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Female inventor wants women to ‘Knowhen’ they’re ovulating By Joanie Cox-Henry
Knowing your fertility cycle is essential when it comes to family planning, but educating yourself about when ovulation takes place can also save your life. “I almost died from an ectopic pregnancy at age 40,” said Helen Denise, founder of Knowhen Saliva Fertility Monitor. “After I left the hospital, I started researching my reproductive cycle to better understand when I was ovulating so I could avoid something like this happening to me in the future.” Denise quickly realized she was not alone in her quest to uncover the mysteries behind her monthly cycle. “More than half the women I’ve met and spoken with are unsure of how to properly track ovulation,” Denise said. “Every year, there are 7 million women in the United States with conception problems, and 5 million of them are fertile. They just need a simpler way to determine when they’re ovulating, and I have devoted my life
to developing devices for this very purpose.” Through medical research by Hugh D. Melnick, MD, a pioneer in infertility treatment, Denise developed the holistic, yet groundbreaking fertility monitor Knowhen. The easyto-use, lipstick-sized mini microscope works by applying a drop of saliva to the the microscope lens. In moments, the Personal Ovulation App updates to keep track of the user’s unique cycles and sexual activity. “These devices are natural, have 98 percent clinically proven accuracy and are FDAcleared,” Denise said. “Nature has given us the answers to check our bodies daily. ... I tracked my cycle for years by hand on charts, but now we have electronic tracking, which is so much easier. I want to educate women on the importance of checking ovulation and for women to develop this life-changing habit.” Denise explains what images come up inside the microscope to better understand
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ost parents with young children find themselves wiping their children’s faces several times a day, at the minimum. In the “olden days,” I remember my own mother swabbing my cheeks with a bit of spit on her finger when there was nothing else available. (I swore I’d never do that myself, but of course, never say never!) Today, most parents have the luxury of using a wet wipe/baby wipe rather than Mom’s spit or a wet washcloth in a plastic bag. This might not be the perfect solution, however. There have been several reports of an allergic contact rash developing in some children who’ve had their faces cleaned with wet wipes. And the problem isn’t confined to kids. It seems people of all
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ages are now using wet wipes to wash their hands and faces. They travel well and are being heavily marketed for their convenience. It seems that the culprit in these new cases is methylisothiazolinone (MI) a chemical found in certain brands of wet wipes. Previously, baby wipes contained a lower percentage of MI, but recently the concentration of MI has increased by more than 25 times, as it was not thought to cause sensitization. This small study of eight
children, and another study from Australia, showed that once the children stopped using the wipes, the “mystery” rash resolved. The American Contact Dermatitis Society has named the chemical MI the contact allergen of the year. Somewhat like being named “most likely to succeed” Doctors and parents need to be on the lookout for unusual rashes that appear to be red, bumpy and sometimes oozing, and that don’t resolve with usual treatment. It might be worth
looking at what kinds of wipes your family is using and if they contain the chemical MI (which can also be found in some soaps and shampoos). In the study, all of the patients had rapid resolution of their rashes, within about two days, after discontinuing the use of wipes. Most of the children had experienced symptoms for 1-12 months before being appropriately diagnosed. Who knew spit would be better tolerated?
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feat, but failed with the latter I have a sensitive spot in my heart because the tube had ruptured. for couples dealing with the loss As grateful as I was that I of a baby and/or struggling to get came out alive – the doctors pregnant. I can relate to both cirwere concerned about internal cumstances. bleeding – my heart ached for When my husband and I dismy unborn child. The nurse told covered that we were expecting in me they had detected a heartApril 2008 – a month after we got beat before they terminated my IFONIA JEAN married – it was the scariest, yet pregnancy. most exciting, news we had ever It took my husband and me received. We couldn’t wait to meet this new months to get through the loss, but nothing person and experience the joy of raising him could prepare us for what we realized later: I or her. was infertile. A couple of weeks after my positive pregWe have not been able to get pregnant nancy test result, I awoke in the middle of since the procedure. We tried for two years the night in excruciating pain. My husband before I shared my concerns with my gynecoldrove me to the ER, where I learned that ogist. She prescribed some prenatal vitamins I was indeed pregnant, but the baby was to me and referred me to a fertility specialist. nowhere to be seen on the ultrasound. I was apprehensive about meeting with the Several tests later, I learned I had an specialist because I had done my research ectopic pregnancy. The embryo was growing and knew a lot of treatments are stressful, in my fallopian tube. The doctors had to painful and costly. perform a laparoscopic procedure right away I took my chances on home remedies, such to remove the pregnancy and attempt to save as taking my temperature, charting my ovulamy tube. They succeeded with the former tion, juicing, exercising, getting weekly mas-
sages and acupuncture. But nothing worked. It’s been six years now, and nothing we have done has helped our situation. We finally gave in and went to see a fertility specialist, who told us In Vitro Fertilization would be the best treatment because both of my tubes were compromised. It hurt to hear that I could not conceive naturally like so many other women can. But I found comfort in knowing I was not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 6.1 million women (about 10 percent) ages 15-44 in the United States have difficulty getting pregnant. Even men suffer from infertility. My husband and I are taking the steps that are required before we follow through with IVF. So far, we have submitted our blood samples for genetic disease testing to find out if our baby will be at risk for any illnesses and disorders. I will be going through a series of tests in the coming week, and I look forward to sharing my journey with you. Keep reading.
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Color Your Plate with Fruits and Vegetables By Rachel Sestrich, RD, LD
and in season. You may find ones that you have never seen or tried before. Get children involved with meal preparation -- washing produce, cutting up fruits and vegetables (if they are old enough to use a knife), removing skin if necessary, mixing ingredients, etc. Let children set the table and put the food on their plates themselves.
Do you feel like getting your children to eat fruits and vegetables is a losing battle? If so, you’re not alone. Children commonly prefer just a few select fruits and vegetables and are hesitant to try new ones. It may be the taste, texture, appearance or various other reasons they choose to avoid them. The best thing you can do as a parent is offer a variety of fruits and vegetables at a young age and continue to provide them daily. The amount of fruit and vegetables individuals need varies based on age, so the best rule of thumb is to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables at meals. These add lots of color and nutrients to your plate. Here are some tips to help increase fruit and vegetable consumption. Have a bowl of fresh fruit on the counter so it is always in plain view. Keep fruits and vegetables washed and cut up in the refrigerator for a quick snack or addition to a meal. Purchase frozen fruits and vegetables for fast and simple preparation. Make a tasty dip for fruits and vegetable using low-fat yogurt and flavors such as honey or dill. Be creative in how you
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prepare and serve fruits and vegetables and avoid offering the same item two days in a row. Set a good example. Children should see their parents consistently eating fruits and vegetables themselves. Serve apples or celery with nut butter for a healthy snack. Grow your own strawberries, peppers, cucumbers, etc., or find a farm or orchard where you can pick your own. This is fun to do and tastes delicious.
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Encourage your child to begin practicing on a steady gradient from casual to intense sessions a month before preseason begins. Have them star with 30 minutes of practice every other day, increasing to an hour or two each day the week before. Don’t put too much pressure on them to be perfect, but do convey that it is important to be well-conditioned before the first day. Suggest that they play around with their friends or future teammates.
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This will help them get a feel for the competition early so they can assess for themselves how much practice they need to be doing. During the first week, help ease their nerves by reminding them how much practice they’ve been doing, they’re ready for this.
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a carpooling schedule and to exchange information in case of emergency. Securing a transportation system will take the burden off your child. Children often feel stressed or judged by coaches or teammates when their parents are late or forget an event, so showing them you’ve got it all under control will ease their nerves.
