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I lost a very close friend recently after a sudden illness. She was only a few years older than I am, and her passing has been a huge blow, not just because I relied on her so much in my day-to-day life but also because she helped me dream for the future. Pam and I worked in the same newsroom, which means JENNIFER I spent almost as much time with her as I did with my family. I don’t have a single plan for my year ahead –personally or professionally– that I didn’t talk about with her. She was like a cool, older sister to me: unfailingly supportive as I shared my hopes and fears, kindly corrective when I overstepped, confident as I searched for solutions. Her belief in me made me a better person. As the tributes flow on Facebook, I see that she wasn’t only a great friend to me,

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she was a great friend to an incredible number of people. From New York to Key West to Alaska, those whose lives she has touched have shared their stories. It is humbling and inspiring to see. Her illness and death were so sudden that many of us share the same regret: We never got to tell her goodbye, JHON we never got to tell her how much she means to us, we never got to say, “I love you.” Did she know she was loved? Yes, but she did not know how MUCH she was loved. There is no way she could have comprehended the effect she has had, how she helped shape the lives and boost the confidence of those around her. If she knew how much she meant to us, she would never have had a moment of doubt in herself as a friend or a leader.

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BY CHRISTINA VEIGA MIAMI HERALD Their professional backgrounds are in communications and lobbying, international development and the law. The word they use to describe themselves is “determined.” And their goal is to make recess in school nothing short of a daily, guaranteed right for kids. Meet Kate Asturias, Louisa Conway, Debora Hertfelder and Victoria Kenny: a group of super-charged moms who promise to let nothing and no one stand in their way. Not the leaders of the Miami-Dade school district, who stress they already have a recess policy. Not lawmakers who killed a bill to mandate recess last session. Not teachers and principals who say there isn’t enough time or space. “We can do this, and we’re going to do this,” Asturias said. The moms are demanding 20 minutes a day of supervised play – preferably outdoors and definitely unstructured by adults. They’re also asking for recess to be built into the school schedule just like music and math. They carry the support of almost 7,000 people who have signed an online petition the women launched about a month ago. “It’s something everybody agrees on. Let’s just do it,” Asturias said. The group came together through the award-winning PTA at Key Biscayne K-8, which organized a few community meet-

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ings after parents complained their kids hadn’t gone out to play in months. Each woman brings a personal story to the campaign to reclaim recess. Hertfelder became an advocate when she asked her son a simple question: What’s your favorite part of school? His response shocked her: The bathroom. “I was, like, why the bathroom?” she said. “And he said, ‘Because the bathroom is the only place that I get to have a break, that I can stop for a few minutes and just relax for a little bit.’” Conway saw the same thing first-hand as a volunteer in her child’s classroom. She sometimes had to go to the bathrooms to retrieve little kids who had gone there to hang out. It’s not hard to understand why, she says: Imagine a 6-year-old who sits through hour after hour of classroom instruction without a chance to move around, socialize or just daze out. “I know I’m probably one of those tiger moms who’s always like, ‘Focus, focus, focus on your education, on your academics,’ and forgot that we’re talking about little kids,” she said. “They’re not robots.” Conway admits high expectations for academic performance from teachers, principals and district leaders have vaulted her school – and the whole district – to prominence. But that comes at a cost to children, she says – especially young ones. “You sort of did this on the back of our kids,” Conway said. “They are stressed out of their minds.” These moms know they’re up against

arguments that there isn’t enough time for play given the pressures schools are under today. New, tougher learning standards have recently been implemented in classrooms across the country, and test scores are used to decide everything from teacher pay to school funding. They’re not buying any of those arguments. Kenny, a former teacher in her native Argentina, stresses that studies have shown that giving kids time to play can actually boost classroom performance. Once people understand that, Kenny said, they’ll understand that they don’t have to choose between good grades and recess. “It’s not just a human right, it’s also part of the education equation,” Kenny said. “We are raising and educating 21st Century kids. We are raising and educating the whole child. Free play is a part of education.” Asturias points to other states, under similar pressures to perform, that already mandate recess. The state only requires 90 minutes of instruction a day in reading and 150 a week in PE, Asturias said. The district is free to allocate the rest of the school day as officials please, she argues. “They like to blame the ‘schedule,’ like the schedule is this person you can call and complain to, like it’s the schedule’s fault,” Asturias said. “The schedule is absolutely, 100 percent, created by MiamiDade public schools.” The school district already requires recess at least twice a week. In fact, Miami-Dade is one of only two districts

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south florida » news in Florida that has a recess policy on the books, according to Asturias. Despite the policy, many parents say their kids aren’t getting free time to play. District leaders say they rely on parents to report violations of the policy, but that’s not good enough for the recess moms. They want to see school principals held responsible and more district oversight to make sure schools are actually allowing time to play. Otherwise, the policy is just “wasted words on paper,” Conway said. “We left this up to the school boards, and they seem to have failed here, because they left it up to the site administrators. And everything just fell apart,” Conway said. For Conway, who has worked on social justice issues in the past, it’s especially important to make sure that kids in underprivileged areas have a chance to play at school. “They’re in environments that they can’t even go outside to play, and the one place they can probably go outside to play, and it’s safe, is their school playground,” she said. A proposal to make recess daily is already making its way through the school district’s bureaucratic process. However, the proposal wouldn’t make recess mandatory, and it would allow teachers to substitute indoor “brain breaks” for outside play time. Brain breaks are a trend across the country, with children participating in a video-led dance routine or quick yoga practice in-between lessons. “It’s not going to cut it,” Asturias said. “It is not a substitute for daily recess.” The moms are setting their sights beyond Miami-Dade, joining women in the Orlando and Tampa areas who led a fight last legislative session to make recess a matter of law. Each offers a skill set that seems perfectly suited for the task. Asturias brings the persuasion and research skills of a former lawyer. Conway contributes policy experience, having lobbied Capital Hill lawmakers for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Hertfelder knows how to sell a message, with a background in communications and marketing for companies like Coca-Cola and CNN. And Kenny brings a network of parents as the head of a popular mom-centered blog. Together, they are collecting signatures, printing fliers and bringing other moms onboard for what may be an uphill fight– a fight they all say is necessary for kids across the state. “It’s about their mental and physical well-being. It’s that serious,” Hertfelder said.

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Use Technology to Improve Your Health BY RACHEL SESTRICH, RD, LD

It’s difficult to find someone who can’t navis, gate a computer or smart phone these days, ese no matter what the age. So why not put these ove devices to good use by using them to improve your health? Many apps and websites are availals able to make achieving your health goals osse easier. Whether your goal is to gain, lose sii-or maintain your weight, increase physical activity, manage chronic diseases orr ellp. simply eat healthy, there is an app to hel help. make kee If you want your children to learn to ma or healthier food choices, there are apps ffor that, too. Here are some apps and websites to get ing: you started on your path to healthy living: Kurbo Kurbo is a mobile app that offers perernd sonal health coaching for teens, kids and families. Its health coaches empower kids and teens to set goals, lose weight and ight build healthy habits. Using the traffic light od concept, kids learn more about their food at choices: Green foods are “go” foods that ods should be eaten all the time; yellow foods can be eaten daily but in moderation; and en red foods should be avoided or not eaten often and in small amounts. My Daily Plate App This app comes from the USDA’s MyPlate icon, making it easy and fun to eat right. Track your food intake and see if you are eating enough of each food group daily and consuming an adequate amount of water. The focus is on eating the correct portions of the right foods. No typing is required, so kids can easily use the app by tapping the food group, item and quantity. The home screen shows a graphic of the plate filling up with colors as foods from each food group are eaten so kids can see their progress. This could be a great way to get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. SuperTracker Website This website provides a personalized nutrition and activity plan, a way to track food and activities, and tips and support along the way. It can also be used to look up the nutritional content of foods and compare foods side-by-side. www.supertracker.usda.gov Grocery IQ If you are looking for help creating your grocery list, this is the app for you. You can quickly create and organize your

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shopping list, get coupons and share your grocery list. Also available online. Fooducate Want help making better food choices? Use this app to scan the barcode of a product and get a letter grade, number of calories per serving and other healthrelated information for the item. Get suggestions for healthier options or compare two products to help decide which to purchase. Allrecipes Dinner Spinner Use this app or website to get instant access to Allrecipes’ collection of membershared recipes and relieve some of the stress of getting healthy meals on the table for your family. You can get seasonal recipes, search for recipes by diet preference, cooking time and ingredients, watch videos for step-by-step cooking instructions, add and view photos of recipes, save your favorites, and create shopping lists to show you which ingredients are on sale at stores near you. If using an iPhone, you can use the Dinner Spinner to “shake

things up.” HealthyOut If you have to eat out, this app will show you restaurants near you that offer healthy meals; the options provided are half the fat and calories compared with the average restaurant meal. Cook IT Allergy Free Feeding a child (or yourself) with food allergies can be difficult and frustrating. This app contains more than 200 recipes that can be customized to be free of any allergens: simply tap and trade out your allergen with a safe substitution. Awesome Eats and Max’s Plate are fun games for kids to play that will teach them about healthy eating. Technology can be a great thing if used to guide your healthy lifestyle. (If it is used to keep you sedentary for hours at a time, it is NOT being put to good use.) Many resources are available at your fingertips, so meeting your goals may be just a click away.

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Does your 10-year-old drink a large cola every day? How about a teenager who relies on energy drinks to get through the school day? If your child is consuming large amounts of caffeine, now is the time to consider cutting back on this powerful stimulant, which can pose both shortand long-term health risks to youngsters. Studies have linked caffeine to headaches, irritability, insomnia, stomach problems and mood disorders. Caffeine can also increase the risk of heart attacks among young adults, and may have a negative effect on people with type 2 diabetes. It also has addictive qualities for some children and adults, making it difficult to stop the habit once it’s been formed. If your child seems super-active or hyper during the day, try cutting back or eliminating caffeine from his diet and see if that makes a difference. The same approach can be helpful for a child who can’t fall asleep at night or frequently complains about headaches. Since there are many possible causes for these types of problems, it’s important to determine whether caffeine may be a contributing factor. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that adolescents get no more than 100 milligrams (mg) of caffeine a day. Younger children shouldn›t drink caffeinated beverages. In South Florida, many children regularly exceed that recommended level. After all, an 8-ounce cup of brewed coffee, latte or mocha can have as much as 200 mg of caffeine. Larger-size drinks with more “shots” contain even more caffeine. Alternative hot drinks are black tea (15-75 mg), a decaffeinated coffee (2-12 mg) or hot water with lemon (0 mg). Colas typically have 30-40 mgs of caffeine in a 12-ounce can, and an energy drink may have 75 to 240 mgs in its small bottle. Some energy drinks use guarana or taurine, instead of caffeine, to stimulate the body. However, the AAP says energy drinks pose potential health risks regardless of the stimulants they contain, and

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they should never be consumed by children or adolescents. Sodas and energy drinks – as well as many popular coffee beverages – can be high in calories as well as caffeine, increasing the risk of obesity, diabetes and other health problems. Therefore, the best choice for a thirsty child is water – as much as she wants. Dr. Rosa-Olivares is director of the Pediatric Care Center at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, part of Miami Children’s Health System.

TIPS FOR PARENTS Here are some suggestions for limiting your child’s caffeine consumption: • Read the labels on sodas and energy drinks in the store. After all, caffeine can be found in many types of clear or citrus-colored sodas as well as colas, and manufacturers have even added caffeine to some types of water. • Substitute juice or milk for soda when buying a children’s meal at a restaurant. • Make an expensive coffee beverage an occasional treat rather than a daily routine. • Give your child a decaffeinated coffee, tea or soda. • Be sure your child knows that energy drinks can contain very high levels of caffeine. Drinking two or three in a row can be very dangerous to the heart and nervous system. Finally, be sure you have plenty of cold water in your home, and make that the beverage of choice whenever your child is thirsty.

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After meningitis death, a question: When should parents seek doctor’s care? BY BILL DALEY CHICAGO TRIBUNE

When should parents seek medical attention for their sick child? That’s a question central to a recent trial in a Canadian courtroom, where David and Collet Stephan were accused of failing to provide the “necessaries of life” to their son, Ezekiel. The toddler died of meningitis in 2012, after his parents reportedly had been treating him with home remedies. “I’m not saying they killed him, abused him or ignored him — they loved him,” crown prosecutor Clayton Giles said in his opening statement at the trial in Alberta, Canada, according to Global News. “They didn’t take him to a doctor until it was too late — far too late.” The Stephans say they are not guilty. This case has sparked much controversy and debate, on both sides of the border, over parental rights and responsibilities. Mainstream medical care vs. alternative health care, and the pros and cons of vaccination, have long been hot topics for many parents, especially since some forms of meningitis can be prevented with vaccines, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “The issue is how sick is your child? Very sick children should be seen by a health provider,” said Dr. James Mitchell, a pediatrician at the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital. Arthur Kaplan, head of medical ethics at New York University’s Langone Medical Center, agrees and thinks there should be a law. “A very sick child, sick for more than 48 hours, must be taken to a hospital or have been seen by a mainstream doctor,’’ said Kaplan, who has written about and commented on the Stephan case in other reports. “Sick children have to be brought to a legitimate medical authority.” Kaplan said the case brought against the Stephans was about sending the message that parents of extremely ill children have “a duty to take them to a doctor or a hospital.” Parents need to get a diagnosis from a doctor to establish what is wrong with their child, Kaplan said, and then they can determine how to proceed. The Stephans opted for naturopathic

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treatment instead of seeking medical care from a doctor. Jaclyn Chasse, a Bedford, N.H.-based naturopathic doctor who is president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, said parents need to work with a doctor they trust, whether the doctor is medical or naturopathic. “Always err on the side of caution,” she said. Putting the responsibility on the parents to get a diagnosis still means the parents must decide what to do, Chasse added, noting that an incorrect diagnosis could occur. “That’s a challenging place for a parent to be with no medical background,” said Chasse, who believes there’s a mutual responsibility between doctors and patients in determining a course of care. Parents have to use their “best judgment” when children can’t act on their own behalf, said Michael M. Burgess, professor and chair in biomedical ethics at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan Campus in Kelowna. “When your child is very sick, you need to consider the full range of what’s possible, including mainstream medicine,’’ Burgess said. And when it comes to “vulnerable populations,” including children, the obligation to do so is stronger, he said. The debate stemming from the Stephan case, he said, is “at what point must we seek mainstream medical care?” Mitchell, the pediatrician, believes the Stephan trial might make parents who are on the fence about mainstream medicine choose one side or the other. He said, however, those already staunchly in one camp likely won’t be swayed by the outcome. Those who have firm beliefs will stick with them, he said, noting the perspectives of health care providers may be “respected” but will still be factored with other things parents believe in. Health care providers, he said, have to continue to work at communicating with families. “At the end of the day, we want what’s good for the child,’’ he said.

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Parents want a sick child to get better, of course, but the question is whether whatever is wrong can be dealt with safely at home or whether outside medical attention is needed. Here are some of the symptoms that signal you may need help promptly to get your child well, according to Dr. James Mitchell, pediatrician at the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital.

1. Very drowsy, lethargic, hard to keep awake.

2. Poor eating, especially by infants or toddlers. “Not seeming to have the energy to eat would make me very concerned,” Mitchell said.

