic.

You have forward head posture. Our heads are supposed to be centered over our shoulders. If yours is in front of your shoulders when you are upright, you have “forward head posture.” That relates to your bite and your airway. The human head weighs about eight to 10 pounds. The farther forward it is off the center axis, the more strain it places on neck muscles and vertebrae.

You snore. Snoring is a red flag that respiration during sleep is disturbed. Several factors can lead to snoring, but one of the most important is the position of the lower jaw, he says. If your lower jaw is a little too far back, then the tongue is farther back as well. “If the tongue is slightly farther back than optimal it vibrates against our soft palate, closes off our airway and we snore,” Abeles says. The snoring doesn’t cause the headache, but it could be a sign the lower jaw is too far back. As a result, the muscles that support the jaw in an improper position produce the headache pain. SP Dr. Fred Abeles is one of the most sought after TMJ expertswww.FredAbeles.com). He is author of the new book “Break Away: The New Method for Treating Chronic Headaches, Migraines and TMJ Without Medication.”

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Value of Older Moms BY KATHRYN STREETER

I “My Friendship With Older Moms Helped Me More Than My Peers Ever Could.”

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n the beginning, it was a lucky chance I ran into you, Older Mom. I didn’t pick you on purpose, I’m embarrassed to admit. I was expecting our first baby less than a year living in another country. You were the only friend I could find, an older Irish woman with two preschool-aged sons. Pregnant and in a foreign land, I obviously needed a mom-friend and you were it. Hand on ballooning belly, I complained I wasn’t ready. “No one is throwing me baby showers!” I said. “What’s that?” You listened and then wagged your finger at the local drugstore a few doors down from where we were having ice-cream with your kids. “Everything you need is a quick stop. It’s not complicated.” By everything you meant diapers, what else was there to need? End of discussion. I sucked in my breath and had a private palm-to-forehead moment. Even taking into account different cultural practices, your reaction resonated deeply. I trusted you because you had already done this new mom thing plus one. I’m glad I stumbled across you, Older Mom, because since then, I’ve intentionally sought you out. As a younger mom, I felt you had my back. I sensed your veteran Older Mom hand gently pulling along my green one, helping me find my way through the storms of motherhood. In our times together, we traded stories. You dished out counsel, encouragement and general pep-talk. “What do you wish you would have known when you were my age?” Out of this simple question I hoped for answers to better navigate common parenting pitfalls.

Faithful friend, you never let me down. Remember that moment, Older Mom, when two-days before a major move, my son appeared at breakfast with a puffy, irritated eye? In my mind came visions of the entire family infected with full-blown cases of conjunctivitis. I was thinking a doctor’s visit or a race to the ER, if necessary. You challenged my assumptions, Older Mom of three adult boys, trotting me down to the drugstore for an antihistamine. The swelling vanished. More than the medication, you deserve my thanks. Later, you made homemade chocolate chip cookies with my kids. They destroyed your kitchen and you didn’t mind, in fact, you laughed. I observed, eyes glowing, because my two didn’t have grandparents around to do anything of the kind. Thanks for filling in, Older Mom. They haven’t forgotten that day and neither have I. My cookies never turn out so well. You balked when I vowed to charge my tween son $1 each time he refused veggies. Your 70-something retired doctor-husband had never learned to eat his greens. “Your young man needs to know that you’ll love him even if he doesn’t eat his veggies.” I dodged a bullet that day, Older Mom. I’m eternally grateful! “Teen acne. What a bummer part of adolescence.” I sighed and sipped my coffee across from you. But your eyes flared because my comment triggered a memory of a past wrong. Your failure to react swiftly in getting help for your teen intensified his low self-esteem. My teen wasn’t asking to be rescued, but I made a dermatology appointment and off we went. In a few years, our nest will be empty. You share secrets about being a twosome again. With adding sons and daughtersin-laws to your family. Of the anxieties of infertility and miscarriage and finally, grandkids. I listen to you describe the joyful thrill of grandparenting. “Do you want to see pictures?” You whip out your phone. And then in a flash, it happened: I am that Older Mom. I’m stunned, but as a mother of teens, it’s my turn to give back, to offer my Older Mom hand to the next generation of moms. I meet my young friend and her toddler at a park. I watch her; swollen with an 8-month basketball belly, talk about her pending delivery as she swings her giggling son. We walk, pointing to the ducks by the lake and her little guy throws his whole bag of Cheerios at them with one grand flourish, shrieking. I was enjoying myself—it all seemed so pure and simple, this young life I remember of strollers, swings and playgrounds, squealing and feeding ducks. But I know Motherhood is a long road. What’s needed most is the stuff of relationships, not lavish baby showers. One hand reaching to another, this is how we make it, moms. The circle of Older Moms hand-in-hand with young moms, pulling along, cheering, hugging and advising. We’ve got your back, young moms. SP Kathryn Streeter is a writer, mother and wife, Find her at www.kathrynstreeter.com, on Facebook and Twitter @streeterkathryn.