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PERFORMNG ARTS VENUES BROWARD BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO
9042 W. State Road 84, Davie broadwaykidsstudio.com ...................954-693-7500
FORT LAUDERDALE CHILDREN’S THEATRE Galleria Mall,2542B E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale flct.org .......................................... 954-763-6882
PARKER PLAYHOUSE ARTS
PALM BEACH BOCA BALLET THEATRE COMPANY & SCHOOL
ART BOCA MUSEUM OF ART Mizner Park, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton bocamuseum.org ............................ 561-392-2500
CORAL SPRINGS MUSEUM OF ART 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs csmart.org ..................................... 954-340-5000
DELBO CARTOON CAMP Donna Klein Jewish Academy and Morikami Park Elementary, cartooncamp.com .......... 561-251-8116
MIAMI CHILDREN'S MUSEUM 980 Macarthur Causeway, Miami miamichildrensmuseum.org.....305-373-KIDS(5437)
MUSEUM OF ART - FORT LAUDERDALE
Fall classes for youths & adults. Development courses in painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics & more! 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale moafl.org/academy .......................... 954-525-5500
NORTON MUSEUM OF ART 1452 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach norton.org ..................................... 561-832-5196
7630 NW Sixth Ave., Boca Raton bocaballet.org ................................ 561-995-0709
HIP HOP KIDZ
Tri-county - 10 locations hiphopkidz.net, 305-233-3555, 954-499-7729
ORGANIC MOVEMENTS, INC. 2400 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Suite 12, Boca Raton organicmovements.net ..................... 561-395-6111
MUSIC BROWARD KINDERMUSIK WITH MISS SUSAN Coral Springs/Parkland susanmusik.com.............................. 561-516-0362
MISS JANE’S MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN 4705 NE 11th Ave, Oakland Park missjane.com .................................. 954-564-7568
COOL MUSIC SCHOOL
YOUNG AT ART
Imagine School, 8200 Peters Road, Plantation coolmusicschool.net ........................ 954-232-3174
Art classes for kids, teens & adults. Sessions start August 25th 2014. 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie youngatartmuseum.org ..................... 954-424-0085
MUZART - CREATIVE ARTS STUDIO 1946 Harrison St., Hollywood muzartstudios.com .......................... 954-924-1133
YOUNG MAKERS LAB
PARKLAND INTERNATIONAL MUSIC ACADEMY
A makerspace for kids offering workshops in a variety of 21st century creative tools and skills. 5455 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton youngmakerslab.com ....................... 561-923-9243
DANCE BROWARD BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO
9042 State Road 84, Davie broadwaykidsstudio.com .................. 954-693-7500
BROWARD DANCE ACADEMY 840 E. Oakland Park Blvd., #108, Oakland Park browarddanceacademy.com .............. 954-537-3377
DANCE DIMENSIONS 4801 N. Dixie Highway, Fort Lauderdale dancedimensionsonline.com............. 954-491-4668
DANCE FX 10057D Sunset Strip, Sunrise dancefxsunrise.com.... ..................... 954-742-3114
DYNAMITE DANCE 10704 Wiles Road, Coral Springs dynamitedance.net .......................... 954-752-1740
ENCORE DANCE THEATRE
We are your best option for your musical education. Whatever you choose to learn - we can teach it! 7391 N. State Road 7, Parkland musicparkland.com ......................... 754-229-6284
Miami, littlewing.com, 305-390-2343
MISS JANE’S MUSIC STUDIO - MUSIKGARTEN 211 NE 98th St., Miami Shores missjanesmusic.com ........................ 305-757-6500
KIDS AT MUSIC 780 NW 127th Ave., Miami kidsatmusic.com ............................. 305-297-9887
SCHOOL OF ROCK MIAMI
8783 SW 132nd St.. Miami miami.schoolofrock.com ................. 305-969-2828
SOUTH FLORIDA YOUTH SYMPHONY UM MUSIC TIME
600 S. Federal Highway, #202, Deerfield Beach saladinodanceschool.com ................. 561-251-8683
MIAMI-DADE DANCE EMPIRE OF MIAMI
HIP HOP KIDZ
Tri-county - 10 locations hiphopkidz.net, 305-233-3555, 954-499-7729
MIAMI DANCE AND MUSIC ACADEMY 8761 SW Coral Way, Miami mdmacademy.com........................... 305-229-0806
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Pinecrest, sundaymusicals.org .........305-271-7150 University of Miami, Frost School of Music music.miami.edu............................. 305-284-3176
UM YOUNG MUSICIANS CAMP
University Of Miami, Gusman Concert Hall 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables youngmusicianscamp.com ............... 305-238-8937
PALM BEACH KINDERMUSIK WITH MISS SUSAN
MIAMI CHILDREN’S CHORUS
1533 Sunset Drive, Suite 215, Coral Gables miamichildrenschorus.org .................305-662-7494
MIAMI CHILDREN’S THEATER miamichildrenstheater.com Dave and Mary Alper JCC, 11155 SW 112th Ave., Miami............................................. 305-274-3595 Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive, Coral Gables .. 305-274-3595
PELICAN PLAYHOUSE 1401 Westward Drive, Miami Springs pelicanplayhouse.org ....................... 305-884-6804
PALM BEACH CENTER STAGE PERFORMING ARTS
Broadway-style shows. Dance team. Private lessons. Birthday parties. Where kids can sing, act and dance! 7200 W. Camino Real, #330, Boca Raton centerstageboca.com ....................... 561-750-7824
DOLLY HAND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
This intimate performing arts center presents a variety of shows: music, theatre, dance & family. 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade dollyhand.com ................................ 561-993-1160
SHOWTIME PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE
SOL CHILDREN THEATRE solchildren.org .................................561-447-8829
WILLOW THEATRE AT SUGAR SAND PARK 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton willowtheatre.org ............................. 561-347-3948
SPORTS CHEERLEADING AMERICA’S LEADERS 10242 NW 47th St., Suite 14, Sunrise americasleaders.net ......................... 954-748-5977
CHEER FLORIDA ALL STARS
4900 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 8, Coconut Creek cheerfloridaallstars.com ...................954-428-1155
MIAMI DOLPHINS JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS miamidolphinscheerleaders.net/youth ...................................................... 305-943-7272
TOP GUN CHEERLEADING TRAINING CENTER 13135 SW 124th Ave.,#101, Miami topguncheeranddance.com............... 305-259-5727
EQUESTRIAN ACTS 2 ACRES EQUESTRIAN CENTER
701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach youngsingers.org ..............................561-659-2332
We offer 2.5 hour parties on Saturday or Sunday for up to 30 children. They will learn the basics of riding, grooming, play interactive games and "paint a pony." Call for pricing and additional info. 4000 NW 43rd St., Coconut Creek acts2acres.com ............................... 954-326-2528
YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
14830 Smith Sundy Road, Delray Beach delrayequestriancenter.com.. ............ 561-495-4701
Boca Ratonsusanmusik.com ............. 561-477-0238
8853 SW 132nd St., Miami danceempire.com............................ 305-232-5573
18822 NE 29th Ave., Aventura littletheatreschool.com....305-936-9795
3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton
MIAMI-DADE LITTLE WING / SCHOOL OF ROCK
HIP HOP KIDZ
SALADINO DANCE SCHOOL
LITTLE THEATRE SCHOOL
7292 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill floridamusiclesson.com.. .................. 954-990-7460
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS OF MUSIC
2280 SW 71st Terrace, Davie novagymnastics.com ........................ 954-476-3154
280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables actorsplayhouse.org ..........................305-444-9293
503 SE Mizner Blvd., Suite 73, Boca Raton showtimeboca.com ...........................561-394-2626
3461 N. Hiatus Road, Sunrise encoredancetheatre.com ..................954-746-0822
NOVA GYMNASTICS
MIAMI-DADE ACTOR’S PLAYHOUSE AT THE MIRACLE MILE
PRESTIGE MUSIC CENTER
Miami, sfys.net ................................305-238-2729
Tri-county - 10 locations hiphopkidz.net, 305-233-3555, 954-499-7729
707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale parkerplayhouse.com ....................... 954-462-0222
YOUNG SINGERS OF THE PALM BEACHES
2285 Potomac Road, Boca Raton yopbc.org...... ........................561-281-8600THE
DELRAY EQUESTRIAN CENTER ESCUDERO PASO FINO RIDING SCHOOL 18690 SW 100th St., Miami escuderopasofino.org ......................305-972-7650
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EQUUS EQUESTRIAN CENTER 8721 Lyons Road, Boynton Beach equusequestriancenter.com .............. 917-449-4834
GOOD HOPE EQUESTRIAN TRAINING CENTER 22155 SW 147th Ave., Miami ghetc.org .......................................305-258-2838
To schedule an appointment for an audition or for more information call
954-563-2697
or email: i n f o @ s i n g i n g s o n s . o r g
MILLPOND FARMS 4201 Vinkemulder Road, Coconut Creek millpondfarmequestrian.com ............ 954-973-1482
VINCEREMOS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
13300 Sixth Court N., Loxahatchee vinceremos.org ............................... 561-792-9900
GYMNASTICS AMERICAN TWISTERS GYMNASTICS
F LORIDA ’ S S INGING S ONS B OYCHOIR www.singingsons.org
6805 Lyons Technology Circle, Coconut Creek twistergymnastics.com ................... 954-725-9199
CATS GYMNASTICS catsgymnastics.com Jupiter............................................ 561-744-2111 Wellington ...................................... 561-795-3393
FLORIDA GYMNASTICS TRAINING CENTER 13115 SW 89th Ave., Miami fgtc.net .......................................... 305-251-4414
FORT LAUDERDALE STARS GYMNASTICS
730 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale ftstars.com .....................................954-828-5682
NOVA GYMNASTICS 2280 SW 71st Terrace, Davie novagymnastics.com ........................ 954-476-3154
RISING STAR GYMNASTICS 6500 West Rogers Circle, Boca Raton risingstarsgym.net .....................……561-998-4225
SOUTH FLORIDA CIRCUS ART SCHOOL 15161 NE 21st Ave., North Miami Beach sfcas.com ...................................... 954-540-1344
Auditions for new
Choir Members
Saturday, September 6 • Time: 11am – 1pm Saturdays, September 20 and October 4 • Time: 9am – 1pm at Boychoir Headquarters, 1229 NE 37 Street, Oakland Park To be eligible, boys must be at least 8 years old and need not have any prior musical experience.
TAG USA GYMNASTICS
Funding for this project is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.
