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Literacy &
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Nutrition:
Simple Changes =
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Nevada PEP
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January 30 – April 27, 2014
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NEVADA’S ONLY BURN CARE CENTER
Vladimir leaned too close to the candle. That’s the last thing he knew before his
pajamas became an inferno. The burns that dominated his neck and chest
were able to be treated right here, by pediatric burn specialists at Lions Burn Care
Center, under the watchful eyes of his family. Only UMC can provide the highest
level of care in Nevada, which makes UMC one of Nevada’s most vital resources.
TOGETHER, WE SHINE.
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MARCH 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
6 Summer Camp
Guide
13 The Pediatrician,
Urgent Care,
or the Emergency
Room?
15 Keeping Up Online
16 Ronald McDonald
House Charities
18 Calendar of
Family Events
23DISCOVERY
Children’s Museum
1st Birthday
ParentsGuide
Helping good parents raise better kids.™
OF LAS VEGAS
PGLV TEAM
Editorial Contributors
Lexy Lionel
Dr. Steve Fife
Christy M. Collins
Dr. Ray Huntington
Cassie Rice
Audrey Sherwood
Harvey J. Simon, M.D.
Dr. Sabra R. Smith
Dr. Meena Vohra
Dr. Maria Martinez
Icia Reid-Sandulak
Michelle Gorelow
Publisher
Mark Sherwood
Editor
AJ Walsh
Creative Director
Hugh Roper
23 Literacy Through
Public Service
24 Preschool Directory
28Nutrition:
Simple Changes =
Big Rewards
29 Nevada PEP
Training Workshops
Photographer
Sarah Jackson-Vanderpool
Graphic Designers
Jason Pribble
Brittany Lish
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The first 5oo guests receive free admission!
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum celebrates its 1st Birthday and you’re invited to the
party! Experience all the fun and learning through touch, action and interaction at
southern Nevada’s favorite children’s museum.
Let’s get the party started:
Free Mini Cupcakes* Special Programming
Balloon Art* Face Painting*
Games and Much More!
*On March 9 only; while supplies last
$1.00 Off
Admission
Coupon discount good for a party of no more than six (6)
general admission tickets per coupon. Not valid with any
other promotional offers. Coupon has no cash value.
Only original coupon accepted.
Coupon expires March 30, 2014. Code: ParentsGuide
DiscoveryKidsLV.org | 702.382.KIDS
SUMMER CAMP
GUIDE
Nevada’s Premier Equestrian Camp
Enjoy the Adventure & beat
the Las Vegas Heat at 6,200ft!
10%
Early Off
Disco Bird
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Where: BounceU of Henderson
1000 Stephanie Place Henderson
NV 89014
Cost: $159/week 10% off for
siblings and multi week booking.
,, [email protected]
33 702-735-5867
• Transportation to/from Las Vegas included
• Two to one Camper to Councilor ratio
• Delicious Dutch Oven meals with fresh garden ingredients
• Horse back riding daily English or Western Beginner to Advanced
• Hiking • Fishing • Swimming • Crafts
• Graduation Horse shows
• Amazing mountain trails and
cross-country jump course
• Ask about family 4-pack vacations
Visit our website at CampCamelot.us
775-962-5676
iDTech.com
1-888-709-TECH (8324)
Tech Camps held at
UNLV, ASU, Stanford,
and 80+ Universities
Ages 7-18
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Camp Foxtail
The Coolest Place in Nevada
is a resident camp where girls
in grades 3-12 will unplug and
discover how to break boundaries
with themselves, gaining
responsibility, independence, selfesteem, social and leadership skills,
and so much more.
When: sessions begin June 15
Where: Lee Canyon
Cost: $250+
33 702-385-3677
,, girlscoutsnv.org
Create and Bounce
A little bit of exercise goes a long
way toward inspiring young
artist’s minds. BounceU’s Create
and Bounce Program gives
kids a chance to enjoy physical
activity and creative time in equal
doses, promoting the growth of
imagination. Complete with Arts
and Crafts, snacks and games it’s
a one-of-a-kind camp experience
they’ll never forget.
When: April 12-18, June 9-August
22 (M-F, 9a-3p)
Before and After Care available
Camp Invention
Coming to local schools in the Las
Vegas Valley this summer, Camp
Invention is a weeklong adventure
in creativity that immerses children
entering grades one through six
in exciting, hands-on activities
that reinvent summer fun. Led by
local educators, boys and girls are
challenged to explore connections
between science, technology,
engineering and innovation.
Participants spend their time
building original prototypes and
creating a personalized motorpowered vehicle, while designing,
improving and analyzing their own
inventions in a team setting. Don’t
miss out on all new challenges.
Early and alumni registration
discounts are available! Spaces are
limited – register today!
When: On going
Where: Multiple locations
33 800.968.4332
,, campinvention.org.
iD Tech Camps
Take interests further and gain
a competitive edge for school,
college, and future careers in STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Math)! Ages 7-17 create apps,
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video games, C++/Java programs,
movies, and more at weeklong,
day and overnight summer
programs. Held at UNLV, ASU,
UCLA, Stanford, Princeton, and
others. When: June - August
Where: Held at UNLV, ASU, UCLA,
Stanford, and 80+ universities in
28 states.
Cost: Please check website.
Ages: 7-17
33 1-888-709-TECH (8324)
,, iDTech.com
Soccer Camp
Whether your child is new to the
game or just wants to improve
upon their skills, our experienced
coaching staff will help them reach
their goals!
When: begins June 9
Where: Longevity Sports Center,
5975 Topaz Street
Las Vegas, NV 89120
33 702-435-7000
,, longevitysportscenter.com
Summer of S.T.E.M. Day Camp
(Girls Grades K-5) Each week
exploration begins on a new
topics. Tech Goddesses, Star Struck,
LEGO my Robot, where will your
dreams and inspiration take you?
When: sessions begin June 9.
Where: Girl Scout Leadership
Center 2941 Harris Avenue,
Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Cost: $149
33 702-385-3677
,, girlscoutsnv.org
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Special Needs
Brain Solutions Inc offers
individualized, scientifically
designed programs to help with
learning issues, ADHD, anxiety,
ASD, processing disorders,
sensory integration, Tourette’s,
coordination issues and more. We
are the only certified provider in
Nevada that offers the Tomatis®
Method, and we also offer Social
Thinking classes, educational
consulting, Irlen testing and
more. The Tomatis® Method
generates enduring results with
no medications.
