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veryone should be settling into the new school year, and preparing for the fall months ahead. I love this time of year! The end of September is when we can finally start to see cooler temperatures and more outdoor festivals. Make sure you keep checking the online calendar at www.wilmingtonparent.com. We keep it updated all month long so you have the latest information about events happening around Wilmington! September is also our second party guide issue of the year. I know there will be many birthdays celebrated in our family this month! If you’re looking for some new ideas, take a look at the article, Fun Birthday Parties for Busy Parents, on pg. 20. If you have a little one and you are not sure what the party expectations should be for that age, Super Soirees on pg. 24 has the advice you need for every age! With a new school year and busy schedules, this is a great time to start including the kids in your household chore schedule. No need to be a supermom! You can be just as super if you teach everyone in the house to pitch in and help with the housework. If you’re not sure where to start you can check out some age appropriate chore ideas on pg. 18. Everyone should also be sure to visit Cape Fear Museum this month to check out their new outdoor park! The park opens on September 26th with lots of grand opening family activities. This event happens during Take Your Child Outside Week, and is just one of many opportunities this month to get outside and enjoy Wilmington’s beautiful autumn weather!
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he first official day of Fall 2015 is Wednesday, September 23rd. This is absolutely my favorite season! The cooler air smells comforting and instantly boosts my spirits. I would like to say I spend my summer days outside, but honestly, the heat chases me indoors more than I want to admit. Fall is a different situation! I spend most of my days outside looking for ways to celebrate this beautiful time of year. Wilmington is the perfect place to live during the Autumn months. Festivals pop up all over town and continue through the holidays. Here is a list of some of the FREE festivals families can enjoy this month: Founders Day - 9/12 at 3pm. Brunswick Forest. All Veteran Parachute Team, plus fireworks, carnival rides, food, vendors, and live music. Globetrekkerfest - 9/12 at 11am. Tidal Creek Lawn. Family activities, crafts, and vendors that support less technology and more family bonding. Also have a chance to meet and talk to Enlightened Globetrekkers, Crystal and her daughter River, who just returned from a 15 country world tour. Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta and Festival - 9/18-19 at Carolina Beach Yacht Basin. Features boats manned by 20 people plus a steersman and a drummer. Fall Festival and Corn Maze - 9/19-20 at Hubbs Corn Maze in Clinton, NC. features a maze shaped like North Carolina, hay rides, farm animals, human foosball, giant slides, toddler town, tire mountain, barrel train, and special events. NC Spot Festival - 9/25-27 in Hampstead, NC. Two days of music, food, art, fireworks (Saturday, 9pm), plus blow-up rides, pony and camel rides, and gem mining. Spot meals are also on sale all weekend. Wilmington Riverfest - 10/2-4 in Downtown Wilmington. Live music, dancing and more on multiple stages. Kids zone includes facepainting, airbrush tattoos, mardi gras mask making, inflatables and more.
Busy children ~ busy families! Children learn how to slow down, focus, and nurture their inner lives at The Atrium Gentle Christian formation based on a Montessori model. Ages 3-11 / Sundays 9:30
This month is a perfect time to start a new adventure in the arts too! Thalian Association Community Theatre is offering fall semester theatre arts classes and workshops for actors ages 7 to 18 with special Tots classes for children ages 3 to 6. Classes are scheduled for Sept. 14 to Dec. 5 in two Wilmington locations: the Community Arts Center and Northeast Library. Call (910) 2511788 for more information. September is also Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Beth Quinn is a Wilmington local who started the organization She ROCKS in May of 2014 with the intention of raising funds for Ovarian Cancer research of hopes of finding early detection and a cure as well as bringing awareness to Ovarian Cancer. The funding goes directly to UNC Lineberger for the research part and locally they help others going through cancer treatment at Zimmer Cancer Center. She Rocks is holding an inaugural fundraising event at 1051 Salon and Spa (1051 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, Wilmington). The Cut-A-Thon scheduled for Sept. 14, is by donation depending on the service. Call (910) 256-1111 or use email for more information. Don’t forget to continue visiting your local Farmer’s Markets as they move into the fall season. Many of the markets will remain open until the holidays and the products they offer will start to change this month. Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market - Saturdays from 8am-1pm at Carolina Beach Lake Park. Last day: Oct. 3rd. Riverfront Farmer’s Market - Saturdays from 8am1pm at the Downtown Riverfront. Last Day: Nov. 21st. Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market - Mondays from 8am-1pm at the Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds. Last Day: Sept. 28th. Poplar Grove Farmer’s Market - Wednesdays from 8am-1pm at Poplar Grove Plantation in Hampstead. Last Day: Nov. 18th. v
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Monkeys Up Just because the kids are back to school doesn’t mean family time has disappeared until the next holiday. Family game night is a fun way for families to reconnect during their endless, busy weeks. Unfortunately, family game night does not always work out very well for the youngest members of the family. Many of the games available can seem boring or complicated for preschool and kindergarten aged children. Rooster Fin Games has developed an entertaining flip’em, swithch’em, and steal’em game called Monkeys Up! This game is fun for all ages and easy for younger kids to play. Another benefit, this game disguises learning in a simple game. This game has even been featured by Mensa Mind Games. Monkeys Up helps develop memory skills, yet is fast paced and fun for adults too! Younger kids won’t get bored because a typical game only last about 10 minutes. Monkeys Up is an excellent game that includes all family members! Tiny pieces make it best for ages 4 and up, but the adorable little monkeys are definitely a perfect addition to any family game night. www.roosterfin.com v
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growing up online
Becoming Mindful about Photos
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ocial media has become the new back fence, a place where parents can tell stories, swap tips, and even brag a bit. A recent survey from the Pew Research Center found that moms, in particular, give and get lots of encouragement, as well as useful parenting information, from networks like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Almost all of these efforts involve photos, which would be great if those photos would stay put. Unfortunately, they don’t. Photos of cute kids— especially babies—have been misappropriated by people who use them for their own, sometimes dubious, purposes. Baby role-playing, for example, involves young women who use random photos of children to fantasize about motherhood. By posting pics and inventing details about babies they don’t know, they attract attention on social media. In these so-called digital kidnappings, the child may not be in physical danger. Still, most parents find it disconcerting to see their child’s face in someone else’s fantasy, especially if there’s a preoccupation with breastfeeding or bath time. In other cases, parents have stumbled across familiar photos that have been used in advertising or to create memes, those Internet placards that sometimes take on a life of their own. Obviously, people vary a great deal in what they feel comfortable saying on social media, and parenthood doesn’t necessarily change that. Some new parents find that they are very protective about a baby’s online presence; others become Mommy bloggers who build a loyal following by chronicling intimate details about domestic life. All parents should, however, think seriously about what impact a post that seems cute today might have on a child in the future. Just as couples need to negotiate what they are willing to share on social media, parents must also try to imagine how a child will feel when he or she is an eye-rolling eight year old, an easily embarrassed teen, or a young adult looking for a job. How can parents balance the benefits of social networking with its risks? Here are a few tips.
Use privacy settings. The report from Pew found that parents typically had 150 friends on Facebook, and of those, one third were “actual” friends. Consider sharing photos of kids only with those friends. Most social media sites make it easy to establish different groups within your FB community. (Details about setting privacy settings for the main social media venues are available at socialmediaexaminer.com/social-media-privacy-settings. Go through your network and think about whether your relationship is close enough to share details about your child. Grandparents, other family members, close friends? Absolutely! Colleagues, associates and friends of friends—probably not. Share your reshare policy. Even if you are careful about privacy, photos can escape your network if they are reshared. To discourage resharing, remind friends and family that photos are “for your eyes only.” Talk to other parents, too. Explain your concerns about over-sharing and ask that they not post photos of playdates and other outings without your permission. Extend the same courtesy to them. 8 | September 2015 | Wilmington Parent
By Carolyn Jabs Use a nickname. Instead of using your child’s real name, use a pseud-
onym. This makes it harder to connect an escaped photo with your family. It will also spare your child the embarrassment of having baby pics show up when someone Googles them in the future.
Make copying difficult. A few techniques will make it harder for people to use your photos for other purposes. Try saving photos with the lowest possible resolution. Not only will the file transmit more quickly, but it will also be blurry if someone tries to enlarge it. Parents can also borrow a trick from professional photographers by putting a signature or watermark on photos. Visualwatermark.com is one of several free services that make it easy to brand digital pics.
No naked pictures. Ever. No matter how cute or innocent they may seem, naked pictures should not be posted online. Even if you don’t attract the attention of a predator or run afoul of the obscenity standards on your social network, you run the risk of distributing a picture that will be used to harass your child in the future. Use an alternative album. Some parents use social media as a kind of baby album, keeping track of firsts as they happen. Really important photos deserve better protection. Try making albums on password-protected sites like Flickr or Photobucket. Share passwords only with family members and other trusted friends who really want to see all your great photos. Back up photo files in the cloud and on a separate hard or flash drive. For photos that really matter, consider making prints or photo books that are likely to last longer than any digital format.
Be selective. Taking digital pictures is sooooo easy. Be ruthless about culling your photos. Review and delete at least once a week. And only share photos that are special in some way. Close-ups with only a few props tend to be more interesting, and they also make it harder for strangers to identify your child or locate your home. Post vacation pictures after you return home so people won’t know when your house is unoccupied. Now that every cellphone includes a camera, parents also need to think about when photos are an intrusion. Yes, childhood is fleeting and a photo can help you remember. But photos can also turn you into an observer instead of a participant, especially if you are thinking ahead to the number of “likes” a photo will get on social media. Instead of reflexively reaching for the camera, get in the habit of asking whether a photo will deepen—or interrupt—a special moment with your child. v Carolyn Jabs, M.A., raised three computer savvy kids including one with special needs. She has been writing Growing Up Online for ten years and is working on a book about constructive responses to conflict. Visit www. growing-up-online.com to read other columns.
