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Schools extend days for reading practice; South Florida celebrates Harry Potter release

Nutrition Healthy school habits

Family Health & Safety The importance of a healthy gut; new pet considerations

Travel Rounding Lake Okeechobee

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Preteen Can boys be great friends?

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Let the Games begin! on one leg to face the judges, then collapsMy favorite time has arrived! No, it isn’t ing in obvious pain. Her coach, Bela Karthe start of school. I think I actually hate this olyi, had to carry her to the medal stand. season more than my kids do, with all of the The rest of 1996 is a blur, but I stresses of new teachers, new school will always remember watching routines, supply shopping, etc. that moment. No, my favorite time is the In 2000, my hero was track Summer Olympic Games. I love star Marion Jones. In 2004, they the opening parade, the competiwere swimmers Natalie Coughtion, the feeling of unity with my lin, Michael Phelps and Aaron fellow Americans and the world. Peirsol. We all watch as these athletes In 2008, when my son was a run, leap, swim, twist and battle JENNIFER JHON newborn, I watched the Olymfor dominance. It’s exciting and pics every night – not during inspiring, and I love it. prime time, because the only stretch of Every two years, thanks to the Winter time my weeks-old baby slept for was 8 Games, I get to experience the thrill of p.m. to 2 a.m. I learned that lesson the Olympic competition, and I sometimes first night of the Games. So from then on, remember the athletes’ accomplishments I watched the replay on NBC from 2 to 5 better than the details of my own life. a.m. I will never forget American gymnast Sitting with my newborn in the dark Kerri Strug’s incredible second vault in while the rest of my family slept, I 1996, which secured the gold medal for watched Michael Phelps claim an amazthe American team. She had injured her ing eight gold medals, again with a jawankle on her first vault, but she went back dropping finish – this time in the 100to vault again. And she performed it beaumeter butterfly, which he won by 1/100th tifully, landing solidly on both feet before of a second. I saw Usain Bolt set a world pulling her injured foot up and hopping

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New ‘Harry Potter’ book brings back the magic BY JOANIE COX-HENRY

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Attention, Potterheads! J.K. Rowling’s newest tome, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts I & II,” releases July 31, and fans throughout South Florida are celebrating. “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is the eighth book in the series and takes place 19 years later. Potter is now a father of three young children and a stressedout Ministry of Magic employee. The book is also being presented as a stage play that premieres in London’s West End July 30. The Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave., is having its Harry Potter celebration from 3 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 1. “I’m a big Harry Potter fan,” said Erin Broemel, the library’s educational programs and volunteer manager. “The books really have such a huge audience,” she said. “I remember a lot of grandparents checking the previous Potter books out. ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ is slated to be the largest and most anticipated book release of Potter to date.” At the library’s event, guests can sample Butterbeer, create Potter-inspired crafts, pose in a photo booth, participate in trivia, play games and dress as their favorite Harry Potter character for the costume party to win prizes such as a copy of the new book. “We are also doing a lot of giveaways,” Broemel said. “We have everything from Harry Potter’s glasses to bookmarks to give away. It’s going to be such a fun event. We will also be showing ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ from 5 until 7:30 p.m.” There has been plenty of buzz about the new book. “We have a really large following of people asking about this book,” Broemel said. “What I enjoy most about the Potter books is that J.K. Rowling was able to bring us all into this wonderful, immer-

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sive world that transcends all ages and backgrounds. These books are truly magical.” And people are passionate about their Potter books. “Over a decade ago I remember being single, in my apartment, in a new city, at a new job and voraciously reading the newest Harry Potter book that came out,” said Boca Raton resident Shivani Gupta. “I only got up to reheat more slices of pizza from a large pizza I got Friday night. I didn’t leave my place or eat anything other than pizza. I have the same plan this time. New Harry Potter books are too delicious to put down.” Luca Boccia, also of Boca Raton, said Harry Potter books introduced him to a lifelong love of reading. “Harry Potter really is my childhood,” he said. “I really feel like I grew up with Harry. I was 17 when I read the last book, which was the same age as Harry.” IF YOU GO Many bookstores are having special events, including the Harry Potter Countdown to Midnight Party at all Barnes & Noble stores starting at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 30, and the Midnight Release Party at Books & Books in Coral Gables starting at 10:30 p.m. Saturday night. Barnes & Noble also has an all-day Harry Potter Celebration on Sunday, July 31. Libraries are getting in on the action with afternoon celebrations July 30 at the West Boynton Beach Library and the Glades Road Branch Library in Boca Raton. The Miami-Dade Main Library is even staying open late for a free Midnight Book Release Party starting at 7:30 p.m. July 30 at 101 W. Flagler St. in Miami.

School will be in session for an extra hour this year at 79 South Florida elementary schools because their students aren’t reading well enough. The state has released its list of the 300 lowest performing district and charter elementary schools, based on student performance and improvement in reading on the Florida Standards Assessment. Schools on the list will have to add an extra hour of reading instruction to the school day, either at the beginning of the day, the end or a combination of both. This year, 34 Broward schools are on the list, up from 32 last year. Palm Beach has 20 schools on this list, down from 25 last year. MiamiDade County has 25, down from 29. The districts received the list in July and will be making new schedules for the affected schools. Most schools on the bottom 300 are rated D or F, but there also 24 C-rated schools. A few D-rated schools aren’t on the list, including Colbert Elementary in Hollywood and Bright Futures Academy charter school in Palm Beach Gardens. That’s because school grades look at performance in reading, math, writing and science, while the bottom 300 list only tracks reading. In South Florida, 46 schools on last year’s list are not on the list this year and will no longer have to extend their day. Although the state only provides funding for schools required have an extended school day, Palm Beach County has kept the extended day so improved schools won’t slip. But officials haven’t decided whether to do that again this year. Schools that come off the list in Broward will still receive intense support, said Valerie Wanza, the district’s chief school performance and accountability officer. “We want to make sure we’re meeting the school’s unique needs.”

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Healthy Back to School Habits BY RACHEL SESTRICH, RD, LD

Summer is coming to an end, and a new school year is upon us. Maybe you’ve stuck to a regular routine over the summer, making the transition easier. Or you haven’t had a routine, and it might be difficult getting back into one. HERE ARE SOME HEALTHY HABITS TO PUT INTO PRACTICE TO START THE SCHOOL YEAR OFF RIGHT: Set a bedtime: Children age 6-13 need 9-11 hours of restful sleep, so plan a bedtime to allow this based on what time they need to wake up in the morning. Maintain a consistent sleep schedule. Go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day and establish a bedtime routine (take a bath or shower, brush teeth, read a book or tell a story and lights out). + Keep bedrooms dark, cool and quiet. TVs, computers, phones and other electronics should be kept out of the bedroom. Read a book before bed instead of watching TV. Avoid caffeine and having too much fluid close to bedtime.

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Plan time for homework. Eat dinner at the table as a family as often as possible. Plan ahead for sporting events and other circumstances that might get in the way of eating a healthy meal at home, such as crockpot meals, sandwiches or wraps. Cook extra protein on the weekend to have available throughout the week. Get regular physical activity; kids should be exercising 60 minutes every day. NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST OPTIONS Eggs (scrambled, poached, hard boiled, omelets) with whole grain English muffin or toast, fruit and milk Fruit smoothies with yogurt, milk, fruit, spinach, kale Fruit parfait with vanilla yogurt, berries and granola

Whole grain toast with nut butter and fruit Whole grain waffles or pancakes topped with fruit and honey (can also top with peanut butter) Oatmeal or overnight oats: rolled or steel cut oats with fresh or dried fruit and nuts Whole grain, low-sugar cereal with skim milk and fruit Banana or apple with peanut butter Cottage cheese with fruit and/or honey on top Homemade muffin and milk (muffins can be frozen and used throughout the week) Breakfast pizza or quiche

Planning does require some time and effort, but it can make life a lot easier. Work, school, extra-curricular activities and other life events can easily get in the way of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but don’t let it. Establish a routine and try to stick to it as much as possible. This can help alleviate some stress for parents and kids and pave the way for a great school year.

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Pets and Kids: The Pros and Cons BY SARA RIVERO-CONIL, PSY.D

There are plenty of great reasons to get a pet for your son or daughter. A new kitten or puppy can grow with your children and be a great companion for many years. Of course, an older dog, cat or other type of pet can also bring love and affection into your home. Feeding a pet, changing a litter box or taking a dog for a walk can also give your child a sense of responsibility, instilling habits that will come in handy when your child becomes an adult. A pet that becomes a member of your family can help bring siblings closer together and create opportunities for you to spend relaxed, unstructured time with your children. Giving a dog a bath, brushing your cat or watching a gerbil or hamster race around on a wheel can be special moments for your family. Pets also offer a soothing presence and unconditional love, which can improve mental health. Older children who love photos and videos might find ways to post their pet’s activities online and share them with friends. Funny cat or dog videos are among the most popular postings on Facebook, Instagram and other social media. However, not every new pet is a good fit for your child or the family. Some dogs or cats have aggressive tendencies. Others require vast amounts of attention or care.

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Also, some children are allergic to pet hair or dander, the tiny flakes of skin shed by dogs, cats and other mammals. So keep a close watch for symptoms like watering eyes, sneezing or coughing if you bring a new pet into the home. Talk with your pediatrician about diagnosing and treating a child’s allergy. Depending on the nature and severity of the symptoms, your child might need a long series of treatments. Another option might be to find a new home for your pet to reduce the allergens in your home. Pets can also bring fleas, ticks or other pests into the home. Check your child’s skin regularly for bite marks or raised red areas that might indicate a reaction. If you see anything, clean those areas thoroughly and wash your child’s bedding, towels or clothing to remove hidden pests and their eggs. TIPS FOR PARENTS Before getting a new pet, here are some things to consider: • Your own time and energy. Taking care of a pet adds to your parental responsibilities. Even if your child does the daily feeding and cleaning, you will need to buy the food and pay for your pet’s care. • The family lifestyle. If both parents

work long hours and the children are in school, a pet will be home alone for most of the day. That’s not a good situation for a pet that craves attention or a dog that needs to go outside several times a day. • Type of pet. Would your child prefer a cat, dog or some other kind of pet? The sex of a new pet might also matter to your child. • The pet’s disposition. Does the pet seem affectionate and enjoy being picked up and held? If not, consider getting a different pet. • Your child’s age. If you have a toddler, a new puppy or a small adult dog might be a better choice than a “giant” Labrador or Great Dane. Take your time and think about these issues to make the right choice for your family. Provide your child options for pets that you are willing to care for and allow him or her to assist in the decision-making process.

Sara Rivero-Conil, Psy.D, is a pediatric psychologist at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Miami Children’s Health System.

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Go with your gut: BY JENNIFER JHON SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING EDITOR

We’ve been hearing more about “gut health” and the importance of probiotics to the digestive system, but the reach of the good bacteria in your intestine goes far beyond your stomach. Gut health affects all areas of immunity, says registered dietician Desiree Nielsen. Research has shown “something that happens in the gut can help prevent something happening in the lung,” she says. “The bacteria are actually educating and influencing the immune system because of their close proximity in the gut.” Your digestive system harbors both “good” and “bad” bacteria, which is why there are concerns about the overuse of antibiotics, especially with children. “Roughly 80 percent of a child’s immune system lives within the intestine,” Nielsen says. “If you want them to have a strong immune system, they have to have a healthy gut.” Our good bacteria “are like little warriors,” she says. “They help to defend the

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body in many ways.” The first few years of life are crucial in building healthy intestinal flora, she says. The problem with an antibiotic is “not only is it killing the bugs that make you sick, but it also kills off the bacteria that keep you well.” Antibiotics won’t kill everything in your gut, Nielsen says, but “they do kill a considerable amount of good bacteria; they create a little vacuum of good, so there is more opportunity for the bad guys to thrive.” Through her work in private practice and with the company Bio-K+ (which produces a liquid supplement for children called Bio-Kidz), Nielsen has become a champion for probiotics – liquid, powder or capsule supplements that deliver millions of strains of beneficial bacteria to your digestive system. Probiotics force the bad bacteria out of your gut and help keep the good bacteria that you have thriving, Nielsen says. Certain strains of probiotics have been shown to help prevent infection with

e.coli bacteria, she said, so they are good prevention for tummy troubles. Research has also shown probiotics to be effective in cold and flu prevention, she says. And if you use a supplement during a course of antibiotics, the probiotics can take over the work of good bacteria in your gut while the bacteria recover. “They’re like little bodyguards,” she says. Everyone could benefit from probiotics, Nielsen says. People might think they have no effects from a medicine, but a single course of antibiotics can forever change the diversity of bacteria in the gut, she says. “It can take up to eight weeks for the side effects of antibiotics usage to rear its ugly head because of the change in gut bacteria,” she says. “It creates a change that over time gets worse and worse.” Nielsen says she has seen in her practice that “probiotics, when they work, can do remarkable things for people.” But “there are a lot of probiotics on the market that don’t work,” she warns. “Do your homework, and talk to your doctor.”

Allergies less common in kids who suck thumbs, bite nails BY AMY NORTON HEALTHDAY

If your kid’s nail-biting or thumb-sucking habit drives you nuts, you’ll be happy to hear that a new study suggests those habits may have a health benefit. Children who suck their thumbs or bite their nails past preschool age may be less prone to allergic reactions when they reach adolescence, researchers said. Still, no one is suggesting that kids be encouraged to take up the habits, said senior researcher Dr. Robert Hancox, of the University of Otago in New Zealand. With thumb sucking, in particular, there’s concern that it can interfere with the alignment of the teeth. “We don’t wish to dismiss these concerns,” Hancox said. “But if a child has a habit that is difficult to break, maybe there is some consolation in the fact that there may be a reduction in the risk

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of allergies.” How could putting your fingers in your mouth affect the risk of allergies? According to Hancox, it all relates to the “hygiene hypothesis.” The theory is that exposure to bacteria and other microbes early in life helps steer the immune system toward infection-fighting mode and away from a tendency toward allergic reactions. But the study can’t prove that either habit directly lowered kids’ risk of becoming sensitized to allergens, Hancox said. However, he said, his team accounted for a range of things that influence kids’ odds of sensitization — including whether they were breast-fed, exposed to secondhand smoke, lived with pets or had a family history of allergies. It’s “difficult to imagine” what other factors would explain the findings, Hancox said. At least one expert agreed.

