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HEALTH

Managing Grief During the Holidays

SOLAR ENERGY

Solar is the Future and that Future is Now!

WINTER CAMP

2021 Special Edition Guide

EXHIBITIONS

Teaching

Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity

Children Generosity education, art & entertainment

PLUS... Kiddos Cool Stuff Holiday Essentials

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D ECEMBER

2021

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J A N UA R Y

in every issue 2022

Vol. 9 issue 3 FEATURE 8 |

Teaching Children Generosity

14 AWARENESS

Adventure Day For All Event

15 PARENTHOOD

10 Single Parent Christmas Traditions

20 SNACKS

HEALTH 1 0 |

Managing Grief During The Holidays

PARENTING 1 6 |

Why Your Teen Should Replace Screen Time With Green Time

WINTER CAMP 1 8 |

2021 Special Edition Guide

FAMILY EVENTS 2 6 |

Kiddo-Ween Party At CityPlace Doral

COMMUNITY 2 8 | Junior

Orange Bowl Holiday Parade

Red And Green Pull-Apart Cupcakes

21 IDEAS

Winter Snacks & Vitamins Ideas

22 PLACES

Light Up The Night At CityPlace Doral

23 EXHIBITIONS

Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity

24 COOL STUFF

Holiday Essentials

30 BOOK REVIEWS

Suggestions For Kids And Families To Read This Month

32 SOLAR ENERGY

Solar Is The Future And That Future Is Now!

33 FAMILY EVENTS Where To Go With Our Kiddos

34 CAMP

David Ensignia Tennis Winter Camp

on the cover MODEL: Jack

PHOTOGRAPHY: Tulips Photography IG: @tulipsphotography SET DESIGNER: The Sugar Cottage IG: @thesugarcottage_

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Kiddos Publisher’s Notes

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magazine Kiddos is a Florida based kids focused magazine, whose mission is to help strengthen the bonds between parents and their children by providing value-based content and quality journalism.

PUBLISHER/ EDITOR Veronica Lepere

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and I love it! I am filled with joy and excitement, grateful for all of you and for another year of learning, full of activities and events as we are slowly going back to normal. This issue is packed with plenty of holiday tips, ideas, and valuable information to help parents this holiday season. Gratitude! No matter how you celebrate this holiday season, let’s make sure to cherish this word through the year and in our relationship with others. Make a difference in someone’s life by showing compassion, sharing positive light, and being grateful with what you have. The holidays are an exciting time for children. Our holiday edition features Teaching Children Generosity, getting, and giving during the Holidays. This topic brings in-depth tips on how we can teach our children to moderate their wants, be thankful and give to others. Page 8/9. There are tons of Holiday events and activities this winter season in town! Check out our Calendar & holiday Guide for options to enjoy unlimited family time with your kiddos. Visit the "Holiday Magic Village" at CityPlace Doral, Frost Science new exhibitions, Zoo Miami Lights, and for a magnificent way to celebrate the festive season Miami City Ballet's The Nutcracker is a must! if you are attending our Winter Kiddos Land event I will see you there! Are you worried about your kiddos getting bored? This is the time to nail down plans for your kids' winter break! Our winter camp guide features fun and educational camp options that keep kids active and engaged. See page 18/19.

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Teaching Children Generosity Getting & Giving During the Holidays WRITTEN BY: Bright Horizons

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hat I found with more affluent families is that they were spending so much time and energy trying to provide the goods, and the good life for their children, they often neglected the effort to bring out the goodness in children.” -Robert Coles, The Moral Intelligence of Children (Random House, 1997)

As parents, it’s natural for us to want to give our children the things we didn’t have. And in today’s world, it’s often easy to confuse the wants of our children with their actual needs. Often we respond to every “I want” because we can and it makes us feel good, not necessarily because we should. Especially during the holidays, many of us tend to give generously to our children even those of us who typically practice moderation. There are an infinite numbers of toys, games, and treats in today’s

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world. And no matter how much our children have, they will always want more, and there will always be a friend who has more. How can we change this mindset and raise caring and giving children that know the importance of giving rather than getting? How do we avoid over spoiling our kids during the holidays? Here are some tips on how we can teach our children to moderate their wants, be thankful for what they have, and give to others.

Tips to Minimize Spoiling Your Children during the Holiday Season One way to help children understand the importance of giving and gratitude during the holiday season is to teach them about moderation whenever possible.

• Even though you may be able to afford gifts for children, try not to get in the habit of buying your child something every time you go in a store, even if it is just gum or candy they want.

• When you are shopping and allow your child to buy something, avoid giving your child too many choices. When you go to a store, try letting your child make a selection just from the book aisle or the arts and crafts area.

• Actively teach your children as they mature that media advertising is trying to shape our thinking to want more and more.

• Make quality family time the major holiday goal that children look forward to, even in shopping expeditions. For example, adding breakfast or lunch at a restaurant to your shopping trip can become its own cherished tradition.

• Moderate the shopping goals to the energy and developmental level of your child. Encourage your child to give to a child in need through Toys for Tots or other similar programs, and include that in the shopping goals.

• Encourage grandparents to show some restraint, perhaps giving gifts of time or piggy-bank savings.

