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The LOCAL Go -To Guide for Busy Families

Tracie Vollgraf & the Active K ids Team

July is here along with all of the fun and festivities that come with this special month! In this issue, we have included a “Birthday Party Guide”, which provides a helpful overview of local birthday party venues. Since summer allows time for family time and

vacations, we have also included a “Day Trip Guide” highlighting some of our favorite day-trip destinations for children of all ages. “Have Kids? Will Travel” offers tips and tricks to survive traveling long distance with kids. We have also included “Great Hikes with Tikes” which features trails the entire family will be able to enjoy. In honor of the 4th of July, we have included patriotic-themed, kid-friendly, Sweet Recipes to try out at your July 4th party, along with some easy Summer BBQ Recipes. Be sure to read “8 Steps to Change your Life” and “Itʼs Okay for your Kids to be Bored”, which are sure to help with the summer routines. Donʼt forget to check out our amazing website for updated, resourceful information that makes any parentʼs life easier! www.activekidsbayarea.com. —Enjoy!

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p. 6 The “Stay Connected Challenge”

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p. 14 Birthday Party Guide

p. 20 Key Considerations for Your Familyʼs Future

p. 22 Festive 4th of July Recipes

p. 24 Itʼs Okay to Let your Kids be Bored

p. 27 Talking to Kids About Money

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by Diana Sterling, Certified Family Coach

The “Stay Connected Challenge™”with the Parent as Coach Approach

JULY – The Month of Fun!

LET'S HAVE SOME POSITIVE FUN THIS MONTHOne of the most important things you can do for your kids is help them increase their vocabulary and help them learn to think and say positive, uplifting, affirming things to themselves, to other family members and to their friends. This can be taught and I can assure you that when you focus on this idea as a specific “project” and they catch on – you may start experiencing a bit more calm and peace in your home. Positive language counts….not just positive thinking. And it is WAY FUN!! (By the way this is an anti-bully approach. Positive thinking and speaking

kids do not bully others, nor accept the bully actions of others. They are able to deflect, walk away and not take it personally when they are challenged by a bully.)

By introducing the word, “positive fun” to your kids, you are teaching them about not only what is in the here and now. But as we want to “stay connected” to our kids in their teen years and beyond, it would be a great idea NOW to instill this idea and help them train their thinking to be able to make positive choices. I have witnessed children raised in a “positive fun” environment be able to choose positive fun later in their teen years and as young adults and resist the “negative fun” world of ….do I dare even share it here? Well you know what we mean. Your imagination does not have to stretch too far to connect with the fears of the looming teen years.

Action Steps1. Start saying “positive fun” to all family members in context. They may not know what you are talking about…but they will catch on.2. Ask your kids what positive fun means to them and what they want to do this summer that is “positive fun.” Instill the idea.3. Create a “Positive Fun Day” that involves some kind of learning. A singing or theatre class, a musical theatre play, learning a new sport like going to the rock gym, or go to the library, beach, or pool with a game plan of learning something new. Throw a “positive fun” party and see what they decide to create. Sounds corny I know but it works – start when they are young!

Diana Sterling is the author of The Parent as Coach Approach, 2008 White Oak Publishing. She is a Certified Family Coach and developer and instructor of Family

Coach Training at Relationship Coaching Institute as well as wife, mother and step-mother. Visit www.DianaSterling.com and get your FREE full copy of her

ground- breaking work The Parent as Coach Approach in e-book form where these practical tools and many more are explained in detail on how your desire to create

connected, loving kids as they become healthy teenagers and young adults.

HAVE A “FUN” VISION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Visioning is an art and a science. Having a goal, intention, burning desire can be translated into “Visioning” and you can get the whole family into it and teach your children this important skill. There are many ways to go about it, but here this summer, we can take on this indoor project on one of those infrequent rainy summer days in the Bay Area.

Our Stay Connected Challenge is not a behavior modification approach. It is based on my book, The Parent as Coach Approach which has underpinnings in the philosophy that every person is capable of taking responsibility for creating their life. Every person is resourceful, creative and whole and this applies to how we approach, treat and think about our kids. Therefore, we can and must teach our children how to think for themselves, learn critical thinking skills and to know in their heart they are valued and worthy. Introducing them to a Visioning process may take some time, but what you are installing into their thinking, is that they can take some responsibility for creating what they want and increasing their self-esteem.

Action Steps1. Purchase a large bulletin board for the whole family to use. 3ʼ by 4ʼ should do it. 2. Create a conversation with them about “visualizing fun.” Then start getting all involved to make a WE CREATE FUN collage with images, words, drawings, how ever they want to do it! Help them visualize what is fun!3. Hang it up where it can be modified over time as the family starts having FUN with the Fun Vision Board. Get as creative as you want and…have fun!4. Focus on the word FUN in your home as a way of life. 5. Have the whole family create what is on the Fun Vision Board.

JULYcalendar

July 6, 13, 20, 27Concert in the ParkLions Wayside ParkCorner of 1st & Neal StreetsPleasanton(925) 484-21997-8:30pm

July 8Kelly Pickler Alameda County Fairgrounds4501 Pleasanton Ave.Pleasanton, CA, 94566(925) 426-76007pmEntrance is free with paid fair admission

July 10Last day of the Alameda County Fair!Alameda County Fairgrounds4501 Pleasanton Ave.(925) 426-7600

July 11Tiaras, Tutuʼs, Top Hats & TailsShopping Specials & Wine TastingDowntown Livermore(925) 373-17956-9pm

1st Wednesday Street PartyMain StreetPleasanton(925) 484-21996-9pm

Steve Chaney and the Cornelius CrowPleasanton Library 400 Old Bernal Ave.(925) 931-34002pm; ages preschool +Free

Samantha Samuelsʼ Kabaret for KidsA Musical Variety Show for FamiliesFirehouse Arts Center4444 Railroad AvenuePleasanton(925) 931-4848

July 12July Yoga & Wine SeriesWente Vineyards5050 Arroyo Rd.Livermore(925) 484-21996-9pm$25/person in advance$30/ person night of event

Rockin' Tale of Snow White Drama Camp ProductionAmador Theater1155 Santa Rita Road Pleasanton(925) 931-48487pm

Alameda County

July 3Mad Science of Mt. DiabloPresents “Crazy Chemistry”At the Pleasanton Library400 Old Bernal Ave.(925) 931-3400 ext. 82pm; free