Dr. Mika Hiramatsu, a pediatrician who reviewed the study and a spokeswoman for the American Academy of Pediatrics, said, “This is another piece of evidence in support of the hygiene hypothesis.” Hiramatsu pointed to similar connections seen in past studies: Kids who are in day care, live with pets, live on farms or have older siblings tend to have a lower risk of allergies and asthma — suggesting that relatively germ-filled environments offer some protection. “I think this study adds weight to the idea that kids do better when they’re exposed to a variety of microbes,” Hiramatsu said. “Being in a ‘sterile’ environment is not actually the best thing for us.” That doesn’t mean parents have to let their kids “roll around in the dirt,” according to Hiramatsu. But they can “loosen up a little” about cleanliness.

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Ride ‘Round the Lake BY JANET GROENE

Here is a gotcha question: What is the second-largest lake in the United States? Answer: Lake Okeechobee, right here in Florida. Why is it a trick? Some of the Great Lakes are larger, but they are partly in Canada. Lake Okeechobee is a big, freshwater bucket of fun in our own backyard. South Florida families can drive all the way around it in a weekend. They can fish for crappie, bass and bluegill; hike the dike, which is part of the Florida National Scenic Trail; and go air boating, horseback riding, nature watching and history hunting. Long before Columbus sailed, Native Americans named the lake Oki (water) Chubi (big). Humans lived here for thousands of years, yet as late as the 1800s, soldiers in the Seminole Wars complained to Washington that the area was “unknown territory.” Tourism-wise, it’s still one of Florida’s best-kept secrets. Vast, yet shallow, Lake Okeechobee was always a renegade. Hundreds died in hurricanes before the infamous 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane, which killed more than 2,500 men, women and children on

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the lake’s shores. After that, the Okeechobee Flood Control District was formed and the Herbert Hoover dike built. Storm surges are held in check, and the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail (L.O.S.T.) is a 109-mile-long route for hikers, equestrians and bicycle riders. Built atop the 100-foot-high dike, the loop trail has scenic views and endless places to bird watch, take pictures or fish. It’s part of a trail system that runs from Miami to Pensacola. To drive around the lake, go west from West Palm Beach to Belle Glade, then drive a circle clockwise or counterclockwise. HERE ARE PLACES TO EXPLORE ALONG THE WAY: Belle Glade: Play the 18-hole Sugarcane Golf Course or go fishing for lunker largemouth bass with expert guides out of Slim’s Fish Camp. Torry Island can be reached by car over a single-lane bridge. Watch as the historic, manually operated bridge swings open to allow a sailboat to cross the Okeechobee Waterway. Bring a picnic lunch, cameras and binoculars to look for bald eagles, roseate spoonbills and blue-winged teal.

At the Museum of the Glades, exhibits remember the hundreds of Bahamian laborers who harvested crops here to feed troops in WWII. Displays show hurricane memorabilia and relics from a time when prehistoric peoples fished and farmed these shores. Clewiston, home of the Sugar Festival each March, calls itself the Sweetest Little Town in America. It has more than two dozen restaurants, including the Tiki Bar at the Roland Martin Resort and Marina. Spend an afternoon in the Clewiston Museum to see displays including rare fossils and the little-known story of British pilots who trained here in WWII. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki museum is part of the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation. Walk the boardwalk, then shop for a Seminole skirt or jacket. Moore Haven/Ortona is best-known for the Cane Grinding Festival in February. Come in summer for fishing, camping and a visit to the history cemetery, where Seminole chief Billy Bowlegs is buried. Ortona Indian Mound Park is on a site that was once home to a Caloosahatchee tribe. Okeechobee is a big, busy community with chain hotels, multiple restaurants, airboat and fishing guides and camp-

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family » travel grounds. See Okeechobee Battlefield State Historic Park, where 1,000 U.S. troops fought a decisive battle with Seminole and Miccosukee warriors on Christmas Day in 1837. Port Mayaca and Pahokee bracket a number of parks along the eastern shore of the lake where you can picnic, camp, hike and fish. Observe how the locks work, a science lesson for the kids as boats are raised and lowered from one level to another. Pahokee, known for its seven majestic miles of royal palms, was a boom town after World War I. Whether it’s your first stop or last in your drive around the lake, take a helicopter tour out of Pahokee Airport to get a bird’s eye view of the lake and its surroundings.

Janet Groene travels Florida by land, sea and air. She holds a Gold Award from Parenting Publications of American for travel writing.

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IF YOU GO The lake spreads over several counties, so tourism information on the entire area is hard to come by. Search by names of cities and counties and key words such as hiking, fishing, campgrounds and museums. Where to stay: Major chain motels, including Best Western, Travelodge, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express, are found in Okeechobee and Clewiston. Roland Martin Marina and Resort in Clewiston has accommodations, dining, shopping and other resort facilities. 800-473-6766, rolandmartinmarina.com Southern charm reigns at the historic Clewiston Inn. 863-9838171, clewistoninn.com Camping: More than a dozen full-service RV campgrounds are found around the lake. Limited primitive camping is permitted at the DuPuis Reserve State Forest, 800-432-2045 ext. 3333. Along the Okeechobee Scenic Trail, 13 camping areas are designated, most of them with few facilities. The trail is a destination in itself, but it’s subject to frequent closures in places due to repairs or weather factors, so check ahead at traillink.com.

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Does going back to school make your child nervous? BY ALISON ASTAIR PARENTING COACH Going back to school isn’t just a problem for a kindergartner; it affects many children, no matter what grade they’re going into. Not every child will express his fears or concerns openly, but you often notice a change in behavior at home. This can go from one extreme to another – from being quieter than usual to crying at the drop of a hat. For some children, simply asking if they are upset about something will get the conversation going. For others, it becomes a guessing game. With children like that, direct questions never work. HERE’S HOW THE DIALOGUE MAY GO: You: “Some kids get a little worried about going to a new school” (or back to school). Child: A nod, head down. You: “Some kids wonder about what their teacher will be like.” Child: No nod, head still down. You: “Lots of kids wonder if they will make new friends.” Child: Head finally up. “Do you think I’ll know anybody?” You: “Well, I think there are some kids that were in Pre-K with you that will be going to your new school. Maybe they’ll be in your class. If they’re not, you may see them on the playground.”

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about. Of course you want to be positive and optimistic, but just saying “You’ll love school, you’ll make lots of new friends” doesn’t help them with their true concerns. Talk to them about other children who will be going to the school who haven’t been there before and will probably be wondering the same things . Just think about it: There is a whole new world your child has never explored. Exciting in so many ways, but you’re the adult and you already know. From your child’s perspective, there is a new building: “How will I know where to go?” There are new rules: “How will I know what to do?” New children: “Will anyone like me?” And of course, a new teacher: “Will she be nice?” There are a lot of unknowns your child will have to deal with. What you don’t want to do is look worried or say something that shows you’re worried. The more worried you look, the clingier your child will be. The most important thing to do is find out all you can about the routine of the school. Do the kids get dropped off at the door, or are you allowed to walk them in? What’s the schedule for the class? Where do they eat lunch? Do they have morning and afternoon recess? Are the bathrooms in the classroom? The more that you know, the better able you’ll be to answer

your child’s questions. Once you have some information, play school with your child. If they have dolls or stuffed animals, use them to be the students and teacher. This takes the emotion off the child and they can more or less observe from the outside. Do as much role play as you can. Make it fun, but solve some problems at the same time. If your child is continually saying, “I don’t want to go to school,” stop answering that. The first couple of times you hear it, it may be an expression of feelings, but be careful; it can quickly become attention-seeking if you always react. If you know you’ve covered all of this and have helped work them through their fears, you could simply tell them that you already talked about it. Let them know that you’re here to talk about school, but you won’t keep commenting when they say the same thing over and over. If its days later and you hear it again, maybe it’s time to do more role playing. Your child’s attitude about school will come from what you do and say. Help your child get off to the right start by listening and understanding.

Alison Astair, MSW, is a parenting coach with more than 30 years of experience. Visit HelpMeAlison.com.

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HOW TO HELP YOUR FIRST-TIME STUDENT 1. DON’T LOOK WORRIED. Remember you selected the school because it was a great place for your child. Now’s the time to show that. 2. BE ENTHUSIASTIC BUT DON’T OVERDO IT. Children are intuitive and know when you’re nervous. They feel when you’re playing something up too much. They know when you’re forcing a smile. If you look stressed, your child will be stressed. If you feel happy and look it, they will be too. Your child’s attitude about school will come from what you do and say. 3. GIVE DETAILS. “School” is an abstract concept for a child who has never been there before. When you talk about school in a general way, your child really doesn’t know what it’s about. Talk about the games she’ll play, the new children she’ll meet and the new toys to play with. General comments such as “Are you excited about starting school?” don’t mean much and sometimes add too much “hype.” 4. DON’T MAKE PROMISES about things you have no control over. When you tell a child they will have the most fun that they ever had, their day probably won’t match those expectations. 5. DON’T SAY “THERE’S NOTHING TO BE AFRAID OF,” because they may feel afraid and that’s OK. Many people feel nervous with new situations. Introducing the word “afraid” isn’t the way to go. Instead, help calm his fears with information. Talk about things you already know. If you know who is in class with your child and they know that person, give him names. Tell him the name of his teacher. Most schools have a day to visit before school actually starts. At that point you’ll be able to talk even more with your child. 6. TAKE PICTURES of the teachers, room and toys on open house day. Teachers may not have time to “pose,” but you could take pictures of different areas in the room and some new classmates and the toys. Take a picture of the outside of the building. Print them or make a slideshow so your child can feel familiar with his classroom. 7. READ STORIES ABOUT STARTING SCHOOL. Try “Franklin Goes to School” by Paulette Bourgeois; “Starting School” by Anne Civardi and Stephen Cartwright; and “Starting School” by Janet Ahlberg. 8. BE POSITIVE. Children take cues from their parents, so be calm and confident that everything will be great. Don’t let her see that you’re nervous or overhear you saying things like “I can’t believe my baby’s going to preschool. I’m so worried. I hope she doesn’t cry.” 9. PRAISE THEM. When you see your child sharing, mention that. “I see that you gave Carole a turn with the ball. She really looks happy. Your new friends at school are going to really like it when you share toys with them.” Help your child become aware of some of the situations that will arise in school so that she feels less overwhelmed. 10. SHARE YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES. If your child tells you he’s worried about school or has butterflies in his tummy, reassure him with your own stories. (You’re probably not remembering your first day of preschool, but it helps your child feel that you understand.) IMPORTANT: ON THE FIRST DAY: Take your child to the classroom, greet the teacher, put away the backpack, etc. Then kiss your child goodbye. Tell them when you’ll see them (after lunch or after nap) and then leave the room with confidence. If they cry, don't go back to reassure them, or they will cry longer. Their adjustment will take longer. Leave the room and your guilt behind. It is the right thing to do.

TIPS TO MAKE SCHOOL MORNINGS EASIER THE NIGHT BEFORE FOR PARENTS * Pack as much of your child’s school lunch as you can. You can put the sandwiches, string cheese, juice boxes and water bottles in the lunch box in the fridge the night before. Just add the ice packs in the morning! (Your child can help with this.) * Set the table for breakfast and prepare the meal ahead (i.e. if you’re making pancakes, make them at night and warm them in the morning). If it’s cereal, put the boxes on the table. Kids usually love to set a table, so ask for their help. * Put out your own clothes for the morning. Check the weather forecast before you go to bed. If it’s going to be raining, you may need additional driving time, and it’s also better to search for raincoats and umbrellas at night. THE NIGHT BEFORE FOR KIDS Pack up the backpack the night before. If your child is in grade school, teach them what they have to do. Look on the list together for each school day. Doing this together will teach your child responsibility and organizational skills. When it’s done and you’re sure the homework is inside, have your child put it by the door to be ready in the morning. Put out school clothes, shoes and socks the night before. Even if your child is wearing a uniform, there are often choices of shirts, pants, etc. A bath or a shower is much easier the night before. Some children like to spend too much time in there, and it’s one less thing to be stressed with in the morning. All of the yelling “hurry up” stresses both you and your child. If your child is “foggy” in the morning, have him decide on what breakfast he wants the night before. Having a meltdown in the morning because you’re out of his favorite cereal or flavor of oatmeal isn’t good. IN THE MORNING Get a timer. For some kids who get easily distracted, the challenge of beating the bell is often fun. Stick to a routine. It makes it much easier because things just flow more smoothly. Give one- or two-step instructions at first (remember they’ve been out of school for a while and are still in “summer mode,” too.) Don’t say, “I want you to eat breakfast, get dressed, brush your teeth and comb your hair and be ready at 7:30.” To a child, that sounds like “blah, blah, blah, blah and blah.” As your child gets used to “what comes next,” they will just automatically start doing it. This definitely cuts down on the reminders. Do all you can not to raise your voice. Getting upset in the morning and sending your child to school feeling sad just doesn’t make for a good day for either of you. When you arrive at the bus stop or school on time, remind them how much help they were and how teamwork pays off.

