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Our little ones are going to based their lives depending on the love we show them and how to love themselves. On page 18 we have a nice interview with Lauren Pastrana where she talks about her kid, family, and love. February is the Heart Month and we have a very interesting article on page 11 about Childhood Heart Health, and also how adult eye health can predict heart disease. Also, if we talk about being healthy, we will show you how to start the year and workout as a family with iTRI. Check out page 26. If you are looking to give a nice present to your partner or to the family, take a look at the article we have on page 10 as a good example of a present that will last forever. March is National Nutrition Month and we have a great article on page 12 with 5 Tips to Deal with Picky Eaters (Both Kids & Adults). Oh yes! We are picky too! March is also Cerebral Palsy awareness month. C heck out page 33 for an inspirational story. Don’t forget to register on-line at www.MiamiKidsMagazine.com to receive our weekly newsletters with fun information about the latest events in South Florida, interesting tips from The Miami Kids Magazine Influencer’s, and to see if you are the winner of the week if you tagged your pictures on social media @MiamiKidsMagazine! Thanks again for showing us you love reading and following our magazine. We are here for you. We love you all!
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ove, we often say it frequently as we go about our day. “I love waking up early.” “I love walking my dog on the beach.” “I love café con leche.” “I love having no t r a ff i c on weekends.” “I love pizza.” Hopefully every day we also say “I love you” to our children, spouse, parents, family and friends. I guarantee that if you say it, and mean it, everyone will benefit. If you are a parent, you will always remember the first time you held your newborn baby and that you were flooded with love. A husband and wife felt love when they recited their wedding vows. A mother sheds tears of love for her daughter at the graduation ceremony. A son expressed love for his Father as he gave his eulogy. Experiencing love that others have for you gives you strength and courage. Giving and getting love just feels great! Teaching Love to our children should be a priority as you set the example every day and make Love a verb. A verb is defined by action and experience. My Grandma showed me love by making my favorite cake for my birthday. My Father did it by running alongside teaching me how to ride a bike without training wheels. My Mother did it by reading me a book at bedtime. My brother did it by being my protector. My best friend did it by keeping all the secrets we shared. As a Grandparent, I am so blessed to receive love from my little ones who ask for frequent sleepovers. Elle, Mia, Luca and Jace spend a lot of time with me and the giggles are in abundance. I have to admit that I love to hear them say to their Mothers that they don’t want to go home. It was especially sweet to hear the youngest ask his Mom to call him an Uber to take him to my house. I was given the opportunity to show them an example of Love when I frequently took them to visit a dear friend that was 100 years old. They would make him cookies, muffins, and jello and experienced love that everyone felt for one another. While practicing good nutrition is good for the body. Implementing emotional nutrition is good for the soul. Let’s all go out there and share the love you have inside you. Everyone will experience a better, happier, more wonderful day.
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PEEKOLOS By Maria Campojo
alentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you are looking to sincerly express your love to someone and remind them of how important they are, you could do better than the old choco-late+card combo. If you want to give something unique and original that will make an everlasting impression, Miami Kids Magazine has the perfect idea for you: Peekolos, the first 3D miniature replica studio in Miami, can print a life-like figurine of you and the love of your life! That’s right! Whether it’s your kids, your spouse, your friends, or your relatives; you get to eternalize a moment in such an exciting way. It’s an experience one does not forget: you enter a huge all-white futuristic cameraclad studio (conveniently called “the bubble”) and smile for eternity. Click! All 64 cameras shoot at the same time and in a matter of seconds your pictures are loaded into a computer. You can view yourself from every single angle and choose the pose you like best. From there, Peekolos’ 3D designers will do all the work behind the scenes and a couple of days you’ll get a miniature version of the people you treasure the most. A 3D replica is a true keepsake that you will cherish forever, what a sensational way to celebrate LOVE and preserve those special people in your life! The pricing is very inviting. A full body scan and figurine starts at only $75! If you can’t come to the store or want to surprise someone, you can also send photos to have a 3D sculptor recreate a scene from the past. You can send your requests to hello@peekolos.com and they’ll give you a quote. Finally, if you want to have some fun without spending too much money, you can create a
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personalized Peekohead - a big-headed caricature - starting at $25. You can visit their store to get your face scanned or go to their website, upload a photo of your face or someone else’s face (if you’re up to a surprise!), choose from a wide variety of bodies and themes, personalize the hair-style, change the hair color, and even add a name to the base! Pro-tip to make it even more special: put your mini cartoon figurines inside a delicious box of chocolate, a beautiful bouquet of flowers, or even an exquisite jewelry box and surprise your valentine with a one-of-a-kind gift! Now you have no excuse not to give an awesome gift!