33.. Very fast heart rate. 44.. Abnormal breathing. Mitchell said to

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As the mercury rises heading into summer, Floridians flock to one of the many state parks where water in the crystal-clear springs stays right about a refreshing 70 degrees. This tradition has been drawing visitors to the Sunshine State long before Walt Disney turned a swamp into a tourism behemoth. Silver Springs in Ocala is recognized as Florida’s oldest tourist attraction. It first started drawing in visitors in the late 1870s with its staple glass-bottom boats, and eventually it became one of the most visited pre-Disney attractions. Rick Kilby, author of “Finding the Fountain of Youth: Ponce de León and Florida’s Magical Waters,” says the glass-bottom boats, along with the marketing skills of the former owner, helped propel Silver Springs to popularity. “The glass-bottom boat makes it so you have that incredible view that you really aren’t going to see anywhere else, and I think that did contribute to some of the popularity,” Kilby said. It was about the 1930s when Silver Springs began attracting the attention of

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Hollywood producers who used the natural wonder as scenery in films like “Tarzan,” “Creature from the Black Lagoon” and “Rebel Without a Cause.” The big-screen exposure likely caused the attraction to reach a fever pitch in the 1960s when more than 1 million people would visit annually. Popularity eventually waned, and pollution started to affect the area, so in 2013 the local government stepped in and converted the attraction into Silver Springs State Park, one of the “newest” state parks in Florida. Weeki Wachee Springs in Hernando County shares a similar history. It’s been attracting visitors since 1947 with enchanting mermaid shows. It reached its peak about 1959, and then in 2008 it officially became a state park. Former Navy sailor and entrepreneur Newton Perry stumbled upon Weeki Wachee in 1946, and although the spring was filled with old cars and refrigerators, he saw its potential and decided it would be the perfect spot for a new business venture. Perry cleaned out the litter from the water and then called on his Navy expe-

rience to develop underwater breathing hoses that wouldn’t require swimmers to wear a tank. Perry recruited beautiful young women and taught them to use the hoses underwater and perform ballet and other routines all while sporting a mermaid tail and a smile. He built theater seating into the limestone so the audience would be able to see the mermaids as they performed underwater, and by 1947, the attraction was ready to open. In the early days, the young women had to sprint toward the road any time they heard a car coming so they could try to lure in customers – as would a siren – but by the 1950s, the spring was one of the most popular tourist spots in the country. “Had it not been for the mermaid show, Weeki Wachee would be a natural resource like any other spring ... but it never would have been a roadside attraction without the mermaids,” Kilby said. The mermaids are still flipping their fins for daily crowds, plus the park also hosts river boat cruises, animal shows and even has a small water park with slides

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family right into the springs. About a century before state springs had glass-bottom boats and gorgeous mermaids to draw in visitors, it was natural beauty and curiosity that attracted Sarah Smith to Wakulla Springs near Tallahassee. It was in the 1850s that she found the bones of a mastodon at the bottom of one of the spring’s basins. As news of her discovery spread, ecotourists made their way to the area to get a look at the local wildlife. Prior to Wakulla Springs becoming a state park in 1986, the spring was primarily owned by businessman Ed Ball, who at one point was considered one of the most powerful men in the state, according to Kilby. “It wasn’t in the big league with [other springs] partly because of its location, but also Ed Ball, because he had so much money, he didn’t need to make it into something that was hugely popular,” Kilby said. A lodge and some other amenities were built, but in the early days, the spring relied on Henry the Pole Vaulting Fish and an 11-foot-long alligator named Old Joe as gimmicks. The park isn’t as flashy as some of the others. Instead it relies on its vast underwater caves and other natural wonders to attract visitors. At De Leon Springs in Volusia County, one of the main enduring attractions is one that was built years ago out of necessity. A mill was built in the 1830s to crush sugar cane, but its structure was destroyed in both the Second Seminole War and the Civil War. In 1961, as the dilapidated mill was scheduled to be torn down once again, grist miller Peter Schwarze decided to step in to restore it and turn it into The Old Spanish Sugar Mill Grill and Griddle House that it is today. Kilby says one of the most appealing things about De Leon Springs is its rich history. The pancake restaurant plus a one-room museum at the state park serve as tribute to that. “There’s a continuity of human inhabitants there that, to me, makes it one of the most historic sites in Central Florida,” he said. Just like the other springs around the state, De Leon added attractions and gimmicks to capitalize on tourism in the postWorld War II era, which included Queenie the water skiing elephant, a jungle cruise, circus performers and other features that made the springs almost like a contemporary theme park.

Most of those attractions are long gone, so it’s the make-your-own pancakes at the mill that have arguably the biggest appeal – and yes, they are delicious. “It’s kind of a quirky thing where you get to make your own pancakes. It’s fun for the kids to do … it’s a real kind of throwback activity that everybody loves,” Kilby said. “Last time I went, it was a twohour wait, but I waited.” Floridians are lucky to live in a place where the natural surroundings offer limitless opportunities for entertainment, exploration and education, but Kilby drives home the point that without conservation efforts, these springs won’t sparkle forever. “It’d be a real heartbreak to lose these places,” he said. “There’s nothing like them anywhere else in the world. There really isn’t.” There are more than 1,000 known springs in Florida. Below is a list of state parks that feature springs where visitors can swim, canoe, kayak and more. BLUE SPRING STATE PARK 2100 W. French Ave., Orange City 386-775-3663, floridastateparks.org/park/ Blue-Spring DE LEON SPRINGS STATE PARK 601 Ponce Deleon Blvd., De Leon Springs 386-985-4212, floridastateparks.org/park/ De-Leon-Springs FANNING SPRINGS STATE PARK 18020 NW Highway 19, Fanning Springs 352-463-3420, floridastateparks.org/park/ Fanning-Springs FLORIDA CAVERNS STATE PARK 3345 Caverns Road, Marianna 850-482-1228, floridastateparks.org/park/ Florida-Caverns

MADISON BLUE SPRING STATE PARK 8300 NE State Road 6, Lee 850- 971-5003, floridastateparks.org/park/ Madison-Blue-Spring MANATEE SPRINGS STATE PARK 11650 NW 115 St., Chiefland 352-493-6072, floridastateparks.org/park/ manatee-springs PONCE DE LEON SPRINGS STATE PARK 2860 State Park Road, Ponce de Leon Springs 850-836-4281, floridastateparks.org/park/ ponce-de-leon-springs WES SKILES PEACOCK SPRINGS STATE PARK 18081 185th Road, Live Oak 386-776-2194, floridastateparks.org/park/ peacock-springs RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK 19158 SW 81st Place Road, Dunnellon 352-465-8555, floridastateparks.org/park/ Rainbow-Springs RIVER RISE PRESERVE STATE PARK 373 SW US Highway 27, High Springs 386-454-1853, floridastateparks.org/park/ River-Rise SILVER SPRINGS STATE PARK 1425 NE 58th Ave., Ocala 352-236-7148, floridastateparks.org/park/ Silver-Springs SUWANNEE RIVER STATE PARK 3631 201st Path, Live Oak 386-362-2746, floridastateparks.org/park/ Suwannee-River TROY SPRING STATE PARK 674 NE Troy Springs Road, Branford 386-935-4835, floridastateparks.org/park/ troy-spring

ELLIE SCHILLER HOMOSASSA SPRINGS WILDLIFE STATE PARK 4150 S. Suncoast Blvd. (U.S. 19), Homosassa 352-628-5343, floridastateparks.org/park/ Homosassa-Springs

EDWARD BALL WAKULLA SPRINGS STATE PARK 465 Wakulla Park Drive, Wakulla Springs 850-561-7276, floridastateparks.org/park/ Wakulla-Springs

ICHETUCKNEE SPRINGS STATE PARK 12087 SW U.S. Highway 27, Fort White 386-497-4690, floridastateparks.org/park/ Ichetucknee-Springs

WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS STATE PARK 6131 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee 352-592-5656, floridastateparks.org/park/ weeki-wachee

LAFAYETTE BLUE SPRINGS STATE PARK 799 NW Blue Spring Road, Mayo 386-294-3667, floridastateparks.org/park/ lafayette-blue-springs

WERNER-BOYCE SALT SPRINGS STATE PARK 8737 US Highway 19 North, Port Richey 727-816-1890, floridastateparks.org/park/ werner-boyc

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BY ALYSSA CHIRCO

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A few years ago for Mother’s Day, my daughter gave me a handmade clay bowl. It was a school art project, as Mother’s Day gifts so often are, the kind that students make every spring for the mothers who love and care for them each day. Unfortunately, I wasn’t exactly sure what to do with a piece of misshapen pottery painted in flamboyant shades of pink, purple and what I can only suspect is chartreuse. The bowl now sits in my closet, collecting dust and holding a random collection of earrings and necklaces that I never seem to wear. I loved the gift, of course, in the way that all mothers love the sloppy, handmade creations we are so blessed to receive from our kids. But it was the box my Mother’s Day bowl arrived in which turned out to be the keepsake I’ll treasure forever. It’s a plain, brown, cardboard box – nothing special – but my daughter decorated it with hearts, and wrote my name on it and shared a heartfelt message – complete with second-grade spell-

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ing – just for me. It says: “Somtimes you are meen. But I still love you.” Not exactly a Hallmark card, I know. My initial reaction to this backhanded declaration of affection was to stifle a laugh, but I have to admit that I cringed inwardly a bit, too. Kids have a knack for hitting us where it hurts, and reminding us at the very moments when we are trying to celebrate our successes (hello, Mother’s Day?) that we have plenty of failures mixed in, too. My daughter is right. Sometimes, I am mean. Sometimes I yell, and sometimes I lose my temper. Sometimes, I make her clean her bedroom or, when I’m feeling particularly evil, the bathroom toilets. I may be the mom, but even mothers are only human. I can think of plenty of gifts that I would like to receive for Mother’s Day this year. For instance, I wouldn’t turn down an all-inclusive resort vacation in the Bahamas. In lieu of that, I would certainly accept a massage, a champagne brunch or the opportunity to occasionally hear

myself think. A few hours alone to catch up on the final season of Mad Men would also suffice. But in the end (and those of you desperately shopping for Mother’s Day gifts, take note), moms don’t really care about the stuff. We don’t need an expensive meal or a fancy bouquet of flowers or a sentimental, store-bought greeting card that somehow doesn’t quite ring true. We do, however, want to know that we are genuinely appreciated, and that our sacrifices and sleepless nights haven’t gone entirely unnoticed. Most of us struggle with endless guilt, constantly wondering if we are doing enough for our children and agonizing over the many imperfections we see in ourselves. We are doing our best. And we just want confirmation that our best is good enough. This is why, when it comes to Mother’s Day gifts, moms appreciate bear hugs and sloppy kisses and time spent together more than anything else you could give us. It’s why we treasure the handmade

cards and not-so-artistic art projects that are always made with such loving care. It’s why we keep them, even when we have no idea what to do with them. It’s why I have chosen to keep my brown cardboard box forever. We don’t get too many people in our lives who still love us even when they have seen us at our worst. If we are lucky, our children are some of those people. While my daughter’s Mother’s Day message may have been unconventional, in its own unique way, it was also a declaration of her unconditional love. Even when I’m “meen,” she still kind of likes me. And having a daughter who loves and appreciates me despite my flaws? That’s a Mother’s Day gift that is absolutely priceless.

Alyssa Chirco writes about parenting and family life for publications across the country. As a mom of two, she expects to receive at least one school art project as a Mother’s Day gift this year.

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: Mom A Role to be Cherished

BY GAYLA GRACE At 38 weeks pregnant, Katie eagerly awaited the birth of her first child. Her pregnancy had gone well, and she looked forward to what lay ahead as she arrived for her routine doctor exam. With little warning, and a racing heart, she was ushered to a nearby hospital for a more extensive ultrasound. The doctor said the baby appeared to have quit growing and needed to be examined further. After several tests, Katie learned the baby girl she had carried for nine months would never be normal. Her baby’s heart had two chambers instead of four and likely had Down syndrome. Katie’s doctor gave her the option to abort, which she declined. Upon admittance to the hospital for delivery to begin, a final ultrasound was administered. Tragically, the heartbeat couldn’t be found. Katie’s baby girl, Bliss Nicole, had died in utero. Katie had to endure delivery of a stillborn baby and cope with the devastating loss of her first child.

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We often take the privilege of motherhood for granted, instead of a role to be cherished. Women suffer through infertility, stillborn births and miscarriages every day. Some women lose the opportunity to complete their mothering role because of illness or death. We’re blessed to be given the opportunity to bear and raise our children. It’s easy to overlook the important role we play, but the influence we have as mothers can’t be denied. We teach, we nurture, we counsel, we discipline, we taxi, we solve problems, we ease drama, we nurse wounds and more. While the preschool years have days that never end, the teenage years have days that take flight. Before we’re ready, our babies begin to drive, graduate from high school, start college and venture out on their own. Time runs out for those positive parenting moments we intended to have. The daily influences we take for granted to

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PARENTS AGAIN: Grandparents raising their children’s children

BY PETE PICHASKE TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY

Seven years ago, Debby Blush and her longtime partner, Clark Cooper, had the lives most couples in their mid-50s dream of: the heavy lifting of child-rearing over, they were free to come and go as they pleased – visiting clubs when they wanted, taking short getaways and enjoying each other’s company. Those days are long gone. In late 2009, Blush’s only child, Erin, was diagnosed with cancer. Five months later, she died, leaving behind her 3-year-old son, Jack.

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With Jack’s father out of the picture, Blush and Cooper did what grandparents do. They took custody of Jack, moving him into their Georgia home. And just like that, they were parents again, only this time, much older parents. “It was a quite an adjustment,” said Blush, 63. “But it was the only option. I had some thoughts, like, ‘I wish we didn’t have to do this.’ But it was the right thing to do. And we did it.” For a growing number of grandparents, raising a child (or children) is the right thing to do. A 2013 study by the Pew Research Center found that 7 million grandparents are living with a child, up 22 percent from 2000. Of that 7 million, about 40 percent, or 2.7 million, are the primary caretakers. “There definitely are more every year,” said Valerie Liss, caregiver program coordinator in the Howard County (Ga.) Office on Aging. Liss and others say the reasons grandparents take over raising their children’s children vary. Some of the parents are in jail, while others have drug problems or mental health issues. Some, like Blush’s daughter, die. Whatever the reason, the new job can be difficult for grandparents, both legally and emotionally. “Most of them have already raised their own children and are looking forward to kind of being able to take it easy,” Liss said. “They’re getting on in age themselves, and now all of a sudden they’re taking on more children to raise. It’s very, very challenging for them to be not only providing a home and raising their grandchildren, which they want to do, but also to get the services they need.” Valerie Harvey, an adolescent resource specialist in the county Office of Children’s Services who handles a referral line for residents with questions about caring for their grandchildren, said many of the calls are about how to obtain legal custody or guardianship, a necessity for such tasks as enrolling the child in school and obtaining health coverage. Grandparents also raise other issues, she said, such as where to find (and how to afford) child care and how to handle the brave new world of social media. Harvey regularly leads workshops for parents of

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adolescents, and she said the grandparents who attend often are worried about the potential hazards of new technology and social media. “Most tweens and teens know so much more than they do, and they say they just don’t know what the children are doing,” Harvey said. “I tell them, ‘You’re never going to catch up with these kids, but you should continue to educate yourselves so you know what’s going on some.’ And I encourage them to know who their children’s friends are.” But if the task of raising grandchildren can be overwhelming, it can also be a blessing, grandparents say, and the work of raising another child or two can be a labor of love. Just ask Flora Hairston. The mother of four found herself with an infant to raise at age 52 when her single daughter had a child and, for a variety of reasons, Hairston assumed custody. “It’s been a big plate,” said Hairston, now 70, who left her job early in part to care of the child, then an infant. Her granddaughter, Kelly, had medical issues, including Type 1 diabetes that made caring for her especially challenging. But today, Kelly is a loving, caring young woman of 18, about to graduate from high school and pursue a nursing degree. “I can’t even begin to tell you how much it’s been worth it,” Hairston said. “Kelly’s just a great kid – outstanding.” In part because she has not worked, Hairston ruefully concedes that she devoted more time and energy to Kelly than she did to her children. She’s always been close to Kelly’s friends – many of whom call her “gramma” – and while Kelly has pulled away some, the two still shop together, take walks together and talk together endlessly. “We talk, we talk, we talk,” Hairston said. “We talk about everything.” Hairston calls raising Kelly a major learning experience that taught her the value selflessness. “It was such a major learning experience, but what it taught you is it’s not about you, not about us. It’s about each other. When we lose ourselves in each other, that’s when we really find ourselves.”

Besides the value of selflessness, the experience taught her the importance of grandparents for all children. “Grandparents are priceless tools for families,” she said. “Kids really need grandparents.” This is not news to Kelly, who is well aware of what her grandmother has done for her. “We get along well,” she says. “I’ve been with her all my life. I mean, I love her.” Debby Blush would second Hairston’s sentiments. When they took custody of Jack, she and Cooper, also 63, made the sacrifices they felt they should. They stayed home to provide the boy with a constant presence and stable environment, got up mornings to pack his lunches and get him ready for school, and did all those other loving tasks that parents, usually half their age, typically do. They even got married after decades of companionship so that if anything happened to her, Cooper, who is not Jack’s biological grandfather, would get custody. On top of all that, Blush still wrestles with her special emotional attachment to Jack, now 9, which she says differs from what she felt as a mother. “I feel like I’m in a grandmother frame of mind when it comes to Jack,” she said. Like the stereotypical grandparent, she has trouble disciplining her grandson and cannot stand to see him unhappy. “I hate it when he’s upset,” she says. “I guess I hated it when my daughter was upset, but something just feels different about it, and I guess it’s being grandmother as opposed to mother.” Still, the work, the sacrifices and the emotional turmoil are nothing compared to the joys of seeing her grandson grow. “It’s just been great,” she said. “It’s really terrific.” Knowing she’s doing it for her daughter makes it all the better. “Jack’s a terrific reader, and I know my daughter would be so thrilled,” Blush said, noting that her grandson’s current favorites are the series of children’s books written by actor Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver, “Hank Zipzer: The World’s Greatest Underachiever.” “It’s kind of like a double happiness. I’m happy seeing it, and whenever I think about it, I feel she’s looking down from heaven, and she’s happy, too.”

