Irving Parent, February 2017

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DENTAL HEALTH MONTH

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NEW MOM?

TRUE STORY OF AN OLDER MOM FRIENDSHIP

IMPROVED COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE WITH

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“Semper paratus” Always be prepared

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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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dark chocolate

better bites

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.

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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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CARMEN, MOM OF 2

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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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LITTLE TEETH

The Brushies Story Book and 4 Brushes was designed by two doctor moms and made here in the USA. This adorable book comes with four finger puppet toothbrushes. Perfect for your little one’s little teeth! And a great way to teach your toddlers the importance of brushing.

4 weeks – 4 years. Find it at www.thebrushies.com $29.95

the peace of mind that their toys can stay clean and mold-free. Marcus & Marcus’ Bath Time Toys are designed to allow you to clean and air dry them after each use to prevent mold growth inside the toys. Find them at Sears. com $7.99 and up.

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper allows you and baby to sleep as close as you like! With your baby in his own separate sleep area the risks associated with bed-sharing are greatly reduced. Designed to be eye level allows you to soothe your baby quickly. Fits next to almost any bed. Fit for up to 5 months of age or 20 pounds. Find it at Babies R Us $199.99

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Stability balls are of course useful for core workouts and other physical fitness exercises. But, they’re also great for inducing labor and calming down fussy babies. Yes, the repetitious movement of gently bouncing on the ball while holding the baby will rock the little one right to sleep.

It’s worth a try. Find it at www. baby-bump.com $40

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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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- A DV E R TO R I A L -

February is American Heart Month Let’s get your heart pumping

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ather than telling you how great we are at Dallas Medical Center (DMC), we thought passing along some heart-healthy tips to you would be a better use of our ad space. Helping you live a healthier life is our top priority at DMC, so hopefully you already know about us; if not, let us know and we might need to fire our marketing team.

But seriously, let’s look at how to be healthy. When it comes down to it, most of the things that will help us live healthier lives are the things we’ve heard about for years: eat better and move more. But like avoiding fresh donuts or a Tory Burch sale, it’s easier said than done.

Instead of looking at a huge lifestyle change, let’s look at a few ways you can gradually lead a healthier life.

When it comes to food, quality matters. Look into buying whole ingredients and cooking them yourself. Not only will you cut down on hidden fats and sugars (plus nasty preservatives), but you’ll probably find the food tastes better,

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and you’ll save some money too.

Add a few servings of vegetables a week until you’re eating them daily.

A few minutes searching online can turn up dozens of healthy recipes. If you like fried food, try substituting a baked version every now and then. You can cut down on the fat and still enjoy a crunchy texture. If you want something sweet, look at having fruit for dessert; no, apple pie does not count as fruit, but baked apples and cinnamon might curb your pie craving.

As for moving, the American Heart Association recommends adults get at least 90 minutes of moderate exercise each week. If just the thought of putting on your running shoes (which may or may not still be in the box) gives you anxiety, look for other alternatives to help you get moving. Go for a walk in a hilly area around your home, or play sports with your friends. If you’re into video games, there are lots of interactive games on the market. The point is to get moving by doing things you like.

Exercise doesn’t have to be a chore.

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There are also a number of things you can do to sneak in small bits of exercise to your daily routine.

These things won’t help you train for that marathon you keep putting off, but burning a few dozen extra calories a day will add up by the end of the month. Take the stairs rather than the elevator. Not only will you help your heart, you’ll also build your leg muscles over time.

If it’s a nice day, park further away from your destination. You’ll get some fresh air and some extra steps, which will help your heart and your FitBit goal. Remember, there’s no award for finding the closest parking spot.

These easy tips can help you lead a healthier lifestyle and do your heart some good. We hope you never need to see one of our cardiologists, but if you do, know that our Dallas Cardiovascular Center houses an expert panel of board certified physicians, representing both preventive and interventional cardiology. Now look out, your dog may have just stolen your bagel.

When your sweetheart needs expert cardiac care, help is just a heartbeat away.

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happy campers A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.

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

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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

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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

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

ages 11-13

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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

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TMJ

BY DR. FRED ABELES

5 Signs Your Headache May Be Caused By

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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 align-

ment, 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.

