NWA Kids Guide

Pre-Run Power Rally
Metroplex Event Center
2305 South 8th Street, Rogers
Friday, May 15, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Adults $10, Children $5, preschool free
Max $25 per family (immediate family)

Attendees will enjoy: Preregistration and check in opportunity, food, crafts, games, inflatables, silent auction and entertainment.

5K Run/Walk
Saturday, May 16, 7:30 a.m.
Pinnacle Hills Promenade – Rogers
$20 before April 17; $25 after April 17
Check in and same day registration begins at 6:45 a.m.
Runners begin at 7:30 a.m.; walkers depart immediately after runners

The first 500 runners will receive a t-shirt and goodie bag with coupons and samples from sponsors. Medals will be awarded to the first, second, and third places in their age category (6 age categories plus male and female).

11th Annual Youth Run
FREE for K-8th Grades
Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m.
Pinnacle Hills Promenade – Rogers
Check in and same day registration begins at 8 a.m.
Runs begin at 9 a.m.

The first 700 child participants will receive a t-shirt and goodie bag with samples and coupons from sponsors. All participants will receive a blue ribbon and be eligible to win door prizes at the completion of the run. Participants must be present to receive the run goodie bag and win the door prizes. The school with the most students running and the school with the highest % of show rate will each receive a $75.00 gift certificate from Best Sports to be used for athletic equipment.

Parents who wish to register and run with their children (in a non-competitive manner) will receive a run T-Shirt and water bottle for a $10 donation. Parents that register and run with their children will be eligible for a special family door prize.

For more info www.kendrickfincher.org

Thurs. April. 16th
Jones Center Room #112
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Presented by Dr. Paul Baston, Camp War Eagle Mentoring

All families experience conflict.  Mediation is one technique that can be used to help defuse or deescalate anger and conflict in our homes.  Many times these conflicts may need to be negotiated with the assistance of a professional mediator.  Mediation skills can benefit all families and this workshop will be beneficial to all attendees.

Parenting classes are FREE, but are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early. For more information (479)751-3463

ATTENTION Parents of Springdale Teenagers:
Special Parent Information Meeting to Discuss Drug Abuse

Thurs. April 16
6:30-8:00pm
Pontiac Coffee House on Thompson Ave. in Springdale

Program sponsored by Springdale Public Schools PTO/PTA Organizations. For more info contact Sherry Lloyd.

Thurs. April. 9th
Jones Center Room #112
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Presented by Marti Genge, Pages of Parenting

Children communicate their emotional hurts and needs through their behavior.  By recognizing your child’s acting-out behavior as an unmet need, you can connect instead of react.

Parenting classes are FREE, but are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early. For more information (479)751-3463.

More Help Can Be Found At Dine Without Whine

It seems like a never-ending battle with the kids. Although you and I know veggies are delicious and they’re also good for you, they act like vegetables are a plague they want to avoid at all costs.

If you need creative ways to get your kids to eat more vegetables, here are 9 ideas to incorporate into your daily meals right away:

1. Make healthy choices readily available and put the sugary and greasy snacks away. This doesn’t mean totally deprive yourselves of these delightful treats, but making healthy eating a normal part of your day goes a long way to helping kids develop better eating habits.

2. Add veggies like carrots or even asparagus to smoothies. Kids love fruit smoothies and they’ll never know you put in a little of those dreaded vegetables in.

3. Sneak vegetables into other foods. For example: Add grated carrots into spaghetti sauce or make a zucchini chocolate cake.

4. Try dip. You know kids love to dip everything. Just make sure they know they have to eat the dip stick and not just lick it!

5. Take your kids shopping with you. Let your child pick out a new vegetable in the grocery store that they’ve never tried. Then prepare the vegetable together.

6. Be patient and consistent. Avoid having a tantrum yourself when your child has a tantrum about vegetables on their plate. Sometimes it will take several times of serving the same food before your child is even willing to try it.

7. Make it artistic and fun. Place veggies into a smiley face on your child’s plate or decorate a pizza with them.

8. Let them choose: raw or cooked. Some children may have a definite preference as to whether their veggies are cooked or raw.

9. Plan your meals. Sometimes it’s easy to forget the veggies when you don’t have a plan…allowing your kids to get into the habit of veggie-free meals. Plan your meals and grocery lists in advance, so you won’t come up short on the greenery.

To make your meal planning a whole lot easier, sign up for you 1 ¢ no-risk trial at Dine Without Whine. They put together your weekly dinner plan and even make a quick and easy printable grocery list for you. Click here to get started

“After the Cord is Cut: Making Informed Decisions About Which Routine Procedures Are Right For Your Baby”

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

7:00 p.m.

Terra Tots - Bentonville

118 W. Central, Bentonville, AR

Choices for newborn baby care procedures begin immediately at birth.  The best preparation is to have considered them and decided beforehand what procedures you desire (or don’t want) for your newborn.  For a hospital birth, there are numerous routine procedures which can be administered, delayed or even refused.  Find out what your options are at this free informational evening.

For more information, email info@birthnetworknwa.org or call 479-685-5232

Angry Kids, Frustrated Parents

Thurs. Mar. 5th
Jones Center Room #112
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Presented by Angie Collins, NWACCRRC

This workshop will help you understand what causes your anger and the many problems that can result if you are unable to control your anger.  We will discuss ways to help you manage and express healthy responses to your anger.  Managing your anger appropriately is an important skill that involves identifying what triggers your anger and learning techniques to help you calm down.  We will share some healthy ways for you to express your anger without losing control.

Parenting classes are FREE, but are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early. For more information (479)751-3463.

Parenting Thru Divorce

Thurs. Feb. 19th
Jones Center Room #112
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Presented by Dr. Susan K. Takigiku, University of Arkansas

Every parent wants the best for their child, but divorced parents face special challenges in helping their children lead happy, productive lives. Divorce can be devastating for children. This workshop helps parents focus on raising healthy children with an emphasis on helping children survive divorce.

Parenting classes are FREE, but are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early. For more information (479)751-3463.

Thurs. Feb. 5th

Jones Center Room #112
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Presented by Priscilla Sara, NWA Resource and Referral Center

This workshop will discuss the many stresses and anger that we deal with daily.  In this workshop we will share ideas and tips to assist with techniques and strategies to deal with day-to-day stresses and anger.  We will share ideas to help you identify your trigger points and assist you with strategies to express your anger with an healthy attitude and voice.

Parenting classes are FREE, but are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early. For more information (479)751-3463.

Tues. Feb.3rd - 17th

Jones Center Room #112
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Presented by Dee Austin, Arkansas State PIRC

This is a three-part mini-series that will teach building skills to help form your child’s foundation for life.  It is designed specifically for parents of children from birth to two years of age.

Parenting classes are FREE, but are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early. For more information (479)751-3463.