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| editor’s note at The Children's Schoolhouse

Wilmington's Oldest Montessori School 29 Years of Academic Excellence

et ready, Moms! This is your month to be treated like royalty! Well, at least I hope that’s what happens, and not just on May 11th, I propose we treat every mother we see this month like a queen! I mean let’s be honest, this mothering business is tough stuff. We’ve all seen those outrageous job descriptions that pop up on the internet. I appreciate the attempt to put motherhood in perspective, but now let’s take that seriously and give those moms an outstanding month, and maybe even let it carry over into later months. If you are looking for some gift ideas for that wonderful lady in your life, please take a moment and check out our Gift Guide in the Mother and Baby section. We also have a fabulous article on pg. 12 that details six perfect Mother’s Day pleasure reads. For the new and expectant moms looking for ideas and support, our Mother and Baby section includes resources and articles ranging from cloth diapers, breastfeeding, postpartum depression, and so much more. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, confused, or excited and ready to get this party started, there is something for almost every mom!

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Young children learn about our wonderful coastal environment in the safety of the Montessori classroom. This exciting marine experience is appropriate for children ages 3-6. Curriculum includes many sea critters, art, music, movement and many exciting takes of the sea! Sea life provided by Hieronymus Fishing Charter and Guide Service

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We are also continuing our Summer Camp Guide for those families that are still deciding on camps for your older kids. As always we also have some great events in our calendar including the start of the much anticipated Farmer’s Markets, and the many free concerts in different venues all over town.

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short stuff S.H.A.R.E. 5th Annual Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament Spend the day golfing while raising money for an amazing organization! On May 16th, the 5th Annual Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament will begin at 1pm at Castle Bay Golf Course in Hampstead. Throughout the day there will be a continental breakfast, lunch, awards ceremony, and raffles. All proceeds benefit S.H.A.R.E.

S.H.A.R.E. stands for Support Hope Assist Reflect Empower. S.H.A.R.E. is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children and their families who are facing difficult circumstances. Based in eastern North Carolina, S.H.A.R.E. assists families in 5 counties: Pender, Duplin, New Hanover, Brunswick, and Columbus. By focusing on the philosophy of “PAY IT FORWARD”, they hope to make a difference in not just one family or individual but the community as a whole. Register early to support not just a fun day of golf, but an organization that is working hard everyday to help others! Visit www.sharenc.org for registration information and ways that you can volunteer, donate, and help members of our community in need.

Museum Receives Time Warner Cable Funding Cape Fear Museum has announced a $12,500 donation from Time Warner Cable for a series of family science events. The events reflect the Museum’s continued focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. The programs funded directly by Time Warner Cable are Mystery at the Museum, which took place in January, Stormfest to be held in June and Science Spooktacular in October. Time Warner Cable is providing the grant for the Museum’s family events through its Connect a Million Minds philanthropic initiative. The company aims to help local organizations inspire young people to build the skills needed in science, technology, engineering and math - to become the problem solvers of tomorrow. Connect a Million Minds is a $100 million cash and in-kind philanthropic initiative to address America’s declining proficiency in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), which puts our children at risk of not competing successfully in a global economy. For more information, visit www. connectamillionminds. com or www. capefearmuseum.com.

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A Room with a View for Loggerheads A renovation and expansion of the sea turtle exhibit at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher offers juvenile loggerhead turtles a larger space to swim and grow and offers visitors a more engaging experience. The new display includes three areas: • A life-sized bronze sea turtle sculpture perfect for family photo opportunities, a sea turtle swim area and a visual conservation message. Visitors can talk with an aquarium educator about sea turtles learning more about nesting behaviors, facts about the threatened animals and more. • An education wall with conservation take-aways also encourages beach visitors to think about their own actions to protect sea turtles. Something simple like filling in holes and sand castle motes can prevent a nesting sea turtle from becoming stranded. • The highlight of the exhibit is the 360-degree view of a juvenile loggerhead. Aquarium staff planned, designed and completed the exhibit work during the winter months. Currently, two juvenile loggerhead sea turtles and a green sea turtle reside at the Aquarium and help educate nearly 450,000 visitors a year about sea turtle species, all of which are threatened or endangered. For more information visit www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher.

Free Movies at Carolina Beach Lake Park It’s a true sign of summer when the folks at Carolina Beach Lake Park break out the popcorn machine and the giant inflatable movie screen. Starting the season off right on May 25th is the blockbuster Disney film, Frozen! Movies begin at dusk which is usually around 8:45pm. Bring your chairs and blankets out for this summertime tradition. Food is available for purchase, or you can bring a picnic dinner to the park with your family. Although movies are subject to change and are weather permitting, here is the long awaited list of movies planned for Sunday nights this summer.

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| growing up online

| By Carolyn Jabs

The New Peer Pressure

as your child been nominated? Not for class president or team captain. The new way to nominate is to post something outrageous online and then “tag” friends who are expected to top the performance. Some of these so-called “nek nominations” are silly, harmless fun, but many involve alcohol, drugs or sex. And kids who don’t want to participate may find that they are teased or even bullied. Peer pressure is nothing new, of course, but new research indicates that social media can exacerbate the problem, making young people more likely to engage in risky behaviors in the hope of winning attention and approval from other teens. One study, by researchers in Belgium, confirmed that peer pressure often plays a role in sexting. Even kids who know it isn’t a good idea to exchange explicit photos may get involved because the short-term boost in popularity seems more important to adolescents than the long-term damage to reputation and self-esteem. Decisions about drugs and alcohol are also heavily influenced by what happens in online friendship networks according to research done recently at the University of Southern California. Even parents who have Facebook accounts aren’t likely to see much of what goes on in social media, partly because teens are migrating to other sites such as Vine, Snapchat, Instagram and What’s App. Rather than trying to monitor everything a child does on and offline, parents need to be proactive, equipping teens with information and skills that will help them set appropriate boundaries and live up to their own ideals regardless of what their friends do. Here are some suggestions:

Assume your child is under pressure. In its annual survey of substance use, the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University reported that 45% of teens have seen social media pictures showing other teens getting drunk, passed out or using drugs. Teens don’t necessarily talk about these photos because they don’t want to get friends in trouble, but the images have an influence. The same report found that 47% of teens who had seen such photos were convinced the participants were having a terrific time.

Talk often about values. Be sure your child has a clear sense of your expectations. Just as important, talk about the reasons behind the rules you make. “Because I said so” may be adequate for younger children, but your teenager deserves a deeper explanation of what kind of life you hope he or she will lead and why you think drinking, drug use and casual sex might interfere with his or her prospects.

Clarify consequences. Researchers now know that the part of the brain that is able to anticipate long-term consequences doesn’t develop until late in adolescence. Social media reinforces short-term thinking with photos that show the fun of partying without the aftermath that can be unpleasant and even tragic. Parents have to compensate by making the dark 8 | May 2014 | Wilmington Parent

side of teen sex and substance abuse equally vivid. Be sure your child understands that there can be lifelong consequences from driving drunk, being arrested while under the influence, distributing pornography and having unprotected or underage sex.

Rehearse refusal. Teens are often convinced that, if they don’t do what a friend wants, they’ll lose the friendship. They will be better prepared to resist pressure if they have thought ahead about things they might say or post when they want to turn down a request. Humor helps. So does changing the subject or suggesting an alternative activity. Remind your child that true friends don’t push each other into situations that are uncomfortable, much less dangerous.

Be willing to argue. Even when you start with the best of intentions, conversations with teenagers are likely to become confrontational. That’s okay. Researchers at the University of Virginia found that kids who had the confidence to stand up to their parents and argue their point of view were also more likely to resist peer pressure. Even when it seems that your child isn’t listening, keep calm and stay focused on the issue of the moment rather than getting distracted by attitude.

Use the tools to take control. Facebooks’s untag feature is a highly effective way to eliminate posts from people who are pressuring a teen to do something stupid or dangerous. (Go to the activity log by clicking the downward arrow at the top of any FB page. Click Photos and select the problem photo. Select “Remove Tags”). Even better, encourage your child to activate the ability to “Review posts friends tag you in before they appear on your timeline.” (Click on the gear icon in the upper-right corner and then choose “Settings.” Select Timeline and Tagging and choose “Review posts”). Harness peer pressure for good. After analyzing over a billion status updates on Facebook, a research team from the University of California, San Diego, found that positive posts inspired positive responses. Encourage your kids to engage in good deeds and random acts of kindness. Then they can nominate friends to top those accomplishments. The power of social media often seems overwhelming, but parents have power too. Talking frankly about the kinds of online pressures kids may encounter gives them the opportunity to think ahead so that, when the time comes, they are better equipped to made decisions in the moment that they won’t regret in the future. 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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| school notes

School’s Out! New Hanover County: Traditional Schools: 5/26 - No School, Holiday Year Round Schools: 5/26 - No School, Holiday CFCI Charter School: 5/26 - No School, Holiday IBEC: 5/26 - No School, Holiday WEC: 5/23 - Last Day for Students Brunswick: Traditional Schools: 5/26 - No School, Holiday

BEC 5/21 - Early Release, Last Day of Classes Pender: Traditional Schools: 5/6 - 2 Hour Delay, Election Day 5/26 - No School, Holiday 5/31 - Early Release for Students Penderlea Year Round School: 5/6 - 2 Hour Delay, Election Day 5/26 - No School, Holiday 5/31 - Early Release for Students Pender Early College: 5/6 - 2 Hour Delay, Election Day 5/26 - No School, Holiday

Roger Bacon Academy/ Charter Day School: 5/26 - No School, Holiday Visit www.nhcs.net, www.co.brunswick.k12.nc.us or www.pendercountyschools.net for more information.

Two NHCS Students Named Caldwell Fellows Class of 2017 Twenty-six students from around the globe have been named Caldwell Fellows Class of 2017 at North Carolina State University. Two New Hanover County Schools (NHCS) students were among the elite group: Robert Johnson, Isaac Bear Early College Class of 2014, and Justine Schnitzler, Hoggard High School Class of 2014. Students selected for the program are chosen based on outstanding character, leadership potential, scholarship and their dedication to service. The Caldwell Fellows program was built on the legacy of Chancellor John T. Caldwell. The program invests in selected students during their first year at NC State who share a passion to learn, grow and experience by providing intensive programming and leadership training, as well as fostering collaborative interaction with alumni, and community partners. During their sophomore year, Caldwell Fellows attend a weekly three hour seminar that discusses issues including conflict management, leadership styles, overcoming adversity, and setting attainable goals. The class is also divided into groups that volunteer with a service learning partner. For more information on the Caldwell Fellows scholarship, please visit http://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/.

