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P reparing for this month’s Letter from the Editor, I have been reflecting on all the past Mother’s Day I have

enjoyed with my family. I can’t truth-fully say I remember every gift my children or my husband bought me (although I know my youngest child could), but I can say that I remember most of the gifts my kids made for me, especially those that were creat-ed at home, in secret, with whispers behind closed doors. I remember tiny hands coming into my room carrying my breakfast on a platter, with an apology because the orange juice spilt a bit when they hopped in bed with me. These are the gifts mom’s want. Memories of precious moments with their children.

As kids get older, moms want something as simple as a thank you. We want to hear the words! “Thank you mom for loving us so much.” “You are so great mom and I love you.” And it would be truly fabulous if followed by words of pure, selfless love; “This is what I am going to do for you today!” Ahhh, music to ev-ery mother’s ears (I’m thinking yard work and cleaning the kitchen!)

Yes, this is all great; however

what I ultimately want is for my children to continue to grow in their faith. I want their souls to be prepared for Heaven! This responsi-bility was given when God handed over his creations to me. This is my vocation. For help with this I can always rely on our Blessed Mother, after all, Jesus gave his mother to us at the foot of the cross before he died. Through time she has been called upon as the Advocate for the People of God. Prayers to Mary for protection and aid have been recorded as early as AD 250. She will also graciously receive those (through prayer) who feel they cannot approach God directly. She loves us as a Mother and she has the ear of her son! Mary’s role in sal-vation history was planned by God; He wants us to know her.

And, a thank you to my Mom! Thank you for sharing your faith with your children; and thank you for praying to our Blessed Mother for my protection; God knows when I need it! I love you and this is what I am going to do for you today…. SP

Mary Ellen

When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he

said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “

Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.

John 19:26-27

Remembering What Mothering is Truly About

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This little guy loves to play outside, read books with his sister, (Savannah 3 yrs.) and play the drums. Favorite foods include broccoli and watermelon. Making people smile pleas-es him! His dog, a Great Dane, is Sampson.


Change the way you see your food. Research from the Cornell Uni-versity Food and Brand Lab reports that the average dinner plate has increased in size by 36 percent since 1960. That’s huge. And it makes what you put on your plate look small, making you more likely to put more on your plate than you need. By simply replacing that oversized tableware with smaller plates and bowls, you’ll keep your portions in check. You’ll eat less without even realizing it.

Bigger is NOT Better! youshouldknow...

It happens. We all make mistakes. And sometimes we have to apologize for them. Even to our kids. And when that happens, don’t sweat it. You’ll earn your child’s respect and set the model for account-ability. When offering your apology, do it quickly (but only when you’re ready so your child can process the incident more positively), be sincere (acknowledge her feelings), keep it short (don’t over explain) and move on (accept the forgiveness and don’t dwell on your mistake). How better to teach your kids how to apologize than to let them see how it’s done.

There’s a lot to consider when making purchases for our children, but there’s plenty of evidence out there to indi-cate that investing in a life experience (like camp) will be more beneficial in the long run than the new iPhone or electronic you’ve been contemplating. While people are initially happy with material purchases, satisfaction with these purchases tends to wane over time. However, satisfaction from expe-riential purchases not only starts high, it gets better over time. And that’s especially true for camp experiences. Campers don’t just leave camp with great memories; they take with them new friendships, better self-esteem, good leadership skills, and environ-mental awareness and depending on the camp, stronger spirituality. Now that’s a good investment.

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Saying“I’m Sorry!”

PAYATTENTIONMOMYour attention is limited when multi-tasking! It may seem counterintuitive to everything we know as a mom. Juggling multiple tasks at one time is just what we do and some of us are really good at it. But, it can have negative effects on our memory. Studies show that it takes eight seconds to fully commit a piece of informa-tion to memory, so paying attention to what you’re doing (or hearing) is important. But what’s most important is really paying attention to what your kids are saying. You’re going to want those memories later.

When doing your spring cleaning this year, don’t forget to clean those easy to reach places. Door-knobs and light switch plates are some of the dirtiest, yet most over looked places in your home. Because they’re touched often, they should really be at the top of your regular cleaning list. Then move on to the kitchen and bathrooms.

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questions...JILL, STAY-AT-HOME MOM OF 2

asks...Q I am a stay at home of two (8 & 11 years) mom and need to return to work to help with our finances. Any suggestions to make this an easy transition for my kids?

a You are right to be concerned! Returning to work will be a big change for everyone in the family, even the pets! I would suggest talking with your husband and kids about this change and how things will be different. Make sure you sound positive though, your kids will be more adaptive if they sense a good change. You need to let them know that they may be able to help with this by participating more with the family’s needs. For instance, there will be more responsibil-ities from the youngest to the oldest family member. Also, pick up and drop off for school may change too. So make a list that includes the smaller changes. And most im-portantly, make sure they know that although you will not be at home as much, being their mom is still the most important job you have! Good Luck!

ELLEN, WORKING MOM OF 2

NATHAN, DAD OF 1

asks...Q My child complains that her teacher is mean to her. Where do I start with this?

a Well, first of all, don’t be intimidated by inquiring about this with the administration or school director/principal. They would want to know. Keep in mind that you may not be the only one with this issue. Let them know that this is a concern because she says this often (let them know how often). They may want to observe the classroom and teacher to make sure everything is going according to school policy and guidelines. Also, letting the teacher know the child feels this way be help.

