South Florida Parenting

FREE

Serving Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach

JANUARY 2016

+RESOLUTIONS

EXTREME

FOR THE NOT-SO-PERFECT PARENT

SPORTS START YOUNG

CONNECTING GIRLS WITH STEM

PRIVATLE SCHOO RY DIRECTO

SEE COVER KIDS FINALISTs INSIDE Cover1.indd 1

12/9/15 10:24 AM

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital | Pediatric Heart Transplant Program

Celebrating Five Years of Second Chances

Jayden, a heart transplant patient and his mom

When Jayden was in heart failure and diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, his parents trusted Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in South Florida.

“They have a huge team working together to make sure that everything goes smoothly and to give us everything that we need to make it through,” says Alexa, Jayden’s mom.

Jayden is one of 22 children who have received successful heart transplants since the Pediatric Heart Transplant Program was launched five years ago at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Heart Institute, which embodies patientand family-centered care.

After six months on a Berlin Heart, a ventricular assist device, Jayden’s parents finally got the call. “We had the perfect heart for him,” says Dr. Frank Scholl, Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.

Visit JDCH.com/Cardiac to watch Jayden’s story and learn more.

Jan-2016_covers.indd 2

“Without them, he wouldn’t be here,” Alexa says. “He is growing and living life, thanks to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.”

12/9/15 10:17 AM

CSUSA’S

NET PROFICIENCY GROWTH IN READING, MATH, WRITING AND SCIENCE IS ALMOST

X 10

HIGHER

than the state of FLORIDA.

ENROLLMENT SESSIONS Now Available for the 2016-2017 school year PALM BEACH COUNTY Renaissance Charter School Renaissance Charter School Renaissance Charter School Renaissance Charter School Renaissance Charter School Renaissance Charter School

BROWARD COUNTY Hollywood Academy of Arts & North Broward Academy of E Renaissance Charter School Renaissance Charter School Renaissance Charter School Renaissance Charter School Renaissance Charter School Coral Springs Charter Schoo

CHARTER SCHOOLS USA

GREATNESS 9-12 KeysGateCharterHigh.org

TUITION FREE!

HERE

STARTS

MIAMI DADE COUNTY Downton Miami Charter Aventura City of Excellence Keys Gate Charter School Renaissance Charter School Keys Gate Charter High School

PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS Learn more at www.CharterSchoolsUSA.com

JANUARY 2016 |

003_005 TOC.indd 3

southfloridaparenting.com

3

12/9/15 3:59 PM

JANUARY 2016

INSIDE PULL-OUT

PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE

22

Parent resolutions Instead of resolving to be a better parent, resolve to forgive yourself when you fail.

26

Starting early in extreme sports Young champions show you don’t have to wait to find your passion.

2

STEM for girls Mentors important in encouraging young girls in science, technology, engineering and math.

36 SEE THISAWAYS MONTH'SGGEIV1E1 PA

26

Cover Kids finalists Meet the 100 finalists in our 2016 Cover Kids contest.

6

Private School listings A guide to schools in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties O N THE C O V ER THE C HILD

Ernesto Bueno, 8, at Palm Beach Karting pbkarting.com THE P HO TO G R A P HER

Janeris Marte

42

DEPARTMENTS 6

Editor’s Note

8

South Florida News

JENNIFER JHON

44 46

Family Health & Safety Nutrition

16

STAGES 48

Do you color inside the lines?

Family Travel

BY KAREN DEERWESTER

50

Stuff We Love

32

54

Loud Moms

southfloridaparenting.com |

003_005 TOC.indd 4

Calendar of Events Our day-by-day calendar for January, plus Theater, Shows & Concerts, Fairs & Festivals and Exhibits for Families

Attractions Camps Shopping Schools Classes & After-School Party Planner Professionals

PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE (Center pull-out)

CALENDAR

Guilt does not make you a better parent

4

Preteen

BY MARGARET SAGARESE

For Your Future Tips for reaching your 2016 financial goals

56 57 58 59 62 63 66

Revolutionize how you treat your tween

OYO Sports game set, Hub Plus phone charger, better shoelaces

30

ADVERTISING DIRECTORIES

Child

Raising a healthy vegetarian Happy trails in Tallahassee

20

Mom-Approved Advice Tips for raising healthy kids

Helping a child with inflammatory bowel disease

14

MoMENts To make my family happy, I need to take better care of me

Children’s book conference set; lawmakers call for more recess

12

Glamazon Kick off 2016 with some life hacks

6 6 9 17 19

Multiple/Tri-county private schools Miami-Dade county private schools Broward private schools Palm Beach county private schools Military Academies private schools

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 2:24 PM

Serving Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties The mission of South Florida Parenting is to be the most valuable source of parenting information and local resources for families in South Florida. We are committed to enhancing the lives of families by maintaining excellence in editorial content, presenting high-quality events and encouraging community awareness.

6501 Nob Hill Road, Tamarac, FL 33321 Phone: 954-698-6397 or 800-244-8447 Fax: 954-421-9002

1/31/16.

www.southfloridaparenting.com Submit calendar items to calendar@sfparenting.com or fax to 954-429-1207

PUBLISHER

LISA GOODLIN

EDITOR JENNIFER JHON ART DIRECTOR GERI IRWIN CLEM COVER DESIGN ANA GARCIA CALENDAR EDITOR TINA ALLISON WEBMASTER MARIO SARMENTO PHOTO DIRECTOR BETH BLACK CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

JOANIE COX-HENRY • GAYLA GRACE KAREN DEERWESTER • E. TINA ALLISON FARAN FAGEN • PATRICK HEMPFING ALLYSON TOMCHIN • ELISE RODRIGUEZ MARGARET SAGARESE • RACHEL SESTRICH DISPLAY AND EVENTS 800-244-8447 ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

PATTI BRODER-KRAKOWER STACEY COHEN • STACEY GENDAL SUZY MIGUELEZ • DINA SOLDO ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ANGELA BARTOLONE MARKETING MANAGER

CIRCULATION MANAGER

SANDY BETLACH FERNANDO ALONSO

954-425-1906 FAlonso@sun-sentinel.com

SUPPORT SOLUTIONS CHILD SUPPORT AND ALIMONY COLLECTIONS CALL FORYOUR FREE PHONE CONSULTATION

A LAW FIRM DEDICATED TO THE COLLECTION OF UNPAID CHILD SUPPORT AND ALIMONY

PREPRESS OPERATIONS MANAGER SHAWN LEE PRODUCTION FRANK BENAVIDES

NO FEES UNLESS YOU GET PAID

www.owedsupport.com National award-winning South Florida Parenting is the magazine for families in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. It is published monthly and distributed free at 2,400 locations by Forum Publishing Group, a division of SunSentinel Co. For information on where to find South Florida Parenting or how to become a distributor, call 800-244-8447. Editorial submissions are welcome and should be addressed to the editor.

Copyright 2015 by South Florida Parenting. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is forbidden.

(844) PAY-KIDS

175 SW 7th St. Suite 1600 (729-5437) Miami, FL 33130 Your Support Solution, P.A. d/b/a Support Solutions JANUARY 2016 |

003_005 TOC.indd 5

southfloridaparenting.com

5

12/9/15 2:16 PM

editor’s » note

New year, new promises The new year always brings new promises for change. We promise to be more fit, to eat better, to spend more time with our kids, our partners or ourselves. Gym membership swells.

But somehow we lose sight of our goals a few weeks or JENNIFER a few months into the year.

It gets too hard to make that aerobics class. Then our kids join a soccer league and free time vanishes.

We have to be flexible. We have to allow for stumbles and not let them stop us completely.

I recently started taking a karate class.

I love it. It is incredible to learn how to center your body, block an attack, throw a roundhouse kick then a reverse punch, and (hopefully soon) move with a grace that has so far eluded me.

My instructor, Sensei Brown, encourages me after every class to keep going. He has students who have been with him for almost a decade, some of them moms like me who started karate because their kids were in class.

Right now I am so excited JHON about it that quitting seems impossible, but I understand why he gives me pep talks. Two days after class, when my muscles are screaming from those kicking exercises, giving up starts to make sense.

But Sensei Brown has three rules: Everyone works. Nothing is free. Everyone starts at the bottom.

These rules are a comfort to me, reminding me I am not alone in my bruises and sore muscles, and they are the price I must pay if I want to get better.

The third rule, “Everyone starts at the bottom,” helps me not to be embarrassed when I take my place in class. I am the only adult in a line of children, who giggle and ask my son why his mommy is kneeling on the floor with them instead of standing with the adults. I remind them that I am starting at the bottom, because many of those children are better than I am. But if I work hard, it won’t always be that way.

The new year is a great time to make resolutions and go after dreams, such as taking an art class or trying a new sport.

But remember the rules, and let the results of your hard work motivate you to keep going, even when life (or sore muscles) gets in the way.

BUYA DAY GET THE YEAR FREE! often as you like and it’s always free.

All the great shows — Free!

All the special events — Free!

All the awesome holidays — Free!

Hurry, this offer won’t last long.

Get your 2016 Pass today.

*ONLINE ONLY

LOCATED ON RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY, JUST MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN MIAMI.

6

southfloridaparenting.com |

006_007 EdNote.indd 6

miamiseaquarium.com/2016pass

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 2:15 PM

TOP 5% IN THE NATION FOR LABOR & DELIVERY

Award winning reasons to choose St. Mary’s for maternity and neonatal services, including caring people, advanced technology and more than 75 years of experience.

The largest Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Palm Beach County The only state-designated center for high risk moms and babies in Palm Beach County More deliveries than any other hospital in Palm Beach County Neonatologists and anesthesiologists in-house 24/7 Specialized physicians and staff Comprehensive child birth education Dedicated children’s hospital offering a wide array of services

Please call 561.882.9100 to register for a free tour and educational session.

All participants will receive a free

‘Welcome Baby’ gift bag!

AC ADEMIC AFFILIATION WITH

901 45 Street, West Palm Beach | 561.882.9100 | StMarysMC.com TH

Faith, community and healthcare for more than 75 years.

006_007 EdNote.indd 7

Follow us on:

12/9/15 2:14 PM

south florida » news

Upcoming conference inspires local writers, illustrators of children’s books

By Faran Fagen

For most of her life, writing fiction was a hobby. Melody Maysonet dreamed of becoming an author, but her wish seemed unreachable.

Then she attended her first SCBWI conference in Miami in January 2013.

“A whole new world broke open for me,” said Maysonet, of Coconut Creek. “Here I was, an aspiring author, surrounded by hundreds of writers and illustrators, all working toward the same goal. … We all wanted to use our creativity to somehow make a difference in the lives of young people.”

The 15th annual SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) conference is planned Jan. 15-17 at the Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel.

This year’s featured speakers include Jonathan Maberry, a New York Times bestselling author, five-time Bram Stoker Award winner and comic book writer.

SCBWI, a nonprofit, is one of the largest organizations for writers and illustrators. It’s the only professional organization specifically for those writing and illustrating for children and young adults in children’s literature, magazines, film, television and multimedia.

The Florida chapter of SCBWI (www.florida. scbwi.org) holds two conferences per year, as do many of the other 80-plus chapters around the world.

Maberry, who writes the Joe Ledger thrillers, the Rot & Ruin series, the Nightsiders series, and the Dead of Night series, is the keynote speaker on Saturday, Jan. 16. The title of his talk? “Good guys finished first.”

Some of the other topics scheduled at the conference include “More, More, More, Said the Agent: The Power of Voice” by agent Barry Goldblatt, “The Anatomy of a Query Letter” by agent Linda Epstein, “Writing Comics and Graphic Novels” by Maberry and “More than a Feeling: Evoking Reader Emotional Response”

by Lorin Oberweger.

Mixed in are panel discussions with editors and agents and a Dapper Days costumethemed Dinner Dance on Saturday night.

One of the highlights of each conference is the First Books Panel, where first-time

8

southfloridaparenting.com |

008_009 NEWS Jan.indd 8

authors share their journey to publication.

Maysonet, who recently published her first young adult book, “A Work of Art,” is on that panel.

“When I attended my first conference back in 2013, I was in awe of all the published authors. To me, they were like rock stars, and now I get to count myself as one of them,” Maysonet said.

Also on the First Books Panel is Stacie Ramey, of Wellington. Her debut young adult novel, “Sister Pact,” was released in November.

“Whether you’re an aspiring young adult or middle-grade novelist, a picture book writer or illustrator, writing conferences are where you go to learn craft and get critiqued,” Ramey said. “There are endless marketing opportunities at this conference, and those are definitely a big attraction, but for me, the opportunity to spend time with my writing friends is my favorite part of the conference.”

Both Maysonet and Ramey credit their mentor, Joyce Sweeney, who’s helped more than 50 authors publish their first novels.

Sweeney, of Coral Springs, cherishes seeing her students reach the First Books Panel.

“To me, this is the whole purpose of an organization like SCBWI – to help people make their writing dreams come true,” Sweeney said. “I always choke up when I see people who I know have worked and studied and struggled with doubt, hang in there and finally get the prize: a book in their hands with their name on it.”

For more information, visit www.florida.scbwi.org IF YOU GO 2016 Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators conference Friday-Sunday, Jan. 15-17 Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel, 3900 NW 21st St., Miami COST: For full conference, $280 for SCBWI members and $305 for nonmembers CONTACT: www.florida.scbwi.org

RECESS: 20 MINUTES A DAY FOR ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KIDS, STATE LAWMAKERS SAY Orlando Sentinel report

A

ll elementary school kids should get 20 minutes of recess a day, and all Florida’s public schools should be required to work that into their daily schedules, according to bills filed in December by two Central Florida lawmakers.

The “free-play recess” bills (HB 833, SB 1002) also would prohibit schools from taking away recess for “academic or punitive reasons.”

The bills were pushed by parents in nine counties who have been urging their local school boards to mandate recess. They were filed by Sen. Alan Hays, R-Umatilla, and Rep. Rene Plasencia, R-Orlando.

The parents decided to work for a state law because they were worried their recess campaign – which saw some success in the past year in both Lake and Orange counties – wouldn’t stick without it, said Kristi Burns, a Lake County parent active in that effort.

Recess has been fading in Florida schools for more than a decade, in part because of the state’s increasing academic demands. Many schools offer recess only to their youngest students or only on select days.

But many parents, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, say children need a daily break to better focus when they are in class.

The bills will be taken up (or not) when the Florida Legislature convenes in January.

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 2:13 PM

If you drop the ball on

New Year’s …

we’re here to pick up the pieces.

orEveryone verage ER w For more informat FREE physician r onsult-A-Nur

6.442.236 mergency ca Football Legend, Dan Marino #HCALegends

Aventura Hospital and Medical Center + Kendall Regional Medical Center Mercy Hospital A Campus of Plantation General Hospital + Northwest Medical Center Plantation General Hospital + University Hospital and Medical Center Westside Regional Medical Center + Westside Emergency Services Davie

JANUARY 2016 |

008_009 NEWS Jan.indd 9

southfloridaparenting.com

9

12/9/15 2:13 PM

010_011 Giveaways.indd 10

12/10/15 12:40 PM

stuff we love »

to give away HD DIGITAL COPY OF ANT-MAN Armed with the amazing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) joins forces with his © 2015 MARVEL new mentor, Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), to protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from ruthless villains. Available now on Digital HD copy, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and Blu-ray.

POWER RANGERS DINO CHARGE: UNLEASHED Follow the Rangers in the newest installment of the top boys’ live-action franchise as Tyler, Chase, Koda, Riley and Shelby work together to defeat ancient evil forces. Centuries after intergalactic bounty hunter Sledge tried to get his hands on the mysterious Energems, a new team of Rangers has unearthed them and bonded with their powerful dinosaur spirits. With the help of dinofueled battle gear, new Zords, Megazords and teamwork, they must protect these Energems at all costs from Sledge’s monsters. DVD features four prehistoric-powered adventures. On DVD (plus Digital), Digital HD and On Demand Jan. 12.

A GIRL LIKE HER Everybody’s dream girl. One girl’s nightmare. Based on a million true stories, A GIRL LIKE HER follows 16-year-old Jessica and her hidden camera that documents the merciless bullying handed down by Avery, the most popular girl in school. Directed by Amy S. Weber, this story can teach children that bullying can happen to anyone. Rated PG-13. On DVD Jan. 19.

Enter at SouthFloridaParenting.com or scan this code

Comprehensive Outdoor Education Program Alaska: Land of the Midnight Sun June 9 – 23, 2016 (15 days) | 5th – 8th grade | $3,800* *Payment plan options are available. Non-refundable deposit due at the time of sign up: $1000. Pay in full by March 4, 2016.

Before There Was A School, There Was A Camp.

601 NE 107th St., Miami, Fl. 33161 | 305.779.7350 | summer.miamicountryday.org JANUARY 2016

010_011 Giveaways.indd 11

| southfloridaparenting.com

11

12/9/15 3:40 PM

family » health

& safety

ADVERTISER-SUPPLIED CONTENT FROM NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Award-winning competitive hip hop dance teams

• Ballet • Jazz • Tap • Hip Hop We offer a wide variety of creative year-round classes!

Serving Coral Springs and Parkland for the last 17 years!

Owned and operated by Melissa Florio

2501 Coral Springs Drive Coral Springs, FL 33065

(754)245-2674 www.beatstreetdancestudio.com

RUB PEDIATRICS MD PA

Dr. Mark Rub

Dr. Beny Rub

Care of Infants, Children, Adolescents NOW OPEN IN PEMBROKE PINES WED: 2P-5P FRI: 9A-12P

RUB PEDIATRICS MD PA 601 N. Flamingo Road, Suite 103 Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 (305) 932-1007 • (305) 696-6225 Fax Visit our other locations: 21110 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 308, Aventura, FL 33180 1190 NW 95th Street, Suite 409, Miami, FL 33150

12

southfloridaparenting.com |

012_013 HealthJan.indd 12

Helping a Child with Colitis or Crohn’s Disease

By Dr. Alisa Muniz Crim

Many South Florida parents face the challenge of helping a child with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. These are chronic intestinal disorders that may flare from time to time, leading to worsening of your child’s condition and possible complications.

Fortunately, there are effective treatments, ranging from medications and nutritional therapy to surgery that can help your child live a normal, happy life.

About 10 percent of the estimated 1.4 million Americans with colitis or Crohn’s disease are younger than 18. Genetics, bacterial or viral infections and problems with the immune system may all play a role in inflammatory bowel disease, but there is no conclusive known trigger for these disorders.

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease have similar symptoms and treatments but affect different aspects of your child’s digestive system. Colitis inflames the lining of the colon, while Crohn’s disease can affect the small or large intestine, including the colon.

With both conditions, your child’s symptoms may include persistent diarrhea, cramps, intestinal bleeding, fever or weight loss.

Because IBD can affect the body’s ability to process nutrients, children with these chronic conditions may be slow to grow and develop.

Medication is usually the first type of treatment for colitis and Crohn’s disease. A gastrointestinal (GI) specialist can assess your child’s condition and prescribe medications to prevent painful flare-ups or reduce their severity. The types of drugs and dosages may change with time, depending on how well your child responds to them.

Your child may also use nutritional therapy to help reduce and control symptoms and to supplement missing key nutrients in their system. This usually means taking a liquid supplement, as prescribed by your doctor, although intravenous feeding might be necessary during severe bouts of the disease. Your doctor or nutritionist might also recommend modifying your child’s diet, such as eliminating lactose (a sugar found in milk and cheese) and gluten (a wheat product found in many foods) or eating fewer foods with insoluble fiber, such as broccoli, cabbage or onions.

