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Starting the school year in darkness I can’t believe the summer is almost gone for everything from the drop-off line to and the return to school is just weeks away. paying the cafeteria bill.

It feels like this year’s summer break went All of that makes me a lot more nervous faster than it did last year and the this year than I was in years past. year before.

But I’m also excited about the Maybe it feels that way because fresh start. I moved around a lot we are switching schools this year growing up, and each change of for the first time since my son started scenery was exciting. kindergarten.

Thankfully, as the school year The change will mean new begins, I have an incredible teachers, new classrooms, and new event to look forward to with drop-off and pick-up schedules. the kids — the Great American JENNIFER JHON But it will also mean a bunch of Eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21. new friends and new opportunities, and those With a total eclipse of the sun happenare always good. ing so close to home (the path of total I am sad to leave our other school. I darkness passes over parts of Georgia and liked the office staff and the teachers. I South Carolina), I could not pass up the had finally worked out a system with the opportunity to see it. cafeteria supervisors to get my daughter So the kids and I are taking a road trip out of there and to her class on time in the north. mornings.

Their first day of the school year will be I’ll have to re-establish those relationspent in an outdoor classroom of sorts — ships, navigate a new administration, and a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party outside of work through another set of best practices Charleston, S.C.

We’ll put on our eclipse-viewing glasses and our jackets and participate in the nationwide, two-minute science experiment known as totality.

Because the last total eclipse in the United States happened in 1979, I’ve never experienced it before. I’m hoping this particular science lesson is one my kids and I will remember with fondness for a lifetime.

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COMPUTERS BACK ON LIST DURING FLORIDA’S BACK-TO-SCHOOL TAX HOLIDAY

BY DOREEN CHRISTENSEN SUN SENTINEL Expensive computers are back on the list of tax-free items Floridians can buy during the upcoming annual back-to-school sales tax holiday.

On Aug. 4-6, consumers will pay zero state and local option taxes on hundreds of items, from clothes and shoes ($60 or less) to school supplies ($15 or less) to computers ($750 or less), according the Florida Department of Revenue.

On the list of tax-exempt times: More than 40 pricey computers and tech accessories, including printer ink cartridges, clothing, shoes, backpacks, purses, lunch boxes and notebooks, pens and more.

For example, shoppers could save up to $52.50 in 7 percent sales tax on each computer, laptop and tablet purchased for noncommercial use.

In 2016, those items were not exempt.

“It’s great to have computers back in because those are very expensive items,” said Dominic Colabro, president and CEO of the nonprofit Florida Tax Watch based in Tallahassee. “This comes at a great time when families are spending a lot of money at this time of year.”

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begins on Aug. 14. In Broward and MiamiDade counties, children return on Aug. 21.

Tax Watch estimates Floridians will save $33.1 million in taxes during the three-day shopping extravaganza. Florida’s sales tax is 6 percent, which is the rate in Broward County. Sales tax in Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties is 7 percent, which includes a 1 percent local option tax. Other Florida counties may impose an additional tax on purchases as well.

Stacking tax savings on top of deals means consumers can really cash in.

“Retailers promo the tax holiday with sales, and consumers get a double benefit

— they save tax and get savings on special promotions with 20 to 30 percent of savings on top of the tax savings. It’s a win-win for everyone,” Colabro said.

In late May, Gov. Rick Scott signed a $180 million tax cut bill that included a disaster preparedness tax holiday June 2-4 and the back-to-school sales tax holiday. The hurricane supply tax holiday saved taxpayers $4.5 million, according to Tax Watch.

The tax holiday is good for taxpayers, but it also has a net economic benefit for sales, so retailers benefit and it helps jobs in the community, Calabro said.

“People say this is a gimmick. It’s not.

It’s a holiday people enjoy,” Calabro said.

“Shoppers are paying all year, and this is a nice way to thank them with special savings. It’s something the Florida government can well afford. It’s a minimal cost for a wide public benefit.”

For information, go to FloridaRevenue.com/ BacktoSchool.

Get a primer on the Great American Solar Eclipse SUN SENTINEL REPORT South Floridians can get a heads-up on the upcoming Great American Solar Eclipse with a seminar and a viewing party.

The Boca Raton Public Library, along with libraries across the country, have joined the STAR Library Education Network, STAR_Net, and its NASA@My Library initiative, to provide resources and STEM activities related to the eclipse.

On Aug. 21, the zone of totality (a full eclipse where the shadow of the moon covers the sun) will occur in a narrow band across the United States from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlan-

tic. The last total solar eclipse for the United States was nearly 40 years ago.

Areas outside of that band, including South Florida, will experience a partial eclipse.

A free lecture will be held from 1-2 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Boca Raton Downtown Library, 400 NW Second Ave., in Boca Raton. Kyle Jeter, an astronomy teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, will discuss all things eclipse, and the audience can participate in a question-and-answer session.

Free solar eclipse glasses, courtesy of STAR_Net, will be distributed on a

first-come, first-served basis. Enroll on the library’s website at bocalibrary.org.

From 1-4 p.m. on Aug.21 at the Spanish River Library, 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd., a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party will be held at the Lakeside Patio.

Free solar eclipse glasses, cookies and lemonade will be provided at the party while supplies last.

This project is made possible through support from the NASA Science Mission Directorate, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Google and the National Science Foundation.

For information, visit bocalibrary.org or call 561-393-7852.

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How to get kids ready for -and excited about-

the Great American Eclipse

BY TERENA BELL SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POST

You’re standing outside with your children.

The temperature has just dropped 20 degrees, and it’s pitch dark. Not normal nighttime dark – your kids have seen that before – but completely black, as though all the light is gone from the world. Because it has.

The Great American Eclipse is coming Monday, Aug. 21 – the first day of school in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

For the first time in American history, a total solar eclipse will be seen only in the United States. It is also the first total solar eclipse since 1918 to move from coast to coast. At 10:15 a.m. Pacific time, totality begins outside Depoe Bay, Oregon; at 2:49 p.m. Eastern time, it ends near McClellanville, South Carolina. In the time between, the eclipse will darken 12 states: Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia and South Carolina.

Eighty percent of the U.S. population lives within 600 miles of the eclipse path.

In short, if you don’t live in what scientists call “the totality band,” you need to get there. The rest of North America will see a partial solar eclipse (South Florida will see an eclipse covering 82-85 percent of the sun), but astronomer Jay M. Pasachoff says settling for a partial eclipse when you could see a total one is like “standing outside an opera house and saying that you have seen the opera; in both cases, you have missed the main event.”

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face. That’s why darkness during a total solar eclipse is like nothing you’ve experienced before: The reflected light is gone and all other light is blocked out. This is what causes the temperature to drop so suddenly – and it’s also what keeps birds from singing, makes larger animals lie down and sends squirrels into a frenzy: As the moon slides over the sun, animals think it’s nightfall. And when the sun is completely covered, they become afraid.

But your children won’t be frightened, because 15-18 percent of the sun will still be visible in South Florida, and because you’re going to prepare them.

If your kids have seen an eclipse, they already know about eye protection. When you were little, your teachers probably taught you to make a pinprick camera with notebook paper.

Now there’s a safer way to stare at the sun: using eclipse glasses. Regular sunglasses won’t work, but these cardboard shades have thin solar filters as lenses.

They are available online starting about $1 a pair. NASA recommends four manufacturers: Rainbow Symphony, American Paper Optics, Thousand Oaks Optical and TSE 17.

Once you’ve told your kids what’s going on and made sure they won’t be blinded, it’s time to build their anticipation.

A celestial event of this magnitude brings plenty of educational opportunities for parents to share with children.

If you have a family pet, start with zoology. Keep an eye on your pet for a few days before and after. Does he seem to sense the eclipse coming?

There also are opportunities for lessons in civics, business and language arts.

EYES TO THE SKIES The Aug. 21 solar eclipse will start in South Florida about 1:25 p.m., hit its maximum (covering 82-85 percent of the sun) just before 3 p.m., and conclude about 4:20 p.m.

Hopkinsville, Kentucky – the point of greatest eclipse – is expecting 50,000 to 100,000 tourists for the event. The town’s population is less than 33,000. Have kids think through how a town that size gets ready: Where will everyone eat? Where will they sleep? The eclipse is on a Monday, so with all that extra traffic, how will children in Hopkinsville get to school?

(Secret answer: School’s canceled.)

Advanced readers may enjoy Mark Twain’s novel “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court,” in which a time traveler uses his knowledge of eclipses to escape being burned at the stake. Children interested in history can learn about how a total solar eclipse in 585 B.C. ended a war between the Lydians and Medes.

On the day of the eclipse, visit NASA’s official event site to watch the world’s first live-stream of a total solar eclipse from near-space.

After watching the eclipse move over other people’s yards in the western and central United States, grab your children’s hands and step outside (with your protective glasses on) to take it in.

Bell is a freelance journalist. She tweets @TerenaBell.

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Does Your Child Need Glasses?

BY ZENIA P. AGUILERA, MD, FAAO, FAAP

Good vision is important to your child’s health, well-being and success in school.

After all, it’s hard for children to get good grades if they find it difficult to read a book, see the characters on a smartphone screen or focus on a teacher’s presentation in the classroom.

Sports, drawing, dance, music, theater, video games and many other fun things in life are also easier for a child who can see clearly, with or without glasses.

That’s why parents should pay close attention to a child’s visual behavior – especially while the eyes are developing early in life. The sooner a vision problem is identified, the sooner it can be corrected.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus recommend several vision screenings for young children, starting right after birth in the nursery.

Other vision checkups are recommended after six months, around three years and before entering kindergarten.

Many day care programs, schools and health departments offer vision screening programs for children. In Florida, children must have their eyes checked before enrolling in school.

An initial screening can identify common vision problems, such as nearsightedness (myopia), when a child has difficulty seeing objects far away; farsightedness

(hyperopia), when it’s hard to see nearby objects; and astigmatism, when objects appear blurry or distorted.

Glasses can be very effective in correcting these types of problems, which are caused by variations in the curvature of the cornea or the lens of the eye. Glasses with the right prescription can change the path of the light rays, allowing your child to see things as normally as possible.

Regular check-ups are important because a child’s vision can change from year to year, and the old prescription might need updating.

Because every child’s eyes are different, an ophthalmologist or another eye care professional will conduct an examination before prescribing glasses. The eye exam includes an in-depth look at the pupils and retina, as well as the lens, for any signs of abnormalities. For instance, high pressure in the eye may be a sign of pediatric glaucoma, a condition usually associated with older adults.

Other serious problems include amblyopia, or “lazy eye,” which is the lack of full visual potential that can be secondary to misaligned eyes (strabismus) or problems with glasses. It can lead to permanent loss of vision unless treated in early childhood. An ophthalmologist may recommend placing a patch over one eye or prescribing special glasses with prisms to preserve or restore a child’s vision.

SIGNS OF VISION PROBLEMS Here are several signs that your child might have a vision problem: • Squinting frequently. Squeezing the eye muscles can change the shape of the eyes, bringing objects into clearer focus temporarily.

• Losing interest in activities that require close vision, such as reading, sewing or playing puzzles or board games.

• Holding a smartphone or tablet at arm’s length or placing it close to the face to see the images.

• Difficulty in reading silently or aloud.

Your child may not be able to see the words clearly.

• Turning the head to one side to focus on an object in front of the eyes. This could be a sign of astigmatism.

If you suspect your child has a vision problem, contact your pediatrician for an initial screening or a specialist who can conduct a comprehensive eye exam and prescribe glasses or other treatment if necessary.

Your child will rely on vision throughout his or her life, so be sure to protect the priceless gift of sight.

Dr. Zenia Aguilera is a pediatric ophthalmologist at the Nicklaus Children’s Midtown Outpatient Center, part of Miami Children’s Health System.

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The Season for Shots

BY BOB LAMENDOLA FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN BROWARD COUNTY

Don’t let your summer slip away before planning for school again – including immunizations.

The best choice is to have the children vaccinated by your family doctor. But if that is not possible, county offices of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) are offering free immunizations over the summer. DOH-Broward will offer them again during a big campaign at Lauderhill Mall Aug. 7-22.

“Vaccines are safe and have helped us wipe out many communicable diseases,” says Dr. Paula Thaqi, director of the Florida Department of Health in Broward County. “Parents who want to fully protect their children should have them immunized.”

Skipping your shots does matter. In South Florida and elsewhere in the U.S., a few unvaccinated children have come down with cases of diseases that had been eradicated, namely measles, chickenpox and whooping cough.

Florida law says children cannot start school unless they have received all vaccinations against nine contagious and potentially fatal childhood diseases. Don’t let a missing vaccination mess up the first day of school. Back-to-school shots are especially important for children entering kindergarten and seventh grade, because different requirements begin at those grade levels.

VACCINATIONS REQUIRED FOR SCHOOL:

+ Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) – 4-5 doses of DTaP for babies and pre-schoolers. 1 booster dose, TDaP, before seventh grade. + Polio – 3-5 doses for babies and preschoolers. + Measles, mumps, rubella (German measles) – 2 doses of MMR for babies and pre-schoolers. + Varicella (chickenpox) – 2 doses for babies and pre-schoolers. 1 booster dose before seventh grade.

Hepatitis B – 3 doses for babies.