• As a family, model restraint and sharing with the less fortunate through local programs to aid the impoverished and homeless here and in other countries. If you don’t have a favorite charitable organization, consider The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children.

The Bright Spaces program creates play spaces for children who live in homeless shelters. Teaching Kids to Give Back during the Holidays “It’s better to give than to receive” is an old adage that we’ve all heard. A study by the American Psychological Association suggests that giving to others increases life expectancy by at least 5 years. A stretch? Maybe. But if you and your child shovel the snow from your elderly neighbor’s sidewalk this winter, you may be doing yourself, your child, and your neighbor a favor. We can start with the

very small and teach our children about giving to others in need. Young children can learn to give back during the holiday season by giving a kind word, offering a smile, sharing a toy, drawing a picture, writing or dictating a note, or comforting a friend or family member. And as they grow, so will their generosity. Here are some additional family giving ideas for helping and giving to others that you can do with your child during the holiday season and at any time of the year:

• Collect clothing or personal items and donate them to a local shelter for the homeless.

• Make favors, scrapbooks, napkin rings, or crafts for a special occasion to donate to a local children’s hospital.

• “Adopt” a senior citizen and help him or her with necessary chores or visit an elder care home.

• Plan or cooperate with existing paper drives or other recycling endeavors.

• Collect food for local food banks. • Make greeting cards for people in a eteran’s hospital or other health care facilities.

• “Adopt” a service person stationed overseas, collect items and send them a gift box.

• Make toys, games, or crafts for a child care center or pediatric unit of a hospital. It’s a lot easier to write about swimming upstream in the material world than living those words. Teaching valuable lessons like the importance of giving and helping others is a difficult task for all parents, so we ought to do what we can and celebrate that, not beat ourselves up because there is so much more that we could be doing. k

For more information about Bright Horizons visit www.brighthorizons.com.

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health

Managing Grief During the Holidays Source: FIU’s Center for Children and Families

It is important to remember that even though an individual may be grieving, they can still celebrate and enjoy the holidays.

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Acknowledge the Loss Families can find ways to honor their loved one’s physical absence during holiday celebrations by incorporating their spirit into celebrations and holiday traditions. Examples of this could be decorating ornaments in ways that are symbolic of a loved one, cooking their favorite meal or making a memorial donation to a favorite charity.

he holidays, as well as birthdays and other celebrations, are often difficult for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one, particularly during the first year of adjusting to life without them. The holiday season may result in a renewed sense of grief, especially as wellintentioned individuals are encouraging those who are grieving to participate in traditional festivities. While there can be joy in being together with family and friends, the holidays can also bring feelings of sadness, loss and emptiness. For those who find themselves struggling with grief during the holidays and other celebrations, consider these ideas from Remembering a Life, an online resource from the experts at the National Funeral Directors Association.

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Talk About Grief Grief isn’t a linear journey. Ignoring pain and emotions won’t make it go away. Don’t be afraid to talk about grief with others. Confiding in close family and friends can help a grieving person feel heard and understood. Establish Boundaries During the Holidays Friends and family may encourage a grieving person to participate in the holiday just as they normally would. While these intentions are typically good, it is important for the bereaved to set boundaries and focus on what they want. While grieving, one should openly and honestly discuss wishes with friends and family and clarify what they are comfortable with and have the emotional bandwidth to do.

Reflect On and Embrace Fond Memories Memories of a loved one, both from the holidays and other special times, are an important legacy. Rather than ignoring these memories, talk about them with family and friends. It’s OK to laugh and it’s OK to cry. One way to facilitate this activity is with Remembering A Life’s Have the Talk of a Lifetime Conversation Cards, which can help families share stories and memories about loved ones and themselves. It can make for a meaningful activity during holiday gatherings. k

Find support and resources for grief during the holidays and other special times of the year at www.rememberingalife.com.

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Adventure Day For All Event O

A City of Coral Gables Event

n October 23rd, the City of Coral Gables officially inagurated it's firstever inclusive Playgrounds with a ribbon cutting ceremony and Celebrated Disability Awareness Month with Adventure for All Event at Salvadore Park, an event which celebrates disability acceptance and inclusion as the City of Coral Gables recognizes Disability Awareness Month in October. Families and visitors enjoyed a full day of fun and adventure, with children activities, games, food, music, characters and community resources for all ages and abilities. k

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10 Single Parent Christmas Traditions

WRITTEN BY: Abby Watts

hen my sons were one and three, we were living with my parents. It was the first Christmas after my divorce and it looked nothing like the Christmases I always imagined. It was easy to feel sorry for myself. The advice I kept hearing was, “Create your own traditions!” But single parent Christmas traditions aren’t all that easy to come by and are even harder to keep up. Even Christmas countdowns are tough. Since my kids are only with me for half of their time, I find myself opening half the Advent calendar doors (and yes, eating the mediocre chocolate) myself. So I’ve brainstormed some ideas to help us all out. Here are 10 Christmas traditions that single parents can totally pull off. 1. Have a camp out under the Christmas tree. As an adult, I’m sure you thought your days of sleeping on the floor were long behind you. But your kids will think it’s so cool to curl up with you in a sleeping bag and fall asleep under the glow of the tree with your favorite christmas songs playing in the background. 2. Hot cocoa and a Christmas light tour is a must-do. Make your cocoa, grab a few thermoses, and pick the neighborhood known for its over-the-top displays. Let the kids make a Christmas playlist for the drive. Take it up a notch with Santa hats and your car will be bursting with Christmas cheer. 3. Read the story of the birth of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. Chapter two is the one that will give you all the warm and fuzzy Christmas feelings. So gather ’round and read it on Christmas Eve or anytime the week before the 25th. 4. Let the kids pick out ornaments for each other. Every year, I take my sons to the store and let them pick out an ornament that suits the other. It’s always interesting to see what they choose! I put initials

