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May 5 Inaugural Sarasota Veg May 5 Free Comic Book May 5 Main Street Live! May 7 Smash Nights at Gulf May 8 Mad Science at Fest. From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 Day at Gulf Gate Library. Downtown Bradenton. Gate Library. 5:30pm. Calling Morgan Family Community p.m., the Inaugural Sarasota Veg 10am-1pm. Stop by the library 5-10pm. 941-896-8860, all Super Smash Bros fans! Center. $5 per class, K-6th Fest is bringing a celebration to pick up a free comic book facebook.com / OldMainStreet Joins other teens on the first grade join us as we learn about of health, compassion, and in celebration of National Free MerchantsAssociation. Monday of the month for blood the fun of science through environmental sustainability to Comic Book Day. Supplies are pumping all out fun. No sign up some crazy creations. Each the Sarasota community and limited so plan on arriving early May 5 Classic Corvettes is required. Just show up and class will offer new, exciting beyond! 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I may have mentioned once or twice that my husband miracle, we found a Great Pyrenees mix called Freddy But our luck didn’t hold. Freddy got woke at her Dogs have a gestation period of only 60 days, which and I make our living by raising chickens out on fresh on Craigslist. Against my better judgement, I drove by second heat. means that Bianca went from makin’ love in the club pasture. Grove Ladder is a pasture-based livestock myself to a rural area of central Florida to find Freddy, to being heavy with puppies in the blink of an eye, only to discover that the reason that he was free to a And now, Bianca is slow. farm, which simply means that our birds get to frolic poor lass. around on ten acres of green grass, scratching for good home was because he was living with wolves Mama Doesn’t Discriminate worms and bugs in the dirt. Our farm is a real calling (yes, literally), and the wolf-breeder said that he would “Oh, B,” I say to her now, scratching her warm belly. be dead soon if I didn’t take him. Freddy is a rather I’m sure you’ve been wondering why I am using my for Tim and a real blessing on our family. But like all It makes me a little sad to see her so soft. Where’s my mothering column to talk about my two farm dogs. business owners, we’ve made mistakes and faced a large dog, but the wolf pack had already done a fair bit Well, here it is: seeing Bianca pregnant has been really Alpha, my fierce guardian? variety of challenges. Unlike most other businesses, of damage to his body and pride. I brought him home to Grove Ladder, and he contentedly became the Beta hard on me. however, our challenges often have fur or feathers. It’s bittersweet. And it’s hard not to think of myself at dog on our farm. Tastes Like Chicken Bianca is the dog that converted me from a closeted 23, before motherhood slowed me down. Of course, Bianca Gets Woke, Cat Person into a full-fledged Dog Person. I’ve always Bianca had earned her confidence in a way I never winced at images of babies crawling all over large Everything likes the taste of chicken. We soon found and then Freddy did. I had the confidence of youth, mostly, and perhaps out that the hot electric fences we use to protect our dogs. But I became accustomed to watching Bianca some merit from my education and wit. I was certainly calmly receive the violent affection of our three happy flocks did little to stop predators from using our Bianca transformed almost overnight from a ball of a whole lot sharper then. My memory was like a chicken farm as a drive-thru diner. Word spread fast in children, patiently and submissively enduring their fluff to something out of Game of Thrones. She is the database. I had endless energy. I had every motivation rough hands without even the slightest agitation. I’ve the Myakka animal kingdom: 2,000 chickens at Lena clear Alpha on our property. In spite of being just a seen her protect our smallest daughter from any and to be charming. I sparkled like it was my job. But I was Lane. (I blame the crows, by the way, filthy gossips that hair smaller, she is faster, smarter and meaner than every perceived threat. I sincerely believe that she a selfish child in every way, and weak, too. Shiny and they are—and so organized!) At any rate, the rumors Freddy by a mile. Feeding them is almost painful, would be a better babysitter than a decent majority fast, sure, but selfish, weak and invented. flew, and we had plenty of visitors. We were dealing knowing that Bianca will guard both food bowls, of adult humans. (Fear not, I do not intend to put this with daily attacks from aerial predators like hawks, forcing Freddy to look away with her bared, icicle-like theory to the test). These words are meant to reassure you, darling reader. eagles, and ospreys, along with nightly massacres teeth. This fierceness is at once scary and magnificent. You see, this is what I keep telling myself about my from ground predators like possums, bobcats, foxes, Needless to say, our predator attacks came to a swift In this way, Bianca manages to be both gentle and and coyotes. If something didn’t change immediately, dog, my snowy protectress, as I watch her slowly, halt. For months, Tim and I have been woken up in scary. She is so well-behaved with our farm tour guests heavily lay down in the shade of our live oaks. we would have no farm left. the middle of the night by the lightning strike of her that you would never believe there to be a mean bone growls and snarls as she chases off some bozo predator in her body. O, my Bianca: well-mannered with nearly So we got dogs. “If Bianca was strong before,” I reassure myself. that didn’t get the recent Crow Update (EXTRA, every person she’s met, and completely gentle with EXTRA! DIREWOLVES NOW PROTECTING If she was savage before… Actually, we got one dog and one puppy. They were visiting prey animals, like the wild deer that calmly CHICKEN FARM, CAW!). both Great Pyrenees, a breed that has been used to walk our pasture at first light. If she was a nightmare before. protect livestock flocks for centuries. Sadly, our “Get ‘em, Bianca,” one of us would say sleepily, warm And yet ferocious when necessary. Her speed has male dog went missing soon after we purchased him, Then Bianca, transformed for the third time, from and dry under our comforter. No need to spring into always impressed me, along with her ability to make leaving us with little more than a two-month-old fluffy cottonball to guardian to motherbeast, will be a terror action at 2:00 a.m. anymore. No fear of waking up to a any male dog who dared show up at our farm her cotton ball to protect our poultry farm. The cotton ball bloody mess of chicken feathers in the field. Bianca— subordinate. I think you get it: Bianca is a force. like no other to the predators that set foot on this farm. was called Bianca, and she was useless. stark white and horrible in the darkness—was always Her pregnancy is a moment. Like you, she is changed. on patrol, with faithful Freddy not far behind to pick up But now she trots a good 50 feet behind Freddy as he But like you, she is insuppressible. Like you, she is The attacks continued. Almost nightly, my lean the slack. On one occasion, there was so much barking flies like a train towards the innocent neon cyclists husband went sprinting out into the pasture in his more than ever before. that I went out in my robe to investigate. I ended up in using our street for exercise, once her mortal enemies. boxers, gun in hand, the full expression of every my car in hot pursuit of Bianca, who was running off a The country boys who tear past our house in their four- Chelsea Clarkson is an aspiring writer redneck chicken farmer stereotype you can imagine. pack of coyotes with complete confidence. wheelers no longer offend her. She doesn’t bother to and a mother to three wild little girls. Bianca matured a bit, and it became clear that we growl as much at the hawks and birds, tired and heavy She is also resident domestic needed to find a patrol partner for her if she was to be When she came into her first heat, I was a bit goddess farmwife at Grove Ladder as she is. Bianca is slow and swollen, almost bovine. Farm, a pasture-based livestock of any profit to us. The male dog that we lost had been concerned. But Freddy didn’t even seem to notice that farm located in Sarasota. Chelsea a considerable investment, and we weren’t in a place to it was happening and thankfully nothing came of it. He She’s changed. Perhaps not permanently, but blogs about faith, family, and spend that kind of money on his replacement. By some can be a bit of a dope, honestly. undoubtedly. fabulosity at HolySparkle.com. mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine 9 May 12 Lemon Bay F.I.S.H May 13 Mother’s Day Brunch May 14 Read With The Dogs May 15 Stuart Little at Venice May 16 Warhol Nights Project. Free. Calling all at Selby Gardens. 10am- at Elsie Quirk Library. 3:30pm. Theatre. May 15-20. Tues-Sat. at Marie Selby Botanical F.I.S.H. (Folks Interested in 1:30pm. Sweeping views of For ages 5-11. Children are at 7pm & Sun. at 2pm. t’s big Gardens. 6-9pm. Experience Submerged Habitats). 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10 mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine May 18 Fun To Be Fit Kids at May 19 Sarasota Community Gulf Gate Library. 10:115am. Baby Shower Sponsored by Come sing and dance with your Healthy Start of Sarasota. little one, play instruments in 10am-12pm. Free for pregnant a parade, use rhythm sticks, women and families with interact with bubbles and babies up to one-year old. At puppets! Sclibs.net. the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club, 3100 Fruitville Rd. May 18 Homeschool Roller Healthystartsarasota.org or Special Skating at Astro Skate of (941) 373-7070. Bradenton. 11:30am. $6 per skater unless in the family May 19 Art Club at Jacaranda Events plan. Includes the quad Library. 11am. This class skates. $3 to rent inline or meets the third Saturday of in speed skates - $5 to rent each month, and provides arts “assist” cart. 941-920-1645 or and crafts projects for kids ages [email protected] 6-12. Each month will feature May a new project! Registration is required, snacks are provided. May 18 Primary Readers- Sclibs.net. Late Edition at Gulf Gate Library. 4-5pm. Come and join May 19 SUP & Run 5k. All us as we introduce new books to races start at 8am. three great independent readers. A different races, World-class venue, book from a series will be awesome shirts, custom finisher highlighted each month. There medals, challenge coins, great are also book related activities prizes, spectacular post-race besides the discussion. Snacks party featuring the ladies of the are served. The children are libation lounge, yummy food, live Lydia L Photography encouraged to read the featured DJ & MORE! Nathan Benderson book ahead of time so that they Park. Visit sarasotasuprun.com Janessa, 1 may enter more fully into the for more information. discussion. Sclibs.net. May 19 Dig The Beach - Siesta May 19 JUNGLE BOOK Key Volley Ball Classic. May Adventure Workshop at 19 & 20. Free admission. It’s fun Shannon Staub Library. in the sun and sand with check 11am. Using Rudyard in at 7:00 a.m. and competition Kipling’s JUNGLE BOOK starting at 8:00 a.m. You’re sure as inspiration, Asolo Rep’s to see some great volleyball theatrical workshops provide action. Siesta Key public beach the opportunity for participants volleyball courts. 948 Beach Rd, to create their own storytelling Siesta Key. Digthebeach.com May 21 Suncoast La Leche jungle adventure. For age 5 and League Daytime Meeting. May 19 Sleeping Beauty at up. Limited to 30 participants, 10am-12pm. Meeting takes registration required. Shannon the Sarasota Opera House. place in Community Room at Staub Library 4675 Career 7pm. Presented by Diane Lane, North Port. (941) Partington Studio of Classical right rear of store. Refreshments 861-1740 or Sclibs.net. Ballet. Sleeping Beauty is one will be served. At Group of the world’s most popular meetings La Leche League May 19 Babysitting Safety ballets. An enjoyable evening Leaders and other mothers Class. $55 (Includes class for all ages. Come see this share experiences, give material and snacks. Please beautiful fairy tale come to life. Sarasotaopera.org. suggestions and offer support bring a lunch.) Safe Sitter® and encouragement. This teaches young teens (11-14) month’s topic is The Advantages everything they need to know May 20 Manatee Rare Fruit Tree Sale. 10am-4pm. of Breastfeeding but all to be safe when they’re home Largest, one day tropical fruit alone, watching younger questions will be answered. tree sale! This is a once-a-year Pregnant and nursing mothers siblings, or babysitting. opportunity to purchase rare are welcome. Lucky’s Market Students learn life-saving and unusual fruiting trees and skills such as how to rescue plants. 20+ vendors, indoors, air Sarasota 3501 South Tamiami someone who’s choking, and conditioned, over 5000 plants, Tr, Sarasota. helpful information like what to and expert advice. It is free to do if there’s severe weather. enter the convention center! May 21 St Boniface The lessons are filled with This is a great opportunity to Preschool Mini Camp: Dr. fun activities and role-playing meet experienced fruit tree Suess Fun! 5/21–6/1. For more exercises. Students even get to growers and purchase trees, information, visit our website at use CPR manikins to practice fertilizer, tropical fruit jelly, www.bonifacechurch.org. CPR or choking rescue! To see honey, and possibly sample additional classes/locations or some fruit vendors may bring. 1 register: call 727-767-2328 or Haben Blvd, Palmetto. Mrfc.org continued on visit hopkinsallchildrens.org/ next page community/ babysitter-safety.
mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine 11 May 22 Teen Drama Club at May 26 Kids in the Kitchen. May 28 Sarasota Memorial May 29 After Memorial Day May 29 Sarasota County North Port Library. 5:30pm. Join us at Junior League of Day Parade The parade begins Cleanup at South Lido Beach. Parks & Rec Mini Camp. Join fellow teens for the North Manatee County’s Kids in at 10 a.m. in downtown Sarasota Join us for a free beach cleanup Session A: May 29-Jun 1. Port Library’s Teen Drama Club. the Kitchen at the Bradenton and marches from Osprey and on the 29th of May. Buckets 7:30am-5:45pm. Ages 6-10. No, it’s not about all the drama Farmers Market! We will be Main to the Rev. J.D. Hamel and gloves are provided, $70. This program provides that happened in English class, making a healthy lunch or snack Park at Main and Gulf Stream but please sign a release if additional weeks of camp fun using the fruits and vegetables you plan to use our supplies. it’s your chance to discuss where there will be a Memorial for children. One field trip is everything from directing and from the market. FREE, open Ceremony at the conclusion of We will meet at south Lido to grades K-8. Kids receive free (2150 Benjamin Franklin Dr, included. Colonial Oaks Park. Special acting to set design, makeup the parade at 11:00 a.m. The Scgov.net/parks. and costuming. This free event lunch bag and recipe to take parade will be led by the City of Sarasota in the parking area home with their treat. RSVP, Sarasota Police Color Guard, to left of bathroom structure) is for teens in grades 6-12 only. May 29 Sarasota YMCA Events event limited to 8 children. Meet the Sarasota Sheriff’s Color at 8:30am. There will be prizes Summer Camp Begins. Ten at the chef’s table in middle Guard, and the Sarasota County for participants. Plan to bring May 23 Spring Children’s 1-week sessions from May 29- of the market. 11:30am-1pm. Fire Department Color Guard, your own reusable water cup in Craft at Shannon Staub Aug 10. Ages 3-17. Choose 400 Old Main St, Bradenton. the Florida Fire Service, and with water, wear sun protective Library. 10am. Make a craft 748-0101 or Facebook.com/pg/ clothing, and water shoes. your camp by the week: Day celebrating Spring in the story Vets on Bikes. The Sarasota May JLManatee. Please sign online release of Camps, Gymnastics Camps, time room. Shannon Staub Military Academy, Sarasota liability if you plan to use our Aquatic Camps, Specialty Library 4675 Career Lane, High School, Riverview High May 26 Teen Cookfest at cleanup supplies and/or snorkel Camps, Adventure Camps, and North Port. (941) 861-1740 or School, Booker High School, Shannon Staub Library. equipment http://goo.gl/forms/ Sports Camps. Register online Sclibs.net. and the Sarasota Academy 11am-1pm. Teen programs are bhWwJT8mWIQOIvgf1 at thesarasotay.org or visit any recommended for grades 6-12. of the Arts will march in the Sarasota YMCA branch. May 23 Teen Social Nights Learn how to prepare popular parade along with numerous May 29 YMCA Kindercamp at Gulf Gate Library. 5:30pm. foods and make your own Veterans groups. More details for Preschoolers. 1-week Make new friends while hanging culinary creations by following to come, as announced. sessions, Begins May 29. May 30 GEMS Babysitting out on the fourth Wednesday along with demonstrations from Mustdo.com/events/ 9am-1pm. Ages 3-5. $90/ Course at Selby Library. Ages of every month. FREE our guest chefs! Sclibs.net. sarasota-memorial-day-parade. members $110/ non-members. 12-15 or already completed 6th refreshments will be provided Kindercamp is a specialty camp grade. May 30- Jun 1 from 10:15 by the Friends of the Gulf Gate May 26 Mixon Farm’s Antiques May 28 Annual Memorial Day for preschoolers, a perfect a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Must be continued from Library. There is no advance Arts & Crafts. 10am-5pm. 4th Concert at Phillippi Estates. introduction to the YMCA camp present all three days: Receive previous page registration required. Just show Sat every month, April through Featuring the Sarasota Concert experience. Trained and caring infant/child CPR training, learn Band from 5pm-7pm. Lawn up and have fun. This event September, Mixon Farms will staff will introduce campers child care, first aid/safety, chairs and coolers welcome. is for teens 14-18 years old. hold an Arts & Crafts Fair open to singing, arts and games. creative play, responsibility and Lydia L Photography Adults $5, 12 and under are Sclibs.net. to the public at our location. Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch. ethics. Fee is $45 in advance. We’ll be featuring local vendors free. Food and drink vendors will For more information, please Registration forms and more and its sure to be a fun-filled day be available. More info at: 941- call 922-9622 x1313 or visit May 23 Teen Book/Movie information are available online at the Farm. www.mixon.com 364-2263. Philippi Estate Park thesarasotay.org. Club at Elsie Quirk Library. at: donate-smaf.org Questions: 5500 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 5:30pm. Discuss the book and [email protected] or youth May 26 Memorial Day at Scgov.net. 29 Miniature Horse Camp. watch the film with other teens. Jungle Gardens. May 26-28. May 29 - Jun 6. 9:30am. desk 861-1130. Sclibs.net. For ages 11-18. Contact the 10am-5pm. on Memorial Day. May 29 Drop-in Craft: Band Adopt and work with your own library for titles. Elsie Quirk Veterans and all active service Posters At Selby Library. miniature horse for a week. May 31 Musical Theatre Library, 100 W. Dearborn Street, military (with valid ID) receive 10am-7pm. May 29-Jun 2. Drop Learn to jump your horse and Camp. venicestage.com for Channing, Englewood. (941) 861-1200 or free admission with the purchase in and make a poster about do halter obstacle. Enjoy horse more information and to register. 2 weeks Sclibs.net. of one adult or child’s regularly music to decorate the library. activities, arts & crafts and priced same day admission. Sclibs.net. more! Horse show every Friday. May 31 International Ocean May 24 Movie Night at North Sarasotajunglegardens.com. Costume class at the show (we Film Tour At Mote Marine. May 21 T-Rec Fun Days. Sarasota Library. 5-7:30pm. May 29 Summer Horse have many costumes). Fallen 7-9pm. Inspiring stories from the 10am-1pm. George Mullen All ages. Join us for our monthly May 27 A Tribute to Heroes” Riding Camps. Every Pine Farm Miniature Horses seven seas and the best water Community Center. All teens movie night! Sclibs.net. Memorial Day Parade. on Tuesday and Thursday from 16626 Winburn Dr, Sarasota. sports action of the year. For and adults with disabilities are Main Street in Lakewood May 29th to July 5th, 2018. For more information, call details, visit Mote.org. invited to a free afternoon of May 24 Fun To Be Fit Ranch from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Summer Camp $60 per day. Drop (941) 322-1897 or visit us at Sunday evening. The parade Facebook.com/fallenpine. activities and fun. A variety of Kids at North Port Library. off at 9am,pick up at 1pm.Camp Lydia L Photography activities such as pickle ball, will begin at 7 p.m. Local bands 10:30am. “Fun to be Fit Kids” days are structured,grooming basketball, arts & crafts and and choir groups, drum lines May 29 Stroller Tours at The with Adrianne is a music and competitions,quizzes, nature board games are scheduled. and dance teams, floats, kids Ringling. 10am. Join a museum movement program for children walks,horsemanship lessons Caregivers and family members and their caregivers to attend decorated bike contest, food, educator for a one-hour tour for drinks and live entertainment. in our classroom, pony games parents or caregivers visiting are welcome. For more together. Sclibs.net. Maci, 1 information please call (941) There will also be before and lots of riding time.Learn with an infant. This tour allows 429-PARK. and after parade festivities. everything you need to know for adult discussion within a May 25 My Suncoast Bark Pre-parade block party starts at about horses and their care group that doesn’t mind if a in the Park. 6:30pm. Bark May 22 Teen Advisory Board 6 p.m. with the street festivities whilst having lots of fun and chatty or crying baby joins the Badges cost an additional $2 (T.A.B) at Jacaranda Library. continuing after the parade. making new 2 and 4 legged conversation. Strollers or front on the price of admission with 4:30pm. Join us for a discussion Main Street, Lakewood Ranch. friends These camp dates will fill baby carriers only, please. Last about making the library a better the proceeds benefiting pet Lakewoodranch.com. up quickly, please reserve your Tuesday every month 10 am place for teens! We will discuss centered charities. LECOM spot at 941-266-1374 Vicki. in the Museum Lobby. Tickets programming, volunteering Park 1611 9th St W, Bradenton. May 28 Annual Myakka River are required, $2 per child which opportunities, and more. Snacks Milb.com Blues Festival on Memorial May 29 VBS. Gr K-5. Pine includes up to 2 caregivers THE END are provided, and the meeting Day. 11am-6pm. Two stages Shores Presbyterian, 5/29-6/1, and provides admission to the (of May Special Events) can count toward volunteer May 26 The 2nd Annual with non-stop music. Tickets: 9am-12pm. $15 registration fee. Museum of Art for the day. For hours if you are registered as St. Armand’s Seafood & Music $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door. pineshorespres.org. more info: https://www.ringling. a library volunteer or Middle Festival. General admission Snook Haven Restaurant on the org/events/stroller-tours. June Special Events School Service Club member. free. May 26-27 10am-8pm. Myakka River. 5000 E Venice May 29 Martial Arts Camp. start on page 14 Ages 11-18. Sclibs.net. Paragonartevents.com. Ave, Venice. Myakkablues.com. For more info: Capokids.com.