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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.

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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.

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You have pain around your forehead, temples, back of head or radiating down your neck.

Ninety percent of pain comes from muscle. If your mus-

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

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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.

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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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1 | WEDNESDAY Toddler Storytime in Valley Ranch

10:30am. 1-4 yrs. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Toddler Storytime in South Irving

10:30am. 18mos-3 yrs. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving www.cityofirving. org

Mother Goose / Baby Storytime in West Irving

10:30am. 4-18 months.

West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd., Irving www. cityofirving.org

Friends of the Irving Public Library Members-Only Book Sale

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1-3pm. Shop from the library’s collection. Irving Library Public Warehouse, 3000 Rock Island Road, Irving www. cityofirving.com

American Sign Language Conversation Table 4:30pm. All ages, abilities,

and levels of experience.

South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-7212606 www.cityofirving.com

Young Adult Action Council (YAAC)

4:45pm-5:30pm. 9-12 grade.

Earn volunteer hours for school by planning upcoming teen programs and coming up with ideas on how to make the library more teen-friendly.

South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-7212606 www.cityofirving.org

Conversaciones @ Your Library

6:30pm. Practice conversational English skills in a friendly and informal environment. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-7212606 www.cityofirving.org

Family Fun Night: Elephant and Piggy celebrate Happy Pig Day!

7pm. Join us for a fun activity the entire family will love.

Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-7214669 www.cityofirving.org

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress 7:30pm. A wickedly funny, and touching celebration of female friendship. Irving Theatre, 2333 Rochelle, Irving 972-594-6104 www. irvingtheatre.org

2 | THURSDAY JumpstART Stories & Art – Dinosaurs!

10am. Who doesn’t love them? They’re back to rule storytime!

Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. Mac Arthur Blvd., Irving 972-252-2787 www. irvingartscenter.com

Mother Goose / Baby Storytime

10:15am. Ages 0-18 months.

South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-7212606 www.cityofirving.org

1, 2, Me & You

10:30am. 1-3 yrs. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving www.cityofirving.org

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Bilingual Storytime

11am. All ages are invited to join us for stories and songs in English and Spanish. East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery Rd., Irving 972-721-3723

Stories and More!

11am. Under 5 yrs. Join our butterflies for story time! Texas Discovery Gardens - Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas 214-428-7476 www. texasdiscoverygardens.org

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Empowering Each Child!

YMCA Presents Play & Learn 10:30am. 1- 3 yrs. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-721-4669 www.cityofirving.org

Glass Blowing - Create Hearts and Flowers

After School Sweetheart Party

3:30pm-5:30pm. 6-14 yrs. Join us as we celebrate the spirit of Valentine’s Day with an after school party and dance.

Children will enjoy music, food, games and crafts. Free admission. Georgia Farrow Recreation Center, 530 Davis Drive, Irving 972-721-2519 www.cityofirving.org

Harry Potter Book Night

4-7pm. All ages. Celebrate all things Harry Potter! Each of the four Irving Public Library locations has one item that every wizard or witch needs to succeed, including a wand, wizarding hat, quill and glasses. Stop by each location! The festivities start at 4pm. www.cityofirving.org

Middle School Build: Giant Lite Bright 4:30pm-6pm. 6-8 grades.

Join us as we take our first middle school build from the blueprint stage to the final product, just in

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time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this classic.

South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving www. cityofirving.org

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

Family Storytime in Irving for All Ages

7pm. Family storytime for all ages. West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd., Irving 972-721-2691 www. cityofirving.org

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress 7:30pm. A wickedly funny, and touching celebration of female friendship. Irving Theatre, 2333 Rochelle, Irving 972-594-6104 www. irvingtheatre.org

4 | SATURDAY YMCA Presents Play & Learn in East Irving 1:30pm. YMCA presents Play & Learn every

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2pm. Enjoy a production of Romeo and Juliet by the Bare Bones Shakespeare theater company before you “borrow Cupid’s wings” to craft unique Valentine’s cards. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-721-2608 www. cityofirving.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

GLAM JAM - Together We Are Tu-Tu Strong!