NEVA, MOM OF ONE GIRL, SO FAR

a You are your child’s advocate, so do take this seriously. It may be something simple and your daughter confuses strictness with being mean. You may want to also ask other parents if their child has indicated this as well.

BILL, DAD OF 3

BARB, MOM OF 1 TEENAGER

asks...Q My husband tells me I must fol-low through with the consequences of our child’s bad behavior. I’m a wimp when it comes to my teen saying “I’m sorry!” How do I stay strong with the consequences and recognize their apology.

a Your husband is right. If the groundwork has been laid, your child knows what to expect. These boundaries and family rules are for their safety and to help them grow into responsible young adults. Do give them (teens) some control over things. Let them help with the rules regarding curfews, dating, and car privileges. Having these boundaries is a way to enforce order into their lives.

SUSAN, MOM OF 2 BOYS

a Stay strong and be consistent. Not following through sends mixed messages to your child. This gives them the opportunity to play let’s make a deal with your rules and you don’t want that!

BEV, MOM OF 2 TEENS

a MY HUSBAND AND I ARE READY TO START OUR FAMILY. WHAT SHOULDI CONSIDER FOR NUTRITION TO PREPARE FOR MY PREGNANCY?

You are smart to start your nutrition program before becoming pregnant. This is import-ant! To ensure a healthy pregnancy you should focus on: Eating a balanced diet; regular physical activity and include important vitamins and minerals into your diet plan. Eat a variety of foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and low-fat dairy. Including healthy fats is important too. Try including avocados, nuts, and oils, such as olive, canola and soybean. You should also start looking for the right doctor. They will prescribe a prenatal vitamin and mineral supplement that includes iron and folic acid.

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My Daughter, Anxiety, and a Second Generation of Tummy Aches!

M y daughter, Mia has been com-plaining about tummy aches! This brought back memories of my own issues when I was her age.

Halfway through fourth grade, my parents moved us from our first house in the city to “their dream home in the country.” Guess who had to leave the only home, school and best friend she’d ever known? Yes, that would be me.

This is when anxiety set in. Initially I was okay with the new school.

Then, for whatever reason, things changed. My mom would practically have to push me onto the bus each morning, tears streaming down my cheeks and my brothers following behind me, wondering what the heck my problem was.

At school, on occasion, I would complain to the teacher of a stomachache and she would send me to the nurse (who would let me hang out in her office for a while). Apparently that worked well enough for me to step up the game to daily visits to the nurse. Some of those days I was even convincing enough to get my mom called and to go home.

Then my mom caught on to my game.She would bargain with me to go to school

by coming at lunch to pick me up and bring me back (I think she knew I had no friends on the playground and she felt bad for me). All this really did was force her to go through my hysterics TWICE a day.

My going home for lunch gig ended pretty quickly because of the emotional toll it took on both of us.

It was just before the end of the school year when I got the brilliant idea to walk off the playground at recess and head home. Can you even imagine my mother’s complete de-spair when she got the call from school that I’d disappeared during the lunch hour? Her imme-diate thought was that I had been kidnapped and was miles away already.

It was pretty easy to just disappear off of the playground and although I could go on and on with this story, I will end it here by saying I got in VERY BIG trouble for walking off the playground during recess. Both at school and at home (four words…spanking of a lifetime.)

Ok, now fast forward thirty-five years…

Mia has suddenly become very preoccu-pied with tummy aches. Which sort of had me stumped? For we haven’t moved in at least ten months now, and she is still attending the same school with the same friends she has had since kindergarten.

Mia was willing to talk with me about it, and although I reassured her often she would be okay, I could tell she continued to be dis-tressed many mornings.

We have received more than a few phone calls from the school’s Nurse Annette in the past several weeks….so often in fact, I decided to introduce myself to her when I was at school the other day. (Just so she could put a face with a name)

I THINK Mia’s anxiety centers around the fact that about a year ago she became ill at school (which is my really nice way of saying she puked her guts out all over the hallway after lunch one afternoon). Since she rarely gets sick, she had no idea what was happening to her. I am sure Mia was embarrassed. But, no harm no foul, she was back at school forty-eight hours later without much more thought about it.

Although I have discussed the likelihood of her getting sick at school again is minimal

many times, when a child is anxious about something a parent’s logic goes in one ear and out the other.

So, I did what I always do when I have a problem I don’t know how to handle.

I went to Barnes & Noble.And, sure enough after a few minutes of

looking, I found a book that has helped me explain to Mia what worries and anxieties are and how to talk about them and then how to work through them.

I thought I would share the name of the book in case maybe you have a little worry wart running around under your roof as well:

What to Do When You Worry Too Much by Dawn Huebner, is an easy-to-read, awesome workbook (for ages 6-12) Mia and I went through this book together over a few nights time.

We have had no calls from Nurse Annette this past week, and I see her making prog-ress in taking charge of her worries. She really enjoyed working through the book and saw herself and her symptoms so often through its

pages, that she kept saying, “I think they wrote this book just for me Mom!”