NHCS Summer Enrichment Camp Enrollment Every year New Hanover County Schools offer summer enrichment camps for students in grades 1st-12th wishing to excel in various interests. The 2014 enrollment for these camps has begun and the forms can be found at www.nhcs.net under the Items of Interest section. This year’s camps include: art camp, book making, painting palooza, AIG camps, musical theater, band and strings camp, ceramics, drawing & painting, and photography. All forms and tuition should be returned to Georgeann Haas at NHCS Administration Building, Arts Education Office, 6410 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28412, no later than May 30, 2014. Please call Georgeann Haas at 254-4290 if you have any questions.

Project Olé Comes to Forest Hills Global Elementary Through a generous NC Arts Council grant, nationally renowned dance company Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana brought Project Olé to Forest Hills Global Elementary for a thrilling week of Spanish dance and culture. The students enjoyed this spirited and rich art form from March 31 through April 4, culminating with a performance at week’s end for friends and family. Project Olé is a unique cultural arts education program with a mission: to bridge cultural differences and share the arts of the Spanish-speaking world. The program inspires creative self-expression and intellectual growth through complex rhythms and cultural heritage. The study of flamenco instills students with a sense of pride, self-confidence and accomplishment. For more than 30 years, Flamenco Vivo has been known for innovative performances, extensive community-based initiatives and in-depth arts education programs. The Company has been honored to be part of cARTwheels, a program of the NC Arts Council that provides high-quality stage performances and residency experiences to students across the state. Carlota Santana is on the faculty of Duke University and has taught at Long Island and New York Universities. She has served on panels for the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts and the North Carolina Arts Council, and is a member of the NYS Dance Force. Forest Hills Global Elementary is grateful to the NC Arts Council, Carlota Santana, Forest Hills Principal Deborah Greenwood, and New Hanover County Schools for bringing Project Olé to their school.

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• PLA N YOUR MO N TH WITH US

May | 2014

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.

Horsedrawn Tours

10am – 10pm Daily. Water & Market Streets, downtown. Costumed driver narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront, driven by rescued horses. $12/Adults. $5/Children under 12. Call 251-8889 with questions. Visit www.horsedrawntours.com for coupon.

A View from Space

Tues-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 1-5pm. Through Sept. 7th. Cape Fear Museum. Since the launch of the world’s first artificial satellite Sputnik in 1957, satellites have dramatically changed the way we study our planet. A View from Space, a new, bilingual (Spanish and English), highly interactive, hands-on science exhibit, will allow visitors to see the world from a satellite’s perspective. They can track a hurricane from space, send a satellite spinning into orbit around a model Earth, study incredible images of our planet captured by NASA’s Earth Observing System, and more! Visit www.capefearmuseum.com for details.

Read-A-Thon Kicks Off

Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, Mayfaire. All day May 3rd is the kick off to a month long read-a-thon. Kids come and get a log sheet and keep track of all the books they are reading throughout the month. At the end of the read-a-thon on May 24th, they can turn in their logs and get a prize from the toy store! Call 509-3353 for details.

Butterfly Bungalow

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9am-5pm. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Through September. This new temporary exhibit is unlike many at the Aquarium, this experience does not include scales or fins. Yet, it continues the Aquarium’s mission of inspiring conservation and appreciation of the natural world. Visitors will delight in the beauty of hundreds of exotic butterflies from around the world. Through the encounter, guests gain a better understanding of the importance of butterflies and other insect pollinators. Inside the Butterfly Bungalow, a greenhouse-like enclosure, hundreds of exotic butterflies fly free and land on tropical plants and, occasionally, on visitors’ heads, arms and noses. Tickets for the exhibit are $3, general Aquarium admission is additional. Visit www.ncaquariums.com for more information.

Storytime at the Library

9:30; 10:00; 10:30am Thursdays. Northeast & Myrtle Grove Library. Lapsit, Toddler, and Preschool storytimes! Stories, songs, and age appropriate activities for each group. Call 7986303 with questions.

Happy Little Singers

9:45am Thursdays. Ms. Susan’s Room in The Art Works. Ages 6 months to 6 years. Sing, Dance and Creative Play. $10 per family with one to two children, $5 each additional child. Drop-ins welcome. Call 777-8889 for more information.

StoryCOOKS – Cook-A-Doodle-Doo Strawberry Shortcake

10am Thursdays. Children’s Museum. Cooking club for preschoolers. Read a story and create a dish inspired by the book. Sponsored by Harris Teeter. Call 254-3534 to pre-register.

8pm. Cape Fear Playhouse. Big Dawg Productions presents a series of short sketches and monologues exploring all facets of a family -- from adoption to surrogacy to gay parenting to stepmothers. Call 367-5237 for details.

2 Friday Wrightsville Beach Waterman Festival

All Day. Wrightsville Beach, Columbia St. Access. See 05/01.

Storytime at Hullabaloo

Children’s Discovery Time

Art and Craft Friday – Hot Mess Fingers, Feet, and Floor Painting

10am, Thursdays. Hullabaloo, Hampstead. Music time at Hullabaloo! Let your Munchkin stomp, dance, march to the beat. Try a musical instrument and more! Visit www.hullabalooplay. com for details. 11am. Fort Fisher Aquarium. Creatures come alive in this story telling and critter-creating program. A special craft is included with each program. A different animal topic is offered for each date. Some programs include live animals. Visit www. ncaquariums.com for details.

stART with a Story – The Dot: Dot Art

3:30pm Thursdays. Children’s Museum. Start with a story and then add ART! It’s the perfect way to connect literacy with the arts. Join us each week to create a masterpiece that reinforces a fun book. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org for more information.

Happy Bigger Singers

4pm Thursdays. Ms. Susan’s Room in The Art Works. Ages 4-8 years. Sing, Dance and Creative Play. $10 per family with one to two children, $5 each additional child. Drop-ins welcome. Please text 910-777-8889 or email info@happylittlesingers. com to register.

Paint & Play

1 Thursday Wrightsville Beach Waterman Festival

Progressive Wine Tasting Event

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Motherhood Out Loud

Musical Munchkins

5:30-8:30pm, Thursdays. Hullabaloo, Hampstead. Ever want to get lost in the world of painting? Now’s your chance, bring your kids to play while you take a class! Call 821-1250 for pricing information.

All Day. Wrightsville Beach, Columbia St. Access. Celebrate 50 years of Wrightsville Beach surfing! Enjoy four days of surfing with competitions, longboard races, special guest stars and history surf lessons for kids. Friday, enter for your chance to win a replica of the longboard-surfboard used by Robert August during his world travels, along with a certificate of authenticity and an autographed poster. Visit wblasurf.org for more information and a complete schedule.

Music in the Courtyard, begins with the bluegrass sounds of Big Al Hall & Friends. Big Al always has a great roster of area musicians joining him in performing terrific toe-tapping entertaining music that will have you up and moving. Held outdoors weather permitting, indoors if not. Purchase seats at www.cameronartmuseum.org, by phone or at the door.

6:30. Bellamy Mansion. The Progressive Tasting happens in four wonderful downtown homes and people can easily stroll between them. Restaurants are providing tasting bites and winemakers will be present to guide guests through varietals at each home. Full details and on the Progressive Tasting event can be found at www.bellamymansion.org.

Music in the Courtyard

7-8:15pm. Cameron Art Museum. The summer music series,

10am, Fridays. Hullabaloo, Hampstead. Bring your preschoolers and listen to a story followed by a themed activity. Themes change weekly. Visit www.hullabalooplay.com for a complete schedule.

10am Fridays. Ms. Susan’s Room in The Art Works, 200 Willard St. Children ages 3+ enjoy a weekly Art/Craft project. $10 per child. Visit www.ms-susans-room.com for weekly events. RSVP required in advance by texting 910-777-8889 or emailing info@ms-susans-room.com.

Toddler Time – Dot Art: Stickers, Stamps, and Circles 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. NHC Main Library. Parents and children 6 months and up have fun listening to stories while learning basic yoga postures. Bring mat or beach towel. Call 798-6303 with questions.

Adventures in Art – Doodle Bugs

3:30pm Fridays. Children’s Museum. Experience different forms of art each week. This class is limited to 15 children and designed for children ages 5-8 years. Call 254-3534 to preregister and visit www.playwilmington.org for weekly themes.

Airlie Gardens Summer Concert Series: Heartbeat of Soul 6-8pm. Airlie Gardens. The Summer Concert Series kicks off with Heartbeat of Soul. Visit www.airliegardens.org for more information.

Mayfaire’s Music on the Town: Southern Trouble

6pm. Mayfaire Event Lawn. Bring your blankets, chairs, food, and come out and enjoy the modern country/southern rock sounds of Southern Trouble. Concert and parking are free. Pets and coolers permitted. Visit www.mayfairetown.com for complete summer schedule.

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Barnes & Noble Storytime – Matilda’s Cat

7pm Fridays. Barnes & Noble. Matilda is desperate to figure out what her cat will enjoy. Call 509-1880 for details.

The Little Mermaid Jr.

7:30pm. Kenneth Lanier Performing Arts Center, Topsail High. Come out and enjoy a fabulous performance including over 60 cast members. Ticket prices are $5. Call 270-2755 for more information.

dive season with an underwater Safari Hunt. Similar to an underwater Easter egg hunt, divers hit the water to search for numbered tokens that are hidden on the 400’ Liberty shipwreck. Each diver is allowed a maximum of 3 tokens. After the dive, free hot-dogs, chips and drinks are served. Participates get a Safari Hunt T-shirt and prizes according to which tokens they find. Visit aquaticsafaris. com for registration information.