12 mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine Hospitials, Birth Centers, Home, or Taxis. Long Labors, Short Labors, C-Section, or Adoption.
Jaime Vieira Birth of Raquel Gracie Vieira, Age 4
Interviewed by Ryan Stanley
was touched by the stories of Rachel and Leah, was by my side the whole time, helping me feel Your first birth was by cesarean family, she came after nine boys. She is my especially, and the way the women worked confident as we made it through the long night. section but with Raquel you had a absolute mini-me. She looks just like me now, together to aid Rachel, the midwife, in her When I arrived at the hospital they initially told vaginal birth. How was that decision our personality traits are so similar. work with pregnant and birthing mothers. I was me to go home to wait it out a little made? inspired enough by this that I knew a natural longer. I was in so much childbirth was something I really wanted to I began my pregnancy with Raquel at a practice pain already, though, If there is one thing experience. I’m so thankful to Dr. Hamel who in Lakewood Ranch. I loved the practice but I and started thinking you could go back gave me the chance to do it in the safety of a also knew that if I went with them I would have about how smoothly and change about to deliver by c-section because they don’t do hospital. my c-section went your labor and six years ago. vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). birth, what would How did you know you were I was honestly So, I decided to meet with it be? in labor? considering just another doctor, Dr. having another I wish I had been a little Kelly Hamel at First one! I said this out I had really painful more relaxed going into Physicians Group, loud. Loud enough contractions. I started it. Even though a VBAC and the first thing that the nurse heard timing them and was what I really wanted, I she said was, me and apparently started writing them down was undecided the whole time, “You’re the prepping to move me to the immediately. listening to advice from both ends. I perfect candidate operating room. My mom arrived just should have embraced it fully, knowing that on for a VBAC.” I in time! Once she realized the situation, knowing a soul level this was important to me, and spent did my research How was your that I really wanted a VBAC, she immediately and listened to a more time relaxing and focusing on techniques labor differentredirected everything. lot of people but the than what you to push through contractions. bottom line is that a expected? VBAC in the hospital is Describe the moment your baby What advice would you give to safer for mom and baby than It was more painful than I had expected. came into the world. someone considering VBAC? a repeat c-section. A VBAC would also The postpartum recovery was harder than I After all night in the hospital, the epidural wore allow me to fulfill my mom dream of delivering imagined it would be as well. After my c-section off during pushing. That was fun! When she naturally. I was up and moving around after two days. It is not easy. However, if it is something that After Raquel’s birth it took finally came out, I truly matters to you, and you are a candidate When I lived in Honduras, in a little town weeks to feel normal. remember Dr. Hamel for VBAC, I say go for it. Do what you are with only a few non-natives working at the saying “Oh she’s comfortable with. In my case, I felt comfortable bilingual school and with the Peace Corps, we so cute.” And sure being at a hospital because if there was a were always passing around good books. A Your mom was with you enough, I had my complication the OR was right there. friend of mine, Brynn, this amazing mama who every step of the way. little dark-haired girl labored and delivered her baby right in that little How valuable was her laying on top of me town, introduced me to The Red Tent by Anita support? almost immediately Ryan Stanley, a 30-year resident of Diamant. Sarasota, is a Stay-At-Home Mom breastfeeding. I didn’t of two. She is happiest alone with My mom was a lifesaver that The book is a fictional account of what the think I would have her own thoughts but also enjoys night. She is an RN who used to a daughter. On her the company of strong women lives of biblical women were possibly like. I and a stiff gin and tonic. work in labor and delivery She father’s side of the mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine 13 Jun 1 BreakSpot Summer Jun 1 Music on Main at Jun 1 Child and Family Jun 1 Sarasota Expressive Jun 2 World Oceans Day at Food Service Program. Lakewood Ranch. The first Therapy Center. Forty Carrots Arts (SEA) presents Creative Mote Aquarium. The family FREE. Summer BreakSpot Friday of each month from provides mental health services Camps for Teens. Writing Real: festival is free with regular paid Special provides nutritious meals at no 6-9 p.m! Beer, wine and food for the entire family. Our Freeing Your Powerful Inner admission to Mote Aquarium cost to children 18 and under available. Bring your chairs, but individual and family offerings Voice; Creating Meaningful and is free for Mote Members. while school is out for the leave coolers at home. Dogs are are devoted to promoting Movies; Writing for Social 10am-1pm. Enjoy the family Events summer. Many meal sites are welcome, but must be kept on healthy family relationships. Change; Creative Writing; festival with games and crafts, located at places like parks, a short leash. Overflow parking Through child and family Acting; Public Speaking; marine science and more to in libraries and churches and offer is available at the Lakewood centered approaches, we offer Memoir Writing; Writing and learn it’s sure to be a fun and breakfasts, lunches, snacks or Ranch Medical Center. support to young children, Acting the Personal Monologue; informative few hours and will June supper. To find a location, visit Lakewoodranch.com. adolescents and families as they Performing Songs; Joyful spotlight the ocean’s deep www.summerfoodflorida.org, encounter life’s challenges. We Physical Activity. Camps are connection to the human spirit text “FoodFL” to 877-877 or Jun 1 Preschool Time at offer general and specialized offered in June and July. and the boundless inspirational dial 2-1-1 when schools begin . 10:15am. therapeutic services to meet Supportive, fun, and fascinating. Jacaranda Library power of our natural world’s releasing for the summer break. Preschoolers, ages 2 ½ - 5 your family’s need; including Run by professional actress and greatest resource. 1600 Ken For more information, visit and their parent, guardian or play therapy, family therapy and writer, Gabrielle Lennon, author Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. www.summerfoodflorida.org. caregiver are invited to join drama therapy. Sliding scale of Touch Me Real and Other For more information, visit our us for a variety of activities available. 1426 South Tuttle Stories and After Midnight: A website at www.Mote.org. Jun 1 JUNGLE BOOK throughout the summer. Drop Avenue. Meet our Therapists Book of Poetry – great summer Lydia L Photography Adventure Workshop. by the youth department to get at www.fortycarrots.org. For an reads. For more information, 2-4pm. Using Rudyard a detailed list of activities that appointment call 941-960-2565 email treasuretower22@yahoo. Jun 2 Wild Crafting for the Kipling’s JUNGLE BOOK will be offered. Please note, or email therapy@fortycarrots. com with the subject, “Creative Wild Child. The first Saturday as inspiration, Asolo Rep’s some classes may have limited com. Camps for Teens.” of every month from 10-noon theatrical workshops provide space, on a first-come, first- at The Children’s Garden! Let the opportunity for participants served basis. Sclibs.net. Jun 1 Free Opera Concert at Jun 2 Family First Saturdays. your imagination run wild while to create their own storytelling Jacaranda Library. 3:45pm. 10am-3pm. The First Saturday creating a fun nature inspired jungle adventure. This program Jun 1 Music Time With Dave With Sarah Redlhammer. Fluent of every month enjoy art project. Art Class Fee is geared for ages 5 and up. Moran at Gulf Gate Library. singer in French, Italian, and programming for families with is $5+tax (does not include Registration is recommended 10:15am. Summer kick-off for German. Come watch a free kids of all ages, with different garden admission) registration for this exciting program as families will include songs to live performance with a trained activities taking place between is online . For more information, Asher, 1 participation availability is encourage reading and learning dramatic soprano performing 10am and 3pm! Find out more or to register, visit us at limited. 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They show up on the first day of camp“ apprehensive and unsure, and by the end, they completely blow us away! Their poise, confidence, and the pride Join us for the most unique they take in their final performance summer camp in our area — youth campers learn means the world to our family! circus arts disciplines and participate in a – Janice Shelton costumed performance. Campers will: Increase coordination through acrobatics; test their balance on the low wire; inspire courage on the flying trapeze or learn to juggle all while having the time of their lives!
Ages 6 - 15 InFormatIon and to regIster: 2018 Dates For details about our 1 and 2 week sessions, CircusArts.org/SummerCamp please check our website. 941.355.9335
14 mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine Jun 2 Sunshine State Jun 2 Free Sensory Friendly Jun 3 Family Night: Growing Jun 4 Sarasota Music Jun 4 SURFIT Summer Camp Games Sarasota Festival. Movie for Children with Up – How Does Your Garden Festival. Presented by – Siesta Key Beach. June 4-8, 7am. Nathan Benderson Park. Autism. 10am. Movie TBD. Grow? 3pm. Investigate plants, Sarasota Orchestra. June 4 - 11-15 & June 18-22. 8:30am- Canoe/Kayaking Sprints and Snacks available for purchase. soil, pollinators and more as we 23. The Sarasota Music Festival 12:30pm. Ages 6-14. Classes Rowing will be held at Nathan Sponsored by Face Autism. share the wonders (and weeds) is a magical combination of are led by certified lifeguards Benderson Park. The Sunshine Burns Court, 506 Burns Ln, of farms and gardens. You youthful promise and acclaimed and have a low teacher to State Games are free and open Sarasota. 813-240-3044 or can also enjoy an additional talent that carries a reputation student ratio (1:6). 952-8245 or to the public. Registration is face-autism.org. manatee presentation, specially as one of the finest classical- surfitusa.com. now open for canoe/kayaking scheduled Planetarium music events in the nation. 709 sprints. flasports.com/ Jun 2 The Anna Maria Island shows, and the Rock Hall N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Jun 4 Sarasota Youth Sarasotaorchestra.org. sunshine-state-games Privateers Annual Festival. of Fame show at 7:15 pm. Sailing Summer Camp. $350. Special Bring the kids to Snook Adams Southfloridamuseum.org. Sarasotayouthsailing.org Jun 4 St Boniface Preschool Jun 2 Storywalk at North Kids Day for a fun celebration Events Camp. bonifacechurch.org. Sarasota Library. 10am. Stroll to end the school year. The Jun 3 All About Women Expo Jun 4 GMAC Summer Camp. Anna Maria Island Privateers through our Reading Garden at Westfield Sarasota Square. . June 4-Aug 10. 8:30am-4:30pm. annual fest includes games and Jun 4 St. Paul ECLC Camp in with your little one as YOU 12-5pm. Free Admission. Bring Ages 2-8. Stpaulsarasota.org. $70 per week. Offered by Parks become the storyteller. Enjoy a prizes, a treasure hunt, pirates, your mothers and girlfriends for & Recreation, GMAC Summer free pizza, hot dogs and drinks. June different book the first Saturday a day of pampering at Westfield Jun 4 Golf Summer Camp. Camp is an exciting full-day of every month! Best suited for Plus you can see their pirate Mall. Each expo has four Ages 6-15. $25 Registration program that provides the ages 7 and under, but all ages ship up close and hop aboard. featured areas that host Beauty, fee per child at sign-up $250/ opportunity to build character can participate. In case of rain, Free. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bay Front Wellness, Fashion, and Girls wk. 907-4710 or Dan.Knop@ and self-esteem in both small Storywalks will be setup in the Park, 316 North Bay Blvd., Wanting to Have Fun. Come out lakewoodranchgolf.com. and large group settings. Kids’ Zone. Sclibs.net. Anna Maria Island. More info: and enjoy make-up & hair care Parents looking for a longer 941-249-0782. techniques, massages, sample Jun 4 Spanish Summer camp day can enroll their child Jun 2 Tween S.T.E.M. Club products, talk to doctors and Camps. For ages 3-16. in weekly extended care for an at Jacaranda Library. 11am. Jun 2 i9 Sports Multi Sport health professionals, watch a Week-long sessions. Full and additional fee. George Mullen Ages 7-12. Each month has a Camp. 1-week sessions, begin fashion show and more. Free. half-days available. Lessons, Activity Center, 1602 Kramer new topic relating to Science, June 2. M-F. Ages 5-12. To games, arts, and crafts – all in Way. Cityofnorthport.com or Engineering, Technology, or introduce children to the fun and Jun 4 Temple Emanu-El Early Spanish! Spanish Legacy, Inc., 429-7275. Math! Registration is required fundamentals of various team Learning Center Summer 2822 Proctor Rd, Sarasota. and light snack are served. sports. The camp will focus on Camp. Ages 18 months through 925-8510 or spanishlegacy. Jun 4 Zoo Camp at Sarasota Sclibs.net. the following core sports: Flag 5 years. Call for detailed com. Jungle Gardens. June 4-8, Football, Soccer, Basketball, 11-15, 18-22 & 25-29. M-F, schedule and tuition. 377-8074 Lydia L Photography Jun 2 Summer Reading and Baseball. Proper nutrition Jun 4 Mote’s Sea Sleuths 9am-4pm. You can register your Camp: “Oh, The Things You’ll Kickoff Party With Dj Jamaal will also be emphasized. Jun 4 Rock-Around-A- child for one or more weeks of “Sea”.” June 4-8 & 18-22. Day at North Port Library. Sarasota and Bradenton Story at Gulf Gate Library. the 9-week program. Interact 8am-12pm. Grades 6-8. $239 JaMia, 1 1-4pm. Kickoff the Summer locations. Ii9sports.com. Please 6-7pm. Kaye Byrnes performs with animals, participate in don’t hesitate to contact i9 members/$259 non-members. Reading “Libraries Rock!” with folktales, with a focus on Calling all young scientists! educational activities, and DJ Jamaal Day - his music Sports with any questions at reading, library patronage, enjoy weekly guest speakers. 941-312-2400. During this week’s theme, and his 3-D photobooth - and and books. Families welcome campers will become scientists Supervision provided by dancing and food and tons of for this special, magical, and for the week to discover the background-screened adults. fun! Sclibs.net. Jun 2 St. Wilfred Preschool unforgettable story hour! Sclibs. 3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. . biodiversity of Sarasota Bay. School Fundraiser Sale net or 941-861-1242 Sarasotajunglegardens.com or 8:00am – 1:00pm. Household They will learn what animals Jun 2 Dakin Dairy Farms 355-1112. items, clothing, shoes, call it home, how they survive Annual Dairy Day. June 2. Jun 4 A Chance to Run Track living together and how human children’s books, toys and much 10am–5pm. Adults $15, children and Field Camp. Jun 4-7. A impacts affect the biodiversity. Jun 4 The Players Summer more! All proceeds go back ages 10 and under $10, under free track and field camp for Through water excursions, Camp. theplayers.org. into St. Wilfred Preschool for Jun 4 Mote’s Aqua Kids: 2 years old free. Free parking. kids ages 10-16. Riverview exploration and activities, classroom/teacher resources “Home, Home on the Reef” Plenty of games, specialty High School (Sarasota, Florida) campers will be comparing the Jun 4 Camp Carrots. M-F, and in-house scholarships June 4-8 & 18-22. 8am-12pm. foods, and live local music. 1 Ram Way, Sarasota. Register biodiversity of different parts 9am-2pm. Session 1: June to continue to build a loving Grades 3-5. Are you from 30771 Betts Rd, Myakka City. atachancetorun.com. of the ocean. What do you 4 - June 29. Must be 2 years learning environment for our Florida? Some of our wildlife 322-2802 or dakindairyfarms. think you will ‘sea’ this week? old or older. Children will families. St. Wilfred Preschool isn’t from Florida either! This com. Jun 4 Summer Camp at the 338-4441 x348 or Educate@ discover and experience the 3773 Wilkinson Road, Sarasota. week’s theme will introduce Music Compound. 379-9100 mote.org. wonders and culture of other (941) 923-3088. campers to the idea of native Jun 2 Beach Picnic at Turtle or [email protected] Countries through research, Jun 4 Tennis And Sports versus invasive species. Beach Pavilion on Siesta reading, cooking ethnic foods Campers will explore Mote . 5:30 p.m. All ages. Call for Jun 4 Discover Myakka Day Camp. Jun 4- aug 10. Key and learning words in different Aquarium and Sarasota Bay reservations and dinner prices. Camp. Week 1: June 4-8 Birds Weekdays, 9am – 2pm. Kids languages. Fortycarrots.com. to discover which animals call Temple Emanu-El invites you & Bugs. Summer fun in the Real ages 4 to 12.This camp includes tennis, swimming and other this place home. Hands-on to enjoy a barbecue picnic Florida! For campers aged 6 Jun 4 Sand Sculpture Camp. group sport activities. Various activities also allow campers dinner with yummy sides and - 11. 9:00am - 1:30pm, $175. June 4-7 & 18-21. 9am-12pm. arts and crafts are also part of to differentiate between the desserts, beach time, and Extended hours 8am-5pm $75/ this innovative and dynamic Ages 6-12. $145. Amaze your lots of friendly people at this week. Summer fun in the Real family and friends with the sand native and invasive species we camp. Email tammy.Clark@ will be learning about, and the annual Turtle Beach gathering. Florida! Outdoor expeditions lakewoodranch.com or call sculpture skills and techniques Beautiful havdalah service on and air conditioned space. you’ll learn from a master sand impacts these species have on 941.907.4700. 8488 Legacy their homes. 388-4441 x348 or the beach at sunset. For more Critter catching ~ hiking ~ boulevard lakewood ranch. sculptor on beautiful Siesta [email protected]. information or to RSVP, contact fort-building. Myakka River Lakewoodranch.com. Beach. Fee includes sand Steven Leavitt (941-587-8944, State Park SR 72 Sarasota. sculpting tools you’ll keep. A [email protected]). For more information: https:// Jun 4 ODA Basketball Camp. shade tent provides breaks from continued on Sponsored by Temple Emanu-El myakkacamp2018.eventbrite. June 5-9. Entering grades 3-8. the sun. 948 Beach Rd, Siesta next page Brotherhood and Sisterhood. com. $150/5eek. oda.edu. Key. Scgov.net/parks.
mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine 15 Jun 4 YMCA Sports Day Jun 4 Therapeutic Camp Jun 5 Health In Motion Bus Jun 5 Teen Volunteer Training Jun 5 Kids’ Summer Beach Camp. The Sarasota YMCA’s for Special Kids. June 4- July at Elsie Quirk Library. All at Selby Library. 2:30pm. Train Runs. June 5-Aug. 8. 5:30-7pm. Youth Sports philosophy is 27. This program is designed ages welcome. 10am-3pm. The to be a teen volunteer at Selby Tuesdays on Siesta Beach, that everyone has an equal to provide recreational Florida Department of Health Public Library to get hours for Wednesdays at Brohard Beach opportunity to play, win and opportunities for school-aged of Sarasota County, Health school and scholarships. Please in Venice. Ages 18 & under. score. All sports day camps children and youth with in Motion staff will be on-site fill out the online application $1 one-time registration fee. A focus on learning and having developmental and physical to provide no-cost health and select “LSEL-Teen Team one-mile fun run for kids. A great opportunity for families to get fun. Good sportsmanship, disabilities. It will correspond screenings and referrals for Volunteer” as your opportunity exercise and have lots of fun at Special fair play and teamwork will with the summer school general health and wellness. preference. Applications must schedule at Oak Park School. be submitted two weeks prior the beach. Participants receive be stressed. Children will be Nursing staff will help individuals a ribbon with every run and a Events grouped by skill level to push Dates below are subject to who lack medical insurance find to training, and additional paperwork will be emailed to you free T-shirt after completing four them to the next level in their change. Full days are offered a medical home for ongoing before the training. Application runs. Scgov.net/parks. sport. Sports camps will also when summer school is not health care through referrals to in in session. Activities include link: volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ include other “down time” the Community Health Centers Jun 6 Summer Learning sports, games, arts and crafts, ap?ap=449761956 and please activities including swimming of Sarasota County. Elsie Quirk Program at Elsie Quirk June creative playtime, riding email [email protected] if you once per week and field trips. Library 100 W. Dearborn Street, need assistance. Library. 10am-5pm. Summer Frank G. Berlin Branch & therapy, swimming and special Englewood. Audrey.kurasz@ Program for Children. Sclibs. Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch. events. Parents need to provide flhealth.gov or Sclibs.net. net. all personal-care items, such as Jun 5 ASAP (Autism Klyde Mulla, Association Sports Spectrum Amazing change of clothes, bibs, diapers Jun 6 Hooping Connections Director- 941-955-8194 x139 or Jun 5 Stranger Teens Possibilities) - Elementary and wipes. Please be sure that for Kids at Jacaranda Library. Sarasotaymca.org. - Season One: Summer Age Children. Jacaranda there are enough personal-care 10am. Come on in meet Amy Reading Kickoff. North Port Library. 5:15pm. ASAP is a items to get through a full day. the Hoop Lady and enjoy Jun 4 STEM And Sailing. 9-14 Library. Binge watch the hit group coming together to fill Specific camp questions may Hoop Connections with music Years old. sarasotayouthsailing. series Stranger Things Season the need for a FREE social play be addressed to Nancy Raney and hula hoops. Hoops are org for more information. One starting at 1 p.m. Then group for kids on the Autism at 941-412-0402. Scgov.net. provided for participants to form teams for a Stranger Spectrum. We will have games, discover with. Creativity in play Jun 4 Learn to Sail Summer Things themed escape room toys, music, singing, dancing, Jun 4 Selby Gardens Summer and movement abounds in this continued from Camp. June 4-8 & 18-22. Ages starting at 5 p.m. Throughout puzzles, Legos and more! Ages previous page Camp. selby.org. class as kids age 5-10 use their 10-17. Campers will have the the event work on Stranger 5-11 come from 5:15 pm to imagination, investigate circles, 6:15 pm. For more information: opportunity to participate in a Jun 4 Summer Camp at Things themed crafts, and enjoy and play games with hoops Sclibs.net. Lydia L Photography one week camp that teaches The Sarasota Children’s snacks including make your own and music. Ability to hula hoop safety, seamanship, boat Garden. June 4-8 Wizards, Eggo. Register at Sclibs.net. is not necessary, willingness to Evangeline, Jun 5 ASAP (Autism handling, and environmental Dragons & Magical Things. create, move and play is all that 10 months Spectrum Amazing awareness. Participants must June 11-15 Outdoor Summer Jun 5 Teen Summer is required. Tickets for the first Possibilities) - Teens. be able to swim and will have Art Camp. June 18 - 22 Nature Programming at Gulf Gate 25 participants will be provided Jacaranda Library. ASAP is a to pass a swim test prior to Survivor Camp. June 25-29 Library. 2-4pm. This program is starting at 10 am the morning group coming together to fill first day of camp. Campers are Gnome Sweet Home. Details, for teens who are interested in of the program. Caregivers are responsible for transportation craft creations. Teens must sign the need for a FREE social play encouraged to attend. Sclibs. prices and reservations group for kids on the Autism to Indian Mound Park. For up for each day. For a complete net. for camps are online at Spectrum. We will have games, additional information, contact list of teen summer programs sarasotachildrensgarden.com toys, music, singing, dancing, Hugh Moore at (941) 257-8192 and workshops, check with Jun 6 Pokemon Party at puzzles, Legos and more! Ages Selby Library. 5:30-7:30pm. If or visit the website at www. Jun 4 Music Summer Camp. the library. (941) 861-1230 or 12-20 at 6:30pm. Please note you love Pokemon, drop in for englewoodsailing.org. Allegromusicacademy.com. [email protected]. Sclibs.net. this is not a therapy session. games, crafts and more! Fun for Sclibs.net. the whole family. Sclibs.net. Mangrove School of Sarasota Jun 5 Suncoast Le Leche Jun 6 Hooping Connections League- Evening Meeting for Tweens & Teens at (Bradenton). Join us (bring Jacaranda Library. 11:30am. your babies) with ALL of your Tweens and teens are invited to Festival of May! breastfeeding questions. learn hula hooping with Amy the May 4, 2018 5:30-8pm @ Siesta Key Beach Even if you don’t have any Hoop Lady. In this class students questions or issues, please will investigate traditional ways FREE Event! Meet near the Yellow Lifeguard Stand. Come make come support other mothers to use a hula hoop and non a fl ower wreath and join us for maypole dancing and live music. who can benefit from your traditional ways. Music makes wisdom and experiences. It this class of hoop investigation is all about mother-to-mother fun and creativity keeps the Come Craft With Us! support!! FREE!! Snacks will fun going. Arm hooping, waist June 13 & 20 10am-12pm @ Mangrove School Campus be provided - you are also hooping and problem solving are welcome to bring a healthy basics of this class. This class FREE event! Enjoy crafts and activities for all ages. snack to share. Meeting is at is great for all levels of hoopers St. Mary Magdalene Church- from from no experience to www.mangrovesarasota.com 11315 Palmbrush Trail at the very experienced. Tickets for SW corner of Lakewood Ranch the first 25 participants will be (941) 927-3711 Blvd and SR70. This meeting is provided starting at 11:30 a.m. open to mothers and mothers- the morning of the program. to-be. 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16 mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine What are some things parents can do over the summer to avoid the “summer slide”? I encourage parents to sign up for summer learning programs. They are available all over town! Good Beginnings That Last A Lifeti me Teidra Everett Libraries, schools, YMCA’s all have programs, just to name a few. I will provide my parents with summer learning packets and online resources, as Second grade teacher at Emma well. It is also important to stick with a routine. Child & Family E. Booker Elementary School Even though the student doesn’t need to wake up Therapy Center for school the next day, they should still have a bed time that allows for adequate rest, proper meals, What are some of your favorite books Through child and family centered and stimulation. Lastly, the students must continue What inspired you to read aloud to your students? Do approaches, we off er support to READ, READ, and READ SOME MORE! to begin working with children? you have any tips on how to jazz up to young children, adolescents, Growing up I had many female influences, and I reading time at home? and families as they Has parenthood always wanted to be that positive light for children. encounter life's challenges. Some of my favorites include impacted your role After birthing my daughter, I finally convinced Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, in the classroom? We off er general and specialized myself to return to school and receive my Master’s No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Absolutely! Having my therapeuti c services in Education. I didn’t want to have a disconnect Viorst and The Giving Tree by Shel own little beings gives to meet your family's need. between parenting and her education. Silverstein. At home, I create a calm me a constant reminder atmosphere for reading. We change of my interactions If we could sneak a peek into your into comfy clothes with blankets and with my students and second grade classroom, what might pillows and dive in! My kids enjoy [email protected] how important it is to we see and hear? when I change my voice to match 941.960.2565 relationship build. I fortycarrots.org My classroom theme this year is “Up,” which the characters or make sounds to add often transition from 1426 5. Tuttle Ave, more drama to the story of choice. I mimics the Disney film. Most of my walls and teacher to parent with my Sarasota, FL 34239 usually allow Ava and Ace to choose student groups have something to represent the Teidra with expectations. My students one story, and I pick one. We often movie. You would see numbers, a vocabulary wall, Ace (almost 2), enjoy making their parents only get through two of the three. a library, achievements, classroom management Ava (5), and proud, and I am constantly charts, and even student jobs. The students will be husband Jeremy encouraging that. engaged in learning and encouraging to their peers. Do you have any special units that you look forward to teaching? a What is life like at home? rove l dder f Favorite part of the school day? g arm I look forward to Black History Month. I use this Life at the Everett home can get somewhat chaotic! Greeting them at the door with a smile and saying, time to be creative and get into character in order There’s always something going on. From chasing “good morning” accompanied by them wanting to to give my students a visual lesson on African Ace around making sure he doesn’t undo the child tell me stories about their weekend sets the tone for American History. I not only portray the individuals proofing, to keeping up with Ava’s dance schedule my day. through wardrobe, but use supplemental videos, at Reflex Arts Dance and her social life, we are writings, or songs that represent each person and constantly in motion. So far, our summer plans If you could design your dream their accomplishments. include Ava’s dance recital, a trip to Chicago, swim classroom (no budget required!), what Editor's note: Teidra was featured on SNN for lessons for the kids, celebrating birthdays (Ace and would it look like? her Black History Month Unit: http://www.snntv. I are both in June), beginning Karate for Ava, and Pasture to the People. Oh wow! No budget?! I would start with a reading com/2018/02/28/celebrating-black-history-teidra- finding the Reading program that fits our schedule local, family-owned, loft. The shelves would be filled with a variety of everett-dresses-historical-figures/ are all on the calendar. Not to mention, preparing pasture-based, non-GMO, soy-free novels and stories that would spark the interest of for my next school year in the classroom and Ava organically Fed poultry and eggs the various levels of readers in the class. I would Summertime is near! How will you get entering Elementary School. Now that I have be sure to have comfortable seating in the loft. your students to stay in learning mode actually put that in writing, It is a bit overwhelming, Speaking of seating, my room would include as the school year draws to a close? but truly exciting! seating choices for students. Some students I plan to utilize academic centers as much as become restless with the standard seating and have possible. It allows me to focus on sharpening skills the urge to bounce or fidget. I would have seating that the students may have missed during normal to accommodate this. I would also prefer having Rawley Ryckman is a busy mommy instruction. I also find that assigning small group to a troublemaking Kindergartener Visit our booth Saturdays at the tablets for testing and centers. I would also include and individual projects that are relevant to the and a ravenous infant. She teaches at Downtown Sarasota Farmer’s Market! a “personal needs” closet. 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Participate with Celebrate the summer with June 11-15 (Ted Sperling Nature for Storytelling with Kaye Byrnes your child in singing, chanting, games, a mini escape room & Park 190 Taft Drive, Lido Key). and hear how fun a good book moving, dancing, listening and pizza! This is an extension of 9am-12pm. Ages 8-15. $220. can be! Open to families of all playing simple instruments our Middle School Service Club Stand-up paddle (SUP), snorkel, ages. Seating is limited, and while developing a strong and the Teen Advisory Board. kayak, swim and explore tickets will be provided at the musical bond with your child. Registration recommended. the wonders of the barrier- Special back desk starting at 10 a.m. Sclibs.net. (941) 861-1260 or Sclibs.net. island marine environment on the morning of the performance. kid-sized equipment and with Sclibs.net Jun 8 Primary Readers: Jun 9 North Port Library Zine experienced guides. To register: Events Early Edition at Gulf Gate . 10am-5pm. 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Jun 11 Youth Aquatics Camp. learn how to do simple ones Jun 7 Check Out a Person featured book ahead of time so With Andy Perry Country in Ages 10-18. 9am-4pm, $300/ at home, all while having a fun at Gulf Gate Library. 4:30pm. that they may enter more fully the Gazebo in Centennial Park wk. Nathanbendersonpark.org/ and magical time. Elementary Each month we will have into the discussion. Sclibs.net. in downtown Venice. Bring age children and their families. someone new that has an your lawn chair or blanket. Jun 11 Mote’s Overnight Sclibs.net. interesting life experience/job. Jun 8 ROAR! Summer. Downtown Venice. Camp: “Discovering the Sign up and enjoy this unique Ringling’s family story time, Florida Keys.” June 11-15 & Jun 6 Rocking Out with twenty minute “Check Out designed to engage toddlers and Jun 9 Lego Club at Jacaranda 25-29. Grades 6-8. $1250.00. the Garbage Men at North Session” - chatting one on one. preschoolers in activities that Library. 1-3pm. Bring your Travel to the Florida Keys with Sarasota Library. 2-3:30pm. Registration is required. Space connect art and early literacy. imagination to life with LEGO®! Mote Marine Laboratory for continued from Rock out at the library to this is limited to 6 participants a Thursday and Friday mornings Come build machines, animals, an incredible week of marine at 10:30 am. ringling.org/events/ page 16 live performance by The month. Sclibs.net. architecture, monsters, and exploration. Campers stay at roar-ringling-order-art-readers. Garbage-Men, who encourage more every second Saturday Mote’s newest state of the art lab Jun 7 Summer Fun Club of the month. LEGO pieces will recycling and giving back and get hands-on experience Lydia L Photography at UTC Mall. Join The Mall Jun 9-24 JUNGLE BOOK be provided. For children ages by playing music on instruments with real science as well as at UTC for the first Summer at AsoloRep. 11am. Rudyard 5-11. Sclibs.net. explore Florida Keys. Snorkel at that they make themselves Fun Club of the season! We Kipling’s JUNGLE BOOK Eli, 1 Looe Key Reef and Horseshoe from garbage and recycled will kick off the Summer with as inspiration, Asolo Rep’s Jun 11: Mermaids Around Lagoon, explore tide pools, materials. For more information: a Hawaiian theme Luau Party theatrical workshops provide Us: Manatee Camp at South and enjoy kayak excursions, Sclibs.net. featuring Moana! Grass Skirts, the opportunity for participants Florida Museum. Manatees plus an all-day boat excursion Lei making, hula dancing and to create their own storytelling are mermaids?? Manatees to Dry Tortugas National Park. Jun 6 Youth Chess Club so much more! Don’t miss all jungle adventure. For age 5 and were once thought to be the Mote provides round trip ground at North Sarasota Library. the fun! Summer Fun Club is up. Limited to 30 participants, beautiful “sirens of the sea”, transportation from Sarasota, 3:30pm. Join us for an afternoon every Thursday from 10 am - 12 registration required. Shannon but they’re not exactly what field trip transportation in the of strategy and fun! Families and pm from June 7 through July Staub Library 4675 Career we envision as “mermaids.” Keys, lodging, food, and safety children ages 7+ are welcome! 26. Dillard’s Court, lower level Lane, North Port. (941) In this camp, students will 351-8000 or asolorep.org. gear. This is a snorkeling camp Sclibs.net. (near the children’s play area). learn all about the structure, Each week will have a different physiology, habitats, and only; no SCUBA. Swimming theme where kids can enjoy Jun 9 Rock the 80’s Summer Skills Required. 388-4441 x348 Jun 6 Preview JUNGLE BOOK Jun 6 Teen Gaming Nights habits of manatees, dugongs, at Asolo Rep. 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FREE Jacaranda Library. 10:15am. a storytime, a teen escape share our Florida home and Tennis fundamentals in a variety from the creators of the hit show refreshments will be provided Preschoolers, ages 2 ½ - 5 room, drop-in crafts and games, waters around the world. For of dead ball, live ball and match Twenty Thousand Leagues by the Friends of the Gulf Gate and their parent, guardian or and starting at 1pm, a full prom kids entering 2nd through 5th play drills. Afterward, cool off in Under the Sea. Using the Library. A parental permission caregiver are invited to join with DJ Jam All Day. Dress in grades in the 2018-2019 school the Arlington Park pool. Campers same jaw-dropping multi-media slip must be on file with the us for a variety of activities your 80’s-themed best! year. Camps take place from 9 bring a tennis racket (limited throughout the summer. Drop theatrical approach, library to play M-rated video a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through number of loaners available at JUNGLE Jun 9 St. Armands Circle games. This event is geared by the youth department to get Friday. Held at the South park office), water, sunscreen, BOOK re-imagines Kipling’s a detailed list of activities that Craft Festival. June 9 & 10, for teenagers ages 13-18 years Florida Museum and Bishop hat, swimsuit, towel and proper classic stories through modern will be offered. Please note, 10am-4pm. Artfestival.com. old. Sclibs.net. Planetarium, 201 10th foot attire (sneakers for tennis, eyes to transport audiences to some classes may have limited St. West, in downtown flip flops for post-swimming) the world’s jungles. Through space, on a first-come, first- Jun 7 Tween Summer Bradenton. Call (941) and a bag large enough to hold eye-popping video, interactive served basis. Sclibs.net. 746-4131 ext 113 or visit Programming at Gulf Gate everything. 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18 mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine and made “pies.” We played with action figures and age-appropriate sensory toys. We colored in pictures and wrote our names in the salt. We read re We The ? books together and nobody argued over who got A re Yet to sit in Mom’s lap, because they both made space for one another. We moved plastic chairs Sensory Serenity at to make our own “airplane” and took turns with Salt of the Earth who got to be the pilot. We wiggled our toes in the salt and picked it up in our hands just to let it slip between our fingers. I watched my children and saw them, like how sometimes we can forget to do with Beaches. Ah, yes. In Sarasota, we have our pick I had heard about Salt of the Earth from friends, books, and a desk with colored pencils and all of life’s distractions (including our phones). of several sandy destinations. But what happens but we had never ventured out to the Clark Road coloring books. It quickly became a matter of These tiny people who learn new things every if you’re just not feeling the beach vibes? location to try it until this fateful day. When “What activity should we do first?” day and many times, it happens without me we arrived, we were greeted by the friendly there. But this time, I got to be there. I got to Picture this scenario: solo parenting two kids owner, Dianna Manoogian, and her mother, I wasn’t able to keep be part of their play my phone in the for the weekend, one of whom has a double ear who warmly welcomed my rambunctious little haven’'t heard of this place? and their learning. infection and the other a newly developed fear room after the session ones. She told us about their different rooms let’'s just say it will soon be And it was lovely. of sharks thanks to watching Blue Planet with and treatments and then introduced us began because the your favorite Zen den. AND the Before I knew it, his dad the week before. Pollen is rampant, to the kids’ room. air treatment (which allergies are in full force, and morale is low. A contains a high amount kids will love it, too. our session was done, friend invites you to tag along on a family beach When we walked into the room, it was like every of sea salt) could the air treatment trip, but even imagining the chaos that awaits kid’s biggest sandbox dream brought to life. The corrode or damage was turned off, you frightens you to the core. The parking, the room is simple and cozy in its design, yet at it. I secretly loved this idea of unplugging and and I felt calmer, centered, and literally able heat, the whining. Did I mention the pollen and the same time, it feels quite spacious with the focusing on play time with my kids sans the to breathe easy again. For what it’s worth, the newly-developed fear of sharks? white walls and moveable furniture. The session temptation to tap on my phone or document sensory and health benefits of this experience time for the kid’s treatment room is 45 minutes. their every move with photos or video. So in the weren’t just the salt or the salt air, but the time You can’t keep the kids cooped up, so you look and I’ll admit, I was a little apprehensive. My end, I was very thankful for this policy. spent together itself. for an alternative, and then it hits you: What has son is four-and-a-half, and keeping his interest Making time and having the space to play freely the feel of the beach and benefits of fresh salty in a single activity for more than ten minutes My 18-month-old had a rough go at first; she with my kids and reconnect with my favorite air without the nightmare-inducing drama? Salt is a challenge most days. Luckily, the room is had to adjust to the sensation of walking on the tiny humans was worth so much more than the of the Earth. equipped with tons of large, coarse pink Himalayan sea salt granules $35 I paid for our first session. It is invaluable. toys, games, that covered the floor of the room. The owner A Sandbox of Salt Salt of the kindly offered her some socks to minimize Salt of the Earth invites families to become Earth the sensory impact for the bottom of her feet healthier not just physically but spiritually If you haven’t heard of this place, let’s just (because we all know how toddlers can be when and emotionally too. I’m sure that’s one of the they don’t like something; they make underlying hopes that owner Dianna Manoogian say it will soon be your favorite Zen 4037 Clark Road, Sarasota den. And the kids will love it, too. sure everyone knows it). had when creating this space: connecting (941) 702-8300, www.sotesarasota.com families through wellness on multiple levels. I, A Briny Awakening for one, feel she has achieved this goal.