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The study, published Friday in the Journal of the American Heart Association, investigated the association between cardiovascular health and the size and shape of blood vessels in the retina. Researchers in the U.K. and Finland studied the eye and cardiovascular health of 418 participants in five cities in Finland, from age 12 to 18, then ending 25 years later when participants were in mid-adulthood, from ages 37 to 43. "After comparing cardiovascular risk factors with the size and shape of retinal blood vessels, we were able to show that ideal cardiovascular health in childhood, and improvement ‌ to mid-adulthood, appear to have a protective effect on the retinal microvasculature," said Dr. Robyn Tapp, the study's senior author and a researcher at St. Georges University of London. By The American Heart Association
Having optimal cardiovascular health as a child could predict the health of tiny blood vessels in the eye in adulthood – a finding that could serve as an early marker of heart disease, according to new research.
Childhood Heart health and, later adult eye health could predict heart disease
It is the first study to examine the impact of ideal cardiovascular health from childhood to mid-adulthood on the health of the blood vessel structure in the eye, Tapp said. Changes in the small blood vessels of the retina have been linked with high blood pressure, atherosclerosis and diabetes, among other conditions. The study's findings highlight the importance of having good heart health "across the life course," Tapp said. While the results don't prove a connection between cardiovascular health and eye health, the study is a step in the right direction, said Dr. Mary Frances Cotch, chief of epidemiology at the National Institutes of Health's National Eye Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. "It seems plausible that diseases we find in middle and old age actually start in younger ages, perhaps childhood and earlier," said Cotch, who was not involved in the study. "I applaud them for looking at how experiences in childhood extrapolate to health in adult life. I don't think we do enough of that." Tapp said her study's topic needs further investigation, with a larger study population and extensive long-term follow-ups. Cotch said she would like to see in-depth studies of today's children that investigate other risk factors for eye disease that shows up later in life. "Some areas that are ripe for study are the environmental exposures that children may have, including the influence of diet, stress, chemicals and pollution, factors which likely vary across diverse geographic regions. There's a lot we don't know."
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By The American Heart Association
Picky eaters can miss out on a lot of good food! Not only can it be challenging cooking for folks who refuse to eat some foods, but they can also miss out on important nutrients found in foods often on the I-Don’t-Eat list like green vegetables, salads, fruit, skinless poultry and fish, beans, legumes, and nuts, low-fat dairy or whole grains.
The following tips will help nourish your family with healthful foods and help return some harmony to mealtime.
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No Short-Order Cooking
Plan meals to include at least one thing that everyone likes (even if it’s the baked beans for the vegetarian or the dessert of fruit and low-fat, no-added-sugar yogurt parfaits!). Then serve one meal for everyone in the family; no exceptions. The alternative habit of preparing different foods for everyone is exhausting and it can take much longer for children to learn to like new foods.
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Remember It Takes 11 Tries to Accept Something
It’s normal for children to be cautious of new things – including food. Research has shown it sometimes takes 11 tries for a child to decide they like a new food. So keep serving broccoli – and even allow a child to touch it or play with it to learn about how it might feel in their mouth. Always ask that they take one bite.
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No Clean Plate Club
Help kids focus on eating until they are full rather than finishing every last bite on their plate. Sometimes adults forget that small children have small bellies; a good rule to remember is: 1 tablespoon of food per age of the child for each dish (about 2 or 3 dishes). So a 3-year-old child should receive 3 tablespoons each of peas, noodles and chicken.
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Shop & Cook with the Kids
Kids are more likely to taste a dish if they helped plan or prepare it. Letting kids choose veggies in the supermarket produce section or even in the frozen food aisle will empower them. Involve them with age-appropriate tasks such as in stirring, chopping or measuring ingredients; this will allow them to contribute to a project in which they are proud to share and eat! This technique works with
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picky adults/teens too: Asking them to help with the shopping and cooking gives them investment in the final product and greater curiosity to try it.