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Be a Backyard Explorer By Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
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hen was the last time you sat in the grass and searched for shapes in the clouds? Or took a closer look at the leaves in your yard? Between work, school, and extracurricular activities, family and play time is limited. Our phones, laptops, and television sets also zap the amount of free time we spend outside. Richard Louv, author of “Last Child in the Woods”, coined the phrase “nature deficit disorder” to emphasize children (and adults) are spending less time outdoors. Experts agree that children need access to nature the same way they need good nutrition and adequate sleep. Each year, families around the world participate in Take Your Child Outside (TACO) Week September 24 - 30. TACO encourages children and adults to spend time together exploring the natural world. How can you and your family get reacquainted with nature? Take time to unschedule and unplug. Join your kids in turning over rocks and limbs to see what you find, listen for birds and insects in the evening, or look for natural neighbors like squirrels and birds in your yard. Introduce your kids to hiking or fishing, find new shells at the beach, and visit community green spaces, like the new park opening at Cape Fear Museum! Join Museum educators in our new park for free outdoor family activities on Saturday, September 26, 2015, from 1 to 4 p.m. Investigate handson exhibits with your family, discover how the region’s land and water have shaped our history, and explore the natural world.
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To jumpstart your outdoor explorations, try this fun at-home activity! Materials: • Spray bottle filled with water • Flour or cocoa powder in a shaker container • Sidewalk chalk Instructions: • Explore your yard and gather a variety of plant material of different shapes and sizes. Look for interesting leaves, blades of grass, pine needles, branches and flowers. • Create unique art using your collection! Try each of these three techniques. • Make prints by spraying water lightly on the plant and pressing it on to a flat surface like a sidewalk or patio. • Place the plant on a hard surface and gently shake either flour or cocoa powder over top. Remove the plant and examine the outline left behind. • Use sidewalk chalk to outline a plant. What kind of pictures can you create using your natural art materials? Get other great ideas for outdoor activities at www.takeachildoutside. org. Pledge to take a child outside and record your experiences as well! For more information about Cape Fear Museum’s park, visit www. capefearmuseum.com/exhibits/park. v
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September | 2015 All Month Long! Cotton Exchange Tours Daily (Year Round). Cotton Exchange, Downtown. Tales of mystery of the Cotton Exchange ghosts. $10/Adults. $8/Students & Seniors. Free/Under age 12. Visit www.TourOldWilmington.blogspot.com or call 409-4300 for information. Guardians of the Garden Airlie Gardens. Through 10/25. Airlie Gardens is proud to host artist Dumay Gorham, III for his first solo exhibit in seven years! His creations in copper showcases his artistic talent for bringing creatures both real and imagined into the third dimension. Admission included with garden admission. Dumay Gorham, III is a Wilmington native, a graduate of NCSU and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He has been welding and working in metal for 15 years and is one of the many talented artists at ACME Art Studios in downtown Wilmington. In addition to private homes and gardens, Dumay has completed projects for: The City of Wilmington, the Bald Head Island Conservancy, Oak Island Recreation Center, Marriott Inc., UNCW, The North Carolina Aquariums, New Hanover County Arboretum, Live Oak Bank, & our own Airlie Gardens. Copper has always been his favorite metal. Make it Work 9am-5pm, through 9/13. Cape Fear Museum. Throughout history, simple machines have helped people with maritime-related tasks such as loading and unloading cargo, aiming naval cannons and raising and lowering anchors. Come aboard and discover how the six types of universal simple machines make maritime work easier. Try your hand at large-scale exhibits and life levers, work with wedges, wheels and axles, pulleys and much more! In addition, visitors will get to view historic objects and images from the museum’s collection related to Wilmington’s boat and ship building history, view maritime-related photographs from the Lower Cape Fear and even go on a simple machines scavenger hunt throughout the museum! Downtown Wilmington Trolley Tour Downtown at Water St. Wilmington Trolley offers a tour through the Port City on an authentically reproduced trolley. Tour highlights include: museums, beautiful mansions, birthplaces of famous natives, TV & movie locations, fine dining ideas, shopping, history and more! www. wilmingtontrolley.com.
1 Tuesday Make a Grandparent’s Day Card 9am, daily through 9/12. Main Library. Grandparents’ Day is September 13, 2015. Drop by the children’s room
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to make a card. Materials and supplies will be available, while supplies last, throughout each day in a plastic tub. Follow the example provided or create your own. Happy Little Singers 9:45am, Tuesdays. Hannah Block USO/ Community Arts Center. Music and Movement program for children 6 months to 6 years. Sing, Dance, Instruments, Creative Play with your child. Drop-ins welcome, $10 per family. Please call or text in advance 777-8889. Kid’s Cooking Club 3:30 - 4:30pm Tuesdays. Children’s Museum. Learn new skills and explore fun seasonal recipes. Then savor the flavor of your hard work. Kids Cooking Club is sponsored by Harris Teeter. Visit www.playwilmington.org for weekly themes and call 254-3534 to pre-register. Scare Squad - Gory Guts 6-7pm. Myrtle Grove Library. Calling all teens! Help build scary props for NHCPL’s Haunted House attraction: Library Labyrinth. For more information contact Mr. Scooter at 798-6393 or e-mail shayes@nhcgov.com. Family Night at Carolina Beach Boardwalk 6:30-8:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Last one of the season! Bring the family out for bounce house, kids activities, entertainment, raffles and more!! Featuring: No Sleeves Magic.
2 Wednesday Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Poplar Grove Plantation. Through Nov. 18. Features fresh local fruits and veggies, dairy products, meats and seafood, baked goods, and sweets, plus arts & crafts, cut flowers, wine and more. Storytime at the Library 9:30am; 10am; 10:30, Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library & Northeast Library. Babies up to 18 months at 9:30 are invited to bring an adult lap and enjoy up to 20 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays & rhymes. Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old are invited at 10am to 20 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in Story Place. Preschoolers aged 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am to 20-30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room! Call 798-6303 for details. S.T.E.M. Explorations 10am & 3:30pm, Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. STEM programs explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics by applying them in fun, hands-on activities.
Children will learn about the scientific process while measuring and recording in mathematical terms, developing critical thinking skills in the process. Please pre-register. Visit www.playwilmington.org for more information. Mini Monets Clay & Sculpture Art Class 4:15-5pm, Wednesdays. Carolina Beach Rec Center. Let’s get our hands dirty with clay! All projects will be handmade in different types of clay and sculpting materials. This session is a great opportunity to create art in three dimension. Visit www.minimonetsart.com or call 3991708 for more information.
3 Thursday Storytime at the Library 9:30am; 10am; 10:30, Thursdays. Myrtle Grove & Northeast Library. Babies up to 18 months at 9:30 are invited to bring an adult lap and enjoy up to 20 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays & rhymes. Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old are invited at 10am to 20 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in Story Place. Preschoolers aged 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am to 20-30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room! Call 798-6303 for details. Messy Hands Toddler Art 10am. Main Library. “It’s the Process, Not the Product.” Toddlers and their adults will be introduced to a variety of hands-on art experiences. The focus of this program will be on child driven art exploration. Come join us for a half hour of Messy Fun, make sure to wear play clothes. This program is designed for children between the ages of 2-4. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. StoryCOOKS 10am, Thursdays. Children’s Museum. A cooking club for preschoolers where we read a story and make a dish inspired by the book. Visit www.playwilmington.org for more information and weekly themes. Child Yoga 3:30pm. Children’s Museum. Get moving the first Thursday of every month in Child Yoga. This month’s theme is “OMazing Love.” Visit www.playwilmington.org for details. Jump! Move! Learn! 3:30pm, Thursdays. Children’s Museum. Join us in learning how to keep our bodies healthy and happy. Discover new exercises and games while learning all about the human body. Ideal for ages 5-9. Visit www.playwilmington. org for details.
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Toddler Time 10am, Fridays. Children’s Museum. No registration necessary. Projects and activities for our youngest visitors (ages 4 and under) and their special grownups to work on together. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org for more information. Family Yoga Storytime 10:30am, Fridays. Main Library. Parents & children, newborns and older, will have fun listening to stories while stretching and learning basic yoga postures with Miss Susan. Children must have an adult present. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. No registration required! Call 798-6353 for more details. Baby Play! 11am, Fridays. Children’s Museum. No registration necessary. An informal playtime for babies to explore the world around them through hands-on discovery, sensory play, music, baby sign language, early creative experiences, and more! (Ideal for ages 6 - 18 months) Adventures in the Arts 3:30pm, Fridays. Children’s Museum. Please pre-register. Bring your child to express their creativity through various forms of art including but not limited to painting, sculpture, music, theater, dance, drawing, and printing. Visit www. playwilmington.org for details. Downtown Sundown Concert Series: Departure 6pm. Riverfront Park. Last concert of the season features Departure, a tribute to Journey. Beer, wine and food available for purchase. Rain or shine. Schedule subject to change. Summer Concert Series: The Other Guys 6-8pm. Airlie Gardens. Who’s that playing on the oak lawn this week? Not them, it’s The Other Guys! Bringing a blend of acoustic and covers to ease our way into the Labor Day Weekend. Concerts are open to the general public and admission is free for Airlie Members. General admission parking is offsite at the Old Cinema 6 at 5335 Oleander Drive across from Jungle Rapids. A free trolley service will run throughout the evening from the Cinema to the Gardens. Concert tickets are now available for purchase online at www.airliegardens. org and at the Airlie Gift Shop. Tickets are $9/Adults, $2/ Children(4-12), Free for children under 4 years. Fireworks by the Sea and Music: Drew Smith Band 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy free fireworks by the sea on Carolina Beach at 9:00 pm and the music of the Drew Smith Band at 6:30 pm at the gazebo. The fireworks and gazebo entertainment are free and open to all, weather permitting. Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule. Come Meet Corduroy 7pm. Barnes & Noble. Come meet Corduroy in person and enjoy Storytime and activities. Call 509-1880 for details.