Salt of the Earth is located at 4037 Clark Road. After a short adjustment period, we closed the Appointments are available Tuesday through door and our air treatment began. Maybe it was Saturday, and their website (sotesarasota.com) all in my head, but I felt this strange sensation provides more information on the treatments and of my lungs getting tickled from the inside, but benefits of salt therapy. in a good way, like how tickling feels before it becomes annoying. My respiratory system Ashley Murphy is a professional writer turned entrepreneur/dance fitness instructor. sprung to life as did my children’s imaginations Ashley launched Mama's Got Groove of what we could do in our new space for the (mamasgotgroove.com), a dance fitness program in Sarasota specifically allotted treatment time. designed to promote body positivity for babywearing and expectant We moved from activity to activity, all of us mothers. Ashley is mom of two fully engaged and present. We played tic-tac-toe wonderful kids, and wife to her high school sweetheart. mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine 19 INDOOR RECREATION CENTER Jun 11 Summer in the Parks Jun 11 Summer Science Adventure Camp – Grades Camps at South Florida Skippy’s Hassle FREE 6-8. Session 1: June 4-29. Museum. For kids entering Week 2: June 11-15. 7:30am- 2nd through 5th grades in BIRTHDAY PARTIES 5:45pm. Ages 11-13. $544. the 2018-2019 school year: Limited financial assistance Explore animals, rocks, insects, available to qualifying families. and more at the South Florida Special Youth entering grades 6 through Museum! Let science be your 8 participate in four field trips a guide as your universe expands week as well as sports, games, each week with a new theme. Events arts and crafts, and more. Camps take place from 9 a.m. Parksonline.scgov.net. to 4 p.m. Monday through in Friday (except for the July 4th Jun 11 Summer in the Parks shortened week) beginning June Day Camp – Grades 1-5. the week of June 11th, 2018. All Parties include: Session 1: June 11-15. 7:30am- Camps are held at the South Florida Museum and Bishop • Private Party Room for 2 hours 5:45pm. $352. Designed for children entering grades 1 Planetarium, 201 10th St. West, • A Visit from our Mascot Skippy through 5 in north county and in downtown Bradenton. Call • Personal Outback Party Guide Handles Set-up, Clean-up and Everything in between! 1 through 6 in south county, (941) 746-4131 ext 113 or visit • A Slice of Pizza and Drink for Each Child the camp includes weekly Southfloridamuseum.org for themes, multiple field trips a more information. • A Special Gift for the Birthday Child week, physical activity, creative • Extras Available as Well No arts, science and nature, safety Jun 11 Mote’s Sea Sleuths Reservations Needed and wellness and character- Camp: “Life Cycles of the 7 Ultimate Inflatables: For Walk-In Play continued from development activities. Fish & Finless.” June 11-15 page 18 Arlington Park, Bee Ridge Park, & 25-29. 8am-12pm. Grades Obstacle Courses and Slides Colonial Oaks Park, Longwood 6-8. From larvae to adults, Check out our website for specials! Park. scgov.net. animal life cycles are elaborate Unlimited Walk-In Play and Parties Lydia L Photography and fascinating. Campers will Jun 11 Archery Camp. June become sleuths this week to VISIT US ONLINE AT www.bouncedownunder.com 11-15 (Ages 8-15) 9am-12pm. discover the complex stages of $90. Campers learn the art different ocean animals’ lives. 941-366-0123 of archery through expert During hands-on activities and Sarasota Comons • 935 N. Beneva Road, Suite 802 • Sarasota, FL 34232 instruction by certified USA water excursions, campers Archery coaches from the will discover the importance of Alejandor, Lekatchka Archery Club. All each phase of the cycle and 2 weeks equipment provided. Email how animals have adapted [email protected]. to survive. Life cycles of the Knight Trail Park, 3445 Rustic fish and finless aren’t always Rd, Nokomis. Parksonline. a happy tune! 338-4441 x348 scgov.net or 861-9870. 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. Mote.org. Jun 11 Mote’s Aqua Kids: Join the fun during the Jun 11 Summer Camp at “Amazing Adaptations & The Sarasota Children’s Jun 11 Mote’s Afternoon World Oceans Day Family Festival Mysterious Mutations”. June World Garden. June 4-8 Wizards, Camps: Ocean Investigators. 11-15 & 25-29. 8am-12:pm, at Mote Aquarium Dragons & Magical Things. June 11-15 & June 25-29. M-F, Oceans M-F. Crazy camouflage, funny June 11-15 Outdoor Summer 1-5pm. Grades 3-5. What is faces, bizarre behaviors and Art Camp. June 18 - 22 Nature marine science? Our ocean June 2, 2018 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Day much more! This week’s theme Survivor Camp. June 25-29 investigators will be examining will examine the amazing and Gnome Sweet Home. Details, the wide world of marine mysterious world beneath prices and reservations science. We will be looking at the different branches of marine MOTE.ORG/WORLDOCEANSDAY the sea. Exploration of Mote for camps are online at Aquarium and Sarasota Bay sarasotachildrensgarden.com. science and what they entail. will allow campers to discover In this classroom-based camp, campers will be immersed in adaptations and mutations Jun 11 YMCA Junior hands on activities, experiments of ocean animals. Through Lifeguard Camp. 1-week hands-on activities campers will sessions, June 11- Aug 3. M-F. and research each day to gain learn how these animals use 8am-12pm. Ages 10-15. $110/ a better understanding of what their adaptations to survive and members, $160/non-members. that specific division specializes in. Our divisions will range from thrive in the ocean. Warning: Participants will receive CPR, marine chemistry to animal some things may be more first aid and junior lifeguard husbandry to marine biology. mysterious than others! Mote. certification. Upon completion Come join fellow science org. of the camp, participants are loving cohorts for this week of able to volunteer to assist oceanography! 388-4441 x348 11 Art Center Sarasota YMCA lifeguards and earn or mote.org. 388-4441 x348 or SHARK DAYS Summer Camp. Ages 6+. $210/ Community Service Hours mote.org wk. 365-2032. artsarasota.org. required for Florida Bright AT Futures. Evalyn Sadlier Jones Jun 11 Selby Gardens Branch. 941-955-8194 x122 continued on • Summer Camp Bird is the ldelagrange@sarasotaymca. page 22 MOTE.ORG/SHARKDAYS JULY 25 -28 Word! $220/wk. selby.org. org. Thesarasotay.org.
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Boosting Self-Esteem
hen my seven-year- Once your daughter starts school, she faces new language and break large tasks into smaller, old daughter has a tasks and responsibilities. That sense of security more manageable ones. For example, instead difficult time with a and safety that you’ve established is still just as of asking your child to help you set the table, W important. She may struggle with schoolwork provide specific instructions:First we put down new task, she is very hard on or with social expectations, but knowing that the placemats. Then we put a plate on top of the herself. Is there anything that there is a parent who supports her may help her placemat. Be sure to thank your child for her I can do to help improve her navigate these new experiences. efforts and help. self-esteem? Providing appropriate, genuine praise is another Finally, be a role model for your child. Children Self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves. foundation of positive self-esteem. When acutely observe adults and learn from our Positive self-esteem is feeling confident, issuing praise, be sure to be specific, praising cues and behavior. By loving yourself, being appreciating our own self-worth and having an her skills and efforts: You studied and tried confident, trying new things and modeling optimistic outlook. Healthy self-esteem boosts hard and were able to get your grades up versus appropriate coping skills during setbacks and a child’s positive social interactions, helps them just saying Great job! However, be cognizant challenges, this will teach your child about to become more independent, to make good of not over-praising every action, as this can patience, confidence and persistence, as well as decisions and helps them to handle stress and lead to diminishing true accomplishments. Just how to appropriately manage difficult feelings. life’s challenges in a productive way. as important is teaching your child to navigate failures and to utilize these situations as a It’s normal for a child to experience uncertainty A child’s self-esteem starts to form shortly learning experience. Discussing with her that and low self-esteem every once in a while after birth and continues to develop as they learning a new task will take time, effort and during her growth and development. During grow. With a new baby, initiating positive self- practice will help set expectations. Validating these moments, she will seek out your support esteem is accomplished by meeting an infant’s feelings, supporting your child for trying and pep-talks. Those are opportunities for basic needs. Parents do this by providing a something new and teaching her problem- you to remain positive and remind her of her loving and nurturing environment filled with solving skills will help your child work through strengths. reliable and consistent interactions and routines. difficult tasks while gaining confidence. For example, by soothing a crying baby, You can help build the foundation of positive maintaining the nighttime ritual of bath time Be sure to provide your child with structure, self-esteem for your child so she is better able and ending the day with a bedtime story. These boundaries and rules. It might seem counter- to make friends, navigate school, and tackle bonding moments allow a baby to feel loved, intuitive; however, providing your child with life’s challenges. This foundation and the comfortable, safe and secure. This sense of boundaries will help set expectations and thus support that she receives from you will set her security helps a child be less afraid as she learns will further contribute to developing healthy up to have a better understanding of herself and and tries new things. self-esteem. Laying out specific rules as well as boost her confidence. consequences will assist with helping her feel As your child gets older, listening to her safe and secure and knowing what is expected. and having a dialogue in order to encourage When your child follows the rules, let her know communication shows you’re interested in what Diana Dusenbury, is a Licensed you appreciate her efforts. Clinical Social Worker and she is doing. When you’re playing together, Certified Case Manager. Diana allow her to be creative and guide you during By allowing your child the opportunity to has a BA in Psychology and a MA in Clinical Social Work. She the play, showing your interest. By focusing on contribute to helping with a task or planning has been working with children her, praising her efforts, and delighting in her an activity, you are helping them develop a and families in counseling for creations, you are helping her to feel good about sense of responsibility and accomplishment. 15 years and joined the Child & Family Therapy Center at Forty herself. When asking your child to help, use specific Carrots in 2017.
mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine 21 Jun 11 ODA Camp Banyan: Jun 13 Showtime for Motherhood “Where the Wild Things Kids: The Pirate’s Treasure Are” 9am-3pm. Grades K-6. Adventure at Jacaranda is a Jungle! $190/wk. oda.edu/summer. Library. 2-3pm. Magic, music, Photo & Caption Contest balloon animals, more! Geared Jun 12 Summer Circus toward elementary aged kids, Spectacular! The Circus Arts open to families of all ages. As We told readers to ask their kids, Special Conservatory and The Ringling seating is limited, tickets will present Summer Circus be provided at the back desk "What do you love about mommy?" Spectacular 2018. Tue 6/12 - Sat beginning at 1 p.m. the day of 2nd Events 7/28. Performances Tuesdays the show. Sclibs.net. Place 1st through Fridays at 11am & Place These two winners will each Cara in 2pm, Saturdays at 2pm & 5pm. Jun 13 Bug Songs at Gulf receive a 4-pack of tickets Tickets $16 adults; $12 children. Gate Library. 1-1:45pm. Preview week: June 12-15 all Bug Songs is a fun program to Asolo Rep's exciting new that will introduce children to June tickets only $12! Ringling.org or music, songs about bugs, and call 941.359.5700. production of JUNGLE BOOK educational, fun facts about bugs used in the performance. (performances June 6-24)! Jun 12 Music Jeopardy at Tom Cornwell performs this "You love me, care about us, and you . 2:30pm. Learn Selby Library lively program for school aged make the best food." - Ayden, 8 "Her kisses, hugs, and loving, about music, musicians and children to 3rd grade. Older and she is beautiful." Thaddeo, 7 instruments, show off what you Natalie "You lay down with me (at night), and siblings and families will enjoy "I love holding her arm!" - Daxton, 4 you make birthday cake!" - Izabel, 4 know and win prizes! Sclibs.net. as well. Sclibs.net.
Jun 12 Teen Craft Night Jun 13 Come Craft With Us at continued from at Jacaranda Library. Ages Mangrove School of Sarasota. Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear about our contests* & giveaways! page 20 11-18. Drop by to create Free Event. 10am-12pm. Crafts new crafts each month. No and Activities for all ages. registration required. Snacks 6210 Crestwood Avenue, Lydia L Photography HONORABLE MENTION: “That you love us so much, mommy!” will be provided. Sclibs.net. Sarasota. 941-927-3711, www. (sorry no tickets just our Arabella, 11, Dillon, 7, Declan, 6, and Ziggy, 8 months MangroveSarasota.com. own heartfelt "applause") Jun 12 Teen Summer Programming at Gulf Gate Jun 13 Drums! At North "I love you, Mommy and "That she takes me places!" Ana, 3 Library. 2-4pm. This program is Sarasota Library. 1:30-2:30pm. your hugs." Evan, 3 for teens who are interested in Have fun finding out about all (Benjamin, 6 months, can’t say craft creations. Teens must sign kinds of drums and percussion anything, but mom guesses he loves Holly up for each day. For a complete instruments with Barbara. Make that she is feeding him milk on Jen list of teen summer programs music and rhythm sampling demand, even if it is 3 times a night. ) and workshops, please check different instruments yourself. ChristaLynn, 1 with the library. Sclibs.net. Sclibs.net. Darinka Jun 13 JUNGLE BOOK at Jun 13 Planting Seeds "How loving Asolo Rep. Performances run of Mindfulness at North my mum is!" Jun 11 Mote’s Afternoon June 6-24 with matinee and Sarasota Library. 11:15am. A Jimmy, 10 Camps: “Aqua Tech.” June 4-8 evening showtimes each week six-part class to help children & 18-22 1-5pm. Grades 3-5.A Wed-Sun. Through eye-popping stay more focused and to Paula valuable research robot was video, interactive technology concentrate better, important skills that can lead to enhanced Dawn lost at sea! Can you help us find and the whimsical and soulful it? During this classroom based stories, poems and songs from student performance. “Planting the seeds” will engage children camp, campers will simulate a the original novel, this time- Jennifer in fun activities designed to mapping and recovery mission honored tale promises to be a feast for the senses. Box Office: stimulate their interests and to track down our missing encourage their ability to choose "I love the food you cook me and 941.351.8000 / 800.361.8388 or technology. We will be combing to notice what’s happening in when you let me help!" Noah, 8 visit www.asolorep.org. "I love that my mom is funny. She takes really multimedia technology, the here and now. Attendance "I love when we explore walking good care of me and my siblings and is always mapping, and engineering skills at all six sessions required. For trails for bugs lizards and doing sweet things for other people." Tatiana, 12 Jun 13 Library Rock Painting children ages 6-8. For children to collect enough clues to unlock at North Sarasota Library. Sabertooth tigers." Luke, 5 "My mom is really nice and fun. ages 6-8. Space is limited, the mysteries of the abyss. 1:30-4pm. Drop in and explore "You love me." Lyla, 2 I love how caring she is for us." Madeline, 8 registration required. (941) Using teamwork and digital your creative side by painting 861-1360 or Fbermude@scgov. detective skills, campers will rocks to inspire and encourage net. Sclibs.net. Heather "Her cuddles and when she gets suuuppperrrr silly explore Mote’s groundbreaking others. Supplies provided, first come, first served. Sclibs.net. and when she takes us bye bye." - Brody, 5 research in hopes that it Jun 14 Tech with Trevor at will lead us to our missing North Port Library. Ages: 10 "That sometimes she lets me stay with daddy on her day, even though Jun 13 Mounted Patrol Unit technology! Come “dive” into a to 18. 11am-12pm. Join our she really wants me to come over. 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22 mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine Jun 14 Camp Storytime Jun 15 Primary Readers’: Late Jun 15 Slither and Hiss at Jun 16 Birth to Five: Words Jun 16 Masterchef Jr. Cooking at North Sarasota Library. Edition at Gulf Gate Library. North Port Library. 1-2pm. Alive! At North Sarasota Class. 10:30am. Fee: $47 Ages: 5:30pm. Babies, toddlers, 10-15. Learn how fun and easy 2:30pm. Join us as we introduce Snakes have long been the Library. Come and enjoy a fun, preschoolers are all welcome! cooking can be! Students will new books to independent objects of fascination, fear and Stories, activities, songs, more! interactive storytime designed learn to make delicious recipes, readers. Different book from a Sclibs.net. even revulsion. In the natural with young children’s learning from main courses to desserts series highlighted each month. world, snakes perform valuable needs in mind! Every Third and snacks, with plenty of This month: “Diary of a Wimpy Jun 14 Teen Arts & Crafts environmental services that Saturday @ 3:00pm! Sclibs.net. tasting along the way. Space Special at Shannon Staub Library. Kid” by Jeff Kinney. We will see benefit other species and even is limited; please pre-register. 6pm. Create a work of art in the the movie and compare it to the For more information, please the human population! Join a Jun 16 Art Club at Jacaranda Creation Station by following book Snacks served. Children call (941) 429-PARK. Morgan Events Parks Naturalist to learn about Library. 11am-12pm. This class a guided activity or using our are encouraged to read the Family Community Center Florida’s variety of snakes, meets the third Saturday of supplies to work on your own book ahead of time so that they 6207 W Price Blvd, North Port. in project! For gr 6-12. Sclibs.net. how to identify common snake each month, and provides arts Cityofnorthport.com. may enter more fully into the and crafts projects for kids ages discussion. Sclibs.net. species and how to live with June Jun 14 Movie Morning at snakes in your home landscape. 6-12. Each month will feature Jun 16 Asolo Rep JUNGLE North Sarasota Library. All BOOK Family Day. A special a new project! Registration is Ages. 10:30am-12:30pm. Join Jun 15 Annual Downtown Children are welcome! However, matinee performance offers us for snacks and a movie! Venice Craft Festival. 6/15-17. be prepared to see live snakes! required, snacks are provided. theatre-loving families an Sclibs.net. 10am-4pm. Artfestival.com. Sclibs.net. Sclibs.net. affordable way to see the world premiere of JUNGLE BOOK, and welcomes audiences to explore the wild and wonderful world of nature with special activities FAMILY FUN before the performance begins. $15 per ticket. 12:30 - 3:30pm. Jun 16 Andy’s Art Factory at FOR AGES 5+ From Mowgli the Man-Cub to Selby Gardens. Come enjoy art Baloo the Bear, Kaa the Snake and nature as part of the Andy WORLD PREMIERE! and more, JUNGLE BOOK Warhol experience at Selby brings the characters audiences Gardens. Held monthly through know and love to life while also June and included with regular introducing some of the other admission, Andy’s Art Factory colorful inhabitants of Kipling’s will offer artistic children’s books. Through eye-popping activities in the great outdoors. video, interactive technology From 10am-noon, kids have and the whimsical and soulful the opportunity to create their stories, poems and songs from own Warhol-inspired art with the original novel, this time- tempera paint, crayons, colored honored tale promises to be a pencils, markers, color paper feast for the senses. Box Office: and other materials. Selby.org. 941.351.8000 / 800.361.8388 or visit www.asolorep.org. One Jun 16 Celebrate Fathers, person in the party must be 18 Flamingos, and Snakes. or younger. Use promo code June 16 & 17. Free admission JBFAMILY. to Fathers on their holiday with the purchase of their Jun 16 Kindergarten son or daughter’s full priced Readiness Play Days at North same day admission. Spend Sarasota Library. 10:30am- quality family time walking 12pm. Join us for a morning of games, activities, stories, through the gardens, feeding and learning designed to build the flamingos, holding a snake skills to help children succeed (or other reptile) or seeing in school. Educators will guide a show. Sarasota Jungle – PREVIEWS JUNE 6–8 families through learning and Gardens, 3701 Bay Shore Rd. JUNE 9 24 Sarasotajunglegardens.com or share ideas with parents to help 941.351.8000 | asolorep.org ready your children for school. 355-1222. This program is presented Created and Directed by CRAIG FRANCIS and RICK MILLER by the Campaign for Grade Based on the book by RUDYARD KIPLING Level Reading. Snacks will be Produced by KIDOONS/WYRD PRODUCTIONS (Montréal, Canada) provided. Sclibs.net. Jun 16 Dads and Donuts
Storytime at Shannon Staub Library. 11am-12pm. Celebrate Father’s Day with story time, donuts, and make dad a craft Linnie E. Dalbeck Joy McCann Virginia B. Toulmin Culverhouse for Father’s Day. Program is
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A shade tent will be instructors focus on board 1670 Tenth Way, Sarasota, FL 34236 in provided for breaks from the awareness, balance, flexibility sun. Scgov.net. and strength. Campers also June learn basic ocean knowledge 330-1711 Jun 18 Bmx Summer on tides, wind and waves; Camp. Ages 7-15. sports nutrition and fitness; and June 18-22. 9am-1pm. www.sarasotachildrensgarden.com environmental awareness from sarasotabmxacademy.com/ Nonprofi t 501(C)(3) & public charitable org professional instructors and camps. : Youth Athletic Complex, educators. Scgov.net/parks or Sarasota BMX, 1500 N. Tuttle Call 941-861-PARK (7275). Ave., Sarasota. Scgov,net. June 18: Shells, Shells, Jun 18 Englewood Sailing Shells…and Seahorses! HEALTHY FAMILIES | HEALTHY CHILDREN Summer Camps. June 18-22. Camp at South Florida Supervised instruction in the continued from Museum. 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24 mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine daddy. The Fine Art of Self-Preservation
here are some when days I struggle to Full engagement requires starting the day with Paying yourself first does not mean ignoring in ours, as well. I’m pretty sure my kids were remember what life was like before a nutritious breakfast made together as a family, your children. It just means setting aside some more excited than I was when I earned my black Thaving children. Often, this difficulty dropping your child off early in the morning (so time for your own pursuits, rather than hoping belt. is due to the chronic sleep deprivation inflicted you can get to your job), picking your child up there’s time left to squeeze them in. I didn’t feel upon parents by the sadists who set school start early in afternoon (so you can lose it), prying any less like myself when fatherhood squeezed There’s something else far more important in times. Other times it is because no thought information about the day’s events both to show out most of my hobbies. At the risk of using it for everyone involved. Just as we are not our is possible when three children are loudly an interest and screen for bullying, stopping my philosophy degree, we are more why we do hobbies, we are not our kids. Paying yourself murdering each other in the adjoining room. at the organic farm to pick the evening’s things than what we do. Computers represented in time to preserve your self-identity is also an Or playing. I’m pretty sure it sounds the same. dinner, helping with homework (which is a the challenge of teaching myself something investment in your marriage. Eventually, kids Most often, it’s because I can’t fathom having multi-hour ordeal now that your child has to new. Drums were an outlet for creativity and grow up and move out. And move back in, and that much time for myself. write a short essay then back out again. on the philosophy But at some point, My house is filled with artifacts of my pre-child of math and draw a you and your spouse hobbies. Drums I can’t play because they’re too diagram before he We take pride in our children's accomplishments, will find yourselves loud. A museum of computer equipment in search can answer a simple with only your own of a server room. Menus from fine restaurants arithmetic problem), company to share, free that—based on my kids’ current manners—we and then completing but they take pride in ours, as well. of the daily obligations can enjoy together in 250 years. Golf and tennis the roughly eight of parenthood, but gear sits in my garage as reminders of a time hour tuck-in routine. also without the ready when it was reasonable to disappear for four or conversations about more hours on a weekend. Along with wine and Once your kids are a little older, you can add aggression. Golf and tennis satisfied a desire to your children that daily parenting entails. books, which I still enjoy in reduced amounts, 10 hours of competitive sports or dance to your compete. I don’t have time to do them all and be Preserving your own identity requires active these are the things by which I previously would week. If your kids are really talented, you’ll get a good dad, but that doesn’t mean I can’t satisfy effort, and, by necessity, change and growth. It have defined myself. They have no active part to double those hours and travel several hours to what motivated me to undertake those hobbies means that when your kids are gone there will be in my life. regional competitions, starting around age six. in the first place. This is optional, but only if you want to crush something for your spouse to discover other than As every parent knows, the first six months their chances of going pro. For me, the solution is jiu jitsu. It satisfies all of a human time capsule containing relics from of being a new parent feel overwhelming, the same needs as my prior hobbies, and, even your twenties. I intend to stay married to my and the logistical challenges seem enormous. Obviously, I’m exaggerating. No one has time training six to eight hours a week, it fits into my wife until we both die simultaneously in a flying And then, your child becomes old enough for to stop by the organic farm every day. Even schedule. Being gone a couple evenings a week camel race at 105 years old. I want us to work school and sports, and, in a moment of biology- so, it’s easy to see why the children’s needs also gives my introverted wife the alone time she to preserve our own identities for ourselves and driven insanity, you have more kids. For many can overwhelm the parents’ ability to preserve needs between raising kids in the morning and each other every day until then. parents, this is where the mere feeling of being their own identities. My wife has a term for evening and teaching a classroom full of them overwhelmed can turn into reality. this phenomenon: time poverty. Sometimes, no during the day. There are times when weekend matter how well you budget, there isn’t enough jiu jitsu classes interfere with kid time. That’s Even a cursory review of the medical literature Rob McLain is dad to Stewart, 9, to go around, and you have to make some tough not necessarily a bad thing. Parents are role Ely, 5, and Marney, 3. A few years shows that if you are not fully engaged with ago, he realized the key to inner choices. models, and by watching their parents strive, every aspect of your child’s life, your child will peace—in the face of an inherently fail, and achieve, kids learn important lessons, grow up to be an illiterate flat-earther with a In our house, we apply Suze Orman’s advice for confrontational line of work, as well including that while they are loved, they are not as the demands of fatherhood—might 98% chance of becoming a felon, or worse yet, a saving money to saving our adult identities: pay be regularly choking people. So he the center of the universe. We take pride in our YouTube personality. yourself first. took up jiu jitsu and has been children’s accomplishments, but they take pride practicing it ever since. mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine 25 Did you exercise during your pregnancies and if so, how did you modify your routine?