I am sure we are nowhere near the end of anxiety issues, but I am glad I found a way to help Mia this time. SP

BY KIMBERLY MUENCH


10 Ways to Make YourMother Feel Special

1. RespectEverything Mom has done for you...every single thing she

has sacrificed on your behalf — deserves your respect. She

has earned it! Treat her with the utmost dignity and honor.

2. The LetterWrite your mom a handwritten note. Describe to her the

reasons why you feel she is special. Thank her for being such

a wonderful person and parent. It will mean the world to her.

3. ScrapbookPut together a scrapbook of some of your favorite memo-

ries of her. Dig deep in those old photo boxes and albums.

Get creative and make it fun. Moms love taking a trip down

memory lane.

4. Projects and ChoresYour mom always has something that needs to be done—a

shelving unit to be constructed; a leaky roof that needs to

be repaired; grass that needs cutting. Just like when you

lived at home, there’s a long list of things to do. Help her out,

just like she helped you as a child.

5. Donate to Moms in NeedOn your mom’s behalf, make a donation to an organiza-

tion serving the needs of moms in trouble. You won’t have

any trouble finding one; teen pregnancy centers, battered

women’s shelters, single moms on welfare. Talk to your mom

about it and f ind out which one she would most like to help.

6. Public AcknowledgmentMoms love to be bragged on. Mind you, she’s not gonna ask

you to brag, but she sure loves to hear you talking nicely

about her. Make a point to give your mom credit for the

person you have become. Honor her among her friends and

peers with your kind words of praise.

7. MannersShe worked hard to teach you good manners; “Don’t talk

with your mouth full.” “Put your napkin on your lap.” “Speak

clearly and directly.” “Listen when someone else is talking.”

Show her you’ve learned the lesson. Make sure you put

those good manners into practice when you are with her

(and even when you’re not). She will feel satisfied by a job

well done.

8. Make Her Feel NeededAs your mom gets older, she may begin to feel that she

doesn’t have anything left to offer. Of course, that’s not true,

but everyone wants to be needed...especially mom. Make

sure she knows you and your family still need her. Include

her in your life, and always make her feel welcome.

9. LoyaltyOne of the most precious gifts you can give your

mother is your unquestioned loyalty. Blood runs

thicker than water as they say. Never forget where

you came from.

10. Flowers—Just BecauseWe all send flowers on Mother’s Day and birthdays. Well,

maybe not, but if you want to make her feel really special,

give her flowers for no reason at all. Surprise her with a visit,

and a personal delivery—just to say, “I love you and I was

thinking about you.” It might sound corny, but she will be

thrilled. The simple things in life mean the most.

Reprinted with permission. This is where dads in any stage of father-

hood can find helpful resources to aid in their parenting. Fathers can

also sign up to start or attend one of our All Pro Dads chapters.

The unique bond between a mother and child is never-ending. Our mother’s give selflessly so that we may

prosper and grow. They polish and mold us; nurture and scold us. A mother’s love is everlasting and uncon-

ditional. Mothers are a blessing! How can we show such a dynamic and amazing woman how much we care?

All Pro Dad wants to share 10 ways to make your mother feel special:


thur 1Library Live! May Fun Fest 10:30am-2pm A Tree is Nice, Celebrate the trees of Texas and their many wonderful qualities. Skillman Southwestern Branch Library, 5707 Skillman St., Dallas, 214.670-6078 www.dallaslibrary2.org

The Exercise Coach and Ebenezer Wellness Seminar 5pm-6:30pm My Get Up and Go Got Up and Went. A free series. Discover the role that nutrition and exercise play in improving your physical vitality. The Exercise Coach, 5600 W. Lovers Ln., Dallas, http://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-exercise-coach-and-ebenezer-well-ness-6095088033

La Leche League Dallas (PM) 7pm-8pm Lower Level Conference Room, Margot Perot Building. Hannah 214-562-0738 [email protected] Heather 214-507-7564 [email protected] Alison [email protected] Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, www.texaslll.org

fri 2Spring Movie in the Park 6pm-10pm This spring’s feature is Thor: The Dark World. The event begins at 6 p.m. Showtime is 8:15 p.m. Goar Park, 3800 University Blvd., Dallas, 214.987-5488 http://www.uptexas.org/Calendar-Events/2014/Park-Events/Spring-Movie-in-the-Park

Craft Guild of Dallas Spring 2014 Show & Sale10am-10pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Spring 2014 Show and Sale at its Studio and Ex-hibition space at 5100 Belt Line Road, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75254. Craft Guild of Dallas, 5100 Belt Line Rd. Ste. 400, Dallas, 972.490-0303 www.craftguildofdallas.com

Dallas International Guitar Festival May 2-4. Please join us for THE guitar event of the year! Fair Park, Centennial Hall, 1001 Washington St., Dallas, www.guitarshow.com

sat 3Local Motion Get Fit For Free at Sammons Park 9-10am Join the dance fitness craze. Every Saturday in May at 9 a.m. Free parking is avail-able at the Winspear Opera House in Lexus Red Parking Sammons Park, 2403 Flora St., Dallas, 214.880-0202 www.attpac.org

Festival Cinco de Mayo 10am-5pm Parade be-gins at 10am; Festival: 12pm-5pm , 802 S. Buckner Blvd., Dallas, 972.860-5306 http://sedhcc.com

