PB Parenting - December 2021

Winter & Holiday Events

Local Holiday Gift Guide

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Contents Letter From the Publisher P. 4 PB Picks - Holiday Picks P. 6 Winter and Holiday Fun in South Florida P. 8 FPL’S Manatee Lagoon Reopens Its Doors With New Offerings In Celebration Of Manatee Season P. 12 The Do's & Don'ts of Divorce During The Holidays P. 16 75+ Stocking Stuffers P. 19 Say Yes to Yogurt with a Better-for-You Holiday Treat! P. 20 Winter Break Camp P. 22 Making the Holidays Safe P. 24 Local Holiday Gift Guide P. 26-29 Managing Cold and Flu Season P. 30 Events and Things to Do P. 32 ON THE COVER Charlie and Elise are ready to celebrate the Holidays in Palm Beach with their Mom and Dad. For fun ways to celebrate the Holidays in South Florida check out page 8. Cover photo by Lynn of Lynn Studios www.lynnstudios1.com. | PBParenting.com | December 2021 3

Letter From The Publisher Greetings, Another year has flown by!

2022 is just around the corner. But first, let's focus on the holidays, time with family, and what makes the holidays so special!

We are so lucky we get to live in South Florida in the warm weather! There are a lot of things to do both inside and outside too! We have compiled some of our favorite holiday activities to keep you busy during this spectacular time. I can't wait to take the kids to see a Holiday themed Laser Light Show at the Cox Science Center or walk around the Palm Beach Zoo at Night and see all the lights! Check out page 8 for all the Holiday and Winter fun to be had!

Another amazing thing about where we live is Manatees! Save the Chubby Mermaids! We are big fans of the manatees here at PB Parenting.

I even have a Save the Manatee license tag!

We are even more excited that FPL Manatee Lagoon is back open! You can learn even more about these gentle giants at their center.

Go out for a walk with a "Manatee Master" and hear expert information. There is even storytime for the kids, yoga for mom and dad.

Read all about it on page 12.

I hope you get to soak in some of this beautiful weather and enjoy the Holiday season. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the publishing staff at PB Parenting (Jennifer, Stephanie, Lynn, and myself ). We are grateful for our readers and community partners that help make us a premier resource for parenting information in Palm Beach.

Happy Parenting,

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Holiday Picks

ArtNest Home Kits: artNEST is coming to your home! We will be offering themed kits to engage and spark your child’s creativity from home. Great for family bonding time and gift giving! Explore the current options below & be sure to check back as new kits will be added. All materials are included.

Baby Bath Splash Kit Bring a piece of artNEST's Splash Room into your baby's bath! This kit has tons of "painting" and sensory items for your baby to enjoy in the bathtub. It washes away when you're done. Great for holiday gifts, birthday gifts or anytime!

Holiday Resin Kit Get ready to Resin! This kit includes everything you need to create resin ornaments at home. Great for gifts for family, friends and teachers! This is recommended for kids 6+ and you will be obsessed!

Membership has its PERKS! We love supporting local businesses and getting the perks of being a member! Special events, free admission, discounts are just a few things you will often receive when you sign up to be a member! They are the perfect gift as you give the gift all year long! Some of PB Parenting's favorite places to be a member are: • Cox Science Center and Aquarium • Palm Beach Zoo • Sandoway Discovery Center • Schoolhouse Museum and Learning Center Lite-Brite T-Mobile Edition - Named one of the 100 greatest toys of all-time by Time magazine, Lite-Brite has been lite-ing up smiles and inspiring holiday nostalgia for children of all ages for more than 50 years. Limited supplies of the T-Mobile Edition are available right now at www.t-mobile.com/5GLiteBrite for $19.99 plus free standard shipping. But there’s more! Hidden in a limited number of boxes, there’s a special surprise: a Magenta Ticket, good for a “5G Experience of a Lite-time.” Up to four lucky winners each get an all-expenses paid trip for two to an event of their choosing at one of three T-Mobile branded properties.

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Winter & Holiday Fun in South Florida Winter in a Sunny Wonderland! While the first snowflakes are falling up North, we are warm and sunny here in South Florida. December is a great time to get out and enjoy some of the winter and holiday fun South Florida has to offer.

Winter break is an excellent time to check out the fantastic area we live in that we get to call home.

Many of our favorite places to visit will be hosting fun holidays and winter-themed activities to keep the kids busy during the holiday season.

Cox Science Center and Aquarium has a full schedule of holiday events and activities planned so you can be merry and bright all season long!

Winter Wonderland Laser Lights and Bites Kick off the holiday season with a festive laser concert, hot cocoa, meet and greet with Santa, FREE twilight mini-golf, and more! Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or chairs to set up their own area on the amphitheater lawn.