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Story Extravaganza 2014

Family Fun Day

7-10pm. Bellamy Mansion. Benefiting the Open Gate Domestic Violence Shelter & The Bellamy Mansion Museum. Bringing together top area chefs with notable wines and wine makers from around the world to celebrate and advance public appreciation for great wine and food. Sample over 200 different wines and beers throughout the weekend paired with scrumptious bites from many of our best locally owned restaurants, caterers, and food trucks. Visit www.wilmingtonwineandfood.com for more information.

9am-12pm. Northeast Library. 4th Annual Storytelling Festival for Children. Featuring live performances by No Sleeves Magic, Dodie Guardia, Terry Rollins, Darrell Rackley, Mr. Scooter, Mr. Max, Jocelyn Beam-Walson, Zach Hanner, Island Montessori, Performance Club Kids, Beth Peddle, Margaret Miles, Memory Lane Comics, The Rap Club All Stars and Mary Kleinfeldt. Activities include: make your own pirate hat, spy scope and treasure map with the Children’s Museum of Wilmington, Dear Zoo story walk, Cape Fear Museum, free comic books thanks to Memory Lane Comics. Free Admission. Call 798-6373 for details.

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Happy Little Singers

2nd Annual Wilmington Wine & Food Festival

9:45am Saturdays. Ms. Susan’s Room in The Art Works. Ages 6 months to 6 years. Sing, Dance and Creative Play $10 per family with one to two children, $5 each additional child. Drop-ins welcome. Call 777-8889 for more information.

8pm. Cape Fear Playhouse. See 05/01.

3 Saturday Wrightsville Beach Waterman Festival

Fiesta Mexicana

All Day. Wrightsville Beach, Columbia St. Access. See 05/01.

Riverfront Farmer’s Market

Storytime Special Event: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

8am-5pm. Fanboy Comics, 419 S. College Rd. Free comics, free food, and over $2000 in prizes. Special guests include: Comic Artist Tom Fleming (Spider-Man, X-Men), and Local Zombie Comic Artist Brandon Blanks. Charity raffle to benefit the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC. Call 452-7828 for more information.

River to Sea Bike Ride

8am. Downtown Wilmington, 12 N. Front St. Casual-paced bicycle ride from downtown Wilmington to Wrightsville Beach on Wilmington’s River to Sea Bicycle Route (NC Bike Route #1). Refreshments and drawing for prizes will be at Wrightsville Beach at 10am. So bring your friends and family to join in on this day of fun! Please note, helmets are required for all participants and there is a trolley transportation option for riders returning to downtown Wilmington. Call 256-7925 for more information.

Coastal Education Center Grand Opening

Coastal Education Center, Wrightsville Beach. Be among the first to take a tour of the new Center and learn more about our exciting programs. The event will feature tours of the Education Center, fun kids’ activities, the Plastic Ocean Project’s mobile art exhibit and light refreshments. A special display will showcase the transformation of the Palmgren-O’Quinn from a family beach cottage into the federation’s Coastal Education Center and Regional Office. Call 509-2838 for details. 9am. Wrightsville Beach, Bridge Tender Marina. Kick off the 2014

4 Sunday - Star Wars Day Wrightsville Beach Waterman Festival

All Day. Wrightsville Beach, Columbia St. Access. See 05/01. 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.

2nd Annual Wilmington Wine & Food Festival 1-4pm. Bellamy Mansion. See 05/02.

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 798-4350 or visit www.capefearmuseum.com for information.

The Little Mermaid Jr.

2:30pm. Kenneth Lanier Performing Arts Center, Topsail High. See 05/02.

Motherhood Out Loud

3pm. Cape Fear Playhouse. See 05/01.

5 Monday - Cinco de Mayo Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market

2-5pm. Bellamy Mansion. See 05/02.

8am-1pm Mondays. Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds. Through Sept 1st. Free and open to the public. 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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Little Sprouts Storytime – Stuck

2pm. Barnes & Noble, Mayfaire. Join us for Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar 45th Anniversary Celebration. Reading and color-in crown activity. This Hands-On Learning event is for ages 4 and up. Space is limited. Call 509-1880 for more information.

2nd Annual Wilmington Wine & Food Festival

Free Comic Book Day

Safari Hunt

11am-5pm. St. Brendan Catholic Church, 5101 Ocean Hwy. Shallotte. Enjoy authentic Mexican food, music and dancing all day, plus games for the children. Call Sister Mary Teresa at 200-9209 for details.

8pm. Cape Fear Playhouse. See 05/01.

1-4pm. Cape Fear Museum. Dinosaurs big and small, come meet them all! Dig for fossils that you can take home and find out what a T. rex tooth looks like up close. Discover why Wilmington’s Giant Ground Sloth and the pterodactyl are not dinosaurs. Measure some well-known dinosaurs and make an Apatosaurus model to take home. Parental participation is required. Free for members or with general admission. Visit www.capefearmuseum.com for more information.

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.

Wine Fest 2014

10am. Mondays. Children’s Museum. Please pre-register. For our preschoolers. Each week we’ll read a new story and do an activity inspired by the book. Pre-register by calling 254-3534 and visit www.playwilmington.org for weekly themes.

Yoga for Moms

10:30-11:30am Mondays. Hullabaloo, Hampstead. Bring your mat and $10. Childcare for your little one provided at $7. Call 821-1250 for details.

Family Storytime

10:30am, Mondays. Carolina Beach Library. All ages are invited to enjoy stories, fingerplays, and other pre-literacy enhancing activities. No registration is required. Call 798-6303 for details.

6:30-9:30pm. Museum of Coastal Carolina. Sample interesting wines, eat tasty treats from local restaurants, and bid on interesting live and silent auction items. Reservations are $50 per person. Proceeds from Wine Fest benefit the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium. Visit www.museumplanetarium.org for more information.

Railroad Storytime

The Little Mermaid Jr.

3:30pm Mondays. Children’s Museum. Activities are hands-on challenges that focus on the engineering design process. They use simple materials, allow for multiple solutions, and are ideal for

7:30pm. Kenneth Lanier Performing Arts Center, Topsail High. See 05/02.

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.

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22nd Annual Greek Festival St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 608 s. College Road Wilmington, NC 28403 May 16 & 17, 2014 11am-10pm May 18 11AM-7PM One-Time Admission for entire weekend Kids 12 & under free Adults $3 parking at Kmart with FREE trolley service to the festival FOOD - LIVE GREEK MUSIC AWARD WINNING DANCERS TAVERNA - VENDORS Church tours - DRIVE THRUand more

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ages 5-10. Please pre-register by calling 254-3534 and visit www. playwilmington.org for weekly themes.

6 Tuesday - National Teacher Day Storytime at the Library

9:30; 10:00; 10:30am Tuesdays. Main Library. Lapsit, Toddler, and Preschool storytimes! Stories, songs, and age appropriate activities for each group. Call 798-6303 with questions.

Happy Little Singers

9:45am Tuesdays. Ms. Susan’s Room in The Art Works. Ages 6 months to 6 years. Sing, Dance and Creative Play. $10 per family with one to two children, $5 each additional child. Drop-ins welcome. Call 777-8889 for more information.

Petite Picasso 1 & 2

10am, Tuesdays. Hullabaloo, Hampstead. Bring your petite-est Picasso for the 10am class (up to 2 ½) and your slightly older artists to the 11am class, all taught by Francesca! Visit www. hullabalooplay.com for more information.

Barnes & Noble Toddler Storytime – Rooting for You 10am Tuesdays. Barnes & Noble. Enjoy weekly story time in the Children’s section. Call 509-1880 for details.

Messy Art

11:15-11:45am, Tuesdays. Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, Mayfaire. Ages 2-6. Call 509-3353 for details.

Kids Cooking Club – Mother’s Day Sand Art Brownie Mix 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.

Family Night at Chick-fil-A

5:30 – 7pm Tuesdays. Chick-fil-A Mayfaire. Don’t miss the fun family events. Call 256-0854 for weekly details.

7 Wednesday Poplar Grove Farmer’s Market

8am-1pm Wednesdays, Poplar Grove Plantation. Join us at the beautiful historic Poplar Grove Mansion every Wednesday for the Farmer’s Market. Interact with the people growing, catching, baking and producing your food and other products. This is a great way to connect with the community and find one-of-a kind goods including crafts and delicious foods for the whole family! Visit www.poplargrove.com for more information.

Storytime at the Library

9:30; 10:00; 10:30am Wednesdays. Northeast & Myrtle Grove Library. Lapsit, Toddler, and Preschool storytimes! Stories, songs, and age appropriate activities for each group. Call 798-6303 with questions.

Leland’s Little Learners

9:30 – 10:30am Wednesdays. Town of Leland. Free program for children ages 3-5 seeks to stimulate the minds of Leland’s children through story time, arts and crafts/activities and time outside on the playground! During the program, parents or guardians must remain with their children. Please contact Amy Ryan at (910) 332-4823 for registration or more information. Space is limited.

Happy Little Singers

9:45am Wednesdays. Ms. Susan’s Room in The Art Works. Ages 4 ½ to 8 years. Sing, Dance and Creative Play. $10 per family with one to two children, $5 each additional child. Drop-ins welcome. Call 777-8889 for more information.

Preschool Science – Make Doggie Treats

10am. Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. Hands-on activities geared for little ones allowing them to explore the world around them. Visit www.playwilmington.org for details.

Yoga for Moms

10:30-11:30am Wednesdays. Hullabaloo, Hampstead. Bring your mat and $10. Childcare for your little one provided at $7.00. Call 821-1250 for details.

Discover Science – Build a Raft

3:30pm Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. Explore and learn about the scientific process through critical thinking skills. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org to pre-register.

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Stop Animation

3:30pm. Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library. Create your own Stop Animation movie using ReadyANIMATOR, iStopMotion and iMovie! Appointments available at 3:30pm & 4:15pm. Registration required. Call 798-6393. Ages 8 & up. Limit two children per session. Call 798-6353 for details.

8 Thursday StoryCOOKS – Strawberry Dip

10am Thursdays. Children’s Museum. Cooking club for preschoolers. Read a story and create a dish inspired by the book. Sponsored by Harris Teeter. Call 254-3534 to pre-register.

