Contents
September 2017
17
features
departments
36
10
Forward Thinking Parent
health
14
Traditions to Stat with Your Grandchildren
16
Healthy Start: What is a Family Place?
17
Florida Baby
34
National Child Obesity Awareness Month
18 The Mindful New Parent
education
22
Banking on Cord Blood
8
Hispanic Hertiage Month
24
Guide to Birthing Facilities
12
Early Learning Coalition of North Florida
26
Finding the Right Doc
38
Volunteering for the PTO
28
Florida Baby Resource Directory
every issue
30
Editor’s Picks! Baby Gifts
32
September 2017 Calendar of Events
36
The Bedtime Calculator
40
Reel Life with Jane
42
The Market at Stewart’s
44
Fashion: Fall Fashion
Next Issue: October 2017 Fall Festivals/Top Pediatricians Plus: Halloween Happenings, Celebrating Grandparents Special Directories: Pediatricians, Primary Care Physicians 2 SEPTEMBER 2017
www.StJohnsParent.com (386) 437-0300
Reader Services Calendar Submissions: We publish information about family events within and surrounding our county. We would love to hear from you! If you have a family event, fundraiser or childrens activity/program please send your information to editor@bradymediainc.com Deadline for submitting information is approximately one month prior to the month in which the event will occur. Subscriptions We now have subscription service direct to your home. We are offering these services for only $10 per year for 11 issues of Flagler Parent Magazine. You can also subscribe for FREE to our digital edition for your iPad, iPhone, NOOK, Kindle Fire, or Android Device. Visit our website www.bradymediainc.com and click SUBSCRIBE. Feedback: We Welcome Your Feedback & Thoughts. In our continuous effort to improve our publications, we look forward to your thoughts, questions and feedback on how we can better tailor information to your families needs. Please feel free to send me an email at Charlie@ bradymediainc.com.
AUGUST 2017 3
with
What’s New in Print & Online
St. Johns Parent Saturday, September 16th 8am Town Center, Central Park Palm Coast
New in Schools, On News Stands & Online
Celebrate National Arts in Education Week: September 10th - 16th
Do you want to work for the most talked about family magazine in Flagler County? We are looking for experienced Ad Sales Representatives who are motivated, energetic, and familiar with Flagler County. We offer a very competitive compensation package. If you’d like to be considered, please forward your resume to: editor@bradymediainc.com facebook.com/ stjohnsparent 4 SEPTEMBER 2017
twitter.com/ stjohnsparent
pinterest.com/ stjohnsparent
instagram.com/ stjohnsparent
WIN TICKETS TO THIS SHOW! The Southern Women’s Show returns to the Orlando area October 12-15, 2017. With over 450 exhibits, the show is recognized as a premier event for women in Central Florida. The show features everything from fashion and accessories to health and fitness, home décor, family lifestyle and all that’s important to women. This shopping extravaganza will be jam-packed with cool jewelry and handbags, make-up tips and tricks, delicious gourmet treats and more. Besides the incredible shopping, guests can enjoy runway fashion shows, cooking classes and informed speakers.
Special Features: • Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars winner, Laurie Hernandez will be at the show Thursday. • Walgreens Pavilion with favorite vendors offering fantastic samples and valuable coupons; plus Walgreens will be providing free flu shots. • Girls Night Out on Friday night with $4 admission after 4 pm. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Little Black Dress Wine (with coupon) and bundtinis from Nothing Bundt Cakes (while supplies last)! • Celebrate Mother Daughter Day presented by Hood Calorie Countdown on Sunday with a mother daughter cookie decorating contest, lookalike contest and hula-hoop contest. • Central Florida Firefighters heat up the Fashion and Entertainment Stage each day for charity. • Hourly entertainment including fashion shows, cooking programs and educational workshops on three stages.
SEPTEMBER 2017 5
Parent to Parent Charlene Michaux Publisher/Editor charlie@bradymediainc.com Ah, September, the beginning of Fall the season. It’s also time to transition back into a busy schedule, getting the children ready for school, lunches packed, cars loaded, coffee filled and you’re off to the car rider line (or bus stop if you’re lucky).When you have children, back to school can be your new year’s month more so than January. Time to put together healthy meal plans, assigning chore lists, making time for mom meetups – or just a quiet cup of coffee and an adult conversation would be nice. Now, what are you going to do with all of that extra time? Ever thought working from home? September is national working mom’s month, read an article on page 42 about being a Cheerful Work at Home Parent. In this issue, you will find the debut of our new special section called Florida Baby beginning on page 17. We have pulled together information about local and regional birthing facilities, gotta have! baby products and some great articles centered around everything baby! The one thing you may miss this year is our annual Ultimate Baby Shower & Toddler Expo. I had a great time producing that show over the past eight years for expecting parents and young families, but realized I also had too much on my plate. I have decided to put all of my energy into my family and my babies: Volusia, Flagler & St Johns Parent Magazines. As you can see, we have doubled our page count and welcomed several new advertisers to our family. We have also added additional content to our websites and digital editions, so don’t forget to download our app and take us with you! For those of you looking forward to our annual Cutest Kids Contest, we have made it much easier for you to participate! Submit your favorite picture of your child today! There is no cost to enter. You may only submit one picture of each child in the Cutest Kids Cover Kid Contest. Visit our website to enter your child today! Quick reminder, don’t forget September is Grandparents month! Plan a get together with your parents and in-laws, check pinterest page for some great ideas and recipes www.pinterest.com/volusiaparentmagazine. Plus, we have a good read for grandparents on page 14 about starting traditions with the grandchildren.
Charlie 6 SEPTEMBER 2017
Publisher / Editor
Charlene Michaux charlie@bradymediainc.com 386-547-0161 Graphic Artist
Stephen Savidge Photography
Marina Pierre 386-283-8005 marina@marinas-photography.com
Contributors
Christina Katz Karrie McLoughlin Christa Melnyk Hines Heidi Smith Luedtke PhD Flagler Parent, Volusia Parent, and St. Johns Parent Magazines are published by Brady Media, Inc. and are copyrighted 2008. Brady Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission from Brady Media, Inc. is prohibited. Flagler Parent and Volusia Parent reserve the right to reject advertisements or listings that are not in keeping with the publication’s satndard. Submissions are welcome, but the publisher assumes no responsibility for the return of unsolicited materials. Flagler Parent and Volusia Parent do not endorse or assume responsibility for information, products, services or statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. The Flagler County or Volusia County School Boards are not affiliated with these publications in any manner, nor do they endorse ro assume any responsibility for any of the information or advertisements contained in therein.
Brady Media, Inc. 800 Belle Terre Parkway Ste. 200-207 Palm Coast, FL 32164 (386) 437-0300 Office (386) 246-2950 Fax www.BradyMediaInc.com Proud Member of
AUGUST 2017 7
education
Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott announced the 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month contests for students and educators. Florida K-12 students are invited to participate in the essay and art contests. Parents, students, teachers and principals are also invited to nominate fulltime, outstanding educators for the Hispanic Heritage Month Excellence in Education Award. Governor Rick Scott said, “Hispanic Heritage Month contests give students an opportunity to win a four-year Florida College Plan scholarship while learning about the influential Hispanic Floridians who have shaped our state’s history. I encourage all of Florida’s students to participate.” First Lady Ann Scott said, “I am proud to join Floridians across the state in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. This is an exciting opportunity to recognize the many influential Hispanic Floridians in our state and throughout its history. I am also honored to highlight the work of the enormously gifted Carmen Sasieta, our 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month featured artist. I am so impressed with the students’ enthusiasm at the schools I visit and I look forward to seeing this year’s contest entries.” John D. Rood, Florida Prepaid College Foundation Board Chairman said, “We are so pleased to have the opportunity to award the gift of education through these Hispanic Heritage Month awards. Our Florida College Plans are a great option for any student. More students are earning their degrees at one of our 28 state colleges, so we hope these scholarships pave the way for the academic success of these students.” Cynthia F. O’Connell, Director of the Florida Prepaid College Foundation said, “This Foundation looks forward to awarding the winners of these initiatives. These essay and art contests are a wonderful illustration of our commitment to working with partners like Volunteer Florida and the Governor’s Office to find and support Florida’s next generation of talent.” The theme for this year’s essay and art contests is “A Recognition of the Role of Hispanic-Americans in Shaping Florida Today.” Students are asked to share how Hispanic Floridians have impacted our state’s history and culture. 8 SEPTEMBER 2017
Official Rules and Guidelines Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott’s Hispanic Heritage Month Excellence in Education Award Contest is open to all full-time educators in an elementary, middle, or high school in Florida. Three winners will be selected: one elementary teacher (grades K-5), one middle school teacher (grades 6-8), and one high school teacher (grades 9-12). Nominations may be submitted by a principal, teacher, parent/guardian, or student. Winners will be notified after September 19, 2017. • Entry Dates: Entries can be mailed to Volunteer Florida, Hispanic Heritage Month Committee, 3800 Esplanade Way, Suite 180, Tallahassee, Florida 32311, or submitted electronically. All entries must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. (Contestants are responsible for all shipping costs.) Entries submitted electronically will receive email confirmation. • Awards: Winners will receive a prize at Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration to be held in Tallahassee. Reasonable travel and lodging expenses will be paid for the winners and one immediate family member. Contact Volunteer Florida at (850) 414-7400 for any further questions. Online Submission 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month Excellence in Education Award Contest Online Submission Paper Submission 2017 Excellence in Education Award Contest Official Rules, Guidelines & Nomination Form (.PDF) 2017 Excellence in Education Award Contest Official Rules, Guidelines & Nomination Form (.PDF) - Spanish
SEPTEMBER 2017 9
feature
Forward-thinking Parents:
How To Embrace Online Communication Styles In & Beyond The Classroom by Christina Katz Things have changed dramatically since parents were in school thanks to technological advances. The more children you have in school, the more challenging it may feel to balance all the communication coming and going via technology. But if you familiarize yourself with what to expect and follow these tips, you will feel informed and prepared for the school commitments affecting your family’s schedule this coming school year. Remember, parents, you always have a choice to see new communication methods in education as a boon to learning even if you’ve never tried them before. Here are a few types of communication to expect as your child progresses from elementary school through high school. Parent-teacher Emails There are two types of teacher emails: group and individual. A teacher may email all the parents of students in one type of class at once on a regular basis. For example, the choir teacher may send out mass emails to announce upcoming concerts. Ask questions swiftly if you have any and then add any pertinent info to your family calendar. If you notice any errors in communication like an incorrect date or time, kindly point out the error to the sender. 10 SEPTEMBER 2017
However do not offer grammatical advice or point out innocuous typos. No one appreciates that. Teachers are busy people, and they occasionally make mistakes just like the rest of us. A teacher may also reach out privately to the parents of one child. Don’t be alarmed if you get an email about your child’s behavior at school. You want to be informed when there is a reason for discussion, and your child’s teachers will let you know if there is. Take teacher emails in stride by not taking
them personally, by wanting to be up to date about your student’s behavior, and by being as responsive and cooperative as you can regardless of the issue. Remember that even good kids can have poor behavior and that there is no such thing as bad kids; there is only poor behavior. When addressed with calm collaboration and a focus on finding swift solutions, teachers and parents can work together to get students cheerfully back on track.