Cinco De Mutto 12pm-3pm “Cinco de Mutto” is a pet adoption event featuring adorable dogs up for adoption, a puppy kissing booth, and more. Mutt’s Cantina, 2889 CityPlace West Blvd.,Dallas, 214.379-7009 www.muttscantina.com

Scarborough Renaissance Festival Sat & Sun 10am-7pm Food Fit for a King: Giant Turkey Legs, Scottish Eggs, Fresh Fruit, Jumbo Fajitas and more! 2511 Farm to Market 66, Waxahachie, www.srfestival.com

3rd Annual Motherhood Matters Preg-nancy Expo 10am-2pm Presented by Wings

for Wellness. Valuable resources for new and expectant moms including pregnancy/baby pho-tography, car seat safety, pre/postnatal massage, infant CPR, baby boutiques and more! Fellowship Dallas, 2nd Floor Atrium, 9330 N Central Expy, Dallas, wingsforwellness.org. Sponsored by Sub-urban Parent Magazines

Target First Saturdays at the Nasher Sculp-ture Center 10am-5pm. Bring the kids and enjoy free admission and fun family programming on the first Saturday of every month. Nasher Sculp-ture Center, 2001 Flora St., Dallas, 214.242-5100 www.nashersculpturecenter.org

Cottonwood Art Festival May 3-4 10am-7pm Cottonwood has something for your family. Cot-tonwood Park, 1321 W. Belt Line Rd., Richardson, www.cottonwoodartfestival.com

The Most Good 5K & Obstacle Race 2- 6pm and 7-10pm The Most Good 5K & Obstacle Race: The Salvation Army. Sign up now! Enjoy the Festi-val: 12pm-10pm. Come enjoy some of Dallas’ most exceptional food and local bands. 425 Bedford St., Dallas, www.salvationarmydfw.org

Dog Bowl at the Cotton Bowl - 9th Annual1pm-5pm. Admission is free. City of Dallas charges $10 for parking within the gates of Fair Park. Cotton Bowl Stadium at Fair Park, 3750 Cotton Bowl Circle, Dallas, www.fairpark.org

Dallas Kidney Walk 8am-12pm The event raises awareness and funds lifesaving programs that educate and support patients, their families and

those at risk. Lindsley Park, 712 Tenison Memorial Dr., Dallas, 214.351-2393 http://donate.kidney.org/site/TR/Walk/NorthTexas?pg=entry&fr_id=6700

Call to Artists for 50th Annual Lakewood Art Show 10am-4pm Artists age 18 years and older are invited to submit up to two entries in the 50th Annual Lakewood Art Show. Lakewood Branch Library, 6121 Worth St., Dallas, 214.670-1376 www.dallaslibrary2.org

Library Live! May Fun Fest 11am-12:30pm. Artist Nadine Burke will guide you in creating your own special tree and bookmark to take home. Pre-sented by Big Thought. Renner Frankford Branch Library, 6400 Frankford Rd., Dallas, 214.670-6100 www.dallaslibrary2.org

Titas Command Performance Gala 7pm-10pm A spectacular evening featuring ten of the world’s most renowned stars performing today’s best in dance. Admission: $12 - $200 Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas, 214.880-0202 http://www.attpac.org/series/titas-2013-2014-season/

mon 511th Annual Nutrition and Health Con-ference 7am registration. Nutrition & Health: Presented by Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. InterContinental Dallas, 15201 Dallas Pkwy., Addison, 520.626-4781 http://nutritionand-healthconf.org

tue 6Insanity Workout Every Tue 6pm-7pm Dallas Insanity Group meets on the Great Lawn for a weekly workout led by Jimmy Nelson. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas, www.klydewarrenpark.org

White Rock Hills Friends Book Club 6pm-7:30pm Join us as we discuss “Inside the Dream Palace” by Sherill Tippins. White Rock Hills Branch Library, 9150 Ferguson Rd., Dallas, 214.670-8443 www.dallaslibrary2.org

Your Body Your Health 6:30pm-7:30pm Learn simple things you can do to improve your health. Bachman Lake Branch Library, 9480 Webb Chapel Rd., Dallas, 214.670-6376 www.dallaslibrary2.org

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Free LEGO Mini Build 5pm-6:30pm Children ages 6-15 ONLY can cele-brate every month with a free mini build at LEGO stores at Stonebriar Mall & Northpark Center. First Tuesdays beginning at 5pm until all the kits are gone. LEGO stores in Dallas & Frisco, www.lego.com

wed 7Puppet Show at Bookmarks 10:30am-11:05am Lynn Baskind presents a puppet rendition of “Are You My Mother?” based on the book. Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, 214.671-1381 www.dallaslibrary2.org

Author Event at the Lochwood Branch Library 1:30pm-2:30pm Author Kathleen Kent will talk about her new book, Outcasts. Lochwood Branch Library, 11221 Lochwood Blvd., Dallas, 214.670-8403 www.dallaslibrary2.org