When: Ongoing Summer
Programs
33 702-340-2248
,, BrainSolutionsInc.com
Fern Adair
COME JOIN THE FUN AT THE
CONSERVATORY!
Three week sessions of Dance,
Gymnastics, aerobics, Cheer, Hip
Hop, Musical Theater, Dance,
Gymnastics, Musical Theatre,
Karate, Crafts, and so much more!
SIGN UP NOW - SPACE IS LIMITED!
When: SESSION 1 June 9th - June
27th - three week session, SESSION
2 June 30th - July 18th - three
week session, SESSION 3 July 21st Aug 1st - two week session.
Cost: $325.00 each three week
session AND $225.00 for two
week session.
Where: Fern Adair Conservatory
of the Arts
EVERY DAY
SHOULD BE AN
ADVENTURE!
SUMMER CAMP
GUIDE
3265 E. Patrick Lane, Las Vegas,
NV 89120
33 702-458-7575
,, FernAdair.com
Where big ideas become
the next big thing.
Only at Camp InventIOn.
Camp Invention inspires confidence in
curious children like yours. Not just for
a day or a week, but for a lifetime.
S. T. E . M .
Act Now to Save Big. $25 off through March 28.
Sign up at CAMPINVENTION.ORG
Brought to your community by local educators.
Coming to schools throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
Camp Camelot
Nevada’s premiere equestrian
riding camp, owned and operated
by world-champion horse trainer
Tara Clark. This annual summer
camp program is held in cool
Pioche, NV, at the world famous
Amazon Ranch. Camp Camelot is a
unique resident camp experience
for young riders ages 8-16
which focuses on horsemanship
throughout history. Transportation
to and from the ranch is included
from the Las Vegas area including
McCarran Airport. Campers
ride 2-4 hours a day on our
professionally trained horses under
strict supervision.
In partnership with United States Patent and Trademark Office,
an Agency of the Department of Commerce
Other activities include hiking,
fishing, outdoor camping in
native American tipis (teepees)
and period style tents, swimming
in fresh water springs, enjoying
dutch-oven meals, museum trips,
history lessons, horse shows,
visiting ancient petroglyphs, horsepainting and more!
When: June16-21 (English Camp),
June 23-28 (Western Camp)
Where: Pioche, NV, at the world
famous Amazon Ranch.
Cost: March Early Bird Discounts
10% off; 1 Week Camp @ $935,
$435 deposit. 2 Week Camp @
$1820, $820. Deposit by March
31st.
Ages: 8 to 16
33 775-962-5676
,, www.CampCamelot.us
German Immersion Camp
This German language immersion
camp at Big Bear Lake provides
many outdoor activities. High
staff-to -camper ratio. Campers
divided into age appropriate
groups. Traditional overnight
summer camp, only it’s all
conducted in German!
When: June 29 - July 4, 2014
Where: Irvine Ranch Outdoor
Education Center, CA
summer camp
at Merryhill School
New discoveries,
great friends,
and fun times.
• Swimming
• Sports and games
• Arts and crafts
• Field trips and events
• Nature and science
• Music, dance and drama
MerryhillSchool.com/camp
877-959-3743
TWO LOCATIONS IN LAS VEGAS: 5055 S. DURANGO DRIVE & 2160 SNOW TRAIL
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SUMMER CAMP
GUIDE
Cost: $575
Ages: 7 to 17
33 562-693-0223
,, germanschool4kids.org
Sign Up Now for the Best
Summer Ever!
Psssst! Hey, kid! Yes, you! How are
you going to get the most fun out
of summer? La Petite Academy’s
got you covered! Join us for our
Best Summer Ever to experience
a variety of completely different
summer camps, from outdoor
adventure to sports, music, drama
and much more! You’ll love our
great field trips – selected by kids
just like you! There’s plenty of fun
for younger kids, too. A ho-hum
summer? No way. Come be a part
of the Best Summer Ever! Reserve
your spot today.
33 877-217-9530
,, www.lapetite.com
Spring Fling & Youth
Camp Expo
Open to the Public & Free
Admission
Spring has Sprung so come
join us for a Day of Family
Fun! Enjoy a taste of family
offerings for the whole family
including Homemade Crafts,
Jewelry, Candles, Health & Beauty
and more! For the kids, Face
Painting, Crafts, Children’s
programs and more!
Prizes, Prizes, Everywhere! Raffles
every 30 minutes donated by
participating vendors. Enter to
win the Grand Prize: 1 Year Family
Membership to the Children’s
Discovery Museum. Goodie Bags: Our first 50 guests will receive a
free goodie bag filled with great
discounts and free items from local
businesses
One-Stop Shopping Expos will
partner with Spread the Word
Nevada by collecting gently used
books to promote literacy and to
make it possible for all of Nevada’s
children to experience the magic
of books!
When: Saturday March 22, 2014
10 am - 2pm
A ho-hum summer? No way. You’ll enjoy nature, sports, animals,
art, music, movies and more. Reserve your spot today.
Call (877) 217-9530 to find a school near you.
LaPetite.com
Programs vary by school. See school for details. La Petite Academy, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer. © 2014 La Petite Academy, Inc.
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SUMMER CAMP
GUIDE
Where: Northwest Career &
Technical Academy
8200 W. Tropical Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89149
For more information for
vendors or to RSVP visit www.
shoppingexpos.com
We Offer:
Preschool, Recreational and Competitive
gymnastics classes, open gyms, birthday parties,
Parents Night Out, Tumbling Clinics, Adult Fit Gymnastics,
Aerial Silks, Dance, Boys Classes and a Retail Shop.
New, clean facility with safety certified instructors.
Come check us out!
Vegas Valley Gymnastics Center
975 White Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-331-3311
www.vvgym.com
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Teens-N-Training Junior Leader
Program Seeks Applicants
The City of Henderson is accepting
applications for its Teens-NTraining (TNT) junior leader
program. The program provides
teens with hands-on summer
learning experiences that promote
leadership and responsibility.
Participation is $110 per teen
(ages 14 and 15), and includes
training and T-shirts. Applications
will be available starting March
11 at cityofhenderson.com and at
all Henderson recreation centers.
Completed applications must be
submitted by April 18.
The TNT program trains teens
to become future recreation
leaders and provide support to
the city’s youth summer camps
and programs. TNT affords
teens the opportunity to gain
leadership experience, enhance
self-confidence and learn the
importance of providing excellent
customer service. Teens selected
for the program are given summer
assignments based on their
interests, skills and availability.
