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Letter From the Publisher P. 4 PB Picks P. 6 Stay Healthy in the New Year! P. 8 From the Couch to the Pavement P. 10 School Spotlight P. 14-25 Does your Family Have a Media Policy P. 26 Getting Started Right This Semester! P. 28

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Swap Out Sugar for Better Health P. 32 Free Yourself from the Flu P. 34 16 Reasons 2016 Will Be An‘Unforgettable’Year at Walt Disney World Resort P. 38 Weekly Events P. 40 Family Events Calendar P. 40

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Kiana, 5 years old, Giovanni, 6 years old and Chloe, 6 years old enjoy Yogi Bears, yoga class with Miss Neiba at The Wonder Gym in Boynton Beach!

Yoga is a great way for children to develop confidence, self-awareness and focus. For more info go to www.TheWonderGym.com. Cover Photography by Lynn Hernandez of Lynn Studios, Inc. | PBParenting.com | January 2016

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Letter From The Publisher Greetings,

every day routine.

Hello 2016! The New Year is here.

After the gluttony of the holidays has passed, you might be thinking of starting the new year with a healthy start. Check out page 8 on ways to incorporate heathy habits into your

January is also a great time to attend open houses and check out new schools for next year. Many schools start open enrollment for 2016-17 school year this month. PB Parenting has our School Spotlight so you can reference private and charter school options in our area starting on page 14.

Keep in touch via our facebook page www. facebook.com/pbparenting where we post the latest contests and events. Looking to connect with other moms in the area? Check out our private group on facebook www.facebook.com/groups/pbcountymoms/.

This is a great group to ask questions and share resources and coordinate playdates. A great way to meet other moms and find information!

You can always drop us a line too! Email us at felonice@pbparenting.com.

Happy Parenting!

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PB Picks

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LOU Nightlight with sound activation from Zazu A compact light that is powered by batteries or electricity. Can be left on all night or set to switch off automatically. LOU lights up if your child wakes up by voice activated sound sensor. Set the timer to automatically switch off once your child has dropped off to sleep. 2 lights in 1, (owl and outer ring are two separate lights). Use together for a brighter light or separately for a low glow. Owl and outer ring lights have adjustable brightness: choose bright, soft or ambient light. Easy to check on your children without disturbing them. Lou is available on amazon.com.

It's important to visit your dentist every 6 months to make sure you're taking good care of your teeth and that your teeth and gums are healthy. Schedule your child’s teeth cleaning at Roseff’s Pediatric Dentistry located in Boynton Beach at the Canyon Town Center.

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Healthy Ways to get your Children Moving Locally: 1. Jump & burn energy at local play places such as Cool Beans Indoor Playground in Palm Beach Gardens.

2. Walk around and check out the animals at the Palm Beach Zoo. 3. Ice Skate at Palm Beach Ice Works.

4. Sign up your child for fitness classes such as karate and yoga at the Wonder Gym or the YMCA. 5. Gymnastics classes at Kids Choice Sports, Dance and Fitness and Genie’s Gymnastics.

6. Swimming burns lots of energy! Sign up for lessons at Small Fish Big Fish Swim School.

7. Dancing is another fun way to get moving! Sign up for classes at Southern Dance Theatre.

8. Soccer is a great team sport that gets children outside! Sign up at Soccer Shots - Northern Palm Beach.

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Stay Healthy in the New Year!

BY BARBARA L. BALDWIN, DO, FACOP

It’s that time of the year to commit to your New Year’s resolution. One of the most common resolutions is a promise to exercise more and stay fit -- and it is often one we fail to keep! Try these tips to help you and your family healthy in the New Year and all year long.

Choose an activity you can easily convert into exercise. If you live close to your child’s school, don’t carpool.

Instead, walk or ride a bicycle. With mom or dad walking or riding along, this simple activity can be turned into both a fun event as well as exercise. Mix it up: walk one day, then ride a bike the next.

Save the car for rainy days. Take different routes to make it interesting. Stop off at a park on the way home.

Choose an activity that can easily be incorporated into your routine.

Walking or riding a bike to school with your children fits into your routine better than piling everyone into a car three times a week to go to a family gym!

Spice up the time when you perform routine activities. If you set aside an hour every Saturday for the family to dust, vacuum, straighten the kids’ rooms, etc., make it fun. Be silly. Turn on music and dance while dusting. The child with the best dance routine -- and who completes their chores -- gets a prize!

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Get the family involved in a new activity. Join the kids to learn martial arts: they will get a kick out of sparring with dad. Have family swim meets at the pool with prizes for swimming across the pool the most times or for the first time a small child splashes into the water. Get involved in ‘geocaching’ – finding hidden treasures and planting some as well.

Get a dog. Walking the dog, running with the dog and throwing balls with the dog are all ways to get you and your family moving.

Find out which school activities you can participate in. Many schools have walks and mini-races for special causes.

Get the family involved, and get into ‘training’ mode by practicing the activity in the weeks ahead. Or, join in a club’s carwash to raise money for a trip.

Plan ahead. Everyone will be hungry after family exercise sessions. Prepare healthy snacks, such as fruits and veggies -- not chips and cookies. Drink water, not soda.

Health and family are two of the most important things in life: try combining them in the New Year and everyone will be better off!

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From the Couch to the Pavement A Plan to Get You Moving

Get Moving — What are you waiting for?

We all know exercise is good for us, but about 80 percent of Americans don’t get the recommended amount of physical activity. What steps have you taken to live a more active life? Are you sitting on the couch waiting for someone to motivate you to get up? Do you tell yourself, “Tomorrow I’m going to get healthy”? Or is it more like, “I wish I could fit into the clothes I love, but I don’t know how to make that happen?” We’ve all heard “It’s never too late!” or “Anyone can do it.” And guess what? It’s true! If you don’t know where to start, don’t know how to fit in fitness or feel overwhelmed with life’s daily tasks, take heart! We’re here to help you make a plan to change your habits, and improve your health, your heart and your waistline.

People give many reasons for not making their health a priority. Do any of these excuses sound like things you’d say?

Address Your Obstacles “I’m so busy. I just don’t have time!”

Many Americans live with a packed schedule. You can make your health a priority over life’s other demands. Even our nation’s president sets aside time to exercise! You don’t have to do your whole workout all at once. Get up 30 minutes

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earlier in the morning to take a brisk walk, or tack on an extra 30 minutes in the afternoon or evening to raise your heart rate with strength training. You can exercise in two or three 10-15 minute blocks and still benefit! Try our top 10 tips to get more exercise!

“I can’t afford a gym membership.”