July 4Annual 4th of July Firefighter Pancake BreakfastAlameda County Fire Station #27 39039 Cherry Street Newark(510) 667-3148$5/person, all you can eat pancakes

July 5Family First NightLivermore Farmers MarketCarnegie Park4th St., btwn. J St. & K St.Livermore(925) 373-17955-8pm

Valley Childrenʼs Mobile MuseumDublinʼs Farmers MarketEmerald Glen ParkTassajara Rd.& Central Parkway4-8pmEvery Thursday

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July 6, 13, 20, 27Concert in the ParkLions Wayside ParkCorner of 1st & Neal StreetsPleasanton(925) 484-21997-8:30pm

July 8Kelly Pickler Alameda County Fairgrounds4501 Pleasanton Ave.Pleasanton, CA, 94566(925) 426-76007pmEntrance is free with paid fair admission

July 10Last day of the Alameda County Fair!Alameda County Fairgrounds4501 Pleasanton Ave.(925) 426-7600

July 11Tiaras, Tutuʼs, Top Hats & TailsShopping Specials & Wine TastingDowntown Livermore(925) 373-17956-9pm

1st Wednesday Street PartyMain StreetPleasanton(925) 484-21996-9pm

Steve Chaney and the Cornelius CrowPleasanton Library 400 Old Bernal Ave.(925) 931-34002pm; ages preschool +Free


July 12July Yoga & Wine SeriesWente Vineyards5050 Arroyo Rd.Livermore(925) 484-21996-9pm$25/person in advance$30/ person night of event


Alameda County

July 3Mad Science of Mt. DiabloPresents “Crazy Chemistry”At the Pleasanton Library400 Old Bernal Ave.(925) 931-3400 ext. 82pm; free

July 4Annual 4th of July Firefighter Pancake BreakfastAlameda County Fire Station #27 39039 Cherry Street Newark(510) 667-3148$5/person, all you can eat pancakes

July 5Family First NightLivermore Farmers MarketCarnegie Park4th St., btwn. J St. & K St.Livermore(925) 373-17955-8pm

Valley Childrenʼs Mobile MuseumDublinʼs Farmers MarketEmerald Glen ParkTassajara Rd.& Central Parkway4-8pmEvery Thursday

July 13Concert at the CoveOn the lawn adjacent to the Crab Cove Visitor Center1252 McKay Ave.Alameda(510) 865-3636Free concert


July 14BYOM (bring your own meal) & BluegrassMusic by the “Forget Me Nots”Music, dancing, & wineCedar Mountain Winery7000 Tesla Rd.Livermore(925) 373-66366-9pm

July 16Make-a-Plate for Grandparentsʼ DayHabitot MuseumArt Studio2065 Kittredge Street, Berkeley(510) 647-1111$20 per plate9:30 am–12:30 pm

July 18Michael Stroud aka“Magic Mike”Pleasanton Library400 Old Bernal Ave.(925) 931-34002pm; ages 5+Free

July 19Thirsty Thursdays Livermore Farmerʼs MarketCarnegie Park4th St., btwn. J St. & K St.Livermore(925) 373-17955-8pm

Astronomy for Everyone!Presented by Dr. Kevin Manning(Former NASA consultant)Pleasanton Library400 Old Bernal Ave.(925) 931-34007-9pm; ages 7+

Taste of TerriorLive music, meal and wine pairings,Silent auction1184 Vineyard Ave.Pleasanton(925) 447-94636-9pmTickets purchased before July 1- $75/personAfter July 1- $85/person

July 21-22 & 27-29OklahomaBankhead Theater2400 1st St.Livermore(925) 373-6800Times vary

July 25Happy Birds!Birds do tricks, sing and amaze!Pleasanton Library400 Old Bernal Ave.(925) 931-34001:30; all ages welcome


Parentsʼ Night OutHabitot Museum2065 Kittredge Street, BerkeleyDrop off your kids, 2-7 yrs $30 per child, $20 for siblings. Pizza for dinner included. Reservations required(510) 647-11115:30 pm–9:30 pm

July 27Starlight Movie in the Park“The Muppets (2011)”Alameda Point Multipurpose Field1101 West Redline Rd.Alameda(510) 747-7529Pre-show festivities: 7:30pm Show: 8:15pm

July 28Relay for Life, Oakland!Supporting the American Cancer SocietyBishop OʼDowd High School9500 Stearns Ave.OaklandJanetta Morgan: [email protected] 9am

July 28-29Park Street Art & Wine FaireLive music, kidʼs area, petting zoo, & more!Park StreetBetween Encinal Ave. & Buena Vista Ave.Alameda(510) 523-139210am-6pm both days

Contra CostaCounty

July 1Somersville Town CenterFarmerʼs Market2556 Somersville Rd.Antioch9am-1pmEvery Sunday- Sept. 30

July 3-31Tuesday Night BluesMini Farmersʼ Market and Free Music Todos Santo PlazaConcord(925) 671-3464Tuesday Evenings in July6:30-8:00pm

July 4Learning Express ToysStory Time136 Market PlaceSan Ramon(925) 830- TOYS10am & 11am

Run San Ramon10K or 5K Run/Walk3k Fun Walk- whole familySan Ramon Central Park12501 Alcosta Blvd(925) 973-3200

Star Spangled SpectacularLive Band, salute to armed forces(no aerial fireworks)San Ramon Central Park12501 Alcosta Blvd(925) 973-32004-7:30pm

Firework ShowDowntown Antioch2nd StreetParade 7pmFireworks 9:30pm

Pleasant Hill Fourth of July7:30am- Firecracker 5K Fun Run9am- Parade, on Crescent Dr. in downtown Pleasant Hill10:30am- Fun & games at Pleasant Hill Park1-4:30pm- Sprayground playground9pm- Fireworks at College Park High School(925) 938-5433

Friends of the Orinda Library Book SaleOrinda Library26 Orinda Way (925) 254-21849am-1pm

July 5Lafayette Firefighters visit!Lafayette Library3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd.(925) 385-22801-2pmAges 5-11

July 6Pleasant Hill Downtown Plaza ConcertDowntown PlazaBetween Sweet Tomatoes and Jackʼs Restaurant6:30-8:30pm; free

July 6, 20, 27Brentwood Starry NightsSummer Concert SeriesCity Park - Brentwood(925) 516-54447pm

July 7Cityhood CelebrationMusic, food, jumpies, pony rides, gamesFreedom High School1050 Nerloy Rd.Oakley6-10pm

July 7, 14, 21, 28Antioch Summer Concert SeriesWaldie Plaza2nd St and I St.Antioch6pm; free