For some children, surgery is the best longterm treatment option. A GI surgeon can remove a damaged portion of the intestine

in a child with Crohn’s disease and stitch the walls and lining back together. With ulcerative colitis, the surgeon might need to remove the entire colon and lining.

Today’s minimally invasive surgical techniques help children heal faster so they can return to normal activities more quickly. Most patients feel better after surgery and can reduce their ongoing medications.

TIPS FOR PARENTS As a parent, you are a key member of your child’s healthcare team. Here are some suggestions: • Give your child plenty of love and support.

• Educate your child about the disease, including the influence of diet, stress or other factors that can lead to flare-ups.

• Keep the lines of communication open, especially with older children who might be reluctant to talk about their physical, emotional or social problems.

• If your child becomes depressed, anxious or reluctant to go to school, a counselor or child psychologist can provide professional help to overcome these negative emotions and regain selfconfidence.

• Encourage your child to be physically active for better health and reduced stress.

• Plan for bathroom breaks during afterschool or weekend activities.

• Talk with your child’s doctor before trying over-the-counter medications or home remedies.

• Keep track of your child’s weight and growth and alert your doctor to any slowdown.

Enlist your medical team to help develop a specialized 504 plan for school to help your child and his/her teachers understand and meet individual needs.

Finally, both you and your child should maintain a positive outlook and focus on the important things in life. Though chronic medical illnesses are a challenge, new therapies can ensure that your child has every opportunity to live life to the fullest with minimal limitations.

Dr. Muniz Crim is the Medical Director of IBD and a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist on the medical staff of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, part of Miami Children’s Health System.

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 12:38 PM

JANUARY 2016 |

012_013 HealthJan.indd 13

southfloridaparenting.com

13

12/9/15 3:34 PM

family » nutrition

Raising a HEALTHY Vegetarian

By Rachel Sestrich, RD, LD

Has your child decided that he or she would like to become a vegetarian? If so, rest assured that this can still be a healthy way of eating. As long as your child eats the right types of foods and the proper amounts, his or her needs can be met.

A balanced diet with a variety of foods is necessary for all children, regardless of diet preference. Vegetarian children often have very nutritious diets composed of high fiber, low fat foods if the appropriate foods are consumed.

There are three different types of vegetarians; lacto-ovo, lacto and vegan. However, some individuals will occasionally eat things that are typically excluded in these categories.

»

Lacto-ovo: includes dairy and eggs; excludes meat, poultry or fish Lacto: includes dairy; excludes eggs or foods containing eggs, meat, poultry or fish VEGAN: includes foods from plant sources only; excludes dairy, eggs, meat

» »

The following are important nutrients for your vegetarian child and good food sources of them.

Including these foods as part of a daily diet can help prevent deficiencies of these nutrients.

14

southfloridaparenting.com |

014_015 Nutrition.indd 14

»

PROTEIN: beans, grains, tofu, textured vegetable protein (TVP) and other meat substitutes, nuts, nut butter, dairy products, eggs

»

VITAMIN B12: fortified soymilk, fortified ready-to-eat cereals, fortified meat analogs, dairy products, eggs

»

VITAMIN D: fortified foods like cow’s milk, soymilk, rice milk, orange juice, and cereals, eggs and sunlight

»

CALCIUM: fortified soy or rice milk, fortified orange juice, milk and yogurt, green leafy vegetables, almonds, almond butter

»

IRON: whole or enriched grain, fortified cereals, beans, green leafy vegetables

»

ZINC: whole grains, wheat germ, fortified cereals, nuts, beans HEALTHY VEGETARIAN SNACKS Fruits and veggies Pita bread and hummus Nuts Trail mix Yogurt Graham cracker with nut butter

» » » » » »

Protein intake is often a concern when switching to vegetarian, as meat, eggs and sometimes dairy products are omitted. Refer to the table below for guidance on your child’s specific needs.

RECOMMENDED DIETARY ALLOWANCE FOR PROTEIN

Grams of protein needed each day

Children ages 1-3

13

Children ages 4-8

19

Children ages 9-13

34

Girls ages 14-18

46

Boys ages 14-18

52

1 cup of s milk = 8 gram of protein ans 1 cup of dry be = 16 grams of protein

When one person in the family decides to become vegetarian, the whole family

does not have to change their way of eating, but they should ensure appropriate alternatives are offered. Veggie versions of many foods are available, such as soy-based sausage, bean burgers and veggie cheese.

Textured vegetable protein can be substituted for ground meat in many recipes, and no one will likely be able to tell the difference. When eating out, ask for vegetarian options or if substitutions can be made, such as extra vegetables or tofu or beans instead of meat.

For all children, a balanced diet is needed for proper growth and development.

Build meals using the plate method: fill ½ the plate with fruits and vegetables, ¼ with whole grains and ¼ with lean protein.

A vegetarian diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains can build a healthy foundation for children and provide the nutrition they need to develop into healthy adults.

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 10:09 AM

TRI-RAIL’S

RAIL FUN DAY Saturday, January 30 • 1 1 am - 3 pm Tri-Rail’s Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach (located west of I-95 off Griffin Road, next to Bass Pro Shops)

Free Family Fun For Everyone!

• Meet Tri-Rail’s Conductor George Green • Face painting • Character Pavilion with Elsa, Anna, Spiderman and more • Arts and crafts • Live entertainment • Carnival-style games • Prizes & giveaways • Food trucks (food for purchase)

Plus...

TM

presents

Watch talented singers 5-17 years old compete for the winning title.

Ride Tri-Rail to the Event & Receive A FREE Gift!

You must present a valid Tri-Rail ticket dated Saturday, January 30.

Valid for first 100 ticket holders. Kids 12 & under ride free for the day!

Part of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority

1-800-TRI-RAIL • www.tri-rail.com

JANUARY 2016 |

014_015 Nutrition.indd 15

southfloridaparenting.com

15

12/9/15 10:09 AM

family » travel

Happy Trails

TALLAHASSEE OFFERS ADVENTURES BEYOND THE CAPITOL DOME

BY JENNIFER JHON Florida Capitol building

Many Florida fifth-graders and FSU/FAMU college students have a leg up on other Floridians -- they’ve been to Tallahassee.

Visiting the capital city is an exercise in history, but there is much more to explore, especially for families.

History is, of course, a large draw. The Florida Capitol building is gorgeous and located in the center of an historic downtown that is postcard pretty. I got lost on my way in, so I drove up to the Capitol from the bottom of a long hill that gives visitors a sense of the importance of the landmark building.

Brick-paved and tree-lined streets mark the downtown, which includes nighttime hotspots as well as restored buildings and modern luxury hotels. You can double your history lesson with a stay at The Governor’s Inn. The hotel names every room for a Florida governor and lists their accomplishments with a plaque, so a walk down the hallway is a walk through the past. The inn was also built inside a stable, so the open and airy interior is filled with gorgeous wooden beams and maze-like walkways.

Florida State University is within walking distance of the Capitol, as are the space-themed Challenger Learning Center’s IMAX theater and Cascades Park, which has waterfalls, play structures and light shows on weekend nights at the park’s interactive Imagination Fountain.

HIT THE TRAILS The many trails around Tallahassee are just as cool as the downtown.

Bike it: The Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail is a 20-mile, paved rail-trail that travels from the city south to St. Marks.

The smooth, shaded trail is great for bike-loving families, and the Wakulla Station Trailhead, near mile marker 9, provides water, shelter and restrooms. A mountain bike trail attaches to the railroad trail for more adventurous riders.

Paddle it: Take to the water with a guided kayak tour down Wakulla River. Keep an eye out for alligators, birds and other wildlife while exploring the peaceful river, which is fed by the spring that emerges at Wakulla Springs State Park. Companies such as TNT Hide-a-Way in Crawfordville, about 20 miles south of Tallahassee, rent out canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, and families can take a tour or set out of their own to explore the river.

Another way to see the river and its abundant wildlife is the Jungle Cruise at Wakulla Springs State Park. The Jungle Cruise is an excellent choice for families with younger children, providing a platform to see alligators, manatees and wading birds with an experienced tour guide in a comfortable, covered environment. The park also has a beach

16

southfloridaparenting.com |

016_019 Travel.indd 16

and swimming area with a dive tower, a gorgeous lodge with 27 newly renovated guest rooms, the Ball Room Restaurant for fine dining, and “the world’s longest marble soda fountain,” which offers an array of ice cream creations.

Zip it: The Tree to Tree Adventure at Tallahassee Museum isn’t for the faint-hearted, but it is a good place to learn zip-lining. Crafted for adventurers of many levels, the museum offers a free kids course, as well as higher, more challenging courses for taller participants. The Adventure isn’t only zip lines; it includes tightrope walks, ladders and other high-flying obstacles that add to the thrill. Guides suit up participants, show them the skills needed and then test them on the basics before sending them up the first ladder. A second stage on the more challenging course allows zip-liners to soar above native swamp land and ends in a race to the finish that will have you eager to leap off the final platform.

Sing it: At the end of a dirt road in the woods north of Tallahassee, the Bradfordville Blues Club is an experience far from South Florida’s usual music venues. A Mississippi Blues Trail marker sits outside the Bradfordville Blues Club, noting the importance of the club’s role in the “Gulf Coast ‘chitlin circuit’ for touring African American jazz, blues and R&B musicians … including B.B. King, Bo Diddley” and others.

The small club, open Friday and Saturday nights, seats patrons around small tables or in rows inside, with room for a tiny dance floor, but there is plenty of room outside around the bonfire during breaks. (If going to the show isn’t possible, you can enjoy a live broadcast from the Bradfordville Blues Club every Saturday at 1061thesound.com.)

Eat it: Designed to introduce people to local eateries, the Tallahassee Burger Trail is a meat-lover’s dream. The website, tallahasseeburgertrail.com, lets hungry viewers hunt for burgers by location, or they can browse the website’s summaries, which give mouth-watering details about each top burger. I was told about the Burger Trail during my visit to the Wells Brothers’ Midtown Caboose, a place that takes burgermaking seriously. The menu is amazing, and it had me wishing I were staying in town longer so I could try more sandwiches. In addition to vegan and vegetarian options (and a delicious appetizer of fried pizzadough balls called Pizza Chips), the Midtown Caboose offers sandwiches and burgers from classics, such as the Cuban Cigar, to exotic, such as the PB&J Burger and the Sushi Chef Burger (a beef patty topped with rare ahi tuna, wasabi aioli, eel sauce, sprouts and asparagus).

If you’re feeling more like Italian fare, Joe Mama’s Wood Fired Pizza serves up delicious specialty pies, as well as flights of local beers and Italian wines, in an upscale environment in Midtown Tallahassee.

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 10:06 AM

Giving Hope, Delivering Miracles Through experience, training, and determination, our team is ready for every eventuality. Just ask Ivanna and David Gutierrez, who conceived quadruplets naturally – an extremely rare occurrence that happens in just 1 in 700,000 pregnancies. Six months into Ivanna’s pregnancy, the quadruplets’ doctors determined that they had to be delivered by emergency C-section. Because of specialized care in the neonatal intensive care unit at Holtz Children’s, the Gutierrez quadruplets are all happy, healthy, and active.

At the largest public hospital system in the country, our team has seen a lot – and is prepared for even more.

Visit HoltzChildrensHospital.org or call 305-585-KIDS.

JANUARY 2016 |

016_019 Travel.indd 17

southfloridaparenting.com

17

12/9/15 10:05 AM

Get Ready For Grizzlies Coming in January

family » travel Drive it: There are few things more relaxing for me than driving under a canopy of trees.

Tallahassee has nine official canopy roads for your driving pleasure. Visitors can download a map at visittallahassee.com/explore/selfguided-tours/canopy-roads/.

IF YOU GO

Visit palmbeachzoo.org for details.

Open Daily 9am-5pm Exit I-95 at Southern Blvd. (exit 68) East to Dreher Park 561-547-WILD (9453)

18

southfloridaparenting.com |

016_019 Travel.indd 18

-THE GOVERNOR’S INN 850-681-6855, thegovinn.org - CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER IMAX, 850-645-7827, challengertlh.com - CASCADES PARK discovercascades.com - TNT HIDE-A-WAY 850-925-6412, tnthideaway.com - WAKULLA SPRINGS, 850-561-7276, - TREE TO TREE ADVENTURE AT TALLAHASSEE MUSEUM, 850-575-8684, TallahasseeMuseum.org - BRADFORDVILLE BLUES CLUB 850-906-0766, bradfordvilleblues.com - MIDTOWN CABOOSE 850-521-1933, midtowncaboose.com - JOE MAMA’S WOOD FIRED PIZZA 850-577-1231, joemamaspizza.com

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 10:05 AM

©2015 Kumon North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SAVE 50% ON KUMON RE ADING REGISTRATION* * Offer valid at participating Kumon Centers only when you enroll between 02/01 - 02/29.

Most Kumon Centers are independently owned and operated. Additional fees may apply.

YOUR KIDS ARE SMART WE JUST MAKE THEM SMARTER

Give your child an academic advantage in school and beyond!

Schedule a Parent Orientation at your local Kumon Math & Reading Center today!

BROWARD COUNTY CORAL SPRINGS - EAST

954-509-0850

CORAL SPRINGS - TOWN CENTER

954-775-2177

DAVIE - SOUTHWEST RANCHES

954-252-7211

DAVIE - COOPER CITY

954-434-0131

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MIAMI - CORAL WAY EAST

305-351-0615 MIAMI LAKES

305-558-5579 KENDALL - NORTH

786-607-0400 CORAL GABLES - UNIVERSITY

305-665-3276

DEERFIELD BEACH - WEST

PARKLAND

PLANTATION - SOUTH

954-421-5881

954-828-2584

FORT LAUDERDALE-CORAL RIDGE

PEMBROKE PINES - HIATUS

954-450-6284

954-249-4090

HOLLYWOOD - SHERIDAN

PEMBROKE PINES - WEST

WESTON - SADDLE CLUB RD.

MARGATE - WEST

PEMBROKE PINES-SILVER LAKES

MIRAMAR

PLANTATION - CLEARY BLVD.

954-564-3625 954-963-2774 954-603-9050 954-399-5582

NORTH MIAMI BEACH

305-682-8081 PALMETTO BAY

305-439-9001 PINECREST

786-573-1234 SOUTH KENDALL

305-255-3959

954-880-0721

954-885-6545

954-370-8996 SUNRISE

954-217-0480 WESTON - SOUTH

754-300-9280

954-745-0066

PALM BEACH COUNTY BOCA RATON – GLADES

561-488-1976

BOCA RATON – LOGGERS RUN

561-477-8222

JUPITER – NORTH

561-575-4640 LAKE WORTH - ABERDEEN

561-965-8812

WELLINGTON - SOUTH

561-296-1184

BOYNTON BEACH – CENTRAL

561-732-4582

TAMIAMI-WEST

305-229-1139

kumon.com JANUARY 2016 |

016_019 Travel.indd 19

southfloridaparenting.com

19

12/9/15 10:05 AM

stuff » we

love

Win Me!

BABY SHUSHER The Baby Shusher is an adorable, compact and effective soother for my identical twin baby boys. While “shushing” on my own was a great way to chisel my jawline, my face needed a break. The speaker is loud for being so small, and the device fits easily into any diaper bag, backpack or purse. If shushing your baby helps to calm and soothe them to sleep, then this item is perfect for your family. $34.99, babyshusher.com

COOLIT COOLING DISH Most parents can relate to the dinnertime struggle of hungry kids who want food NOW, but the food is too hot to eat. The COOLIT dish cools food in less than one minute. All parents have to do is store the dish in the freezer until mealtime.

Once ready, hot food is placed on the frozen dish and stirred until food is cooled enough to serve. BPA and phthalate free, the COOLIT dish “takes foods from ‘too hot’ to just right.” $9.99, thecoolit.com

OYO SPORTS TEAM-THEMED BRICK SYSTEM Combine brick-building action with team spirit in the OYO Sports line of building blocks. OYO Sports’ MLB, NFL, NHL, MLS and college lines boast minifigures of specific and general players (as well as fans), game sets, trainer carts, mascots and more, all themed to your favorite team. Round out your Miami Dolphins set with a Ryan Tannehill minifigure, celebrate the Kansas City Royals with the 2015 MLB World Series Champions Bundle, gift a UF fan with a mascot minifigure, or take to the ice with Roberto Luongo and the Florida Panthers. oyosports.com

Go southfloridap to arenting.com to enter

MYCHARGE HUB PLUS PORTABLE CHARGER While portable chargers are getting smaller, not much can be done about the clunky cables needed to go with them – until now. The myCharge Hub Plus portable charger comes with built-in wall prongs that fold flat into the unit and an Apple lightning cable and micro USB cable tucked neatly into the side. The Hub Plus is also fast; at 6000 mAh, it recharges itself four times faster than other power banks, and it can charge itself and an attached device at the same time. $99.99, Mycharge.com

ZUBITS.COM Don’t despair if elastic shoelaces don’t work for you or your shoes. Zubits are magnetic closures that can be laced into shoes, making them the only shoelace alternative that works for high tops. The strong magnets keep shoes tightly laced when needed, but they twist open easily, making Zubits an ideal solution for toddlers or anyone who likes getting into and out of their shoes without tying and untying knots. $19.99-$21.99, Zubits.com

LACEEZ NO-TIE LACES Laceez are no-tie elastic shoelaces that make lace-up shoes into slip-ons. Laceez elastic laces thread into shoes like a normal shoelace, but they stretch, allowing kids to easily slide on and off shoes without the hassle of tying laces. Laceez offers a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee, and laces can be returned within 30 days. Buy three, and shipping is free. $7.99, mylaceez.com

20

southfloridaparenting.com |

020_021 Products.indd 20

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 3:37 PM

SEVENTH ANNUAL

TourdeBroward.com

SUNDAY FEB|28|2016 EVENT BENEFITS:

JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOCATION:

MIRAMAR REGIONAL PARK 16801 MIRAMAR PARKWAY, MIRAMAR, FLORIDA EVENT INFORMATION:

954-905-5633 INFO@TOURDEBROWARD.COM

Johnny’s Story When Johnny needed open-heart surgery for his Ventricular Septal Defect, his parents trusted Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. “Joe DiMaggio means life,” says John, Johnny’s dad. “We almost lost him. And, anytime I think about this place — you gave me my boy back.”

Johnny

Tour de Broward, 2015

Register TODAY at TourdeBroward.com

Connect with Us #tourdebroward

JANUARY 2016

020_021 Products.indd 21

| southfloridaparenting.com

21

12/9/15 3:36 PM

BY GAYLA GRACE

Considering the innumerable parenting books I’ve read and parenting workshops I’ve attended, I should be a perfect parent. I’m not.

I’ve been a parent long enough, however, to realize that if I keep pressing forward and do the best job I can with a loving and sincere heart, my kids won’t be eternally scarred by my imperfections.

This year, instead of making resolutions about being a better parent, I decided to ponder a few resolutions on how to move past my imperfections and keep going on days I want to quit as a not-so-perfect parent.

So, this year I commit to:

1.

Let go of the Mommy guilt. We all experience it from time to time. We do too much for our kids one day, and the next day, we do too little. One day we give them too much slack, and the next day we nag them incessantly. Our parenting choices never seem right. Or maybe our thinking isn’t right. Mommy guilt comes from the expectation that we need to be perfect. But a perfect mom doesn’t exist. We can choose to let go of unrealistic expectations that keep us bound to guilt when we don’t measure up.

2.

Forgive myself when I fail. A defeated parent doesn’t parent effectively. When we barrage ourselves with negative self-talk over a poor parenting choice, we continue down a negative path. Forgiving ourselves for less-than-stellar parenting moments allows us to begin again with a renewed mind and fresh perspective for our parenting challenges.