Dec. 17th 6- 9 PM. All ages are welcome to learn more visit: http://www.coxsciencecenter.org/ event/winter-wonderland-laser-lights-bites NEW EXHIBIT! Earth Matters - Coming December 13th - Rethink the future with our latest traveling exhibition, Earth Matters, presented by VoLo Foundation! Solve complex challenges, push your ideas to new heights, and discover how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on the world around you. And always you can enjoy the beautiful weather on the 18-hole Nicklaus-Fazio designed Conservation Course. See the complete schedule here -http://

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Palm Beach Zoo Lights presented by Florida Power & Light Company, FPL SolarNow has become a Florida holiday tradition for families and friends. While the animals slumber, Palm Beach Zoo is illuminated for the holidays with over one million eco-friendly lights. Each evening from 6 – 9 pm the Zoo will be aglow with unique themed displays throughout the entire 23 acres.

The festive holiday fun also features photos with Santa (until Dec. 23rd), a DJ holiday dance party, seasonal treats and more! Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. https://www. palmbeachzoo.org/?keyword=ZooLightsDPR Photo Credit: Steven Caras

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December 4-5, Ballet Palm Beach presents The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker is a family favorite and the coming-of-age story of Marie who receives a mysterious gift on Christmas Eve. Adventures ensue as Tchaikovsky’s score draws Marie into a terrifying battle with the Mouse King, through a mystical snowstorm, and to the Enchanted Kingdom. The Nutcracker has become a holiday tradition for all ages,

Holiday time means fun time at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center. They have a calendar of activities that are loaded with holiday and winter fun. Here are some highlights that are available for all ages.

Dec. 2nd - 11 AM Hanukkah story time and Craft.

Dec 18th - 10 AM Gingerbread Cookie Day Dec 17 - 10 AM Grinch story time with craft and a visit from the Grinch Dec. 23 - 10 AM Polar Express Day - Join us for hot cocoa and Polar Express themed crafts & activities!

Dec. 24 - 10 AM The night before Christmas Story and make reindeer food Dec. 29 -10 AM Winter Wonderland Dec. 31 - 10 AM - Blast Off to a New Year!

For more information and a complete calendar of events go to www.schoolhousemuseum.org.

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Holi-DAYS at McKee Botanical Garden Brighten up your holidays during the Magic of McKee Festival of Lights. The lush tropical foliage of the Garden is illuminated with thousands of professionally-installed LED lights, lighted

holiday displays and festive decorations. Visit with Santa, marvel at the large-scale train display, listen to the music of the 1924 Wurlitzer Band Organ and local entertainment, enjoy holiday movies on a large screen (outdoors) and special holiday treats from the Garden Café. (Dates and times for the activities above vary. Please check their website for a complete schedule as dates and times are subject to change). In addition, the Garden will be hosting daily holiday-themed crafts and games during our regular Garden hours from December 1 – 23. General admission rates apply. Holiday Storytime in the Children’s Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 am and Sundays 1:30 pm. Children’s Holiday Craft Schedule Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sundays 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm (While Supplies Last). Learn more at www.mckeegarden.org Santa’s Secret Workshops are back at Kids Need More Art! Join KNMA to make gifts from the heART! Make a memorable holiday gift

Holiday activities!

Stay tuned for dates and details on Holiday festivities at the museum.

• Gingerbread Man Decorating

for someone special. All events include pizza.

Register fee covers all supplies. For children ages 5-12. $30 per a child. For workshop dates and registration go to www.kidsneedmoreart.com.

Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 4 PM - The City of Boynton Beach hosts its 50th Annual Holiday Parade in Downtown Boynton. In celebration of the golden year anniversary, the City is seeking fifty entries, including walking groups, bands, dance teams, businesses and more.

Sandi Land: – West Palm Beach, FL (Starting Thursday, December 2 from 6-9 p.m. through December 30) Now celebrating 10 years, Sandi is created from 700-tons of Florida fine grain sand and offers a fully synchronized light show, visible throughout Sandi Land located at the Downtown West Palm Beach Waterfront.

However you decide to spend or celebrate the holidays and winter break, PB Parenting sends you warm season greetings and best wishes for the New Year! Happy Holidays!

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Saturday, January 29, 2022 10am-4pm Boynton Beach Amphitheatre in Centennial Park

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FPL’S Manatee Lagoon Reopens Its Doors With New Offerings In Celebration Of The 2021/2022 Manatee Season Center will be open seven days a week during manatee season As the Sunshine State anticipates the return of its favorite marine mammal to the local waterways, Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center® reopens the inside of its facility with new educational offerings and upgrades.

In addition to providing guests with panoramic views of Lake Worth Lagoon and manatees in season, the center also offers a variety of ongoing activities including free educational lectures, arts and crafts and more.