July 8Magic of Gerald Joseph ShowLesher Center for the Arts1601 Civic Dr.Walnut Creek(925) 943-74962:30pm

July 8 & 22Summer Concerts at the LakeOn the Lawn at City Hall100 Gregory Ln.Pleasant Hill(925) 671- 5229; free

July 92nd Saturday Tours at Forest Home FarmsForest Home Farms Historic Park19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd.San Ramon; (925) 973-328410am-2pm

July 10, 17, 24, 31Summer Concerts in the ParkSan Ramon Central Park12501 Alcosta Blvd.(925) 973-32005:30pm; free

July 11Taking Back ControlClass taught to help you understand incontinence, bladder anatomy etc.John Muir HealthWomenʼs Health CenterWalnut Creek (925) 941- 79006-7:30pm

July 11 – Aug. 22Loving Solutions7-week seriesFor parents of 5-12 yr oldsJohn Muir HealthWomenʼs Health CenterWalnut Creek (925) 941- 7900Tuesdays 4-6pm

July 11 – Sept. 12Parent Project, Sr.10-week seriesFor parents of teens ages 13+John Muir HealthWomenʼs Health CenterWalnut Creek (925) 941- 7900Tuesdays 6:30-9pm

July 12Danville Thursday Night Street FestivalHartz and Prospect Avenues(925) 339-83305:30-8:30pm

July 13Derby DayAquatic ParkPleasant Hill147 Gregory Ln.Pre-registration by July 11$5 per boater(925) 682-08962:00pm

Family Camp Out!Pleasant Oaks ParkPleasant Hill$10 per person(925) 682-0896Sat 3:00pm-Sun 10:00am

July 13-1520th Annual Brentwood CornFestFriday night firework show, live entertainment, kids fun zone, carnival ridesBrentwood Blvd and Technology Way BrentwoodFri 3-10pm, Sat 10:30am-10:30pm, Sun 10:30am-6pm$10/person, $5/ youth+seniors, kids under 5 free

July 15Movies on the LawnFerris Buellerʼs Day OffDougherty Station Community Center17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd.San Ramon(925) 973-33508:30pm; free

July 16, 23, 30, and August 6Low Intervention Childbirth4-part series: Delivery without medication or limited interventionJohn Muir HealthWomenʼs Health CenterWalnut Creek (925) 941- 79006:30-9:30pm

July 20Preschool PerformanceUnique DeriqueJuggling comedyVillage Theater233 Front StreetDanville(925) 314-340010-11am

July 21Pleasant Hill Blues & Brews FestivalPleasant Hill Park147 Gregory Ln.12-6pm(925) 682-0896

Snoopy Fest!Learn about Snoopy, and create a puppet/drawingLafayette Library3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Reserve: (925) 385-228012-1:15pmAges 5-11

Friends of the Ygnacio Valley Library Book Sale2661 Oak Grove Rd.Walnut Creek(925) 938-148110am-5pm4-5pm: bag of books= $3

July 28Zoomobile!The Oakland Zoo comes to Pleasant Hill Library1750 Oak Park Boulevard(925) 646-64342:30pm

July 31Pajamarama Dance Party!Lafayette LibraryHomework Center3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd.(925) 385-22807-7:30pmAges 5-11

by Danielle Federico, M.P.H.

Great Hikes with Tikes

Hiking is a great way to build family values and provides parents an opportunity to teach important lessons about respect, nature, responsibility and life through exploration. Get the whole family exercising with an outdoor adventure. Even if you feel that you are not in shape, these nature walks are the perfect place to start building your stamina and your childrenʼs.

These Bay Area trails have bathroom facilities, an information booth and are in shady forests. They are extremely easy with the added benefit of off-shoot trails for more fit and ambitious explorers.

Henry Cowell State Park; Felton, CA Highlight: Redwood Grove Loop is 0.8 miles. Many trees were hollowed out in a fire creating cool caves for kids to go inside. Roaring Camp Railroad, at the trailhead, provides train rides to the Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk.

Muir Woods National Monument; Mill Valley, CA Highlight: 1.5 mile loop, tree stump display shows how trees get wider with rings as they age.

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park; Aptos, CA Highlight: Old-Growth Loop: Marcel's Forest is less than 2 mi roundtrip from parking lot. The Advocate Tree, Fern Grotto and Twisted Forest are all interesting sights to see.

The first two trails are stroller accessible, but I strongly encourage you to leave the stroller in the car. Put baby in a backpack or front carrier and get a little more out of these leisure walks. Any child who is too big for a back carrier should be walking. Resist the urge to carry slow or whining children. Take frequent breaks; there is plenty to look at (even an ant hill may leave a big impression). Donʼt bribe children to exercise or go faster. We all need to exercise to be healthy, the way we need to shower to keep clean. We donʼt exercise because there are toys, junk food or other incentives. Keep spirits and interest up by marching, having contests about who can find the widest tree trunk, spot a new bird or a new leaf shape. On our last hike we each pretended to be a different animals who lived in the forest.

1. Bring water, but donʼt allow children to eat while hiking. These hikes are short enough to be completed between snack and meal times. Itʼs a very poor eating habit to graze and snack while doing something else, especially exercising. Use designated picnic tables near the parking lots so no crumbs or spills end up polluting our forests. Remember that you are in someone elseʼs home (animals and trees). Let children know that people food is not good for animals. Ask them what animals they think live here and what they eat.

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Danielle Federico, M.P.H. is the author of “MOMMY FABULOUS: CompletePregnancy Fitness and Nutrition Guide, Designed to Deliver a Fabulous Postpartum

Figure.” (amazon.com) She holds a Masters of Public Health from UC Berkeleyand is a personal trainer and nutritional counselor. Danielleʼs popular blogwww.dani-fabulous.com provides nutrition, health and fitness information

for anyone looking to lead a healthier life.

2. Keep children on trails. They may not be able to understand soil erosion, but they can understand that stepping off the trail may be stomping an insect or an insectʼs home. Leaves are how plants make their food that is why itʼs not nice to pick them. Teach children about nature and they will come to appreciate and respect it.

3. If you feel you have a child who is more on the destructive side, who would want to pick, stomp or throw, this is a great opportunity to build empathy. Ask your child how they would feel if a bug destroyed their home or bedroom. When they do something destructive, be sure to express how sad you feel for the animals who live here. Buy your child a disposable camera so they can focus on taking pictures of things that interest them. Let them develop their own interest in nature, you can bring your own camera to photograph what you find interesting. Discuss.