I wish I had done more exercise during my pregnancies. I was so ill during both of them Fit that getting out of bed took as much effort as I could produce. Mommy What’s a typical workout week look like for you?
Right now, yoga one or two days a week and Tara, 37, runs in the neighborhood two or three days a week. And I’ve recently discovered boxing mom to classes, which are an incredible workout! I’ve been trying to get there at least once a week. Zoe, 8, and What is your favorite way to John, 6 stay in shape?
Eating healthy. Not dieting but eating lots of good, healthy foods. And running. If I haven’t Nutrition is crucial for been able to get out for a run or to yoga because fitness. What are your I ran the Boston Marathon to raise funds for What’s your fitness CV? / of things like a sick kid at home or just a lot favorite health foods? Boston Children’s Hospital because a Bradenton Have you always been fit? of work that week, I try to do planks, kettlebell mom’s daughter was there being treated for I am a pescatarian. I noticed that since I cut meat swings or other strength training exercises at Not at all! I would tolerate some exercise in order leukemia. I raised over $7000 for the hospital out of my diet eight years ago, I have been sick home. to stay healthy, but I never used to enjoy it. I was and running that race was about so much more less and feel more energized. I do still eat fish and definitely that kid who always had a “stomach than running. It was one of the most touching What workout would you eggs. Other main go-to’s are quinoa, nuts, salads ache” during PE and “had” to go to the nurse’s experiences of my life. I have been taking time hope to never do again? with balsamic vinegar, drinking kombucha office. It wasn’t until my son’s second birthday away from training for races since Boston. and indulging in pizza and French fries a little party when my cousin asked me to do the Jingle Zumba! I have no rhythm, and it is just too hard too often! I also frequently enjoy a small tub Bell Run with her that things changed. I said to see myself in the mirror there! of cherry tomatoes for dessert at night. I am a yes, thinking that she would forget about it, and Is there a fitness creature of habit and have been making the same I wouldn’t have to follow through. She didn’t. I smoothie for breakfast for years: protein powder felt obligated to do it, so I begrudgingly went. accomplishment of which you are most proud? If yes, which? with Stevia, half a banana, organic blueberries, kale, half an avocado and coconut milk. It’s I don’t recall how long that first 5K took and delicious and with the avocado, I’m full until how much of it I walked, but I was instantly I still can’t believe that this girl who was always lunchtime. hooked. The atmosphere and the comradery avoiding PE and anything physical her whole life has run two marathons. Seriously, I was so of the running community was completely What’s the best fitness tip or out of shape and unhealthy. I always tell people, addictive. I signed up for every 5K in the area advice you’ve ever heard? after that and even started running to train for that if I can do it, anyone can! It’s all about them! It became an incredible stress reliever for setting a goal and following a plan to get to Never give up! That’s what Gia, the little girl me when I had a four-year-old and a two-year- it. If you can follow that plan and stay healthy, suffering from leukemia, told me, and it’s what old at home. you can do anything. I held with me every step of Boston and ever since. I had just gone from pregnancy, to nursing, to Do you have any specific pregnant and still nursing, and back to nursing fitness goals, and if yes, an infant for a total of five years. My body what? was finally done creating and nourishing little Right now, I am focusing more on school and people, so it felt amazing and freeing to be able Stephanie Knight is a Wife, work, so my fitness goals have been pushed to nurture myself. I never thought I could be Mom, Stepmom, and Mothers back. I’d love to run Boston again for the capable of running or anything physical for that Milk Bank Ambassador. She hospital and am considering applying to enjoys a good challenge and all matter. The 5Ks led to 10Ks and then I started New York or Chicago marathons in 2019. things eclectic. running half marathons and eventually full.
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We talk about Japanese football camp at Manatee PAL! are invited to create music and tweens. Recommended for Competition. June 22-24. culture, eat Japanese snacks, and memories with our special kids ages 5-12, but families of 8am. The Ski-A-Rees will be For boys and girls ages 8-17. and of course, watch anime! Jun 18 Mote’s Overnight drum circle event. Tickets will all ages are welcome. Tickets defending their title as the Drills, free food, and giveaways Sign up at the youth desk to Camp: “Ecology of the be available starting at 10 am will be available the morning 2-time Southern Regional Show with NFL Atlanta Falcon’s Brain fill out a permission slip. Ages Florida Keys.” Grades 9-12. at the back service desk. For of the program since seating Ski Champions against other Poole (#34). Manatee PAL 11-18. Sclibs.net. Campers will stay at Mote’s safety reasons, strollers will not is limited. For safety reasons, teams in the Southern Region 202 13th Ave E, Bradenton. 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For students entering Key, tide pool walks, a fishing meals with a professional chef. gadgets and devices! Invent of using a sewing machine. grades 3- 12. Audition, rehearse Jun 23 Kindergarten trip, and a kayak excursion. Space is available on a first or create something new and Presented by Jill Panill. and perform on MainStage! Readiness at Jacaranda The highlight of the week is our come, first served basis. Pick unique. Sclibs.net. Registration required and For info or Library. 10:30am-12pm. coral outplanting excursion with up a ticket at the youth desk limited to 8 participants. Sclibs. to register: starting 30 minutes before the net. This program is for children Coral Restoration Foundation. Jun 20 Fun To Be Fit Kids at venicestage. program. Sclibs.net. entering kindergarten in the com. Mote provides round trip ground Gulf Gate Library. 1-1:45pm. Jun 22 Friday Fest Free fall. Join us for a morning of Audience members learn that transportation from Sarasota, Jun 19 Black Hat Society at Outdoor Reggae Concert w/ games, activities, stories, and exercise is important for our Jun 25 field trip transportation in the Gulf Gate Library. 5:30-7pm. Jah Movement. 5-9pm. Yes, learning designed to build bodies, and for our minds. Selby Gardens Keys, lodging, food, and safety Join other teens and young we are back for Friday Fest at skills to help children succeed Summer Camp: Living an active lifestyle can gear. Come spend the week and adults on the third Tuesday Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in school. Educators will guide Flower Power. and should be fun. This class help make the ocean a better of the month for discussion June 22. If you attended last families through learning and 6/25-29. will show how it is “Fun To Be place! SCUBA optional for of paranormal topics ranging year over 3000 people were in share idea with parents to help Register online: from extraterrestrial life to the Fit” for ages 5-10. Sclibs.net. attendance and this one is going ready your children for school. certified divers. Campers must selby.org. existence of ghosts and more. to be even more amazing you This program is presented have dive cards during week There is no advance sign up Jun 21 Go Skateboarding never know what we will have in by the Campaign for Grade of camp. For information and to required and this group is for Day. 4-7pm. All ages. North store. So come see what songs Level Reading. Snacks will continued on register Call 941.388.4441 ext. ages 14-25 years old. Hope to Port Skate Park, 5651 North we will pull out of the box this be provided. Registration is next page 348 or email [email protected]. see you there. Sclibs.net. Port Blvd. Cityofnorthport.com. year. Vanwezel.org. required. Sclibs.net.
mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine 27 Jun 25: ROCKS and Roll: Jun 29 Fun to be Fit Kids at Geology Camp Camp at South Gulf Gate Library. 10:15am. Florida Museum. This camp Send your event info to: [email protected] Ages 0-5. Space is limited. ‘digs’ into the formation, not Receive a program ticket at the only of rocks, but of the Earth youth desk. [email protected]. Special itself. Campers learn about the Jun 26 Mommy & Me: Go Jun 27 Stars and Stripes at Jun 28 Family Movie Night 941-861-1241 or sclibs.net. three types of rocks and the Blue! Age 2-5 years old with Gulf Gate Library. 1-2pm. Mr. at Jacaranda Library. 5:30pm. Events rock cycle, dig deeper into soil an adult. $145 non-members / Knight, professional puppeteer, Join us for a monthly movie Jun 29 Bobblehead Craft at formation, and even learn about $135 member. 10:00 am - 12:00 shares his love of storytelling night the last Thursday of each Selby Library. 2:30-4:30pm. the sands of our many Florida pm. June 5-7, June 12-14, June through music, skits, audience month. Stop by the library or call Drop in and learn to make these beaches through hands-on silly sculptures with bouncy in 19-21, June 26-28. Families will participation, ventriloquism and to get the movie choice for this activities, classroom visuals and heads. Let your creativity run enjoy hands-on marine science comedy magic. Sclibs.net. month. Popcorn and drinks will collections. Roll your sleeves up activities including stories, be provided. The meeting room wild with a variety of materials June because we are going to get the provided. Ages 6 and up. First songs, role plays, games, Jun 27 Katie Adams- can be chilly, so a light jacket ‘dirt’ on rocks!! For kids entering science tools, and special visits come, first served. Activity takes American Tall Tales and Songs or sweater is recommended. grades 2-5 in the 2018-2019 to Mote exhibits. Young children 30-60 min to complete. Sclibs. at Jacaranda Library. 3:30pm. Sclibs.net. school year. 9am-4pm M-F. (ages 2-5) and their favorite net. Held at South Florida Museum Step back in time to America’s adult will learn how ocean Jun 28 African Dance, and Bishop Planetarium, 201 animals survive in the sea early days and hear tales from Jun 30 Teen Hamilton Drumming And Folklore With 10th St. West, in downtown and how we can help. Camp the legendary lives of Paul Party at Shannon Staub continued from Orisirisi at Selby Library. Bradenton. 746-4131 ext 113 activities include visits to the Bunyan, Sally Ann Thunder Ann Library. 11am-1pm. Calling previous page 2:30pm & 6:30pm. Enjoy songs, or Southfloridamuseum.org for Aquarium, our Marine Mammal Whirlwind Crockett, and Pecos all Hamiltonians! Join us for storytelling, dance and more more information. and Sea Turtle Center, and Bill. Katie Adams spins these a special celebration of the while learning about African Lydia L Photography hands-on sampling in Sarasota tall tales entwined with old-time hit Broadway musical with Jun 25 Teen Advisory Board Bay. Mote.org. songs like “This Land is Your folklore. Space is available on challenges of dueling trivia, at Selby Library. 5-6pm. Teens Land”, “Home on the Range”, a first come, first served basis. colonial karaoke and parlor Pick up a ticket at the youth Gabby, 1 can speak out about what is Jun 27 Breastfeeding Basics and more. Young audiences games, Revolutionary War important for them at the library. Class at Sarasota Memorial will sing-a-long and thrill to the desk starting 30 minutes before refreshments, prizes, and more! Advise on programming and Hospital. 6:30-8:30pm. $40 big, bold stories of America’s the program. Sclibs.net. Costumes are welcome. Teen choose prizes for incentive per couple. This class is for mythical men and women of programs are recommended for programs. Sclibs.net. expectant parents focusing power and wonder. Tickets will Jun 28 Movie Night at North grades 6-12. Sclibs.net. on breastfeeding basics, the be available at the back desk Sarasota Library. 5:30pm. Join us for our monthly movie night! Jun 25 Summer in the Parks benefits for mothers and babies, one hour prior to the event. For Jun 30 I’m With The Band! . Payne Park Sclibs.net. Escape Room at Jacaranda Skateboard Camp getting started breastfeeding, safety reasons, strollers will not Skate Park. June 25-29. Ages Library. Ages 11 and up. 11am. effective positioning and latch be permitted. Sclibs.net. 7-14. 8am-12pm. Come shred techniques, baby-led feeding, Jun 28 Moonlight Stories This music themed escape Sarasota’s Payne Park this maintaining a milk supply and at Shannon Staub Library. room will challenge you with Jun 27 Teen Social Nights summer with the Compound other practical considerations. 10:30pm. Enjoy traditional different genres from around the Jun 25 Day Camp in the Parks at Gulf Gate Library. 5:30pm. Skate Team! Go from dropping Support persons are African storytelling with world. Jacaranda Library 4143 (South). June 25-29. Laurel Make new friends while hanging in and work your way up to the encouraged to attend with drumming, dancing, and song Woodmere Park Blvd. Venice. & Woodmere Parks. 7:30am- out on the fourth Wednesday more advanced stuff, like board mothers. [email protected] with Orisirisi. For children and Please register. (941) 861-1260 5:45pm. Grades 1-6. $64/wk. of every month. FREE slides, grinds and airs. This or (941) 917-1700. families. Shannon Staub Library or sclibs.net. Weekly themes allow campers refreshments will be provided camp is great for everyone, 4675 Career Lane North Port. to have fun, make friends and from the newest of beginners Jun 27 Creating Your Own by the Friends of the Gulf Gate (941) 861-1740 or sclibs,net. Jun 30 Kindergarten enjoy new experiences with two to the most advanced skaters. Music Using Loops and Library. There is no advance Readiness Play Days at Gulf field trips each week and on-site No equipment? No problem! Layered Tracks at Jacaranda registration required. Just show Jun 29 Code Your Own Gate Library. 10:30-11:30am. activities focusing on physical Loaner equipment available; Library. 10:30am. Have you up and have fun. This event Instrument at North Sarasota Games, activities, stories, and activity, creative arts, science learning designed to build call Compound Boardshop in ever wanted to learn how to is for teens 14-18 years old. Library. 10:30am. Learn basic skills to help children succeed and nature, safety and wellness, advance: 923-0430. Scgov.net. create your own music? This Sclibs.net. coding skills to create your own in school. Educators guide character development, and program gives you the chance online instrument. Then connect families through learning and reading to prevent summer Jun 26 Sumo Robotics at to do just that by looping and Jun 27 Read With the Dogs to one of our giant instruments Selby Library. 2-4pm. Ages share ideas with parents to help learning loss. Camp fee layering sounds to create a one- at Gulf Gate Library. 4-5pm. and rock out. No prior coding 9 and up. Program robots of-a-kind song! Recommended ready your children for school. includes field trip costs and Children are invited to read experience necessary. For ages provided by Suncoast Science for ages 6-12. Sclibs.net. Presented by the Campaign on-site activities including a with certified pet therapy dogs. 8+. Sclibs.net. weekly professional entertainer. Center to win a competition. This program encourages for Grade Level Reading. Lunch provided. Scgov.net. Space is available on a first Jun 27 Positive conversation and develops Snacks provided. Registration Jun 29 Teen Fun & Creativity Recommended. Limited to come, first served basis. Pick Repercussions for Kids reading and communication up a ticket at the youth desk with Improv at North Port 25 children ages 4-5 yrs with Jun 25 Teen Gaming Nights at North Sarasota Library. skills. The dogs love the starting 30 minutes before the 10:30am & 1pm. Positive Library. Ages 9-18. 1-2pm. caregiver. Sclibs.net. at Gulf Gate Library. 5:30pm. attention and the kids love the program. Sclibs.net. RePercussions’ interactive Learn about and participate in Make new friends while interactions. This program is event teaches the power of improvisational drama games. playing trading card games, for reading children aged 5-12. Jun 26 Teen Summer non-verbal communication No experience necessary. video games, board games Programming at Gulf Gate in encouraging cooperation, Sclibs.net. Sclibs.net. or just hanging out. FREE Library. Ages 13-18. 2-4pm. conflict resolution, and wellness refreshments provided Friends This program is for teens who using one of the earliest Jun 28 Fun to be Fit Kids Jun 29 Rock Painting at Elsie of the Gulf Gate Library. A are interested in craft creations. forms of communication— at North Port Library. Quirk Library. 2-4pm. Ages parental permission slip must Teens must sign up for each DRUMMING! Please note the 10:30am. “Fun to be Fit Kids” 11-18. Registration required and be on file with the library to day. For a complete list of morning session of this program with Adrianne is a music and limited to 12 participants. Elsie play M-rated video games. This teen summer programs and is intended for ages 3-10, while movement program for children Quirk Library 100 W. Dearborn END OF event is for teens 13-18 years workshops, please check with the afternoon session is for and their caregivers to attend Street, Englewood. 861-1200 or SPECIAL EVENTS old. Sclibs.net. the library. Sclibs.net. ages 11-18. Sclibs.net. together. Sclibs.net. Sclibs.net.
