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Letter From the Publisher P. 4 PB Picks - Baby and Maternity P. 6 Find a Doctor for your New Baby P. 8 Choosing your Babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Name P.14 25 Things to Do Before Your Baby is Born P. 16 Five Ways Parents Can Help Kids Be Themselves P. 18

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Bonding with Grandparents P. 20 Origins of Grandparents Day P. 22 After School Enrichment Guide P. 24-29 Family Events Calendar P. 30 ON THE COVER

Pretty in Pink! Gloria (Mom) is pictured here with her two little girls; big sister Leticia, who is 3 and 1/2 years old, and newborn sister Catalina. She was only 9 days old when this stunning photo was taken at WP Newborns Studio. Cover photography by WP Newborns, www.wpnewborns.com. | PBParenting.com | September 2019 3

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Greetings, As we are wrapping up the Baby and Maternity issue, my associate publisher, Jen, and I worked an event called Stroller Daze at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. We met many moms with strollers, baby carriers or chasing after quick footed toddlers running to see the fish in the aquarium. We reminisced about when our kids were that little and we were chasing them around and how fun that age is. Enjoy the time as it goes fast! We appreciated you bringing all your cute babies by with their little bows, cute shoes and outfits! We also met a lot of grandparents at Stroller Daze! Many of them are out with the grandchildren or helping mom out by watching them! Make sure to give them some extra love on Grandparents Day on September 8. You can check out ways to Bond with Grandparents on page 20. One place we have frequented over the years and continue to visit is the pediatricians office! We have some tips this month on page 8 on how to find a good match! Now that we are a few weeks into the new school year and have settled into a school routine, check out our annual After School Enrichment Guide with some great ideas from music to dance to sports and the arts. You’ll find some fun and educational places that you can enroll in to take your children to after the school day has ended starting on page 24. Make sure to connect with us online for the lastest events and contests. We are on facebook and instagram at @pbparenting Happy Parenting,

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Big Sweety diaper bags are a high-fashion, designer purse and stylish childcare accessory all rolled into one. These bags are compact yet roomy and offer everything needed to look after a baby while out and about. It is a generously sized (15” x 10” x 7”) and made out of vegan leather and includes a dual-sided diaper changing mat that fits seamlessly inside. It also boasts 11 separate compartments for necessities like diapers, wipes, clothes, toys, baby food and more, including two specially insulated pouches ideal for milk bottles. It comes with a long removable strap for over the shoulder use. Many diaper bags often favor practicality to the detriment of fashion, style and personal expression. Big Sweety combines it all. It is a stylish, practical work bag rather than a typically unsightly diaper bag. It has proven to be a big hit with working moms. Diaper bags are a significant investment for something you can only use for a few years. This was one main problem Big Sweety was designed to solve. After the baby is grown and a diaper bag is needed less, women can transition the Big Sweety trendy travel bag to keep makeup, keys, smartphones, iPads, important work documents and more all safely secured and organized inside.The Big Sweety comes in three sleek colors: Cool Gray, Warm Caramel and Classic Black. Prices range from $129.95 to $149.95 depending on the bag and color and are available at www.BigSweety.com. Infantino Baby just launched a brand new product! Introducing the Grow-With-Me 4-in-1 Convertible High Chair. Not only is it a reclining high chair, it also turns into a space saver, booster seat, and toddler chair. Features include a dishwasher safe multi-functional meal mat and easy release removable food tray. Food tray and seat back are adjustable for ideal positioning from tiny to toddler. The best part? It’s soft, wipeable cushioning is comfy for your baby and easy to clean for parents! You can ﬁnd it online or in-store at Walmart or online at Amazon. Features include: • Dishwasher safe multi-use meal mat • Soft, wipeable cushioning • Reclines for infant feeding • Easy release food tray • Rolling front wheels for easy re-positioning

