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Letter From the Publisher P. 4 Free Stuff - Giveaway Contests P. 4 PB Picks - Party Gift Guide P. 6 20 Tried and True Party Tips P. 8 Make Homemade Birthday Party Invitations Stand Out With Creative Ideas P. 10 Party Planning Directory P. 12-23

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ON THE COVER Evan, almost 3 years old, of Wellington, had a blast being a pirate for a day at Aquanuts Kids Club at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. Cover photo by Imani Givertz Photography.

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Greetings, One of my favorite issues is here, Party Planning! It is hard to believe that I am planning my daughter’s 6th birthday! Where has the time gone?

Of course like most little girls, she is Frozen obsessed!

So while I am busy hunting down everything Elsa, check out our Party Planning Guide on page 12 to help plan your next party.

No rest for me, after the Frozen party, I will be gearing up for my son’s 3rd birthday (he wants a Minion theme). Good thing I have a handy resource nearby.

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February is a month for Love! Valentine’s Day isn’t just a day for your significant other - make it a family celebration with ideas on page 28!

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For the Girl’s style, four colorful flowers light up and make sounds in a classic ‘match the pattern’ game. The Boy’s style features color blocks that light up. Both styles have a sound on/off switch for silent play.

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• Gift Certificate or Tickets to a show at Center Stage Performing Arts, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Showtime Performing Arts Theatre or Sol Children Theatre Troupe • Swim lessons at Small Fish Big Fish Swim School • Mini Golf at Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf Or if you do want to give a toy or clothing, check out the newly opened Once Upon a Time children’s boutique in Delray, or of course Palm Beach Outlets is a one stop shop!

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20 Tried and True Party Tips Simple Strategies to Plan Your Child’s Next Birthday Party

BY CLAIRE YEZBAK FADDEN 4. How many guests should you invite?

Rule of thumb is to invite one more than the birthday child’s age. If your child is turning six, invite seven friends!

As the mother of three sons, I have 5. Don’t send the invitations to school. frequently taken on the role of party Unless you’re planning to invite the planner over the past several years. I’ve entire kindergarten, it’s better to mail hosted (or been involved in) every type invitations to the select few. of party imaginable. Some of the most 6. About a week before the big day, call memorable include: a shindig where my or email those guests who haven’t husband prepared a wading pool full of RSVP’d and find out if they’re coming. bubbles; a dinosaur party, complete with 7. Set boundaries. If having the party at a stuffed animal/dinosaur parade; and the your house, let your guests know that darkest memory of all – a costume party the “party zone” is your family room where a naive young mother invited the or the backyard. entire soccer team!

8. How long is too long? Preschoolers are good for about two hours and Since then, I’ve learned a few things – the school-age kids can party for three most important being – keep the focus on to four hours. Anything longer is just fun! With this thought in mind, here are asking for trouble.

20 tried-and-true party ideas that might 9. Be flexible! It really doesn’t matter if help you stay on track when planning the kids eat the cake before the clown your next birthday event. comes.

1. Have your child included in the party 10. Don’t overdo. One clown, magician planning. or party jump is plenty. Too many 2. Pick your party date, place and time things going on at one time is as early as you can. overwhelming to young children (and 3. Choosing a theme helps put a focus you too!). on the party.

11. Ask some parents to stay. This way

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you’ll have extra adults to help oversee the party. Make sure you have enough cake and beverages to accommodate your adult guests. You can also consider hiring a babysitter to give you an extra hand.

Keep the food simple. In a recent poll, the food of choice for kids was pizza.

No need to spend hours on anything more complicated.

If you’re planning games for guests under the age of 5, stay away from games that have clear winners and losers. It’s more important for the kids to have fun. Everyone can be a winner.

If opening presents at the party, allow about 45 minutes for opening the presents. Have a large trash bag handy to capture all the wrappings and other garbage.

Save time and trouble by writing the child’s name on their party bag ahead of time.

16. Warn grandparents ahead of time that you’re having a house full of kids.

17. Take it easy and enjoy. You’ll be planning another party in just 364 short days!

18. Keep the focus on fun. Kids just want to spend time together. It really doesn’t matter to them.

19. Have a back-up plan, in case some of the parents are late in picking up their child. It would be great to have a DVD to pop in or some other easy activity to keep the kids busy.

20. Don’t forget the thank you notes.

Photos taken of the party guest with your child make a nice remembrance.

Your child can write a short note on the reverse side of the picture.

Claire Yezbak Fadden is an award-winning freelance writer, editor and veteran party planner. Follow her on Twitter @claireflaire.

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Make Homemade Birthday Party Invitations Stand Out With Creative Ideas

How many times has your little one received the same pre-made birthday invitation that you've seen over and over again? These packs of invitations are usually inexpensive, but also forgettable. With a glance at the invitation do you know if the party is for Sophia, Olivia, Jacob, or Logan? Probably not.

While pre-packaged invitations can save time and money, they do not set the party apart from others. There are several ways to make unique invitations with just a little creativity and not much money.

Your Child's Own Smile Invitation Sort through your photo files until you find that perfect picture of your child. Use a photo editing program and add a personal message.

Then print it off to send to your guests.

Choose black and white to save money on printer ink if you wish; it can be quite artsy and unique that way, too. Or print off in sepia tones for a nostalgic look.

Crafty Invitation Depending on how many people you are planning to invite, you might want to entertain the idea of hand-crafted invitations. These don't have to be the upscale cards you see in the scrap-booking and card-making aisles of the craft shop. You can simply spend an afternoon with your child and a pile of cardboard, construction paper, ribbons, glue, scissors, googly eyes, markers, glitter glue, foam sheets, pom poms, stencils, and stickers.

