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Build a Nature Fort

Family Vacations Plus:

Sightseeing in Sioux Falls Sioux Empire’s Parenting Resource

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on the cover 9 Build a Nature Fort Enjoy the outdoors as a family with this creative activity.

13 Family Vacations Read local families’ vacation experiences and advice.

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10 5 Toothbrushing Tips for Your Child with Autism or Special Needs

Discover and explore Sioux Falls’ many family-friendly destinations.

Overcome the toothbrushing challenge with these simple tips.

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baby 6 Summer Stroller Safety

What you need to know about safely using a stroller.

7 Prepare for PURPLE

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29 Summer Care Checklist Must-haves in school age summer care programs.

family 11 Stress Free Family Vacations

How to make the vacation experience more enjoyable for the whole family.

Crying

Learn the difference between fussiness and PURPLE crying.

eats 25 Good eats

Breakfast and dinner ideas for the family.

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‘HOOD HAPPENINGS “Hood Magazine out and about in the Sioux Falls area.

President & Publisher Steffanie Liston-Holtrop Hoodlum Productions, LLC 605-366-1479 steff@thehoodmagazine.com Editor Hannah Weise hannah@thehoodmagazine.com Design Director Ally Vogel 605-759-5615 ally@vogeldesignshop.com Contributing Graphic Design Chris Langner Social Media Director Jillian Lemons jillian@thehoodmagazine.com

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kelli@thehoodmagazine.com Creative Ideas Director Kara Weber Contributing Photographer Kristi Shanks Photography Contributing Writers Judy Francis Dr. Nancy Free Dr. Laura A. Aeschlimann Ashley Sandborn Dee Di Memmo Heather DeWit

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THIS MONTH: FAMILY VACATIONS Planning a vacation may seem like an enormous task, but what’s really important is enjoying the time you spend together as a family – away from the demands of your regular schedule. We asked four local families about their summer vacations and learned some valuable tips about the process from start to finish. Whether you are looking to staycation in your hometown, travel in South Dakota or out of state, or even internationally, these families have some helpful advice as you plan your own family adventures. See their adventures starting on page 12.

Next Month: BIRTHDAY PARTIES Coming next month: Themes, cake, favors, party hats … the possibilities are endless! In this double issue, Hood will be your go-to resource for all things birthday.

We’ll provide a directory of birthday party locations, a menu full of themed party recipes, and much more.

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Stroller Safety

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Welcome back, Summer! With the warmer weather comes the need for a good, safe stroller. We wanted to take a moment and point out some features that make a stroller safer and easier to use.

Things to look for: Tire size: The bigger the back wheels, the longer stride the stroller will have.

Good Suspension: The more suspension the stroller has, the smoother the ride will be for your child.

Safe Harness Straps: Look for secure straps that will hold your child in safely while you are moving.

Hood size: The bigger the hood of your stroller, the more sun coverage. Less chance for sunburn!

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First-time mom Ashley Brost was prepared for the normal “fussiness” that her son Benton went through, starting at about three weeks old. She knew that a six-hour crying spell one night when he was about six weeks old was also normal. He was healthy and safe, even as they paced the house for hours with him crying inconsolably.

While most parents expect their infant to cry, many don’t realize there’s a phase of increased crying that all babies experience. Generally taking place between two weeks to three or four months of age, this phase is called “The Period of PURPLE Crying.”

When a baby starts crying, there are plenty of things a parent can do to help soothe the child: • Feed or burp the baby • Bathe or massage • Sing or hum • Play white noise • Go for a ride in the car If nothing seems to work and you are beginning to feel frustrated or angry, it is time to take a break.

Why PURPLE?

New mom Brost received a DVD on what to expect and how to cope with newborn crying at The Birth Place at Sanford when her son Benton was born. It helped her to know that sometimes babies just cry inconsolably, and that’s OK.

P – Peak of Crying: New babies may cry more each week. The most is at two months, then less at three to five months.

U – Unexpected: Crying can come and go and parents don’t know why.

R – Resists Soothing: A baby may not stop crying no matter what a parent tries.

P – Pain-like Face: A crying baby may look like he is in pain, even when he is not.

L – Long-lasting: Crying can last as much as five or more hours a day.

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Some babies will do it more and some do it less, but when it happens, an infant can cry for hours and resist soothing. When baby’s crying cannot be attributed to an underlying illness or infection, it is important to understand the PURPLE phase and know that it’s only temporary.

We call it PURPLE crying because it’s a memorable acronym to describe what parents and their babies are going through at this stage of infant life:

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“As a new mom, you have this idea that if your baby cries, something is wrong and you need to fix it,” Ashley said. “Sometimes there’s just nothing you can fix. And there’s nothing wrong with you.” n

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Take a step back when you need a break from baby’s inconsolable crying.

E – Evening: The baby may cry more in the late afternoon and evening.

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by Kara Weber, Creative Ideas Director

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Get your family outside and moving by building a cool nature fort!

We built our fort the Monday after Easter in 2012. The weather was perfect for a day of sweatshirts in the woods, and we found a great place in a local park that had everything we needed. It was tons of fun!