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timeout community calendar | february 2017

1 | WEDNESDAY Wiggly Walkers

9:30am. Up to 2 yrs. Encourages tots to build early literacy skills through music, books, and rhyme. Flower Mound Public Library, 3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower Mound 972-874-6200 www. fmlibrary.net

1:00pm. Use your creativity, critical thinking, and maker skills to craft something unique using only the random art and craft supplies provided. Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine 817-410-3405 www. grapevinetexas.gov

Mother Goose Playtime

Young Entrepreneurs

Story Time Adventures

11:15am. 2-5 yrs. Stories, rhymes, songs, and games. Southlake Public Library, 1400 Main St., Southlake 817-7488243 www.cityofsouthlake.com

Art Challenge: What Will You Make?

Bouncing Babies

11:15am. The program will help improve motor, sensory, and social skills, and includes parachute play and a playtime following the program. Lake Arlington Branch, 4000 W Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington www.morelibrary.org

4:30pm. 8-12 yrs. Come to discuss your business plans, sales strategies and financial goals! Southwest Arlington Branch Library, 3311 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, 352-2866034 www.morelibrary.org

Communicating with Your Teen

6:30-8:30pm. Find out how to improve communication in your family and teen. It is more than just talking. Center for Community Service, 4002 West Pioneer Parkway, Arlington 817-332-6348 www. theparentingcenter.org

2 | THURSDAY Wiggly Walkers

9:30am. Up to 2 yrs. Encourages tots to build early

literacy skills through music, books, and rhyme. Flower Mound Public Library, 3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower Mound 972-874-6200 www. fmlibrary.net

Home-School Nature Class 10-11am. Join a naturalist for a nature related lessons. Oliver Nature Park 1650 Matlock Rd. Mansfield www. olivernaturepark.org

Home-School Robotics: Intermediate

10:30am-12pm. 10-18 yrs. This is an advanced course in robotics for students who have already had a class in Lego Mindstorm Robotics. East Arlington Branch Library, 1624 New York Ave, Arlington, www. morelibrary.org

Story Time for Early Walkers 10:50am. Walkers up to 24 months. Songs, puppets, movement, board books, Spanish and sign language done in conjunction with nursery rhymes. Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford 817-9522350 www.bedfordtx.gov

Sensory Play for Preschoolers

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preschoolers including textured balls, touch-andfeel books, ice cubes, and lights. Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine 817-410-3405 www. grapevinetexas.gov

Operation SMART & Girls Who Code

4-8pm. Girls Grades 5-8. Girls Inc.’s Operation SMART develops girls’ enthusiasm for and skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). East Arlington Branch Library, 1624 New York Avenue, Arlington 817-459-6900 www. morelibrary.org

Math Homework Help for Teens

6pm. 7th-12th grade. Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford 817-9522350 www.bedfordtx.gov

Open House at Holy Trinity Catholic School 6:30-8pm. Tour the school, meet the teachers, talk with the principal and learn about our athletics, activities and clubs. 3750 William D. Tate Ave., Grapevine 817-421-800 x121 admissions@holytcs.org. See ad in this issue.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

3 | FRIDAY Family Place Playtime in Mansfield

12-2pm. Mansfield Public Library, 104 S Wisteria, Mansfield 817-728-3690 www. morelibrary.org

Glass Blowing - Create Hearts and Flowers

2-6pm. Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Gallery – Get creative! And go home with a piece of Glass Art. Starting at $30. 701 S. Main St. Grapevine

DFW Winter Boat Expo

3pm-8pm. Come see over 650 all new 2017 boat and watercraft models on display and over 100 vendors. Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas 972-247-1369 www.dallasboatexpo.com

Fancy Nancy-The Musical

5pm. Fun for everyone! Artisan Center Theater, 444 E. Pipeline Rd., Hurst 817-2841200 www.artisanct.com

Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Ball

6 & 8pm. Join other Dads and Daughters for a memorable evening that includes music, refreshments & more! KISD Ed Center, 350 Keller Parkway, Keller 817-743-4050 www. cityofkeller.com

7:30pm. All 37 plays in 97 minutes! Three madcap men in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s works in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter. Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St., Arlington 817-275-7661 www. theatrearlington.org

Phantom of the Universe

Southern Stitches: Teen Sewing Club

7pm. Join handsome Sir Roderick and his hairdressing side-kick, Edgar, as they search for true love and the perfect head of hair! Casa Manana Theatre, 3101 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth 817-322-2272 www. casamanana.org

7:45-9pm. Here is your chance to start creating cool sewing projects you can display and wear! East Arlington Branch Library, 1624 New York Avenue, Arlington 817-4596900 www.morelibrary.org

6-6:50pm. “Phantom of the Universe” reflects dark matter’s invisible presence everywhere in the universe from galaxies to deep inside the earth. UTA Planetarium, 700 Planetarium Place, Arlington www.utaplanetarium.com

Rapunzel, Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale

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timeout 4 | SATURDAY Hot Chocolate 15k/5k

We are a contemporary art studio that offers: Birthday Parties, Kids Night Out, Adult Art Classes and much more!