Simple cut-outs from old magazines, coloring books, or anything that interests your child will make a great invitation when arranged artfully on a card and put in an envelope. This is not only fun, but it's frugal, too.

Cyberspace Invitation When creating a hand delivered or mailed invitation simply isn't possible, you can always find websites to send free invitations by email.

Pick from the templates available, or upload Now, when your guests stick your invitation your own photo. Then you can choose a preon the refrigerator, there will be no doubt written invitation or write your own text and who the party is for. A bonus is you have enter the email addresses of those you would created a keepsake for your family to cherish. like to send the invitations to.

A Wordsworth of Fun Invitation You can request an RSVP via a phone call Another idea is to come up with an or an email response. For busy folks who imaginative poem about your child or the spend more time on their computer than at fun party you are planning, and write it their mailbox, this could be a good way to down. Then print off your poem and use connect and get your invitation out there it to create your invitation. If you cannot quickly and timely. think up your own poem, there are online sources where you can get quoted poetry With the ideas presented here, you can verses that are free to use without copyright create a budget friendly invite and won't infringement. need to cut out creativity or fun!

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SPRING FILM CAMP Stop Motion Animation with paper, legos or clay. Kid’s choice!

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Combining art and travel into fun, you can choose from “Make Your Mark – Dot”, “Dr. Seuss”, or “Paris” themed parties, or you also have the option to have your own theme. Located on State Rd 7 in Royal Palm Beach. For more information visit www.BootzCultureCamp.com or call 561.290.2753. Explore the world through the arts!

Kids Need More Art invites you to their Imagination Birthday Station where their Jupiter, Stuart, or West Palm Beach locations are transformed into a wonderful world of art for an unforgettable, fun, and creative birthday experience!

Celebration includes private use for 2.5 hours, 2 staff members, art project as the favor, face painting, invitations, thank you cards, and a gift for the birthday child. Plus, KNMA will provide each party guest with a certificate redeemable for one free Kids Art Express class! Create your own theme for a truly memorable day! Call 561-746-4576 or email info@kidsneedmoreart.com for package details.

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Picasso’s PaintYour-Own Pottery’s colorful, creative WALKS IN WELCOME PARTIES LADIES NIGHTS andFUNDRAISERS friendly studio is the perfect place for parties and get-togethers of all kinds.

Each person takes home a unique piece of art they painted themselves. Parties are just $24.95 per person and include: exclusive use of party room for two hours, setup and cleanup, decorations, commemorative birthday plate for guest of honor, pottery, paint, firing and dedicated studio assistant. We also host charity fundraisers, ladies nights, teambuilding activities, bridal parties and more! For details, go to gopicasso.com or call 561-439-4000.

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ATTRACTIONS Come celebrate your birthday at Lighthouse Cove! Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf is a tropical fishing village & surf themed miniature golf destination just blocks from the Jupiter beaches. Let one of our party planners do it all so you can relax and enjoy the big celebration in one of our outdoor pavilions.

We offer several packages tailored to your individual needs to make your child’s special day an unforgettable one! Pricing starts at $200 for 10 children. Additional options, packages, and fun add-ons available.

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Loggerhead Marinelife Center is the perfect place for your child to turn one year older! Celebrating a birthday at Loggerhead Marinelife Center means giving a gift that gives back. The cost of your birthday party helps fund the center’s education, research and rehabilitation programs with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. Birthday parties are held on Saturdays at 11:00 am and 2:30 pm, and also on Sundays at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm. Visit www.marinelife. org/birthday for more info.

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Birthday parties at the Mandel JCC are fun for kids and easy for parents!

We offer • Dance • Sports • Pirates • Gymnastics • Pool • Cooking • Bounce houses • And so much more!

Go to JCConline.com/birthdayparty for more information. For details and to book your party call 561-712-5227.

FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND ADVENTURES ON THEIR BIRTHDAY, BRING YOUR KIDS TO AQUANUTS! For children ages 5-12, call 561-540-4833 to talk to our PartyNuts and we will tailor-make a birthday experience like no other!

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2015 PARTY GUIDE ATTRACTIONS (CONTINUED) The Palm Beach Zoo is a roaring good time for kids of all ages! If you’re searching for a fun, unique and exciting place to celebrate a birthday, look no further than the Palm Beach Zoo! They’ve made it easy to plan a fun birthday party. All birthday packages include all day admission to the zoo and 2 rides on their carousel. Choose the package that best fits your party style.

Our calendar fills up very quickly. Please call at least 2 weeks in advance to reserve your birthday party date. Contact Laurie Zelnia, Catering Sales Manager 561-5330887 ext. 217.

Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center – Birthday party? Come party with us! We’re more than just a museum – we’re a learning adventure!

Enjoy two hours of museum play and exclusive use of the private party room.

Special Saturday and Sunday packages available. Book your birthday party today – call 561-742-6780 or visit www.

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CUSTOM CAKES The Diva-Licious Cake House is the best place for custom birthday cakes! Our talented cake artists can create a custom birthday cake for you, or they can recreate a

design you may already have in mind.

We would love to have the opportunity to make your birthday a memorable one with one of our amazing cakes. Our cakes are made from scratch using only natural ingredients. We also offer one of a kind birthday parties where kids can bake, decorate and then eat their delicious creation! 7030 Charleston Shores Blvd. Lake Worth (561) 460-6306 or www.thediva-liciouscakehouse.com.

