Susie has two hours of homework; her parents have 30 minutes to help.

How many minutes until a massive meltdown?

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Now that’s an equation you understand.


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PREP
A Day of Care and Concern
What: Free child safety seat checks and fire education.
Why: You’re packing precious cargo.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Play2Grow, 857 Collier Rd., Buckhead (404-350- 9363). Info at 404-502-3677.

LEARN
My Eight-Legged Friends
What: A spider symposium including stories and crafts for kids ages 3 to 5.
Why: The spin’s been good.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-noon.
Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell (770-992-2055 ext. 237).

GROOVE
Musikgarten Class for Toddlers
What: Singing, dancing, and all out silliness for kids ages 16 months to 3 years.
Why: Wiggle while you warble.
When: Thru Dec. 13. Sat., noon-12:30 p.m.
Where: Firefly Studio, 1026c Atlanta Ave., Decatur (404-377-4070).