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Coffee for all stages of Motherhood. The reason for Mommee Coffee is that you are a person who still loves/needs/ craves coffee while also being pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive. And if you do choose to continue to drink coffee during any of these periods, you should have options that meet your physical and emotional needs without leaving you feeling worried or guilty. In Mommee Coffee you will find: LOW ACIDITY - Happy Tummies & Strong Bones LEVELS OF CAFFEINATION - Control During Your Mommee Journey WATER PROCESSING - Chemical Free Decaffeination ORGANIC BEANS - Highest Quality for Mom & Baby Learn more at www.mommeecoffee.com. Introducing the newest and cutest diaper prints for Fall 2019 from The Honest Company. Outfit your little one in these NEW Fall prints perfect for transitioning to the season of exploring, crisp Autumn days, and changing leaves. Pick your favorite (or all four!) of these limited edition prints to keep baby stylin’ for any occasion. Not only does Honest have the most adorable prints, the Honest Baby Diapers are made with naturally-derived and sustainable materials. The Honest Company Baby Diapers are available at Honest.com plus Bundle & Save with the Diapers & Wipes Bundle monthly subscription including 7 packs of diapers and 4 packs of plant-based wipes for $79.95/month (Save over 17%).

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Finding a Doctor 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.

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.

“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. A pediatrician specializes specifically in childhood conditions, diseases and When you arrive at the hospital to deliver treatment for patients from newborn your baby, you’ll be asked who you’ve to age 18. According to the American selected for your child’s primary care Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), following doctor. They will then notify your baby’s medical school, a pediatrician-in-training physician, and he or she will provide a completes three or more years of courses physical examination of your infant within focused entirely on pediatrics. Seek a 24 hours after delivery. pediatrician who is licensed and has Pediatrician or a family physician? Both obtained the designation of Fellow of the practitioners are trained to provide quality American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), healthcare for your family. Your choice which means they are board certified will most likely boil down to personal in pediatrics and adhere to the AAP’s preference and the rapport you have with standards and guidelines. 8 September 2019 | PB Parenting |

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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. 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. Consider if they are courteous, warm and helpful? What is 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.” 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: • 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 long are the typical wait times at appointments? • How do you handle after-hours calls? • Which urgent care do you recommend? • What’s your availability for last minute

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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.”

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 • Were your most pressing questions and healthcare throughout your child’s concerns addressed? development. You’ll feel more supported • Did you feel comfortable? and well-informed as you go about the • Did the doctor support or respect your business of raising a healthy, thriving opinion regarding issues that matter to you? youngster from babyhood and beyond. • Did you feel listened to? Freelance journalist Christa Melnyk Hines and • Did you feel rushed? her husband are the parents of two boys. She • What was the office and support staff like? is thankful to have found a compassionate • What was the clinic environment like? and thoughtful pediatrician for her kids. • Was the location convenient? Christa is the author of Confidently Connected: A Mom’s Guide to a Satisfied Social Life. Evaluate the visit. After the appointment, reflect on how you felt about the doctor and the practice.

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Choosing Your Baby’s Name Choosing your future child’s name can feel like a daunting task. After all he/she will be walking around with it for the rest of their life. So which direction do you want to go - classic names like Mary or James or perhaps a newer unique trendy name or one with alternative spelling? So what names have been popular so far for 2019? Here are some lists according to Names.org, who tracks names based on the most recent data on births from the Social Security Administration plus several previous years to account for trends combined with user interest on Names.org. The naming site’s projected top ten list for girls and boys and even included some wildcard names that are gaining popularity this year. Americans are choosing more unique baby names so the wildcards like Maverick and Valentina and other modern baby names could indeed make the most popular lists of this year. Since 1880, the overall most popular names in the US have been used often. Boy names like James, Paul, and Daniel have consistently been popular. Mary, Elizabeth and Patricia are the top 3 girls names of all time. Many of the trendy names have only been around for a few short years and likely to 14 September 2019 | PB Parenting |