What you need: • A dry wooded area with plenty of sticks and leaves. We found our spot in Upper Tuthill Park near the Frisbee golf course.

• M ittens or gloves to keep your hands clean and free from scrapes.

What you do: (1) Carefully and securely prop up a main long branch against a stump or tree. Make sure this branch is longer than your body so you can fit into the fort. Lay multiple sticks up against this branch to make a little fort.

(2) Cover the branches with leaves, bark and other smaller twigs.

(3) Climb inside and have fun!

For more ideas on spending time outdoors with your kids check out these great books: A Kids’ Guide to Building Forts by Tom Birdseye (this book inspired our nature fort) and Let’s Go Outside by Jennifer Ward (filled with tons of outdoor games activities and ideas). Both titles can be found at the Siouxland Libraries.

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by Dr. Laura A. Aeschlimann, ABC Pediatric Dentistry

Your Child with Toothbrush TIPS forAutism or Special Needs Getting your child to brush his/her teeth can sometimes be a challenge. That challenge can be complicated even further if your child has special needs, such as autism or sensory issues. In my pediatric dentistry training I learned a lot about taking care of my patients with special needs. It was when I became a parent of a child with autism that I really learned how tricky this can be for parents. Here are a few tips for helping your child’s teeth stay clean and healthy. (These tips really work for ALL kids!)

1) Let your children have choices when it comes to the toothbrushing experience in order for them to feel in control and more comfortable. You can let them pick out their own toothbrush and toothpaste at the store that they will use at home. When brushing, ask if they want to brush the top teeth first or the bottom teeth first. They can also choose whether they brush their teeth first and then let mom or dad brush

their teeth, or if they want to go second after a parent first brushes their teeth.

Until children are able to demonstrate they are able to brush thoroughly themselves (which depends on their fine motor skills level), a parent should be the one brushing their teeth. For typically developing children, that is usually around the age of 6 or 7. That age may be even older for kids with special needs.

2) Instead of brushing for the recommended two-minutes twice daily, your child could brush for a shorter, more tolerable amount of time but increase the daily frequency of toothbrushing. Just make sure that at least daily all teeth are being brushed well and ideally with fluoridated toothpaste for its anti-cavity protection.

Xylitol-containing toothpaste or baking soda can be options as well. Talk to your pediatric dentist about what is best for your children.

3) If brushing is a battle you can only bring yourself to fight once a day, choose to brush after the last food/beverage of the day before bed. This will clear the teeth of food and sugars while they are asleep, a time when salivary flow is decreased and teeth are not as naturally protected from the decay process.

4) While it may seem easier in the moment to just NOT fight the toothbrushing battle, you and your child will have it harder in the long run if you don’t brush and your child develops cavities. Begin working together at a young age with your children to help them learn how brushing teeth is just something that together you will learn how to tolerate - or even like to do!

5) For additional help to proactively take great care of your children’s dental health, be sure to schedule the first dental visit by age one. n

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Family Vacations Family vacations can often be stressful and overwhelming, especially if family members have different interests.

However, you can reduce stress as well as turn vacations into a restful, worthwhile and great bonding experience by simply taking a few precautionary measures.

Benjamin Kohls, outpatient therapist with Avera McKennan Behavioral Health Outpatient Services, says, “The best tip starts with the selection and planning of family vacations. Include the whole family in the decision-making process when choosing a destination.

This way, parents and kids have agreed and can then work together to plan what they want to do. The more everyone can feel a part of the family vacation, the most positive and excited everyone can be.”

Benjamin suggests a few other tips to keep in mind while planning your vacation: •W hen planning day-to-day activities, parents need to avoid over-planning and also take the lead in terms of when things happen. Also, try and be flexible and spontaneous with plans.

• Be willing to cut something. There are always unforeseen issues that can arise. Know the most important activities for your vacation, and scale back if needed.

• Select destinations that offer family-friendly options as well as a good mix of activities, so everyone is able to enjoy some aspect of the trip.

How to avoid temper tantrums on the plane and/or during day-to-day activities: •M ake sure kids are not overly tired or hungry.

Pack extra food and toys to keep children happy and content.

• P ay attention to cues your children may be giving that signify they are reaching their limit, such as: an increase in whining and complaining; becoming hyperactive; trouble following directions, etc.

• S et limits your children can easily follow and do not threaten them or lose your cool. It only escalates the situation.

•D o your best to ignore dirty looks and/or body language from other passengers. Know that you are doing the best you can.

With a little bit of planning and preparation, you can turn your family vacation into an amazing and memorable experience. n

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Interviews by Hannah Weise

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Vacation Destination(s): We went to the Black Hills and stayed at Custer State Park and in Rapid City.

Family Members Who Went Along: Kelli (Mom), Dustin (Dad), Dominick (9), McKenzie (6), and Madylan (4) How did you decide on your family’s destination?

We wanted to take the kids to a place that we remember going as kids and having so many memories. We also feel it is important for our kids to be able to learn about our state as well as different cultures and history.