7:30am. A brisk 15k or 5k run, with inflatables and games to occupy the kids and an all chocolate post-race party. Fair Park-Automobile Building, 1121 1st Avenue, Dallas www. hotchocolate15k.com

Co-Parenting Essentials

9am-1pm. Co-Parenting Essentials is an evidencebased program designed to assist parents in co-parenting. Center for Community Service, 4002 West Pioneer Parkway, Arlington 817-332-6348 www. theparentingcenter.org

GLAM JAM & Ballerinas Against Bullies Runway Show

10am. A day of fashion, dance and fun! Vendors, Sponsors, loads of fashion & dance wear will be featured. Great Wolf Lodge, Grapevine 203-9235317 www.glamjamgirlz.wix.com

Open House at North Richland Hills Montessori

10am-2pm. 8725 North Tarrant Pkwy, North Richland Hills 817281-9992 www.nrhmontessori. com. See ad in this issue.

DFW Winter Boat Expo

10am-8pm. Come see over 650 all new 2017 boat and watercraft models on display and over 100 vendors. Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas 972-247-1369 www.dallasboatexpo.com

Special Needs Screenings “A Dog’s Purpose”

11am-12pm. Family friendly movies free for children with special needs and their siblings with adult present. Studio Movie Grill, 225 Merchants Row, Arlington 817-466-4440 www. studiomoviegrill.com

Glass Blowing - Create Hearts and Flowers

10am-1pm & 2:30pm-6pm. Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Gallery – Get creative! And go home with a piece of Glass Art. Starting at $30. 701 S. Main St. Grapevine

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Rapunzel, Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale

1pm & 5 pm. Join handsome Sir Roderick and his hairdressing side-kick, Edgar, as they search for true love and the perfect head of hair! Casa Manana Theatre, 3101 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth 817-322-2272 www. casamanana.org

One World One Sky, Big Bird’s Adventure

1-2pm. 5-8 yrs. Big Bird, Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu locate the Big Dipper, the North Star and the Moon in the night sky. UTA Planetarium, 700 Planetarium Place, Arlington www. utaplanetarium.com

Daddy Daughter Date Night

6-8pm. Enjoy cookies, punch, and a creative night out with your special little girl! $10 cover charge per couple plus the price of the items you create. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave, Southlake 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com

City of Southlake’s Sweetheart Dance

6-9pm. The whole family is invited to this night of fun and dancing as you create memories that will last forever. The Marq Southlake Traditions Ballroom, 285 Shady Oaks Dr, Southlake 817-748-8019 www. cityofsouthlake.com

Monster Jam at AT&T Stadium

7pm. The talented performers on four wheels are set to hit Arlington for another eventful night! Watch the trucks jump, race and perform stunts. AT&T Stadium, One AT&T Way, Arlington www.monsterjam.com

5 | SUNDAY DFW Winter Boat Expo

10am-4pm. Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas 972-247-1369 www. dallasboatexpo.com

Paint Fee Free Sunday

12-5pm. No studio fees on ceramic painting all day plus

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timeout 20% off mosaics & glass fusion. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave, Southlake, Texas, 817-424-1417 www. sunshineglaze.com

Penguin Days at the Zoo

9am-4pm. Daily. Visit the African penguins at the Dallas Zoo for just $7 per person during the month Feb. The Dallas Zoo, 650 R. L. Thornton Frwy, Dallas 469-554-7500 www.dallaszoo.com

Tail Wagginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tutors

3pm. 5 & Up. Does your child love dogs and reading? Your child can read aloud to one of our therapy dogs! Keller Library, 640 Johnson Rd, Keller 817-743-4840 www. cityofkeller.com

Rapunzel, Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale

6 | MONDAY Read & Play

10:15am. Up to 3 yrs. Stories, songs, and rhymes to help their brains grow! Northeast Branch Library Community Room, 1905 Brown Blvd, Arlington www.morelibrary.org

Afterschool Hangout Grapevine Library

4pm. Jackbox Games, Mustache Bombing, Coloring Projects, Board Games, Shrinky Dinks, Maker Cart, Talking Books & Comics. Grapevine Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine 817-410-3400 www. library.grapevinetexas.com

Developing Responsible Children

6:30-8:30pm. This class reveals how responsibility is learned and describes the developmental stages of responsibility. The Parenting Center, 2928 W 5th Street, Fort Worth 817-332-6348 www. theparentingcenter.org

8 | WEDNESDAY Wiggly Walkers

9:30am. Up to 2 yrs. Encourages tots to build early literacy skills through music, books, and rhyme. Flower Mound Public Library, 3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower Mound 972-874-6200 www. fmlibrary.net

Mother Goose Playtime

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Story Time Adventures

Story Time for Pre-walkers

10:10am. Infants. Share songs, puppets, movement, board books, Spanish and sign language done in conjunction with nursery rhymes. Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford 817-9522350 www.bedfordtx.gov FEBRUARY 2017 Let our advertisers know you found them in Suburban Parent