keep rising in the rankings. Names like Dylan and Noah have only been remotely popular since the 1970s. On Names.org, you can spot some names that were very popular in the past, but have recently fallen from favor by looking for names that have a high “trendiness” score that have been around for a very long time. Examples include Mark and Lisa. So far names that were popular in 2018 are still holding their position on the list. Liam and Noah which were #1 and #2 boys names are holding their spots, while Emma still holds on to #1. Top 10 Boys Names in 2019 Liam (Previously # 1) Noah (Previously # 2) Logan (Previously # 5) James (Previously # 4) Oliver (Previously # 9) Elijah (Previously # 8) Benjamin (Previously # 6) William (Previously # 3) Lucas (Previously # 11) Mason (Previously # 7) Top 10 Girls Names in 2019: Emma (Previously # 1) Ava (Previously # 3) Olivia (Previously # 2) Isabella (Previously # 4)

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25 Things to Do Before Your Baby is Born Finding a doctor for your baby is just the beginning of things to do before your baby arrives. Here are 25 more things to cross off your to-do list.  Pack your hospital bag.  Take a tour and pre-register with your hospital.  Make a birth plan.  Get a crib and set up your nursery.  Pre-wash baby’s clothes  Attend Childbirth and Education classes at your local hospital.  Choose your baby’s names.  Pick a birth announcement design and gather addresses.  Start researching breast pumps and call your insurance to find out how much they will cover.  Use your crockpot and make some

freezer meals to reheat after the baby arrives.  Pack your camera and make sure the battery is charged.  Book and schedule a newborn photographer. WP Newborns is great!  Have a date night with your husband before your baby arrives.  Schedule some me time pampering - a prenatal massage or pedicure.  Install your car seat.  If returning to work, start researching childcare options.  If you have an older child, take them to a sibling education class.  Also arrange childcare for siblings.  Write down your list of people to contact once baby arrives (with phone numbers and email addresses).  Relax! Take a Nap!

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Encourage their curiosity. Help them find kid-friendly books and websites on the subjects they like. Learn about the topic yourself, so you can help your children explore it further. 3. Help kids express themselves through their room decor: Next time their bedroom needs a refresh, let children help pick out the color and design scheme - within reason. Allowing children to choose pictures to display or to arrange a shelf of treasures and knickknacks also lets them express their interests and personal style. The upside? They may be more likely to keep a room clean if they helped to decorate it!

4. Allow kids to pick their own clothing styles: There’s no better way to help children express their own personal style than allowing them choices about what they wear. Within an acceptable budget - which can also be a learning experience - go to your favorite store and let your children choose some of their clothing, within guidelines you set ahead of time. Again, if the options are overwhelming, limit them, but still allow a choice. Ask, “Which one of these three shirts do you like best?” 2. Encourage kids to follow their interests Shopping for kid-focused clothing brands Once your kids express an interest in like OshKosh B’gosh means you know that something, encourage the pursuit, even if it’s whatever they choose will be a perfect something you didn’t expect. Your children balance of quality, value, fashion and kidmay choose an interest that doesn’t easily friendly style. lend itself to after-school clubs or classes 5. Support kids in their efforts to help in your area. So how can you help them? others: The internet is full of stories about

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Bonding With Grandparents If you’ve ever turned to your parents or your partner’s parents for help and support with child-rearing, you know how wonderful grandparents can be. Although physical distance and parenting differences can come between grandparents, their kids, and their grandchildren, encouraging a close relationship can benefit everyone involved. Bonding Benefits Establishing a bond with grandparents is great for kids in many ways. Grandparents can be positive role models and influences, and they can provide a sense of cultural heritage and family history. Grandparents provide their grandkids with love, have their best interests at heart, and can make them feel safe. Grandparents also encourage a child’s healthy development. Overnight trips to Grandma’s house, for example, may be less traumatic than sleepovers with peers and can help kids develop independence. Another benefit — grandparents may have lots of time to spend playing with and reading to kids. Such dedicated attention only improves a child’s developmental and learning skills. Tips for Staying in Touch In today’s world, though, families may be scattered across the country, and