3.

Seek out support from other moms on hard days. My neighbor is a single parent with two school-aged children. She recognizes her need for help in juggling her responsibilities and seeks out other moms to assist with car pool or after-school care when the demands of her work schedule become overwhelming. Fellow moms understand the struggles of busy moms and are usually happy to help when asked.

22

southfloridaparenting.com |

022_025 ParResolutions.indd 22

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 9:54 AM

"

&

'(

'

ESPINOSA ACADEMY

# ' ) *

! "

! ! " JANUARY 2016 | southfloridaparenting.com

! " # $ % %

022_025 ParResolutions.indd 23

23

12/9/15 9:54 AM

4.

Listen to my heart on how to parent my child, instead of others’ opinions.

It’s easy to run to the phone and ask our best friend what to do when we’re facing a difficult parenting moment, but if we step back and listen to our hearts while considering our options, we make better decisions. Considering our child’s personality (which we know better than anyone) as part of the parenting equation allows us to tailor our parenting in a healthier light.

5.

Take time to run, or quilt, or whatever activity works to re-group when the parenting strain takes over. It’s important to re-group and make time for self-care when we’re about to go off the parenting cliff. Balancing parenting demands with activities we can look forward to and enjoy alone or with others creates a wellrounded parent who can more effectively handle the strains of parenting.

6.

Remember that my kids love me, even on days I’m a not-so-perfect parent.

Our kids don’t expect us to be perfect parents. If they know we are doing our best to care for them, emotionally and physically, they love us on our good days and our days that aren’t so good. I heard the reply of a young child recently when asked what he thought about his mom’s significant weight loss. “I don’t see her any different. I love her either way ‘cuz she’s my mom.”

As you start a new year, do you have resolutions to consider as a not-so-perfect parent? Do you need a mindset do-over that includes room for imperfection and second chances as a parent?

Perhaps that’s the ticket to success this year on your not-so-perfect parenting journey.

EXP. Feb 28, 2015

24

southfloridaparenting.com |

022_025 ParResolutions.indd 24

As a freelance journalist, Gayla Grace loves sharing experiences to encourage other parents. She is thankful for her five children, who love her despite her not-so-perfect parenting.

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 10:40 AM

Start the New Year STRONG! Grades 1–12 Instructor-Based Learning Critical Thinking Skills Proven Method Highly-Trained Instructors Increased Confidence Math Enrichment Customized Learning Plan Homework Help

www.mathnasium.com Complimentary

ASSESSMENT! Expires February 28, 2016.

See center for details.

Boca Raton

Boynton Beach

561-447-0077

561-320-1225

Doral

Ft. Lauderdale

Cooper City

Coral Gables

Coral Springs

954-441-6284 305-974-1542 954-441-6284 Hollywood

Kendall

Palmetto Bay

844-588-6284 855-242-6284 954-874-6433 305-274-3700 305-974-1747 Pembroke Pines

Wellington

West Boca Raton

Weston

954-441-6284

561-320-1225

561-470-6284

954-441-6284

JANUARY 2016 |

022_025 ParResolutions.indd 25

southfloridaparenting.com

25

12/9/15 10:40 AM

MEET THE PINT-SIZED HEROES CRUSHING

EXTREME SPORTS Palmetto Bay resident Ernesto Bueno, 8, at Palm Beach Karting. PHOTO/JANERIS MARTE

BY JOANIE COX-HENRY ace cars and monster trucks are typically toys you’d find in a child’s room; however, some kids are pushing boundaries and living beyond limits for their love of driving.

Eight-year-old Ernesto Bueno has been racing cars for one year. The Palmetto Bay resident races in Homestead, Jacksonville, Ocala and Orlando.

“I train at Homestead,” Ernesto said during a recent phone interview. “I’ve gotten up to 70 miles per hour. All that’s going through my head while I’m racing is ‘I have to win, and I have to have fun.’”

Ernesto speaks with a wisdom and grace of someone twice his age. Sharing a love of NASCAR with his father is what led him to the race track. “My goal is to get up to Formula 1 and NASCAR,” Ernesto said. “Those are my favorite sports in racing.”

Right now, Ernesto is racing custom go karts. “I’m the only one my age doing this,” he said. “The rest of the kids in my group

R

26

southfloridaparenting.com |

026_029 ExtremeSports.indd 26

are 11, but I like to practice with kids at the next level because it makes me faster.”

After winning a race, Ernesto holds his index finger in the air, posing with his trophy to indicate his first-place victory. The second-grader, who’s enrolled in gifted classes at his school, took first place in the Florida Pro Kart Series this year.

“Most of the kids don’t believe me when I say I race cars,” Ernesto said.

Ernesto’s mother, Giselle Cruz, is still taken aback each time she sees Ernesto on the race track. “Every time I see him, I still don’t believe he’s 8 and able to do this. The shine in his eyes when he’s racing shows me this is where he belongs,” Cruz said.

“This is who he is, and this makes him happy. I pray a lot for him to always be safe, and I’m there for him. I’m lucky my son found his passion at an early age.”

Budget-wise, Cruz said the sport can get pricey. “Economically, it gets challenging because it’s an expensive sport,” Cruz said.

“Hopefully he’ll get an endorsement or a sponsor soon.”

Ernesto’s father is always in the pit with him, helping to change tires and keep Ernesto’s car running at optimum levels.

While he spends much of his free time practicing his driving or competing on the race track, Ernesto also takes time to go fishing with his father and play Nintendo Mario Kart 7 with his friends.

“Whatever it is you want to do in life, do your best. Do it for passion and fun,” Ernesto said. “If you can’t do it this time, you’ll do it next time.”

MONSTER MASH Morgan Matheny has earned the nickname “Demolition Diva” by jumping her monster truck of the same name over cars to become one of the world’s youngest monster truck drivers.

Now 13, Matheny began racing quarter midget cars at age 5.

“I’ve been driving motorized vehicles since I was a little kid,” Matheny said. “I teamed up with Team Kid KJ, and now I’m a pro

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 12:58 PM

JANUARY 2016 |

026_029 ExtremeSports.indd 27

southfloridaparenting.com

27

12/9/15 12:23 PM

mini-monster truck driver.”

Matheny is the only girl on the team, but it doesn’t faze her. “I get along with everyone on the team,” Matheny said. “I live in St. Cloud, and I really look up to the Madusa drivers because they’re girls racing monster trucks.”

Off the track, Matheny is like most other seventh-graders, playing basketball and running cross country for her school.

“A lot of training goes into driving these trucks,” Matheny said. “We go up to Ocala to train when I don’t have school.”

Although she’s just a few years away from getting her driver’s license, Matheny, who also enjoys fishing and hunting, said she’ll still want to drive a truck. “I’ll probably get a Chevy or a Ford truck.”

By racing, Matheny is carrying on a family tradition. “I grew up around the race track,” Matheny said. “My grandpa raced.”

When she’s on the track with her fourcylinder Demolition Diva truck, Matheny is cool as can be. “I don’t have any fear or nervousness before I drive,” she said.

“I just get excited. We do everything the big monster trucks do, including jumping over cars. When I’m driving, it feels like I’m on a roller coaster at times, and safety is always a top priority. We wear fire suits and helmets and drive inside a full roll cage. We have all the safety equipment a NASCAR driver has.”

Like Ernesto, Matheny often has a hard time getting her peers to believe she’s competing. “Some kids don’t believe I really drive a monster truck, so I tell them to look up our team on YouTube,” Matheny said. “The really funny thing is, they’ll see us and sometimes they still don’t believe us!”

Matheny has become a role model to girls her age who never thought monster truck driving could be a reality for them.

“A lot of girls come up to me and tell me they want to be like me,” Matheny said.

“I always tell them ‘thank you’ and to follow their dreams. The fans in the crowd really keep us going. I like to see everybody from year to year at the track when they come out to see us drive. It’s a great feeling watching so many of us grow up together.”

28

southfloridaparenting.com |

026_029 ExtremeSports.indd 28

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 12:22 PM

REAL STORIES. REAL CLIENTS.

SERIOUS WEIGHT LOSS.

40

SHELIA LOST

lbs.

“I h

m

gy a

c

fi

Ia

l

†

,m

!”

Enroll now and receive

6 weeks FREE

*

when you buy 10!

Befor

Offer ends 1/31/16.

• Affordable programs that fit your budget!

• Increase energy with B12 injections • Prescription strength appetite suppressants

561.577.2467

954.318.0555

Boynton Beach

Plantation

7410 West Boynton Beach Blvd, #A2

252 South University Drive

954.680.2001

561.613.6300

(Flakowitz Plaza)

Davie/Pembroke Pines

Boca Raton

15661 Sheridan Street, Suite #1

20401 St. Rd. 7, Suite G12

954.978.9111

954.510.1234

Margate/Coconut Creek

Coral Springs

5434 West Sample Road

2127 North University Drive

www.physiciansweightlossofsouthflorida.com *Based on a full service program of at least 10 weeks. Required nutritional supplements and medical fees, if any, at regular low prices. †Individual results may vary. An independent physician is in the Center a minimum of one evening per week. Not valid with any other offers or discounts. Available at participating locations.Void where prohibited. ©2016 PhysiciansWEIGHT LOSS Centers of America, Inc.® Akron, OH 44333. A Health Management Group™ company. All Rights Reserved.

JANUARY 2016 |

026_029 ExtremeSports.indd 29

southfloridaparenting.com

29

12/9/15 12:22 PM

for their » future

3 TIPS for Conquering your 2016 Financial Resolutions check in on your progress. If It’s that time again: The holidays your goal is to save $5,000 have come and gone once more, and for a family vacation by the our wallets are slowly recovering. end of the year, check in on a That means it is prime time for setquarterly basis to re-evaluate ting financial resolutions. your saving strategies. If you These three tips should help you find yourself behind at the end make and achieve the right goals of the first or second quarter, for your financial success in 2016: scale back spending on non1. Be Realistic & Specific. We’ve all essentials such as entertainheard that specific goals are more ELISE RODRIGUEZ, ESQ. ment or restaurant dining. achievable than vague goals. But it Small sacrifices like these will pay off when is equally important to set a resolution that is you’re off on a beach during that vacation. realistic and achievable. If you are an entre3. Build a Support Team. As with every goal, preneur who made $65,000 last year, aim to it is important to have a support team. Tell raise that number significantly, to $100,000 your spouse and even your children about or even $120,000 (depending on your indusyour resolution for the year and ask them for try), but not unreasonably ($500,000). The help. When you achieve your goal at the end key is to challenge yourself while keeping a of the year, it will be a victory for the whole realistic perspective. If you set an unrealistic family. If your resolution is simply to get more resolution, you might end up feeling discourorganized with your finances and be more aged halfway through the year if you are too intentional with your spending, it might also far from achieving your goal. be a good idea to sit down with a trusted 2. Create a System of Accountability. Give financial adviser to discuss the best ways to yourself checkpoints throughout the year to

30

southfloridaparenting.com |

030_031 FinanceElise.indd 30

get organized. Or if your goal is to get your ducks in a row so that you can finally get your will or comprehensive estate plan done, make sure you sit down with your estate planning attorney to review your overall financial circumstance and discuss the best way to manage your assets during your lifetime so they are easily passed on to your family members.

If you follow these tips, you will be well on your way to achieving your financial goals this year. Don’t forget to write them all down and place them where you will be reminded of them often. Cheers to a successful year!

Elise Rodriguez is a South Florida attorney who focuses on estate, business and family planning. To learn more about planning for your financial success this year, call 305-8608338 and mention South Florida Parenting to schedule a FREE Family Wealth Planning Session with Elise (worth $750). For more about planning for your family’s financial future, visit www.lifelonglaw.com.

JANUARY 2015

12/9/15 10:41 AM

®

Chesterbrook Academy Preschools 6 Weeks – Pre-Kindergarten The perfect balance of learning and play

®

• • • •

Safe, nurturing environment Enthusiastic and caring teachers Links to Learning curriculum Ongoing parent communication

Chesterbrook Academy Preschools Coconut Creek • Cooper City • Sunrise Palm Beach Gardens • Pembroke Pines

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, January 23, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm chesterbrooksouthflorida.com

877-959-3740

Celebrating

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thee City ity o of Hollywood o ywood has as p planned anne a wee weekend en o of FREE R events to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Saturday, January 16 FUN DAY & BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Family-friendly event with face painting, bounce house, games, refreshments, music & basketball tournament.

Basketball Tournament, 8:45 am - 4 pm Fun Day, 2 pm – 6 pm Dr. MLK Community Center, 2400 Charleston Street 954.921.3412

Saturday, January 16 TRIBUTE CONCERT Evening concert featuring Jazz, Blues, R&B Artist ALLAN HARRIS ArtsPark at Young Circle 1 Young Circle For information and concert time, please call 954.921.3500

Sunday, January 17 MEMORIAL TRIBUTE All are welcome at this church service Attucks Middle School Auditorium 3500 N 22nd Avenue 8 am – 10 am 954.921.3412

www.hollywoodfl.org h ll dfl JANUARY 2015 |

030_031 FinanceElise.indd 31

southfloridaparenting.com

31

12/9/15 10:41 AM

loud moms » loud

life

New Year, New You: GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO HAVE A GOOD TIME In its most basic form, guilt does you belong to. Because guilt not make you a better parent or a is painful, people often find better person. ways to soothe their feelings I am certainly not suggestby making up for their actions ing that having remorse for in some way. These repairs something is not important. It are also useful, because they is. Knowing when you have help to re-strengthen people’s wronged someone and making ties to the community that ALLYSON TOMCHIN, LCSW amends is essential. It means they have damaged.” you have a conscience, and you are not a sociopath.

The bad news about guilt: I am referring to the guilt that you wear “Feeling guilty over time can cause somelike a wet blanket, the guilt that weighs on one to become depressed and self-destrucyou like a ton of bricks and tells you that tive,” says Beverly Engel, psychotherapist you are not worthy, that you are not good, and contributor to Therapy.com. It can and that you are selfish. also cause you to do the following: You take guilt on vacation with you.

You carry guilt to the movies with you » Try hard to make things right by overworking and over-giving in an attempt to like a date. You allow guilt to ride along make everyone happy when you go to get a manicure. You even bring guilt with you when you are enjoy» Ignore your needs and desires to avoid upsetting others ing alone time with your partner.

What’s up with this guilt thing? I say » Become overly sensitive to making right decisions in your personal actions, enough is enough. choice of words and decisions Recreation is the one area of life that I find that women are lacking. Women, in » Become fearful of doing or saying something wrong, to the point where you particular, view recreation as an extra, a give in and choose to stay within the staluxury. But it is not. tus quo So as we enter the New Year, what would have to happen for you to put guilt » Lack decision-making skills since you always want to make the “right” choice down for a nap and let it hibernate and have some rest? If I had to guess, I’d say » Create self-denial by always putting other people first guilt has had its fair share of activity in your life in 2015. In 2016, it is time to tell » Become emotionally closed off and only able to see the negative aspects of life guilt to take a hike. Not forever, not infinitely, but just for a little while so you can » Use the discomfort of guilt to motivate you to change things in your life to elimihave some fun. nate the guilt The good news about guilt: »Use guilt as a mask for your low selfesteem According to Psychology Today, “if you do something wrong that hurts someone » Make irrational decisions based on the guilt else, you feel guilty. Guilt is a valuable emotion, because it helps to maintain The solution: Fun and Laughter your ties to the people in your communiGive yourself permission to have a good ty. It provides a painful consequence for time. Leave the dishes in the sink and the actions that would weaken the groups that

32

southfloridaparenting.com |

032_033 LoudMoms.indd 32

laundry in the dryer. Leisure time lowers stress and depression. Leisure improves your quality of life. In particular, activities that promote physical activity are proven to increase self esteem and lead to life satisfaction.

Laugh a lot and laugh hard. Recently I chaperoned a debate trip to Gainesville with 120 high school students. My roommate and fellow chaperone and I laughed so hard one night that our stomach muscles were sore the next day (that goes to show you how much I exercise my abs).

We were crying, the tears running down our faces in fits of hysteria. It felt so good.

It was contagious.

Laughter truly is the best medicine. According to helpguide.org: » Laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. » Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infectionfighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. » Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain. »Laughter protects the heart. Laughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.

So in 2016, let’s say goodbye to guilt and hello to fun and laughter.

Allyson Tomchin is a licensed psychotherapist and founder of Directive Energy, a counseling practice in Hollywood. She can be reached at 954-925-9071, atomchin@directiveenergy.com and directiveenergy.com.

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 10:42 AM

# # $! "

% #"

# " # " ! " ! # # #!"

% " # " & !" "

& "

" " '!

Cool Corner Family Bistro at Gulfstream Park 500 Seabiscuit Trail, Suite #1050 Hallandale Beach, Fl 33009 www.coolcornerbistro.com 954.399.9953

!

#

!" !"

JANUARY 2016 |

032_033 LoudMoms.indd 33

"

& !! " " % " " ! $ $ ! " &

" ! !" " ! &

southfloridaparenting.com

33

12/9/15 10:33 AM

JANUARY Winners PRESENTED BY

BROWARD COUNTY

PALM BEACH COUNTY

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Jordanna Egan is full of energy and very creative. She makes learning fun and adventurous for the boys and girls. She calls her class “Rock Stars.” She works with each child and keeps an open line of communication for the parents. She has expectations from each student and parent. My son can’t wait to go to school the next day because she makes each day an exciting new day. Not one day is the same as the next. Each day is different. She creates an atmosphere for excitement and exploration.

Ms. Beck has an exciting and vibrant personality, keeping the kids excited to learn. She has a way of explaining and teaching that engages the children completely. She gets down on their level and has the ability to explain concepts in an unforgettable and relatable manner. But the reason she rocks is because she always sees the good in every child. I have never heard her say anything negative about any student.

When there is a “difficult” child in her classroom, she quickly finds a way to communicate with him/her and understands that child’s needs. She has an innate ability to connect with these children and treats them differently than they’ve been treated in the past. She holds no prejudice and sees every child as a special individual. Because of this, all the students in her class flourish and gain more self confidence.

When my daughter first came

Mrs. Jordanna Egan Second Grade Franklin Academy

Nominated by Lexi Espinal

Ms. Susan Beck First Grade S.D. Spady Elementary School

into Ms. Richardson’s class, I saw the passion she had for her kids in the classroom. My daughter had a hard time with her reading, and with Mrs. the help of Mrs. Richardson, Kimberly she is excelling in reading Richardson and doing much better.

First Grade Thanks to her, my daughter Hialeah Elementary is progressing not only in school but at home, too.

School Nominated by Paris Copeland

Nominated by Deli Galinis

Nominate a teacher who deserves recognition PRESENTED BY

Throughout the 2015-16 school year, we ask parents and students from elementary schools in the tri-county area to nominate their favorite teachers who deserve to be recognized. A teacher and nominator from each county will be awarded each month and will be featured in print and online.

Tell us in 150 words or less why your teacher rocks,and you could win tickets to local attractions compliments of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Go to SouthFloridaParenting.com to nominate.

Click on “My Kid’s Teacher Rocks” and fill out the form.

PRIZE SPONSORS

Enhancing the lives of families since 1990

Winners will be chosen monthly from eligible entries from each county. Essays will be judged on content, creativity and clarity.

Go to SouthFloridaParenting.com to nominate 34

southfloridaparenting.com |

034 MKTR Ad.indd 34

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 11:41 AM

C L ASS E S B E G I N JA N UA RY 9, 2 01 6 • R E G I ST E R N OW Join us for SPRING 2016!