Who was involved in making the destination decision?

Myself and my husband, Dustin.

How did you budget for the trip? What were your costsaving strategies (if any)?

We really didn’t budget for this trip other than booking our cabin and hotel room ahead of time as it is hard to get reservations in the Black Hills in the summer!

Luckily, many of the attractions and activities are very affordable.

How did your family prepare?

We prepared by getting our camping gear together and deciding as a family which activities we wanted to do each day such as visiting the national monuments like Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse to going to Jewel Cave and Bear Country to name a few. We camped in a cabin and prepared our food while in Custer State Park, so we also had to do meal planning and preparation before we left.

What is your favorite memory from the trip?

There are so many it’s hard to name just one. Madylan loved the cabin and thought it was so cool to camp that way. Dominick really liked going through Jewel Cave, learning about cave formations, seeing the “cave bacon,” and earning his Junior Ranger badge. McKenzie enjoyed hiking through the forest and even gathering snake skin that had been shed, as well as going down the waterslides at the hotel.

Is there anything you forgot to pack that you wish you’d brought along?

A propane grill. We should’ve checked the fire hazard level to know that we wouldn’t be allowed to have an open flame in the

Black Hills, but we were lucky enough to be camping next to a family that had one, and they lent it to us.

Did anything unexpected happen? How did your plans change?

When we got to the entrance to Custer State Park, we ended up taking the Needles Highway. While it was a nervewracking drive (especially since it was during the Sturgis motorcycle rally) it ended up being a beautiful scenic route. We also decided to make an unexpected pit stop on our way home at Wall Drug.

What advice do you have to share with other family vacationers?

Don’t book too many activities or follow a rigid schedule, and allow time to really enjoy the scenery.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

The kids enjoyed this so much that they have asked to go back again this year, and we hope to do all the things that we didn’t get to last year!

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Vacation Destination(s): London, Bath (England) and Paris Family Members Who Went Along: Madeline (11), Julia (9) and James (Dad) How did you decide on your family’s destination?

We’d discussed for a long time traveling to Europe. Having studied in Germany myself, I wanted my daughters to have the experience and witness different cultures, and gain an appreciation on how people live in different countries.

Who was involved in making the destination decision?

Myself and my daughters.

How did you budget for the trip? What were your costsaving strategies (if any)?

I utilized various websites to find the best pricing for hotels, plus for part of our trip, we stayed in a furnished apartment that allowed us to fix some meals “at home.”

How did your family prepare?

We researched our destinations online and purchased a guidebook for London.

As I’d been to Paris a number of times, I knew the various spots we should visit and which we should skip. We were also fortunate to have a friend who lives in London help us prioritize what we should visit and give us tips on activities that may not be in guidebooks.

What is your favorite memory from the trip?

We were in London for Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, and as our rented apartment was along the Thames River, we were able to watch the Royal flotilla with the Queen float right past.

Is there anything you forgot to pack that you wish you’d brought along?

We packed fairly lightly, as there was a washer and dryer in our rented apartment. As it was rainy towards the end of our stay, I wish we had brought another umbrella, rather than having to share one big umbrella.

Did anything unexpected happen? How did your plans change?

A taxi driver in Paris refused to accept our fare, as we were less than 2 km to the train station from our hotel. It was too far to walk with our bags, but too close for a cabbie to be interested in taking us. We finally found a cab driver who was willing

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to take us, but arrived just as our train was leaving, so we had to take a later TGV (fast) train back to London, but changing the tickets was not an issue.

What advice do you have to share with other family vacationers?

Plan, plan, plan, but leave time for some free time, especially with younger children.

Find a nice park, or a leisurely boat or tour bus, to provide a local experience, but with some time for them to decompress and unwind.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

Don’t be afraid to travel overseas if you don’t speak the local language! Most people, especially in Europe, speak some English, and you can quickly pick up some of the local language to at least say “please” and “thank you.” Most of all smile; you’ll be amazed how many barriers can be broken by just being pleasant and appreciative to your hosts for sharing their country’s treasures!

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family Vacation Destination(s): Sioux Falls Staycation Family Members Who Went Along: Jaron (Dad), Heather (Mom), Mickila (7) and Addi Joy (4) How did you decide on your family’s destination?

We had a singular goal of enjoying family time and relaxation and planned our vacation to guarantee success. By eliminating long distance transportation cost and time, lodging cost, and packing time we allowed for fun and memory making to take center stage.

Who was involved in making the destination decision?

This particular vacation allowed all 4 of our family members to have optimal flexibility in decision-making. We were each able to choose activities that we were excited about and we even found time at the end to repeat some favorites.

How did you budget for the trip? What were your costsaving strategies (if any)?

This vacation was a dream for us! We don’t enjoy pinching pennies, so it was fun to have the “big ticket” items like travel and hotel removed from the equation.

Many of our chosen activities were at places we already have season passes for such as the zoo and Sioux Falls pools. We were also able to find coupons more easily since we were in our own city.

How did your family prepare?