DANCE & THEATRE Birthdays on Broadway!

Center Stage Performing Arts in Boca Raton offers unique theater-themed birthday celebrations. Parents and kids can see a live show and have pizza & cake afterward with the stars of the show.

Custom birthday packages are also available including Red Carpet

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They don’t call it a birth “day” for nothing. Start your child’s birthday out right with a kid-friendly stack of the tastiest pancakes on the planet. Take them to The Original Pancake House, first thing. Choose from flap jacks, blueberry pancakes, rainbow pancakes, chocolate chip pancakes and more.

For a location near you visit www. originalpancakehouseflorida.com.

Palm Beach Outlets is your perfect party shopping destination!

Whether shopping for that must-have party outfit at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH or Janie & Jack Outlet, picking up some delicious treats at Lindt Chocolate, or grabbing fun, unique favors at Swarovski or The Body Shop, Palm Beach Outlets has something for everyone! 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, West Palm Beach. 561.515.4400. www. palmbeachoutlets.com.

ENTERTAINMENT Want to have a birthday that everyone talks about for months to come? Then have an Engineering for Kids party where we will entertain your guests at your location with unique hands-on engineering projects! Race air powered dragster cars, build rockets, roller coasters, or candy catapults. Even

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Genie’s Gymnastics Come and celebrate the fun with us! The basic package includes one hour of gymnastics fun for all guests and a half hour of party time in our lobby area, plus invitations. Party packages start at $165.

First come first serve basis, so reserve your day ahead of time. Birthday party times are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Visit www.geniesgymnastics. com or call (561) 868-0288 for more information.

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Kids Choice Sports, Dance & Fitness Let us give you the full “Star Treatment” for your special day filled with fun and games! Choose from Gymnastics, Karate, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Dance, Cheer, and Fitness.

Party times are available on Saturday and Sundays. Parties include: 1 hour in the gym: warmup, games, obstacle course/ circuit, bars, beams, vault, parachute. ½ hour in party area. Packages start at $210.

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Sweet and Salty Popcorn Party Mix Yield: 14 cups 10 cups popped popcorn 2 cups miniature pretzel twists (or another small pretzel shape) 1 cup pecans 1 cup peanuts 2 cups rice, wheat or corn cereal squares 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Preheat oven to 300째F. Place popcorn, pretzels, pecans, peanuts and cereal in very large bowl; set aside.

Heat butter, brown sugar and corn syrup in medium saucepan. Stir mixture over medium heat until it begins to boil. Boil 3 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda (mixture will foam).

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bowl and stir until evenly coated. Pour mixture onto large, rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan. Bake 30 minutes, stirring twice during baking time. Stir mixture a few times as it cools on baking sheet. Store in airtight container.

Asian Popcorn Medley Yield: 8 cups 6 cups popped popcorn 2 cups Oriental rice cracker mix 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2-1 teaspoon ground ginger (may vary to taste) 1/4-1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (may vary to taste) Preheat oven to 300째F. Mix popcorn and rice cracker mix together in large bowl.

In small microwavesafe bowl, microwave butter on high until melted,

about 20 seconds. Stir in soy sauce, ginger and oil. Drizzle over popcorn mixture; toss. Spread mixture on baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, stirring once. Allow to cool, serve or store in airtight container.

Cinnamon Chocolate Popcorn Yield: 3 quarts 3 quarts popped popcorn Butter-flavored cooking spray 9 tablespoons powdered cocoa mix (cocoa sweetened with sugar or sugar substitute) 3 teaspoons cinnamon Put popcorn in large bowl and lightly spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle cocoa mix and cinnamon on popcorn.

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Coconut-Ginger Popcorn Truffles Yield: 3 dozen truffles 5 cups air-popped popcorn 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter 1/2 cup shredded coconut 3 tablespoons candied ginger, minced Cooking spray 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter Place popcorn in large bowl.

Place marshmallows and 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat.

Stir until melted; remove from heat. Stir in shredded coconut and candied ginger.

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Spray hands with cooking spray, then scoop up 1 tablespoon of popcorn mixture. Roll mixture with hands to form ball. Place ball on baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Repeat to make 36 balls.

Place chocolate in small, microwave safe bowl. Heat in microwave on high for one minute, until melted. If not completely melted, microwave for another 15 seconds and stir again.

Stir 1 teaspoon coconut oil into melted chocolate. Place chocolate in zipper-style plastic bag and seal. Snip off tiny corner of bag. Pipe chocolate on popcorn balls in decorative pattern.

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7 Ideas for Valentine’s Day Fun

BY MICHELLE SHIRK While Valentine’s Day is typically billed as a romantic holiday, it can also be a great time to show friends, family members or even complete strangers how much you care about them. Below, you’ll find seven tips to help your family celebrate this month.

1. Read seasonal books. There are many excellent children’s books that are particularly appropriate for February.

Eve Bunting’s sweet tale “The Valentine Bears” is my personal favorite Valentine’s Day-specific pick, but “The I Love You Book” by Todd Parr and “Love is You & Me”

by Monica Sheehan also fit nicely into a discussion of love and caring. Need more ideas? Check your local bookstore or library for a display of themed reads.

2. Start making. Kids love creating handmade valentines, and friends and family members love receiving them.

Stock up on red and white construction paper, tissue paper, stickers, foam shapes, glitter pens and more for seasonal crafting fun. Don’t worry - if you’re not the crafty type, you can pick up some cute DIY card kits at www.orientaltrading.com. Start cardmaking in January to ensure you’ll have time to mail the finished creations to out-of-town recipients.