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jam-packed school and work schedules may interfere with regular time with grandparents. Despite physical distance or busy schedules, you can encourage your kids to develop a closer bond with their grandparents. Try these tips: • Visit often. If your child’s grandparents live nearby, make an effort to save time in your busy schedule for regular visits. Encourage grandparents to visit your home, too. Plan regular trips to see out-of-town grandmas and grandpas. Even if visits are infrequent, anticipating and planning the next trip can help your child regard that time as special. • Stay in touch with technology. Use the telephone, email, Skype, etc., to talk, write, and send pictures and sound files of your kids to grandparents. If they don’t own a computer, send videos of the kids in action. Or have a grandparent record a reading of a favorite story and play it for your child at bedtime. • Say cheese. Post snapshots of grandparents in your home and point them out to your kids often. Or keep family pictures in a special photo album and page through it while naming the family members.

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Origins of Grandparents Day Congress passed the legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents’ Day and, on August 3, 1978, then-President Jimmy Carter signed the proclamation. Marian McQuade started to campaign for Grandparents Day in the early 1970s. Her idea was for the holiday to be an incentive for families to visit with elderly family members living in nursing homes. Her idea, however, quickly grew to encompass much more. As she worked with politicians and others, she emphasized the wisdom and family history grandparents can offer their grandchildren and other family members. The month of September was chosen for Grandparents Day as a symbol of the “autumn years” of life. It also coincides with the start of school, giving children the perfect opportunity to interview their grandparents for school reports.

• Mail call. Kids love receiving mail, be it an e-mail or a letter in the mailbox. Encourage communication by having your child send e-mail — both kids and grandparents will anticipate the regular communication. Or, if you prefer the old-fashioned way, send grandparents a box of stationery and postcards and some stamps and ask them to write regularly. • Pass it on. Many grandparents have hobbies or special skills — such as knitting, woodworking, or cooking — that they’d love to pass on to their grandkids. Give your kids the time and tools needed to learn these skills from their grandparents. Chart a family tree. Both younger and older kids enjoy learning about their ancestors and relatives. Encourage grandparents to share stories of their families. You can even provide paper and drawing supplies (or geneology software) so they can chart the family tree.

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Abby’s Performing Arts Coaching Piano, Voice & Acting Lessons, Musical Theatre Class, Holiday & No-School Day Camps, Musical Productions & Etiquette Programs! Where: Jupiter Contact: 561.307.5100 www.abbysperformingarts.com

Center for Creative Education CCE Offers Three Unique Programs for Elementary, Middle & High School Students! Visual Arts, Theater, Music, Animation, Film Making, Storytelling, Media Production, Photoshop, Dance, Visual Arts & Much More! Where: West Palm Beach Contact: 561.805.9927 www.cceflorida.org Florida School for Dance Education Pre Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Cirque/Acro, Contemporary and more. Where: Palm Beach Gardens Contact: 561.627.9708 www.floridaschoolfordanceeducation.com

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Genie’s Gymnastics Gymnastics, Tumbling, Cheerleading and Recreational / Competitive Teams. Where: Lake Worth Contact: 561.868.0288 www.geniesgymnastics.com. Johan Kriek Tennis Academy Junior Academy Programs, Quick Start and High Performance Training. Where: Jupiter Contact: 561.814.3655 www.johankriektennis.com Kids Choice Sports, Dance & Fitness Gymnastics, Cheer, Dance, Martial Arts, Ninja Zone and Personal Training. Where: Boca Raton Contact: 561.998.4225 www.gokidschoice.com Kids Need More Art Observational Drawing, Painting & Drawing, Play in Clay, The Art of Sewing, Preschool Mixed Media Madness, School’s Out, Kids Night Out, Kids Art Express, Tiny Kids, Homeschool Classes,

and more! Where: Jupiter. Contact: 561.746.4576 www.kidsneedmoreart.com Petite Designers Sewing & Fashion classes! Kids will design and sew their own clothes and accessories. Where: Boca Raton Contact: 954.465.0402 www.petitedesigners.com/boca-raton Rhythm and Hues Art and music! Instrument instruction, Mix it up art class (4-6yr and 7-12yr), BAK prep, Family Music, Anytime painting and more. Where: West Palm Beach Contact: 561.216.1027 www.rhythmandhues.com