Walking is free! If it’s cold or rainy, head to one of the many shopping malls that open their doors early for walkers and joggers. Sometimes gyms run specials.

Watch for these at the beginning or end of the year. Or consider buying some workout DVDs or borrowing them from the library. You can even download exercise podcasts. Whatever you choose, find a way to start moving! Get started with these tips for long-term success.

“I got bored with my workout routine.”

Try something new! There are so many ways to get active. Try tennis with some friends, soccer with your kids or even just switching from yoga to pilates. Your body will respond to the change, and you might notice firmer muscles or extra pounds melting off. Regardless, variety helps you stay more invested in living an active life. Here are some easy tips to get active.

“I feel too tired after a workout.”

Chronic fatigue with exertion can signal a problem, but if your healthcare provider clears you for exercise, you may just need to pace yourself better. Walk before trying to jog. You may want to consider other energy-boosting plans, too.

• Are you pacing yourself and keeping your heart rate at the right level?

• Are you getting enough sleep at night?

• Are you eating food that fuels your body, or are you eating too much food that your body can’t use?

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“I don’t like working out alone.” This is a common complaint that’s easy to fix. Find a buddy! Get a walking partner or introduce yourself to someone at the gym, join a team or a walking group, find a neighbor to walk with or exercise with your family. When you exercise in pairs, it’s easier to hold each other accountable – especially on those cold, rainy days!

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You can also listen to audiobooks or your favorite music on days when no one is available to join you.

“I’m too young” or “I’m too old.” Neither excuse is true. When you’re in your 20s and 30s, it’s important to regulate your body’s metabolism, strengthen your heart and prevent diseases. When you’re older, exercise plays a vital role in keeping you healthy and strong. Several studies document how regular exercise improves quality of life during the aging process.

So if you’re exercising when you’re in your 80s, you just might feel like you’re in your 70's! Learn more about preventing heart disease at any age.

“I’m new to exercise,” or “I’m overweight and I don’t know where to start.” Is this you? It’s easy to use these excuses as mental roadblocks to success.

Don’t let them stop you. Everyone needs to start somewhere.

Determine Your Starting Place Here are some steps to help get you started.

Assess yourself. Realistically, what can you do?

There’s no good excuse for denying yourself a healthier life!

• Can you walk a mile? How long does it take you?

• Can you continue to walk at a brisk pace for 20 minutes? For 30 minutes?

• Can you swim one lap?

• How many push-ups can you do?

• Can you bend down and touch your toes?

Your starting point is always based on what you can do! Try tracking your activity and look at it as a place to start and build up more as you are able. Use our online Heart360 tracker or a printable activity tracker.

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Add on gradually. Gradually increase your workouts by setting goals. If you can walk 1 ½ miles in 30 minutes, your pace is three miles an hour. You can train your heart to handle a faster-paced walk using intervals. For example, every five minutes, try pushing yourself to walk one minute at a faster pace. Before you know it, the faster pace will be your new normal. The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each week (brisk walking, for example).

Cardio exercise burns calories and benefits your heart and lungs. Strength training with weights or resistance bands is also recommended two to three times a week. Strength training builds muscle which, in turn, burns fat and helps your muscles and joints stay healthy for a long, physically active life. A combination of these two types of exercise is important for good health.

Many reliable resources are available to help you get started. Books, DVDs, podcasts and personal trainers are a few examples.

Are you still sitting on the couch? Put on your shoes and move your body! Turn on your favorite music and dance. Today is the day to start on the road to better health. Remember, it’s OK to start slowly and build up to your goal.

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Sneaky Way To Get Movement In Your Day • Do housework.

• Work in the garden or mow the grass.

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Rake leaves, prune, dig and pick up trash.

• Go out for a short walk before breakfast, after dinner or both! Start with 5-10 minutes and work up to 30 minutes.

• When watching TV, sit up instead of lying on the sofa. Or stretch. Better yet, spend a few minutes pedaling on your stationary bicycle while watching TV. • Stand up while talking on the telephone.

• Walk the dog.

• Park farther away at the shopping mall and walk the extra distance. Wear your walking shoes and sneak in an extra lap or two around the mall.

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School Spotlight Atlantis Academy Palm Beaches Atlantis Academy was established as an innovative school for students who need a personalized program. The school emphasizes the importance of excellent parent/teacher/ student relationships and has a low studentto-teacher ratio. Kindergarten-throughtwelfth grade groups are designed for students who function on varying grade and academic levels. Our core curriculum is reading, math, language arts, social studies, and science. Additional subject areas may include art, computers, physical education, and Spanish. McKay, PLSA & Florida Tax Credit Scholarships accepted. Located in West Palm Beach, Coral Springs and Miami.

Call now for a personalized tour to learn more about how Atlantis Academy Palm Beaches may meet the educational and social needs of your child 561-642-3100 or visit www.atlantisacademy.com.

Ben Gamla Ben Gamla Charter School in Boynton Beach is a tuition-free public charter school

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which offers Gifted and other enrichment programs using innovative practices and proven educational techniques to enhance authentic student engagement and cooperative learning. With Highly Qualified Florida Certified Teachers, Ben Gamla offers a loving, nurturing environment and innovative, instructional practices. Furthermore, the student learning experience is enriched with state of the art technology including smart tables, iPads, and laptops. For more information visit www.bengamlaboyntonbeach.org or call 561-742-8017.

Beth El Early Learning Center At Beth El Early Learning Center, your children thrive in an atmosphere of friendship, curiosity, self-esteem, Jewish values, joy and respect.

Enriching education and stimulating curriculum lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning, and each child’s individual potential is fostered and developed to be the best it can be. In full-time Childcare, Beth El Babies’ Grow with Me Mommy & Me and Two’s through Pre-K, our goal is that each child reach his or her full potential, ready for success in the area’s best public

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EXPERIENCE “OUR TOWN” FULL OF FRIENDLY FACES AND LOTS OF ACTIVITY! Doors open at 10:00am. Enjoy Tot Shabbat at 10:15am, followed by a yummy Oneg and our full program of activities starting at 10:45am • Meet our wonderful teachers.

• Play in Our Town Gym, with obstacle courses and soccer.

• Experience a live Wild Animal Show and Science Experiments!

• We are collecting non-perishable food for Boca Helping Hands.

• Free make-overs by Giggles Kids Salon.

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Free kids workshop by Home Depot.

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Enjoy cookie decorating in our “Bakery.”

Arts & Crafts.

Petting Zoo. Meet Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and tour a real fire truck.

• Shop in our “Food Truck Food Court” for delicious lunch and desserts.

• Bounce houses, face painting, and more!

• Visit our newly renovated Library and read a story with PJ Library.