3. Find time for some baking. Get out the sprinkles and let your kids create goodies to share. Red velvet cupcakes,

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pink-frosted cookies and anything candycovered make particularly good picks for this time of year.

4. Give back. The holiday spirit tends to prompt acts of service and kindness during November and December. By January, however, many folks are just waiting around for winter to end. This month, find a local food bank, nursing home or animal shelter and schedule your family for some face time. Depending where you choose to volunteer, this could be a great opportunity to share some of those seasonal goodies and crafts you’ve been working on!

5. Give your home a little TLC. If the house feels bare after the holiday decorations are gone, put up a few simple Valentine’s Day decorations. Hang a garland of paper hearts on the mantle, or fill your Christmas card holder with the valentines family members receive. If you’d rather go the store-bought route, you can find a wide variety of Valentine’s Day window clings for sale at Amazon.com.

6. Schedule a date night (but not on February 14th!). Be sure to spend a little time with your significant other this month. Book your favorite babysitter and plan a night out on February 11th, 12th, 13th or 15th – any time except Valentine’s Day itself, when crowds and

inflated prices make dining out downright unromantic. If you must go out on the 14th, consider opting for a slightly offbeat date destination like a museum, bookstore or arcade.

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Community cares Black Ties and French Fries in Wonderland: The Center for Child Counseling’s 2nd Annual Benefit to Support Young Children Impacted by Trauma and Abuse development, focusing on promoting healthy functioning in the earliest years of life, which decreases an array of problems later in life.

On February 21, 2015, the Center for Child Counseling will host their 2nd Annual Black Ties and French Fries fundraiser at PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens to support babies and young children in Palm Beach County who have experienced trauma, violence, abuse and other risk factors that impact healthy development.

Unfortunately, acts of violence and abuse toward young children in our community and around the nation are prevalent in the news and highlight the critical need for prevention and early intervention efforts. In fact, children under the age of 5 are placed in foster care at a faster rate than any other age group. “Violence and trauma during the early developmental stages makes changes in the brain,” states Renée Layman, the Center for Child Counseling’s Chief Executive Officer. “Through research, we now know that these early experiences change the brain architecture, impacting health and learning in childhood and throughout the lifespan.” Over the past fifteen years, the Center for Child Counseling has developed expertise and programs grounded in research about early brain

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Research shows that not all stress is bad, and can even be positive for growth.

However, babies and very young children who experience ‘toxic’ stress (the persistent exposure to abuse, violence or other types of trauma) in early childhood are much more likely to develop a lifetime of greater susceptibility to stressrelated physical illnesses (such as heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes) and mental health problems (such as depression, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse). The Center for Child Counseling addresses problems early in their course, before they become life altering.

Board Chair, Bill Lynch, an engineer in private practice brings personal experience as a father and grandfather to his role at the Center for Child Counseling. “I was drawn to the mission of the Center for Child Counseling because of my experience and desire to make a difference in our community,” states Mr. Lynch. “We are helping the most vulnerable children in our community, while providing caregivers with positive skills to promote healthy development. At the Center for Child Counseling, we believe that the health of

our community lies in the health of our children.”

Proceeds from Black Ties and French Fries in Wonderland will be used to support the Center for Child Counseling’s prevention and early intervention efforts in local childcare centers in atrisk neighborhoods. “Early Childhood Mental Health is our expertise and the foundation of our mission. We know that this period of life provides the foundation for physical and emotional health throughout the lifespan,” says Ms. Layman. “This fun event for the entire family will support a critical cause while engaging children in giving back to vulnerable children in our community.”

The Center for Child Counseling, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving Palm Beach County since 1999. The organization strives to strengthen and

empower children and families through early intervention and treatment services that support their social-emotional wellness and growth. Tickets for Black Ties and French Fries are available online at www.tinyurl.com/BlackTiesFrenchFries. Event emcees are Sunny 107.9’s Jennifer Ross, Deena Lang, and Bill Adams. For questions about the Center for Child Counseling please contact info@ centerforchildcounseling.org or call 561244-9499. For more information about programs and donor opportunities, visit www.centerforchildcounseling.org.

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Food Allergies Can Cause Nutrition Gaps

The first mission in creating safe meals for children with food allergies is avoiding the offending ingredient. But there can be a downside to diets that miss out on the nutritional value found in foods kicked off the menu, according to Carolyn O’Neil, a registered dietitian and nutrition advisor to Best Food Facts.

A study in The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (JAND) cautions that such diets can induce vitamin and mineral deficiencies, anemia and other symptoms affecting a child’s growth and nutritional status.

“Food allergies and intolerances are on the rise,” said registered dietitian Vandana Sheth, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “But it’s important that we identify that kids are actually allergic (through proper testing) before we avoid those foods unnecessarily.”

Common food allergies The eight foods that account for more than 90 percent of childhood cases of food allergies include milk, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts (such as walnuts, almonds, pecans), wheat, fish and shellfish. Food intolerances such as lactose and gluten

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add even more children to the at-risk list for nutrient deficiencies, added O’Neil.

“A parent should always offer a variety of different foods within a food group,” said registered dietitian Cheryl Orlansky, president of the Greater Atlanta Dietetic Association. Gluten-free grains include rice, corn and quinoa. If a child is allergic to peanut butter, substitute sunflower seed butter, advised Sheth.

