Wow! I have been blown away with the incredible response to the Rio Kids photo contest. It is going to be such a difficult task to pick one cute child, when I have been receiving hundreds of adorable pictures of your kids! Stay tuned for next month’s issue when we announce the winner of the photo contest on the cover page! Additionally, next month will be the start off the new bimonthly issues of Rio Kids Magazine, so don’t forget to keep an eye out for some upcoming holiday family fun! We want to give you more content as well as, personalize the magazine around you, the reader. I also want to thank you for the great feedback we have been getting from you via our website. Keep the photos and new suggestions coming! As you start your holiday shopping, keep in mind that Rio Kids advertisers have many products and services that make unique, stunning gifts for everyone in your family. Go shop at Nicole & Co. for fabulous jewelry and fashionable clothing for mom or sis. Try bargain shopping at Bows & Britches to find a special treasure or schedule a photo session at Signature Collections photography to capture amazing holiday moments. Give the gift of dance to your child and enroll them at Rock-It Cheer and Dance or Danzar. Inspire creativity and play and get a gift certificate from Gymboree for the little ones in your life. These are all great ideas to keep in mind when you get stumped trying to find that perfect gift! Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!
Nancy Garza
Nancy Garza, Publisher
editorial
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nancy garza
Director of operations/ account executive ngarza@impresionmedia.com
joe david garza vp of operations
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freddie gomez creative director/ design editor
fgomez@impresionmedia.com
jenny L. garza
director of communications jgarza@impresionmedia.com Contributing Writers: Irma Burr, B.A. Psyc. M. Ed. Vanessa Villarreal
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If we are
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oday, as we are faced with the stress of violence, news of the war, school bullying, and terrorism. Building the next generation as a generation of PEACE is essential for our children’s future. To help end the cycle of violence in our world we must as adults, parents, and teachers learn to become peaceful and non-violent ourselves. It is until we have this wisdom of peace within, that we can pass it to our children and them unto theirs.
as parents who want to raise
peaceful children we must ask ourselves:
1. What do I want to create in my children? 2. Do I promote peaceful behavior and inner peace with my children in every interaction I have with them? 3. Do I show my children that I value peace over conflict? 4. Do I have the desire to nurture my children or to not be inconvenienced? 5. Do I provide games, toys, and entertainment that lead to violent behavior?
we can create a peaceful generation
BY PROVIDING PEACEFUL DAY-TO-DAY RELATIONSHIPS AND PRACTICING OPEN COMMUNICATION. • • • • • •
Provide touch and closeness. Talk , dance, sing, laugh, and play with your children. Help and allow children to express their feelings. Provide games and activities that teach peace and character education (i.e. stories, yoga, meditation, affirmations) Build and maintain empathy in children by respecting their individuality offering compassion. With empathy, children increase their ability to become loving, caring adults who raise their children with respect and compassion.
Irma Burr, B.A. Psychology, M.Ed. She is a certified yoga instructor and Creative Journal Expressive Arts facilitator. She offers” Angelic Yoga” sessions for children and adults. She teaches parenting courses and offers wellness techniques to reduce stress and help individuals discover their “inner radiance.” You can contact her at (956) 454-5240, e-mail: .
Pediatric Clinic Board Certified in Pediatrics
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Arlene Y. Sanchez, M.D., P.A. Ph: (956) 381-4888 Fax: (956) 381-8244
2123 Jackson Creek Ave. Edinburg, Tx 78539
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f you love shopping, but hate chaos and the outrageous prices that are often associated with retail stores, consider resale shopping as an alternative. When people think resale, they typically imagine finding low-end, tattered items which are over-worn and, well… cheap. But this is certainly not the case, especially when you discover the right kind of resale shop, such as Bows & Britches in Mission. This children’s resale boutique is immaculate, highly-organized, and even kid-friendly as it offers a safe play area for your little ones. Owner, Michelle Striowski, and her professional staff have one ultimate goal in mind: providing quality, name brand clothing at affordable prices. “Anything that has to do with kids can be found here”, says Michelle. “From kids clothing and maternity wear, to toys, accessories, furniture, bedding, shoes and books…it’s all here.” Shopping at Bows & Britches allows you the luxury of finding high-end name brand items like Gymboree, Carter’s, Baby Guess, and GAP, while saving up to 75% on this gently used and sometimes new clothing. With the economy in its current state, why buy one item at full price in a typical retail store, when you can find several items here at the same price? Children out-grow their clothing so quickly, which is why it is often pointless to pay for pricey items. There’s no need to worry about the quality of the items you’ll find here. The staff at Bows & Britches go over every piece with a discerning eye, only accepting new, like-new, or gently used items, and never selling anything below those standards. If that wasn’t enough to assure you that you’re getting the best possible deal, they also wash, iron, press, and even dry clean their items before they hit the racks! The holidays are coming, so what are you waiting for? Go visit Bows & Britches!