4. Lead by example. These are truly some of the most gorgeous places on earth. Share with your children how beautiful you think they are. When my daughter sees garbage on trails we pick it up. We talk about how rude it is to put trash in someone elseʼs house and how it is our responsibility to keep the forest nice so animals have a place to live.

Physical fitness is a positive family value. Hiking creates memories, improves health and is the perfect time for bonding. Studies show that time spent in nature reduces stress levels and that experiences provide more lasting happiness than material items. Be sure to turn your cell phone off and appreciate the fresh air. On the way home discuss what everyoneʼs favorite part of the forest was.

Contra Costa County

Birthday Party GuideAlamoThe Best Bead Party1323 Roundhill Rd (925) 406-4003

Color Bundles220A Alamo Plaza(925)727-3137

AntiochAntioch Water Park4701 Lone Tree Way (925) 776-3070

Antioch Indoor Sports Center1210 Sunset Dr.(925) 778-6363

Delta Bowl3300 Delta Fair Blvd(925) 757-5424

Paradise Skate Roller Rink1201 W. 10th St.(925) 779-0200

BrentwoodBlack Diamond Kids Center2015 Elkins Way(925) 516-6619

Bricks 4 Kidz3150 Balfour Rd., Suite C(925) 684-4082

Chuck E. Cheeseʼs6061 Lone Tree Way(925) 240-8405

Harvest Park Bowl5000 Balfour Rd.(925) 516-1221

Little Miss Everything312 Oak St.(925) 513-4700

Rave Motion Pictures2525 Sand Creek Rd.(925) 809-0030

The Little Gym of Brentwood3850 Balfour Rd., Suite K(925) 634-0034

Twin Tiger Academy of Self Defense700 Harvest Park Drive, Suite H(925) 513-7591

Tumble Time BusBrentwood, Ca(925) 392-3215

ConcordChuck E. CheeseʼsLocations in Concord, Brentwood(925) 689-2808

Diablo Rock Gym1220 Diamond Way #140(925) 602-1000

Encore Gymnastics999 Bancroft Rd.(925) 932-1033

GymboreeLocations in Concord, Lafayette, San Ramon, Pleasanton(925) 685-7773

Jungle Fun & Adventure1975 Diamond Blvd.(925) 687-4386

Mad Science of Mt. Diablo1150 Burnett Ave., Suite A(925) 687-1900

Pixieland Amusement Park2740 East Olivera Road(925) 689-8841

Pump It UpLocations in Pleasanton, Concord, Oakley, Oakland(925) 600-9663 to find a location near you

Q-Zar2295 Willow Pass Rd.(925) 521-9663

Sky High Sports1631 Challenge Drive(925) 682-5867

UFC GymThe Willows Shopping Center1975 Diamond Blvd.(925) 265-8130

Waterworld California1950 Waterworld Pkwy(925) 609-1364

DanvilleDanville Bowl200 Boone Ct(925) 837-7272

Gymtastic1901 Camino Ramon, Suite D(925) 277-1881

Next Step Dance Studio Inc.109 Town And Country Dr # A(925) 831-0777

Contra Costa County - Birthday Party GuideStudio Grow3612 Blackhawk Plaza Cir(925) 648-7529

LafayetteAndreaʼs Musical Adventures3103 Diablo View Road(925) 280-7364

Color Me Mine3541 Mt. Diablo Blvd.(925) 299-2615

Indoor Sports PartyLafayette Recreation Center500 Saint Marys Road (925) 595-48474-6 years old(925) 228-6015

Kids Nʼ Dance3369 Mt Diablo Blvd(925) 284-7388

Kindergym Lafayette Recreation Center500 Saint Marys Road(925) 284-2232

SewNow!960 Moraga Rd.(925) 283-7396

Sienna Ranch3232 Deer Hill Rd.(925) 283-6311Horse Grooming/Riding, Farm Animal Interaction, Archery, Garden Pizza Party

Sherman Swim School1075 Carol Lane(925) 283-2100

The Art Room50 Lafayette Cir(925) 299-1515

MartinezThe Backyard Factory280 Arthur Rd.(925) 228-6015

MoragaLuna Gymnastics594 Moraga Road(925) 376-2363

OakleyPump It Up5351 Nerloy Rd.(925) 969-9663

Pleasant HillGiggles548 Contra Costa Blvd.(925) 798-3000Indoor Play Center

San RamonColor Bundles220A Alamo Plaza(925) 727-3137

Golden Skate Family Center2701 Hooper Drive(925) 820-2525

Gymboree Play and Music Center3191 Crow Canyon Pl(925) 866-8315

Kids Club Party Place1021 Market Place(925) 830-1110

My Gym Childrenʼs Fitness Center180 Market Place(925) 244-1171

San Ramon Sports2411 Old Crow Canyon Rd.(925) 831-9050

Walnut CreekAdventure Day Camp975 N San Carlos DrWalnut Creek, CA 94598(510) 937-6500

Build A Bear Workshop1248 Broadway PlazaWalnut Creek(925) 946-4697

Castle Rock Arabians1350 Castle Rock Road (925) 933-3701Horse-riding parties

Lindsay Wildlife Museum1931 1st Ave.(925) 935-1978

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Alameda County - Birthday Party GuideBerkeley Berkeley City Ballet1800 Dwight Way(510) 841-8913

Dance Out Loud2729 Wallace St.(510) 301-5073

Kids ʻNʼ Clay Pottery Studio1824 5th Street(510) 845-0982

Lawrence Hall of Science1 Centennial Drive (510) 642-5132

Habitot Museum2065 Kittredge Street(510) 647-1111

Studio Grow1235 10th St(510) 526-9888

Castro Valley Castro Village Bowl3501 Village Drive (510) 538-8100

Dublin Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl6750 Regional St.(925) 828-7550

East Bay SPCA4651 Gleason Drive 925-479-9670

Iceland Dublin7212 San Ramon Road (925) 829-4445

Rockinʼ Jump5875 Arnold Rd., Suite 100(925) 828-7676

Café Art7197 Village Pkwy #B(925) 8297778

Fremont Aqua Adventure40500 Paeso Padre Pkwy(510) 494-4426

City Beach2911 Mead AvenueSanta Clara, CA 95051

Century Theaters at Pacific Commons 43917 Pacific Commons Blvd. Fremont, CA

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Alameda County - Birthday Party GuideLivermoreBoomers! 2400 Kitty Hawk Road (925) 447-7275