“As we kick off manatee season, we’re excited to welcome visitors back to Manatee Lagoon and share our new offerings and engaging programming for them to learn all about manatees,” said Pam Rauch, vice president of external affairs and economic development for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL). “FPL is committed to environmental stewardship and helping to protect Florida’s wildlife. Now more than ever, educating visitors on manatees is key to helping protect these wonderful creatures and the ecosystems they inhabit.”

Now in its sixth year of manatee education and environmental conservation, Manatee Lagoon is a popular community destination, which makes it an ideal place for people to learn about these beloved marine mammals. FPL built Manatee Lagoon in 2016 as part of its environmental mission to teach the public about manatees, with a goal of inspiring communities to preserve and protect Florida’s environment and wildlife for future generations.

Florida’s manatee season runs from Nov. 15 to March 31, during which time manatees migrate to warmer waters. When the waters of Lake Worth Lagoon dip to 68 degrees or colder, manatees gather in the clean, warm-water outflows surrounding FPL’s Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center, adjacent to Manatee Lagoon.

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Newly planted lush landscaping of dune sunflowers and native Florida flowering trees join solar canopies and a new augmented reality exhibit. Visitors can use their cell phones to make “Sunny” appear – a 3D animated junior solar tree who teaches about solar technology and the environmental benefits of clean energy. It’s “infotainment” visitors of all ages can enjoy!

“We’re using our platform to educate visitors about what’s happening to manatees in the wild, and show them how they can help,” said Sarah Marmion, manager of Manatee Lagoon. “Although these gentle water giants are an iconic part of our local ecosystem, it’s up to us to protect them.”

New for the 2021/2022 season: Enhanced outdoor walking pathways and 3D augmented reality solar exhibit

Self-guided tours and virtual visits Visitors who return to the indoor portion of the facility can now enjoy self-guided tours at their convenience by scanning QR codes on signage around the building. Expert Manatee Masters will share information on a wide range of topics. For those who prefer to stay home, the educational tour videos will be offered on Manatee Lagoon’s website.

“Waterfront Walks” Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m., visitors can participate in short walking

tours along the shoreline of Manatee Lagoon. Led

by Manatee Masters, guests will learn more about Lake Worth Lagoon, an extraordinary 20-mile urban estuary, which serves as home to all kinds of marine creatures, including manatees.

“Lagoonside Chats” and new outdoor seating Daily at 2 p.m., Manatee Masters will offer an outdoor seated talk from Manatee Lagoon’s new Adirondack seating section along the first-floor observation deck. Limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Outdoor yoga Every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:45 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m., adult yoga classes are led by certified instructors against the calming backdrop of Lake Worth Lagoon. Advance registration is required as space is limited.

“Manatee Tales Story Time” The popular storytime returns with new takehome coloring activities on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.

Listen as a Manatee Master storyteller reads from a selection of engaging books, which share stories about various aquatic species that live in the Lake Worth Lagoon and the waters beyond. Targeted for children ages 2 and older.

Enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols Manatee Lagoon has added enhanced cleaning measures and installed HEPA filtration units, as well as touchless soap, paper towel and hand sanitizer dispensers in restrooms. When visiting the indoor portion of the facility, masks are encouraged for all, and required for unvaccinated visitors. Social distancing and masks are strongly encouraged throughout the property.

About Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center® Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center® is a free Palm Beach County educational attraction with a dedicated area to view manatees up close. The 16,000-square-foot center features engaging, hands-on exhibits for visitors to learn all about the unique creatures as well as the natural wonders of the surrounding Lake Worth Lagoon.

During the colder winter months, the facility’s observation deck is the ideal spot to view manatees basking in the clean, warm-water outflows from Florida Power & Light Company’s adjacent Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center. Manatee Lagoon also offers digital resources and educational virtual content for manatee fans near and far on its website: VisitManateeLagoon.com.

The center will be open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except for major holidays, until March 31, 2022, which marks the end of manatee season. April 1 through Nov. 14, 2022, the center will observe the same hours, with the exception of Mondays when the center will be closed.

The Do's & Don'ts of Divorce During The Holiday Season

Don't allow the divorce to ruin your holiday spirit - So the lights are not as bright and the holiday songs are a bit more annoying than normal, but that does not mean that holiday spirit as you know it is over. The fact is that while this year may be tough, the next year will be easier. The best present you can give to yourself when going through a divorce (besides maybe an extra Santa gift for yourself ) is allowing yourself to know you will survive this.

Don't take this opportunity to discover religion - So, you are Jewish and never celebrated Christmas in your life, until you met your spouse. However, unless you are going to get a tree and replicate the holiday the way that the Children have experienced it during the marriage, you should give the day to the spouse who will really celebrate it.

Don't let the sentimentality of the holiday season weaken your positions - If you are going to regret them -- It is the season of giving -- just be sure not to give away everything you hold near and dear. You have been working so hard all year to reach a settlement and there are certain positions you have maintained and are very important to you.