1951 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston taggymnastics.com ...........................954-384-9393
TWISTERS GYMNASTICS
3100 NW Boca Raton Blvd., #308, Boca Raton twistergymnastics.com... .................561-750-6001
UNIVERSAL GYMNASTICS
13439 SW 131st St., Miami universalgymnastics.us... ................305-233-7770
WEST BROWARD GYMNASTICS ACADEMY 409 SW 136th Ave., Davie wbgymnastics.com .......................... 954-382-1767
MARTIAL ARTS AMERICAN PRIDE MARTIAL ARTS
2670 N. University Drive, Suite 206, Sunrise americanpridemartialarts.com ...........954-578-1000
AMERICAN TAEKWONDO ACADEMY
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2026 NE 155th St., North Miami Beach campkarate.com .............................305-945-4445
AMERICAN TKA
8604 State Road 84, Davie americantka.com ............................954-472-2554
Sessions Start August 25th, 2014
BLACK BELT KENPO ACADEMY
6301 W. Atlantic Ave., Margate ........954-971-3877
FLORIDA AIKIKAI
730 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale floridaaikikai.com ............................954-562-1093
IMPERIAL MARTIAL ARTS
1375 Shotgun Road, Weston imperialmartialarts.com ................. 954-217-6006
KARATE AMERICA
Multiple locations karateamerica.info.........................1-866-306-KICK
MASTER SANG’S TNT MARTIAL ARTS
mastertntacademy.com Miami Beach .................................. 305-724-0289 Aventura ......................................... 305-785-2286 Coral Gables ................................... 954-483-5057
NEE’S KUNG FU BLACK BELT ACADEMY
12594 Pines Blvd., Suite 103, Pembroke Pines neeskungfu.com ..............................954-433-9881
SHAOLIN KUNG FU ACADEMY
20841 Johnson St., Bay 101, Pembroke Pines theshaolinacademy.com ...................954-450-4666
SOUTH FLORIDA MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
15305 S. Dixie Highway, Palmetto Bay sflmma.com.....................................305-232-0662
Choose From:
• Drawing & Painting • Cartooning & Digital Art • Ceramics & Potter’s Wheel • Printmaking & Photography Save $25 when you book 2 Sessions. USE CODE: SFP • Expires 1/5/2015
SIGN UP NOW! 954-424-5031• www.youngatartmuseum.org 751 SW 121st Avenue, Davie, Florida 33325 Find us on W State Rd. 84 just east of Flamingo Road. SEPTEMBER 2014 |
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TWIN DRAGONS MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
DANNY BERRY’S DIAMOND BACK BASEBALL
SKATING FLORIDA PANTHERS ICEDEN
WESTON WARRIORS LACROSSE
12252 SW 128th Court, #110, Miami twindragonsmartialarts.com ..............305-971-8000
11155 SW 112th Ave., Miami dannyberry.com ............................... 305-281-0961
westonwarriorlacrosse.com ................754-264-2405
3299 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs panthersiceden.com ........................ 954-341-9956
GALAXY SKATEWAY
7500 Southgate Blvd., North Lauderdale galaxyskateway.net ..........................954-721-0580
GLACIER ICE AND SNOW
4601 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point glaciericeandsnow.com ....................954-943-1437
KENDALL ICE ARENA 10355 Hammocks Blvd., Kendall kendallicearena.com ...................... 305-386-8288
PALM BEACH ICE WORKS 1590 N. Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach pbiw.org.......................................... 561-656-4046
PINES ICE ARENA 12425 Taft St., Pembroke Pines pinesicearena.com .......................... 954-704-8700
SUPERWHEELS SKATING 12265 SW 112th St., Miami superwheelsmiami.com ................... 305-270-9386
SWIMMING HURRICANE AQUATICS
University of Miami, 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. hurricaneaquatics.net ...........305-284-4713
MIAMI WATER SPORTS COMPLEX
TENNIS CASELY’S TENNIS Miami, caselytennis.com ................. 305-962-2633
JANE FORMAN TENNIS ACADEMY Two locations janeformansports.com ...................... 305-235-9200
MIAMI ELITE TENNIS ACADEMY Our programs create winners of all ages and levels recreational to competitive year round tennis. Kenland Bend North Tennis Center 8840 SW 123rd Court, Miami metennis.com ................................. 786-972-0376
CULTURE FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION CAMP LINGUA Weston and Davie, camplingua.com ..... 954-642-2267
MUSEUMS-CULTURE MICCOSUKEE INDIAN VILLAGE
Mile Marker 70, U.S. Highway 41, Tamiami Trail, Miami, ................ 305-552-8365, miccosukee.com
MUSEUMS-SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY BUEHLER PLANETARIUM AND OBSERVATORY 3501 SW Davie Road, Davie iloveplanets.com ............................. 954-201-6681
Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E. 65th St., Hialeah miamiwatersportscomplex.com..305-476-WAKE (9253)
CHILDREN’S SCIENCE EXPLORIUM
TEAM SPORTS BRAZILIAN SOCCER TRAINING CENTER
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
After-school soccer program. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. First class is free. 20300 NE 24th Ave., Miami bstcsoccer.com ............................ 1-800-509-5344
Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton scienceexplorium.org ....................... 561-347-3912 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale mods.org ....................................... 954-467-6637
SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM
4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach sfsm.org ........................................ 561-832-1988
AFTER-SCHOOL/ ENRICHMENT BRAIN BALANCE ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS 6836 SW 40th St., Suite B, Miami brainbalancecenters.com ................. 305-665-9444
IMACS OF SOUTH FLORIDA Serving Plantation, Boca Raton, Weston, Aventura and Fort Lauderdale imacs.org ........................................ 954-791-2333
KUMON MATH AND READING CENTERS
Serving the tri-county area Kumon is an after-school math and reading program that unlocks the potential of children so they can achieve more on their own. kumon.com ....................................... 800-222-6284
PARKS & NATURE CENTERS JUNGLE ISLAND
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami jungleisland.com ............................. 305-400-7000
MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN
2.6 acre greenspace, free admission and full calendar of free and paid educational events for children. 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami mbgardens.org ................................ 305-673-7256
COMMUNITY CENTERS/ORGANIZATIONS
YMCA YMCA OF BROWARD COUNTY
Multiple locations ..........................ymcabroward.org
YMCA OF GREATER MIAMI
ymcamiami.org ................................305-357-4000
YMCA OF PALM BEACH YMCA.net West Palm Beach ............................ 561-968-9622 Boca Raton ..................................... 561-395-9622 Boynton Beach................................ 561-738-9622
YMCA OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY ymcaspbc.org Family centers in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach. The YMCA is a nonprofit organization and a leader in strengthening community through youth development, healthy living & social resposibility.
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Broadway way Company Join n this year-long year-long class which will put on a “Dis “Disney ney on Broa Broadway” dway” themed revue! revue!
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September 16 U.S. Army Field Band’s Jazz Ambassadors
Junie B. Jones Saturday November 8 at 11am
March 28 FREE! Galo’s Tribute to Santana April 14 Nashville Chicks with Hits April 23-24 Extreme Vegas: A Magical Cirque Spectacular! May 9 The Jungle Book
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December 6 & 7 Living Christmas Tree November 13 Edvin Marton: “The Prince of the Violin” November 22 FREE! Derrick Hadley & The Motowners December 18 American Big Band’s Home for the Holidays January 6 Stormy Weather: The Music of Lena Horne January 15 How to Succeed on Broadway January 29 David Phelps February 6 The Mayhem Poets February 9 The Doo Wop Project February 19 Rock Legends: People’s Choice February 28 FREE! The Valerie Tyson Band March 3 Jekyll & Hyde March 23 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
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Connected: THE NEED FOR SOCIAL MEDIA And now, we can get a sense of community from the Twitterverse. This is why we feel so compelled to Tweet, to Facebook, to text and check our ALLYSON TOMCHIN, LCSW There is actually a reason. emails all of the time. We Social media acts to fill a crave connection. In 1943, Abraham Maslow wrote a deep psychological need in our society. paper that is still important today – “A We are a culture starved for real comTheory of Human Motivation.” munity. For hundreds of thousands of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a pyrayears, human beings resided in tribes of mid. At the bottom of the pyramid are the about 30-70 people. needs for food, water, sleep and warmth. But during the Industrial Revolution, Once the lower-level needs have been the extended family was torn apart as met, people can move on to higher levels workers moved into cities. of needs, which become increasingly psyHumans still have very strong need for chological and social. community. We get a sense of community Soon the need for love, friendship from our families, our workplace, our and intimacy become important. Further place of worship and even favorite sports up the pyramid, the need for personal teams. Has anyone taken the time to try to figure out why we and our children are connected to our smart phones as if they were the most potent drug in the universe?
esteem and feelings of accomplishment become important. Finally, Maslow emphasized the importance of self-actualization, the process of growing and developing as a person to achieve individual potential. The folks of “Psychology Today” tell us that Twitter aims primarily at social needs, like those for belonging, love and affection. Relationships such as friendships, romantic attachments and families help fulfill this need for companionship and acceptance, as does involvement in social, community or religious groups. Clearly, feeling connected to people via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram helps to fulfill some of this need to belong and feel cared about.
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The most troublesome aspects of social media and excess use are loss of focus (from information overload), low selfworth (from distressing or inappropriate social posts) and narcissism. A June 2013 study from the University of Michigan found that social media amplifies our culture’s narcissism. According to lead author Elliot Panek, “the study shows that narcissistic college students and their adult counterparts use social media in different ways to boost their egos and control others’ perceptions of them.” According to SociallyActive.com, parents don’t take action to protect their kids from the bad effects of media for three reasons. Parents are unaware of the issues involved in the online connections. Parents don’t want to interfere in their children’s social lives. Parents are afraid to take a stand.
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So parents, as with anything, moderation is key. Know what your kids are doing on their computers and smart
GOOD MEDIA EFFECTS: IQs are rising, according to the Education Testing Service. Communication is increasing across cultures. Media has helped foster public understanding of many crucial issues.
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BAD MEDIA EFFECTS: Attention spans are decreasing because of exposure to excessively stimulating and fast-paced media. A direct link between exposure to media stimulation and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) has surfaced from research. Violence in media causes desensitization to violence. It may facilitate violent acts. Violence may be contagious by observational learning and social agreement. Media-assisted crimes like identity theft and child pornography are taking new forms. Average number of sleep hours per night decreases in inverse proportion to the average number of hours per day of Internet use. Loss of Social Skills.
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phones. Get their passwords. Understand how the apps work and what they are posting and what they are looking for. Shopping on the Internet for self-esteem is a bad idea. You need to get self-esteem from having strong relationships and achieving goals that are reasonable and age-appropriate. Most importantly, be a good role model and put down your phone, have meaningful distraction-free conversation with your kids, make the time for face-to-face activities and leave the phones in a docking device in a central location in the home where the children don’t have access to it after bedtime. Parental participation and being a good role model are vital in this new world of social media. Allyson Tomchin is a licensed psychotherapist and founder of Directive Energy, a counseling practice in Hollywood. She can be reached at 954.925.9071, atomchin@directiveenergy.com and directiveenergy.com. Allyson is currently accepting new clients.
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I Hope You Twirl I’m a fan of Lee Ann Womack’s song, “I Hope You Dance,” which beautifully expresses parents’ desires for their children to live life to the fullest. When I think about my life, many of the times I most regret are not the things I did, but the PATRICK times I did nothing. I wish I had gone out for my high school’s basketball team. Maybe I would have been a bench warmer, but I also could have scored a winning basket or grabbed a key rebound. At minimum, I would have been a good teammate. Though shy in school, I should have mustered up enough nerve to ask a girl to my high school prom. In fact, there are a number of girls I wish I would have asked out during my teenage years. What’s the worst thing a girl could have said? “No.”
Well, I guess she could have laughed in my face. Or she might have whispered to all her friends sitting around the cafeteria, “Hey, you’ll never guess what Patrick just asked me. Can you believe it?” HEMPFING Sure, their giggles would have hurt. But the girl could also have said, “Yes, I’d love to go out with a tall, handsome, smart, sweet, sensitive, funny guy like you. I thought you’d never ask. All my girlfriends will be so jealous you asked me and not them.” OK, my guess is the girl’s response likely would have fallen somewhere in between. However, I never asked, and my shoes never scuffed the dance floor. Jessie, my 9-year-old daughter, loves to dance. She takes ballet lessons once a
week, but her dancing doesn’t stop when she leaves the studio. She’s twirling all the time, from the kitchen to the bathroom, from the living room to the bedroom, and even across the school parking lot. If there’s space for a spin, my girl will be twirling (or doing a cartwheel). This is usually not a bad thing. The key word here is “usually.” One recent evening, my family was enjoying strawberry shortcake in the living room. Unfortunately, Jessie’s shortcake and strawberries didn’t come out even. She asked if she could have another small piece of shortcake. As she rushed to the kitchen holding her glass plate filled with strawberry juice, I said, “Don’t run.” A few seconds later, I heard the noise I wanted to avoid.