Storytime with Drew

3pm. Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, Mayfaire. Kids bring your parent, hear a great story, and play in the store. Call 509-3353 for details.

stART with a Story – Harold and the Purple Crayon: Watercolor Wash

LEGOS in the Library

3:30pm. Main Library. Come, create, play! See if you can meet the challenge of the day - singly or with a friend. Bring your imagination. No fees, but registration is required. Call 798-6303 to reserve a spot.

Filmmaking 101 - The Process

4:15-5:45. Main Library. Join local filmmaker, Larry Pinto, and UNCW Film Studies student, Anna Roberts, for movie making tips and secrets followed by hands on activities. This session, teens will learn how a movie is created from concept through post production. We will cover the process of pre production, production and post-production. Call 798-6393 for details.

Motherhood Out Loud

8pm. Cape Fear Playhouse. See 05/01.

10 Saturday Riverfront Farmer’s Market

8am-1pm, Saturdays. Riverfront Park. A weekly market in the historic downtown river district. The market features local farmers, producers, artists and crafters. Products include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheeses, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, legumes, pickled items, jams and jellies, wine, art, crafts and more. Call 910-538-6223 for more information. All Day. Main St. Wallace, NC. Saturday music by Ken Knox & Company. Saturday activities include: Activities include: live music, Little Miss & Mini Miss Pageant, carnival rides & activities, fresh local strawberries, a variety of food, over 100 vendors, Beer & Wine Garden, Kids Play Area, Car Show and more, Visit www. carolinastrawberryfestival.com for a complete schedule.

Confederate Memorial Day

9am. Fort Fisher State Historic Site. Local members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold their annual observance of Confederate Memorial Day in Battle Acre next to the UDC Monument. This event is free and open to the public. Call 4585538 for details.

Tennis: Give it a Try

10am-12pm. UNCW. A free program for ages 7 to 14 and presented by the Greater Wilmington Tennis Association and Play Tennis NC. Email yona@bar-zeev.com for more information.

Saturday Family Program: Make It For Mom

11am. Museum of Coastal Carolina. Featuring an interesting array of educational and fun programs for the whole family. Visit www.museumplanetarium.org for more information.

Meet and Greet Elmo

1-3pm. Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, Mayfaire. Bring the kids and a camera and meet your favorite furry red monster! Call 509-3353 for details.

9 Friday

Dynamic Dinosaurs Learning Center

Toddler Time – Shadows Collage

Motherhood Out Loud

Art and Craft Friday – You Complete Me: Complete Pictures of Faces

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.

8pm. Cape Fear Playhouse. See 05/01.

Adventures in Art – Wet Chalk

11am. Barnes & Noble, Mayfaire. Join us for Mother’s Day Storytime featuring “Oh, the Things My Mom Will Do,” stories celebrating mom and card making, too! Call 509-1880 for details.

3:30pm Fridays. Children’s Museum. Experience different forms of art each week. This class is limited to 15 children and designed for children ages 5-8 years. Call 254-3534 to pre-register and visit www.playwilmington.org for weekly themes.

Friday Night Planetarium Lectures

6pm. Museum of Coastal Carolina Ingram Planetarium. Mr. Ovsenik presents NASA Technology Transfer to Earth Applications. Learn about the vast array of new technologies first developed by NASA for space exploration that are now part of our daily lives. Visit www.museumplanetarium.org for more information.

Mayfaire’s Music on the Town: The Steady Eddies

Mother’s Day Dessert Cruise Aboard the Cat

1-3pm. Wilmington Water Tours. Take Mom on an hour and a half long Dessert Cruise! Join us as we cruise along the Cape Fear River as the captain enlightens you with historic facts of the mighty Cape Fear River, pirates, blockade runners and the importance of the river to the area today. An assortment of desserts will be offered along with a full bar complete with frozen drinks ready for Mom to enjoy! Call 338-3134 or visit www.wilmingtonwatertours.net for ticket information.

Family Storytime: How to Babysit a Grandma

Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market

7-10pm. Main St. Wallace, NC. Kick off the festival with a night of beach music by Band of Oz. Friday activities include: BBQ Cook-off, live music, carnival rides & activities, food, Beer & Wine Garden and lots of fun. Visit www.carolinastrawberryfestival.com for a complete schedule.

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11 Sunday - Mother’s Day

6pm. Mayfaire Event Lawn. Bring your blankets, chairs, food, and come out and enjoy the classic rock sounds of The Steady Eddies. Concert and parking are free. Pets and coolers permitted. Visit www.mayfairetown.com for complete summer schedule. 7pm. Barnes & Noble, Mayfaire. A funny and heartwarming celebration of grandmothers and grandchildren. Call 509-1880 for details.

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Carolina Strawberry Festival

Motherhood Out Loud

8pm. Cape Fear Playhouse. See 05/01.

Art Classes Young Artist’s Series

3pm. Cape Fear Playhouse. See 05/01.

12 Monday 8am-1pm Mondays. Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds. Through Sept 1st. Free and open to the public. 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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Preschool Science – Fossils

10am. Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. Hands-on activities geared for little ones allowing them to explore the world around them. Visit www.playwilmington.org for details.

Bedtime Math for Kids

3:30pm Mondays. Children’s Museum. Activities are hands-on challenges that focus on the engineering design process. They use simple materials, allow for multiple solutions, and are ideal for ages 5-10. Please pre-register by calling 254-3534 and visit www. playwilmington.org for weekly themes.

3:30-4:30pm. Northeast Library. Bedtime Math’s goal is to show kids and parents that math is not just something they learn at school-it’s a fun part of playtime and home life. Each session will have games and each child will get to take home a goody bag and parents will get tips to make math fun. Registration is required, call 798-6373 or online at www.nhclibrary.org. Kids ages 6-9 are welcome to register.

Bedtime Math for Kids

Discover Science – Sidewalk Chalk

Go Green Engineer Team – Launch It - Design an Air Powered Rocket

3:30-4:30pm. Myrtle Grove Library. Bedtime Math’s goal is to show kids and parents that math is not just something they learn at school-it’s a fun part of playtime and home life. Each session will have games and each child will get to take home a goody bag and parents will get tips to make math fun. Registration is required, call 798-6373 or online at www.nhclibrary.org. Kids ages 6-9 are welcome to register.

13 Tuesday Barnes & Noble Toddler Storytime – Yellow is My Color Star 10am Tuesdays. Barnes & Noble. Enjoy weekly story time in the Children’s section. Call 509-1880 for details.

Story Place Grand Opening

10:30am. Main Library. Interactive children’s room opens today! Enjoy storytime and then explore all that Story Place has to offer: puppet theater, AWE learning tablets, iPads, interactive wall panels, flannel board stories, and more. Call 798-6303 for details.

Kids Cooking Club – Asian Surprise

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.

LEGOS in the Library

3:30-4:30pm. Carolina Beach Library. Create Lego structures by yourself or with a friend. Monthly theme challenges will be given at the beginning of each meeting. Regular meetings will be held monthly. There are no fees, but registration is required. Call 7986393 to reserve a spot.

American Girl Event

7pm. Barnes & Noble, Mayfaire. Join us for an American Girl Night! We’ll have fun crafts and activities. All are welcome to join the fun in the Children’s Department. Call 509-1880 for details.

3:30pm Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. Explore and learn about the scientific process through critical thinking skills. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org to pre-register.

15 Thursday StoryCOOKS – To Market To Market: Gazpacho

10am Thursdays. Children’s Museum. Cooking club for preschoolers. Read a story and create a dish inspired by the book. Sponsored by Harris Teeter. Call 254-3534 to pre-register.

Storytime with Drew

3pm. Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, Mayfaire. Kids bring your parent, hear a great story, and play in the store. Call 509-3353 for details.

stART with a Story – Open this Little Book: Make Little Books 3:30pm Thursdays. Children’s Museum. Start with a story and then add ART! It’s the perfect way to connect literacy with the arts. Join us each week to create a masterpiece that reinforces a fun book. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org for more information.

Laser Music Shows

5pm, 6pm, & 7pm. Museum of Coastal Carolina Ingram Planetarium. New laser shows set to exciting music! Laser Country (5:00), Led Zeppelin (6:00), Laseropolis (7:00). Visit www. museumplanetarium.org for more information.

Airlie Gardens Summer Concert Series: Jack Jack 180 6-8pm. Airlie Gardens. The Summer Concert Series continues with the pop/rock/alternative sounds of Jack Jack 180. Visit www. airliegardens.org for more information.

Mayfaire’s Music on the Town: Cosmic Groove Lizards 6pm. Mayfaire Event Lawn. Bring your blankets, chairs, food, and come out and enjoy the original rock sounds of Cosmic Groove Lizards. Concert and parking are free. Pets and coolers permitted. Visit www.mayfairetown.com for complete summer schedule.

Barnes & Noble Family Storytime – Peggy: A Brave Chicken on a Big Adventure 7pm Fridays. Barnes & Noble. Enjoy weekly story time in the Children’s section. Call 509-1880 for details.

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Magic Tree House Event

Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market

7pm. Barnes & Noble, Mayfaire. Join us for an Magic Tree House Night! We’ll have fun crafts and activities. All are welcome to join the fun in the Children’s Department.Call 509-1880 for details.

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Poplar Grove Farmer’s Market

Art and Craft Friday – Creating an Octopus Counter

22nd Annual St. Nicholas Greek Festival

11am-10pm. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Join the Greek

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3:30pm Fridays. Children’s Museum. Experience different forms of art each week. This class is limited to 15 children and designed for children ages 5-8 years. Call 254-3534 to pre-register and visit www.playwilmington.org for weekly themes.

4:15-5:45. Main Library. Join local filmmaker, Larry Pinto, and UNCW Film Studies student, Anna Roberts, for movie making tips and secrets followed by hands on activities. This session, teens will learn technical aspects of filmmaking such as camera techniques, lighting and other production knowledge. Call 798-6393 for details.

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Adventures in Art – Pebble Picture Game

Filmmaking 102 - Technical Aspects

community as they share their culture, faith, and heritage including food, music, dancing, a marketplace and cooking demonstrations. Visit stnicholasgreekfest.com for a complete schedule.