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the impending divorce, you buy out the toy store. You do not need to buy your children's affections - they love you regardless if you get them a hoverboard or a skateboard.

Don't make your Children feel badly that you are alone during the holidays - Putting on a strong front and letting your children know that it is OK for them to enjoy the holidays with the other parent is an important (albeit maybe painful) message to get across to them. It will also make it much easier when it your holiday time with the Children next year.

Do make all efforts to be on the "nice" list The holidays are an emotional time for many people and even more so when those people are going through a divorce. It is very tempting (sometimes more than the holiday chocolates) to want to be vindictive and do things to annoy your soon-to-be ex or ex during the holiday season. My advice is to resist.

Do make sure that your holiday parenting access schedule is clear: If an agreement has not been officially prepared yet and arrangements are made more loosely over email, it is easy for misunderstandings to happen. In the same vein, also be sure to make sure that everyone is clear on how the children's days off from school during this period are being covered.

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Registration opens December 1, 2021 and classes start January 10, 2022!

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Do stay off social media - Drinking at holiday parties and champagne on NYE and slow times at work are all the ingredients for people spending more time on social media. Be careful -- do not take this opportunity to bash your soon-to-be ex on facebook or twitter. Stick to posting cute pictures of your kids or your dog in Santa hats.

Do take the slow time at work to do your Divorce Homework - Take this time to gather your documents and do your budget. Help your attorney help you so that when everyone returns for vacation, you will be ready and prepared to move forward with your case.

Do let the New Year start new - If you are holding on to the fight over the last cushion on the couch - let it go. While this may seem contradictory to the Don't above, the key is to figure out what really matters and what does not. Let your case end and let 2021 be a year of new beginnings.

Jacqueline Newman ( https://www. nycdivorcelawyer.com ), is the managing partner at the matrimonial law firm Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP in Manhattan. Jacqueline's practice consists of litigation, collaborative law and mediation. She specializes in complex high net worth matrimonial cases and also in negotiating prenuptial agreements. The author of The New Rules of Divorce, Newman has appeared as an expert commentator on various television and radio shows and has been quoted as an expert in numerous publications, including Fox's Business, NBC News, ABC News, CBS News, The New York Times, Woman's Day, Glamour, the New York Post, Reuters.com, Crain's New York Business, U.S. News and World Report, Business Insider, Time.com, USA Today, Yahoo Parenting, Woman's Day, CNBC. com and The Huffington Post. THE NEW RULES OF DIVORCE: 12 Secrets to Protecting Your Wealth, Health, and Happiness -https://www.amazon. com/New-Rules-Divorce-Protecting-Happiness/ dp/1982127937/ Don'ts

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43. Pop Sockets 44. Cell phone cover 45. Gift card to bowling alley, ice skating rink or mini golf 46. Makeup 47. Fun looking pens 48. Perfume or cologne 49. Nail polish in funky colors 50. Lanyard for keys 51. Keychain 52. Wallet 53. Chocolate or their favorite candy 54. Fast food gift cards 55. Gum Mom Stuffers 56. Coffee shop gift card 57. Scented hand lotion 58. Scented hand soaps 59. Keychain charms of kids with initials 60. Gift card for a pedicure 61. Gourmet coffee 62. Specialty tea 63. Scented candles 64. Make up 65. Chocolates 66. Box of Stationary Dad Stuffers 67. Coffee shop gift card 68. Drill bits 69. Tool keychain 70. Mini flashlight 71. Gift card to bowling alley 72. Wallet 73. Tape measure 74. Drink Koozies 75. Car charger for cell phone 76. Beef jerky 77. Car wash gift card 78. Golf tees 79. Golf balls 80. Tire pressure gauge Everyone Stuffers 81. Hot Cocoa Packets 82. Candy 83. Christmas Ornament 84. Slipper Socks 85. Gift Card for favorite store

Say Yes to Yogurt with a Betterfor-You Holiday Treat!

Changing daily habits, like what you eat, can enhance your overall wellness. However, it doesn't have to mean forgoing favorite flavors or skipping out on delicious holiday treats.

Treating yourself in health-conscious ways is an important tactic to keep your health goals on track. In fact, healthy eating isn't about restricting yourself; good nutrition simply starts with a balanced plate. By incorporating nutrient-rich options like milk and dairy foods, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins, you can establish an eating pattern that supports wellness and an overall healthy lifestyle.

This Chocolate and Strawberry Greek Yogurt Bark offers a sweet snack that curbs cravings without ditching your daily commitment to a balanced diet. With 1/4 cup of plain nonfat Greek yogurt per serving, you're making a responsible decision at snack time because, when it comes to good nutrition, dairy is an irreplaceable source of essential nutrients.

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and minds. While Americans consume about two dairy servings per day on average, adding just one more serving can help fill dairy and nutrient gaps. Add more dairy to your diet with this easy-to-make snack and find more betterfor-you recipes at MilkMeansMore.org.