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SIBLINGS, PALS: RAISING KIDS WHO LIKE EACH OTHER FOR LIFE

BY HEIDI STEVENS CHICAGO TRIBUNE

When Diane Knippen’s third child was on the way, she and her husband had a conversation about shared values. “We decided on pretty broad items,” Knippen said. “Be a good citizen of the world, be a good spouse and be a good parent. Those were our three goals for our kids.” Knippen’s children are now 21, 19 and 16 – a little young to assess whether those early goals were met. But a beautiful byproduct has emerged. Her kids adore each other. It can feel like a heavy enough load to raise children who succeed academically and socially, eat their vegetables, bypass life’s more dangerous temptations, and treat others with kindness and respect. Getting them, on top of all that, to treat each other well? It’s a lot. But the payoff is invaluable: Siblings who enjoy – indeed, seek out – each other’s company. Companions by blood and by choice. “The sibling relationship is a dress rehearsal for life,” says “Time” magazine science writer Jeffrey Kluger, author of “The Sibling Effect: What the Bonds Among Brothers and Sisters Reveal About Us” (Riverhead Books). “It’s where you learn about conflict resolution, where you learn when to stand up for yourself and when it’s smarter to stand down. You learn compassion, you learn intimacy, you learn confidence, you learn truth-telling. “You learn that, left to your own resources, you can work stuff out,” Kluger says. “That pays dividends in life. But it also pays dividends in the sibling relationship.” Savvy parents know that a conflict-free relationship between siblings is not the

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same as a close-knit relationship. Swiftly breaking up every spat – or keeping kids sequestered in separate activities to avoid spats in the first place – won’t foster much of a bond. But what will? We turned to the experts for advice on cultivating sibling bonds that will withstand the wear and tear of time. Three themes emerged. Model respect. “When parents model how to talk and how to listen, children learn how to communicate with siblings,” said Isha Williams, licensed marriage and family therapist and professor at Adler University in Chicago. “That means setting the tone early and maintaining it as everyone gets older that you’re going to have conflicts, you’re going to get angry, but it’s never acceptable to hurt each other. It’s no more acceptable to throw things at your siblings than it is to throw things at your parents.” Williams said some families opt for regular family meetings to air grievances, share news and otherwise stay connected on what’s working and what isn’t. That can be a useful time to model active listening, taking turns and not interrupting – skills that will benefit every relationship your children have, including the one they share with each other. “People will hurt your feelings, and you can’t always just take your ball and leave,” Williams said. “Teaching your children what to do and say when they feel angry is the basis of them being able to engage with each other, as well as with friends and co-workers and other people in their lives.” Don’t intervene. That modeling should be accompanied by a willingness to let your children work through the majority of their disputes, experts say.

“Unless there’s a real risk there’s going to be bloodshed or there’s bullying going on – one older or much bigger sibling is picking on another one – parents should not break up fights,” Kluger says. For starters, there are often too many to stay on top of – if you still want to prepare the occasional meal or pursue any activity outside of refereeing, that is. Beyond that, children need to learn to resolve conflicts peacefully and effectively. What better place to hone that skill than at home, surrounded by people who are prone to give you second, third and fourth chances? “It’s very powerful to learn A: There are ways to solve fights,” Kluger said. “And B: How very good it feels when a fight is over.” Knippen said she calibrated her intervention style when her kids were young, thanks mostly to “Siblings Without Rivalry,” Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish’s 1987 parenting manual that encourages parents to recuse themselves from most of their children’s disputes. “I felt like we would have a more peaceful family if I changed the way I was handling it,” Knippen said. “It felt more respectful – from me to them and for them to each other – for me to back away.” Which isn’t the same as stepping out altogether. It’s important, Williams said, to understand each child’s capabilities within the family dynamic. “You sometimes see children who are 4 or 5 with really good verbal skills, and parents think they’re capable of behaving the way their older child is behaving,” she said. “But a 4-year-old and a 7-year-old are at very different levels, from what they’re going to want to do at playtime to how

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they respond to their emotions.” Be aware of patterns: One child chooses all the activities, one child takes all the turns, one child frequently dissolves into tears. Stepping in with a reminder to follow the golden rule and a quick “I trust you to solve this one together” can keep bad habits from cementing and can, hopefully, stave off lifelong resentments. Encourage togetherness. From the time Knippen’s children were toddlers, she and her husband chose toys that their children could play together. “We consciously chose Playmobil, for example,” she said. “That allowed them to build castles and oceans and pirate ships, and the pirate ships would attack the village. And of course, there would be spats, but they resolved them and became closer because they knew they could work through stuff.” Looking back, Knippen said, she may have parented her kids in response to her own childhood. “I’m the oldest of three, and my brother and sister are both deaf,” Knippen said. “We grew up very close, but in a non-

traditional way. I never went to school with my brother and sister. They were mainstreamed into a school some distance away, and I felt like that affected our ability to relate to each other. We didn’t have the same friends. We didn’t have the same teachers.” So all three of her kids were asked to attend each other’s recitals and big events – a request that inspired a bit of pushback, she said. “But we really tried to set it up as an important idea that you support each other.” Siblings who are encouraged to support each other’s endeavors often get to know one another on a more multifaceted level, Kluger says. “It’s important to see what your sibling is doing and experience the joy with which they’re doing it,” he says. “You may not acknowledge it at the time – I used to glower in the audience when my younger brother Bruce would be in a play, because he was so good and so funny and such a natural. But by the time I got to college, I’d look back in admiration and wonder.”

A huge part of adoring each other, after all, is knowing each other: hobbies and habits, tics and talents, passions and pet peeves. “To a very large extent, that happens naturally,” Kluger says. “You live under the same roof and share the same toys and meals and parents, and you’re going to know each other really, really well. But what’s in your heart? How do you look when you’re happy? How do you feel when you’re doing what you love best? That’s the other side of your siblings.” Last summer, Knippen’s 19- and 16-year-old daughters traveled together to Norway, without their parents, to visit a young woman who lived with the Knippens as an exchange student. Both girls cherish the trip deeply, and Knippen delights in the fact that they chose each other as travel companions. Asked what’s her favorite part about watching her mostly grown children interact, Knippen doesn’t skip a beat. “The laughter,” she said. “I laugh until I cry.” That’s a pretty good payoff. MAY 2016 |

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Summer Entrepreneurs BY DENISE YEARIAN Entrepreneurial opportunities exist for motivated youngsters who have a desire to launch a new business. To help your child find a successful and satisfying niche in the marketplace this summer, have him tailor his interests to a community need and then take a creative but organized approach. “First he should make a list of activities he enjoys and businesses that relate to those interests,” says Ronnie Cohen, executive director of a local financial literacy organization. “Next have him analyze the market. Consider not only what the customer needs but also what the competitor has to offer.” This can be done by creating a questionnaire. Are people in the community interested in this type of business? How much are they willing to pay for this product or service? What are other companies with similar offerings charging? With this information, your child will know if he has a marketable item to offer at a competitive rate. Elias Harmon didn’t create a questionnaire, but he did survey the situation. When the then-9-year-old boy noticed area lawn establishments grooming grass last summer, he seized the opportunity to rival their services. “Elias knew he could use our lawn equipment to start a business, so he said, ‘I have this idea, what do you think?’” said his father, Wayne. “Because of his age, we suggested he start with people we knew. Then eventually he got a job caring for the lawn at the American Legion.” Next decide if the business is going to be a sole or joint venture. “One benefit to having a joint venture is two can produce more work than one,” said Ilona Figat, a junior entrepreneur instructor and consultant. “If your child is considering a partner, have him find someone who is equally passionate about this type of work but possesses different strengths so their skills complement one another.” Cohen agrees but cautioned, “Problems can occur if one child does the majority of the work, but the profits are evenly split. “To avoid this situation, have them spell out details and put it in writing before the business begins,” she said. When selecting a name, choose one that clearly states the business mission and its offering. Consider adding rhymes, alliterations or catchy phrases so it can be easily remembered.

That’s the route Tatiana Lofton took. When the 15-year-old began her nonprofit performing arts business at local senior centers last year, it was appropriately named, “Make a Joyful Noise.” Begin advertising by notifying family, friends and acquaintances. Advertise on Facebook, Twitter and local networks such as nextdoor.com. Print flyers and pass them out. Tack up posters with takeand-tear tabs that list services provided and a contact number. Or create computergenerated business cards. “To build business, suggest your child hand out extra flyers or business cards to current customers and say, ‘If you are satisfied with my services, pass along my name to friends,’ ” said Figat. Tatiana went online to advertise. “I set up an account … to let others know what my company is about, all the performance dates and locations and where people can contact us,” Tatiana said. “At the end of each performance, we also hand out flyers which lists the names of those who performed, what they did and my email and [online] addresses.” Most important, count the cost. List the price of all supplies, tally the numbers and then figure out what it takes to produce a single product or service. “Elias’s overhead was really low; his only cost was gas,” said Harmon. “Initially we fronted him the funds for that with the verbal agreement he would pay us back. He then set the price based on the amount of time it would take to do the job.” Finally, manage money wisely. “Encourage your child to record his expenses and profits by making a chart in a notebook, using a ledger or creating a spreadsheet,” said Cohen. “Have him set goals as to where funds will be allocated — reinvesting in the business, saving some, spending some, even giving to a charitable cause.” “Elias kept records on a little tablet,” Harmon said. “We did allow him to spend some of his profits but reminded him that just because he made $10 doesn’t mean he can buy $10 in candy.” Overall Elias had a successful experience, so much so he’s back in business this year. “It kept him occupied and taught him about setting and achieving goals. Last year he was just excited to earn money. This year he wants to buy a drum set,” Harmon said.

Tatiana’s business was fruitful, too. “It’s taught her good relationship and leadership skills, the importance of giving back to the community and what the word ‘commitment’ really means,” her mother said.

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

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Tips to Help Kids Start a Summer Business BY DENISE YEARIAN Entrepreneurial opportunities exist for motivated youngsters who have a desire to launch a new business. To help your child find a successful and satisfying niche in the marketplace this summer, consider these tips:

1. Tap into his interests. Start by having your child make a list of activities she enjoys and businesses that relate to those interests. Find something she’s passionate about and wants to pursue. If she is good with pets, perhaps she would enjoy a dog-walking business. If he likes being outdoors, maybe he would enjoy cutting grass.

2. Materialize the market. Consider what the customer wants by creating a questionnaire. Is there a need for this type of service or product? If so, how much are people willing to pay?

3. Consider the competition. Find out what other companies with similar products or services are offering and at what cost. If it is a service, do they charge a flat rate or by the hour? Then have your child ask, “How can I duplicate this offering for a little lower than market rate and still make a profit?”

4. Team up or tread alone. Have your child decide if he wants to partner with a peer. If he is involved in a summer activity, it might be best to team up with a friend who can help carry the workload. Suggest he find someone who is equally passionate about this type of business but possesses a different skill set so they complement one another. To prevent problems, detail in writing how responsibilities and profits will be divided. 5. Name it and claim it. Choose a name 5. that clearly states the business mission and its offering. Consider adding rhymes, alliterations or catchy phrases so it can be easily remembered.

6. Advertising agents. Advertise without spending a lot of money. Use social media sites that localize, such as nextdoor.com. Print flyers and pass them out to family, friends and acquaintances. Tack up posters with take-and-tear tabs that list ser-

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vices provided and a contact number. Or create computer-generated business cards. Have your child hand out extra flyers or business cards to current customers and say, “If you are satisfied with my services, pass along my name to friends.”

7.7. Count the cost. List all of the supplies needed and the cost of each item. Then do a cost-of-goods sold and break it down to one unit: How much does it cost to make one item or provide service to one customer? This will help your child know how to set the price. If he has money in his savings account, suggest he use that to get the business started. Or loan it to him with the agreement it be paid back.

8. Set a precedence. Predetermine products and services that will be offered and give clients a written description before the work begins to prevent potential customer dissatisfaction. When the service is complete, have your child give the customer a receipt and keep a duplicate for himself, particularly where cash vs. a check is involved. 9. Embrace good work ethic. Remind your 9. child that he can earn the respect of customers by being punctual, dependable, honest, respectful, hard working and following through with commitments. 10. Start with safety. Insist that your 10. child inform you of his whereabouts at all times. Stress the importance of not talking with strangers while he is alone. Review safety rules if he will be working with equipment or machinery.

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11. Manage the money. Encourage your child to record his expenses, income and profits by making a chart in a notebook or creating a spreadsheet. Allow him to spend some of his earnings, but encourage him to reinvest in the business, save a portion and give some to his charity of choice.

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Glamazon Mama learns to slow down ...dress up and keep beach style in the bag!

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Rebecca Proctor is just as magical and ethereal in real life as the whimsical designs she creates for MacKenzie-Childs. As the creative director behind the handcrafted lifestyle brand that’s coveted by both everyday women and stars such as Kris Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian, Proctor recently came to Neiman Marcus in Boca Raton to share her latest collection with South Florida women. “The whole children’s experience has become very important REBECCA PROCTOR to the MacKenzie-Childs brand,” said Proctor, who now offers everything from nursery furniture to dinner wear, blankets and plush toys as part of the MacKenzie-Childs collection on MacKenzie-Childs. com. “The daughters of our collectors are now starting to collect. So there’s a new generation of passion for the brand, which I’m so happy about. We’ve introduced collections of melamine dinner wear for children. The pieces are fun, practical and functional, and every square inch of it, including the box it comes in, is covered in art. We’re also doing baby quilts and special things for babies’ rooms. I think this is a category that’s really going to continue to grow for us.” As a mother to her own 16-year-old son, Alexei, Proctor advises other parents out there to cherish every minute with their children and take a step back to see what they can learn from them. “My son is now teaching me more than I’m teaching him,” said Proctor. “He’s a remarkable guy and incredibly artistic. As parents, we have an opportunity to learn again by seeing things through their eyes. My other piece of advice is not to rush things. A lot of parents are in such a hurry and their kids are in a hurry to grow up. Try to contain those moments of youth because they’re so special. Don’t watch TV either. Read a lot. Let your imagination run free.”

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STYLE FOR HAUTE MAMAS Empowering women is something that comes naturally to Coral Gables-based stylist Ariana and her business partner Andrea of Weston. The fashion-forward duo recently launched an accessory line and personal styling service called Attlasis. The line offers a variety of exotic, globally-inspired styles, from Chinese and African jewelry designs to tribal jewelry crafted by indigenous people in Panama. “We have accessories from all around the world for all styles and occasions,” Andrea said. The designers, who have been friends for several years, wanted to create a collection of accessories that would suit a vari variety of women’s budgets and give them access to pieces from aro around the world. “I’ve lived all over the world, from Paris and New York to Madrid and Milan,” Ariana said. “W “We really celebrate women women’s style, and there are so many ways a typical mom acces on the go can accessorize.” Ariana’s No. 1 tip organi is to get organized. or “If you get orgabefor a nized before yo season, you can leave piecc es in your closet easil you can easily mix and match on sa the go,” Ariana said. sp Andrea advises spending a day organizing sprin the closet before spring, fa summer, winter and fall. b “We often work with busy moms on updating thei their wardrobes, and it’s so important to look at wha what you already have and orga organize it,” Andrea said. “And do don’t be afraid to let go of piece pieces that don’t work for you an anymore and replace them w with pieces that suit your life now.” o Ariana also points out taki the importance of taking care of yourself. “You do not have to spend a GLOBAL GODDESSES: FRIENDS ANDREA, LEFT, AND ARIANA AIM TO BRING ACCESSORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO WOMEN IN SOUTH FLORIDA THROUGH THEIR BRAND, ATTLASIS.