Zumba at Klyde Warren Park Wednesdays 6pm-7pm Aerobic dance classes on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn with the Dallas YMCA. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas, www.klydewarrenpark.org

thur 8Patio Sessions Free Local Music at Sammons Park 5:30pm-7pm Sammons Park, 2403 Flora St., Dallas, 214.880-0202 www.attpac.org

fri 9TACA Lexus Party on the Green 7pm-10pm A culinary tradition at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, You can purchase a chance to win a 2014 Lexus IS 250, and the night will be topped off with a thrilling fire-works display. Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, 214.520-3930, www.taca-arts.org

sat 10Free Mother’s Day Card Craft at american Girl 12pm-2pm Your girl can make Mother’s Day extra-special by decorating a pretty card and match-ing envelope, then adding a special message to Mom on the inside. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.american Girl, Galleria Dallas, 13464 Dallas Pkwy., Dallas, www.americangirl.com

Brothers Gromm Puppets at Bookmarks 2pm-2:45pm Come enjoy The Brothers Gromm, an engaging puppet show for families & the young at heart! Hootybee may need your assistance during the program, so be pre-pared to participate! Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, 214.671-1381 www.dallaslibrary2.org

Handmade Gifts for Mother’s Day at Lochwood Branch Library 3pm-4pm Join us to make your Mother, Grandmother, or Aunt a handmade gift from the heart. Lochwood Branch Library, 11221 Lochwood Blvd., Dallas, 214.670-8403 www.dallaslibrary2.org

5K Family and Dog Friendly Walk at Fair Park 7am-12pm FREE family (and dog) friendly 5k walk on the beautiful grounds of Fair Park. Registration begins @ 7am Walks starts @9am Dogs are welcome. Fair Park-Bandshell, 1465 First Ave., Dallas, 214.341-7133 www.namidallas.org

Talk Walk for Parkinson Disease 9am-1pm Talk while you walk to help raise money for people with Parkin-son disease! This is a family-friendly event. Admission: $10 - $30 North-Park Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, 469.375-6500 http://www.parkinsonvoiceproject.org/talkwalk.html

Paw Prints Dallas Zoo Art FairMay 10-11, 9am - 5pm Mother’s Day weekend is about to get wild with the Paw Prints Art Show at the Dallas Zoo. Dine at restaurants and food carts throughout the park. Dallas Zoo, 650 S. RL Thornton Freeway, Dallas, 469.554-7500 www.dallaszoo.com


Dallas Pet Expo 10am - 6pm Play, Shop, Learn, Adopt! Free Parking & Admission. Agility Demos, Pet Talent Contest, Pet Costume Contest, Pet/Owner Musical Chairs. Dallas Market Center, 2100 N. Stemmons Frwy., Dal-las, 800.977-3609 www.dallaspetexpo.com

sun 11Mother’s Day Concert and Butterfly Release 2pm-4pm Our third annual Mother’s Day Concert with The Women’s Chorus of Dallas. Concert con-cludes with a live butterfly release in the Conservatory. Concert tickets are available at www.TheWomensChorusofDallas.com. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, 214.428-7476 www.texasdiscovery-gardens.org

wed 14La Leche League of Dallas South 10am-11am Meets in Conference Room #12 Louanne 214-399-0098 Cassie 972-679-6564 Methodist Charleton Med-ical Center, 3500 W. Wheatland Rd, Dallas, www.texaslll.org

“You Are Special!” at Bookmarks 10:30am-11:15am presented by Doc Gibbs’ This signature program is for children and for anyone who is “young at heart.” Doc will sing, play keyboard, and tell funny stories to encourage children to see their value and use their talents. Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, 214.671-1381 www.dallasli-brary2.org

thur 15Small Business Expo 8am-5pm Business Trade Show, Conference & Networking Event. Thousands of business owners and decision-makers to network, attend business critical workshops, build new business relation-ships and shop from vendors that provide unique products & services to

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help grow their business. Admission Free. Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center Dallas, 650 S. Griffin, Dallas, 212.253-4123 http://www.thesmallbusi-nessexpo.com/index.php

fri 16Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art 6pm-12am Free admission and special activities. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood, Dallas, www.dallasmuseumofart.org

Jazz at the Muse 9pm-10:30pm and also on May 17. Admission $15 Clar-ence Muse Cafe Theatre, 1309 Canton St., Dallas, 214.743-2443 http://tbaal.org/cal-may.html

Dallas Black Dance Theatre 7:30pm-9:30pm The Dance Community joins in the celebration of Ann William’s legacy with two Gala evenings of spectac-ular performances and receptions at the 2000 seat Winspear Opera House. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas, 214.880-0202 www.attpac.org

sat 17Shoelace Tying Story Time at Bookmarks 9am-9:30am This class is de-signed for little ones learning this important skill. Nordstrom Northpark Kids’ Shoe Department (3rd floor). Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, www.dallaslibrary2.org

Art at the Library 10:30am-11:30am Come to the library and create works of art. Oak Lawn Branch Library, 4100 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, 214.670-1359 www.dallaslibrary2.org

Deep Ellum Outdoor Market 11am-5pm. Featuring local artists, live music, and food trucks in Dallas most unique neighborhood. The 2800 block of Main St is shut down to make a walkable, urban area. Deep Ellum, 2800 Block of Main St, 214.785-9285 www.deepellummarket.com

Chinese Calligraphy Workshop 1:30pm-3pm Ardon Chang will present the art, history, and beauty of Chinese calligraphy. Participants will have the opportunity to watch, learn, and practice their calligraphy skills. Renner Frankford Branch Library, 6400 Frankford Rd., Dallas, 214.670-6100 www.dallaslibrary2.org