Chocolate and Strawberry Greek Yogurt Bark Recipe courtesy of Jenn Fillenworth, MS, RDN, of "Jenny With the Good Eats" on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 5 minutes Servings: 12 3 cups plain non-fat Greek yogurt 1/3 cup honey, plus additional for drizzling, divided (optional) 1

teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup melted dark chocolate 1/2 cup strawberries 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

In medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, honey and vanilla.

On parchment-lined baking sheet, spread Greek yogurt mixture to 1/4-inch thickness. Drop spoonfuls of melted chocolate onto yogurt and use toothpick to drag in circles. Press strawberries and chocolate chips into yogurt.

Freeze at least 3 hours.

Remove from freezer and break into pieces.

Nutritional information per serving: 140 calories; 18 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 6 g total fat; 3 g saturated fat; 0 g trans fat; 20 mg sodium; 8% calcium.

Source: Family Features - United Dairy Industry of Michigan

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artNEST Studios Winter Camps Providing limitless possibilities to express themselves and learn all aspects of art, we keep the learning fun! Camp includes supplies, lunch and snack! Just show up & let your kids make Art and be creative. Dec 23rd - Jan 4th. Camps offered in Boca and Delray locations! Junior Camp ages 3-8 and Tween Camp ages 9-12. For more information visit www.artneststudios. com or call 561-562-8897.

Winter Wonder Science Camps at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium Experience the wonders of winter through interactive science camps at 2 great locations!

For young scientists ages 7-12, each exciting mini camp offers hands-on exploration of a variety of STEM topics. The days are packed with engaging lessons, exciting labs, crafts and outdoor activities led by our expert Science Educators. Mini Camps at the Cox Science Center in WPB (formerly known as the South Florida Science Center) are December 23rd – 24th and December 27th-31st. Our STEM Studio Jupiter location is hosting a mini 22 December 2021| PB Parenting |

camp from December 27th-31st. For more information visit www.coxsciencecenter.org/ camps or call 561-832-2026.

Genie’s Gymnastics Camp is very flexible, you can do it daily, weekly or any combination from 9am-4 pm. Early drop off and late pick up available.

5-15 years. 5 Days $230, 4 Days $190, 3 Days $145, 2 Days $100, 1 Day $60. Camp includes gymnastics as well as activities such as arts and crafts, painting, Spanish classes, board games etc. For more info call 561.868.0288 or www. geniesgymnastics.com.

Winter Break Camp at Kids Choice Sports, Dance & Fitness Dec. 23, Dec. 2730 and Jan. 3 & 4 from 8:30 AM – 5 PM (1/2, 3/4 and full day options). Ages 5+. Kids Choice offers campers fun and games, art and crafts, free play, movies, sports like karate, soccer, cheerleading, dance and of course, LOTS of gymnastics! Early drop off and late pick ups are available. For more information on prices and to register please call 561.998.4225, email info@gokidschoice.com or visit www. gokidschoice.com/school-break-and-day-

camps. 6500 West Rogers Circle, Boca Raton.

Winter Break Art Workshops at Kids Need More Art Tis the season for art!

Our Winter Wonderland Art Workshops offer the perfect opportunity for young artists to enjoy the creative side of winter! Winter Break Art Workshops: December 23rd, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, January 3rd, 4th. Express and Full Day Registrations Available. For more information visit www.kidsneedmoreart.com.

Gymnastics • Cheer • Dance Martial Arts • Ninja Zone • Personal Training Classes • Summer Camp Birthday Parties • Parents Night Out 6500 South Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton • 561.998.4225 www.gokidschoice.com

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Making the Holidays Safe Family gatherings, special traditions, delicious treats — the holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, especially for kids. Unfortunately, for emergency room doctors it’s also one of the busiest.

Learn how to protect your little ones from some common holiday dangers, so you and your family can enjoy a season that’s happy and healthy.

• Food poisoning is another potential holiday hazard.

Practice food safety by washing hands, utensils, dishes, and anything else that comes in contact with raw meat, including poultry and fish, and raw eggs before and after use. Don’t contaminate a serving dish with raw meat. Store leftovers properly and heat them thoroughly before serving.

Poisoning - Mistletoe, holly, poinsettias, Jerusalem cherry plants, and other plants are commonly used as decorations during the holidays. Like many plants, these are considered potentially poisonous and should be kept out of the reach of kids. Symptoms of plant poisoning can include rashes, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you suspect that your child has eaten any part of a plant, immediately call your doctor or the National Poison Center: (800) 222-1222.

Choking and Swallowing - Tree ornaments, light bulbs, icicles, tinsel, and small toys are potential choking hazards for small children because they may block the airway. The general rule of thumb is that if it’s small enough to fit in the mouths of babies and toddlers, it’s too small to play with.