Teacher Blogs Some teachers like to use blogs to post lessons, deadlines, and online resources. When teachers choose to use blogs, they are usually housed on the district’s website plan. Generally speaking, school-approved technology like teacher blogs are a safe, secure way for teachers and students to communicate more thoroughly. This type of service can be especially helpful when a student misses class because of an illness or field trip, although teachers still need to be notified about absences. If your child is trying to learn good organization habits, teacher blogs can be a real help. If the teacher is not using a blog, make sure your student has a planner and knows how to use it effectively, a skill that is expected to be mastered by the end of middle school. Flipped Classrooms A flipped classroom means lessons are learned at home via videos or audios posted to a teacher blog or online classroom, so students can practice what they’ve just learned in the classroom with the assistance of their teacher.
In the traditional model, lessons are taught in class and homework is used as practice. By flipping this dynamic, students can get more support in executing lessons and getting their questions answered more easily. If your child ends up in a class where the teacher is using a flipped classroom approach, it may take some time to adjust. As a parent, support your student in giving the approach a fair chance, and try to temper any automatic resistance you may have to the idea. Don’t be surprised if your student ends up preferring this method in the long run. Google Classroom Many schools encourage the use of Google Classroom, a versatile online platform that helps students express themselves and collaborate. Google Classroom is a password-protected service that makes everyone’s role easier by creating a paperless environment for the creation, sharing, distributing and grading of papers. Included in the online platform is Google Drive for the storage and distribution of documents, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for the creation of writing, Gmail for communication,
and Google Calendar for scheduling. Using Google Classroom allows school to consolidate a lot of class work into one universal online service. Some students will start using this platform as early as elementary school, so it’s wise for parents to familiarize themselves with it by watching online tutorial videos. Social Media Groups Parents who volunteer may already have some experience with social media groups, and students will likely be invited to participate in these types of groups by middle school or high school. Social media groups are a convenient way to broadcast information and communicate swiftly on an ongoing basis. For example, a high school theater department may have a private Facebook drama club group composed of current members and parents of members administered by the school advisors. Drama club officers might use the group to post announcements for upcoming outings and events. Parent volunteers might use a sign-up service like Sign-up Genius to rally donations or fill time slots. The director’s of upcoming plays or musicals can create subgroups of students and parents in order to share specific information only with relevant audiences. Consult your student handbook for your school’s social media policies and encourage your student to be a good digital citizen no matter what methods of communication are in use. SEPTEMBER 2017 11
education
12 SEPTEMBER SUMMER 2017 2017
SEPTEMBERT 2017 13
feature
14 SEPTEMBER 2017
SEPTEMBER 2017 15
Help Families Be The
Best They Can Be
What is a Family Place?
T
he Healthy Start Family Place is a safe space where families can connect with community resources, build positive relationships, and share their experience and hope to strengthen the future of our children. Services Provided: • Access to computers
Healthy Start Family Place Daytona Beach 1845 Holsonback Drive Volusia County Health Dept. Daytona Beach, FL
• Access to online and paper applications for Medicaid, food stamps, and cash assistance.
Contact: Family Support Services Coordinator at 386.281.6356
• Access to phone, printer, fax, & copy machine for application related documents.
Healthy Start Family Place
• Public transportation Assistance • Volunteer Opportunities • Evidenced Based Parenting Courses • One Stop Career Link • Peer Support • Connections to Early Learning Coalition and Early Head Start
16 SEPTEMBER 2017
Deltona 2345 Providence Blvd. Deltona, FL Contact: Carmen Diaz Family Services Coordinator 386.561.9628
What is a Parent & Community Café? A Parent & Community Café Dialogue is a network of families, caregivers, and service providers partnering to strengthen our community. The Dialogue conversation is focused on providing insight and education about the Strengthening Families Protective Factors. The Family Place Host will guide you through a Café Dialogue with the use of a Café Card that has a question that highlights a specific Protective Factor. On one side of the card, it tells you what protective factor your topic addresses. On the other side is a simple topic question.
Daytona Beach Parent & Community Café Dialogue 3rd Friday of each month from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Healthy Start Family Place 1845 Holsonback Drive Volusia County Health Dept. Daytona Beach, FL Deland Parent & Community Café Dialogue 2nd Friday of each month from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM The Lion’s Club of Deland 400 North Garfield Avenue, Deland, FL Contact the Coalition at 386.252.4277 for more information.
386.354.1226
www.healthystartfv.org
SEPTEMBER 2017 17
The Mindful New Parent:
Seven Things Every Baby Needs To Thrive by Christina Katz From the moment our babies are conceived, parents are bombarded with messages about buying their wholeness. But the wellbeing of children has little to do with purchasing the newest bouncy seat on the market or dressing them in adorable outfits that will impress friends on social media. Healthy, happy children are raised that way by caring, attentive parents. This means giving children our attention, energy and love, not merely showering them with material things and documenting their most adorable moments. Children need our presence more than they need our presents. Just as a vitamin or mineral deficiency can lead to problems later in life, parents need to focus on fulfilling the basic needs every baby has from birth onward to raise happy, confident children. And babies are not the only ones with needs. Every person on the planet longs to experience these seven feelings from the day they are born until the day they leave the world. By identifying the desires you have in common with your baby, you can become a more mindful parent. 1. A Solid Sense Of Security Every baby needs to feel wanted. A child’s future ability to manage tension will be affected by how secure he feels during the first years of life. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children must have a sense of security in order to develop healthy self-esteem in the future. A baby needs to feel his primary caregiver is taking care of his every need. And if childcare is
18 SEPTEMBER 2017
needed, a secondary caregiver needs to give as much quality attention as a parent. Even so, a parent may wish to invest extra affection after work to re-bond. Parents need to make sure they feel grounded after having a baby, too. Financial insecurity, a lack of healthy food or excessive stress can undermine your sense of rootedness. Of course, every parent feels insecure sometimes. The key to staying
grounded is to know how to manage tension when it happens. Have tools on hand that help you quickly and effectively lower stress like taking a walk, meditating or taking deep breaths. Remember, your goal is not to become a perfect parent; your goal is to have enough support to feel secure, so you can pass the quality of rootedness on to your child.
exhausted, overwhelmed, and under-assisted you feel, instead of taking it out on each other. Watching funny sitcoms can be comforting, especially when they reflect where you are in your parenting adventure. We all want to feel confident and in-control of our lives, and keeping a sense of humor can help us feel worthy of support during challenging times
2. A Natural Flow Of Emotions Allowing your child to feel the way she feels begins at birth. Every baby expresses a range of feelings. If only positive feelings are allowable and negative feelings are discouraged, your baby will lose her natural emotional equilibrium. Your child’s future ability to experience pleasure, intimacy, and create healthy relationships hinges on her ability to get her emotional needs met in infancy and beyond. When we are older, so much of our ability to experience joy depends on our ability to process grief in a healthy manner. No one is asking you to be emotionally perfect, parents. But try to process your emotions, so you feel emotionally available for your baby’s ongoing needs. Find someone to talk to about feelings you have while parenting. Other expressive outlets might include journaling, doodling, painting, or any other type of artistic practice that helps you channel emotions. If you are expressing your feelings regularly, you will have an easier time responding to the ebb and flow of your child’s emotions. An emotionally calm parent is more likely to have a happy, relaxed child.