“The TNT program is unique
because each teen applicant is
given an interview, much as they
would for an actual job,” said Mayor
Andy Hafen. “The experience these
teens gain throughout just one
summer provides them with workrelated experience and instills
the importance of being part of a
team.”
Teens’ TNT volunteer service
hours may qualify for community
service credit with the Clark
County School District. Participants
should contact their school
guidance counselors in advance
for details and to receive prior
approval.
For additional information,
call 702-267-4100 or visit us at
cityofhenderson.com. Find us on
Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
The Pediatrician, Urgent Care,
or the Emergency Room?
By Claudine A. Mendoza
our child gets sick. Where should
you go to seek medical assistance?
Does my pediatrician have an opening to
see my child today? Can I wait until my
pediatrician’s office opens tomorrow? Is
my child sick enough for the emergency
room where there are long waits, insurance
issues, and a room full of sick people? With
so many options and questions, how do you
know when and where to take your child?
Every parent who has had a sick child
has asked the same questions. There are
many resources when your child gets sick.
Your pediatrician is your main source of
help and first destination when your child
becomes sick. Your pediatrician can answer
all of your questions and treat most illnesses and problems that are presented to
his or her practice.
If you have questions about your child’s
health, call your pediatrician. If your pediatrician is not available, you have the option
of taking your child to an urgent care or the
emergency room.
An urgent care clinic is usually able to
handle most, if not all, of the illnesses and
problems that your pediatrician’s office can
see. Fever, ear pain, cough, sneezing, runny
nose, sore throat, eye discharge and redness, vomiting, diarrhea, and pain when
urinating are just some of the examples an
urgent care clinic can see.
Many urgent cares can also suture simple
lacerations, see minor head injuries, treat
asthma attacks, remove foreign bodies from
the nose and ears, evaluate minor sprains,
and splint injured extremities. In addition,
an urgent care may have a laboratory to
run basic tests and perform blood work.
Some have an x-ray machine to check for
fractures and do chest x-rays. Cheaper copays, shorter wait times than an emergency
room, and quick turnaround times attract
most parents to an urgent care.
Good Night Pediatrics is an urgent care
center open from 5pm-5am every night of
the year, including holidays with pediatricians seeing newborns through 18-yearolds. Good Night Pediatrics accepts most
insurances and your child can be seen in a
shorter time than in an emergency room.
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Sometimes children can have more serious illnesses or problems and should be
seen in the emergency room. These problems include severe asthma attacks and
difficulty breathing, prolonged vomiting
and diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, and
removal of batteries that a child has placed
in his nose, ear, or swallowed. If your child
is under the age of 2 months and has a
fever, then he should immediately be seen
in the emergency room. Head injuries with
loss of consciousness and complicated lacerations can be seen in the ER as well as any
changes in mental status, seizures, or serious extremity injuries or burns.
If you have questions or are unsure, call
your pediatrician for advice on what to do
and where to take your child if treatment is
needed. If you believe your child’s life is in
danger, call 911.
Claudine A. Mendoza, M.D., FAAP, is a
pediatrician at Good Night Pediatrics,
an all-night urgent care just for kids
(and teens) every night of the year from
5 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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200 WATER STREET
IN THE WATER STREET DISTRICT
For Information
HendersonLive.com | (702) 267-2171
cityofhenderson
2014 Official Event Charity
Subject to change or cancellation without
prior notice. Management reserves all rights.
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Keeping Up Online
W
e all know about .com, .org and
.net websites, but did you know
there are going to be dozens of new ‘dots’ in
2014? It’s true. Instead of always changing
what’s on the left side of the ‘dot’, soon you
will have more choices on the right side of
the dot as well.
The “right side of the dot” is what’s
called the Top Level Domain (TLD).
One the most intuitive new domain extensions is .DIRECTORY. Imagine if you
needed to find a dentist or a handyman.
Wouldn’t it make perfect sense to just type
into your browser www.Handyman.Directory or www.Dentist.Directory? Makes
sense to me.
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facebook.com/SkyzoneLV
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One Coupon per person. Limit 4 people per transaction.
o help Ronald McDonald
House Charities (RMHC) support
families with seriously-ill children,
Manheim (a leading global provider of
vehicle remarketing services) continues to help support Southern Nevada’s
local Ronald McDonald House. In
addition to the donations, Manheim
employees volunteered many hours at
their local Ronald McDonald Houses
last year.
In 2013, Manheim Nevada held its
first fundraiser for RMHC of Greater
Las Vegas. A 2006 Dodge Viper sold for
$45,000, with $15,000 being donated
to RMHC of Greater Las Vegas to help
fulfill its mission to provide temporary
housing for families who travel to Las
Vegas to receive critical medical treatment for their children. The facility
serves a high percentage of patients
with heart defects from the children’s
hospital.
“It was incredibly exciting to use the
auction process to donate to a proven
charity like RMHC,” said Cliff Anderson, general manager of Manheim
Nevada. “We wanted to leverage a
great car and give a portion of the proceeds to charity.”
“The true success of the charity
auction was a direct result of Cliff ’s
involvement with the local community
and Manheim Nevada employees rallying around the cause,” RMHC Executive Director Alyson McCarthy said,
noting that the donation will cover the
Nevada Viper: Left to right: Alyson
McCarthy, RMHC Executive Director,
Neal Martino, HR Manager at Manheim
Nevada, and Christine Fernandez, volunteer manager at Manheim Nevada.
We wanted to
leverage a great car
and give a portion
of the proceeds to
charity
costs of 104 nights of an all-inclusive
stay for a family at the Nevada Ronald
McDonald House, including lodging,
transportation, toiletries, meals, and
toys/clothing. The Las Vegas House
is three stories, over 12,000 square
feet, and was specifically designed
to accommodate up to 12 families at
one time. Each of the 12 guest rooms
includes a private bathroom with
shower, two double beds, linens and a
telephone.
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evenings at sundown).
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CALENDAR
OF FAMILY EVENTS
ARTS/CRAFTS
Crafts for Kids:
Lakeshore Learning
Make a different, fun craft each
week: Mar. 1—Wheels & Wings
Note Clips, Mar. 8—Beautiful
Butterfly, Mar. 15—Springtime
Kite Craft, Mar. 22—Colors-of-theRainbow Mirror, Mar. 29—Funny
Fish Puppet
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store,
1243 W. Warm Springs Rd., Las
Vegas, NV 89104
Ages: 3 and up
Cost: Free
33 702-396-2890
,, Lakeshorelearning.com/
FreeCrafts4Kids
ArtParty4U Craft & Story Time
Join us each week as we read
a classic children’s book—or a
story that’s destined to become
a classic—and we’ll then create a
craft project themed to the story.