“If you skip dairy you skip its nine essential nutrients,” said registered dietitian and author of “The Greek Yogurt Kitchen,” Toby Amidor. “Studies show people with lactose intolerance may tolerate up to a cup of fluid milk, which has 12 grams of lactose.

Cheeses, Greek yogurt and cottage cheese are much lower in lactose.”

Mind the gap The food allergy study in JAND measured the benefit of dietary counseling in preventing and correcting nutrient deficiencies in children with food allergies.

Results from the multi-center study in Italy showed that advice on what foods to eat to help fill in the gaps helped kids get enough calories, protein and other needed nutrients.

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Isn’t that the worst thing when you have a friend you adore but you don’t like her kids? No doubt this puts a strain and wedge in the relationship. You have to decide when and how to spend time with her. It isn’t always easy loving other people’s children, but there are truly some children that are difficult to like and the reality is that it comes down to the parenting. Children are a reflection of the parenting, time, love, and attention they are receiving from home. We all have stories to tell and to share and to keep secret. So, here are five ways to cope if you have a friend you love with kids you don’t: 1. Don’t spend time with her if her kids are around: The easiest solution is to not spend time around your friend if her children are present. Ask to go out to girl’s lunches, girl’s nights, an exercise class or an adult movie. This way, you get the benefit of seeing your friend without having to spend time with her kids.

2. Avoid playdates between your children/child and hers: the situation is even more challenging if you have a child in an age range where there can be playdates. It is very likely that if you do not enjoy her children that your children will complain to you they also do not enjoy time with them. It is your responsibility to take care of your children

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in this situation while also maintaining your friendship. Distract her with trying to plan adult time instead of playdate time with the kids.

3. Discuss parenting techniques which have worked with your kids: Being a parent is no small job. It is the toughest job out there. One great way to enhance your friendship with your friend and possibly help her with her children is to talk about parenting skills which have been life-savers for you. Usually parents know when their kids are out of hand and even annoying, so if you bring these things up casually you may find they are helpful to your friend who just may not be a natural when it comes to parenting.

4. Put distance in the friendship: When someone clearly is not parenting their children to be respectful, polite and decent human beings it can change the respect you have for your friend. If it becomes the case that there is too much tension around her children and your opinion of her has deeply affected your ability to see her the way you used to before children, this may need to be a friendship that you back away from.

5. Be honest with her: If things are tense and your avoidance tactics are not working, gently express your thoughts and emotions with her in a way that isn’t too cutting to her children but

rather simple and truthful like: “I love our adult time together and want to continue to nurture that but I have a hard time being around your children as do my children as it seems they have not yet learned to respect other people’s boundaries which I am sure you are working on.” In this way, you are stating your need and also letting her know that her children are emotionally out of control which is hard for you and your children to be around.

The apple usually doesn’t fall from the tree. Parents whose children are not disciplined tend to come from parents who have a hard time disciplining themselves. But give your friend the benefit of the doubt and see if there are any tips you can gently put out there than could help. If she seems oblivious then limit your time with your friend to “adult time” only.

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Need something to do? Check out these great events happening every week!

Monday Afternoons 3 PM - 5 PM - Monday Madness at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Check-in between 3-5pm when admission is just $5! (regularly $10.95). Plus, free face painting! For more information please call 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 Palm Beach Gardens.

Mondays • 6-8 PM Elementary Explorers at Bootz Culture Camp. Class for ages 5-9. Destination to be announced.

Royal Office Park Suite 120, 420 South State Rd. 7 Royal Palm Beach. For more information, additional class schedule and or to register go twww. bootzculturecamp.com.

Every Tuesday at 9:30-10:30 AM Open Splash Play at Small Fish Big Fish Swim School - Enjoy some quality time in our warm indoor pool - let your little fish swim or play on deck with our water tables. No Registration Required. Members are free, non-members are $5. For more info call 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Road #3 West Palm Beach.

Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM Interactive Story: A Story ‘n More at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center - No need to sit still as a statue for this story. Cheryl Lane brings children’s books to life 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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through interactive performance, singing, movement and props. An engaging art activity complements each session. Enrichment skills: early literacy, listening and response, movement, creativity. FREE for Museum Members and FREE with paid Museum admission for Non-Members.

For more information go to www. schoolhousemuseum.org Tuesday and Thursday 3 PM - 8 PM Big Brother/Big Sister Play at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe - Siblings up to 10-years old are permitted in the playground for quality fun and bonding time. Regular admission and rules apply. For more information please call 561.627.1782.

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 Intermediate & Advanced classes. Please call 561-998-4225 or visit us at www.gokidschoice.com for a full schedule and pricing. 6500 W Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton.

Every Wednesday 11 AM Hatchling Tales - Bring your “hatchlings” Ages 0-4, for ocean inspired stories and games at the Loggerhead

Calendar Thursdays 11 AM -12 PM , Fridays 11 AM -12 PM and Saturdays at 11 AM-12 PM or 2 PM-3PM Tiny Kids Need More Art - Ages 2-4, Kids Need More Art in Jupiter invites toddlers and moms (or dads!) to join them at their bright, colorful, and fun studio space for some creative together-time.

Class is $15, please register at www. kidsneedmoreart.com/jupiter/tinykids/. Other times available at their West Palm Beach and Stuart locations.

Three Palms Plaza • 2151 S. Alt. A1A Suite #900, Jupiter.

Saturdays from 1:00 - 2:30pm One to One Coaching for Families and Children offers a weekly social group where kids can meet other kids and learn to be social while having fun!