Café Art1764 1st St(925) 373-0222

California Gymnastics Academy180 Wright Brothers Ave.(925) 245-0331

Fire Stations 4 Hire3147 A Independence Drive (925) 290-7550

Granada Bowl1620 Railroad Ave.(925) 447-5600

Parti Palooza6253 Southfront Rd (925) 245-9913

Springtime Tumbling and Trampoline5715 Southfront Rd.(925) 456-0110

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What is the sign of a good decision?®

Itʼs educating yourself and your children regarding finances to prepare for future financial needs. In todayʼs economy, families are facing

increasing pressure to provide for their everyday needs. It is important for parents to teach children in a way that gives them a chance for a better future than many parents feel they have today. Parents may want to talk about finances so their children feel confident with financial decisions later in life. A 2011 study commissioned by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and conducted by Forbes Consulting Group as part of the State of the American Family series studied family financial decision makers with responsibility for at least one child. Nearly all Americans face some type of financial setback throughout their lives. For some, setbacks occur due to loss of employment; for others, they result from divorce, loss of a spouse or just plain hard times. For most, though, the greatest financial setback has been a direct result of the economy. People may feel a sense of regret and a resulting pressure to recover losses. Some people may feel a need to work longer before retirement, enabling their nest egg to recoup part of its losses; others may realize that plans for a childʼs college education fund must change in order to pay their bills.

Many experience similar circumstances and want to find ways to improve their current situation. In order to do so; however, families need to priori-tize personal and financial goals, better manage their expenses against those goals, and establish a plan that will help compensate for setbacks. In many cases, families are realizing that their purchases have placed them in a financial situation they did not envision since their material “assets” cannot help them bounce back from hard times. It is important for parents to teach children money management skills so this trend is reversed. The majority of Americans make financial decisions based on their experi-ences or research. Without guidance from trusted or knowledgeable resources – parents, grandparents, friends, and financial professionals – family decision makers may feel under prepared or lack confidence in their

Key Considerations for Your Family’s Financial Future

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The majority of Americans make financial decisions based on their experi-ences or research. Without guidance from trusted or knowledgeable resources – parents, grandparents, friends, and financial professionals – family decision makers may feel under prepared or lack confidence in their ability to make positive long-term decisions when balancing their familyʼs short term needs.

Many family decision makers are actively seeking ways to educate them-selves and their children about finances. Most parents think it is important to educate children to ensure a strong economy. If they neglect to educate them about finances, parents worry that their childrenʼs quality of life will be inferior. Thinking about your financial future can be overwhelming and you may not know where to begin. Many people struggle to take the first step because they donʼt know where to turn for help or how to search for guidance. Take time to think about the areas of your personal finances that feel like setbacks in your life. Then consider what you can do to change your situation. Educate yourself about your alternatives to help attain long-term goals and seek a financial professional who understands your situation and can help you to not only imagine but also realize your objectives. Even if your parents did not talk about finances, or you would change past decisions, following the simple activities below can help you and your family to learn more. Educate yourselfReflect on where your finances stand currently and think about what you want to accomplish. Refer to www.massmutual.com/family for helpful information about saving, budgeting, protecting your income and family. Also view videos about other parents in similar situations. Educate your childrenAsk your children questions about how much money items cost, their understanding of credit and the difference between wants and needs. Download a free copy of Save! The Game TM to teach children valuable financial concepts through an interactive video game.


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by Susan Stiffleman

As parents, we take pleasure in providing our children with opportunities to expand their horizons. Whether through karate classes, chess club or tap dancing lessons, most of us look for ways to help our kids develop new skills and abilities.But children also need unstructured time — and plenty of it. Kids who are constantly

occupied with organized activities don't adequately nurture their creative instincts, and often become dependent on someone or something else to keep them happy and engaged.Imaginative play is an essential element of childhood. A cardboard box becomes a spaceship; a collection of stuffed animals can play out complex social relation-ships. In the world of make-believe, a child is allowed to try on different roles — mommy, teacher, horse trainer. She learns to solve problems, figuring out what to use to make a durable roof for a living room fort or wondering how mama bear can help baby bear overcome his fear of the dark. Child's play, whether solitary, with siblings or friends, is serious business.In cooperative play, children learn to take turns. They develop empathy as they discover that their playmatesʼ feelings are just as passionate and important as theirs. They learn give and take, figuring out how to choose a game that is mutually agreeable, negotiating who goes first on the swing, or managing the disappointment that comes from losing. Vital brain development and life skills are nurtured through pretend and cooperative play.When a youngster says, “I'm bored,” he is simply announcing that he has forgotten that he has the capacity to entertain himself. If he insists that you do something with him because there's no one else to play with, don't feel obligated to give in. There's nothing wrong with letting a child wander the house aimlessly for a while; necessity is the mother of invention.If you don't provide diversions, your children will find ways to entertain themselves. Over-scheduled kids often claim thereʼs “nothing to do” because their muscle of imagination has weakened. Allow your children their frustration. “It doesn't seem fair that Dad won't take you to the mall.” Acknowledge their predicament, and put out art supplies or a box of Legos, but don't worry too much about making the boredom go away.

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Susan Stiffelman is a licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor, an Educational Therapist, Parent Educator and Professional Speaker. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree

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since 1991. Visit her website www.passionateparenting.net and be sure to sign upfor her free Parenting Without Power Struggles newsletter!


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Talking to Kids About Money

Elizabeth Husserl, M.A. is founder of Inner Economics, a money management framework combining money therapy and financial planning. Elizabeth works with individuals and

couples at Bloom Retreat in Walnut Creek. Visit us at www.BloomRetreat.com or call us at (925) 939-6262 for more information. Bloom is located at 1444 South Main Street.

One of the common questions I hear in my work with parents is, “How do we talk to our kids about money?” It is one thing to delve into our own feelings and emotions around money; it is another to speak to our kids about it.

Begin by understanding that money IS a part of your familyʼs life. Treat it as such. Part of

what our kids will pick up on, especially if we donʼt talk about it, are the subconscious emotions we feel towards money- be it ease or anxiety, overwhelm or confidence, excitement or fear.

You can begin simply by inviting the topic of money into your family and the easiest way is through play. If you have a toddler or young child, allow them to safely “play” with money. Have them transfer coins from one jar to another or make a coin collage. Let them throw 100 pennies into a lake and make 100 wishes. Be creative. Your kids will teach you how to have fun with money again. Youʼll begin to discover any underlying beliefs about whether you think money is “dirty” or “evil”.