Class size is limited to 24 crafts, so
please RSVP at our website.
When: Tuesdays, 10-11am
Where: ArtParty4U Studio, 6029
W. Charleston, Las Vegas, NV 89146
(Second Level, Veteran’s Village
Thrift Store)
Ages: 7 and under
Cost: Free
33 702-420-2665
,, ArtParty4U.com
Home Depot Kids’ Workshop—
Trojan Horse Bank
Build a Trojan Horse Bank from the
new DreamWorks animated film,
“Mr. Peabody and Sherman.”Kids
will learn tool safety, have fun,
make friends and gain a sense
of achievement and work ethic
while building their own bank. In
addition to the newly constructed
bank, each child receives a kidsized orange apron, similar to The
Home Depot associates’ aprons,
and an achievement pin.
When: Saturday, March 1,
9am-noon
Where: Home Depot stores
Ages: 5-12
Cost: Free; registration online
suggested
,, Workshops.Homedepot.com
Free Family Craft Time-Flower
Power
Create fun and easy crafts with the
kids at Michaels. Bring the whole
family to craft this colorful tribute
to spring.
When: Saturday, March 8, 12-3pm
Where: Michaels stores
Ages: 3 and up
Cost: Free
,, Michaels.com
33 702-395-6336 (LV)
,, Gymboreeclasses.com
CLASSES
Free Baby Gym
Babies between the ages of 6
months and 1 year (pre-walking)
are invited to practice their new
movement skills at Gymcats
during a drop-in event that
involves interactive play, gross
motor development and lots of
fun stimulation. No pre-registration
is required.
When: Ongoing each Tuesday and
Thursday, 9:15am-9:45am
Where: Gymcats, 440 S. Parkson
Rd., Henderson, NV 89011
Ages: 0-1
Cost: Free
33 702-566-1414
,, Gymcats.com
Little Guards
This workshop introduces children
to the aquatic environment. They
learn leadership skills and how to
be safe in, on and around water.
Demonstrations and hands-on
activities encourage children to
be proactive in water awareness
at home and in public pools. Each
participant receive a Little Guard
shirt upon completion. Proper
swim attire is required.
When: Saturday, March 15,
9am-noon
Where: Henderson Multigenerational Indoor Pool, 250 S.
Green Valley Pkwy.
Ages: 8-11
Cost: $15; register for activity
#136313-01 at cityofhenderson.
com/parks
Introduction to Fencing: All
three blades
Three classes per month (one
class a week for an hour and a
half where you are introduced
to all three fencing blades (epee,
foil, and saber) each blade has a
full class dedicated to it. This is an
ongoing class so you may start any
Friday.
When: Friday nights, 6:30-8pm
Where: Red Rock Fencing Center,
5075 Cameron Street Suite C, Las
Vegas, NV 89118
Ages: 5 and up, both Youth and
Adult classes.
Cost: $75 (for 3 classes)
You will need to wear sneakers (no
sandals), long pants (jeans are OK),
t-shirt and bring a water bottle.
We provide all necessary fencing
equipment and fencing blades.
33 702-222-1901
,, Redrockfencingcenter.com
Play and Learn
Explore play environments,
movement games and parachute
activities in this mixed-age class
designed to support the physical,
social and language development
of your children.
Where: Gymboree Play and
Learn—Henderson: Gymboree
Play and Learn—Henderson:
1000 N Green Valley Pkwy, #530,
Henderson, NV 89074; Las Vegas:
7450 West Cheyenne #106, Las
Vegas, NV 89129
When: Call for times
Ages: 0-5
Cost: First class free
33 702-719-6222 (HEND)
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Preschool Playdate—Bounce U
The very best way to encourage
napping is an hour of bouncing!
Parents and non-walking children
free with preschooler paid
admission.
When: Tuesdays & Fridays,
10-11:30am
Where: Bounce U of Henderson,
1000 Stephanie Place, Suite 14,
Henderson, NV 89014
Ages: 7 and under
Cost: $7 per child; 5-bounce pass
$30
33 702-735-JUMP (5867)
,, BounceU.com
Toddler Time at SkyZone
Toddler Time, a special program
offered exclusively to parents and
children up to age six, is a fun
and unique class that allows kids
to jump, roll, crawl, bounce and
most importantly, have fun on
Sky Zone’s all-trampoline walled,
playing court!
When: Fridays, 9-11am &
Saturdays, 9-10am
Where: 7440 Dean Martin Dr.,
Suite 201, Las Vegas, NV 89139
Ages: 6 and under, with parent
Cost: $10 a child; parents free
33 702-560-5900
,, Skyzone.com/lasvegas
DRAMA
Missoula Children’s Theatre—
Blackbird the Pirate
Henderson children perform in
a special adaptation of a literary
classic.
When: Saturday, March 8,
3-4:45pm & 7-8:45pm & Saturday,
March 15, 3-4:45pm & 7-8:45pm
Where: Henderson Convention
Center, 200 S. Water St. (March 8),
Henderson Multi-generational
Center, 250 S. Green Valley Pkwy.
(March 15)
Ages: All
Cost: $5-8
33 702-267-2171
,, Cityofhenderson.com
EVENTS
Mardi Gras Vegas
Laissez les bons temps rouler
(“let the good times roll”) as we
celebrate Cajun and Creole cuisine,
music and culture at our inaugural
Mardi Gras Vegas! Featuring live
music from local Dixieland jazz
band Mardi Gras Mambo, food
from local Southern eateries, a
beer garden for the adults and
activities including kids’ crafts,
fortune tellers and palm readers,
the family-friendly Mardi Gras
Vegas will bring the tastes and
sounds of the Louisiana bayou
and the colors and fun of Mardi
Gras to the heart of the Southern
Nevada desert.
When: Saturday, March 1, 4-8pm
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S.
Valley View Blvd.
Ages: All
Cost: $8 adults, $5 children ages
5-12, Under 5 free; members
receive $2 off; can order online for
a $1 convenience fee per ticket
,, Springspreserve.org
Bark in the Park
Our 11th annual Bark in the Park
features fun events for you and
your dog. View demonstrations
and booths, take part in a variety
of contests, and meet lots of
beautiful dogs looking for good
homes.