Internet searches, lists of activities, and planning sessions over supper were all it took. Since we were staying in Sioux Falls we didn’t have to pack or worry about shopping in advance.

What is your favorite memory from the trip?

We greatly enjoyed the elimination of the word “hurry” from our vacation. We weren’t rushing to fit it all in or scrambling to see the sights. We loved being

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able to say “yes” to nearly everything our daughters requested. The best memories we had weren’t about our location or even activities. We just enjoyed the blessing of one another’s company. We laughed, talked, read, laughed some more and just had a great time! Jaron and I also enjoyed showing our children memories from our childhood as we travelled around Sioux Falls.

Is there anything you forgot to pack that you wish you’d brought along?

We didn’t even have to pack! The only thing we wished we would have tossed in the car was handy wipes because we got messy and dirty on our many outdoor adventures including the zoo, parks, pools, etc.

ourselves doing all of the “touristy” things in our own city. Take a peek at the travel websites and do the things that people visit our beautiful home to enjoy. We found ourselves visiting places we typically love but enjoying them more with no rush or schedule. We even visited a bunch of the Sioux Falls pools. Since we were on vacation we also allowed ourselves to splurge on the silly things we usually don’t do like items in the gift shop or even a little junk food.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

We read so many articles about soaking up life with our kids. It was a beautiful blessing for our family to leave behind work, phones, stress and being busy and just focus on relationships and what matters. Doing this at home was even better because it removed even more distractions. I worried that we would feel like we were missing out on something, but since we committed to making it a “real vacation” and treated it like we were out of town, we had an awesome experience.

What advice do you have to share with other family vacationers?

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Vacation Destination(s): We drove 18 hours to Houston, TX and Galveston, TX! Family Members Who Went Along: Jason (Dad), Kristi (Mom), Sierra (8), Jordan (5), and Julia (2) How did you decide on your family’s destination?

We have relatives who live in Houston, TX. They are always asking us to come visit, so we decided we would give it a try.

Who was involved in making the destination decision?

My husband and I planned the trip. My aunt and uncle who live in Houston helped us out and directed us to some of the most popular tourist attractions, and they invited us to stay at their lake house.

How did you budget for the trip? What were your cost-saving strategies (if any)?

We budgeted gas money, two nights of hotel for the drive down and back as we were staying with family the rest of the time, and we planned an average of $70 a day for food and around $500 for sightseeing/gift expenses. We were happy that we stayed within our planning budget. We stayed with family while we were there and tried to make some meals at their lake house instead of always eating out. We also brought snacks and water bottles with us wherever we went so we didn’t have to spend money for them.

How did your family prepare?

We went online and visited sights about what to do in Houston. We went to the library and checked out lots of books and movies for the ride. We bought lots of snacks to bring with and water/juices so we didn’t have to spend money on them at gas stations. We went to the $1 store before leaving and let the kids each pick out five things, and we packed them in a bag and

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brought them out a few at a time when they needed a distraction.

Each child had a backpack by their seat filled with activities to keep them busy on the ride. Mostly the kids just watched movies or slept.

What is your favorite memory from the trip?

We all loved boating and jet skiing on Lake Alvin, visiting Galveston Island and playing in the beach sand. The kids loved feeding the seagulls and looking for sea shells. Eating crawfish was quite an experience for us! Visiting the Houston Space Center, Johnson Space Center, and USS Texas Battleship was pretty amazing. We also took in a Houston Astros game when we were there. It was just fun to relax with family.

Is there anything you forgot to pack that you wish you’d brought along?

Extra batteries!

Did anything unexpected happen? How did your plans change?

No, besides getting sunburned! We did get to see some dolphins when we took the Ferry across to Galveston Island, which was a surprise.

What advice do you have to share with other family vacationers?

Driving in the car for 18 hours wasn’t bad at all. The kids were really good. We couldn’t believe it! If you have family living around the USA, take your kids and plan a trip to visit them. Our kids still talk about our trip to Texas and ask when we can go back.

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Monday, April 1 6am-6pm.........................Butterfly House & PJ Party Camp, YWCA, Grades K-6, $25-$30 + activity fee (preregistration required) 9am-4pm..............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 10:30am-11:15am.....................Messy Mondays for Toddlers, Oyate Community Center, ages 2-3, $5 (preregistration required) 1pm-3:45pm.......................................................................................Starlab Inflatable Planetarium, Old Courthouse Museum 4pm-4:30pm.....................................................................”No Limits” After School Fitness, MariCar Community Center, ages 10+

Tuesday, April 2 9am-4pm...........................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 9:15am-9:40am................................................................................................................................Toddlertime, Main Library 9:30am-11:30am........................................................................................................................Toddler Time, Sky Zone $4/hr 10am-11am....................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10am-10:45am...............................Toddler Art: Awesome Animals, Washington Pavilion, ages 1-3, $30 (preregistration required) 10am-12pm.........................................................................................Weekday Morning Play Group, Kuehn Community Center 10:15am-10:50am.........................................................Preschool Storytime, Brandon Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 12:30pm-2pm.................................Homeschool Classes: Learning Through the Masters, ages 4-15, $37 (preregistration required) 1pm-1:35pm......................................................................Preschool Storytime, Main Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 3pm-4pm.......................................................................................................Take Home Tuesday, Ronning Library, grades K-5 5pm-6pm...................................................................Taekwondo, YWCA South, ages 4-12, $20 month, (preregistration required)