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Today, as director of SMH’s Women and Brady, Brittany, and Paige Beitlich Sarasota County’s trusted camp Children’s Services, it is EVEN MORE (Circa 1995—and YES, time flies!) provider for more than 40 years! important to me to ensure every expectant mom feels as empowered, listened to and respected as As a mother who gave birth to three beautiful Register online at scgov.net/parks I did. Today’s laboring moms have an impressive children at SMH, I am honored to lead a team or call 941-861-PARK (7275). array of options to consider when creating their whose mission is to support and care for birth plans. If you want to labor with a birthing families welcoming new lives into this world. ball, no problem. If you want to walk around the It has been an amazing privilege and I welcome unit while in labor—absolutely! If you want to any thoughts or feedback you would like to labor in a tub for pain control, we can do that. If share to enhance the service we provide in our you want aromatherapy in your beautiful private community. PRNR 2.2018 mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine 29 Weekly & Ongoing Events May 1 through June 30, 2018
Walk-In Play at Bounce Mixons Amazing Play Place. Boys & Girls Club After Anime/Manga Club at Child and Family Therapy Down Under. Monday through 11am- 5pm, M-Sat. $5 per School Program. Mon-Fri, Fruitville Library. This Center. Forty Carrots provides Mondays Thursday. 10am-7pm. Ages person over 1 year old. Huge after school-7 p.m. September- program is held on select mental health services for the 13 and under. There’s always ball pit slide, Tetherball, May. Elementary and middle Mondays, 4:30pm. Do you want entire family. Our individual Lydia L Photography plenty of room in the Outback Putting Green, Water Duck school students. Free. Children to share your anime/manga and family offerings are (giant inflatable play area) for Race, Giant Chess Set... who attend will enjoy art and obsession with other Otaku? devoted to promoting healthy Walk-In guests. There are huge Activities for all ages! View our literacy programs, indoor and Come to the club! We will enjoy family rrelationships. Through obstacle courses, giant slides butterfly garden, packinghouse outdoor team sports, homework talking about Japanese culture, child and family centered and mega bouncers, and more & juice processing Take help as well as access to game eating Japanese snacks, and of approaches, we offer support to ensure your children stay to young children, adolescents photos in the grove – fun and computer rooms. For course, watching anime! Come happy, healthy and active. Pay and families as they encounter caricature photo stands. Have information call 941-366-3911. to the youth desk to sign up once and play all day, there’s life’s challenges. We offer a picnic - great place to enjoy Located at Newtown Estates and fill out a permission slip. no time limit on your child’s fun! Park, 2800 Newtown Boulevard, general and specialized 935 N Beneva Rd. 366-0123 or nature while the kids play. This program is geared for ages therapeutic services to meet Sarasota, FL 34234. bouncedownunder.com. Interact with Florida Wildlife. 11-18. For more information, your family’s need; including Playplaceatmixonfarms.com visit Sclibs.net. play therapy, family therapy and Araya, 1 Partners In PlaySM at Elsie Temple Tots For Toddlers drama therapy. Sliding scale Quirk Public Library. SM at the Gan At Temple Sinai. Teen Movie Nights at Gulf Partners In Play at Venice available. 1426 South Tuttle Mondays, 10:15 AM - 11:15 9:30-10:30. Join Director of Gate Library. 5:30pm. Join Community Center. Mondays, Avenue. Meet our Therapists Baby Play & Learn – Welcome Early Childhood Education, other teens on the second AM & 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM. 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM. FREE. at www.fortycarrots.org. For an to Our World (0-7 months) Laura Freedman, for a Mommy Monday of the month for FREE. For babies to 5 year For babies to 5 year olds. Drop appointment call 941-960-2565 at Forty Carrots. FREE. & Me Style toddler time with movies and conversation. olds. Drop in to enjoy special in to enjoy special play time or email therapy@fortycarrots. Mondays, 11:15 AM - 12:15 your little ones ages 15-24 Titles are announced the month play time with your child, meet with your child, meet friendly com. PM. Bringing a baby into the months. We will have free play, before and refreshments will be friendly Parenting Educators Parenting Educators and world can fill our hearts with joy circle time, playground time on and discover how we can help discover how we can help you Career Readiness for Women and love, and our minds with provided. For more information, our shaded/covered toddler you enjoy parenting even more. Class. Free 7-week course questions and wonder. Join please pick up a monthly event enjoy parenting even more. playground and…it is FREE! Hands-on developmental age meets Mondays 6-8pm. Free other families navigating the flyer at the library Please see Hands-on developmental age 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, appropriate activities, circle time dinner and free childcare newborn phase in a supportive, the library for more details. 861- appropriate activities, circle time Sarasota. Visit thegansarasota. fun, make new friends and get provided. Children First, 1723 fun, informative group with our 1242 or sclibs.net. fun, make new friends and get org to register. valuable parenting information. N Orange Ave, Sarasota. For Parenting Educators. Explore valuable parenting information. Offered by Forty Carrots Family details and next start date: topics that are relevant to you Board Game Time at Selby Offered by Forty Carrots Family Toddler Time at Bounce Down Center, fortycarrots.org. childrenfirst.net or call 953- and your family as you begin the Library. 3:30pm. Drop in and Center, fortycarrots.org. Under. Resumes in summer. 3877. journey of raising a healthy and play a variety of board games 9-10am, every weekday Learn to Swim Class. Ages 3 happy child. No pre-registration Musical Motion at Bayshore .For children ages 0-5 only! including Harry Potter Clue, and up. M & W, Monday and Strollfit at Downtown required. Forty Carrots Family Baptist Church (Mondays). Obstacle Courses and Slides. Ticket to Ride, Munchkin and Wednesday 4 pm - 4:30pm, Sarasota Waterfront. M&W, Center, fortycarrots.org. English & Spanish. Mondays Bouncedownunder.com. more! Sclibs.net. 4:30 pm - 5 pm 928-9948 or 9:30am. For mom and baby 10-11am. January 8 - June 25. (ages 0-4). First visit free. Parent’s Morning Out at the sarasotaswimacademy.org. . Mon Open Lab in the Creation FREE interactive playgroup for Berlin Branch YMCA. Need Build It! At Selby Library Babybootcamp.com. Station at Selby Library. caregivers and their children a morning to run errands & Sat. Begins in June 2:30pm. The Midwife Experience 4:30pm All ages welcome. ages 0-5. One time $10 SM or grab lunch with friends? Drop in to play and create with at Birthways Family Birth Partners In Play at Shannon Enrollment fee covers entire Leave your little ones at the different materials each week. Come use our software and Center. 1st & 3rd Mon, 6pm. Staub Library. Mondays, 12:30 Sclibs.net. sewing machines on your own session. Meets at Bayshore PM- 1:30 PM. FREE. For babies Y and enjoy! Drop your kids FREE. Tour the Birth Center, th off for safe supervised active personal projects. Sclibs.net. meet the Midwife and learn Baptist Church, 6502 14 St to 5 year olds. Drop in to enjoy play. The best-kept secret in Museum of Art Mondays. about natural childbirth and the W, Bradenton. Explore music, special play time with your town: You don’t have to be a Y 10am. Free. 6/4-7/30. Join us Teen Room at North Sarasota. safety of birth center/home birth. sign language, ABC’s, 123’s, child, meet friendly Parenting on Mondays for a special art- member to take advantage of 2:30pm. Teens Grades 6-12 are 4222 McIntosh Ln, Sarasota. and more. Sessions focus Educators and discover making program tied to objects how we can help you enjoy this convenient daily service! welcome to hang out, have Please RSVP to 366-BABY or on creative activities to build you can find in the galleries as parenting even more. Hands-on Available for children between snacks, play games, and more. birthwaysfamily.com. preschoolers’ social skills and the ages of 1-9. Days are Mon- well as free admission to the Sclibs.net. enhance brain development. developmental age appropriate Sat, 8am-1pm (4 hours max.) Museum of Art. This program Using puppets, parachutes and activities, circle time fun, make will be held in the Education Suncoast La Leche League new friends and get valuable Fees: $25 for members/ $35 BOSS at Soul Studios Dance. . scarves, children learn about the Building Classrooms. Education - Monthly Daytime Meeting parenting information. Offered non-members for one child. For 5:30pm. Boys ONLY Hip Hop - 10am on the 3rd Monday Forty Developmental Assets, a second sibling add $5. Frank staff will collect a free ticket by Forty Carrots Family Center, Ages 6 & up Soulstudiosdance. each month. For mothers and health, safety, and motor skill G. Berlin, Sr. Branch YMCA, for that families can pick up in the fortycarrots.org. com. mothers-to-be and their babies. development—all while parents more information please visit: Visitors Pavilion the day of the The La Leche League helps share information and tips with Sarasotaymca.org. program. Each ticket will admit 4-H Clogging Clovers. 6-8pm. one child and up to two adults. Drawing For Kids at North mothers worldwide to breastfeed other parents and experienced Free. All levels are welcome Port Art Center. Through Parenting Educators. Drop-ins Reading Fur Fun at North Ringling.org. through mother-to-mother from ages 5-17, to learn the Jun 1. Mondays, 6-7:30pm. welcome, but each location is Sarasota Library. 3:30pm. support, encouragement, unique dance of clogging. Come practice your reading Monday Night Movies at Elsie Ages 6 & up. $55/4 classes. information, and education. limited to 15 families/session Dancers will learn routines and skills with one of our pups! Quirk Library. 5-8pm. Come Shading, texture, perspective, Meetings are held at Lucky’s on a first-come basis. (No participate in 4-H competitions. Sclibs.net. and enjoy free movies on our and composition. All Market 3501 South Tamiami class on Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar Colonial Oaks Park, 5300 big screen. Contact the library supplies provided. For more Tr Sarasota. Facebook.com/ 26 and May 28). Sponsored by Colonial Oaks Blvd, Sarasota. for movie titles. 861-1207 or information: 941.423.6460 or SuncoastLaLecheleague or Parenting Matters: 941-756- [email protected]. Sclibs.net. Northportartcenter.com. Suncoastlll.wordpress.com. 3007 or parentingmattersfl.org. 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30 mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine Read with the Dogs at Elsie Car Seat Checks. Free. Sarasota Horse Riding Teen Tech Tuesdays at Quirk Library. Select Monday Call 745-6925 for monthly Academy. Close to town, we Jacaranda Library. 2-4pm. of each month, 3:30-4:30pm. scheduled date and to Tuesdays welcome riders of all ages Every week, we will focus on Ages 5+. A great way for reserve an appointment. and levels Tuesday through a form of tech, such as Coding children to keep up their reading Manateememorial.com. Lydia L Photography Sunday in a Beautiful setting Games, Let’s MakeyMakey skills. 861-1212 or sclibs.net. with suitable school horses and music games, and Introduction Weekly & Fitness Center at Englewood ponies. Discounted lessons to 3D Design! The lineup is still Tae Kwon Do at Englewood Sports Complex. M-F, weekday mornings. After school in the planning stages, so stay Ongoing Sports Complex. Ages 7-15. 8:30am-7:45pm. $4/day or lessons, Mommy and me tuned! Ages 11-18. jnaylor@ Join this FREE martial arts class $26.75/month. Fitness room sessions for tiny trotters, Pony scgov.net or 941-861-1289. with instructor Capt. Ron Blago. is equipped with a variety of Club,shows, boarding, Vaulting, Sclibs.net. Events jumping and more! Certified Open to ages 7-15 every Mon cardio equipment including riding instructor from the UK. SMH’s Breastfeeding Support and Fri night. Children will learn two treadmills, recumbent bike Call to arrange a visit or trial Group. Every Tuesday self-defense, self-confidence and an elliptical and rowing lesson, Victoria 941-266-1275. from 2-3:30 pm with a CLC. and self-achievement. Offered machine. The room also Madalyn, 5 Waldemere Medical Plaza year round except on holidays. houses several freestanding weightlifting stations along with Stroller Tours at Ringling (second floor) 1921 Waldemere For more info: 861-1980. . Select Tuesdays. 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Soul Studios, 3303 to adulthood, how we train Fee: $3 drop-in/ Members free. front baby carrier. Ringling.org. of teen summer programs and Public Library. This program Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota. them, and how we match them Cityofnorthport.com. workshops, please check with is held on Tuesdays, 10:15 AM Soulstudiosdance.com. with those in need of freedom and confidence. You’ll be Homeschool Drawing Class the library. Sclibs.net. - 11:15 AM. FREE. For babies CapoKids. M-F, 5-6pm. For inspired as you hear from one at Palmetto Art Center. to 5 year olds. No registration Knitting and Crocheting ages 4-10. Free trial class. 922- of our graduates about what 11am-12:30pm. Creative Save My Life Program. required. Drop in to enjoy special Group at Fruitville Library. 4520 or capokids.com. Tumble a difference a dog makes. expression. Self-confidence. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and play time with your child, meet 4pm. All ages welcome. Learn . 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rom a very young age, Jane Smith’s* “Your girls are beautiful.” I said “Thanks," and older child loved to wear girls’ clothes then, pointing to Emma, continued “Actually, and do ‘girly’ things. “She loved twinkle- that one’s a boy.” She said, “Oh, I have a sibling Fpink, sparkle-purple and Barbie princess who’s transgender.” Then she recommended that ® Christina Pitchford, PA Realtor , Broker & Owner movies,” says Smith. “We thought she was the I read the memoir She’s Not There: A Life in Two opposite of a tomboy and valued her autonomy, Genders by Jennifer Finney Boylan. I read it and Sarasota Magazine’s “Best in Client Satisfaction,” 2007-18 so this was fine.” But over the years, Smith and thought, “Yup, Emma’s transgender.” (941) 350-4411 SuncoastDreamHomes.com
her husband came to realize that Emma* was transgender. Smith, a local mom, shared with us I tried to find local resources, but at the time, conditioning! bear With Answer: her experience. there weren’t any in Sarasota for little kids. Around then, she was badly bullied and decided When did it become clear to you to “be a boy.” She got rid of all her girls’ things that your child had been born and started wearing boys’ clothing. The light left transgender? her eyes. For a few years, knowing this change didn’t reflect her authentic self, I’d tell her she When she was five years old, she and I were could always go back to wearing whatever she chatting at the kitchen table. She very solemnly wanted. And she’d say, “That’s okay, Mom. I’m said this to me: okay being a boy for now.” So help was on hold “Mommy, I’m a boy on the outside, but a girl on because she wasn’t needing trans support. the inside.” Then, when she was 11, she asked me, “Mom, dr. angEla Better Health Starts Here. She also told me she wanted to be a girl. how do you know if you’re transgender?” I said, HynEs, ap, • Pregnancy (Prenatal and Postnatal) When I asked why—wondering if she was “I don’t know. Let’s Google it.” I found a good dom, lmt • Infertility feeling jealous of her little sister—she said, article, we both read it, and she said, “Mom, I’m • Depression/Anxiety • Women’s Health “I want to have a baby.” I put on a cheerful voice trans.” That was when we really knew. • Food Sensitivity and said, “Oh, Sweetie, you can have a baby if • B12 Injections you’re a boy, too. You can be a daddy.” Tears How did you educate yourself as streamed down her little cheeks, and soon she a parent on how to help your child Call today! (941) 539-5004 was sobbing. “But Mommy, I want my baby navigate this situation? Dr. Hynes is also your source for tHe absolute HigHest to live in my tummy. And I want to nurse my There are a bunch of good books out there. ALSO quality anD professional branDeD vitamins, minerals, anD baby with my ‘breast-es.’ I want to do that for Youth (alsoyouth.org) in Sarasota is a great supplements. no neeD to wonDer wHat to buy anD wHere. my baby.” EmErsonWEllivatE vitamins and supplEmEnts: - myEllEvatE.mE support. PFLAG (pflag.org) is new in Sarasota. My husband and I still didn’t thoroughly Gender Spectrum (genderspectrum.org) has Located in the Sarasota Healing Arts Building understand what transgender meant, though. online support groups, and in the Tampa/St. Pete 1810 S. Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239 When Emma was about seven, someone said, area, Metro Wellness and Community Centers www.srqacupuncture.com continued on next page mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine 35 (metrotampabay.org ) have been amazing. The However, I try to engage in respectful, ones of trans people and various support groups fall in love with and wants to go to bed with; annual Transgender Health Conference is also compassionate dialogue with people who don’t for transgender people of all ages. gender identity indicates who one goes to bed wonderful. Our pediatrician has been great. understand, whenever possible, and to teach as. To illustrate, a cisgender lesbian does not When we said, “We need a referral to a pediatric my kids how to do this as well. There are some Many medical personnel and therapists think want to remove her breasts, grow a penis and be endocrinologist because Emma is transgender,” people who, despite being on opposite “sides,” they know about trans issues, but they don’t. So a man. She is sexually and romantically attracted she immediately gave us one. We love her. She’s are willing to engage in this, with each person it’s important to really interview someone before to women, and she knows and feels that she is a been 100% accepting of and loving toward truly listening to the other and honestly, but you let them near your child. It’s necessary to woman. Emma (and toward our other child). kindly, saying how they feel in the moment. have a therapist who has experience with trans Then there are some who aren’t willing to do clients and understands trans issues. What would you like others to know I immediately found Emma a great gender this, and it’s best to leave them alone. about your child, and about The options for transgender people are to live therapist (an expert in transgender issues what it’s like to be her parent? who could support her and ask her questions as the gender they experience themselves to be Transgender kids often have or to hide who they really are, which inflicts that would help her hear her heart) and the difficulties during puberty and She is just a girl. If a girl is born without an arm, pediatric endocrinologist. At the time, ALSO intense distress and suffering. So it’s important or if a girl is born with a different reproductive contemplate or attempt suicide at to support your child no matter what. It’s also Youth only served clients from age 13 to 21. higher rates. How do you parent and system, they are both equally still girls. The At the time I figured Emma is almost 12, and very important to use the pronouns your child reproductive system she was born with is like help your child through those types wants you to use. 12 is almost 13, so I’ll contact them. ALSO of challenging times? a sixth finger or toe; it doesn’t change who Youth called Emma in for an hour-and-a-half she is. People with misguided, uninformed, It’s important to get support for yourself. You interview, after which they formed a trans and/or cruel hearts are the problem. That's the Since being brutally bullied by some friends, will feel so many emotions at different times. I support group for people ages 11 through 16. cause of the bullying, harassment, hate crimes, Emma has had frequent suicidal feelings, one of felt grief and started crying whenever I thought It became ALSO’s most highly-attended group, and medical discrimination that can result in which led to a terrifying suicidal gesture (less about my child changing her body. I’d always and now any age child or teen can attend. ALSO my child’s misery or death. Like all mothers, than an attempt—I got to her before she used wanted a boy and a girl, which is what I thought was a lifeline for my child. I’d do anything to make the world a safe, the knife she’d grabbed). She’d been bullied all I’d had. Something about my child having a deep compassionate, caring, and loving place for my her life by kids who weren’t friends, just mean. voice, being taller than me and putting his arm child. How have you helped Emma But when supposed friends turned on her for around me or resting his forearm on my head—I navigate her way through school? nothing she’d actually done, I think the trauma wanted that. I always thought she’d make such a changed something in her brain, and she has beautiful man. At the same time, I knew that her What have you learned about your Because of extreme bullying when she was been struggling with severe, clinical depression feelings were much more important than mine child during this journey? eight, my child got rid of all her female clothing, ever since, despite lots of therapy and support. and that I was going to talk about mine with stopped watching the princess movies she loved, (But therapy and support have helped.) support groups, not with her. She had enough I’ve seen how incredibly courageous she is. and cut out everything female. This lasted for to deal with. I also wanted her to hear her own I’ve watched her, first at 12 years old, tiny for more than three years, a period she now calls She’s been in therapy with people who heart, without any influence from my feelings of her age and shy, ask to speak at school board “when I was pretending to be a boy” and “when understand transgender issues, though because the moment, because I wanted her to do what meetings, including in front of 150 to 200 I was trampling my true self into the ground.” of insurance issues and transient therapists, she’s was truly right for her. I wanted her to be happy, people who organized themselves in bus loads During all the bullying, we called each school had little continuity. ALSO’s support group has so I would do everything in my power to help for the opportunity to say “people like her” involved and some of the parents. Unfortunately, been amazing. She can talk to us (her family) her change her body. are “perverts” and “abominations of God.” as well and feels safe at home, which is great. nothing anyone did worked, and most of it only My child, who, at age 14, has only kissed Lots of trans kids don’t have that. But as a made the bullying worse. I eventually realized that my Emma was the someone on the cheek and doesn’t even know parent, this is terrifying. Emma has PTSD from same Emma, regardless of her body. She’s still her sexual orientation yet, they call a pervert. the bullying—and I do too. I’m afraid to leave How do you deal with misconceptions the same precious person she always was. And as (She’s just recently begun puberty—female her home alone when she’s feeling depressed or hurtful comments? she poses in front of the mirror, showing me her puberty—and has been on hormone blockers (and when she’s not, because her mood could developing hips and breasts, she overflows with to block male puberty.) My child, who is The misconceptions make me furious change). I’m terrified for her to go to college, joy. Sometimes if I hear one of her male friends talented, highly intelligent, and extraordinarily (because I’m terrified inside, because I know because of this and because of potential hate whose voice has changed, I’ll unexpectedly still kind and compassionate, they call an misconceptions can lead to horrific things for my crimes. feel like sobbing. But I also feel deeply happy abomination of God. She has become a brave child (like discrimination, assault, and murder). that my child is doing what she needs to do to advocate for trans people. I wish people would truly educate themselves Advice for other parents have her authentic self blossom. And now I before opening their mouths. To anyone who facing the same situation? still have “one of each,” just different “eaches.” * Names have been changed for privacy believes, “God only makes males and females,” I have a cisgender daughter and a transgender I would like to say, “‘God’ made my child too. I’d say to get support for both you and your daughter. And she’s kind through and through. Your child—from competent people who really Beth Luberecki is a Nokomis-based freelance writer and editor and the cruelty, complete lack of compassion and understand transgender issues. ALSO Youth has Being transgender has nothing to do with sexual mother of an 11-year-old daughter. self-righteousness is the opposite of how the a list of good therapists. Metro Wellness and She writes about business, lifestyle, orientation. Just like cisgender people, trans and travel topics for a variety of person you say you call ‘God’ preached to live. Community Centers has excellent therapists people can be straight, gay, bi, pan or asexual. regional publications. To see more of Physiologically, her brain is female.” onsite. Both also have support groups for loved Sexual orientation indicates who one tends to her work, visit bethluberecki.com.
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mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine 37 was super thick and sweet. Next time we will try the Parmesan and Herb ($6.94) to shake things up.