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glamazon » mama IN THE BAG We’ve all been there — that moment when you finally round up yourself and your kids to hit the beach, and you exit the car only to realize your forgot the sunscreen or towel or some other beach necessity. There is now a solution to that, thanks to Helen Langone. The Massachusetts-based mother invented Saltwater Canvas bags, which are turning out to be the perfect solution for beach bag stress. The bags come in various sizes, offer multiple pockets to hold anything from sandals to sunblock and are cleverly constructed out of a quick-drying mesh. Langone got the idea to create a mesh beach bag while swimming at the YMCA. “This all started around 1998,” Langone said. “I was using plastic grocery bags to hold my shower stuff, and I decided to try to make a mesh bag prototype.” Now available in Minnow, Dolphin and the extra large Whale size, Saltwater Canvas bags made an international splash with moms after “O” magazine ran a feature on them. “I truly love these bags, and I’m always amazed at hearing all the way different things people use these bags for,” Langone said. “I love coming up with new color combinations for the bags, and I’m currently working on tweaking the design of the Minnow style.” THE BEACH BAGS ARE PRICED $12.72-$35.97 AND ARE AVAILABLE AT SALTWATERCANVAS.COM.

lot of time or money to look good, but you do have to put some effort in,” Ariana said. “Take 15 minutes a day to put some makeup on and get a nice outfit together. It can be a simple T-shirt paired with a beautiful necklace. Style your hair. Ditch the sweat pants and hoodies. If you take the time to look sexy, glamorous and professional, you’re going to feel that way.” Ariana is totally right. As much as I want to think it’s fine to leave the house in a stained T-shirt and ugly pajama pants, I never feel good when I exit my home wearing such garb. I feel like a sloppy schlepper. “Do not just wait for special occasions to get dressed up,” Ariana said. “And never force yourself into a look that isn’t you. Be yourself always and don’t forget to treat yourself well, inside and outside.” Now that’s some truly beautiful advice all moms can use. MAY 2016 |

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Consequences, not We have all heard it a hundred times: “My parents spanked me, and I turned out fine.” I hear you, but that does not mean that spanking works or is effective ALLYSON TOMCHIN, LCSW for changes in behavior. The facts about spanking: “Toddlers that are spanked more frequently at age 3 are at increased risk for being more aggressive at age 5. Signs of aggression included behaviors such as arguing or screaming; cruelty, bullying or meanness to others; destroys things; fighting and frequently threatening others.” –Catherine Taylor, Community Health Services, Tulane University “Spanking does not convey positive guidance on how to behave in a particular situation, only how not to behave if a threat of punishment is at hand. Children learn positive behaviors from practicing actions that work, ones that lead to a sense of belonging and competence.” Darcia Narveas, PhD, Psychology Today “Spanking may relieve a parent’s frustration for the moment and extinguish the undesirable behavior for a brief time, but it is the least effective way to discipline.” –American Academy of Pediatrics So why do we spank our kids when they do something we don’t like? The answer is simple: we are angry, we lose control and it is an easier path to take than working on a long-term solution to undesirable behavior. The most effective forms of discipline include five basic tenets: LANGUAGE IS ESSENTIAL. Remove the word punishment from your vocabulary entirely. Punishment suggests that they have done something wrong and now you as the parent are going to “punish them.” It puts the onus of responsibility on the parent as opposed to the child. There is another way of looking at this. We want to teach kids about behavior and consequences. Teaching children “when they do something, there is a consequence” is a skill that they need to learn now. This skill will assist them throughout life. It is never too early to start teaching children about consequences. Start when they are

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toddlers. Think about the hot stove; you tell them not to touch it because they will get burned, and they do it anyway. How did they learn? They experienced the consequence (they got burned). We know as parents that we have consequences attached to all of our actions. This method of consequences vs. punishment encourages children to take responsibility for their actions, and is much more effective then you being the “jailor” the “punisher” or the “bad guy.” Explain that they have put themselves into the position that they are in by their own choices.

CONSEQUENCES NEED TO BE REASONABLE Ensure that consequences are ageappropriate, infraction-appropriate and, most importantly, consequences that you can execute. If your child continues to play on Xbox when you have told him to turn it off 3 times, you can take away the Xbox for a day (as opposed to a month). If your child refuses to clean up her room, remove privileges until it is cleaned up as opposed to banning her for life from going outside.

BE CLEAR ABOUT YOUR EXPECTATIONS AND THE CONSEQUENCES. If you do this, then this will happen. Be upfront about this. Help your children learn what to expect. Expectations reduce anxiety. Flying off the handle and doling out consequences when children are not aware of what will happen does not give them the opportunity to self-correct. Remember this is about teaching, not punishing. Children can be annoying, it is their job!

BE CONSISTENT AND FOLLOW THROUGH. This is probably the most important step.

When you say you are going to do something, do it! Follow through. Stick with it. It is so hard, but you can do it. Understand that structure and discipline equals love. Children need discipline. It is your job to do the hard work. Give consequences that you can follow through on, even if it is small, such as no TV for a night. That is better than threatening and then not doing anything or forgetting about it. Don’t do that, because you will become a doormat with no credibility. Do not make empty threats at all. Be prepared to put your money where your mouth is as long as the consequences are reasonable. APOLOGIZE WHEN YOU ARE WRONG. This is a no-brainer and probably the hardest thing you will do as a parent. If you mess up, yell, spank, or take away TV for life, you can always go back and correct yourself. Nothing is more valuable for a child than to see that their parent can be wrong and is big enough to apologize for it. This is the best lesson of all. The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly opposes striking a child. If the spanking is spontaneous, parents should later explain calmly why they did it, the specific behavior that provoked it, and how angry they felt. They might apologize to their child for their loss of control, because that usually helps the youngster understand and accept the spanking. Remember, nobody said parenting is easy. Good luck, you can do it! Allyson Tomchin is a licensed psychotherapist in Hollywood and Boca Raton. She can be reached at 954-925-9071 or Allyson.tomchin@ gmail.com.

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BY HEIDI STEVENS CHICAGO TRIBUNE I failed miserably at sleep training my babies. If a manual said never to do it, it’s safe to assume I did it. Start the cry-it-out method and then give up part-way through? Check. Rock them to sleep? Check. Bring them into my bed? Check. And because my daughter was almost 4 before a sibling entered the picture, I got in the habit of curling up with her every night to sing/read/talk/snuggle until she was sound asleep, long after she was a baby. “Keep it up, and you’ll be doing that when she’s 10,” a friend warned. “Fine by me,” I thought. Now she’s 10, and I’m still doing it. And it’s more than fine by me; it’s a relationship-saver. When my daughter turned 10, an invisible, impenetrable wall of silence appeared out of nowhere, blocking the words that used to flow out of her so freely all day. Instead of hopping in the car after trampoline practice and spilling every detail of every interaction with every teammate, now she mumbles something about dinner and spends the rest of the ride dodging my questions. Instead of bounding in the door from a friend’s house with you-won’t-believe-this stories and can-we-please-go-to ideas and listen-to-what-we-tried anecdotes, now she offers a quick hi and heads upstairs to her room. Instead of arguing with her brother over whose turn it is to talk during dinner, now she’s content to enjoy a wordless meal and get back to her book/iPod/homework/ Food Network show. I didn’t expect this to happen until she was a teenager, and it’s hard to swallow. I don’t want us to drift into a barely talking disconnect when she’s any age, let alone an age that’s filled with social and emotional land mines.

At bedtime, though, she talks. At bedtime, I hear about the boys at school and the shoes she wants for spring and the post-collegiate pursuits she’s considering. (It’s a tie, right now, between raising chickens on a farm and attending culinary school.) At bedtime, she wants to hear my stories – made-up stories, true stories, memo-

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ries from my childhood, details about my day, things that scared me when I was 10, things that scare me now. At bedtime, nothing competes with our time. We’re not on our way anywhere, and our devices are stashed in other rooms, and her brother is sleeping. It’s dark and quiet, so our walls can come down, and our emotions and fears and vulnerabilities can tumble out without crashing into all the stuff of daytime – deadlines, chores, other people’s eyes and ears.

It’s kind of beautiful. It also means she rarely gets to sleep as early as she should. It means I don’t read as much as I’d like, and I rarely rally for a TV show or unanswered emails or whatever else beckons from downstairs. I routinely roll out of her bed and slip directly into mine, where my wonderful husband listens to my nightly report. (Except the stuff she wants to keep secret, of course.) My son has always been a very different kid at bedtime. He wants a book. He wants

a hug. Then he’s out – sound asleep less than a minute after I turn out his lamp. When his wall goes up, and I assume it eventually will, he might choose a different time of day to let it down. For both kids, though, my failure to sleep train has not been a devastating blow to their development. I wish I could go back to my exhausted, insecure newmom self and tell her that. I wish I could tell my new-mom self a lot of things: That the moment you stop letting expert voices drown out your own instincts is the moment you embrace parenthood. That your kids will tell you what they need. That those needs will never, ever fit into a predictable schedule. That the needs will change by the day, and that the sooner you embrace that truth, the happier you’ll be. That a lot of those early defeats, then, are actually triumphs. Because they teach you to listen to your children. Even when they’re not ready to talk.

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words BY PATRICK HEMPFING “It’s not easy being a parent. In fact, sometimes it’s downright frustrating, like when you have to correct your child for the same behavior over and over.” These were the opening sentences for the first Mother’s Day column I wrote. It’s been three years, and I still feel the same. Of course, there are two sides to every story. It’s not easy being a child, either. In fact, sometimes it’s downright frustrating, like when your parents continue to nag you over and over. I’m sure all parents have given the “think before you speak” speech. Jessie, my 10-year-old daughter, has heard this speech a few times, with a special emphasis on “It’s not just what you say, but how you say it.” But whether you’re a kid or an adult, we’ve all been there, wishing we could take back words or deliver them over with a different tone. Before a recent corrective-action discussion (Jessie calls them lectures), I had a flashback to my 6th grade days. I hadn’t thought about this story in years – maybe I blocked it out. But it’s a perfect story of a 12-year-old boy not learning the “think before you speak” rule. After this experience, though, I had a much firmer grasp of the concept. Near the end of our school day, we were supposed to be working. However, the second-grade class played dodge ball in the courtyard outside our window. The teacher, Mrs. Dowd, instructed us to focus on our work, not the second-graders. I’m not sure what the teacher said next, but smart-alecky me, trying to get a laugh, raised my hand and said, “I’ll go out and play with them.” Needless to say, my response didn’t sit well with Mrs. Dowd. She gave me two choices, march down to the principal’s office or head outside to play with the second-graders. Since playing sounded much better than bending over and grabbing my ankles (as principals spanked during my school years), I chose dodge ball. I won’t forget my embarrassment when I had to explain to the second-grade teacher why I crashed

This story is in Patrick’s first book, MoMENts: A Dad Holds On. The book compiles favorite stories and new material and is scheduled for release on Amazon.com on May 1.

her students’ game of dodge ball. When second-grade recess ended, I walked back into my classroom. Had I learned my lesson? I’m sure I was trying to save face with my classmates when I told my teacher, “That was fun. I’d do that again.” I’ve never won an award for being a quick learner, but I did realize at that point I had just forced Mrs. Dowd to intensify my training. “OK then. The next time we have recess, you can stay in to work and then go out with the second-grade class for their recess.” By that point in time, the light bulb in my brain flickered with the notion that maybe I should keep my smart mouth shut. It’s good this happened near the end of the school day, because my stomach felt like it had taken a direct hit from a dodge ball. Somehow, though, I kept it together until I made it home. Then I cried. During supper that evening, more tears flowed as I told my parents what happened and begged them to, “Please talk to my teacher so she doesn’t make me play with the second-graders again.” Of course, in my heart, I knew my parents would never try to get me out of a punishment I richly deserved (and they didn’t). Luckily for me, Mrs. Dowd never followed through on her plan, and I gained a valuable lesson on the line between humor and disrespect. It seems obvious, but we all have to learn the importance of

the timing, tone and content of our words, and that sometimes silence is golden. I try to share this with Jessie to spare her the pain of learning it the hard way as I did. Jessie is likely in for more lectures in the tween and teen years ahead. I’ll try to deliver them without nagging, but I’m likely to fail. Remember, I’m not a quick learner. As often as I can, though, I’ll share my own childhood experiences so she’ll know I was once in her shoes. I hope she’ll listen to my carefully spoken words. Thanks to the parents who teach their children all kinds of lessons, sometimes repeatedly. May all of us remember to conclude our corrective-action discussions with three important words that apply to every lecture topic, “I love you.” Until next month, remember to cherish the moments. Happy Mother’s Day!

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. Follow Patrick at www.facebook. com/patricklhempfing and on Twitter @PatrickHempfing. MAY 2016 |

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Teaching children the value of a dollar BY GREGORY KARP CHICAGO TRIBUNE Among a parent’s worst fears is that their child will grow up to be spoiled, probably because it reflects on the quality of parenting, as all children are presumably born unspoiled. The fear strikes at the heart of one of the most challenging and baffling parental topics to teach: money. From weekly allowance to tooth-fairy booty, money is the very tool that can teach lessons to avoid spoiling children, said Ron Lieber, author of “The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who are Grounded, Generous and Smart about Money.” How do you answer a child’s questions, “Are we rich or poor?” or “How much money do you earn?” “Rather than dodge all these money conversations, I thought, ‘What if we actually embrace them? What would happen then?’” Lieber said. “What happens then is you have a 15-year-long conversation with your child, before you send the kid off into the world, about what you spend and what you save and what you give.” More than a parenting issue or a financial literacy issue, teaching kids about money is, at root, a values issue, Lieber said. It’s less about coupons and bank accounts and more about teaching priorities and a proper way to live. “This is a foundational part of parenting,” Lieber said. “It’s like teaching them to read.” Here are ideas on teaching your own children the value of a dollar: Allowance. Start as soon as kids understand basic adding and subtracting. Give 50 cents or $1 for each year old they are, and more as they age. The idea is to provide enough to actually buy something, but not so much that they can avoid tough spending choices. Teach allocation. Provide see-through money containers labeled spending, saving and giving (plastic food containers work fine). Teens might use junior bank accounts or prepaid cards, such as the American Express Bluebird card, which is highly rated. Allowance Manager, FamZoo and ThreeJars are among the many online tools that can help. If you don’t like any of those methods, make your own. Just build a consistent system and have a lot of single dollar bills on hand. Do not tie allowance to chores. This is among the most controversial pieces of advice, considering the vast majority of

parents – well over 80 percent, surveys show – pay allowance for chores. The thinking is that kids should certainly do chores. But they should do them for free, just as mom and dad do, because they are contributing members of a household, not because they were hired. An allowance system breaks down the first time the child decides she would rather skip cleaning her room and forgo the allowance. Instead, allowance is a way to teach about spending money wisely. “I’d like us to think of money as a teaching tool, the same way we think of books or art supplies,” Lieber said. Allow failure. It’s critical that kids make mistakes with the money and feel regret, comparison shop and make trade-off choices. Lessons are better learned with $50 at the video game store than during a $300,000 mortgage foreclosure. “If they screw up, do not bail them out. Let them live with the consequences,” Lieber said. “We want them to fail early, often and spectacularly.” Work ethic. Lessons about earning money – developing a work ethic and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit – are important, too, but they’re different lessons. They can be taught with not only real jobs during teenage years, but workfor-hire household tasks that are beyond chores, such as washing the car, cleaning the garage or staining the back deck. Land’s End rule. Teaching about needs vs. wants is fundamental, but can get confusing when buying clothing, for example. Clothing is a necessity, but $200 sweaters are not. Where do you draw the line? One answer is the Land’s End rule, Lieber suggests. Land’s End is known for quality products but not wildly pricey high fashion. If a child wants a pair of expensive jeans from a high-end retailer, parents will pay whatever Land’s End charges for jeans, and the child must use their own money to fund the difference. Again, parents can choose to draw the line at prices from Target or Nordstrom. The idea is to set a standard. “I think your kids are entitled to an explanation,” Lieber said. “They don’t have to like it.” Fun ratio. This is a return-on-investment, or ROI, concept for “want” purchases. How much fun per dollar will a child reap from a purchase? Results can be surprising. A $60 video game played for dozens of hours can

provide a fabulous return, as can an oftenused $8-per-month Netflix subscription or a 99-cent song download played over and over. Likely the best ROI? A deck of cards, Lieber says in his book. Pricey toys quickly discarded are wildly expensive, based on their investment return. Dewey rule. Delayed gratification is a key money concept to teach, especially in an era when immediacy is the norm. One tool is the Dewey rule, named after the family who suggested it to Lieber. It says that parents arrange it so their children end up in the 30th percentile of stuff. If 10 kids are getting a smartphone, yours should be the seventh to get one. The idea is to make kids wait for things, maybe even feel a little envious without feeling deprived, Lieber said. Again, it’s a rough rule of thumb; adjust accordingly. “Thirty percent is an interesting number because it means your child is going to have to wait, and wait more than most people,” Lieber said. Tell them how much you earn. Another controversial suggestion Lieber advocates is telling kids, eventually, your household income. But it should be done in context and only at the appropriate time, he said. “I think it takes a decade for a child to learn enough and demonstrate enough maturity to access this very adult information,” he said. “But I think it’s important for them to have.” It gives them a benchmark for the lifestyle – yours – that a certain level of income provides. “You tell them, ‘This is really a test of your discretion and your maturity,’” he said. Tough question trick. When a young child asks tough questions such as, “Are we poor?” or “Are we rich?” a good response is often, “Why do you ask?” True, it’s a stalling and diversion tactic, but it might get to the heart of why the child is asking and might not require a direct answer to the initial question, Lieber said. Ultimately, if you want to teach great lessons about money – and make sure your kids are not spoiled – model good financial habits yourself. With children, as the saying goes, “More is caught than taught.”