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Bright Horizons and Discovery Preschool Centers At Bright Horizons and Discovery Preschool Centers, we provide an exceptional place for children to thrive. Serves ages 6 weeks – 5 years old and provides VPK, state-of-the-art facilities and an exceptional READY for SCHOOL program with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) introduction. Visit any one of our schools throughout the South Florida area to register. Locations include Atlantis, Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Lake Worth, Boynton

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History and Philosophy Atlantis Academy was established in Miami in 1976 as an innovative school for students who need a personalized program. The school emphasizes the importance of excellent parent/teacher/student relationships, the goal of which is to form a close working relationship between the family and the school. Through open communication between parents, faculty, and the administration, parents regularly participate in developing and forming the best method to achieve the student’s individual goals as well as the goals of the school.

Our Program Atlantis Academy has a low student-to-teacher ratio that greatly facilitates the learning process. Kindergartenthrough-twelfth grade groups are designed for students who function on varying grade and academic levels. Our core curriculum is reading, math,language arts, social studies, and science. Additional subject areas may include art, computers, physical education, and Spanish. Teachers begin at a student’s diagnosed instructional level and assist in achieving mastery by using innovative techniques, personalized instruction, and focusing on each individual’s strengths.

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School Spotlight '16 students practicing problem solving and critical thinking skills, and balanced, proven and intellectually challenging curriculum. Now SIX great schools serving Palm Beach! Renaissance Charter School at Wellington, Cypress, Central Palm, West Palm, Palms West or Summit. Apply online today at www.CharterSchoolsUSA. com/PalmBeach.

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Clubhouse University Early Learning Center Clubhouse University is an accredited preschool dedicated to building the selfesteem of young children in a nurturing, educational environment. Our program is based on the philosophy that young children learn best by actively exploring and investigating the world around them. We have two clear goals: first is to instill in each child a love for learning; second is to provide a learning environment that promotes growth and development in all areas. We offer programs for Toddlers through VPK, an After School program and Summer Camp for elementary age children. Infant care will be introduced to our program early 2016.

For more information, call us at 561-7482150.

First United Methodist Church Come to Learn – Become United in LoPreschool Our landmark preschool is located in East Boynton Beach, providing a central location for Palm Beach County, close to I-95.

Our Preschool is an affordable, part-time program for parents looking to maximize the precious time they have with their preschooler, while still giving their child a solid educational and social foundation for

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(Grades Pre-K through Eight) Registration is requested. To R.S.V.P, please go to www.pinecrest.edu/openhousersvp, or contact our Office of Admission at admission@pinecrest.edu or 954.492.4103.

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School Spotlight '16 Kindergarten. We offer a unique 3-day a week FREE VPK program that lets your child experience what a full day of school is like (8:30 AM - 1:30 PM). Preschool for 3 year olds also available 2 or 3 days a week from 9am-12pm. Call Anastasia Chandler at 561732-3435 or visit www.fumcbb.com.

French American International A landmark preschool with a unique School part-time, values based, A bilingual learn-through play program. school for PS - 5th using the best of the French Beginning August 2016 and American national curricula. Qualified, VPK Program Hours 4 Year Olds native-speaking French and English Three Dayshaving - FREE VPK teachers, worked in other bilingual Mon/Wed/Fri. - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. schools in the state and the country. We Preschool Program 3 YearaOld offer rigorous academic education, Two Days - Tuesday & Thursday exposing children 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. to an international perspective, and an introduction to a third Three Days - Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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Clubhouse University is an accredited preschool which provides each child with a safe, loving and nurturing environment that encourages growth and development.

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language. The only full immersion French/ English program in Palm Beach county adhering to private school standards and that is officially recognized. Give your child the gift of languages. Prepare your child for a global future. Located in Boca Raton. Please call 561-479-8266 for further information.

Gardens School of Technology Arts When K-8 students walk onto the campus of Gardens School of Technology Arts, they enter a world of unique opportunities, creative processes and out-of-the-box learning. Gardens SOTA operates with a mission to provide unique tools in a cooperative learning setting that fosters creativity and problem solving throughout the school day. Gardens SOTA is a tuitionfree public charter school in Palm Beach

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Do You Have a Family Media Policy?

BY J. CHRISTOPHER MCGINNIS, PH.D.

Screens, screens, and more screens.

Computer monitors, laptops, iPhones, iPads, movies, videogames - and that's just the kids.

In this age of ubiquitous electronic media, we all run the risk of getting too little sleep, not exercising enough, and forgetting that our spouses and children need more face time with us (and I don't mean the face time brought to you by the friendly folks over at Apple).

Our children might have it worse, for they, unlike us, can't remember a world where if you were bored you'd hop on your bike and go find a friend around the neighborhood to play with. Much of their education, leisure time, and social lives are online, sometimes to their detriment. They know no differently.

That's life in the electronic age.

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habits, adequate spoken language and social skills, and a work ethic, to be in training for the day they leave our homes for college and beyond, when they must survive and hopefully thrive on their own.

We as adults can't go online unless we have purchased the electronic device, established and continue to pay for the service, established and continue to pay for the wifi signal, landed and continue to keep the job that allows us to pay for all of this, and completed all the chores that had to be done before we can take a minute and relax. What has your child done to earn his or her screen time today?

I regularly counsel striving for overall family life balance and earned screen time for our kids. Lots of things should take priority over screen time. We should protect time for sleep, homework, and daily family time. Our kids also need exercise each day.

As for sleep, our four year olds need 11 hours per night, our ten year olds need 10 hours, and our seventeen year olds need 9 hours. That's being asleep, not just being in bed.

For homework, our elementaryage children should have about 30 minutes of reading and 30 minutes of old-fashioned sit-down homework to do each day, while our middleand high-school age children should have between one and two hours of homework and studying each day. If you are in doubt about your child's homework load, just ask his or her teacher what should be expected so you can enforce it.

Family time, with no distractions - just people hanging out and looking and talking to each other - should be at least ten minutes of your day and hopefully

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an hour or more, especially over dinnertime. Don't forget to BE a family before it's too late. The annual trip to Disney really doesn't do it.

For daily exercise, I recommend at least an hour of physical movement that gets the heart beating faster, and no more than an hour or two of inactivity at a time unless of course it's after bedtime.

Our children should earn their daily screen time by having been and continuing to be good citizens today, meaning that they have independently (without our help or reminders) completed their chores and homework, they consistently make it easy for us to be the unchallenged leader of the family, and they follow the Golden Rule with their siblings and other children. We have our jobs, they have their jobs, and that is their job: to be consistently and increasingly independent, respectful, and helpful.

How much screen time is too much, provided that our kids are getting enough sleep and exercise and they have proven to be good citizens today?