Groups will be broken up by ages, all ages welcome. For more information and to sign up call 213-304-9555 or email Blake.levine@aol.com.

Sundays 8 AM -1PM The Palm Beach Gardens Green Market returns to City Hall Municipal Complex.

Shop over 120 vendors with a wide selection of seasonal vegetables and fruits, breads, pies, cheeses, sauces, handmade crafts, and more. 10500 N. Military Trail.

Sunday Afternoon 2 PM - 4 PM Family Skate at Palm Beach Ice Works Stay cool even when it is hot outside at Palm Beach Ice Saturday Mornings West Palm Beach Works - fun for the whole family! Times Green Market may vary. Please check their website The GreenMarket is each Saturday www.pbiw.org for additional times. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Admission $10, Skate Rental $2. 1590 downtown Waterfront. Shop more N Florida Mango Rd • West Palm Beach. than 90 vendors featuring local 561.656.4046. produce, baked goods, herbs, and Lighthouse Cove more. Free parking in the Banyan and Mini Golf Specials Evernia garages during market hours.

Everyday: Everyone Visit www.wpb.org/greenmarket for $11.99 Kids 5 & more information.

Under: $6 pp, Seniors Every Saturday (60 & older): $9.99 pp (Mondays $6), Parent’s Night Out: Military $8. Every Thursday 3pm-7pm: “Kids Choice Sports” Happy Hour: play 18 holes of mini golf from 6:00-10:30pm. with a 16 oz. draft beer for only $12 Mom and Dad can have a night off while pp Every Sunday Night is Couples the kids enjoy an evening of gymnastics, Night after 6pm, $10 pp. For more bounce houses, pizza, movies, and info, call 561-203-7965 or visit www. more- all for only $20 per child! Reserve lighthousecovejupiter.com. your spot! 561-998-4225. 6500 W Rogers Please call ahead to confirm.

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WEEKLY EVENTS

Marinelife Center. Hatchling Tales are FREE, open to the public, and no pre-registration is required. 14200 U.S. Highway One • Juno Beach, For more info, 561-627-8280, ext. 107 or go to www.marinelife.org.

Stuart, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Wellington

Calendar Thurs. Feb. 5, 2015 9 AM - 10 AM Weiss Open House This is your opportunity to hear more about gifted education, meet administrators, see our outstanding faculty in action, and peek in classrooms from Early Childhood through Middle School, including Spanish, Taekwondo, Music, Art, Technology, and Media. A volunteer parent tour guide will take you on a tour of our campus and answer questions from a parent perspective. The Weiss School is located at 4176 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. For more information, please call 561-6270740 or visit theweissschool.org.

Fri. Feb. 6 • 6-9 PM- Small Fish Big Fish Swim School Kids Night Out - First Friday of every month.

Drop the kids off for dinner and fun!

They burn off energy and you pick them up after you have had some adult time $35 a child 10 percent off for siblings.

For more info call 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Road #3 West Palm Beach.

Sat. Feb. 7 10 AM - 2 PM Superhero & Princess Party Grand Opening of The Learning Experience in West Palm Beach. Games, Food, and Prizes. 1969 Red Trail, West Palm Beach. For more info call 561-712-0071.

Mon. Feb. 9 Elementary Explorers: Painting Paris! 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Bootz will have

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a special guest! Miss Sheri will teach us some French phrases and provide French food. Royal Office Park Suite 120, 420 South State Rd. 7 Royal Palm Beach. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at www.bootzculturecamp.com Wed. Feb. 11 • 4 PM Kidz Cook’n Class at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe Come cook up some tasty treats with us! $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for the class only. Encouraging creativity through fun! Call Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe to register 561.627.1782.

Sat. Feb. 14 • 11 AM to 4 PM One-Year Birthday Celebration at Palm Beach Outlets.

This fun family event includes a Major League Eating birthday cake eating competition sponsored by Whole Foods, entertainment, kids’ activities, gifts with $100 in purchases and free kisses for all. In addition, up to 25 mothers who gave birth on the day Palm Beach Outlets was “born” on Feb. 14, 2014 will be recognized. Must pre-register. See www.palmbeachoutlets.com for details.

Palm Beach Outlets, 1801 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd #3, West Palm Beach (located directly off Interstate 95 on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard).

ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival February 14-17, 2014 Sat.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Mon.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ArtiGras showcases a unique juried exhibition of 300 fine artists from all over the country. The three-day event also features interactive

art exhibits, live music, childrens area and demos. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Gardens Mall Information Desk, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Box Office, Roger Dean Stadium Box Office or online at www. artigras.org. For more information, visit the ArtiGras website at www.artigras.org, or call 561- 746-7111.

Feb. 14 Ladybug release at the Palm Beach Zoo. Join the Zoo as they release 100,000 lady bugs. Palm Beach Zoo 1301 Summit Blvd. • West Palm Beach. For more info www.palmbeachzoo.org.

Feb. 14 • 6 PM I Love the Zoo Family Overnight on Valentine’s Day. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special family overnight at the Zoo! Bring your sleeping bag for your sweet overnight adventure. Guided tours, hands-on animal encounters, special Valentine activities and sweet treats for you and the animals too! Activities are geared for children 6 and up: mom and/or dads must attend! An evening pizza snack and a continental breakfast are included. Palm Beach Zoo - 1301 Summit Blvd. • West Palm Beach. To register please go to www. palmbeachzoo.org.

Mon. Feb. 16 School’s Out at Kids Need More Art Join Kids Need More Art in the Jupiter, Pine Jog and Stuart studios on days when school is closed for holidays and Teacher Work/Professional Development Days.