3. Feelings Of Worthiness Even though infants don’t do much more than eat, sleep and get their diapers changed, every baby needs to feel valued. According to therapist Tamara Hill, children develop their identity based on feeling valued, loved, heard, and respected. From birth onward, your child needs help developing the foundation for his future abilities. This is why parents spend so much time encouraging little ones to do things like roll over, crawl, and walk. Your child might not appreciate his own progress as much without you positively mirroring it back. So go ahead and cheer for your child’s latest, age-appropriate accomplishment. You are not spoiling your baby; you are motivating him to tackle the next developmental challenge. Of course, parents need encouragement, as well. You will have your fair share of exhausted moments while parenting, so make an agreement with your partner to encourage each other. If you focus on your relationship as a partnership and your family as a team, life’s many challenges will fall into their rightful places. Try laughing about how
4. Giving & Receiving Love To love and to be loved makes us human. Our ability to experience compassion for others, create harmony rather than strife, and cultivate a peaceful life on earth happens when we learn to love and be loved during babyhood. This is why every baby needs to feel loved, and will happily love you back, when her needs are met. So don’t ever worry about spoiling an infant because according to medical professionals, it’s not possible. Infants are not sophisticated enough to purposely manipulate adults. They only express themselves to get their needs met, and they will grow up to be better communicators when they do. The tone of your relationships matters, parents. So try to set as moral, empathetic and peaceful a tone as possible in your home. If you and your partner love the baby but struggle to love each other, get help from a professional or join a support group. Plan around your baby’s schedule to make quality time for you and your spouse. Try an earlier bedtime or make the most of weekend nap times. Many couples experience turbulence while adjusting to parenthood. Couples that make time to connect have more harmonious marriages than couples that don’t. 5. Ability To Self-express Babies make noise. They cry, squawk, gurgle-and this is only the beginning. Before you know it, they will be chanting ma-ma-ma, da-da-da and imitating the sounds that go with specific objects. If you don’t teach your child the basics building blocks of communication, and repeat words back over and over, he won’t learn as well or as quickly. Get a head start by communicating with your baby as early as in the womb. A 2013 SEPTEMBER 2017 19
which they connect with a higher power, if they choose to at all. Part of being a parent is recognizing the limits of our influence. The saying goes, there are many paths up the same mountain. As parents we need to prepare for the inevitable day when our child climbs the mountain by herself without needing our assistance. As portrayed so well in the timeless musical Fiddler On The Roof, the day will likely come when children seek our blessing rather than our permission. When we can look at parenting as a process of doing our best and then letting go, everyone’s growth goes more smoothly. If we want to inspire our children to follow in our spiritual footsteps, we can inspire them with our example, and then let them choose what works best for them with our heartfelt support. study at the University Of Washington showed that babies begin absorbing language as early as 10 weeks before birth. Babytalk can get tiring for parents, though. So connect frequently with adults who have either been in your shoes or who are going through the same baby stage. Consider joining mom-baby playgroups or exercise groups to meet up with like-minded parents. You can also find online discussion groups, write letters by hand or send email messages as a way of reaching out to other parents. If you honestly express your thoughts and ask for what you need from adults, you’ll be more available and willing to converse in an age-appropriate manner with your developing baby. 6. Access to Intuition & Imagination Babies are born whole with their own temperaments, thanks to genetics. Our job as parents is to nurture children so they can blossom into the people they have the potential to become. Personality emerges starting at birth from a continuous interplay between biological disposition and personal experience. Studies suggest that imagination kicks in around 18 months. As Child Development Psychologist Alison Gopnik points out in her TED Talk “What Do Babies Think?,” parents think more like caterpillars and babies think more like butterflies, because babies are much 20 SEPTEMBER 2017
more willing to experiment and explore mentally whereas adults are more habitual in their thinking. Imagination helps foster cognitive and social development in children, but don’t expect growing children to think like adults. Parents need to access to their flights of fancy, too. If you feel like you spend too much time in the real world dealing with adult responsibilities, why not let your child’s imaginative play lead you places you might not otherwise go? As your child grows, he will invite you into worlds where you can remember the power your own imagination once held. Even if you are not the fun parent in your partnership, you can likely still find playful areas of interest with your children as they grow, if you let them lead the way. 7. Development of Spiritual Connection Children don’t come with guarantees of religious affiliation. If we want to honor children as empowered individuals, we have to remember that they will make their own choices once they are adults. We should not imagine, as we introduce our children to our values and reinforce them, that we are cinching their future choices. Until children can think like adults, parents may wish to turn over the reins little by little as they mature. Adults have many choices today such as gender, sexual preference, and the manner in
Baby Bill Of Rights Every baby deserves to feel: 1. Secure 2. Heard 3. Valued 4. Loved 5. Responded to 6. Guided 7. Connected
Parent Behaviors That Undermine Childhood Development Hitting Spanking Snapping Yelling Angry outbursts Meanness Sarcasm Bullying Shaming Over-dramatizing Instilling taboos Harsh punishment Pressuring Expecting secrets to be kept Violating personal boundaries Ignoring Dismissing Favoritism
SEPTEMBER 2017 21
Banking on Cord Blood by Christa Melnyk Hines
When Jessica Hahn, 26, was just nine years old, she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. While chemotherapy attacked her cancer, the treatment bankrupted her bone marrow. Umbilical cord blood from a donor replaced her dying bone marrow with new healthy bone marrow, and ultimately, saved her life. A baby’s umbilical cord blood contains a rich supply of potentially life-saving stem cells that can treat leukemia, lymphoma and many other critical medical conditions. Uncertain of the future, but put off by the cost, many parents wrestle with the decision to bank their baby’s cord blood. More often, however, the umbilical cord is discarded. Private banking. Private banks advise parents to pay to store their baby’s cord blood as a sort of insurance should the child develop a life-threatening diagnosis that could be treated with stem cells. Private banking may not be a practical option for many families since it’s expensive, costing over $2,000 for the initial processing and around $125 annually after that. The American Academy of Pediatrics, which generally recommends donating cord blood unless a family member suffers from a medical condition that could benefit from a cord blood transplant, says the likelihood of your child ever needing her own cord blood is low, estimating the chances at one in 1,000 to one in 200,000. Still, some families aren’t willing to take any chances. Anne Schoofs chose to bank her children’s cord blood, including Grace, now 5, and twins Katie and Mattie, 3. “We did not have a specific medical issue that impacted our decision. We just figured you never know what the future will hold. And, even though there are relatively few diseases they can treat today, there could be a lot more in five, 10 or 15 years,” Schoofs says. Public banking. It costs mothers nothing to donate cord blood to a public bank, but few hospitals offer the service due to the expense of creating and maintaining a cord blood donor program. Since beginning its program in 2008, Saint Luke’s Hospitals in the Kansas City area has received an overwhelming response from mothers, collecting over 2,000 umbilical cord blood donations. “A lot of people with terrible diseases have been given hope because mothers have been willing to donate their cord blood,” says Bill Ward, the director of Cellular Therapy Services at Saint Luke’s Health System. 22 SEPTEMBER 2017
Kari Sneed learned about the donation program through her doctor when she was pregnant with her daughter Sofie and felt like the decision was a no-brainer. “All I could think was that if the tables were turned, and we were the ones who needed stem cells, I would want Sofie to have the opportunity to have the best life she could.” How is it collected? Capturing cord blood is a painless, completely elective process following the birth of the baby. After the cord is clamped and cut, doctors use a needle to collect the blood. The unit is then tested and processed in a stem cell processing laboratory to determine if enough stem cells exist to make it viable for transplant. What is the criteria? Mothers interested in donating cord blood must pre-register ahead of time and complete a questionnaire about risk factors, including a thorough behavioral and medical history. “Those units are going to be transplanted into somebody with a life-threatening disease and we don’t want to add any diseases...to that patient,” Ward says. Donations are sent to regional public cord blood banks, which match children and adults around the world awaiting a stem cell transplant. Donations from minorities are especially needed. “A mother’s decision to donate her child’s umbilical cord blood saved my life,” Hahn says. “You never know...who will need our help so it is good to save such a precious thing as cord blood with its potential to save lives instead of letting it go to waste.” To learn more about cord blood banking, contact the National Marrow Donor Program at www.marrow.org. To see if a hospital in your area participates in the public cord blood bank program, visit http:// marrow.org/Get_Involved/Donate_Cord_Blood/How_to_Donate/Participating_Hospitals.aspx. Whether considering public or private banking, consult with your physician to determine the best options for you and your family.