1-5pm. Legos and other builders, as well as stacking, sorting, and matching activities for younger children. Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine 817-410-3405 www. grapevinetexas.gov

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

2pm. Grades K-6. Join two children on a magical journey through the Solar System. UTA Planetarium, 700 Planetarium Place, Arlington www. utaplanetarium.com

Brain Builders in Grapevine

10am. Singing, nursery rhymes and books. This venue is wheelchair accessible and can accommodate children with special needs. Southlake Public Library, 1400 Main St., Ste 130, Southlake 817-748-8243 www.cityofsouthlake.com 11:15am. 2-5 yrs. Stories, rhymes, songs, and games. Southlake Public Library, 1400 Main St., Southlake 817-748-8243 www. cityofsouthlake.com

Bouncing Babies

11:15am. The program will help improve motor, sensory, and social skills, and includes

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timeout parachute play and a playtime following the program. Lake Arlington Branch, 4000 W Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington www.morelibrary.org

Single & Parenting Support Group

6:30pm. Christ-centered help and support plus advice from single parent leaders from across the nation. Fielder Church, 2011 S Fielder Rd, Arlington 817-459-8500 www. fielder.org

Discipline and Your Teen

6:30-8:30pm. What works best with teens? Learn about teen development and how to address behavior issues that are common in the teenage years. Center for Community Service, 4002 West Pioneer Parkway, Arlington 817-332-6348 www. theparentingcenter.org

9 | THURSDAY Story Time for Early Walkers 10:50. Walkers up to 24 months. Songs, puppets, movement, board books, Spanish and sign language done in conjunction with nursery rhymes. Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford 817-9522350 www.bedfordtx.gov

DFW Winter Boat Expo

3-8pm. Come see over 650 all new 2017 boat and watercraft models on display and over 100 vendors. Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas 972-247-1369 www.dallasboatexpo.com

Math homework help for Teens

6-8pm. 7th-12th grade math homework help. Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford 817-9522350 www.bedfordtx.gov

NEW! Helping Children Handle Their Feelings

6:30-8:30pm. This session is designed to increase parent’s understanding and their abilities to recognize and understand their own feelings as well as their

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children’s feelings. Cook Childrens Medical Center, 8001 7th Avenue, Fort Worth 817-332-6348 www. theparentingcenter.org

10 | FRIDAY Baby, Let’s Read!

10:15am. 0-3 yrs. We will sing, dance, and read a fun story. Best of all, each family gets to keep the book! Babies R Us, 5800 Overton Ridge Blvd, Fort Worth 817-332-6348 www. theparentingcenter.org

Bouncing Babies in Grapevine

10:30am. 0-1 yr. Lapsit program consisting of a book, bounces, songs, and parachute play with socialization and free play time. Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine 817-410-3405 www. grapevinetexas.gov

DFW Winter Boat Expo

3-8pm. Come see over 650 all new 2017 boat and watercraft models on display and over 100 vendors. Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas 972-247-1369 www.dallasboatexpo.com

Me and My American Girl Doll Class

4:30-6pm. 5 & Up. Make a glass fusion ring for yourself & a mini glass fusion pendant for your doll! $20 per child. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave, Southlake 817-424-1417 www.sunshineglaze.com

Once Upon a Time Daddy Daughter Dance 2017

7-9pm. Hosted by Arlington Parks and Recreation at Bob Duncan Center, Arlington 817-459-5474 naturallyfun.org. See ad in this issue.

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10am-8pm. Come see over 650 all new 2017 boat and watercraft models on display and over 100 vendors. Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas 972-247-1369 www.dallasboatexpo.com

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

2pm. Grades K-6. Join two children on a magical journey through the Solar System. UTA Planetarium, 700 Planetarium Place, Arlington www. utaplanetarium.com

Once Upon a Time Daddy Daughter Dance 2017

4-6pm & 7-9pm. Hosted by Arlington Parks and Recreation at Bob Duncan Center, Arlington 817-4595474 naturallyfun.org. See ad in this issue.

Couple’s Date Night

6-8pm. Enjoy a creative night out with your sweetheart! $10 cover charge per couple plus the price of the items you create.Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave, Southlake 817-4241417 www.sunshineglaze.com

Rapunzel, Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale

7pm. Join handsome Sir Roderick and his hairdressing side-kick, Edgar, as they search for true love and the perfect head of hair. Casa Manana Theatre, 3101 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth 817-322-2272 www. casamanana.org

12 | SUNDAY DFW Winter Boat Expo

10am-5pm. Come see over 650 all new 2017 boat and watercraft models on display & over 100 vendors. Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas 972-247-1369 www.dallasboatexpo.com

Vintage Valentine Tea

2-4pm. Free. The Irving Heritage Society recreates the Valentine Party of 1914. All are welcome. The Heritage

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House, 303 S O’Connor Rd. 972-252-3838 www. irvingheritage.com