The American Academy of Pediatrics since 2011 has argued for NO screen time for those under two years of age and a limit of two hours for those three years old and older. However, this month the AAP has signaled that it - and its recommendations - are getting hipper to the idea that our little ones can benefit from certain educational apps and that our tweens and teens can have a whole healthy and rewarding social life online.

Their October 2015 AAP News suggests among other things an increasing acceptance that "media is just another environment", "content matters", and "it's okay for your teen to be online". All that said, I recommend that instead of time-

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based guidelines, priority-based and safety-based guidelines are preferred.

Regarding those safety-based guidelines, we must monitor our children's online life just as we do their sidewalk life. I encourage parents to announce as early as possible in their children's lives that privacy should not be assumed and that you will be monitoring everything, because our primary job in life is to maintain their safety and welfare while knowing that kids will be kids. If we say this early and with love, they should not be upset about it, they should feel safer, and they will likely engage in much less risky online activities particularly if we also proactively and routinely review our expectations for their online behavior.

If your teen tries to lock you out of her electronic life, don't threaten anything - simply announce that her electronic life is suspended until further notice.

Until trust flows both ways, there can be no screen time. Don't let "I'm sorry" escape your lips either - it was her fault, not yours, but redemption will be made available soon. Maybe tomorrow's the day. We'll see.

Routinely shut off the wifi signal at bedtime and maintain a family charging station in the master bedroom until the device is earned the next day. With good sleep health in mind, under no circumstances should any child or teen have access to electronic devices overnight. Your kid says he needs the iPhone as his morning alarm? Hand him a $10 old-fashioned alarm clock, cheerfully say you're welcome, and walk away.

Lead your family. Raise your kids based on unwavering principles and priorities.

And when it comes to screen time, I hope these considerations for a family media policy are helpful to you in your endeavors.

J. Christopher McGinnis, Ph.D., BCBA-D, is a local licensed psychologist (PY6149) with extensive experience helping children and families overcome social, emotional, behavioral and educational challenges. He is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and is certified as a Health Service Psychologist (HSP) and Nationally Certified School Psychologist.

Alternatives to Screen Time

Does your child not know what to do with themselves without a screen in their hand? Here are some suggestions: 1. Take a family walk together 2. Take a trip to the library 3. Read a book 4. Arts and crafts - paint a picture!

5. Take up a new hobby such as sewing, knitting, crochet etc.

6. Plant and maintain a garden 7. Encourage your child to play with the toys in their room 8. Help our with the household chores to earn screen time 9. Cook dinner with Mom or Dad 10. Write an old-fashion letter to a friend or relative 11. Play card or board games 12. Go for a bike ride 13. Practice Yoga 14. Play Frisbee or catch 15. Blow bubbles 16. Play with play-dough 17. Play hop-scotch, freeze tag or hide and seek 18. Create sidewalk art with chalk 19. Bake cakes or cookies 20. Learn to play a musical instrument 21. Listen to the radio 22. Do a crossword or Sudoko puzzle

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Get Organized This favorite tip remains our #1 strategy for getting off to a great start this semester. Most children thrive in a predictable environment, but this is even more important for kids with learning and attention issues. Create a daily schedule that works for your family that includes eating meals together when possible, designated homework time, designated free time, exercise, and plenty of sleep. Pack backpacks the night before, and set out clothes for the next day.

Check all school and sports schedules and discuss a plan for the following day – plan ahead for big projects or events. Try creating a weekly family action plan that includes every member of the family!

Set Goals Take a few minutes to talk about goals for this semester – Is your child aiming for a certain grade in each subject? Or, is your student hoping to master a new concept in math or foreign language? If your child takes part in goal setting, he or she will feel more inclined to stay focused on the plan and accomplish the goal. It may be beneficial to agree on a small reward once goals are reached, like a special family activity or night out with friends.

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Help Your Child Feel Good About Heading Back If your child is dealing with learning issues or anxiety, it makes sense to talk through how they feel about going back to school.

Take time to discuss any new classes, schedule alterations or other changes that might be challenging for your child. Try making a list of the new, exciting things to look forward to like a new special subject, such as music or art. Or focus on a new extracurricular program or sport that interests your child.

Recommit to Making Nutrition a Priority The start of a New Year is a great time to redouble your effort to focus on nutrition.

Even if your child has special dietary restrictions, there are dozens of great ideas for tasty snacks and lunches that help keep kids full and focused. Consider trying a few new recipes in your student’s lunchbox this month such as roll-ups, smoothies, hummus, or almond butter.

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Swap Out Sugar for Better Health You probably realize that eating too many sugary foods and gaining weight go hand in hand. What you may not know is that aside from loading up on calories that help pack on the pounds, consuming too much sugar can also harm your health in other ways.

When you consume too much added sugar, your liver has to work extra hard to process it. Excess sugar in the liver often turns into fat, which can lead to liver damage or other health concerns, such as high cholesterol, diabetes or heart disease.

Consuming more than nine teaspoons of sugar a day for men and six teaspoons for women can lead to health problems, such as tooth decay, obesity and depression. Reducing your sugar intake can help more than your waistline; it can improve your overall health.

It can also overload and damage your pancreas, which controls the blood sugar called insulin that powers your muscles and organs. Lack of insulin can cause muscle and nerve damage.

First, it's important to recognize that there are two types of sugar - natural sugar and added sugar. Natural sugar is found in fruits, milk and some whole grains. Added sugar is sugar that is added to processed foods and drinks, such as cookies, cereals and soda.

Added sugar affects your body in many ways. It can be as addictive as drugs, tobacco or alcohol because it affects the same regions of the brain, triggering the pleasure sensors to release dopamine.

Dopamine makes you want to eat more, even when you are not hungry.

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Limit added sugars in your diet with these healthy alternatives: • Skip sugary cereals at breakfast.

Instead, opt for a protein-rich meal.

Options, such as eggs, turkey sausage and whole-wheat toast with peanut butter are healthier ways to fuel your day.

• Bring healthy snacks to work to ward off the temptation of sugary treats.

Some smart choices include: frozen grapes, trail mix, yogurt, almonds, apple slices and peanut butter with celery sticks.

• Instead of pie, donuts or cake, curb your sweet tooth craving by reaching for

fresh fruit, low-fat frozen yogurt or a fruit and yogurt parfait. • If you can't substitute a fruit, make your treats small, such as a single funsize piece of candy. • Sodas, energy drinks and sports drinks sneak in a lot of sugar calories. In fact, a single can of soda has nine teaspoons of sugar - the maximum an adult male should consume in an entire day. Skip the sugary beverages and try hot or iced tea, fizzy water or lemon water instead.