Parents are encouraged to consider additional vaccinations not required for school but recommended by federal health officials. These include vaccines against flu (yearly starting at 6 months), rotavirus (3 doses for babies), Haemophilus influenzae B (3-4 doses for babies), pneumococcal disease (4 doses for babies), hepatitis A (2 doses for babies), human papillomavirus (2-3 doses starting at age 9) and meningococcal disease (2 doses starting at age 11).

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BY JANET GROENE Sometimes it isn’t easy for families to move from summer freedoms to schoolroom realities. Make the end of school break and Labor Day holiday a family fun fest with an element of eco-education 101.

These travel ideas and resort packages are not only a lesson in good value, but they also reach into the school bag to pull out a vacation that teaches.

MARINE SCIENCE IN FORT LAUDERDALE The award-winning Funky Fish Ocean Camp at the oceanfront Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa plays every day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 4 to 17. Seen on “The Today Show,” the Funky Fish program is led by marine scientists and biologists who take children to the next level in swimming, snorkeling and other water sports. The marine science parts of the program focus on topics from tides to turtles. The cost is $69.

SEA TURTLE HIKE IN HOLLYWOOD Book a weekend at the AAA Four Diamond-rated Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, where turtles nest on the beach.

Every Saturday through late October, the night-time Mother Ocean Beach Hike is led by a naturalist. Meet sea turtles in a touch tank. Find luminescent waters, ghost crabs and sea turtle nests. The cost of the hike is $10 adults and $5 for children under age 12.

Kids take home stickers and a marine life activity packet. When you book the Great American Summer Fun package, children under 12 get free breakfast.

COOK THE BOOKS IN MIAMI BEACH Children 5 and older can learn to be pastry chefs during a stay at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Offered every Wednesday and Saturday, the 45-minute sessions cost $15 and include a tour of the hotel’s huge kitchen. Arrive on Thursday and cool down in the pool during the dive-in movies (also shown on Tuesdays.) Every day from 5 to 7 p.m., a Pizza & Burger food set-up is found at a pop-up location at the hotel.

SEA TURTLE SUITE IN NAPLES The beachfront LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples offers a two-night Turtle Suite package complete with a sea turtle adoption certificate. At the Conservancy of

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At the Conservancy’s Nature Center, Little Explorers connect with conservation through hands-on interactive experiences in the Dalton Discover Center, in the Play Zone and on electric boat tours.

LEMON AID IN NAPLES Small, intimate, luxurious and smack in the center of charming, stroll-able, downtown Old Naples is the 34-room Lemon Tree Inn. Book a stay and walk to the beach, restaurants, boutiques and galleries, and enjoy a pastry and coffee by the pool each morning. Only 12 miles away is the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, locally known as C’MON. Bring the children for a day of hands-on learning. In the popular Play, Learn, Dream zones, kids can be a weather forecaster, veterinarian, artist, fisherman, chef, farmer or architect.

On Saturday and Sunday mornings, WONDER programs at the Smith Children’s Garden at Naples Botanical Garden explore a nature theme. Garden admission is free for children under age 4.

BIRDS OF PARADISE IN FORT LAUDERDALE Labor Day weekend is the final opportunity to take children to the Birds of Paradise traveling exhibit at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Science and Discovery. Developed by National Geographic and The

Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the exhibit documents the 39 known species of birds-ofparadise. It’s called a science exhibition, art show and natural history display all in one.

Bring a video camera to record the antics as you try to imitate the birds’ unique courtship dances.

Stay in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale at the newly named Fala Hotel, formerly Seville Hotel & Apartments. For under $200 a night, get a freshly renovated suite that has a full kitchen, ocean-view balcony and sleeping for six in two queen-size beds plus a pull-out sofa.

SCRUB THAT MISSION IN JUNO BEACH Said to be the only bird species unique to Florida, the threatened scrub jay is sought out by camera and geocache buffs at Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Hobe Sound.

Pick up the directions at the Kimbell Center.

Then take to the woods so older children can learn about the scrub jay habitat. Or drive the self-guided tour on paved roads while little sleepyheads nap in their car seats. The program is offered through the end of 2017.

Reserve a campsite or rustic cabin in the park or stay nearby. Popular-priced motels are found along U.S. 1 and four-star beach resorts are waterfront on the Atlantic along Jupiter Beach.

SEE THE SEA IN BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK Reservations are being accepted for boat tours of Biscayne National Park, departing from the Dante Fascell Visitor Center in Homestead. Weather permitting, tours last about three hours while you explore Boca Chita Key and Biscayne Bay. Tours cost $39 for adults and $29 for kids ages 5 to 12.

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family Ride an ADA-accessible, 45-foot catamaran and learn how the wind can make a boat go.

Ticket prices include same-day admission to Homestead Bayfront Park.

Visit the website to see the park’s full menu of full- and half-day boat tours, paddling, snorkeling, camping and boating. After a day on the water, check into the Marriott Courtyard Homestead’s Zoo Package using the code ZOO. Rates include two adult tickets; additional tickets can be purchased at the Miami Zoo. TAKE A DIVE IN ISLAMORADA Labor Day weekend is the last chance to see a special exhibit at the History of Diving Museum in Islamorada on the sinking of the 510-foot-long U.S. Navy ship Spiegel Grove, now an artificial reef. Learn how a ship is prepared for sinking and how it has an environmental impact by creating an underwater shelter for sea life. Divers can now explore the site on Dixie Shoals, six miles off the Keys.

Book your weekend at the Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost in Islamorada, and spend days chilling, exploring nearby nature sites or enjoying watersports that can be arranged through the resort.

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BE A BUTTERFLY IN WEST PALM BEACH See a butterfly, become a butterfly in the Amazing Butterflies interactive exhibit at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach. Showing now through September, the adventure takes you through the life cycle of a butterfly and all its friends and flowers. The museum has a planetarium, aquarium and the new Conservation Golf Course. Designed by Jim Fazio and Gary Nicklaus, the 18-hole miniature golf course is in the center’s backyard, surrounded by butterflies and babbling brooks.

EVERGLADES LITERACY ON DUCK KEY Newly added to the Camp Hawks Environmental Education Program at Hawks Cay on Duck Key is a curriculum developed by the Everglades Foundation. Children ages 5-12 are taught about South Florida nature, including the unique ecology of the Everglades. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The $60 fee includes lunch. The AAA Four Diamond resort has guestrooms, two- and three-bedroom villas, a full-service marina, six restaurants, five swimming pools, kid and teen clubs and the full-service Calm Waters Spa.

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(To camp on Boca Chita Key, bring everything you’ll need including water.) + Children’s Museum of Naples, 239-514-0084, cmon.org + Fala Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, 954467-0568, gzellacollection.com + Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 800548-8886, fontainebleau.com/summer + Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, 954-782-0100, marriott.com/hotels/ hotel-information/restaurant/fllpm-fortlauderdale-marriott-pompano-beachresort-and-spa + Hawks Cay, 888-395-5538, hawkscay.com + History of Diving Museum, 305664-9737, divingmuseum.org + Islander Resort, 800-753-6002, guyharveyresortislamorada.com + Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Hobe Sound, 772-546-2771, camping reservations 888-622-9190, floridastateparks.org/park/JonathanDickinson + LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, Naples, 800-237-6883, laplayaresort. com + Lemon Tree Inn, Naples 888-800LEMON, Lemontreeinn.com + Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, 954-874-4444, margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com + Museum of Science and Discovery, Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6637, mods.org + South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, 561-832-1988, sfsciencecenter.org

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Taming Parental Tardiness

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arents who often find themselves scrambling to get out the door and arriving at their destination 10, 15, even 20 minutes late may want to explore the details of their delays. To cure chronic punctuality problems, experts suggest parents consider the causes and implement strategies to address it.

That’s what Susan Spartz did. Before having children, the mother of two was tenaciously on time for every event, activity and appointment. Her children are now 2 and 4.

“I still subscribe to the theory that if something is worth going to it’s worth being on time. It just doesn’t always happen now because we’re on our kids’ schedules,” she said.

“It started when my son was born. I’d load him into the car, and before we could get on the road, I’d have to stop, change his diaper and start the routine again. Just when I felt like I had a grip on our schedule, my daughter was born.”

“There are a number of things parents can do to help them stay on track with time,” said Penny Lawhorne, president of a human resource consulting firm.

First, clock yourself. “Be realistic about the amount of time it takes to get a task done or travel from one location to another.”

Don’t forget to factor in the unforeseen.

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important,” said parent educator and consultant Carol Brown. “Create buffers by leaving earlier than what you normally would. Plan for the unexpected such as traffic, car trouble and extra help or attention your child may need.”

Spartz found this to be helpful.

“From here to preschool, it takes 15 minutes. That lets me know the absolute last minute I can leave the house and still make it on time,” she said. “What’s variable is how long it takes to get the kids dressed, go through potty routines and get seated in the car. I started off trying to get everyone out the door 15 minutes early, but that didn’t work. So now we get ready 30 minutes beforehand. It sounds ridiculous but it works.”

Next, make preparations. Set out clothes, books, keys, lunches and needed directions well in advance to avoid last-minute delays.

This is where Melissa Dawson falls behind.

“It will be time to go, and I’ll find myself doing last-minute things like getting the baby’s diaper bag ready or putting together my son’s baseball uniform. Then we’re racing to get out the door,” said the mother of three.

Eliminate distractions and prioritize your to-do list. Turn off or avoid electronics such as the television, computer and tele-

phone when time is tight. And set aside domestic details such as picking up toys or loading the dishwasher until later.

“This is an issue of multitasking, and if you’re not careful, it can slow you down,” Lawhorne said. “Focus on your priority — getting out the door. If you can, delegate some responsibilities to your spouse and children.”

Set an alarm.

“If you’re not used to watching time or easily lose track of it, get a watch or cellphone that has an alarm on it. A kitchen timer works well, too,” Brown said. “Set the alarm to go off several minutes before you have to leave as a reminder and to give yourself a margin of error.”

Carry a calendar with you to enter appointments and activities while you are away from home. Then when you return, transfer them to a large family planner, if needed, to stay organized and help order the events of your day.

Dawson does this, but admits that on occasion, overscheduling still occurs.

“Just recently my child had two doctor appointments an hour-and-a-half apart,” she said. “I thought we had plenty of time between the two, but the first doctor was running late, then there was traffic. We wound up getting to the second appointment right on time.”

Appoint an accountability person.

“Recruit someone to be your time coach, at least at first,” Lawhorne said.

“It’s helpful to have someone who can keep you on track when you’re trying to make or break a habit.”

Finally, set goals and make a commitment to change.

“I’m a firm believer in writing down goals and creating an action plan because it increases the level of commitment,” Lawhorne said. “I call them S.M.A.R.T. goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-limited. Set a goal for being on time for events and activities the next month, create a plan for achieving it, and then list the benefits and rewards you’ll realize as a result.”

Perhaps the greatest reward will take root and remain with your children.

“Parents are potent role models, and one of the best lessons we can teach our kids is the importance of time management,” Brown said. “In doing so, we’ll send a lasting message that will permeate into their school, work and personal lives, both now and in the future.”

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When it comes to success in school, an involved parent can make all the difference

BY REBECCA MCBANE The 2017-2018 school year officially begins in South Florida this month. Children who have been staying up late and sleeping in aren’t looking forward to rising and shining as they head off to school.

Good habits such as daily reading have probably fallen by the wayside.

So the first few weeks of August offer parents a last chance to set their children up for a successful year.

Establishing good habits and success in school begins and ends with one vital ingredient, said John Schuster, the executive director of external communications for Miami-Dade Public Schools.

“The single most important factor in student success is parent involvement,” he said. “Parents can make sure of all the details that help a student do well and even excel: good nutrition, getting enough sleep, reading outside of class and other special needs.”

Basically, it’s about giving students the tools they need to succeed, Schuster said, and that can be as simple as making sure they have a reading lamp next to their bed or taking them for an eye exam before school starts in case they need glasses.

Kathy Tobon is a 26-year veteran of the classroom in Broward County.

After 15 years of experience as a primary school teacher, Tobon has spent the past decade as a staff developer, mentoring fellow teachers. As a teacher, mother and now grandmother, she has plenty of advice to offer parents as the first day of school rapidly approaches.

“A few weeks before school starts, get into a routine and gradually build to that school time bedtime. The schools provide supply lists a couple weeks before school, so take children with you to buy their supplies,” Tobon said. “If they haven’t been reading all summer, have them read some grade-appropriate books and do some math problems from the year before.

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problems.”

Transitioning back into school mode will help get students off on the right foot, but a good parent-teacher relationship is what will keep them headed down the best possible path.

“It’s important parents are partners with teachers for their child’s education,” said Amity Schuyler, chief officer for strategic communications and engagement in Palm Beach County Schools. “The more in-tune a parent is to what is going on at school, the more the teacher and parent are able to work together to make sure a child reaches his or her fullest potential.”

Tobon also emphasized the importance of the parents’ role in a child’s education.

“It’s every parent’s obligation to provide an education for their children,” she said. “Parents should be actively involved in their education, and what they’re learning in school should be reinforced at home. An elementary school teacher has a child for six hours a day. The rest of the time is the parent’s responsibility. They are the role models for their child, so they need to place a high value on education.”

So how can parents go about being more involved in their children’s education?