When: Saturday, March 8, 10am3pm
Where: Cornerstone Park, 1600
Wigwam Pkwy. (Wigwam &
Stephanie)
Ages: All
Cost: Free admission
,, Cityofhenderson.com
Spring Fling & Youth
Camp Expo
Spring has sprung so come join us
for a day of family fun! Offerings
for the whole family including
homemade crafts, jewelry, candles,
health & beauty and more! For
the kids—face painting, crafts,
children’s programs and more!
Prizes, Prizes, Everywhere! Raffles
every 30 minutes donated by
participating vendors. Enter to
win the Grand Prize: 1 Year Family
Membership to the Children’s
Discovery Museum. Goodie Bags:
Our first 50 guests will receive a
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free goodie bag filled with great
discounts and free items from local
businesses
When: Sat., March 22, 10am-2pm
Where: Northwest Career &
Technical Academy, 8200 W.
Tropical Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV 89149
Ages: All
Cost: Free admission
,, Shoppingexpos.com
48th Annual Sons of Erin St.
Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
This popular festival features
entertainment, car show, parade,
carnival rides and food vendors.
When: Thursday, March 13
through Sunday, March 16
Where: Henderson Water
Street District
Ages: All
Cost: Free entrance; some
activities may require purchased
tickets or wristbands
,, Hendersonlive.com
Bike Swap & Ride
The event features a bicycle
swap for those wishing to trade
or sell gently used bikes, bike
parts and spare parts; vendor
marketplace; bicycle recycling,
safety course, repair workshop, and
demonstrations.
When: Sat., March 29, 9am-1pm
Where: Cornerstone Park, 1600
Wigwam Pkwy.
Ages: All
Cost: Free admission
33 702-267-4000
,, BikeHenderson.org
Farmers’ Markets
Country Fresh Farmers
Market—Henderson (2
locations/days)
Buy seasonal fruits and vegetables,
bakery fresh breads and pastries,
salsa, kettle corn and other food
items. The market also features arts
and crafts. Stop by and enjoy farm
fresh fruits and vegetables as well
as other artisan foods and crafts.
When: Thursdays, 9am-4pm
(Water St.); Fridays, 10am-4pm
(Pavilion)
Where: 240 Water St., Henderson
Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Pkwy.
Ages: All
Cost: Free entry
33 702-579-9661
Countryfreshfarmersmarket.com
Las Vegas Farmers Market—
Gardens Park (Summerlin)
When: Tuesdays, 2-6pm
Where: The Gardens Park, 10401
Gardens Park Dr., Las Vegas, NV
89135
Ages: All
Cost: Free entrance
33 702-562-4890
,, Lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
Las Vegas Farmers Market—
Bruce Trent Park (Summerlin)
When: Wednesdays, 2-6pm
Where: Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N.
Rampart Blvd. (Rampart & Vegas
Dr.), Las Vegas, NV 89102
Ages: All
Cost: Free entrance
33 702-562-CORN
,, Lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
Fresh52 Farmers & Artisan
Market—3 locations
Fresh52 is a lively, friendly, open
air farmers and artisan market
where neighbors and friends
come together to celebrate
their community. Every Sunday
morning the market features
choice vendors with pesticide free
seasonal produce, freshly baked
goods, gourmet olive oils, salsas,
spices, sauces, nuts, handmade
crafts, artisans & more!
Where: Town Square at Whole
Foods, 6689 Las Vegas Blvd, Las
Vegas, NV 89119 (Fridays); Tivoli
Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd, Las
Vegas, NV 89145 (Saturdays)
& Sansone Park Place, 9480 S.
Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123
(Sundays)
When: Fridays, 3-7pm; Saturdays,
8am-1pm; Sundays, 8:30am-1pm
Ages: All
Cost: Free entrance
,, Fresh52.com
U Pick U Pay—Vegas Roots
Please bring your own recycled
bag to collect your veggies.
When: Tuesdays, Thursdays,
Saturdays, 9am-2pm
Where: Vegas Roots Community
Garden, 715 N. Tonopah Dr., Las
Vegas, NV 89106
Ages: All
Cost: Free entrance
,, Vegasroots.org
Gilcrease Orchards
Now open for the season on
Saturdays only. Check website for
crops available.
When: Saturdays, 7am-noon
Where: 7800 N. Tenaya Way, Las
Vegas, NV 89131
Ages: All
Cost: Pick and pay
,, Thegilcreaseorchard.org
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MOVIES
Picnic and a Movie
Enjoy an indoor picnic while
watching a fun family movie.
When: Tuesday, March 18, 5:457:30pm
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280
S. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson,
NV 89012
Ages: All
Cost: Free
33 702-492-7252
,, Mypubliclibrary.com
Family Lunchtime Movie
Matinee - Planes
Grab your family, a picnic lunch
or yummy snack and join us for
a viewing of the PG-rated movie
Planes.
When: Wednesday, March 19,
noon-2pm
Where: Summerlin Library, 1771
Inner Circle Dr., Las Vegas, NV
Ages: All
Cost: Free
33 702-507-3863
,, Lvccld.org
Dive-In Movie Night—
Monsters University
Enjoy a fun-filled evening at
the pool while relaxing on an
inner tube or sit poolside while
watching a fun family movie.
When: Saturday, March 29, 6-8pm
Where: Henderson Multigenerational Competition Pool,
250 S. Green Valley Pkwy.
Ages: All
Cost: $1-$2
702-267-5825
MUSEUMS
Clark County Museum
The museum is a 30-acre site
that features a modern exhibit
hall with a timeline exhibit about
southern Nevada from pre-historic
to modern times.
When: Museum hours Daily, 9 am4:30 pm
Where: 1830 S. Boulder Hwy,
Henderson, NV 89002
Ages: All
Cost: Adults $2, Seniors over 50
and children 3-17 $1
33 702-455-7955
Discovery Children’s Museum—
Mindbender Mansion
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
invites you to enter the
wonderfully puzzling world of
Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic
Traveling Exhibit full of puzzles,
brainteasers, and interactive
challenges guaranteed to test the
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brain power and problem solving
skills of even the most experienced
puzzlers. Adults and children alike
will enjoy exercising their minds
as they try to master each of the
40 individual brain teasers and the
five group activities in this fun and
unconventional new exhibit.