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After School Enrichment Guide Schoolhouse Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum & Learning Center Music and Movement class, Super Sensory Messy Play, Sensational Story â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;N More, S.T.E.A.M. Workshops, and more! Where: Boynton Beach Contact: 561.742.6780 www.schoolhousemuseum.org 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! Self-Motivation SELF-MOTIVATION Where learning is an adventure! Tutor TUTOR Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

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shine. New clients: offfocus your first of this group is to Sessions begin 50%The help children in this June 6 month by mentioning PB Parenting. transitional age improve self 6-7:30pm Location: West Palm Beach confidence, while navigating (No session on July 4) Contact: 561.818.SWIM issues, such as emotional Lake Wellington Professional Centre awareness of self and others, www.smallfishbigfish.com 12161 Ken Adams Way Suite 154 conflict resolution, anger Wellington, FL 33414

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Improve Self Confidence, Friendships, Manners, To register and for moreManagement, information, please contact: Acceptance, Anger Madeleine Grossmayer, LCSW Conflict Resolution. 561-602-1485 Location: Wellington Stacey Longhini, LCSW Contact: Madeleine 561.602.1485 561-301-4260

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Learn about and practice social skills, such as emotional awareness, manners, rule following, maintaining relationships and teamwork, in a fun and safe environment! • Open group meets every Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:30 pm • We gladly work with private pay clients. Cigna and Avmed/Magellan insurance plans accepted. To register and for more information, please contact:

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Science, Engineering & Technology for Girls). Location: West Palm Beach Contact: 561.832.1988 www.sfsciencecenter.org Southern Dance Theatre Early Childhood Dance Classes starting at age 2.5, Audition Prep for Arts Schools, Home of the Dancer’s Edge Company, Elite Ballet Program & Special Arts Ensemble. Where: Boynton Beach Contact: 561-736-9097 www.SouthernDanceTheatre.com. STEM Studio GEMS Club (Math, Science, Engineering & Technology for Girls) & STEM Afterschool Series. Location: Jupiter Contact: 561.832.2026 www.StemStudioJupiter.com YMCA of South Palm Beach County Currently on waitlist. Interest specific programs, homework help, daily physical activity and more. Transportation available from select schools. Where Boynton Beach and Boca Raton Contact: Boca Y 561.395.9622; Boynton Y 561.738.9622 www.ymcaspbc.org/afterschool

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Benefits of After School Enrichment Programs Education doesn’t have to end after the school bell rings. Enrolling your child into an after school enrichment program can offer these benefits: 1. Improved leadership skills. 2. Increased confidence. 3. Fewer emotional and behavioral problems. 4. Helps keeps children physically active and learn healthy exercise habits. 5. Create a sense of belonging. 6. Improve social skills. 7. Provide academic support.

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8. Provide safety and supervision. 9. Expose your child to new interests or skills. 10. Continue education outside the classroom. 11. Strengthen problem solving skills. 12. Provides positive outlets for creativity and discovery.

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13. Boost academic performance in the classroom. 14. Help create new friendships. 15. Teaches teamwork. 16. Increased cultural awareness and opportunities for non-traditional learning.

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Calendar Weekly Level 1 Classes at Genie’s Gymnastics A basic gymnastics class for girls 5 years old and up, with little or no experience for 60 minutes once a week. Groups are separated by 5 to 7 and 8 year olds and up. Girls will learn skills on the 4 Olympic gymnastic events: (vault, bars, beam and floor). In addition, students will develop trampoline skills as well as basic motor skills and flexibility. Multiple days and times offered. Call 561.868.0288 or visit www.geniesgymnastics.com for the schedule. 6752 Lantana Road, Lake Worth.

to life through interactive performance, singing, movement and props. An engaging art activity complements each session. FREE for Museum Members and FREE with paid Museum admission for Non-Members. For more info go to www. schoolhousemuseum.org