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a dad's view By the time I made it to the kitchen, Jessie had already retrieved the dust pan and broom to begin cleanup. I assessed the damage. Pieces of broken glass had flown everywhere. Somehow, glass had even landed in the living room and dining room. As Jessie and I cleaned up, my sneakers sticking to the juice-covered floor with each step, I noticed strawberry juice on the side and front of the refrigerator. The juice had splattered all over the kitchen countertop and speckled the items on it. I paused before looking up at the ceiling, afraid of what I might see. Thankfully, the ceiling remained strawberry-free. I needed an explanation, as I couldn’t figure out how a single, dropped plate of strawberry juice could have covered half our house. Jessie sheepishly admitted that as she came into the kitchen, she did one, only one, twirl. Unfortunately, during her spin, the glass plate smashed into the side of the refrigerator and, well, the rest is sugary-juice-and-broken-glass history. As I painstakingly mopped the floor, I can’t say I “cherished the moment.” After a well-earned night of sleep, though, I thought, “Isn’t it great that Jessie spins with happiness?” One day, Jessie and I will talk about this story and laugh. In the meantime, Jessie, I hope you always twirl … just not when you’re holding a juice-filled glass plate, or knives or cartons of eggs. (Our dog, Sadie, would probably appreciate it if you’d stop twirling with her, too.) But I especially wish that your life overflows with wonderful experiences as you twirl through it. Oh, one more piece of advice for when you’re older: When a boy musters up enough courage to ask you out on a date, feel free to say “No,” but do it nicely. Don’t have a giggle fest with your girlfriends and hurt his feelings. Until next month, remember to cherish the moments. Patrick Hempfing is a full-time husband, stayat-home dad and writer. You can read more moMENts online at patrickhempfing.wordpress. com. Follow Patrick on Twitter @PatrickHempfing
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There are a lot of reasons to have a child’s party at home: It is often much less expensive than having a party at a destination. It allows for flexibility with the number of guests and party times and activities. At home, hosts can more easily control the menu and avoid food allergies. But home parties also create a lot of work for the party host. There are games to plan for, foods to prepare and favors to make, not to mention prepping your house for invasion and cleaning up afterward. You can’t do much about prep and cleanup, but I learned this summer that you can turn much of the “work” of a party into DIY fun. I’m not very good at home parties. I discovered on my son’s first birthday the benefits of having a destination party. Setup and cleanup were a breeze. The party activities were provided. All I had to do, basically, was show up (and bring the cake). We’ve had destination parties ever since. But this year I decided to plan a party at the house. PLANNING A HOME PARTY It was intimidating. How was I going to entertain a bunch of young boys for an entire afternoon, by myself? I hit the Internet to research party games. I printed out checklists. I evaluated “theme” ideas. But I quickly saw that simple is best. Many of the success stories out there pointed to the natural ability of kids to have fun and create play out of any task. When I read about a Lego party that involved a lot of building activities – with a break for pizza – my DIY party was born. My kids love to be involved with whatever I am doing or making. “Can I help you?” is a constant refrain when I am cooking, or painting my nails or even cleaning. So why not combine the pizza break with a game? (And the cake! And the favors!) With this in mind, I created a timeline and shopping list and got to work. THE ARRIVAL My son wanted a superhero theme, so we had coloring sheets for the guests when they arrived. Any individual activity is good for the start, so latecomers don’t feel left out of a game in progress. Once everyone arrived, we began the games. The kids had been playing with the balloons piled up in the living room, so their play transitioned smoothly into a relay race. This is where the help of a few parents becomes vital. They act as models, referees and cheerleaders, and they are key to the success of a home party. Not all parents need to be on duty, but have enough adults involved so you don’t feel stressed. THE WORK BEGINS Next up was lunch. Everyone had a choice between pizza and “pigs in a blanket” (plan alternatives if you have gluten or other allergies). After a well-monitored hand-washing, the guests sat at a table and each got a ball of dough to shape either into a pizza crust or a “blanket” for their hot dogs. This was a HUGE hit, with the adults as much as the kids. The dough was fun to play with, and the more the kids played with the dough, the easier it became to shape. Also, the guests were able to customize their creations to their own taste. So while we had a few cheese-only pizzas, my son Visit SouthFloridaParenting.com made a “pizza pig” – with to see receipes and other DIY ideas pepperoni, cheese and a hot
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dog in his “blanket.” Once everyone was done eating, we cleared the table and moved to the more traditional DIY food – decorating your own cupcake. This is another crowd-pleaser, and a great way to lead into the birthdaysong-and-candles part of the event. THE FINALE We played more games after lunch to burn off some of the cupcake energy, then turned to the final DIY of the day – the favors. Because of my son’s superhero theme, we had superhero capes for everyone and provided fabric paints so each guest could design their own symbol. This was a lot of fun for the kids, who had a range of colors to choose from and who tended to get more and more elaborate as they watched each other create. But DIY favors can be matched to any theme. Baking mixes or cupcakes in a jar, refrigerator magnets, decorated masks, princess wands and butterfly snack bags are fun for kids to make-and-take, as well. Keep in mind that paints and glues need time to set, so have a plan to deliver the favors to guests later or schedule them early in the party so they will be ready to go home when the party ends. THE TAKE-AWAY The party wouldn’t have succeeded without the help of some enthusiastic adults, and I need to work on my pre-party routine. But we had so much fun and good feedback from my son’s party that we might have started a new tradition in our family. DIY PARTY TIPS Enlist aid. Some parents hate DIY parties. But many parents enjoy helping with creative activities. Identify two or three eager assistants and ask them to help you through the activities. Let the non-crafty parents take photos of the fun or just enjoy the action from a comfortable couch. Don’t force everyone to participate. Kids who are reluctant often change their minds quickly when they see how much fun everyone else is having. So if someone doesn’t want to participate, invite them to sit nearby and watch what is going to happen, or offer to play or create for them (and use it as a demonstration). Be flexible. Sometimes an activity takes longer than you expect. Be prepared to eliminate activities from your event, and let another parent know the schedule so they can help you stay on track. Similarly, if a game or activity isn’t working out well, act quickly to modify it or have an alternative game ready to go. Get help with set-up and cleanup. My set-up took longer than I expected, so my balloons weren’t inflated when guests began to arrive. Thankfully, this turned into another opportunity to share the work, and my guests and parents inflated 24 balloons of varying sizes while we waited for everyone to arrive. But I would have been less stressed if I had invited one of my friends over two hours early to help me out. Expect messy. You’ll be more apt to laugh instead of cry if you mentally prepare for an eager guest to turn the entire tube of decorative candies upside down on their cupcake. (Be sure to have extras on hand.) Also, layer two or three plastic tablecloths on your work surfaces so you can quickly bundle up and throw away the remains from the previous activity without stopping to clean.
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980 Macarthur Causeway, Miami miamichildrensmuseum.org, 305-373-5437 ext. 112 Birthday parties, day and week-long camps. Come get splashed by a killer whale or jump in the water with a dolphin! Overnight programs, home school, Mommy & Me, Girl and Boy Scouts. 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami miamiseaquarium.com, 305-361-5705
Monkey Jungle 14805 SW 216th St., Miami monkeyjungle.com, 305-235-1611
Museum Of Discovery And Science 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale mods.org, 954-467-6637
The Native Village Currently doing traveling road shows only. Check website for updates for museum re-opening. nativevillage.com, 954-961-4519
Palm Beach Zoo 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach palmbeachzoo.org, 561-547-9453
Patricia And Phillip Frost Museum Of Science Making science fun is our way to make birthday parties a day to remember. 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami birthdays@miamisci.org, 305-646-4360
Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach schoolhousemuseum.org, 561-742-6780
South Florida Science Center And Aquarium 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach sfsm.org, 561-832-1988
Sugar Sand Park 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton sugarsandpark.org, 561-347-3900
Young At Art 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie youngatartmuseum.org, 954-424-0085
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Bird Bowl Bowling Center 9275 SW 40th St., Miami birdbowl.com, 305-221-1221
Diamond Strike Lanes 2200 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach diamondstrikelanes.com, 954-941-0968
Palm Beach Strike Zone 6591 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth palmbeachstrikezone.com, 561-968-7000
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Galaxy Skateway
7500 Southgate Blvd., North Lauderdale galaxyskateway.net, 954-721-0580
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4601 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point glaciericeandsnow.com, 954-943-1437
Party Rental
Kendall Ice Arena
For All Your Party Needs Bouncers • Fun Foods • Clowns Decoration • Tents • Tables • Chairs
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Palm Beach Ice Works Have the "coolest" party at Palm Beach Ice Works - Florida's newest state-of-the-art ice skating facility. 1590 N. Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach pbiw.org, 561-656-4046
Palm Beach Skate Zone
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Pines Ice Arena
12425 Taft St., Pembroke Pines pinesice.com, 954-704-8700
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Scott Rakow Youth Center Ice Rink
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Super Wheels Skating Center
• Bouncers • Slides • Frozen drinks • All fun foods • Tent/table/chairs
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Players Edge Baseball Academy 11401 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton playersedgebaseball.com, 561-672-7474
Merlina Magician and Storyteller
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Call now: 305-519-0195 Or 786-973/PRTY(7789) Text me! terrysfacepainting.com Email: terryfacepaints@comcast.net • terryaerobics@hotmail.com Miami-Dade/Broward/WPB
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Busy Bees Bounce-N-Party
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Mega Party Events
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Off The Wall Entertainment OTWE.com, 954-986-6906
South Florida Bounce & Slide Call Jack or David for all your party fun! Bounce houses, obstacle courses, water slides, combo units, dunk tanks, rock walls, sports, interactive games & much, much more! Serving the tri-county area 561-245-7100, 954-420-2942 southfloridabounce.com
DJ & ENTERTAINERS Alisa G. & Co. Serving the tri-county area We draw amazing caricatures of your child and their guests to take home as unique and fun party favors! alisagandco.com, 888-617-2202
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Choice Party Rentals For all your party needs offering a variety of bounce houses, chairs, tables, tents, popcorn, snow cone, cotton candy, frozen drink machines. choicepartyrentalsofmiami.com, 305-417-1873
Magical Moments Party And Events 954-882-0101, 754-244-0263 magicalmomentspartyandevents.com
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Paints N' Cocktails
Saturday, October 18 Hollywood Marina 700 Polk St. Races Start at 1pm Get a team together, build your cardboard boat &
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BYOB painting classes, great for corporate events, team building parties. No experience necessary. Great for girls night out or family fun. Franchising opportunities, New location coming soon to Coconut Creek. 10029 Cleary Blvd., Plantation paintsncocktails.com, 954-514-7383
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FASHION, MAKEOVER & SPA Giggles Kids Salon
11395-A W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton giggleskidssalon.com, 561-451-1202
Little Divas We can create the perfect party package for girls. Birthdays, Sweet 16, slumber parties and showers. 8763 SW 132nd St., Miami littledivaspartyplace.com, 305-235-5519
Little Princess Spa We specialize in party planning girl’s birthday parties. We provide on location parties in the tri-county area. Choose from several party packages: Frozen party, Glow-in-theDark party, Doll party, Tea party, Pajama party and more! littleprincesspa.com
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Mirror Me Spa Parties 12401 SW 134th Court, Miami mirrormespaparties.com, 305-251-7788
Ooh lala Glamour & Beauty Spa The ultimate spa just for kids! Ages 2 to teens. Perfect for birthday parties, special events, or anytime you need to be spoiled! Plush spa robes, sparkling drinks, tiaras, and a collection of spa services, makeup and amazing hair styles make a perfectly enchanting day. 442 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach oohlalabeautyspa.com, 954-281-5854
Party In Pink Princess look-a-likes, parties and events! We travel to you anywhere in Palm Beach and Broward. Affordable party design and hosting. Have a makeover or spa party at your house! We bring everything. partyinpinkevents.com, 954-970-8868
Pink Lemonade Girl's Spa 18673 W. Dixie Highway, Aventura pinklemonadegirlspa.com, 305-466-6444
Prissy Missy Spa 129 Weston Road, Weston prissymissyspa.com, 954-385-3030
FIRE TRUCKS Big Red Truck Events Fire truck parties for all ages! Take a ride in a fire truck, try on firefighter gear, spray the fire hose, participate in real fireman challenges. Many party packages available. Firefighter owned and operated. bigredtruckevents.com, 786-248-1801
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TEA PARTIES
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Mad Hatter’s Tea Parties Serving the tri-county area madhattersteaparties.com, 954-649-6204
Speech Therapy
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Our Therapists are multi-lingual and are skilled to work with clients who have difficulty in the areas of:
Whether your child needs to catch up, keep up, be remediated or be enriched, our team works to tailor sessions based on your child’s curriculum and learning style.