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Local author honored for debut novel about boy’s post-9/11 journey BY FARAN FAGEN SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT Kerry O’Malley Cerra didn’t plan to write a book about Sept. 11, but like most Americans, that day struck at her core. She subconsciously gathered facts from the moment she heard what happened. The questions of how and why clamped themselves in her head and wouldn’t let up. “Just a Drop of Water” is a gripping and intensely touching debut middle grade novel by Cerra, of Coral Springs. The story tells the events of Sept. 11, which shook the world, through the lens of a young boy who is desperately trying to understand the ramifications of this life-altering event. The book, released in September 2014, recently won the 2015 Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Crystal Kite Award. The annual honor is a peer-given award to recognize great books from 15 divisions worldwide. The award’s voting is done in stages, so Cerra knew her book was advancing, but she was surprised because it was up

against books she loved, books by established writers whose work she respected. “When I ended up getting an email from our international SCBWI director, Lin Oliver, I can’t even begin to describe the emotion,” Cerra said. “Not only did the book win this award, but it was voted for by other authors, voted for by people who truly grasp the struggles that go along with publication, and voted for by people who are professionally critical of writing by nature. It literally blew my mind.” In “Just a Drop of Water,” main character Jake Green longs to be a soldier and hero like his grandpa, who died serving his country. When Sept. 11 happens, it’s quickly discovered that one of the hijackers lived in Florida, making Jake’s town of Coral Springs an FBI hot spot. Two days later, the tragedy becomes even more personal when Jake’s best friend, Sam Madina, is pummeled by their bully classmate, Bobby, for being an Arab Muslim. As the story unfolds, everything Jake knew feels like one big lie. In the end, he must decide to walk away from Sam and the revenge that Bobby has planned or to

become the hero he’s always aspired to be. Cerra said because of his innocence and strong belief in trust, children identify well with Jake. “Kids tend to root for Jake, who is standing up for what he believes in, despite the fact that it tends to get him in all kinds of trouble,” Cerra said. “It gives them confidence that their voices can be heard, if they go about it the right way. In essence, it gives them hope.” When she started writing this book in 2008, Cerra intended for it to be historical fiction, but the themes are relevant today with the current prejudices against the Muslim community in the United States. “I’d love for readers to come away with a desire to help create peace in our world,” Cerra said. “Acceptance, not tolerance, is the key to peace, and that begins with children. I don’t mean acceptance of terrorism, but acceptance of religious, cultural, racial, gender and all other differences to eventually create a world where we can live side by side, peacefully.” LEARN MORE AT CERRA’S WEBSITE: WWW.KERRYOMALLEYCERRA.COM

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KAREN DEERWESTER, ED.S. Babies can be great travelers if you bring along their personal baby-bubble: You pretty much move their personal baby world along with them wherever you go. Older kids can participate in the planning, and they can tell you what they want and need to survive the “Are we there yet?” feeling. But toddlers can be tricky. They don’t like to be confined. They thrive with predictable routines. They have trouble remembering “inside voices.” They disintegrate into emotional puddles without warning. They are the epitome of impatience and irrational demands. What a perfect age to plan the best family vacation ever! Never fear – family road trips are easy for one reason: You can take almost everything you think you will need. Favorite toys and books, blankets and loveys, snacks and favorite foods, warm clothes, cool clothes and lots of extra diapers. You’ll find printable packing lists online that range from necessities to sanity-savers. Ziploc baggies and plastic bags are great ideas for soggy messes and backseat disasters. And a beach pail is both a carry-all toy and an emergency catch-all. A flashlight is a safety tool and a great night-time game. WhatToExpect.com recommends: “Travel heavy, not light. Pack every snack, drink and toy you can cram into your vehicle.” BabyCenter.com recommends to

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“pack strategically” so what you need is easy to get to and not buried under jammies and bathing suits you won’t need until your destination. Road Trip Mom, Laurel Smith of MomsMiniVan.com, has a multipage list of Travel Games for Toddlers. You’ll also find Top 10 road trip games from Edmunds.com. Colorforms are a favorite for road and plane travel because they stick to windows. Magnetic lunch boxes can make a story-in-a-box as well as a home for small animals or families. Pipe cleaners and shoelaces can string cheerios in between snacking. Any of your child’s favorite books and toys will make familiar car friends. Transportation books and toys take on new meaning when your child discovers them on the road with him. Careful about the crayons, though: They will melt in the heat. A well-timed goody bag of Dollar Store finds can introduce novelty for a few extra miles – simply set your phone timer for hourly goody bag surprises. Apps and favorite videos help soothe and calm, but save them until all else fades and fails. A road trip playlist will create the ultimate family road trip singalong – from Dierks Bentley to Pharrell, from “Frozen” to “Grease,” get everyone singing and seat dancing. Practice your own storytelling with wild adventures of new places and silly short cuts: flying across oceans or tunneling underground with the worms.

Add some calming imagery of walking through rainbows and breathing in sparkling bubbles up through your toes. Your car can become an imagination playground. No amount of planning and resourcefulness will prevent multiple, regular pitstops. Bring balls, bubbles or a picnic blanket for a stretch-n-run about lunchtime. You might also check local attractions as an alternative to generic rest stops. Michelle Littman, of Boca Raton, recommends the app iExit to plan food, accommodations, and family attractions that are available in upcoming freeway exits. Parents also have the experience and wisdom of other traveling families for tips and recommendations. Consider these: Pitstopsforkids.com SuitcasesandSippyCups.com TripswithTykes.com TheMotherofallTrips.com We3Travel.com GonewiththeFamily.com We also have a few final suggestions from Episode #23 of the See Me Hear Me Love Me podcast with experienced South Florida family travelers. Lindsey Neiberg says, after the planning and the organizing, “try not to have any expectations.” Traveling with children is always unpredictable and even organized parents need to be flexible and adaptable. Ting Levy agrees that parents need to “lower their expectations” and be ready to change their plans to fit the children’s mood and interests. Levy, an international traveler and mother of three boys under 6, offered a great perspective for parents: “You got this ... as long as you don’t lose a kid!” You really have got this – so have fun!

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Parents are bursting with pride; kids aren’t hearing it

BY HEIDI STEVENS CHICAGO TRIBUNE The vast majority of parents say they’re proud of their children, but their children may not be getting the message, according to a new survey. KidsHealth.org and “Time for Kids” teamed up to study the relationships between parents and kids ages 8-14. Eighty-two percent of parents told researchers they’re proud of their kids, but only 69 percent of kids say their parents are proud of them. Just 58 percent of kids in the 12- to 14-year-old range say their parents are proud of them. Not huge discrepancies, but discrepancies nonetheless. So what gives? “As kids get older, it’s natural for more areas of conflict to arise,” child psychologist D’Arcy Lyness, behavior health editor at KidsHealth.org and one of the survey authors, said in a release. “But parents who continue to convey to their kids the things that make them proud provide a firmer foundation on which to continue to foster their relationship.” A strong relationship with your parents is linked to better resilience in children, the survey points out, and higher resilience usually predicts better academic performance, lower rates of depression and anxiety, and increased problem-solving skills. We shouldn’t assume our kids know we’re proud of them, especially when we enter the higher-conflict ages, said Suzanne Zimbler, who wrote about the survey for “Time for Kids.”

“I don’t take the results as a message that we should be praising our kids every chance we get,” Zimbler told me. “At the same time, we have a lot of opportunities to let our kids know we’re proud of them, and this is a reminder to take those opportunities.” Lyness emphasizes the importance of expressing pride when our kids use kind words, push themselves to try something new and during other moments that don’t necessarily result in a trophy. Which seems to be the key with praise — that many-splendored, yet highly fraught thing. Gallons of ink have been spilled on parsing parental praise: How much is enough? How much is too much? What’s the right way to offer it? What’s the way that saddles you with an entitled layabout who demands an allowance well into his 30s? I interviewed Kristen Race on the topic once. Race is a Colorado-based child psychologist who wrote “Mindful Parenting: Simple and Powerful Solutions for Raising Creative, Engaged, Happy Kids in Today’s Hectic World.” She, like most experts, emphasizes the need for process-oriented praise, rather than outcome-oriented praise. Highlight the effort your kids put in, rather than the results. “When we praise kids for hard work, they want to keep engaging in experiences,” she said. “They see that the process, not just the outcome, provides value.” I thought of our conversation in the context of this latest study because she denounces a habit that I know I’m guilty of: praising the low-hanging fruit. (“Way to finish all your Cheez-Its, bud!”) “When we praise things that aren’t challenging and don’t require much effort, it all becomes white noise,” Race said. “We don’t need to say, ‘Nice kick!’ That’s what you do on the soccer field.” Eventually, I suppose, that white noise can translate into kids who don’t even hear our praise — or feel our pride — at all. Best to save it, then, for the moments that truly make us proud. And then dish it out generously.

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Conspire with Your Tween to Start One New Habit BY MARGARET SAGARESE What drives you absolutely crazy about your tween? If you resemble many parents of tweenagers, then it’s the messy room tornado in which he or she dwells that puts you over the edge. Yesterday’s clothes strewn in that sweet spot behind the closet door. Shoes that clog the hallway or trip others on the staircase. The clean, folded laundry you set on the bed, moves not to drawers but to a pile on the floor. Parents told me over the years that their tween’s habits could certainly use a make-over. Room cleanliness, personal hygiene, and homework / organization with regard to school work are three recurring categories parents harp on.

Our tweens are at the age when being disorganized becomes a way of life. Blame it on the changes that plague kids during early adolescence. They are growing, discovering romance, and fixating on peers and popularity. Life feels like a three-ring circus spinning from day till night. And so it is the perfect time to help tweens understand how habits works. Then they can cultivate good ones – planning homework productively, complying with family chore demands and showering regularly – and leave behind the bad ones (hopefully all those that raise your blood pressure). In “The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do,” Charles Duhigg, a PulitzerPrize winning “New York Times” reporter, explains what habits are and how they

form. Learning about his process and sharing the information with your tween gives you the opportunity to recognize and overhaul your habits. Maybe you can even conspire with your tween to launch a new habit together. HOW HABITS WORK Habits are behaviors that become automatic. Think of it as the brain on “auto pilot,” such as brushing your teeth: The hand pushes the toothbrush in a rhythm, at a certain speed, and in a progression of side to side, top teeth and bottom, and over the tongue without you giving it any real thought. The routine happens while your mind wanders to other things. Much of our behaviors are habits. It’s

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stages » evolutionary. “An efficient brain allows us to stop thinking constantly about basic behaviors, such as walking and choosing what to eat, so we can devote mental energy to inventing spears, irrigation systems, and, eventually, airplanes and video games,” Duhigg said. The interesting question is this: How does the brain switch gears? When does it decide to stop analyzing a situation and go automatic? And when not to? Our thinking operates on what is called “the habit loop.” It involves basically three steps: a cue, a routine, followed by a reward. Let’s diagram a habit: Every evening about 8 p.m. you watch your usual television programs and you meander over to the refrigerator looking for a snack. You choose ice cream or cookies and milk. Yum, and it’s back to the show. In this scenario, your cue is your TV time. Your routine is scouring the refrigerator for you choice of snack. The reward is your satisfaction. If you analyze habits, you can identify the cue, the routine and the reward. Morning exercise, dental hygiene, making your bed, all can be understood. The brain stops fully participating in the decision-making as you move through actions that deliver a reward, respectively a sense of well-being or accomplishment, a fresh mouth, and a good feeling about the neatness of your sanctuary. Look at your tween’s habits. Does he have a snack every afternoon when he returns home after school? Does she immediately turn on the computer or text her friends on the cell? Think in terms of cue, routine and reward. HABITS ARE AUTOMATIC BUT FAR FROM SIMPLE To say that the brain is efficient and masterful in its ability to create habits is not to say that habits are simple. You know that if you’ve picked up wet towels off the bathroom floor no matter how many times you’ve griped about it. Truth is, once a habit is formed, it never goes away. But that does not mean that human beings, even tweens, can’t change habits. Alas, there is no easy, magic recipe to transform a bad habit. “It’s not that formulas don’t exist. The problem is that there isn’t one formula for changing habits. There are thousands,” Duhigg said. The key to changing a bad habit is to identify the routine, experiment with rewards, isolate the cue and have a plan.

Take that cookie at 8 p.m. Do you eat because you are hungry? Or are bored with your TV show? Could knitting solve the boredom without the cookie? Or does munching an apple suffice? You have to experiment and try different behaviors and see what works. The good news is that certain habits, called keystone habits, have a positive ripple effect. Say you choose fruit or sugar-free jello as an evening snack instead of Ben and Jerry’s or Oreos. You find that you lose a bit of weight, something you’ve been longing to do. Encouraged by this tiny loss, you start cutting calories from your other meals. Then you add a bit of exercise. You find yourself on the road to a healthier lifestyle. “Keystone habits start a process, that, over time, transforms everything,” writes Duhigg. CREATING HABITS WITH YOUR TWEEN Is there a habit you would love to start? Perhaps something you and your tween could tackle together? Plan and cook Saturday night dinner together. Go for a walk three times a week after dinner. Allot two hours on the weekend to reading (when

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they do school-related projects or homework, and you catch up on work or reading for pleasure). COMMIT TO A FUNNY MOVIE EVERY OTHER FRIDAY NIGHT. *Cue in the time on your schedule. *Plan how you intend to proceed; stake out the routine. *Talk about what reward you will get and feel. Then after you have lodged that habit in your brain, wait and see if it is one of those keystones. Then count the positive ripples. Our lives consist of habits. Bottom line: We create them and can change and add habits. This is a wonderful lesson and skill to teach your tweens at a time in their lives when they need such information the most. That shows you what power you have as a parent.

Margaret Sagarese is the coauthor of “Cliques: 8 Steps to Help Your Child Survive the Social Jungle.” She wants to hear about your habitmaking at msagarese@aol.com.

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Licking your wounds after a tween temper tantrum leaves you hurting Middle school expert says it’s important to tell tweens when they hurt your feelings, just not in the heat of the moment. BY HEIDI STEVENS CHICAGO TRIBUNE To parent a tantruming tween is to try living in three places at once: the past, the present and the future. (Plus an undisclosed fourth place where no one can find you, except a guy who swings by occasionally to give shoulder massages.) Your kid is losing it, and you’re darting into the past to determine what may have brought on the tantrum, the present to decide how best to react, and the future to discern the consequences, short- and longterm, of your reaction. It’s all sorts of disorienting. Rarely do kids in the tween years fling themselves onto the floor and do that kicking thing that looks like a Pilates instructor gone rogue, but they can still throw a mean tantrum. “An older kid’s tantrum might look like rolling their eyes and storming off, or it might turn into, ‘You’re the worst mom in the world!’ and slamming doors,” said Michelle Icard, author of “Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You and Your Child Experience the Middle School Years” (Bibliomotion). I called Icard to talk about tween tantrums because I’ve witnessed a few recently. And by witnessed I mean survived. And by survived I mean barely. I find them harder to bounce back from than toddler tantrums, because they feel personal in a way that a 2-year-old screaming for more juice doesn’t. Toddlers’ tantrums are easy to compartmentalize. They eventually stop screaming; you go back to making them a snack. (Making

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them a snack, if I recall, is 85 percent of parenting toddlers.) Older kids’ tantrums hurt your feelings and bruise your ego, so that even when they’re over, it’s hard to know how to proceed. Lick your wounds and move along as though nothing happened? Sulk for a bit, so your child recognizes that her words and actions have the power to hurt others? Neither feels exactly right. Help, I begged Icard. “One thing you want to remember is that a tantrum doesn’t come out of nowhere,” she said. “It feels like it does, but there are usually a lot of other stressors that have fanned the fire before it really ignites. “Kids who are in late elementary and middle school are dealing with a lot of judgment at school, peers and social pressure, so you may be the only person they feel they can safely erupt around,” she continued. “That’s a small consolation when your kid’s being terrible to you, but I think it helps you remove yourself from it.” You can also, Icard said, physically remove yourself from it. “Don’t engage during the heat of the moment,” she said. “It helps to have some kind of an exit line. ‘You’re really upset. Let’s talk about this later when we’re both calm.’ Or, ‘It’s really tough to feel that way. Let’s talk about it later.’” Once relative calm has returned, Icard said, you get to tell your child how you feel. You should, in fact, tell your child

how you feel. “Kids can’t read facial expressions from about age 11 and on,” she said. “They’ll mistake your feelings for anger more often than anything. And you may be feeling anger, but you may be feeling rejection, you may be feeling confusion. You owe it to your kid to tell them that. Just don’t do it in the heat of the moment.” With older kids, she said, it’s not so critical to address behavior as it’s happening. You can even come back to the tantrum a week later. “Take as long as you need to figure out what you want to tell them,” she said. “Then say, ‘Hey. I want to talk about what happened. My feelings were really hurt, and I need to talk to you about it.’” This feels like a good compromise between the two parenting styles I’ve tried adopting at various times (sometimes within the same day): The never-let-themsee-you-sweat style, which is meant to convey that I am unflappable and allknowing; and the doing-the-best-I-can style, which is meant to convey that I’m human. Grown-ups get to be human, Icard’s advice says to me. We get to sweat, fail, hurt, fumble. We just shouldn’t do it at the same time as our kids. I can do that. No need for that undisclosed fourth place after all. I’ll stay put in the present, with the people who drive me bananas and make me swoon with love, all at the same time.