“They can get involved by going to open house, parents night, or meeting with their child’s teachers, and not just for primary students, but for secondary students as well. Parent involvement is vitally important to help kids succeed,” Schuster said.

Tobon spent 15 years in elementary classrooms, and she emphasizes the importance of those parent-teacher meetings.

“Be aware. Go to the open house in the beginning of the year. Attend teacher conferences. Be in touch with the teacher,” she said. “Build a supportive relationship with the teacher.

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plement their child’s education, because that is your job as a parent.”

Schuyler advised asking your child’s teachers at the beginning of the school year how they prefer to communicate with parents.

“Be certain to check communication from teachers and be responsive. If issues arise during the school year, stay positive and partner with the teacher to identify solutions,” Schuyler said.

In Miami-Dade, schools employ various tactics to keep parents up to date on school events and information.

“We have several methods for schools to inform parents of events and activities,” Schuster said, “from sending fliers home through the classic but effective ‘backpack express’ to automated phone calls, emails, social media and traditional word of mouth. If parents aren’t hearing enough about what’s going on, they should ask, and initiate communication from their end.”

Being involved and building a good teacher-parent relationship is a necessary foundation, but both Tobon and Schuyler insist that parents should be looking for opportunities to reinforce what is being taught in the classroom and relate it to the real world.

“Continue learning at home,” Schuyler said. “The school day just isn’t long enough to provide for all of the academic development needs of students. If every parent would read to their child every night, or commit to making sure their child reads an additional 20 to 30 minutes a day, this would go a long way to ensuring their student is reading on grade level.

Much of a student’s future academic success depends on them being able to read at their grade level.”

Tobon recommends flash cards and number games, but also less-traditional methods of bringing school learning into the real world.

“Cooking, there’s a lot of fractions in cooking. Look up a recipe, then ask the child how much it would be if you doubled the recipe. Or have them plan a trip with you. If you’re going to Disney World, for example, how far is it from your house? And as you’re driving, calculate how many miles you have left to go,” Tobon said. “Real-world applications are important because they answer that age-old question: ‘Why do I have to learn this?’”

By showing students how what they’re learning applies to their lives outside of school, parents can keep kids focused in the classroom.

But enjoying school isn’t just about lessons. The right extracurriculars can make even the most reluctant student excited about school.

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But it’s not always easy for parents to be up on everything their child’s school is offering.

“Most of our schools have afterschool activities like clubs or athletics,” Schuyler said. “Schools post these announcements on their websites or social media.

It’s also important to make sure your email and home addresses are up to date so that parents receive school newsletters that frequently have announcements about enrichment opportunities. When in doubt, ask. Students don’t need to be overinvolved in multiple activities, but if possible, they should be involved in some type of extracurricular activity by the time they reach middle school.”

For younger students, Tobon recommends checking backpacks daily for fliers and notes. Volunteering is also a great way to get the inside track, as is joining the PTA. But, she warns, there is such a thing as being too involved.

“At one end of the spectrum, you get the helicopter parent that doesn’t let the child breathe, and then at the other end you have the completely uninvolved parent. Neither is ideal for a student’s development,” Tobon said.

While parents should know what going on in their children’s lives and classrooms, that doesn’t mean they should always feel the need to jump in. “You want children to know that they can survive in school. They need to know they can argue for themselves, be persuasive, and that’s only learned through experience. Let them become problem-solvers in all aspects – socially, academically and emotionally – rather than swooping in and solving them for them.”

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`PARENT PORTALS’: pros and cons of timely online updates

BY LISA A. FLAM ASSOCIATED PRESS Once upon a time, finding out how your child was doing in school could require weeks of patience. You waited for the parentteacher conference, for a return phone call from school if you were concerned and, eventually, for a report card to land in the mailbox.

Now, a growing number of families can get instant access to grades and other school information through online “parent portals.”

But just because a grade can be posted hours after a test, does that mean parents should rush to the portal and discuss the B-minus with their child that evening?

How often should they check on grades, and what’s the best way to han-

dle the real-time academic updates?

“My suggestion is for parents to not make themselves crazy checking every day,” said Nancy Hill, a developmental psychologist and education professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

“Too much information can make a parent overbearing rather than facilitating their student’s sense of autonomy” and planning, she added. “It’s how parents use the information that becomes essential.”

Parents should start by checking the portals once a week (more if a child is struggling) and see how it goes, advises Hill, who studies parental involvement in education during adolescence.

“But not on Friday,” she said. You don’t want “to brood over it over the weekend.”

Parent portals, which let schools secure-

ly post information on attendance, class schedules, report cards and even lunch menus, along with grades, have gone into use in school systems around the country over the last decade, experts say.

Hill says the portals can be empowering, especially for parents of adolescents. Parents can monitor kids’ progress behind the scenes, and not always have to ask to see the graded papers and tests.

“They can see it and know how their children are doing and give space for independence and autonomy that the middle schoolers really crave,” she said.

Some parents check the portals every day; others never sign up at all.

Neil Shapiro, a father of two from Marlboro, New Jersey, describes himself as “a very vigilant checker,” who logged on at least once a day last school year when his son was a high

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“They think it’s ridiculous,” he said of his children, both high-achievers. “They think I’m nuts.”

But using the portals meant that he and his wife could provide support when they felt their kids needed it, and before it was too late.

“You can nip things in the bud,” Shapiro said. “I don’t want to find out my son or daughter missed three homework assignments at the end of the marking period. I want to find out why they missed the homework now” and what to do about it.

He believes his kids were motivated to do well because they knew he was checking, but he tried to avoid using the information to stress them out.

“It’s definitely a balance,” he said, adding that “you have to pick and choose how and when you confront your children about it.”

Juliet Babros of Los Angeles logs into the portals much less frequently to check on her daughters, who enter ninth and 11th grade this fall. She encourages them to try to improve their grades by, for example, asking to retake a test if they didn’t score well.

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Hill advises parents to talk to their kids even if they see their child is doing fine.

The portals, she said, allow for both celebrations and course corrections.

“If the child did better than expected, say, ‘Hey, I think you did really well. You worked hard. Tell me more about what worked for you,’” she said.

“If they’re not doing well or had a poor grade, I wouldn’t blow it out of proportion or change your weekend plans,” Hill said.

“I would ask them what happened and give them space to explain themselves, and then ask them what their plan is and if they need help.”

Don’t take every grade too seriously.

“Understand that a poor grade early on doesn’t define them,” Hill said. “It gives them an opportunity to see how they can improve.”

Cory Notestine, a school counseling facilitator in Colorado Springs, Colorado, also suggests that parents check on grades about once a week, noting that frequent checking and negative comments could strain the parent-child relationship.

“Over time,” he said, “what we want for children to do is take ownership of their education, with support from parents.”

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With the cost of living on the rise, parents have become more aware of the need to raise financially savvy kids. But money skills don’t come naturally.

To teach your children financial literacy, experts suggest you communicate responsible money usage and provide a variety of earning, saving and spending opportunities.

That’s what Chris Favilla has done. “Somewhere around age 6, my children started asking for more expensive toys and other items,� she said. “I knew it was a prime time for learning, so I said, ‘We’re not going to get this for you, but let’s discuss how you can earn money and save for it.’�

According to experts, an allowance is one of the best ways to teach kids financial literacy. “To begin, explore your own philosophy surrounding allowances,� said Bonnie Meszaros, associate director for the Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship. “What responsibilities will be required in exchange for the money? What do you expect it to be used for? And how much do you plan to give? Then communicate this with your child.�

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Meszaros agreed. “Most important, give your child freedom to spend on items he chooses. Even if it’s a mistake, there is merit in it as foolish spending can teach him to be a wise consumer,” she said.

Favilla found this to be true.

“Of the $5 my children earn each week, two have to be put into savings.

The remaining three they can spend on what they want,” she said. “Not long ago, my son saved for a video game that had just come out. I suggested he wait until the price came down, but he had to have it right away. When he finally brought the game home, he was disappointed; it wasn’t as fun as he expected. The store did buy it back. The resale value, however, was only half what he had paid. He was furious, but learned a valuable lesson.”

Kids are not natural shoppers.

“Teach your child to make informed choices by exploring all the options: ‘Can I find this item on sale?’ ‘Does it need to be new?’ ‘What other things could I buy with this money?’” Cohen said. “Also talk about the reality of marketing: ‘Will this item make me as happy as the children seem on TV?’ Discuss delayed gratification, too. If an item costs more than $5, encourage your child to think about it several days before making the purchase.”

Teaching financial literacy means educating your children on credit and debit cards, too. “A good way to introduce this concept is through prepaid cards or gift cards,” Meszaros said. “Children have a limited amount, can make multiple purchases and track their balance each time the card is used.”

Also encourage philanthropic efforts that teach responsible citizenship. Model giving, but don’t dictate how much or where your kids donate; let them decide.

Most important, get your child involved with family finances by shopping for sales, clipping coupons and comparing prices. Also, set a good example in the way you handle money.

Graham said her efforts are paying off with her youngest daughter.

“Ainsley and I frequently discuss where we can get the best value for our money and shop for sales on all kinds of items,” she said. “We make it a game, ‘How much can we get this for and how much will we save in the process?’”

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BY HEIDI STEVENS I knew I wanted to bring my kids to the Grand Canyon the first time I laid eyes on it.

It was 2001. I was 26 years old, and my first child wouldn’t be born for another four years. But the site filled me with such an unparalleled mix of awe and perspective that I knew I’d need to share it with the people I planned to love most.

I grew more determined in my resolve once my kids were born. So much of my parenting indicated to them that they were the center of the world. And while they certainly were (and are) the center of mine, I knew the rest of the world would feel — and behave — otherwise. So I look for ways to make my kids feel small.

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I want them to remember that the world spun on its axis before they arrived, and it will continue to spin after they’re gone.

I want them to think about their place in that world. Not at its center, maybe. But at a distance that allows them to appreciate its beauty and potential, and a closeness that entices them to leave it even better than they found it.

I figured the Grand Canyon would do the trick.

The first time I visited, I was with their dad. We hiked the North Rim and the South Rim, and we loved them equally, but for very different reasons. Not unlike the two kids we’d later have together.

I visited the South Rim again in 2013, exactly a year after our divorce was finalized. I went with a dear friend who’d

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My son, now 7, preferred the paved trails and security of a guardrail. He squeezed my hand tight during our walk and waited up high with his beloved aunt when my daughter and I descended.

They both loved it.

I felt vindicated in that slightly smug way that you do when your kids enjoy something that’s not on a device and not created by Pixar.

I was grateful that they grasped the canyon’s enormity and were awed at the way its colors change by the minute. I was relieved they never checked for Wi-Fi. Mostly, though, I was reminded that we all need a place that makes us feel small.

A place that takes the petty rantings and pointless grievances that occupy far too much of our headspace, holds them up to the light and shows us just how transparent and flimsy they are.

It doesn’t have to be the Grand Canyon.

It could be the ocean, a lake, a skyscraper, an open road, a house of worship, a library. It could be a block from your home or half a world away.

It just needs to be bigger than we are.

We spent the night in Las Vegas before we headed to the Grand Canyon. It’s a cheap flight from Chicago and a lovely drive east to Arizona, and I figured my kids would enjoy the spectacle.

It was 107 degrees, and we dodged swarms of people on steaming sidewalks while my son debated the veracity of the “police” dressed in fishnets and chauffeur caps. (“I don’t think they’re real cops,” he told us.)

Vegas doesn’t clear the noise in your head as much as drown it out with louder, brighter, flashier noise. But it’s certainly bigger than we are — the hotels, the crowds, the heat.

I wonder which part of the trip my kids will remember longer: the city weighed down by humanity’s heavy hand, or the park protected by its foresight?

I hope all of their travels leave them feeling a little more connected to the Earth and their place on it.

I hope they always come home reminded that they’re a small part of what adds beauty to the world — and an enormous part of what adds it to mine.

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When the Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science (IMACS) launched in 1993, no one dreamed it would ever grow from a 37-student enrichment program into a world-renowned academic program serving 4,500 students throughout the United States and more than 15 other countries. Born with humble beginnings in Plantation and now reaching around the globe, IMACS has been creating critical thinkers for 25 years by teaching students how to tackle problems by thinking logically and using creative problem-solving skills.

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Parents realize that in order to excel in a modern world, their children need to explore new paths to learning that enable them to reach their full potential.

“Many of our local families, as well as our online students are actively looking for ways to develop critical thinking skills needed in a rapidly modernizing world, and they are not finding that through traditional means,” Kaufman said. “At IMACS, our goal is for students to become better thinkers and problemsolvers for the rest of their lives – not just for the next standardized test.”

IMACS’ focus on logical thinking and developing creative problem-solving skills has produced huge results for graduates of its program, with many of them getting accepted to top universities of their choice, including Stanford, Harvard, Princeton, MIT and Cal Tech.

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Break children’s bad habits

BY DENISE YEARIAN Children, like adults, are creatures of habit who take comfort in the familiar, for better or for worse.

Although most children’s bad habits are developmentally related and disappear over time, behaviors that persist, are injurious or intensify may need to be addressed.

In such cases, experts suggest parents identify the underlying cause, search for a solution and offer lots of support and encouragement.

