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February 16, 2011
          
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HSHS Medical Group Welcome
Dealing With a Picky Eater
Gluten Free Options
Book Nook: College Bound
The Hunt for Volunteers: New Play Museum
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Greetings!

flowersIsn't it exhilarating to enjoy some fresh air this week? It feels great to throw open the windows and air the house out a bit.

We are excited to introduce you to HSHS Medical Group in their letter to readers below. We look forward to sharing their expertise with you this year.

If you have a high school or college student in your life, don't miss a special College Bound Book Nook below. These are some of the latest titles to help parents and students navigate the college journey.

We continue to work on our Summer Camp Directory and our Spring Fling resources including Spring Break ideas.

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Kim Leistner
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We are thrilled to offer our Springfield Moms readers the valuable healthcare expertise provided from Hospital Sister Health Systems (HSHS) Medical Group. Learn more about HSHS in their introductory letter here.


GOT A PICKY EATER IN YOUR FAMILY?  Try These Tips To Tame the Dinner Battles
Picky EatersNothing can take the relaxation out of a family meal as quickly as complaints about the food or outright refusals to eat. Jennifer Pollock offers some suggestions that might help in her article here.
 GLUTEN FREE: A Way of L ife For This Family
Gluten Free optionsFor many, eating gluten free is not just a trendy weight loss fad. In fact for celiacs, it is a way of eating for life. Michelle Eccles McLaughlin updates Springfield Moms on her family's pursuit of gluten free options in her story here.

IS COLLEGE IN YOUR CHILD'S FUTURE?  Check Out These Resources on Applications, Transitions, Finances, Diet and More!
College resourcesThe range of decisions surrounding college seem staggering, but there are some excellent resources out there to help guide you and your student through the application process, paying the bills, transitioning and even eating right. Book Nook for the College Bound here.
ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP STAFF NEW PLAY MUSEUM
Illinois State Play Museum 2011Maybe you are a person who loves to share your enthusiasm for learning with children. Or perhaps you know a neighbor or grandparent who is excited to spend time with young people for a few hours at a time. If so, the Illinois State Museum is looking for you! Their all new Play Museum is set to open in March, and they need volunteers. It might be the perfect opportunity for you or someone you know. Information here.

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AthletiCare_StJohnsHospitalTONIGHT! 
From AthletiCare. Triathlon Series: Part One - The Swim.  6:30 p.m. at St. John's Rehab South.  Free, but please call to register. Details here.


Central Illinois Event Catering


Adult Cooking Classes
now being offered by Susan Shaw and Central Illinois Event Catering.  Kids classes, too!  
Several February classes still open for registration.  Enjoy!


 


KidsFest 2011February 19th: KidsFest from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Prairie Capitol Convention Center.  KidsFest is sponsored by St. John's Children's Hospital, Capitol Radio Group, My Friends Discovery Center and others.  Fun activities for the kids and more than 60 booths of helpful information for parents. 

February 19th: From Disability to Possibility.  8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Southeast High School. Information about a variety of topics including: IEP advocacy, assistive technology and ABA will be available.  Details here.

Giggle Giggle Quack 2011
Giggle Giggle Quack
on February 25th at 7:00 p.m. at Sangamon Auditorium.  This funny and colorful musical for young audiences teaches respect, compromise and the value of friendship. Springfield Moms will be there, too, with pre-show activities.




Maple syrup demonstration time
February 19 and 20th
and February 26 and 27th: Lincoln Memorial Garden Maple Syrup Demonstration Time. 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. hikes.

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Saturday, February 26th
at 1:00 p.m. Alice In Wonderland Tea Party. Each $15 ticket includes one performance ticket to the 2:00 show, cookies, punch/tea, crafts and a cast meet and greet.


Style of Hope
6th Annual Style of Hope
on Thursday, March 3rd.  6:30 reception, 7:30 fashion show.  Buy your tickets for this fabulous event now.  Proceeds benefit the children of The Hope Institute.  This "Girls Night Out" event features gourmet hors d'oeuvres, Peases's chocolates, champagne toast, live and silent auctions, live music and an extraordinary fashion show, produced by Chicago's own, Zzazz Productions.  Details here.

Illinois Products Expo

March 5th and 6th
: Illinois Products Expo at the Illinois State Fairgrounds starting at 10:00 a.m. both days. Free food samples, Illinois Wine and Cheese Garden, door prizes including a Weber Genesis S-310 LP Gas Grill. General admission $5.  Kids 10 and under free.


Hearts at Home

Need To Recharge Your Mom Batteries?  Mark Your Calendars!  March 11 - 12th in Normal
: Hearts at Home National Conference "Mom Revolution."  Registration, speaker information and other details here.



Illinois State Play Museum 2011

March 26th
from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Illinois State Museum "PLAY MUSEUM" Grand Opening.  Festivities for the opening event will also include live entertainment, games and crafts.





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