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Your Child’s Best and Most Productive Summer

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

By Nancy Stoops

I am a very big believer in rest and relaxation, and I feel summer is a great time to do that.  I take a lot of time off in the summer to relax, but I feel that summer must also be productive as well. I force myself to move at a much slower pace and I do play a lot more, but I try to remember the concept of balance, as well.

Summer also allows for some unique activities for your children. For example, I see summer as a time to work on special talents and projects.  Having a project can be very grounding and give you something to be working toward, which I believe is a very important concept.  But, this doesn’t take away from a very well deserved break.

The other really great piece about being productive this summer is that your child won’t lose all of their skills over the summer and returning to school will be easier.  If we don’t use something for three months, our skills can become rusty.  By allowing our children to do absolutely nothing over the summer, we are not doing them a favor; we are doing them a grave injustice.

So encourage your children to read a book, write a story about something fun, walk the dog to keep their muscles strong, help you add and subtract how many miles you’ll be traveling this vacation, understand why when you throw the ball up, it always comes back down, and just keep learning the whole summer through. Teach them the way to find that balance that will enhance their relaxation, make them feel good about their productivity, and allow them to have more fun than they ever have!

 

Nancy Stoops

This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T.  Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  She has a private practice in Diamond Bar and is currently accepting new clients; she is also a motivational speaker who can inspire your employees or group members.  Nancy runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and groups on how to manage anger.    For more information about any of these services feel free to contact her at (909) 229-0727.  You may e-mail Nancy at nancyjstoops@verizon.net

Summer Fun

summer-fun-sunshineBy K.P. Sander

SGV – Memorial Day – the unofficial start of summer – has come and gone and the school year is quickly coming to a close.

Summer Fun is upon us, and local cities have been working hard to bring you the very best in entertainment to make your summer just a little more enjoyable…and they’re FREE!

So pack up the kids, and bring along a blanket or some chairs, and a few snacks, and head on over to a plethora of entertainment opportunities.  There’s nothing like a little summer fun under the stars.

 

CHINO SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Chino City Hall Front Lawn, 13220 Central Ave

Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m.

Bring chairs, blankets; food vendors on site

July 9: Eclipse – Top 40 Band

July 16: Soto – Latin style band

July 23: Rock Fantasy – Rock & Roll Band (LA2015 Special Olympics Community Celebration)

July 30: Hot August Night – Neil Diamond Tribute Band

Aug. 6:  Rumours – Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band

Aug. 13: DSB – Journey Tribute Band

More Info:  www.chinokiwanis.com

 

DIAMOND BAR CONCERTS IN THE PARK (MOVIES UNDER THE STARS)

Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Road

Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Free Parking & Shuttle from DB Golf Course; kids’ activities; concessions available

June 24: Southland Band – R&B/Classic Rock (Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day)

July 4:  4th of July Blast; DBHS, 21400 Pathfinder Road; 5 to 9:30 p.m. (Classic Rock performance by the band, Yard Sale; Fireworks Show 9 p.m., grass seating – bring chairs/blankets/picnic dinners)

July 8: The Kings of 88 – Piano Rock (Maleficent)

July 15: Stone Soul – Soul (The Box Trolls)

July 22: Southern Caliber Country – Rock (Big Hero 6)

July 29: Last Chance – Classic Rock (101 Dalmatians)

Aug. 5: Cold Duck – 70s/Top 40 (Alice in Wonderland – 2010)

Aug. 12: Surfin’ – Tribute to Beach Boys (Finding Nemo)

*All movies are family-friendly

More Info:  (909) 839-7067

 

WALNUT MUSIC & (MOVIES) IN THE PARK

Creekside Park, 780 Creekside Dr.

Tuesdays, 6 to 10:30 p.m.

July 4: Fireworks Celebration (Suzanne Park, 625 Suzanne Rd.; 6 to 9:30 p.m.; Pie Eating Contest, Food Trucks, Live Music by Young Guns, Patriotic Pooch Parade, Fireworks at 9 p.m.)

July 7: Chico – Latin (Despicable Me 2)

July 14: Steel Imagination – Rock (Earth to Echo)

July 21: Walk Like a Man – Four Seasons’ Tribute (Little Rascals)

July 28: The Reflexx – 80s/New Wave (Lego Movie) – Celebrating “National Night Out”

Aug. 4: Cold Duck – Top 40s (Big Hero 6)

More Info:  (909) 598-5605

Riverside County: “Cool Centers” To Escape The Heat

THE CITY OF EASTVALE

 

Eastvale – The Community Action Partnership of Riverside County is coordinating Cool Centers to provide drop-in sites for vulnerable individuals, seniors, the disabled, and others in need of temporary relief from the heat. Cool Centers will open to the public, in affected areas, when the Riverside County Department of Public Health issues a “Heat Warning”. Watch or listen for the “Heat Warning” on your television, radio, and local newspaper.

 

Keep Cool and protect your health when it’s hot outside by following these guidelines:

  • Drink plenty of water. Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
  • Wear a wide-brimmed hat, or use an umbrella for shade.
  • Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose clothing.
  • Slow down; rest in the shade or a cool place when possible.
  • Never leave a child, elderly, disabled person, or animal alone in a vehicle.
  • Check on your friends and neighbors who are elderly, have medical conditions, or are at higher risk for problems when it is very hot.
  • If you do not have an air conditioner, use a fan, make sure your windows are open and visit a Cool Center.
  • Take a cool shower or bath.
  • When it is hotter than 90° visit a friend that has air conditioning in their home, or a place with cooler temperatures like a mall, a library or a senior center.
  • Turn on your air conditioner.

 

You are also at risk if you have certain medical conditions, take medication for high blood pressure, have a mental health condition, have been using drugs or alcohol, or have had a previous heat-related illness.

 

For Cool Center locations, hours and tips on how to protect yourself from heat related illnesses, please contact the Summer Energy Crisis Hotline, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at (888) 636-8676; TTY (951) 955-5126; or call 2-1-1, 24 hours a day. You can also visit www.capriverside.org.