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CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY! May 3. Ages 3-5. Listen to stories about how great moms are and make a special craft to give her on Mother’s Day. 3:30 p.m. Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Library, 5689 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-233-1880 PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY May 4. Ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m. West End Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free. 305-385-7135 CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY May 4. Ages 3-5. Celebrate Mothers Day with stories, songs, and activities. 3:30 p.m. Coconut Grove Branch Library, 2875 McFarlane Road, Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-442-8695 CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY May 5. Celebrate Mother’s Day with stories, crafts and more. 6:30 p.m. South Dade Regional Library, 10750 SW 211th St., Cutler Bay. Free. RSVP. 305-233-8140 FAMILY FUNTIME: MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION May 5. Stories, songs and activities. 6:30 p.m. West End Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free. 305-385-7135

MOTHER-DAUGHTER DATE May 7. Ages 3 and up. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a pretend tea party, a craft for mom and more. 3:30 p.m. Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter. RSVP. 561-744-2301 MOTHER-CHILD CRAFT-N-SNACK May 7. Grades 3-7. Paint suncatchers with Mom to celebrate Mother’s Day. Snacks provided. 2:30 p.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600

6TH ANNUAL AMAZING MOM AND SON CHALLENGE May 7. Moms may bring all of their sons of any age to compete. Divisions start at 5 years old, up to adults. This timed event will take teams throughout downtown Delray Beach. Teams must work together to perform an assigned task at designated locations before moving on to the next site. Lunch and prizes following completion of the race. Mandatory Captain’s Meeting May 2. Check in 8:30 a.m. Delray Beach Community Center, 50 NW 1st Ave., Delray Beach. $15; ages 17 and under, $8. 561-243-7277 or beardsleyd@mydelraybeach.com 11TH ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY TEA PARTY May 7. Ages 1-6. Celebrate Mother’s Day with your special person. Enjoy interactive storyteller Mij Byram, music and treats. Dress in your best. 10:30 a.m. Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6580 MOTHER’S DAY TEA PARTY May 7. Noon. Pompano Beach Branch Library, 1213 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7595 FOCUS ON BROWARD: NATIVE SUMMER FUN May 7. Mother’s Day card craft. 2 p.m. Northwest Branch Library, 1580 NW 3rd Ave., Pompano Beach. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6599 MOTHER’S DAY TEA PARTY May 7. Tea, soft drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served and each mom gets a rose. 11-1 p.m. Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach. $10. 561742-6644 or boynton-beach.org/recreation MOTHER DAUGHTER DATE May 7. Ages 3 and up. Pretend tea party, a craft for mom and more. 3:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561-304-4500 MOMS ARE SPECIAL May 7. Ages 3-7. Stories and activities for Mom and kids. 10:30 a.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. RSVP. 561-894-7500

MY MOTHER IS MINE: A CELEBRATION OF MOMS May 7. Ages 3-8. Celebrate mothers with stories, activities, a craft and a film. 3 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. South, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554 CELEBRATION OF MOTHERS May 7. Ages 3 and up. Stories and activities in honor of mothers. 10:30 a.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600 MOTHER’S DAY, HOORAY! May 7. Ages 3-5. Stories, songs and a Mother’s Day Craft. Bring a picture of mom and you for craft. 11 a.m. West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. RSVP. 561-7345556 MAY 2016 |

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chickens. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $3; gate entrance fee, $1.50. 954-357-8870 Weekend Guided Trail Rides. Ages 9 and up. One-hour guided trail rides. Children must be 9 years of age or at least 52 inches tall to ride and must have an adult present to register for a ride. Closed-toe shoes are required. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $35 plus tax/person per hour. 954-357-8720

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Sunfest. Enjoy the last day of the waterfront music and art festival with a fine arts show, KidZone, concerts and more. Artists include Alabama Shakes, Evanescence, Walk the Moon, Andy Grammar, Stightly Stoopid and more. 112 S Clematis St., West Palm Beach. $12-$45. sunfest.com Sunday Movies. Check website for movie title. $1 includes beverage & popcorn. 11 a.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org Acreage Green Market. Eggs, chicken, pork, produce, animal feed, soaps, and crafts. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Acreage Community Park, 6701 140th Ave., N., Loxahatchee. 561-723-3898 or acreagegreenmarket.com Lake Worth High School Flea Market. Produce and flea market. 5 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.-Sun., year-round. 1701 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth. 561-439-1539

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The Family That Reads Together. Toddler stories, games, and songs. 11 a.m. Arcola Lakes Library, 8240 NW 7th Ave., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-694-2707 Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Sunset Library, 10855 SW 72nd St. #13-14, Miami. 305-270-6368 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, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. $18; Florida residents, $14. 305-373-5437 or miamichildrensmuseum.org

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Family Citizen Police Academy. Ages 13 and up. Nine-week course includes K-9 demonstrations, firearms safety and tour of the range, information on the Explorer program, gangs and organized crime, crime scene investigation and forensics, participation in a DUI scenario, viewing a robbery scenario, and more. 6-8:15 p.m. Mondays. Plantation Police Department, 451 NW 70th Terrace, Plantation. RSVP. 954-916-5601 Bookmark Contest. Ages 3-18. Drop in & design a bookmark to celebrate Children’s Book Week. Your bookmark will be your entry to win prizes. 10 a.m. North Regional/BC Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek. Free. RSVP. 954-201-2600 Children’s Book Week Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7550

Mondays Young At Art Play Dates: Art Amazing. Ages 0-5. $12 for Broward County residents, seniors and children over 1. 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. 954-424-0085 Food Trucks At Artspark. Over 20 different food trucks. 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free. 954-921-3500

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Stitching Starters Beginning Crochet. Ages 10 and up. Bring a size H, I, J or K hook and skein of worsted weight yarn. Materials will not be provided. Children must be able to work independently. 4:30 p.m. Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-790-6030 After School Adventure Club. Ages 5-8. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a story, music, dance and a craft activity. 3:30 p.m. West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. RSVP. 561-734-5556 Monday Madness Happy Hour. Free face painting. Socks required. 3-5 p.m. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. $5.95. 561627-1782 or coolbeansplaycafe.com

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» mother’s day events HATS OFF TO MOTHERS & THEIR HEARTS OF LOVE May 7. Breakfast served from 9-10 a.m. Wear your favorite hat. 9-11 a.m. Marjorie & William McDonald Center, 17051 NE 19th Ave., North Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. In person at 17051 NE 19th Ave., North Miami Beach. MOM’S NIGHT OUT CABARET CONCERT May 7. Featuring ‘We Two’ with Wendy Pedersen & Jim Gasior. 8 p.m. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami. $20. RSVP. 305-235-1668 ext. 233 or deeringestate.org/mothers-day MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND May 7-8. Guests will enjoy the Gilded Age style lunch of tea sandwiches, scones, sweets and the Museum’s own Whitehall Special Blend tea served on exquisite Whitehall Collection china. Each mother will receive a keepsake photograph, a rose and a $10 gift card to the Museum Store. Flagler Museum, One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach. $35-$100. RSVP. 561-655-2833 or flaglermuseum.us MOTHER’S DAY PICNIC BRUNCH AND CHAMPAGNE BAY CRUISE May 8. Brunch, craft, croquet or bocce games, and tour. 10 a.m.2 p.m. The Pelican Skipper will depart on a two-hour Champagne Bay Cruise (for an additional fee) at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Adults $12; ages 4-14, $7. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. RSVP. 305-235-1668 ext. 233 or deeringestate. org/mothers-day

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Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. $25.95-$45.95. 954-473-2955 or flamingogardens.org MOTHER’S DAY TEA AND BRUNCH AT FAIRCHILD May 8. Enjoy scones, savories and desserts served by garden volunteers while enjoying live music. 3-5 p.m. Adults $27-$37; ages 12 and under, $17. RSVP mvalent@ fairchildgarden.org. Brunch hosted by Creative Tastes Catering and Events Production Company. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. RSVP 305256-8399. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305667-1651 or fairchildgarden.org

MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH May 8. Mother’s Day Brunch amid the gardens while enjoying the live piano music. After the unlimited Brunch Buffet, visit the Wray botanical collection and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary, as well as the African Violet Show and Sale. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Nature Tots. Ages 2-4. Nature theme based learning CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY May 12. Celebrate Mother’s Day with creative crafts. 4:30 p.m. Concord Branch Library, 3882 SW 112th Ave., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-207-1344 MOTHER/DAUGHTER TEA & BOOK DISCUSSION May 18. Ages 8-12. Annual tea party and book discussion. “The One and Only Ivan,” by Katherine Applegate. Book copies available at the children’s desk. 6 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., South Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554

and play through storytelling, art and crafts, and active play on the playground and splash pad. 10-11 a.m. Miramar Pineland, 3600 S University Drive, Miramar. $5 per child. 954-357-8776 Spring Time Crafters. Ages 7 to 12. Piece will be created utilizing a combination of mixed mediums. 5:30-7. p.m. Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Blvd., Coconut Creek. residents, $70; non-residents, $80. 954956-1580 or coconutcreek.net/webtrac Toddler Time. Ages 18 months to 35 months. 10 a.m. Walter C. Young Resource Center, 955 NW 129 Ave., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6750 Children’s Book Week Celebration. Storytelling with Carrie Sue Ayvar. 10:30 a.m. African-American Research Library & Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6209 Storybook Adventures. Ages 3-5. For children who are ready for storytime without a caregiver. 10:30 a.m.

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MOTHER’S DAY JAZZ IN THE BAY May 8. Live music and prizes up for bid. Featuring Jazz vocalist Kevin Mahogany, Bobby Watson All-Star Quartet and Curtis Lundy, and the Richmond Heights Middle School Jazz Band. All patrons who enter the theater must have a ticket regardless of age. 4 p.m. South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211 St., Cutler Bay. $35$100. 786-573-5300 or smdcac.org MOTHER’S DAY AT MORIKAMI May 8. Walk through Roji-en encompassing six distinct gardens, a koi feeding area, interactive children’s exhibit “Japan Through the Eyes of a Child,” and the bonsai display. Enjoy special brunch prix-fixe menu at the Cornell Café, and little ones can make a special Mother’s Day craft guided by education staff. Museum opens at 10 a.m. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Adults $15; ages 6-17, $9. 561-495-0233 or morikami.org/event/mothersday-2016

a.m. Culmer/Overtown Branch Library, 350 NW 13th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-579-5322 Bilingual Toddler Storytime. 11 a.m. Doral Branch Library, 10785 NW 58th St., Doral. Free. RSVP. 305716-9598 Anime and Manga Club. Ages 8-12. 4 p.m. Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305375- 2665 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.

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» exhibits for families MINDBENDER MANSION. Through May 1. Forty individual brain teasers and the five group activities, puzzles, tabletop brainteasers and interactive challenges. Those who conquer the challenges become members of the Mindbender Society and add their portrait to the “Wall of Fame.”

JIM JINKINS: THE WORLD ACCORDING TO JIM Through May 28. Featuring the art of Jim Jinkins, creator of cartoon character Doug Funnie. Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. $6. 954-340-5000 or coralspringsmuseum.org

WILDLIFE RESCUE. May 21-Sept. 5. Exhibit that involves visitors in compelling stories of animal rescue, the dedicated people who are taking action and the science that supports their efforts. Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Adults $15; Children 2-12, $13. 954-463-IMAX (4629) or mods.org

MAGIC & MAYHEM: THE ART OF ICONIC TOYS Through May 30. Featuring toy collections of Transformers and My Little Pony, interactive art stations, merchandise displays, first-hand accounts by local collectors, murals, sculpture, photography, mixed-media works and more. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie. 954-424-0085 or youngatartmuseum.org

VOYAGE TO VIETNAM EXHIBIT Through May 8. Exhibit showcases traditions, customs and values exemplified by the annual celebration of Tet and the New Year. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305373-5437 or miamichildrensmuseum. org

BELLISSIMA: ITALY AND HIGH FASHION EXHIBITION Through June 19. The exhibition explores the period of post-World War II creativity in Italy that gave rise to Italian high fashion. Adults, $12; students 13-17, $5. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, 1 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. nsuartmuseum.org or call 954-525-5500 or nsuartmuseum.org GROSSOLOGY: THE (IMPOLITE) SCIENCE OF THE HUMAN BODY May 7. Based on the best-selling book Grossology, this exhibition uses animatronics and imaginative exhibits to tell you the good, the bad and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor

and more. Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Adults, $15; children 3-12, $11. 561-832-1988 or sfsciencecenter.org

ONGOING BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER Gallery will help teach young visitors and their parents the importance of leading a healthy and active lifestyle with exercise stations, food facts, sports interactives and more. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437 or miamichildrensmuseum.org THE MARY ALICE FORTIN CHILDREN’S ART GALLERY Through July. “Illustrating Words: The Wondrous Fantasy World of Robert L. Forbes, poet and Ronald Searle, artist.” 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m. MondayFriday; 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Saturdays. Free. The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-655-2776 or fourarts.org CLYDE BUTCHER PHOTOGRAPHY Butcher is a nationally recognized conservationist who uses his photography to help preserve natural environments throughout the nation. Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-463-IMAX (4629) or mods.org

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VISIT ANYTIME SCHOOLHOUSE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-7426780 or SchoolHouseMuseum.org CASON COTTAGE HOUSE MUSEUM Step back in time and see South Florida family lifestyle from 1915 to 1935. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. 5 NE First St., Delray Beach. 561-274-9578, dbhsarch@bellsouth.net, or DelrayBeachHistory.org

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Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6580 Kids & Tweens Lit Adventures. Ages 5-10. Book discussion. 3:30 p.m. Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7760 Lego Club. Ages 7-12. 4 p.m. South Regional/BC College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-201-8825 Save Future Florida! Spring Science Camp. For 4th grade students. 4 p.m. North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch Library, 6901 Kimberly Blvd., North Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6660 The One & Only Florida Bookworm. The Bookworm has an incredible appetite for books of all kinds, and she’ll get the audience hungry, too. 4 p.m. Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston. Free. RSVP. 954-357-5430 Celebrate BookFest. Puppet party and make a puppet of your favorite book character. 6:30 p.m. Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch Library, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7680 Family Nights With Food Trucks. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. Free. 954-357-5135 Tuesday Night Beach Dances. Movie, dancing and more. 7-9 p.m. Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. Free. 954-480-4429 or deerfield-beach.com

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Sensational Story ‘n More. Ages 2-5. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. $5. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org Shrinky Dinks for Mom. Ages 7 and up. Create a charm for mom. 3:15 p.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561626-6133 Chess Club. Ages 6-12. 4 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. South, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561482-4554 MAY 2016 |

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» theater, shows & concerts GOLD COAST YOUTH ORCHESTRA MAY CONCERT May 1. 4 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 2331 NE 26th Ave., Pompano Beach. $10. 954501-0401, info@gcyo-fl.org or goldcoastyouthorchestra.org EVER HAPPILY AFTER May 1. Everyone in Fairy Tale Land is having a happy ending, except Cinderella, whose fairy godmother is a no-show. Featuring students in grades 3-5. 2 and 4 p.m. 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. 561- 575-2223 or jupitertheatre.org PIRATE SCHOOL: THE SCIENCE OF PIRATES! May 3. Science-comedy show featuring a STEM curriculum with a nautical twist. 10 a.m. Amaturo Theater at Broward Center, 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $7.20. 954-4620222 or browardcenter.org LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS May 6-7. Presented by The Coral Springs Institute for the Performing Arts, with students in 8th-12th grades. Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. $15. 954-344-5990 or coralspringscenterforthearts.com 2016 SPRING RECITAL May 7. Storybook characters will come to life through dance, music and poetry. Featuring children from the Diamond Minds campus as well as the UCP Early Beginnings Academy. $12; free lap seats available at the box office for children 24 months and under. 4 p.m. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188 St., Aventura. 877-311-7469 or aventuracenter.org A SPRING MIX May 7-8. Mixed repertory concert featuring excerpts from Napoli and Flower Festival at Genzano, a tribute to the Danish ballet master and choreographer, August Bournonville. Countess de Hoernle Theatre, Spanish River High School, 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton. $35-$25. 561-995-0709 or bocaballet.org CINDERELLA May 7-8. Ballet Palm Beach performs the classic rags-to-riches love story. Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. $17-$37. 561-2075900 or balletpalmbeach. org ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY May 7-21. Musical adaptation of Judith Viorst’s award-winning children’s book. 2 p.m. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. “All Kids Included” sensory-friendly Saturday per-

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formance at 11 a.m. on May 21. $23. 305-4444181 or actorsplayhouse.org HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 ON STAGE May 7, 14, 21. 4 p.m. Showtime Performing Arts Theatre, 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton. Adults, $14.50; children, $10.50. 561-3942626 or showtimeboca.com BRUNDIBÁR AN OPERA FOR KIDS May 8, 15, 22. An opera for children which premiered during World War II and became both a symbol of hope and resistance and a Nazi propaganda tool. A classic story of good vs. evil, this beautiful piece is a symbol of hope and the triumph of the human spirit. Visit website for locations. 4 p.m. adults, $15; children, $10. 305-274-2103, info@orchestramiami.org, or orchestramiami.org HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR. May 11. Presented by The Coral Springs Institute for the Performing Arts, with students in 4th-7th grades. 6:30 p.m. Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. $15. 954-344-5990 or coralspringscenterforthearts.com MARIONETAS DE LA ESQUINA ¿QUÉ ES? Amy 13-15. Ages 4 and up. A musical without words, “¿Qué Es?” or “What is it?” explores the world of the unknown as a seemingly insignificant table cloth comes to life. The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. Tickets start at $25. 305949-6722 or arshtcenter.org MIXED UP FAIRY TALES May 14. “World Famous Storyologist” Page Turner and her slapstick sidekick need your help to break a spell or Beauty will sleep for 100 years. 2 p.m. Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood. Free. 954-9213274 or artandculturecenter.org PRINCESS THIMBELINA May 14. Musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale about a girl no bigger then your thumb. 2 p.m. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard Sunrise. $7. 954747-4646 YOUNG MUSICIANS UNITE ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT May 14. 8 p.m. The Gleason Room at the Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Children under 2 free with a paid adult. Doors open at 7 p.m. $21. 305-673-7300 or fillmoremb.com