• “Bubble lights” containing methylene chloride can be poisonous if a child drinks the fluid from more than one light (even if labeled nontoxic). Snow sprays may be harmful if the aerosol propellants are used improperly.

• The needles of holiday trees can cause painful cuts in the mouth and throat of a child who swallows them.

• Alcohol poisoning is a common risk for children during the holiday season. Many parents host holiday parties where alcohol is served. Take care to remove all empty and partially empty cups as soon as possible. Because kids imitate adults, many may drink the beverages they see adults drinking.

Children become “drunk” much more quickly than adults, so even small amounts of alcohol can be dangerous.

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• Common holiday foods such as peanuts or popcorn are potential choking hazards and should not be given to children under age 4.

• Angel hair (made from finely spun glass) and ornament hangers may cause cuts, skin irritation, or eye damage if touched or swallowed by children.

Fire - Keep your tree secured in a sturdy stand so that it doesn’t tip over (or isn’t knocked over by kids or pets) and keep it away from all heat sources, such as electrical outlets, radiators, and portable space heaters. If you buy an artificial tree, be sure it’s labeled “fire-retardant.” Unplug all lights, both indoor

and outdoor, and extinguish all candles every night before you go to bed.

• Avoid using real candles on a tree because if the needles are dry, they can easily catch fire. Never leave the room with taper candles or menorah candles burning — it only takes a minute for a spark from a candle to burst into flames. Keep lit candles away from windowsills/mantles and use only flameretardant decorations when decking your halls.

Accidents - A lot of cooking goes on during the holiday season, so there are many opportunities for burns and scaldings.

Keep pot handles turned away from the front of the stove and always keep the oven door closed. To prevent accidents, watch your kids while you bake or cook.

Keep breakable ornaments out of young kids’ reach — or keep them off the tree until your children are • Circuits that are overloaded with lights, decorations, older. If one does break, clean up the pieces quickly. and accessories can start a fire.

Car accidents and injuries to children increase • Have your fireplace inspected before you light your during the holiday season. Prevent a holiday ER visit first fire of the season. You can protect your family by making sure that kids are buckled up securely by using a sturdy fireplace screen when burning during car rides and don’t drive after drinking fires. Never burn paper or pine boughs, since those alcohol. And be extra cautious when traveling at materials can float out of the chimney and ignite a night on holidays such as Christmas Eve and New nearby home or your own roof.

Year’s Eve, when there is a higher incidence of impaired driving.

Practice fire safety, have a family emergency plan in the event of a fire, and check smoke detectors before © 1995- 2021 . The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth®.

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Here are some great ideas on ways to support local businesses and get your holiday shopping done!

Adrenaline Entertainment Center Give the gift of FUN! What child wouldn’t love to receive passes to Adrenaline, which offers 45,000 sqft of Extreme Play and high energy fun through a wide variety of activities like basketball, dodgeball, rock climbing, performance trampolines, foam pits, battle beams and more! 7645 Lake Worth Road, just east of the Turnpike. 20% off with code PBPARENT. For more information call 561-4401400 or visit jumpadrenaline.com/lake-worth. artNEST We give children limitless possibilities to express themselves and learn all aspects of art, we keep the 26 December 2021| PB Parenting |

learning fun…Give the Gift of Art! You can purchase a gift certificate to anything we offer such as classes, workshops, camps, parties etc. Located in Delray and Boca! For more information visit www.artneststudios.com or call 561-562-8897.

Ballet Palm Beach Take your family to see the Nutcracker this Holiday Season. Performances will be Dec. 4-5th at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts. Also for your little budding ballerina, give the gift of ballet classes! For more information go to www.balletpalmbeach.com

Cox Science Center and Aquarium There are many great gifts available at the Cox Science Center! Give your loved ones passes to visit, an annual membership, or stop in our Science Center store to purchase a wide variety of science goodies. Bring the gift of exploration home with interactive science kits or a plethora of small treasures. Members save 10% on purchases. Store items may be ordered by telephone at 561-832-1988 or via email at kzambrana@coxsciencecenter. org. Memberships may be purchased on our website www.coxsciencecenter.org.

Mental Health Counseling Sessions Grossmayer Wellness Center • Treating young kids, teens, and adults • EMDR therapy now offered • Accepting new clients • We offer telehealth • In office sessions upon request • Accepting insurance: Cigna, Aetna, Magellan, Espyr, Managed Care Concepts, E4 Health Madeleine and Justin Grossmayer, LCSW (561) 602-1485 · grossmayerwellnesscenter.com Facebook.com/SocialSkillsMatter Facebook.com/GrossmayerWellnessCenter

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Genie's Gymnastics At Genie’s Gymnastics the children come first. We focus on their specific goals, and have a lot of fun while working towards excellence.