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Serve Smart Snacks
One of the very best ways to get kids (and adults) accustomed to eating fruits and veggies is to serve them when they are hungry at snack time. Veggies and hummus are a simple way to nourish children for play or homework – but not overfill their bellies so they aren’t hungry for a wholesome dinner. Serving salty chips, cookies or even sugary granola bars and artificially-flavored gummy ‘fruit’ snacks can be a quick option, but not the healthiest solution. Also serve snacks when kids are hungry, but not too close to meal time.
New website offers guidance
FOR PARENTS
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By Ernesto Ortiz
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ichelle Fonseca, the mother of a teenage daughter with autism, recently navigated this phase with her daughter, Isabel. Fonseca received some basic information about her legal options when an attorney gave a presentation at Isabel’s school, but she still had a lot of questions and wasn’t sure where to turn. That’s why attorney Michelle Kenney and her firm, Broward County-based GAPS Legal, PLLC, partnered with the nonprofit Florida Justice Technology Center (FJTC) to create an online guide, Turning18.org, to provide families with information about their legal options as their children with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities reach the legal age of adulthood. Each year, nearly 58,000 Florida children with developmental disabilities turn 18, at which point their parents can no longer legally make medical, educational and other life decisions for them.
“I wanted to make sure families clearly understood that there is more than one option,” Kenney said. “It’s not a one- size-fits-all.” Kenney, past president of the Center for Guardianship Certification and the Florida State Guardianship Association, has seen many cases of families choosing guardianship, the most restrictive of the legal options available, because of a lack of understanding of the two other primary options: guardian advocacy, which Fonseca
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chose, and estate planning. Turning 18.org walks users through their legal options step-by-step and then directs them to resources including the local Clerk of Court and the FloridaLawHelp.org “Find a Lawyer” page, where they can find local legal aid organizations, The Florida Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service and pro bono resources.
Turning 18 is a milestone many teenagers and their parents look forward to, but for parents of children who can’t function as fully independent adults, it can be a frightening time as they face losing the legal right to make important decisions for their adult children.
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“It’s scary. When you have a child with a disability you look at certain milestones and think, ‘What am I going to do when this happens?’,” Fonseca said. “Having a website like this makes it so simple and helps you understand the process: Do I do A, or do I do B? I wish I’d had this resource.” Kenney said whether or not the parent intends to hire an attorney, the important thing is for them to go into the process being as informed as possible, and that they determine the best path by the time their child is 17 and a half. She said many parents don’t act until they hit a roadblock when switching doctors or changing insurance.
It’s much better to be proactive and plan ahead. And that’s exactly what we are trying to enable with Turning18.org, Kenney said.
By Karla Richey
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T - ell us about your upbringing and education. I was born and raised in South Florida! My family is Cuban, so my mom often jokes one of my first words ever was “croqueta”! I still love croquetas to this day. My best memories include time spent with my parents and my sister Jennifer either at ballet, cheerleading competitions or at Disney World! I attended Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Florida in Gainesville with a degree in Telecommunications and a Minor in Leadership.
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Tell us about your journalism experience and how you started as a news anchor at CBS news?. My journey to CBS 4 involved a lot of hard work and very little sleep! While I was still studying at the University of Florida, I got a job as a weekend news anchor at Newsradio 610 WIOD in Miramar. I spent my last 2 years of college driving from Gainesville to South Florida every weekend to anchor the news on the radio. People thought I was nuts, but I was just so hungry for the experience that I wasn’t going to let a few hundred miles get in my way. During that time, I was lucky enough to also get a job as a sideline reporter with the Miami Dolphins. After graduating, I turned down a few television news jobs in other,
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The truth is, I don’t! My to-do list is never really “done”, but as long as my son is happy and healthy, that’s what really matters! Finding balance is nice in theory, but sometimes, the scales tip in favor of one thing over the other. That’s where a really helpful, involved partner comes in to play. My husband handles school drop-off and I usually handle pick-up. We also have a great extended “village” of abuelos, abuelas, tios and tias willing to step in for either of us when our jobs require a bit more attention. As far as managing our time together after school, tag-teaming is key. If I’m cooking dinner or exercising, my husband will keep our son entertained, and vice versa. We try to prioritize and be flexible, while still maintaining a good routine for our son. My husband always says “Life is a game of adjustments” and that is so true when it comes to figuring out what works for us and our family. Because of my odd work schedule (I get to work before 3am!), that means I have plenty of time after my son gets out of school at 3pm to spend with him.