Wednesday, April 3 9am-4pm...............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 10am-12pm..........................................................................................................Weekday Morning Play Group at Morningside 10:05am-10:40am............................................................Preschool Storytime, Caille Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:30am.......................................................................................................................ToddlerTime, Ronning Library 10:45am-11:20am................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 5:30pm-7pm.................................................................................................................LEGO Build-It, SD Robotics Association

Thursday, April 4 9:30am-11:30am........................................................................................................................Toddler Time, Sky Zone $4/hr 10:45am-11:20am.....................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 10:45am-11:20am..........................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 6:30pm-7:15pm................................Construction Zone Art Class, Oyate Community Center, ages 4-5, $5 (preregistration required) 7pm-11:30pm................................................................................................Harlem Globetrotters, Sioux Falls Arena, $18-$75

Friday, April 5 10:05am-11:05am....................................................................................................................................Lapsit, Caille Library 5pm-8pm.........................................................................................................................Free First Friday, Washington Pavillion 6:30pm-8:30pm.....................................................................................Family Nite Out at MariCar, MariCar Community Center 9pm-11pm........................................................................................................................................SkyMania, Sky Zone, $16

Saturday, April 6 9am-12pm........................................................................................................Kids Workshop: Build a Bird Feeder, Home Depot 9am-2pm..........................................................................................................Vendor & Craft Fair, Sioux Falls Lutheran School 10am-12pm.......................Spectacular Saturdays: Stage Combat, Washington Pavilion, ages 11-13, $8 (preregistration required)

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Middle School

All Ages

10:15am-11am.....................................................................................Storytime: The Stories of Dr. Seuss, Washington Pavilion 10:30am-11:45am....ZooCub Class-Grasslands & Prairies, Great Plains Zoo, ages 4-5, $17 or member price (preregistration required) 1pm-3pm......................................ART CLUB: Art Around the World, Washington Pavilion, ages 8-10, $50 (preregistration required) 1pm-4pm....................................................................................................................Family Swim, YWCA Downtown, $2-12

Monday, April 8 10am-12pm..........................................................................................................Weekday Morning Play Group at Morningside 10:05am-10:30am.......................................................................................................................Toddlertime, Oak View Library 10:30am-11:15am.....................Messy Mondays for Toddlers, Oyate Community Center, ages 2-3, $5 (preregistration required) 10:45am-11:20am...............................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library 4pm-4:30pm.....................................................................”No Limits” After School Fitness, MariCar Community Center, ages 10+

Tuesday, April 9 9am-4pm...............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 9:15am-9:40am................................................................................................................................Toddler Time, Main Library 9:30am-11:30am........................................................................................................................Toddler Time, Sky Zone $4/hr 10:05am-10:40am.............................................................Preschool Storytime, Main Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:15am-10:50am........................................................Preschool Storytime, Brandon Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 12:30pm-2pm..................................Homeschool Classes: Learning Through the Masters, ages 4-15, $37 (preregistration required) 6:30pm-7:30pm...............................................Young Scientists, Kuehn Community Center, ages 6-9, $5 (preregistration required)

Wednesday, April 10 10:05am-10:30am.......................................................................................................................Toddler Time, Ronning Library 10:45am-11:20am.................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 10:45am-11:20am.............................................................Preschool Storytime, Caille Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 4pm-4:30pm................................................Harvest of the Month, MariCar Community Center, ages 10-13 (preregister by April 8) 5:30pm-7pm.................................................................................................................LEGO Build-It, SD Robotics Association

Thursday, April 11 10:30am-11:45am...ZooCub Class-Grasslands & Prairies, Great Plains Zoo, ages 4-5, $17 or member price (preregistration required) 10:45am-11:20am.....................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 1pm-1:35pm.................................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 5pm-6pm.....................................................................Taekwondo, YWCA South, ages 4-12, $20 month, (preregistration required) 6pm-8pm............................................................................................Family Fitness Night, Kenny Anderson Community Center 6:15pm-7:15pm................................Prehistoric Playtime, Kenny Anderson Community Center, ages 2-5, $5 (preregister by April 5)

Friday, April 12 10am-12pm..........................................................................................................Weekday Morning Play Group at Morningside 1pm-2pm.........................................Prehistoric Playtime, Kenny Anderson Community Center, ages 2-5, $5 (preregister by April 5) 7pm-10pm...........................................................Kids Night Out, Star Performance Complex, $15/child (preregistration required) 9am-11pm........................................................................................................................................SkyMania, Sky Zone, $16