Choosing simple substitutions make it easy to replace sugary foods with smarter options for better health.

Visit guardyourhealth.com for more food and nutrition tips and resources. Photo courtesy of Getty Images (woman cutting fruit).

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With the peak of flu season approaching, parents may be bracing for an outbreak at their children's schools, but adults are also highly susceptible at work and in other public places. Now is the time for families to take steps to prevent and protect against the flu.

With workers missing as much as a week after falling ill with the flu, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services attributes as much as $7 billion in losses for U.S. businesses each year as a result of workers' sick days and lost productivity. Combine that with lost wages, missed school and sporting events, and the overall hit to your personal health, and the toll is higher yet.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates between 3,000 and 49,000 deaths and more than 200,000 hospitalizations each year depending upon the severity of the flu season. People at high risk for developing flu-related complications include children under 5, adults 65 or older, pregnant women,

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residents of nursing homes and other long-term care centers, and people who have medical conditions such as asthma, chronic lung disease, heart disease and blood disorders.

"Influenza is a serious viral infection, and the toll on public health each year related to influenza is significant," said Dr. John Hanlin, vice president of public health and food safety at Ecolab.

Getting a flu vaccine and taking antiviral medications as prescribed if you do contract the flu are two ways the CDC advocates stopping the spread of flu germs. Another vital factor in protecting yourself from the flu is preventing its spread.

The flu is a respiratory infection accompanied by fever and often respiratory complications that is transmitted from person to person, either through personal contact, or through contact with a contaminated surface.

Individuals who have contracted the virus are contagious at least one day prior to displaying symptoms, and up to seven days after they first appear.

In addition, the flu virus can survive up to 48 hours on stainless steel and plastic surfaces, and up to 12 hours on cloth, paper and tissues. Properly cleaning and disinfecting can minimize the chances of individuals contracting the virus from a contaminated surface.

Prevent contamination To properly clean, disinfect and protect your environment, know that you should: • Clean any visible soil from surfaces before disinfecting. When cleaning and disinfecting, work from top to bottom and from cleaner to more heavily soiled surfaces.

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• Rub hands together to lather the soap.

Clean the backs of hands, between fingers and under nails.

• Give special attention to frequently touched surfaces in food preparation areas, • Scrub for at least 20 seconds. including light and air control switches, • Rinse well under clean, running water. faucets, toilet flush levers, door knobs and handrails.

• Dry with a clean towel or air dry.

• Avoid touching public items that sustain heavy use, such as elevator buttons and push plates on doors, with your hands.

Proper hand hygiene Hand-washing is also essential to preventing an influenza contamination.

Proper hand-washing helps remove most bacteria, viruses and other pathogens, so they can't be spread to others. The CDC

• Before using hand sanitizer, remove any dirt from hands with soap and water. Apply product to palm and rub hands together until it disappears (15-20 seconds).

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PB Travels 16 Reasons 2016 Will Be An ‘Unforgettable’ Year at Walt Disney World Resort 2016 is shaping up to be truly unforgettable for guests at Walt Disney World Resort with the debut of new attractions and stunning shows, delectable new dining options, signature shopping locations and returning guestfavorite annual events.

Here are the top reasons to start packing your bags for a Walt Disney World vacation: 1. The Galaxy Is Sweeter Than Ever Before: New Star Wars Experiences Debut - Starting Jan. 5, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will launch its latest Star Wars-inspired experience with the addition of the “Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party.”

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2. Light Up The Night With “Rivers of Light” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom will come alive at night with new nighttime entertainment and experiences, the most spectacular being the “Rivers of Light” show debuting this spring. With a waterway as its stage, the innovative new show will feature entertainers, floating lanterns, water screens and swirling animal imagery in a performance that truly brings the animal kingdom to life at night.

3. Explore Kilimanjaro Safaris at Night Starting in spring, guests will get to experience the African savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in a whole new light: amid the orange glow of the setting sun. During the nighttime adventure, guests can extend their travels on the safaris into the evening.

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8. A Shopper’s Paradise at Disney Springs -As Disney Springs nears completion with the opening of Town Center, 2016 will bring some new, must-do retail shops to Disney Springs, including Edward Beiner, Lilly Pulitzer, L’Occitane en Provence, PANDORA, Tommy Bahama, UGG, UNIQLO and Zara.

9. Staying Fit While Having Fun With run Disney Events -The 2016 run Disney racing season kicks off Jan. 6-10 with the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.

This will be the first of four racing weekends held at Walt Disney World Resort in 2016, which include:

• Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Feb. 18-21 • Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side April 14-17 • Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Nov. 4-5 10. Save On A Magical Stay at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels -Guests visiting early in 2016 can take advantage of a special Disney resort hotels offer for stays most nights Jan. 2 – April 13 and save up to 25 percent on rooms at select Disney resort hotels. Guests can book the offer by visiting DisneyWorld.com/ special-offers or by calling (407) 9397709.

11. Enjoy Walt Disney World’s Springtime Events - Epcot will be in full bloom this spring when the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, with its colorful topiaries and dozens of Outdoor Kitchens, returns for 90 days starting March 2 through May 15, the longest the festival has ever run. And, more fun grows at Disney Springs with Raglan Road’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival March 17.

12. Soarin’ Around The World at Epcot Guests onboard the popular Soarin’ attraction will journey to far-flung lands and fly above some of the world’s most unique natural landscapes and manmade wonders when the new Soarin’

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Around The World makes its debut at Epcot in 2016.

13. Dine at Tiffin’s at Disney’s Animal Kingdom - The parks’ newest eatery will open its doors this spring to offer a menu inspired by the places the Imagineers traveled to when developing Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Open for both lunch and dinner, Tiffin’s will celebrate the art of traveling and include waterfront views from both indoor and outdoor seating areas. “Tiffin” is an Indian English word meaning midday meal or type of container used to carry food while traveling.

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14. Celebrate The Invictus Games Pediatric Dentistry at ESPN Wide World of Sports -The Specializing in Dentistry forAdolescents Infants, and Children, Adolescents Specializing in Dentistry for Infants, Children, those with Special Health Care ne Invictus Games will come to the United and those with Special Health Care needs States for the first time ever in 2016. Michael Michael J. Roseff, DMD, J. Roseff, DMD, LLC LLC The games celebrate our wounded Pediatric Dentist Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Delicious Town Center Flickr Twitter FL 33472 Retweet Canyon Boynton Beach, servicemen and women from around 8784 the Boynton Beach Blvd, #103, Boynton Beach, FL 33472 561-732-8333 world competing in a variety of sportsph# 561-732-8333 fax# 561-732-8375 roseffpediatricdentistry@comcast www.roseffpediatricdentistry.com events at ESPN Wide World of Sports Facebook MySpace StumbleUpon Digg Complex May 8-12.