8am-1pm Saturdays. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Through October 4th. Enjoy the Farmer’s Market on the island! Vendors will feature locally-produced fruits and vegetables, plants, baked goods, dairy products, meats, crafts, wines and more. Each market will feature live entertainment from local musicians and informational opportunities from local non-profit organizations. Free Parking is located at the Lake and on Lake Park Boulevard. Paid parking is also provided in close proximity. Visit www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com for more information.

Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival

10am-5pm. Cape Fear Blvd. Carolina Beach. Free Admission. A celebration of visual, culinary, and performing arts at the beach! Fine arts and crafts available for sale and iron pouring and blacksmith techniques demonstrations. An interactive art area also available for the kids. Cooking demonstrations and educational programs conducted by local chefs, restaurants, and shops. Artistic performances include comedic dueling pianos, jazz bands, salsa dancers with salsa dancing lessons and more. Call 909-7643 for details.

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Little Sprouts Storytime – And the Good Brown Earth

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Special Storytime: Oh, The Places You’ll Go! 11am. Barnes & Noble, Mayfaire. Get ready for summer adventures with Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Call 509-1880 for details.

Saturday Family Program: Sea Turtles and You

11am. Museum of Coastal Carolina. Featuring an interesting array of educational and fun programs for the whole family. Visit www. museumplanetarium.org for more information.

22nd Annual St. Nicholas Greek Festival 11am-10pm. See 05/16.

Princess & Pirate Face Painting Day

1-3pm. Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, Mayfaire. Free face painting! Call 509-3353 for details.

Dynamic Dinosaurs Learning Center

Laser Music Shows

5pm, 6pm, & 7pm. Museum of Coastal Carolina Ingram Planetarium. New laser shows set to exciting music! Laser Country (5:00), U2 (6:00), Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon (7:00). Visit www.museumplanetarium.org for more information.

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Children’s Hall. $4/Family. Free/Members. Call 763-2634 for more information.

Go Green Engineer Team – Wind Chimes

Bedtime Math for Kids

3:30-4:30pm. Main Library. Bedtime Math’s goal is to show kids and parents that math is not just something they learn at school-it’s a fun part of playtime and home life. Each session will have games and each child will get to take home a goody bag and parents will get tips to make math fun. Registration is required, call 798-6373 or online at www.nhclibrary.org. Kids ages 6-9 are welcome to register.

20 Tuesday Barnes & Noble Toddler Storytime – The Little Engine That Could

10am Tuesdays. Barnes & Noble. Enjoy weekly story time in the Children’s section. Call 5091880 for details.

Kids Cooking Club – Dog Biscuits

21 Wednesday

LEGO Mindstorms Day

1-3pm. Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, Mayfaire. Come out and learn about the fun of LEGO Mindstorms. Ages 7 and up. Pre-registration required. Call 509-3353 to register.

Boogie in the Park: The MAKO Band

Preschool Science – Sensory Book

11am-7pm. See 05/16.

5-8pm. Kure Beach Ocean Front Park. Get ready for summer and enjoy the beach, blues and boogie tunes from the Mako Band playing a variety of music from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Grab a lawn chair or blanket and your boogie shoes for some free, family-friendly entertainment! Visit www.townofkurebeach.org for complete summer schedule.

19 Monday Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market

Little Sprouts Storytime – Rumble in the Jungle

10am. Mondays. Children’s Museum. Please pre-register. For our preschoolers. Each week we’ll read a new story and do an activity inspired by the book. Please pre-register by calling 254-3534 and visit www.playwilmington. org for weekly themes.

Railroad Storytime

10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the

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Childcare 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.net 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

Poplar Grove Farmer’s Market

22nd Annual St. Nicholas Greek Festival

Childcare Listing Guide

10am. Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. Hands-on activities geared for little ones allowing them to explore the world around them. Visit www.playwilmington.org for details.

Girls Night Out With Drew

3:15pm. Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, Mayfaire. Girls come in, get dolled up, and have some fun with Drew. Call 509-3353 for details.

Discover Science – My Gene Bracelets

3:30pm Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. Explore and learn about the scientific process through critical thinking skills. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org to pre-register.

Boardwalk Blast Cash Bingo

7pm Wednesdays. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Join your family and friends at the Gazebo Stage in Carolina Beach at the Historic Boardwalk to play cash bingo under the setting sun on beautiful Pleasure Island. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Visit www. pleasureislandnc.org for details.

22 Thursday StoryCOOKS – The Seven Silly Eaters: Pink Lemonade

10am Thursdays. Children’s Museum. Cooking club for preschoolers. Read a story and create a dish inspired by the book. Sponsored by Harris Teeter. Call 254-3534 to pre-register.

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.

Babysitting Services Nancy’s Nannies, Inc. 252-726-6575 www.nancysnannies.com nancy@nancysnannies.com Providing Babysitting & Nanny Service, from Morehead City to Wilmington, NC since 1991.

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

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stART with a Story – Look! Look! Look!: Patterns, Colors, Shapes

LEGOS in the Library

24 Saturday Riverfront Farmer’s Market

Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market

4:15-5:45. Main Library. Join local filmmaker, Larry Pinto, and UNCW Film Studies student, Anna Roberts, for movie making tips and secrets followed by hands on activities. This session, teens will learn about the administrative end of filmmaking such as creating shot lists, tracking your takes for editing and more. Call 798-6393 for details.

8am-1pm Saturdays. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Through October 4th. Enjoy the Farmer’s Market on the island! Vendors will feature locallyproduced fruits and vegetables, plants, baked goods, dairy products, meats, crafts, wines and more. Each market will feature live entertainment from local musicians and informational opportunities from local non-profit organizations. Free Parking is located at the Lake and on Lake Park Boulevard. Paid parking is also provided in close proximity. Visit www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com for more information.

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Story Art

Filmmaking 103 - Administrative Aspects

Art and Craft Friday – Stick Puppets

10am. Myrtle Grove Library. Join Miss Jamie for stories followed by an art activity inspired by books. Art activities help children learn a variety of early literacy skills. Making art is a creative process. Experimenting with different materials help children develop fine motor skills and their five senses. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 798-6391 for details.

Little Sprouts Storytime – Swirl by Swirl

Go Green Engineer Team – Match Box Car

49th Annual Battleship NC Memorial Day Observance

5:45pm. Battleship NC. People of all generations from across the State will gather together on the deck of the Battleship to pay their respects. An emotional ceremony, preceding and concluding with military musical arrangements provided by an Armed Forces Band, and a 21-gun salute, the Executive Director of the Battleship, Captain Terry A. Bragg and members of the USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Commission invite the public to this free event.

27 Tuesday Barnes & Noble Toddler Storytime – Start Your Engines 10am Tuesdays. Barnes & Noble. Enjoy weekly story time in the Children’s section. Call 509-1880 for details.

19th Annual Orange St. ArtsFest

Kids Cooking Club – Ice Cream in a Bag

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 2543534 or visit www.playwilmington.org for more information.

10am-6pm. 120 S. Orange St. The work of more than 55 artists from Wilmington and across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee will be featured. The Orange Street Arts Fest is both relaxing and exhilarating with live entertainment, old-fashioned fair food and a wine and beer tent.

Adventures in Art – Tape Collage & Piet Mondrian

Meet and Greet Elmo

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Toddler Time – Bonkers for Balls

3:30pm Fridays. Children’s Museum. Experience different forms of art each week. This class is limited to 15 children and designed for children ages 5-8 years. Call 254-3534 to pre-register and visit www.playwilmington.org for weekly themes.

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.

Mayfaire’s Music on the Town: Jam Sandwich

6pm. Mayfaire Event Lawn. Bring your blankets, chairs, food, and come out and enjoy the southern/classic rock sounds of Jam Sandwich. Concert and parking are free. Pets and coolers permitted. Visit www.mayfairetown.com for complete summer schedule.

Fireworks by the Sea and Boardwalk Blast: David Dixon Trio & The Cut

6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy free fireworks by the sea on Carolina Beach at 9:00 pm and the acoustic rock and pop rock sounds of David Dixon Trio & The Cut 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.

Barnes & Noble Family Storytime – Stella’s Starliner 7pm Fridays. Barnes & Noble. Enjoy weekly story time in the Children’s section. Call 509-1880 for details.

1-3pm. Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, Mayfaire. Bring the kids and a camera and meet your favorite furry red monster! Call 509-3353 for details.

Dynamic Dinosaurs Learning Center

25 Sunday Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers

1:30-4pm. Cameron Art Museum. Group Singing, all Songbooks provided, beginners welcome! Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. Visit www.cameronartmuseum.org for details.

Movies at the Lake: Frozen

8:45pm. Carolina Beach Lake. This week’s free movie: Frozen. 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.

19th Annual Orange St. ArtsFest

10am-6pm. 120 S. Orange St. See 05/24.

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Boogie in the Park: Jah Creation

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5-8pm. Kure Beach Ocean Front Park. Sway to the easy listening reggae of Jah Creation! Based out of The Carolina Coast, Jah Creation brings a relaxing vibe with some of the best roots reggae music around. They have been featured on “One Tree Hill” as well as nationwide ESPN commercials and are set to be in an upcoming feature film with some of the cast of SNL so grab a lawn chair or blanket and your boogie shoes for some family-friendly entertainment! Visit www.townofkurebeach.org for complete summer schedule.

26 Monday - Memorial Day Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market

Poplar Grove Farmer’s Market

Preschool Science – Rescue Mission

10am. Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. Hands-on activities geared for little ones allowing them to explore the world around them. Visit www.playwilmington.org for details.

Girls Night Out With Drew

3:15pm. Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, Mayfaire. Girls come in, get dolled up, and have some fun with Drew. Call 509-3353 for details.

Discover Science – Science & Technology Hunt

3:30pm Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. Explore and learn about the scientific process through critical thinking skills. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org to pre-register.

29 Thursday StoryCOOKS – Jamberry: Berry Parfaits

10am Thursdays. Children’s Museum. Cooking club for preschoolers. Read a story and create a dish inspired by the book. Sponsored by Harris Teeter. Call 254-3534 to pre-register.

stART with a Story – The Black Rabbit: Shadow Art

Fireworks by the Sea and Boardwalk Blast: Mighty McFly

6:30pm Thursdays. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy free fireworks by the sea on Carolina Beach at 9:00 pm and the incendiary energy music of Mighty McFly 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.

