Brandywine Family Buzz - May 14th, 2012

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May 14th - May 20th

Happy Mother's Day to all the Buzz readers, and their moms, and their mothers-in-law, and their sisters, and their aunts. HMD to ALL the moms out there - whether they are "working moms" or "stay-at-home moms" (as if stay at home moms stay home and as if working moms are the only ones working). Today was mother's day, which means it's also a day to celebrate all the other titles we assume at any given time, often simultaneously, with no appropriate training and little if any notice. Butcher, baker, candlestick maker, chauffeur, medic, short-order cook, personal shopper, waitress, aesthetician, hostess, conflict negotiator, coach, stylist, professional organizer, referee, lawn service, housecleaner, laundress, school-lunch packer, car detailer, event coordinator, scheduling secretary, librarian, dog-walker, photographer, reading specialist, mind-reader, psychologist, teacher, gift wrapper, tailor, cobbler, researcher, travel agent, stunt double, IT specialist, mind-reader, finder-of-lost-things and backpack-rememberer.

What did I miss?

Happy Mother's Day, Moms, from your partners in crime - Jennifer, Amy, Traci and Andrea at The Buzz

Buzz This Week

Monday, May 14th

8pm Public Night at Mt. Cuba Observatory, students need to be 5th Grade and older, click here for more information regarding registration
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7pm-8:30pm A Concert of Music Excellence for Everyone – concert by The Music School of DE at The Grand
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Tuesday, May 15th

11am Storytime at Barnes and Noble in the Christiana Mall
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Wednesday, May 16th

6pm-7:30pm Raising a Confident Kid seminar at AI Dupont Hospital for Children, please visit website to register online
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Thursday, May 17th

100th Anniversary Celebration of the Chesapeake Bay Girl Scout Council at World Cafe Live at the Queen in Wilmington. All are welcome. Two bands, Jellyroll and Kristen & The Noise, fabulous food, silent auction and raffle.
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4pm-9pm FREE Community Birthday Party at the JCC to celebrate the 1st Birthday of the Jcade with games galore, contests, prizes, healthy snacks & drinks. Plus, a birthday party isn't complete without BIRTHDAY CAKE! RSVP's preferred by 5/14, email at jeremyweiser@siegeljcc.org or call 302-478-5660.
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Friday, May 18th -

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Wilmington Grand Prix – lots of family friendly activities planned!
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International Museum Day – FREE admission to DE Art Museum and Brandywine River Museum all day! Check other local museums for special admission pricing.
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7:05pm Blue Rocks Game – enjoy the new Kids Club sponsored by the DCM (free to join, but you have to register) and Fireworks tonight!
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Saturday, May 19th -

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Girls on the Run 5K at the Riverfront
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11am-1pm Kids Cook at Celebrity Kitchens, call now to reserve a spot.
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12pm-3pm (Program 12:30-1:30 and 2pm-3pm) Storytime at Iron Hill Museum
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7pm-8pm Family Twilight Hike at Tyler Arboretum
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Sunday, May 20th -

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12:30-4pm Hagley’s Creek Kids program
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Maybe a good day to snuggle up and watch a DVD?
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Dr. Amy

Which Sunscreen is Safe? How Much Sun Do My Children Need?
with Dr. Amy

Time to start thinking about the fun and dangers of sun. I confess, I do not always put sunscreen on my children. Luckily they have their father’s olive tones and not my pasty whites so they don’t burn easily but I am always trying to balance the dangers of too much sun, the unpleasant act of lathering them with chemical laden sunscreen and the need for sun to produce Vitamin D. This balance needs to take into account research on the dangers of chemicals used in sunscreens, the rise of Vitamin D deficiency (we need direct sunlight to make Vitamin D) and even the controversy about sunscreen’s protective effect against melanoma. So, what is a pediatrician and mother to do? I have not thrown away the sunscreens. However, I weigh each situation, buy sunscreens that have been tested/avoid dangerous chemicals and I try to cover the little ones up with clothing as much as possible. Last year, Environmental Working Group released a well researched, easy to understand answers to some important questions such as:

1. Do some chemicals in sunscreen cause cancer? Which ones?

2. How can I make sure my children are getting enough vitamin D?

3. Are there sunscreen chemicals that are dangerous?

4. Which sunscreens are considered the safest for children?

5. What can I do to find a balance between protection from the sun AND protection from sunscreens?

6. What are some commonly held misperceptions about sun and sunscreens?

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Please remember that these are only guidelines. Any concerns should be discussed with your pediatrician.

Save the Date

June 3rd 1pm Berry Festival
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Tuesday, June 5th-Saturday, June 9th Greek Festival in Wilmington
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Sunday, June 10th-Sunday, June 17th St. Anthony’s Italian Festival
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Saturday, June 2nd Appel Farm Art & Music Festival
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Birthday Buzz

What’s going on for families? When is that program again?
Where in the world can I have my kids’ birthday party?

When parents in the area are looking for information, they head straight to the Buzz. Again and again, you, (nearly 5,000 subscribers and 1,100 facebook fans) have asked for birthday party planning ideas. We are taking the hint and we are excited to provide this resource, beginning June 2012.

Submit Birthday Buzz - we want to know where you have had a great birthday party!

Buzz Flea Market

The Brandywine Family Buzz Flea Market! Read Here

Do you have items which are still in working order that you would like to place on the Brandywine Family Buzz for Free? Please eMail them to us at Flea@BrandywineBuzz.com and we'll include them. Items be anything from ice skates that no longer fit to the baby jogger in the garage. We'll list the item for 2 weeks, a brief description, the asking price (if any), and a contact number. Let us know if you would like to relist them!

Read the Buzz Flea Market Here