5 Saturday Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Through October 3rd. Local growers, artisans, and crafters. Come enjoy a walk around the lake with the family, pick up some locally grown and made products. Visit www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com for more information.
Young Living Yoga & Essential Oils Class 12pm, Saturdays. Be Unlimited Yoga, 5725 Oleander Dr. Suite B10. 30 minutes of gentle yoga, 30 minutes oil workshop with different themes every week. $5. Super Saturday Fun Time 3pm Saturdays. TheatreNow. Join DOCK, the dog, and his two-legged friends as they uncover mysteries and discover artifacts (courtesy of Cape Fear Museum). Different adventure each week. Families welcome. $8/person. Visit www. theatrewilmington.com for tickets.
6 Sunday Family Fun Day 9am - 5pm. Airlie Gardens. Visit the parks and Arboretum for a full day of family fun. Contact 798-7700 or visit www. airliegardens.org for more information. Residents Free Day - Cape Fear Museum 1 – 5pm. Cape Fear Museum. NHC residents are admitted free to the Museum the first Sunday of every month. Call 7984350 or visit www.capefearmuseum.com for information. Boogie in the Park Concert Series: Seneca Guns 5-7pm. Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach. Free concert series featuring Seneca Guns. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the music! Movies at the Lake: Disney’s Cinderella 8:45pm. Carolina Beach Lake. Bring your chairs and find a spot on the lawn where the whole family can enjoy newly released movies every Sunday night throughout the summer. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, cotton candy, and more for sale at reasonable prices or bring your own food and beverages. For a complete list of movies visit www.pleasureislandnc.org.
7 Monday - Labor Day Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Mondays. Town of Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds. Through Sept. 28. This unique Farmer’s Market is the only one on the island and provides an opportunity for residents and visitors of Wrightsville Beach to purchase fresh, locally grown produce. In addition to produce vendors and various other consumables vendors, the market includes a variety of unique craft vendors.
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Railroad Storytime 10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $4/Family. Free/ Members. Call 763-2634 for more information. Mini Monets Clay & Sculpture Art Class 4:45-5:30pm, Mondays. Kings Grant Area. Let’s get our hands dirty with clay! All projects will be handmade in different types of clay and sculpting materials. This session is a great opportunity to create art in three dimension. Visit www. minimonetsart.com or call 399-1708 for more information.
8 Tuesday Scare Squad - Strobe Tunnel 6-7pm. Myrtle Grove Library. Calling all teens! Help build scary props for NHCPL’s Haunted House attraction: Library Labyrinth. For more information contact Mr. Scooter at 7986393 or e-mail shayes@nhcgov.com.
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Riverfront Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Downtown Riverfront. Through Nov. 21. Features local farmers, produce, arts and crafts, music, and more. Items change weekly depending on the season and include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables and herbs, eggs and cheeses, plants and flowers, meat and seafood, doggie treats, tea, honey, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, wine, art, and more. Rain or shine.
Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Poplar Grove Plantation. Through Nov. 18. Features fresh local fruits and veggies, dairy products, meats and seafood, baked goods, and sweets, plus arts & crafts, cut flowers, wine and more.
Library Fun for Kids @ Whole Foods 10:30. Whole Foods. Decisions, decisions, decisions making good financial choices starts at a young age. Join us for a fun interactive storytime as we explore Needs vs Wants with Miss Krista.
Music for Babies & Toddlers with Catherine 10am. Learning Express. Music and movement and fun for babies from birth to toddlers (newborn-3 years). Free with reservation, 910-313-3100.
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Jazz at the Mansion Concert Series: Darryl Merrill and Jazzpel 6:30-8:30pm. Bellamy Mansion. Feel free to bring snacks, chairs and blankets to sit on the lawn, beer and wine will be for sale at the performance. Kids are welcome to join in the fun so bring out the whole family!
11 Friday - Patriot Day Full Moon at the Napping House 11am. Barnes & Noble. In this long-awaited companion to the beloved classic The Napping House, a full moon is keeping everyone in the napping house awake! Finally, a musical visitor sends sleepy Granny, her energetic grandson, and their menagerie off to dreamland. Call 509-1880 for details.
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Pass it on Cape Fear Consignment Event 2-8pm. Arab Shrine Club, 4510 S. College Rd. Features savings of up to 90% off gently used items including clothes for infants, parents-to-be, children and teens as well as toys, books, outdoor play items and furniture. Cash, credit and debit is accepted. Minecraft Session 3:30pm. Myrtle Grove Library. Children will explore and build within MinecraftEDU worlds as well as complete different challenges each session. Ages 8 & older. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register online or contact Mr. Scooter at 798-6393 or shayes@nhcgov.com. Create a Book for Grandparent’s Day 4-5pm. Learning Express. Grandma is a Superhero or Grandpa is Magical books for kids to illustrate. Ages 6+ with an adult helper. $8 fee includes a hardcover book with drawing prompts and materials. Reservations, please. Beach Bash! End-of Summer Reading Party 7pm. Barnes & Noble. Our Summer Reading Program was a great success with lots of children reading eight books and earning a free book from Barnes & Noble! Come celebrate our Beach Bash with fun-filled activities and games.
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about North Carolina’s state shell. Use various magnification tools to examine sea life up close. Parental participation required. 10 AM: Preschool; 11 AM and 12 PM: Ages 5-14. Visit www.capefearmuseum.com for more information. Pier to Pier Open Water Race Wrightsville Beach. The 11th Annual YMCA Pier 2 Pier In Memory Of Ryan Young is a 1.2 mile open water swimming event held at Wrightsville beach. This event benefits the Cape Fear Aquatic Club which is the Wilmington Family YMCA’s year-round swim team. Butterfly Release 10am. Airlie Gardens. Join us for a butterfly release in the Butterfly House! An educator will be in the Butterfly House from 10am-10:45am with information on butterfly life cycles and the types of butterflies currently flying. Release starts at 10:30 pm. In case of rain, we will have an educator in our classroom and guests will still be able to observe butterflies. Butterfly releases are free with garden admission. Library Fun for Kids @ Whole Foods 10:30am. Whole Foods. Healthy mind, healthy body, healthy choices. We will explore how making healthy choices can be fun. Join us for a fun interactive storytime with Miss Raquel. Science Saturday 11-11:30am. Learning Express. Experiment with solids, liquids and gasses. Bubbles, eruptions and hands on fun for scientists ages 7+. Reservations, please. Enlightened Globetrekker Family Wellness and Fun Day 11am. Tidal Creek Lawn. Family activities, crafts, and vendors that support less technology and more family bonding. Also have a chance to meet and talk to Enlightened Globetrekkers, Crystal and her daughter River, who just returned from a 15 country world tour.
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Pokemon Trading Post 3-4pm. Learning Express. Free for all ages. Bring your Pokemon collection and have fun trading for cards you don’t have.
Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Through October 3rd. Local growers, artisans, and crafters. Come enjoy a walk around the lake with the family, pick up some locally grown and made products. Visit www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com for more information.
Farm to Fork Gala 6:30pm. NourishNC presents a fall-inspired gastronomic experience to raise funds for the backpack program in New Hanover County. Advance tickets are $100, at the door $125. Please visit NourishNC.org/gala for ticket sales, donor and sponsor information.
Riverfront Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Downtown Riverfront. Through Nov. 21. Features local farmers, produce, arts and crafts, music, and more. Items change weekly depending on the season and include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables and herbs, eggs and cheeses, plants and flowers, meat and seafood, doggie treats, tea, honey, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, wine, art, and more. Rain or shine.
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Pass it on Cape Fear Consignment Event 9am-5pm. Arab Shrine Club, 4510 S. College Rd. See 09/11.
Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Mondays. Town of Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds. Through Sept. 28. This unique Farmer’s Market is the only one on the island and provides an opportunity for residents and visitors of Wrightsville Beach to purchase fresh, locally grown produce. In addition to produce vendors and
Family Science Saturday: Ocean Adventures 10am-1pm. Cape Fear Museum. Find out why the estuary is called the “ocean’s nursery.” Examine local shells and learn
Pass it on Cape Fear Consignment Event 10am-4pm. Arab Shrine Club, 4510 S. College Rd. See 09/11.
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various other consumables vendors, the market includes a variety of unique craft vendors. She Rocks! Cut-a-Thon 9am. 1051 Salon & Spa, 1051 Military Cutoff Rd. She Rocks is holding an inaugural fundraising event by donation depending on the service. The funding goes directly to UNC Lineberger for the research part and locally they help others going through cancer treatment at Zimmer Cancer Center. Call 256-1111 for more information. Minecraft Session 3:30pm. Myrtle Grove Library. Children will explore and build within MinecraftEDU worlds as well as complete different challenges each session. Ages 8 & older. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register online or contact Mr. Scooter at 798-6393 or shayes@nhcgov.com.