Saturday, April 13 9am-12pm....................................................................................................................LEGO Build-It, SD Robotics Association 9:30am-10:15am......................................................................Build & Grow: The Croods Planter, Lowe’s (preregistration required) 10am-12pm..............................Spectacular Saturdays: Cartooning, Washington Pavilion, ages 11-13, $8 (preregistration required) 11am-11:35am..........................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library 1pm-3pm.....................................ART CLUB: Art Around the World, Washington Pavilion, ages 8-10, $50 (preregistration required) 2:30pm-4pm..................................................................................................................Saturday Matinee Movie, Main Library 3:30pm-5:30pm..............................Art Club: Art Around the World, Washington Pavilion, ages 11-13, $50 (preregistration required)

Sunday, April 14 1pm-4pm.....................................................................................................................Family Swim, YWCA Downtown, $2-12

Monday, April 15 9am-4pm...............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials

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All Ages

10am-12pm..........................................................................................................Weekday Morning Play Group at Morningside 10:45am-11:20am...............................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library 5:30pm-7pm...............................................................................................Monday Night Play Group, Oyate Community Center

Tuesday, April 16

10:05am-10:40am............................................................Preschool Storytime, Main Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 1:15pm-1:50pm............................................................Preschool Storytime, Brandon Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required)

Wednesday, April 17 9am-4pm...............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 10:05am-10:30am......................................................................................................................Toddler Time, Ronning Library 10:45am-11:20am................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 1pm-1:35pm....................................................................Preschool Storytime, Caille Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required)

Thursday, April 18 9am-11:30am..............................................................Kids Activity Day: Creatures of the Night, Sioux Falls Heritage Museums 10am-12pm........................................................................................Weekday Morning Play Group, Kuehn Community Center 10:05am-10:30am..........................................................................................................................Toddler Time, Caille Library 10:45am-11:20am....................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 10pm-2:30pm...............................................................Kid’s Activity Day: Creatures of the Night, Siouxland Heritage Museums 1pm-1:35pm.................................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required)

Friday, April 19 10am-12pm..........................................................................................................Weekday Morning Play Group at Morningside 7pm-10pm.........................................................Kids Night Out, Star Performance Complex, $15/child (preregistration required) 7pm-9pm........................................................................................................SEUSSICAL, Washington Pavilion, $7.50-$12.50

Saturday, April 20 9:30am-10:15am.......................................................................................................................................Lapsit, Main Library 10am-12pm...............................................................................................................Kidgits Pirate Adventure, The Empire Mall 10am-2pm..........................................................Sea & Sky Saturdays, Sertoma Butterfly House, daily admission or membership 10am-2pm.............Spectacular Saturdays: The Science of Sports, Washington Pavilion, ages 11-13, $8 (preregistration required) 10:15am-11am.....................................................................................Storytime: The Stories of Dr. Seuss, Washington Pavilion 11am-11:35am...........................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library 9:30am-10:15am........................ART CLUB: Art Around the World, Washington Pavilion, ages 8-10, $50 (preregistration required)

Sunday, April 21 1pm-4pm.......................................................................................................................Family Swim, YWCA Downtown, $2-12

Monday, April 22 10:05am-10:30am......................................................................................................................Toddlertime, Oak View Library 5:30am-7pm...............................................................................................Monday Night Play Group, Oyate Community Center

Tuesday, April 23 9am-4pm...............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 10am-11am....................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10am-12pm.........................................................................................Weekday Morning Play Group, Kuehn Community Center 10:05am-10:40am............................................................Preschool Storytime, Main Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:15am-10:50am........................................................Preschool Storytime, Brandon Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 12:30pm-2pm..............................Homeschool Classes: Learning Through the Masters, ages 4-15, $37 (preregistration required)

Wednesday, April 24 9am-4pm...............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 10:45am-11:20am.................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 10:45am-11:20am..........................................................Preschool Storytime, Caille Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required)

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Thursday, April 25 10:05am-10:30am............................................................................................................................Toddlertime, Caille Library 10:45am-11:20am........................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 1pm-1:35pm..................................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 5:30pm-6:15pm...................................................Toddler Gym, Kuehn Community Center, ages 2-3, $5 (preregistration required)

Friday, April 26 10am-12pm.........................................................................................................Weekday Morning Play Group at Morningside 10:30am-11:15am...............................................Toddler Gym, Kuehn Community Center, ages 2-3, $5 (preregistration required)

Saturday, April 27 9am-12pm...............................................................................9am - 12pm Arbor Day Extravaganza, Great Bear Recreation Park 10am-12pm..................Spectacular Saturdays: Rocket Science, Washington Pavilion, ages 11-13 $8 (preregistration required) 10:15am-11am......................................................................................Storytime: The Stories of Dr. Seuss, Washington Pavilion 11am-12pm.............................................................................ZooCub Class-Taste With A Tongue, Great Plains Zoo, ages 2-3, 1pm-3pm................................ART CLUB: Art Around the World, Washington Pavilion, ages 8-10, $50 (preregistration required) 3:30pm-5:30pm..............................Art Club: Art Around the World, Washington Pavilion, ages 11-13, $50 (preregistration required)

Monday, April 29 9am-4pm...............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 10am-12pm..........................................................................................................Weekday Morning Play Group at Morningside 10:05am-10:30am......................................................................................................................Toddlertime, Oak View Library

Tuesday, April 30 9:15am-9:40am.................................................................................................................................Toddlertime, Main Library 10am-11am....................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys

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If you were visiting Sioux Falls, where would you go?