SEPTEMBER 2017 23
GUIDE TO BIRTHING FACILITIES Facility
Number of Deliveries
Normal Deliveries
NormalDelivery Average Stay
Normal Delivery Average Cost
Cesarean Deliveries
Cesarean Delivery Average Stay
Cesarean Delivery Average Cost
NICU Level
Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center 301 Memorial Medical Parkway Daytona Beach, Florida 32217 (386) 231-3152
1500
876
2.0
$10,095
624
2.7
$15,885
II
Halifax Health Medical Center 303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 425-4000
1808
1110
2.2
$13,047
698
3.0
$16,846
II
Florida Hospital Orlando 601 East Rollins Street Orlando, Florida 32803 (407) 303-5600
3405
1955
2.9
$23,561
1450
4.4
$46,018
III
Winter Park Memorial Hospital 201 N Edinburgh Drive Winter Park, Florida 32792 (407) 646-7000
3302
2059
2.2
$19,373
1243
2.9
$33,059
II
Arnold Palmer Medical Center/ Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies 83 Miller Street Orlando, Florida 32806 (321) 843-9792
14071
8468
2.5
$24,730
5603
3.7
$49,529
III
Florida Hospital Celebration Health 400 Celebration Place Celebration, Florida 34747 (407) 303-4000
2513
1638
2.3
$20,628
875
2.6
$31,162
III
Flagler Hospital 400 Health Park Blvd St. Augustine, Florida 32086 (904) 819-5155
1542
990
2.3
$9,354
552
2.8
$16,320
II
Memorial Hospital Jacksonville 3625 University Blvd. S Jacksonville, FL 32216 (904) 702-6111
1443
970
2.5
$27,378
473
3.4
$61,689
II
St Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside 1 Shircliff Way Jacksonville, Florida 32204 (904) 308-7300
1717
1069
2.4
$15,910
648
3.3
$27,138
II
St Vincent’s Medical Center Southside 4201 Belfort Road Jacksonville, Florida 32216 (904) 296-3700
1505
1040
2.3
$16,692
465
3.1
$30,100
II
UF Health Jacksonville – Birthing Center 15255 Max Leggett Parkway, Suite 4600 Jacksonville, FL 32218
3126
2193
2.8
$12,738
933
3.5
$18,760
n/a
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville 800 Prudential Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32207 (904) 202-2000
1966
1226
2.8
$19,450
740
4.2
$45,849
III*
Baptist Medical Center South 14550 Old St Augustine Road Jacksonville, Florida 32258 (904) 271-6000
2453
1463
2.3
$13,363
990
2.8
$34,719
III*
Orange Park Medical Center 2001 Kingsley Avenue Orange Park, FL 32073 (904) 639-8500
2343
1648
2.4
$24,082
695
2.8
$42,467
II
24 SEPTEMBER 2017
Disclaimer: The Agency for Health Care Administration (agency) collects this data pursuant to Section 408.061 Florida Statutes. All data is certified by the Chief Executive Officer of the submitting facility to be accurate, complete and verifiable. The following report contains data using the parameters you provided in the data request. The agency is not responsible for verifying the medical validity of your request. You are encouraged to consult with the appropriate health professionals for technical assistance regarding the appropriate parameters necessary to completely and accurately describe specific medical conditions. Furthermore, the report provided by this agency does not constitute an endorsement of your organization or position
Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center With first breaths, we know that choosing a hospital to help bring a baby into the world is one of the most important decisions a mom and her physician can make. So why would you go anywhere but the hospital that makes you feel at home? Newborns needing extra attention – and parents needing reassurance – are right at home with Florida Hospital’s family of services, including neonatologists available 24/7 to care for critically ill babies in our new, private room, 16 private bed level II NICU built to accommodate baby and family all in the same room. Additionally, our medical teams, consisting of OB/GYNs, experienced nurses, birth experience navigators and lactation consultants – who together bring in 2,000 babies each year into our community – are ready to stand by you and help you navigate through your entire experience. www.floridahospital.com/memorial-medical-center/labor-delivery-ob Halifax Health Medical Center At the Center for Women & Infant Health we provide the highest quality medical services available such as OB Hospitalists and neonatologists available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You don’t have to worry if your baby needs extra attention. You and your babycan be cared for under one roof by our extraordinary team of experts. We believe in a family-centered childbirth and a pampering environment. We offer comfortable, private rooms, certified lactation consultants, prenatal massage therapy for you and your baby, professional photography, a gourmet meal and other special amenities. https://www.halifaxhealth.org/services-treatments/our-services/womens-health/labor-delivery/childbirth At Florida Hospital Orlando, mothers-to-be have access to state-of-the-art technology, facilities, specialists, and physicians. All in a nurturing, attentive, patient-centered environment. Every day, the highly skilled physicians and staff at our hospital work diligently to live up to that honor. Nowhere is that truer than in our Labor and Delivery Program. We specialize in obstetric care for both routine and high-risk pregnancies. No matter how easy or difficult the pregnancy, our goal is to give our patients the best pregnancy experience possible, and to provide them with peace of mind should any unexpected complications occur. https://www.floridahospital.com/orlando/labor-delivery-program Winter Park Memorial Hospital Our Baby Place offers mothers in Central Florida an exclusive choice when deciding where to deliver, a place where Mom will be not just relaxed but pampered—in fact, we are the only luxury boutique hospital for expectant mothers in the area. Housed inside a gorgeous three-story, 97,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style building, the Baby Place offers high quality obstetrics care, all in a nurturing, hotel-style environment. We strive to be singularly attentive to every detail, from the 600-thread-count sheets to the expansive delivery-room windows that overlook Winter Park. And because the Baby Place has its own entrance and elevators, access to our suites is easy and convenient. https://www.floridahospital.com/winter-park-memorial/obstetrics Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, supported by the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation, is a 315-bed facility dedicated exclusively to the needs of women and babies. As part of Arnold Palmer Medical Center, the hospital is Magnet®-designated for its commitment to quality patient care, safety, research, and service excellence. It is a leader in neonatal intensive care, and comprehensive healthcare for women throughout all stages of life, providing a wide range of services in obstetric and gynecologic care. The hospital also includes comprehensive fetal diagnostics, labor and delivery services, maternal intensive care, and the largest center for neonatal intensive care in the world. Annually, more than 13,000 babies are expected to be born at Winnie Palmer Hospital, making it one of the busiest in the country. http://www.winniepalmerhospital.com Florida Hospital Celebration Health The birth of a baby is a magical time to be shared with family and friends. At The Baby Place, we understand that you have choices when it comes to this very special moment in your life. Our goal is to offer the best experience so you can focus on the true joys of pregnancy, labor, delivery and post care in a state-of-the-art environment that has all the homey touches you’d expect from a five-star hotel. One thing our parents-to-be particularly appreciate is our 4-D ultrasound that lets them see their baby in amazing three-dimensional views. The images are extremely detailed, so you can meet your baby up close and personal months before the actual delivery. Of course, the 4-D ultrasound also allows your doctor to see how everything is progressing. https://www.floridahospital.com/celebration-health/womens-health/baby-place Flagler Hospital’s Birth Unit has been designed to accommodate all types of delivery preferences. We offer specialty rooms for low-intervention birth experiences where qualified patients and their families can enjoy aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, massage, music of choice, birthing balls and nursing care from nurses trained in alternative methods of pain relief. As this may not be an option for everyone, we also provide 24-hour access to anesthesiologists and all of our patients enjoy the unique amenities of our family-based unit. Our private rooms are decorated with soft lighting, soothing colors and furnished to provide a comfortable, nurturing homelike environment for you, your baby and your family during your stay. http://www.flaglerhospital.org/Medical-Services/Maternity-Services.aspx http://www.stjohnsmom.com Memorial Hospital Jacksonville Our staff values the entire family. We have programs for dads, moms, and children that are about to have a new brother or sister. Our birthing center is the place where families grow, and we know a happy family makes a happy mom! Memorial Hospital is a U.S. News and World Report Best Hospital. We designed our stateof-the-art birthing rooms with your home in mind. We want you to be comfortable, and our caring staff of doctors and nurses will provide you with unmatched care. We were the first hospital in the area to have OB Hospitalists onsite 24/7. Why is that important? Well, we have an OB here every minute of the day. So, no matter what time you deliver, you won’t have to wait for a doctor. http://memorialhospitaljax.com St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside We’ve been delivering babies for more than 100 years. Today, we deliver nearly 4,000 babies annually, celebrating the miracle of birth 365 days a year. Our expert and caring staff have a passion for taking care of new moms and their infants. Our affiliated doctors and nurses strive to give you a