15. Experience Club Villain at Disney’s Hollywood Studios - Grown-up guests can party with the Disney Villains in a soiree led by Dr. Facilier from Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog” at the new Club Villain at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The fun starts Jan. 16 and is a separate ticket event. Tickets to Club Villain can be purchased for $99 per person, tax and gratuity included.

Reservations can be made online at DisneyWorld.com, or by calling (407) 939-3463.

16. Share An Unforgettable Fall & Holiday Season A new year means the return of festive fall events, including The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and more.

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

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 www.gokidschoice. com for a full schedule and pricing. 6500 W Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton.

Tuesdays 11:30 AM LITTLE HANDS, Tuesdays 9:30BIG ART Schoolhouse Children’s 10:30 AM Open Museum & Learning Center - New Splash Play at and exciting projects show off children’s Small Fish Big creativity as they learn and create many Fish Swim School - Enjoy some quality different forms of art from murals to clay time in our warm indoor pool - let your formation. Suitable for ages 3 - 5. Price: little fish swim or play on deck with our Museum Members: $3, Non-Members: water tables. No Registration Required. $4 + paid admission.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES Space is limited.

Members are free, non-members are $5.

Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun!

Please register in advance. For more info Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

For more info call 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Where learning is an adventure! go to www.schoolhousemuseum.org.

Road #3, WPB Tuesdays Thursdays • 4 PM 10:30 AM and Yoga and Art for Wednesdays Young Hearts 2 PM - Sensational Story: A Story This class is open to all ages with an adult. ‘n More at Schoolhouse Children’s We will do a yoga activity and a related Museum & Learning Center No art activity. Royal Office Park Suite 120, need to sit still as a statue for this story.

420 South State Rd. 7 Royal Palm Beach.

Instructors brings children’s books to For more information, additional class life through interactive performance, schedule and or to register go to www. singing, movement and props. An bootzculturecamp.com. engaging art activity complements each BIRTHDAY PARTIES Thursdays 11 AM -12 Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! session.

FREE for Museum Members and Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

PM Fridays 11 AM -12 Where with learning is anMuseum adventure! admission for FREE paid PM and Saturdays at Non-Members. For more info go to www.

11 AM -12 PM or 2 PM schoolhousemuseum.org -3PM Tiny Kids Need More Art - Ages Kids Choice Sports, 2-4, Kids Need More Art in Jupiter Dance, and Fitness invites toddlers and moms (or dads!)

Indoor Playground to join them at their bright, colorful, Whether your child and fun studio space for some creative has just begun to walk or can cartwheel together-time. Class is $15, register at 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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Saturdays 11 AM - 12 PM KIDZ Acro-Dance Combo at Showtime A unique, FUN combination of acro, floor gymnastics, and dance variations. Students will develop a greater sense of body awareness, rhythm, flexibility and coordination through a multidisciplinary approach. Ages 3-7. Visit www. showtimeboca.com.

Saturdays 6-8 PM and 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 Works - fun for the whole family! Times may vary. Check www. pbiw.org for additional times. Admission $10, Skate Rental $3. Located at 1590 N Florida Mango Rd • West Palm Beach.

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Every Friday at 3 PM Fun Fridays at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Come celebrate every Friday with Cool Beans for Fun Friday!

Each week a different activity promoting learning, imagination, physical activity and more will be taking place. These are classes you don’t want to miss! $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for the class only.

Call Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe to register - 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 Palm Beach Gardens.

Monday - Friday 9 AM - 1 PM The Wonder Gym Kids Corner this drop off program will include educational and physical activities (gymnastics, art, yoga, music and dance) led by certified instructors. Lunch included.

Choose 1 Day or all 5 days. Sign up for a month and get a free gym class/week + open play (min. 3 days a week). For more info go to www.thewondergym.com.

Please call ahead to confirm. Events are subject to change.

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CalendaR just for homeschoolers. We’ll have an allages mini class, “What Makes a Magnet?” plus demos, open lab time and snacks! Take home a copy of our January & February Sat., Jan. 2, 9, 16 • 4 PM at Showtime homeschooling class schedule and an extraPerforming Arts Theatre in Boca Raton special bonus! For more information call ELF THE MUSICAL, JR. - Based on the beloved 561.249.0798 or visit www.kidswonderlab. holiday film, this hilarious fish out of water com. 10101 Lantana Rd, Lake Worth. musical comedy follows Buddy in his quest to find his true identity. Call 561.394.2626 Wed., Jan. 6, or visit http://www.showtimeboca.com for 13, 20, 27 • more information.

3 - 3:45 PM Lil’ Explorers - Super Sensory Messy Play Sun., Jan. 3 • 1 - 4 PM Buddies Day at the at the Schoolhouse Museum Learning Mandel Library Join us in KidSpace for a Center Every Wednesday in January let dog-gone fun afternoon. Watch the Snow your little ones explore while developing Buddies movie and enjoy some self-led, important readiness skills. Engaged in Fido-friendly crafts. For more information MESSY play, they’ll create, build, explore, call KidSpace at 561.868.7703. 411 Clematis imagine...empty or full, sticky or slimy?

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Explore with us!

Ages 2 - 5 years. Members: BIRTHDAY PARTIES party roomNon-members & plenty of fun! $3Exhibits, per class. $4 per class plus Special Saturday & Sunday packages available. admission.

For more information go to www.

Where learning is an adventure! schoolhousemuseum.org. 129 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach.

Tues., Jan. 5 • 5:30 - 6:30 PM Wildcats Cheerleading at The Wonder Gym Join Wed., Jan. 6 • 5 - 9 PM Family Nights with us for our cheerleading tryout (free trial Food Truck Invasion and Music at Sunset class). This is a 12 week program with a Cove Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday performance on the 13th week. Classes for Family Nights with Food Truck Invasion. will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from The event features rotating activities (Live January 12 - April 7 for ages Kindergarten Music and Movies) and a large collection of through 4th grade. Space is limited. The Food Trucks on site! The featured music is cost is $299 plus a $50 one-time registration by Chase Stites and begins at 7 PM. Lawn fee which includes uniform and bow. For chairs and blankets are welcome. FREE more information call 561.877.8231, email ADMISSION. Sunset Cove Amphitheater info@thewondergym.com or stop by. 12343 is located in Burt Aaronson South County Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach.

Regional Park at 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton.