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Magic Learning Center strives to provide quality speech therapy, occupational therapy and tutoring services to our community.
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CAKES, ICE CREAM & TREATS Ali’s Sweet Treats 7094 SW 117th Ave., Miami alissweettreats.com, 305-279-7944
Cold Stone Creamery Catering Serving the tri-county area coldstonesouthflorida.com, 954-592-8147
Cupcake Connie Treats for every occasion 954-479-0604
Dairy Queen 2361 N. University Drive, Coral Springs Facebook.com/DQCoralSprings, 954-755-0488
Gilbert’s Bakery gilbertsbakery.com 3340 SW 22nd St., Miami, 305-442-2427 5777 SW 40th St., Miami, 305-668-0366
Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant 128 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach jaxsonsicecream.com, 954-923-4445
Mia Cake House Celebrate your birthday baking & decorating cakes or cupcakes with your friends in our atelier. Each child takes home his/her pastries! 1739 N. University Drive, Plantation miacakehouse.com, 954-319-0939
Misha Cupcakes mishascupcakes.com Coral Gables: 786-200-6153 London Square: 786-573-9700 Miami Lakes: 305-819-1889 Aventura: 305-792-5030
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Fear and Reason in Toddler Imagination BY KAREN DEERWESTER, ED.S. Parents are protectors. They create safe, secure lives for little children to learn and grow. They tell stories about the world so that children may learn about danger and take the side of good over evil. Parents carve tools out of love and shields out of experience that children use to become competent, capable and masterful. Regardless of all their parents’ best efforts, young children experience doubt and fear. The world is scary sometimes, especially to small children trying to figure out their place in it. Toddlers fear monsters, the dark, the vacuum, the bathtub, neighborhood dogs, life-size favoritestory characters and a whole assortment of unpredictable, unfamiliar things.
Fears are an undeniable part of childhood. The most diligently aware parents can’t keep every fear away because fears come from within the child, even when they appear to be “caused” by an outside experience (like a movie or a daytime experience). Fears are children’s emotions made visible. As children grow into toddlers and preschoolers, they experience deeper and more complicated emotions, such as anger, frustration, jealousy, disappointment and even sadness. These new emotions make children feel out-of-control and uncertain, then they take the form of monsters or other “irrational” fears (getting swallowed by bathtub drains or the splash of poop falling into the toilet). Fears are part of children growing and managing a complicated world – their inner world and the outer world.
The Don’ts
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Don’t dismiss a fear as meaningless or trivial. It’s real to your child. Don’t try to “rationalize” it away. Words and reasonable explanations alone do not get to the heart of the fear.
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Don’t feed the fear. Giving in to a fear only makes it grow. Don’t force or push your child into a fearful situation. Throwing them into the pool when they are afraid of water compounds the fear with distrust.
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Don’t laugh at your child, mock the behavior or tease your child. It only creates greater isolation.
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stages » toddler Early Childhood is not Rational Young children are learning to think rationally while simultaneously living in a world of magic, one filled with talking animals, tooth fairies and unusual causal connections, such as a kiss on a booboo making pain go away or closing your eyes to become invisible. Magical thinking is a stage in cognitive development, not something children can be talked out of. Children are concrete thinkers on their way to becoming abstract thinkers. Ideas are characters in stories that can be rearranged and reconsidered from different perspectives. So children on their way to become thinkers and problem-solvers need tangible, vivid representations of ideas and concepts to build a foundation and the patterns for thinking. That’s why routines, repetition and physical reminders are essential to children learning and growing.
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As children become more skilled at problem-solving, they can often answer the question “What do you need?” The challenge here is to guide children to solutions that work in the long run, not a quick fix for today. Bringing a child to your bed tonight but not tomorrow only adds stress and undermines skill-building, while leaving on the light or spraying monster spray can be repeated night after night.
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Imagination and pretend play are the best age-appropriate antidote to fear. Play is where children manipulate events and feelings from their experience and integrate them into effective choices. They practice strategies and rearrange the facts until they regain control and understanding. Why are children drawn to dinosaur play? Because they are powerful! Children need mighty roars and sharp claws (pretend, of course) to conquer very real fears. Children need books, stories, stomping
shoes, spray bottles and magic brooms to chase away the things that bother them. Magical thinking in early childhood creates ordinary childhood fears. So imagination must be a significant part of the response to conquer those fears, along with loving grown-ups who are always there to protect the children. The best protectors create a safe space for children to successfully battle their own monsters.
Karen Deerwester is the owner of Family Time Coaching & Consulting, writing and lecturing on parenting and early childhood topics since 1984. Currently, Karen is the director of Family Time classes at The Ruth and Edward Taubman Early Childhood Center at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton. Karen is the author of The Potty Training Answer Book, The Playskool Guide to Potty Training, and most recently The Entitlement-Free Child.
Helpful Responses to Children’s Fear
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Listen to your child. Acknowledge the fear and reassure verbally and/or physically. “You got scared – I’m here now.” Be calm, present and available for comfort.
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Describe the situation to help your child understand what’s happening. “That dog was so loud, he made you jump.” “You don’t like being in the tub when the water is going down the drain.” “There are a lot of people in the room, and it feels too crowded right now.”
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Look for ways to help your child regain a sense of power or control. It might mean taking a minute to calm down or waiting and watching until your child reorients himself to the situation. It might mean allowing your child to say “no,” as in “No, I don’t want you to wear that scary mask or that funny wig.” It might mean you flapping your arms and doing a rain dance louder than the loudest thunder.
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Navigating the Digital Era BY VALERIE S. BERMAN
Where to begin? Every single day, children ages 8-18 spend more time with media and digital activities than they do with their families or in school—about 7.5 hours a day. According to Common Sense Media, they go online to play games, find information, shop, socialize, do homework, view movies and listen to music. They use laptops, handhelds, desktops, tablets, consoles and smart phones with dexterity, and their digital and real worlds are seamless. These children are called “digital natives” because they don’t know a world without the Internet or smart technology. But the quality and quantity of content available is daunting. In an instant, kids can access content that pushes the boundaries of what is and what is not acceptable. Children know how to access information, but they don’t possess an internal “GPS” that helps them navigate the vast online world. This is where parents can play a critical role, helping their children protect themselves while taking advantage of the wonders of the digital world.
1. OVERCOME THE FEAR. Many parents feel that their children are way ahead of them in terms of digital savvy. This is not a good reason to be hands off. Children might be ahead of the curve technologically, but their capacity for judgment is not yet fully developed. Dive into their world. Find out who they communicate with, where they go for learning and playing, and what tools they are using on a regular basis. Learn the digital jargon—terms such as sexting, meme, wiki, snapchat, IMing and others—to monitor their online connections. 2. TEACH THE RISKS. Once you’ve gained an understanding of how your child is using digital media to connect and create, convey the importance of protecting his/her digital identity while online. Because we leave digital “footprints” when we navigate the Internet, everything we post, download, stream or upload stays in cyberspace forever. Cyber-predators are on the lookout for vulnerable young people. Tell your child to never respond to anonymous or unsolicited social media or e-mail “friendship” requests, and to alert you regarding any unusual contacts. Install parental filters on home devices to protect your child from inappropriate content. 3. TALK ABOUT CYBERBULLYING. Cyberbullying is using digital devices to deliberately cause hurt and humiliation to others. We are all too familiar with the tragic consequences of bullying, a scourge that has sadly migrated to the Internet. The same values that govern how we interact with people in society—respect, tolerance, compassion and empathy—also apply to the Internet. Use role-play to address how to respond to cyberbullying, whether your child is the victim, the bully, or a witness. 4. CONNECT WITH YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL. When school begins, ask your child’s teacher about media use at school. May children bring their own devices (also known as “BYOD”) for use in the classroom? Does the teacher use Edmodo,
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Edline, or other social media apps to communicate with the class? Will homework and grades be posted regularly? What safeguards are in place to protect student information? Take some time to visit your child’s school’s online portal and the resources available within it. School district websites have robust parent and student portals—be sure to take advantage of the free resources available for families.
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5. LIMIT USE—YOU’RE THE BOSS. Set guidelines for the use of devices and media consumption in the home. Acknowledge (especially among older kids) their need to be connected with friends, alongside the need to rest, eat, sleep and exercise. Some parents “collect” digital devices at bedtime and set up computers or laptops in open areas of the home, not in bedrooms. This allows for ease of monitoring and for preventing excessive use. 6. ENJOY THE BENEFITS. Try these fun activities with your budding digital citizen to experience the world of possibilities: Create a “digital directory” of your “approved” apps and websites and divide them into categories, such as “homework helper,” “learning game” and “just for fun.” Become an “app critic.” Write reviews of apps and websites just like movie critics review films. Go on a digital scavenger hunt together. Use popular search engines to look up topics of interest and discover together how to select reliable sources. Use available tutorials to help your child acquire skills such as keyboarding skills, making movies, etc. Finally, boost your confidence through online resources like commonsensemedia. org and edutopia.org With these best practices and tools, we can help our children thrive in the digital world.