pleasant and comfortable birthing experience. We understand the importance of family participation and the special bond between new parents and their babies. Because of that, we’ve designed our maternity suites and practices to focus on your needs for family-centered care. www.jaxhealth.com St Vincent’s Medical Center Southside Our labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum (LDRP) rooms at St. Vincent’s Southside are all private with a private bath. To create a homelike environment, each room is beautifully decorated and includes a flat screen TV, free WI-FI and a comfortable sleeping area so your support person can stay with you. Your baby will room in with you for your entire stay. A 10-bed, Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) offering Northeast Florida’s first all-private NICU suites for babies with special needs and medical specialists on staff 24-hours a day to ensure your baby has the highest level of care. The private room setting also offers a variety of other benefits that include; twin and triplet suites, mini fridges, breast milk warmers, nearby shower facility, comfort room and a family waiting area. www.jaxhealth.com St Vincent’s Medical Center Clay County Our labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum (LDRP) rooms at St. Vincent’s Clay County will all be private with a private bath. To create a homelike environment, each room will be beautifully decorated and include a flat screen TV, free WI-FI and a comfortable sleeping area so your support person can stay with you. Your baby will room in with you for your entire stay. www.jaxhealth.com UF Health Jacksonville - Birthing Center An Exceptional Start for Your Exceptional Child. Led by certified nurse midwives, the UF Health Birth Center is a unique addition to the community for mothers who prefer a natural birth experience. The Birth Center differs from the labor and delivery unit by offering a home-like environment for expectant mothers to give birth. It’s the only practice of its kind associated with an academic health center in the region, and is located in the medical office building next door to the hospital. That is why the UF Health Birth Center has listened to midwives and mothers-to-be and created a unique center offering a comfortable, calming, home-like environment where mothers can give birth in a soothing setting with their loved ones and family around them. http://north.ufhealthjax.org/Departments-Services/Birth-Center/ Baptist Medical Center South Having a baby is such an important time in your life. Our multidisciplinary team at Baptist Health offers unmatched care for mothers and babies and we are uniquely qualified to handle high-risk deliveries. Special attention is given to meeting your expectations of the birthing experience and providing personalized family-centered care in a homelike environment. All Baptist hospitals offer a high level of comfort and care for mom and family, including: Private, spacious birthing suites at all adult Baptist hospitals; Separate private postpartum room; Rooming-in option for moms who want their babies in their rooms; Intensive care labor area for high-risk deliveries; Well-Baby Newborn Nursery. https://www.baptistjax.com/services/pregnancy-and-childbirth At Orange Park Medical Center, we know that a baby’s birth is one of life’s most special moments. We also know that moment depends on a healthy pregnancy – the care a woman gets right from the start. From caring, highly skilled OB/GYN doctors, midwives and nurses to the best methods to monitor a baby’s development, we have what every expectant mom needs. At Orange Park Medical Center, our state-of-the-art maternity services include: Private labor, delivery and recovery rooms; Family-centered spaces for visiting siblings; Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU); 24-hour Newborn Nursery Hotline for support. We know you want everything to be just right – and so do we. That’s why you can count on us for truly extraordinary care. http://orangeparkmedical.com/campaigns/labor-and-delivery
SEPTEMBER 2017 25
Finding the Right Doc for Your New Baby
by Christa Melnyk Hines
During your baby’s first year, you’re going to be spending quite a bit of time with your child’s healthcare provider. Take steps before your baby arrives to choose a doctor who you feel comfortable with and trust. When should you start the process? Anywhere between one and three months before your due date is an ideal time to start shopping around for a pediatrician or a family physician. Try not to wait until the last minute. “Once you go to the hospital, there’s a lot going on. You’ll be seeing a lot of doctors. You’ll be going through labor. It’s not something you want to decide off-the-cuff,” says pediatrician Aaron Mayer, D.O. When you arrive at the hospital to deliver your baby, you’ll be asked who you’ve selected for your child’s primary care doctor. They will then notify your baby’s physician, and he or she will provide a physical examination of your infant with26 SEPTEMBER 2017
in 24 hours after delivery. Pediatrician or a family physician? Both practitioners are trained to provide quality healthcare for your family. Your choice will most likely boil down to personal preference and the rapport you have with a particular physician. Here are the primary differences between the two types of physicians: A family practice doctor is trained to provide healthcare to individuals at all stages of life, from newborn to senior. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, family physicians train for three years in real-life clinical settings and are trained in all areas of medicine ranging from pediatrics and
internal medicine to obstetrics. Physicians should be board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and licensed in the state in which they practice. A pediatrician specializes specifically in childhood conditions, diseases and treatment for patients from newborn to age 18. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), following medical school, a pediatrician-in-training completes three or more years of courses focused entirely on pediatrics. Seek a pediatrician who is licensed and has obtained the designation of Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), which means they are board certified in pediatrics and adhere to the AAP’s standards and guidelines.
• Did you feel listened to? • Did you feel rushed? • What was the office and support staff like? • What was the clinic environment like? • Was the location convenient?
Where to begin? “Honestly, I think consulting with friends and family is probably best. If your friends like their doctor, you are likely to find a good fit with them as well,” says Kallie Foss, M.D., FAAP. Make sure the recommended physicians are part of your health insurance network. Also check out area hospital websites, which often feature doctors who are nearby and accepting new patients.
Make a list of questions. Now that you have prenatal appointments lined up, consider what issues are most important to you. For example, you might ask:
Schedule a prenatal visit. Once you’ve got a list of two or three physicians, call and schedule a prenatal visit to help you get a feel for their personality and office environment. While some physicians may prefer to do a phone consultation, a face-to-face appointment can help you get a sense of the office and nursing staff (are they courteous, warm and helpful?), as well as, the overall feel of the clinic (is it kid-friendly, clean and welcoming?). “You don’t really know if the physician’s personality meshes with your family unless you speak with them in person,” Dr. Mayer says. “It’s important to do prenatal visits to see if the way they act, the way they treat you, and the environment of the clinic fits with what you want for your family.”
• How long are the typical wait times at appointments?
Make a list of questions. Now that you have prenatal appointments lined up, consider what issues are most important to you. For example, you
• Who will see my baby in the hospital? • How soon after we leave the hospital should we see you? • What is the schedule for well-child checks and immunizations? • What can I expect during well-child checks?
• How do you handle after-hours calls? • Which urgent care do you recommend?
Need to break-up? If over time, you become dissatisfied with your child’s physician or you need to switch providers due to changes in insurance or a relocation to a new community, make sure you have your child’s medical records, including vaccine history, transferred to the new physician that you select. Most of all, take the time to partner with a healthcare practitioner who will listen to your concerns, offer sound advice and options, and provide quality, compassionate healthcare throughout your child’s development. You’ll feel more supported and well-informed as you go about the business of raising a healthy, thriving youngster from babyhood and beyond.
Additional Resources
HealthyChildren.org (American Academy of Pediatrics)
• What’s your availability for last minute appointments? • What kind of acute care do you provide? “If you’re having a boy, you might want to also ask about circumcision,” Dr. Foss says. “It would also be good to let the doctor know if you have had any complications during the pregnancy that may affect baby after he or she is born.” Evaluate the visit. After the appointment, reflect on how you felt about the doctor and the practice. • Were your most pressing questions and concerns addressed? • Did you feel comfortable?
FamilyDoctor.org (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Hot Topics Many people, including physicians, have strong opinions about issues like breastfeeding and circumcision. Choose a physician who will support you or at least respect your personal views regarding issues that are important to you.
• Did the doctor support or respect your opinion regarding issues that matter to you?