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Childcare – Preschools
French for Tots 10am. Learning Express. Immersion in French language, music and games with native speaker Marie Field from the Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Ages 6 months-5 years, free with reservation 910-313-3100.
AAI Pharma Learning Center 2320 Scientific Park Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 910-254-7384 • denise.ward@aaipharma.om Ages 6 weeks-12 years. 5 star program with degreed teachers,low staff /child ratios, and a Project Approach based curriculum. Full day, After School and morning programs available.
Preschool Math and Science program 10:30am. Myrtle Grove Library. Play, learn, and explore with your child. Math and science concepts will be introduced through interactive story times, hands on science experiments and exploration stations. This program is designed for children between the ages of 3-6. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit www.nhclibrary.org to register. Scare Squad - Rotting Skulls 6-7pm. Myrtle Grove Library. Calling all teens! Help build scary props for NHCPL’s Haunted House attraction: Library Labyrinth. For more information contact Mr. Scooter at 7986393 or e-mail shayes@nhcgov.com.
16 Wednesday Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Poplar Grove Plantation. Through Nov. 18. Features fresh local fruits and veggies, dairy products, meats and seafood, baked goods, and sweets, plus arts & crafts, cut flowers, wine and more.
Childcare Network 8 convenient locations in Wilmington, Southport and Leland 866-521-KIDS • www.childcarenetwork.com Ages 6-weeks to 12-years The Children’s Schoolhouse Montessori 612 South College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403 910-799-1531 • www.childrensschoolhouse.org Now enrolling students ages 3-5, for 2, 3, or 5 day programs. Jenkins Preschool Academy 7888 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28411 910-367-7210 • www.jpawilmington.com Half day programs 9am-12pm, 2 or 3 day classes for 2-3 yr. olds, 5-day programs for 4 y.o. And PreK
Friends School of Wilmington PreK 207 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-791-8221 • www.fsow.org A truly unique and desirable educational experience. Montessori teaching principles are used for preschool. Pax Natura Academy 4202 Wilshire Blvd. Wilmington, NC 910-791-2080 • www.childcarenetwork.net/159 Early Foundations Infant & Toddler Programs. Preschool for 2 & 3 yo. Kindergarten Prep for 4 & 5 yo. After School Program. Wilmington Christian Academy 1401 North College Road 910-791-4248 • www.wilmingtonchristian.com Ages 3 & up, WCA offers a year-round, full-day program including developmental, experiential & academic elements in a secure, faith-based environment.
17 Thursday Messy Hands Toddler Art 10am. Main Library. “It’s the Process, Not the Product.” Toddlers and their adults will be introduced to a variety of hands on art experiences. The focus of this program will be on child driven art exploration. Come join us for a half hour of Messy Fun, make sure to wear play clothes. This program is designed for children between the ages of 2-4. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
18 Friday Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta All Day. Carolina Beach Yacht Basin. Features boats manned by 20 people plus a steersman and a drummer. Fit for Fun Center’s 16th Birthday Party 9am-12pm & 1-4pm. Fit for Fun, 302 S. 10th St. You’re invited! Come help us celebrate the Fit for Fun Center’s 16th birthday celebration! Admission is free all day for all ages as a thank you for all the community support the center has received over the years! Special snacks will be served while supplies last. 341-4630 www.fitforfuncenter.com. Shopkins Swap 4-5pm. Learning Express. All ages. Free (no reservations required). Bring your duplicate Shopkins figures to trade. Bright Minds Family Science Night 5-7pm. Children’s Museum. This is a FREE event! Open to the Public! Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, what we like to call S.T.E.M. There will be an EXCITING announcement from Duke Energy! EXPLOSIVE experiments and a lot of family fun activities and play!
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Drop in childcare Power of Play Drop-N-Go 6644 Gordon Road Wilmington, NC 28411 910-332-1660 www.powerofplaywilmington.com Open Monday-Saturday during operating hours for potty-trained children ages 4-11.
Parents Night Out Carolina Gymnastics Academy 3529 Carolina Beach Rd. Wilmingon, NC 28412 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com Friday & Saturday night, 6-10pm, for ages 3 – 10. Power of Play 6644 Gordon Rd. Wilmington, NC 28411 910-332-1660 www.powerofplaywilmington.com Saturday night, 6-10pm, for ages 3-11.
The Little Gym of Wilmington 132 Racine Drive, Unit 1, Wilmington, NC 238403 910-799-3771 www.tlgwilmingtonnc.com 3-12 years. The Little Gym of Wilmington Parentsʼ Survival Nights lets you enjoy some adult time to see a movie, catch up with friends or enjoy a meal. We schedule Parentsʼ Survival Nights for select Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Summer Concert Series: The Imitations 6-8pm. Airlie Gardens. Taking the 2015 Summer Concert Series home it’s fan favorite, The Imitations. Guaranteed to have the whole lawn dancing! Concerts are open to the general public and admission is free for Airlie Members. General admission parking is offsite at the Old Cinema 6 at 5335 Oleander Drive across from Jungle Rapids. A free trolley service will run throughout the evening from the Cinema to the Gardens. Concert tickets are now available for purchase online at www.airliegardens.org and at the Airlie Gift Shop. Tickets are $9/Adults, $2/Children(4-12), Free for children under 4 years. Photo credit: Danielle Poulos
19 Saturday Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Through October 3rd. Local growers, artisans, and crafters. Come enjoy a walk around the lake with the family, pick up some locally grown and made products. Visit www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com for more information. Riverfront Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Downtown Riverfront. Through Nov. 21. Features local farmers, produce, arts and crafts, music, and more. Items change weekly depending on the season and include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables and herbs, eggs and cheeses, plants and flowers, meat and seafood, doggie treats, tea, honey, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, wine, art, and more. Rain or shine. Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta All Day. Carolina Beach Yacht Basin. See 09/18.
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NC Shell Show 9am-5pm. Cape Fear Museum. Free for members or with general admission. Features hundreds of seashells – remnants of bivalves and gastropods alike – collected far and wide by club members and other exhibitors. Learn about various aspects of shells and shelling. Scientific and arts-and-crafts exhibits in more than 20 categories, from North Carolina collections and single shells, to molluscan natural history and shell photography. Rare, beautiful, large, tiny, freshwater, saltwater, shell anomalies and fossils will fill several spaces within the Museum, including the lobby. Dealers will be selling shells and shell-related items. Butterfly Release 10am. Airlie Gardens. Join us for a butterfly release in the Butterfly House! An educator will be in the Butterfly House from 10am-10:45am with information on butterfly life cycles and the types of butterflies currently flying. Release starts at 10:30 pm. In case of rain, we will have an educator in our classroom and guests will still be able to observe butterflies. Butterfly releases are free with garden admission. Talk Like a Pirate Day 10am-5pm. Learning Express. Pillage yer pantries, dress in yer gnarliest pirate gear, and bring some nonperishable food items in for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard. All pirates bearing booty for the pantry will receive a bit of unburied pirate treasure from our chest. Arrrrrrrr you coming? Library Fun for Kids @ Whole Foods 10:30. Whole Foods. Join us for Pirate Storytime with Captain Scurvyface aka Mr. Scooter. Hear pirate stories and songs and then go on a treasure hunt in Whole Foods!
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Bug in a Vacuum Storytime 11am. Barnes & Noble. Join us for Storytime and activities featuring Barnes & Noble’s Picture Book of the Month, Bug in a Vacuum. Call 509-1880 for details. Minecraft Session 3:30pm. Myrtle Grove Library. Children will explore and build within MinecraftEDU worlds as well as complete different challenges each session. Ages 8 & older. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register online or contact Mr. Scooter at 798-6393 or shayes@nhcgov.com.
20 Sunday Slide Fest 12-5:30pm. Downtown Wilmington. Get ready for the slide of your life with this special event coming to downtown
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Wilmington! Slide Fest will set up their impressive 900 foot long water slide right in the middle of Redcross Street alongside street vendors for a day of fun and music. Slide through the historic streets of downtown Wilmington for a day of unique entertainment and laughs! NC Shell Show 1-5pm. Cape Fear Museum. See 09/19. Boogie in the Park Concert Series: South of K 5-7pm. Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach. Free concert series featuring Machine Gun and their rapid fire music. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the music!
21 Monday Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Mondays. Town of Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds. Through Sept. 28. This unique Farmer’s Market is the only one on the island and provides an opportunity for residents and visitors of Wrightsville Beach to purchase fresh, locally grown produce. In addition to produce vendors and various other consumables vendors, the market includes a variety of unique craft vendors. Railroad Storytime 10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $4/Family. Free/Members. Call 763-2634 for more information.
22 Tuesday Scare Squad - Zombie Pit 6-7pm. Myrtle Grove Library. Calling all teens! Help build scary props for NHCPL’s Haunted House attraction: Library Labyrinth. For more information contact Mr. Scooter at 7986393 or e-mail shayes@nhcgov.com.
23 Wednesday - Fall Begins Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Poplar Grove Plantation. Through Nov. 18. Features fresh local fruits and veggies, dairy products, meats and seafood, baked goods, and sweets, plus arts & crafts, cut flowers, wine and more.
24 Thursday Music for Babies & Toddlers with Catherine 10am. Learning Express. Music and movement and fun for babies from birth to toddlers (newborn-3 years). Free with reservation, 910-313-3100. Nature in the City: A Special Evening in the Park. 5-7:30pm. Cape Fear Museum. Get a private preview of Cape Fear Museum’s park before it opens to the public! Learn how people, land, and water have intersected for centuries in the Lower Cape Fear. Explore the interconnected landscape and interactive exhibits. Enjoy light appetizers and refreshments catered by Pine Valley Market. Purchase tickets online at www.capefearmuseum.com. The Addams Family 7:30pm. Thalian Hall. That creepy and kooky family is back with an all new and original story of every father’s nightmare. Call 632-2285 for ticket information.
