Wichita Family Magazine September 2011

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SEPTEMBER 2011

Preserving your pregnancy experiencewith Buddha Bellies Maternity Casting Service

‘Cousins Camp’A local family holds it’s fifth annual event. Check outtheir story and see howyou could start one ofyour own

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Inside t his issue: Connecting: Spotlight on a local Mompreneur

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Learning: News and information from our partners at Wichita Public Schools

8 ‘Cousins Camp’: New program brings grandparents and grandchildren and gives parents a break

10 Wichita Families On the Move September Calendar of Events

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Childcare/Classified Directory

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Playing: Families Around Town

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Cover and article photos provided by Jessica Lindsey Pictured on the cover are Donn and Jan Higgins with 6 of their 9 grandkids. Kayleigh Huff 21, Heather Huff 18, Laura Huff 11, Garrett Huff 8, Landon Larson 9, Logan Larson 3. www.WichitaFamily.com |

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For the Families, LLC 316.295.8465 Publishers Eric and Christy Clark Editor Jessica Lindsey Accounts Manager

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o the summer is gone and we’re already settling in for a busy fall. September at my house is full of an abundance of birthdays, mine and my hubby’s wedding anniversary and many other annual traditions.

Grandparents Day falls in September and it’s always a fun way to celebrate a relationship that is very special in so many families. Check out a story about a set of local grandparents who are making the most of their time with their grandkids and learn about a company that could help your family take steps to making the relationship “grand.”

The local family featured in the grandparents story has an amazing tradition called, “Cousins Camp,” something I would love to do someday with my own grandchildren. I’m trying to convince my own parents and in-laws that they need to establish Cousins Camp right away! I love the idea of my children and their cousins growing up close with each other and with their grandparents, no matter the distance they may live away from each other over the years.

Our Mompreneur feature is back this month featuring a local artist. We’re loving all the suggestions we get from readers as to who we should feature next. Keep them coming! Our monthly, “Families Around Town” is in this issue as well, showing some local kids having fun at The Museum of World Treasures. These kids scoured every floor of the Museum, looking for answers to the scavenger hunt questions. At the end, they were awarded a shark’s tooth for all of their hard work.

Don’t be mistaken, the scavenger hunt took a lot of concentration and determination and these kids were very proud of themselves in the end!

Next month we’ll feature another much-loved teacher that was nominated by a Wichita Family reader. Do you have a teacher that you want to be recognized in our Feature a Teacher section?

Nominate them by emailing Jessica@WichitaFamily.com.

What have you enjoyed about Wichita Family? What would you like to see in upcoming issues?

Drop us an email and let us know. And keep sending your cute pictures of where you’ve taken Wichita Family Magazine!

Jessica Lindsey Editor-in-Chief jessica@wichitafamily.com

WINNER!

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Photo was sent in by Holly Brookhouser and is of her daughter, Macy Rayn, swinging, her favorite thing to do lately.

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LeeAnna Davis Advertising inquiries contact: 316.295.8465 or sales@wichitafamily.com Wichita Family Magazine is published 12 times a year by For the Families, LLC. Wichita Family Magazine is available free, at schools, stores, restaurants, libraries, retailers and local attractions, as well as other places families frequent. For a complete list of where to find Wichita Family, or for subscription rates, visit www.wichitafamily.com.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 817 Wichita, Kansas 67201 How to reach us: Phone: 316.295.8465 Email: publisher@wichitafamily.com Copyright 2009 by For the Families, LLC. All rights reserved. Wichita Family Magazine is not responsible for errors, omissions or contest fulfillment from third parties. Reproduction in part or in whole without written permission is strictly prohibited. Wichita Family is distributed free of charge. The magazine’s advertisers make this possible, so support them! We reserve the right to edit submitted material. All submissions will be considered for publication, but we reserve the right to refuse material.

Materials will not be returned. Any editorial content or advertising published is the property of For the Families, LLC.

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Spotlighton a local Mompreneur

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eing a mom is hard work in and of itself and local mom Dale Shubert is the first to admit that. Shubert, a mother of 2, is a certified childbirth educator who has a passion for art and for the beauty of motherhood. This passion inspired her to start a challenging and unique business that provides area families with a visual reminder of a special time in their lives.