SEPTEMBER 2017 27
Florida Baby Resource Directory OB/GYN Offices Flagler County Ob/Gyn Associates Dr. Eric S. Pulsfus, MD 50 Cypress Point Pkwy Palm Coast, FL 32164 (386) 447-6066 Palm Coast OB GYN Dr. Patricia I. Modad, MD 50 Leanni Way Suite A4 Palm Coast, FL 32137 (386) 447-6831 Genesis Women’s Health Center 5 Boulder Rock Dr D Palm Coast, FL 32137 (386) 246-2350 Palm Coast Women’s Center Brown Steven J MD 21 Hospital Dr #270 Palm Coast, FL 32164 (386) 437-5959
Volusia County Julie D. Schneider, MD 335 Clyde Morris Blvd Suite 240 Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (386) 231-6172 Dr. Whitney Shoemaker 598 Sterthaus Dr Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (386) 256-2565 Halifax Ob/gyn Associates Carbiener Pamela P MD 1890 Lpga Blvd Daytona Beach, FL 32117 (386) 252-4701 Women’s Care OB/GYN 305 Memorial Medical Pkwy Daytona Beach, FL 32117 (386) 231-3580 OBGYN Health Center Dr Christine DaSilva 769 N Clyde Morris Blvd Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 258-0123 Halifax Health – Care for Women 325 Clyde Morris Blvd Suite 390 Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (386) 425-4450
St. Augustine OBGYN Dr. Reda Alami, MD 301 Health Park Blvd St. Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-9898 Ob-Gyn Associates 52 Tuscan Way, St. Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 819-1500 North Florida Ob/Gyn Associates 14546 Old St Augustine Rd # 407 Jacksonville, FL 32258 (904) 268-5982 Jago Kelly MD 300 Health Park Blvd # 3002 St. Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-1500 North Florida OB/GYN Dupree Robert E MD 101 Whitehall Dr # 108 St. Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-4440
Inspiration Family Birth Center 434 Grove Ave Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 644-5567 Tree of Life Birth & Gynecology Birth Center 125 W Plymouth Ave A DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 279-0145 Heart 2 Heart Birth Center 1110 Lexington Green Ln Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 322-9944 Tree of Life Birth & Gynecology 1010 Arthur Street Orlando, FL 32804 (407) 878-2757
Maetozo Sherri L MD 1301 Plantation Island Dr S #103 St. Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 461-5330
Agape Birth and Wellness Center 1346 Mason Ave Daytona Beach, FL 32117 (386) 258-5400
OB-GYN of St Augustine Dr Laila Needham 201 Health Park Blvd SUITE 211 St. Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 814-8085
Sacred Birth Midwifery 1343 Alfonzo Cir Winter Springs, FL 32708 (407) 766-2857
Rasner Todd MD 14540 Old St Augustine Rd Jacksonville, FL 32258 (904) 262-5333
Women’s and Maternity Care Specialists 147 Moray Lane Winter Park, FL 32792 (321) 209-6298
Flagler Ob-Gyn 3100 US Highway 1 S # 1A St. Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-2777
Gene Krishingner Jr., MD 147 Moray Lane Winter Park, FL 32792 (321) 209-6298
Meadows Elizabeth 300 Health Park Blvd # 3002 St. Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-1500
Birth Prep DOULAS Ormond Beach, FL (407) 995-6682
Joyner III James a MD 301 Health Park Blvd # 221 St. Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 829-5119 Obgyn City Midwives 1301 Plantation Island Dr S St. Augustine, FL 32080
St Johns County
Birthing Centers Central Florida
Ob/Gyn Associates 300 Health Park Blvd # 3002 St. Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-1500
Beautiful Birthings Midwife Homebirth Orlando (321) 604-6503
28 SDPTEMBER 2017
The Birth Place 213 S Dillard St #340 Winter Garden, FL 34787 (407) 656-6938
Sweet Baby Midwifery 2750 Taylor Avenue Suite A-19 Orlando, FL 32806 (321) 279-2760
Pediatricians Flagler County Acute Care Pediatric Dwight Tiu, MD 397 Palm Coast Pkwy SW # 303 Palm Coast Florida 32137 (386) 447-7337
Pediatrics of North Florida Raphael NG, MD 385 Palm Coast Pkwy SW # 5 (386) 446-8333
Dr. Peter G. Taves, MD 303 N Clyde Morris Blvd Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 254-4000
Harbour Island Pediatrics 1301 Plantation Island Dr S #105b St. Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 461-8906
Pinnacle Peds Care Dr. Vincent G. Verdeflor, MD 180 Pinnacles Drive Palm Coast Florida 32164 (386) 313-1963
Volusia Pediatrics 633 Dunlawton Ave Port Orange, FL 32127 (386) 424-1414
Beaches Pediatrics 13820 Old St Augustine Rd #101 Jacksonville, FL 32258 (904) 260-2565
Chopra Neena P MD 633 Dunlawton Ave # 1 Port Orange, FL 32127 (386) 756-1937
Leticia Rosario Abrea 161 Hampton Point Dr #4 St. Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 230-0624
Pediatrics of Palm Coast Michael F. Davis, DO 61 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Ste. 3811 Palm Coast Florida 32164 (386) 986-4919 Children’s Medical Center, Palm Coast 57 Town Court * Opening Sept 2017 Suite 216 Palm Coast, Florida 32164 (386) 425-4540
Volusia County Ormond Pediatrics, P.A. 725 W Granada Blvd Suite 1 Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (386) 673-2770 Coastal Pediatrics 1275 W Granada Blvd #3A Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (386) 672-1490 Dr. Salman Ahmed, MD 200 Booth Rd Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (386) 523-1313 Nemours Children’s Primary Care Ormond Beach 400 Clyde Morris Blvd Suite A Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (386) 677-0987 Halifax Health Keech Pediatric Neighborhood Care 431 S Keech St Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 425-3553 Orezzoli Louis MD 515 Health Blvd Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 255-7531 Nemours Children’s Specialty Care 1219 Dunn Ave Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (904) 697-3600 Daytona Beach Pediatrics 515 Health Blvd Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 255-7531 Stephen Commins, MD 421 S Keech St Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 238-4980
Chiapco Oliver R MD 317 S Dixie Fwy New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (386) 424-1414 Volusia Pediatrics, LLC 317 S Dixie Fwy New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (386) 424-1414 Family Health Source Pediatric Clinic 800 W Plymouth Avenue DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 736-7933 Deland Pediatric Associates 999 N Stone St # A DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 738-6804 West Volusia Pediatrics 809 N Stone Street DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 734-1824 Anita Mathur, MD 999 S Volusia Ave # 102 Orange City, FL 32763 (386) 774-7337 Longleaf Pediatrics PA 103 Birch Ave Orange City, FL 32763 (386) 532-0800
St Johns County St. Augustine Pediatric Associates 493 Prosperity Lake Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 824-5437
Michael M. Soberano, MD, FAAP 493 Prosperity Lake Dr St. Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 824-5437 Dr. Mary Ann Garcia, MD 1631 Race Track Rd # 101 St Johns, FL 32259 (904) 230-7977 Aliya Yasin MD 2676 US-1 St. Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-2121 Pediatrics in North Florida 109 Whitehall Dr #117 St. Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-1707 Village Pediatrics LLC 319 W Town Pl # 1 St. Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 940-1577 Dr. Homero Sicangco, MD 1301 Plantation Island Dr S #105b St. Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 461-8906 Dr. Liberty L. Dizon, MD 161 Hampton Point Dr St. Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 230-0624 Saint Johns Pediatrics 161 Hampton Point Dr #4 St. Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 230-0624
Anastasia Pediatrics Monali Manikal, MD 100 Whetstone Pl, St. Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-9925 Ancient City Pediatrics 1301 Plantation Island Dr S, St. Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 461-1560
SEPTEMBER 2017 29
Editor’s Picks!
Check Out These
Fun Baby Items The Baby Shusher A revolutionary way of calming your baby and used by celebrities including Kim Kardashian. Instead of a white noise machine or having to “shush” your baby on your own (which can become exhausting) calm your baby from her manic cries with the Baby Shusher Sleep Miracle Soother. This innovative baby calming and sleep device is one of the only products on the market that uses a recorded human voice to help with baby sleep training. MSRP: $31.00
Portable Baby Movement Monitor The revolutionary new Snuza Pico is the first portable baby movement monitor in the line that allows parents to directly connect to a smartphone or tablet via a Bluetooth App. The Pico easily attaches to a baby’s diaper and monitors abdominal movement using a patented contactless sensor, which means it does not need to be in direct contact with the baby’s skin, in turn reducing false alarms caused by loss of contact.
Versatile Baby Sling The Baba Slings is designed by a Mother, with focus on simplicity and flexibility, a Baba Slings will allow you to carry in 5 different positions. It’s easy to put on and take off, comfortable for you and your child and adaptable to yours and baby’s needs MSRP: $85+
Baby Bath Time With the Syki Baby Bath Support, bath time is filled with bubbles of sweetness! With its European design, which puts on emphasis on comfort, the Syki baby bath support shape is adapted for newborn baby up to 6 months old. The unique ergonomic design maintains softly baby’s body and head while allowing free movements of both arms and legs. MSRP $24.99
30 SEPTEMBER 2017
Cloth Diapers Started by an environmentalist mompreneur, Tidy Tots makes cloth diapering hassle free, and with their secured flush-able liner, parents can just flush away the mess! On average families spend $2400 on disposable diapers, and can save at least $1500 using Tidy Tots Diapers in the first 2 years.
BayB Brand Car Seat Canopy Made for year-round use, the BayB Brand Car Seat Canopy is the perfect item to take along on a road trip with baby on board! Why wake the baby when taking a break at a rest stop, simply place over the car seat with the adjustable attachment straps for a custom fit...
Versatile Baby Sling The Baba Slings is designed by a Mother, with focus on simplicity and flexibility, a Baba Slings will allow you to carry in 5 different positions. It’s easy to put on and take off, comfortable for you and your child and adaptable to yours and baby’s needs. MSRP: $85+
ciao! baby The Portable High Chair Make sure the little ones have a place to sit with ciao! baby. ciao! baby is the go-anywhere-highchair created for families traveling with small children. It is a time-saving, transportable highchair created for babies & toddlers up to 3 years old. MSRP: $67.99
Tray Buddi Moms know what other parents need... a solution for keeping messes to a minimum! Designed by Mompreneur Jodi Bracho, the Tray Buddi is designed to attach to most highchairs, booster seats, car seats, and strollers to keep food, cups, toys and objects off the floor.
SEPTEMBER 2017 31
32 SEPTEMBER 2017
3
4
To submit an event, send your information by the 10th of the preceding month to: charlie@bradymediainc.com or mail to: 800 Belle Terre Pkwy., Ste. 200-207 Palm Coast, FL 32164
Submit Your Event!
5
6
7
9 Florida Family Consignment Sale 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Volusia County Fairgrounds State Route 44 Deland, Florida Website: www.floridafamilyconsignment.com Movies in the Park 7:50 pm- 10:00 pm Central Park in Town Center 975 Central Avenue Palm Coast, FL 32164
Fire and Ice - Chili Cook Off and Ice Cream Churn Off 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts 1776 Lightfoot Lane Pierson, FL 32105 386-749-2959
2
8
First Friday 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm Veteran’s Park 105 S. 2nd Street Flagler Beach FL 32136 Event Website: http://www. cityofflaglerbeach.com/index. aspx?nid=180 Event Contact: 386-517-2000
Movies on the Halifax 8:00pm Rockefeller Gardens Ormond Beach Featuring “BFG”, rated PG. Bring chairs, blankets and bug spray!