10am-5pm. Feb 4th & 5th. $20. Join GLAM JAM and the BALLERINAS AGAINST BULLIES organization for a day of fashion, dance and fun! Our slogan: TOGETHER WE ARE TU-TU STRONG! for further info and questions feel free to contact us, glamjamgirlz@aol.com.

Super Hero Training Academy

2:30-4pm. Save the day and train to be a super hero!

Make a mask, blast villains, fly through the air with your cape trailing behind you, get your photo taken and more!

West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd., Irving www. cityofirving.org

Party with the Penguins

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5 | SUNDAY Penguin Days at the Zoo

9am-4pm. Daily. Visit the African penguins and all of the other animals at the Dallas Zoo for just $7 per person during the month Feb. The Dallas Zoo, 650 R. L. Thornton Frwy, Dallas 469554-7500 www.dallaszoo. com

Brunch Bonanza

9-11am. 10 & Older. Come chop, mix and swirl ingredients today to bake up savory quiche, melt-in-yourmouth blueberry scones and more. Taste Buds Kitchen, 2140 E. Southlake Blvd. Suite V, Southlake 817-488-0538 www.tastebudskitchen.com/ southlake

AquaStars

11:30am-1pm. Under 18.

Special needs students experience the excitement of play in an indoor, 20-yard, temperature-controlled lap pool. Heritage Aquatic Center, 200 S Jefferson St., Irving 972-721-7310 www. cityofirving.org

6 | MONDAY

2:30pm. Enjoy all things icy and cold, including a visit from the Dallas Zoo penguins! Also make “snow,” create winter crafts and enjoy ice cream.

West Irving Library Meeting Room, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd., Irving www.cityofirving.org

Crafty Mondays

KUBECCA!

Mother Goose / Baby Storytime

7:30pm. These two wonderful performers, Kuba Kawnik and Rebecca Lowe are enjoying great success as they team up together

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onstage in venues ranging from performing arts theaters in the United States to jazz clubs in Poland to the world’s top cruise lines. Irving Arts Center - Carpenter Hall, 3333 N. Mac Arthur Blvd., Irving 972-252-2787 www. irvingartscenter.com

10:30am-12pm. Nature themed craft included with admission. Texas Discovery Gardens - Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas 214-428-7476 www. texasdiscoverygardens.org

10:30am. Up to 18 months.

Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-7214669 www.cityofirving.org

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10:30am. Up to 5 yrs. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving www.cityofirving. org

Brick by Brick in East Irving

4:30pm. 18mo-4yrs. East Branch Library, 440 S Nursery Rd, Irving www.cityofirving.org

7 | TUESDAY Open House at Crown of Life Lutheran School

2 Main Locations

6750 N. MacArthur Blvd. • Ste. 206 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd. • Ste. 250

Irving, Texas Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm We Accept All Major Insurance Plans

972-253-4300

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8:30am. We serve grades PK2 – 8 and offer innovation in academic, spiritual and emotional growth. 6605 Pleasant Run Rd, Colleyville 817-251-1881 www. colschool.org

Family Storytime

Build It with LEGO

7pm. Ages 4 & Up. A fun come and go free event.

Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-721-4669 www. cityofirving.org

8 | WEDNESDAY Toddler Storytime in Valley Ranch

10:30am. 1-4 yrs. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Toddler Storytime in South Irving

Preschooler Storytime

Mother Goose / Baby Storytime in West Irving

Brick by Brick Storytime

10:30am. 18 mos-4 yrs. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-721-3723 www.cityofirving.org

Family Storytime in East Irving

11am. All ages. East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery Road, Irving 972-721-3722 www. cityofirving.org

Old School Gaming Marathon

4-5:30pm. Grades K-5.

Participants discover and play classic video games.

Refreshments provided.

South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-7212606 www.cityofirving.com

Family Storytime in Irving for All Ages

7pm. All ages. Stories & more.

Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-7214669 www.cityofirving.org

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7pm. All ages. STEAM Family Storytime. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-721-2606 www. cityofirving.org

11am. All ages are invited to join us for stories, songs, crafts and more. East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery Rd., Irving 972-721-3723 10:30am. 3-6 yrs. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving www.cityofirving.org

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Family Storytime in Irving for All Ages

10:30am. 18mos-3 yrs. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving www.cityofirving.org

10:30am. 4-18 months.