SING! DANCE! ACT! LEARN!

Our popular classes for toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens and adults are designed to encourage artistic expression and teach new skills through the arts.

OPEN HOUSE JANUARY 3, 2016 12:30– 4:00

Online: BrowardCenter.org/Education Phone: 954.414.6904

Save an additional 10% on a second class. COMPLIMENTARY PARKING! Most classes are 10-week sessions.

All dates, times, teaching artists and instructors are subject to change. Class fees are non-refundable.

A Better Place,

Amusement Park

1898

Drive-Thru Safari

FOR A BETTER US. Join early, Save big! For the month of January, your joiner fee will be the same as the date you join. The earlier you join, the more you save!

For Each Person in Vehicle

Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Present this ad. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 2/29/16

LionCountrySafari.com Phone: 561-793-1084 Southern Blvd. 10 miles west of FL Tpke.

Turnpike Exit 97 or I-95 to Exit 68

149

UP $ TO IN

JAN.

SaveYMCA.org

Locations in Boynton and Boca Raton!

DeVos-Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach 800 862 9854

Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton 800 878 5347

Like Us: /YMCASPBC Follow Us: @YMCAofSPBC Follow Us: YMCAofSPBC Visit Us: ymcaspbc.org *Monthly membership fees apply.

JANUARY 2016 |

035 Ads.indd 35

SAVE

southfloridaparenting.com

35

12/9/15 8:59 AM

Enhance Creativity, Literacy & Language Skills Theatre Classes for Kids + Teens in

Spanish!

2016

Teatro en Español para niños y jóvenes!

Act, sing, dance AND practice Spanish while having fun!

Professional teachers and end-of-term performance.

Sign up now!

FINALISTS

CLASSES START IN JANUARY Saturday classes for children and teens!

E

very year, South Florida Par-

For children 6-10 and teens from 11-16.

Previous knowledge of Spanish not necessary.

enting invites families to enter their children in our Cover

For more information call 305.237.3262 or Visit teatroprometeo.org

Kids contest, and hundreds respond.

Our Cover Kids entrants represent our

Teatro Prometeo

readers throughout South Florida and

Theatre in Spanish at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus-Downtown Miami

show the incredible diversity of the area we call home. We are pleased to present this year’s 100 finalists, who were chosen by a panel of voters selected by the magazine’s staff. The next step for our finalists is a live judging event

6 UARY 30, 201 N A J G IN N E P O NEW EXHIBIT

with top child modeling and photography experts, who will choose the 2016 Cover Kids winners in each age group.

Please join us in congratulating our 2016 finalists. See next page.

SAVE $1 OFF MUSEUM ADMISSION.

121st Ave

136 Ave

Flamingo Rd

SR 84

36

Good for up to 4 guests.

Expires 2/29/16

I-595

IKEA

751 SW 121st Avenue, Davie, FL 33325

www.You n g A t A r t M u s e u m .org

954-424-0085

southfloridaparenting.com |

036_041 CoverKidsFinalist16.indd 36

Funding is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

Code: MM15

JANUARY 2016

12/10/15 12:11 PM

Paladin Academy

®

Serving students in grades K–12 with mild learning differences

Now enrolling for 2016-17 school year!

• Small class sizes, individual learning plans • Strong focus on remediating reading, writing, math and study skills • Elective classes including fine arts, technology, swimming, photography and more • Summer school for credit/attendance recovery and remediation • Accredited K-12 college-prep curriculum

Paladin Academy

14900 N.W. 20th St. • Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

www.paladinacademy.com • 954-431-4224

JANUARY 2016 |

036_041 CoverKidsFinalist16.indd 37

southfloridaparenting.com

37

12/10/15 12:11 PM

FINALISTS

38

southfloridaparenting.com |

036_041 CoverKidsFinalist16.indd 38

JANUARY 2016

12/10/15 12:11 PM

FINALISTS

JANUARY 2016 |

036_041 CoverKidsFinalist16.indd 39

southfloridaparenting.com

39

12/10/15 12:10 PM

FINALISTS

40

southfloridaparenting.com |

036_041 CoverKidsFinalist16.indd 40

JANUARY 2016

12/10/15 12:10 PM

FINALISTS

JANUARY 2016 |

036_041 CoverKidsFinalist16.indd 41

southfloridaparenting.com

41

12/10/15 12:09 PM

glamazon Âť mama

Faux glows, organization tips and collapsible bottles: KICK OFF 2016 WITH SOME LIFE HACKS It’s hard to fathom because it feels “I’m really proud of the like just a couple months have ingredients in my line, passed, but my son is now 16 which includes pure cocomonths old, and I really miss my nut oil, argan oil, white and pregnancy glow. I wish I had time green tea extract, and blackto lay in the sun, but I’m now berry seed oil,� Weinberg on constant high alert to chase said. “I wanted people to be after my walking toddler. While able to get a realistic-looking JOANIE COX-HENRY beach days once meant loungtan but also a body treatment ing with an iPod and a beer in the sand, as well.�

I’m now on perpetual lifeguard duty.

Weinberg was especially interested in I recently came across a Wellington creating safe tanning products after a skin woman’s line of self-tanning products. cancer scare.

Melissa Weinberg launched Perfect Glow “Although I’m a blonde now, I’m a natSunless, a professional tanning spray, ural redhead with freckles who couldn’t and Melissa Weinberg Tanning & Beauty, tan at all,� Weinberg said. “I experienced a line of streak-proof, odorless, at-home skin cancer from sun bathing. I really sunless tanning products. The line ranges wanted to come up with a way for people from $22 to $39.95 at MWmelissaweinberg. to get a quality tan without the sun. My com. boyfriend had suggested I try spray tan-

ning. I gradually started building color on my skin and instantly liked it. A good tan always knocks off 10 pounds and camouflages veins. I looked at the products I was using and wanted to create my own.�

A year and a half ago, Weinberg started her line, which includes a professional spray tanning solution as well as the Perfect Glow Sunless in five blends to offer a realistic faux glow for various skin tones. “My at-home products are great for anyone, but especially a mom on the go who doesn’t have the time to get a spray tan,� Weinberg said. “I have a Rapid SelfTanning Mousse, which dries quickly and allows the user to rinse off in only one to four hours instead of the typical eight hours you need to wait to wash off. It’s great because you can even sleep on white sheets and not worry about it coming off.�

COMPREHENSIVE OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Warm & Sensitive, Patient-Oriented Care 휏 SAME DAY appointments available 휏 FREE Initial Obstetrics Consultations

& Pregnancy Tests 휏 Laparoscopic Surgery 휏 IN-OFFICE Procedures such as: LEEP, ESSURE, NOVASURE and NEXPLANON

Annual GYN Exams SAVES LIVES!

휏 Annual Exams 휏 Birth Control Consults 휏 Hormone Replacement 휏 Bone Density Testing 휏 Menopause

Early stages of breast, cervical and ovarian cancer have few obvious symptoms – an annual helping professional exam iiss critical in h elping to detect tthem. hem he m.

Robert B. Sussman, M.D. • Tracy A. Burton, M.D. • Sylvia Losada, C.N.M., A.R.N.P. Laura R. Greenbaum, M.D. • Cheryl Y. Counsell, M.D. • Michelle Rive Santiago, C.N.M., A.R.N.P. Gayle Glennon, C.N.M., A.R.N.P. • Ilona Blumberg, C.N.M., A.R.N.P. Brittany Bove, A.R.N.P. IIn our practice ti you will ill fi find d B Board d C Certified tifi d Physicians Ph i i and d Nurse Midwives who provide exceptional care!

We are proud to deliver babies at West Boca Medical Center and Bethesda Memorial Hospital.

7301A W. Palmetto Park Rd.,, 2800 S. Seacrest Blvd., 10301 Hagen Ranch Rd., 9960 S. Central Park Blvd. 4604 N. Federal Highway Suite #200B Fort Lauderdale, FL Building B • Suite #270 Suite #220 Suite #225 Boca Raton, FL 33433 33308 Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 Boca Raton, FL 33428 (561) 394-4473 (954) 776-1500 (561) 742-8446 (561) 742-3929 (561) 391-0600

All Major Insurances Accepted Including Market Place Insurance and Florida MEDICAID Book Appointments Online 42

southfloridaparenting.com |

042_043 Glamazon.indd 42

휏

Se Habla EspaĂąol

www.bocaboyntonobgyn.com JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 12:07 PM

glamazon » mama MY SPACE Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to put away all that holiday decor and make space for the new items received during the season. I recently adopted the lifestyle rule that if an item comes into my apartment, an item must go out.

This is a tough rule to live by, especially when you’re prone to getting attached to “stuff.”

I recently roamed the halls of IKEA in Sunrise to get some inspiration on how to declutter and refresh my home.

“At IKEA, we insist that organization can be beautiful,” said Jenny Bencomo, design furnishing consultant at IKEA. “We have boxes of all sizes so you can neatly organize holiday items when they’re not on display, and we also offer excellent storage systems to accommodate spaces of all sizes.”

If you’re short on space to hold cabinets or boxes, Bencomo suggests using wall space to hang items.

“We have home organizational tools for literally every part of your home, from the kitchen to bedrooms, bathrooms, closets, laundry rooms, the garage and more,” Bencomo said. “If you’re already organized and just looking for some ways to update your living space, new accent pillows and a throw can be a beautiful addition without breaking your budget.”

ALL BOTTLED UP I am one of the rare mothers who bottle-fed her child from the moment he entered the world. It was a strange experience for me because anyone could feed him, not just me. However, I quickly saw the beauty and joy in being able to share the sacred and gratifying experience of nourishing my son.

The worst thing about bottle feeding has been the need to always carry a big bag to hold the bottles. That was until I discovered Bubi bottles. These clever, collapsible bottles are microwaveable, warm-liquid and freeze-safe, BPA-free, dishwasher-safe and made of medicalgrade silicone that can be turned inside out for cleaning.

The bottles come in clear, blue, yellow, pink and green and are perfect to toss in a bag for vacation, especially a day at Disney World, when you need extra bottles but don’t want to carry a lot.

There is even an attachment to replace the nipple with a sport cap so it can convert into a sippy cup as your child grows.

The bottles cost $16.99 at Bubibottle.com.

JANUARY 2016 |

042_043 Glamazon.indd 43

southfloridaparenting.com

43

12/9/15 12:07 PM

moMENts » a

dad's view

I Love Me…and My Family Before we know it, the 12,000daughter and dog to care for pound ball will descend over while trying to squeeze in a Times Square. Millions of people writing career. will kiss and sing “Auld Lang Apparently, some wax had Syne” to kick off a new year, built up in my left ear. The which brings a new set of days, nurse sprayed warm water into 366 this year, to meet our New it as I held a plastic container Year’s resolutions. to catch the water and ear wax My resolution for the New that flushed out. The nurse PATRICK HEMPFING Year: I’m going to love me. asked me, “Are you OK?” I No, I’m not having self-esteem responded, “Yeah, as long as I issues. I like myself, even though my pants don’t see water coming out of my right ear are getting tighter, my posture isn’t as when you’re spraying it into my left one.” straight, and flecks of silver are mixing in As I drove home from my ear tune-up, with my remaining brown hairs. my mind raced with thoughts. With my wax“If my girls are happy, I’m happy.” I say free ears, I wouldn’t need to tell Mattie or this all the time, as taking care of my wife, Jessie to “please turn up the TV” as often.

Mattie, my tween daughter, Jessie, and our Yet, maybe, due to Jessie talking excessively, dog, Sadie, gives me joy. Of course, I’m which happens on occasion, and Sadie responsible for my happiness, too … and for barking loudly, which happens frequently, I taking care of myself. might miss my ear wax. I felt confident that A few days ago, I took time to go to the I’d still have “selective hearing” (it’s a husdoctor. For the past several months, I’ve band thing). But mostly, I thought, “Wow, woken up with a plugged ear. Usually, it why didn’t I go to the doctor sooner?” opens up quickly, so I’ve tolerated it. Who As I drove home, I pondered other things has time to go to the doctor? I have a wife, I should have done sooner. Before I reached

See Us At this Free Family Event:

my driveway, I calculated that it had been five months since I played tennis, my outlet for stress and favorite form of exercise. And yes, more comfort foods have snuck into my diet, not just “Two-Donut Thursdays.”

If I’m going to be around to see, enjoy and be part of my family’s happiness, I need to take better care of me. I need to love me, so I can continue to love others. Sometimes I’ll need to say “No,” not only to ice cream and donuts, but also to demands on my time. I must also get more sleep, as I’ve been sacrificing zzz’s in my attempt to steal minutes from my nights to pad my days.

I haven’t completed my list of New Year’s resolutions yet, but here’s a good start: Adequate sleep – 7 hours instead of 6 or less.

Exercise – tennis once a week. Appropriate choices from the basic food groups (but I can’t give up “Two-Donut Thursdays” or ice cream as a bedtime snack).

OK, I didn’t say I’d meet all my resolutions. But I’m going to try to do better, because I love me, and I love my family. A gym I drive by daily has a sign out front that says: “Strive for progress, not perfection.”

ENGINEERING FOR KIDS Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers How would your child like to build a rollercoaster?

Design video games? Launch rockets? Battle robots? At Engineering for Kids®, children ages 4-14 can do it all! Our programs offer S.T.E.M. education in a fun and challenging way! Visit our website or call us to find programs in your area!

USE PROMO CODE SOFL AND RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR NEXT PROGRAM*

CLASSES CAMPS PARTIES FIELD TRIPS

Expire 06/30/16

January 30 Tri Rail Fun Day

Tri Rail Station, Dania Beach For more information go to

Sun-Sentinel.com\SFP events.

44

southfloridaparenting.com |

044_045 MomentsJan.indd 44

Miami Broward 954-678-1516 305-570-1243

www.engineeringforkids.com

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 9:05 AM

moMENts »

a dad's view In 2016, I’ll schedule my annual physical. Recently, I had a colonoscopy, so I’m OK there for a few years. But whether it’s getting exercise, a physical or a colonoscopy, it’s important to set aside time to care for our bodies, so our bodies can care for (and try to keep up with) our children.

Before the ball drops over Times Square, I’ll walk into Jessie’s bedroom and kiss my sleeping angel on the forehead. Then Mattie and I will probably watch the celebration in New York from bed as we wait for the ball to descend. At midnight, I’ll kiss Mattie and then listen to “Auld Lang Syne” with my wax-free ears. Then I’ll close my eyes and give thanks for another year to be there for my family.

Until next month, remember to cherish the moments. Happy New Year!

South Florida’s newest indoor children’s activity center offering family-friendly entertainment for kids six months to 14 years old. From our playgrounds to inventive game rooms to hosting your next birthday party, we have something exciting for kids of all ages.

10 000 SQUARE FEET OF FUN!

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

ENG AGI

NG

SAFE

PLA Y

EXPLOR E

Flippo’s offers modern, unique, and engaging activities for kids including:

• Indoor Playground • Toddler Area • Laser Maze • Time Freak Room • Fun Classes Modern, safe environment with 24/7 surveillance and monitoring coupled with trained staff and clean, reliable, state-of-the-art structures.

Come celebrate with Flippo and friends for your next birthday!

We offer packages to make your party planning a breeze, or we’ll work with you to customize your child’s birthday to meet your needs.

$

2 Extra FREE Large Pizzas

Must present SFP coupon.Valid until 2/15/2016.

May not be combined with any other coupons, specials or discounts.

Must present SFP coupon.Valid until 2/15/2016 if deposit is paid.

May not be combined with any other coupons, specials or discounts.

2.00 OFF Admission

with the purchase of a birthday package.

3868 N. University Drive • Sunrise, FL 33351 1-844-FLIPPOS (354-7767) • hello@flippos.net www.Flippos.net /FlipposPlayground JANUARY 2016 |

044_045 MomentsJan.indd 45

/FlipposPlay southfloridaparenting.com

45

12/9/15 9:05 AM

Tips & Tricks

NOW ENROLLING!

6 Weeks-11 Years • Infants • Toddlers • • Three Year Olds • Pre-K • • Free VPK • • Before and After School Care • Soccer, Ballet, Music and movement, Spanish, sh, Sign Language, iPads, and SMART Board Owned and operated by a registered nurse with over 17 years maternity experience.

Security Camera and Coded Front Entrancee

954-344-2151

11500 WILES ROAD, CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33076 www.andybearpreschool.com

TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE

46

southfloridaparenting.com |

046_047 Blogger.indd 46

For Healthy Kids

By Cristina Ramirez, aka TriathlonMami

How do we keep our children fit and healthy in a world where they sit in a classroom longer than ever and are given oversized portions of processed foods? Instead of feeling like the worst parent ever because your children aren’t lean, mean, veggieeating machines, give yourself a break and check out these tips I picked up as a mom, teacher and triathlete.

The first thing I noticed was that when I changed, my family changed. Overweight and inactive, I decided to take control of my health, got off the couch and signed up for a 5K run in 2007, when my boys were 2 and 4 years old. I fell in love with the finish line and craved tougher races, including Ironman, a 140.6-mile triathlon.

Do you know what the rest of my family did? Bored of being on the sidelines, they followed suit. My kids have raced triathlons, my husband has completed two marathons, and I’ve lost count of how many 5K races we have done as a family. The first step to healthy children is a healthy parent.

This leads me to the second point: Young children want to be with their parents more than anything. Take advantage of this innate desire and spend time together doing active things. Skip the movie and go on a bike ride, have fun learning a new sport, venture out on the seas in a paddle board, or go down a canal on a kayak.

Money is tight? We are gifted with beautiful weather, long stretches of beach

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 12:06 PM

and parks galore. Grab a ball and head out to one of them; be outside and be together.

However, you can’t out-exercise a bad diet. Even if you are active, a bad diet will severely undermine healthy attempts.

Still, it’s not like my boys are jumping at the celery for their afternoon snack. After

The first step to healthy children is a healthy parent throwing away tons of fruits and vegetables that went bad in the refrigerator, most of my veggies are now of the frozen variety; it’s just as nutritious, and there when I need it. For fruit, what is not eaten is frozen before it goes bad.

But how do I actually get these INSIDE my children’s stomachs? I’m the queen of sneaky. Our pasta bolognese has juiced carrots in the tomato sauce. Nothing tastes as yummy as a casserole, where vegetables can be hidden in a mildly creamy sauce.

Chocolate milk? Oh you mean, chocolate SPINACH milk. (Yes, I use a Vitamix and they have no clue they are drinking spinach.) And finally, when in doubt, opt for cauliflower; it’s packed with nutrients and undetectable by the most sophisticated of 10-year-old palates.

This new year, kick start healthy habits for yourself; your children will follow.

Cristina Ramirez, aka TriathlonMami, is an author, speaker and family health enthusiast.

She writes at triathlonmami.com.

JANUARY 2016

046_047 Blogger.indd 47

southfloridaparenting.com

47

12/9/15 12:05 PM

stages » child

Parents, Children and Coloring:

Inside the Lines - Outside the Lines?

BY KAREN DEERWESTER, ED.S. Coloring books are back big time, especially coloring books for adults. They are dominating Amazon’s best-seller list for adults.

After nearly four decades of Early Childhood Education practices recommending creative alternatives to “coloring in the lines” and the popular classic AntiColoring Book series, there might be benefits to this hot coloring book trend: Are you an in-the-lines parent or an outsidethe-lines parent?

As we look forward to 2016, it may be that children, families and parents are desperately in need of both lines and empty white pages, structure and freedom, predictability and innovation.

“Transforming any Event into an Unforgettable Party”

In a busy, over-scheduled world where we, by choice and habit, are continually engaged with screens and technology, where accelerated learning feels oppressive and the urgency to innovate is exhausting, maybe we need to return to simpler times.