“When looking at a habit, parents need to remember their child’s behavior has a purpose — it’s serving a need,” said Laura Morris, the associate director of a preschool program. “Many children engage in habits for comfort or to help them cope with stress, fear or anxiety. Some do it out of boredom or to get attention. It may even spring from a need developed during infancy that lingers on.”

This was the case with Laura Slavik’s son. Somewhere between his first and second birthday, the boy developed a speech delay. And that’s what triggered the trouble.

“Because he couldn’t communicate, his reaction was to strike out,” said Slavik of her now 4-year-old. “Several months later, the speech issue was addressed but the hitting continued and became a habit he used when he was bored, tired, frustrated or wanted something I wasn’t giving him.”

Often, to bring about change, parents need to be proactive.

“Look at the situation when the behavior is occurring and identify what is causing the child to act this way,” Morris said.

“Once parents identify a pattern, steps can then be formulated to help the child decrease the need for the behavior and find a more acceptable action to replace it.”

Aside from harmful habits, it might be best to take a wait-and-see approach.

“One of the biggest skills we teach is to ignore and notice,” said Wadine Toliaferro, a parent educator. “Ignore any behavior that is not destructive to the child or others, and notice and verbally express behaviors you want to see demonstrated.”

This was the course Jennifer Gallo took.

Her young preschool daughter Emily was an excellent sleeper. But about age 3, she started waking up during the night and camping out in the hallway.

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we would casually encourage her to stay in bed all night when we tucked her in,” said the mother of the now-5-year-old.

“Then if we found her asleep in the hallway, we’d just wake her up and put her back to bed.”

The habit continued for several months until the family went on vacation. Then for no apparent reason, Emily abandoned hallway slumber.

But their sleep issues were far from over.

“When she was about 4, she started waking up in the middle of the night, coming into our room and either curling up at the foot of our bed or stretching out the sleeping bag rolled up in the corner of our room. Again we took a passive stance.

It wasn’t happening every night, so we just reminded her we’d like her to stay in bed all night, but didn’t make a big deal out of it.”

One way parents can help a child break a bad habit is to get his or her input, Toliaferro said. “Ask why he thinks the behavior is happening, then work together on solutions to bring about change.”

Gallo did this. One day, she simply removed the sleeping bag. Several nights later, her slumbering sojourner came to call.

“When Emily asked what happened to her sleeping bag, I told her I had put it away because she should be sleeping in her own bed. Then I asked her why she thought she needed it, and she said, ‘I’m scared.’ I reminded her there was nothing to be afraid of, then casually walked her back to her room and put her to bed,” Gallo said.

Slavik hit the issue head-on with readymade resources.

“One time I was in a bookstore and saw this book, ‘Hands Are Not for Hitting,’ so I brought it home, and we began reading it every night. The book explains what hands are supposed to be used for, and it seemed to help a lot,” Slavik said. “After about a month, I slacked off reading it. But whenever the issue crops up, we pull out the book and go over it again.”

Once the habit has been addressed and steps are taken to alter the behavior, use positive affirmation to provide continual encouragement. Rendering rewards might be helpful, too.

Most important, be consistent with

expectations and patient in the process.

Remember new habits must be established before old ones can be eliminated.

“This past New Year’s Eve, my son and his cousin were at the top of the stairs, and she was trying to prod him down, but by accident he fell,” Slavik said. “While we were consoling him, he turned to his cousin and said, ‘Hands are not for hitting just like my book says,’ and I was shocked. I guess it really is beginning to sink in.”

Denise Yearian is the former editor of two parenting magazines and the mother of three children and four grandchildren.

HELPFUL RESOURCES: + Kidshealth.org + Best behavior book series (“Hands Are Not for Hitting,” “Feet Are Not for Kicking,” “Teeth Are Not for Biting,” “Germs Are Not for Sharing”) + “Good Kids, Bad Habits: The RealAge Guide to Raising Healthy Children” by Jennifer Trachtenberg, M.D.

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Five ways parents can encourage kids to be curious

BY JULIE SCAGELL SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POST On a recent Saturday, my husband and I were headed out to compete in what we fondly refer to as the “Suburb Olympics” – grocery shopping, dry-cleaning drop-off, Target, hockey practice. We hadn’t even backed out of the driveway when our 5-year-old started his standard rapid-fire line of questioning.

“How many orca whales live in Florida?”

“Did the Buffalo Bills beat the Giants this year?” (For what it’s worth, we live in Minnesota.)

“Can ashes from a volcano burn you?”

“How many sixes are in 10?”

“Did the Jets beat the Packers?”

“Can a great white shark kill you?”

“Did the Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Badgers?” (Are you sensing a pattern?)

“What’s your favorite farm animal?

Mine is a goat.”

The kid is destined to be an FBI agent specializing in interrogations. This is a regular occurrence and one we find generally amusing, if a bit exhausting.

“It’s maddening, isn’t it,” I whispered.

My husband looked at me.

“It’s fascinating you don’t see it,” he said. “When I first met you, I thought no one had ever been as interested in me as you. It didn’t take long to realize you are just that curious about everything. It’s the thing I love most about you.”

“That’s so sweet,” I said.

“I’d give anything if you’d stop asking so many questions during movies, though.”

Fair enough.

To me, curiosity is necessary. It is a trait I admire in others, and one I nurture in myself. My desire to learn has become more pronounced with age, and it’s a characteristic I am desperate for my three children to have. I want them to be the ones constantly asking questions, seeking more knowledge. Of course, I don’t want them to be the pretentious know-it-all who believes they are the smartest person in the room. We all know one of those. No one wants to be around that guy.

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child who asks 47 questions on a 10-minute car ride would be a child who asks none at all.

Alas, we have one of those too. On a recent trip to Scotland to visit my husband’s family, my daughter’s most frequent question was, “What’s the Wi-Fi password?” She seemed to take little interest in the country’s rich history, traditions or culture. The most excited I saw her get was while we were out clothes shopping in Edinburgh.

“Of course,” one could say, “she’s a 13-year-old girl.” And while I’ll give her some slack on this rope of life, it will likely be enough for her to hang herself if she doesn’t eventually look up.

While some curiosity is innate, it is a trait that must be continuously fostered.

Inquisitiveness ebbs and flows, depending on our age, life stage and the company we keep. This is both reassuring (in the case of my daughter) and cumbersome. Parents can play an active role in cultivating a child’s ability to ask questions and seek answers, but doing that requires persistence.

HERE ARE FIVE WAYS TO FOSTER AN INQUISITIVE SPIRIT IN YOUR CHILD: — When your child asks you a question, don’t immediately answer. Encourage them to find the answer themselves. Point them in an age-appropriate direction – the internet, the library, a documentary – to help them build confidence by finding answers on their own.

— Answer a question with a question. When my son asked if ashes from a volcano can burn you, I asked if he thought they could. He said he definitely thought they could burn you, so you shouldn’t build your house right next to a volcano. Then he thoughtfully added, “Unless you have a giant box of BandAids, then it would probably be OK.”

Makes sense to me.

— Change your favorite bedtime story. Mix up the characters or the scenes in the book.

Add or remove characters, or change the ending. Ask your child to imagine what the outcome would be if different parts of the story changed.

— Give your children learning assignments. When an older child asks for something– a sleepover, money for new clothes, a later bedtime – have them research a historically significant person before they can get the desired item or activity. It could be an inventor, a world leader, an author, or an ordinary person who made this world extraordinary. Have the child write about what motivated the person to become great.

— Play a game of “Would You Rather.” Pose either-or questions to your child, such as “Would you rather be Spider-Man or Batman? Spend the night sleeping in the rain or the snow? Live in a warm state or a cold state?” Or my husband’s personal favorite, “Would you rather fight 10 duck-sized horses or 1 horse-sized duck?” And so on and so on, always asking why they chose their answer. An added bonus: This can distract kids from beating on each other in the back seat during long car journeys.

These small steps can help jump-start conversations and get children thinking for themselves. Answers to many of their questions are at the tip of our children’s fingers, courtesy of internet search engines. But a few little changes can help cultivate an environment where learning becomes fun, and they are thinking critically and independently, coming up with their own answers.

Scagell is a freelance writer and mother. Find her on Twitter @74AMB.

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10 Skills to Know Before Age 10

BY SARAH LYONS By the time your child turns 10, you may have started teaching them responsibilities, assigned weekly chores and started discussing whether they are old enough to stay home alone for a few minutes at a time.

In the middle of their tween years, 10-year-olds are ready to begin taking on more responsibilities.

“Parents can think about where they would like their kids to be at age 18, then go back every few years making goals to work up to independence as an adult,” said Krystal Laws, a mother of seven.

“Having a vision for where you’re headed really helps in knowing what to work on at various ages.”

What are some basic skills kids can learn before 10?

Here are some ideas: BASIC HOUSEHOLD TASKS Teach your child some basic household tasks. If you are busy, out of the house or under the weather, your child should be able to make himself a sandwich, pack a sack lunch for school, and be able to prepare a small meal in the microwave. It is also good to teach your kids how to do laundry, run the dishwasher and clean up a spill.

SAFETY Keeping our kids safe is a huge priority for parents. At a young age, we begin to teach our kids how to safely cross the street, bike and road safety, and to be aware of strangers. By 10, parents should take it one step further by teaching kids about internet safety and what to do in case of an emergency.

“I want them to be safe mentally and physically,” said Lisa Parrish, a mother of three. “They should know how to use the phone, procedures for being home alone or in emergencies, safe touch, and that no means no.” Kids approaching 10 should also know basic first aid and when to call 911.

PROPER HYGIENE AND SELF GROOMING Ten-year-olds should understand the importance of good hygiene and how to care for their own body and hair. Frequent showers, proper face and hand washing,

and wearing deodorant are good habits to get into as the changing hormones of the teen years approach.

BUDGETING AND SAVING Age 10 is a great time to introduce basic budgeting skills. Kids can learn to pick something out that they would like to purchase, research the cost, and begin saving for it. This helps teach them delayed gratification, the value of the dollar, the reward for hard work, and also how to budget and save for things they want. This skill will be necessary as they plan for larger purchases in adulthood.

PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS When presented with a problem, children often look to the adults in their lives to solve the problem. Rather than giving your child the answer to the problem, why not let them try to work it out themselves? The problem-solving skills learned early will benefit them as they grow older.

You can also present your child with different scenarios and ask them what they would do. Ask your child: If you get lost, what should you do? What if you forget your lunch at home? What if you see another child getting teased? If there is a fire in the house, what should you do?

Working through different scenarios and practicing problem-solving skills will help your child build confidence for when they are faced with a problem.

VALUE OF HARD WORK Kids need to know the value of hard work, especially as they head off to college or into the workplace. Even middle and high school require a higher level of study habits. Developing good study habits also helps kids learn that their dedication pays off when they receive good grades because of it. To prepare your child for the workforce, assign chores that work toward a family goal, such as putting in a garden for everyone to enjoy, or saving up allowance for something they would like to purchase, to show them the long-term payoff of hard work.

PROPER ETIQUETTE AND SPEAKING SKILLS At 10, kids should know how to treat other people respectfully, approach adults in public, have proper phone etiquette, shake hands, and express gratitude when someone gives them a gift or does some-

thing for them. With so much electronic communication, we must teach our children that when having face-to-face conversations, it is polite to use proper language rather than text speak. “Kids this age should know the Golden Rule and treat others the way they’d like to be treated,” said Laura Fenner, a mother of four. Tenyear-olds can build confidence in this area by practicing public speaking and participating in sports or recitals.

CARING FOR OTHERS Kids learn a lot when given the responsibility of taking care of something or someone else. Examples could be a pet, garden or plants, or helping with younger children. This helps teach them responsibility and selflessness.

OUTDOOR SKILLS Kids this age can be taught outdoor safety. Fire safety, how to use a map and compass, what poison ivy looks like, and water safety are all good examples. Teaching them these skills encourages them to find outdoor activities they enjoy. Teaching kids how to be safe when pursuing outdoor activities may open a love of the outdoors that they have not yet experienced.

HEALTHY HABITS The benefits of a healthy diet and routine exercise is important to learn. While kids may not be preparing entire meals at age 10, they do need to know that potato chips are not a well-balanced lunch. Kids should also be able to listen to their bodies so they can tell you if they are unwell and what is wrong. Healthy sleep habits and a good diet can help them perform better in school and improve their moods.

Kids should also be able to manage their emotions and calm themselves when needed.

These skills are a guideline as every child and every family is unique. You may find that in your family, you value certain skills over others or that some of these were learned some time ago.

“Be flexible with your plan to teach life skills,” Laws said. “Everyone learns at a different pace.”

Sarah Lyons is a freelance writer.