If you have an older child, start asking them what they think about money. What they like about it and what they donʼt. You will be amazed! More important than their answers, emphasize that talking about money is OK. The more ease and connection they feel with money at an early age, the more they can flourish with it later in life, regardless of how much they have.

But wait! Life happens. Sometimes our child wants something we just canʼt afford. She starts to whine. It's hard to keep your cool when you're working hard to keep the family afloat. How do you handle it?

1. Take a deep breath and stay calm. Face the money situation in the moment. Delaying money conversations for too long will contribute to unresolved money issues for your child.

2. Own your money emotions - Recognize what is triggered for you in your childʼs request. Children will make requests all the time. Gain clarity about what it evokes in you and communicate from your ground.

3. Give the limit- Limits teach children how to identify, feel and manage their own emotions. It helps them not blame money for unprocessed feelings.

4. Receive the response - “Receive” any reaction your child may have. Let it move through her. From that place discuss if a future solution can be found.

Money is a part of our family life. We canʼt change that. What we can change is how we relate to it.

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When will my baby start teething?Most babies begin teething around 4-7months of age, though this varies. Some babies will get their first teeth earlier and some wonʼt get them until a year old or later. The first teeth to emerge are

usually the lower central incisors (bottom middle teeth), though some babies may get their top teeth first. Signs of teething include: swelling of the gums, fussiness, mouthing or chewing objects, and increased drooling. Some people say that teething can cause fever and diarrhea though this is controversial. Significant fever (>100.4 F, 38 C) or frequent diarrhea is unlikely due to teething alone and you should consult your health care provider.

How can I help my baby during teething?If your baby is fussy or uncomfortable as the teeth are emerging through the gums, you can help them in several ways. You can massage their gums gently with your finger or a soft cloth, provide teething toys/rings to chew on, or give them a cold wash cloth (wet and place in the freezer for a few minutes) and allow them to chew on it or use it to massage the gums. If very fussy, you can try giving a dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen (for babies over 6 months of age). In general, oral gels, numbing medications, and teething tablets are NOT recommended. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of these medications.

When do I need to start brushing the teeth?Start cleaning the teeth as soon as they appear. You can use a washcloth, finger toothbrush, or baby toothbrush. You should brush your babyʼs teeth twice daily, morning and night (after the last feeding before bed). You can use water or training toothpaste without fluoride at first. Once your child under-stands how to spit rather than swallow the excess toothpaste, you can switch to a toothpaste with fluoride and use a pea-sized amount. Young children cannot adequately clean the teeth themselves, so they will need your help until age 6 or 7.

Are bottles bad for my baby’s teeth?Residue from breast milk, formula, juice or other sweetened beverages that is left on the teeth for long periods can cause dental decay. Therefore, babies who are put to bed with a bottle for naps or bedtime are at high risk for dental decay. Itʼs best if you donʼt put your baby to bed with a bottle at all, but if you do, use only water. Also, between feedings, donʼt allow your child to carry around a bottle or sippy cup filled with milk, juice, or other sweetened bever-ages. Finally, itʼs best to begin weaning your baby from the bottle after 1 year of age.


Christi Klimisch, MD is a board certified pediatrician affiliated with ValleyCare Medical Foundation Pediatrics. To make an appointment, please call 925-416-6767.

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When should my child begin seeing the dentist?Your child should have their first dental visit 6 months after the first teeth emerge, or by their first birthday. At this visit, your dentist will assess the health of the teeth, provide education on the best way to care for your childʼs teeth, discuss fluoride supplementation if necessary, and answer any questions you may have about the health of your childʼs teeth.

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Trying to get pregnant can be stressful. Your well-intentioned friends and family members all have advice for you. Your neighbor probably told you the other day how her sister was trying for years, then took a trip to Hawaii and got pregnant. If getting pregnant were just that easy!This is what I want you to do this summer: Take a fertility vacation! Stop trying to get

pregnant. Start having fun in your relationship so that when you “start trying” again, you are able to enjoy the journey as much as possible. Nothing bad will happen if you give yourself a month break. Your biological clock isnʼt going to run out of batteries. Follow the tips below:• Give yourself a break: take a vacation from charting, checking your daily temperature, checking your cervical mucus. Try not to obsess about your fertile window and focus more on your daily well-being. Put your medica-tions away and out of sight. Just take a break.• Take care of yourself: eat right and exercise. Stay active and pay attention to yourself. Buy yourself a brand new pair of sneakers and just walk and breathe. Put on your favorite music, get your headset on and hit the streets and focus on your breathing. • Take time for your relationship: Reconnect with your partner. Make sure youʼre talking about your lives and your goals. Make sure youʼre a team. If you need help in your relationship, take the time to seek out professionals who can help you during your fertility vacation so that once you start trying again, you feel as connected as possible. Try to have sex for fun and not to make a baby.• Do what you love! Try and plan at least one fun activity each week. Take turns with your partner planning the activity. Consider dance lessons or a trip to Tahoe. Feed your soul so that your spirit and heart is in a really good place once you start trying again.• Once your fertility vacation is over - however long you want it to be, I want you to incorporate what you learned during your fertility vacation in your daily life moving forward so that your journey to baby is as enjoyable as possible.

Take a Fertility VACATION

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Lawrence Hall of ScienceAdults- $12, students/seniors/disabled- $9, children- $6Open daily from 10 am -5 pm1 Centennial Drive(510) 642-5132www.lawrencehallofscience.org

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Day Trips!

