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Arts ..................................... 6-11 6 Arts & Crafts 7 Dance 9 Music 10 Theater Arts

Calendar ............................. 59-64 Camps ................................. 11-13 Emergency Resources ................ 60

Parties .............................. 38-42 Schools ............................. 42-46

Appendix ............................ 56-58

Welcome to our 30th Anniversary - Part Two ! This celebratory issue is all about you –– the parents –– our heroes . The people who make the magic happen , 24 / 7 , 365 days a year .

Parenting is , without a doubt , the hardest , longest , most gratifying and meaningful job you ’ ll ever have .

That ’ s why we sought out advice from experts –– doctors , authors , educators , nutritionists , readers , famous folk –– so we could help and support you in doing the superhero job you do every day as a mom / dad . ( After all , you ’ ve been helping and supporting us for the past 30 years !)

We ’ ve bundled this sage and simple advice into 30 ( our magic number ) Super Power Parenting Tips . They ’ re game changers . This reassuring pep talk ( pages 3-4 ) serves as an affirmation to hold your course , enjoy the moments , trust your gut ... and “ Be a Butterfly ” ( see # 29 , it ’ s my fave !).

At our ripe age of 30 , who doesn ’ t want / need a little make-over ? Look at our Table of Contents and you ’ ll see what we mean . We ’ ve streamlined , organized , condensed ... wrinkle reduced . With this new format , we ’ re hoping you ’ ll discover new activities and services for your family , and easily find familiar ones you ’ re looking for . Use the guide at the bottom of each page to navigate through the sections . As always , we ’ d love your feedback : editor @ kidsguidemagazine . com . We ’ re here to serve you .

BTW : You ’ ll want to keep this issue handy for the those trying moments when — as my mother used to say —“ there ’ s not enough booze in the bottle !” ( Not that we ’ re suggesting wine as a parenting strategy .)

Love and treasure this time with your kids .

PUBLISHER LIZ DAVIS

INFORMATION EDITOR PAM CHOTISWATDI

ADVERTISING SALES TIFFANY SALTER

WEB / BUZZZ / FEATURE STORY AUDREY EFTYCHIOU

COVER MIRACLE STUDIOS

SECURITY BUNNY , FRANNY , PICKLES , LUNA

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