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Helping Older Kids Face Back to School Fears BY GAYLA GRACE “Mom, I’m not sure I should have signed up for Calculus and AP English,” says Adam, a high school junior. “I “I’ve heard both classes are really hard at my sc school.” Adam, a smart student who doesn’t wa want to disappoint his parents, lacks confidence in his ability to keep up with the work required in his upcoming classes. His main fear cente centers around academics. Adam’s younger si sister, Avery, is entering middle school an and she’s nervous about her new schoo school environment. Avery d do esn’t make friend doesn’t friends easily and many of her friends will be going to a different middle sc school. She worries about who she she’ll eat lunch with and whether she’l she’ll have anyone to talk to in the mor mornings. Avery’s fears are focused on the social aspects of school. As our kids head back to school, tthey have fears that range fr from finding the right bus aft after school to whether they’ they’ll pass all their classes to graduate. A child’s per personality, learning sty style, academic needs, ssocial and emotional development and prior school experiences contribute to their fears and how they handle tthem. As parents, w we can help our kids adjust to up upcoming change and cope with whatever fears they face with the following strategies: ACKNOW ACKNOWLEDGE THE FEAR When our kids recognize and put words to their fears, we can then help them cope. Questio Questions from Avery’s mom lik like, “What are you concern concerned about as you start middle sschool-the lunch period, m making new friends?” will get A Avery talking. As she expre expresses her fears, her mom can acknowledge them by saying saying, “I know it can be scary to st start a new school. Do you remem remember when we first

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moved here and how well you adjusted to your new school, new church, and new soccer program in the community?” She could also remind Avery of her wide base of friends in elementary school and encourage her to talk about how she made friends before. If a child has had a challenging or traumatic issue at school, it’s important to acknowledge the problem and help the child separate the past from the present. For instance, just because Avery encountered a mean-girl friendship last year that shattered her confidence doesn’t mean she can’t equip herself to manage it better in middle school. Stressful situations provide opportunities for kids to practice life skills, with our support and words of wisdom, that carry into adulthood. MINIMIZE DRAMA SURROUNDING THE FEAR Adam’s fear of passing Calculus might bring up memories of our own failures in high school. When these thoughts surface, it’s best to keep a lid on how much we say. Positive statements that remind Adam of his previous successes in difficult classes will help dissipate his fears. Brainstorming ideas, such as using a tutor or his brainy friend next door when necessary, will empower him past his fear. Watching children struggle with fear sends many parents into rescue mode. Instead of helping them face their fear, the parent finds a way of escape. Adam doesn’t need to enroll in a different class because he’s nervous about Calculus. He needs reminders of how he has succeeded in the past and encouragement that will enable him to plunge through. “It’s a wise parent who realizes not only that our children watch us and repeat our words, but they also take their cues about how to react to life from us,” says Sherry Surratt in her Thriving Family article, “’Mom, I’m Scared.’” “If we over-react, we send messages of worry that can enable our children’s fear.” We hinder our children from the maturing process when we magnify the problem and take over to solve it. Facing fears and learning how to cope with stressful situations is a normal part of healthy development.

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TEACH YOUR CHILD TO ASK FOR HELP In a new school environment, it’s likely that Avery fears getting lost in the halls. First-day anxiety can be relieved by teaching her that help is only one question away. Teachers are prepared to help new students navigate large buildings with hard-to-find classrooms. Older students can also provide friendly guidance to newcomers. School counselors are equipped to provide assistance when students need answers to more difficult situations. If Avery encounters bullying from mean girls, asking for a counselor’s help alerts school administration of a problem that might need addressing on a larger scale and protects Avery from behavior that could escalate. Reminding kids they don’t have to face their fears alone gives them confidence to face a new environment and walk through challenging situations. HELP YOUR CHILD BUILD RESILIENCY Children who have a resilient attitude fare better with whatever life presents. Parents can’t predict every circumstance a child will encounter, but can help nurture strong attributes. The American Psychological Association offers the following tips to help build resilience in children and teens. Make connections (friends, family support, church) Have him or her help others (contribution) Maintain a daily routine Take a break (when overly stressed or worried) Teach your child self-care Move toward your goals Nurture a positive self-view Keep things in perspective and maintain a hopeful outlook Look for opportunities for self-discovery Accept that change is part of living (apa.org/helpcenter/resilience.aspx)

Resiliency enables our kids to face their fears head on and gives them confidence to overcome them. Back-to-school fears are real, and kids need help coping with what worries them. As parents, we can help our children adjust to upcoming change and face their fears by modeling and teaching healthy development skills and coping strategies.

Gayla Grace holds a master’s degree in psychology and counseling and has coached her five kids through an assortment of back to school fears.

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“It’s a really cool book to give grandparents,” Kitts says, and is a keepsake your child will enjoy in the future. At the end of elementary school, you can easily create a book that includes these photos and written comments as a gift to a special teacher.

2. WINNOW THEIR WORK Russell begins each year by setting aside a big file-folder box for each child. She labels one hanging folder for each month, with some spares in case files fill up before a month ends. If that level of organization sounds too ambitious, keep a large plastic bin handy.

1. FOLLOW THEM WITH PHOTOS You can build on the trend of snapping and posting “first day of school” photos by adding written notes in your kids’ own handwriting, says Kayla Kitts, special projects editor at HGTV.com. Take a photo on that first day, and that evening have kids write out a page listing their current dreams and favorites. Include five or 10 questions about anything you’d like: the career they’d love to have someday, their favorite school lunch, best friend, favorite class. Have them write it out in their own handwriting to preserve that, too, says Kitts. Then scan or photograph the page. Do the same on the day before their December holiday break, and again during the final week of school. Then supplement those three photos and images of their written surveys with other photos from school events or candid shots with friends, or scans of their school artwork. Lay it all out in a photo book you can order online.

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“Stuff all the art in there,” Russell says, and go through it periodically, asking each child which pieces are their favorites. Once you’ve pared things down to their favorites and yours, Russell suggests slipping the art into plastic sleeves in a three-ring binder. Her kids love thumbing through their binders from past school years. “While I’m in charge of the books now and don’t let the kids pull them out unless I’m sitting with them, I plan on giving them their books when they’re older,” she says. Another suggestion for storing and celebrating art: “Scan the favorite pieces as they come home. From those scans, you can make a slideshow for each year of school,” Russell says. “Life is short, and the artwork that comes home right now can be a wonderful way to tie generations together.”

3. SAVE THEIR SAYINGS Buy a paper date book for each child (it can be for the current calendar year or for the 18 months that begin in July and run through the end of next year). Make sure the book offers writing space for each day — ideally half a page. Keep the book in a high-traffic spot at home with a pen attached.

When one of the kids says something that you’ll want to remember, write it on that day’s page. Then, during the weekends, ask your child to describe the previous week at school. If they wish, they can also draw pictures. It’s a wonderfully analog way to preserve a school year in our digital world. A twist on that: Kitts suggests keeping a few glass jars around the house, along with slips of blank paper and a pen. When your child thinks of something they want to preserve, have them jot it down, write the date on it and put it in a jar. You can do the same. Whether it’s a jar, book or even a note typed into your phone, “just write down those precious memories now,” Russell says. “We think we’ll never forget those precious words and how old our kids were when they said them, but the fact is that we do forget.”

4. HAVE A ROTATING DISPLAY OF THEIR ART IN THEIR ROOMS. Kitts suggests hanging a few empty frames in various sizes filled with a thin

sheet of cork on your child’s bedroom wall. Place pushpins in the corners of each frame. When your child brings home art they’re excited about, pin it into a frame. The pins make it easy to rotate artwork in and out. If the walls are already full, try hanging a length of twine and use clothespins to hang a rotating selection of school artwork. Useful move as the year wears on: Each time you reach into the bin of creations to select something new to display, choose a few items to discard.

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What teachers would like parents to know BY LEANNE ITALIE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeping the lines of communication open between parents and teachers can be a challenge, especially in this era of crowded classrooms and time-crunched families. So many questions and issues go unspoken or unanswered. So what would teachers like to express if they had more time to talk with parents? Some of the issues aren’t easy to discuss — from institutional problems at schools to tender subjects touching on a child’s family life and abilities. Here’s a sample:

ADJUSTING THE SAILS Sandi Bishop in suburban Seattle was a classroom teacher for 30 years in elementary and middle grades in North Dakota and Iowa. Her students ranged from urban

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to rural, poor to well-off. Parents, she said, don’t realize how much teachers know about what goes on at home simply by interacting with kids. “I’d like to remind parents that the environment at home comes to school,” she said. “If there is chaos at home, your child will come to school not ready to focus and learn. A phrase I often state is, ‘Some children come to school to be loved; loved children come to school to learn.’ As a teacher, you begin behavioral profiling much like the FBI does with suspects.” Betsy Allison Tant in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a former teacher and mom of three. As a teacher, she said, “I wanted parents to know that I’m teaching academics within the context of life. If I don’t know

what’s going on with a child or family, I can’t adjust the sails for those kids.” As a parent, on the other hand, “I want teachers to respect my input. When I say that there’s something going on that is impacting my child in a way that can change their performance, please believe me and adjust the sails.” Carolyn Lee, a substitute teacher in Hawaii, agrees that parents and teachers need to work together. “No teacher, no matter how dedicated, experienced and hard-working, can make up for the lack of parental involvement in a child’s studies,” said Lee, who has taught kindergartners, fourth-graders, high schoolers and college students, some as a tutor. “A parent is still the most influential teacher in a child’s life!”

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BEHIND THE SCENES Tim Cornillie in suburban Chicago taught high school English and other subjects both full- and part-time for seven years, through 2012. He wants parents to be aware of how far some schools stray from prioritizing academics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Schools put up a smoke screen of sports and extracurricular activities,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do a quick survey of principalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; backgrounds, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see how little academics and how much sports have played a role in their careers.â&#x20AC;?

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and birthdates. Don’t forget to glue a small photo in the book, too. Leave space to add a special sticker or stamp to symbolize each country you want to “travel” to. Be sure not to lose these passports, because you never know where you will decide to go next year. Celebrate the opening. As you watch the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games on Friday, Aug. 5, look for the flags of countries you want to visit. Families can celebrate the Olympics with fun party games, such as flag bingo during the Parade of Nations, backyard skills tests (such as the 20-yard dash and discus throw) and foods from your favorite countries. Pinterest is full of ideas and printables for Olympics fun.

Choose your destinations. Maybe you have always wanted to visit China, or would love to expose your children to their Italian heritage. Did your kids learn about ancient Greece in school or learn some cool facts about past Olympics from the opening ceremony? Why not learn more about life in modern Greece today (or another favorite country)? Get the whole family involved, do some research and then choose four to six countries to “visit” during the course of the Summer Games. “Take off” from your local library. If you really prefer not to leave your living room, you can gather information online, but the local library is the best place to begin your journey. Once you have acquired a stack of books and multimedia resources about

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the history and culture of the countries you will visit, you are ready to take flight. Learn the lingo. The key to feeling like a local is to understand the language, so learn a few key words in the native tongue of each country on your tour. Take turns trying to pronounce phrases like buona notte (Italian for “good night”) or laissezmoi tranquille (French for “leave me alone.”) This activity makes for excellent conversation at the family dinner table; give kids a small set of vocabulary words to look up while parents get dinner ready, and practice together during your meal. Keep count of the medals. Friendly competition is a great way to get kids involved in any activity, and putting a child in charge of tracking the medals for one or two favorite countries sneaks math skills into their summer. (Ask them how many medals they would need to match the top country in gold, silver, bronze or total categories. Combine countries or subtract gold medals from the total to gain additional practice.) Include hands-on exploration. The best trips are more about doing than seeing. For each country you “visit,” complete a craft or project tied to that country’s culture. If you visit Italy, older kids might enjoy creating a clay model of the Roman Colosseum, while younger children can learn how to draw the Italian flag. If you decide to travel through Africa, play African music and practice one of the ritual dances that is so integral to life in that region of the world. Don’t forget to enjoy the local flavor. Bring your kids into the kitchen and try making an exotic new dish like Italian arancini (fried balls of rice that are filled with meat sauce) or baklava (a rich, sweet pastry that is

unique to the islands of Greece). Not interested in preparing your own authentic world cuisine at home? Make reservations at a local ethnic restaurant so your family can savor the flavors of the world – without having to do any dishes. Honor the heroes. The Summer Games are full of athletes who have overcome great odds to be where they are today. Pick an athlete to follow during the Olympics or choose a historical figure from your favorite countries; create flash cards or “trading cards” picturing these heroes and listing their top successes. Remember to take pictures. You may not actually be headed overseas, but you will still want to document your “trip.” Take plenty of photos as you “travel” the world. If you capture your kids’ expressions when they first taste stinky cheese while visiting France, use a program like Photoshop to add the Eiffel Tower into the background. Treasure the memories. A world-traveler scrapbook, whether digital or traditional, is the perfect way to preserve your summer travel memories. Include the pictures you take, crafts and art projects, and encourage your kids write a short essay about their favorite part of the trip to save in your scrapbook, too. You never know – this may turn out to be one of the most memorable “vacations” your family ever takes. Bon voyage!

Alyssa Chirco is a freelance journalist and mother of two who travels the world with her family every summer, but never leaves home to do so.

South Florida Parenting Editor Jennifer Jhon contributed to this report.

RESOURCES FOR YOUR JOURNEY The Adventures of Bella and Harry series by Lisa Manzione. Chihuahua siblings Bella and Harry travel to cities around the world in these colorful picture books for preschool and elementary readers. Titles in the series include Let’s Visit Paris, Let’s Visit Rome and Let’s Visit Barcelona. TIME for Kids: Around the World. This educational supplement to TIME for Kids magazine explores the lives of children in different cultures around the world. Purchase a subscription at timeforkids.com or look for issues at your public library. Families of the World video series. This award-winning documentary series chronicles the daily lives of children and their families in almost 30 countries. Choose from titles like Families of Afghanistan, Families of Russia or Families of Kenya or watch short clips at familiesoftheworld.com. The Kids’ Multicultural Cookbook by Deanna F. Cook. Explore dozens of ethnic dishes from various regions throughout the world. Theme party ideas and local games, customs and traditions provide everything you need to immerse your family in the culture of each dish you prepare. Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars. Some of the most accomplished and famous athletes in the world — LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard and more — had to first overcome obstacles off the playing field as kids before becoming professionals. An inspiring read for kids and sports fans of all ages. What Are the Summer Olympics? Run, swim, and race back in time to experience the Summer Olympics – from ancient Greece in 775 BC, when athletes from all over Ancient Greece came together to compete in various games, to modern-day super events.