Many visit Falls Park, the Great Plains Zoo and the Washington Pavilion, but there are other sites to see.

Some are off the beaten path and others are hidden in plain sight. The best place to start exploring Sioux Falls is the Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.visitsiouxfalls.com). The website has a great listing of places to visit and upcoming events. Downtown Sioux Falls also has a terrific events calendar (http://www.dtsf.com/ events-calendar).

The Sioux Falls area is fortunate to have an amazing park system. From the playgrounds at Sertoma Park to disc golf at Tuthill Park, there are many opportunities to spend time outdoors. If you like cycling, the 20 miles of paved trails connect many of the city’s parks and loop around the Sioux Falls metro area. One highlight is the Japanese Gardens in Terrace Park, scheduled to reopen on May 31st, 2013. The gardens feature a paved path along Covell Lake, Japanese architecture, and a variety of lush plants and water features. Another can’t miss park is Arrowhead Park, located in the northern end of the city. It features spectacular views and a chance to get up close with the ducks living in the lake.

Great Bear Recreation Park, nestled between Sioux Falls and Brandon, offers year-round opportunities to spend time outside. During the winter, skiing, snowboarding and tubing are available. In the summer, the ski and

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tubing runs are open for hiking. The Outdoor Campus in Sertoma Park also offers cross country skiing and snow shoeing in the winter as well as hiking trails. The museum has a 3,000 gallon stream bank aquarium featuring native fishes as well as a giant bass you can walk through.

The Outdoor Campus There are a variety of museums in Sioux Falls as well.

The Old Courthouse Museum and the Museum of Visual Materials both offer exhibits and events for the whole family. The Sioux Empire Medical Museum on the Sanford campus and the Pettigrew House Museum offer glimpses into Sioux Falls’ past.

Art is literally on the sidewalk in downtown Sioux Falls, with the Sculpture Walk celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer. Also celebrating an anniversary is the Orpheum Theater, which is turning 100. There are free concerts the 1st Friday of the month during the summer at 8th and Railroad and weekly movies under the stars at Fawick Park starting in May. n

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Blueberry Banana Smoothie • 1 ripe banana • 1 c. frozen blueberries • 1 c. nonfat plain yogurt

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2 large eggs 2 tbsp. milk 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp. salt 1 scallion 2 tbsp. shredded cheddar cheese 1 cherry tomato

Dinner Recipes Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

• 2 1/2 c. chopped cooked chicken breast • 2 c. shredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese • 1 2/3 c. plain yogurt • 1/3 c. butter, melted • 1/4 c. chopped onion • 1 tsp. minced garlic • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper • 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup undiluted • 1 (4.5 oz.) can chopped green chiles, drained • 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas • 1 tbsp. canola oil • Cooking spray • 1/2 c. finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese • 1/4 c. chopped green onions

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1 eggplant, peeled and 1” dice 2 medium onions, chopped 1 green bell pepper, 1/2” dice 1 red bell pepper, 1/2” dice 1 yellow bell pepper, 1/2” dice 3 zucchini squash, sliced 3 tbsp. olive oil 3 tbsp. died basil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 6 oz. tomato paste 3 tbsp. fresh basil 1/2 tsp. salt 2 c. fresh tomatoes

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Breakfast Recipes Breakfast Quinoa Ingredients 2 c. whole or low-fat milk, plus more for serving

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1 c. quinoa, rinsed 3 tbsp. light-brown sugar, plus more for serving 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon, plus more for serving 1 c. (1/2 pt.) fresh blueberries, plus more for serving

Directions

Bring milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until three-quarters of the milk has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Cook, covered, until almost all the milk has been absorbed, about 8 minutes. Stir in blueberries, and cook for 30 seconds.

Serve with additional milk, sugar, cinnamon, and blueberries.

Ingredients

1/4 tsp. salt

2 large eggs

1 scallion, thinly sliced

2 tbsp. milk

2 tbsp. shredded cheddar cheese

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Blueberry Banana Smoothie Ingredients 1 ripe banana 1 c. frozen blueberries 1 c. nonfat plain yogurt

Directions

In a large (10-oz.) microwave-safe custard cup or ramekin, combine eggs, milk, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir in scallion. Microwave (uncovered) on high for 45 seconds; stir with a fork. Continue cooking until eggs are almost set, about 45 seconds more. Remove from microwave. With a clean fork, stir in shredded cheddar cheese; cover with a paper (or clean kitchen) towel. Let stand until cheese has melted and eggs are set, about 1 minute. Top with cherry tomato, and serve immediately.

The Wafflette Directions

In a blender, combine banana, blueberries, and yogurt. Blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into two glasses; serve immediately.

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1 cherry tomato, quartered

Ingredients 2-4 eggs, depending on the size of waffle iron 1-2 tbsp. milk 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 c. shredded colby jack cheese Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

Preheat waffle iron. In a large bowl combine eggs, milk, salt & pepper.