25 Friday Museum Park Grand Opening 10:30am. Cape Fear Museum. Park admission is free. Join New Hanover County officials, Cape Fear Museum staff, board members and local leaders as the ribbon is cut and the Museum’s community park officially opens. Investigate hands-on exhibits, discover how the region’s land and water have shaped our history, and explore impacts to the natural landscape. Fall Consignment Sale Preview 11am-8pm. BPO Elks Lodge, 5102 Oleander Drive. Cape Fear Mothers of Twins Club is hosting the 2015 Fall Consignment Sale! Come join us for our Pre-View Sale, $3 entry fee. For more information visit us at Facebook.com/CFMOTC or capefearmotc.org.
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Minecraft Session 3:30pm. Myrtle Grove Library. Children will explore and build within MinecraftEDU worlds as well as complete different challenges each session. Ages 8 & older. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register online or contact Mr. Scooter at 798-6393 or shayes@nhcgov.com. Rainbow Look (ages 6+) & Alpha Loom (ages 8+) 4:30-5:30pm. Learning Express. AlphaLooms and bands available for practice. Bring your own Rainbow Loom. Free with reservation. 313-3100. Teachers will be on hand. Space is limited.
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Fourth Friday Gallery Walk 6 – 9pm. Downtown Galleries & Studios. An after-hours celebration of art and culture through a self-guided tour. Free. Visit www.wilmingtondowntown.com or call 343-8997 for map of participants. NC Spot Festival 7-10pm. US 17, Hampstead. Three days of music, food, art, fireworks (Saturday, 9pm), plus blow-up rides, pony and camel rides, and gem mining. Spot meals are also on sale all weekend. Visit www.ncspotfestival.com for a complete schedule. The Addams Family 7:30pm. Thalian Hall. See 09/24.
26 Saturday Fall Consignment Sale 8am-1pm. BPO Elks Lodge, 5102 Oleander Drive. Cape Fear Mothers of Twins Club is hosting the 2015 Fall Consignment Sale! Come join us for our Sale! For more information visit us at Facebook.com/CFMOTC or capefearmotc.org. NC Spot Festival 8am-10:30pm. US 17, Hampstead. See 09/25. Friends of the Library Booksale 9am-5pm. Northeast Library. Thousands of items! Prices range from $1 to $3 today.
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3rd Annual Pleasure Island Day of Hope “Toes in the Sand” 9am. Carolina Beach Gazebo. “Come walk with us” with a stroll on the beach knowing you are helping your neighbors through their cancer treatment. Pink Heals fire truck “Claudia” will be there so you can come sign the truck. This year we will be having our after party at The Lazy Pirate. Corn hole tournaments. Hourly 50-50. Great prizes and raffles. Music by TRAINWRECK. Celebrating 20 Years of Play Birthday Party 10-11am. Learning Express. Character Appearances: Clifford the Big Red Dog, Elmo and story time. 3-4 p.m. Character Appearances: Stuart the Minion and Olaf, Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos. Enter to win prizes all day long! Batman Day 10am. Barnes & Noble. Activities and fun for kids! Join us for Batman Day! Call 509-1880 for details. Butterfly Release 10am. Airlie Gardens. Join us for a butterfly release in the Butterfly House! An educator will be in the Butterfly House from 10am-10:45am with information on butterfly life cycles and the types of butterflies currently flying. Release starts at 10:30 pm. In case of rain, we will have an educator in our classroom and guests will still be able to observe butterflies. Butterfly releases are free with garden admission. Library Fun for Kids @ Whole Foods 10:30. Whole Foods. Have fun listening to stories and music while stretching and learning basic yoga postures with Miss Susan. Don’t forget your yoga mat! Max the Brave Storytime 11am. Barnes & Noble. Join us for Storytime and activities featuring Max the Brave, a fearless kitten with a problem - he needs to know what a mouse looks like! Nature Play in the Park 1-4pm. Cape Fear Museum. Free. Join Cape Fear Museum educators and community organizations in our new park for nature-related family fun! Explore the sights and sounds of
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the natural world, create a nature journal, and paint with water. Test your knowledge of native and non-native plants, read and record weather, operate a digger to “dredge” a channel, and experience a Ghost Forest. This program is in conjunction with Take a Child Outside (TACO) Week, a yearly nationwide initiative that encourages children and adults to spend time together exploring the natural world.
This unique Farmer’s Market is the only one on the island and provides an opportunity for residents and visitors of Wrightsville Beach to purchase fresh, locally grown produce. In addition to produce vendors and various other consumables vendors, the market includes a variety of unique craft vendors.
The Addams Family 7:30pm. Thalian Hall. See 09/24.
French for Tots 10am. Learning Express. Immersion in French language, music and games with native speaker Marie Field from the Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Ages 6 months-5 years, free with reservation 910-313-3100.
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NC Spot Festival 9am-5pm. US 17, Hampstead. See 09/25. Friends of the Library Booksale 9am-5pm. Northeast Library. Prices range from $1 to $3 today. The Addams Family 7:30pm. Thalian Hall. See 09/24.
28 Monday Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Mondays. Town of Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds. Through Sept. 28.
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Scare Squad - Creepy Dolls 6-7pm. Myrtle Grove Library. Calling all teens! Help build scary props for NHCPL’s Haunted House attraction: Library Labyrinth. For more information contact Mr. Scooter at 798-6393 or e-mail shayes@nhcgov.com.
30 Wednesday Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Poplar Grove Plantation. Through Nov. 18. Features fresh local fruits and veggies, dairy products, meats and seafood, baked goods, and sweets, plus arts & crafts, cut flowers, wine and more.
To submit events to the calendar, please email calendar.wilmingtonparent@gmail.com. Deadline for submissions to the October issue is September 9, 2015.
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Easy Make Ahead Breakfasts Mini Breakfast Pies
These individual breakfast pies can be made a day or two ahead of time and microwaved as needed. Ingredients: 3/4 pound breakfast sausage 1/8 cup minced onion 1/8 cup minced green bell pepper 1 (12 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough 3 eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons milk 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese Directions: • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. • In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat,
Breakfast Pizza Ingredients: 6 english muffins, sliced in half 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 pound ground pork sausage 6 eggs 2 tablespoons milk shredded cheese Directions: • Mix the butter and garlic salt together in a bowl and set aside. • Cook and brown the sausage in a skillet. Drain the sausage and return to the pan.
combine sausage, onion and green pepper. Cook until sausage is evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside. • Separate the dough into 10 individual biscuits. Flatten each biscuit out, then line the bottom and sides of 10 muffin cups. Evenly distribute sausage mixture between the cups. Mix together the eggs and milk, and divide between the cups. Sprinkle tops with shredded cheese. • Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until filling is set.
• Beat the eggs and milk together and add to the sausage mixture. Cook over medium heat until the eggs are cooked, but still slightly “damp” looking. • Brush a thin layer of the garlic butter on one half of a muffin. • Add a big spoonful of the sausage/egg mixture, then top with a sprinkling of cheese. • Carefully wrap each pizza in plastic wrap then place them in the refrigerator and allow them to cool completely. • Place the muffins in a large ziploc freezer bag and store in the freezer. • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unwrap muffins and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 15-17 minutes.
Breakfast in a Jar Ingredients: (for 1 serving) 2 Tbsp old fashioned oats 1 Tbsp chia seeds 1/2 banana, mashed or any frozen fruit pieces 1/2 cup non-fat greek yogurt 2 tsp natural peanut butter (or any nut butter, or even coconut spread) 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice) 1 tsp honey
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Directions: In a mason jar, combine all ingredients. Add additional milk if it seems too thick. Close jar tightly, shake vigorously, and place in fridge to set overnight. Stir and enjoy in the morning!
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Teaching Children Household Responsibility By Kimberly Blaker
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ccording to H. Stephen Glenn and Jane Nelsen in Raising SelfReliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World, “A belief in one’s personal capabilities is an essential building block for successful adulthood.” The best way for children to achieve this sense of capability is to be assigned household responsibilities. Offering children such opportunities makes them feel essential to the family unit and teaches basic skills, acceptance of responsibility, and self-discipline. Ultimately, it leads to self-esteem and a successful, fulfilling life.
Reward Whether to compensate and reward children for their work is a difficult question, and conflicting opinions held by child specialists don’t help. Experiencing self-satisfaction from work is important. Yet even adults receive compensation for their work and then reward themselves in many ways, from mini shopping sprees and eating out to buying recreational toys and taking expensive vacations. So your best bet is to take a middleof-the-road approach. Assign your child some responsibilities without reward, such as cleaning his room and taking care of personal belongings, which can provide self-satisfaction. But offer an allowance or rewards for additional tasks. Children learn valuable lessons from earning as well. They learn to budget and handle money and come to understand that hard work pays off, just as it does in the adult world. Whether your child receives a reward for a particular task
or not, always praise the efforts. This helps to reinforce the intrinsic value of completing a task. When selecting prizes, choose something your child wouldn’t receive otherwise. If you go to the park several times a week, an extra trip to the park won’t seem much of a reward. But if you normally go only once a week, an extra visit will be more enticing.
For toddlers and preschoolers, immediate rewards are important. Offer to go to the ice cream store or park, to play a favorite game together, to invite a friend over, or a fun sticker or favorite treat. You can also purchase prizes that come in a set, such as markers. Then offer one piece of the set for each completed task until your child has earned the complete set.