The simplicity of paper and crayons slows down a frantic world.

Coloring books for adults might be the easiest retreat available to an over-doing, over-thinking parent. Certainly, coloring alongside a child is beneficial to both parent and child. Parents are unplugged in a peaceful, shared activity.

The stress of multi-tasking is well-doc-

★ Birthday Parties ★ Sweet “16” ★ Milestone Events ★ Bar/Bat Mitzvahs ★ Quinceañera

UNIVERSAL PARTY MANAGEMENT We Specialize W S i li IIn Photobooths, Green Screen, Concessions, Games And More!

We Are A Full-Service Party Management Company – from start to finish!

48

southfloridaparenting.com |

048_049 Stages_Child.indd 48

(786) 440-5619 www.Upmflorida.com

umented, and who multi-tasks more than parents? Coloring book authors like Jessie Riley of Kitanie Coloring Books advocate for the healing power of coloring books.

She describes her series as a “portal to the ‘place of wonder’ ... the place we all go to dream.”

Coloring books become a mindful alternative to excessive screen time and the digital eye strain that accompanies it.

Riley promotes her coloring books as a form of visual therapy that helped re-wire her brain after experiencing sports-related concussions.

A Huffington Post discussion with psychologists confirms the power of coloring books to combat stress, with Luis Rojas Marcos recommending the use of crayons over markers for a softer, gentler experience.

Can children benefit in the same ways?

For decades, coloring books were used to keep children quiet. Times are different in many ways. While we don’t want to stifle children’s exuberance or creativity, they may need activities that encourage focus and self-regulation.

Louise Goldberg, author and educator with Creative Relaxation Yoga, said coloring helps in “slowing the respiration and quieting the nervous system.”

“Coloring is an excellent example of ‘being in the moment,’ combining movement and focused attention. With the mind/imagination fully engaged in a pleasurable physical activity like coloring, it serves as a sort of meditation.”

Every child deserves an opportunity to connect with a quieter space. Sometimes, coloring books are an example of lines and structure creating a calming anti-anxiety experience, particularly on hectic days or when routines are upended.

Yet, too much quiet and too many

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 12:00 PM

stages » child artistic limits can also be in opposition to developmental practices. Here is Christine McLean’s 2009 position on What’s Wrong with Coloring Books: “Just as I wouldn’t advocate the elimination of occasional instances of chocolate from breakfast or Saturday morning cartoons, coloring books are bound to be a regular part of children’s lives. Should coloring books be a regular part of an early childhood program? Again, the answer is absolutely no.

Coloring books represent inadequate practice. They are simply not good enough for what our children need in order to reach their optimal potential.”

Young children need to create their own representations of what they see in the world, which includes pictures of people that can only be recognized with a child’s personal explanation of why things are drawn the way they are: mom is mom because of her smile, the dog is the dog because he is big and noisy. Preschool-age children need various kinds of art experiences to express their inner thoughts and feelings. Toddlers need to scribble over top of the lines as they discover what crayons can do and how their bodies need to move to make different kinds of marks on a page.

Young children need big and small art, dripping and splattering art, foot painting and body painting, construction art, original art and inventive art. They need art without lines and with very few rules.

Art is calming and art is loud. Art is comforting and art is disruptive. Art, just like parenting, changes with the child, the family and the needs of any given day.

Here’s wishing you all a new year of staying-in-the-lines and making new lines all your own.

Karen Deerwester is the owner of Family Time Coaching & Consulting, writing and lecturing on parenting and early childhood topics since 1984. She is the director of Family Time classes at The Ruth and Edward Taubman Early Childhood Center at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton and the host of the parenting podcast See Me Hear Me Love Me. Karen is the author of The Potty Training Answer Book, The Playskool Guide to Potty Training and The Entitlement-Free Child.

ESTABLISHED IN 1960

BELIEVE IN YOUR FAITH

•

BELIEVE IN YOUR CHILDREN

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUCATION BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

We are so proud!!

16 Valedictorians or Salutatorians have been St. Joan of Arc School Alumni at local high schools in the past 9 years, reaffirming that St. Joan of Arc is a foundation for the future!

Congratulations Christian Falgons! 2015 Valedictorian at St. John Paul II Academy.

OPEN HOUSE • Tuesday, Feb. 2 8:15am – 10:30 am

1:1 Digital learning environment with take home iPads in middle school

• High

academic standards • Christ-centered community of faith • Emphasis on social justice and service • Technology skills essential in the 21st Century • 30+ clubs including academics, sports and fine arts • State-of-the-art Sports Arena • Extended care available daily in a safe and secure campus • Pre-Kindergarten 3 – 8th Grade

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS • STREAM and Robotics

• Creative Culinary Club

• Hydroponic & Aeroponic

• Digital Class

Plant Growth Technology • Tech Club • Youth Toastmasters • Math Games Club • Family Science Lab Nights • Spanish in all grades • Spanish, French & Italian Clubs • Study & Organizational Skills • Video Television Production • Choreography Hip Hop • Irish Step Dance

• Computer coding • Fashion Design • Ballet • Drama • Chess Club • Band • Violin • Book Clubs • eNewsletter • Debate • Field Trips

STEP UP FOR STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP PARTICIPANTS WELCOMED PRE-K4 TUITION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

stjoan.org

For information, please call Mrs. Debora Bradley 561.392.7974 501 SW 3rd Ave. Boca Raton, FL 33432 info_school@stjoan.org • 1 mile east of I-95 in S. Boca JANUARY 2016 |

048_049 Stages_Child.indd 49

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

southfloridaparenting.com

49

12/9/15 12:00 PM

Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department & The West Boca Community Council Presents:

PEDIATRIC DENTISTS JAMES G. BENNETT, D.M.D MELANIE R. ROTHBERG, D.M.D.

!

A “MOVE OVER CAMPAIGN” SAFETY EDUCATION EVENT WITH LIVE SAFETY DEMONSTRATIONS AND EXHIBITORS, FEATURING A MOTOWN AND R&B CONCERT BY SOUTH FLORIDAS’ “GYPSY LANE.”

WARNING FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!!!

Coral Springs 10188 NW 31st Street Coral Springs, FL 33065 (954) 752-7651

Saturday, January 9th, 2016 from 2:00pm—6:00pm Sunset Cove Amphitheater 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton Free admission! Concessions on site!

Boca Raton 5458 Town Center Rd. #16 Boca Raton, FL 33486 (561) 391-6660

Facebook.com/sunsetcoveamphitheater Owned and Operated by

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners

Parks and Recreation Department We create opportunities for healthy, happy living!

web: www.sfldco.com email: sfldentristryforchildren@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/sfldentistryforchildren

Saturday Appointments Available!

FAMILY DENTAL CARE, BRACES AND IMPLANTS SMILE CONFIDENT. SMILE PERFECT. SMILE PERFECTION ORTHODONTICS

Ricardo Chang, D.D.S. Certified Orthodontic Specialist

NEW PATIENT SPECIAL

$79

TEETH WHITENING SPECIAL In Office Bleaching Great Results in 1 Hour!

Exp. 1/15/16

Oral exam (0150) Digital X-rays (DO274) Cleaning (D1110)

BRACES

Exp. 1/15/16

Exp. 1/15/16

IMPLANTS Exp. 1/15/16

$1000 OFF

$250 INVISALIGN Exp. 1/15/16

$148 per month

$500 OFF

• Braces • Clear Braces • Invisalign® • Invisalign® Teen • Financing Available • Affordable Monthly Payments • Most Major Insurances Accepted

FREE ORTHODONTIC CONSULTATION

9646 Pines Boulevard • Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 • www.smileperfectionortho.com | 954-210-7994 50

southfloridaparenting.com |

050_053 StagesPreteen.indd 50

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 11:58 AM

stages » preteen

Revolutionize

HOW YOU TREAT YOUR TWEEN

BY MARGARET SAGARESE If you could peek inside the hearts and minds of preteens, what would you see?

Tyler Durman believes he knows. A former teacher and father of five, he’s been dubbed “the teen whisperer.”

Durman has talked with millions of young adolescents in his two-decade career. “I’ve had thousands of conversations, and raw honesty gives me a glimpse into a private world few adults ever see. They teach me things about teenagers I never learned in a book, or as a teacher, or by sitting across from a student in a counseling office.”

All that listening translates into lessons most parents have missed. His new book “Counterintuitive: What 4 million teenagers wish we knew” unravels many seemingly contradictory strategies.

After reading his book and talking with Durman, we here at South Florida Parenting decided to highlight four of those “counterintuitive secrets” that could revolutionize how you treat your tweens: 1. Being your tween’s friend is the worst thing you could be.

“The next generation of parents, Millennials, have grown up so connected to everything that they want to nurture in a new way, not exactly hovering, but meeting needs instantaneously,” Durman said. “They believe that kids are the most important thing. They think being a child’s friend is the best strategy.”

Wrong! “Every teenager who’s ever confided in me needed more from the adults in their life than friendship.”

As children enter the preteen years, they recognize that the world is much larger than their own family sphere. This development mindset feels both tremendously exciting and potentially frightening. Even their highlyvalued friends can be confusing: perfect confidantes one minute and backstabbers the next. Durman said kids want a parent to be more than equal: to be stronger, a guide and a protector. They need a trustworthy adult with experience and wisdom.

2. Welcome disrespect.

Tweens are notorious for fresh mouths, eyerolling and angry retorts. They revel in testing JANUARY 2016 |

050_053 StagesPreteen.indd 51

southfloridaparenting.com

51

12/9/15 11:57 AM

stages » preteen us, rebelling and battling for their independence. Durman said parents complain, “If I have to deal with every show of disrespect my tween sends my way, it would take over my life!” But actually the opposite is true, he said.

He said an episode of disrespect is a gift.

(And yes, we are talking about that tantrum, that use of expletives and that deliberate breaking of the rules.) Why? Because it is an opportunity for parents to re-establish their roles as the adults in the family, setting the standards. Durman said parents need to ask themselves: “What do we believe about the role we play in our tweenager’s lives? Our job is to prepare them for life after 18.”

Teenagers confessed to him that they felt most disgusted with their parents when they weren’t willing to stand behind the things they said were important. If respect is valued, then it must be acknowledged and insisted upon, Durman said.

Disrespectful episodes allow parents to teach about respect over and over, because “every relationship that our kids will ever have – personal, romantic or professional – is based on respect.”

3. Create boundaries that kids will like.

Studies show that kids like curfews (although they will be loath to admit it). Setting and enforcing boundaries by taking away smartphones, grounding, limiting video game time, how can that be copacetic with a tween diva or dude?

It’s all in your presentation, Durman said.

“Typically boundaries separate us from our sons and daughters, making our relationships with tweens ‘us vs. them.’” He advises using freedom as bait to be earned with good behavior. When kids mess up, the answer is to enforce a consequence while assuring them that “we are on their side, not on their back, and eager to award a second chance.”

Telling kids that boundaries are there to protect makes them feel loved, even when they are huffing about how unfair the curtailment of freedom is. Remember that they are still vulnerable and need strong adult figures who make them feel protected and safe. Kids need fences, and they need gates.

4. Regain control in 5 steps.

Durman’s recipe for a happy home shows his counterintuitive thinking. Let’s say your 12-year-old son has been acting out, getting into fights and getting warnings from school.

You have already talked to him with little success. Or perhaps it’s your 10-year-old daughter who ignores every request you politely make, from turning off the smartphone during dinner to getting homework done on time.

Your requests have turned into not-so-polite screaming matches.

52

southfloridaparenting.com |

050_053 StagesPreteen.indd 52

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 11:57 AM

stages » preteen When your home becomes a battle zone, take five: 1. Schedule a chat; ask your tween’s forgiveness.

2. Apologize that you’ve allowed this situation to get out of control. Take the blame.

3. Announce that you are changing your ways; there will be consequences for breaking rules.

4. Admit you expect to be tested, and you won’t take it personally.

5. Pledge to follow through consistently.

The key to this turn of events is action.

Yelling, belittling, guilting – these only raise the tensions and escalate the battles. Seizing upon a consequence and carrying it through will register and change behavior.

Hit tweens where it hurts, Durman said.

Computer time, money and crimping freedom are good examples.

In a nutshell, this tween and teen whisperer advocates a stance that says to kids, “I’m cheering you on!” The way to deliver that philosophy is often counterintuitive, but it works.

Margaret Sagarese is the coauthor of six parenting books for parents of tweens, including “The Roller-Coaster Years: Raising Your Child Through the Maddening Yet Magical Middle School Years.”

Gentle Dentistry with a Holistic Approach Children of all ages No Fluoride Fl Minimal M Radiation Ra Mercury Free Merc Digital Digit X-Rays Call for NEW PATIENT SPECIAL

Ted Herrmann, D.M.D. 9220 SW 72nd Street, #205 Miami, FL 33173

305-274-0047

JANUARY 2016 |

050_053 StagesPreteen.indd 53

southfloridaparenting.com

53

12/9/15 11:56 AM

January

Events updated daily on our website

OM

NG.C IDAPARENTI

SOUTHFLOR

» calendar 1 Friday MIAMI-DADE

American Girl of the Year 2016 Debut Event. Ages 8 and up. Activities, crafts, giveaways and more. Free and open to the public. Noon-4 p.m.

American Girl Miami, 8888 SW 136th St. Suite #395A, Miami. Free. RSVP. 877-247-5223 or americangirl.com Gallery Night Live. Free admission and live music every first Friday of the month. 6-10 p.m. Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-603-8067 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

Find more fun things to do online.

» calendar index 54

Editor’s Picks

55

Theater, Shows, Concerts

56 - 57

Festival Highlights

58

Exhibits for Families

Center for the Arts / Outdoor Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Free. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org Evening On The Avenue. Music, food trucks, art, specialty vendors. 6-10 p.m. First and third Friday of the month. Lake Worth Cultural Plaza, 414 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. Free. lakeworth.org

New Year’s Day: Birthday Bash Extravaganza. Celebrate Micco, the Zoo’s Florida panther ambassador, who will be turning 4, and Hugo, the spider monkey, as he turns 3. Complimentary face painting and eco-crafts for kids included with zoo admission. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach.

Adults. $19.50; children 3-12, $14.50. 561-547-9453 or palmbeachzoo.org

BROWARD

2 Saturday

Family Fun Fridays. Free entertainment and different activities and entertainers every week. 7-9 p.m. Fridays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 501 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-3999953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com

PALM BEACH

Free Friday Concerts. Gypsy Lane, Top 40 Rock/ R&B. Weather permitting; bring lawn chairs. No pets or outside food and beverage. 7:30 p.m. Delray Beach

MIAMI-DADE

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

Events are subject to change CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM

editor’s picks Saturdays BROWARD COUNTY

Breakfast At Gulfstream. Character appearances, free backstretch tram tours, giveaways and prizes, and guest speakers.

7-10 a.m. every Saturday through April 2.

All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, $10 for ages 3 and up. Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach.

954-454-7000 or gulfstreampark.com

Jan. 26, Tuesday

PALM BEACH COUNTY

G.E.M.S Club. Girls grade 3-8. GEMS (Girls Excelling In Math and Science) club explores math, science, engineering and technology. Dinner and refreshments provided. 5-7 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month. South Florida Science Center, 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach. $5 registration fee per child per session. 561370-7703 or echristian@sfsciencecenter.org .

54 southfloridaparenting.com |

054_066 CaJAN.indd 54

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 4:32 PM

» theater, shows & concerts THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Dec. 29-Jan. 3. The musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family. The Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $29-115. 305-949-6722 or arshtcenter.org TAILWAGGERS DOG CIRCUS

Jan. 2. Starring dogs that have been rescued from shelters or pounds. Tickets required for ALL audience members. Cookies and juice will be served after the show. 2 and 7 p.m.

Willow Theatre, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Adults $18; ages 12 and younger, $12. 561-347-3948, or willowtheatre.org RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS XTREME

Jan. 8-18. High-wire wizards, strongmen, BMX trick riders, trampoline daredevils, contortionists, human cannonball and more.

AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Adults start at $16; kids start at $10.

786-777-1000 or ticketmaster.com JAZZ SINGER THE MUSICAL

Jan. 8-10, 14-17, 21-24. A young man is caught between his love of jazz and his Jewish heritage. Rated PG-13. Showtimes vary.

Willow Theatre At Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. $35. 561-3473948 or WillowTheatre.org MOON MOUSE: A SPACE ODYSSEY

Jan. 9. Join Marvin the mouse on a trip to the surface of the moon on his homemade rocket. 11 a.m. Palm Beach State College,

Duncan Theatre, 4200 Congress Ave., Lake Worth. $10. 561-868-3309 or palmbeachstate.edu/theatre THE JUNGLE BOOK

Jan. 15 - March 18. Join Mowgli as he learns about friendship and survival with the help of friends Bagheera and Baloo.

“All Kids Included” sensory-friendly Saturday performance Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. $23. 305-4449293 or actorsplayhouse.org THE GREAT PIZZA CONTEST: SMART STAGE MATINEE SERIES

Jan. 15. Based on the book “The Great Pizza Contest.” Audience members help determine who is the best pizza maker in the fictional town of Mozzarella. 10 a.m.

Amaturo Theater at Broward Center, 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $7.20. 954462-0222 or browardcenter.org CHICKEN DANCE

Jan. 17. Musical adventure about Marge and Lola, two chickens on a mission to win tickets for the Elvis Poultry Show. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. $16. 305466-8002 or ticketmaster.com ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S “WE ARE IN A PLAY!” FAMILYFUN SERIES

Jan. 17. Gerald and Piggie find themselves

on a musical escapade in this adaptation of Mo Willems’ Elephant & Piggie books.

Ideal for ages 4 and up. Free pre-show face painting, art activities and post-show snacks. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Amaturo Theater at Broward Center, 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $16. 954462-0222 or browardcenter.org PEPPA PIG’S BIG SPLASH

Jan. 22. Interactive experience with singing, dancing, games and muddy puddles. 6 p.m.

Au-Rene Theatre of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets start at $29.50. 954-4620222, browardcenter.org or peppapiglive.com MUTTS GONE NUTS

Jan. 30. Comedy dog thrill show. 11 a.m.

Palm Beach State College, Duncan Theatre.

4200 Congress Ave., Lake Worth. $15. 561868-3309 or palmbeachstate.edu/theatre THE TORTOISE & THE HARE

Jan. 30. Come an hour early for face-painting, storytelling and art activities. Lap tickets for ages 12 months and younger. 2 p.m. Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place.

Miramar. $15. 954-602-4530 or miramarculturalcenter.org

Daddy or Mommy and Me Painting Class.

Recreate works of art with professor instruction. Class fee includes all materials. 2-4 p.m. first Saturday of the month. Trazos Art Academy, 17152 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. $25 per person; siblings, $15. 786394-0937 or trazosart.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 224th St., Goulds. $10 per person. RSVP. 305-258-3186 or thelittlefarm.us Lets Move North Miami. All ages bootcamp-style fitness sessions, plus nutrition and healthy living. 8 a.m. first and third Saturday of the month. Cagni Park, 13400 NE 8th Ave., North Miami. Free. 305-895-9840 or northmiamifl.gov

American Girl of the Year 2016 Debut Event. Ages 8 and up. Activities, crafts, giveaways and more. Free and open to the public. Noon- 4 p.m. American Girl Miami, 8888 SW 136th St. Suite #395A, Miami.

Free. RSVP. 877-247-5223 or americangirl.com

each with mitted children, Up to 3 Pass, will be ad n adult.