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an alternative to time out BY ALYSSA CHIRCO Time Out has become a popular discipline technique among today’s parents. At first glance, the practice of temporarily isolating a child who misbehaves by sending him to a corner or a “naughty chair” seems like an effective remedy for bad behavior, as well as a positive alternative to yelling or spanking. But is it really the best discipline tool we have at our disposal? According to Dr. Laura Markham, author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting, the answer is no. In fact, Markham and other positive parenting experts believe that children who are struggling to behave need exactly the opposite of Time Out. They recommend Time In instead. WHAT IS TIME IN? “Time In is what it sounds like – the opposite of Time Out” said Markham, who is also a clinical psychologist and

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HOW TIME IN WORKS Time In looks different for every family, and can vary depending on the situation. Sometimes, Time In might be snuggling together in a comfy chair, or reading a favorite book. If your child is in fullblown meltdown mode, Time In might simply mean staying close by, ready to reassure him once he’s calm. Haley Pepper, mom of two young boys, found that she started using Time In without even realizing the practice has a name. “It just came naturally,” she says. “I have always used it as a way to remove my children from an action or situation that is causing problems. They sit in my lap and I hold them and talk about how it is appropriate to act in a situation.” Pepper has discovered that Time In can help diffuse sibling rivalry, too. “I will put both of my boys in my lap to calm down a fight between them,” she says. Kait Kettmann, mom to five adopted children, also uses Time In on a regular basis. “For us, with our kids’ histories,” she says, “Time In is really the only way to go. We have tried other methods of discipline, but typically those lead to bigger issues.” “We use it as an alternative to punishment,” she says. “For example, we have a child with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and Time In works for that child because she isn’t getting the punishment to fight against. Instead, she’s getting the connection and affection that she truly needs but can’t ask for.” WHAT ABOUT TIME OUT? We’ve all had those parenting moments where we can’t stand listening to whining or tantrums for one more minute, and need some way to just make it stop. “On the surface,” says Markham, “Time Outs seem sensible. They’re non-violent but still get the child’s attention.” “But,” she continues, “Time Outs teach the wrong lessons, and they don’t work to create better-behaved children.” While Time Out may promote short-term compliance, Markham believes that, ultimately, it has several drawbacks. For example: + Time Out tends to lowers self-esteem, by making a child feel like a ‘bad’ person. + Time Out teaches children that strong feelings and emotions are unacceptable.

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+ Time Out pushes an upset child away right when he needs you the most. + Time Out can trigger fear of abandonment and fuel power struggles. + Time Out prevents us from working with our kids to find solutions. Time Outs aren’t entirely without merit, though. While they may not be ideal to use with your kids, they can work well for Mom and Dad. “Time Outs are a terrific management technique for keeping your own emotions regulated,” says Markham. “It models wonderful self-management for your kids.” For Kettmann, on the other hand, it is Time In that really helps her parent

through the rough patches. “I have a ridiculously short fuse and five rowdy kids,” she says. “Being forced to take that time of holding and talking to and connecting with my child helps me remember why we do this. It helps me to see the person outside the behavior. It helps me to take those deep calming breaths with my child and feel both of us relax together.”

Alyssa Chirco is a freelance parenting journalist and mother of two. She has been using Time In with her own children for over a decade, and highly recommends the strategy.

FOR FURTHER READING Peaceful Parents, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting by Dr. Laura Markham Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason by Alfie Kohn TIPS: Time-In Parenting Strategies by Otto Weininger No Drama Discipline: The Whole Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Dr. Dan Siegel

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3. Start shopping early. Don’t wait until the end of summer when the back-toschool shopping begins. Starting right when school ends and looking for deals and sales throughout the summer will help you score big for less. This also lets you buy a little at a time instead of having to buy it all at once. Remmber, successful back to school shopping will help you get started on the right track for the school year without falling behind.

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ASK KATIE, THE PEDIATRICIAN Q. Dr. Katie, please help! My daughter has been struggling with high fever for the past three days. I have been giving her Motrin, but within three hours, the fever is back. I am using the appropriate dose for her age based on the instructions. The fever makes her miserable, and I feel helpless. Do you have any tips for fever control? A. You are not alone. Fever brings thousands of children and parents to the emergency room every year. The most important thing to control a fever is understanding the difference between Motrin and Tylenol and knowing how to alternate between the two medications.

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given every six hours. Most children fighting an infection that is causing high fever do not go the full six hours without the fever coming back. If you give Motrin, and three hours later your child has a fever again, you should give Tylenol. It is important to understand that Motrin works differently than Tylenol. They both can and should be used to control fever. With a high fever, it is best to alternate Tylenol and Motrin every 3 hours. Make sure to write down when you have given each medication so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get confused. 3. Remember fever isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a bad thing. Fever is our body's way of fighting infection. In most cases, fever is treated as a way to make our children comfortable. Treating a fever will not make the infection go away faster, but it will help your child to feel much better while fighting their illness, which as a pediatrician and mom, is very important to me.

Please join Forever Freckled on our journey: Email us or submit your questions at www. foreverfreckled.com. Next month Dr. Alison, our Veterinarian, will be answering your pet-related questions. We are looking forward to hearing from you and helping you on your journey. Have a great month!

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Back to school, Mama style fashions, style and beauty for all ages BY JOANIE COX-HENRY It’s hard to believe summer is coming to an end, and it’s already time for back-to-school responsibilities, but that doesn’t mean you and your child can’t do it in style. H&M in Fort Lauderdale just opened its latest South Florida location at The Galleria mall. Hundreds of shoppers lined up for the event, which included giveaways and $5 opening weekend sales. H&M also has Boynton Beach, Wellington, Pembroke Pines, Aventura and various Miami locations. H&M’s Fort Lauderdale location is a lavish bi-level store with a women’s, men’s, children’s and maternity clothing

department. There is also a lingerie section and beauty product area as well as a large accessories department, which H&M has become known for over the years. “H&M is all about quality fashions at the best prices,” company spokesman Patrick Shaner said. “Fort Lauderdale is a great place for H&M. I love the casual, beachy style here. I think it’s a great fit for our brand.” I am a longtime H&M fan. I once left a funeral early several years ago to shop at an H&M in New Jersey before hopping on a plane home because the store had not yet come to South Florida. I was desper-

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I unscrewed the child safety cap from the white, plastic bottle and turned it upside down. A single Flintstones chewable vitamin, the last one in the bottle, dropped into the palm of my left hand. Since Jessie turned 2, my days have begun this way. This morning, though, the empty pill bottle feels more significant. It’s Jessie’s first day of 5th grade. Except for the early wake-up call, Jessie says “Hooray.” She likes school and is eager to see her friends. After a wonderful summer with lots of cherished moments, Dad says “Hooray,” too. I have more quiet time to write while Jessie is in school. It’s important that a writer writes. Last night, Jessie said, “Dad, as a 5th grader, I’m at the halfway point.” I quickly did the math in my head. Pre-K plus kindergarten plus grades 1-12 totals 14, divided by 2 equals 7. Pre-K done. Kindergarten complete. Grades 1-4 in the books. When Jessie completes 5th grade, indeed, she’ll be at the halfway point. I mentally walked to the bedroom, grabbed a pillow to put over my mouth, and yelled, “Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!” I didn’t do it, but the thought definitely crossed my mind. How can Jessie be a fifth-grader? I just read, “Children 2 to 3 years of age – Chew one-half tablet daily with food,” on the back of the Flintstones bottle. We went from a half tablet to full tablet to empty bottle after empty bottle way too quickly. Jessie chewed her vitamin, drank her orange juice, ate her yogurt and oatmeal, and then went to get dressed. While she prepared for her big day, I packed her lunch and wrote a little note to include in her lunch bag, wishing her a great first day of 5th grade. Before the ride to school, Jessie rolled her book bag out to the driveway. Of course, I had to take a photo. Moments like this are meant to be captured. Over the summer, I allowed Jessie to move from the rear seat to the front passenger seat when it’s just the two of us in the vehicle. She loves to sit up front because it’s easy for her to change the radio station to songs I can barely understand, but that’s a different column. As I drove Jessie to school for the first time as a front-seat passenger, it felt strange. I couldn’t help but think that I

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was just buckling my baby in her car seat. I recalled the days when I carried my little girl into the house when she fell asleep in the car, or pretended to, which we called “playing possum.” This morning, however, I didn’t see my baby. I didn’t see the little girl with the squished-tight eyes and smile playing possum, though Jessie would have enjoyed an extra hour or two of sleep. No, today I saw a girl who could easily pass for a teenager. During the drive, I shared my standard lines, “Give it your all,” “Keep a positive attitude,” and “Tell the boys your dad has golf clubs” (to chase them away from my little girl). Reluctantly, I dropped her off at the carpool lane, rather than holding her hand and walking her to class as we had done in previous years. The wheels of her coral-colored book bag hit the sidewalk, and she headed off to fifth grade. I’m confident Jessie will have a great year in school. She’ll need some more vitamins, though. On my way to pick up a bottle, I might need to stop at the donut shop for some “glazed comfort.” Until next month, remember to cherish the moments. Editor’s Note: Patrick wrote this last year during Jessie’s first day of fifth grade. We wish Jessie – and Patrick – well as they begin the middle school years.

Patrick Hempfing had a 20-year professional career in banking, accounting and auditing before he became a father at 44. He is now a full-time husband, stay-at-home dad and writer. Follow Patrick at facebook.com/patricklhempfing and on Twitter @PatrickHempfing.

If you enjoyed this column, you’ll like Patrick’s first book, "MoMENts: A Dad Holds On." The book compiles favorite stories and new material and is available for sale on Amazon.com.

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Shopping provides opportunity to practice retail discipline BY ELIZABETH ROBERTS Tami Mizrahi paused in Target, contemplating the plastic sandwich boxes in her shopping cart. Tami, 12, was buying school supplies, but she says she skips the list and relies on inspiration. This year, a compartmentalized pencil case and athletic shoes for basketball and volleyball topped the list: “High tops,” she said. “I think the Nike ones.” Yet Tami learned last year the hazards of shopping from the heart. Markers caught her fancy. “I bought 10 and used one, so I gave them to my friends,” she said. Buying too much, or the wrong item or something unfamiliar – shopping by impulse – is the reason premium products are at the ends of aisles, and retailers offer free samples. But with school-related goods costing families with more than one student as much as $3,000 for supplies and activities fees last year, why isn’t everybody shopping with a list? The web site GreatSchools.org offers 10 tips for thrifty backto-school shopping, including the obvious (make a list) and the inspired (wait for the tax-free holiday). This year that holiday is a long weekend, Aug. 5-7, but catching it will save shoppers sales tax on clothes worth $60 or less and on school supplies worth $15 or less.

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I look at such sales as an annual opportunity to practice retail discipline. I’ve brought my kids into the game, doing what experts suggest: Setting a budget for supplies, then getting out of the way. If they make mistakes – spending it all on shoes or a backpack instead of pencils – they will learn in a few months the consequences. The key is to stick to the plan. Let them improvise, find ways to earn extra money, and learn. Take backpacks. As vital to student life as breakfast cereal, a backpack should be durable and comfortable to wear. Everything else is frills. Earlier this summer, Office Depot had a sturdy, black, Jansport computer backpack with a laptop sleeve and lifetime warrantee on clearance online for $17.92. The American Tourister Dory-decorated backpacks, made of polyester, sell for $28.99. For many children, it’s like offering a them a choice between a used Altima and a new Corvette. But personal finance blogger Trent Hamm says children understand concepts best when they’re understanding them in the real world – when they do their own shopping and experience the consequences. “As adults, we often deal with money in an abstract way. We pay for products using a credit card. We pay the statement online. We deposit money in an account. This abstract way of dealing with money works for us because we’ve had years to become familiar with it,” he said. “Children aren’t prepared to handle that level of abstractness.” My recommendation? Sit down together and determine what items, such as pens, can be reused. Dig out the surplus notebooks from last year. Make a list of what remains to be purchased – and compare the cost of the list purchased at a retail store with the cost of shopping online. Calculate the total savings and point out that money is freed up for other options. Then break out the proverbial “spending,” “saving” and “giving” jars for young children or, for those with smart phones, download a free app such as Bankaroo for younger kids or Spending Tracker for older ones. Share the wealth, and the lesson will be long remembered.

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BY HEIDI STEVENS CHICAGO TRIBUNE Some people grow basil in July. I grow guilt. This is the point in the summer when I decide, annually, that everyone else is better at summer than I am: The Facebook friend who heads to a beach house in Michigan with her husband and kids on the last day of school and doesn’t return until Labor Day. The families who end every evening at the local pool. People who camp. This is when it hits me that summer doesn’t feel different enough from the rest of the year, in that we’re still rushing from place to place at a rapid pace. (Camp! Work! Trampoline practice! Grocery store! Football practice!) Every year I swear it will be different, and every year it’s not different enough. My kids don’t even have time to utter that hallmark of childhood summers: “I’m bored.” We were on vacation last week, which was lovely. We headed west for five days of what summer looks like in my imaginary world — the one where parents don’t work from June to September. We swam and played board games and cooked leisurely meals and played outside long after nightfall. Somewhere along the way, a message lodged in my brain that says summer should look like that the whole way through. From my own childhood,

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maybe, when I rarely went to camp, and I spent a lot of hours bored. From social media, I’m sure, where filtered-just-so posts paint a romanticized portrait of work-free bliss. The reality is, most parents I know are doing summer roughly the same way I am. Squeezing the fun in here and there while keeping up the same pace, more or less, as they keep the rest of the year. Bills don’t stop arriving between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It’s that illusion of choice that gets me, though. If some people have opted out of the daily rat race, I figure, surely I should be able to find a way to. Surely I want to find a way to. But do I really? I found myself contemplating this internal tug of war the other day while I was picking my son up from Chicago Bears day camp. He learned about this camp, where former professional football players coach and play with kids for five days, and he begged me to sign him up. We registered while there was still snow on the ground, and he’s been talking about it ever since. Naturally, he hated the first day. “I’m not going back,” he told me. “It’s not fun.” I didn’t blame him, really. The first day was in the 90s, with the sun beating down on the kids’ little bodies and heating up

the asphalt and AstroTurf at the nearby high school field that doubles as their campground. The coaches were tough, and the first day appeared to be mostly monotonous drills. Still, I needed him to stick it out. I had prepaid a fair bit of money, and I had to go to work the rest of the week. His sister was happily ensconced in gymnastics camp three blocks away, my husband was traveling and my schedule was set down to the minute. No wiggle room. What sort of mom has no wiggle room in the summer? Just let the kid rest already! These are things that pop in my head. I convinced him to go back a second day. I told him that I bet the coaches were trying to weed out the players who couldn’t handle the tough stuff, just as my college professors tried to scare the slackers into dropping during the first few days of classes. Probably the kids who come back Tuesday get to start having real fun, I told him. Probably the coaches used some of these same tactics when they were winning Super Bowls. And I bought him a toy that he’s been begging for. What sort of mom bribes her kid to go to summer camp? Anyway, he went. And it did get more fun. I showed up 10 minutes early to

retrieve him one day, just in time to see him score a touchdown that tied the game. His teammates rushed him and surrounded him in a sweaty pile of high-fives and chest bumps and back slaps. He beamed. He literally skipped off the field. Maybe summer commitments aren’t the worst thing, I thought. The freedom to come and go as we please and answer to no one and set our own pace has definite appeal — and benefits — but maybe a little drudgery does too, I thought. When I’m clear-eyed and honest about summer, I don’t want ours to look all that different than it does. I enjoy my work, and I don’t want to stop doing it for three months. (One month, maybe, but those bills. ...) My kids look forward to camps, where they make new friends and learn new skills and discover whole new sides of themselves. And we savor those vacation days. I’m going to try to look at summer like a microcosm for the rest of life. There’s no wrong way to do it, because there’s no right way to do it. You do what you’re capable of, within your family’s budget and bandwidth, and you collect moments of bliss and learn where you can find them. I found one on a football field. Wonders never cease.