Buddha Bellies Maternity Casting Service provides just what the name suggests, an artistic cast of a woman’s pregnant belly.

It was just as Shubert was finishing up a bachelor degree in art at Newman University that she found the inspiration for her business.

Dale Shubert, Buddha Bellies Maternity Casting Service

Artistic Casts of Pregnancy www.buddhabelliesmaternitycastings.com

“(I) was charged with the assignment of a creative sculpture project for one of my classes,” she said. “My sculpture project became an extension of my work as a certified childbirth educator. Since hearing about pregnancy casting and viewing some examples of this art online from Colorado, California, Florida and Europe, I decided that I wanted to try it. I mentioned my class project to some of my students and they helped me out, in return receiving an individually crafted replica of their pregnancy shape. I was hooked. It was such a pleasure to produce this unique keepsake for momsto-be that I decided to meld my love of art with my passion for childbirth education and Buddha Bellies Maternity Casting Service was born. My passion is painting and this is like painting on a ‘living’ canvas, just an awesome experience.”

After working to cast a full torso—which takes 30 to 40 minutes—or the belly only—about 20 to 30 minutes— Shubert transforms it into a work of art through her skillful painting. She spends an average of 15 hours on each casting.

Shubert, who is a self-described sucker for kids and animals, has been married for 28 years to her husband David, currently the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Professor of Chemistry at Newman University.

As a stay-at-home mom first and foremost, Shubert says she has made it a priority to keep her kids as a part of the process of forming her business.

“It’s good for kids to see the process, the development, you pass on a bit of that spirit and confidence and willingness to take a risk to them,” said Shubert. “That can be an important gift to them as they grow into 6 | Wichita Family

adults, to see a confident mom. One that is there for them but, also, has another side. It makes my kids proud.”

Check out Shubert’s website, buddhabelliesmaternitycastings.com, for information and more photos of her work.

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Learning News and information from our partners at Wichita Public Schools Gordon Parks named IB World School Primary Years Programme

Students in College Hill’s summer program held a lemonade stand to collect school supplies for students in Joplin, MO.

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ordon Parks Academy has been authorized as an International Baccalaureate® World School Primary Years Programme. The school went through a rigorous application and staff development process with the International Baccalaureate® Organization for the past three years to earn the prestigious distinction. Gordon Parks Academy was named an IB World School Middle Years Programme in November. Gordon Parks Academy is the only school in Kansas to have both a Primary Years and Middle Years IB Program.

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has paid off,” said principal Stephanie Stovall. “We are excited about the benefits that this program will provide our students, family and the Wichita Community. I want to thank the students and the staff for achieving this amazing distinction for our school.”

The Primary Years Programme (PYP) curriculum and concepts have been delivered to all students who attended the school since the school opened in 2008. The PYP uses the district’s curriculum to create real-world connections and encourages students to become critical and reflective thinkers.

The teaching philosophies, frameworks

and core beliefs focus on developing skills, attitudes and beliefs that prepare students to be successful 21st Century learners. The IB PYP is designed to help students find a sense of belonging in the ever-changing and increasingly interrelated world around them and to foster a positive attitude to learning.

Gordon Parks Academy is a neighborhood magnet with half of the seats reserved for neighborhood students and the other half from outside the neighborhood. All students are required to apply through the Magnet Admissions Office.

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COPE summer program studied crime solving Students participating in the SCOPE summer program spent some of their time studying crimes. The students used science, math and teamwork to solve different mock crimes and to learn about law enforcement.

Wichita Police Officer Bart Norton worked with students to collect fingerprints from different surfaces.

Officer Norton allowed students to sit in his police cruiser, turn on the lights and sirens, and showed them tools officers use, including spike strips.

The students also traveled to Wichita State University to learn about skeletons and how to draw scientific conclusions, including whether a skeleton is male or female and to determine approximate age of a person.

SCOPE is a summer enrichment program for gifted students that provides innovative classes in art, science, math and history.

Students in the SCOPE summer program examine different fingerprints.

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‘Cousins Camp’

A local family holds it’s fifth annual event. Check out their story and about a brand new product that could help you kickstart a Cousins Camp of your own!