Wed., Jan. 6 • 10 AM - 12 PM Homeschool Open House at Kids Wonder Lab Homeschooling families, Thurs., Jan. 7 • 4 PM & 5 PM Dance Classes this one’s for you! Join us for an open house at The Wonder Gym Register today for the 44 January 2016 | PB Parenting | 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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new Dance Session that begins January 7th.

PLAY & LEARN - A Parent/Child In addition to our Combo class ages 3 - 5 Interactive Program years old, we are adding Hip Hop ages 6 and up. For more information call 561.877.8231, SPECIALLY email info@thewondergym.com or stop by.

DESIGNED 12343 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach.

Thurs., Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 • 5 - 9:30 PM Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater Kick back with family and friends and sample an array of foods and desserts. Families, patrons, and parkgoers are invited to bring picnic blankets to the Amphitheater grounds to enjoy their purchases. 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Fri., Jan. 8 • 10 - 11:30 AM Stories in the Garden at Mounts Botanical Gardens Celebrate the eleventh year of Stories in the Garden by bringing your young ones (ages 2 - 6) to these FREE nature-themed programs co-sponsored by the Palm Beach Library System. They’ll love the interactive stories, songs and learning activities in the Garden. Programs are held rain or shine.

No reservations required, except for parties of six or more. A craft activity to culminate each day will be reserved for the first 30 registrants. Please call 561.233.1757 for more information. 531 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Fri., Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 • 3 PM Fun Fridays at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Come celebrate every Friday with Cool Beans for Fun Fridays!

Each week a different activity promoting learning, imagination, physical activity and more will be taking place. These are classes you don’t want to miss! Jan. 8: Paint the Snow, Jan. 15: Hat Creation, Jan. 22: Snow Storm in a Jar, Jan. 29: Marshmallow Sculpture. $14.95 includes all-day admission

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Loving & Nurturing Environment Secure Facility Preschool Readiness Socialization for Caregiver & Child Art Activities Storytime Flexible Schedule Monday-Thursday 9:15-10:15 AM

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or $6 for the class only. Call to register 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 Palm Beach Gardens.

Fri., Jan. 8 • 6 - 9 PM Kids Night Out at Small Fish Big Fish Swim School Drop the kids off for dinner and fun! They burn off energy. You pick them up after you have had some adult time. $35 per child 10% off for siblings. For more information please call 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Road #3 WPB. Fri., Jan. 8 • 7:30 PM Free Movie at the Wellington Amphitheater The Martian (PG-13). Please bring seating. For more information please call 561.753.2484.12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Fri., Jan. 8 • 8 PM Screen on the Green at Waterfront Commons Minions (PG). Bring

Calendar a blanket or a chair and purchase “movie time” popcorn, snacks and beverages from our stocked concession stand. The event is FREE and is held on the 2nd Friday of Every Month at Waterfront Commons in West Palm Beach.

Fri., Jan. 8 • 6 -10 PM Parents Night Out at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium Drop your children off for a fun night of science! The night includes handson science experiments, a science-related craft, exploration of the Science Center and Aquarium, a pizza dinner and a full dome planetarium show. Cost is $30 per child (each additional child is $15). Suitable for ages 4 - 12. To register your child please call (561) 832-2026. The Science Center is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

Sat., Jan. 9 • 7:30 - 9 AM Save The Panther 5K at Palm Beach Zoo Registration for the Save The Panther 5K opens soon, along with Big Cat Race Series registration to save money if you register for all three 2016 runs. For more information call 561.533.0887 or visit www. palmbeachzoo.org.1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach.

Sat., Jan. 9 • 5:30 - 9:30 PM Kid’s Night Out: Camp Shalom Reunion at the Palm Beach Gardens JCC Kids need nights out just as much as their parents do. One Saturday night a month, the Mandel JCC will offer a special themed

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night out for children grades 3 - 5. Pizza dinner and snacks will be provided. The cost is $30 for Members and $35 for Guests. $25/Sibling; $45/Day of Registration. For more information or to register please call 561.712.5200 or visit www.jcconline.com.

5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens.

Mon., Jan. 11 • 5 - 7 PM Rising Stars Basketball Academy at the Palm Beach Gardens JCC Classes include instruction from Coach Estes and his college coaching staff.

Enrollment is limited to 8 participants in each age group, which guarantees each student will receive a lot of individual attention. January 11- February 22; Ages 6 10: 5 - 6 PM; Ages 11 & Up: 6 - 7 PM. The cost is $100 for Members and $125 for Guests.

For more information or to register please call 561.712.5200 or visit www.jcconline. com. 5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens.

Thurs., Jan. 14 - April 14 • 3:30 - 5 PM Disney’s Pocahontas - Musical Theatre Experience at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre in Boca Raton This 13 week musical theatre experience has students working in a fun, up-beat and supportive atmosphere. These sessions incorporate singing, acting, dancing, costuming, and stage performance. Team building through theatre games, script work and improvisation. The program culminates with a performance on the Showtime stage.

Grades K - 5 (ages 5-11). Class enrollment is limited. Call 561.394.2626 or visit www.

showtimeboca.com for more information.

503 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton.

Thurs., Jan. 14 • 5 - 7 PM Open House at French American International School Open house for the preschool and elementary school. Enrollment now open for Fall 2016. For more information please call 561.479.8266, email info@faisbr.org, or visit www.faisbr.org. 2500 NW 5th Avenue, Boca Raton.

Thurs., Jan. 14 • 6 PM Open House at Come to Learn – Become United in Lo First United Methodist Church Come learn about VPK registration (getting a VPK Voucher), services offered by the Early Learning Coalition, preschool and VPK providers as well as the Preschool Program at FUMC. Open to all families in the community with 2 - 4 year olds. Call 561.732.3435 or email fumcbbpreschool@gmail.com for more information. 101 N Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach.

Fri., Jan. 15 • 9:15 10:45 AM Shabbat and Schmooze at the Palm Beach Gardens JCC Join us for a Shabbat singa-long, complimentary bagel breakfast, and tour of the school. The event is free & open to the community. For more information call 561.712.5200 or visit www.jcconline.com/. 5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens.

Mon., Jan. 18 • 8:30 AM - 5 PM School’s Out at Kids Need More Art Join us in the Jupiter, Wellington, and Stuart studios on days

when school is closed for holidays, Teacher Work Days and 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 and Extended Days are available. Ages 5 - 9 welcome. Price includes snacks and pizza lunch. For more information visit www. kidsneedmoreart.com or call 561.746.4576.