When: Exhibit runs through April
27. Closed Mondays, TuesdayFriday, 9am-4pm, Saturdays, 10am5pm, Sundays, noon-5pm
Where: 360 Promenade Place, Las
Vegas, NV 89106
Ages: All
Cost: General admission $12
(children under one are free)
33 702-382-KIDS (5437)
,, Discoverykidslv.org
Las Vegas Natural History
Museum—Weekend Science
Weekend Science activities are
hands-on events offered Saturdays
and Sundays.
When: Saturdays, 11am and 1pm,
Sundays, 1pm
Where: 900 North Las Vegas Blvd.
N., Las Vegas, NV 89101 (Las Vegas
Blvd. & Washington)
Ages: All
Cost: Free with regular admission:
$10 adults, $8 Seniors, military and
students, $5 children ages 3-11,
Children 2 and under—Free
33 702-384-3466
,, Lvnhm.org
Atomic Testing Museum—Area
51: Myth or Reality
Learn about the most secret place
in America. The first ever exhibit on
Area 51 is being developed with
the help of the very people that
worked there.
When: Museum hours Monday—
Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5, Closed
Christmas Day & New Year’s Day
Where: Atomic Testing Museum,
755 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas,
NV 89119
Ages: All
Cost: Adults $14, Senior $11,
Children 7-17 yrs. $11, Children 6
and under Free
33 702-794-5151
,, Atomictestingmuseum.org
SCIENCE/NATURE
Junior Naturalist Day
Learn what it’s like to be a
naturalist. Join a staff member in
the field to collect data on weather
conditions, plants, animals, and
birds. We need to get an early start
because that’s the best time to
observe wildlife.
When: Saturday, March 8, 9-11am
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Where: Henderson Bird Viewing
Preserve, 350 E. Galleria Dr.
Ages: 6-12
Cost: Free; register online at
cityofhenderson.com/parks for
activity#661010-01
33 702-267-4180
Springs Preserve—Leonardo
da Vinci: Machines in Motion
Mind-blowing fun! Fly, explore
and set in motion 40 life-sized
machines and innovations from
one of the world’s most brilliant
minds. Exciting exhibit features
include: forty life-size machines for
visitors to touch and set in motion
and models of Leonardo’s hang
glider, tank, robot, printing press,
oil press, parachute, machine gun,
bicycle-powered flying machine,
revolving crane, odometer and
more amazing inventions.
When: Daily from 10am-4pm
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S.
Valley View at US 95
Ages: All
Cost: Free with paid admission
(Admission: $9.95 adults, $4.95
Ages 5-17, Under 4 Free)
33 702-822-7700
,, Springspreserve.org
Planetarium: Back To The Moon
For Good
An exciting, educational full dome
show narrated by award-winning
actor Tim Allen highlights the
history of exploring the moon.
When: Fridays, 6pm, Saturdays,
3:30pm & 6pm, no late seating
Where: Planetarium and
Observatory, 3200 E. Cheyenne
Ave., North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: General admission $6,
Children under 12 $4
,, Csn.edu/planetarium
SPORTS
Free Parent & Child Tennis
Clinics by United States Tennis
Association Nevada
Held the first Sunday of every
month for kids 8 and under in the
Children’s Play Area.
When: Sunday, March 2, 1:30-2pm
for 3-5 year olds; 2-2:30pm for 6-8
year olds
Where: Tivoli Village, Children’s
Play Area, 440 South Rampart, Las
Vegas, NV 89145
Ages: 3-8
Cost: Free
,, Tivolivillagelv.com
STORYTIMES
Sensory Storytime
Sensory Storytime is an interactive
and educational program that
can be enjoyed by all children,
but is especially designed for
children at the preschool level
with autism or other sensory
integration challenges.
When: Monday, March 3, 6:307:30pm
Where: Windmill Library, 7060 W.
Windmill Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89113
Ages: 3-6
Cost: Free
33 702-507-6030
,, Lvccld.org
A Trip to Ireland!
Explore the myth, the magic and
the culture of Ireland through
songs and stories!
When: Wednesday, March 5, 4:305:30pm
Where: Centennial Hills Library,
6711 N. Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas, NV
89131
Ages: 6-11
Cost: Free; Space is limited for all
Centennial Hills Library programs.
Tickets will be given out one-half
hour before the program starts.
33 702-507-6100
,, Lvccld.org
Enjoy some family friendly entertainment with our exciting black light
mini-golf, thrilling laser tag, or win a prize in the fabulous arcade!
702-541-6807
27 Stephanie St, Henderson
All Attractions
$1.00 OFF!
702-823-1519
7230 W. Lake Mead Blvd
Mini-Golf and Arcade
Reedeem this coupon for $1.00 Off ticket price!
(Can’t be combined with any other offers.)
Drop-In Bopper Story Time—
Into the Woods!
Group story time with books,
music and movement.
When: Wednesday, March 12,
10-11am
Where: Green Valley Library, 2797
N. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson,
NV 89014
Ages: 3 and under; accompanied
by a caregiver
Cost: Free; No registration
necessary, arrive early to secure
attendance ticket, limit 24 per class
33 702-207-4262
,, Mypubliclibrary.com
Chewy Chewy Bubblegum
Celebrate National Bubblegum
Week. We’ll hear stories with
bubblegum in it. Chew some gum,
and blow some bubbles.
When: Wednesday, March 12,
4-4:45pm
Where: Gibson Library, 100 W Lake
Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015
Ages: 6-11
Cost: Free; registration required
33 702-565-8402
,, Mypubliclibrary.com
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Luck o’ the Irish
St. Patrick’s Day is coming- come
hear some ‘lucky’ tales and find
a pot of gold at the end of a
rainbow!
When: Saturday, March 15,
11am-noon
Where: Summerlin Library, 1771
Inner Circle Dr., Las Vegas, NV
89134
Ages: 11 and under
Cost: Free
33 702-507-3860
,, Lvccld.org
Springtime for Toddlers
Join us as we celebrate spring with
stories, songs and a craft.
When: Tuesday, March 18,
11:30am-12:30pm
Where: Spring Valley Library, 4280
South Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV
89103
Ages: 18 mos. to 3
Cost: Free
33 702-507-3820
,, Lvccld.org
Books and Bricks
Join us for stories and activities
that will use your imagination to
build original works of Lego art.
Some may even be placed on
display in the library!
When: Saturday, March 22, 2:303:30pm
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S
Green Valley Pkwy
Ages: 5-11
Cost: Free; limited to the first 30
children who pick up a pass at the
Youth Service desk.