on the bottom so they can take these when they have their own family. 5. Volunteer or shop for a food bank together. The kids may moan and groan, but they will always be glad after spending some time helping people during the holidays. This could be the most impactful of all the single parent Christmas traditions.

gets your clothes wet. Support your town’s Christmas event and laugh with your kids. 8. Pick out a Christmas story to read together. Christmas is a great time to slow down and just cuddle on the couch with a story. Pick a few great Christmas Stories and read it with a cup of hot chocolate or cider.

6. Do a drug store dash. 9. Have a cookie baking contest. This is a great way to encourage your kids to think of their siblings when you have a limited budget. Give them $10 and allow them to chip in what they can. Then take a trip to the drug store and challenge them to come up with the best and most fitting gift for their brother or sister. If you have several kids, they can draw names. 7. Find your town’s Christmas event. We have a Christmas event in town that is so bad it’s good. I’m talking mannequins dressed like elves, turn of the century carolers, indoor snow that

I’m not a baker, but I always get an itch to bake at Christmas. Get the kids involved and let them each pick out a recipe. Try a few, do a taste test, and crown a winner! Make it an annual contest. 10. Go to church together. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never been. Find a church and go. Your kids will love the carols and the reminder of the reason we celebrate Christmas. What are some single parent Christmas traditions you love? k

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Why Your Teen Should Replace Screen Time With Green Time Written By: Jill Suttie

A large new study looks at how much exercise and screen time teens get and how it relates to their mental health. about their mental health, noting how frequently they felt emotionally down, irritable, angry, or nervous, and how often they had difficulties falling asleep, dizziness, headaches, stomachaches, and backaches (physical symptoms associated with poor mental health).

ecently, the Wall Street Journal ran an article about how Instagram was affecting teen mental health. In particular, some internal studies at Facebook (which owns Instagram) appeared to confirm that when teen girls used the site, they suffered poorer body image and were at increased risk for depression and eating disorders. But is social media use itself at fault for making teen mental health worse? While some studies suggest it is, others paint a more nuanced picture, finding it difficult to pinpoint problems with screen time itself versus other factors sometimes associated with social media use that may reduce teen wellbeing—like cyberbullying or social isolation. Plus, current conclusions are often based on data from a single point in time, which makes it hard to prove that extended screen time actually causes poorer mental health.

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Analyses showed that lower amounts of screen time had no effect on teen well-being. Girls who spent less than an hour on screens and boys who spent less than 90 minutes on screens were not negatively impacted by it. But at higher amounts of screen time, their life satisfaction dropped significantly—they were less happy with their lives, and it got worse the more time they spent. If screen time went above 105 minutes per day for boys or 75 minutes per day for girls, their mental health also got worse. Now, findings from an international study on teens add more to this debate and point toward potential guidelines for screen use. Focusing on over 577,000 adolescents from 42 countries across Europe and North America, the study’s results suggest that we might not have to worry about screen time in smaller doses, until it reaches a certain harmful level, and that exercise can play a protective role no matter how much time a teen spends on screens. For the study, researchers used largescale surveys four years apart (in 2006, 2010, and 2014). Teens between 11 and 15 years old reported on how much of their free time they spent regularly on screens, watching TV or YouTube videos, gaming, checking social media, chatting or emailing with friends, and surfing the internet. They also reported how many days a week they exercised, how satisfied they were with their lives, and

According to the lead author, Asaduzzaman Khan of the University of Queensland, Australia, these findings support the earlier guidelines issued by the American Pediatric Society, which suggests that teens not spend more than two hours on screens per day. “If screen time goes beyond about two hours per day, there’s a detrimental relationship with mental health,” he says. On the other hand, he adds, his study also found that teens who got more regular exercise had greater life satisfaction and fewer physical complaints for both genders. Not only that, the effects were largely unrelated to how much time a teen spent on screens, so that if teens exercised more, it could potentially undo the damage to their well-being that went along with even six or eight hours of screen time.