Elementary children are able to save for bigger rewards. Use a chart and offer prizes for accumulated stars. But don’t make your child wait more than a week or so for a reward. Otherwise, the reward will lose its motivational value. Rewards for elementary age children might include additional television or computer time, a trip to the zoo or museum, baking together, having a friend overnight, or a new magazine or matchbox car.
Older kids are able to accumulate points for longer periods and begin to look toward long-term rewards. A teen could accumulate points for several weeks to earn a concert ticket or trip to the amusement park, a new outfit, or a special privilege such as staying out later or additional phone time. v
Age appropriate chores Toddlers and preschoolers are more capable than we realize. In these early years, children should take on household tasks. Remember that attention span is short at this age, so keep chores brief when assigning them to little ones unless the chores are especially fun. Your preschooler can: • Set the table • Rinse dishes • Empty wastebaskets • Vacuum (with a small vacuum) • Dust • Sort dirty clothes • Put clothes in drawers • Pick up toys • Stack books • Get the mail • Water flowers
Elementary age children are more coordinated and capable of performing better quality work. In addition to the previous items, your elementary age child can: • Fix her breakfast • Help pack lunches • Clean off the dinner table • Load the dishwasher • Wash windows • Clean bathroom sinks • Fold laundry • Care for younger siblings (with an adult at home) • Feed and walk pets • Vacuum the car • Take out trashcans
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Kids in middle school and beyond can learn nearly any task. During the teen years, introduce new tasks periodically so your adolescent can master all skills. Your teen can: • Clean tubs and toilets • Organize the garage, basement, and closets • Clean the kitchen, refrigerator, and oven • Fix dinner • Make a grocery list • Do laundry and ironing • Mow the lawn • Do minor household repairs
It’s not too late If your child is beyond preschool or elementary age and you haven’t offered many household responsibilities in the past, don’t despair. While it’s better to start when children are young, it will be more difficult, but it’s not too late. Make a plan today to set your child on a path toward self-reliance. You’ll both be glad you did as you watch your child reap the benefits of growing into an independent, successful young adult.
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September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month One in 3 children in the United States is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The good news? Childhood obesity can be prevented. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for kids to eat healthier and get more active. Make a difference for kids: Spread the word about strategies for preventing childhood obesity and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved. How can National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month make a difference? We can all use this month to raise awareness about the obesity epidemic and show people how they can take steps toward a solution. Here are just a few ideas: • Encourage families to make small changes, like keeping fresh fruit within reach or going on a family walk after dinner. • Motivate teachers and administrators to make schools healthier. Help them provide healthy food options and daily physical activities for students. • Ask doctors and nurses to be leaders in their communities by supporting programs to prevent childhood obesity. Resources for healthy and active kids: Be Active Kids: www.beactivekids.org Healthy Active Kids: www.healthyactivekids.com.au Fuel Up to Play 60: fueluptoplay60.com Let’s Move! www.letsmove.gov
Sworkit Fitness App There are a number of fitness apps on the market. Sworkit stands out for a couple of reasons. First, it’s free. Second, A recent study conducted by the University of Florida took the 30 most popular free iPhone fitness apps and scored them based on the guidelines for physical activity set by the American College of Sports Medicine. When compared with the parameters for safety, stretching, progression, and more set by ACSM, Sworkit Lite came out on top--ranking almost twice as high as the next competitor. Sworkit (which stands for Simply WORK IT) is an innovative app for iOS and Android that provides men and women with fitness routines that can be customized. Sworkit Facts: 1. Sworkit is like having a personal trainer at your fingertips 2. You can customize the workouts as you go along based on what YOU like to do (think of it as like a Pandora or Spotify for workout routines) 4. Created by former military members...and it’s FREE After downloading the app, users have the chance to either create a custom workout or try one of the pre-built options. The library includes over 170 exercises that feature verbal instructions and cues as well as video demonstrations by real personal trainers, and can be assembled into a workout the same way a music playlist would be set up. Routines range from 5-60+ minutes, and can be fit in at a desk, during commercial breaks, or whenever you have a few fitness minutes to spare!
Breathe Easy Asthma is a serious chronic illness among children in the United States. Here are a few staggering facts: • Approximately 7 million children have asthma; • There is a higher prevalence of the disease among low-income and minority populations; • Childhood asthma attacks can be severe, causing an acute loss or shortness of breath and sometimes even death; • This disease affects children’s school performance and attendance as well as parents’ work attendance; • Medical and other expenses associated with asthma are estimated at $56 billion annually. While there is no known cure for asthma, there are simple ways to help reduce asthma attacks and significantly improve the quality of life for individuals living with the disease. One way is to reduce exposure to environmental allergens and pollutants commonly found in homes which can trigger asthma attacks and exacerbate symptoms. Also, visit www.epapsa.com/campaigns/breatheeasy to watch a video that features a quirky asthma-centric rock band of puppets called the Breathe Easies, whose catchy songs provide simple tips to eliminate specific asthma triggers. The songs are fun and provide important information for parents, caregivers, and youth to take action against this serious disease. You can learn more about asthma at NoAttacks.org.
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Fun Birthday Parties for Busy Parents:
Party Places Your Kids Will Love
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By Kimberly Blaker
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o, you don’t have time to plan and prepare the perfect birthday party? Don’t despair. There are lots of fun places to hold parties away from home that’ll save you time in planning, preparation, and cleanup. Most importantly, your birthday child and guests will have a blast. Try some of these party places for kids of all ages. When you call, ask what amenities are available and included. Many provide invitations, food and cake, balloons and decorations, a private party area, a gift for the birthday child, and other special birthday services.
Skates & Blades - Roller skating rinks are again gaining popularity and most offer a choice of inline or roller skate rentals for today’s kids. Consider ice-skating and ice or roller hockey parties as a fun alternative.
Strike it Big – Bowling parties are a fun form of recreation for kids of all ages. Preschoolers can score every time with bumper bowling, while teens can go cosmic for glow in the dark fun. Add to the amusement by offering small prizes for low and high scores and the most and fewest gutters.
Old MacDonald Had a Farm – Check with your nearby farm, ranch, or apple orchard to find out what activities are offered. Many include hayrides, petting zoos, corn mazes, apple picking, and more. These are perfect for fall birthdays.
You Should be Dancin’ – Check with your local dance studio for birthday party packages. Some offer professional dance instruction and allow food and party treats to be brought in so the whole shebang is done right there. Music Marvel – Big kids will be in awe to see one of their favorite performers in concert. For young children, look for a kiddie musical adventure offered by an area musician or music center.
Craft Magic – Young children love to create, so schedule a craft party at a fabric shop, craft store, or scrap-recycling center where kids’ activities are offered.
Hands on Science – Keep kids of all ages thoroughly engrossed and entertained at a hands on science museum where they can try out gadgets, watch or participate in experiments, play instruments, construct, and much more.
Rock Climbing Adventures – Daredevils won’t want to miss one these exciting quests. Look for a rock climbing gym in your area where party guests can do rock climbing with a professional instructor.
Beach Party – Give your teen some fun in the sun with a bash at the beach. Look for a spot to play cornhole or horseshoes and plenty of sand, and don’t forget the beach balls, pizza, and cooler of soda.
Monkeyin’ Around – Parties away from home don’t have to be costly. Reserve a shelter at a nearby park with a large, fenced-in, playscape. Little ones can run, climb, and play to their hearts content. Bring along your party supplies and set up under a pavilion. To keep things simple, call ahead for pizza delivery. Row, Row, Row Your Boat – An afternoon canoe excursion for teens is the ultimate in outdoor fun. Contact Greenfield Lake for details. Bring along beverages and a picnic lunch, and make sure the food stays in the chaperone canoe where it’ll be safe from tips. Don’t forget balloons for water balloon fights during rest stops. v
PARTY TIPS: When planning your child’s party, keep in mind what’s important is not how perfectly the party goes, but that your birthday child and guests have fun. To ensure success, follow these tips: • Keep the guest list manageable to avoid chaos, confusion, and conflict. The number of guests should correspond with the child’s age or slightly over. • Request an RSVP with a specific deadline, allowing time to invite others should the guest list fall short. Be sure to include your phone number. • Offer your child choices for his party, ask for input, and allow him to assist in planning. • Send out written invitations. Verbal invitations may be forgotten, make the invitee feel that she was an afterthought, and often leave parents of the invited child wondering whether the invitation was approved by the birthday child’s parents. • Include all details on the invitation including a start and end time, address and directions, phone number, and what guests need to bring such as a bathing suit and towel. • Play it safe, and set a rain date for outdoor parties. • Keep the length of the party within reason. Unless it’s a sleepover or special event, preschool parties should be limited to one hour and two to three hours for older children.
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Offering all new bounce and obstacle inflatables, a toddler only soft play zone and toddler only bouncer and obstacle course, redemption games, snack bar, birthday parties, group and fundraising events.
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Kid to Kid Hanover Shopping Center, 3501 Oleander Dr #12, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-833-8857 wilmington@kidtokid.com kidtokid.com/wilmington www.facebook.com/K2KWilmington At Kid to Kid, we are more than just resale. This is especially true when it comes to selecting gifts! Carrying direct from the manufacturer lines like Pink Poppy, Crocodile Creek, Stephen Joseph and Melissa and Doug, your child can find the perfect birthday present for their friend AND pay for it by selling the items they no longer play with! Lily Nicole & Co. 2015 - 6800 Parker Farm Rd. Suite 100 1-800-516-4988 lilynicoleandco@gmail.com www.lilynicoleandco.com Lily Nicole & Co. carries USA made, 100% organic, natural fiber and eco-friendly clothing, accessories and products for children ages preemie to 8y. You’ll find everything you need and want such as swaddle blankets, bibs, burp cloths, baby & toddler clothing, kids clothing, shoes, coats, bathing suits, baby shower gifts, and nursery décor. Once Upon A Child 4719-J New Centre Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403 910-452-9976 www.onceuponachildwilmington.com At Once Upon A Child you can select from New and Used gifts for any occasion and best of all our Cool gifts are always at super affordable prices.