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13 | MONDAY Read & Play

10:15am. Up to 3 yrs. Stories, songs, and rhymes to help their brains grow! Northeast Branch Library Community Room, 1905 Brown Blvd, Arlington www.morelibrary.org

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

2pm. Grades K-6. Join two children on a magical journey through the Solar System. UTA Planetarium, 700 Planetarium Place, Arlington www. utaplanetarium.com

Kids & Parents Bookclub

5-6pm. Kids and parents can read the book together or separately, and then use our meetings to talk about what they read. Woodland West Branch Library, 2837 W. Park Row Drive, Arlington 817-4596900 www.arlingtonlibrary.org

14 | TUESDAY Paint Fee Free for Valentine’s Day

10am-7pm. Enjoy a free studio fee when you paint heart shaped pottery! Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave, Southlake www. sunshineglaze.com

Story Time for Pre-walkers

10:10am. Infants. Songs, puppets, movement, board books, Spanish and sign language done in conjunction with nursery rhymes. Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford 817-9522350 www.bedfordtx.gov

Brain Builders in Grapevine

Afterschool Hangout

Positive Discipline

6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to implement choices and consequences, ways to prevent misbehavior, and how to consider the child’s unique temperament when planning discipline. L817-332-6348 www.theparentingcenter.org

Virtual Reality Experience

5-7pm. 10-18 yrs. Try out the brand new HTC Vive (the latest in VR technology). Southeast Branch Library, 900 SE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington www.morelibrary.org

Valentines Dinner Cruise On Lake Lewisville 7:30pm. Sail under the stars as you cruise around Lewisville Lake. Pier 121 Marina, 1481 E. Hill Park Road, Lewisville www. visitlewisville.com

Public Library, 1400 Main St., Ste 130, Southlake 817-7488243 www.cityofsouthlake.com

Preschool Story Time

10:30am. This story time features longer books accompanied by a variety of activities, including puppetry, dramatics, simple crafts, and flannel boards. Woodland West Branch Library, 2837 W Park Row, Arlington www. morelibrary.org

16 | THURSDAY Story Time for Early Walkers 10:50am. Up to 24 months. Share songs, puppets, movement, board books, Spanish and sign language done in conjunction with nursery rhymes. Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford 817-9522350 www.bedfordtx.gov

Math homework help for Teens

6pm-8pm. 7th-12th grade math homework help. Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford 817-9522350 www.bedfordtx.gov

The PATH Project – Autism Spectrum Disorders 6:30-8:30pm. Overview the characteristics and educational implications of Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Parenting Center, 2928 W 5th St., Fort Worth 817-332-6348 www. theparentingcenter.org

15 | WEDNESDAY 17 | FRIDAY Wiggly Walkers

9:30am. Up to 2 yrs. Encourages tots to build early literacy skills through music, books, and rhyme. Flower Mound Public Library, 3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower Mound 972-874-6200 www. fmlibrary.net

Mother Goose Playtime

10am. Singing, nursery rhymes and books. This venue is wheelchair accessible and can accommodate children with special needs. Southlake

Bouncing Babies

10:30am-11am. 0-1 yr. Lapsit program consisting of a book, bounces, songs, and parachute play with socialization and free play time. Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine 817-410-3405 www. grapevinetexas.gov

Rapunzel, Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale

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School of Rock Youth Musical

7:30pm. This stage musical featuring all the original songs from the movie plus 14 new songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Theatre Arlington, 305 W Main St, Arlington 817-275-7661 www. theatrearlington.org

18 | SATURDAY Dora & Diego Let’s Explore

On Exhibit at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Visit fortworthmuseum. org for more details. See ad in this issue.

1-Day Author Retreat Workshop

9:00am-5:00pm. Is one of your BIG goals for 2017 to write a book? Join us and explore the keys in getting started and maintaining momentum. This exclusive one day retreat is limited to 13 spots, so grab yours early before they sell out! The Mix Coworking & Maker Space, 9125 Diceman Drive, Dallas, TX, 469-569-2204 https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ every-heart-author-retreatworkshop-tickets-31260011536 Or go to our website calendar for more details!

Deep Ellum Outdoor Market 11am-5pm. Local artists, live music, and food trucks in Dallas’ most unique neighborhood. Deep Ellum, 2800 Block of Main St, Dallas 214-785-9285

Fort Worth Cattle Drive

11:30am. Daily. Free Fort Worth Stockyards, 121 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth www. fortworthstockyards.org

Rapunzel, Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale

7pm. Join handsome Sir Roderick and his hairdressing

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side-kick, Edgar, as they search for true love and the perfect head of hair! Casa Manana Theatre, 3101 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth 817-322-2272 www. casamanana.org

School of Rock Youth Musical

2pm & 7:30 pm. This stage musical featuring all the original songs from the movie plus 14 new songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Theatre Arlington, 305 W Main St, Arlington 817-275-7661 www. theatrearlington.org

PBR Iron Cowboy

5pm. The toughest cowboys go head to head with the rankest bulls in the world. The rules are simple, ride or go home. AT&T Stadium, One AT&T Way, Arlington www. stadium.dallascowboys.com/ events