1
SEPTEMBER 2017 33
24
Family Fun Carnival 1:00pm – 5:00pm Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church 915 N Central Ave Flagler Beach, FL 32136 Event Website: http://www.smdmcc.org/
17
Fish Stock 5K 7:30 am 520 Barracuda Blvd New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 Cost: $20 www.fishstockrunwalk.com
10
25
18
11
FROGRS Guided Kayak Tour 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area 3100 S Oceanshore Blvd Flagler Beach, FL 32136 https://www.floridastateparks. org/park-events/Gamble-Rogers 386-517-2086
26
Food Truck Tuesday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Central Park in Town Center 975 Central Ave. Palm Coast FL 32164 Event Website: www.palmcoastgov.com/foodtruck 386-986-2323
19
12
27
20
13
Port Orange Family Days September 28, 2017 October 1, 2017 Port Orange City Center www.familydays.com
28
Jazz Festival September 21, 2017 September 24, 2017 Flagler Avenue New Smyrna Beach, FL One of Central Florida’s premier music events! The Jazz Festival is a three-day affair with great jazz, good food and lots of fun. Please visit the website for more information.
21
14
Flagler County Extreme Rodeo 6:30 pm-10:00 pm Flagler County Fairgrounds 150 Sawgrass Rd., Bunnell, FL 32110 https://www.facebook.com/Double-K-Rodeo-Productions-Randolph-Al-1427557300864661/ 205-790-3452
29
22
15
Palm Coast, FL 32164 This month’s feature: Alice Through the Looking Glass (PG) Event Website: https://www. palmcoastgov.com/events/ movies Event Contact: 386-986-3700
30
DeLand Craft Show September 23, 2017 - September 24, 2017 Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm Woodland Boulevard in Historic Downtown DeLand 100 N. Woodland Blvd DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 738-0649 Free admission & parking
World Rhino Day 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens 3755 NW Hwy 17-92, Sanford, FL (407) 323-4450 education@centralfloridazoo.org Event Website: www.centralfloridazoo.org
23
Natural History Festival 10:00am – 4:00pm Museum of Arts & Sciences 352 South Nova Road Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Free for members or with paid museum admission
Night Hike at the Zoo 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens 3755 NW Hwy 17-92 Sanford, FL Website: www.centralfloridazoo.org Contact : (407) 323-4450 education@centralfloridazoo.org
16
Website: www.floridafamilyconsignment.com
health
September is National Child Obesity Awareness Month One in three children in the United States is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Obesity—it’s a devastating public-health crisis for the United States. Today, one-third of all adults are now classified as obese, a figure that has more than doubled over the last 30 years. And then there are the hardto-believe effects of the epidemic on our children: In the past 30 years, the prevalence of childhood obesity has more than doubled among children ages 2-5, has tripled among youth ages 6-11, and has more than tripled among adolescents ages 12-19. The good news? Childhood obesity can be prevented. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for kids to eat healthier and get more active. Make a difference for kids: Spread the word about strategies for preventing childhood obesity and encourage our communities, local health organizations, other families, and individuals to become involved. How can National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month make a difference? We can all use this month to raise awareness about the obesity epidemic and show people how they can take steps toward a solution. The good news is that child-
hood obesity can be prevented. In honor of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Volusia, Flagler, & St. Johns Parent Magazine encourages your family to make healthy changes together. Here are just a few ideas: • Make small changes, like keeping fresh fruit or vegetables within reach or going on a family walk after dinner. • Get active outside: go on a bike ride, or play basketball at the park. • Limit screen time: Keep screen time (time spent on the computer, watching TV, or playing video games) to 2 hours or less a day. • Make healthy meals together. By engaging your children in the kitchen, they’re encouraged to make healthier choices as they grow. Buy and serve more vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain foods. • Work with your schools teachers and administrators to make schools healthier. Help them provide healthy food options and daily physical activities for students.
• Work with your local health care professionals and encourage the doctors and nurses to be leaders in our communities by supporting programs to prevent childhood obesity. • Become a partner of We Can!, We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition) is a national movement designed to give parents, caregivers, and entire communities a way to help children 8 to 13 years old stay at a healthy weight. With We Can you can learn how to choose healthy foods for your family, create an activity plan, and even find tips on reducing screen time. To learn more about We Can! visit http://www.nhlbi. nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/. SEPTEMBER 2017 34
35 SEPTEMBER 2017
feature Because everyone needs sufficient sleep, adults also can use the Bedtime Calculator to help them get the recommended seven or more hours of nightly sleep.
Later School Start Times
The Bedtime Calculator Helping Families Prioritize Healthy Sleep
The National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project offers an online tool to help children, teens and adults get sufficient sleep. The arrival of another school year means that it’s time for students to reset their bedtimes as the summer break comes to an end. To help identify the appropriate bedtime for children, teens and adults, the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project has created an online Bedtime Calculator that is available at www.sleepeducation.org. Project partners – including the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Sleep Research Society (SRS) – developed the calculator as part of the “Make Time 2 Sleep” campaign to help families adopt routines that fit each individual’s unique lifestyle and sleep needs. “Back-to-school time provides families with a perfect opportunity to re-evaluate their sleeping habits and establish healthy routines to ensure sufficient sleep,” said AASM President Dr. Ilene Rosen. “No matter the age, children and adults report improved
alertness, energy, mood and physical well-being when enjoying healthy, consistent sleep.”
Personalized Bedtime Calculator The online Bedtime Calculator allows schoolchildren, teens and parents of young children to enter an age and wake time to identify an appropriate bedtime based on the sleep duration recommendations of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine: • I nfants 4 months to 12 months old: 12 to 16 hours (including naps) • C hildren 1 to 2 years old: 11 to 14 hours (including naps) • C hildren 3 to 5 years old: 10 to 13 hours (including naps) • Children 6 to 12 years old: nine to 12 hours per night. • Teenagers 13 to 18 years old: eight to 10 hours per night
During adolescence a natural shift occurs in the timing of the body’s internal circadian clock, causing most teens to have a biological preference for a late-night bedtime and later wake time. Early school start times can make it difficult for teens to get sufficient sleep, requiring them to adhere to an early bedtime that is unrealistic for their age. A recent CDC analysis found that early school start times are prevalent, with only 17.7 percent of public middle schools and high schools in the U.S. starting school at 8:30 a.m. or later. CDC data also show that only 27 percent of U.S. high school students report sleeping 8 hours or more on an average school night. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine asserts that the school day should begin at 8:30 a.m. or later for middle school and high school students. Later start times provide adolescents a better opportunity to get sufficient sleep on school nights, which helps to optimize their daytime alertness, reduce tardiness and improve school attendance. A later school start time supports peak academic performance, more opportunities for learning, better mental health and reduced risk of injury. Later school start times also can reduce the risk of motor vehicle accidents, which account for 35 percent of all deaths and 73 percent of deaths from unintentional injury in teenagers. One study found that crash rates declined by 16.5 percent following a school start time delay of 60 minutes. To help raise awareness and improve teen safety, the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project has created a template letter for parents and community members to download from the “Make Time 2 Sleep” webpage. Parents are encouraged to send the letter to their local school boards and policy makers. The template letter, along with other information about healthy sleep, is available at www.projecthealthysleep.org. SEPTEMBER 2017 36
37 SEPTEMBER 2017
education
The Rewards of Volunteering in your School’s Parent-Teacher Organization (Yes, There Is Something In It for You) by Heidi Smith Luedtke, PhD
You’re busy. And the drama in some school parent-teacher organizations (PTO) rivals reality TV. But experienced educators and veteran volunteers say the rewards are worth the work. Read on to find out what’s in it for you. Insight Relying on the school newsletter is like navigating a new part of town with a vintage map from your grandma’s glove compartment. Parent volunteers learn what’s really happening at school, and – more importantly – why. Southern California financial planner Jarvis Reeves has been involved in the PTO for 8 years. These groups aren’t just about cookie sales and carnivals, he says. “If you truly get involved, you will have a deeper knowledge of your role as a parent, citizen and community member.” Reeves is proud of what he learned about how schools are funded, and he recommends asking about the reasons behind school policies and practices. You might find out that fundraising events like the father-daughter dance “pay for necessities
that the district either cannot afford or is not allowed to pay for,” he explains. Insider info gives you a better understanding of how your school does its job and what you can do to improve it. Advocacy “Being able to have a voice and make a difference” is extremely gratifying, says Vanessa Muskopf, former fashion industry executive turned stay-at-home mom in Brooklyn, NY. Working in the PTO is a similar dynamic to working with professional colleagues, she says, and you don’t have to be on the Board to have an impact. Mompreneur Maureen Pollack of Stamford, Conn., encourages newcomers to start in the role of class parent. “The responsibility is not so high and you get to know the teacher on a personal level,” she
says. You may also see kids’ behavior and learning in the classroom or on field trips. This puts you in a position to speak up and be heard. Involvement may inspire you to push for more outdoor play, arts and music enrichment, or to champion book drive to stock the school library. You may even become politically engaged. When Reeves learned districts were being forced to cut back because they were trying to staff schools based on estimated budgets, he joined PTO peers on a trip to the state capitol. “We showed [decision makers] how these cuts affected children in our area and invited them to school functions so they could get a firsthand glimpse,” he says. Legislators changed their votes as a result. SEPTEMBER 2017 38
take ownership of the school and model community participation for your child,” he says. The best reward may come from your kids. “They will see a totally different side of you,” Reeves says. “There are not enough adjectives to describe the feeling when your child is proud to see you on their campus.” Muskopf echoes this experience. “My daughter is so proud to say, ‘My mom runs pumpkin patch!’ Her face lights up when she sees me involved in school events. There is nothing better than that!”