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Studying the mom-baby bond BY CHRISSIE FERGUSON There is no bond like the one formed between a mother and her baby. From the first look and touch, the immediate connection begins. As each day unfolds, so does the love between the two. But how might the relationship be affected if a mother suffers from depression? That is what Dr. Nancy Aaron Jones, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at Florida Atlantic University, and other FAU psychologists are trying to uncover in their study of the hormone oxytocin (often referred to as the “love” or “hug” hormone). The goal of their study is to look at how breastfeeding, oxytocin and face-to-face interactions between a mother and her baby are impacted by depression and the mother’s oxytocin levels. In past studies, research has proven that pregnancy escalates oxytocin levels and that breastfeeding releases oxytocin (which has anti-depressive effects), so

breastfeeding can be beneficial for the mother and baby’s relationship if the mother is suffering from depression. Not only are the mother and baby in the perfect place to gaze at each other during breastfeeding, says Jones, but it also provides an opportunity for a lot of touching and developing. While it is natural for a spouse or family member to try to alleviate stressors in a new mother’s life, Jones said research shows they shouldn’t discourage breastfeeding. Instead, “support her in her decision to breastfeed and educate her on how it might help her to bond” with the baby), she says. Breastfeeding not only helps the mother and baby bond through oxytocin, says Jenn Foster, president of the Florida Lactation Consultant Association, but it “helps mom burn more calories while breastfeeding and reduces the risk of post-partum depression as well as post-partum hemorrhage.” Foster previously worked as a certified lactation counselor for six years with pre-

natal and postpartum clients. “Breastfeeding, like many things in life, is a personal choice and must be the best decision for the mother and family,” she says. “But it is always the best choice for the baby.” Since Jones and her research team already know that breastfeeding releases beneficial spurts of oxytocin, their current study is two-fold. First, they are looking at oxytocin levels in pre- and postpartum mothers who suffer from depression to see how they differ from mothers who don’t have depression. Additionally, they are examining the oxytocin levels of the infants once they are born and how these levels change across development. “This time, what we wanted to look at is, if the mother has a good interactive response, but she’s still depressed, what are her hormone levels and what are the baby’s hormone levels?” Jones says. Following moms-to-be from pregnancy through the first six months after delivery, Jones and her team are using surveys that address depression, breastfeeding and

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is the development of emotions and the development of the bond between the mother and baby, Jones says. “We know that babies get upset when their mothers don’t respond to them. And they’re usually happy when their mothers do respond to them.” Aviva Zito, who has participated in the study as part of the control group, says she hopes the study will bring attention to the association between breastfeeding and the emotional relationship between the

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mother and her infant. “Dr. Jones’s study was enjoyable to participate in, gave me more information about the way my newborn learns and plays, and provided further support for my decision to breastfeed,” she said. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, perinatal depression, which includes major and minor depressive episodes that occur during pregnancy or in the first 12 months after delivery, is one of the most common medical complications during pregnancy and the postpartum period, affecting one in seven women. “If depression in mothers-to-be is not addressed and treated, these mood disorders can negatively impact the child’s well-being and the important mother-child bonding process,” Jones says. Foster says it is important that mothers take care of themselves first so they are able to take care of their baby and family. “Every situation is unique, and therefore, I would recommend that the mother seek guidance from her health care professional, IBCLC (certified lactation consultant), and other such providers,” she said.

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Back-To-Preschool: Welcome to Your New Classroom BY KAREN DEERWESTER, ED.S. New teachers, new friends, new routines: Back to school is a big new adventure! Whether it’s your child’s first school experience or your child is returning, back-to-school marks the beginning of a new experience for you and your child. It is a time for learning how to be part of something extraordinary – a class. Each classroom has a unique personality based on all the little and big personalities that come together to share the magic of a school year. It can be a time of change and adjustment. The social-emotional learning of becoming part of a group is one of the fundamental strengths and struggles of preschool. In addition to learning the ever-morecomplicated 3 R’s, which now includes STEM curricula and coding, preschoolers are acquiring the lifelong habits and skills of sharing, making friends and problem

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ger than a family. 2. They help children manage and negotiate the multiple needs of being in a group. At school, waiting for a turn or wanting extra time to build a block castle, or even feeling hungry before snack time, requires self-management skills above and beyond anything a child learns in a small family at home. The good news is that school makes it fun and worthwhile to learn those new challenges. SCHOOLS CARE In the words of the Bev Bos song, “We’ve been waiting for you to come to this place. Wherever you’re from, we’re glad that you’ve come. We’ve been waiting for you to come to this place.” In classrooms all across the world, we are not a class of “we” without you, without each of you. Every child is welcomed exactly as they are and united in a sense of belonging. The daily routines, the circle times, even gathering in lines are tangible ways of showing children how they are connected to a group that is there to support and encourage them every day. This is a child-sized world with cubbies and labels that remind children they belong here. They have a special place. SCHOOL IS FUN Even better, teachers know what children love to do – play, laugh and learn every day. To keep a group of young children focused and happy, teachers learn to

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be enormously creative. They use songs to transition from one activity to another or to move from place to place. They use games to teach skills and concepts. They know the “language of children” is play and that learning is fun. SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING Early childhood teachers know that all learning grows better and sticks longer when children feel safe, loved and nurtured. Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child states in From Best Practices to Breakthrough Impacts (2016): “Relationships with caring, responsive adults and early positive experiences build strong brain architecture for children.” Good teachers are enormously proud and protective of the children in their classes because that’s the best foundation for children to learn. Classrooms are also little incubators for empathy and kindness as children learn to delay immediate gratification, defer to others some of the time, and offer comfort and assistance to friends in need. Not everyone can be first. Not everyone gets their way all the time. Children do, however, in the words of engaged learning practitioners, discover the power of “voice and choice.” In preschool classrooms, young children learn to communicate what they want and need. They learn how to cooperate and when to stand their ground. They become responsible for themselves and for each other. Being part of a class means daily encounters sharing and caring – from all those helper charts to sitting with a friend who misses her daddy. Going to school is new and different than other childhood experiences. It teaches big lessons to little people in some of the best ways: in hands-on and hearts-in lessons that change with each new teacher, each child and each new year of unpredictable and unexpected adventures.

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Can BOYS be FRIENDS? BY MARGARET SAGARESE When we think of tween BFFs, automatically we think of girls. The coupling of giggling, inseparable, eternally-texting female tweenagers is the stuff of legend. “My best friend and I love each other… that’s it … you have this thing that is deep, so deep you can’t explain it. I guess in life, sometimes two people can really, really understand each other and really have a trust, respect and love for each other.” But that isn’t a 12-year-old girl talking; it’s a 15-year-old boy. According to New York University researcher Niobe Way, pre-adolescent boys have intense friendships, too. And these relationships are described as life-saving, with plots resembling “Love Story” much more often than “Lord of the Flies.” Way, a professor of applied psychology, stumbled into the world of boys’ friendships as a high school counselor in the 1980s. In her book “Deep Secrets: Boys’ Friendships and the Crisis of Connec-

tion,” she explains, “While I expected to hear stories about girls, peers, school and parents, I did not anticipate the extent to which boys wanted to talk about their close male friendships.” That surprise led her to 20 years of exploring boys’ experience of friendship and how it changes from early to late adolescence. It turns out that boys have and desire emotionally intimate connections with peers where they willingly trade secrets and unburden feelings. So why do we never hear this?

BOYS HAVE BEEN SHORTCHANGED Even though the subject of friendship has been part of scientific literature for over a century, only a handful of studies focused on boys and their close friendships. Instead of a body of research, a chorus of men pontificate about how boys [and later, men] are not designed for close emotional connection. Some experts insist

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that males lack the emotional wiring, the capacity to name and articulate feelings. If they don’t have the tools to speak the emotional language of friendship, logically they rarely seek out close male friends. For example, in the bestselling book “Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys,” co-authors Dan Kindlon and Michael Thompson say that boys “have been shortchanged on the basic skills of emotional literacy: empathy, conscience, the vocabulary for meaningful emotional expression, and the idea that emotional interdependence is an asset – not a liability.” In other words, boys don’t have it in their nature to be friendship material. Then there are the popular parenting books written on boys that skip right to cultural pressure. They explore how the ideas and ideals surrounding masculinity force boys into a cultural straightjacket. Boys are raised not to cry, to become stoic, stay silent, get physically tough, act competitive and be independent. That’s how real men act in the standard script. To be emotional or to flex social skills with other boys is deemed “gay” and the worst thing a boy can do. Cultural brainwashing is termed “the boy code” by clinical psychologist William Pollack in “Real Boys: Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood,” or “the guy code” in “Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men” by sociologist Michael Kimmel. Boys who don’t conform, who act like a “homo,” are tortured, teased and humiliated until they do. Such depictions of the cruelty, homophobia and pressure facing young adolescent boys are true enough. Yet, none of the experts study or write about the boys who persist in forging close friendships despite the odds against them, Way argues. Her research has followed boys through adolescence with countless interviews. She discovered that real boys’ experiences reflect the dynamics of close friendships, a passion for these relationships and emotional rapport. Furthermore, boys testify to how significant these friendships are. Our stereotypes and biased expectations prevent us, she says, “from seeing boys – their social and emotional desires and capacities – in broad daylight.”

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stages » preteen GIVING OUR BOYS THE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP Everyone agrees that by late adolescence, boys think that to be a friend and have a friend smacks of an “unmanly” taint, and so many retreat from connecting. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Nor should it. Friendship turns out to be the most important ingredient to long-term wellbeing, claims the Grant Study at Harvard that followed subjects for 75 years. Ironically, just as we are realizing how critical having friends is to the quality of life, Americans tend to have fewer and fewer. In reality, families are smaller. Folks have fewer neighbors; kids have fewer neighborhood playmates. Screens have become the default way people connect. Now one in four Americans confess they have no one with whom to unload worries or boast successes. Among those without family members in whom to confide, half say they have no one to talk to. Since we and our boys live in a more isolated society, here’s what you can do to make sure your sons have lives rich with friendship: Model how important friendship is by having and seeing your own friends. This is especially important for fathers. Sounds simple, right? Wrong. We are too busy. With family and career obligations, time allotted to friends gets lost. Keep talking to sons and daughters about feelings and relationships. The preteen years and adolescence are rife with opportunities; drama occurs daily and endlessly. Get Dad in on these discussions, too. This ensures boys are fluent in the language of intimacy. Don’t be afraid to talk to sons about stereotypes. Give examples of what a real man acts like compared with the toxic messages boys get, particularly during the tween years. Remember: Boys are as natural as girls as making BFF connections. What they need is consistent support as they forge relationships, lose them and find new ones. Let’s give Professor Way the final word on boys and their friendship difficulties: “We do not need to fix boys as much as we need to help boys remain confident in their knowledge of the social and emotional world.”

Margaret Sagarese is the coauthor of Cliques: 8 Steps to Help Your Child Survive the Social Jungle.

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MotionCommotion: Dinosaur Stomp. Ages 2-4.

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Music & Movement Storytime. 10:30 a.m. North Regional/ BC Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek. Free. RSVP. 954-201-2600 Wednesday Night Cheap Skate. $6 skating Wednesdays. Skates included. 6-8:30 p.m. Galaxy Skateway, 7500 Southgate Blvd., 954-721-0580, or 3737 N. Davie Road Extension, 954-435-3300

Storytime. 11 a.m. West Dade Regional Library, 9445

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Festival Highlights

1 Monday Coral Way, Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-553-1134

5678 Let’s Dance. Learn Ballet, Jazz, Hip-hop, Lyrical, and Cheer Dance. 2 p.m. Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch Library, 1 Park Ave. East, Dania Beach. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7073

Accio Cursed Child: Harry Potter’s Book Bash. Harry Potter themed drinks, games, trivia, costumes crafts, and take a photo in the Creevey Brother’s Photo Booth. Dress as your favorite character for a chance to win a prize. 3-7:30 p.m. Delray Beach Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 561-266-9490 or delraylibrary.org Iron Kid Workout. Ages 6 and up. Indoor obstacle course. 3 p.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561-626-6133

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On Your Mark, Get Set, Read. Ages 8-12. Fun and sporty crafts. 11 a.m. Culmer/Overtown Library, 350 NW 13th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-579-5322

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Bark & Read. Children read to a therapy dog to improve literacy skills. 3:30 p.m. West End Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free. 305-385-7135

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Kids’ Corner. Ages 3-6. Stories, songs & crafts. 4 p.m. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Free. RSVP. 954-765-1560 Tie-Dye My What?!. Ages 7-11. Bring white articles of clothing and make them multicolored. 4 p.m. Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7990

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Y-Kids Yoga. Ages 3-4. Combines simple yoga with

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Tuesday Night Beach Dances. Movie, dancing and more. 7-9 p.m. Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. Free. 954-480-4429 or deerfield-beach.com National Night Out Against Crime. Helicopters, bounce houses, activities, giveaways, games. 6-8:30 p.m. Wellman Field, 69 Way and Miramar Parkway, Miramar.