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Is your tween telling secrets online to strangers? Is she confessing to being overwhelmed by sadness and feeling helpless? Is he posting pictures of actions you never imagined, such as goofy prank poses or embarrassing glimpses of himself, on Snapchat? “So what?” he thinks. “The shots disappear after a few minutes” (or so he assumes). Confessing anonymously via apps – baring adolescent souls, anxieties and demons – is the newest trend for kids. So what’s the big deal? After all, the urge to purge intimacies is eternal. Remember your childhood diary? Blogs, basically online diaries, spout opinions and experiences throughout the digital world. So aren’t apps such as Whisper, Secret-Speak Freely or Ask.fm just the next evolution for kids’ inclination to get real and personal? But while tweens going virtual with their secrets is popular, it is not without drawbacks and dangers.
Shedding confidences, then and now Human beings of all ages long to reveal themselves to others – their innermost thoughts and deepest selves. Confidential tidbits are social building blocks. The process of “self-disclosure” is the bonding ingredient in relationships of all kinds. According to a 2012 Harvard study, people spend up to 40 percent of their time involved in this practice, a practice they say is as pleasure-filled as eating or love-making. The researchers, Diana Tamir and Jason Mitchell, found that subjects preferred to talk about themselves rather than answer factual questions, even when they lost money to do so. Young adolescents ages 10 to 15 are particularly programmed to strike up confidential rapports. Developmentally, tweens discover the world outside of family for the first time. Peers become preferable, and the sharing of secrets and personal information fosters that coveted closeness.
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Additoonally, a need for privacy emerges about age 12. Boys and girls crave and construct private lives beyond the eyes and ears of parents. So these online confession sites are irresistible.
Wide-open digital spaces In days gone by, kids could ride their bikes to the woods to meet up in makeshift secret hide-outs. Roaming free, they could explore risky horizons, sip a beer or puff a cigarette, and admit how a parent’s divorce or alcohol abuse makes life miserable. Times have changed. The term “free range” refers to chickens not tweenagers. Kids are over-protected these days. Parents see too many dangers in freedom. Amber Alerts scroll on TV screens. Gunfire erupts in malls and movie theatres, making the world seem unpredictably lethal and downright unsafe. Anxious parents want kids close, home, inside. Physical freedom has gotten so curtailed that it is almost non-existent. The digital landscape remains the only wideopen space left for tweens and teenagers, the one place where they can get a life, says Danah Boyd, a New York University assistant professor and a principal at Microsoft Research. “Screenagers,” as digital natives are called, embrace the Internet. They sign on to define and find themselves with their own abbreviated language, unique screen names and insider information tweeted and texted. In her new book, “It’s Complicated: The Secret Lives of Networked Teens,” Boyd argues, “Social media – far from being the seductive Trojan horse – is a release valve, allowing youth to reclaim meaningful sociality as a tool for managing the pressures and limitations around them.” And yet when a tween wants to fess up to a
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stages » preteen failure, express something sad or express negative anything, they have to sign off promotional happy sites like Facebook. Facebook and Twitter and others are places to share action and reaction, but not the unhappy side of reality. For that, kids turn to confessional apps like Whisper. On these new apps, anonymous and raw, kids can tune into the dark and deep side of growing up, get a glimpse and give a glimpse of broken hearts, angry impulses, depressing experiences and vengeful fantasies. Think “catharsis for teen angst, without repercussions.”
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Virtual rendezvous spots What can parents do to allow their kids the freedom to create that private life and dabble in the intriguing and compelling secret-sharing without jeopardizing themselves in the bargain? For starters, understand the new apps. Whisper defines itself as a social confessional app, where users type a confession and add a background image to be shared with the Whisper community. According to commonsensemedia.com, “Whisper can be amusing, heartbreaking, troubling and comforting all at once.” Secret-Speak Freely defines itself as a social media app encouraging users to voice whatever is on their minds anonymously. Users are required to divulge private information, including email address and phone number. One can only imagine the appeal to tween girls eternally embroiled in clique dramas and ephemeral romances and poignant crushes. Ask.fm defines itself as a social site that lets users ask questions. Users can also answer the queries that others post, sometimes anonymously. “There are lots of mean comments and some creepy sexual posts,” reports commonsensemedia.com. “The iffy content is part of the appeal for teens.” Snapchat defines itself as a messaging app that lets users post pictures and videos that will disappear in a matter of seconds. Because of the disappearing promise of the app, kids feel emboldened to air
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Once you know the confessional app landscape, you need to set boundaries and talk with your tweens about the dangers. Start with the following tips: Enforce age limits. For example, Whisper is intended for users 17 and older. Beware of the “disappearing feature” promise. It is not true. Snapchat may dissolve, but someone can take a photo of that lewd secret picture posted or unwise prank before it disappears. And anything online, any data, can be retrieved by someone, somehow, some time. That makes it permanent. Discuss the bully factor. The questionand-answer format of Ask.fm invites cyberbullies to inflict hurt and humiliation without consequences. Virtual meanness is obviously harmful to the victim, but also anyone who reads these exchanges can be negatively affected, much like a bystander who witnesses bullying and feels powerless and violated by association. Note that users of Ask.fm can prevent anonymous answers, a good strategy to discourage bullies. Back them up. Reassure kids that you will be there in case they stumble into X-rated territory or other disturbing scenarios. Inappropriate sexual content, suicidal commentary, drug or alcohol abuse, bad language – confessional apps encourage this kind of secret-sharing. Establish trust with your tween so that the primary confidential rapport he or she has will always be with you.
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Going back to school is a full exercise for my heart. I say this because as proud and happy as I am that the little ones are moving on, learning new things, expanding their horizons and conquering their world, I feel at the same time sad to see them go. I would love to keep them by my side forever, enjoying an eternal summer. After lots of beach-going, boating, bike rides, outdoor movies, BBQs, zoo visits, pool parties and plenty of lazy afternoons enjoying each other in the hammock, our back-to-school routines have managed to erase all of summertime. As I prepared for this school year, I found myself going back in time and remembering how our first weeks of school were a big celebration when we were little ones. My mom pulled out all the stops, and we enjoyed the first days of our re-established routines as much as we did our fun-filled summers. Yes, my exuberant mom has always made a party or a happy occasion of most everything in our lives. We were usually excited the week before class began because we had all-new supplies, outfits and basically everything to be ready for school. But without fail, the night before, we were always reserved about the newness we were about to confront. So on the eve of back-to-school day, my mom would have an amazing dance party for us. We would dance so much and laugh so hard that all of our worries disappeared in time to go to bed tired and happy. The next morning, she would have a special gift beside each of our breakfast plates. The gifts were always special trinkets she had found at bazaars or festivals that she labeled as excellence charms, which gave us that boost of selfconfidence we needed. Thank you, mom! Good memories. Taty plasters her thoughts at Cool Moms Cool Tips, a bilingual blog that tells parents about the fabulous products and services out there to make their lives easier, better, more efficient and zen. Visit coolmomscooltips.blogspot.com.
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Aug. 30 to Sept.1, everything at Jungle Island is $10 – park admission, the new Aqua Park, Lemur Encounters, Jungle Tours, Family Meal Deals and more. Enjoy South Florida’s largest Neighborhood Block Party with sidewalk chalk activities, DJ dance parties, face painting, hula-hoop competitions and animal encounters. Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami. 305-400-7000 or JungleIsland.com/10
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Labor Day Native Bird Festival. Half-price admission and live bird exhibits, birding classes, aviary tours and special live bird presentations, plus booths from the Sierra Club, Audubon Society and other wildlife organizations. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. $9 admission; $5 ages 3-11. Narrated Tram Tour additional. 954-473-2955 or FlamingoGardens.org
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Kids Free Weekend at the Palm Beach Zoo. From Aug. 29 to Sept.1, the Palm Beach Zoo is offering all kids under 13 free admission. The free offer includes regular daytime hours, Safari Nights on Friday night and Roar & Pour on Saturday night. Kids must be accompanied by an adult – no drop-offs allowed. 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-547-9453 or palmbeachzoo.org Back to Cool Cartoon Ice Skate. Wear your favorite cartoon costume, T-shirt or hat to win prizes at this family party, including an indoor bounce house, face painting, music, games and cotton candy. Admission is $10, skate rental free. 1-5 p.m. Palm Beach Skate Zone, 8125 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth. 561-963-5900 or pbskatezone.com
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Labor Day craft. Ages 5-12. 3:30-4:30 p.m. at North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. 305-625-6424
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Healthy Parents, Happy Baby Club. Participate in an open discussion with experts on wellness and health programs. For parents with babies up to 12 months. 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. at Sandra Brener and Associates, 9720 Stirling Road, Suite 100, Cooper City. 954-441-3777 Mommy and Baby Yoga. For moms with babies up to 2. Shared yoga postures with baby help energize, strengthen and relax. RSVP required. $18 per class (10 a.m. class on 1st Tuesday of each month is free). 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Tuesday. Natural BirthWorks, 221 E. Commercial Blvd., Pompano Beach. 954-736-8977 or naturalbirthworks.com Salsa Fest. Enjoy a “Tunes and Tracks” concert with Latin and Mexican food and Farmer’s Market. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park. 754-214-0041
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A Story ‘n’ More. Ages 2-4. 10:30 a.m. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-742-6780. Free.
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Kids Free Month at Jungle Island. Starting Sept. 2, Jungle Island celebrates kids all month long in September with free admission for children ages 3-10. Jungle Island is also planning special weekends throughout the month with face painting, arts and crafts and other activities. Sept. 6-7: Discovery Science Labs for Kids; Sept. 13-14: Superhero Social; Sept. 20-21: Pirates & Princess; Sept. 27-28: Healthy Kids. Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami. 305-400-7000 or JungleIsland.com
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Disney on Ice. Disney’s Worlds of Fantasy features Lightning McQueen and Mater from Cars, The Little Mermaid, Tinkerbell and the fairies from Pixie Hollow, and the Toy Story gang. Showtimes vary. Sept. 18-21 at the BB&T Center, Sunrise. Sept. 24-28 at the American Airlines Arena, Miami. Disneyonice.com or Ticketmaster.com
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After School Program Open House. 5-6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Park, Fort Lauderdale. 954-357-7080
Tots and Tales Freeplay. Play with educational toys. Ages up to 3 years with parents. 10:30 a.m. at the North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd. 954-201-2600 Arts And Crafts. For ages 6 to 17. RSVP required. 6-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Franklin Park, 2501 Franklin Dr., Fort Lauderdale. 954-791-1037. Free.