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Find the seven differences between the two pictures Khan says that this suggests a two-pronged approach to improving teen well-being. “If we want to improve kids’ mental health, we need to target both behaviors—to minimize screen time and maximize physical activity,” says Khan. “If we are targeting just one behavior, then it might be a missed opportunity.” In the study, the greatest life satisfaction was reported by boys who had one to two hours of screen time a day and were active seven days per week, while girls who exercised every day and had less than an hour of screen time fared best—in line with Khan’s suggested fix. But Khan warns parents and others not to be overly concerned by his results…yet. There are limitations to the study, including uncertainty about the effects of different types of screen time on mental well-being. For example, it may be that scrolling through social media has a very different impact on well-being than playing video games, or that girls do better with one type of digital entertainment than boys. Some of his more current research (not yet published) supports this idea, he says, though clearly much more needs to be done before we can know all of the nuances of this. Still, it does suggest that parents might want to encourage their teens to lessen screen time in favor of more exercise if they can. He suggests parents consider employing online tools that can alert teens (or anyone) when they’ve reached a reasonable limit on their screen time—such as after they’ve watched an hour of YouTube videos. Or it’s a good idea, he says, to take planned breaks from all screens from time to time—a sort of “digital detox.” While it makes sense to promote this idea to teens, it may be easier said than done to change a teen’s use of digital media—especially now, when COVID-19 has forced many teens online more than ever. Khan also notes that it’s hard to impose restrictions on teens unless parents are role-modeling good behavior themselves. k

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Red and Green Pull-Apart Cupcakes

osting a holiday party this year? Make a fun dessert that guests and kids will love with these Red and Green Pull-Apart Cupcakes. The kiddos can help to decorate the cupcakes using our red and green icing pouches, then arrange your cupcakes to form a cute Christmas tree. You can even decorate leftover cupcakes to look like gifts under the tree. A fun project to do as a family and for those looking for something quick and easy, these pull-apart cupcakes are sure to be a hit at your winter celebration. 24 cupcakes Ingredients • Favorite Cake Mix or Recipe • Creamy White Decorator Icing, 4 lb. Tub • Green Icing Pouch with Tips, 8 oz. • Red Icing Pouch with Tips, 8 oz. Tools • Non-Stick Cooling Grid - 14.5 x 20-Inch - Cooling Rack

• White Cupcake Liners, 75-Count

• Recipe Right Muffin Pan, 12-Cup • • •

Non-Stick Muffin Pan Decorator Preferred 9inch Angled Spatula Round Cake Decorating Tip 5 Decorating Bags, 16-Inch Disposable Piping Bags, 12-Count

Instructions Bake cupcakes. Prepare cake batter following recipe instructions. Bake and cool cupcakes in white cupcake liners.

1 2

Ice cupcakes. Using spatula, ice 17 cupcakes smooth using creamy white icing. Reserve remaining cupcakes for later step

Decorate cupcakes. Using green icing pouch with round tip, pipe V on each iced cupcake. Using red icing pouch with round tip, pipe small upside-down V inside large V. Using green icing with

round tip, pipe two lines extending from end of red V to bottom of cupcake. Using green icing with round tip, pipe horizontal lines starting from center of V’s where red and green lines meet and continuing down to bottom of green V. Arrange cupcakes, red V point upwards, into tree shape.

Decorate remaining cupcakes. Using remaining white icing and red and green pouch icings, spatula ice remaining cupcakes smooth. Prepare decorating bag with tip 5 and creamy white icing. Pipe vertical and horizontal line on green and red cupcakes, forming cross. Pipe bow where cross intersects. Repeat, using red and green icing pouches with round tips, on white cupcakes. k

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Bizi Vitamin Honey

Kids love the taste of honey but taking hard-to-swallow vitamins, not so much! Bizi Vitamin Honey is a blend of raw honey infused with select certified vitamins in a honey stick. It's a healthier, tastier, and much more convenient way to get your daily dose of vitamins! Available at www.gobizi.co

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places

Light Up The Night’ at CityPlace Doral the bustling center’s annual extravaganza!

is the season to gather around the Christmas tree. Families are welcome to CityPlace Doral to come and see the multi-colored LED lighting on the center’s Christmas tree and palm trees lining the outdoor shops, as well as a colorful waterfall display choreographed to everyday favorites and holiday classics. ‘Light Up The Night’ is open to the public until Thursday, 12/31.

“We are excited to transform CityPlace Doral into a winter wonderland and offer exciting activities for the whole family to enjoy this holiday season,” says CityPlace Doral’s General Manager Mauro Olivieri. “We have a wonderfully planned holiday season with family-friendly festivities that will truly capture the fun and merriment of the most wonderful time of the year.” Holiday Magic Village CityPlace Doral has a brand-new Santa set this year! The new interactive set, “Holiday Magic Village,” features encounters with Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch as well as Santa Claus. This all-new entertaining

journey-to-Santa experience is something we are sure everyone will enjoy. The Holiday Magic Village is open and continue to delight guests through Christmas Eve, December 24th. To reduce wait times, book and pay for their photo session in advance at www. whereissanta.com. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, CityPlace Doral has implemented a number of important policies and procedures to safeguard the health and well-being of its valued guests and employees. k

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Birthday Parties And More

Award Winning Magic Show

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exhibitions

Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity Goes Deeper Than You Think! Explore the New Special Exhibition at Frost Science

environment, adapting, regenerating and protecting each individual. For humans, skin is our largest organ, making up roughly 16 per cent of our body weight. Guests will make surprising discoveries about how skin is an ecosystem unto itself, see what lives on our skin (hello face mites!) and explore the relationship of this flora and fauna to our health.

rom the gleaming coat of a cougar to the tough exterior of a black rhino, it’s easy to see the diversity of skin in the natural world. Skin is what keeps our insides in and the outside out, protecting us from the elements, and showcasing to other animals and people who and what we are. You’re invited to discover the superpowers of skin across an array of organisms and examine the meaning humans have associated with skin color in Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity, a bilingual, multi-sensory exhibition having its East Coast premiere at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Downtown Miami.