Five years ago Wichita grandparents Jan Higgins and her husband Donn saw an opportunity to create a tradition in their family that would promote relationships while also giving their children a break.

by Jessica Lindsey

The first annual “Cousins Camp” was designed so that the Higgins' grandchildren could spend time together and bond not only with their grandparents, but with each other in a setting away from their parents. As an added bonus, it gave the parents a break.

Jan Higgins originally got the idea when Todd Carter, lead pastor of Westlink Christian Church, mentioned it in a sermon years ago. Time at Cousins Camp is spent building relationships by taking part in team-building activities, swimming, playing games and in general just spending intentional time together.

“The whole concept was designed because the cousins didn't get to see each other very often,” said Jan Higgins.

“We want them to grow up close and be bonded together. This summer we held our fifth Cousins Camp.”

The week—which includes custom-made t-shirts—has a theme that it's based around. The camp usually is spent at the Higgins' house, though this past summer it was held in Galveston, Texas where the whole extended family went on vacation.

Two years ago the whole thing was based on emotions. The Higgins put of posters of kids in different stages of emotions and talked about those stages and how to handle conflict. They even put up a tent in the living room and camped out all week.

“It is really neat to see the camaraderie they have built,” said Jan. “I want them to stand up for each other. We are family and we want to leave a legacy and know that we stick together and stand up for each other no matter what.

As they get older I'm looking forward to being able to take them to serve at the food bank or other projects like that.”

It takes a village The Higgins have nine grandchildren.

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Six live in the Wichita area—Kayleigh (21), Heather (18), Laura (11) and Garrett (8) Huff, Landon (9) and Logan Larson (3)—while the other three—Noah (7), Riley (5) and Alexandra (3)—live in Oklahoma.

“I believe that it does take more than just parents to raise a child,” said Jan. “We are building on what their parents are already teaching them.

Grandparents don't have to play the role of disciplinarian like the parents do, but we have the chance to be their advocate, encourage them and give them unconditional love.”

Jan, who works full time as Early Childhood Director at Westlink Christian Church, realizes that not all grandparents may have the energy or ability to host all of their grandchildren for a week. Jan suggests not focusing on the length of time or amount of things that you can do, but focus on the relationship and the bond.

“For grandparents that have young grandchildren, don't bite off more than you can chew,” said Jan. “A weekend trip, or maybe just an outing or day camp kind of thing. If the families live locally, maybe just do a fun day event or camp out in the living room. Kids just want to have fun and are so easy to please, just spending time with them playing blocks or playing on the floor with them. Start where you feel comfortable and build on it.”

Making it easy Another great idea is to use a product like GrandCamp Adventures. Introduced in November 2011, GrandCamp Adventures makes it easy for all generations to connect and have fun together.

GrandCamp Adventures is a line of entertaining and educational products such as storybooks, music, games and

activities created by co-founders Patricia Babuka and Scott Schaefer to spark conversation and connect families.

In a setting much like The Higgins' Cousins Camp, Patricia's in-laws created a GrandCamp in the early 1990's. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Marjorie and Reuban Black) began inviting all of their grandchildren to visit their home for five, fun-filled days each summer. (They) called their event GrandCamp and made it a special time complete with a theme for the week, arts and crafts, outings and special guest educators,â&#x20AC;? said Patricia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The four Black siblings brought all the grandchildren to the Blackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home on a Sunday evening and came back for the GrandCamp closing ceremony the following Friday evening. In between, it was just the grandparents and grandchildren/cousins connecting with one another, learning and playing their way into connections that will last a lifetime.â&#x20AC;?

The informal, spontaneous atmosphere of the camp included grandkids who were potty-trained all the way up to college-age cousins who took time off from their summer jobs to spend with family. Now the inspired product line is available to families across the country to jumpstart their own special time with each other. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything GrandCamp Adventures offers is designed to enrich the lives of three generations in a family â&#x20AC;&#x201D; grandparents, their children (the parent generation) and their grandchildren,â&#x20AC;? said Patricia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grandparents can count on GrandCamp Adventures to make it fun and easy for them to connect with their grandchildren. Our games, crafts and activities are designed for multi-generational participation so that grandparents are part of the fun, not just spectators. We also provide stories and set the stage for grandparents to share their knowledge with their grandchildren and to tell their own stories.â&#x20AC;?