West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd., Irving www. cityofirving.org

American Sign Language Conversation Table

4:30pm. All ages, abilities, and levels of experience are welcome. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-721-2606 www. cityofirving.com

Conversaciones @ Your Library

6:30pm. Practice conversational English skills in a friendly and informal environment. East Branch Library, 440 S Nursery Rd, Irving 972-721-3722 www. cityofirving.org

Conversaciones @ Your Library

6:30pm. Practice conversational English skills in a friendly and informal environment. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Dr, Irving 972-7212606 www.cityofirving.org

2 years - 1st Grade

Open House

February 22nd @ 10 a.m.

Enrollment for 2017-2018 February 25th @ 9 a.m.

(Limited Space)

www.wesleyanacademe.org

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timeout 9 | THURSDAY Bilingual Mother Goose Storytime

10am. Bilingual storytime East Branch Library, 440 S Nursery Rd, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Mother Goose / Baby Storytime

10:15am. 0-18 months. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-721-2606 www.cityofirving.org

1, 2, Me & You

10:30am. 1-3 yrs. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Bilingual Storytime

11am. All ages are invited to join us for stories and songs in English and Spanish.

Every Thursday. East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery Rd., Irving 972-721-3723 www. cityofirving.org

Science in 30

4:30pm. 4-12 yrs. In this program series, students explore scientific principles, participate in hands-on activities and have a great time!

South Irving Library Program Room, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Family Storytime in West Irving

7pm. All ages. West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd., Irving 972-721-2691 www. cityofirving.org

Trivia on the Patio: X’s & O’s 7:30pm. 16 yrs & up. Friendly trivia game show contest to see who really knows it all in a variety of topics, from world history to pop culture.

West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd., Irving www. cityofirving.com

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo

7:30pm. Meet and interact with life-like dinosaur puppets presented in a live theatrical performance created by Erth Visual & Physical of Sydney, Australia. Reserved seating $13.50-$43.50. Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving, 972-252-ARTS,

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10 | FRIDAY Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo

9:30am & 12pm matinee performances. Meet and interact with life-like dinosaur puppets presented in a live theatrical performance created by Erth Visual & Physical of Sydney, Australia.

Reserved seating $12.

Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving, 972252-ARTS, IrvingArtsCenter. com. See ad in this issue.

YMCA Presents Play & Learn

10:30am. 1- 3 yrs. Stories & more. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972721-4669 www.cityofirving.org

Family Storytime in West Irving

7pm. All ages. Stories & more.

West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd., Irving 972-7212691 www.cityofirving.org

Father & Daughter Dance – An Enchanted Evening

7-9pm. Your daughter can enjoy a night with her first love. Ages 4-13, pre-registration is required. $25 per couple; $10 for each additional daughter. Price includes photo, dinner, DJ and door prizes. Mustang Park Recreation Center, 2223 Kinwest Pkwy, Irving 972-556-1334.

11 | SATURDAY 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

ArtROCKS!

1pm. Located at NorthCourt, on level one between Nordstrom and Macy’s.

NorthPark Center, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, 214-363-7441 www. northparkcenter.com

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Brick by Brick in East Irving

MattyB feat and The Haschak Sisters in Dallas

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1:30pm. Up to 5 yrs. East Branch Library, 440 S Nursery Rd, Irving www.cityofirving.org

3pm. The Majestic Theatre – Tickets starting at $39

Valentine’s Day Crafts

2:30pm. Create crafts for all your favorite valentines, including cards, candy flowers, and a heart shaped mask. East Branch Library, 440 S Nursery Rd, Irving 972721-3722 www.cityofirving.org

4:30pm. 18 mos - 4 yrs. East Branch Library, 440 S Nursery Rd, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Preschooler Storytime

10:30am. 3-6 yrs. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Brick by Brick Storytime

10:30am. 18 mos-4 yrs. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-721-3723 www.cityofirving.org