33 702-565-8402
Toddler Time Storytime—
Alexander Library
This storytime is designed
especially for children under
the age of 3 and their favorite
adult. Participants will enjoy
20 - 30 minutes full of stories,
songs and rhymes that will not
only encourage their emerging
language skills, but are lots of fun!
It’s never too early to start reading!
Other programs are available, call
the Alexander Library at 702-6332880 for more details.
When: Wednesdays, 5:30pm and
Fridays, 10am
Where: Alexander Library, 1755 W
Alexander RD, NLV, NV 89032
Ages: under 3
Cost: Free
33 702-633-2880
Stories and More for
Preschoolers—Alexander
Library
Don’t miss the fun! This 30 minute
program is perfect for kids aged 3
-5 years, and is full of stories, songs,
fingerplays, rhymes, and puppets!
When: Thursdays, 11am
Where: Alexander Library, 1755 W.
Alexander Rd, NLV, NV 89032
Ages: 3 - 5
Cost: Free
33 702-633-2880
Toddler Storytime—Aliante
Participants will enjoy 30 minutes
of stories, songs & rhymes,
designed for 3 and under.
When: Wednesdays, 11:00am
Where: Aliante Library, 2400 W.
Deer Springs Way, North Las Vegas,
NV 89084
Ages: 0-3
Cost: Free
33 702-839-2980
Preschool Storytime—Aliante
Come and enjoy 45 minutes filled
with your favorite books, rhymes
and songs.
When: Thursdays, 11:30 am
Where: Aliante Library, 2400 W.
Deer Springs Way, North Las Vegas,
NV 89084
Ages: 3-5
Cost: Free
33 702-839-2980
Toddler Time—
Springs Preserve
Bring your little ones for kidfriendly activities and stories—new
themes weekly! It’s a perfect time
for family fun before or after you
shop at our Thursday farmers
market.
When: Thursdays, 11-11:30am
Where: Springs Preserve, Activity
Center, 333 S. Valley View Dr., Las
Vegas, NV 89107
Ages: 5 and under
Cost: Free for members or
included with paid general
admission.
33 702-822-7700
,, Springspreserve.org
Storytime at Tivoli Village
Storytime is a sing-a-long and
story reading event for young
children hosted by Nannies &
Housekeepers USA. Snacks for kids
& goodie bags are available!
When: Thursdays, March 13 & 27,
11-11:30am
Where: Tivoli Village, Store
location to be announced
Ages: 6 and under
Cost: Free
,, Tivolivillagelv.com
DISCOVERY
Children’s Museum
1st Birthday
D
ISCOVERY Children’s Museum
celebrates its 1st Birthday on Sunday,
March 9, 2014. Embraced by the community, nearly 250,000 guests have visited
the museum since it opened last March as
well as increasing its membership to more
than 7,000.
To celebrate its 1st
birthday, Sunday,
March 9, 2014, the
first 500 guests
receive free admission to the museum.
The party will start
with fun and learning through touch,
action and interaction with special programming including the museum’s latest
traveling exhibit, Mindbender Mansion,
where guests enter the wonderfully puzzling world full of brainteasers, puzzles and
interactive challenges guaranteed to test the
brain power and problem solving skills of
even the most experienced puzzlers. Adults
and children alike will enjoy exercising
their minds as they try to master each of
the 40 individual brain teasers and the five
group activities in this fun and unconventional new exhibit that runs through April
27, 2014. Guests will also enjoy face painting, balloon art, birthday games and mini
cupcakes.
The all-new children’s museum addresses
its core educational areas of science and
nature, art and culture and early childhood
development with 26,000 square feet of
interactive hands-on exhibits. The 3-story
museum is complete with nine interactive
exhibition galleries featuring world-class
traveling exhibits, daily programming,
demonstration and activities, and special
events and collaborative cultural programming. DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
has evolved into an informal learning cornerstone that complements and enhances
the educational experience of children
and families throughout southern Nevada
and beyond.
For more information visit DiscoveryKidsLV.org or call 702-382-3445.
Literacy Through Public Service
By Dr. Ray Huntington
any parents work hard to find
ways to teach their children to be
good citizens and caring people, but with
a little planning, you can also foster your
child’s interest in reading at the same time.
If you volunteer as a family or are looking for opportunities to help worthwhile
organizations in your community, here
are a few ideas that may benefit your child.
M
Read in a sibling’s classroom.
If you have an elementary school student and a preschooler, talk with your preschooler’s teacher about having your older
child read to his or her little brother’s or
sister’s class. This is a great chance for both
children to feel special and an opportunity
for your older student to see how much
younger children enjoy being read to.
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PRESCHOOL
DIREC TORY
9th Bridge
310 S 9th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
33 702-724-1436
,, 9thbridgeschool.com
Challenger Preschool
1725 E. Serene Avenue, Las Vegas, 89123
33 702-990-7300
9900 Isaac Newton Way, Las Vegas, 89129
33 702-878-6418
5150 N Jones Boulevard, Las Vegas, 89130
33 702-839-1900
,, ChallengerSchool.com
The Treasure Dig!
at Kettlemuck’s
Christian Montessori Academy
5580 S. Pecos Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89120
Ages: Infant to 12 years
33 702-451-5437
,, IntMontessori.com
Hand In Hand Preschool Silverado
1550 E. Serene Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123
33 702-407-2956
,, HandInHandPreschool.com
Monday–Saturday from 10AM–5PM
Sunday from Noon-4PM
Eastern Hills Shopping Center
10895 Eastern Avenue — Suite 120
Henderson, NV 89052
www.kettlemuckstoyshoppe.com
(702) 776-8349
ENROLL
TODAY
• Developmental Programs 3 Months to 2 Years
• Kindergarten Prep Programs Ages 3 to 5 Years
• Before & After School Programs K-5th Grade
• CCSD Staff Development Days & School Breaks
• Curriculum-Based Learning
• Highly-Qualified Teaching Staff
• High-Quality Learning Environment
• Weekly Lesson Planning at all Levels
Silverado • 1550 E. Serene Avenue
(702) 407-2956
Southwest • 10760 S. Buffalo Drive
(702) 733-1103
www.HandInHandPreschool.com
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Hand In Hand Preschool
Southwest@Mountain’s Edge,
10760 S. Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV
33 702-733-1103
,, HandInHandPreschool.com
Henderson International School
1165 Sandy Ridge Ave., Henderson, 89052
33 702-818-2100
,, HendersonSchool.com
Little Paradise Child Care &
Learning Center
8985 West Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, 89147
33 702-485-1100
,, LittleParadiseChildcare.com
New Horizons Center for Learning
6701 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, 89146
Ages: 6 weeks to Kindergarten
33 702-880-7594
,, nhalv.org
McCarran Bright Horizons
1788 Landing Strip Ave., Las Vegas, 89119
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
33 702-261-5437
,, BrightHorizons.com/mccarran
Henderson Christian Academy
2750 Robindale Rd., Henderson, NV 89074
Ages: 6 weeks to Kindergarten
33 702-270-2595
,, hendersonchristianacademy.com
Kids Turf Academy Center
1180 Silverado Ranch, Las Vegas, NV 89183
33 702-453-8877
Ages: 0 to 12 years
,, kidsturflv.com
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Work with organizations to help lowincome children.