Products encourage all kinds activities, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Longbeard's Treasure Hunt,â&#x20AC;? for example is appropriate for a variety of ages because of its picture and word clues and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shake It Up,â&#x20AC;? is a 3-in-1 handshake game with different levels of movements for younger and older participants.

It comes down to quality time

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Staying connected does not have to be expensive or elaborate,â&#x20AC;? said Patricia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe strongly that it is the simple things, spending playtime with the grandchildren rather than entertaining them, which makes the difference. Sitting on the porch talking about the bird in the tree or playing a game together is much more important to building the relationship than putting the grandchildren on a carnival ride and waving as they pass by.â&#x20AC;?

Starting from scratch with an idea and a passion like the Higgins family did is all it takes to establish the lifelong connection.

And now with products like GrandCamp Adventures, anyone can plant that seed with just a little time and effort. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want my grandchildren to know that they can come to me for anything,â&#x20AC;? said Jan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want them to know that I will always love them and do what's best for them. You don't have to be perfect or have all the answers. The first time we had Cousins Camp Landon cried and wanted to go home every night, so we let him.

But that's okay, the goal is to build the relationship and just go with the flow.â&#x20AC;?

Check out GrandCamp Adventures at www. grandcamp.com.

Interested in winning some GrandCamp products? Email us at jessica@ WichitaFamily.com or leave us a comment on Facebook telling us what your grandchildren or grandparents mean to you.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pick a winner on September 15.

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WICHITA FAMILIES ON THE MOVE | September Calendar of Events September 1

September 11

CSI: The Experience - National Traveling Exhibit @ Exploration Place; Tue-Sat 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sun & Mon noon - 5:00 p.m. through September 5.

Central Kansas Motorcross Series @ Jeeps Motorcycle Club in Park City; Gates open: 6:30 a.m., practice: 8 a.m. and race: 10 a.m. Round 7 on September 17.

September 2

Do It Like Diego @ Alford Branch Library; 2:30 p.m.

September 19

September 12

Four Freshman Jazz Concert @ Friends University; 7:30 p.m.

Make & Take Craft: Foliage Friends @ Linwood Branch Library; 1:30 p.m. Repeats September 19 @ Orchard Park Library and September 24 @ Mayo Angelou Branch Library.

September 21

September 13

September 22

Age of the Gunfighter @ Cowtown; 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Garden Sprouts Crunching Munching Caterpillars @ Botanica; 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

September 8

Fun with Spanish: Animals @ Westlink Library; 7 p.m.

Plane Plans: The Story of Wichita Aviation through Historic Drawings Exhibit & Open House @ Kansas Aviation Museum; 4 – 7 p.m.

Solar System Potpourri @ Lake Afton Public Observatory; 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. through September 3. Repeats September 9 and 10.

September 3 Kansas Cattle Drive 2011 through September 5. See trail map here: http:// www.kansascattledrive2011.com

Disney On Ice presents: Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 3 @ Intrust Bank Arena through September 11. Visit http://www. intrustbankarena.com for times and tickets.

September 9 The National Bar-B-Que Derby: Honoring Our Heroes @ Various locations in Derby through September 10; see website for map and details. http://www.derbyweb. com/nationalbarbquederby.cfm

September 10 2011 Kansas State Fair @ Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson through September 18.

Visit http://www. kansasstatefair.com for more information.

Starliner Custom Car Show @ Kansas Aviation Museum; 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Zoobilee @ Sedgwick County Zoo; 6 p.m.

– midnight.

El Dorado Open Car, Truck & Bike Show @ Downtown El Dorado; All Day KansasKatz TICA Championship and Household Pet Cat Show @ The Sunset Banquet Hall; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. through September 18.

Puppet Show “Peeping Beauty” @ Rockwell Branch Library; 10:30 a.m.

Share Our Culture Lecture Series: Indian Camps and Encampments @ Mid-America All-Indian Center; 7 – 9 p.m.

Age of Aquarius Senior Expo 2011 presented

by Central Plains Area Agency on Aging @ Botanica, Exploration Place, Old Cowtown Museum and the Wichita Art Museum.

Entrance to Senior Expo and admission to the museums is FREE to anyone age 55 and older and to caregivers of all ages!

September 16

September 23

Native American Skies @ Lake Afton Public Observatory; 8 – 10 p.m. through September 17. Repeats September 23 and 24 and September 30 and October 1.