Thought-provoking investigations will also encourage guests to dive deeper to explore how evolution has shaped diversity in human skin—and how much we still have yet to uncover about the underlying genetics of skin color. You’ll investigate the layers of meaning humans have associated with skin color throughout history and how our everevolving social and political climate has influenced shifting ideas of race, identity and culture in our modern world. Presented by Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health, Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity features dozens of specimens from world-class research collections to help you explore the shapeshifting, color-changing and adaptable nature of skin as well as the technological innovations it inspires. Fascinating interactives will have you experimenting with your own sensory receptors and discovering how animals like fish can heal more rapidly than others due to their specialized skin cells.

After guests have explored the new exhibition, they’re encouraged to discover animals at Frost Science whose unique skin helps them find food, avoid predators, attract mates and live in some of the toughest places on Earth including roseate spoonbills, snakes, sharks, octopuses and more. k

Skin is a living interface between an organism and its outside world. It shapes physical and social interactions with other organisms and the

Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity is on view through Sunday, April 3, 2022. Admission is included with all museum admission tickets. Learn more and buy tickets at frostscience.org. it’s just about kids | kiddosmagazine.com

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cool stuff

Old World Christmas

Santa Popper Ornament Ho! Ho! Pop! Popper toys are filling the hands of the young and young at heart! This fidget toys allows one's hands to stay busy while the brain focuses on a different task. Available at www.oldworldchristmas.com

CreateOn MagnaTiles

The Grinch

Our interactive story time Magnatile® Structure Set will surely please all your kiddos while reading and putting together the tiles to find out how the Who’s end up. Ages3+ Available at www.createon.com

Meet Smart Teddy! A connected soft toy that helps parents teach and engage their kids as well as develop good habits. Let’s be real—no parent likes telling their kid to brush their teeth for the fortieth night in a row. Smart Teddy bear can do it for you! Available at www.amazon.com

Holiday Essentials Nauseni Slippers

Purse Pets

from Spin Master Bring your look to life with your new fashionable friends, the Purse Pets! Interactive pet meets fierce fashion with three unique and trendy styles to choose from. Age 5+ Available at www.target.com

These cute and comfy seamless, wool felt slippers will keep feet warm and cozy year-round, made from 100% natural wool with felt mid-soles. Come in a variety of beautiful colors for adults and children. Available at www.nauseni.org

Microwavable Heating Pad Delivers 10 to 15 minutes of deep, moist heat to your neck and shoulders or wherever applied. Made of soft, luxurious fabric. Available at www.huggaroo.com kiddos | December 2021 • January 2022

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Meccano 10-in-1 Multi Model: Racing Vehicles Build more than just cars! The all-new 10-in-1 Multi Model is all about fast performance vehicles, including a wide range of cars, boats and planes. Available at www.amazon.com

My Squishy Little Dumplings Huggaroo

Smart Teddy

from WowWee!

Can YOU resist the squish?! Adorable little interactive characters with BIG personalities, and the cutest accessories to match! With over 50 reactions; dress them up, tickle them, shake them, and toss them, they light up as you play and make the cutest sounds! Available at www.wowwee.com

Oribel

Cocoon High Chair

Angies Table

Golden Leaf Tablescape

Haba

Nativity Set

Bring a pop of color to indoor or al fresco dining with fun with these curated kits in themes like Holiday, Fall, and Love is in the Air, delivered in a Keepsake Box from Angie’s Tables. Available at www.angiestables.com.

The HABA nativity set comprises the classic wooden figures from the manger, but reinterpreted for a modern audience. Little ones can familiarize themselves with the Christmas story and reenact it in their own way. Ages 3+ Available at www.habausa.com Designed for modern homes, this multi-functional high chair can be used from an infant recliner in the nursery, to a seat at the dinner table, and everything in between. Available at www.loveoribel.com

Cali Weights Spin Master

Kinetic Sand Sandisfactory Set A brand-new chic 1/4 pound weighted bracelets that come in a ton of fun colors to help you look and feel your best and are meant to mix and match. Available at www.caliweights.com.

Danielle Creations®

The Sandisfactory Set includes everything you need to create your own mesmerizing sand surprise reveals and make oddly satisfying videos – just like the ones you’ve seen online – right at home. Age: 3+ Available at www.target.com

Bluetooth L.E.D. Vanity Mirror

Spin Master

Disney Family Feud

Getting ready has never been easier and convenient! A sleek, contemporary, functional, Bluetooth-enabled mirror! connect any smartphone and enjoy hands-free usage. Available at www.walmart.com

And the survey says ... Disney Family Feud is a new edition of the #1 licensed board game of America’s #1 favorite game show, that is fun for the whole family. Age 8+ Available at www.walmart.com

KeaBabies

PLAY Diaper Bag Designed for the busy, modern parent! Lightweight, compact, and stylish, and fits everything parents need for a fun day out with their little one. Latte color. Available at www.KeaBabies.com

Osmosis Beauty

Smooth Me Out Body Kit

This Kit helps to increase blood flow and rejuvenates skin by improving resiliency and texture. This luxurious, results inspired kit is suitable for all body types. Available at www.osmosisbeauty.com it’s just about kids | kiddosmagazine.com

family events

Kiddo-Ween Party at CityPlace Doral Spooky Non-Stop Family Fun, Oh My!

n Saturday, October 30th, over 5000 guests visited CityPlace Doral Fountain Plaza to celebrate our Annual Kiddo-Ween Party, an event organized by Kiddos Magazine in partnership with CityPlace Doral. A big Thank You to our Associate Sponsors: Florida Solar Partners featuring “Sunny’s Reading Corner” where kids learned about Solar Energy and enjoyed story-time provided by local author Sheila Jackson. Geico Local Office Miami showcased the “Event Inflatables Decor” Station.