STEM Program at the Lochwood Branch Library 3pm-4pm Join us for this hands-on STEM program focusing on chemistry. Lochwood Branch Library, 11221 Lochwood Blvd., Dallas, 214.670-8403 www.dallaslibrary2.org SPCA of Texas’ Strut Your Mutt 9th Annual 8am-1pm. North Texas’ largest dog walk fundraiser! SPCA of Texas’ life-saving rescue and shelter programs. Tower Building in Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave., Dallas, 214.461-1830 www.strutyourmutt.info

Bach to Broadway at ICPA May 17 - 18. 4:30pm-6:30pm: This three-act performance will showcase the outstanding talents of our music, theatre, and dance students! There will be opportunities to place bids in our silent auction. Tickets are $10 each. Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St., Grand Prairie

sun 18Zumbatomic Children’s Zumba Class 4pm-5pm Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico is very excited to offer Zumbatomic in the Park for children! Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas, www.klydewarrenpark.org

tue 20Perot Museum at the Bachman Lake Branch Library 4pm-5pm Hands on Science with the Perot Museum: Physics of Sports! Must be between the grades K and 6. Register online. Bachman Lake Branch Library, 9480 Webb Chapel Rd., Dallas, 214.670-6376 www.dallaslibrary2.org

wed 21The Close Encounters of Adventure Girl and Safari Boy! 10:30am-11am presented by Xtreme Kidz Ntertainment! Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, 214.671-1381 www.dallaslibrary2.org


All Storytimes are FREE. Listed are the regularly scheduled storytimes. Call to confirm as schedules are subject to change.

Highland Park Library4700 Drexel Dr., 214-559-9400Wed – Lapsit Story Time 4:30pm, ages 6mos up to 2 yrs. Thur – Toddler Story Time 4:30 pm; ages 18 mos-3yrs Fri - Preschool Story Time 4:30pm, ages 3-6yrs

University Park Library3800 University Blvd 214-363-9095Wed – Preschoolers Story Time 4pm, age 4-5yrsThur – Preschoolers Story Time 10:45am

Fretz Park Branch Library6990 Belt Line Road, 214-670-6421Fri – Preschool Story Time 11am, ages 2-4 yrs

Renner Frankford Branch6400 Frankford Road, 214-670-6100Tue – Preschool Story Time 10:30am , ages 2-4yrs. Tue – Infant/Toddler Story Time 11:15am (1st-3rd Tue), ages 4mos-18mos. Tue – Pre-School Story Time 10:30am (4th Tue), ages 2-4yrs

Bookmarks (at North Park Mall) 8687 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1514, 214-671-1381Mon – NorthCourt - Baby BounceBasics 10:30am, age 0-2yr Mon - Inside Bookmarks - Baby Bounce Basics 12:30, age 0-2yr (Weekly Mon & Fri). Wed - NorthCourt – Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 2-4yrs Thur - NorthCourt - Pre-School Story Time 10:30am, ages 2-4yrs. Thur - Steps inside Bookmarks – Preschool Story time 3:30pm

Lakewood Branch Library6121 Worth Street, 214-670-1376Wed - Pre-School Story Time 10:30am, ages 2-4yrs

Audelia Road Branch Library10045 Audelia Road, 214-670-1350 Fri - Pre-School Story Time 10:30am, ages 2-4yrs

Preston Royal Branch5626 Royal Lane, 214-670-7128Tue (2nd Tue) – Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 2-4yrs

Your Community Story Times

sat 24Thai Culture & Food Festival 11am-9pm Free Admission 2 days of Thai Cuisines & Vegan Delights, Cultural Dances & Performances, The Buddhist Cen-ter of Dallas, 8484 Stults Rd., Dallas, 214.340-9355 www.thaifestdallas.com

Mad Science at Bookmarks 2pm-2:45pm Mad Science of Dallas presents Big Top Science! NorthPark Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, 214.671-1381 www.dallaslibrary2.org

Lakewood Library Book Discussion Group 3:30pm-4:30pm Group meets every 4th Saturday of the month and reads award-winning literature. Lakewood Branch Library, 6121 Worth St., Dallas, 214.670-1376 www.dallaslibrary2.org

sun 25Dallas Margarita Meltdown 2014 5pm-10pm A competition between some of the best restaurants and bars in the Dallas area. Part of the pro-ceeds to benefit La Voz del Anciano. Bishop Arts District, , Dallas, http://www.dallasmargaritameltdown.com/

Univision Radio Festival de Mayo 11am-7pm Free event with live enter-tainment, food vendors & more! Fair Park Court of Honor (Near Esplanade), 1121 1st Ave., Dallas, 214.525-0429 www.fairpark.org

tue 27La Leche League Dallas (Toddler) 10am-11:30am 2nd Level. Topic is: Mom’s Mental Health - Meeting our own needs while nurturing our children. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch and hang out! Heather 214-507-7564 [email protected] Hannah 214-562-0738 [email protected] Alison [email protected] Richardson E. Church of Christ, 1504 E. Campbell Rd, Richardson, www.texaslll.org

wed 28Mister Mark, Get Set, Go! at Bookmarks 10:30am-11:15am. Mr. Mark engages children in dance, singing, and interactive educational play with words, feelings and imagination. Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, 8687

sat 31Creative Kids Craft at the Park Forest Branch Library 1pm-2pm Join us for this summer themed craft. Park Forest Branch Library, 3421 Forest Ln., Dallas, 214.670-6333 www.dallaslibrary2.org