For those that like a little breakfast with their dinner, they have a Breakfast All Day Burger ($8.17) with a fried egg, hash brown, bacon, maple syrup, grilled onions, and cheese that sounded delicious. And for those that can’t decide if they want meat or veggie, a Conflicted Burger ($8.17), with both Agnus and veggie patties, is a popular choice. With a variety of BurgerFi toppings, you can customize any burger to make it 257 N Cattleman your way. Rd. #90, Sarasota Anything from To-Do Lists It’s not just the food that makes BurgerFi special. The to Wishlists! restaurant was built with the environment in mind. • Painting Their furniture is made from recycled materials, the tables from compressed recycled wood and chairs • Drywall Repairs It’s not just an ordinary burger joint. With its slick, The VegeFi Burger is NOT vegan-friendly—the from recycled Coke bottles (111 plastic bottles per • Pressure Washing modern decor and vegetarian options, BurgerFi stands veggie patty contains cheese. If you are dairy-free, opt chair!) The huge, sleek fans that kept us cool in the • Flooring out among the restaurants surrounding the UTC mall. for the Beyond Burger ($9.47), a 100% plant-based Florida heat were designed to use 66% less energy • General Repairs The food is made from high-quality ingredients with protein with the taste and texture of meat. BurgerFi is than traditional fans. Even their lights are energy • Screen Repair enough customizable options for even the pickiest of the first national burger chain to carry it. I’m beyond efficient, with 100% LED lighting throughout. I love palates. interested in trying it out the next time to see if it lives that they put so much thought into sustainability. FREE Estimates up to the hype. We placed our order quickly at the front counter with For busy parents you can order online or through an friendly, helpful staff who were patient with our many Robin ordered The CEO ($10.57), a double Wagyu Licensed & Insured app and then pick it up—no waiting. This would be an questions and last-minute changes. And although patty with brisket blend and homemade candied excellent option if you were on the run with your crew we don’t normally get soda ($2.77), their freestyle bacon-tomato jam, truffle aioli, and (941) 444-3031 and needed a quick, healthy bite to eat. Of machines were too cool to pass up. The kids enjoyed aged Swiss cheese on a potato course, the entire menagerie had [email protected] pressing the buttons to select their soda and add fun bun. The gigantic burger was to visit the potty. Thankfully, the flavors like cherry, lime, and raspberry. They had a swiftly devoured. Robin said, restrooms were clean, and they variety of local craft beers for the grown-ups. Robin, “The bacon-tomato jam was totally deserve an extra bonus my husband, enjoyed the Trapeze Monk from Big Top awesome, but the whole for having a family restroom for Brewing Company. thing blends perfectly.” parents with small children. BurgerFi is at the top of his They provided us with a pager, so we went to the patio list for burgers in Sarasota. We were stuffed after our mains to enjoy the gorgeous day and sat at a huge picnic table and sides and had errands to run under a breezy fan. Despite being made-to-order, the Lukas (8) ordered a single nearby (hazards of a large family!), food was ready in a jiffy, and we were eating before cheeseburger ($7.37) and so we did not get a dessert. But the whining started. Bonus, the kids thought the Phae (5) got the kids’ with shakes ($4.57) in flavors like “BurgerFi” brand on the buns was totally cool. Vienna beef hot dog meal red velvet, Oreo, and coffee mocha ($6.97) which included (among the traditional chocolate, Phoebe (12) ordered the huge BurgerFi Bacon an applesauce and Honest vanilla, and strawberry) I can Cheeseburger ($8.97). With double bacon, double Kids Berry Berry Good guarantee we’ll be back to try one. 100% natural Angus beef patties and loaded with Lemonade. Both loved They also have custard concretes American cheese, our resident carnivore was in meat their food, and while Lukas cleaned his plate, and cups with toppings that looked fabulous. heaven. She loved that the bacon was still super crispy, Phae decided to take the applesauce with her for later. and the burger was juicy. She was the only one who didn’t finish, but she grazes While it’s not a cheap burger joint, the quality and all day and rarely sits long enough to finish anything. I’m the opposite and prefer vegetarian options when I attention to detail, the fresh, made-to-order food and Fortunately, since we were outside on the patio, there can get them, and to my shock there was no pre-made the environmentally friendly and sustainable model was room for her to dance without bothering the other frozen cardboard patty in sight! The VegeFi Burger all make the slightly higher price more than worth it. diners while we finished. ($7.37) is a fresh patty made from lentils, raw veggies, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, and crispy quinoa, No one could decide which side to get—fries or Jamee Thumm fled south and topped with white cheddar, lettuce, and tomato. onion rings—so we got them both. The Cry and Fry to escape the snow and fell in love with sunny Sarasota. I didn’t care for the tangy BurgerFi sauce and felt it ($5.97) is a combo of their fresh hand-cut fries and Introvert, book hoarder, public overpowered the already wonderful flavors of the three enormous, double-battered onion rings. You can health advocate, when she's veggie patty. Without it the veggie burger was divine. load on the toppings, but we kept it simple this visit. not trying to fix the world she writes about it. Mom to For those on a low-carb diet, you can replace the The onion rings were a huge hit with everyone. The Phoebe (12), Lukas (8), multigrain bun with a thick lettuce wrap (green style) batter was light, almost like tempura, and the onion and Phaedra (5). for only $0.50 more.
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Rising Stars Basketball Apprentice Engineers (ages taking a look at different series Downtown Central Library. $14/class or 5/$50. Rosemary Clinic. May 4, 6-8pm. Grades 7-11) and Master Engineers Preschool Storytime at each month in a fun way with K-5. $25 session or $5 per class. Most Thursdays 11-11:30am. Court Yoga. 952-5280 or (ages 11-14). Start times may Jacaranda Library. Fridays activities as well as discussion. Kids learn the fundamentals 1301 Barcarrota Blvd W, change on Fridays during 10:15–11am during the school This program is only for children rosemarycourt.com. of basketball and practice Bradenton. 748-5555 or camp programs. Enroll at year (Sep to mid-May). For ages 5 to 7. Snacks will be shooting and defensive drills in EFKsarasota.com or call 941- preschoolers ages 2½ to 5 served. Must register: 861-1242 mymanatee.org/library. Preschool Storytime at a positive athletic environment. 564-7836. Room B. with parent/caregiver. Stories, or sclibs.net. 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All www.pineshorespres.org or call ages are welcome to play. us at 922-1597. Parents Night Out at Evalyn 923 6th St W. 722-3333 or Sadlier Jones Branch YMCA. mymanatee.org/library. Art Walk Bradenton. 1st 1st and 3rd Fri each month, weekend monthly, Fri 6-9:30pm 6-10pm. Ages 1-12. $25 Strider Racing (Ages 2-5) and Sat 11am-4pm. Galleries, members/$35 non-members. at Sarasota BMX. 1st & 3rd studios, restaurants, bakeries, Parents, enjoy some adult time Fridays at 8pm. Come watch and more. Villageofthearts.com. and be assured your children the races! facebook.com/ will have a blast in a safe, sarasotabmxnet PMS (Pizza, Munchies and caring, fun environment. Kids Sewing) at Cotton Patch Quilt enjoy fun games, crafts, movies, Walk-In Play at Bounce Down Shop. 2nd Fri a month. 6pm- and pizza! For registration and Under. 10am-9pm Fridays. midnight. $25. RSVP: 359-3300 additional info, call us at 922- Ages 13 and under. There’s or cottonpatchquiltshop.com. 9622 or visit us online at www. always plenty of room in the sarasotaymca.org/ calendar/ Outback (giant inflatable play Newtown Farmer’s Market. esj-parents-night-out. area) for Walk-In guests. 2-5pm. The first and third Friday There are huge obstacle of every month. The Newtown- Quit Smoking for Free. courses, giant slides and mega North Sarasota Redevelopment Pregnant and smoking? bouncers, and more to ensure Office, The Newtown-North Quitting smoking now is one of your children stay happy, Sarasota Redevelopment the best things you can do for healthy and active. Pay once and play all day, there’s no Office, 1782 Dr Martin Luther the health of your baby! The time limit on your child’s fun King Way, Sarasota. Healthy Start Program can at Bounce Down Under! 935 provide help by connecting you SM N Beneva Rd, Sarasota. 366- Partners In Play at Braden with free services like hypnosis, 0123 or bouncedownunder. River Public Library. 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Guests Sclibs.net. developmental age appropriate are welcome to bring chairs, - FREE Testing activities, circle time fun, make but please leave coolers at new friends and get valuable home. Dogs are welcome, but - Guaranteed Results parenting information. Group must be kept on a short leash. begins March 2nd. Offered by For more information, visit Forty Carrots Family Center, www.Lakewoodranch.com/ • Increased reading levels up to 4 years in fortycarrots.org. musiconmain. only 60 hours! Partners In PlaySM at Rocky Towles Court Art Walk. • Science-based program improves cognitive Bluff Public Library. Fridays, 6-10pm. 3rd Friday each month. skills for students ages six to adult. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM. FREE. For Adams Ln, Sarasota (West of babies to 5 year olds. Drop in to 301). Towlescourt.com. • Train the brain. Get smarter. enjoy special play time with your Guaranteed. child, meet friendly Parenting Tae Kwon Do at Englewood • We make learning fun! 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Outlined in previous reviews here at Mommy are the areas south of University, near and in the mall area, such as Benderson Park, Longwood Park and the play area at the UTC Mall.
If you happen to be shopping north of University
in the Shoppes at UTC, there are some other Park Review Park options for getting your little ones out and about to enjoy the fresh air and comfortable climate that Southwest Florida is known for. For us— my four-year-old daughter, Lia, and I—a quick University Place excursion for some much-needed play time is always fun and easy at the University Place Community Community Park Park, which is near the top of 7850 Cooper our playground list due to its Creek Blvd, location and amenities. Bradenton Adjacent to the courts is a huge, right next to the playground, if you open sports field, perfectly flat need a break from the rays. Under the Located off Cooper Creek and well-trimmed for any kind pavilion you’ll find six picnic benches, Boulevard, just north of the Shoppes of field activity that one can think with seating for over thirty people. And at UTC, where one might be shopping for of. On previous excursions here, we’ve there is a water fountain and large, clean the day, is a little community park that is packed witnessed soccer games and ultimate frisbee bathrooms with changing tables. full of fun and sun. One fine morning, we pulled games going on, but today, it was empty. I was glad that I packed the soccer ball in the trunk, so Down the paved path are the two lighted up to a half-full parking lot, the sight of four or Lia and I could get out in the clean, crisp air for tennis courts, which receive a lot of five toddlers darting around on the playground, some running and kicking practice. action day and night. Whenever we drive while a packed tennis court was abuzz with past this park, the courts are always in yellow tennis balls darting back and forth. There But first, we headed to the playground, which use. was even a waiting cue of tennis players, mostly is conveniently fenced off from the parking lot seniors, standing around the courts waiting their and right in front to greet us. The mulch-covered After the climbing structure, Lia made turn to enter and play. area is centered around a large climbing her way to the springy dinosaur that structure with various slides of varying bounced her back and forth to her heights. There are two different types of heart’s content. Next, she made her way climbing walls, one traditional with pegs to the spring-loaded see-saw, where I and the other a chain-link type of sloped served as her counter weight. As the game petered out, the little ones went ladder; both lead up from opposite sides Then we hit the field and practiced kicking over to the pavilion for some water from the to the largest slide. The bridge leads to the soccer ball for about thirty minutes. To our another platform that steps down to an water fountain. They all stood politely in line, surprise, most of the little munchkins on the area of smaller slides, but also some waiting for each to take their turn. Score one for playground came running at full tilt to join in ringed climbing ladders. For that day, we manners! Then, Lia was right up the climbing our kicking. An impromptu soccer game began, could cross off our climbing practice on wall with another little girl in tow. She wanted with no formal rules, just running and kicking. the to-do list! to climb the wall “without any help,” and I felt A group of parents stood along the edge of the happy and content at the strides she’s taken in One thing to be weary of is that the sun field and shouted encouragement to their little factor at this playground is very high Messi or Marta. We all stood and chatted with the climbing department, and the making friends since there isn’t any cover or shade. pride and satisfaction that our little ones were department. I guess it must be from all these Make sure to pack the sun block, and playing together, belly-laughing, running and playgrounds that we’ve been visiting for the past make your way to the picnic pavilion kicking in the open field. two years!
42 mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine Further on, there are three cool basket swings that can hold many little ones. Lia loves these swings, and she can often be found curled in the basket as I push her and her. She’d stay in the basket all day long if my arms were up for it.
Past the swings, there is a large sand area that serves as a base for some playful digging of holes or trenches to be filled with water from a hand-pumped water station. Now this is where it can get a little dirty, and wet; however, it is one of the educational learning stations in the playspace. Here, Lia and her friends dig ditches,
Park Review Park pump water and create imaginary canals, rivers and lakes, all fed from the hand pumps. There are little sliding doors that can block the water, and they also let it rush at full force out of the Bolger Playspace at the pumps into the metal collection bins. It truly is a place that one can spend hours in, all while protected from Ringling Museum 5401 Bay the sun by the shade of the Shore Road, large trees that surround this Sarasota complex playspace. hen asked what she wants to be provide plenty of shade, and created with fun Ringling’s circus life, which I know 941-359-5700 when she grows up, my four-year- and imaginative structures for kids to play on can spark the imagination of almost And last, but not least, there is Wold Lia says she wants to be an for hours, the Ringling park (as we now call anyone of any age. a huge banyan tree complex that artist. So, when we want to add some art and it) is always appreciated by my playground allows the little ones to play hide and culture to our playground excursions, we are connoisseur, Lia. But what really draws us to this playground is seek or climb the roots. And over-watching the lucky to have great options in Sarasota, our city the slide or tube. It is unique, and we’ve not seen entire playspace are plenty of picnic benches known for its arts and culture scene. And when To the playground from the parking lot, it can anything like it in all our playground travels. It and regular benches for parents to oversee the one thinks of art in Sarasota, one is inevitably be a little bit of a hike; so be sure to use those seems to be almost three stories high, though it mini-adventures that match the magnificent drawn to the famous Ringling Museum, strollers if you need them, but the walk is well is very safe due to the structure’s many climbing imaginations of these budding future artists. located on John and Mabel Ringling’s bayside worth it. Lately, we have been coming solely to ladders that are short, raising up safe distances to One can’t help but be amazed by the creativity estate. What some don’t know is that one of the museum for the playground. It’s all about the various levels, leaving very little height for one and passion for play at the Ringling Park, an the most interesting and architecturally unique playground for my little girl. And I could not be to fall. The little ones can ramble up from incubator of art for young and old alike. playgrounds is located at the Museum. Even happier to see her test her climbing skills, to see platform to platform, climbing rope ladders more reason for art appreciation! her learn about water pumps, to see her exercise or steel ladders always at safe heights. I’ve her imagination in a creative environment. even climbed up to the top of the slide and The David F. Bolger Playspace at the Ringling hurled myself down it with a velocity that Museum has become part of our weekly routine. You can’t miss the playground, as it’s nestled is quite exhilarating. This slide will surely Near the fantastical animal sculptures, nestled in the heart of the museum grounds, right next amaze your toddler, or even your spouse, beneath large trees that to the maze-like rose garden and adjacent to the café. We often play for hours at the for hours of fun, while also giving them playground and punctuate the play time a great chance to exercise their climbing with sojourns to the café for ice cream or skills in a safe environment. lemonade or for a trip to the bright and Next to the slide is a triangular structure, airy rest rooms located there. much like a house, with smaller slides. Here, the smaller ones can test their climbing Now, I’m not claiming to be an art critic, Joe Brunetti teaches English at but we have walked the halls to see prowess, while the larger ones can try, often in Suncoast Polytech in Sarasota some amazing modern art—fantastic vain, to climb the triangular roof of the structure, County. He and his family enjoy exploring the parks and which is quite slippery. Often, you’ll see school- and contemporary meditations on bright playgrounds of Sarasota in hopes flowers or spacey bubbles. Likewise, age kids that take a running start to gallop on of some much needed nap time we’ve been amazed for hours on end their toes to get the top of the triangular roof. to follow. For comments and suggestions: [email protected] when spying on the miniature worlds of This is no small feat. mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine 43 ROAR! For Big Kids at Kings and Queens Basketball Downtown Venice Farmer’s Family Night at the South Home Depot Kids’ Workshop. Ringling Museum. 10:30am. at Colonial Oaks Park. Market. Saturdays 8am-1pm Florida Museum. 1st Sat of 9am-12pm on 1st Sat each First Saturday every month. 10-11am. Ages 6-9. For (hours change slightly with the most months. Each Family month. Ages 5-12. Free. Check Designed for ages 5 to 7! In more information, email seasons). Fresh veggies, crafts, Night offers something new website for project schedule: this special series, we will visit kingsandqueensofbasketball@ and art. Tampa Ave, between to see and do. It could be a homedepotclinics.com. a museum venue and read a yahoo.com. For registration, Nokomis and Nasau Ave. family-friendly film or maybe a story in the museum followed visit scgov.net/parks, or call Thevenicefarmersmarket.com. live performance. Then there Kids Club at Michael’s Craft by an art activity. Ringling.org. 941-861-5000. might be a scavenger hunt Stores. Every ½ hour from Weekly & Saturday Fun at Manatee through the museum or hands- 10am-12pm. Ages 3 and up. $2. Saturday Fitness. 8:30am. Free Drop-In Breastfeeding County Agricultural Museum. on family activities. 746-4131. Your kids explore their creativity Ongoing Ages 16 and up. $5/class. 45- Group, Saturdays from 10:00 1st & 3rd Sat 10am-12pm & Southfloridamuseum.org. while you shop! To sign up: min full body work out. Morgan am to 12:00 pm. Location 1-4pm. Free. 721-2034 or Michaels.com. Family Community Center, rotates: 1st & 3rd Saturdays, manateeclerk.com/historical/ The LEGO Builders Club at Events rd 6207 W Price Blvd, North Port. Selby Library (downtown agmuseum. Elsie Quirk Library. 3 Sat of Free Yoga on Siesta Beach. For more info: (941) 429-PARK. Sarasota) 1331 1st St. Sarasota; the month. 1:30-3:30pm. Ages 9am. M, W, F, & Sat Visit 2nd & 4th Saturdays, Sarasota Knitting Clinic at Braden 5-11. Work together as a team website for seasonal start KidSpace at Bishop Memorial Hospital - North Port River Library. 1-2:30pm on 2nd and make new friends. Also time. Bring your mat & water. Planetarium. 10:15am. 1st & Care Center 2345 Bobcat Sat each month. 727-6079 or held on the 1st Wed each month Yogaonsiestabeach.com. 3rd Saturdays. KidSpace is a Village Center Rd. North Port; mymanatee.org/library. at 6pm. 861-1212 or sclibs.net. new program for kids who want 5th Saturday (when applicable) Read with the Dogs at the to explore everything there is to - Healthy Start Coalition - Walk-In Play at Bounce Down Parent + Child Swim Lessons Osprey Public Library at . know about space and become North Sarasota - 1750 17th Under. There’s always plenty at the Berlin Branch YMCA Historic Spanish Point. 3rd 9-9:30am or 9:30-10am. Ages Masters of the Universe. St. Building A. Contact jamee. of room in the Outback (giant Sat each month 10-11am. 6 months-3 years. 6-week Unleash the awesome power thumm@healthystartsarasota. inflatable play area) for Walk- Suncoast Humane Society pet- session. $30 members, $45 of the Bishop Planetarium, org or 373-7070 for details. In guests. There are huge therapy teams will be here so non-members. Frank G. taking off from Earth’s surface obstacle courses, giant slides your children can read aloud and flying to places no human Berlin Jr. Branch YMCA. For with the specially trained and Saturdays Drop In and Play at Selby and mega bouncers, and more has gone before: the Sun, the registration and other available delightfully calm dogs. Free, Library. 10am-12:30pm. Meet to ensure your children stay planets, other moons of our times or age groups, contact open to the public. 966-5214 or Lydia L Photography new friends with kids! Toys will happy, healthy and active. Pay solar system, newly discovered Lauran DeLagrange: 955- historicspanishpoint.org. be available in the picture book once and play all day, there’s solar systems in our galaxy 8194 x122 or ldelagrange@ Ava, 2 area, and a cart of non-fiction no time limit on your child’s and beyond. The planetarium thesarasotay.org. Grove Ladder Farm. material on parenting and fun at Bounce Down Under! has a virtual reality, fly-through Organically-fed poultry and related topics will be available Open 10am-9pm on Saturdays. atlas of the entire universe, so Downtown Sarasota Outdoor eggs. Local, family-owned, for adults to browse. Toys Bouncedownunder.com. there’s no place that we can’t Farmers Market. 7am-1pm pasture-based, non-GMO, soy- geared for ages 0-6; all ages go! Southfloridamuseum.com. rain or shine. 70+ vendors to free. Visit our booth Saturdays Circus Arts Class – Aerial welcome. Sclibs.net. fill your morning. Prepared at the downtown Sarasota Silks. Youth & Adults. $25/class. Flying Trapeze Classes. food available for purchase. Farmer’s Market! 928-5891 or Open level, beginners welcome. Ages 6 and up. $45/class. Are Forever Friends Fun Days at Lemon Ave and Main St. www.groveladderfarm.com. Bring your confidence, strength, you ready to fly? Take your Bee Ridge Park. Third Sat. of Sarasotafarmersmarket.org. and flexibility and get ready courage to new heights as every month. 1-3pm. Ages 13 Watch Exotic Animal Training. to train! Sailor Circus Arena, world-class instructors teach and up. Join the volunteers of Free Saturday Youth Art Open 12-4pm Wed-Sat. Bird 2075 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota. you to challenge gravity and Forever Friends for an afternoon Classes. 10am. Ages 6 and show 1pm. Educational demo of fun, inspiration and activities. Circusarts.org for upcoming Baby and Me Swim Classes. swing through the air with the up. Varied lessons taught by at 2pm. 7101 Palmer Blvd. schedule of classes (dates and Saturdays 9:30-10am & greatest of ease! No experience Events vary and may include professional art instructors. bigcathabitat.org. times vary during the year). 11am-11:30am. For ages 6 necessary. Sailor Circus Arena, music, crafts, snacks, games, Northportartcenter.com. months-3 yrs. Pre-swimming 2075 Bahia Vista St. Class dates special visitors and more. Teens 556-5486. Music on the Porch at Florida class with parent participation. and times vary. To register, call and adults with disabilities Sand Volleyball at Bee Ridge Maritime Museum. 2-5 pm jam 928-9948 or coachcindy@ 556-5486 or check the schedule are invited to this free event. Venice Train Depot Tours. Park. 8am-9:30pm, daily. Ages session on 2nd Sats. Bring a sarasotaswimacademy.org. online at Circusarts.org. Family and caregiver are also Half-hour tours, 10am-1pm. All 10 & up. Open play on five picnic, enjoy the music, or bring welcome. For details, call 941- ages. Free. Conducted by the lighted courts. For details: 316- an instrument and make some Kid Quest at Ringling New Wild Crafting for the 480-9390. Scgov.net. Venice Area Historical Society. 1330. Scgov.net/parks. of your own! Admission is free, Museum. First Saturdays. 1pm. Wild Child at The Children’s Venicehistory.com or 412-0151. donations are appreciated. Scgov.net/parks. Family-friendly and participatory Garden. The first Saturday Parents’ Morning Out at the OB Tours at Sarasota Children and adults welcome. museum tours for visitors ages 8 morning of every month from Berlin Branch YMCA. Need a Memorial Hospital. Selected Musician participation varies. Central Sarasota Farmers to 12. Kids Quests are facilitated 10-noon in our Painted Bird Art morning to run errands or grab Mondays, Tuesdays, Florida Maritime Museum, Market. 8am-1pm. Oct-June. by a museum educator and are Gallery. Do you have a child lunch with friends? Leave your Wednesdays & Saturdays. 4415 119th St W, Cortez. approximately 45 minutes in 4 years on up that loves to SCTI (corner of Proctor & Call 708-6121 or go to little ones at the Y and enjoy! Please note that registration length. Kids Quest tickets are craft? Then this special nature Beneva). Centralsarasota is required. For upcoming tour floridamaritimemuseum.org. Drop your kids off for safe $2 per child and give your family inspired program is for your farmersmarket.com. schedule and to register, visit us supervised active play. You admission to the featured venue child. The cost is $5+tax for the online at www.babies.smh.com. Junior Golf Clinic. 9-9:45am. of the rest of the day. Ringling. craft supplies & space is limited don’t have to be a Y member Lego Club at Jacaranda Ages 5-15. Free. Evie’s golf to take advantage of this org. so call The Children’s Garden to Library. This family program Downtown Bradenton pros donate their time to serve reserve your spot 330-1711. convenient service. For children is held every 2nd Saturday Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, as instructors. All equipment Art Making at Ringling ages 1-9 Mon-Sat, 8am-1pm (4 of the month at 1pm. For Oct-May. 9am-2pm. Historic provided. Eviesonline.com. Museum. 10am-3pm. First Jazzercise at Woodmere Park. hours max.) $25 for members/ children ages 5-11. Bring your Old Main St (428 12th St W). Saturdays. Art Making takes Tu Thurs & Sat. 9-10am. Age 15 $35 non-members for one child/ imagination to life with LEGO®! Realizebradenton.com. Every Art Club at Jacaranda Library. place in the Visitor’s Pavilion, and up. For more information second sibling add $5. Frank Come build machines, animals, 3rd Saturday the Market 11am-12pm. 3rd Saturday of where our Children’s Welcome contact Pam: 492-2084. G. Berlin, Sr. Branch YMCA, for architecture, monsters. LEGO® includes dozens of local artists each month, and provides arts Center is transformed into more info: Sarasotaymca.org. pieces will be provided. Frances and crafters display and sell their and crafts projects for kids ages an art studio. We provide the Soul Tots Mommy and Me. T. Bourne Jacaranda Public creations on 4th Ave W (where 6-12. Each month will feature materials, you provide the 10:30am. Ages 2-3. First class Storytime at Learning Library, 4143 Woodmere Park it connects with the Farmer’s a new project! Registration is vision. All ages are encouraged free. Soul Studios. 955-4444 or Express Toys. 11am. 8451 Blvd. Venice. Contact: 861- Market.) www.realizebradenton. required, snacks are provided. to participate! Ringling.org. soulstudiosdance.com. Cooper Creek Blvd. 351-5556. 1276 or sclibs.net. com/farmers_market. Sclibs.net.