19 | SUNDAY The American Rodeo

12pm-2pm. AT&T Stadium, One AT&T Way, Arlington www.stadium.dallascowboys. com/events

Astronaut

1:30pm. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? UTA Planetarium, 700 Planetarium Place, Arlington www. utaplanetarium.com

School of Rock Youth Musical

2pm. This stage musical featuring all the original songs from the movie plus 14 new songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Theatre Arlington, 305 W Main St, Arlington 817-275-7661 www. theatrearlington.org

Spacepark 360: Infinity

2:30pm. Enjoy a set of full dome movies designed to recreate the experience of amusement park thrill rides. UTA Planetarium, 700 Planetarium Place, Arlington www.utaplanetarium.com

Rapunzel, Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale

20 | MONDAY Read & Play

10:15am. Up to 3 yrs. Stories, songs, and rhymes to help their brains grow! Northeast Branch Library Community Room, 1905 Brown Blvd, Arlington www.morelibrary.org

Spanish Story Time

11:30am. 18 mos. to 5 yrs. Hola! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and cultural activities Keller Public Library, 640 Johnson Rd, Keller www. cityofkeller.com

Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Art Camp for Kids

1pm-3pm. 5 & Up. Kids will paint a springtime garden stake & flower pot! $28 per child. Sunshine Glaze, Southlake Town Square, 405 N Carroll Ave, Southlake 817-4241417 www.sunshineglaze.com

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

2pm. Grades K-6. Join two children on a magical journey through the Solar System. UTA Planetarium, 700 Planetarium Place, Arlington www. utaplanetarium.com

Stories to Our Children

6pm-7pm. Through a 7 session work shop parents will have the opportunity to write a story for their children. East Arlington Branch Library, 1624 New York Avenue, Arlington www.morelibrary.org

21 | TUESDAY Story Time for Pre-walkers

10:10am. Infants. Share songs, puppets, movement, board

books, Spanish and sign language done in conjunction with nursery rhymes. Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford 817-9522350 www.bedfordtx.gov

Bits, Snaps and Makeys, Oh My!

4pm. 7-12 yrs. Stop by this petting zoo to give them the opportunity to discover a whole new world where technology and fun come together at the library! Southwest Branch Library, 3311 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington www.morelibrary.org

Afterschool Hangout

Open House at Grapevine Faith Christian School

7pm. Join us to learn more about our school for Pre-K â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12th Grade. We develop and graduate authentic Christian leaders. Other Open House dates: Mar 28 and Apr 25. High School Campus, 729 E Dallas Rd, 817-442-1605 GrapevineFaith.com. See ad in this issue.

22 | WEDNESDAY Wiggly Walkers

9:30am. Up to 2 yrs. Encourages tots to build early literacy skills through music, books, and rhyme. Flower Mound Public Library, 3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower Mound 972-874-6200 www. fmlibrary.net

Mother Goose Playtime

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10:15am. Short stories, finger plays, action rhymes, and songs. Lake Arlington Branch, 4000 W Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington www.morelibrary.org

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23 | THURSDAY

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Homeschool Thursday

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1:30pm. 5-12. This program includes science projects, books, crafts, poetry and more. Southeast Branch Library, 900 SE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington www. morelibrary.org

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Baby Story Time

10:30am. Up to 18 mos. Books, songs, finger-plays, sign language and rhymes. Mansfield Public Library, 104 S Wisteria, Mansfield 817-7283690 www.morelibrary.org

10:30am. 10-18. This is an advanced course in robotics for students who have already had a class in Lego Mindstorm Robotics. East Arlington Branch Library, 1624 New York Ave, Arlington www. morelibrary.org

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11:15am. 2-5 yrs. Stories, rhymes, songs, and games. Southlake Public Library, 1400 Main St., Southlake 817-7488243 www.cityofsouthlake.com

Homeschool Robotics: Intermediate

Library, 1624 New York Avenue, Arlington 817-4596900 www.morelibrary.org

6pm-9pm. Ladies enjoy free studio fees on ceramic painting plus 20% off mosaics, canvas painting, & glass fusion. BYOB. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave, Southlake 817-424-1417 www. sunshineglaze.com

Southern Stitches: Teen Sewing Club

7:45pm. Here is your chance to start creating cool sewing projects you can display and wear! East Arlington Branch

12pm. Come in for open playtime in our new Family Place Library area. Mansfield Public Library, 104 S Wisteria, Mansfield 817-728-3690 www. morelibrary.org

Parent’s Night Out

5:30pm-8:30pm. 5 yrs & up. Parents, enjoy your night out while the kids create with us! Pizza will be served! $30 per child with a $5 discount for siblings! Sunshine Glaze 405 N Carroll Ave, Southlake 817-4241417 www.sunshineglaze.com

Phantom of the Universe

6pm. “Phantom of the Universe” reflects dark matter’s invisible presence everywhere in the universe from galaxies to deep inside the earth. UTA Planetarium, 700 Planetarium Place, Arlington www.utaplanetarium. com

School of Rock Youth Musical

7:30pm. This stage musical featuring all the original songs from the movie plus 14 new songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Theatre Arlington, 305 W Main St, Arlington 817-275-7661 www. theatrearlington.org

25 | SATURDAY Cowtown Marathon Weekend

8:30am. The Fort Worth Running Festival of the Year. Multiple Events - Ultra Marathon all the way down to 5K Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W Lancaster

Ave, Fort Worth www. cowtownmarathon.org

Free Nature School Open House

10am-12pm. Visit to learn about our small classes, nurturing teachers and exciting hands-on activities in the best classroom on Earth – Nature! River Legacy Nature School at River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington 817860-6752 www.riverlegacy.org. See ad in this issue.