How did you meet your husband?
“He has perfect teeth!” We danced the night away, and even though he was going away to college in New Jersey just a few weeks later, we stayed in touch. In fact, we’ve been together ever since! That was 15 years ago. A few months ago, we celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary.
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Love is emotion in action. Saying you love someone is great. But showing them how much you love them is even better. You can show love by being supportive, encouraging, helpful and kind. Remember, it’s also important to love yourself so you can be the best person you can be for those you love most.
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I met my husband at a club on South Beach, of all places! I didn’t want to go out that night, but a friend encouraged me, and I’m so glad she did. I was drawn instantly to his smile. In fact, when I told my mom about him the next day I said,
smaller cities for a chance to come home to South Florida and anchor the news full time at WIOD. By 2010, the TV bug was biting again and I took a chance on a job at the CBS affiliate across the state in Fort Myers, and I’m so glad I did. Two short years later, I was back in Miami anchoring the morning news on WIOD and reporting at night for CBS 4. Some days, I slept just 3 hours before starting the day all over again. My longest stretch without time off was 75 days! Again, people thought I was crazy, but I was loving every second of living out my dream in my hometown. Now, I’m the Morning News Anchor at CBS 4, but I still don’t sleep much. Having a fulltime job, a husband and a very active 4-year-old son will do that to you!
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How do you manage your time between work and motherhood? I’ll be honest. Some days managing time between work and motherhood is a struggle! People often ask me “How do you do it all?”
Since this issue focuses on Family and Love, please tell us what does love mean to you?
Could you leave a final message to our readers? Never compare yourself to anyone else. Not your marriage. Not your job. Not your children. It’s a trap I’m guilty of falling into from time to time. But as Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy!” Everyone has their own path and everyone’s circumstances are different. Feel free to be inspired and motivated by others’ seemingly good fortune, but never begrudge them for it. There’s enough success, love and happiness in this world to go around!
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GUIDE # 1
ISWIM ACADEMY iSwim academy managed by coach Nick, is a fun way for children to learn how to swim. The classes are divided into two main areas: Private and group classes. Each class is 30 minutes long. The academy also has a non- competitive swim team and a kids triathlon team. Phone: 305-456-0518
WHITE TIGER AND DRAGON MARTIAL ARTS White Tiger and Dragon Martial Arts offers kempo karate/brazilian jiu-jitsu/mixed martial arts/kickboxing and self-defense. These classes promote a sense of physical and psychological well-being. The main goal is for students to learn independence and self-confidence that can be used inside and outside of the dojo. Phone: (305) 505-4919 Address: 2460 SW 28th Ln, Miami, Fl. 33133 20
RANSOM EVERGLADES Ransom Everglades Day Camp is organized to give each camper opportunities for individual growth, for learning new skills, for making friends, for developing teamwork, and most of all, having fun. Phone Number: Mr. Thomas Willis (305) 460-8874 Address: 3575 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133 THE REAL FOOD ACADEMY In our Summer Cooking Camp, we teach your kids to have fun, eat healthy, develop or hone their cooking skills, experiment in the kitchen, improve math and reading skills...all in a fun way, while expanding their culinary palate. 570 NE 81st Street, Miami FL 33138 (786) 395-0355 Web page: https://therealfoodacademy.com/ summer-camp/
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CITY TREKKER CAMP - CORAL GABLES MUSEUM Explore the City of Coral Gables through a variety of disciplines and take advantage of the cultural destinations The City Beautiful has to offer. Phone: 305-306-8067 ZANIAC At Zaniac camps, kids 5-14 build & program robots & drones, code games & apps, learn science & math in Minecraft, design/3D Print, Engineer Music and more! In Zaniac’s creative and engaging environment kids learn science, math, technology and 21st century skills in a way that feels like play! Address: 8322 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33143 Phone: (305) 668-0605
GLOBAL CONNECTION Global Connection International School is proud to offer a fun, interactive Summer Camp experience for children ages 1 to 12. Our spectacular Summer Camp will offer an array of activities for your children to enjoy. Activities include cooking projects, music education classes, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish classes, water splash days, gardening, field trips and more! Join us for a summer full of fun and exploration! www.globalconnectionpreschool.com Address: 2401 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33129 Phone: (786) 476-2105
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SOUTH FLORIDA YOUTH SYMPHONY The South Florida Youth Symphony Offers students ages 8-18 summer time musical training at the 22nd Summer Music Academy, June 24th through July 19th. Beginners to Advanced may apply. All Orchestral and Band Instruments, Piano and classical Guitar offered. Some excursions. Serving All children with the gift of music. Call Now 305-238-2729
