Family Fun and Goings-On

***For things to do in Winston Salem...

WINSTON-SALEM DASH VS CAROLINA MUDCATS
--The Winston-Salem Dash play at beautiful BB&T Ballpark, and all fans in attendance will enjoy the best family-friendly entertainment in the Triad!
--Tickets range from $8 to $16, and you can purchase tickets at http://www.milb.com/tickets/singlegame.jsp?sid=t580
--For more information on the club, visit wsdash.com!

DISNEY'S ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR.
Twin City Stage will present of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. August 21-23 at the Arts Council Theatre. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 pm and Sunday's matinee is at 2 pm. General admission tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children and can be purchased online (www.twincitystage.org) or at the box office window one hour prior to each performance.

Having Fun and Staying Active

Once a child has seen a cartoon, iphone, or computer of any kind...they are hooked, lined, and sunk.  Gone are the days when you send your child outside and tell them they are allowed back inside after 3 hours.  Keeping them active and engaging in creative play can be challenging at times. 

Having fond memories of my little then big trampoline, we indulged and got our kiddos a mini trampoline and it has been a hit!  It is a splurge and not free play but was worth it in the end. 

Kids need to be physically active.  They learn by exploring their "new moves" and being kinesthetic.  They need it to sleep well, to grow, to strengthen, to be happy, to focus, to be creative, and to, well, behave :)  There, I said it.  I'm not quoting research.  I'm telling it to you straight up as a mom.  I know I'm not alone here!

Be Creative, Be Fun, Be Well,
MLC

Trampoline link.

Toddler eats what?!

Yup.  Your kids will eat what you give them...eventually.  Plain and simple.

On another note, a fun event every 2nd Sunday in downtown Winston Salem happens this weekend!  Chatham County Line with be performing on 4th St. from 3-6p.  Here is the link for more details!

Beat the Summer Heat

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), 17% of our nation's children aged 2 to 19 years old are obese.  And unfortunately, obesity can lead to numerous health problems and carry over into adulthood.  Health problems due to obesity can be cured.  Choose to get your kiddos moving and eating healthy!

The CDC also states that our youth need at least 60 minutes of physical activity each and everyday.  Yes, you heard it: 60 minutes.  Turn off the media devices and play!  Physical activity for kids doesn't have to mean getting them into organized sports or fitness classes.  Activity can be as simple as turn on the water sprinkler and letting them run around until they prune up :)