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and for marine life). No matter what sea turtle adoption package you purchase, you will have a way to show your love for ocean and sea turtle conservation. It could be in sticker, hat, photo, or magnet form. You can adopt a sea turtle for as low as $40. You can find more info at www. marinelife.org/adopt.

Girls and boys gymnastics and cheerleading classes available. Centrally located between Jog Rd and Hagen Ranch behind the chevron gas station. Call 561-868-0288 or visit www. geniesgymnastics.com for more details.

Kids Choice Sports, Dance & Fitness We offer a wide range of programs including Gymnastics, Cheer, Dance, Martial Arts and more for children of all ages and Personal Training for adults in Boca Raton, FL. Classes would make a great gift for any young child! For more information call (561) 998-4225 or visit www. gokidschoice.com.

Kids Need More Art Give the gift of creativity!

Kids Need More Art is located in Juno Beach and has fun classes for all ages. Or let your little one create a unique masterpiece to give to a family member during their Secret Santa Workshops.

Learn more at www.kidneedmoreart.com

Maltz Jupiter Theatre and Goldner Conservatory at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre are great gift giving experiences!

For the theatre lover - the gift of tickets to see a show - the new season will be starting soon. For your budding actor or actress, the gift of classes. The Goldner Conservatory at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre is a premier professional Conservatory that offers the highest caliber of artistic education to students of all ages. It is a place where students at every level of ability can find their own artistic voice; a place to grow and explore through the highest levels of training in Dance, Music, and Acting.

It is a place students feel safe and encouraged to grow and cultivate the individual artist within them. To learn more go to /www. jupitertheatre.org.

Palm Beach Zoo - Become an Annual Palm Beach Zoo Member today and enjoy the beautiful, 23acre tropical park full of WILD things! With a Zoo Membership, you can visit as many times as you would like for an entire year* (see below for more information Loggerhead Marinelife about Membership Benefits on their website).

Center Go green this In addition to great benefits and perks, holiday season by gifting a members help support the zoo’s mission to sea turtle “adoption” to your “inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and own special hatchling! A sea the natural world”. Learn more here www. turtle adoption is a unique and meaningful way palmbeachzoo.org/membership. to show how much you care (for the person 28 December 2021| PB Parenting |

Picasso’s Creative Workshop Create personalized gifts ats Picasso's Creative Workshop.

Have fun painting and creating your own masterpiece to give to your love ones. Or give the gift of creativity, gift certificates available and make great gifts! Located at 7451 S Military Trail, Lake Worth. Call us today to learn more!

For more information call 561-439-4000 or visit www.gopicasso.com.

Sandoway Discovery Center Become a member or adopt an animal for the holiday season! Membership has its perks! Enjoy free admission year round, special events and more! Sandoway also offers two animal adoption packages for $25 or $50.

Animals include Maggie the Gopher Tortoise, Nurse Sharks, Opossums, Sting Rays and more For more information call 561-274-7263 or visit www.Sandoway.org.

Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center Membership or daily passes make a great holiday gift for the children in your life.

We are more than just a museum – come find out! We offer an array of education programs including FREE weekly programs, affordable art classes, and specialty workshops for children ages 1-7. Each program is thoughtfully researched and developed to provide age-specific enrichment and is designed to seamlessly blend learning and fun.

For more information, please call 561-742-6780 or visit www.SchoolhouseMuseum.org.

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DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF, JUST NAIL THE BIG STUFF. What’s another teeny, tiny stain? You’ve got more important things to think about—like making sure your kids are buckled correctly in the right seat for their age and size.

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Managing Cold and Flu Season As temperatures get cooler, the risk of illness including cold and flu - rises. It can be easy to mistake the flu for a common cold since many of the symptoms are the same, but muscle aches, cough, fever, headaches and sore throat are some of the more common signs you may be suffering from the flu, which tends to come on quicker than a cold. In fact, a random, double-opt-in OnePoll survey of 2,005 Americans commissioned by Mucinex found sore throat pain to be one of the top three most debilitating symptoms along with fever and migraine. While there's no way to ensure you and your family members won't get sick, there are steps you can take to reduce the chances.

Get a Flu Shot - The flu spreads differently than colds and can be transmitted before symptoms even arise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all people older than 6 months of age get the influenza vaccine, or flu shot, annually to help protect against the strains of flu expected to be the most common during the current flu season. The injection, which does not contain a live virus, goes into the arm muscle to generate antibodies that protect against future flu infection about two weeks after receiving the vaccine.

Practice Self Care - While important year-round, maintaining regular self-care practices can go a long way toward maintaining your health during cold and flu season. Eating a well-balanced diet of fruits, vegetables and lean proteins can help strengthen your immune system, as can working 30 December 2021| PB Parenting |

out moderately each day. Regular exercise also helps reduce inflammation. In addition, proper hydration can help maintain many important body functions, and getting the National Sleep Foundation-recommended 7-9 hours of sleep can help keep antibodies strong and build a defense against illnesses.