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Drop-In Coloring Club. Science theme. Materials provided. 2:30-4 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. RSVP. 561-894-7500 Move It! Ages 4-7. Indoor recess. 3:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561-304-4500

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songs, puppets and stories. 11 a.m. The Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton. $12- $15, sibling discount. 561-368-6875 or Info@CMBoca.org LEGO Club. Ages 6-12. Build a LEGO spaceship. 2 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. RSVP. 561-894-7500

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Back To School Splash. Ages 3 and up. Water slides, games, giveaways, prize drawings and more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Free. 561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org

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Family Day on Aragon. Flix Mix 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

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Summer Reading Finale “The Big Bolo.” 3 p.m. Opa-locka Branch Library, 780 Fisherman St., Suite 140, Opa-locka. Free. RSVP. 305-688-1134 Friday Night Food Trucks. 5:30-10 p.m. First Friday of each month. Palmetto Bay Village Center, 18001 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay. Free

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Make It & Take It. Ages 3 and up. 11 a.m. South

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tutoring and special needs programs, health, safety, insurance and healthy eating options. Plus giveaways, samples, contests, entertainment, face painting, scavenger hunt, more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Westfield Broward, 8000 W Broward Blvd., Plantation. 800-244-8447 or SouthFloridaParenting.com

Chocolate dipping and decorating class. 10:30 a.m. Hoffman’s Chocolates Lake Worth, 705 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. $14.95. RSVP. 561-766-2517 or Hoffmans.com Comic Camp. Ages 8-12. Create a comic book and bring copies home. 3 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554

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Children’s Chocolatier Classes. Ages 6 and up.

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a.m.-1 p.m. Mall of the Americas, 7795 W Flagler St., Miami. 305-261-8772 or malloftheamericas.com Sports Corner. Crafts, games and activities. 5:30 p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424

Regional/BC College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-201-8825 First Friday Food Trucks. Food trucks and live music. 5-9 p.m. First Friday of the month. Flamingo

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Rock and Roll Summer At Downtown. Tribute bands. 7-10 p.m. Downtown at the Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. 561-3401600 or downtownatthegardens.com Olympic Fever!. Ages 5-10. Games and crafts. 3 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., South Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554

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South Florida Parenting Kids Fun Event. Storytelling, snow cones, popcorn, treasure hunt, Egyptian sand art, water slide, and mechanical swings. 10-2 p.m. Dade County Federal Credit Union, 1500 NW 107 Ave., Miami. Free. 305-471-5080 or dcfcu.org/kids

Get Pop-Cultured with Barnes & Noble: Marvel Comics. Get exclusive comic samplers, including the first storyline for Mosaic. Also enjoy trivia, coloring, cosplay, special offers and more. 7 p.m. Visit website for locations. bn.com/getpop-cultured Summer Reading Finale: Zoo Miami. Interactive program focuses on creatures found around the world. 11 a.m. Miami Lakes Branch Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Road, Miami Lakes. Free. RSVP. 305-822-6520 Home Depot Kids Workshop. Ages 5-12. First come/first served. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. First Saturday of the month. Free. Find participating store at homedepot.com

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Get Pop-Cultured with Barnes & Noble: Marvel Comics. Get exclusive comic samplers, including the first storyline for Mosaic. Also enjoy trivia, coloring, cosplay, special offers and more. 7 p.m. Visit website for locations. bn.com/getpop-cultured Sporty Sue with Suzy Hammer. Stories, magic and music. 11 a.m. Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston. Free. RSVP. 954-357-5430 View the Stars at Fox Observatory. View the sky with the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association. Sunset- midnight. Call for prices. Markham Park, 16001 W State Road 84, Sunrise. 954-357-8868 or sfaaa.com Home Depot Kids Workshop. Ages 5-12. First come/first served. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. First Saturday of the month. Free. Find participating store at homedepot.com

South Florida Parenting Back To School Splash. Learn about enrichment activities, tutoring and special needs programs, health, safety, insurance and healthy eating options. Giveaways, samples, contests, entertainment, face painting, scavenger hunt. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Westfield Broward, 8000 W Broward Blvd., Plantation. 800-244-8447 or SouthFloridaParenting.com Downtown Hollywood Dream Car Classic. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. First Sunday of every month. Free. Downtown Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd. 954-825-1027 Sunday Jazz Brunch. Free, live outdoor concert series with local jazz artists. Bring chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. First Sunday of the month. Performances take place along the Riverwalk area off Las Olas Blvd. 954-828-5363.

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Sunday Movies. Check website for movie title. $1 includes beverage & popcorn. 11 a.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org ARTful Adventure Sunday. Family program led by experienced art educators. 2-3 p.m. Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. $12; ages 12 and under, free. RSVP. 561-392-2500 or bocamuseum.org

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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 Gold Coast Train Rides. 20-minute train rides on the “Edwin Link Children’s Railroad” or Link train. 1 and 3 p.m. weekends. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami. $2.50. 305-253-0063

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Artist Encounter Series at IKEA Sunrise. Live demonstrations, performances or hands on workshops. 1-4p.m. First Sunday of the month. IKEA Sunrise, 151 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise. 888- 888-4532 or ikea.com

Towne Centre Library, 6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6406 Tamarac Food Trucks. 5:30- 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. Free. 954-597-3620

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Beach Treasures. Learn about shells and sea life; caravan to Red Reef Beach Park for beachcombing with the experts. 9-10:30 a.m. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Member, $5; non-member, $8. 561-544-8605 or gumbolimbo.org Ready, Set, Kindergarten!. Ages 4-6. Songs, stories, a short film, and a craft about starting school. 11 a.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., South Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554 Kindergarten Kickstart. Ages 4-6. read and play to get ready for Kindergarten. 11 a.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. RSVP. 561-894-7500

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Preschool Storytime. 10 a.m. Hispanic Branch Library, 1398 SW 1st St., Miami. RSVP. 305-643-8574

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Toddler Storytime. 6 p.m. West Flagler Branch

Food Trucks At Artspark. Over 20 food trucks. 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-921-3500

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Library, 5050 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305442-8710

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Yoga for Babies. Ages 3-11 months. 10:30 a.m.

Lake Worth Food Truck Invasion. 6-10 p.m. Second Monday of the month. Cultural Plaza, Lake Worth. Free. lakeworth.org or foodtruckinvasion.com Animal Adventures With Green Cay. Ages 4 and up. 10:15 a.m. West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. RSVP. 561-734-5556

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Creative Corner. Crafts, games and activities. 4:30

Fun Days at The Little Farm. Pony rides, petting

Creative Crafts and Art. 12:30 p.m. Lauderhill

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to both boys and girls. 3:30 p.m. Palmetto Bay Branch Library, 17641 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay. Free. RSVP. 305-232-1771

DIY & Doodletime. 3 p.m. Edison Center Library, 531

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Girl Scout Flower Garden. Craft and story. Open

Get Pop-Cultured with Barnes & Noble: Marvel Comics. Get exclusive comic samplers,

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play with players from the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mall of the Americas, 7795 W Flagler St., Miami. 305-261-8772 or malloftheamericas.com

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PALM BEACH including the first storyline for Mosaic. Also enjoy trivia, coloring, cosplay, special offers and more. 7 p.m. Visit website for locations. bn.com/getpop-cultured Family Studio / Artistic Challenges. Create your own work. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. $1 materials fee. RSVP. 561-832-5196, x1138 or norton.org/familystudio Home Depot Kids Workshop. Ages 5-12. First come/first served. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. First Saturday of the month. Free. Find participating store at homedepot.com Craft Bonanza!. Ages 2 and up. All materials provided. 10:30 a.m. Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-790-6030

Summer Kids Club. Paint and Play Day. Meet and

Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston. Free. RSVP. 954-357-5430 Get Ready For Kindergarten. Ages 3-5. Books and art. 11 a.m. Miramar Branch Library & Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8090 Concerts in the Park. Live music, bounce house, and food trucks. 6-9 p.m. Second Thursdays of the month. Old Davie School Bandshell, 6650 Griffin Road, Davie. Free. 954-797-1166

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NW 62nd St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-757-0668

Growing Up Wild. “Orienteering Scavenger Hunt.”

p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424

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STEAM Tuesdays. For grades 3-5. Arts & Crafts Day. 4 p.m. Young At Art Youth Services Story Corner, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8585 Family Storytime and Craft. 6:30 p.m. Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch Library, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7680 Art Time Tuesdays. Art project courtesy of Young At Art. 5-7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month. IKEA Sunrise, 151 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise. 888-888-4532 or ikea.com

Learn the basics of orienteering (how to use a compass) while navigating to different checkpoints throughout the natural area. Prizes at the end for all participants. 9-11 a.m. Frenchman’s Forest Natural Area, 12201 Prosperity Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561-233-2400 or pbcgov.com/erm Look Out Kindergarten: Here I Come!. Ages 4-5. Stories, school readiness activities, and meeting other kindergarteners. 11 a.m. Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres. RSVP. 561-641-9100

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Turtle Time. Ages 5-10. Meet and learn about a live turtle. 3:30 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., South Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554 Drop-In Coloring Club. Back to School theme. Materials provided. 2:30-4 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray. RSVP. 561-894-7500

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Wednesday Crafternoon. Ages 6 and up. 3 p.m. Miami Springs Branch Library, 401 Westward Drive, Miami Springs. Free. RSVP. 305-805-3811 Round Robin Read. Staff read their favorite children books. 3:30 p.m. Pinecrest Branch Library, 5835 SW 111th St., Pinecrest. Free. RSVP. 305-668-4571

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Friday Kids’ Movie. Call for title. 1 p.m. Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6580 Music Under the Stars. Bring chairs and blankets. 7 p.m. Second Friday of every month. Pompano Beach Great Lawn, Atlantic Boulevard and Pompano Beach Boulevard, Pompano Beach. 954-786-4111 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

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bands. 7-10 p.m. Downtown at the Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. 561-3401600 or downtownatthegardens.com Safari Nights. Music, animal encounters, games and crafts, face painting, kids entertainment, and more. Come dressed to match the “Art Night” theme and enter to win a Zoo prize. 4:15-9 p.m. Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. Adults, $16.50; ages 3-12, $12.50. 561-547-9453 or palmbeachzoo.org/safari-nights Eyes To The Skies. Ages 8 and up. 8 p.m. Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca. Free. 561-347-3913 or ScienceExplorium.org Sushi & Stroll Summer Walk Series. Twilight stroll through the 16-acre gardens. $2 for optional taiko performance. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Morikami Museum and Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Adults, $8; ages 11 and up, $6. 561-495-0233 or morikami.org

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Southland Mall Back to School Event. Meet and greet with Clifford the Big Red Dog, face painter, prize wheel, arts and crafts, and more. 1-3 p.m. Southland Mall, 20505 S. Dixie Highway, Miami. 305-2358880 or mysouthlandmall.com Family Day on Aragon. Flix Mix admission includes popcorn, soda. Second Saturday and Sunday of month. 11 a.m. Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. $5. 786-385-9689 or gablescinema.com 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. Free. 305-375-1492, historymiami.org Museum Free Second Saturday. Hands-on activities and guided tours. 1-4 p.m. Pérez Art Museum, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Free. 786-345-5643 Family Day at Coral Gables Museum. Free admission, kids activities and performances. Second Sat-

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» theater, shows, & concerts THE LITTLE MERMAID Through Aug. 7. Susan B. Katz Theatre, 17195 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. $15-$30. 954437-4884 or pptopa.com DISNEY’S 101 DALMATIONS KIDS Aug. 2-16. A Summer Theater Camp Production by 6-9-year-old summer campers. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $5.954-462-0222 or browardcenter.org G2K THE KING AND I Aug. 3-17. A Summer Theater Camp Production by 10-13-year-old summer campers. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $5. 954-462-0222 or browardcenter.org PIPPIN Aug. 4-18. A Summer Theater Camp Production by 13-18 -year-old summer campers. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $10. 954-462-0222 or browardcenter.org WLRN RADIO THEATER: PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE Aug. 5. Popular science fiction on stage, with post-show session about the play, its history and the production. 7:30 p.m. Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. $15-25. 561-243-7922 or oldschoolsquare.org

urday of the month. 2-4 p.m. Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables. 305-603-8067

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Pediatric Associates New Parent Class. 12:30-1:30 p.m. The Professional Centre at Pembroke Lakes Mall, 400 N. Hiatus Road., Suite 105, Pembroke Pines. RSVP. 877-334-5437 or pediatricassociates.com Other locations: Emerald Hills Medical Square, 4500 Sheridan Street, Hollywood. RSVP. 877-334-5437 or pediatricassociates.com Royal Eagle Plaza, 9120-A Wiles Road, Coral Springs. RSVP. 877-334-5437 or pediatricassociates.com Skate Jam. Local skaters are encouraged to visit the skate park, practice their skills. 1-5 p.m. Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield St., Hollywood. 954-921-3404 or hollywoodfl.org/specialevents End of Summer Reading Party. Ages 6 and up. 11 a.m. Young At Art Youth Services Story Corner, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie. Free. RSVP. 954-357-5437 Just Add Rhythm. Interactive drumming experience featuring percussion instruments from around the world. 11 a.m. Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston. Free. RSVP. 954-357-5430

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Cruise Night at Packy’s. View classic cars to new cars, DJ music, and refreshments. Second Saturday of every month. 4 p.m. Packy’s Sports Grill, 11379 W. Palmetto Pk. Road, Boca Raton. Free. 561-482-0052 Back To School Splash. Ages 3 and up. Water slides, games, giveaways, prize drawings and more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Free. 561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org Get Ready for Kindergarten. Stories, game, craft for new kindergarteners. 10:30 a.m. West Boca Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600 Make & Take Crafts. Ages 3-8. 11 a.m. West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. RSVP. 561-734-5556

BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Aug. 4-5. Story by Tony Award winner Jeff Whitty, and music and lyrics by Tony Award-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda. 7 p.m. Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 954-344-5990 or coralspringscenterforthearts.com AILEYCAMP MIAMI 2016 FINAL PERFORMANCE Aug. 6. Ballet, jazz, modern and West African dance as well as spoken word, all performed by the AileyCamp Miami campers. Stand-By Line forms at 6 p.m. Patrons will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis as seats become available. 7 p.m. Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. Free. 305-949-6722 or arshtcenter.org FUSHU DAIKO - JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING Aug. 6. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Adults, $7; age 12 and under, $5. The Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561347-3948 or willowtheatre.org HONK! JR. Aug. 12. A moving, witty and hilarious, celebration of being different. 5:30 p.m. Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe St., Hollywood. Adults, $8; ages 12 and under, $5. 954-921-3274 or artandculturecenter.org/theater

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Family Day on Aragon. Flix Mix admission includes popcorn, soda. Second Saturday and Sunday of month. 11 a.m. Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. $5. 786-385-9689 or gablescinema.com 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 Oleta River Canoe Tour. Ages 7 and up. 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. Second Sunday and fourth Saturday of each month. Meet at East Greynolds Park, 16700 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach. $28 per person. RSVP required two days before. 305-944-6111

Be Kind to Animals. Critters Matter. Each week guests will be introduced to a featured animal. 11 a.m. Sundays. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Donations appreciated. 954-752-9453 or sawgrassnaturecenter.org Guided Nature Walk. 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 3:304:30 p.m. Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W State Road 84, Dania. RSVP. 954-357-8884 Guided Walk. 1-2 p.m. Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek. RSVP. 954-357-5198 Aquarium: Behind The Scenes. Learn about the aquarium inhabitants and observe them feeding.2-2;30 p.m. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. $2 plus tax/person exhibit hall fee. 954-357-5161 or broward.org/parks

includes beverage & popcorn. 11 a.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org

10:30 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Ages 3 and up, $5. 142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. 561-274-7263 or sandowayhouse.org

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Toddler Storytime. 5 p.m. Golden Glades Branch Library, 100 NE 166th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-7871544 Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Concord Branch Library, 3882 SW 112th Ave., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305207-1344

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SUMMER CABARET CONCERT SERIES August 27. Featuring Mister K, Steve Kirkland. Bring food and drinks to enjoy at the show. Concerts at 8 p.m., gate opens at 7 p.m. The Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. $20 per person or $55 for the three-concert series. 305-235-1668 ext. 233. Or deeringestate.org/summer-cabaret

Sandoway House Nature Center Daily Shark Feedings. Learn about the ocean’s top predators.