Monday Friday from 10 AM - 1 PM Kid’s Rush at Adrenaline Join us early for a special discounted rate! Toddlers (ages 6 and under) are only $10 and parents are only $2! Other weekly specials are available. Check the website for details or call 561.440.1400. 7645 Lake Mondays and Tuesdays Worth Road, Lake Worth. at 11 AM Tiny Kids Every Wednesday and Need More Art Kids Friday at 3:30 PM and Need More Art in Jupiter invites toddlers Saturdays at 11 AM, 1 ages 2 - 4, and their moms (or dads!) to PM & 2 PM • Jr. Vet Kids join them at their bright, colorful, and fun Lab at Loggerhead studio space for some creative togetherMarinelife Center The time. Class is $15. Register at www. program features “Dr. Logger,” a trained kidsneedmoreart.com/jupiter/tiny-kids/. center volunteer acting as the center’s Tuesdays 9:30veterinarian. No pre-registration is 10:30 AM Open required. Sign-up begins 30 minutes prior Splash Play to the program, space is limited. Please at Small Fish Big Fish Swim School call 561.627.8280 or visit www.marinelife. Enjoy some quality time in our warm org for more information. Located at indoor pool - let your little fish swim or 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach. play on deck with our water tables. No Wednesday Registration Required. Members are free, and non-members are $5. For more info call Saturday 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Road #3, WPB. at 1 PM Alligator Feedings at The Wednesdays Sandoway Discovery Center Also 2:00 PM join us for shark and stingray feedings Sensational throughout the week. Please check the Story: A Story ‘n More at Schoolhouse website for times. Call 561.274.7263 for Children’s Museum & Learning Center more info. Located at 142 S. Ocean Blvd., No need to sit still as a statue for this Delray Beach. $6 ages 3 and up and story. Instructors brings children’s books Palm Beach Zoo Members are free. 30 September 2019 | PB Parenting | 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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Saturdays • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Center for Creative Education Family Art & Fun Join local artist Pediatric Dentistry Steve Brouse and experience in Dentistry forAdolescents Infants, and Children, Adolescents making art together. Classes for childrenSpecializing inSpecializing Dentistry for Infants, Children, those with Special Health Care n and those with Special Health Care needs ages 5 -12 (along with their family members) Michael J. Roseff, DMD, J. Roseff, DMD, LLC LLC include painting, drawing and an array ofMichael Pediatric Dentist Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry visual art activities. Intergenerational classes Delicious Town Center Flickr Twitter FL 33472 Retweet Canyon Boynton Beach, 8784 Boynton Beach Blvd, #103, Boynton Beach, FL 33472 provide the perfect opportunity for students 561-732-8333 ph# 561-732-8333 fax# 561-732-8375 roseffpediatricdentistry@comcast and parents to create together. Check out www.roseffpediatricdentistry.com www.cceflorida.org or 561-805-9927 for Facebook MySpace StumbleUpon Digg details. Class is held at Harold’s Coffee 509 Northwood Rd, West Palm Beach Ongoing Kids Choice Sports, Dance, and Fitness Indoor Playground Whether your child has just begun to walk or can cartwheel for days, “Kids Choice Sports” can cater to all of your gymnastics needs. We offer “Mommy & Me” classes, beginner classes for all ages, and beyond. Please call 561.998.4225 or visit www. gokidschoice.com for schedule and pricing. 6500 W Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton. Saturdays 3:30 - 5 PM Kids Art Express at Kids Need More Art Young artists are invited to stop by our Jupiter studio for a chance to work on skills and explore different techniques and media, all while creating a work of art from start to finish. Advance registration required. Each class subject to minimum enrollment. Advance registration required. Ages 5 -9. Class is $18. Register at www. kidsneedmoreart.com. Saturdays • 10:30 - 11:30 AM at the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum: Drop In Craft Open to all ages. Each week enjoy a different craft project. Free with paid admission. Go to www.schoolhousemuseum.org for more info. Located at 129 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach.

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