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Thursday, August 10 MIAMI DADE COUNTY Orange Bowl’s Family Fun & Fit Day. Enjoy a day of free health screenings, CPR and fitness instructions, and interactive demonstrations. The event also features live performances, family activities, music, games, a raffle giveaway and contests. Free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex. 3000 NW 199th St., Miami Gardens. community.orangebowl.org/familyfunandfitday

Friday, August 25 PALM BEACH COUNTY Night at the Museum. Interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows, and food and beverages available for purchase. Last Friday of every month. $13.95 for adults, $9.95 for ages 3-12. 6-9 p.m. South Florida Science Center, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. sfsciencecenter.org

HIGHLIGHTS ALL COUNTIES 5 SATURDAY Home Depot Kids Workshop. Ages 5-12. First come/first served. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. First Saturday of the month. All counties. Home Depot. Free. Find participating store at homedepot.com

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3 THURSDAY Made at PAMM. Create art inspired by pieces on display in a program led by teaching artists. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Perez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. pamm.org

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First Friday Concert. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy live music. First Friday of the month. 6-9 p.m. Normandy Fountain, Normandy Drive at 71st Street, Miami Beach. 305-332-2623 First Fridays at Surfside. Art, music, crafts Americana-style for Independence Day. 4-7 p.m. Surfside Ocean Front Pool Center, 9301 Collins Ave., Surfside. facebook. com/events/1734734716823619/ Frost First Fridays Laser Show. Listen to Pink Floyd, Lady Gaga, The Beatles and more while watching laser light visuals in the dome of the Frost Planetarium.

Use telescopes to stargaze on the Lunar Terrace. Adults, $10; children, $8. Showtimes from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. frostscience.org/ Fast Lane Fridays. Watch cars zoom down the track, Adults, $10; kids 12 and under, free. 6 p.m. Homestead Miami Speedway, 1 Speedway Blvd., Homestead. homesteadmiamispeedway.com/Guest-Info/Fast-Lane-Friday.aspx

5 SATURDAY First Saturday at Gold Coast Railroad Museum. Fun, food, bounce houses and train rides. Nominal fee for food and train rides. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 13450 SW 152nd St., Miami. gcrm.org Breastfeeding Awareness Walk. Kids activities, music, baby gifts, raffles, giveaways and more. Preregister.

Free. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E 65th St., Hialeah. hscmd.org/bfwalk Discovery at Deering. First Saturday of every month.

Explore science topics through hands-on activities. First Saturday of every month. Ages 6-14. RSVP required. $15.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. deeringestate.org/discover-deering Kids Fun Day. Mobile DMV, mobile library, free snow cones and popcorn, rock climbing wall, bounce house, world explorer hunt and more. Free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dade County Federal Credit Union Main Branch, 15000 NW 107 Ave., Miami. dcfcu.org/kids

6 SUNDAY Family Yoga. Bring a mat for a yoga class taught by Cynthia Zak-Preuss. $25 per family; $30 for non-members. 11 a.m.-noon. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 305-673-7256 Welliewishers Friendship Tea Party. Have a tea party with your favorite dolls. Enjoy a special menu, crafts, conversation cards and cupcake decorating. Ages 5 and up Preregister. $13.50 per person. americangirl.com/ retail/miami.php Bluegrass Festival and Acoustic Jam. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy live music. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. First Sunday of every month. Park admission is $7 per car. 12:30-5 p.m. Greynolds Park, 18501 NE 22 Ave., North Miami Beach. southfloridabluegrass.com Group Bike Ride. Ages 12 and up are invited to a family-friendly bike ride. Helmets and waivers required.

First Sunday of every month. $10 suggested donation. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. and stops during the ride for a food truck break and a yoga demonstration. Coconut Grove Metrorail Station, 2780 SW 27th Ave., Miami. facebook. com/theunderlinemia

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Learn the moves to dance with Siempre Flamenco and enjoy the music. 7-10 p.m. North Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. rhythmfoundation.com/events/categories/dance-band-night/ STARLIGHT MUSICALS Aug. 4. This summer concert series features Brass Evolution, classic horn band based Rock n Roll music. 7-10 p.m. Holiday Park, East Sunrise Boulevard and Federal Highway. fortlauderdale.gov/starlight SUMMER IN THE CITY Aug. 4. Hear Crystal Visions, a Fleetwood Mac tribute. Food and beverages available for purchase. Free. 7 p.m. Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. downtownboca. org/event-calendar.html DANCE AFRICA MIAMI Aug. 4-6. This celebration of dance, music and culture features a concert, workshops, children’s village, vendor marketplace, lectures, fashion and more. Tickets start at $5.

The Little Haiti Cultural Complex, 212 NE 59th

Terrace, Miami. adddff.delouafrica.org/onlineregistration/#concertgala SUPER SATURDAY: SAVE THE RAINFOREST PUPPET SHOW Aug. 5. Katie Adam’s Make Believe Theater uses puppets, shadow puppets and music to share a message of animal and nature conservation. 2-3 p.m. Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie. sherman.library.nova.edu/sites/ spotlight/events/ MONSTER JAM Aug. 5-6. See monster trucks perform stunts.

Tickets start at $20. 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; 1 pm. Sunday. BB&T Center, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise. thebbtcenter.com KIDZ BOP KIDS “BEST TIME EVER” TOUR Aug. 6. Kids and parents can sing along to the best pop songs of the year.

Tickets start at $29.50.

Doors open at 4 p.m.

Show begins at 5 p.m.

The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. kidzbop.com/tour FAMILY COMEDY MAGIC SHOW Aug. 6. Illusionist Gary Goodman performs an interactive magic show. Adults, $8; children, $6. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. willowtheatre.org SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH Aug. 6. Families and pets are welcome to eat along Riverwalk and enjoy musical entertainment on three stages. Free. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Esplanade Park, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. fort-

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Family Day. Kid-friendly museum tour, arts and craft

cuss with the group. Then have snacks and pink lemonade and do a craft with new friends. Free. Ages 8 and up.

Preregister. americangirl.com/retail/miami.php Nite Hike & Campfire. Hike through the woods and gather around a campfire for s’mores. $15 per person.

7-9:30 p.m. Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. deeringestate.org/nite-hike-campfire/

activities, a musical performance and a gallery scavenger hunt. 2-5 p.m. Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. coralgablesmuseum.org/events/ Family Day on Aragon. Featured Film: “My Neighbor Totoro.” Admission includes popcorn and soda. Second Saturday and Sunday of the month. 11 a.m. Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. $5. 786-3859689 or gablescinema.com PAMM Free Second Saturdays. Hands-on activities and guided tours. 1-5 p.m. Perez Art Museum, 2203 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. pamm.org or 786-345-5643 HistoryMiami Family Fun Days. Educational, hands-on activities and kid-themed projects. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Second Saturday of the month. HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. historymiami.org Sensory Saturday. Yoga, art and other sensory experiences for children with sensory processing disorders and their families. 9-11 a.m. Second Saturday of the month.

Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. $15. RSVP. miamichildrensmuseum.org/programming/sensory-saturdays/ Caribbean Market Day. Fresh fruit and vegetables, Caribbean food, handmade arts and crafts and afro-Caribbean entertainment. Second Saturday of every month. 10

10 THURSDAY Orange Bowl’s Family Fun & Fit Day. Sunshine Health presents a day of free health screenings, CPR and fitness instructions and interactive demonstrations. The event also features live performances, family activities, music, games, a raffle giveaway and contests. Free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex.

3000 NW 199th St., Miami Gardens. http://community. orangebowl.org/familyfunandfitday/

11 FRIDAY Little Havana Art Walk. Meet artists and see new work. Second Friday of every month. 7-11 p.m. Along Southwest Eighth Street between Twelfth and Seventeenth Avenues. facebook.com/littlehavana.artwalk

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lauderdale.gov SLAVA’S SNOWSHOW Through Aug. 6. Tragedy and comedy resound in this clown show. Various times. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Ticket prices vary. 305-949-6722 or arshtcenter.org MUSIC UNDER THE STARS Aug. 11. Music on the great lawn. Second Friday of every month. 7-9 p.m. Atlantic and Pompano Beach Boulevards, Pompano Beach. pompanobeachfl.gov SUMMER IN THE CITY Aug. 11. Hear Ruffhouse, a Bob Marley tribute band. Food and beverages available for purchase. Free. 7 p.m. Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. downtownboca. org/event-calendar. html PETER & THE WOLF AND THE MUSIC OF RUSSIA Aug. 12. Hear the South Florida Chamber Ensemble perform music by Russian composers. $15. 2-4 p.m.

Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. ccpompano.org SUMMER IN THE CITY Aug. 12. Boca’s film and concert series concludes with The Symphonia Boca Raton: A Space Odyssey. Food and beverages available for purchase. Free. 7 p.m. Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. downtownboca.org/event-calendar.html

a.m.-4 p.m. 5925 NE Second Ave., Miami. littlehaiticulturalcenter.com

13 SUNDAY Family Day on Aragon. Featured Film: “Ponyo.”

Admission includes popcorn and soda. Second Saturday and Sunday of the month. 11 a.m. Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. $5. 786-385-9689 or gablescinema.com

18 FRIDAY Target Third Friday at Miami Children’s Museum. Explore the museum for free. 3-9 p.m.

Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. miamichildrensmuseum.org/events

19 SATURDAY Back-to-School Blast Off. Arts & crafts with space and back-to-school themes, prizes and face painting. Free.

1-3 p.m. Center Court of Southland Mall, 20505 S. Dixie Highway, Miami. mysouthlandmall.com GO GO MOA+D. Kid-friendly tour of museum exhibits and hands-on art activities. Third Saturday of every month.

12-4 p.m. Miami Dade College Museum of Art + Design, 600 Biscayne Blvd, Miami. 304-237-7700 Doll Hair Salon Spectacular. Doll hair styling tips and accessories, photo opps and a goody bag. $20 per

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» fairs & festivals MIAMI SPICE Aug. 1–Sept. 30. Restaurants around the city serve three-course meals at reduced prices.

Festival also includes events such as the Wheelin’ Dealin’ Food Truck Festival, 5–10 p.m. Aug. 19 at Magic City Casino. Miamiandbeaches.com/special-offers/monthly-deals/ Miami-spice-month THE THRIFTER MARKET AT THE WYNWOOD MARKET Fridays. Browse vintage and handmade items and take in the art and music. Free. 4 p.m.– midnight. 2250 NW Second Ave., Miami. bit. ly/ThrifterMarket DANCEAFRICA MIAMI Aug. 4–6. Delou Africa’s African Diaspora Dance & Drum Festival of Florida returns with dance, music and more. Children’s village with storytelling, crafts, dance and health fair.

Workshops, concert, gala and other events.

Prices and times vary. Little Haiti Cultural Complex, 212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami. adddff. delouafrica.org FAMILY HEALTH AND COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Aug. 5. Get donated school supplies and free physical exams, immunizations and haircuts for back-to-school. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Blanche Ely High School, 1201 NW Sixth Ave., Pompano Beach. crockettfoundation.org BREASTFEEDING AWARENESS WALK Kids activities, music, baby gifts, raffles, giveaways and more. Preregister. Free. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E 65th St., Hialeah. hscmd.org/bfwalk IMFEST INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Aug. 5. Join the Jamaican independence party with food trucks, kid zone and musicians including Jo Mersa Marley, grandson of Bob Marley. Tickets start at $10. 3 p.m.–1 a.m.

Betty T. Ferguson Amphitheater, 19909 NW 31st Ave., Miami. bit.ly/IMFest2017

CORAL GABLES GRILL FEST Aug. 5-6. Beer, bacon and barbecue with crafts, a kids’ zone and music on the side. $10 suggested donation; VIP $99. 1–8 p.m. Aug. 5, 1–7 p.m.

Aug. 6. Alhambra Circle between Salzedo Street and Le Jeune Road. thebeerbaconfest.com JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE FUN DAY Aug. 6. Celebrate the 55th anniversary of Jamaican independence with live performance by Freddie McGregor. $5. 2–10 p.m. Riviera Beach City Marina, 200 E. 13th St., Riviera Beach. bit.ly/ JamaicaIndependenceRivieraBeach SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPLASH Aug. 6. Music, games, scavenger hunt, face painting, giveaways and prizes. Exhibitors offer information about academics, extracurriculars, health, safety and fitness. Free. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Westfield Mall, 8000 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. bit.ly/BackToSchoolSplash2017

SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH Aug. 19. Music, games, scavenger hunt, face painting, giveaways and prizes. Exhibitors offer information about academics, extracurriculars, health, safety and fitness. Free. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Coral Square Mall, 9569 W. Atalntic ave., Coral Springs. SouthFloridaParenting.com

SUSHI & STROLL SUMMER WALK Aug. 11. Take a self-guided audio tour through the garden. Adults, $7; children ages 4-10, $5.

Watch a taiko drumming performance for an additional $3. 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. morikami.org/culturalprograms/sushi-stroll/

ANIMAL ADOPTION FAIR Aug. 20. Find a new furry friend, or browse the vendors and animal demonstrations. Vaccinations, microchipping and other health services available. Vaccinated dogs on leashes are welcome. Free. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE 8th St., Fort Lauderdale. animaladoptionfair.com

SUNRISE BACK-TO-SCHOOL ROUND-UP Aug. 12. Rides, music, games, food and fun, plus a backpack, school supply and book giveaway for Sunrise residents, while supplies last. Free.