Fu id a Kidsfree with a pa

BROWARD

Fireworks for the New Year. Create a fireworks display using colorful oil pastels. Included with museum admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. $14; Broward County residents, $12. 954-424-0085 or YoungAtArtMuseum.org Breakfast At Gulfstream. Character appearances, free backstretch tram tours, giveaways and prizes, and guest speakers. 7-10 a.m. Saturdays. Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-454-7000 or gulfstreampark.com

PALM BEACH

Journey to Narnia. Watch The Chronicles of Narnia and enjoy self-led crafts. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-868-7703

16 0 2 , 0 2 h For exhibitor, sponsor, volunteer info or c r a r e M t to entertain on stage, contact Sandy at a e h t i h p 954-596-5631 Am k r a P r e Mizn on t a R a Boc www.SouthFloridaParenting.com

JANUARY 2016 |

054_066 CaJAN.indd 55

southfloridaparenting.com

55

12/9/15 4:32 PM

» fairs & festivals HOLIDAY FANTASY OF LIGHTS

WINTER WONDERLAND

Through Jan. 2. Three miles of giant animated holiday displays and illuminated trees. Open nightly including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. 6-10 p.m. Tradewinds Park, 3600 West Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $15 per car. holidaylightsdrivethru.com

Through Jan. 9. More than 40 themed Christmas trees, Hanukkah exhibit, Kwanzaa display, Santa Claus, steel drum and tropical holiday music. Plantation Historical Museum, 511 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation.

LIVE LIKE BELLA NIGHTS OF LIGHTS

Jan. 9-10. More than 150 artists display and sell life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics and much more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

600 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free admission. lasolasartfestival.com

Through Jan. 2. Pictures with Santa every night, and select evenings will feature Christmas music, storytelling, pony rides and more. 6-9 p.m. Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 S. Red Road, Miami. 305-669-6990 or pinecrestgardens.org WILD HOLIDAYS AT JUNGLE ISLAND

Through Jan. 3. Holiday parades with the park’s wild animal friends, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts through the jungle and more. Visit website for discount. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami. Adults, $34.95; children, $26.95. jungleisland.com/wildholidays SANTA’S ENCHANTED FOREST

Through Jan. 3. Holiday theme park and carnival featuring rides, shows, games and more. Admission includes parking, all the rides and shows. 5:30 p.m.-midnight daily.

Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St., Miami.

Adults, $30.84 plus tax; ages 3-9, $21.49 plus tax. 305-559-9689 or santasenchantedforest.com

28TH ANNUAL LAS OLAS ART FAIR PART I

WINTERLAND AT THE FARM

Through Jan. 11. Illuminated Forest, snow, holiday treats, hot chocolate, hay, train, battle boat and pony rides, meet Nix the snowman, Sprinkle the Gingerbread cookie and Santa Claus (at 6:45 Monday-Friday; noon, 2, 4, 6, 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday). Visit website for prices and dates. 3-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Pinto’s Farm, 14890 SW 216th St., Miami. pintofarm.com/ winterland-at-the-farm SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR

Jan. 15-31. Music, entertainment, ice skating performances, agriculture and livestock program, historic Yesteryear Village, over 200 rides, games and attractions. South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Adults, $15, ages 6-11, $8. 561-7930333 or southfloridafair.com

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Jan. 15-18. Weekend carnival, games, live entertainment, parade and awards ceremony.

Visit website for schedule of events. Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex, 445 SW 2nd St., Deerfield Beach. 954-480-4429 or deerfield-beach.com 2016 SOUTH FLORIDA FOLK FESTIVAL

Jan. 16-17. Over 40 musicians, songwriting competition, workshops led by performers, jam area, food and crafts vendors, CD sales, raffles and more. Fire circle after the performances each night. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.

Daily, $40; full weekend, $75. 954-564-4521 or southfloridafolkfest.net ZO’S HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROOVE

Jan. 16. Various fitness activites. 5K run/ walk, bounce houses, food demos, food trucks, live entertainment, basketball clinics and more. Visit website for 5K registration information. 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar. zoswintergroove.com SUNSHINE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Jan. 17. Featuring Tedeschi Trucks Band, Indigo Girls, Trombone Shorty, Hard Working Americans, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, The Revivalists, The Jerry Douglas Band, Jorma

attractions DIRECTORY

SM

MIAMI’S FAVORITE FAMILY ATTRACTION

Explore hundreds of interactive exhibits that promote learning through play.

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.

miamichildrensmuseum.org 56

southfloridaparenting.com |

054_066 CaJAN.indd 56

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 4:32 PM

Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. $10.95; 6 months-2, $8.95; siblings, $6.95.

561-627-1782

Kaukonen, Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio and Joanne Shaw Taylor. Doors open at 11 a.m. Music begins at 11:30 a.m. Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca. Tickets start at $49.99. sunshinemusicfestival.com CORAL GABLES FESTIVALS OF THE ARTS

Jan. 23-24. Fine arts, culinary corner, music, emerging artists, kid zone, and Art of Wine and Spirits ticketed area. Downtown Coral Gables, Giralda Avenue between Ponce De Leon and Le Jeune Road. Free admission. Art of Wine and Spirits, $49. 786-558-5234, info@coralgablesartfestival, or comcoralgablesartfestival.com 17TH ANNUAL DELRAY BEACH GARLIC FEST

4 Monday MIAMI-DADE

Mini Monday Mornings. Ages 0-3. Painting, sand play, story times and a puppet show. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Miami Children’s Museum, 80 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437 ext. 100 or ext. 145 Adrienne Arsht Center Farmers Market.

4-8 p.m. Mondays. 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.

BROWARD

Food Trucks At Artspark. 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays.

ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-921-3500 After School @ Your Library. Homework help and reading practice for students in elementary school.

2-5:30 p.m. Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7760

Jan. 29-31. Gourmet food and entertainment event featuring national act entertainment, Gourmet Alley food area with over 80 garliclaced menu items, children’s area, 200 artist and craft vendors, Garlic Chef cooking competition, and more. Outdoor Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave. Delray Beach. Friday, $30; Saturday, $12-$20; Sunday, $12. dbgarlicfest.com

PALM BEACH

36TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

MIAMI-DADE

Jan. 30-31. More than 125 artists display their work. Live entertainment, a kid’s art exhibition, and food vendors. 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. Free. 954-480-4429 or deerfield-beach.com Naturalist Walks. Guided walk on the trails of Riverbend Park. Register by 2 p.m. the day before. Bring water, sunscreen and insect repellant. 8 a.m. Riverbend Park, 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Saturday-Sunday. RSVP. 561-741-1359 or pbcparks.com Bookworm Story Time. Ages 1-5. 10 a.m. Saturdays. Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. 561-278-5455 or ci.highland-beach.fl.us Fitness in the Park. Free fitness class. 10 a.m. first Saturday and Sunday of the month. Delray Marketplace, 14851 Lyons Road, Delray Beach. 561-865-4613

3 Sunday MIAMI-DADE

Sunday Family 4-Pack. Four 1-hour timed-play

American Girl of the Year 2016 Debut Event. Ages 8 and up. Activities, crafts, giveaways, and more. Free and open to the public. Noon-4 p.m. American Girl Miami, 8888 SW 136th St. Suite #395A, Miami.

Free. RSVP. 877-247-5223 or americangirl.com

BROWARD

Downtown Hollywood Dream Car Classic Car Show. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. First Sunday of every month.

Free. Downtown on Hollywood Boulevard. 954-825-1027 Coral Springs Farmers’ Market. 40 plus vendors every second and fourth Sunday. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ArtWalk, 9405 NW 31 Court, Coral Springs. coralsprings.org Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Farmers Market.

9-2 p.m. Sundays. Town Hall, 4501 N. Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. 561-714-2745 or btsevents.com

Four Arts Children’s Library, 2 4 Arts Plaza, Palm Beach.

561-655-2776 or fourarts.org Baby Bookworm. Ages 3-12 months. 10-10:30 a.m.

Mondays. Downtown Library, 400 NW Second Ave., Boca Raton. Free. RSVP. 561-393-7852

5 Tuesday Match Play Tuesday. Video game arcade and family entertainment center. GameTime will match your food bill with equal game credits. 4-7 p.m. GameTime, 5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 330, Miami. 305- 667-4263 Donation Day. Free admission to Lowe Art Museum.

Gallery tour at 11 a.m. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. First Tuesday of the month. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables

ABOUT OUR CALENDAR

South Florida Parenting strives to bring readers the most complete listing of activities for families. However, last-minute changes and errors do occur. Some programs are subject to change without notice. We strongly suggest you double-check the details before setting out on your outing. And please be sure to register when required.

TO SUBMIT ITEMS E-MAIL: calendar@sfparenting.com FAX: 954-429-1207 MAIL: South Florida Parenting Calendar 6501 Nob Hill Road Tamarac, FL 33321 • Include the name of event, location, address, date, time, brief description, price and a telephone contact for the public.

• Items must be submitted six weeks before the beginning of the month in which the event occurs.

• Preference is given to nonprofit or community-based events and events of broad appeal to families, particularly those that are free or low-cost.

Please check all events listed, as some may have changed because of weather or other events after press time.

For calendar updates, visit our Web site, www.southfloridaparenting.com.

BROWARD

Tuesday Night Beach Dances. Bring beach chairs. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. Free. 954-480-4429 or deerfield-beach.com

IMACS Free Math and Logic Class Aventura. Ages 6-11. See how your children perform, think and respond to new ideas. 4:15 p.m. IMACS Aventura, 20350 NE 26th Ave., Aventura. RSVP. 954-791-2333 or imacs.org

SPORTS BROADCASTING CAMP IS BACK IN SOUTH FLORIDA JUNE 13-17, 2016

PALM BEACH

Sensational Story ‘N More. Storytime and interactive performance, followed by a craft. 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach.

Included in museum admission. $5. 561-742-6780 Small Fry Story Time. Ages 3 and up. Story, songs, and craft. 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. 561-278-5455 or ci.highland-beach.fl.us

Horseback Riding Lessons • Beginner-Advanced Riding Lessons • Birthday Parties • Pony Club • Spring Break Camps and Summer Camps *Call for Pricing*

camp DIRECTORY

game cards plus a large 1-topping pizza for $39.99. 1 a.m.-11 p.m. GameTime, 5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 330, Miami. 305- 667-4263

Preschool Story Time. Baby Day. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

»

• Boys and Girls 10 10-18 18 • Make sports anchor, reporting, and play-by-play tapes • Host your own sports talk radio show • Day/Overnight sessions available

PALM BEACH

Buddies Day. Watch the Snow Buddies movie and enjoy self-led, Fido-friendly crafts. 1-4 p.m. Mandel Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-868-7703 Special Needs Family Fun Night. All children receive 50% off admission. Socks required for both adults and children. 6-8 p.m. First Sunday of the month. Cool

Nation’s #1 Sports Broadcasting Camp 4000 NW 43rd Street Coconut Creek , FL 33073

954-326-2528

www.acts2acres.com t 2

For more information call 800.319.0884 www.playbyplaycamps.com facebook.com/sportsbroadcastingcamps youtube.com/sportsbroadcastcamp

JANUARY 2016 |

054_066 CaJAN.indd 57

southfloridaparenting.com

57

12/9/15 4:32 PM

» exhibits for families MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE AND IMAX THEATER

401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. $14; Ages 2-12, $12. 954-463-IMAX (4629), mods.org, or mods.org/imax Through Jan. 3: Great Balls Of Fire Explore the mysteries of comets, asteroids and meteors with interactive exhibits and games.

Starting Jan. 29: Mindbender Mansion Forty individual brain teasers and the five group activities, puzzles, tabletop brainteasers, and interactive challenges.

TRANSFORMATION OF ECHO: WORLD OF DREAMS

Through Jan. 3. A fabric landscape and video projection over towering figures cloaked in white. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. $14; Broward residents, $12. 954-424-0085 DESIGN ZONE BEHIND THE SCENES

Through Jan. 3. Discover how creative problem solvers do what they do. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Adults, $15; Ages 3-12, $11. 561-370-7710 or sfsciencecenter.org THE WIZARD OF OZ EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT

Through Jan. 10. “Find Your Home.” $18 admission, $14 residents, children under 1 year free. Daily. Miami Children’s Museum,

Wise Little Shoppers Children’s Resale Store

BUYING & SELLING Gently Used Children’s Clothing, Toys, Equipment, and Accessories

Children’s Items are

shopping DIRECTORY

50-70% OFF

980 Macarthur Causeway, Miami. 305-3735437 or miamichildrensmuseum.org PABLO PICASSO: PAINTED CERAMICS AND WORKS ON PAPER

Through Jan. 10. NSU Art Museum, One East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Adults, $12; ages 13-17, $5. 954-525-5500 or nsuartmuseum.org SHARKABET! A SEA OF SHARKS FROM A TO Z

Through Jan. 17. Alphabet of sharks in a series of colorful, whimsical, yet scientifically accurate drawings by Ray Troll. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami.

Free. 305-553-1134 or mdpls.org OPERATION PEDRO PAN: THE CUBAN CHILDREN’S EXODUS

Through Jan. 17. Exhibition documenting the largest recorded child refugee exodus features video testimonials, private letters, journals and photographs. HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Adults, $8; children 6-12, $5. 305-375-1492 or historymiami.org

works and sculptures from Dr. Seuss’ best-known children’s books. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. 844-46703877 or tgmartofdrseuss.com DINOSAURS AROUND THE WORLD: THE EXHIBITION

Through April 16. View 13 life-sized roaring, breathing dinosaurs. Discover and name a dinosaur, determine what colors dinosaurs actually were and more. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Adults, $16.95; Ages 3-12, $12.95. 561-370-7710 or sfsciencecenter.org NATURE CONNECTS: ART WITH LEGO BRICKS

Through Feb. 14. Exhibit by Sean Kenney features 15 super-sized structures in 13 different displays made out of nearly a half-million LEGO bricks. Featured pieces include a peacock, herd of deer, giant corn spider and monarch butterfly on milkweed. Tuesdays-Sundays. Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Adults, $10; ages 3-12, $7. 561-2331757 or mounts.org

THRESHOLDS: WORKS BY SCOTT ROSS, WILLIAM RULLER

MAGIC & MAYHEM: THE ART OF ICONIC TOYS

Through Jan. 20. Abstract ceramic sculptures and paintings. The Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery, 3501 SW Davie Road, Building 6, Davie.

954-201-6984 or aclyman@broward.edu

Jan. 30-May 29. Featuring toy collections of Transformers and My Little Pony, interactive art stations, first-hand accounts by local collectors, murals, sculpture, photography, mixed-media works and more. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. $14; children over 1, $12.

954-424-0085 or youngatartmuseum.org

THE ART OF DR. SEUSS

Jan. 17-Feb. 14. Features selections of art-

FREE FUN FOR A WHOLE YEAR!

6 Wednesday MIAMI-DADE

Bilingual Preschool Storytime. 6:30-7:10 p.m.

Doral Branch Library, 10785 NW 58th St., Doral. Free.

RSVP. 305-716-9598 Bedtime Stories. Wear your favorite pajamas. 6-6:40 p.m. Sunny Isles Beach Branch Library, 18070 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-682-0726

BROWARD

Tamarac Food Trucks. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. 954-597-3674 or tamarac.org Uptown Block Party. Food trucks, pop-up shops, music, car show, and LED robots. 6 p.m.-Midnight.

Xtreme Action Park, 5300 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale. Free. 954-491-6265, or xtremeactionpark.com

PALM BEACH

Crafty Wednesday. Ages 2-6. Theme: “New Year’s

Retail Prices

Wishing Wands.” Craft activity your child can take home.

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 Sensational Story ‘N More. Storytime and interactive performance, followed by a craft. 10:30 a.m. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach.

Included in museum admission. $5. 561-742-6780

“We buy on the spot!”

Size Newborn-14

10113 Sunset Strip Sunrise

7 Thursday MIAMI-DADE

La Leche League Meeting. Support meetings on

954.533.8341 www.wiselittleshoppers.com 58

southfloridaparenting.com |

054_066 CaJAN.indd 58

Check our website for more information: www.SouthFloridaParenting.com

breastfeeding, pregnancy, nutrition & parenting. Fathers welcome. 7 p.m. first Thursday of each month. Sweet Home Baptist Church, 10701 SW 184th St., Miami. Free.

305-609-8502 Paws to Read. Ages 5-12. Children read to therapy dogs. 3:30-4:30 p.m. West End Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free. 305-385-7135

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 4:31 PM

Try our new MATH program for grades 1-5. ▼

Buy 5 months and get the 6th month FREE! That’s a value of $225!

Call Today: 1-800-EDUCATE Cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon.

Offer valid at participating locations only. Expires 01/15/2016

Sylvan Learning of South Florida If your child could use a boost, Sylvan gets results.

Our students typically see up to two times more growth in their math and reading scores than other students.

WITH LOCATIONS IN Aventura, West Kendall, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Pompano & Boca Raton

Your child deserves the best. Call us today!

See the complete Sylvan Field Research Results at SylvanResearchInstitute.com

www.sylvanlearning.com

REGISTER FOR FALL NOW!

school DIRECTORY

We Offer: Spanish, French, Ballet, Karate, S.T.E.M. Program

16400 SW 147 Ave, Miami, 33187 Phone: (305) 235-0300 www.remlearningcenter.com

Lic#CM11MD00478

JANUARY 2016 |

054_066 CaJAN.indd 59

southfloridaparenting.com

59

12/9/15 4:31 PM

BROWARD

Music & Movement. Ages 2-4. 10:30 a.m. Plantation Library, 501 N Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. 954-797-2145 or plantation.org/Library Story Times At Plantation Library. All ages. 4 p.m. Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. 954-797-2145 or plantation.org/Library

PALM BEACH

Movies in the Park. “Planes: Fire & Rescue.” Bring blankets and lawn chairs. “Glow” items for purchase. 7 p.m. Hillsboro Park, 4111 NW 6th St., Deerfield Beach.

954-480-4429 or deerfield-beach.com/moviesinthepark Family Hayride and Campfire Series. 7-9:30 p.m. Easterlin Park, 1000 NW 38th St., Oakland Park.

Hayride and s’mores ingredients, $3.50 per person for ages 3 and up. 954-357-5190

IMACS Free Math and Logic Class Delray Beach. Ages 6-11. See how your children perform,

PALM BEACH

think and respond to new ideas in this fun one-hour class.

4:30 p.m. IMACS Delray, 6200 Linton Blvd, Delray. RSVP. 561-470-1178 or imacs.org Craft Time. Ages 4 and up. 4 p.m. First and third Thursdays. Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. 561-278-5455 or ci.highland-beach.fl.us

Pizza, experiments, exploration of the exhibit “Dinosaurs Around the World,” and a planetarium show. Activities include Liquid Nitrogen lab, holiday ornaments and cardmaking with circuits, and polymer snow. 6-10 p.m. South Florida Science Center, 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach. $30 per child; additional child, $15. 561-8322026 or sfsciencecenter.org/parents-night-out Friday Night At The Museum. Ages 7-12. Pizza, “Muppets Treasure Island” movie, and hunt for buried treasure. 6-9:30 p.m. Children’s Science Explorium At Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

Residents, $20; nonresidents, $25. $7 discount for each additional child. 561-347-3913 or ScienceExplorium.org Free Friday Concerts. On The Roxx, 80’s covers.

Weather permitting; bring lawn chairs. No pets or outside food and beverage. 7:30 p.m. Delray Beach Center for the Arts/Outdoor Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach.