Party Entertainers No Sleeves Magic 910-200-5300 www.nosleevesmagic.com Voted Wilmington’s Best Party Entertainer since 2006! If you want to give your child one of the craziest and most FUNnominal Parties they will never forget, then take a RUN on the Wacky-Side with No Sleeves Magic. We provide an adrenaline rush of Magic mixed with comedy that’s great for the whole family. Some party packages include goodie bags, tricks, games & more! So, Sit Back, Relax and Laugh, while
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No Sleeves makes your event a success!To find out which package is best for you, contact one of our PARTYOLOGISTS or visit our website. We have different themes to suit your event and even offer magic telegrams as well as summer magic camps programs.
Party Planners at Your Place Mini Monets Mini Monets Birthdays Greater Wilmington Area 910-399-1708 www.minimonetsart.com www.Facebook.com/Minimonets Does your artist have a birthday coming up? Why not celebrate with an art project designed by your artist! Art projects range from clay sculptures to painting on canvas. Mini Monets will come to your party, bring all of the supplies and materials, and the party guests get to keep what they make. Children 2-12 years old enjoy projects and the cost starts at $12.00 per artist. Please call or email for more details. I look forward to celebrating with you soon! Port City Xtreme Contact - Bradley Carter Greater Wilmington area 910-859- GAME (4263) portcityxtreme@gmail.com www.portcityxtreme.com Port City Xtreme – Wilmington’s Ultimate Mobile Video Game Truck – bringing the best idea in entertainment for birthday parties, school and church events, fundraisers, corporate parties, family reunions and more! Serving New Hanover County, Brunswick and Pender County from our Wilmington location. Five HUGE screens inside, with Stadium-Style seating to seat your whole crowd! With two more GIANT flat screens outside, up to 28 can play at one time! We’ve got the greatest game titles on the best gaming consoles! Fully climate-controlled and self-powered, our luxurious limo-like video game truck is ready to bring the ultimate party to you! A custom 16’ retractable awning will keep your guests shaded from sun and dry during wet conditions! We’ve got the most exciting birthday party idea, school or church event idea, fundraiser or corporate event entertainment idea on wheels! The Wow Factor of Wilmington 910-520-7925 www.wowfactorofwilmington.com We bring the party to you or at our new location in one of our Themed Private Party Rooms! 2 hour Hostess, set up and clean up, 1 hour character with age appropriate activities. We provide all the bells and whistles from table settings, chairs, decorations, balloons, party favors, props for photo ops, goodie baskets/bags if needed and all supplies for cake time. All you have to do is be there and enjoy. Our party packages start at $240 at our venue for 12 children. We have something for everyone. Add-ons available for each party such as a bounce house, special up-dos, mani’s or pedi’s, or a UFO landing in your yard! Parties include: Princess Party, The Enchanted Tea Party, Spa Party, UFO Laser Encounter, Nerf Blast, Who Dunnit Mystery, Super Hero and Carnival Party. Check out the NEW parties we have available such as Our Minecraft Party and our Red Carpet Event Party!
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Battleship North Carolina #1 Battleship Road, Wilmington 910-251-5797 www .battleshipnc.com For kids of all ages, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is the best place in Wilmington to hold your next birthday party. You will instantly become the coolest parent as your party will be the most talked about among all the children. For only $200** you will receive the following:
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* A private space onboard the ship for two hours. * Admission for the birthday child and his/ her guests (including adults). * A sailor hat and a Battleship t-shirt * Tables and chairs. **This fee does not include any food, drinks, or decorations.** Bounce Parties & Games 4310 Shipyard Blvd. Suite 101 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-763-1080 www.Bounce-Wilmington.com We have 7 bounce houses and obstacle courses including a toddler only bounce house and a soft play toddler zone along with an arcade with prizes! Parties include a unlimited time on the bouncers, a private party room for two hours, a personal party host, pizza, drinks and many other add-ons are available for your convenience. Check out our website for more info!
Carolina Gymnastics 3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com 910-796-1896 Register online @ www. carolinagymnasticsacademy.com Private Party in the Gym! Inflatables, Free Play, Tumble Trak & Foam Block Pits, Superswing! Saturdays 1.5 hours. Cost: $250 (30 children maximum) North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher 900 Loggerhead Rd. Kure Beach, N.C. www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher 910-458-8257 Aquarium Parties or Sleepovers. We can even come to you! Celebrate your child’s special day with a birthday party at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Program birthdays include a T-shirt craft with T-shirts and all art supplies included, a live animal presentation, use of the Aquarium’s classroom and a self-guided tour of the Aquarium. You can choose the following themes for a live animal presentation: Amphibians – Frogs, toads, salamanders, Reptiles - Turtles, alligators, snakes, Invertebrates – Sea urchins, starfish, crabs. Cost: $275.00 for up to 12 children and 12 adults, $10.00 for each additional child, $9.30 for each additional adult Time Length: 2 hours. Parties are recommended for ages 4-10.•Aquarium. Outreach Programs - Let our education staff bring a fun, interactive program to your classroom or other location. Each program is specifically adapted to fit your needs, customized for age, size and focus of your group. Live animals, props,hands-on learning activities and costumes make Aquarium
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Power of Play 6644 Gordon Road Wilmington, NC 910-332-1660 www.PowerofPlayWilmington.com For ages 1-11 Play time for your birthday party includes an indoor jungle gym, play sets, climbing walls, tire swings, trike track and 12 imagination stations. You’ll get 2 hours in a private party room, a personal party host, pizza, drinks and many other add-ons for your convenience. Check out our website for more info! Ribbet Salon & Shop for Kids Amy Haley, Manager 3610 South College Rd, St E Wilmington, NC 28412 Manager@RibbetSalon.com 910-399-4252 www.RibbetSalon.com We offer salon styling parties and American Girl doll parties for girls and Nintendo Wii parties for both boys and girls. Over 40 games to choose from or bring your own. Use our large party room for your own dance party, crafts, food and fun! Each birthday child gets a special Ribbet gift pack. Available Monday through Saturday.
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Children’s Museum of Wilmington Contact person: Kathleen King Address: 116 Orange Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910-254-3534 ext. 102 mypartyis@playwilmington.org www.PlayWilmington.org A Children’s Museum of Wilmington Birthday Party includes a private party room for 2 hours, full day admission for party guests, birthday invitations and envelopes, table decorations, napkins, plates, cups, tablecloths, spoons, cake knife, fun party theme activity, and $1 admission pass for all party guest. Set up and clean up is provided by the Children’s Museum of Wilmington’s friendly staff.
Outreach parties enriching for groups of all ages. Please contact Special Activities Coordinator at 910-458-8257
The Little Gym of Wilmington 132 Racine Drive, Unit 1 Wilmington, NC 910-799-3771 tlgwilmingtonnc@thelittlegym.com www.tlgwilmingtonnc.com Parents magazine named The Little Gym the #1 place to host children’s birthday parties. Your group will have the whole place to yourselves with games, music and fun activities created especially for your birthday kid. Our trained instructors handle everything from setup to cleanup, which means you get to go home to a clean, quiet house when all the fun is done. TheatreNOW 19 S. 10th Street, Wilmington NC 910-399-3NOW (3669) info@theatrewilmington.com www.theatrewilmington.com
Party Packages starting at $7/person for groups of 10+. Package includes the Super Saturday Fun Time kid’s show & Dock Street Kid’s Mystery, cupcakes, non-alcoholic beverages and snack. Other food options available. We can even customize a show featuring your child or put together a photo video show of your child to show on our 12’x12’ screen. Party package details at: www.theatrewilmington.com.
Wilmington School of Ballet Dance Studio 3834 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 910 794-9590 www.wilmingtonschoolofballet.com The Princess Palace is an enchanted place that makes every little girl feel like royalty. The magic begins when you walk through the Palace doors and meet your favorite princess. The Palace provides you with the opportunity to not only make your daughter feel like the princess she has grown up watching, but also allows you to fully enjoy and cherish every memorable moment! Allow us to take the lead and do the work for you. Let us take a journey together and see what fun lies ahead at the Princess Palace. Choose a princess and a package and start making dreams come true.
After School Program
Birthday Parties • Open Play • Drop In Care • Intersession Camp
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CASH FOR
Super soirees: The best birthday bash for every age By Malia Jacobson
KIDS’ STUFF Great place for gifts!
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ew childhood milestones spark more parental anxiety than birthday celebrations. These days, there’s more than cake at stake: Per the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, parents fork over an average of $370 per party just for the venue, and total spending can easily top $500. Add in the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime event— your baby only turns five once!—and the stress can pile on. Whether party planning makes you swoon or sweat, it’s possible to plan a party that both you and your child will enjoy.
EARLY YEARS 1-5 Petite parties For babies and tots, parents are free to select the party theme (since the little one probably can’t weigh in) and design the guest list to suit the party venue. A common mistake: Going overboard and inviting the entire pre-k class, creating a gigantic, noisy shindig that overwhelms the birthday child, says Grace L.P. Beason, owner and lead event planner of Grace Leisure Events in Durham, North Carolina. “For preschoolers, I’ve found that it works well to keep the number of kids down to really close friends and siblings, rather than inviting the entire class. The party can get huge once you include all the parents.” When it comes to party size, take your cue from the season: Winter parties are often indoors, so the cold months are perfect for smaller parties with indoor activities like crafts and games, while the warmer months are ideal for the-more-the-merrier parties at parks and other outdoor locales.