Kids Need More Art is excited to give our communities a fun, creative, safe place for children while parents are working. Full Day: 9am – 4pm – $50 per day. Extended Day: 8:30am – 5pm – $55 per day. Prices include snacks and pizza lunch! To register go to https://www.kidsneedmoreart.com

Mon. Feb.16 Camp In II: Mardi Gras!!

Bootz will be offering 2 classes (Camp In). Campers will celebrate Mardi Gras!

Class 1 - 7 AM - 9 AM and Class 2 - 10 AM - 1 PM. Royal Office Park Suite 120, 420 South State Rd. 7 Royal Palm Beach. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at www. bootzculturecamp.com.

Mon. Feb. 16 3- 8 PM School’s Out! Play In! at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe When School’s Out! Play In! We invite children up to age 10 to play after 3:00 PM. Join in the fun! Call Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe to register - 561.627.1782. Regular admission and rules apply. Call Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe for more infomation - 561.627.1782.

Fri. Feb. 20 • 6-8 PM 20th Annual Daddy Daughter Date Night “Bop ‘til you Drop” Celebrate with your special dad, grandpa, or uncle & join us for a night of dancing, food & fun! Age: Daughters 4 and up Resident/Non-resident Fee: $42/$53 per couple (dad and one daughter) $12 each additional daughter. Burns Road Recreation Center, 4404 Burns Rd, PBG. You must pre-register. Leather jackets, poodle skirts and bobby socks are encouraged. Call 561.630.1100 or email recinfo@pbgfl.com.

Sat. Feb. 21 • 8 AM Blue Friends Society Beach Cleanup: Join Lynne Wells and her group of Blue Friends on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. for the monthly beach clean-up. Following 1-hour of cleaning the beach, join us for a light bite sponsored by Whole Foods Market in Palm Beach Gardens.

Help us keep the very beach that our turtles call home free from trash and litter.

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be served.Please RSVP to bluefriends@ marinelife.org. FREE Sat. Feb. 21 Celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Goat with the Palm Beach Zoo! Entertainment includes authentic dragon & lion dances and kung fu presentations. Guests will also be able to enjoy facepainting (Fountain Plaza 11 am - 3 pm), Keeper Talks & Wildlife Presentations (throughout the day) and Children’s Crafts & Giveaways (Fountain Plaza / 11 am - 3 pm). Palm Beach

Zoo - 1301 Summit Blvd. • West Palm Beach. To register please go to www. palmbeachzoo.org.

Sat. Feb. 21 6-10 PM Black Ties and French Fries in Wonderland in Honor of Center for Child Counseling. PGA National Resort and Spa. 400 Ave of the Champions. Cocktail attire. Wonderland accessories encouraged. Fun for the whole family. For more info go to www. tinyurl.com/BlackTies-FrenchFries.

Kids will spend 11 minutes dressing Spike up like a princess.

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Brushing for two minutes now can save your child from severe tooth pain later. Two minutes, twice a day. They have the time. For fun, 2-minute videos to watch while brushing, go to 2min2x.org.

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Calendar CAMP 2014 Feb. 7thSUMMER @ 4pm Session 1 4 Weeks!

GradesBeast K-5: SEUSSICAL Beauty andGrades the - Beautiful 6-12: WEST SIDE STORY June 9th - July 3rd • $950 Belle yearns to escape her provincial Session 2 4 Weeks! life and meet her handsome prince All Ages: PIPPIN July 7th - August 1st • $950 but instead becomes a captive Mini Camp Session 1 in the Beast’s enchanted castle.

BILLY ELLIOT August 4th - 8th • $250 $10 Children, $14 adults.

503 SE Mini Camp Session 2 THE ADDAMS FAMILY For more Mizner Blvd. Boca Raton.

August 11th - 15th • $250 information go to 561-394-2626 or go Kidz On Stage: PreK+ THE LITTLE MERMAID to www.ShowtimeBoca.com June 14th-August 16th • $250 Offering 80 after-camp classes only $10 each!

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Saturdays at Grades 4Session PM K-5: SEUSSICAL Grades 6-12: WEST SIDE STORY Feb. 14, 21, 28 Mar. June and 9th - July 3rd • $950 7, 14, 21 Cinderella’s harrowing Session 2 4 Weeks! story follows All Ages: PIPPIN 7th -proverty August 1st • $950 and despair her from a lifeJulyof Mini Camp Session 1 Charming. all the way to her Prince BILLY ELLIOT August 4th 8th • $250 $10 children under 12, $14 Adults.

Mini Camp Session 2 Limited Seating.

Reservations THE ADDAMS FAMILY August 11th - 15th • $250 recommended.

503 SE Mizner Blvd.

Kidz On Stage: PreK+ Boca Raton. For more information THE LITTLE MERMAID June 14th-August 16th • $250 go to 561-394-2626 or go to www.

Offering 80 after-camp classes only $10 each!

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Mon. Feb. 16 Monkey Joe’s Lake Worth Birthday Party $5 Admission.

FREE cotton candy and goody bags to the 1st 100 kids.

Featured guest, Elsa will be visiting from 12 PM - 1 PM. Raffles from 10 AM - 12 PM. 6250 Lantana Rd Bay 18, Lake Worth. For more info, call 561-9680009.

Please call ahead to confirm.

Events are subject to change.