Story Time for Tots

10:30am. 18 mos. to 3 yrs. Books, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes. Mansfield Public Library, 104 S Wisteria, Mansfield 817-728-3690 www. morelibrary.org

Saturday Gaming

12pm. Teens and kids can come play PS3 and board games are also available. Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford 817-952-2344 www. bedfordlibrary.org

One World One Sky, Big Bird’s Adventure

1pm. 5-8 yrs. Big Bird, Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu locate the Big Dipper, the North Star and the Moon in the night sky. UTA Planetarium, 700 Planetarium Place, Arlington www. utaplanetarium.com

Teen Xbox One Gaming (9 to 17)

1pm-3pm. Come out and join other teens in interactive Xbox One Gaming. Mansfield Public Library, 104 S Wisteria, Mansfield 817-728-3690 www. morelibrary.org

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

2pm. Grades K-6. Join two children on a magical journey through the Solar System. UTA Planetarium, 700 Planetarium Place, Arlington www. utaplanetarium.com

School of Rock Youth Musical

2pm & 7 pm. This stage musical featuring all the original songs from the movie plus 14 new songs by Andrew

Lloyd Webber. Theatre Arlington, 305 W Main St, Arlington 817-275-7661 www. theatrearlington.org

Phantom of the Universe

26 | SUNDAY Blessed Expectations

9:30am. Prayer ministry for guests and members who are expecting. Fielder Church, 2011 S Fielder Rd, Arlington 817-459-8500 www.fielder.org

Astronaut

1:30pm. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? UTA Planetarium, 700 Planetarium Place, Arlington www. utaplanetarium.com

Black History Month Festival

2pm-4pm. Celebrate AfricanAmerican history and culture in a variety of ways featuring exhibits, music and dance performances and more. Southeast Branch Library, 900 SE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington www.morelibrary.org

Spacepark 360: Infinity

2:30pm. Enjoy a set of full dome movies designed to recreate the experience of amusement park thrill rides. UTA Planetarium, 700 Planetarium Place, Arlington www.utaplanetarium.com

27 | MONDAY AARP Tax-Aide Assistance

10am-3:30pm. AARP Tax-Aide is a free, confidential service which prepares tax returns and answers tax questions. Check website for other locations & times. Lake Arlington Branch Library, 4000 W Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington www.morelibrary.org Let our advertisers know you found them in Suburban Parent

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timeout Read & Play

10:15am. Up to 3 yrs. Stories, songs, and rhymes to help their brains grow! Northeast Branch Library Community Room, 1905 Brown Blvd, Arlington www.morelibrary.org

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

2pm. Grades K-6. Join two children on a magical journey through the Solar System. UTA Planetarium, 700 Planetarium Place, Arlington www. utaplanetarium.com

Chess Club 5:30pm. 7-14 yrs. Whether you’re brushing up on your skills or learning for the first time, this is the club for YOU! Southwest Branch Library, 3311 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington www.morelibrary.org

28 | TUESDAY Deadline to enter 2017 DART Student Art Contest Showcase your art on DART with this year’s theme: The adventure starts here. Your art could win a spot on DART buses and trains, plus $1000 or other prizes. DART.org/ artcontest. See ad in this issue.

Lapsit Story Time 10am. Sing, read and chant favorite nursery rhymes. This venue is wheelchair accessible & can accommodate children with special needs. Southlake Public Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 817-748-8243 www. cityofsouthlake.com/library

Children’s Story Time

10am. Stories, rhymes, songs, and games. Southlake Public Library, 1400 Main St., Southlake 817-748-8243 www. cityofsouthlake.com

Story Spot Session 1

10:15am. All ages. The story time incorporates rhymes,

finger plays, stories and puppetry. Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford 817-952-2373 www.bedfordlibrary.org

The Library Show: Music & Movement Storytime 10:15am. All ages. Lots of interactive fun with shakers, ribbons, beanbags, scarves, books, parachute, and puppets! Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine 817-410-3405 www. grapevinetexas.gov

Music & Movement 10:45am. 2-5 yrs. Stories, rhymes, songs, and games. Southlake Public Library, 1400 Main St., Southlake 817-7488243 www.cityofsouthlake.com

Story Spot Session 2 11am. 3-5 yrs. Storytime incorporates rhymes, finger plays, stories and puppetry. Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford 817-952-2373 www. bedfordlibrary.org