Front Porch Showdown at Dallas Heritage Village 4pm-9pm Sgt. Peppers Lonely Bluegrass Band. Gates open at Noon. Advance tickets: $10. Gate: $12. Picnics, blankets and lawn chairs welcome. Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 S. Harwood St., Dallas, 214.413-3674 www.dallasheritagevillage.org SP


BY GAYLA GRACE

Making the Most of SummerS

ummer camp offers all kinds of fun and character-building experiences for kids of any age. Whether you’re looking for a few hours of entertainment or weeks of

intentional skill-building for your child, you can find it at camp.

Age 0-5Day camps offer the perfect opportunity for

young kids to experience time away from Mom and explore new activities. Camp for preschool children focuses on free play, sharing with others, group games, (inside and outside) and simple arts and crafts. If you’re sending your child to camp for the first time, make sure the schedule matches her personality and routine to prevent a stressful experience. Does there need to be naptime? Should your child be potty trained to attend? Would your child adjust more easily by starting with a 1/2 day camp in-stead of full day? Are there appropriate breaks for snacks and changes in activity?

It’s important to find out what the counsel-or to camper ratio is for children this age. You want to ensure your child will be adequately cared for with a friendly, well-staffed team. You also want to determine if the counselors are trained to help with issues common to preschoolers including separation anxiety, potty training, and temper tantrums.

The best place to find camps for young children is through day cares, churches, nursery schools, and local elementary schools. Specialty camps also abound through gymnastic centers, music schools, and sporting centers. Consider your child’s interests and find a camp that fits to give your preschool child a chance to make new friends and explore new experiences.

Age 6-11Elementary-age children thrive at camp,

whether it’s day camp or stay-away camp. It’s the perfect solution to sibling squabbles and long summer days. But it pays to do your re-search and find the right fit for your child.

Camps for this age range from sports camps to music camps to academic camps to church camps. Don’t let the variety intimidate you as you research; start with the interests of your child and ask friends and neighbors to give opin-ions on camps their kids have attended.

At this age, our kids have had the most fun at away camps that gave them the opportunity to try activities not available at home such as

zip lining, archery, rock wall climbing, in addi-tion to swimming, arts and crafts, and campfire sing-alongs with friends. Kids gain indepen-dence as they make decisions and meet new friends outside of the comforts of home. They gain self-confidence in trying new activities. And they learn to appreciate the beauty of na-ture as they unplug from technology. Although they may experience periods of homesickness, they learn to forge through their feelings with caring camp counselors and new friends.

Specialty camps close to home also help kids explore new hobbies or create oppor-tunities for parents and kids to enjoy camp together. A mother-daughter sewing camp or father-son golfing camp allows great bonding time while developing a skill enjoyed by both.

If your child has never experienced camp, start with a day camp or send a friend along for an away camp. It’s important that their first camp experience be a good one. If you find it wasn’t a perfect fit, try a different one next year. But don’t give up on the beauty and bene-fits of camp for elementary-age children.

Age 12-15Tweens and teens have better focus than

younger children and benefit from camps that more closely match their interests and person-alities. Sports and music camps are great for this age and help kids advance athletic skills and enhance musical talent. Academic camps offer youth advanced-learning opportunities in subjects they might want to explore for long-term focus. And church camps offer charac-ter-building and self-awareness experiences not learned in school.

Camps provide a safe place for teens and tweens to hang out while parents work during summer break. Not yet able to drive or find a summer job, kids this age too often allow technology to rule or walk into unsupervised

trouble unless parents intentionally seek out creative options.

Junior high and high schools provide infor-mation for local camps worth investigating as the school year draws to a close. It’s also easy to scour the internet for camps that match your child’s interests. Some camps provide certification such as lifeguard training or first aid certification that can enable your youth to successfully find a job upon completion.

Encourage your youth to research camps with you to find one that fits

When kids attend camp, they develop resilience and flexibility that benefits them later in life. An article in Psychology Today, “Cre-ating Advantage in College,” by Steve Baskin parallels the experiences of summer camp and the adjustment of college. He cites that kids work through similar adjustments at camp and college such as, “Being away from home and your traditional support system (family, friends, familiar places), and dealing with large amounts of uncertainty (what will classes require, how will I fit in socially, can I deal with this new roommate).” Baskin proposes that kids who find success working through these challenges at camp adjust easier when presented with the transition to college.

Summer camp offers unique experiences and character-building opportunities for every child. Whether your child is 2 or 15, camp is the perfect place to find adventure and make life-long memories in the process. Don’t delay - find a camp your child will enjoy today! SP

Bio: Gayla Grace, freelance writer and mom

to five, has sent her kids to camp every summer and continues to find new camps

for her one child still at home to enjoy.