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Hammock Trails. All ages. 10-11:30 a.m. at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. 561-544-8605. Free.
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Bark and Read. Pet and read to therapy dog Flora. Ages 5-12. 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the West Kendall Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. 305385-7135 Bedtime Storytime. Wear your favorite pajamas. All ages. 7 p.m. at Kendale Lakes Branch Library, 15205 SW 88th St., Miami. 305-388-0326
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Me, Marvelous Me! Join Mother Goose for songs, nursery rhymes and hands-on activities. Ages 2-6. 10 a.m. at the Hagen Ranch Road Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. RSVP required. 561-894-7500.
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Fabulous First Fridays. Free Planetarium Star Show (7 p.m.) and rooftop observatory viewing (8:30-10 p.m., weather permitting). Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4234 or miamisci.org
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ArtsPark Movie Night. A free family friendly flick featuring The Croods (PG). Bring a blanket or a beach chair. Titles subject to change without notice. 8-9:45 p.m. at ArtsPark at Young Circle Amphitheater, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free. Carousel Carnival. Enjoy fun games and music provided by the Ring Master DJ along with a special acrobatic show by Sunshine Circus Arts. 6-9 p.m. at Pompano Citi Centre, 1955 North Federal Highway. 954-943-4683
First Friday Late Night at Flamingo Gardens. Flamingo Gardens stays open until 8 p.m. on the first Friday, and food trucks fill the front parking lot from 5 to 9 p.m. DJ Mike spins the tunes in the parking lot while the South Florida Bluegrass Association (SFBA) band “Dusty Road Rangers” strums their stuff in the courtyard for free. Parking and admission to the Food Trucks event and Bluegrass Band concert is free. Admission is $5 for adults and kids after 4 p.m. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. 954473-2955 or flamingogardens.org
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6 Saturday Build a Wizard of Oz Birdhouse. Learn how to build a Wizard of Oz birdhouse and receive a free certificate, workshop apron and commemorative pin. Ages 5-12. 9 a.m.noon at all Home Depot stores, while supplies last. workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops
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Free Family Day: Discovering Design. Participate in hands-on art and design activities. Ages 6-12. 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001
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Sept. 6. This Coral Springs 5K begins at Northwest Regional Library, heads north on University Drive, loops back south on University at 48th Manor and finishes at the 9/ 11 Memorial. All proceeds go toward future Sept. 11th Memorial services, future 5Ks and for the maintenance of the Memorial site. 6:30 a.m., Coral Springs. 954-344-1147 ROCKSTAR WWA WAKEBOARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sept. 11-14. More than 200 of the planet’s best amateur and professional wakeboarders and wakeskaters will compete, with athletes from all corners of the globe, including the U.S., Canada, Japan, Mexico and Australia. Mills Pond Park, 2201 NW 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. RockstarEnergy.com PALM BEACH MARINE FLEA MARKET AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Sept. 12-14. Boat auction, seafood dishes, live reggae music and a kids play marine zone. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd. Adults, $10; Children 12 or younger, free. Visit website for discount tickets. 954-205-7813 or Flnauticalfleamarket.com THE CHILDREN’S TRUST FAMILY EXPO
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 13. Face painters, clowns, stilt walkers, magicians, storytellers, arts & crafts, urban gardening workshops, bounce houses, rock climbing walls, music and dance performances. Vendors include after-school and enrichment programs, nutrition, injury prevention, special needs programs, Pre-K registration, KidCare outreach. Also, chess tournaments, a book fair, indoor sports zone, martial arts demonstrations and character appearances. Miami-Dade Fair and Expo Center, Coral Way and SW 112 Avenue. www.thechildrenstrust.org/parents/news/events
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Sept. 13. Shop for new or slightly used kids items or sell some of your own. 8 a.m. 9600 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs. 954881-4713 or Csmoms.org CITY-WIDE MARKET
Sept. 13. Vintage, antiques and retro goods. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 954-345-2200. Free. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Sept. 19. Be a part of this kick-off event to celebrate peace and understanding at The International Day of Peace. There will be a light breakfast, music, art and the Imagine Peace Wish Tree Project. 7:45 a.m. International Peace Garden, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 954- 344-1063 or Internationaldayofpeace.org BIG NIGHT IN LITTLE HAITI
Sept. 19. Enjoy free compas and kreyol jazz music on the Plaza, plus arts and crafts in the gallery, Haitian restaurants, neighboring studios, adjacent venues with their own special events and much more. 6-10 p.m. Little Haiti Cultural Center, 212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami. 305-672-5202 or Bignightlittlehaiti.com FOAM GLOW 5K
Sept. 20. Have glow-in-the-dark fun with friends and family. Be sure to wear white. After the 5K, enjoy food, more Foam Glow and festivities. 7:30 p.m. Homestead-Miami Speedway, 1 Speedway Blvd., Homestead. 877-228-4881 or Foamglow.com HOLLYWOOD BEACH LATIN FESTIVAL
Sept. 21. Orquesta Brava, Roberto Blades, Kynto Elemento and more will perform. There will also be food, arts and crafts, vendors and dancing. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Hollywood Beach and the Broadwalk. 954-9616386 or Hollywoodlatinfestival.com. Free. KIDS’ FISHING DERBY
Sept. 27. Children 5-15 are invited to participate in Sunrise’s 25th annual Fishing Derby, co-sponsored by the Sunrise Bass Club. Beginners are welcome. Bring a fishing pole and bait (night crawlers or worms work well). Prizes awarded for best catch in each age category. Children under 10 must be with an adult. 8:30 a.m. Welleby Park, 11100 NW 44th St., Sunrise. 954-747-4600
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Introduction to Archery. Learn about the origin and history of this sport. 2 p.m. at A.D. Barnes Park, 3401 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. $8 per person. 305-365-3018 Creative Arts For Kids. Kids 6-12 are invited to tour MOCA exhibitions and learn about the elements of art by painting, drawing and sculpting in the style of renowned contemporary and modern artists. Parents encouraged to stay and create with their children. Space is limited. Reservations recommended. 2-4 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. 305-893-6211 or Mocanomi.org
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roller coaster and a boat that jets over water. 6-10 p.m. at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. 561-832-1988. Safari Nights: Ready for Some Football?. Face painting, music, free rides on the Wildlife Carousel, costumed characters, games, crafts, animal encounters, and special performances of the Wings Over Water bird show and the Wild Things stage show. 5:30-9 p.m. Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. Tickets $15.95; ages 3-12 $9.95. 561- 547-WILD or Palmbeachzoo.org
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Little Mermaid and the mystical land of Pixie Hollow and Tinker Bell. Various times. At the BB&T Center, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise. Visit thebbtcenter.com.; and at AmericanAirlinesArena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. DisneyOnIce.com or Ticketmaster.com
Sept. 5. The beloved group will be joined by Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus for a wiggly good time with new music from “Apples and Bananas.” Tickets $37.10-$52.47. 6:30 p.m. at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 954- 344-5990 or Coralspringscenterforthearts.com.
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Sept. 18-21 (BB&T Center); Sept. 24-28 (AmericanAirlinesArena). Disney On Ice presents this captivating adventure to four magical locations, including the auto-racing terrain of Cars, Andy’s bedroom for some fun with the stars of Toy Story, The
Sept. 20. Soulful singer Genevieve Goings and her hip-hop train conductor Constantine “DC” Abramson perform contemporary, kidand parent-friendly renditions of the ABC’s, 1-2-3’s, learning how to be polite and more. Tickets $24-$35.50. 2 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222 or Browardcenter.org THE ORPHAN TRAIN
Sept. 26-27. Viewed through the eyes of the children themselves, The Orphan Train, by Aurand Harris, is based on the experiences of young orphans sent off on a train from New York City in 1914. Tickets $35-$65. Proceeds of The Orphan Train go to benefit 4Kids of South Florida. 8 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222 or Browardcenter.org RAPUNZEL
Sept. 26-Nov. 1. A musical interpretation of the classic Grimm’s Fairy Tale. 2 p.m. Saturdays (with a special “All Kids Included” Sensory-Friendly Performance on Oct. 18 at 11 a.m.) at the Actors’ Playhouse, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293 or Actorsplayhouse.org.
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Art-e-ology. Investigate an artist on exhibit at the Museum and create a masterpiece in the style of the featured artist. 1-2 p.m. at the Boca Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Mizner Park. $5. 561-392-2500 Countdown 2 Zero Adoption Event. More than 30 participating animal rescue organizations. Free admission; Adoption fees and requirements vary. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Palm Beach Convention Center, West Palm Beach. 561-472-8873 Funtastic, A Family Festival. The Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation fundraiser features a juggler, a comedy magic show, balloon creations, strolling puppeteers, face painting, bounce houses, games and crafts. 4-8 p.m. at Fountains Center, 7000 West Camino Real, Boca Raton. $10 per person (2 and under free). 561-982-8000 or giftoflife.org International Observe the Moon Night. Explore the observatory, work on STEM activities, listen to speakers and enjoy food and giveaways. For the whole family. 6-9 p.m. at the Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. 561-832-1988. Pith-Lo. Explore the backwaters of Riverbend by kayaking. Bring sunblock, safety gear and water. 10 a.m. at Riverbend Park, 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. $5. 561-746-7053
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Jewish Food Walking Tour. Learn the history of the SoFi neighborhood and the staple Jewish-owned restaurants, including tastings. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. $46 for museum admission and tour. 305-672-5044 or jmof.fiu.edu Train Rides. Enjoy 20-minute train rides on the Edwin Link Children’s Railroad. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami. Rides $3; museum extra. 305-253-0063 or gcrm.org
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A Grand Day. Celebrate “Grandparents Day” poolside with your grandchild and enjoy games, crafts and snacks, followed by an old-fashioned ice cream party. Ages 4 and older with grandparents. 2-4 p.m. at the Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center. $4. 954-434-4300 ext. 233. Dream Car Classic. Featuring dozens of classic cars, trucks and other vehicles of interest on display. 10 a.m - 3 p.m. at Downtown Hollywood, Hollywood Blvd. between 19th and 20th Ave. 954-825-1027.
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Girl Scout Flower Garden. Craft and story for ages 4 to 12. 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Palmetto Bay Branch Library, 17641 Old Cutler Road, Miami. 305-232-1771. Reading Ready Toddler Storytime. Songs, stories and activities for toddlers 19 months to 3 years and their caregivers. 10 a.m. at the Opa-Locka Branch Library, 780 Fisherman St., Opa-locka. 305-688-1134.