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MONSTER JAM Aug. 13-14. Live-action monster truck show. “Pit Party” from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. to see trucks up close and meet the drivers. BB&T Center, 2555 NW 136th Ave, Sunrise. Adults, $20; children, $10. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com

Branch Library, 5985 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6530 Family Storytime. 6 p.m. Tyrone Bryant Branch Library, 2230 NW 21 Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8210

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Playdough Club. Ages 5-10. 3:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561-304-4500 Outdoor Marine Aquarium Feedings. Children must be accompanied by adult. 10:30, 12:30 MondaySaturday; 1:30 Sunday. Gumbo Limbo, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca. Free. 561-544-8615 or gumbolimbo.org

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Creative Corner. Crafts, games and activities. 4:30 p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424 Yoga for Kids with Litana Somoano. Do not eat anything one hour before the class. Bring a mat or towel. AUGUST 2016 |

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» exhibits for families POTTERS’ GUILD INVITATIONAL Through Aug. 10. An accumulation of ceramic works by one of the most excellent groups of clay artists in South Florida. The Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery, 3501 SW Davie Road, Building 6, Davie. browardvpa.com SUMMER GAMES Through Sept. 4. Explore the world of Olympic Sports, test your skills in a high jump, swimming, cycling, running, badminton, golf, table tennis and more. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. Adults, $20; Florida residents, $15. 305-373 -5437 or miamichildrensmuseum.org

agricultural beginnings to the revolutionary bamboo expressions of avant-garde artists. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Adults, $15; ages 6-17, $9. 561-495-0233 or morikami.org IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD Through Sept. 18. The activist artwork of the rebel-nun/Pop Art pioneer. Corita Kent. Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, Florida International University, 10975 SW 17th St., Miami. frost.fiu.edu GROSSOLOGY: THE (IMPOLITE) SCIENCE OF THE HUMAN BODY

CHILDREN OF HANGZHOU: CONNECTING WITH CHINA Through Sept. 5. Exhibition reveals the modern-day life of China’s young people and demystifies China’s mix of ancient tradition and modern lifestyle, showcasing contemporary Chinese artists, Ji Zhou, Li Hongbo and Yi Zhou, as well as artwork from students at the Roupu Art Center in Wuhan, China. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. $12$14. 954-424-0085 or youngatartmuseum.org WILDLIFE RESCUE Through Sept. 5. Exhibit involves visitors in compelling stories of animal rescue, the dedicated people taking action and the science that supports their efforts. Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Adults $15; ages 2-12, $13. 954-463-IMAX (4629) or mods.org SHADOWS OF THE FLOATING WORLD: PAPER CUTS BY HIROMI MONEYHUN Through Sept. 18. Combines traditional Japanese art forms and the bold intensity found in contemporary graphic illustrations. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Adults, $15; ages 6-17, $9. 561-495-0233 or morikami. org TRANSCENDING FORMS: JAPANESE BAMBOO BASKETS Through Sept. 18. Exhibition traces the humble Japanese bamboo basket from its

6:30 p.m. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-553-1134

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Mommy and Me Baby Cakes Group. Topics: Homeschooling and Mother Earth Cloth Diapers. Noon1:30 p.m. Memorial Regional Hospital, The Family Birthplace, 3501 Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-265-5930 or memorialregional.com Read with a Grandma. Ages 5 and up. Children improve reading skills while reading with a grandma. 10 a.m. Lauderhill Mall Branch Library, 4257 NW 12 St., Lauderhill. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7833 Kids & Tweens Lit Adventures. Ages 5-10. Book discussion. 3:30 p.m. Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7760 Tuesday Night Beach Dances. Movie, dancing and more. 7-9 p.m. Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. Free. 954-480-4429 or deerfield-beach.com

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Through Oct. 11. Exhibition uses animatronics and imaginative exhibits to tell you the good, the bad and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and more. Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Adults, $15; ages 3-12, $11. 561-8321988 or sfsciencecenter.org PIRATES: TREASURE, TERROR AND TALL TALES Through Oct. 22. Plantation Historical Museum, 511 N Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. Free. 954-7972722 or plantation.org/museum GIVERNY: JOURNAL OF AN UNSEEN GARDEN Through Oct. 30. Exhibit pays homage to Monet’s practice of studying the effects of temporal shifts of light on a single subject. Five screens loop underwater video footage during different times of day. Norton Museum of Art 1451 S. Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach. Free. norton.org

Family Nights With Food Trucks. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. Free. 954-357-5135 Mommy & Me Mornings. 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Cool De Sac, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. $12, Parents free. RSVP. 954-399-9953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com

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A Walk On The Ashley Trail. Free guided quartermile natural trail through the Butterfly Garden, Coastal Hammock, and Mangroves, to a sandy beach by the Intracoastal. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. 561-544-8605 or gumbolimbo.org Bouncing Babies. Ages 3-12 months. Dancing, songs and finger plays. 10:30 a.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600

THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND: A SECOND CENTURY FOR AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS Through Jan. 8. Exhibition considers America’s National Park Service as it enters its second century with a focus on South Florida’s four national park sites: Everglades, Biscayne and Dry Tortugas National Parks and Big Cypress National Preserve. Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-603-8067 or coralgablesmuseum.org

ONGOING BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL HEALTH CENTER Gallery teaches young visitors and their parents the importance of leading a healthy and active lifestyle with exercise stations, food facts, sports interactives and more. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437 or miamichildrensmuseum.org CLYDE BUTCHER PHOTOGRAPHY Butcher is a nationally recognized conservationist who uses his photography to help preserve natural environments. Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-463-IMAX (4629) or mods.org

VISIT ANYTIME SCHOOLHOUSE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-7426780 or SchoolHouseMuseum.org OLD DAVIE SCHOOL HISTORICAL MUSEUM 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. 6650 Griffin Road, Davie. 954-797-1044 or ODSHM.ch2v.com HISTORYMIAMI 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 101 West Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1492 or historymiami.org

Baby Lapsit. Ages 3-12 months. Movement activities, songs and stories. 11 a.m. West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. RSVP. 561-734-5556

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Summer Kids Club. Back to School Celebration. Meet and play with players from the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mall of the Americas, 7795 W Flagler St., Miami. 305-261-8772 or malloftheamericas.com Zumba for Kids. 11 a.m. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-553-1134 Celebrate Back to School. Stories, crafts and more. 3:30 p.m. Virrick Park Branch Library, 3255 Plaza St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-442-7872

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way, 7500 Southgate Blvd., 954-721-0580 or 3737 N. Davie Road Extension, 954-435-3300 Mind Games. Ages 7-14. 12:30 p.m. Lauderhill Towne Centre Library, 6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6406 Wags & Tales. Ages 5-10. Kids read to a therapy dog. 5:30 p.m. Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7760 Tamarac Food Trucks. 5:30- 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. Free. 954-597-3620

Branch Library, 17641 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay. Free. RSVP. 305-232-1771 Kid Lit: Book Club. Discuss books, comics, poetry, more. 4:30 p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424 Bedtime Stories. 6:30 p.m. Kendale Lakes Branch Library, 15205 SW 88th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305388-0326 GameTime ‘Play Your Way.’ Five hours of timed play for $10. 7 p.m. GameTime, 5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 330, Miami. 305-667-4263 or gametimeplayers.com

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p.m. Wednesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. $5. 561-742-6780 Crafty Wednesday. Ages 2-6. Craft activity for kids. Socks required. 3-3:45 p.m. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. Admission and class $14.95. $6 class only. RSVP. 561-627-1782 Chess Class for Beginners. Ages 8-12. 3 p.m. West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. RSVP. 561-734-5556 Chess Club. Ages 8-12. 3:30 p.m. West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. RSVP. 561-734-5556 Art a la Carte. Ages 5 and up. Create crafts. 3:30 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. RSVP. 561-894-7500 Toddler Time. Ages 1-2. Dancing, songs and finger plays. 10:30 a.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600 Toddler Play & Read. Ages 3-5. 10:15 a.m. West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. RSVP. 561-734-5556

Point Branch Library, 5985 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6530 Morning Exercise with Mr Mike. 10:30 a.m. Northwest Branch Library, 1580 NW 3 Ave., Pompano Beach. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6599 Preschool Story Time. 11 a.m. Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. RSVP. 954-357-7444

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Art After Dark. The museum stays open until 9 p.m. Special exhibitions, 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 Knitting Club. Ages 7 and up. Children may create a project to keep or donate to a local hospital. Yarn is provided, bring knitting needles. The Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Museum admission, $5. 561-368-6875 or cmboca.org Scales & Tails! All About Reptiles. Ages 5-10. See live reptiles, skeletons, snake skin, skulls, teeth and more. 4 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., South Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554 Giraffes Can’t Dance Storytime. Ages 3 and up. 11 a.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600

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Toddler Storytime. 11:30 a.m. Naranja Branch Library, 14850 SW 280th St., Homestead. Free. RSVP. 305-242-2290 Cultural Fridays. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans. 7-11 p.m. Domino Park, SW 15th Avenue and 8th Street, Miami. Free. 305-6435500 Target Free Third Friday. Miami Children’s Museum is free every third Friday. No strollers please. 3-9 p.m. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437 ext. 100 or ext. 145

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Read the Book, Watch the Movie. Disney’s “Descendants” (TV-G). 11 a.m. Miami Lakes Branch Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Road, Miami Lakes. Free. RSVP. 305-822-6520 Saturday Fun. Crafts, games, and stories. 11 a.m. Hialeah Gardens Branch Library, 11300 NW 87th Court, Hialeah. Free. RSVP. 305-820-8520 Book & Books Storytime. 10 a.m. Saturdays. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Free. 305-4424408 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

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Nature Center, 2701 W State Road 84, Dania Beach. Free. 954-357-8884 or broward.org/parks Model Steam Train Rides. Third Saturday and Sunday of the month. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Gate entrance fee of $1.50. $1.50 per ride cash only. 954-357-8720 ArtsPark Live!. Listen to live bands in the park. 8-10 p.m. ArtsPark, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free. 954-9213500 or visithollywoodfl.org Free Cartoon Drawing Class. 2 p.m. Saturdays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Barker Animation Art Gallery, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Free. 954-457-2280 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Tradewinds Park Farm. Farm animals including a cow, sheep, goats, pigs, and chickens. 11:30 and 1:30. Weekends. Third weekend of the month extra sessions. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. every 45 min. $3 per person. 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. 954-357-8720 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. 954-357-8870 Weekend Guided Trail Rides. Ages 9 and up. One-hour guided trail rides. Children must be 9 years of age or at least 52 inches tall to ride and must have an adult present to register for a ride. 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. 954-357-8720

PALM BEACH

Family Studio / Artistic Challenges. Create your own work. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. $1 materials fee. RSVP. 561-832-5196, x1138 or norton.org/familystudio Saturday Yoga Program. For all skill levels. Instructors will teach different variations of each pose. 11:30 a.m. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. $15. mbgarden.org Tot Time. Ages 1-4. Toys, costumes, bubbles, crafts, and snacks in an indoor playroom. 10 a.m.-Noon. Sugar Sand

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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 Gold Coast Train Rides. 20-minute train rides on the “Edwin Link Children’s Railroad”, or Link train. 1 and 3 p.m. Weekends. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami. $2.50. 305-253-0063

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Model Steam Train Rides. Third Saturday and Sunday of the month. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Gate entrance fee of $1.50. $1.50 per ride cash only. 954-357-8720 Be Kind to Animals. Each week guests will be introduced to a featured animal. 11 a.m. Sundays. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. 954-752-9453 or sawgrassnaturecenter.org Guided Nature Walk. 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 3:304:30 p.m. Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W State Road 84, Dania. RSVP. 954-357-8884 Guided Walk. 1-2 p.m. Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek. RSVP. 954-357-5198 Aquarium: Behind The Scenes. Learn about the aquarium inhabitants and observe them feeding. 2-2:30 p.m. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. $2 plus tax/person exhibit hall fee. 954-357-5161 or broward.org/parks

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PALM BEACH

Sunday on the Waterfront. National and regional recording artists along Flagler Drive waterfront. 4:30 -7:30 p.m. Third Sunday of every month. Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia St., West Palm Beach. Free. 561- 822-1515 or wpb.org/sunday-on-the-waterfront Sunday Movies. Check website for movie title. $1 includes beverage & popcorn. 11 a.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • Differentiated instruction to meet each child’s needs

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• Reading A-Z Online Program

• High Scope Curriculum promoting communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills

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• Nurturing, safe and friendly environment

• iPad technology/STEM Education • Art and Music Therapy

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Preschool Storytime. 11:45 a.m. Edison Center Branch Library, 531 NW 62nd St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-757-0668 Toddler Storytime. 10 a.m. Sunny Isles Beach Branch Library, 18070 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-682-0726

BROWARD

Toddler Time Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Imperial Point Branch Library, 5985 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6530 Wags ‘n Tales. Kids read to a therapy dog. 10:30 a.m. Imperial Point Branch Library, 5985 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6530 Food Trucks At Artspark. Over 20 food trucks. 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-921-3500

PALM BEACH

Pokémon Club. Ages 7 and up. Play games, make crafts, and talk about your favorite Pokémon. 4 p.m. Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-233-2600 Toddler Tunes. Ages 2-5. 11:30 a.m. Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Library, 5689 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-233-1880

EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTITUTE

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AGES 12 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

Miami Children’s Museum’s Early Childhood Institute (ECI) is a NAEYC accredited preschool where your child will play, learn, imagine and create while developing a lifelong love of learning.