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The free, family-friendly Halloweeninspired event featured safe trick-ortreating, Mickey and Minnie appearances, and a Pumpkin Patch station. As part of the celebration, kids also enjoyed a fun toddler zone presented by Todo Kids Party, pumpkins painting, puppeteer, costume runway show, magic,hula hoop contest, dance, LED Robot, giveaways, and much more!

Exhibitors participating: Kona Ice, Select Insurance, The Spot BarberShop, Amped Fitness, Florida Blue, The Fair, Child Safe Kit, New York Life, Decora Lights, Kings Dining & Entertainment, Holidays Network Group, and Party in 360º Video. Entertainment provided by Music Revolution Miami, Enchanted

FairyTale Parties, PM Entertainment, and others. Thank you to everyone participating, and helping us bring events like this for families in our community! See you next year!

Thank You to Florida Solar Partners and Geico Local Office Miami!

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community

Junior Orange Bowl Holiday Parade Miracle on the Mile

Holiday Parade and Celebration returns to the streets of Downtown Coral Gables Sunday, Dec. 12 at 5 pm. Free to the public, the parade features a vivid array of marching bands, colorful floats, horses, community groups and performing units. As the premier Festival Sponsor, the City of Coral Gables welcomes spectators to watch the procession, which begins at the intersection of Alhambra Circle and Ponce de Leon Blvd, heads south on Ponce and turns right to cross in front of Coral Gables City Hall. The Junior Orange Bowl celebrates 73 -years of empowering youth, as they

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connect the local community and international players to competitive athletic, artistic, and multicultural experiences. New this year for the parade:

• Jonathan Fisher, a Coral Gables

resident and “Jeopardy!” Champion will serve as Grand Marshal. Fisher's 11-day streak and $246,100 in prize winnings ensures his to return to Jeopardy's "Tournament oaf Champions.”

• The Community Float and Band

Awards will see the addition of a “Fan Favorite” interactive vote sponsored by iHeart Media. Streetside and Grandstand patrons will vote on their favorite units with cash prizes to the winners.

• Toy drive benefiting Nicklaus Children’s

Hospital, the exclusive health care provider of the Junior Orange Bowl.

• The Jay Valor Band headlines the VIP/ Hospitality area where in addition to premier seating patrons will have access to unlimited complimentary food and beverages. Beginning at 3 p.m. There is limited seating and tickets are available on www.Eventbrite.com, and open to the public: $40 Adults / $10 Youth. "South Florida is the ideal spot to celebrate the holidays and we’re excited to host this premier nighttime parade in the heart of Coral Gables, our host city,” said Samantha Jones, President of the Junior Orange Bowl.

It’s not too late for the DIY at heart: The parade calls all makers, crafters, Pinterest addicts and creative types to take part in the parade and show off your entry to the thousands of spectators. It’s free of charge to place an entry in the parade. They are looking for entries of all kinds: Individuals, Families, Businesses, Organizations and Schools.vYour imagination and creativity could really pay off! The organization will be presenting $500 awards to the top five Community Float entries: Best Costumes, Best Use of

Holiday Theme, Best Community Spirit, Best Overall, and Fan Favorite. The Junior Orange Bowl is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in South Florida. In addition to the Parade, they host annual competitions for Basketball, Cross Country, Creative Writing, Photography, Robotics, and Sports Ability Games for adaptive youth. The invitational Golf and Tennis championships draw elite players from around the globe. ATP Tour star Diego Schwartzman serves as the 2021 Honorary Chair for the 60th International Tennis Championship, presented by Badia. A volunteer organization, they draw upon young leaders through the Youth Ambassador program. The Festival is made possible through the support of the City of Coral Gables, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Orange Bowl, and Miami-Dade County, with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. k

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book reviews Suggestions For Kids And Families To Read This Month 1

1. ELF By Kim Smith Buddy the Elf has more Christmas spirit than anyone, but he’s never quite fit in with the other elves at the North Pole. Then Buddy learns that he’s really a human—and his father is on the Naughty List! Determined to bring his dad some holiday cheer, he sets out for New York City. But when Santa encounters disaster on Christmas Eve, can Buddy count on his new family to help him save the day? Ages 4-8. www.quirkbooks.com

2. A Rugrats Chanukah By Kim Smith On the eighth night of Chanukah, Grandma Minka reads aloud a story about the meaning of the holiday to Tommy, Chuckie, Lil, Phil, and Angelica. The babies imagine themselves as the characters in the story, but then Grandma stops reading to make latkes, and the ending is left unknown. This storybook is a perfect blend of silly, sweet, and educational and will make a cherished gift for children, nostalgic millennials, and anyone who’s ever wondered about the true meaning of the holiday. Ages 4-8. www.quirkbooks.com