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The birthday party scene picks up steam in elementary school, and parents of grade-schoolers often find themselves juggling multiple party invites in a single weekend. This can lead to some party etiquette pitfalls, says Lori Losee, owner of Elegant Affairs in Puyallup, Washington. When guests are invited to so many parties, overwhelmed parents often fail to RSVP on time or at all. “This is my biggest pet peeve,” says Losee. “Also, not bringing a card or gift unless specified by party host not to bring one, or bringing uninvited siblings to parties.” Grade school usually signals the start of drop-off parties, notes Losee. Just make sure to check with party hosts about whether you’re expected to stay or go, and what time the party ends, and always pick your child up on time; party hosts are usually beat afterward and nobody wants to wrangle an unexpected party straggler after the other revelers have gone home.
TEEN YEARS 13-18 Creative craze The teen years can be an awkward birthday phase for parents: Older kids may balk at the themed parties they enjoyed in grade school or reject parents’ party ideas outright. But it’s still possible to plan something festive, even if teens don’t want a traditional party, says Beason. Instead of bailing on birthday fun, get creative: “Why not try and get some great concert tickets to a local band (for teens or for tweens with parents escorting), rent out a private room at a fun Mexican place and have a fiesta with a pinata and dancing, or learn how to make ice cream at a local ice-cream parlor. Explore your local business community!” For inspiration, draw on your teen’s favorite pastimes. Activity-based parties—think cooking, jewelry-making, science, or hiking—are trending, making it easy to dream up a festive, memorable fete that even a too-cool teen will enjoy. v Malia Jacobson is a nationally published sleep and health journalist and mom of three. Her most recent book is “Sleep Tight, Every Night: Helping Toddlers and Preschoolers Sleep Well Without Tears, Tricks, and Tirades.”
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Gym & Learn!
Gymnastics • Girls Gymnastics Rhythmic Gymnastics • Cheerleading Boys Class • Tumbling • Competitive Teams BEST Birthday Parties! You won’t believe the excitement! Your special birthday girl and her guests will have a celebration with their favorite dolls and enjoy learning to create fun hairstyles while each doll gets pampered and styled with a glamorous party up-do.
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Among the glitter and giggles, the girls will learn important do’s and dont’s of caring for their dolls’ hair, tips for creating pretty styles and practice creating 3-4 adorable new doll hairstyles. Each guest gets a take-home photo sheet showing the styles learned, and the Birthday Girl gets an exclusive Ribbet birthday gift pack!
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School’s Out! New Hanover County:
New Ashley High Principal Outlines Strategies for Success
Year Round Schools: 9/7 - No School, Holiday 9/25 - Half Day for Students 9/28 - Intersession Begins
Patrick McCarty, the new principal at Ashley High School, held a press conference to outline his strategies for a successful school year. Mr. McCarty plans to promote his open-door policy to staff, students and parents. He wants to actively engage the Ashley community during his tenure as principal at the school. He will also be addressing the concerns that were raised in the previous year’s Teacher Working Condition Survey results. Mr. McCarty was formerly the principal at Murray Middle School.
CFCI Charter School: 9/7 - No School, Holiday 9/24 - Half Day for Students 9/25 - No School, Teacher Workday
NHCS Announces New Principals And Administrators
IBEC: 9/7 - No School, Holiday
The New Hanover County Board of Education named one new principal, two new assistant principals and a new Program Director for Wilmington Early College High School at their August 4, 2015 Board Meeting.
Traditional Schools: 9/7 - No School, Holiday 9/25 - Half Day for Students
WECHS 9/7 - No School, Holiday 9/25 - Half Day for Students Brunswick: Traditional Schools: 9/7 - No School, Holiday Brunswick Early College: 9/7 - No School, Holiday Roger Bacon Academy: 9/7 - No School, Holiday Pender: Traditional Schools: 9/7 - No School, Holiday 9/16 - Half Day for Students Penderlea: 9/7 - No School, Holiday 9/16 - Half Day for Students 9/21 - No School, Staff Workday Pender Early College: 9/7 - No School, Holiday 9/16 - Half Day for Students Visit www.nhcs.net, www.co.brunswick.k12.nc.us or www.pendercountyschools.net for more information.
Ronald Villines, Principal – Williston Middle School Mr. Villines served as the principal at Graham Middle School, assistant principal at Graham High School, Graham Middle School, and East Mooresville Intermediate School, and teacher at Graham Middle School. Mr. Villines received a Bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University and a Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Mr. Villines’ administrative contract will be in effect until June 30, 2017. Stephanie Washington, Assistant Principal – Ogden Elementary School Ms. Washington has served as a teacher at Ogden Elementary School since 2003. She also completed her administrative internship at Ogden Elementary School. Ms. Washington received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Master’s degree from the Gardner-Webb University. Ms. Washington’s administrative contract will be in effect until June 30, 2017. Jeff Swanson, Assistant Principal – Virgo Preparatory Academy Currently, Mr. Swanson serves as the assistant principal-student services at Granville Central High School. Previously, he served as a teacher at New Bern High School and intervention coordinator at South Brunswick High School. Prior to these positions, he taught at Southern Alamance High School, South Brunswick High School New Bern High School, and Edwards Middle School. Mr. Swanson received a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Mr. Swanson’s administrative contract will be in effect until June 30, 2017. Donnie Watkins, Program Director – Wilmington Early College High School Currently, Mr. Watkins serves as the high school dean at Triad Math and Science Academy in Greensboro, NC. Previously, he served as the graduation coach for Asheboro High School, student service administrator with the Western Region Central Office in Guilford County Schools, teacher/coordinator of an Alternative School with Asheboro County Schools, and a counselor with New Opportunities at Lake Forest Academy in Wilmington, NC. Mr. Watkins received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Master’s degree from the American Intercontinental University in Illinois. Mr. Watkins’ administrative contract will be in effect until June 30, 2017.
Cape Fear Academy Family Advocates for Severe Asthma Sufferers On Monday, August 3, the Bob and Laura Kellogg family were guests of President Obama at his nationally televised announcement about The Clean Power Plan. Son, Camryn, a rising junior at Cape Fear Academy, stood beside the President throughout the ceremony. Daughter, Chiara, is a Cape Fear Academy 9th grader this fall. Camryn and Chiara, along with their younger brother, suffer from severe asthma, and the whole family works as advocates for solutions for this health issue. As a result of their work, they were chosen for a video created by the EPA and then asked to accompany the President when he announced this initiative.
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Healing Through Music By Michele Erich
H
ow did you learn your ABCs? Did you sing the ABC song to help you memorize the alphabet? Many children learn skills easier when put to music. Music can be a fun part of our lives and it can also have a therapeutic effect on our lives. Music therapy is the formal profession that uses music to help children and adults develop skills and cope with difficulties in life. The official definition from the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is “Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.” Music therapists work with people of all ages and abilities from premature infants to senior adults. Music therapy addresses physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of the clients. It can include creating music, using music to help with relaxation and pain management and to help the client learn new skills with music. As the music therapist at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, I use musical instrument improvisation, songwriting and singing to help patients express their feelings related to being in the hospital or the injury or illness they are experiencing. I also use music listening, imagery and breathing exercises to help patients deal with the pain or fear they are experiencing. Interaction through music helps develop a therapeutic relationship, and can decrease a patient’s perception of pain and help the patient cope better with their injury or illness.
Music is an important part of a child’s life and can be a special part of family activities. Here are some examples of fun ways to include music into family activities. Let each member of the family share one of their favorite songs with the family. This could be a way for older children to connect with younger siblings. A dance party could be another fun activity. Play upbeat fun music of all styles so all family members could dance around the living room together. Choosing relaxing instrumental music as part of a bedtime routine may be another way music can have a positive impact on daily routines.
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Music therapy can be helpful for children and teens dealing with attention deficit disorder, autism, depression as well as many other areas of difficulty. Some outcomes include stress management, communication and social skill development, expression of emotions, reduction of pain and anxiety and improved academic/cognitive functioning. Music therapy can also be helpful for children in the hospital by improving coping skills, decreasing pain, reducing heart rate and increasing self expression. At NHRMC, the children and I have created songs with drums, rhythm instruments, a xylophone and singing. Some of the songs were titled “My hospital song” or “I’m feeling better” or “I don’t like shots.” I have also used soothing lullabies and children’s songs to help refocus a child’s attention when the nurse is starting an IV or giving them a shot. Music therapy is a part of the Healing Arts Network, the integrative therapy program at NHRMC and helps to treat the whole person. When working with a music therapist, we complete an assessment and develop a treatment plan to address the individual client’s needs. Each setting is different but sessions are often held daily or weekly depending on the setting. Sessions last approximately 30 to 60 minutes. Rates vary and some insurance companies reimburse for music therapy services. If you feel you or your family members could benefit from working with a music therapist, you can contact the American Music Therapy Association www.musictherapy.org to find a music therapist in your area. If you know a patient at NHRMC that you believe would benefit from music therapy, visit www.nhrmc.org/healingarts for more information. v Michele Erich, MM, CCLS, MT-BC Music Therapist/Child Life Specialist New Hanover Regional Medical Center Betty H. Cameron Women’s and Children’s Hospital Michele.erich@nhrmc.org
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