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Dallas Summer Musicals1-800-982-ARTS (2787)www.dallassummermusicals.org

Dance Council of North Texaswww.thedancecouncil.org

Destination Science1-888-909-2822www.destinationscience.org

Dinosaur World254-898-1526www.dinosaurworld.com

Episcopal School of Dallaswww.esdallas.org

Headstart of Greater Dallas972-283-6400www.hsgd.org

Holy Trinity Academy972-490-7060www.holytrinityacademy.com

Kumon214-808-8922www.kumon.com

Music School International972-661-9061www.msidallas.com

Parish Episcopal School972-852-8752www.parishepiscopal.org

The Pines Catholic Campwww.thepines.org

Prestonwood Music Studio214-226-2389www.PrestonMusicStudio.com

SeaLife Aquariumwww.visitsealife.com/grapevine

Scofield Christian School214-349-6843www.scofieldchristian.org

St. Monica Catholic School214-351-5688www.stmonicaschool.org

The Sugar and Spice Ranch Camp830-460-8487www.texashorsecamps.com

Texas Ballet Theater School214-377-8576www.texasballettheater.org

UTD Chess Camp972-883-4899www.utdallas.edu/chess

Wesley Prep214-706-9568www.wesleyprep.org

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When your mother asks, “Do you want a piece of advice?” it’s a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway.”

— Erma Bombeck

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WHAT DID THE DIGITAL CLOCK SAY TO ITS MOTHER?

“Look Ma! No hands!

WHAT DID THE MOTHER BROOM SAY TO HER BABY BROOM?

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WHAT DID THE MOTHER ROPE SAY TO HER CHILD?

“Don’t be knotty!”

For my son’s 5th birthday he asked for a Nowitzki sports shirt. My daughter found the perfect one while we were shopping that said Nowitzki on the back, and was emblazoned “DALLAS 41” on the front. He loved it and put it on immediately. Checking himself out in the mirror he misread the words reflected backwards in the mirror which immediately changed the shirt from cool to annoying. He stopped and said very disappointedly, “Sallad 14… You got me a shirt about SALAD?!!

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- 4 large eggs

- 1 teaspoon sugar

- Dash of salt

- 1 cup milk

- 10 to 12 slices of your favorite bread

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- Butter

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Recipe serves 4

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Breakfast in Bed!

Do you have eggs, milk and bread? Then you can make this Fancy (but simple) French Bread Breakfast Dish.

1 In a wide bowl or pie plate beat eggs with a fork (lightly). Stir in

the sugar, salt and milk (for added flavor you can add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract)

2 Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a skillet or griddle coated

with a layer of butter or margarine.

3 Working in batches, place bread slices, one at a time, into the egg

mixture letting them soak for a few seconds. Carefully turn to coat the other side.

4 Transfer soaked bread slices to the griddle or skillet, heating

slowly until bottom is golden brown. Turn and brown the other side. Trans-fer all to a baking sheet and bake until puffed, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve hot with butter and syrup or jam.

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I was interviewed on a TV talk show recently to promote my new book, and I made the mistake of bringing my wife. For years I have had a one-sided conversation with my readers in a venue where my wife has had no opportunity to tell her side of the

story. It’s been great!Unfortunately, during the taping of the show, they

placed my wife and kids in the front row of the studio au-dience. The first half of the program went great. I discussed with the host my views on parenting and my experienc-es as a father. After the commercial break, however, the mood changed. Without warning, the host asked me ‘who is the heavy in the family?’ That was an easy question - I’ve always considered myself the disciplinarian, and I explained that to the host. “It’s definitely me,” I exclaimed.

From the audience, my wife shook her head in disgust. The host latched on to this and turned towards her. “Allison,” he said. “You don’t appear to agree.” She rolled her eyes. “I’m the disciplinarian,” she contended. “Really?” the host said smiling. “Yes,” my wife con-tinued. She pointed to the kids. “I’m raising them and...(pointing to me)...him.” Oh, the audience loved that! Coffee almost came out the host’s nose he laughed so hard.

I bring this up because it’s Mother’s Day this week and I’ve been giving what my wife said a lot of thought. She’s always contended that if I hadn’t married her I’d be living in an apartment knee deep in fast food wrappers and dirty laundry. I suppose there’s some truth to that. Maybe she is raising me? Maybe wives do that for husbands everywhere. After all, why else do we give our wives Mother’s Day gifts? So I sat down this

week and compiled a list of “life lessons” I’ve learned from my wife. When I got to item 100, I realized it’s true, she is raising me.

In the interest of sharing, the following are my top ten favorite things I’ve learned from my wife:

1. The clothes hamper won’t bite me...and apparently it won’t kill me to use it either.

2. My opinion always counts...as long as it’s the same as hers.

3. Saving $20 on a $200 dress is better than paying full price on a $100 dress.

4. A monthly budget is always a rough estimate.

5. A honey-do list does eventually end...when you die.

6. When in doubt...eat out.

7. It’s okay for men to cry (especially helpful after seeing the bill from one of those Scentsy or Mary

Kay or Stella & Dot at-home parties.)

8. Even if 73 diet plans haven’t worked, it’s still worth paying for a 74th.

9. There’s not a plant in the yard that can’t be moved...twice.

10. Giving the children Twinkies for dinner is not right...without slipping them each $5 not to tell their mom.

Yep I’d be one lost puppy without my wife... Happy Mother’s Day! SP

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