Story Time Adventures 11:15am. 2-5 yrs. Stories, rhymes, songs, and games. Southlake Public Library, 1400 Main St., Southlake 817-7488243 www.cityofsouthlake. com

Family Game Time in Mansfield 5pm. Stop by the library, play some games and make new friends. This is a come and go event for all ages. Mansfield Public Library, 104 S. Wisteria, Mansfield www.morelibrary.org

Twilight Gaming 5:45pm. Play board games, Wii or PlayStation. Challenge your friends or bring your own games! Online gaming will be available. East Arlington Branch Library, 1624 New York Avenue, Arlington 817-4596900 www.morelibrary.org

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Tour Night at Covenant Christian Academy

Gaite Parisenne & The Firebird

7pm. Come find out about our premier academics, exemplary fine arts, and championship athletics in our distinctly Christian school for students in grades PK3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12. 901 Cheek Sparger Rd, Colleyville 817-281-4333 x 1, www.covenantchristian.net. See ad in this issue.

4 | MARCH Open House at North Richland Hills Montessori

10am-2pm. 8725 North Tarrant Pkwy, North Richland Hills 817281-9992 www.nrhmontessori. com. See ad in this issue.

2pm & 7:30pm. Adults $22, Children 12 and under $18. Tarrant County College NE Campus NFAB Buildgin, 828 W Harwood Rd, Hurst. Tickets at www.northcentralballet.com. See ad in this issue.

12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 16 | JUNE 2017 Summer Chess Camp at UT Dallas

Join beginner, intermediate or advanced chess classes for ages 7-14. Morning (9am-noon) and afternoon (1-4pm) plus extended playing classes available. Register at www.utdallas.edu/chess. See ad in this issue.

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funstuff from the love doctor

GOTTA

surprise him

LOVE ‘EM

Do something different for your spouse this Valentine’s Day

A discussion with my grandson

• Play hooky together (while the kids go to school)

Getting ready this morning, I told Grayson, almost three, “You need to brush your teeth.” Grayson: “Grandma, I already did it!” Grandma: “Really? When?” Grayson: “One night before bed!” — Norma, Grandma to Grayson

• Study up on Foot Reflexology, and treat him to a foot massage (maybe he’ll do you too!) • Wake up early and watch the sunrise • Reminisce about or recreate your first Valentine’s Day • Make your own drive in movie – grab some food and a portable DVD player. Snuggle in the backseat and watch your favorite Love Story (Casablanca, Roman Holiday, The Princess Bride)

Leo Buscaglia Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.

• Hold hands wherever you go. Tell him, “When you hold my hand, you hold my heart!”

You kidding me?

What did the stamp say to the envelope? I’m stuck on you!

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What did the boy candy say to the girl candy? It’s Valentine’s Day and we’re mint for each other.

directory CUB CREEK SCIENCE CAMP......................................29 mosciencecamp.com DESTINATION SCIENCE.................................................34 888-909-2822 • destinationscience.org FIELDHOUSE USA...............................................................15 fieldhouseusa.com FULL CIRCLE RIDING ACADEMY............................. 33 817-223-6036 • fullcircleridingacademy.com RIVER LEGACY LIVING SCIENCE CENTER........32 817-860-6752 • riverlegacy.org UTD CHESS CAMP............................................................35 972-883-4899 • utdallas.edu/chess

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wholesomeending

eat healthy Eating for one, two, or more? Yes, there comes a time when women really need to consider their diets. And becoming pregnant is one of those times. In the 40 weeks or so of pregnancy, as well as before and after, a healthy lifestyle should include eating a balance diet, gaining weight the right way, physical activity, and supplementation that may be prescribed by your physician. Avoiding alcohol, tobacco and other harmful substances is also recommended.

Your diet may include: Whole grains, Fruits, Vegetables (a variety of colors), Lean Protein (meat, chicken, fish, eggs, beans and peas. Limit white albacore tuna to 6 ounces per week. (Avoid: shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish).

Iron In, Anemia Out During pregnancy, the recommended amount of iron increases from 18(mg) per day to 27(mg) per day. Symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia can range from dizziness and fatigue to premature labor. The best sources of iron are meat and legumes. The Lucky Iron Fish could help increase daily iron needs! Add the fish to a pot of boiling water for soup, rice or other entrees, and it provides a family with up to 75% of their daily iron intake. The fish lasts for 5 years. It’ll let you know when it’s time to get a new one by turning its smile upside down. Learn more www.luckyironfish.com

tip Get Fortified at Breakfast Getting the 400 mcg of Vitamin B (folic acid) every day is easy! Simply eat a serving of breakfast cereal that has been enriched with 100% of the daily value of folic acid. Not every cereal has this amount. Check the label on the side of the box, and look for one that has “100%” next to folic acid.

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Pregnancy causes hormonal changes that increase the risk of developing gum disease, which in turn, can affect the health of your developing baby. So, brush, floss, waterpik daily!