Your child might be surprised to know
how many children in the United States
and around the world do not have access to
books. Organizations like First Book (www.
firstbook.org), a nonprofit that strives to
provide books to schools and programs for
children in low-income families, works in
hundreds of communities across the U.S.
You and your child can reach out to a First
Book Advisory Board near you to find out
how you can help. For other ideas, check
with your local library.
Share your books.
Your child could get involved with
BookCrossing (www.bookcrossing.com),
a worldwide book sharing program. This
program is a fun way for your child to celebrate literature by sharing and tracking
books he or she no longer needs. Talk with
your school or local library, too, for other
ideas on how your family can share books
you no longer want with organizations in
need (or volunteer with those same organizations).
Start a book drive.
There are many great local and national
organizations that strive to add to libraries’
inventories, give books to organizations in
need (homeless shelters or nursing homes,
for example) and get books into the hands
of children. Check with schools and libraries in your area, and also check out organizations near you for ideas on how to start or
get involved in a book drive. BooksEnds in
California (www.bookends.org), Chicago
Book Drive (www.chicagobookdrive.com)
and Mac King’s Magical Literacy Tour in
Las Vegas are all great examples.
Volunteer at the library.
One of the best ways for students to serve
their communities while gaining valuable
exposure to books and literature is to volunteer at the library. Your public library
likely has many opportunities for young
students to get involved, such as read-aloud
programs, children’s story times and other
programs, special projects, shelf and display organizing, and materials sorting.
Look throughout your school and town
for opportunities to help others enjoy reading and encourage your student to get
involved. The more you can incorporate
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reading into your child’s daily life—both
by having him or her read and fostering
reading in your community—the better.
Of course, while these are great activities,
there is no substitute for frequent reading. If your child is struggling or could
use targeted help, call Huntington. We can
develop a customized learning program to
help your child become a stronger reader,
which will help him or her learn to enjoy
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Nutrition: Simple Changes = Big Rewards
By Merilee Kern
make healthy changes, as dong “somewise man – or woman – once said
thing” is better than doing nothing. No
that “it’s the small things in life that
time to make homemade oatmeal? Go
matter.” This philosophy could not ring
for those instant bags instead! Any oatmore true than when applied to the health
meal is better than no oatmeal, and it’s
and well-being of our nation’s children.
certainly better than skipping breakfast
There is no one thing that, no matter how
or opting for any of those sugary cereals.
consistently done, will assure good health.
You can’t get all the way there if you
Rather, it’s the culmination of many single,
never get out of the starting gate!
relatively small behaviors that, altogether • Don’t ask if your family wants a certain
and over time, will help children foster a
veggie or fruit with dinner. Make an
healthy body.
executive [chef] decision and just serve
When asked what choices ‘my’ family
it up! Knowing that such choices are not
makes relative to nutrition and fitness
an option per se removes the possibilthat keeps us all healthy and fit, a specific
ity that your family may choose to eat
answer often varies, but it always simply
a given healthy items or not. Praise the
conveys easy ways to make healthy options
child who enthusiastically eats his or
the norm in a family’s daily routine rather
her healthy fare or at least tries it and
than the exception – and without the family
does “well enough.” And, leverage your
feeling any sense of loss or deprivation.
kid’s competitive spirit. Offer an eating
With this in mind, here are a few surechallenge that he or she simply cannot
fire, yet simple, success strategies to help
resist, such as “I bet you can’t eat all of
children eat more nutritiously:
your peas in the next 10 minutes. You’ll
be surprised how far this will take you.
• First and foremost, require that your
• Be willing to concede for the greater
child finish his or her healthy meal
good. My son will only eat a healthy
before any “treat” type foods are made
tuna fish sandwich with low-fat mayonavailable. Simply put, the child can NOT
naise in a wheat pita if it has about four
have that even occasional cupcake if
potato chips placed inside the pocket,
(s)he has not eaten those veggies! End
too. I figure 2 or 3 potato chips is a fair
of story.
concession to make for a wheat pita
• We live in an age where food manufacfull of Omega-3 fatty acid-packed tuna.
turers are the most health-conscious
With kids, all or nothing doesn’t work –
in history. Take full advantage of these
be willing to find that middle ground!
healthy alternatives. It’s simply not an
option to choose those refined sugarEnsuring a child eats nutritiously is not
loaded gummy bears when dried fruit
about denial which, especially with the
and trail mix snacks of every sort are a
younger set, will surely prove self-defeatmere aisle or two away.
ing. Rather, it’s about strategy, systems,
• Make fresh fruit an exciting dessert.
consistency and moderation to establish
Yes, dessert. Low-fat and low-calorie
a balance of what is, and is not, healthwhipped cream with just a touch of
promoting. It’s not rocket science…it just
colorful sprinkles atop sliced strawbertakes some forethought and some good old
ries or other berries can make children
common sense.
squeal with delight. Rainbow Jell-O
jam packed with citrus fruit is always a
Children’s health advocate, health
crowd pleaser. When it comes to nature’s industry veteran, and two-time fitness
dessert, get creative, build the anticipachampion Merilee Kern is the author of
tion in advance, and offer it up with as
the award-winning, ground-breaking
much excitement and reverence as you
illustrated fictional children’s book,
would a chocolate cake.
“Making Healthy Choices – A Story
• Don’t expect utter perfection of yourself to Inspire Fit, Weight-Wise Kids.” She
as you work toward your family’s colmay be reached online at www.
lective health goal. Do what you can to
KidsMakingHealthyChoices.com.
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