44 mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine Lego Crew at Selby Library. Circus Arts Class – Youth Historic Wilson House Tours. 2-4pm. For ages 5 and up. On Sampler. Selected Saturday Sat 11am-1pm. Self-guided the first Saturday of each month morning. Ages 5-12. $25. tour. Call to confirm house will drop in and use Selby Library’s Sample a variety of circus be open: 861-5000. Urfer Park, fantastic LEGO collection to disciplines: acro, balance, Sarasota. Scgov.net/parks. make amazing creations which low aerial, and more. Sailor will then be displayed in the Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista Lego Family Fun at Braden youth area for one week. LEGO St, Sarasota. For complete River Library. 1st Saturday Weekly & pieces provided by the Friends schedule of upcoming classes each month, 11am-12:30pm of Selby Library and other (times and availability change at Braden River Library. generous donors. Sclibs.net. seasonally) visit Circusarts.org Mymanatee.org. Ongoing or call 941-355-9335 ext. 321. Children’s Classes at Family Kidding Around Yoga Events Spanish Legacy Language Kids & Clay. Drop in Saturdays at The Museum of Fine Arts. Immersion School. For ages 11am-12pm. $15/person 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10- 18 months and up. Classes last includes instruction, materials, 11am. Led by KT and Friends! 1 hour; new classes start every and firing. Carlasclay.com or $5 per family member, museum week. Small groups (max 6-7 359-2773. admission included and make students per class) according and take kids craft. Ideal for to age and language level. Tween STEM Club at ages 3 and up, all are welcome! Native-language teachers use Jacaranda Library. First Kiddingaroundyoga.com. the Montessori method and Saturday of each month from fun learning activities to teach 11am-12pm. Ages 7-12. Each Free Orientation Training students while keeping them month has a new topic relating at Faulhaber Fab Lab. Non- entertained. Morning and after- to Science, Engineering, profit digital fabrication lab school programs available, as Technology, or Math! Beginner Archery. 9am. where students, teachers, Ages 8 & up. $25 per session. well as optional one-on-one Registration is required and and hobbyists, entrepreneurs, Beginning Archery is intended tutoring. 2822 Proctor Rd, light snack are served. Sclibs. business owner, retirees, Sarasota. 925-8510 or info@ net. investors, or anyone with for people with little to no spanishlegacy.com. curiosity and tinkering spirit can experience shooting bows. Pups at the Point. M-Sat, make their ideas come to life. Learn proper techniques G.A.R.D.E.N Club at Venice 9am-5pm; Sun 12-5pm. Visitors This FREE class is the first step and enjoy different shooting Library. 10-11am. Join the may bring their dogs with them required you must complete games. All equipment is G.A.R.D.E.N. (Gardeners and as they tour the museum’s prior to being able to work in provided. Beginner Archery is Readers Develop Naturally) 30-acre site. 966-5214 or the lab space. Free orientation Club select Saturdays every historicspanishpoint.org. a pre-requisite for Intermediate classes are held every Thu 5pm month for gardening fun! Archery. George Mullen Activity and Sat 1pm. New member Storytelling and learning Chess Club at Gulf Gate Center, 1602 Kramer Way, safety lesson every Sat 1pm. activities to inspire the green Library. 1st and 3rd Sat. 12- North Port. Cityofnorthport.com Both classes required. Suncoast thumb in everyone! Ages 4-9. 4:30pm. All ages. Chess lovers Science Center/Faulhaber Sclibs.net. meet and play chess with other Birth to 5, Words Alive at Fab Lab, 4452 Beneva Rd. chess lovers. Sclibs.net. . Suncoastscience.org. North Sarasota Library Kerri Berri Kids Yoga. Two 3rd Saturdays at 3pm. Fun, different classes on Saturdays: Pee Wee Ballet. Ages 4-7. Kids Night Out at AcroFit. interactive story time designed Pineapple Yoga Studio, Sat Saturdays, 9:30-10:30. with young children’s learning 1:45-2:30pm, $10/child; also Soul Studios, 3303 Bahia 6-10pm. Ages 4-12. For drop off needs in mind! 861-1363 or offered at Circusoul Yoga Vista Street, Sarasota. rates: 923-2100. Studio, 3:30-4:30pm for $40/ Soulstudiosdance.com. sclibs.net. month or $15/class drop-in rate. Lido Key Mangrove Tunnel [email protected] for Calling All Art Loving Teens! SUP Tour. 9:30am & 1pm. Open Gym Playtime. 6:30- more info. We are looking for teens who $55. Perfect for beginners. Call 8:30pm. $10/members & love art and love working to reserve a space and board: $12/non-members. Ages 18 Critter Crafts at Oscar with younger kids! Please 952-8245 or surfitusa.com. months and up with caregiver. Scherer Park. This weekly contact or email our Volunteer lakewoodranchgymnastics. Monthly Rain Barrel program features different arts Coordinator Karen Branch com.0 and craft opportunities for kids. 941-365-2032 if you would like Workshop & Sale. Free class A Volunteer will be on-hand in to volunteer. Volunteer hours held one Sat a month at various the Nature Center to instruct count towards Bright Futures, locations. Learn how the use of and provide the materials but National Honor Society, more. rain barrels can conserve water, parents are asked to remain We are looking for teens for save money, and reduce storm with their child throughout Rising Rembrandts, Winter Art water runoff. Barrels available the program; parents are Camp and Summer Art Camp. for sale ($37). To register: welcome to participate as Please contact Karen Branch sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu/. well. Supplies and seating is to be added to the list we send limited, so participation is on a these requests to. Art Center TAB - Teen Advisory Board first-come, first-served basis. Sarasota, 707 North Tamiami at North Port Library. Ages Floridastateparks.org. Tr. 365-2032 or artsarasota.org. 13-18. 1:30pm on the second Saturday of the month. Monthly Chess Club at North Port Swimming with Ruth. Lessons meeting to discuss & plan END of Saturdays Library. Saturdays 2-4pm. available 7 days a week. Red upcoming teen events, discuss All ages. Free. Beginner and Cross trained. Over 45 years collection needs, discuss advanced players are welcome! experience. Hourly lessons at volunteer issues, training, and Sundays start 13800 S Tamiami Trl. 861-1312 your pool or Ruth’s (located in more. Pizza will be served. 861- on next page or sclibs.net. Sarasota). 377-0006. 1304 or sclibs.net.
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Kinsley, 1 Want to see your Cooper, 1 family-friendly event on our fabulous calendar? Weekly & Send your event info to: Ongoing [email protected] Events The Teeth Beneath: The Wild Dance Trance at The Sarasota Children’s Rainforest Garden Sea Debris: Awareness Open Studio at Let’s Create World of Gators, Crocs and Y. Select Sundays. 10:30- at Selby Gardens. Open daily. Through Art at Mote Marine. Art. Open studio is designed Caimans at Mote Marine. 11:30am & 11:30-12:30am. A The children’s rainforest offers Daily through June 15.The for all skill levels and mediums! dance fitness choreographed a delightful, natural space for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Seven days a ocean is our treasure, so why Young and adult artists are week. See American alligators class incorporating funk, discovery, exploration, learning is it getting trashed? Find out welcome 7 days a week, 9:30 and invasive spectacled Latin, Jazz, Hip Hop and other and PLAY. There are hands-on, and learn how to help at “Sea (12:30 on Sunday) to 7:00PM, to caimans found in Florida waters rhythms. Frank G. Berlin, developmentally-appropriate Debris.” Visitors will meet Greta Sr. Branch. 955-8194 or activities and programs and wetlands, and learn how the Great White Shark, Natasha learn and create with a certified thesarasotay.org. available on a regular basis. wetland and coastal habitats the Turtle and other huge, instructor! Every artist has the 366-5731 or selby.org. are vital to native species marine-inspired sculptures option to choose their own Perfect Little Planet. Sundays made of plastic and other debris such as the elusive American at 12:30pm. All ages. Included Silky Sundays. Downtown image and choice of medium crocodile Mote.org. with admission. Discover our Sarasota Bayfront, 3pm. Come gathered from Oregon’s coast (ie. acrylic, oil, watercolor, solar system through a new out to Island Park for hooping, and transformed into art by charcoal etc.)! An instructor Siesta Key Farmers the project “Washed Ashore. set of eyes – a family from aerial skills, slacklining, yoga, is always here to help each Market. Sundays 9am-1pm another star system seeking and all around fitness-y Sculptures up to 15 feet long individual with whatever they Sundays rain or shine. Local plants, the perfect vacation spot. Fly awesomeness! Every Sunday and 8 feet high will fascinate fresh fruits and vegetables, over the surface of Pluto, our starting approximately 3pm. all those who seek creative need! We welcome and look pottery, live music, and more. best known Dwarf Planet. Dive Sarasotawarrior.com. solutions to the challenge of forward to assisting all artists, Lydia L Photography Siestafarmersmarket.com. down the ice cliffs of Miranda. marine debris. Mote.org. from ages 4-104, compose Sail through the rings of Saturn. Sunday Walk-In Play at their creative masterpiece! 8111 . 10am- Temple Sinai Religious Feel the lightning storms at Bounce Down Under Relax at Riverwalk. This 1.5 Main St Suite 102, Lakewood Jupiter, and walk on the surface 6pm. Ages 13 and under. mile waterfront boardwalk along School. Sunday mornings. Ranch. Letscreateart.com. Temple Sinai, 4631 S. of Mars. (Also shown weekdays There’s always plenty of room the Manatee River Includes Lockwood Ridge Road. For 4:15pm.) Bishop Planetarium. in the Outback (giant inflatable a Family Fun Zone with a Free SKI-A-REES Water Ski more information call Sue, southfloridamuseum.org. play area) for Walk-In guests. colorful splash fountain (water There are huge obstacle . Free show at School Director, at 922-9322. runs from 9am-8pm), climbing Stunt Show . courses, giant slides and mega Birth to Five Courses Online structures, an award-winning 2pm. A Sarasota tradition for Each course costs $10 and bouncers, and more to ensure Dharma for Kids. 10-11:30am. skate park, and shady benches over 50 years. Bleacher seating participants may register through your children stay happy, Free. Geared toward the Aria, 2 weeks the Department of Children and healthy and active. Pay once for parents to sit on. Open 24 available or you can bring you issues kids have to deal with. Families Child Care Training and play all day, there’s no hours, seven days a week, with can bring your own lawn chairs. A short meditation, teaching, Portal. For additional info: time limit on your child’s fun! bathrooms in multiple locations. Free parking available as well chanted prayer, and lesson “Art From The Heart” at The 1-866-357-3239. Earlylearning 935 N Beneva Rd. 366-0123 or The pavilion entrance is located as a concession to purchase related activity. Children at 452 3rd Avenue West, Children’s Garden. This new coalitionsarasota.org. bouncedownunder.com. snacks and drinks. SKI-A-REES must be accompanied by Bradenton, FL 34205. 621- kindness project encourages Stadium at Ken Thompson children to spread the love adult attending Prayers for Live Star Talk. Sundays, Feed the Flamingos. Sarasota 6471 or realizebradenton.com/ to others in our community. World Peace or helping in 2:45pm. Included with Jungle Gardens presents riverwalk. Park (access from Mote lot). To Decorate a heart or card, the kids’ class. Kadampa admission. Join a staff you with the perfect venue confirm schedule: Skiarees@ send a message and bring a Meditation Center. 373-1600 or astronomer for an “old- for a Sunday outing with the Trap, Skeet and Clay Range. gmail.com or skiarees.com. smile to others. We will be meditationinsarasota.org. fashioned” planetarium show. kids. See reptiles, exotic birds Sat and Sun 9 a.m.-4 p.m. hand delivering all hearts to You’ll learn how to find the stars, and birds of prey, monkeys, Sarasota Trap, Skeet and Clay Drum Circle on Siesta Key local nursing homes, Make-A- planets, and constellations prairie dogs, and of course, Alligator Creek Trail at Range is located at Knight Trail Beach. Near the pavilion. Wish Foundation & Veteran’s visible from Bradenton over free roaming flamingos! Open Woodmere Park. Sun-Sat, Park and includes four trap Free. Dozens of musicians Organizations. Available all sunrise to sunset. Enjoy the coming weeks. Bishop every day, 10am-5pm. For fields, three skeet fields and two prices and schedule of daily gather with assorted percussion day on Sundays! 1670 10th Woodmere Park’s newest Planetarium. 746-4131 or clay courses. The range is home Way, Sarasota, FL 34236. southfloridamuseum.org. animal shows: 355-1112 or amenity, 1.6 miles of shaded, to the Scholastic Clay Target instruments. Drumming begins Sarasotachildrensgarden.com sarasotajunglegardens.com. Program, which is designed to an hour before sunset. Siesta or 330-1711. pedestrian/bicycle-friendly trail . Lessons Swimming with Ruth Key Drum Circle along Alligator Creek. Serene, available 7 days a week. Red Get Your Body Back with Kai. get school-aged boys and girls Lekatchka Archery Club. nature lover’s paradise with Cross trained. Over 45 years Mind/body integrative dance involved in shooting sports. on Facebook. 2nd & 4th Sundays of every abundant wildlife including experience. Hourly lessons at fitness class. Kids welcome Located at Knight Trail Park, com/groups. month. 9am-8pm. All ages. hawks and alligators. Bring a your pool or Ruth’s (located in with adult supervision. For full 3445 Rustic Road, Nokomis, FL 50-acre archery range. Knight water bottle and take a break Sarasota). 377-0006. schedule: Kaimoves.com. 34275. For more information, Trail Park. Lekatchkaarchery@ near a Florida-designated visit www.Sarasotagunclub.com THE END yahoo.com. Scgov.net/parks. “grand” tree. 486-2780. or call 941-488-3223.
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46 mommy magazine® May/June 2018 facebook.com/mommymagazine How do you hope your kids would describe you?
As someone that was always there for them with unconditional love and support. I hope they always remember how my love felt, because that is what they can always carry with them.
What’s on your playlist?
My playlist is very eclectic. Last night I literally listened to everything from Gram Parsons to April Noss Tupac to Tool. 4th Degree Black belt, RYT 200 Yoga Teacher, Founder/Owner of Sarasota Karate What can (or do) you give Club and Empowered Spirit Self-Protection another mother to help her
Interviewed by Ciera Coleman feel supported and strong?
Ask! And, for those mothers that won’t fess You’ve studied karate for 25 years On my list: Jane Goodall, Oprah Winfrey, What’s the last best thing you up to having too much on their plate and and just recently started holding Malala Yousafzai, Rosa Parks, Frida Kahlo, read (online or in hand), and what needing help (I admit to this), offer to help with self-protection workshops for Abby Wambach, Sylvia Plath, Rigoberta makes it great? particulars like chores, tackling a to do list, women, children, and allies of all Menchú, Tomoe Gozen, Amelia Earhart. Theirs watching children, or having a conversation genders. What made you decide are the stories I share with my daughter. I am constantly reading work by Pema Chodron, over drinks. Mothers need the support and care to cross over into this field? and my latest favorite quote for her: What are the top three pieces of of other women in their lives. It wasn’t so much of a decision as a natural advice you offer your children? “Things falling apart is a kind of testing and If you had to give a title to progression. As a woman, a parent, and a also a kind of healing. We think that the point is • Speak your truth and shine your light your parenting journey so far? traditional Japanese karate instructor, I felt like to pass the test or to overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don’t really get solved. this was a gift that I could give others to provide • No learning is ever wasted “Organized Chaos Fueled by Love” They come together and they fall apart. Then the tools and self-confidence that they need to • Every moment is precious feel safe. To empower others makes me feel they come together again and fall apart again. Finish this sentence: “I am empowered. It’s just like that. The healing comes from letting a strong mom because ______” Is there a cause there be room for all of this to happen: room for Who—aside from family— you wish more people grief, for relief, for misery, for joy.” I am humble enough to know when I am not. inspires you? would pay attention to? It reminds me to be open and live in the moment I am always inspired by strong women who We are faced with extreme environmental and take what comes to me. strive to make a difference in this world despite issues, and a complete lack of empathy for the adversity and setbacks. Women who have health of this planet and the future we are leaving What qualities or values do you want paved the road for other women and minority our children and other species. Of course, they to pass on to your kids? groups with independence and courage. are all interconnected to the environment— poverty, women’s rights, education, etc. Truth, strength, and compassion. This is all I Without a healthy Earth, every other cause hope they can encompass and share as human cannot be remedied. beings on this earth.
What does your mom Ask the Kids! always say to you? Kai, 10 & Ren, 6 Kai: Shine your light. Ren: I love you. What does your mom How are you and say to you when you are your mom alike? Why is your mom special? struggling with a problem? Kai: The first thing I need to do Kai: We are both creative. Kai: Because she is really loving and positive. is take a few deep breaths. Ren: We both like purple more than pink, Ren: Asks if she can give me a hug and kiss. and we both like to sing. Ren: That she loves me so much.
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