Once waffle iron is heated, spray with cooking spray. Pour egg mixture onto iron, close lid and cook to desired doneness. Lift wafflette out of iron with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese, serve immediately.

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Dinner Recipes Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Fillets Ingredients

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Mix Parmesan cheese, paprika, and parsley in a shallow dish; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle tilapia fillets with olive oil and dredge in the Parmesan cheese mixture. Place fillets onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.

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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas P h ot o v i a w w w. t h e s pi f f y c o o k i e . c om

Breakfast Banana Spilt Ingredients 1 ripe yet firm banana, peeled 1/2 c. Greek yogurt 2 tbsp. fruit jam or preserves 2 tbsp. sliced almonds or other nuts Handful of fresh berries or cherries

Directions

Split the banana lengthwise and lay the two halves in a shallow bowl. Use an ice cream scoop to scoop out the yogurt and put it on top of the banana. Warm the jam in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds or until it is very runny.

Use a spoon to drizzle the jam over the yogurt, and sprinkle the nuts over everything. Top with the berries or cherries and serve.

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. chopped cooked chicken breast 2 c. shredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese

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1 (4.5-oz.) can chopped green chiles, drained 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas

1 2/3 c. plain yogurt

1 tbsp. canola oil

1/3 c. butter, melted

Cooking spray

1/4 c. chopped onion

1/2 c. finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 tsp. minced garlic 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions

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1 (10 3/4-oz.) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted

1/4 c. chopped green onions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine first 9 ingredients in a large bowl.

Remove 1 cup chicken mixture; set mixture aside. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, brush oil over both sides of tortilla. Add tortilla to pan; cook 5 seconds on each side or until toasted and soft. Remove from pan; arrange 1/2 cup chicken mixture down center of tortilla. Roll jelly-roll style; place filled tortilla, seam side down, in a 13 x 9–inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining 7 tortillas, remaining oil, and remaining chicken mixture. Spread reserved 1 cup chicken mixture evenly over enchiladas. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Uncover; sprinkle evenly with cheddar cheese and green onions; bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

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Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Crockpot Ratatouille

Ingredients

Directions

Combine 1/4 cup onion, pepper, salt, garlic, and beef. Shape into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray. Add patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Melt butter in pan. Add mushrooms; sauté 4 minutes. Stir in remaining onion; cook 2 minutes.

Combine broth and flour; add to pan, and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes or until thick. Add patties and vinegar to pan; cook 2 minutes.

Ingredients

3 tbsp. died basil

1 eggplant, peeled and 1” dice

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 medium onions, chopped

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

1 green bell pepper, ½” dice

6 oz. tomato paste

1 red bell pepper, ½” dice

3 tbsp. fresh basil

1 yellow bell pepper, ½” dice

½ tsp. salt

3 zucchini squash, sliced

2 c. fresh tomatoes

3 tbsp. olive oil

Directions

Sprinkle eggplant with salt and let it drain in a colander about 1 hour. Press out excess moisture. Rinse with water and pat dry using paper towels. Place in crockpot then add onion, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, olive oil, basil, garlic, and salt. Mix well. Cover and cook on low 7 hours, or on high for 3 hours. Stir in tomato and fresh basil.

Serve over hot cooked rice.

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1/3 c. grated onion, divided 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. salt 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb. ground sirloin Cooking spray 1 tbsp. butter 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, quartered 1 1/2 c. beef broth 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. red wine vinegar

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by Heather DeWit, Director of Childcare and Education, Lutheran Social Services of SD

Choices A high quality summer program should offer choices.

School age kids need a good balance of autonomy and structure. They should be able to decide to at least some extent what they’d like to do and how they’d like to do it.

Learning Research shows that during the summer school age kids often lose a lot of the academic progress they spent the last year acquiring. You can expect a good summer program to provide educational enrichment opportunities daily.

Exercise School age kids need to run and play to be healthy. Trips to the pool, long walks, recreational activities, sports and of course outdoor fun keep kids on the move. Be sure your child’s summer program includes these types of activities on their weekly calendar.

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with. Ask your child who she or he hangs out with and encourage the connections they are making.

Parent Involvement You should have access to the menu, plans for the day and any other important information. You should be able to ask staff what your child enjoyed or if he or she is doing well. Your input should be received and acted upon. It is a good idea to pop in and see how things are going for your child in the summer.

We hope that your child’s summer experience is both fun and enriching and that your family soaks up every moment of the sun-filled memories! n

Field Trips Adventures make a summer memorable. A great summer program might include frequent trips to the pool, weekly visits to spots around the community and trips to the library. Field trips should be educational, engaging and of course fun!

Space to Relax Kids need to have a place that they can land after they have enjoyed all of the adventures. They should be able to choose a book, puzzle, art project or even just a place to chat with a friend. A great program will have spaces for them to do all of those things.

Creativity Projects for school age kids should encourage them to be creative. They should allow kids open ended opportunities for expression and growth.

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