10 a.m.–1 p.m. Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd. sunrisefl.gov

OUR KIDS WORLD FAMILY FUN FEST Aug. 26–27. Inflatables, pony rides, animal show, storytime, games, costumed characters and more. Adults $8; kids 12 and under $5, or free with printed free ticket. Ride wristbands are $4 per ride or $10 for “rideall-day.” 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. southfloridafair.com/ events/2017/our-kids-world-family-fun-fest(2)

BACK-TO-SCHOOL DINO WEEKEND Aug. 12-13. Dino Dig, waterslides, foam pit and more. Regular admission rates apply; event includes Lost World of Dinosaurs exhibit. 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. FlamingoGardens.org

person. 9:30-10:30 a.m. American Girl Miami, 8888 SW 136th St., Miami. americangirl.com/retail/miami.php Bird Road Art Walk. Art, music, poetry and more in one of Miami’s artist communities. Third Saturday of every month. 7-10 p.m. Bird Road Art District, 7259 SW 48th St., Miami. 305-332-1905 Coconut Grove Bike Tour. Free bicycle tour of the neighborhood’s architecture. Bring water, sunblock and a bike. Preregistration required. 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Coconut Grove City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Coconut Grove. 786-346-3356

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Coral Gables Bike Tour. Celebrate Father’s Day with a bike ride. This guided tour will showcase the history of Bahamian immigrants and their role in shaping Coral Gables and Coconut Grove. Preregister. $5 for Museum members and children under 12; $10 for non-members.

10 a.m. Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. coralgablesmuseum.org/portfolio-item/gables-biketours-third-sunday-every-month-10am/

IFÉ-ILÉ AFRO-CUBAN DANCE FESTIVAL Aug. 14–19. Performances by dancers and musicians including Conjunto Folklorico Nacional de Cuba and Ban Rarra. Learn about dances — oricha, arara, rumba, cubaton and more — at workshops. HistoryMiami Museum hosts an academic conference 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Aug. 17; a children’s camp runs 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Aug. 14–16. Passes for workshops and performances start at $20. Koubek Center, 2705 SW Third St., Miami. visitife-ile.org/ festival/festival.htm.

tea party with your favorite dolls. Enjoy a special menu, crafts, conversation cards and cupcake decorating. Ages 5 and up Preregister. $13.50 per person. americangirl.com/ retail/miami.php

23 WEDNESDAY Miami Beach Food Truck & Music Fest. Food trucks and area restaurants. 5-10 p.m. Fourth Wednesday of the month. Northshore Park Bandshell, Collins Avenue and 73rd Street.

Food Trucks. Every fourth Friday of the month. 5:3010:30 p.m. Tropical Park, 7900 Bird Road, Miami.

Family Fridays and Dive in Movie. Slide pools are open until 7:30 p.m. A Dive In Movie will start at the recreation pool at 8 p.m. $5 per person. Park opens at 5 p.m. Grapeland Water Park, 1550 NW 37 Ave., Miami. miamigov.com/grapeland/ Free Day at National Parks. The National Park Service celebrates 100 years with free park admission at national parks, including Biscayne and Everglades national

parks. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks. htm Cultural Fridays. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans. 7-11 p.m. Last Friday of the month. Domino Park, SW 15th Avenue and 8th Street, Miami. 305-643-5500 or viernesculturales.org

26 SATURDAY Art Storytime. Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers can see the gallery, read a story and do a related art activity in PAMM’s Knight Education Center. Fourth Saturday of the month. Preregistration required. Included with museum admission. 1-2 p.m. Perez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd. pamm.org Summer Butterfly Walk. Search for butterflies with a tour guide. 11 a.m.- noon. Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. deeringestate.org/butterfly-walks/

27 SUNDAY Art in the Park with Marie. Ages toddlers-8. Create something new each month out on the lawn under the shade of the Banyan tree. Supplies included. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Last Sunday of the month. Miami Beach Botanical

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305-673-7256 Bark at the Park with the Miami Marlins.

Families and dogs can watch the Marlins play the San Diego Padres. Dog ticket sales benefit the Humane Society of Broward County. Preregister. Humans, $16; Dogs, $10. 1:10 p.m. Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami. m.mlb.com/marlins/tickets/special-events/bark-at-the-park

31 THURSDAY Dustin’s T1D All-Stars. Kids with type 1 diabetes can go on the field for batting practice, get a ball for players to sign, learn facts about diabetes and enjoy the game as guests of Marlins pitcher Dustin McGowan. Seating is limited. Call for times. Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami. diabetesresearch.org/DustinsT1DAllStars

BROWARD 2 WEDNESDAY Dinner and a Movie. Join Superintendent Robert Runcie for a reception and a movie screening of the film “Listen: It Only Takes a Moment” which addresses problems students face. Refreshments will be served. Free.

6:30 p.m. Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center, 600 SE Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 754-321-1600

3 THURSDAY First Thursdays: Starry Nights. Light refreshments in the museum cafe, exhibits and hands-on art projects. 4-8 p.m. NSU Art Museum, 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. nsuartmuseum.org/events

4 FRIDAY Superhero Splash Bash. Games, a movie, an obstacle course, splash time and sperhero prop photo opps. $6 per person; kids under 1, free. 6-10 p.m. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. broward. org/PARKS/THINGSTODO/Pages/SummerEventsatSplashAdventure0505-6270.aspx

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food truck offerings and listen to live music. 5-9 p.m.

Parking lot of Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. 954-473-2955 Bite-sized Learning Lunch. Have lunch with a naturalist and learn about Florida plants, animals and habitats. Bring your own lunch. Preregistration required.

12:15 -12:45 p.m. Easterlin Park, 1000 NW 38th St., Oakland Park. webtrac.broward.org

Bank of America Museum’s On US Weekend. BofA cardholders get free admission the first

5 SATURDAY “Storks.” See the film in the Susan B. Katz Theater.

Free. 10 a.m. River of Grass Artspark, 17189 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. 954-986-5027 Inside the Artist’s Studio: Jen Clay. Visit the artist’s studio to explore their creative process. Preregister. Free for members; $10 for non-members. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. NSU Art Museum, One East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. nsuartmuseum.org/event/inside-the-artistsstudio-jen-clay

Bank of America Museum’s On US Weekend. BofA cardholders get free admission the first full weekend of every month. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. NSU Art Museum, One East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. nsuartmuseum.org/event/bank-of-america-museums-on-usweekend-9/ Peter & The Wolf & the Music of Russia.

Hear the South Florida Chamber Ensemble perform music

by Russian composers. $15. 2-4 p.m. Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. ccpompano.org Monster Jam. See monster trucks perform stunts.

Tickets start at $20. 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. BB&T Center, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise. thebbtcenter.com Home Depot Kids Workshop. Ages 5-12. First come/first served. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. First Saturday of the month. All counties. Home Depot. Free. Find participating store at homedepot.com

full weekend of every month. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. NSU Art Museum, One East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. nsuartmuseum.org/event/bank-of-america-museums-on-usweekend-9/ Downtown Hollywood Dream Car Classic.

Find vintage cars, collectible vehicles and vendors at this family-friendly event. First Sunday of every month. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 1900 block of Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood. cobrajoeproductions.com

South Florida Parenting Back-to-School Splash. Music, games, scavenger hunt, face painting, giveaways and prizes. Exhibitors offer information about academics, extracurriculars, health, safety and fitness.

Free. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Westfield Mall, 8000 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. bit.ly/BackToSchoolSplash2017

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Monster Jam. See monster trucks perform stunts. Tickets start at $20. 1 p.m. BB&T Center, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise. thebbtcenter.com

Celebrate

7 MONDAY Full Moon Drum Circle. All skills levels welcome for

Your Birthday!

a guided drum circle at ArtsPark. Bring a drum or percussion instrument. 7-9 p.m. ArtsPark at Young Circle, One N. Young Circle, Hollywood. visithollywoodfl.org/events. aspx

11 FRIDAY Used Book Sale. Support Friends of the Helen B. Hoffman Library. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. 954-7972140 Music under the Stars. Music on the great lawn.

Second Friday of every month. 7-9 p.m. Atlantic and Pompano Beach Boulevards, Pompano Beach. pompanobeachfl.gov Fun Friday. Ages 3-10. Play nature-themed games, make crafts and hear a story In the Discovery Room. $5 per child. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center, 3150 SW 140th Ave., Davie. 954-3575110 An Evening with the Stars. See planets and stars.

7:30-9 p.m. Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road S., Coconut Creek. sfaaa.com

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Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

MUSEUM ADMISSION Adults & Children: $14 | Seniors (62+): $12 Broward County Residents: $12 | Military: $11 Museum Members: FREE

preserve the scrub habitat and take a guided tour with a park naturalist. 9 to 10:3-0 a.m. Deerfield Highlands Nature Preserve, 701 NE 41st St., Pompano Beach. 954357-5100 Back to School Roundup. Rides, music, food, informative discussion sections and a Pre-K Corral. Free.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. sunrisefl.gov Back to School Dino Weekend. Dinosaurs, waterslides, bounce houses, crafts and more. Included with

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museum admission. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 Flamingo Road, Davie. flamingogardens.org/ “Mary Poppins.” See the film in the Susan B. Katz Theater. Free. 10 a.m. River of Grass Artspark, 17189 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. 954-986-5027 Used Book Sale. Support Friends of the Helen B. Hoffman Library. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. 954-7972140

ket, pillow and pajamas. Ages 5-12. 6-11 p.m. $35 for members, $40 for non-members. Young At Art, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. youngatartmuseum.org Night Hike. Naturalist-led walk through nature. Preregistration required. $3 per person. 8-9 p.m. Military Trail Natural Area, 4600 Military Trail, Pompano Beach.

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ler’s Day Off.” Preregister. $5 per person includes popcorn and a drink. 7 p.m. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. sunrisefl.gov/tickets.html Back to School Bash. Exhibitors, entertainment, giveaways, contests, face painting, crafts, back-to-school scavenger hunt and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Coral Square.

9469 Atlantic Bvd., Coral Springs. southfloridaparenting. com Two-Day Indoor Flea Market and Bazaar.

Browse gently used toys, purses, clothes, jewelry, household cleaning products, fishing gear, collectibles and more. The event benefits senior programs. Free. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Carl Schecter Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave., Pembroke Pines. ppines.com Patch Expo. Local art and craft vendors, community partners and organizations, children’s activities, healthy food demonstrations, fitness activities, lawn games and more. Third Saturday of every month. PATCH Urban Farm and Market, 1201 W. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach. thepatchgarden.com

Retooled Workshop. New art project every second Sunday of the month provided by Young At Art Museum.

First 25 participants receive an IKEA gift. 4-6 p.m. IKEA Sunrise, 151 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise. ikea.com/us/en/ store/sunrise Back to School Dino Weekend. Dinosaurs, waterslides, bounce houses, crafts and more. Included with museum admission. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 Flamingo Road, Davie. flamingogardens.org/ Spanish Day. Visitors to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum can take a Spanish-language guided tour of the boardwalk and galleries. Make a craft to take home. Included with paid admission. 1-4 p.m., Big Cypress Indian Reservation, 1 W. Boundary Road, Clewiston. ahtahthiki.com/programs/

16 WEDNESDAY Food Truck Invasion. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for a picnic that requires no other prep on your part.

5-9:30 p.m. Brian Piccolo Park, 9501 Sheridan St., Hollywood. foodtruckinvasion.com

17 THURSDAY Kids Arts N Crafts. Face painting, music, arts and crafts, giveaways and more. Free. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pompano Citi Centre, 1955 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach. pompanociticentre.com

18 FRIDAY Kids Night at the Museum. Parents can have a night on the town while kids enjoy games, art activities, pizza and popcorn, and a movie screening. Bring a blan-

19 SATURDAY Movie Screenings in Sunrise. Watch “Ferris Buel-

Natural Area Geocaching Adventure Series. Use GPS or a smartphone to explore habitats and search for geocaches. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes.

Bringing drinking water, sunscreen and insect repellent is recommended. Preregistration required. Third Saturday of every month. 9:30-11:30 a.m. 4600 Military Trail Northwest 9th Ave, Pompano Beach. 954-357-5110 Used Book Sale. Support Friends of the Helen B. Hoffman Library. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. 954-7972140

Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk. Visit galleries and shops and enjoy art, live music, an artisan market and a guided mural tour. Third Saturday of every month. 5-10 p.m. Downtown Hollywood. floridashollywood.org/artwalk Model Train Rides. Functioning model steam train runs the third weekend of the month. Parents must ride with children 10 and under, and pregnant women are not allowed to ride. $1.50 for rides, additional $1.50 for weekend entry fee to park for ages 6 and up. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. livesteamers.org/schedule.html

20 SUNDAY Two-Day Indoor Flea Market and Bazaar.

Browse gently used toys, purses, clothes, jewelry, household cleaning products, fishing gear, collectibles and more. The event benefits senior programs. Free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Carl Schecter Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave., Pembroke Pines. ppines.com Model Train Rides. Functioning model steam train runs the third weekend of the month. Parents must ride with children 10 and under, and pregnant women are not allowed to ride. $1.50 for rides, additional $1.50 for weekend entry fee to park for ages 6 and up. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. livesteamers.org/schedule.html

24 THURSDAY Food Truck Invasion. A variety of cuisine and treats.

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. 5-9:30 p.m. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. 954-3578870. foodtruckinvasion.com

25 FRIDAY Guided Hike. A naturalist will lead the group on a hike through the park. Preregister. 9-10 a.m. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. 954-3575190 Used Book Sale. Support Friends of the Helen B. Hoffman Library. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. 954-7972140

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26 SATURDAY Used Book Sale. Support Friends of the Helen B. Hoffman Library. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. 954-7972140

Open House for the Rose Miniaci Arts Education. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts hosts an open house for singing, dancing and acting classes for all ages. Tour the facilities, observe or participate in a sample class, meet teaching artists, enjoy family-friendly activities, have refreshments and win prizes. Free. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. browardcenter.org/classes

27 SUNDAY Rally Day. Informational booths from the church’s ministries, family friendly activities including crafts, face painting, a balloon artist, cotton candy and a petting zoo. Free. 8:30 a.m.-noon. First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale, 451 Tarpon Drive. facebook.com/ events/789664374539196 Movie Screenings in Sunrise. Watch “Moana.”