Monterey Bay AquariumAdult- $35, Child- $22, Student & Senior- $32Open daily from 9:30 am to 6 pm886 Cannery Row(831) 648-4800www.montereybayaquarium.org

My MuseumAdults: $7.00Children: $7.00Children under 2: FreeTuesday – Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12-5PMClosed Mondays425 Washington Street(831) 649-6444www.mymuseum.org

Fairyland $8 per person– September 2 Monday – Friday 10am-4pm, Saturdays & Sunday 10am – 5pm699 Bellevue Ave(510) 452-2259www.fairyland.org

MOCHA$8 per child (no charge for adults) Gallery viewing is FREEWednesday – Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 4pmCLOSED Monday & Tuesday538 Ninth Street(510) 465-8770 www.mocha.org

Oakland ZooAdults- $13.75, Seniors- $9.75, Children $9.75Open daily 10am- 4 pm9777 Golf Links Road (510) 632-9525www.oaklandzoo.org

Oakland Aviation MuseumAdults-$9, Seniors- $8, Military/Teen-$7, Children-$5, under 5- FreeWednesday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm8260 Boeing (510) 638-7100oaklandaviationmuseum.org

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Hiller AviationAdults- $11, Seniors and Youth- $7, Children 4 and under- FreeOpen daily from 10 am – 5 pm601 Skyway (650) 654-0200hiller.org

Childrenʼs Discovery Museum $12, Children under 1 year freeTuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pmSunday 12 pm – 5 pm180 Woz Way (408) 298-5437cdm.org

Great AmericaAdult-$47-$57, Youth-$37Weekdays 10am-8pmWeekends 10am-10pm4701 Great America Pkwy(408) 988-1776www.cagreatamerica.com

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Tech Museum of InnovationGeneral Admission variesOpen daily from 10 am – 5 pm201 South Market Street(408) 294-8324www.thetech.org

Winchester Mystery HouseAdmission based on tour selectionOpen daily 8am-5pm525 South Winchester Blvd(408) 247-2101winchestermysteryhouse.com

Childrenʼs Creativity MuseumGeneral Admission $ 10Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 4pm221 Fourth Street(415) 820-3320creativity.org

ExploratoriumAdults-$15, Youth-$12, Children-$10 Children 3 and under-FreeTuesday – Sunday 10 am - 5 pmClosed Mondays3601 Lyon Street(415) 561-0360www.exploratorium.edu

Randall MuseumAdmission to the museum is free!Tuesday – Sunday 10 am - 5 pm199 Museum Way (415) 554-9600randallmuseum.org

Walt Disney Family MuseumAdults- $20, Seniors- $15, Students- $15, Children- $12, under 6- FreeWednesday – Monday 10 am- 6 pm104 Montgomery Street(415) 345-6800waltdisney.com

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CA Academy of SciencesAdults- $30, Senior- $25, Student- $25, Youth- $25, Children- $20, under 3- FreeMonday – Saturday 9:30 am – 5 pmSunday 11:00 am – 5 pm55 Music Concourse Drive(415) 379-8000www.calacademy.org

Aquarium by the BayAdults-$16.95, Children-$10Open daily 9am – 8pmThe Embarcadero and Beach Street (415) 623-5300www.aquariumofthebay.org

Ripleyʼs Believe it or Not OdditoriumGeneral Admission (ages 13 & up) $19.99Children (ages 5-12) $9.99Sunday – Thursday 9am-11pmFriday & Saturday 9am-Midnight175 Jefferson Street (415) 202-9850www.ripleys.com

SF ZooAdult- $15, Seniors- $12, Children- $9Open daily 10 am- 5 pm1 Zoo Road(415) 753-7080www.sfzoo.org

Safari WestAdults-$78, Children 3-12 $32, Toddlers1-2 $153115 Porter Creek Road (707) 579-2551safariwest.com

Marine Mammal CenterFree admissionOpen daily from 10 am – 5 pm2000 Bunker Road, Fort Cronkhite (415) 289-7325www.marinemammalcenter.org

Bay Area Discovery Museum$11, Children under 6 months freeTuesday – Friday: 9 am – 4 pmSaturday & Sunday: 10 am – 5 pmClosed Mondays, except when noted557 McReynolds Rd(415) 339-3900www.baykidsmuseum.org

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom$54.99 general admission$37.99 for kids under 48”Open 10:30 am- 8 pm1001 Fairgrounds Drive (707) 643-6722www.sixflags.com/discoveryKingdom


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8 Steps to Change Your Life

There is so much to love about summer, but letʼs be real: The lack of routine can be a little hellish, which makes the importance of habit and routine even more salient.

Not every summer day has to be as chaotic as a Monday at my house. In fact, Iʼve actually found summer to be the perfect time to practice getting into good habits and routines. Creating habits is a skill, just like learning a new sport, and when we practice, we get better. Here are eight research-based steps for creating new routines.

1. Contemplate a change youʼd like to make in your life. What do you need to be healthier and happier? For example, one of my clients wants more energy to accomplish her goals; to feel better sheʼll need to get more sleep, which affects our intellectual ability, our physical health, and our emotions. Habits like sleep, exercise, or meditation—anything that creates a platform for more good habits—are what Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit, calls a “keystone habit.” Which of your routines has the power to change your mood or outlook on life?

2. Do your homework. We know that people go through stages when they are making changes, and before we spring into action, we need to prepare. So if more sleep is your goal, maybe you need to read up on what it takes to get a better nightʼs rest or buy a new pillow. Caution: Research shows that you will probably feel tempted to stop here, after youʼve bought the book and the pillow. Feel good about getting started, but please donʼt stop before youʼve actually begun.

3. Make your goal public or find a friend to hold you accountable. This is where that post-Memorial Day FAQ (“What are you doing this summer?”) comes in handy. Telling lots of folks what we are shooting for can dramati-cally increase the odds weʼll actually do it.

4. Make a list. Write down all of the small changes youʼll need to make in order to reach your goal. For example, if you are trying to get more sleep, you might want to stop drinking coffee after 11:00 am, turn off the computer at 9:00 pm, get the kids to do their own laundry so you donʼt have to do it after-hours, get in bed by 10:00 pm, read a book instead of watching TV in bed, etc.

How to remain sane—and even productive—over the summer

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5. Pick a super-easy first step. Look at your list: What is the easiest thing on it? Now, what one tiny step can you take toward that already-small thing? Maybe it would be easy for you to go to bed 10 minutes early tonight, or to replace your afternoon coffee with decaf. Do the thing that is easiest and most appealing to you.

6. Anchor that first step within an existing routine. In other words, add it to something you already do habitually. The trick is to work with the same cue that triggers the existing habit. You already are in the habit of putting toothpaste on your toothbrush at night; if you want to start flossing, your super-easy-first-step could be to get the floss out with your toothpaste.

7. Visualize success. Spend a few minutes every morning thinking about your goal. What will prevent you from succeeding? What exactly will you do when you face the obstacle you imagine? Now, revel in how you will feel when you do succeed. Soak up those warm feelings.

8.Celebrate each time you do this ridiculously easy thing every day for a week. Got into bed 10 minutes early tonight? WHOO-HOO! Have a little party in your mind. (I learned this, and a lot more, from Stanfordʼs BJ Fogg. I cannot recommend his free 3 Tiny Habits program highly enough.)