Portrait of Botanica Photography Youth and Adult Entry Deadline @ Botanica; 4 p.m.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour @ Orpheum Performing Arts Center; 7 p.m.

Lucha Libre Puppets @ Evergreen Branch Library; 4 p.m.

Autumn & Art Fair @ Bradley Fair through September 18; Sat 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sun 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Visit http://www. bradleyfair.com for more information.

September 17 Jewelry Making Jubilee @ Central Library; 2:30 p.m. (ages 12-17)

Professional Bull Riders: The DEWALT Guaranteed Tough Invitational @ Intrust Bank Arena; Fri 8:00 p.m., Sat 7:00 p.m. through September 24. Visit http://www. pbrnow.com for more information.

September 24 Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day; Download an admission card for free admission to 18 local attractions in the Wichita by visiting www. museumdaywichita.com or http:// microsite.smithosinanmag.com/ museumday.

Recycled Crafts @ Alford Branch Library; 2:30 p.m.

Dora the Explorer Book Party @ Rockwell Branch Library; 2:30 p.m.

Pops Concert featuring Chris Botti presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra @ Century II Convention Hall; 8 p.m.

September 25 AT&T Phonebook Recycle Day @ Sedgwick County Zoo; admission is just $2.00 when you bring a phonebook to recycle.

September 27 Hats Off to You @ Central Library; 7 p.m.

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September 28 Share Our Culture Lecture Series: Warriors Society @ Mid-America All- Indian Center; 7 – 9 p.m.

September 29 8th Annual Holiday Galleria presented by Junior League of Wichita @ Century II; 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. through October 2.

Family Fun Time: “Where the Wild Things Are” @ Westlink Branch Library; 7 p.m.

Recurring Events Kansas Sesquicentennial Exhibit - “What to Wear to the Kansas Sesquicentennial?” @ Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum; Tue-Fri 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sat & Sun 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. through October 1.

Delano Community Farmers’ Market @ The Senior Center in Delano Wednesdays through October 26; 5 – 7 p.m.

Kansas Grown! Farmers’ Market - Sedgwick County Extension Office; Saturdays 7 a.m.

– noon and Wednesdays 3 – 7 p.m. through last week in October

Family Storytime Interactive storytelling and activities for children aged 3-7 with their families.

Evening sessions on Sept. 29 and Oct. 20 cancelled for other family events.

No session on Wednesday, Nov. 23. (30 minutes) 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14-Nov. 30, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer, 337-9456 7 p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 10, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer, 337-9456

Preschool Storytime Stories, fingerplays and more for children aged 3-6. No sessions on Wednesday, Nov. 23. (30 minutes) 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 13-Nov. 29, Central Library, 223 S. Main, 261-8500 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 13-Nov. 29, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer, 337-9456 (children only)

For our on-going calendar of events visit our website at WichitaFamily.com

Wichita Family Classified Section Childcare Directory WESTSIDE MOM'S DAY OUT - A safe place for your children to play while you have a few hours to yourself. Friday's 9-2 at Westwood Presbyterian Church. Each mom works one Friday a month. Cost is only $15 for entire family! Call 773-9152 for more information.

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Around Town Families

THE MUSEUM OF WORLD TREASURES

The Museum of World Treasures—located at 835 E. 1st St. in Old Town, Wichita, KS 67202—is the feature of this month’s Families Around Town. The Museum opened in 2001 and is a not-for-profit operation. Visitors will find three floors of history in a wide variety of visually-stunning collections. This museum can be appreciated by young and old alike. Check it out online before you go, www. worldtreasures.org. Do you know of an event or activity that you would like Wichita Family Magazine to consider featuring in this section? Email jessica@wichitafamily.com.

Christian Raffinengo and Carson Arndt read details about a map at The Museum of World Treasures in search of answers for questions in The Museum’s scavenger hunt. There are scavenger hunt papers available for a variety of ages from Pre-Kindergarten up.

Alex Raffinengo and Colby Krein are mesmerized by the shiny gold items as part of the Kingdom of Majapahit exhibit at The Museum.

A group of boys explores the question, What Happened When?, on a wheel in The Museum of World Treasures. The boys scoured every inch of the museum, learning about and enjoying years of history along the way.

Photos by Jessica Lindsey

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