We Treat More Kids Than Any Other Hospital in Palm Beach County*.

• 24/7 in-house pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, and neonatologists

• Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)

From preemies to teens, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s Medical Center and Pediatrics at West Boca Medical Center provide award-winning, comprehensive medical care for your child.

With more than 200 pediatric specialists in more than 35 pediatric subspecialties between the two hospitals, we are prepared to provide your child to receive the care that they deserve.

*Based on discharge data from the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration.

To find a pediatric specialist, please call 888-691-3678

• Dedicated pediatric and NICU transport team

• Pediatric emergency department and trauma center

• Pediatric intensive care unit

• Neuroscience center

• Hematology and oncology program

• Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation

• Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute

• Club Foot Center

• Same day surgery center

• Board certified pediatric anesthesiologists

• Team of dedicated Child Life Specialists

• Quantum House, a home away from home for families of pediatric patients

2. Let Mom Sleep: It doesn’t matter if you have a newborn or a 10 year old, or if you are a stay at home mom or a working mom, I am guessing you are sleep deprived. Let mom sleep in, offer to take the children out so she can have a quiet house to rest in. While you are out, pick up some coffee or pastries and come home and surprise her. In the afternoon, let her take a nap. Is the baby still getting up in the middle of the night? Instead of her getting up give her a break and do the nighttime routine.

3. Brunchin’ it: How many times does Mom make pancakes and eggs for everyone? Now it is your turn! Make her favorite items for breakfast. Surprise her with coffee or tea in bed. If cooking isn’t in your skill set, take her somewhere nice to enjoy their cooking or let her have some alone time brunching with her friends. Bonus points if bottomless mimosas are included.

4. Pamper Mom: Moms take care of everyone else’s needs but what about hers? Pampering can fit many gift giving budgets from a full day at the spa (We love Eau Palm) to something as simple as a manicure at her favorite nail salon. You can even pamper her at home with a nice foot rub or run her a bath, light some aroma therapy candles and give her some undisturbed time in the tub. I assure you any thoughtful gesture of some much needed pampering won’t go unnoticed.

5. A Day Together: Set aside all other plans, grab the whole family and head to mom’s favorite park or the beach. Spending the time together (preferably outdoors) is what really counts, so have a picnic, go for a bike ride, take a hike. Enjoy the outdoors together as a family. If mom isn’t the outdoorsy type, take her to the movies or a museum. Just spend the day with her doing something she WANTS to do.

6. Keep the Peace: If you have more than one child you know about the ‘sibling squabbles” and how mom is often a referee in her own home. Talk to your children about a “peace treaty” for the day to give mom a break from the constant back and forth bickering.

7. Plant some flowers. Instead of buying flowers that will die in a week use some extra space in the yard to plant a flower garden for mom. Maybe even look at plants that attract butterflies and make a butterfly garden. An extra bonus present would be to have the kids paint and decorate some rocks (don’t forget to seal them). There are also plaster kits the kids can use to make “stepping stones” with their feet or hand prints that would make some memorable garden keepsakes.

8. Take Mom to the Theatre! There are some great shows coming in May and June including the Broadway musical, Legally Blonde, Comedian Nikki Glaser, and musician Tori Amos. Take her out for a nice night on the town maybe make reservations for a nice dinner at Chef Lindsay Autry's restaurant The Regional (right next door). Check out www.kravis.org for upcoming shows.

9. Put Mom Back in the picture and schedule a Family Portrait session! Mom takes a lot of photos of the kids but where is she? Make her feel glamorous and schedule a family photo session. Check out Lynn Studios, Inc www. lynnstudios1.com. When the photo session is finished make sure to frame them nicely or have canvases made to display in your home.

10. Create a piece of treasured art or a craft. If you’re not super creative, the experts can help! Head over to Picasso’s Creative Workshop in Lake Worth and give mom a handmade painted pottery piece (They even have funtional pottery pieces such as cute candle votive holders, jewelry holders and more) or sign the kids up for a fun art class at artNEST in Delray Beach and Boca Raton where they can create mom something special that she can treasure for many years. If mom is a creative herself sign her up for classes and workshops at Lighthouse Arts Center or Armory Arts Center.

No matter how you celebrate your Mother’s Day, PB Parenting wishes the best to all the moms out there! We hope you have a relaxing day filled with love and surrounded by your loved ones!

As Mental Health Awareness Month, May is a time to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues

• 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 5 youth (ages 13 to 18) experience serious mental health concerns.

• 26% of children experience a traumatic event before the age of 4.

• 60% of adults and 50% of youth in need of treatment do not receive help due to limited/no knowledge of their mental health needs, barriers to receiving care, or fear and shame.

Support

Mental Health Awareness and wear

green during the month of May!

What Is Therapy?

Many children and teens have problems that affect how they feel, act, or learn. Therapy is a type of treatment for these problems. It is a way to get help for your child.