For more information, contact Betty Aguiar-Perez at (305)373-5437 ext. 122 or betty@miamichildrensmuseum.org Miami Children’s Museum receives both private and public funding. MCM is sponsored in part by the City of Miami; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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New Campus Opening Fall 2017 Divine Savior Academy’s mission is to give children college-prep academics in a Christian environment. “Our children need rigorous academics, but they also need to know that they are safe, special, and loved by God. We help parents give their children a complete education:

academically, emotionally, and spiritually,” says Tim Biesterfeld, Head of Schools. Divine Savior is part of one of the largest private school systems in the United States. With over 165 years of experience, the Academy is excited to begin serving the families of Delray Beach.

Opening for the 2017-2018 school year, Divine Savior’s new Delray campus will include an early childhood center and an elementary school on Lyons Road. For more information, visit DivineSaviorAcademy.com or email DelrayBeach@divinesavioracademy.com

Schedule an admissions interview: Katie Faber, Director of Recruitment katie.faber@dslca.org (561) 543-9069 AUGUST 2016 |

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DIY & Doodletime. 3 p.m. Edison Center Branch Library, 531 NW 62nd St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-7570668 Creative Corner. Crafts, games and activities. 4:30 p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424 Preschool Storytime. 6:30 p.m. Naranja Branch Library, 14850 SW 280th St., Homestead. Free. RSVP. 305-242-2290

BROWARD

Pediatric Associates New Parent Class. 12:30-1:30 p.m. The Professional Centre at Pembroke Lakes Mall, 400 N. Hiatus Road., Suite 105, Pembroke Pines. RSVP. 877-334-5437 or pediatricassociates.com

PALM BEACH

Stroller Daze. Age-appropriate science crafts, storytelling, fire truck exploration, planetarium show, Discovery Center exploration, live entertainment, giveaways and more. Food will be available for purchase. 9 a.m.-Noon. Florida Science Center and Aquarium; 4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach. Adults, $7. 561-832-1988 or SFScienceCenter.org

Kids & Tweens Lit Adventures. Ages 5-10. Book discussion. 3:30 p.m. Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7760 Tuesday Night Beach Dances. Movie, dancing and more. 7-9 p.m. Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. Free. 954-480-4429 or deerfield-beach.com

Sensational Snakes. Ages 5-12. Touch and learn

PALM BEACH

Bedtime Stories. 6:30 p.m. Kendale Lakes Branch

Drop-In Coloring Club. The Alphabet theme. Materials provided. 2:30-4 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. RSVP. 561-894-7500

Flower Power! Create delicate paper flowers. 3:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561-304-4500

24 Wednesday MIAMI-DADE

Miami Beach Food Truck & Music Fest. Food trucks, free entertainment and participation by area restaurants. 5-10 p.m. Fourth Wednesday of the month. North Shore Park Bandshell, Collins Avenue and 73 Street. mbculture.com

about a live snake. 4 p.m. Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres. RSVP. 561-641-9100

25 Thursday MIAMI-DADE Library, 15205 SW 88th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305388-0326

BROWARD

Preschool Story Time. 11 a.m. Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-3577444

PALM BEACH

LEGO Club. Build a LEGO wagon Ages 6-12. 2 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. RSVP. 561-894-7500 Pretend Play. Age 4-6. Come dressed up or take from the play bin. 3 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561-304-4500

Diverse learning opportunities for students who struggle in traditional school environments

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We believe every student has a preferred learning style. Our staff is trained to utilize differentiated instruction to meet the needs of each child. Personalized learning strategies are aligned with each student’s academic level and pace of learning. The use of interactive technology is stressed as part of the curriculum. • Safe, Secure Environment • Social Skills • State standardized testing not • Full Academic Curriculum • Promethean Boards and iPads required • Academic & Recreational for Interactive Education • Athletic Program Summer Programs Technology • Low Student-Teacher Ratio • Grades K-12 or up to age 21 • Hands-On Life Skills & • Blended Learning Tools • After school activities Transition Program • Differentiated Instruction • Reduced/modified homework • Strong Parent-Teacher Communication assignments

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Some of the highlights of our new location include: • Larger square footage • Larger classroom spaces • Beautiful greenspace for • Conveniently located off recreational and athletic use Coral Ridge Drive and the Sawgrass • Security system which includes card Expressway access as well as video surveillance

11411 NW 56th Drive, Coral Springs/Parkland, FL 33076 • Tel: 954.752.7571 SCHOLARSHIPS ACCEPTED John McKay • Gardiner Scholarship • Florida Tax Credit (FTC) Atlantis Academy is proudly accredited by SACS and CASI, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

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NOW ENROLLING FOR THE 2016-2017 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR

AUGUST 2016

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• NAEYC Accredited • A Member of Quality Counts • Hands-On High Scope Curriculum • Conscious Discipline Approach • Family and Me Classes Beginning at 5 Months • Afterschool Enrichment Classes • Summer Camp Caring for Children 16 months – Pre-K 4 Open 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

ORGANIC AND GREEN SCHOOL

Operating through the Miami – Dade County Public Schools in conjunction with the Florida Department of Education, we are a special education support system for parents, professionals and others who work with children with disabilities, ages birth – 21 years. Our services are Free and include: • CHILD FIND: Offers information and FREE Screenings for children (birth - 5 years) not attending school who may have difﬁculty with: learning, speaking, playing, seeing, walking, hearing, behavior.

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» fairs & festivals CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL Saturdays through Aug. 13. Call for movie titles. No food or drink allowed in theater. 10 a.m. River of Grass ArtsPark , Susan B. Katz Theater, 17189 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. Free. 954-986-5027 or ppines.com

REPTICON WEST PALM BEACH Aug. 6-7. Reptile supplies and merchandise, seminars and encounters with reptiles, amphibians and more. Expo Center, South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Adults, $10; ages 5-12, $5. repticon.com

MIAMI SPICE Aug. 1- Sept. 30. Restaurants offer threecourse meals featuring signature dishes created by world-renowned chefs at reduced prices. Visit website for participating locations. miamiandbeaches.com/special-offers/ monthly-deals/miami-spice-month

SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH Aug. 7. Get information on enrichment activities, tutoring and special needs programs, health, safety, insurance and healthy eating options. Giveaways, samples, contests, entertainment, free face painting, scavenger hunt, and more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Westfield Broward, 8000 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. 800-244-8447 or SouthFloridaParenting.com

WEST PALM BEACH ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES SHOW Aug. 5-7. Vintage, antiques, and collectibles. Noon-5 p.m. Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Two-day admission, $10; one day, $8. wpbaf.com DELOU’S AFRICAN DIASPORA DANCE & DRUM FESTIVAL Aug. 5-7. African, contemporary and Caribbean dance, drum and music workshops, yoga, the Better Living Health Fair, beach events, Global Bazaar, Concert, and a free Children’s Village Zone featuring dance, drum, arts & crafts, African folktale, and bookbag give-away. Visit website for prices. Little Haiti Cultural Complex, 212 NE 59th Terrace Miami. adddff.delouafrica.org

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Jazz Friday. Live jazz. 8 p.m. Last Friday of the month. Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. Free. 305 893 6211

BROWARD

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

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. Free. 954-921-3500 or visithollywoodfl.org

PALM BEACH

Sunset Celebration. Free concert on the Intracoastal. 6-9 p.m. Last Friday of the month. Lake Park Harbor Marina, 105 Lake Shore Drive, Lake Park. 561-881-3311 Movie Night and Food Truck Invasion. Food trucks and movies. Movie starts at 8 p.m. Bring folding chairs or blankets to picnic at the park grass surroundings. 5-9 p.m. Last Friday of every month. Royal Palm Beach Commons, Royal Palm Beach. Free. 561-790-5149. foodtruckinvasion.com Marina Sunset Celebration. Free concert. 6-9 p.m. Lake Park Harbor Marina, 105 Lake Shore Drive, Lake Park. 561-881-3353 or lakeparkflorida.gov Nights at the Museum. “GEMS Rock!” Extended hours of museum exploration, interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows, and a chance to view the night sky in the observatory. This month’s theme includes activities such as a Rock Candy Lab, Mining for Treasures Table Activity, Planetarium Show “Cosmic Collisions” and Girl Scout Badges. 6-9 p.m. Florida Science Center and Aquarium; 4801 Dreher Trail

IFÉ-ILÉ AFRO-CUBAN DANCE FESTIVAL Aug. 11-13. Renowned dancers and drummers in the Afro-Cuban tradition demonstrate their skills, host workshops and participate in a panel discussion. Koubek Center, 2705 Southwest 3rd St., Miami. Tickets start at $20. 305-284-6001, 786-704-8609 or ife-ile.org PANAMANIAN EXTRAVAGANZA 2016 Aug. 13. Twelve Panamanian dance companies, with more than 150 dancers on stage. 2:30-5:30 p.m. Miramar Cultural Center Theater, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar. $20-$40. miramarculturalcenter.org

North; West Palm Beach. Adults, $12; children 3-12, $8. 561-832-1988 or SFScienceCenter.org

27 Saturday MIAMI-DADE

Saturday Fun. Crafts, games, and stories. 11 a.m. Hialeah Gardens Branch Library, 11300 NW 87th Court, Hialeah. Free. RSVP. 305-820-8520 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

SLIDE THE CITY Aug. 13. Two 500-foot slides, food trucks, drinks, live music and more. All sliders must be 5 years old and over 46 inches tall. Tubes $2. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 557 NW 14th St., Miami. Tickets start at $15. slidethecity.com 8TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FESTIVAL Aug. 13. Free physical exams, immunizations, shoes and school uniforms, and backpack giveaway. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pompano Civic Center, 1801 NE 6th St., Pompano Beach. 954200-1924 or CrockettFoundation.org PET ADOPTION FAIR Aug. 14. Animal adoptions from different shelters and rescue groups. Entertainment, talent show with rescue animals, speakers, animal vendors, micro chipping, teeth cleaning, vaccinations, ear and nail trimming, more. Raffle and silent auction as well. Well-behaved leashed or stroller-held companions welcome. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. Free. 954-971-4432 or animaladoptionfair.com INTERNATIONAL BALLET FESTIVAL OF MIAMI Aug. 27-Sept. 11. Features more than 100 artists from more than 20 worldwide ballet companies. Dance film series, art exhibits, workshops, master classes and performances. Visit website for prices and locations. internationalballetfestival.org p.m. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Free. 305-673-7256 IDEA@thebass Family Day. “Art of the Mask.” Art projects, art explorers, gallery games, and prizes. 2-4 p.m. Last Sunday of the month. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530, ideaprograms@bassmuseum.org or bassmuseum.org

BROWARD

Jamming In The Park. Bring your favorite instrument and join in an acoustic music jam. 1-4 p.m. Fourth Sunday of the month. Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach. Free. 954-357-8884

BROWARD

Wags and Tales. Ages 5-12. Kids read to a therapy dog. 10:30 a.m. Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6580 Movie with Popcorn. 1:30 p.m. Northwest Branch Library, 1580 NW 3 Ave., Pompano Beach. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6599 ArtsPark Live!. Listen to live bands in the park. 8-10 p.m. ArtsPark, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free. 954-9213500 or visithollywoodfl.org

PALM BEACH

LEGO Bricks & More. Ages 1-10. 10:30 a.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561-626-6133 Kids’ Book Club. “Obi, Gerbil on the Loose,” by Michael Delaney. Read the book on your own prior to the program. 2:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561-304-4500

28 Sunday MIAMI-DADE

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

PALM BEACH

Sunday Movies. Check website for movie title. $1 includes beverage & popcorn. 11 a.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org

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Toddler Storytime. 5 p.m. Golden Glades Branch Library, 100 NE 166th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-7871544

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After-School @ Your Library. Homework help. 2 p.m. Pompano Beach Branch Library, 1213 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7595 Food Trucks At Artspark. Over 20 different food trucks. 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-9213500

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A Walk On The Ashley Trail. Free guided quartermile natural trail through the Butterfly Garden, and Mangroves, to a sandy beach by the Intracoastal. 11 a.m.-

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12:30 p.m. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton. 561-544-8605 or gumbolimbo.org

30 Tuesday MIAMI-DADE

Yoga for Kids with Litana Somoano. Do not eat anything one hour before the class. Bring a mat or towel. 6:30 p.m. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-553-1134

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Mommy & Me Mornings. 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Cool De Sac, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. $12, Parents free. RSVP. 954-399-9953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com

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GEMS Club. Grades 3-8. Precious Stone Jewelry Making activity. Dinner provided. 5-7 p.m. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach. $5. 561-832-1988 or sfsciencecenter. org/gems Coloring Club. Ages 4-11. 3:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561-304-4500

31 Wednesday MIAMI-DADE

Bilingual Preschool Storytime. 6:30 p.m. Doral

BRIGHT STEPS FORWARD Provides a unique therapeutic social environment. Students attending Bright Steps Forward, Inc. come from educational or home environments where they have been unsuccessful. Many of these students have been diagnosed with Aspergers, PDD, and other Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

Branch Library, 10785 NW 58th St., Doral. Free. RSVP. 305-716-9598

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WE OFFER PT/OT/SLP & ABA

SPECIAL NEEDS SECTION

These students are not able to come within a mainstream school program due to the expectations being overwhelmed. Bright Steps Forward, Inc. is a specialized life skill program catering to students whose needs are not being met in traditional school settings. BSF serves low to average functioning children, adolescents and teenagers diagnosed with Autism, Aspergers, PDD, NVLD and other Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Our staff is dedicated to making sure that every child is given an equal opportunity to get the education all children deserve and thus provide them with the greatest chance of success.

p.m. Pompano Beach Branch Library, 1213 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7595

PALM BEACH

Afternoon Crafts. Ages 3-9. 3:30 p.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600

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