Family Storytime in Irving

12 | SUNDAY Second Sunday Funday

1pm. Free program that’s fun for the whole family. Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. Mac Arthur Blvd., Irving 972-252-4406 www.irvingartscenter.com

Vintage Valentine Tea at Irving Heritage House

2-4pm. The silver is polished, the sweetheart has been secretly selected, and the recipes are being double checked. Irving Heritage Center, 303 South O’Connor, Irving 972-252-3838 www. irvingheritage.com

13 | MONDAY Crafty Mondays

10:30am-12pm. Enjoy naturethemed crafts with your children. Texas Discovery Gardens - Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas 214-428-7476 www. texasdiscoverygardens.org

Mother Goose / Baby Storytime

10:30am. Up to 18 months.

Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-7214669 www.cityofirving.org

YMCA Presents Play & Learn

10:30am. Up to 5 yrs. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Dr, Irving www.cityofirving.org

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11am. All ages are invited to join us for stories, songs, crafts and more. East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery Rd., Irving 972-721-3723

Family Storytime in Irving for All Ages

7pm. Storytime for all ages.

Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-7214669 www.cityofirving.org

15 | WEDNESDAY Toddler Storytime in Valley Ranch

10:30am. 1-4 yrs. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Toddler Storytime in South Irving

10:30am. 18mos-3 yrs. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving www.cityofirving. org

Mother Goose / Baby Storytime in West Irving

10:30am. 4-18 months.

West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd., Irving www. cityofirving.org

American Sign Language Conversation Table

4:30pm. All ages, abilities, and levels of experience are welcome. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-721-2606 www. cityofirving.com

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Kids Day Out

Family Movie: Surf’s Up 2

4:30pm-6pm. Enjoy an all-ages movie, Surf’s Up 2: Wave Mania (rated PG). East Branch Library, 440 S Nursery Rd, Irving 972-721-3722 www. cityofirving.org

ENROLLING FOR SUMMER & FALL 2017

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FirstIrving The First Baptist Church in Irving

6:30pm. Practice conversational English skills in a friendly and informal environment. East Branch Library, 440 S Nursery Rd, Irving 972-721-3722 www. cityofirving.org

Conversaciones @ Your Library

O’Connor

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6:30pm. Practice conversational English skills in a friendly and informal environment. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-721-2606 www. cityofirving.org

Build It with LEGO

7pm-7:30pm. Ages 4 & Up. A fun come and go free event.

Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-721-4669 www. cityofirving.org

16 | THURSDAY Bilingual Mother Goose Storytime

10am. Bilingual storytime East Branch Library, 440 S Nursery Rd, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Mother Goose / Baby Storytime

10:15am. 0-18 months. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-721-2606 www.cityofirving.org

1, 2, Me & You

10:30am. 1-3 yrs. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Bilingual Storytime

11am. All ages are invited to join us for stories and songs in English and Spanish.

Every Thursday. East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery Rd., Irving 972-721-3723 www. cityofirving.org

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Family Storytime in Irving for All Ages

7pm. Family storytime for all ages. West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd., Irving 972-721-2691 www. cityofirving.org

Trivia on the Patio: X’s & O’s 7:30pm. 16 yrs & up. Friendly trivia game show contest to see who really knows it all in a variety of topics, from world history to pop culture.

West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd., Irving www. cityofirving.com

17 | FRIDAY YMCA Presents Play & Learn

10:30am. 1- 3 yrs. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-721-4669 www.cityofirving.org

Block Party

4pm-5pm. Ages 6 & Up. Calling all LEGO fanatics.

Stop by the Block Party and show some of your building skills. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-7212606 www.cityofirving.org

Family Storytime in Irving for All Ages

7pm. Family storytime for all ages. West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd., Irving 972-721-2691 www. cityofirving.org

18 | SATURDAY 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-retreat-workshoptickets-31260011536 Or go to our website calendar for more details!

YMCA Presents Play & Learn in East Irving

1:30pm. YMCA presents Play & Learn every Saturday! East Branch Library, 440 S Nursery Rd, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Kids Only Book Club

2:30pm-3:30pm. Grades 3-6.