3. An Extra Dose of Love By Muriel Fitzpatrick The charming picture book shares a timeless holiday story with valuable lessons that will resonate with readers any time of year. The story follows two elves as they race

to save Christmas by tracking down a missing toy from Santa’s sleigh. These resourceful elves end up finding the toy in the most unlikely of places all while learning an important lesson about honesty and making mistakes. Ages 8-10. www.amazon.com

4. The Me Tree By Ashley Belote From author-illustrator Ashley Belote comes a hilarious story of a bear who has had it with living with roommates. But when he finally finds his own tree ("just for me!"), he discovers that this perfect house may be home to a number of uninvited guests. Designed to engage early readers, this story combines charming characters with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers! Ages 4-8. www.penguinrandomhouse.com

5. The Bedtime Dance By Janelle Steuer Many children look at winding down for the day as a chore they don’t want to do. The author introduces to parents and kids a new bedtime routine to make it something to look forward to at the end of the day.This books uses beautiful illustrations and engaging rhyming verses that will bring a smile to all readers. Ultimately, the book presents an enjoyable bedtime routine for young children to use every night. Young children. www.janellesteuer.com

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6. Twinkle Fairies By Judy Toma A whimsical children’s book that focuses on diversity, the values of kindness, and helping the environment. The picture book is colorfully illustrated to teach kids valuable life lessons with the help of fairy friends. Toma invites readers to embark on a journey of selfdiscovery and to embrace the joys of life. Ages 1-7. www.twinklefairies.com

7. Pomp, Snow, and Cirqueumstance By Neil Goldberg, Niko Nickolaou In this holiday story, three fantastical elves share their special gifts with the world, and learn a valuable lesson in humility and service to others. Experience an exciting and magical Holiday story with three best friends, as they study and learn special music, magic & circus skills at a secret university. After receiving their diplomas from Santa, the three fantastical elves share their special gifts with the world, and learn a valuable lesson in humility and service to others. Ages 4-8 www.edelweiss.plus

8. The Merry Christmas Mittens By Sarah Janco Holly wakes up on the morning of Christmas Eve, excited for what her day will bring! While she laces up her skates by the pond, mischievous Jack Frost blows a wintry wind that sweeps Holly’s red, green, and white mittens away from her, and across

the town. Holly’s mittens see a great deal through the day—from sledding, to caroling, to decorating gingerbread houses, to Santa himself, the Christmas mittens get a glimpse of how people and families all across the town celebrate Christmas and spread cheer to those they meet. Ages 4 to 7 www.edelweiss.plus

9. Jeannie’s Crab Lake Christmas By David Mulford Jeannie loves going to Crab Lake with her family every summer. But this year is extra special because she's visiting at Christmas too! Jeannie gets to see all her animal friends from over the years in winter for the first time ever, and they share with her the secret of Crab Lake that she never knew existed. Beautiful illustrations and a charming tale of friendship, family, and fun. Ages 4-8 www.edelweiss.plus k

Find unique science gifts, apparel, toys and more!

Shop at the Frost Science Museum’s online Science Store.

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solar energy

Solar is the Future and that Future is Now! SOURCE: Florida Solar Partners

is not feeling well and Sunny is worried for his friend. Some very bright people invented a Photo-voltaic Collector to harvest the energy from the sun and power our homes and businesses around the clock. This is when “Phottie” is born. “Phottie” is short for a Photovoltaic Collector (Strong and durable Solar Panels designed to withstand a Category 5 Hurricane). These solar panels will create an additional layer of safety for your roof and home. Moms and Dads, you will be leaving an incredible and courageous legacy for your children by going solar. You can tell them - and mean it - that you did your part. In addition, you will be saving money, and eventually, you will own your system and not have an energy bill.

he Solar energy industry is in its infancy compared to the staple energy industry based on fossil fuels and nuclear sources. The push for a greener source of power has prompted consumers to look at other alternatives. Yet the lack of available knowledge of how solar energy works keeps the Florida market at a lower rate of installations compared to other highly populated states. Florida Solar Partners is a renewable energy consulting firm focused on providing education on the economic and environmental benefits of implementing solar energy into homes and businesses. The environment needs our help and collectively, we all need to do our part, as it is no longer someone else’s problem. It is OUR problem. Our children are our most valuable possession. If we are not doing our part in protecting our environment, we are destroying it for them and some of the damage may be irreparable. Our children will suffer the consequences of our inaction.