30 Friday 2014 Quilters by the Sea Guild Quilt Show

9am-8pm. Warwick Center, UNCW. Quilt Show and Merchants’ Mall will be open to the general public on Friday and Saturday.

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Come by and see beautiful works of art that were spawned from one of the oldest sentimental past times! $6 per person.

Art and Craft Friday – Painting with Q-Tips & Cotton Balls 10am Fridays. Ms. Susan’s Room in The Art Works, 200 Willard St. Children ages 3+ enjoy a weekly Art/Craft project. $10 per child. Visit www. ms-susans-room.com for weekly events. RSVP required in advance by texting 910-777-8889 or emailing info@ms-susans-room.com.

Toddler Time – Discovery Bottles

Adventures in Art – Nature Collages

3:30pm Fridays. Children’s Museum. Experience different forms of art each week. This class is limited to 15 children and designed for children ages 5-8 years. Call 254-3534 to pre-register and visit www.playwilmington.org for weekly themes.

Mayfaire’s Music on the Town: Groove Fetish

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6pm. Mayfaire Event Lawn. Bring your blankets, chairs, food, and come out and enjoy the reggae/alternative rock sounds of Groove Fetish. Concert and parking are free. Pets and coolers permitted. Visit www.mayfairetown.com for complete summer schedule.

Barnes & Noble Family Storytime – Lion vs. Rabbit 7pm Fridays. Barnes & Noble. Enjoy weekly story time in the Children’s section. Call 509-1880 for details.

Kure Beach Variety Entertainment Series: Wilmington Big Band

7-10pm. Kure Beach Ocean Front Park. Join Kure Beach on select Fridays throughout the summer for some incredible family-fun! Pick from a variety of comedy shows, concerts, impersonators and magicians to find the very best fit for your night out! This week enjoy the sounds of Wilmington Big Band! Bring a chair or blanket, sit back and enjoy the show! Visit www. townofkurebeach.org for a complete summer schedule.

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Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market

2014 Quilters by the Sea Guild Quilt Show 9am-6pm. Warwick Center, UNCW. See 05/30.

Princess & Pirate Makeover Day

1-4pm. Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, Mayfaire. Huge event! Lots of activities, hair coloring, and fun all afternoon! Call 509-3353 for details.

Dynamic Dinosaurs Learning Center

To submit events to the calendar, please email calendar.wilmingtonparent@gmail.com Deadline for submissions to the June issue is May 9, 2014. www.wilmingtonparent.com

Dream Cruise

By Brandy Metzger

magine a Disney-themed vacation with fabulous activities for kids, relaxing locations for adults, a variety of family entertainment and an abundance of yummy food. When sailing with Disney Cruise Lines these are just a few of the amenities included. My family and I had the opportunity to travel on a 3 day cruise to the Bahamas aboard the Disney Dream and we were impressed with many aspects of this vacation. Disney is known for providing quality entertainment for children world-wide. Their cruise line reflects that standard. The ship had many fun outdoor locations for children of all ages including, pools and water play areas, sports courts for games like basketball and putt-putt and a special water coaster called the Aqua-Duck. My five year old daughter enjoyed these play areas, but was more excited about the special kid’s clubs inside the boat. For her age group (ages 3-12) there are 2 phenomenal activity centers known as the Oceaneer’s Club and the Oceaneer’s Lab. Inside these centers there are play structures, child-friendly computers, televisions, crafting stations, a sound studio and reading nooks. As a parent, I was impressed with the friendly staff and the security procedures in place to check children in and out of these centers. There are also special dedicated spaces on the ship for tweens and teens to hang out, interact and relax. Kids aren’t the only ones aboard the ship that get areas specially designed for them. During the day, adults can enjoy some solitude at the Quiet Cove area. This adult’s only area has a pool, a jetted hot tub overlooking the ocean, a bar and comfortable deck chairs. During one visit to this area, I was delighted to hear live music from a talented steel drum player. Additional relaxation, pampering and service is available at Senses Spa and the two adult exclusive restaurants for an extra charge. There are also a variety of lounges and nightclubs for those that want to enjoy an evening cocktail or dance the night away. Families can come together to enjoy movies and Broadway-quality shows in the large, comfortable theaters aboard the ship. During our cruise, there were two first-run movies showing and two movies that were just released on DVD. Although we had already seen it, my daughter thoroughly enjoyed seeing Frozen in 3-D. The family-friendly nightly shows performed in the Walt Disney Theater offer Disney characters in shows available only on Disney cruises. The shows feature talented cast members and special effects. In addition to these shows, Disney characters make appearances throughout the day to interact with guests. Disney princess gatherings seemed to be a favorite of many little princesses. Another source of entertainment can be found each evening at dinner. Three distinctly different dining rooms can be found onboard the Disney Dream. Rotational dining allows families to experience all three dining rooms during their cruise. Our favorite was called Animator’s Palate which was decorated with character sketches and tools of the animation trade. The sketches on the wall transform into an interactive show that delights diners as they enjoy their meal. In addition to main dining dinner, there are also many casual dining and quick service options as well as room service. All food and beverages in these areas are free including a variety of juice and soft drinks. v A vacation aboard a Disney Cruise ship is a special treat. Disney’s attention to detail and concern for the safety and enjoyment of each guest is what makes the experience magical.

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Backyard Games Start the Summer Off Right Celebrate the unofficial start of summer by fostering social interaction and family togetherness through backyard games during National Backyard Games Week, May 19-26. Get outside and be both physically and mentally stimulated, playing classic games of the past while discovering and creating new ways to be active and interact with friends and neighbors. Here are a few to get you started: 1. Sardines – This old school game is very close to hide-n-seek, but adds everyone into the mix. No more squeals of “They left me out…” This game generally works best with a large group of kids. One child hides while the rest close their eyes and count. As the group fans out, each child hides as they find the secret spot. Before long the hiding place becomes fairly obvious as more and more kids find the spot and “hide” together. The last person to find the hiding spot is the one who hides in the next round. 2. Mother May I – One child becomes the “mother” or “father” and stands across the yard from the other kids, lined in a row. Each child takes a turn asking the “mother” if they may take a certain amount of steps. The mother either say yes and all of the kids take the amount of steps requested or no, and the kids stand still. The first person to reach the “mother” wins and becomes the mother in the next round. A fun variation on Mother May I can include other requests by the mother. For instance, a child may say “Mother May I take four steps” and the mother can say, “No, but you can hop on one leg four spaces.” 3. Heads Up, Seven Up – This game works best when trying to get the kids to calm down after some of the more rousing games on this list. A group of kids come to the front while the others lay down, close their eyes and stick their thumbs up. The group of kids at the front then silently presses the other kid’s thumbs down. After each person returns to the front, the kids with their heads down have to guess who they think pressed their thumb down. If their guess is right, the person with their head down gets to trade places with the person who pushed their thumb down. Source: www.pgpnewscenter.com/play

Local Schools Teach Kids About Fitness and Philanthropy Covenant Preschool Walks for ALS

Riptide Runners at CFCI Run for Autism Coach Rheel, and his many volunteers at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry,worked for months to prepare his running club to participate in the Coastal NC Run/Walk for Autism on March 29th at Mayfaire. His goal was to not only teach the kids about fitness, but to also help them better understand Autism. The Riptide Runners practiced twice a week to prepare, for many kids this was their very first 5k race! Mr. Rheel is so proud of his team! They were the largest team entered in the race with over 150 team members, and raised the most money for the Autism Society of NC - over $4000!

Ms. Hartlove’s three year old class at Covenant Preschool joined together as the Covenant Crusaders to walk to find a cure for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Each child put their footprints on the T shirt . They learned all about how to help others, what it means to have a disability and that God made us all different and special. They formed a walk team, and each child decorated team t-shirts with their own little footprints. The walk was held at UNCW on April 26th. Ms. Hartlove was proud of her class as they made a decision to make a difference and make the world a little better for someone else.

Eat Right to Quit Smoking Do you know someone that is still looking for a good day to quit smoking, May 31st is their day. The last Saturday of this month is World No Tobacco Day. This is a wonderful opportunity to share with smoking friends and loved ones new ways to quit smoking. It’s a beautiful way to say I care. If you or someone you know has tried everything to quit, maybe switching up some items in your diet will help. Some foods that can help you stay tobacco free: Milk, Celery, Carrot, Fruits and vegetables when eaten before smoking, develops a bitter after taste compelling the smoker to extinguish the cigarette halfway through because of the horrendous taste it leaves in the mouth. Eating foods rich in vitamin C, for eg: orange, lemon, amla and guava in more quantity cuts down the urge to smoke. This is because cigarettes deprive you of vitamin C supply, leaving you with a deficiency which the nicotine fills. Fragrance of dried fruit helps lower cravings to smoke. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and red meat when you are attempting to quit smoking as these items only increase your craving for nicotine. Source: http://healthmeup.com

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Postpartum Depression By Danielle Villegas

aving a baby is typically a joyous occasion, but many women have postpartum feelings that range from the “blues” to full blown depression. When this happens it is sometimes dismissed as a normal reaction to lack of sleep or stress, but it may be a medical condition and these feelings should not be ignored. Postpartum depression (also called PPD) is a kind of depression that some women get after having a baby. PPD causes strong feelings of sadness that last for a long time. These feelings can make it hard for new mothers to take care of their baby. PPD is more common than most people realize. About 1 out of every 8 women has postpartum depression after giving birth. PPD is the most common complication for women who have just had a baby, and often starts within 1 to 3 weeks of having a baby.

Women Need to Know: • It’s not your fault. You didn’t do anything to cause PPD. It doesn’t make you a bad person or a bad mother. • You are not alone. Many women have PPD. In fact, it’s the most common problem for new moms. • You can get help, and your depression can go away. • PPD is different from the “Baby Blues”. Feelings of sadness, trouble sleeping, crying, moodiness, and crankiness are normal for a few days following baby’s birth. These feelings go away about 10 days after your baby’s birth. If they don’t, tell your provider. They can check to see if you may have PPD.