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Mon., Jan. 18 • 9 AM - 4 PM Winter Wonderland Carnival No School Day at the Palm Beach Gardens JCC When school is out, the Mandel JCC is in! Join us for a day of fun, filled with activities such as swimming, sports, gaga, arts and crafts, and much more! Camp days are run according to the Palm Beach County Public School and Meyer Academy Calendars. Winter Break Camp and Camp days are for students in grades K - 5 from 9 AM - 4 PM. The cost is $55 for Members and $65 for Guests. For more information call 561.712.5200 or visit www.jcconline.com/. 5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens.

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Tues., Jan 19 • 9 AM - 8 PM Free Popcorn Day at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe While the origins of this holiday are unknown, on National Popcorn Day we suggest you pop up some fresh popcorn, kick back and enjoy! We are sampling FREE popcorn all day long with paid admission. Call 561.627.1782 for more information. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115, Palm Beach Gardens.

Wed., Jan. 20 • 6:30 - 8 PM Parenting Seminar at DeVos-Blum Family YMCA Join us for a parenting seminar held every 3rd Wednesday of the month led by Mr. Eric Thomas Mundt, Marriage & Family Therapist. Learn parenting techniques and tips, and participate in discussions concerning the pertinent subject regarding parenting in today’s world! Open to Y Members and Non Y Members. Register early, space is limited.

Seminar is subject to change depending on registration. For more information, call 561.536.1420. 9600 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach.

Tues., Jan. 19 • 6:30 - 8:30 PM ADHD Support Group at Atlantis Academy Coral Springs Please join the CHADD of North Broward Chapter on the third Tuesday of every month for monthly support group meetings for Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

We host experts in the field on a variety of topics. Light refreshments are served and a monthly raffle. Call Atlantis Academy Coral Springs for the schedule of speakers at 954.752.7571 or email pginer@esa-

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Wed., Jan. 20 • 5 - 9 PM Family Nights with Food Truck Invasion and Movies at Sunset Cove Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for Family Nights with Food Truck Invasion. The event features rotating activities (Live Music and Movies) and a large collection of Food Trucks on site! The featured movie is It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World (UR) and begins at 7 PM. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. FREE ADMISSION. Sunset Cove Amphitheater is located in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park at 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton.

Thurs., Jan. 21 • Dance Classes at Southern Dance Theatre New classes for students ages 3-5 begin January 21. Register Now for Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary Tap, Jazz, Modern Stretch & Conditioning, Hip Hop and Zumba. For more information call 561.736.9097 or visit www.southerndancetheatre.com. 1203 Knuth Road, Boynton Beach.

Fri., Jan. 22 • 7:30 PM Free Movie at the Wellington Amphitheater Avengers: Age of Ultron (PG-13). Please bring seating. For more information please call 561.753.2484.12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Mon., Jan. 25 • 6 - 7 PM Open House at Gardens School of Technology Arts Educating young innovators for the 21st Century – K through 8 charter school in a small school environment. For more information call 561.290.7661 or visit www. mysota.net. 9153 Roan Lane, Palm Beach Gardens.

Tues., Jan. 26 • 5:30 PM Immunization Lecture at West Boca Medical Center Please join us for an informational lecture

by Dr. Norina Ocampo, pediatrician, on immunizations for your child. The interactive presentation will be held in the Tenet Florida Physician Services training rooms. Please T:7”

call 866-904-9262 to reserve your seat. 9960 Central Park Blvd N., Suite #405, Boca Raton.

Tues., Jan. 26 • 5 - 7 PM - GEMS Club at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium While having tons of fun along the way, GEMS club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology! GEMS Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every month from 5 - 7PM. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. $5 registration fee per child per session.

This program is for all girls in grades 3 - 8 and registration is required. Visit www. sfsciencecenter. org/gems to register. 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

Thurs., Jan. 28 • 9:30 AM Admission Open House at Pine Crest School Pine Crest School invites you to attend our upcoming Open House at our Boca Raton Campus. For grades

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Fri., Jan. 29 • 6 - 10 PM Nights at the Museum at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium The theme is Space Explorers! Activities include: Phosphorescent Constellations, Oreo Moon Phases, Dry Ice Asteroids, Cosmic Collisions and much more! Each Night at the Museum is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory!

Admission is $6 for members, $13.95 for adults, $11.95 for seniors, $9.95 for children 3-12, children under 3 are free. For more information, call 561.832.1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org. 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

Sat., Jan. 30 • 10 AM - 1:30 PM Family Fun Day and Open House at Temple Beth El Meet our wonderful teachers and play in Our Town Gym with obstacle courses and soccer. Experience a live wild animal show and science experiments! Enjoy free make-overs by Giggles Kids Salon, kids workshop by Home Depot, ride in a horse drawn carriage, have fun cookie decorating in our “Bakery,” and meet Palm Beach County Fire Rescue & tour a real fire truck. Also enjoy bounce houses, face painting, and visit our newly renovated

Library and read a story with PJ Library.

For details call 561.391.9091 or visit www. tbeboca.org 9800 Yamato Road, Boca Raton.

Sat., Jan. 30 • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Dog Tales at the Mandel Library Meet our specially trained therapy dogs that will “listen” to your child read! This is an awesome way to get your reluctant reader to read! Sign-up at the desk. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach.

Ongoing January (561) 742-6780 | www.schoolhousemuseum.org Classes at Schoolhouse Museum Learning Center Space is Limited. Please register in advance. For more information go to www.schoolhousemuseum.org.

S.T.E.A.M. – WONDERS OF WEATHER Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:15 through Feb 11. Children engage in early learning forms of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art BIRTHDAY PARTIES and Mathematics.

This is a Kindergarten Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! readiness S.T.E.A.M. Special Saturday & Sunday packagesclass available.Suitable for ages 3 learning is an adventure!

–Where 5. Price for 6-week series – Members: $40, Non-Members: $52.

TOTS IN TUTUS Wednesdays from 10:30 11:15 AM through Feb 10. Back by popular demand. Ballet class for preschoolers with Ballerina Yvette Farnsworth Baker. Suitable for ages 2 – 4. Price for 6-week series – Members: $40, Non-Members: $52.

BACKPACKING ACROSS EUROPE Thursdays 3:30 - 4:15 PM through Feb. 11. Children explore six unique countries in Europe.

Suitable for ages 6 - 9. Price for 6-week series - Members: $40, Non-Members: $52.

FABULOUS FUN FRIDAYS Fridays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. First and Third Fridays of the month. Crafts to match the theme of the week, including Winnie The Pooh and Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Suitable for ages 3 – 7. Price per class – Members: $3, Non-Members: $4 with paid admission.

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Young Adults

Oakland Park 954.267.1621 Dixie & Commerical

Board Certified Pediatricians On-site Every Day! No Appointment Necessary Weeknights 5 PM -11 PM | Weekends 1 PM - 11 PM