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Create-A-Cake Birthday Parties What a wonderful experience for your child and friends to celebrate their birthday making their own cakes. Each child receives a cake of their own to decorate and take home with them! Kids love this because they get to use their imagination and be creative (and sometimes a bit messy!) The birthday child also gets a decorated cake to serve their guests, plus a personalized apron! You may also choose to create a cupcake or a cookie.
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Arts & Crafts Gymboree
5103 N. 10th St. McAllen, TX 956-971-0114
Quinta Mazatlan
600 Sunset McAllen, TX 956-688-3370 www.quintamazatlan.com
Cakes
Blancas Cakery
2121 Pease St., Ste. 101 Harlingen, TX 956-534-8864 956-364-6732
Childcare
Candy City Party Place & Learning Center 400 Nolana, Ste. H McAllen, TX 956-971-9600
Cutie Pies
(Corner of 10th & Freddy Gonzalez) 1702 S. State Hwy 336 Edinburg, TX 956-393-2222
Dance
Gymboree
5103 N. 10th St. McAllen, TX 956-971-0114
Danzar Academy (2 locations) 5277 N. 23rd St. McAllen, TX 956-661-1288
4001 S. Shar y Rd., Ste. 400 Mission, TX 956-581-3177
Rock-It Cheer & Dance 2109 W. Nolana McAllen, TX 956-627-3681
Dentists
Dr. Melissa Rivera DDS Family Dental Care 4500 N. Raul Longoria San Juan, TX 956-787-9866
Doctors
Dr. Juan Aguilera 807 N. Cage Blvd. Pharr, TX 956-782-7993
Doctors (cont.) Dr. Arlene Sanchez
2123 Jackson Creek Ave. Edinburg, TX 956-381-4888
Dr. Jaime Medrano (2 locations) 415 S. Airport, Ste. E Weslaco, TX 956-973-5024
802 E. Expressway 83, Ste. A La Joya, TX 956-585-6575
Entertainment
Children’s Museum of Brownsville Dean Porter Park Brownsville, TX 956-548-9300
Gladys Porter Zoo
500 Ringgold St. Brownville, TX 78520 956-546-7187
Rehab SUPRA
2100 S. Shar y Rd., Ste. 3 Mission, TX 956-581-3557
Real Estate Trendsetters
324 Nolana McAllen, TX 956-687-2222
Retail
Bath Junkie
5240 N. 10th, Ste. 9 Petite Plaza McAllen, TX 956-661-8844
Poise ”N” Ivy
1309 Jasmine Ave McAllen, TX 78501 956-668-8820
Bows & Britches
1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, TX 956-381-3581
2421 E. Griffin Pkwy Mission, TX 956-583-0551 bowsandbritchesboutique@yahoo.com
Insurance
Nicole & Co.
UTPA Children’s Theatre
New York Life Insurance Company 801 W. Nolana Loop, Ste. 100 McAllen, TX 956-650-4097
Music
Young Artist Music Studio 2300 Norma Drive Mission, TX 956-802-3561 956-581-2446 miztexrgv@sbcglobal.net
6500 N. 10th, Ste. G McAllen, TX 956-686-4110
Yoga/Meditation
Colibri Discoveries McAllen Creative Incubator 1001 S. 16th St. McAllen, TX 956-454-5240 (Irma Burr) 956-687-2787
Party
Candy City Party Place & Learning Center 400 Nolana, Ste. H McAllen, TX 956-971-9600
Party Time
1701 Dove Ave. Suite C McAllen, TX 956-223-3859
Photography
Signature Collections Photography
McAllen, TX 956-493-8686 www.signature-collections.com
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