Free admission. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org Tot Time. Ages 1-4. Crafts, snacks and indoor play. $5 per child. 10 a.m.-noon. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3900 or sugarsandpark.org Beach Bonfires. 6-9 p.m. second and fourth Friday of the month. Lake Worth Beach, 10 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth. Free. lakeworth.org

8 Friday MIAMI-DADE

Family Movie Night. “Minions.” Movie and free activities for children. Bring blanket or chair. 7-9 p.m. Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. sibfl.net Family Movie Night. “Paddington.” 7:30 & 7:45 p.m. Flashlight Tours. Movie begins at 8 p.m. Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest. $5. Children under 2 free. 305-669-6990 or pinecrest-fl.gov

BROWARD

Drive In At Markham Park. “Minions” movie, food vendors, and kid zone. 6:30 p.m. Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. Free admission. 954-7474600 or sunrisefl.gov Music Under the Stars. Featuring Jaded, an Aerosmith tribute band. Concert begins at 7 p.m. 6-9 p.m.

Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach. 954-786-4111 or pompanobeachfl.gov

Parents Night Out. “Arctic Animals.” Ages 4-12.

9 Saturday

ArtsPark Funtastic Fridays and Movie Night.

“Home– PG.” Bounce house, face painters, and more.

5 p.m. Movie begins at 8 p.m. Fridays. Lawn seating.

ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-921-3500

MIAMI-DADE

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 on Aragon Family And Youth Films. Admission includes a popcorn and soda. Second Saturday and Sunday of the month. 11 a.m. Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. $5. 786-3859689 or gablescinema.com Family Movie Night. Minions movie and kids activities. Bring blanket or chair. 7-9 p.m. Town Center Park, 17200 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. sibfl.net 7th Annual Chili Day In Cutler Bay. Chili Challenge, music, and entertainment. 2-6 p.m. Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200th St., Cutler Bay. culterbay-fl.gov

BROWARD

WestonNights Outdoor Concert Series. Classic Rock Party with food trucks. Coolers welcome. 7-10 p.m.

Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston.

954-389-4321 or westonfl.org

Rainbow Circus Shadow Puppetry Workshop. Ages 6 and up. Younger siblings welcome. 2-3 p.m. Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. sherman.library.nova.edu Movie at the Park. “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.” Blankets and coolers are welcome. No alcohol or pets. 7 p.m. Betti Stradling Park, 10301 Wiles Road, Coral Springs. 954-345-2200 Saint Jerome Catholic School Open House.

Pre-K3-8th grade. 9:30-11 a.m. 2601 SW 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale. 954-524-1990 Family Funday. Ages 3 and up. Explore the museum and create art projects. Arrive by 2:45 p.m. Second Saturday of the month. 3 p.m. Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. $5. RSVP. 954340-5000 or coralspringsmuseum.org Moon-Lit Movie. Bounce houses, music and games, followed by a movie on a large, outdoor movie screen.

Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 5-11 p.m. Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park. Free. 954630-4507 or oaklandparkfl.org Friends of the Library Book Tent Event.

Find used books, CDs, audio books, DVDs and videos in exchange for a small donation. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. 954-390-2195

PALM BEACH

Meet the Orchestra. Interact with The Symphonia’s

Performing Arts Theatre

Pre-K3 - 8th Grade

school DIRECTORY

Now Registering 13 WEEK PERFORMANCE PROGRAM January 14th – April 14th, 2016 Grades K-5 - Class Enrollment is limited PERFORMANCE DATE: April 14th, 2016 Work with Director, Voice Coach and Choreographer Includes: singing, acting, dancing, costuming and stage performance.

Every student will have the chance to shine!!!

NOW G SHOWIN

SATURDAYS @ 4PM December 12th, 19th, 26th – January 2nd, 9th, 16th $10 Children under 12, $14 Adults Limited Seating. Reservations Highly Recommended!

Call (561) 394-2626 or visit www.showtimeboca.com 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Royal Palm Place, Boca Raton, FL 334312

60

southfloridaparenting.com |

054_066 CaJAN.indd 60

OPEN HOUSE January 9th 9:30 - 11:00 am Come see Ft. Lauderdale’s best kept secret.

2601 SW 9th Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315 954.524.1990

conductor and musicians at dress rehearsals. RSVP. 10:30 a.m.-noon. The Roberts Theater at Andrews Hall, 3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton. Adults $5, kids free. RSVP. 866687-3848 or info@thesymphonia.org. thesymphonia.org Pajama Jams Story Time with Miss Mij. Ages 18 months-4. Stories, fingerplays, puppets, music and pretend play in PJs. Cost includes one carousel token per child. 10-10:45 a.m. ages 18 months-2; 11 a.m.-noon ages 3-4. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. $5 per child. 561-347-3900 or sugarsandpark.org.

Safety And Sounds. Safety demonstrations and exhibitors, plus a Motown and R&B concert. 2-6 p.m.

Sunset Cove Amphitheater, 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton. Free. Facebook.com/sunsetcoveamphitheater 3rd Annual Save the Panther 5K. The first 500 runners registered get a free T-shirt. 7:30-9 a.m. Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561547-9453 or palmbeachzoo.org/save-the-panther-5k-2016

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 4:31 PM

2nd Annual Walk Against Violence. Guest speakers, vendors, music, activities for the kids, violence awareness and prevention workshops. 9-2 p.m. Delray Beach Community Center, 50 NW 1st Ave. Delray Beach.

561-243-7194 or Mobley@mydelraybeach.com

PALM BEACH

12 Tuesday

Preschool Story Time. Winter Animals. 10:30-11:30

MIAMI-DADE

Toddler Storytime. 6 p.m. Fairlawn Branch Library,

a.m. Four Arts Children’s Library, 2 4 Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-655-2776 or fourarts.org

6376 SW 8th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-261-1571

Preschool Storytime. 4 p.m. South Dade Regional

10 Sunday MIAMI-DADE

Barnacle under Moonlight Concerts. Free concert on the second Sunday of the month. Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove.

Free. 305-442-6866 or thebarnacle.org 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 224th St., Goulds. $10 per person. RSVP. 305-258-3186 or thelittlefarm.us

BROWARD

Shall We Dance? Free swing, salsa, tango, and ballroom dance lessons. All ages and skill levels. 5-7 p.m. second and fourth Sunday of the month.

Anglin’s Square, Commercial Boulevard and the Ocean. lbtsevents.com Home Grown Concert Series. Chain Reaction: Tribute to Journey. Bring blankets, lawn chairs. Food trucks. 7-9 p.m. Band Shell, 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. Free. 954-545-6620 or CoconutCreek.net/Events

PALM BEACH

Naturalist Walks. Guided walk exploring the trails of Riverbend Park. 8 a.m. Riverbend Park, 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Saturday-Sunday. RSVP. 561-741-1359 or pbcparks.com 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 Park Road, Boca Raton. Free. 561-482-0052

Weekend Fun at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market. Petting zoo, feeding area, pony rides, and bounce house. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach.

Free. 561-733-5490

Library, 10750 SW 211th St., Cutler Bay. Free. RSVP. 305-233-8140

MIAMI-DADE

BROWARD

Target Free Third Friday. The Miami Children’s

New Art Time Tuesdays. Art project courtesy of Young At Art Museum 5-7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month. IKEA Sunrise, 151 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise. 888888-4532 or ikea.com Tuesday Night Beach Dances. Bring beach chairs. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. Free. 954-480-4429 or deerfield-beach.com Parent & Professional Education Series.

Advocating for your Child. Childcare by reservation only: $10 per child, $5 for each additional child. 6:30-8 p.m.

JAFCO Children’s Ability Center, 5100 N. Nob Hill Road, Sunrise . $10 donation per class, per family. 954-3158681 or lreingold@jafco.org

PALM BEACH

Wellington Preparatory School Open House.

K-5 private school. 6:30 p.m. 9135 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth. 561-649-7900 or wellingtonprep.org Music and Interactive Art. Art supplies will be provided free of charge. 6-8 p.m. second Tuesday of each month. Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach.

Free. 561-243-7350

13 Wednesday MIAMI-DADE

Playtime with Mommy. Ages newborn- 9 months.

10:15-11:30 a.m. Kendale Lakes Branch Library, 15205 SW 88th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 786-467-5680 or communityhealth@baptisthealth.net BASS Babies. A weekly class for ages 19 months.-3.

10:30-11:30 a.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219

BROWARD

Baby Lap Time. Ages 3-11 months. 10 a.m. Helen B.

11 Monday MIAMI-DADE

Reading Ready Toddler Storytime: Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Birthday. Ages 19 months-3. 10:30 a.m. West End Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free. 305-385-7135 Sharing Stories. Ages 3-5. Enjoy read aloud stories.

11 a.m. Country Walk Branch Library, 15433 SW 137th Ave., Miami. Free. 786-293-4577 Kid Lit: Book Club. Ages 4-12. Discuss books, comics, poetry and more. 3:30 p.m. third Monday of the month. Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library, 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. RSVP. 305-931-5512

BROWARD

Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. 954-797-2145 or plantation.org/Library Story Times At Plantation Library. Ages 2-4.

10:30 a.m. Plantation Library, 501 N Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. 954-797-2145 or plantation.org/Library

PALM BEACH

Family Fun: Mommy & Me Kamishibai Story Telling. Reading of a Japanese kamishibai folk story. 10:30 a.m. second Wednesday of the month.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. $15; ages 6-17, $9. 561-4950233 or morikami.org Crafty Wednesday. Ages 2-6. Theme: “Polar Bear Masks.” 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

Munchkin Mondays. Grades K-5. Different activity each month. 4-5 p.m. Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston. Free. RSVP. 954-357-5430 Food Trucks At Artspark. 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays.

ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-921-3500

IMACS Free Math and Logic Class Pembroke Pines. Ages 6-11. See firsthand how your children perform, think and respond to new ideas. 4:15 p.m. IMACS Pembroke Pines, 750 NW 180th Terr. #101, Pembroke Pines. RSVP. 954-791-2333 or imacs.org

PALM BEACH

Early Afternoon Explorers. Ages 6-9. Oceanography hour-long classes for homeschoolers. Ages 6-9, 1-2 p.m.; ages 10-12, 2-3 p.m. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Resident, $10; nonresident, $12.50. 561-347-3900 or scienceexplorium.org Lake Worth Food Truck Invasion. 6-10 p.m.

Cultural Plaza, 414 Lake Ave., Lake Worth

15 Friday

14 Thursday MIAMI-DADE

Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5. 6:30 p.m. West Flagler Branch Library, 5050 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free.

RSVP. 305-442-8710 Toddler Storytime. 6:30 p.m. North Central Branch Library, 9590 NW 27th Ave., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305693-4541 Character Storytime. 10-11 a.m. Second Thursday of the month. Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. 305-935-1110

BROWARD

Pups And Tots At The Humane Society. Ages Newborn-4. Story time, activity, and puppy and kitten visits, $12. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Humane Society Of Broward County, 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale. $12. 954266-6831 or humanebroward.com

Museum is free every third Friday of the month. D 3-9 p.m. Miami Children’s Museum, 80 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437 ext. 100 or ext. 145 Cultural Fridays. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans. 7-11 p.m. Domino Park, SW 15th Avenue and 8th St., Miami. Free. 305-643-5500 Free Fridays Tours at the Wolf. Learn more about The Wolfsonian collection in a 45-minute free guided tour of the permanent collection or temporary exhibitions.

6-6:45 p.m.The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001 or wolfsonian.org

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 Open Chess. 5-7 p.m. Fridays. Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. 954-7972145 or plantation.org/Library Family Hayride and Campfire Series. 7-9:30 p.m. Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3300 N Park Road, Hollywood. Hayride and s’mores ingredients, $3.50 per person for ages 3 and up. Must RSVP. 954-357-8870 Kids Night at the Museum. Ages 5-12. Parents enjoy a night out while kids explore exhibits, themed art activities, pizza, popcorn and a movie. Bring a pillow or blanket and wear PJs. Register online. 6-11 p.m. Young At Art, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie. Members, $35; nonmembers, $40. 954-424-0085 or youngatartmuseum.org Tunes ‘N Trucks. Tribute band and food trucks. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 6 p.m. Food trucks; 7 p.m. music begins. Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. Free. 954-747-4600 or sunrisefl.gov/tunes

PALM BEACH

Free Friday Concerts. Galo’s Tribute To Santana.

Weather permitting; bring lawn chairs. No pets or outside food and beverage. 7:30 p.m. Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Outdoor Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach.

Free admission. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org Shabbat And Schmooze. Shabbat sing-a-long, complimentary bagel breakfast, and tour of the school.

9:15-10:45 a.m. Mandel Jewish Community Center of the Palm Beaches, 5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens.

561-712-5230 or jcconline.com Music on the Rocks. South Florida bands perform.

Food Truck Invasion 5-9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets.

6-8 p.m. third Thursday of each month. Ocean Avenue Amphitheatre, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Free.

561-600-9093 Astronomy Night at LMC. Ages 8 and up. Seminar featuring highlights of the night sky. Personal binoculars and telescopes welcome. 7-9 p.m. 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach. Adults, $10; children under 12, $5.

561-627-8280, ext. 107, or marinelife.org Concert Series and Food Truck Invasion.

5-9:30 p.m. Commons Park, Royal Palm Beach Commons, Royal Palm Beach. royalpalmbeach.com

16 Saturday MIAMI-DADE

Lets Move North Miami. All ages bootcamp-style fitness sessions while learning about nutrition and healthy living. 8 a.m. first and third Saturday of the month. Cagni Park, 13400 NE 8th Ave., North Miami. Free. 305-8959840 or northmiamifl.gov Free Family Fest. “Story Pirates.” 1:30 p.m. The Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. FirstAccess Passes are required and can be reserved by phone or online. 305-949-6722 or arshtcenter.org

JANUARY 2016 |

054_066 CaJAN.indd 61

southfloridaparenting.com

61

12/9/15 4:31 PM

Sunny Serenade Featuring Viva. Outdoor con-

REGISTRATION

THE BEST

FOR SEASON 2015-16 Our Distinguished International Faculty teaches the Vaganova Syllabus of Russian Classical Ballet Technique (Vaganova), the World’s Most Rigorous and Thorough.

Classes for boys and girls, Teens & Adults in Ballet, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, Ballroom, performance opportunity.

DAN CE PRO GRA M F LO R I D A H T U O S N I your Reg stter now n e te /t d il h c rm at the and perffo at Game! e H i m ia M

Boys, Ages Girls & BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE & 5-18 Teens ADVANCED LEVELS AVAILABLE

Classes for all ll ages!!

Call 305-720-2484

305-233-3555 or 954-499-7729

Mention this ad for free tryout class!

www.HipHopKidz.net

www.kirova-ballet.com

13 LOCATIONS IN DADE, BROWARD AND PALM BEACH COUNTIES

academy@kirova-ballet.com

1955 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd. • Hallandale Beach

CELEBRATING 24 SUCCESSFUL YEARS!

cert in the park. Bring blankets and chairs. 7:30-9 p.m.

Samson Oceanfront Park, 17425 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. sibfl.net

BROWARD

Eats n’ Beats. Food trucks, and local artists. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Amphitheater, 10561 Trails End, Parkland. 954757-4105 or cityofparkland.org MUSEic. Local musicians, dancers, performers and artists. Kids can play drums, play with keyboards, take dance lessons, paint records, sing Karaoke and build songs live on a computer. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. mods.org Pony Rides At Sand & Spurs. 9:30-11:30 a.m.

3rd Saturday of the month. Sand & Spurs Equestrian Park, 1600 NE 5th. Ave., Pompano Beach. 954-7864133 Breakfast At Gulfstream. Character appearances, free backstretch tram tours, giveaways and prizes, and guest speakers. 7-10 a.m. Saturdays. Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-454-7000 or gulfstreampark.com Fun Day And Basketball Tournament. Face painting, bounce house, games, food, music, and basketball. 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Basketball Tournament; 2-6 p.m.

Fun Day. Community Center, 2400 Charleston St., Hollywood. 954-921-3412 or hollywoodfl.org Dr Martin Luther King Jr Tribute Concert.

Featuring Allan Harris. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. 954-921-3500 or hollywoodfl.org

PALM BEACH

First Step Sports Program. Ages 3-6. Four-week program to enhance child development. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Catherine Strong Park. 1500 SW 6th St. Delray Beach. Resident, $10; non-resident, $15. 561-243-7194 Family Story Time. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Four Arts Children’s Library, 2 4 Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-6552776 or fourarts.org

17 Sunday MIAMI-DADE

classes & after-school DIRECTORY

Fun Days at The Little Farm. Pony rides, petting

DANCE STUDIO

Frost Music Time A program of music learning and enjoyment for preschool children.

1301 Lyons Road (Suite 1347), Coconut Creek, Florida www.U4riaDance.com

• Help your children develop a life-long love of music • Help your child acquire important skills for his/her total development • Instruction integrates music and art activities increasing the child’s awareness of their natural environment • Birth – 8 yrs.

Have you heard?

NEW STUDENTS

Call for details • Hip Hop • Ballet • Tap • Jazz

50%Off first month (with this ad)

p.m. Sundays. Town Hall, 4501 N. Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. 561-714-2745 or btsevents.com Free Childbirth Class. Anatomy of Mom & Baby, stages of labor, coping techniques, newborn care, and breastfeeding. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Natural BirthWorks, 7630 Wiles Road, Coral Springs. Free. RSVP. 954-960- 3213, naturalbirthworks.com or 1naturalbirthworks@gmail.com

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,

Holiday Special

Owner/Trainer

Pony Parties Birthday Parties

New Year’s Special 5 1/2 hours lessons $200 exp 1/31/16

“All levels of training from trail riding lessons to high-level English and Western competition” Safe fun educational approach to horsemanship

5075 SW 70th Ave, Davie, FL 33314

Call (305) 284-3176 www.frostmusictime.com email: frostmusictime@miami.edu

054_066 CaJAN.indd 62

NOW REGISTERING

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Farmers Market. 9-2

Linda Sluder & Celeste Foster

• Coral Gables • South Miami • University • Pinecrest • Coconut Grove • Palmetto Bay

southfloridaparenting.com |

954-575-7704

BROWARD

Spun Gold Equestrian Center

MUSIC MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

62

Brand New Location

farm, tour of farm and butterfly garden. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Weekends. The Little Farm, 13401 SW 224th St., Goulds. $10 per person. RSVP. 305-258-3186 or thelittlefarm.us

(954)410-3690 Goldenappys@aol.com

www.Spungoldequestriancenter.com

JANUARY 2016

12/10/15 8:49 AM

NOW OFFERING PARTY ROOM RENTALS!

•Face Painting•Balloon Animals • Cotton Candy•Games•Bubbles •Magic Show with Live Bunny •M Mascots, Princesses and Event Babysitting www.allinonekidsentertainment.com•954-302-9149 www.facebook.com/allinonekidsentertainmentllc

The Event Depot Makes Your Summer Fun

Inflatable City

na Laser Tag Are

“Kids Crown Awards”

Party Packages Available Face Painting

Hot Dog Cart

Bungee Jump

18 ft.

Congo Rapid

Water Slide

Paddle Boats w/ Lagoon

Mini carnival $1500.00 • Train • Inflatable midway • Ferris wheel or merry go round • Tables chairs linens Ninja warrior party • Big red baller • Wipeout out $2500.00 • Jacobs ladder • 4 and 1 obstacle

Rockclimbing starting $125 hr

Video A rcade

Bestt Paintball Paintb ba Experience Experien

Fun Summer Camp and Field Trips

i Golf

rk Min

Polar Plunger Water Slide

Carnival rides and themes

VOTE FOR US for the Finals

Foam Pit

he Da ow In T

Gl

• Paintball Fields • Laser Tag Arena • Rock Climbing • Video Arcade • Birthday Parties • Bumper Cars • Glow in the Dark Paintball for Kids to Adult s Mini Golf

MOVIE NIGHT!