SUMMER THEATRE ACADEMY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Six weeks of fun and learning! Students gain valuable theatre skills, confidence, self-esteem, and a love of creativity, through theatre games and acting exercises led by our well-trained, caring staff. Contact Information: 305-284-4474, sta@miami.edu
INDOOR SOCCER PRO Spring Break Camp offers a variety of indoor activities to help keep your kid active and productive! Camp is offered during MiamiDade and Broward County Spring Break. Registration is now open! Call 305-454-0900 Web page: indoorsoccerpro.com Email:info@indoorsoccerpro.com
CORAL GABLES PRESCHOOL Our fun program lets kids get a head start on becoming animal and art experts, archaeologists, scientists and chefs. We will also be holding our Annual EGGstravaganza. At our camp, your children will be safe and have fun in a friendly program under the constant supervision of Certified Teachers. Address: 320 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables, Fl. 33134 Phone: 786-3323610/3650 E-Mail: preschoolingables@gmail.com Website: www.preschoolingables.com
AREA STAGE COMPANY Ages 5-18. Enroll your child now in our summer production of Mary Poppins Jr., or in our Broadway Bites Musical Theatre Camp! See your children learn and grow in a fun, nurturing environment, while improving their self-confidence and creativity. All students will perform at the end of each session! Address: 1560 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Phone: (305) 666-2078
Learn water safety, develop sense of direction, make new friends, gain confidence. Our Sailing Camp is geared toward beginner to intermediate level sailors ages 6-17 using our fleet of Optimists, SailCubes, Laser Picos and FJ’s. A simple swim test is giving on the first day of each camp session. Children are then divided into groups by age, size and experience. Phone: 305-444-4571 Email: info@cgscic.org Address: 2990 S Bayshore Dr. Miami Fl. 33133
SCHOOL OF ROCK With camp choices for all ages and skill levels, School of Rock is the perfect summer activity for your child. Our summer music camps are performancebased, meaning students learn to play by rehearsing and performing together in a fun environment. We offer a wide variety of options to ensure your child has an amazing, immersive musical experience. Sign up your child now and watch them become a musician this summer! Phone:786-843-9230
ART BOX : “MIAMI’S ART SCENE” Have you ever wondered where some of the best art in Miami can be found? Who are some of today’s most renowned artists? Where are the newest, most innovative pieces as well as timeless, precious collections of the greats? Join Art Box’s summer program, “Miami’s Art Scene,” as we learn about some of Miami’s best venues for Contemporary Art from the comfort of our studio. We will be learning about current and past Miami exhibitions and gathering inspiration to create our own unique masterpieces! Summer Camp: June 24 - August 9th Phone: 305-778-1270 Email: sofia@artboxmiami.com Website: www.artboxmiami.com
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rest. Their goal is to help families have a solid foundation for exercise and healthily living. In 2019 they will offer a total of 10 events for children (and their families) to participate in. There will be 4 runs, 4 triathlons, 1 duathlon, and 1 aquathlon. Runs - January 13, February 10, November 3, and December 8 Triathlons - April 7, May 5, September 15, and October 6 Duathlon - March 10
By Nelly Lusich iTRI Kids’ Racing Series begins its inaugural season in 2019. Our children are being distracted at a higher rate than ever before. Although technology plays an extremely important role in our society, it is also contributing to keeping our children inside on their gaming chairs instead of outside running around. This racing series is partly designed to help kids have a purpose to get outside and play, exercise, and even train. iTRI Kids’ Racing Series is centered around exercising the body with running, swimming, and cycling, as well as strengthening the mind with encouragement and sportsmanship. Coach Nick has been teaching swimming
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in Miami for over 25 years. Coach Nathalie has been directing kid’s-based running series for the previous 4 years. Together, they are committed to helping the next generation of children find a passion for healthy living. They will strive to bring children an exciting experience and introduction to the world of physical activity. Each child has the ability to become the best version of themselves when given the opportunity to grow and see their work improve over time. The athletes, through this racing series, will learn how to train for events, how to set up their diets, the importance of stretching, the importance of
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Aquathlon - August 11 This year is exciting for Coach Nick and Coach Nat; however, the years to come is what has them smiling from ear to ear. The idea of creating not only a kids’ racing series, not only a team for runners, swimmer, and bikers, but a whole training and eating plan where kids are a part of the plan is the long term goal of these two. And by the results of their previous efforts, I wouldn’t bet against them…
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PERSONAL SAFETY
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By Senator Lauren Book, M.S. Ed.