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Full Moon Drum Circle. Bring a drum or percussion instrument to this free drum circle. 7-9 p.m. at ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. 954-926-0204.
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Package the costume in a plastic bag with the size and gender labeled on the bag. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at City Hall, 6600 University Drive, Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive or Parkland Amphitheater, 10561 Trails End. 954-757-4105.
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Bricks 4 Kidz. Design and build while exploring science and architecture in 4-week class. Ages 5-11. 4-5 p.m. at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, 2000 W. Yamato Road, Boca Raton. RSVP required. $55. 561-367-7035. Itsy, Bitsy Yoga. For babies. 11:30 a.m. Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-868-7700. Story Time Mondays. Celebrate learning and reading together. 10:30 a.m. at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave #3115, Palm Beach Gardens. Free with regular admission. 561-627-1782
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Creative Corner. After-school program featuring arts and crafts, board games, origami and more. All ages. 3:30-4:45 p.m. at the North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. 305-625-6424. Reading Ready Preschool Storytime. Ages 3 to 5. 11:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m. at the Opa-Locka Branch Library, 780 Fisherman St., Opa-locka. 305-688-1134.
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Make it and Take it. Create a macrame bracelet or duct tape wallet. Age 10 and up. 4-5 p.m. North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch Library, 6901 Kimberly Blvd. 954-357-6660.
Nature Tots. Learn about nature through storytelling, crafts and active play. Ages 2 to 6 accompanied by adult. 10 a.m. at the Miramar Pineland. 954-357-8776. Cost is $5 per child. Night Hike. Come see the animals that come out at night on this naturalist-led hike. All ages. 7-8 p.m. at Secret Woods Nature Center. 954-357-8884.
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Dog Tales. Read to a specially trained therapy dog to gain confidence. 4 p.m. at the Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-868-7700.
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Reading Ready Storytime and Craft. 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Golden Glades Branch Library, 100 NE 166th St., Miami. 305-787-1544.
Yoga for Kids. Ages 5-12. 6-7 p.m. at the West Dade Regional Library, 9445 SW 24th St., Miami. 305-553-1134.
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Mommy and Me Yoga. Learn to relax, stay fit and achieve peace of mind with your little ones. Ages 6 months to 3. 10 a.m. at the Royal Fern Hall, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek. $10 per mother-child pair. 954-357-5198 Wonderscapes Workshops. For families with children 5 and younger, with Earth-friendly art with recycled materials on Mondays; live music, instruments, singing and movement on Wednesdays; and interactive literary adventure on Fridays. 11:30 a.m.-noon. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. Adults, $13; Children 1 and older and seniors 62 and older, $12. 954-424-5022 or youngatartmuseum.org
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Boca Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Mizner Park, Boca Raton. 561-392-2500. Free. Eyes to the Skies. Explore the skies through a professional telescope. Ages 8 and up. 7:30 p.m. in the Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3948. Free. Picasso, Maybe. Learn how to create your own masterpiece with artist Romario Brown. 2 p.m. at the Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-868-7700.
Halloween Costume Drive. Donate used costumes.
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Karate for Preschoolers. 6:15 p.m. Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-868-7700
Crafty Wednesdays. Ages 2 to 6. 3 p.m. at Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. #3115, Palm Beach Gardens. $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for only the class. 561-627-1782
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Hispanic Heritage Craft. 4:30 p.m. at the Concord Branch Library, 3882 SW 112 Ave. 305-207-1344.
Read to Flora. Share a story with the licensed therapy greyhound. Ages 5 to 12. 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Kendall Branch Library, 9101 SW 97th Ave., Miami. 305-279-0520.
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Concerts on the Corner. Featuring Big City Dogs with Billy Bones. 6 p.m. corner of Davie Road and Orange Drive. 954-797-1166 Preschool Play ‘N’ Learn. Ages 3 to 5. 10-11 a.m. Long Key Nature Center, Davie. $5. 954-357-8797.
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Sept. 1- 28. A multimedia exhibit showcasing drawings, paintings, collage, mixed media and photographs. Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre Galleries. Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. 561-243-7922 or DelrayArts. org. Free. ECHOS MYRON
Sept. 6 – Nov. 2. Art and music collide in this exhibit, reflecting the Miami music scene from the early 1990s to present. Hollywood Art and Culture Center, 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood. 954-921-3274 or Artandculture.org CLYDE BUTCHER – PRESERVING EDEN
Sept. 6 – Nov. 22. Showcase of 36 new works by the “Ansel Adams of South Florida.” Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 954-340-5000 or Coralspringsmuseum.org CONTINUING JAPAN: KINGDOM OF CHARACTERS Through Jan. 5. This exhibition will showcase the history of Japan’s affinity for and
fame of its world-renowned and beloved characters, from the 1950s with Astro Boy through the 2000s with Pokémon and more. Young at Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie. 954424-0085 or youngatartmuseum.org COLORFUL REBELLION – SEVENTH NIGHTMARE
Through Sept. 7. Famed Japanese pop fashion designer Sebastian Masuda’s first one-man exhibition, an explosion of color, the exhibition is an immersive experience of plastic toys, stuffed animals, ribbons, fake fur and other fabrics. Young at Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie. 954-424-0085 or youngatartmuseum.org MAZES
Through Sept. 14. More than 60 puzzling experiences that inspire endless hours of exploration and ingenuity. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Cost $14 for adults, $10.50 for children 3-12, $12.50 for seniors older than 62. 561- 832-1988 or sfsciencecenter.org THE TINKERTOY: BUILD YOUR IMAGINATION EXHIBIT
Through Sept. 14. A creative play area, a welcome gallery and nine unique activity stations. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437(KIDS) or miamichildrensmuseum.org WHEELS AND HEELS: THE BIG NOISE AROUND LITTLE TOYS
Through Oct. 26. The history and cultural
impact of the Barbie doll and Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars. Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. 561832-5196 or www.norton.org AMERICAN SABOR: LATINOS IN U.S. POPULAR MUSIC
Through Oct. 26. Explore the profound influence of Latino artists and Latin music’s distinctive genres on American musical genres like jazz, R&B, rock and hip-hop, and on salsa and reggaetón. Includes guided listening stations and a 15-foot dance floor outfitted with a working jukebox. A salsa competition for ages 13-17 is also planned with $10,000 prize money for the top competitors on Sept. 6. HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler St., Miami. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $8 adults, $7 seniors and students, $5 for ages 6–12. historymiami.org FROST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science (formerly Miami Science Museum), 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4200 or miamisci.org. Hurricanes exhibit: Climb inside the cockpit of a P-3 Hurricane Hunter airplane, construct a house and test its strength against a storm, and see remarkable film and artifacts from Hurricane Andrew. Moving Things exhibit: Explore 10 interactive exhibits and test your own brain vs. brawn in this fun, hands-on exhibition focused on how things move from place to place.
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$5 Fridays. For just $5, anyone 17 and younger is invited to check out a collection of approximately 1,200 automotive vehicles spanning the decades, including military vehicles, James Bond cars and Batmobiles. Adults, $25 per building; Seniors, $15 per building. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dezer Collection Auto Museum, 2000 NE 146th St., North Miami. 305-3547680 or dezercollection.com
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ArtsPark Movie Night. A free family friendly flick featuring Shrek Forever After (PG). Bring a blanket or a beach chair. 8-9:45 p.m. at ArtsPark at Young Circle Amphitheater, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free. 2014 Lipstick Lounge. Glam-A-THON’s event of the season features cocktails, cosmetics, confections and couture. Beauty Bar for ladies, Big Boys Toy Chest for men, culinary delights, swag bags filled with fashion, food and beauty, and more. Event raises funds for local South Florida women battling breast cancer. 8-11 p.m. Gallery of Amazing Things, 481 Federal Highway, Dania Beach. Tickets $65 in advance, $85 at the door. www.glam-a-thon.com
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Paws to Read. Read to a therapy dog. 11 a.m.-noon. Miami Lakes Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Road, Miami. 305822-6520. Waving Hands. Participate in stories and activities using American Sign Language. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the West Dade Regional Library, 9445 SW 24th St., Miami. 305-553-1134.
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Silly in September. Ventriloquist Dan Christopher. 2 p.m. at the Puppetry Arts Center of the Palm Beaches, 94 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach. 561-243-4330. Cost is $6.50. SoleFest. Sneaker enthusiasts come together to buy, sell, trade and experience some of the most exclusive and rare shoes you can’t find in stores. Cost is $11.54-$27.37.
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Be Kind To Animals. Meet a native or exotic animal, learn about how animals live in the wild, how we can best interact with them and how our choices affect their quality of life. 11-11:20 a.m. Sundays. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. 954-7529453, sncrobin@aol.com or sawgrassnaturecenter.org. Free.
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PJ Library Kickoff Concert. Bring the whole family to sing, dance and clap along as Josh and The Jamtones perform. 4 p.m. at the Countess De Hoernle Theater at Spanish River High School, 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton. 561-8523179. Cost is $5 for adults; $3 for children.
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Reading Ready Toddler Storytime. Ages 19 months to 3 years. 10 a.m. at the West Kendall Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. 305-385-7135.
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Afternoon Stories and Crafts. Learn the history of the Teddy Bear while listening to stories and making a craft. Ages 7 and up. 3:30 p.m. at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. 954-757-4207.
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Monday Madness Happy Hour. Check in 3-5 p.m. for $5 admission (regularly $10.95) and free face painting. Mondays at Cool Beans Indoor Playground, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave #3115, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-627-1782
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Nature Tots. Ages 2-6 with adult. 10 a.m. West Lake Park, 1200 Sheridan St., Hollywood. $5 per child. 954-357-8776
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Nutrition Train. Build healthy food choices with games and crafts. Ages 4 to 7. 3:15 p.m. at the Acreage Branch Library, 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee. 561-681-4100. Daily Shark Feedings. Learn about the ocean’s top predators while watching them eat their breakfast in a 15,000-gallon tank. Admission 3 and older, $4. Tuesdays-Saturday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday 1:30 p.m. Sandoway House Nature
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Raise a Reader @ Little Minnows Storytime. Ages 18-36 months with caregiver. 10:30 a.m. at the Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale. 954-262-4600.
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Three Little Pigs: Engineering 101. Build and test structures for strength and resistance to weathering. Ages 5-11. 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Mandel Public Library, 4111 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-868-7703. Free.
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Arts, Eats and Beats. A festival of arts, crafts, music and more! 10 a.m. at the Parkland Amphitheater, 10561 Trails End, Parkland. 954-757-4105. Free.
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Block Party. Lego fun for ages 5-10. 1 p.m. Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail. RSVP required. 561-744-2301.
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