305-234-4555 www.theeventdepot.com w ww theeveenntdepot com om

Bumper Cars

OPEN PLAY

Fri/Sat/Sun

Gator Bait Slip-Slide

Weekdays upon reservation

305-647-3343

www.actiontownfl.com 7925 W. 2nd Court • Hialeah, FL 33014 JANUARY 2016 |

054_066 CaJAN.indd 63

Party Packages Starting at $

199

southfloridaparenting.com

party planner DIRECTORY

Merry Go Round

THANK YOU FOR NOMINATING US for

63

12/9/15 4:30 PM

105 Evernia St., West Palm Beach. Free. 561- 822-1515 or wpb.org/sunday-on-the-waterfront Sunday Movies. $1 includes beverage & popcorn. 11 a.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org

18 Monday MIAMI-DADE

Toddler Storytime. Ages 19 months-3. 5 p.m. Golden Glades Branch Library, 100 NE 166th St., Miami. Free.

RSVP. 305-787-1544 Mini Monday Mornings. Ages 0-3. Painting, sand play, story times, and a puppet show. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Miami Children’s Museum, 80 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437 ext. 100 or ext. 145 Adrienne Arsht Center Tour. Learn about Arsht’s architecture and history, and walk through the theaters.

Noon. Mondays and Saturdays. Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722

BROWARD

Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5. 6:30 p.m. Naranja Branch Library, 14850 SW 280th St., Homestead. Free.

RSVP. 305-242-2290

BROWARD

Storybook Adventures. Ages 3-5. Stories, songs and activities for children who are ready for storytime without a caregiver. 10:30-11 a.m. Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954357-6733 Read-Along with Troop 10863. Girl Scouts will be reading to kids in the IKEA Children’s department. 6-7 p.m. Third Tuesday of the month. IKEA Sunrise, 151 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise. 888-888-4532 or ikea.com

PALM BEACH

Afterschool Funzone Club. Ages 5-12. Dodge ball, soccer, swimming, painting, karate, dancing, social activities. Afterschool-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. $10 per week. 561-243-7350

Mondays Young At Art Play Dates: Art Amazing. Ages 0-5. $12 for Broward County residents, seniors. 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. 954-424-0085 Food Trucks At Artspark. 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays.

ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-921-3500

PALM BEACH

Preschool Story Time. Winnie the Pooh Day. 10:3011:30 a.m. Four Arts Children’s Library, 2 4 Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-655-2776 or fourarts.org Baby Bookworm. Ages 3-12 months. 10-10:30 a.m.

Mondays. Downtown Library, 400 NW Second Ave., Boca Raton. Free. RSVP. 561-393-7852

19 Tuesday MIAMI-DADE

Reading Ready Toddler Storytime. Ages 19 months-3. 10:15 a.m. Tamiami Branch Library, 13250-52 SW 8th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-223-4758

Winter Concert Series. The Crests with Tommy Mara. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6th St., Pompano Beach. $14. 954-786-4111 or pompanobeachfl.gov

PALM BEACH

Amazing Art. Ages 2-5. 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Wednesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. $3-4 with museum admission of $5. 561-742-6780

Sandoway House Nature Center Stingray Feedings. Find out what type of food stingrays eat, learn about their behavior and characteristics and even get to touch one. 2:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Ages 3 and up, $5. 142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. 561-274-7263 or sandowayhouse.org

21 Thursday MIAMI-DADE

Paws to Read. Ages 5-12. Children read to therapy dogs. 3:30-4:30 p.m. West End Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free. 305-385-7135

20 Wednesday

BROWARD

MIAMI-DADE

Storytelling for Preschoolers. 11 a.m. Allapattah

Cool Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5. 10:30-11:30

Branch Library, 1799 NW 35th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-638-6086 BASS Babies. Art for ages 19 months.-3. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219

a.m. Imperial Point Branch Library, 5985 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6530 Wags and Tales. 3 p.m. Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston. Free. RSVP. 954-357-5430 Live Glassblowing Demos. Demonstrations in the glassblowing studio. 7-10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Hollywood Hot Glass, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood.

Free. 607-382-6007 or HollywoodHotGlass.com

BROWARD

Zoo Books Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Lauderdale Lakes Library, 3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8650 Raise A Reader @ Sharkey’s Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-262-4600 Family Storytime. Ages 3 and up. 6:30-7 p.m.

Wednesdays. Sullivan Public Library, 500 NE 26th St., Wilton Manors. 954-390-2195 or wiltonmanors.com

PALM BEACH

Theme Thursday. Ages 2-6. Theme: “Princess & Pirate.” Admission $2 off when guests come dressed up.

Socks required. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. $10.95; 6 months-2, $8.95; siblings, $6.95. 561-627-1782

22 Friday MIAMI-DADE

• Bouncers • Slides • Frozen drinks • All fun foods • Tent/table/chairs

CERAMICS ON WHEELS

A PARTY TO REMEMBER! FREE DELIVERY

S JOU ST FUN USE HO US

party planner DIRECTORY

FROZEN DRINK MACHINE

WE COME TO YOU!

#1 DEALS ON WHEELS

GIANT 4 IN 1 COMBO WITH BASKETBALL HOOP

• BIRTHDAY • RESORTS • CAMPS • FESTIVALS FEST ESTIVA IVALS LS

MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

School • Churches • Parks • Corporate Events

305-417-1873 305-297-9914 www.choicepartyrentalsofmiami.com

Tri-County

• Plastercraft • Sun Catchers • Sand Art • Textile Art • Airbrush Tattoos • Go Green Crafts • Photo Novelties • CORPORATE EVENTS • AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT • SCHOOLS & DAY CARE • SYNAGOGUES C CHUR HURCHES HURCHE S • FUNDRAISING SIN NG & CHURCHES

ARTS & CRAFTS

www.ceramicsonwheels.net wwww.c ww.ccerammiicsonnwwheels.n.ne net

PHYLLIS ROBBINS

954-298-3838

MAGICIAN MITCHELL J. DAVIE Your Child h ld is the h STAR!!

Specializing in Children’s Shows Over 8,000 Career Shows Performed Live Bunny Rabbit Audience Participation Amazing Balloon Work Licensed & Insured

Ask for David or Jack

Now Serving all of Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties

64

southfloridaparenting.com |

054_066 CaJAN.indd 64

BROWARD

Weston Winter Safety Expo. BSO Police, Fire and Rescue vehicles, music, kids games, winter wonderland photo area, interactive booths and displays, and hot chocolate and cookies. 6-8:30 p.m. Tequesta Trace Park, 600 Indian Trace, Weston. 954-389-4321 or westonfl.org ArtsPark Funtastic Fridays and Movie Night.

“Frozen.” – PG. Bounce house, face painters, and more.

5 p.m. Movie begins at 8 p.m. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-921-3500

MAGICAL BIRTHDAY PARTIES Princess PJ Bash Baking and more

Candy Land Wipeout Football Challenge

MITCHELLJDAVIE.COM (7469)

Hispanic Branch Library, 1398 SW 1st St., Miami. Free.

RSVP. 305-643-8574 Meal & Memories with Mom. Meal, dice games, picture frame craft, mother-daughter photo and more.

Ages 8 and up. American Girl Miami, 8888 SW 136th St. Suite #395A, Miami. $38 per person. RSVP. 877-2475223 or americangirl.com

We have the LARGEST water slides in Florida.

“The Best in Comedy & Magic”

1-888-SHOW-123

WE SHOW UP!

Reading Ready Preschool Storytime. 10 a.m.

Shop & Tea Room ANY 30 OFF SATURDAY $ ANY 60 OFF SUNDAY

$

Excluding Small Bounce Houses

561-245-7100 • 954-420-2942 420 2942 420 2942 2 www.SouthFloridaBounce.com

88 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables 786-420-5722 www.maruandfriends.com

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 4:30 PM

PALM BEACH

Free Friday Concerts. Turnstiles, Billy Joel Tribute band. Food Trucks available. Bring blankets and chairs.

7:30 p.m. Outdoor Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave. Delray Beach. 561-243-7922 or oldschoolsquare.org Beach Bonfires. 6-9 p.m. second and fourth Friday of the month. Lake Worth Beach, 10 South Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth. Free. lakeworth.org

Splashtacular Birthday Parties!

23 Saturday MIAMI-DADE

Move It! Shake It! Music for Babies and Toddlers. 2:30 p.m. North Shore Branch Library, 7501 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-864-5392

Fun French Storytime. Ages 3-8. 3:30 p.m.

Pinecrest Branch Library, 5835 SW 111th St., Pinecrest.

Free. RSVP. 305-668-4571 Car Show & Farmers Market. Fresh produce and vintage automobiles. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. sibfl.net

BROWARD

Citywide Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park. oaklandparkfl.gov Moonlight Movie in the Park. Minions. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 7:30 p.m. Weston Regional Park, 202000 Saddle Club Road, Weston. 954-389-4321 or westonfl.org Full Moon Drum Circle. Bring a drum or percussion instrument to the ArtsPark and participate in a guided drum circle. All skill levels welcome. 7-9 p.m. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Cir, Hollywood. 954-926-0204 Nautical Flea Market. Boating and diving vendors, nautical clothing, marine surplus items, anchors, mooring products, nautical arts and crafts, food, scuba diving and stand up paddle board lessons, Knotty Lounge, Kidz Zone, and fishing clinics, and more. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Community Park, 820 NE 18 Ave., Pompano Beach. 954- 946-6419 or nauticalfleamarket.net

Make your next birthday party a celebration to remember!

Party with Lolita the Killer Whale, TV superstar Flipper, Salty the Sea Lion and all your marine animal friends. Party package includes invitations, lunch, personalized cake, decorations, costume characters, T-shirts, souvenir photo, admission to all shows and exhibits and much more. It’s the no-hassle way to give your birthday child the party of a lifetime!

Ask about our Slumber Parties!

305·365·2507

www.miamiseaquarium.com Located on Rickenbacker Causeway just minutes from Downtown Miami

Make your party extra special – add a Dolphin Encounter experience!

“Transforming any Event into an Unforgettable Party”

Party Rental

For All Your Party Needs Bouncers • Fun Foods • Clowns Decoration • Tents • Tables • Chairs

2014 WINNER

party makeover spa

WINNER BEST GIRL SPA-MIAMI

786.210.5680 • 786.355.0167 786.355.0167 www.Jumping4funcorp.com

HAVE A SUPERHERO COME TO YOUR CHILD’S NEXT BIRTHDAY PARTY FEATURING: BATMAN & ROBIN • X-MEN • HULK • CAPTAIN AMERICA • IRON MAN • THOR • BLACK NINJA STAR WARS • NINJA TURTLE • RED RANGER TRANSFORMER & SPIDER MAN!!!

We Are A Full-Service Party Management Company – from start to finish!

★ Birthday Parties ★ Milestone Events ★ Quinceañera ★ Sweet “16” ★ Bar/Bat Mitzvahs

We Specialize In Photobooths, Green Screen, Concessions, Games, And More!

305-409-6084

Party s e Packag

Where girls can shine & party all the time!

Spa Day Makeup Massage

Hair Styling Fashion Show

Karaoke Time Disco Time

Video Games Dress-Up …and more!

SPA SERVICES FOR GIRLS for individual or groups by appointment only includes: manicure, pedicure, massage, facial, hairstyle and make up

CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY SPA PARTY For the public, in instrigram and Facebook

CALL FOR DETAILS 8763 87 63 SW SW 13 132 2 St., St Miami, St Mia iami mi, i FL 33176 331 3176 76 6

Call 305.235.5519 (786) 440 440-5619 5619 • www. w Upmflorida.com

littledivaspartyplace.com

JANUARY 2016 |

054_066 CaJAN.indd 65

Facials Manicure Pedicure

party planner DIRECTORY

UNIVERSAL PARTY MANAGEMENT

southfloridaparenting.com

65

12/9/15 4:30 PM

PALM BEACH

CPR & First Aid Class. Learn the basic skills needed to respond to an infant/child in an emergency.

Receive free First Aid/CPR Information/Poster. 1:152:45 p.m. Pediatric Associates, 10301 Hagen Ranch Road, Entrance A, Suite 760, Boynton Beach. 1-877344-5437 or pediatricassociates.com

24 Sunday

Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5. 6:30 p.m. Naranja Branch Library, 14850 SW 280th St., Homestead. Free.

RSVP. 305-242-2290 Toddler Storytime. Ages 19 months-3. 6 p.m. Fairlawn Branch Library, 6376 SW 8th St., Miami. Free.

RSVP. 305-261-1571

BROWARD

Tuesday Night Beach Dances. Bring beach chairs. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. Free. 954-480-4429 or deerfield-beach.com

MIAMI-DADE

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 224th St., Goulds. $10 per person. RSVP. 305-258-3186 or thelittlefarm.us

BROWARD

Jazz in the Pines Concert. Bring your blankets and chairs. 3-5 p.m. William B. Armstrong Dream Park , 1700 NW 160 Ave., Pembroke Pines. Free. 954-435-6525 or fnovo@ppines.com 4th Sundays Beach Entertainment Series.

The Full Clip Band performs. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy music at the beach. 2-5 p.m. South City Beach Park, 1870 S. Ocean Drive, Hallandale Beach. 954-457-1452.

Free. hallandalebeachfl.gov

PALM BEACH

ARTful Adventure Sunday. Create a clay pot. 2-4 p.m. Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Mizner Park Boca Raton. Free with Museum admission. Ages 12 and up, $12. 561-392-2500 or bocamuseum.org Sunday Movies. $1 includes beverage & popcorn. 11 a.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org

25 Monday

PALM BEACH

G.E.M.S Club. Girls grade 3-8. GEMS (Girls Excelling In Math and Science) club explores math, science, engineering and technology. Dinner and refreshments provided. 5-7 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month. South Florida Science Center, 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach. $5 registration fee per child per session. 561370-7703 or echristian@sfsciencecenter.org Small Fry Programs. Ages 3 and up. Story, songs, and crafts. 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free.

561-278-5455

27 Wednesday MIAMI-DADE

BASS Babies. Ages 19 months.-3. Songs, gallery activities, and art making. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach.

Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219 Playtime with Mommy. Ages newborn- 9 months.

10:15-11:30 a.m. Kendale Lakes Branch Library, 15205 SW 88th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 786-467-5680 or communityhealth@baptisthealth.net

BROWARD

MIAMI-DADE

Sharing Stories. Ages 3-5. 11 a.m. Country Walk Branch Library, 15433 SW 137th Ave., Miami. Free. 786293-4577 Mini Monday Mornings. Ages 0-3. Painting, sand play, story times, and a puppet show. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Miami Children’s Museum, 80 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437 ext. 100 or ext. 145

Winter Concert Series. The Magic of Broadway.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m. Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6th St., Pompano Beach. $14. 954-786-4111 or pompanobeachfl.gov

PALM BEACH

Sandoway House Nature Center Stingray Feedings. Find out what type of food stingrays eat, learn about their behavior and characteristics and even get to touch one. 2:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Ages 3 and up, $5. 142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. 561-274-7263 or sandowayhouse.org

BROWARD

STEM Homeschool Classes. Grades 3-5. Dive in for a Dissection. Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. $15. mods.org

28 Thursday

PALM BEACH

Baby Bookworm. Ages 3-12 months. 10-10:30 a.m.

Mondays. Downtown Library, 400 NW Second Ave., Boca Raton. Free. RSVP. 561-393-7852

MIAMI-DADE

Toddler Storytime. 6:30 p.m. North Central Branch Library, 9590 NW 27th Ave., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305693-4541

26 Tuesday

BROWARD

MIAMI-DADE

Toddler Storytime. S10:15 a.m. Culmer/Overtown

Story Time Explorers. Ages 3 to 5. 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Branch Library, 350 NW 13th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-579-5322

Pembroke Pines Young Resource Center, 955 NW 129 Ave., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6750

Preschool Storytime. Ages 2-4. Stories, songs, crafts and play. Younger siblings welcome. 10:30 a.m. Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Free.

RSVP. 954-357-7444

PALM BEACH

Art After Dark. The museum stays open until 9 p.m. every Thursday. Special exhibitions, live music, films, tours, cash bar and food. Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Adults, $12; ages 13-21, $5. 561-832-5196

29 Friday MIAMI-DADE

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 Preschool Storytime. 6:30 p.m. West Flagler Branch Library, 5050 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305442-8710

BROWARD

Movies In The Park. Free showing on 18-foot movie screen. Popcorn and drinks available for purchase. Bring blankets and/or chairs. 7-9:30 p.m. Amphitheater, 10561 Trails End, Parkland. 954-757-4105 or cityofparkland.org Family Hayride and Campfire Series. 7-9:30 p.m. Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3300 N Park Road, Hollywood. Hayride and s’mores ingredients, $3.50 per person for ages 3 and up. Must RSVP. 954-357-8870 Kids Night Out. Ages 5-12. Parents, enjoy a night out, while kids enjoy pizza, games, music, crafts and a movie.

6-11 p.m. Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6th St., Pompano Beach. $10 per child. 954-786-4111

PALM BEACH

Concert In The Park. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 7-9 p.m. Greenacres Community Park, 2905 Jog Road, Greenacres. Free admission. ci.greenacres.fl.us Nights at the Museum. Space Explorers. Interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and view the night sky in the public observatory. January activities include: Phosphorescent Constellations, Oreo Moon Phases, Dry Ice Asteroids, Cosmic Collisions and more. 6-10 p.m. South Florida Science Center, 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach.

Members, $6; adults, $13.95; children 3-12, $9.95.

561-832-1988 or sfsciencecenter.org Movie Night and Food Truck Invasion. “Jurassic World” and food trucks. Please bring your own seating.

5-9:30 p.m. Commons Park, Royal Palm Beach Commons, Royal Palm Beach. royalpalmbeach.com

30 Saturday MIAMI-DADE

Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. 11 a.m. Concord Branch Library, 3882 SW 112th Ave., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305207-1344

BROWARD

professional DIRECTORY

Movies in the Park. “Paddington.” 7 p.m. City of Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road, Margate. margatefl.com New Parent Class. For expectant parents. Course covers numerous topics, such as child development, immunizations, breast vs bottle feeding, and more. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Pediatric Associates Central Park Place, 9611 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. 1-877-334-5437 or pediatricassociates.com Tri Rail Fun Day. A South Florida Parenting Kids Fun Event. Meet Tri-Rail’s conductor, face painting, characters, crafts, entertainment, games, prizes & giveaways, food trucks and singing competition. Ride Tri-Rail to the event and receive a free gift. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Kids 12 and younger ride free all day. Tri-Rail’s Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach.

1-800-TRI-Rail or tri-rail.com

PALM BEACH

Bookworm Storytime. Ages 1-5 10:30 Saturdays.

Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free. 561-278-5455

66 southfloridaparenting.com |

054_066 CaJAN.indd 66

JANUARY 2016

12/9/15 4:29 PM

Jan-2016_covers.indd 67

12/4/15 12:24 PM

C We omin st g So Bi rd on to Pl az a

Because sore throats are never convenient.

Walk-in Urgent Care Available 7 Days a Week.

nicklauschildrens.org/UrgentCare

For Health. For Life.

Download our It’s free!

Miami-Dade Doral

| Miami Lakes

Coming Soon to West Bird Plaza

| Midtown

| Palmetto Bay

| West Kendall

Broward Miramar

Palm Beach | Weston

Palm Beach Gardens = Urgent Care Location

Jan-2016_covers.indd 68

12/4/15 12:17 PM