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1 TUESDAY Let’s Get Art-Sea. Children ages 5-10 can create ocean-themed art while parents shop. $20 per child with sibling discount available. Preregister. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through Aug. 5. 10 a.m.-noon. Palm Beach Outlets Space W411, 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach. kidsneedmoreart.com/lets-getart-sea-at-palm-beach-outlets/ Hatchling Release. Learn about sea turtles in the Gumbo Limbo classroom, and then watch baby turtles make their trip to the ocean. Monday-Thursday nights through Aug. 10. Members, $10; non-members, $17.

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2 WEDNESDAY Lighthouse Sunset Tour. Explore the working lighthouse and watch the sunset. Preregister. $15 for members; $20 for non-members. Time varies by sunset. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter. jupiterlighhouse.org

4 FRIDAY Safari Nights: Pirate. Dress in costume for a themed night at the zoo with face painting, a kids’ DJ, giveaways, crafts and more. Adults, $15.95; kids ages 3-12, $9.95; kids 2 and under free. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. http://www.palmbeachzoo.org/safari-nights-2017 VSA Celebration of the Arts. Dance and theatre performances and a gallery exhibitions. Light refreshments will be served. Free. 7-9 p.m. VSA Palm Beach County, 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth. vsapbc.org First Friday Art Walk. Explore the art of Downtown Delray. 6-9 p.m. East Atlantic Avenue, Downtown Delray Beach. downtowndelraybeach.com/events

5 SATURDAY Healthier Jupiter Beach Cleanup. Join a cleanup group while getting active. Free. 8-10 a.m. Ocean Cay Park, 2188 Marcinski Road, Jupiter. healthierjupiter.org/ event/walk-talk-with-friends-of-jupiter-beach/ Kemetic Yoga. A 90-minute session of yoga using ancient Kemetic postures and teachings. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. $10 per person. 9:30 a.m. Spady Museum, 170 NW Fifth Ave., Delray Beach. spadymuseum.com Hike Through History. Learn the topography and natural history of Jupiter’s Natural Conservation Lands site. Ages 5 and up. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Preregister. Free. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter. jupiterlighhouse.org

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6 SUNDAY Gary Goodman’s Family Comedy Magic Show. Illusionist Gary Goodman performs an interactive magic show. Adults, $8; children, $6. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. willowtheatre.org Make & Take. Kids and parents learn about a new topic every month and create something to take home. $5 per craft. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. scienceexplorium.org Lighthouse Moonrise Tour. Explore the working lighthouse and take in views of the full moon. Preregister. $15 for members; $20 for non-members. Time varies by sunset. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter. jupiterlighhouse.org

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WHEN IN DOUBT, TESTING IS THE ANSWER. Did your child have a one-time allergic reaction during the last school year or during the summer and you didn’t follow up with a visit to the ALLERGIST? With allergies there’s no suspicion allowed; you must know if that episode was triggered by an allergy and prevent a trip to the emergency room.

Generally, people think of spring as allergy season, but grasses, pollen and dust mites reach their peak in the fall too and in South Florida ragweed is one of the most predominant. With the beginning a new school year, exposure to potential triggers, outdoor or indoor, are elevated.

Asthma is the n.1 cause of absences in schools in Florida. Was your child diagnosed asthmatic by an allergist? Is he only using medication in the event of an asthma episode?

lighthouse and take in views of the full moon. Preregister. $15 for members; $20 for non-members. Time varies by sunset. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter. jupiterlighhouse.org

8 TUESDAY Gems Club. 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! Pizza dinner and refreshments will be provided. Open to girls in grades 3rd-8th. $10. Preregistration required.

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11 FRIDAY Food Truck Invasion. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.

Second Friday of the month. 5-9:30 p.m. Abacoa Town

Center, 1200 Town Center Drive, Jupiter. foodtruckinvasion.com BYOPicnic to the beach. Pack a picnic lunch to eat on the beach with other families at this Sunflower Creative Arts event. Free. 5-7 p.m. Atlantic Dunes Beach, 1605 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. https://www.eventbrite. com/e/byopicnic-to-the-beach-bring-your-own-picnictickets-34564332850?aff=erelpanelorg Sushi & Stroll Summer Walk. Take a self-guided audio tour through the garden. Adults, $7; children ages 4-10, $5. Watch a live drumming performance for an additional $3. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. morikami.org/ cultural-programs/sushi-stroll/ Screen on the Green. Enjoy a movie on the great lawn. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Popcorn, snacks and beverages available for purchase. 8 p.m. Waterfront Commons, 100 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. wpb.org/ Departments/Waterfront/Community-Events/Screen-onthe-Green

12 SATURDAY Tot Time. Toys, costumes, bubbles, crafts and snacks in an indoor playroom for ages 1-4. $5 per child. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. sugarsandpark.org The Great American Eclipse Lecture. Teacher and astronomy expert Kyle Jeter will discuss the upcoming solar eclipse. Free. 1-2 p.m. Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW Second Ave., Boca Raton. myboca.us/957/Library ARTful Adventure. Create art in a workshop led by experienced art educators. $5 per family. 10-11 a.m.

Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. bocamuseum.org/programs-events/families#term-977 Back to School Splash. Water slides, a field of bubbles, make and takes, giveaways, music and more.

Concessions available for purchase. Ages 3 and up. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. sugarsandpark.org Seining the Lagoon. Catch and release fish, shrimp, crabs and more in the Intracoastal Waterway behind

Search no more: the allergist is the specialized physician who can give you the most reliable support for your Allergies & Asthma. The allergist can help parents learn to manage their child’s daily care, safeguard their home and school from triggers; educate your child on understanding his/her condition, identifying triggers and early symptoms, using the right medication, and learn what to do in case of exposure. The allergist will shed a light on warning signs, hidden triggers, cross contamination, and help prevent unexpected reactions.

WITH A DIAGNOSED CHILD With children treated for allergies and/or asthma, preparing before going back to school is a bit less daunting and will not seem overwhelming.

Schedule a back to school appointment with the allergist, ensure that all medications are updated and taken as prescribed and that he or she is on track with allergy shots.

Update the Food Allergy Action Plan (now called Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan) Update the Anaphylaxis Action Plan; it helps optimize your child’s life-threatening allergies and emergency protocol.

Update the Asthma Action Plan, a written plan that helps patients, families and teachers with the management of asthma by showing daily treatment and prescribed medications.

Meet and educate new teachers, school staff and care takers to ensure a safe and welcoming environment. Cafeterias can be pesky, not always a peanut free school is the answer, but the old hygiene rule of “wash your hands and mouth” is a better approach. Physical education coaches need to be made aware of asthmatic patients, as exercise induced asthma is a condition that shouldn’t exclude children from participation.

Provide the school with two doses of epinephrine and/or inhaler as prescribed. Staff should know where to find medications, how to administer in case of an emergency and should also be trained to administer and to recognize early symptoms.

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» exhibits for families ROCKIN’: THE STORY OF ROCK & ROLL Through Aug. 2. Explore music through a visual lens with artwork and photography. The exhibit includes work by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame featured photographer Larry Singer.

Free. Studio 18 in the Pines, 1101 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines. ppines.org PIRATE ISLAND Through Aug. 19. Hear pirate tales, walk the plank, learn to speak “pirate,” handle ropes and more. $5 per person. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Frank Art Gallery, 601 City

Center Way, Pembroke Pines. ppines.com/artsforcommunityengagement DREAM CITY STUDIO Weekends through Aug. 20. Learn how cities are built and try designing a skyscraper. Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables.

Adults, $10; students and seniors, $8; ages 6-12, $3; military families and members free.

305-603-8067 or coralgablesmuseum.org LOST WORLD DINOSAURS Through Sept. 4. See realistic, life-sized dinosaurs created by paleontologist Guy Darrough.

Included with paid admission. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. flamingogardens. org BIRDS OF PARADISE: AMAZING AVIAN EVOLUTION Through Sept. 4. Natural history, photography and science combine in an exhibition revealing the work of photographer Tim Laman and Cornell Lab of Ornithology scientist Edwin Scholes.

Included with museum admission. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. mods.org AMAZING BUTTERFLIES Through Sept. 29. An interactive exhibit takes visitors through the lifecycle of a butterfly.

Included with museum admission. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail

N., West Palm Beach. sfsciencecenter.org XOXO: AN EXHIBIT ABOUT LOVE AND FORGIVENESS Through Sept. 10. Make memories at an exhibition where children and families can communicate through creative activities such as making videos and participating in art workshops. Young at Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. youngatartmuseum.org PALINDROME PARK Through Sept. 10. Artist Francisco Lo Castro designed an art installation you can play in.

Jump in the triangular ball pit and look at 3D artworks. Then explore shape and color by building your own palindrome sculptures. Young at Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. youngatartmuseum.org SPACE: AN OUT-OF-GRAVITY EXPERIENCE Through Sept. 10. Discover the challenges and progress of space exploration. Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-4349600 or frostscience.org BUILDING A LEGACY Through Sept. 17. Building a Legacy: Gifts from the Mary Griggs Burke Collection presents selected Japanese artworks. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. $15; seniors and military,

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Gumbo Limbo. Ages 10-adult. Members, $7; Non-members, $10. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. 561-544-8615

13 SUNDAY $13; ages 6-17, $9; students, $11. 561-4950233 or morikami.org TRANSPORTATION EXHIBIT Through Oct. 7. Overview of transportation from horses to planes; includes Florida Citrus Model Train Society train layout. Plantation Historical Museum, 511 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. Free. 954-797-2722 or plantation. org/museum DINO ISLAND Through January 2018. Kids can be paleontologists as they dig for dinosaur eggs, examine bones and make salt dough fossils. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. miamichildrensmuseum.org CARNIVAL CRUISE UPPER DECK Explore the newly renovated upper deck of the permanent cruise ship exhibit. Included with museum admission. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. miamichildrensmuseum.org POWER ON! Learn about electricity, storms and the FPL grid in this permanent exhibit. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. $16; ages 2-12, $13; seniors, $15; military, $13. 954-467-6637 or mods.org

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Conch Stomp Band. Listen to bluegrass music at the park. Included with park admission. 1-3 p.m. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach. macarthurbeach.org/event/bluegrassmusic-with-the-conch-stomp-band-24/

14 MONDAY Hatchling Release. Learn about sea turtles in the Gumbo Limbo classroom, and then watch baby turtles make their trip to the ocean. Monday-Thursday nights through Sept. 7. Members, $10; non-members, $17.

7:30-9 p.m. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. gumbolimbo.org/Walk-Release

16 WEDNESDAY Food Truck Roll Out. Every third Wednesday of the month. Street food, vendors, music and more. 6-10 p.m.

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18 FRIDAY Safari Nights: Cartoon. Dress in costume for a themed night at the zoo with face painting, a kids’ DJ, giveaways, crafts and more. Adults, $15.95; kids ages 3-12, $9.95; kids 2 and under free. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. http:// www.palmbeachzoo.org/safari-nights-2017 Eyes to the Skies. Use a telescope to explore the skies. Free. 8:30 p.m. Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. scienceexplorium.org

19 SATURDAY Archery. Learn archery from USA Archery and N.F.A.A.certified staff. Equipment provided. Ages 8 and up. $5 per person. Preregistration required. 9:30 a.m. Riverbend Park, 9060 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. pbcparks.gov

Science Demos. After playing in the park, enjoy 30-minute interactive demonstrations by Sugar Sand Park staff. Ages 7 and up. Free. 3:30 p.m. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. scienceexplorium.org/ weekend-science

20 SUNDAY Science Demos. After playing in the park, enjoy 30-minute interactive demonstrations by Sugar Sand Park staff. Ages 7 and up. Free. 3:30 p.m. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. scienceexplorium.org/ weekend-science Sunday on the Waterfront. Live music on the West Palm Beach Waterfront. Third Sunday of every month. 4-7 p.m. West Palm Beach Waterfront, 105 Evernia St., West Palm Beach. wpb.org/events/ Sunday Family Movie. See website for movie titles. $1 includes movie, popcorn and a drink. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. sugarsandpark.org

West Palm Beach Sports Cards & Collectibles Show. Find all types of collectible trading cards.

Third Sunday of every month. Free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. eventbrite.com/e/west-palm-beach-baseball-card-show-sportscollectibles-tickets-32748544779

21 MONDAY The Great American Eclipse. Viewing party on the Lakeside Patio. Free solar eclipse glasses, cookies and lemonade will be provided. Free. 1-4 p.m. Spanish River Library, 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton. myboca.us/957/Library

23 WEDNESDAY Beach Treasures. Learn about shells and sea life in the nature center, then travel to Red Reef Beach Park where you can looks for sand dollars, sponges and more.