Prepare for Symptoms - As one of the common symptoms of the flu, sore throat pain can flip your life upside down with the constant nagging, disruptive pain and irritation. However, 55% of those surveyed said they were likely to "power through" a sore throat and continue working, going to school and completing other tasks while dealing with sore throat pain. To make powering through easier, the Mucinex InstaSoothe line includes lozenges and sprays designed to numb, soothe and relieve sore throat pain.

Stock Your Medicine Cabinet - Be ready before cold and flu hit your household. Take inventory of your medicine cabinet, get rid of any expired medicines and make note of any you need to replace and replenish. Make sure you have pain relievers, fever reducers, decongestants, antihistamines and cough syrups that can be used to help fight cold and flu symptoms. In addition, think about other supplies you may need to have on hand such as tissues, cough drops, hand sanitizer, anti-bacterial soap, a thermometer and a humidifier.

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Wear your toddlers out at Adrenaline Entertainment Center with their KIDS RUSH Special. Children Ages 6 & Under can jump for $10 (Mon-Fri 10AM -1PM) All passes good until 1 PM. 2 & Under free with purchase.

First Sundays of the month are Sensory Sunday & Kid’s Rush Extended are back! NO Music, no crowd, just Fun. 10-12 PM available to Sensory Sensitive (All Ages) and Toddler U7 only. A special time for special needs and working parents to have fun together at our discounted prices. Just $10 for 2 Hours. Check out www.jumpadrenaline.com/lakeworth for more information.

Each Month on the Second Thursday at 3:00pm join Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center for Artist of the Month where kids 3-7 years old will explore the work of a different master artist each month and create their own in the artist’s style! Due to small class sizes, reservations are preferred. Class is limited to no more than 10 family groups. Masks are required. FREE with paid admission. 129 E. Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach. 561742-6780. www.schoolhousemuseum.org.

December 4-5, Ballet Palm Beach presents The Nutcracker. The Nutcraker is a family favorite and the comingof-age story of Marie who receives a mysterious gift on 32 December 2021| PB Parenting |

Christmas Eve. Adventures ensue as Tchaikovsky’s score draws Marie into a terrifying battle with the Mouse King, through a mystical snowstorm, and to the Enchanted Kingdom. The Nutcracker has become a holiday tradition for all ages, delighting both the young and the young-at-heart.

Performances at the Kravis. www.balletpalmbeach. org.

Sat. Dec. 11 • 10M - 6 PM • Holiday Shopping that Matters Do your holiday shopping all while supporting the Maltz Jupiter Theatre! For one day only participating stores at the Gardens Mall will be donating portions of recorded sales to the theatre! Go to www.jupitertheatre.org.

Winter Wonderland Laser Lights and Bites - Kick off the holiday season with a festive laser concert, hot cocoa, meet and greet with Santa, FREE twilight minigolf, and more! Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or chairs to set up their own area on the amphitheater lawn. Dec. 17th 6- 9 PM. All ages are welcome to learn more visit: http://www. coxsciencecenter.org/event/winter-wonderlandlaser-lights-bites “Manatee Tales Story Time” The popular storytime returns with new take-home coloring activities on Saturdays at

9:30 a.m. Listen as a Manatee Master storyteller reads froma selection of engaging books, which share storiesabout various aquatic species that live in the LakeWorth Lagoon and the waters beyond. Targeted forchildren ages 2 and older. Visit ManateeLagoon.com.

The Discovery Series at Sandoway Discovery Center Join Mr. Evan and friends on Thursday afternoons in December (2,9,16 and 23 at 2:30 PM or 3:15 PM. This series is geared for families with children ages 3-6. Each class explores different topics from insects to physics.

RSVP required NO Walk ins will be admitted. $8 per a child and $6 for accompanying adult. FREE for Sandonway Members. RSVP to shoshana. sandoway@gmail.com Now through December 25, 2021, Little Smiles “12th Annual Holiday Toy Drive” is collecting toys for newborns - 18 years old. The gifts will be distributed to collection centers for families in need to pick up or directly to Little Smiles’ thirty-two pediatric partners. Ways to donate include texting LITTLESMILES to 44321, shopping online from the Amazon Wishlist, dropping off toys at the Little Smiles’ North Pole at Harbourside Place in Jupiter or in locations that can be found at littlesmilesfl.org throughout Palm Beach County. Donations of any amount can be made online at littlesmilesfl.org .

SAVE THE DATE! Open House at Gardens School of Technology Join us on campus to tour the school, meet teachers and administrators, and receive comprehensive information about our innovative educational programs. Join us from 5-6 PM on January 19, February 23 or March 30. For more information go to www.mysota.net

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For more info call 561.868.0288 6752 Lantana Rd Ste B • Lake Worth Between Jog Road & Hagen Ranch Road

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