6169 S Jog Rd. Lake Worth 33467 – gopicasso.com – 561-439-4000

Sat. Feb. 20• 9:30 AM JCC PJ Pals Family Story Time. Friday once a month for 45 minutes parent/children interactive story time featuring a PJ Library® book immediately following the Mandel JCC Glantz Early Childhood Learning Tot Shabbat and sing-along with Miss Emily. Shabbat 9:30 AM/Storytime & Craft 10 AM. This month’s theme Honoring Elders. Free and Open to the community RSVP to Stephanie Rubin at 561-732-7620.

8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach.

Saturday & Sundays at 2 PM starting Feb. 21-March 15 Aladdin Jr. at Center Stage. Aladdin Jr. is a oneact, seven-scene theatre musical adapted from the animated Disney film which is an adaptation of the folk tale Aladdin. Tickets only $12 and available online! 7200 W. Camino Real, Suite 330, Boca Raton. www.CenterStageBoca.com.

Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach & Boca Raton

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Fri. Feb. 19 7-10 PM Ladies Night at Picasso’s WALKS IN WELCOME PARTIES FUNDRAISERS LADIES NIGHTS Paint Your Own Pottery - Moms deserve a break! Gather your friends and come over to Picasso’s. Ladies Night is the ultimate way to connect, create and unwind with your favorite girlfriends. Enjoy good music, good fun, giveaways -- and BYOB! Ages 21 & Over. $7 cover charge plus cost of pottery. 6169 Jog Road, Lake Worth.

For more info go to www.gopicasso. com.

Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach & Boca Raton

Calendar Sat. Feb. 21• 10:30 AM - Noon Meet The Orchestra: A Program for Children and Their Parents Interact with The Symphonia’s conductor and musicians at live dress rehearsals and discover how classical music inspires creativity.

Children can hold instruments and learn about them from musicians at the “Instrument Petting Zoo.” At the Roberts Theater / Saint Andrew’s School, 3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton.

Adults $5 / Children are free / NonProfits are free. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED call 866-687-3848. For more info go to www.thesymphonia.org.

Sat. Feb. 21 6:30 PM - 8 PM FREE Family Movie Night at the Shops at Boca Center This month’s movie The Penguins of Madgascar. Join us early for crafts and pre-show fun.

FREE popcorn as always! For more info, visit www.bocacenter.com or The Shops at Boca Center on Facebook.

February 28, at 7:00 p.m.

A Love Affair at the Countess de Hoernle Theatre in Boca Raton. Enjoy entertainment from BAK MSOA, Southern Dance Theatre, LOUD a premiere Hip hop company, Ballet East, Boca Dance Studio, School of Ballet Arts, That’s Dancin’, Mrs. P’s Dance, Boynton Beach High School Dance Academy, Very Special Arts Ensemble, and The Atlantic High School Jazz Band. It began with a walk and ended in a dance….. Tickets are

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available $20.00 pre-sales online @ southerndancetheatre.com or call (561) 901-4743. Tickets at the door $25.00. For more information call (561) 901-4743.

129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561) 742-6780 | www.schoolhousemuseum.org

Sat. Feb. 28 Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center Reunion Bash The Boynton School, built in 1913, was one of the first schools in Boynton Beach.

The brand-new event benefits the museum, housed in this historic building.

Daytime festivities FREE 10AM-2 PM. BIRTHDAY PARTIES Old-time games, costumed characters, Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! music, museum tours, food truck, door Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

Where learning is an adventure! prizes and historical surprises. Evening Reception $75 per person (6-10 PM): Celebrity emcee, food and libations, live music, door prizes, “school pictures” silent auction and much more. Sponsorship Opportunities available. For more info call 561.742. 6780 or visit www. schoolhousemusem.org.

Voted #1 Camp in Boca

SUMMER CAMP 2014

Auditions for Alice Wonderland Session 1 in 4 Weeks!

Grades K-5: SEUSSICAL continue, please call for Grades 6-12: WEST SIDEappointment STORY 561-394-2626.June 9th - July 3rd • $950 Session 2 4 Weeks!

All Ages: PIPPIN

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August 4th - 8th • $250

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August 11th - 15th • $250

Kidz On Stage: PreK+ THE LITTLE MERMAID

Save the Date!

PB Parenting’s Summer June 14th-August 16th • $250 Offering 80 after-camp Camp Expo 2015 will be Sunday classes only $10 each!

March 29 at the Palm Beach Outlets.

Details on www.pbsummercamp.com.

From sniffles to...

The Miami Children’s Hospital Nicklaus Outpatient Center The finest pediatric care in Palm Beach County is available to your children through Miami Children’s expanding network of outpatient and urgent care centers. The best really is right next door. For more information on specific services, locations and hours, please call 561-MCH-9188 or visit MCH.com/Nicklaus.

Walk-in Urgent Care Hours: 7 Days a week: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

The following services are provided by appointment on weekdays during standard medical office hours.

Rehabilitation Services: • Physical, occupational, speech-language, and feeding and swallowing therapies • Orthopedic aquatic therapy • Occupational orthopedic hand therapy*

Diagnostic Services: • MRI* • Walk-in X-ray

Private Practice Physicians in the Following Subspecialties Provide Consultation Services:

MCH Employed Physicians in the Following Subspecialties Provide Consultation Services: • Allergy and immunology • Cardiology • Clinical genetics • Craniofacial/plastic and reconstructive surgery • Endocrinology • Gastroenterology • Neurosurgery • Orthopedics (spine and scoliosis)

• Dermatology • Nephrology • Neurology (Neuro Network Partners)

Please call for additional service details and appointment scheduling.

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