AMERICAN GIRL FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER May 15. Hosted by and benefiting The Embrace Girls Foundation. Entertainment, raffle prizes, gifts, and treats. Everyone must have a ticket to enter, including infants. Free lap tickets available. 2 p.m. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. $40-$75. aventuracenter.org CELEBRATE THE MUSIC May 15. Presented by the Palm Beach Children’s Chorus. Songs from the stage and cinema. 5 p.m. Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. $20. 561-444-8455 or PBChildrensChorus.org COPPELIA – SAVE THE ARTS, SAVE THE WORLD May 15. Based on ETA Hoffmann’s epic story Coppelia, this multi-genre dance performance asks: Can the budding romance of two ballet dancers inspire and bring about a resistance to restore the world’s art? 5 p.m. Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Adults, $35; children, $15. 954-602-4500 or miramarculturalcenter.org THE CONSERVATORY SCHOOL PLAYFEST CONCERT May 17. Annual Spring concert featuring the Conservatory School’s oldest students. 6:30 p.m. Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. $10. TheConservatorySchool.org ACES TALENT SHOWCASE 2016 May 18-19. Featuring students from the Aventura City of Excellence School who sing, dance and play a variety of musical instruments. $10; free lap seats available at the box office for children 12 months and under. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. 877-3117469 or aventuracenter.org

DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE! May 19. Daniel invites the audience on an interactive musical adventure as he and his friends explore their much-loved Neighborhood of MakeBelieve. 6 p.m. Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 26.50 - $47.70. 954-344-5990 or coralspringscenterforthearts.com LEGENDS OF THE OLD SCHOOL 2 May 20. With Bel Biv Devoe, Lisa Lisa, Tone Loc, Rob Base, TKA, JJ Fad, 69 Boyz, DJ Laz and Kid n Play. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets start at

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Bilingual Storytime. 6:30 p.m. Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres. RSVP. 561-6419100 Teachers Rock! Grades K-5. Read a story about teachers and create a special craft to give to your teacher. 3:30 p.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600 Explorium Science Squad. Ages 5-6. “Shake, Rattle, & Roll.” Learn about the science behind earthquakes, and participate in a building challenge. 4-5 p.m. Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. $10-$12.50561- 347-3913 or ScienceExplorium.org

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Playtime with Mommy. Newborn-9 months. 10:15 a.m. Kendale Lakes Branch Library, 15205 SW 88th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-388-0326 Storytelling for Preschoolers. 11 a.m. Allapattah Branch Library, 1799 NW 35th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-638-6086 Fun & Games at the Library. Ages 7 and up. 3 p.m. Culmer/Overtown Branch Library, 350 NW 13th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-579-5322

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ice cream with singer, author Darrell House. 6:30 p.m. Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7990 Tamarac Food Trucks. 5:30- 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. Free. 954-597-3620 Wednesday Night Cheap Skate. $6 skating Wednesdays. Skates included. 6-8:30 p.m. Galaxy Skateway, 7500 Southgate Blvd., 954-721-0580 or 3737 N. Davie Road Extension, 954-435-3300

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Fun @ Four. 5-12. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a colorful craft and Latin music. 4 p.m. Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres. RSVP. 561-6419100 Stories, Games and Crafts About Art. Ages 5-8. 4 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. South, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554 “Star Wars” Day. Ages 5-12. “Star Wars” themed games and crafts. Costumes welcome. 3:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561-304-4500 “Star Wars”: May the Fourth Be With You. Ages 6-12. “Star Wars” themed origami, coloring and crafts. 3 p.m. Wellington Branch Library, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington. RSVP. 561-790-6070 Explorium Science Squad. Ages 7-9. “Shake, Rattle, & Roll.” Learn about the science behind earthquakes, and participate in a building challenge. 4-5 p.m. Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. $10-$12.50. 561- 347-3913 or ScienceExplorium.org Crafty Wednesday. Ages 2-6. “National Star Wars Day!” 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 Faulk Center For Counseling Seminars. “Parenting: The Illusion of Choice” presented by Courtney Cooper, Faulk Center practicum student. 11 a.m.-Noon. First Wednesdays of each month. Faulk Center for Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton.

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Theme Thursday. Ages 2-6. “Silly Hats” 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 Clematis by Night. Drink specials, food vendors, and music. 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. West Palm Beach Waterfront, 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. wpb.org/events Art After Dark. The museum stays open until 9 p.m. Special exhibitions, live music, films, tours, cash bar, and food. Every Thursday evening. Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Adults, $12; ages 13-21, $5. 561-832-5196

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Mommy and Me Storytime. 11 a.m. Key Biscayne Branch Library, 299 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Free. RSVP. 305-361-6134 After School Storytime. 4 p.m. Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-375-2665 Bilingual Storytime. 10:15 a.m. Pinecrest Branch Library, 5835 SW 111th St., Pinecrest. Free. RSVP. 305668-4571 Folklife Fridays Festival Liberty City. A street festival, with live entertainment, food, and clothing. First Friday of every month. 11a.m.-6 p.m. 9th Street Pedestrian Mall (NW 9th Street & NW 2nd Ave) Miami. Cultural Fridays. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists. 7-11 p.m. Domino Park, SW 15th Avenue and 8th Street, Miami. Free. 305-643-5500 Free Fridays Tours at the Wolf. Learn more about The Wolfsonian collection and related art and design themes during a 45-minute free guided tour of the permanent collection or temporary exhibitions. 6-6:45p.m.The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001 or wolfsonian.org Gallery Night Live. Free admission and live music every first Friday of the month. 6-10 p.m. Coral Gables

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Reading Ready Preschool Storytime. 11 a.m. Lakes of the Meadow Branch Library, 4284 SW 152nd Ave., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-222-2149 Anime Nation. Ages 8 and up. Afterschool club focusing on all aspects of Anime and Manga. 3:30 p.m. Shenandoah Branch Library, 2111 SW 19th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-250-4688 Bark & Read. Ages 5-12. Children read stories to Flora a licensed therapy greyhound. 3:30 p.m. West End Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-385-7135 Lyrical Verse Disperse. Ages 8 and up. Write a poem, read a rhyme, or sing a song. 5 p.m. Virrick Park Branch Library, 3255 Plaza St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305442-7872

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Mother Goose Story Time. Ages 2-5. 11 a.m. Miramar Branch Library & Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8090 STEAM- All Aboard. Ages 3-8. Children will have the opportunity to build a boat. Miramar Branch Library & Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8095 Learning & Growing Together. Ages 12 months to 36 months. Learn early literacy skills through singing songs and hearing stories. 11:15 a.m. Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6580 Playgroup Fun. Birth-2. Multi-sensory approach to early learning. 11:15 a.m. Hollywood Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7760 Food Truck Invasion. 5-10 p.m. First Thursday of the month. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. Free. broward.org

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Friday Night Sound Waves. Live music. 5:30-8:30 p.m. the Hub, Las Olas Boulevard and A1A, Fort Lauderdale. FridayNightSoundWaves.com First Friday Jazz Jams. Student musicians perform with jazz professionals. 7:30-9:30 p.m. ArtServe, 1350 E Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free admission. goldcoastjazz.org Rhythm Learning Time. Ages 3-5. Children develop language, social, emotional and physical skills. 11 a.m. Miramar Branch Library & Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8090 First Friday Food Trucks. With live music. 5-9 p.m. First Friday of the month. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. Free. 954-473-2955 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 Move it Fridays. Ages 5 and under. Play for better health every Friday. 11:30 a.m.-Noon. Young At Art Youth Services Story Corner, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie. Included in paid admission.954-357-5437 Cool De Sac Movie Night. Movie, food and activities. Call for movie titles. 6-9 p.m. Fridays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Child drop off $27 per child; Stay and play, regular admission prices. RSVP. 954-399-9953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Artspark Funtastic Fridays And Movie Night. Bounce house, face painters and more every Friday. Movie begins at 8 p.m. 5-8 p.m. ArtsPark, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free. 954-921-3500 or visithollywoodfl.org

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“The Writing Circle” with Gabriella Chebli. Creative writing for ages 10-14. 10:30 a.m. Pinecrest Branch Library, 5835 SW 111th St., Pinecrest. Free. RSVP. 305-668-4571 Baby Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Shenandoah Branch Library, 2111 SW 19th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305250-4688 15th Annual Free Comic Book Day. Comic book shops across North America open their doors and give free books to anyone who visits (while supplies last). Visit website for additional details and participating locations. freecomicbookday.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 S.W. 224 St., Goulds. $10. RSVP. 305-258-3186 Gold Coast Train Rides. 20-minute train rides on the “Edwin Link Children’s Railroad” or Link train. 1 and 3 p.m. Weekends. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 S.W. 152nd St., Miami. $2.50. 305-253-0063

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Mothers Are Marvelous. Ages 5-10. Stories about a mother’s love, and make a book filled with special coupons. 11 a.m. Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres. RSVP. 561-641-9100 Comic Book Day. Discuss favorite characters or comics with other comic fans, check out collection of graphic novels, and make comic book crafts. 2:30 p.m. Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-233-2600 15th Annual Free Comic Book Day. Comic book shops across North America open their doors and give free books to anyone who visits (while supplies last). Visit website for additional details and participating locations. freecomicbookday.com

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

IMACS Hi-Tech Summer Camp Open House Boca Raton. Ages 6-15. Get a glimpse of the IMACSsummer program. 3:30-5 p.m. IMACS Boca Raton, 23172 Sandalfoot Plaza Drive Boca Raton. RSVP. 561470-1178 or imacs.org/summercamp.

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Coloring Club. 2:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561-304-4500 Sunday Movies. Check website for movie title. $1 includes beverage & popcorn. 11 a.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org

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Toddler Storytime. 1:30 p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424 After School Club: Games and More. 3 p.m. Opa-locka Branch Library, 780 Fisherman St., Suite 140, Opa-locka. Free. RSVP. 305-688-1134 YOUmake Miami. Ages 8 and up. “Pin Your Dream upon a Star.” Use a variety of media and turn it into a button. 3 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219 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, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. $18; Florida residents, $14. 305-373-5437 or miamichildrensmuseum.org

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Family Storytime. Family storytime for all ages with songs and movement. 6 p.m. Tyrone Bryant Branch Library, 2230 NW 21 Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8210 Food Trucks At Artspark. Over 20 different food trucks. 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. 954-921-3500

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Lake Worth Food Truck Invasion. 6-10 p.m. Second Monday of the month. Cultural Plaza, Lake Worth. Free. lakeworth.org or foodtruckinvasion.com Monday Madness Happy Hour. Free face painting. Socks required. 3-5 p.m. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. $5.95. 561627-1782 or coolbeansplaycafe.com Pokémon Club. Ages 7 and up. 4 p.m. Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-2332600 After School Adventure Club. Ages 5-8. Board games, Wii gaming and other activities. 3:30 p.m. West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. RSVP. 561-734-5556

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Bilingual Toddler Storytime. 11 a.m. Doral Branch Library, 10785 NW 58th St., Doral. 305-716-9598

Reading Ready Toddlers Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Culmer/Overtown Branch Library, 350 NW 13th St., Miami. 305-579-5322 Holiday Craft & Storytime. 4 p.m. Pinecrest Branch Library, 5835 SW 111th St., Pinecrest. Free. RSVP. 305-668-4571 Surprise Storytime. 4 p.m. Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library, 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. RSVP. 305-931-5512

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4-8 p.m. HĂ¤agen-Dazs at Gulfstream Park, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-454-7000 or gulfstreampark.com Toddler Time. Ages 18-35 months. Stories, songs and rhymes. 10 a.m. Pembroke Pines/ Walter C. Young Resource Center, 955 NW 129 Ave., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6750 Books-N-Babies. Ages up to 24 months. 11 a.m. Miramar Branch Library & Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8090 Buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Club. LEGO blocks provided. 3:30 p.m. Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-262-5477 Family Reading Night. Evening of stories, crafts, and more. 6:30 p.m. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Free. RSVP. 954-765-1560 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. 888-888-4532 or ikea.com

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Celebrate Agriculture Literacy Day. Ages 6-12. Read the book, “Drive Through Florida: Vegetables, and discover!” 4-5 p.m. Carver Ranches Branch Library, 4735 SW 18 St., West Park. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6245 Wags N Tales. Ages 5-11. Children practice their reading skills with “Bella” from the Humane Society. 4 p.m. Young At Art Youth Services Story Corner, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8585 Afterschool@Your Library. Homework help and reading practice for children ages 6-12. 2-5:30 p.m. Hallandale Beach Branch Library, 300 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6380 Tamarac Food Trucks. 5:30- 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. Free. 954-597-3620

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (before and after care is available)

5-Day Camps June 13 - August 15

Week-long camps packed full of science, discovery and FUN!

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Fun @ Four. Ages 5-12. Imagine, design and build with LEGO bricks. 4 p.m. Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres. RSVP. 561-641-9100

Stories, Games and Crafts About Art and Artists. Ages 5-8. 4 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554

Each camp also includes an IMAX film adventure!

Mommy & Me Kamishibai Story Telling. Reading of a Japanese kamishibai folk story. 10:30 a.m. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Adults, $15; children 6-17, $9. $561-495-0233 or morikami.org

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Toddler Storytime. 11 a.m. Homestead Branch Library, 700 N. Homestead Blvd., Homestead. Free. RSVP. 305-246-0168 Anime Nation. Watch a film, practice drawing, participate in a cosplay, and discuss favorite books. 3:30 p.m. Shenandoah Branch Library, 2111 SW 19th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-250-4688 Paws to Read. Children read to Flora a licensed therapy greyhound. 3:30 p.m. Kendall Branch Library, 9101 SW 97th Ave., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-279-0520

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Preschool Play ‘N’ Learn. Ages 3-5. Theme: Flower Power. Program may include games, hands-on activities, crafts, storytelling, songs and a nature walk or animal encounter. 10-11 a.m. Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center, 3501 SW 130th Ave., Davie. $5 per participant. 954-357-8797 Shalom Time: Israel. 4 p.m. Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954357-7550 Cool Pre-School Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Imperial Point Branch Library, 5985 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6530 Playgroup Fun. Birth-2. Multi-sensory approach to early learning. 11:15 a.m. Hollywood Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7760 Concerts in the Park. Live music, bounce house, and food trucks. 6-9 p.m. Second Thursdays of the month. Old Davie School Bandshell, 6650 Griffin Road, Davie. Free. 954-797-1166

Ocean Explorers

Grades 7-8

June 20-24 • July 18-22 • August 8-12 2 Days at the Museum 3 Days at FAU’s SeaTech in Dania Beach Week-long science camp focusing on coastal marine and coral reef ecosystems plus visit FAU’s ocean engineering/electronics labs.

Camp Information 954.713.0930

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Mother Goose Storytelling. Ages 5-10. 4 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., South Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554 Where in the World Is Ms Amber?. Ages 7-10. “Great Britain.” Explore history, culture, and people of different countries around the globe. 3 p.m. Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-233-2600

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Toddler Storytime. 11 a.m. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Free. 305-553-1134

Toddler Storytime. 10:15 a.m. International Mall Branch Library, 10315 NW 12th St., Doral. Free. RSVP. 305-594-2514 Toddler Storytime. 10 a.m. South Miami Branch Library, 6000 Sunset Drive, South Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-667-6121

Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Adults, $8; children 4-10, $6. Optional taiko performance, $2. $561-4950233 or morikami.org Friday Night At The Museum. Ages 7-12. “After Hours” museum access; eat pizza, watch a movie, and special Earth Day activities. 6-9:30 p.m. Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. 20-$25. $7 discount for each additional child in the same household. 561- 347-3913 or ScienceExplorium.org

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Adventures of the Young Composers. Ages 3-6.