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Sunny, Eartha and Phottie The unique approach of Florida Solar Partners is to educate the general public about the amazing benefits of going solar. Florida Solar Partners introduces Sunny, Eartha, and Phottie characters to educate children and in turn, the children will help teach their parents why going solar now is the way to go. Sunny and Eartha have been best friends for a very long time. But Eartha

Sunny

Fun Fact: NASA's Juno spacecraft uses solar power all the way out at Jupiter, where it orbits the planet. Each of Juno's three solar arrays is 30 feet (9 meters) long! FPL’s solar farm so far is 650 acres and it’s planning on building 10 additional solar farms by 2030. “Sunny Says, Go Solar!” Let’s all do our part in helping to preserve the planet for future generations. k

Find out more now at www.floridasolarpartners.com

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Kiddos Magazine Winter Kiddos Land Coral Gables Museum 2:00 to 8:00 pm 285 Aragon Ave. Coral Gables, Fl 33134 A magical full day of festive family fun! Enjoy first-class entertainment with arts & crafts, face painting, characters, toddler zone, Santa's elves workshop, story time, letters to Santa station, Christmas songs, gitfs, cookies, prizes and much more! There is something to captivate everyone! For more information about Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportunities and how to participate at our event, please contact 786.260.8492 or email vlepere@kiddosmagazine.com Free event with Eventbrite registration.

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Holidays Crafts with Kiddos Magazine at Pawlidays The Underline Intersection of SW 1st Ave and 8th St. Miami, FL 33130 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Join us for family fun and entertainment during the pet series P.A.W.S at The Underline! Kiddos love arts and crafts, they will have the opportunity to do hands-on fun projects that will spark learning. Free event. Register on Eventbrite

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Zoo Lights Miami at Zoo Miami 12400 SW 152nd St. Miami, FL 33177 Select Nights • 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Zoo Miami will open at night for a special holiday event with one million bright, animal shaped and dazzling tree lights! Experience Zoo Miami like never before. Buy tickets at www.shop.zoomiami.org

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Holiday Magic Village at CityPlace Doral 8300 NW 36th Street, Doral, FL 33166 Space #150 in between Suviche and Kings Bowl Miami CityPlace Doral have a brand-new Santa set this year. The new interactive set, “Holiday Magic Village,” features encounters with Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch as well as Santa Claus. This all-new entertaining journey-to-Santa experience is something we are sure everyone will enjoy.

ON VIEW UNTIL APRIL

The properties of skin across an array of organisms and examine the meaning humans have associated with skin color in Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity, a bilingual, multi- sensory exhibition.

For more information visit www.frostscience.org

Look out! Science is coming! This is the original Doktor Kaboom! show, in which the good Doktor takes his audience on an educational tour of the modern scientific method, using humor and comedy while demonstrating spectacular applications of the physical sciences. Aimed at grades 4 through 8. Free event. For more details visit: www.arshtcenter.org

BOUTIQUE

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New Year's Eve is one of the largest global celebrations because it marks the last day of the year on December 31. In this class, we'll celebrate together by preparing finger foods that everyone will love!

Family Fest: Doktor Kaboom! Adrienne Arsht Center | Knight Concert Hall 1:30 pm

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Coffee

Light Up The Night Festival: Until Friday, Dec. 31, A 10-minute light show will begin at the top of every hour from 7-11 p.m.

Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity at Frost Science 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132

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Fast Food!

To book a photo session visit www.whereissanta.com.

New Year's Eve Bash! - Kids Class at The Real Food Academy 9:45 am -11:30 am

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Family Day in Aragon at Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Ave. Coral Gables, Fl 33134 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Join us every second Saturdays for engaging fun family activities: arts & crafts, live music and free admission for the whole family to the museum’s exhibits and more! Special programing offered during each Family Day event. For more information visit www.coralgablesmuseum.org

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camp

David Ensignia Tennis Winter Camp

elping your child find the perfect sport can be tough. Your neighbor's kids are on the swim team, and your nieces and nephews play soccer, but which activity looks best for your young athlete? You want something active, social and engaging that won't require tons of

expensive gear that's quickly outgrown. If your child isn't sure what sport looks most appealing, try taking them to David Ensignia Tennis Winter Camp! Tennis is an excellent sport for young athletes, and it offers several hidden benefits that aren't often found in other popular sports. From its low injury risk to its big fun guarantee, many are the benefits from practicing a sport as Tennis. If your kid is already part of a tennis program, being part of our Winter Tennis Camp will improve the game, allowing playing matches, sharing with other tennis mates in a fun environment.

Join the experience during the Winter camp or any of the tennis programs at 3 wonderful locations, visit the newly renovated tennis facilities at Miccosukee Golf & Country Club and start receiving the benefits or the most social distancing sport. k

For more information visit www.davidensigniatennis.com Coral Pine Park: 6955 SW 104th St, Pinecrest, FL 33156 Miccosukee Golf & Country Club: 6401 Kendale Lakes Drive, Fl. 33183 Archimedean Academy 12425 Sunset Dr, Fl. 33183

DANCE EMPIRE OF MIAMI NUTCRACKER DANCE CAMP Broadway Bound Winter Dance Camp Ages 3-6

Just Dance It Winter Dance Camp Ages 7-12

9-12 PM Mini Day $180 one week $350 two weeks 9-5 PM Full Day $250 one week $400 two weeks

SESSION 1 Monday-Thursday DECEMBER 20-23 In-House Nutcracker Performance on Thursday, 12/30/21 - 1 PM Email DanceEmp@bellsouth.net Call 3052325573 34

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SESSION 2 Monday-Thursday DECEMBER 27-30

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nicklauschildrens.org/UrgentCare Walk-in care only. Urgent Care Center visits are not by appointment. Care is prioritized based on acuity.