Signs & Symptoms If any of these symptoms last longer than 2 weeks, talk to your healthcare provider. • Depressed most of the day every day • Feeling shame, guilt or like a failure • Panicky or scared a lot of the time • Severe mood swings • Eating a lot more or a lot less than is normal for you • Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much • Trouble concentrating or making decisions • Difficulty bonding with your baby • Thinking about hurting yourself or your baby

Help Yourself, Help Your Baby First, see your healthcare provider and start treatment immediately. After, here is what you can do to help the treatment from your provider work better: • Do something active every day. • Eat healthy foods. Eat fewer sweets and salty snacks. • Get as much rest as you can. Try to sleep when your baby sleeps. • Don’t drink alcohol. Alcohol is a depressant, which means it can slow your body down and make you feel more depressed. • Ask for and accept help. • Keep in touch with people you care about and who care about you. • Try not to make any major changes in your life right after having your baby. These include moving or changing jobs. Major changes can add stress to your life that you don’t need right now. v Source: www.marchofdimes.com

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SPECIAL SECTION: Mother and Baby

By Wendy Helfenbaum

I Was a Breastfeeding Bust Y

By Wendy Helfenbaum

eah, yeah, I know. Breast is best. During my pre-natal classes, I received 44 handouts, including “50 reasons why you must breastfeed”, and a list of support groups for nursing moms, compared with one poorly-photocopied diagram showing how to sterilize a bottle. The touchy-feely videos we watched featured softly lit, three-month-old cherubs perfectly latched onto their well-rested mother’s breast, with spalike music playing in the background. But nobody ever talked about new mommies who “fail” Breastfeeding 101. I’m not talking about sore nipples here. I mean women who, like me, cannot nurse. Up to 85 percent of women start out breastfeeding their newborns. Yet, fewer than half still do so six months later. I have come to believe that a large percentage of mothers who “choose” not to continue breastfeeding probably didn’t have much of a choice at all. My son is eight, and it took me years to come to terms with the guilt and sense of loss about not being able to breastfeed. After an emergency cesarean section in May 2005, the post-partum nurse tried coaxing my new baby to latch onto my breast. “Let’s try waking up your inverted nipples,” she suggested, rolling in the hospital’s industrial-strength breast pump. Pumping felt uncomfortable and weird, but I did what I was told. The next day, I developed a severe allergic reaction to the surgical tape that had held the epidural tubing to my back. I added this burning pain to my list of problems: My milk had barely come in. My son was miserable, hungry and rapidly losing weight. My husband and I supplemented him with formula through a tiny syringe to avoid the dreaded “nipple confusion”. I nursed every 90 minutes and pumped every two hours to boost my milk supply. The pain from my allergic reaction made sleep impossible. I tearfully wondered how long I could continue. “Whatever you do,” said the discharge nurse, “don’t stop breastfeeding.” Three weeks later, I woke up at midnight with a 104-degree fever, and two massive, red, excruciating melons on my chest. I had mastitis, a painful, inflammatory infection of the breast. I called a health hotline, where a nurse suggested putting cold cabbage leaves on my throbbing boobs. “Whatever you do, don’t stop breastfeeding,” she added. Within hours, I was readmitted to the hospital, where it took doctors nearly four days to get my fever down with IV antibiotics. I gamely continued pumping every two hours, sending home what little milk trickled

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out, so family members could add it to my boy’s formula. At one point, I weakly whispered to one of the nurses that maybe I should stop breastfeeding so that I could get well. “You can’t give up!” I was told. “Whatever you do, don’t stop breastfeeding!” Then a medical student mentioned that with severe mastitis, you’re more prone to blocked milk ducts and recurrences. I knew then that I was done. “Some decisions are made for us,” my husband said, trying to console me. There are lots of mommies like me out there, desperately trying to breastfeed. But you know what? Sometimes, it just doesn’t work out. And that should be okay. But it isn’t. Even the labels on my son’s cans of formula mocked me with their warnings: “Breast milk is the ideal method of feeding infant” Which I interpreted as, “You must be a pretty lousy mother if you can’t breastfeed.” Whenever I dared pull out a bottle at the park, I met with the raised eyebrows of complete strangers who felt compelled to ask me why I wasn’t breastfeeding. I felt utterly alone, a complete failure for the first time in my life. Where were the support groups for me? At my six-week post-partum checkup, I was referred to Luisa Ciofani, a nurse and lactation consultant. When she met me and said, “It’s going to be okay,” I burst into tears. I had finally found someone who wasn’t treating me like a criminal. “There’s a big difference between breastfeeding support and breastfeeding pressure,” explains Ciofani. “Support means enabling a woman to breastfeed. Pressure is making her breastfeed at all costs. I encourage women to breastfeed for as long as they can, and if that’s one day, it’s better than not trying at all. We need to take into consideration what’s going on in a mother’s life, and help her make the best decision she can.” I learned that failing Breastfeeding 101 did not make me a failure. I became grateful for the tiny blessing in my arms, who thrived “despite” drinking formula. The good news is that once your baby starts eating solids, nobody cares what he used to drink. But in the meantime, if you see a mother bottlefeeding her baby in the park, do me a favor. Go give her a hug. v Wendy Helfenbaum is a Montreal writer and television producer who smiles at women feeding their babies, no matter how they’re doing it. Visit her at: www.taketwoproductions.ca.

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Why Use Cloth Diapers salon & shop for kids

By Angie Harris

ins poking delicate skin, runny messes, smelly clothes. New parents think of cloth diapers and it conjures up these images and more. However, these images can stay where they belong...in the past. Cloth diapers have progressed with the times! Cloth diapering is not just a forgotten piece of the past that has found its way into trendy, solar-paneled homes. These improved diapers are riding the environmental wave into the spotlight, while positively impacting families that do not see themselves as the “greenest” on the block.

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Early Potty Training A child in cloth experiences the wetting sensation, allowing the child to begin communicating with a parent that he/she wants to be changed. As an adult if someone dropped a cup of water in your lap, you would jump up and change clothes. No one wants to sit in wetness! This natural desire can lead to earlier potty training for children in cloth. A child in a disposable never experiences the wet sensation because a disposable is made to wick away all moisture from the skin, which leads to children possibly being in diapers close to age 3 or older. Some parents claim that early potty training with cloth is easier too since it naturally occurs before or at the age of two. Everyone knows the “terrible twos” can be challenging enough without having to potty train too! The average cloth diapered child potty trains around two years old.

Save Money Will cloth or disposables save money? The most expensive type of cloth diaper will save you money. The Cost varies for different cloth diapers. An average cost of the disposable is $.30 per diaper (some cost more or less depending on the size and brand). A prefold diaper service cost about $.25 per diaper delivered to your doorstep. When using a prefold diaper service as your baby grows and the size of the diaper increases the cost remains the same. Remember a cloth diaper child is typically out of diapers almost one year earlier than a disposable diaper child making the savings even more. Choosing to cloth diaper and wash at home can make the savings even more. This is an option not for every parent but those parents who have the time to wash about every other day. Cloth diapers can also be used for a second or third child if properly cared for, adding to the savings of using cloth diapers.

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Not Your Grandma’s Cloth Diaper These new diapers come in a variety of styles. Prefolds, pocket diapers, all-in-one diapers, fitted, all-in-two diapers, plus fashionable covers! Diaper pins are also a technology of the past. They have been replaced with flexible, easy to use, fasteners that create a snug fit. Anyone can learn to successfully use cloth diapers, and many daycares are accommodating families that choose cloth for their babies. Whether you want to save our planet from the 1 ton of disposable diapers that each child contributes to the landfill that will take close to 500 years to decompose, or you are focused on the financial and health advantages, cloth diapers have too many benefits to ignore! v Angie Harris is the owner of Green Baby Diaper Service, 6006 Oleander Dr., and the proud mommy of two cloth diapered babies.

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By Christa Melnyk Hines

hen Jessica Hahn, 26, was just 9-years-old, she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. While chemotherapy attacked her cancer, the treatment bankrupted her bone marrow. Umbilical cord blood from a donor replaced her dying bone marrow with new healthy bone marrow, and ultimately, saved her life. A baby’s umbilical cord blood contains a rich supply of potentially life-saving stem cells that can treat leukemia, lymphoma and many other critical medical conditions. Uncertain of the future, but put off by the cost, many parents wrestle with the decision to bank their baby’s cord blood. More often, however, the umbilical cord is discarded.

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Private banking. Private banks advise parents to pay to store their baby’s cord blood as a sort of insurance should the child develop a life-threatening diagnosis that could be treated with stem cells. Private banking may not be a practical option for many families since it’s expensive, costing over $2,000 for the initial processing and around $125 annually after that. Still, some families aren’t willing to take any chances. Anne Schoofs chose to bank her children’s cord blood, including Grace, now 5, and twins Katie and Mattie, 3. “We did not have a specific medical issue that impacted our decision. We just figured you never know what the future will hold. And, even though there are relatively few diseases they can treat today, there could be a lot more in five, 10 or 15 years,” Schoofs says.

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Public banking. It costs mothers nothing to donate cord blood to a public bank, but few hospitals offer the service due to the expense of creating and maintaining a cord blood donor program. Over the last two decades, HPC stem cells derived from cord blood have been used in more than 30,000 transplants performed worldwide to treat more than 80 diseases and disorders in adults and children. How is it collected? Capturing cord blood is a painless, completely elective process following the birth of the baby. After the cord is clamped and cut, doctors use a needle to collect the blood. The unit is then tested and processed in a stem cell processing laboratory to determine if enough stem cells exist to make it viable for transplant. Donations are sent to regional public cord blood banks, which match children and adults around the world awaiting a stem cell transplant. Donations from minorities are especially needed. Don’t Forget the Placenta After the blood is drawn from the cord, don’t let the hospital dispose of the placenta. Banking the cord blood is important for the future, but saving the placenta can help you now. There are a number of helpful hormones, vitamins, and minerals found in the placenta: Corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH) and Cortisol, progesterone, estrogens (estrone, estradiol and estriol), iron, vitamin B6, and many more. Saving the placenta, and encapsulating it by means of hiring a certified placenta encapsulation specialist means that you will have access and the ability to replace those lost hormones. Placenta pills offer benefits including: • increased energy • increased milk for breastfeeding moms • re-balancing of hormones • improve mood, reducing the chances of developing the baby blues • assist the uterus to return to pre-baby size • shorten postpartum bleeding • increase iron levels Whitney Logue, a local Placenta Encapsulation Specialist and owner of The Placenta Chick, says that it is an easy process for Wilmington mothers.”The hospitals in our area - specifically New Hanover Regional are amazing in their support! I have spoke with the labor and delivery nurse manager and the head lactation consultant and they are both always willing to help.” Whether considering public or private banking, or placenta encapsulation, consult with your physician to determine the best options for you and your family. To learn more about cord blood banking, contact the National Marrow Donor Program at www.marrow.org.