When youʼve accomplished one small thing, choose an equally-unambitious next step. You are more likely reach your goal by taking a series of teensy steps than if you try to do it all at once.

The key to successfully changing your life in a summer? Practice. Practice creating new habits by mastering one ridiculously easy behavior at a time, slowly making them automatic.

Here is the really good news: Your good habits are contagious, highly likely to spread to your friends, your family, and especially your children. So consider that good nightʼs sleep a contribution to the greater good.

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by Bonnie Harris

If your child is graduating from kindergarten, elementary school or middle school, the next step is obvious. Worse-case scenario is repeating a grade. Many high school gradu-ates will go on to college. But for those at the end of their academic journey, there is the world at large waiting for them. Most parents are left with the big question at the end of their active parenting years: Will they be embraced or will that world knock them down?

For most graduates, anxiety may grow to major proportion: Can I make it? Will I be able to earn a living? Can I afford a place to live? Am I ready for this? Will I fail?

Whether a job is waiting or not, more and more adult children are moving back home for both financial and emotional support. Many situations are positive with another wage earner helping make ends meet. But the growing population of adult children unable to find jobs and continuing to live off mom and dad does not bode well for our economy and the future of our youth.

Graduation means commencement, start, launch—into what? Are your children truly prepared? Is the world prepared for our children? Much of the situation we can do nothing about. But we can do our best at preparing our children for this day with a slow, gradual launching process over many years.

The most recent trends in parenting—raising self-esteem through praise, “helicop-ter parenting”, overprotection and over-involvement—have done more harm than good in preparing children for making it on their own.

Our “mother bear” instinct seems to be in fight mode over less and less critical issues. Banksy says it all in Wall and Piece, “A lot of mothers will do anything for their children, except let them be themselves.” The unintentional result is children who grow dependent (often resentfully so) on parents to solve their problems and rescue them from unpleasant experiences.

Stuff happens. Children experience sadness, disappointment, grief, anger, broken bones and broken dreams the same as adults but usually in smaller proportions. When children are over-protected, they donʼt get to experience lifeʼs bumps along their developmental path and are not well equipped to deal with the bigger bumps of the world at large.

Ultimate protection is an impossible expectation “fix-it” parents set up for themselves. No one can call the shots on when joy or sorrow hits. A parentʼs job is to empower children to face those hits, and if they fall, to support them in getting back up again and moving on. That is where true self-esteem comes from. Not from preventing the possibility of a fall. Or criticizing and belittling them for the fall.

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Accomplishment needs to be theirs: Coming back from the throws of a temper tantrum, surviving fears of monsters and death, managing the anxiety of unfinished homework or a hard exam, losing a friend, subjects that donʼt come easily, working hard to earn something longed for, dealing with not being chosen for the team, losing a loved one. These are hurdles children must face on their own with loving support and a parentʼs confidence that they can do it.

Life happens. But we can arm our children for the bumps and hurdles by:

• Modeling that we cannot control anything but our own thoughts and feelings (and Iʼm not sure about feelings)

• Expressing and allowing the expression of whatever feelings come up in relation to any event without trying to change the event

• Talking about and sharing experiences that are hard to get through, figure out, accomplish

• Allowing them to take responsibility for their problems, support them through the problems without trying to protect them from the problems

• Giving them the opportunity to make mistakes and even fail without shaming and blaming

In other words, we must give them the responsibilities that are theirs from the beginning. That most feared fall that our kids cannot recover from happens when we do and do and fix and fix while they are in our care and then expect them to stand on their own when weʼre no longer there to hold them up.

Bonnie Harris, MS Ed, director of Connective Parenting, has been a child behavior and parenting specialist for twenty-five years. Based on her highly acclaimed books, When Your Kids Push Your Buttons and Confident Parents, Remarkable Kids: 8 Principles for

Raising Kids Youʼll Love to Live, Bonnie counsels parents via phone and skype, teaches parenting workshops, leads professional trainings and speaks internationally. The mother

of two grown children, she lives in New Hampshire where she founded The Parent Guidance Center. To learn more, visit her website at www.bonnieharris.com.

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Directions:1. Preheat grill to medium-high or preheat the broiler.2. Combine Cheddar and Gruyere in a small bowl.3. Gently mix beef, Worcestershire, paprika and pepper in a large bowl, preferably with your hands, without overworking. Shape into 8 thin, 4-inch-wide patties. Mound 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on each of 4 patties, leaving a 1/2-inch border. 4. Cover each with one of the remaining patties. Crimp and seal the edges closed.5. To grill: Lightly oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the stuffed patties over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes per side for medium-well. (Be sure not to press the burgers as they cook or they'll split open and the cheese will ooze out.) To broil: Cover a broiler pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. Broil the stuffed patties in the upper third of the oven, about 4 minutes per side for medium-well. In either case, let the burgers stand for 5 minutes before serving.6. To oil a grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

BBQ Vegetable SkewersMarinating the vegetables in balsamic vinaigrette helps to accentuate their natural sweetness and can make them more appealing to kids.

Ingredients:• 1 red pepper• 1 orange and yellow bell pepper• 1/2 medium green zucchini• 1/2 medium yellow squash, or more zucchini if unavailable• 4 wooden skewers, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes

Here are a few of our favorite summertime BBQ recipes perfect for kids of all ages!

Summer BBQ Recipes

• 1/2 medium yellow squash, or more zucchini if unavailable• 4 wooden skewers, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes

Marinade:• 2 tablespoons olive oil• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar• 1 teaspoon sugar• salt and pepper, to season

Directions:1. Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the cores and seeds. Cut into rings. 2. Slice 4 circles from each squash approximately 1/4 inch thick, and cut each circle across in half to give 8 semicircles each of green and yellow squash.3. Put the marinade ingredients into a medium bowl and whisk together, seasoning to taste with the salt and pepper. 4. Add the vegetables and toss to coat. Marinate for a minimum of 2 hours, or overnight, stirring the vegetables occasionally.5. Preheat the broiler and line a broiler pan with foil. 6. Thread pieces of bell pepper and squash onto the skewers. 7. Put the skewers on the foil and brush over some of the remaining marinade.8. Broil for 4-5 minutes, until the vegetables are starting to soften and brown around the edges; watch carefully as they can brown very quickly if they are too close to the heat source. 9. Turn the skewers over and brush with more marinade. Grill for a further 4-5 minutes, until the vegetables are cooked through. Again watch carefully and lower the grill rack if the vegetables are browning too quickly. Allow the skewers to cool slightly before serving.

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