Discuss books and participate in activities. Free copies of next month’s book are given out at each meeting. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-721-2606 www.cityofirving.org

Chapter Books and Cozy Nooks Book Club

2:30pm. Grades 1-3 discuss a travel-themed book and participate in book-related activities, which include a craft. Free chapter books are given out monthly. Limited to the first 10 children. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving www.cityofirving.com

Super Saturday at Irving Gymnastics

6-10pm. 4 & Up will have the opportunity to have free time on the equipment, bounce on the trampoline, tumble through obstacle courses, play games, learn gymnastics moves, and make new friends. Irving Gymnastics, 900 N. O’Connor, Irving 972-254-1914 www. irvinggymnastics.net

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

LCSO presents Leslie Massenburg

8pm. Romance is in the air as we feature Leslie Massenburg, bassoon,

performing Hummel’s Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra. Irving Arts Center - Carpenter Hall, 3333 N. Mac Arthur Blvd., Irving 972-252-4800 www. lascolinassymphony.org

19 | SUNDAY Trinity in Focus

8:30am-2pm. You are invited to attend our open house program welcoming all prospective students and family members. Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, visit.trinity.edu.

African American Read-In

2-4pm. In honor of African American Heritage Month, this program showcases current African American children’s literature, as well as music and dance presented

by Ayubu Kamau Kings and Queens. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving www.cityofirving.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

20 | MONDAY Penguin Days at the Zoo

9am-4pm. Daily. Visit the African penguins and all of the other animals 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

Crafty Mondays

10:30am-12pm. Enjoy nature-themed crafts with your children every Monday. Included with admission. Texas Discovery

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timeout Gardens - Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas 214-428-7476 www. texasdiscoverygardens.org

Mother Goose / Baby Storytime

10:30am. Up to 18 months.

Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-7214669 www.cityofirving.org

YMCA Presents Play & Learn

10:30am. Up to 5 yrs. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Dr, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Multicultural Stories with DeCee Cornish

2:30. Enjoy tales for young and old with the five time Texas State Storytelling Champion, DeCee. East Branch Library, 440 S Nursery Rd, Irving 972-721-3722 www. cityofirving.org

Brick by Brick in East Irving

4:30pm. Storytime for 18mos4yrs. East Branch Library, 440 S Nursery Rd, Irving www. cityofirving.org

21 | TUESDAY Preschooler Storytime

10:30am. 3-6 yrs. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Brick by Brick Storytime

10:30am. 18 mos-4 yrs. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-721-3723 www.cityofirving.org

Toddler Storytime in Valley Ranch

10:30am. 1-4 yrs. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Family Storytime in East Irving

11am. All ages. East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery Road, Irving 972-721-3722 www. cityofirving.org

Family Storytime in Irving

11am. All ages are invited to join us for stories, songs, crafts and more. East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery Rd., Irving 972-721-3723

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Family Storytime in Irving for All Ages

7pm. Storytime for all ages.

Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-7214669 www.cityofirving.org

Family Storytime in Irving for All Ages

7pm. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-7212606 www.cityofirving.org

Open House at Grapevine Faith Christian School

7pm. Join us to learn more about our school for Pre-K – 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 Trinity in Focus

8:30am-2pm. You are invited to attend our open house program welcoming all prospective students and family members. Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, visit.trinity.edu.

Toddler Storytime in South Irving

10:30am. 18mos-3 yrs. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Dr, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Mother Goose / Baby Storytime in West Irving

10:30am. 4-18 months.

West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd., Irving www. cityofirving.org

Science in 30: Electricity

4:30pm-5:30pm. 4-12 yrs.

Explore electricity with this science experiments! East Branch Library, 440 S Nursery Rd, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Young Adult Library Leaders (Y’ALL) 5pm-6pm. For ages 11-18.

Join us for feedback on teen events and a fun activity.

Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-721-4669 www. cityofirving.org

Parent-Child Book Club discusses Out of My Mind

7pm-8pm. Grades 3-7. Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972721-4669 www.cityofirving.org

American Sign Language Conversation Table

4:30pm. All ages, abilities, and levels of experience are welcome. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-721-2606 www. cityofirving.com

Conversaciones @ Your Library

6:30pm. Practice conversational English skills in a friendly and informal environment. East Branch Library, 440 S Nursery Rd, Irving 972-721-3722 www. cityofirving.org

Conversaciones @ Your Library

6:30pm. Practice conversational English skills in a friendly and informal environment. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-721-2606 www. cityofirving.org

Parent-Child Book Club discusses Sidekicks

7pm. Grades 3-7 and parents read the same title and gather for light refreshments and a discussion of the book. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-721-4669 www.cityofirving.org

23 | THURSDAY Bilingual Mother Goose Storytime

10am. Bilingual storytime East Branch Library, 440 S Nursery Rd, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Mother Goose / Baby Storytime

10:15am. 0-18 months. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 972-721-2606 www.cityofirving.org

1, 2, Me & You

10:30am. 1-3 yrs. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Bilingual Storytime

11am. All ages are invited to join us for stories and songs in English and Spanish.

East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery Rd., Irving 972-7213723 www.cityofirving.org

Crafty Cabs & More: Emojis 4:30pm-6pm. 6-8 grade. Use shrink film to design emoji pins and paint magnets.

South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving www. cityofirving.org

Middle School Build: Giant Lite Bright 4:30pm-6pm. Grades 6-8.

Join us as we take our first middle school build from the blueprint stage to the final product, just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this classic.

South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving www. cityofirving.org

Family Storytime in Irving for All Ages 7pm. Family storytime for all ages. West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd., Irving 972-721-2691 www. cityofirving.org

Trivia on the Patio: X’s & O’s 7:30pm. 16 yrs & up. Friendly trivia game show contest to see who really knows it all in a variety of topics, from world history to pop culture.

West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd., Irving www. cityofirving.com

24 | FRIDAY YMCA Presents Play & Learn

10:30am. 1- 3 yrs. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-721-4669 www.cityofirving.org

Family Storytime in Irving for All Ages

11am. Family storytime for all ages. West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd., Irving 972-721-2691 www. cityofirving.org

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Open House at Wesleyan Academe

Crafty Mondays

10am. Visit to learn more about our school for 2 years-1st grade. Enrollment for 2017-2018 is Feb 25 at 9am. 1615 W. Airport Frwy, Irving 972-252-4733 www. wesleyanacademe.org. See ad in this issue.

The Secret Life of Pigeons

1pm-2pm. Learn some uncommon facts about your friendly neighborhood pigeon Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rogers Freeway, Dallas 214-716-4500 www. klydewarrenpark.org

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Call www.babysittersofdallas.com Surrogate Grandmothers Serving DFW since 1955

DATE NIGHT • AFTER SCHOOL • SICK CHILD/TEACHERS DAY

YMCA Presents Play & Learn in East Irving

1:30pm. YMCA presents Play & Learn every Saturday! East Branch Library, 440 S Nursery Rd, Irving www.cityofirving.org

10:30am-12pm. Naturethemed crafts with your children included with admission. Texas Discovery Gardens - Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas 214-428-7476 www. texasdiscoverygardens.org

Mother Goose / Baby Storytime

10:30am. Up to 18 months.

Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-7214669 www.cityofirving.org

YMCA Presents Play & Learn

10:30am. Up to 5 yrs. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Dr, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Brick by Brick in East Irving

4:30pm. 18 mos-4 yrs. East Branch Library, 440 S Nursery Rd, Irving www.cityofirving.org

Family Movie Matinee

2pm-4pm. A fun way for the entire family to spend the afternoon. All movies are rated G or PG. Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-7214669 www.cityofirving.org

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Brick by Brick Storytime

4pm-6pm. Ages 13 to adult are invited to watch a popular movie each Saturday. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-721-4669 www.cityofirving.org

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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

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

Preschooler Storytime

10:30am. 3-6 yrs. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving www.cityofirving.org 10:30am. 18 mos-4 yrs. Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-721-3723 www.cityofirving.org

Family Storytime

11am-12pm. All ages are invited to join us for stories, songs, crafts and more. East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery Rd., Irving 972-721-3723

Family Storytime in Irving for All Ages

7pm. Storytime for all ages.

Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving 972-7214669 www.cityofirving.org

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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!”

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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.

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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!

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