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Your Child’s New Sibling By Judy M. Miller

ur family building began with one child. I discovered that preparation helped our children transition into their new roles as a “big brother” or “big sister” as our family grew. Here are a few tips from my “in the trenches” experiences, practices that helped our children embrace the newest family member with total joy.

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Begin the big brother/big sister preparation during your pregnancy or adoption process. You will have plenty of time once you have shared the news that your are expecting. Use some of this time to help your child become comfortable with welcoming the new arrival. Siblings-to-be can sing, talk to, or tell stories to the baby in your belly. Talk about what a great older brother or sister your child will be, and what a help they can be to you. Siblings-to-be can help with nursery preparation-arranging small items like diapers, books, and stuffed animals. Older siblings can help with painting the room. Our son helped us pick out books for his sister, as well as toys and clothes. My daughter helped me put her sister’s crib together by handing me the small assembly items. She then ran and got a stuffed animal from her cache to gift to her baby sister.

Acknowledge that everything shifts when a new child arrives. Recognize and talk about the changes in the family dynamics that will occur with your children and focus on the fact that even though our family is growing it is still our family, just bigger. Our oldest was an “only” for five years before his sister arrived home. We spent a lot of time preparing him to be a big brother. We discussed responsibilities and expectations as well as the privileges that come with being the oldest. We read books and watched movies about families with multiple kids; then we talked about the relationships we read about or viewed in the movies.

Be consistent. Adhere to your schedule. Children do well with consistency; they need to know what they can rely on, what to expect. Consistency gives a child security, especially when there has been a big change, as in the addition of a new sibling. It is common for children to act out or regress when a new sibling arrives into the family. Discipline and reactions to your children should be consistent with how you handled things prior to the arrival of your new child. Praise the behavior you want to see.

Address the expectations and fears that come with change. There will be less of you-energy, patience and time-to go around, especially during the first days, weeks, and, sometimes, months home. Assure your child that your relationship with and love for them will not change. Try to schedule on-on-one time to listen and share with your child. Have dad, another family member, or trusted friend watch the new sibling. Your child will feel loved, and this is the greatest gift you can give. v Judy M. Miller is a freelance writer living in the Midwest with her husband and four children. She is the author of What To Expect From Your Adopted Tween.

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Names of doctors and/or Nurse practitioners: Dr. Mary Forehand, Dr. Sarah Adams, Dr. Heather Henderson, Dr. Jeannine May, Mary Palmer, RN, PNP, Heather Page, P.A., Cindy Compeggie, RN, PNP We have two locations, in Wilmington and Hampstead. We offer sick walk in daily from 8-10 in Wilmington. All visits are by appointment in Hampstead (open 9-5 / M-F only) We are currently accepting new patients.

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By Kara McGee

he one thing nobody told me about having a baby was that other mothers would be judging every decision I make. I thought when I had a baby I would immediately be apart of a “mommy club” where I would meet supportive mommies and our kids would be best friends. Instead, every Facebook status I post looking for support is met with more critical eyes than naught. The truth is no parent is perfect and no baby grows up in a perfect environment. Kids get sick whether you vaccinate and breastfeed them or not. They also grow up loving their mommy whether she stayed at home with them 24-7 or went back to work. So why do we as parents continue to judge one another over the choices we make in raising our children?

not always know the reasons behind their decisions.

As a mother who has been on both sides of some arguments in the so called “mommy wars” I am rather perplexed as to why any mother would judge another. Most mothers are genuinely just trying to raise their children to the best of their ability. Every day presents a mother with choices and we do

Every child is different and every mother makes decisions based on what is best for her and her baby. Not all mothers are able or willing to breastfeed. I never judged any of my friends’ decisions to breastfeed or not, especially after I came down with a case of mastitis. I believe that is enough to make any breastfeeding momma rethink her decision. That and the first time your baby decides to try his chompers out on you.

When my son was 10 weeks old I went back to work where I worked 14 hours a day, five days a week. Some mothers questioned me for my choice, but for me it was a financial one. I also decided to continue to breastfeed, which meant long days and short nights. Out of necessity we decided to have our son to co-sleep in the room with us. He was nearly 9 months old before we ever transitioned him into his own room and even then I refused to implement the cry it out method. These were all personal choices and what worked best for my family given our circumstances. They are also not necessarily the same choices I would make given a different scenario nor are they the same choices I think every parent should make.

I never really thought I would do a lot of things the way I have until I actually had my son. I weighed all the decisions carefully. I read books. I asked my mommy friends for advice. I talked to the doctors. Still some decisions were difficult ones. On top of the guilt I already implemented on myself for not protecting the environment by using cloth diapers and not spending enough time with my son, I felt as though some moms were judging me a bad mom. In fact, I’m a good mom; a really, really good mom. Nobody wanted a son more than me, except maybe my husband. You see we had a son and he was stillborn at full term and nobody knew why. We had done everything right. I had a perfect pregnancy: no alcohol, no caffeine, no “no-no” foods. Yet still my son died for no explainable reason. So when we got pregnant again, nobody was more excited to have a healthy baby boy to take home than us. We think long and hard about all the decisions we make. What we as mothers need to realize is there is one common thing that we all share despite our differences in parenting styles. We all love our children unconditionally and want the best for them. The truth is you never know the real reason why another mother chose to do something. We should support each other during our difficulties in child rearing for despite your decisions, there will always be tough times and who better to seek solace in than other mothers. v Kara McGee is a freelance writer and script supervisor for film and television who resides in Wilmington, NC with her husband and one year old son.

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By Beth Fornauf

f the last book you remember reading was made of cardboard and had a rhyme scheme, you are not alone. Many busy moms fall victim to packed schedules (their own and their children’s), and don’t make time to unwind with a good book. Why not make May the month to change that? Mother’s Day is a wonderful holiday, when many moms are treated to brunch, flowers and a chance to sleep late. But why not indulge yourself (or a mom in your life) with a gift that lasts beyond the single day celebration? New mom Elizabeth Szeliga, a language arts teacher, feels that reading is an important way for moms to connect with the realm beyond parenthood. “I’m quickly realizing that all other roles in your life (wife, friend, teacher) could quickly fade away to just mother if you’re not careful,” said Szeliga. “Books are a way for me to remember the broader world and feel a part of a bigger community.” So if you’re still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day treat (for yourself or someone you love), look no further. Clear those board books off your nightstand, and make room for some great grownup reads. Below is a list of mom-endorsed books (for all kinds of mothers!) to get you started.

The Hunger Moon by Suzanne Matson The book will delight nursing moms with its tender description of breastfeeding, and the precious few days we have when our children are young and totally dependent on us. But more than that, it shows how something as pure as a little baby can bring people’s lives together. Matson uses an infant, baby Charlie, to connect the lives of three women, and show the impact female friendship, no matter how unlikely, can have on people.

Little Earthquakes by Jennifer Weiner If you haven’t read a Jennifer Weiner book in a while (or ever), now is the time to start. Weiner’s witty writing style will make you want to laugh, and then cry with every chapter. Szeliga considers this one of the best books she read during her pregnancy, and describes it as “a dark, funny, honest account of motherhood.” It’s perfect for pregnant women who are seriously burned out on informational pregnancy books. The novel traces the lives of four women in various stages of new

motherhood and is perfect for expectant or new moms who are tired of knowing all the horrible things they can expect, and craving a good story.

What You Wish For by Kerry Reichs As nice as it would be if women could control where, when and how easily they got pregnant, we all know that’s not the case. In this book, Kerry Reichs tackles controversial conception issues with heart. The lives of her leading characters intersect as each travels the circuitous path toward – and away from – parenthood. This book offers a startling look at what some people, both men and women, go through to become parents, and will have readers questioning their beliefs about what it means to become a parent.

Where We Belong by Emily Giffin There are several good reasons Emily Giffin has been called the modern day Jane Austen, but one of them must be her that her characters are so compelling that her books feel impossible to put down. From the first pages of this novel, we are captivated by the protagonist, Kirby Rose, who was conceived eighteen years ago by two teenagers. Adopted shortly after her birth, Kirby takes the reader on a journey to find and get to know her biological parents. Her story alternates with the tender account of her birth mother Marion, who kept the adoption a secret from virtually everyone in her life. The two women’s histories, and the relationship they forge will have you smiling, crying and reading late into the night.

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Amanda Bright @ Home by Danielle Crittenden If you’ve ever looked at yourself in the mirror and had trouble remembering who you were before you had kids, well, this is the book for you. Amanda Bright is a former career woman living in Washington D.C. who is struggling with her decision to be a stayat-home mother and wife of a busy attorney. Crittenden cleverly looks at the role of mothers today who, despite the sacrifices of our mothers and grandmothers, still feel pressure to do and have it all – a family, career, and time to enjoy them. v Happy reading!

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2014 Wolfpack Tennis Camp at NC State University Arts CAmp 2014 June 16 - August 1 seven one-week sessions 9 am-4:30 pm, m-F (early drop-off available). 2014 produCtions despiCABle me • smurFs • peter pAn muppets • monster university Frozen • greAse All shows are BOSS Camp Versions

designed for children who are rising first graders through rising seventh graders. Cost: $125/week. Call 910.341.7860 for more information

All Levels Welcome • Beginner • Intermediate Advanced and Tournament Elite • Boy's and Girl's Ages 7-18 Overnight Camp: July 27-31 • Day Camps: July 14-18; July 21-25; July 27-31

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