We teach our kids to look both ways before they cross the street, to stay put if they get lost, and what to do in case there’s a fire. Much of our parenting energy is focused on teaching our kids the things they need to know to keep safe. When it comes to talking about personal safety in terms of child sexual abuse prevention, that can be a lot tougher. In fact, it can be downright uncomfortable.
auren’s Kids, a non-profit based here in Miami, has created a resource for families that makes these conversations a whole lot easier. Safer, Smarter Families is a free online tool that lets you create your own personalized family safety plan that is customized based your child’s age. To get started, visit www.safersmarterfamilies.org and answer a few short questions about your child, his/her activities and the technology he/ she uses. With that information, we are able to build a set of personal safety resources tailored for your family. There’s tons of different safety strategies for you to practice with your child, short, engaging videos and printable activities for you to complete together. All the materials are age-appropriate and approach this discussion from a place of fun, not fear. For children with developmental disabilities, we have created special resources to teach your child these critically important personal safety tips in a developmentally-appropriate way. Some of things your kids will learn include: • Developing a “trusted triangle” of at least three adults they can go to when they feel unsafe, confused or afraid. • The P.L.A.N. - Permission, Location, Activity, Names and Numbers. Get permission to go somewhere first, say where they’re going and what the activity will be and provide names and phone numbers of people they’re with. • Tactics for being cyber-smart and cyber-safe. Ninety-five percent of child sexual abuse is preventable through education and awareness. Talking with your kids about this, from kindergartners to seniors, is a critical step toward prevention. I encourage you to make your family safety plan today and explore additional sexual abuse prevention resources available at www. laurenskids.org and www.safersmarterkids.org.
February-March 2019
Miami Kids Magazine
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Learning,
Global Connection By Zobeida Bignotte
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Miami Kids Magazine February-March 2019
The inspirational
By Nelly Lusich
of Chloe! In past issues, we wrote about the story of Chloe Orret, a girl that was diagnosis with Cerebral Palsy (CP), the most common motor disability in children. The doctors at first thought she would never be able to walk. In the past article we wrote about how the parents overcame many obstacles to make Chloe’s lifestyle as normal as possible. While researching many different options they found out about the RSD procedure, which changed her life by allowing her to begin to walk independently. Through years of therapy, nontraditional treatments, and stretching, Chloe persevered. Three years ago, at age nine, she began riding horses and competing in shows. She finished 2018 taking home three First Place medals. Chloe and her parents are an inspiration and her example should motivate us to never give up!
Publisher Karla Richey reading for the kids at The Miami Lighthouse for the Blind
Adriana Imbert, Karla Richey & Andrew Peach at Nicklaus Childen's Hospital
Donation give away to Nicklaus Children Hospital and The Miami Lighthouse for the Blind. The representatives of Shops at Merrick Park and Miami Kids Magazine were proud to distribute presents to the kids at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and to The Miami Lighthouse for the Blind. The presents were donated by most of the attendants at the Shops at Merrick Park the day of their Christmas Tree Lightning. Thanks to your generous donations, many kids were able to receive presents during the Holiday Season. We will continue with our mission in partnership with Shops at Merrick Park to bring joy and happiness to our community.