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24 THURSDAY Night Stalkers. Take a boardwalk stroll with a naturalist to discover the habitat’s nocturnal residents. Ages 9 and up. Preregister. $5 per person. Green Cay Nature Center, 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach. pbcnature. com

25 FRIDAY Night at the Museum. Interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows, and food and beverages available for purchase. Last Friday of every month. $13.95 for adults, $11.95 for seniors, $9.95 for children ages 3-12, free for children under 3, $6 for adult members and free for child members. 6-9 p.m. South Florida Science Center, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. sfsciencecenter.org

26 SATURDAY Picnic in Paradise. Pack a picnic dinner or get takeout from one of downtown’s restaurants. Activities include music and the art exhibition, Aesop’s Tables. Free. 6:308:30 p.m. West Palm Beach Waterfront, 100 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. downtownwpb.com/things-to-do/ picnic-in-paradise/ Guided Paddle. Explore 5 miles of backwaters of Riverbend with a naturalist as a guide. Canoe and kayaks available to rent from Canoe Outfitters (561-746-7053).

Ages 8 and up. $10 per person. Preregistration required.

9:30 a.m. Riverbend Park, 9060 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. pbcparks.gov Talking Animals. A naturalist and some animal guests will show families the different ways animals communicate with each other. $3 per person. 10:30 a.m. Daggerwing Nature Center, Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, 11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. pbcnature.com

27 SUNDAY Cars and Coffee Palm Beach. Auto enthusiasts gather to display cars of many varieties. Free for spectators. $5 fee per vehicle entry. 9 a.m.-noon. Palm Beach Outlets, 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach. carsandcoffeepb.com

Cinemark Palace 20, 3200 Airport Road, Boca Raton.

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“The Angry Birds Movie,” July 31-Aug. 3.

“Sing,” Aug. 7-Aug. 10.

Regal Summer Movie Express. Enjoy $1 movies throughout the summer. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Regal West Fork Stadium 13 in Pembroke Pines will host a sensory-friendly showing Thursdays at 10 a.m. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Will Rogers Institute. regmovies.com/movies/summer-movie-express Remaining movies include “Happy Feet Two,” “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore,” “Storks” and “The LEGO Batman Movie.” Participating locations: Regal Broward Stadium 12 & RPX, Plantation; Regal Cypress Creek Station Stadium 16, Fort Lauderdale; Regal Kendall Village Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX, Miami; Regal Magnolia Place Stadium 16, Coral Springs; Regal Oakwood Stadium 18, Hollywood; Regal Royal Palm Beach Stadium 17 & RPX, Royal Palm Beach; Regal Sawgrass Stadium 23 & IMAX, Sunrise; Regal Southland Mall Stadium 16, Miami; Regal Westfork Stadium 13, Pembroke Pines and UA Falls 12, Miami.

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29 TUESDAY Gems Club. 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! Pizza dinner and refreshments will be provided. Open to girls in grades 3rd-8th. $7. Preregistration required.

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FREE Cuentos y Dibujos. Spanish storytime with crafts, music and riddles for school-age children. 6:307:30 p.m. JFK Memorial Library, 190 W 49th St., Hialeah. 305-821-2700 ext. 227 or hialeahfl.gov

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10:30-11:30 a.m. Bass Babies will be held at the Miami Beach Regional Library until further notice. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 786436-8133 or thebass.org FREE Young Poets Society. Young poets will have the opportunity to read, learn, and write together. 4-5 p.m. Wilde e-Library, 1701 West 53rd Terrace, Hialeah.

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THURSDAYS FREE Dance Band Night. One hour dance lesson, then one of live music on the second Thursday of every month. Each event features a different style of music.

All ages, all levels. 7 p.m. North Beach Bandshell. 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Suggested $5 donation at the door. Go to rhythmfoundation.com/series/dance-band-night Community Jam Session. All are invited to make and enjoy some sweet music. Guitarists should bring their own amps. 8-10 p.m. South Florida Center for Percussive Arts, 12600 SW 130th St. #9, Miami. $5. Call 786-4786899.

Kid’s Muay Thai Kickboxing. Ages 7-12. Martial arts. 6 p.m. Ed Burke Recreation Center, 11400 NE Ninth Court, Biscayne Park. For pricing: 305-542-5549

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Wednesdays. Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. 954-597-3620 or tamarac.org FREE Zumba Wednesdays. Memorial Healthcare Systems instructors bring fitness to Macy’s Court. 6- 7 p.m. Westfield Broward, 8000 W Broward Blvd., Plantation. 954-473-8101 FREE Star-gazing. 7-10 p.m. Buehler Planetarium, 3501 Davie Road, Davie. 954-201-6661

The Wolfsonian collection and related art and design themes during a 45-minute free guided tour. 6-6:45 p.m. The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001 or wolfsonian.org FREE Friday Night Drum Jam. Guests can try percussion instruments such as hand drums and drum sets. 7-9 p.m. South Florida Center for Percussive Arts, 12600 SW 130th St. #9, Miami. Call 786-478-6899 FREE Live Music. Catch different musical acts on each night when stopping by the Dolphin Mall’s Ramblas Plaza Stage. 8 p.m.- 12 a.m. Dolphin Mall, 11401 NW 12th St., Miami. Go to shopdolphinmall.com/events

SATURDAYS FREE Book & Books Storytime. 10 a.m. Saturdays. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables.

305-442-4408 or booksandbooks.com/coralgables Fun Days at The Little Farm. Pony rides, petting farm, tour of farm and butterfly garden. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Weekends. The Little Farm, 13401 SW 224 St., Goulds. $10. RSVP. 305-258-3186 or thelittlefarm.us FREE Live Music. Catch different musical acts on each night when stopping by the Dolphin Mall’s Ramblas Plaza Stage. 8 p.m.- 12 a.m. Dolphin Mall, 11401 NW 12th St., Miami. Go to shopdolphinmall.com/events

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BROWARD MONDAYS FREE Food Trucks At Artspark. Over 20 different food trucks. 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. 954-921-3500 FREE Mother Goose Time. Children up to 36 months can participate in a language-based program with their caregivers. 10-11 a.m. Deerfield Beach Library, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach. 954-357-7680 FREE Crafty Kids. Children 6 to 11 can make a craft.

4- 5 p.m. South Regional Broward County Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. 954-2010-8821.

TUESDAYS FREE Family Nights With Food Trucks. 5:309:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. 954-357-5135 FREE Tuesday Night Beach Dances. Movie, dancing and more. 7-9 p.m. Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. 954-480-4429 or deerfield-beach.com FREE Live Music Tuesdays. Entertainer Benjamin Rafaeli sings in more than 10 languages at Gulfstream Park. Deal certificates for nearby restaurants also available. Gulfstream Park Champions Plaza, 901 S Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach.

Mommy & Me Workshops. Ages 5 and under.

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farm, tour of farm and butterfly garden. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Weekends. The Little Farm, 13401 SW 224 St., Goulds. $10. RSVP. 305-258-3186 or thelittlefarm.us FREE Live Music. Catch different musical acts on each night when stopping by the Dolphin Mall’s Ramblas Plaza Stage. 4-8 p.m. Dolphin Mall, 11401 NW 12th St., Miami. Go to shopdolphinmall.com/events FREE Amelia Earhart Farmer’s Market. Organic produce, organic, pasture-raised eggs and grass-fed beef. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Year-round. Amelia Earhart Farmer’s Market, 401 E. 65th St., Hialeah. 305-685-8389 FREE Lincoln Road Farmers Market. Locally grown organic fruits and vegetables, honey, jams and jellies, prepared foods, baked goods, teas and spices, plants, and smoothies. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Year-round. Lincoln Road Farmers Market, Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-4398901 FREE Pinecrest Farmers Market. Sustainable farms produce and local artisan foods. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Year-round. Pinecrest Farmers Market, 11000 S. Red Road, Miami. 786-367-8274

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FRIDAYS FREE Friday Night Sound Waves. Visit website for complete schedule of performances. 5:30-8:30 p.m. the Hub, Las Olas Boulevard and A1A, Fort Lauderdale.

FridayNightSoundWaves.com Mommy & Me Workshops. Ages 5 and under.

10:15 and 10:40 a.m. Fridays at Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. $5 per parent/child pair per workshop. 954-424-0085 or youngatartmuseum.org FREE Family Fun Fridays. Free entertainment, and a different line up of activities and entertainers every week. 7-9 p.m. Fridays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-399-9953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com

FREE Artspark Funtastic Fridays And Movie Night. Bounce house, face painters and more. Movie begins at 8 p.m. 5-8 p.m. ArtsPark, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. 954-921-3500 or visithollywoodfl.org

SATURDAYS FREE ArtsPark Live!. Listen to live bands in the park. 8-10 p.m. ArtsPark, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood.

954-921-3500 or visithollywoodfl.org View the Stars at Fox Observatory. Sunsetmidnight. Call for prices. Markham Park, 16001 W State Road 84, Sunrise. Gate entrance fee of $1.50. 954-3578868 or sfaaa.com FREE Reading Buddies. Five- to 10-year-olds can practice reading with a teen volunteer. 2 p.m. Miramar Branch Library & Education Centers, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. 954-357-8006

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native South Florida habitats. Call to confirm staff availability. 1-2 p.m. Sundays. Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek. RSVP. 954-357-5198 or broward.org/PARKS FREE Be Kind to Animals. Meet a new critter every week. 11-11:15 a.m. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, 3000 Sportsplex Dr., Coral Springs.

WEEKENDS Aquarium: Behind The Scenes. All ages. Learn about the aquarium inhabitants and observe them feeding.

2- 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $2 plus tax. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. 954926-2480 or broward.org/parks Tradewinds Park Farm. Farm animals including a cow, sheep, goats, pigs, and chickens. 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. weekends. $3. 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. 954-357-8720 or broward.org/PARKS Pony Rides. Ages 9 and under. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Gate entrance fee, $1.50; $3 per ride. 954357-8870 or broward.org/PARKS Weekend Guided Trail Rides. Ages 9 and up.

One-hour guided trail rides. Children must be 9 years old or at least 52 inches tall to ride and must have an adult present. Closed-toe shoes are required. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $35 plus tax/person per hour. 954-3578720 or broward.org/PARKS

PALM BEACH MONDAYS FREE Preschool Story Time. Ages 4 and under.

Stories, songs, arts and crafts. 10:30 a.m. The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-6552776 or fourarts.org Monday Madness Happy Hour. Free face painting. Socks required. 3-5 p.m. $5.95 per child. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. 561-627-1782 or coolbeansplaycafe.com

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Story Time Fun. Ages 1-5 can enjoy a new story every week. 10:30 a.m. Belle glade Library, 725 N.W. Fourth St., Belle Glade. 561-996-3453.

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through stories, crafts, and animal presentations. 10:3011 a.m. 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee. $7 per vehicle; Ages 10 and up, $33; ages 3-9, $24. 561793-1084 x2127 or lioncountrysafari.com Sensational Story ‘n More. Ages 2-4. 10:30-11:15 a.m. and 11:15-Noon. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. $5. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org FREE Small Fry Programs. Ages 3 and up. Story, songs, and crafts. 4 p.m. Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. 561-2785455

WEDNESDAYS Sensational Story ‘n More. Ages 2-4. 2-2:45 p.m.

Wednesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. $5. 561742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org Crafty Wednesday. Ages 2-6. Craft activity your child can take home. Socks required. 3-3:45 p.m. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens.

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Stories, songs, arts and crafts. 10:30 a.m. The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-6552776 or fourarts.org Art After Dark. The museum stays open until 9 p.m.

Special exhibitions, live music, films, tours, cash bar, and food. Every Thursday evening. Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Adults, $12; ages 13-21, $5. 561-832-5196 or norton.org FREE Wellington Food Trucks. 5-9:30 p.m.

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Amphitheater, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. foodtruckinvasion.com Clematis by Night. Drink specials, food vendors, and music. 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. West Palm Beach Waterfront, 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. wpb.org/events

FRIDAYS FREE Friday Concerts. Various live music performances from Classic Rock to Motown. Weather permitting; bring lawn chairs, no pets or outside food and beverage.

Food trucks and cash bar are available. Gates open at 6:30 pm; concerts start at 7:30. The Pavilion at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. 561243-7922, ext 1 or OldSchoolSquare.org Fun Friday. Ages 2-6. Activities promoting learning, imagination, and physical movement. Socks required. 3 p.m. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. Admission and class $14.95; $6 class only. 561-627-1782 or coolbeansplaycafe.com Family Night. Kids eat free. Bounce house, magicians, balloon artist, marshmallow roast and music. 5 p.m. Every Friday. Lake Worth Beach Club, 1 Seventh Ave. N., Lake Worth. 561-585-8976 Monkey Joe’s Family Fun Fridays. $24.99 for 2 children, a cheese pizza and a pitcher of soda. 6250 Lantana Road, Bay 18, Lake Worth. 561- 968-0009

SATURDAYS FREE Riverbend Park Naturalist Walk. Guided trail walk to explore the park where visitors learn about the plant and animal communities and the history of Riverbend. Bring your sun block and water. Good walking shoes recommended. 8-9 a.m. Saturdays. 9060 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. 561-741-1359 FREE Wellington Green Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays except Thanksgiving weekend. Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd. wellingtonfl.gov

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