Personal Development The parent organization is a perfect place to use your talents and build new skills. “Remember that you are volunteering,” Pollack says. “You don’t have to be perfect.” And it’s okay to try something new. After 1 year as class mom, Pollack became Vice President. “It sounds like a huge job, but I would recommend it to even a beginner,” she says. The VP is right in the middle of the action, but (mostly) outside the spotlight. Surprise yourself by stretching beyond your comfort zone. Pollack found the most fulfillment as school auction chair. “I did it solo the first time,” she says, noting that she is not a good delegator. She estimates she worked 2 hours a day, 3 or 4 days a week, for 5 months on the auction. “I got a little bit addicted to pitching local business owners – ‘You donate an item; I put it in the auction and do free advertising for you.’ – and I
saw the symbiotic relationship between the school and the businesses,” Pollack says. Raising nearly $10K gave her a feeling of accomplishment that she had missed in her stay-home mom role. Even better, the experience gave Pollack the confidence to start her own business. Community Spirit “We live in a very fragmented world with very few direct connections to other people,” says former New Jersey principal and PTO volunteer Richard Horowitz, Ed.D. A school with engaged parents and administrators can become a social hub in the community. Engagement means more than showing up to school assemblies and PTO meetings, Horowitz says. There has to be a lot of listening on both sides. “Try to create a discussion with the administrators so you can make sure things are rolling along in the right direction. This is your chance to
Friendship The people you meet can become lifetime contacts and friends, Reeves says, noting his former PTO pals continue to refer business to him, even though they no longer volunteer together. Muskopf says she has “met amazing women and made great friends that [she] probably wouldn’t have gotten to know because [their] kids are in different grades or on different schedules.” The people who are involved really want to be involved, and that makes it fun to collaborate. Social relationships reduce stress and make your life richer. And you don’t have to be a social butterfly to benefit. Volunteering is a great way for wallflowers to blossom, says communication skills expert Christa Melnyk Hines, author of Confidently Connected: A Mom’s Guide to a Satisfying Social Life. “Consider taking a leadership position or volunteering to coordinate the book fair,” Hines advises. “Having a defined role and purpose allows relationships to grow organically, because you’ll be working with the same group of people on a consistent basis.” Signing up to pitch in periodically does not offer the same connection-building benefits. This year, say ‘yes’ to a specific job that suits your strengths.
6 Steps to PTO Volunteer Success 1. Know your goals. Do you want to make friends, build skills, or model your commitment to education? Be clear about why you’re choosing to participate. 2. Decide how much time to give. When you hit your limit, firmly and politely say ‘no’. 3. Be engaged. Real participation is rewarding; passive participation is not. Give more to get more. 4. Speak up. Diverse ideas enrich the community and lead to better solutions. 5. Reach out. Asking for help boosts your impact and gives others a chance to shine. 39 AUGUST 2017
SEPTEMBER 2017 39
JANE’S REEL RATING SYSTEM One Reel – Even the Force can’t save it. Two Reels – Coulda been a contender Three Reels – Something to talk about. Four Reels – You want the truth? Great flick! Five Reels – Wow! The stuff dreams are made of.
MOVIES FOR KIDS & TEENS SEPTEMBER 2017 by Jane Louise Boursaw Movies for kids and teens in September include the return of a classic UFO movie, a new Lego movie (Ninjas!), and a sweet historical movie about Queen Victoria. Let’s take a closer look. CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND Rated PG. In Theaters 9/1. Ok for kids 7+. Reel Review: No, you haven’t time-traveled back to 1977, but you might feel like it when you see “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” again. The iconic movie is returning to theaters to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Here’s your chance to see it with your kids on the big screen. You know the story: After an encounter with a UFO, a line worker (Richard Dreyfuss) feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this classic movie also stars Francois Truffaut, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Cary Guffey and Bob Balaban. HOME AGAIN Rated PG-13 for thematic and sexual material. In Theaters 9/8. Ok for kids 13+. Reel Preview: This modern romantic comedy stars Reese Witherspoon as Alice Kinney. Recently separated from her husband (Michael Sheen), Alice decides to start over by moving back to her hometown of Los Angeles with her two young daughters. During a night out on her 40th birthday, Alice meets three aspiring filmmakers who happen to be in need of a place to live. She agrees to let the guys stay in her guest house temporarily, but the arrangement ends up unfolding in unexpected ways. Alice’s unlikely new family and new romance comes to a crashing halt when her ex-husband shows up, suitcase in hand. “Home Again” is a story of love, friendship, the families we create, and one very big life lesson: starting over is not for beginners. Directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer, this movie also stars Nat Wolff, Pico Alexander, Jon Rudnitsky, Candice Bergen and Lake Bell. 40 SEPTEMBER 2017
THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE Not yet rated; likely PG for mild action and rude humor. In theaters 9/22. Ok for kids 7+. Reel Preview: This big-screen Lego adventure takes place in Ninjago City, where young Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja (Dave Franco) and his secret warrior friends are called into action. Led by wise-cracking kung fu master Wu (Jackie Chan), they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon (Justin Theroux), aka the Worst Guy Ever, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad. The epic showdown will test this fierce but undisciplined team of modern-day ninjas who must learn to check their egos and pull together to unleash their true power. Olivia Munn, Fred Armisen and Michael Pena also voice characters in this cute movie directed by Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher and Bob Logan. VICTORIA & ABDUL Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements and language. In Theaters 9/22. Ok for kids 13+. Reel Preview: This historical movie tells the extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s (Judi Dench) rule. When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. Directed by Stephen Frears, this sweet movie also stars Michael Gambon, Eddie Izzard and Ruth McCabe. NEW ON DVD: Boss Baby Beauty and the Beast Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul Smurfs: The Lost Village
AUGUST 2017 40
SEPTEMBER 2017 41
feature
New Community Grocery and Delicatessen Opens in St. Augustine, Offering Prepared Foods and Local Produce by Kara Pound
From cold brew coffee and house-made pimento cheese to fine wines and local meats and cheeses, The Market at Stewart’s is proud to announce it is now open and ready to serve the community. Founded by husband-and-wife duo, Jeff and Genie McNally, who are the owners behind The Floridian, a popular farm-to-table restaurant located in downtown St. Augustine, The Market aims to fill a void left by large-scale, chain supermarkets. “We put a lot of heart and quality into the things we do,” explained Jeff McNally, co-owner of The Market. “We’ve always believed that eating and buying food is a social and ecological act. Buying from local producers, smaller producers and independent producers means that we can create a sustainable economy – supporting one another and positively impacting the environment.” The Market at Stewart’s features La Floridita Kitchen, a prepared foods counter manned by coowners and husband-and-wife team, Gaston Buschiazzo and SEPTEMBER 2017 42
Amy Tarmey. Offerings include house-made hummus, chia pudding parfait, pasta salad, empanadas, smoked fish dip, quinoa salad and baked goods like fresh pop tarts and even homemade donut holes. The grocery also hosts a butcher counter and fresh seafood case with hand cut bacon, datil sausage, Angus beef and pork from CartWheel Ranch as well as Cedar Key Clams and Mayport Shrimp. “We took over the space from a longstanding St. Augustine business, Stewart’s Market, which started as a thatched roof, tiki hut-style produce stand in the mid-1970s,” Jeff said. “Our mission is to continue as a small, community market while supporting local farmers and purveyors. We bring nearly a decade’s experience of working with some of the most talented folks in Northeast Florida, and look forward to sharing everything we’ve learned at the restaurant to our customers at The Market.”
(1) Opposite page: The Market at Stewart’s offers fresh produce from local farmers including Blue Sky Farms, Congaree and Penn, Dog Day Gardens and Ben Wells Produce.
The Market at Stewart’s 311 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, Fla. Monday through Friday from 9 am to 7 pm Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm. 904-824-5637 www.themarketstaug.com
(2) La Floridita Kitchen within The Market at Stewart’s prepares items daily like house-made pimento cheese, chia pudding parfait, empanadas and smoked fish dip. (3) Left to right: Co-owners Gaston Buschiazzo, Genie McNally and Jeff McNally at the newly opened The Market at Stewart’s on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine. (4) The Market at Stewart’s butcher counter features hand cut bacon, datil sausage, local Angus beef and more. SEPTEMBER 2017 43
44 SEPTEMBER 2017
SEPTEMBER 2017 45
46 SEPTEMBER 2017
SEPTEMBER 2017 47
48 SEPTEMBER 2017