Bill Wu & Karla Richey
Stephanie Almeida, Karla Richey & Jessica Almeida
Safari Sam & Karla Richey
Iva Kosovic & Karla Richey
Dave Skinner & Karla Richey
Andrew Leon, Paola Valverde, Adriana Yurizza, Christopher Zarlenga
Nelly Lusich & Karla Richey
Johanna Gomez & Karla Richey
Malena Vasquez & Karla Richey
Miami Kids Magazine Holiday party On November 30th, MKM organized a private party at Infiniti of Coral Gables to share the holidays with their strategic partners. The event was made possible thanks to our sponsors The Rotary Club of Miami, Caramelo Caramelo, Frost School of Music, Infiniti of Coral Gables, and Bacardi. A musical recital was performed by the Frost School of Music who delighted all the guest with their performance. The guests also were able to decorate ornaments and fill them with a candy buffet. We also had a photo booth and many other fun activities. At the end of the party we released our new video clip and announced the marketing plan for this year. We also gave away recognition plaques to our loyal partners iSwim Academy, Frost Science Museum, Global Connection & Caramelo Caramelo.
Megan Walsh & Aileen Robertson
Robin & Susan Shelley, Scott & Karla Richey, Dave Skinner, Lucia Galeano, Norby & Maria Rudel, Diane Landsberg
Roger Andrade, Marissa Pluccino, Rebeca Paredes, Karla & Scott Richey, Jhon Restrepo
Nick & Carla Bevilacqua
Rebeca Paredes & Karla Richey
Exam Students from Frost School ofEye music
Karla & Scott Richey
Parker Sommers Emma Harvalis and Effie Harvolis
Jordan, Abigail, Ella, and Sarah
Miami Kids Magazine fans
Coconut Grove Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nikki, Santiago, and Erik Spoelstra
Safari Sam and Sharky
Friday, December 1st was the Coconut Grove Tree Lighting Ceremony organized by the Coconut Grove Improvement District in partnership with Miami Kids Magazine. We had a great time with all the attendees. We had photos with Olaf the Snowman, Sharky, and the guests of honor Santa and Mrs. Claus, who gave away little prizes to the kids. We released our new theme song and all of the kids were dancing on the stage along with other performances through the night.
Tom Roth, Marlins girls, City of Miami Commissioner Ken Russell with his daughters, former Miami Marlins and and University of Miami player Gaby Sanchez and family.
Miami Kids Magazine Team
Zack, Ryna, Jessica, and Tyler Lissauer
Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elf
Bessy, David, Jacob, and Gabriel Barbeite
Marilu Cooper
Tiffany Krause & Karla Richey
Santa’s Workshop and Santa’s Parade of the Elves. Saturday, December 2nd was the Santa’s workshop followed by Santa’s Parade of the Elves at the city of South Miami. The families enjoyed face painting, a snow pile, arts and crafts, snacks, and much more fun before the parade. MKM was proud to support Big Brothers and Big Sisters’ of Miami promoting their campaign of collecting toys, and also with The Rotary Club of Miami to be able to donate toys to give away to the kids supported by the organization. As always we wanted to thank The City of South Miami Police department for their support taking care of the safety of the families during the event.
Karla & Scott Richey with Sharky
MKM team
Karla Richey and Rossi Jordan
Valeria and Kenneth Richey with Santa & Sharky
Christmas events at Merrick Park Selective Stores
At Pottery Barn Kids
On Saturday, December 8th Miami Kids Magazine was very proud to partner with different stores in Merrick Park for the holiday season. We started the day with a delicious breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus which included cookie decorations, photo opportunities with Santa and Sharky. We then went to a book reading and scavenger hunt to find The Elf on The Shelf at Pottery Barn Kids. Later on, we had pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at William Sonoma. All the families had a beautiful day full of surprises
Katherine with Elf and Sharky
At Williams- Sonoma
Arianna Arias
Book reading at PBK.
happy boy with Santa at Neiman Marcus
Students from Palmetto Elementary School at Neiman Marcus
The Kramer Family
Scavenger hunt
Santa and Mrs. Claus at Williams- Sonoma