MIAMI-DADE

Learn about a composer, his music, and simple steps to a traditional dance from his cultural background. 10 a.m. North Regional/BC Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek. Free. RSVP. 954-201-2600 Free Play Fridays. Ages 1-5. Interact with pre-literacy toys and develop and build social skills. 10:30 a.m. Young At Art Youth Services Story Corner, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie. Free. RSVP. 954-357-5437 Music Under the Stars. Bring chairs and blankets. 7 p.m. Second Friday of every month. Pompano Beach Great Lawn, Atlantic Boulevard and Pompano Beach Boulevard, Pompano Beach. 954-786-4111

Storytime Sing-a-Long with the Palm Beach Opera. Children learn and sing memorable tunes from legendary opera scores. 1 p.m. Arcola Lakes Branch Library, 8240 NW 7th Ave., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-694-2707 4 p.m. Sunny Isles Beach Branch Library, 18070 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-682-0726 Portfolio Class for Children. Students perfect their art skills through specialized instruction & museum exploration. 12:30 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219

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Second Saturday and Sunday of the month. 11 a.m. Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. $5. 786-385-9689 or gablescinema.com 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 S.W. 224 St., Goulds. $10. RSVP. 305-258-3186 HistoryMiami Family Fun Days. Educational, hands-on activities and kid-themed projects. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Second Saturday of every month. HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free. 305-375-1492 or historymiami.org Family Day at Coral Gables Museum. Free admission, kids activities and performances. Second Sat-

Get Moving: Jump for Joy!. Ages 4-7. Celebrate Frog Jumping Day with froggy activities. 4 p.m. Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-233-2600 Wigglecise. Ages 2-4. Improve motor skills, rhythm and coordination using shakers, balls, instruments and more. 11 a.m. Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres. RSVP. 561-641-9100 Make and Take Crafts. Ages 3-8. 3:30 p.m. West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. RSVP. 561-734-5556 Sushi & Stroll Summer Walk Series. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000

Family Day on Aragon Family And Youth Films. Admission includes a free popcorn and soda.

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

BROWARD

Mammo Party. Free chair massages, mini-manicures, and light refreshments. To have a screening mammography exam, participants must be age 35 or older, present a physician prescription, bring insurance card or self-pay, and not have had a mammogram more recently than April 30, 2015. Memorial Hospital West. 703 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines. 954-276-5595 Sensory Saturday. Yoga, art and other sensory experiences for children with sensory processing disorders and their families. Lights and sounds will be dimmed. Speech pathologist Laura Donovan will be available to answer questions. 9-11 a.m. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. Adults, $18; Florida residents, $14. RSVP. 305-373-5437 ext 100 or sensorysaturday@miamichildrensmuseum.org Let’s Explore at Fairchild (LEAF). “The Peter Pan dispersal theory.” Children work with crafts, play science-themed games, complete fun and educational worksheets, participate in planting activities, and more. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables. Adults, $25; children 6-17, $12. 305-667-1651 or fairchildgarden.org

OCP2 Wellness Day in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Basketball dunking contest, kickball, yoga/meditation, arts & crafts, raffles and prizes, and a special guest. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Broward Regional Park, Shelter #8, 3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill. 954-622-8121, ocp2.org , or info@ocp2.org

IMACS Hi-Tech Summer Camp Open House Weston. Ages 6-15. Get a glimpse of the IMACS summer program. 3:30-5 p.m. IMACS Weston, 2585 Glades Circle, Weston. RSVP. 954-791-2333 or imacs.org/summercamp

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Pediatric Associates New Parent Class. Learn what to expect with a new baby and other topics about preparing for your new arrival. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Royal Eagle Plaza, 9120-A Wiles Road, Coral Springs. RSVP. 12:30-1:30 p.m. The Professional Centre at Pembroke Lakes Mall, 400 N. Hiatus Road., Suite 105, Pembroke Pines. RSVP. 877-334-5437 or pediatricassociates.com Pediatric Associates CPR & First Aid Class. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Chapel Trail Plaza, 18425 W. Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines. RSVP. 877-334-5437 or pediatricassociates.com LEGO Larry Workshop. 2 p.m. Pompano Beach Branch Library, 1213 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7595 Live at the Sherman Library. Make Believe Theater: Star Stories, Greek Myths. Colorful shadow puppets, storytelling and audience participation. 2 p.m. Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-262-4600 Drama Club. Learn acting, singing, games and more. 4-5 p.m. Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7990 Rockin’ Kids Club. Live DJ, character appearances and games. 10 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Free. 954-378-0900 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com

RSVP: 561 501-6615, Seedlings@SunflowerCreativeArts. org, or SunflowerCreativeArts.org/Preschool World Bonsai Day. Learn about the art of bonsai, guided bonsai tours, bonsai clinics and demonstrations. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Adults, $15; children 6-17, $9. $561-495-0233 or morikami.org

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

BROWARD

Team/Family Shutterbug Photo Hunt. Nature Photography 101 class followed by a photo hunt 2:304:30 p.m. Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek. $10 per team. 954-357-5198

PALM BEACH

National Chocolate Chip Day! Free chocolate chip cookie with the purchase of a chocolate chip cookie. Code word: National Chocolate Chip Day. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. $10.95; 6 months-2, $8.95; siblings, $6.95. 561-627-1782

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Tween Gaming and Tie-Dye. Ages 9-12. Nintendo games and tie-dye using sharpie markers. Bring shirt. 10:30 a.m. Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres. RSVP. 561-641-9100 Minecraft Mania. Ages 7 and up. Bring your device and challenge other players. Minecraft themed activity pages also available. 10 a.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600 Seedlings Preschool Open House. 10-11 am. Sunflower Creative Arts, 227 N Dixie Blvd., Delray Beach.

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Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. $18; Florida residents, $14. 305-373-5437 or miamichildrensmuseum.org The Family That Reads Together. Toddler stories. 11 a.m. Arcola Lakes Branch Library, 8240 NW 7th Ave., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-694-2707 After School Club: Games and More. 3 p.m. Opa-locka Branch Library, 780 Fisherman St., Suite 140, Opa-locka. Free. RSVP. 305-688-1134

BROWARD

Smoothie King Free Smoothie Day. All of the Smoothie King stores in Greater Miami/Fort Lauderdale will be giving away free 12 oz. Strawberry X-Treme smoothie. First come, first serve. Limit one smoothie per customer, while supplies last. Visit website for locations. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. smoothieking.com Toddler Time Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Imperial Point Branch Library, 5985 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6530 Afterschool@Your Library. Homework help and reading practice for children ages 6-12. 2-5:30 p.m. Hallandale Beach Branch Library, 300 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6380 Reading Buddies. Ages 5-10. Practice your reading skills with a teen volunteer. 5 p.m. Miramar Branch Library & Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8090

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Mosaic Herb Garden. Ages 6-9. Grow your own herb garden by planting cilantro, parsley, basil or dill seeds. 3:15 p.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561-626-6133 Mayhem in May. Ages 8 and up. Funny games, jokes and pranks. 4:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561-304-4500 Bouncing Babies. Ages 3-12 months. Stories, songs and finger plays. 10:30 a.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600

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Bilingual Toddler Storytime. 11 a.m. Doral Branch Library, 10785 NW 58th St., Doral. 305-716-9598

Chess Club. For novice, beginner, and experienced chess players. 3:30 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219 Yoga for Kids with Litana Somoano. Ages 6-14. Bring a mat or towel. 6:30 p.m. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-553-1134

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Little Builders. Ages 2-5. Make fun creations using building bricks. 11 a.m. Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Library, 5689 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-233-1880

Pajamarama Story Time: Uno, Dos, Tres! Ages 3-6. Listen to stories and songs in both English and Spanish, dance, and make a craft. Wear PJ’s, and stuffed animals welcome. 6:30 p.m. Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-790-6030 LEGO Time. Ages 5-10. 3:30 p.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561470-1600

Mommy and Me Baby Cakes Group. Topics Include: Babywearing safety and education and sex after birth discussion. Noon-1:30 p.m. Memorial Regional Hospital, The Family Birthplace, 3501 Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-265-5930 or memorialregional.com CHADD Of North Broward Support Group. Meeting for parents of children diagnosed with ADD/ ADHD. Meet and greet, question and answer session, raffle, and refreshments. 6:30-8 p.m. third Tuesday of the month. Atlantis Academy Coral Springs, 10193 NW 31st St., Coral Springs. 561-603-6154 or 954-752-7571 Afterschool@Your Library. Homework help and reading practice for children ages 6-12. 2-5:30 p.m. Hallandale Beach Branch Library, 300 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6380 Homework Help. Students in grades K-12 will be able to receive homework help on a first come, first served basis. 3 p.m. Tyrone Bryant Branch Library, 2230 NW 21 Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8210 Kids & Tweens Lit Adventures. Ages 5-10. Book discussion. 3:30 p.m. Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7760

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Coding for Kids. Ages 9 and up. Practice the basics of web design by learning HTML5 computer language. 3:15 p.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561-626-6133

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Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Coral Reef Branch Library, 9211 SW 152nd St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305233-8324 Zumba for Kids. 4:30 p.m. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Free. 305-553-1134

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Broward Nature Book Club. “The Old Man And The Sea” By Ernest Hemmingway. A 45-60 minute book discussion, and a 30-minute ’lite hike,’ led by a Park Naturalist. 9:30-11 a.m. Deerfield Island Park, 1720 Deerfield Island Park, Deerfield Beach. Free. RSVP. 954357-5113 or NaturalAreas@broward.org Sunset Nature Walk: Flowers. Learn how to apply the lessons of nature to your home garden. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes for this on-trail/off-trail walk. 7-8:30 p.m. Miramar Pineland, 3600 S. University Drive, Miramar. $5 per person. 954-357-8776 Tamarac Food Trucks. 5:30- 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. Free. 954-597-3620

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How Does Your Garden Grow? Ages 2-5. Spring story time about flowers, veggies and bugs. 11a.m.

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(3rd-8th grade) Art: Two 2-week sessions. Drama/Vocal: One 3 week session. Great for campers with an artistic or a creative flair. Offered from 6/13-7/8 & 7/18-8/5.

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(6th-12th Grade) One 4-week session. 7/11 - 8/5. Individualized instruction plans will be created. ESL can be combined with the Teens Travel Camp or LITLeadership Program for field trips.

(3rd-8th grade) Five 2-week sessions plus one week of Robotics. Science, Technology, Engineering & or Math concepts all offered in a fun learning environment. Also check out our Marine Science and Multi Media Camp.

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Camp Sagemont

Our camp is conveniently located in the heart of Weston and just minutes from I-75, I-595 and the Sawgrass Expressway. 1570 Sagemont Way • Weston, FL 33326 phone: 954.384.1894 • email: camp@sagemont.com

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Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres. RSVP. 561-641-9100 Crafternoon. Ages 3-8. Make and take creative crafts. 4 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., South Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554

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

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Story Time for Children With Special Needs. Ages 3-10. Enjoy stories, songs and movement activities specially designed for children with developmental disabilities. 3:15 p.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561-626-6133 Bubble Disco Dance Party. Ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. RSVP. 561-894-7500 Preschool Fun. Ages 3-5. Kinetic sand play, building blocks, floor puzzles, and coloring and crayon rubbings. 10:30 a.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600 Shabbat And Schmooze. Shabbat sing-a-long, complimentary bagel breakfast, and tour of the school. 9:15-10:45 a.m. Mandel JCC Palm Beach Gardens, 5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens. Free. 561-7125230, JaimeB@JCConline.com, RachelF@JCConline.com, or jcconline.com

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Beach Sports and Surf Camp Nonstop Bilingual Learning and Sports at the Beach Featuring 3 Different Camps this year: Beach Sports Camp | Surf Camp Tennis and Golf Camp at Palm Aire Country Club

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SUMMER CAMP FUN AT MARKHAM PARK! June 13-August 12,2016

• (3) Three-week sessions or by the week! • Field trips EVERYDAY! • Fun park activities! • Extended hours included 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Call 954-815-9054 Register at campchameleon.com

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NATURE • CREATIVE ARTS • ATHLETICS • AQUATICS • FIELD TRIPS

A fun and friendly summer camp for boys and girls ages 5-15

greyhound. 3:30 p.m. West End Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free. 305-385-7135 Kid Lit: Book Club. Discuss books, comics, poetry. 4:30 p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424 In-B-Tweeners Book Club. Ages 9-12 . Call or visit for book title. 6 p.m. Palmetto Bay Branch Library, 17641 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay. Free. RSVP. 305232-1771 Kid’s Muay Thai Kickboxing. Ages 5-13. Martial arts. 6 p.m. Thursdays. Ed Burke Recreation Center, 11400 NE Ninth Court, Biscayne Park. For pricing: 305542-5549 or mma-f.com

The Grove Green Market. Locally grown vegetables, artisan foods, and live entertainment. 2-8 p.m. Thursdays. 3500 Main Highway, Miami. 305-608-9020 or coconutgrove.com

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Food Truck Invasion. 5-9:30 p.m. Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City. 305-612-7779 or foodtruckinvasion.com Story Time Explorers. Ages 3-5. Get ready for Kindergarten with stories, music and movement. 12:30 p.m. Walter C. Young Resource Center, 955 NW 129 Ave., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6750 Playgroup Fun. Birth-2. Multi-sensory approach to early learning. 11:15 a.m. Hollywood Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7760 Toddler Yoga with Nipa. Ages 1-5. Interactive program using songs and rhymes with movement and stretching. 10:30 a.m. Young At Art Youth Services Story Corner, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8585

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The Day the Crayons Quit. Ages 4 and up. Stories and crafts based on the books. 3:30 p.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600 Kaleidoscopes! Ages 9 and up. Make a kaleidoscope and learn about their history. 3:15 p.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561-626-6133 LEGO Club. Ages 6-12. 4 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. RSVP. 561-894-7500 Where in the World Is Ms Amber?. Ages 7-10. “Ireland.” Explore history, culture, and people of different countries around the globe. 3 p.m. Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-233-2600 Baby Play Thursday. Ages 6-23 months. Rhymes, stories, songs and playtime. 10:30 a.m. Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-790-6030

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Toddler Storytime. 11 a.m. Coral Gables Library, 3443 Segovia St., Coral Gables. Free. 305-442-8706 10:30 a.m. Palm Springs North Library, 17601 NW 78th Ave., Suite 111, and Hialeah. Free. RSVP. 305-820-8564 10 a.m. South Miami Branch Library, 6000 Sunset Drive, South Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-667-6121 Cultural Fridays. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists. 7-11 p.m. Domino Park, SW 15th Avenue and 8th Street, Miami. Free. 305-643-5500 Target Free Third Friday. The Miami Children’s Museum is free every third Friday of the month. Due to space - no strollers please. 3-9 p.m. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-3735437 ext. 100 or ext. 145

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Friday Night Family Ceramics Class. $6 optional pizza dinner at 6 p.m. Call to reserve. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Community Center, 9000 SW 50th Place, Cooper City. $10 per family plus $10 material fee per child. 954-434-4300 #233 or coopercityfl.org Movies on the Lawn. Bring chairs and blankets. 8 p.m. third Friday of every month. Pompano Beach Great Lawn, Atlantic Boulevard and Pompano Beach Boulevard, Pompano Beach. 954-786-4111 Friday Night Sound Waves. Live music. 5:30-8:30 p.m. the Hub, Las Olas Boulevard and A1A, Fort Lauderdale. FridayNightSoundWaves.com After-School @ Your Library. 2 p.m. Pompano Beach Branch Library, 1213 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7595 Tunes ‘N Trucks. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 6 p.m. Third Friday of the month. Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. Free. 954-747-4600 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

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Plaza, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-399-9953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Move it Fridays. Ages 5 and under. Play for better health. 11:30 a.m.-Noon. Young At Art Youth Services Story Corner, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie. Free with Museum paid admission.954-357-5437 Artspark Funtastic Fridays And Movie Night. Bounce house, face painters and more. Movie begins at 8 p.m. 5-8 p.m. ArtsPark, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free. 954-921-3500 or visithollywoodfl.org

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Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Fun Fridays. Ages 1-3. Storytime favorites. 10:30 a.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561-6266133

Totally Cool Journals, Notebooks, Diaries. Ages 7-12. Create your own diaries with ideas from Janet Pensiero. 4 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., South Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554 Chess for Tweens. Ages 8-12. 3:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561-304-4500 Kids Wii U Gaming and More. Ages 7-12. 3:30 p.m. Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-790-6030 Things That Go. Ages 2-6. Fun stories, songs and a craft. 11 a.m. Wellington Branch Library, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington. RSVP. 561-790-6070 Toddler Art. Ages 1-2. Stories, songs, and art centers. 10:30 a.m. West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. RSVP. 561-734-5556 Shabbat And Schmooze. Shabbat sing-a-long, complimentary bagel breakfast, and tour of the school. 9:15-10:45 a.m. Mandel JCC Palm Beach Gardens, 5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens. Free. 561-7125230, JaimeB@JCConline.com, RachelF@JCConline.com, or jcconline.com

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a.m. Kendale Lakes Branch Library, 15205 SW 88th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-388-0326 Russian Storytime. Russian books, stories, rhymes, and music. 11 a.m. Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library, 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. RSVP. 305-9315512 Fun French Storytime. Read in French and practice French vocabulary for beginners. 3:30 p.m. Pinecrest Branch Library, 5835 SW 111th St., Pinecrest. Free. RSVP. 305-668-4571

Making Waves! Marine Engineering to the Max. Best for ages up to 14 years. Design, create, test, and refine marine based devices and vehicles while learning about the different careers in naval, ocean, and marine engineering as well as naval architecture. 2:30 p.m. Little River Branch Library, 160 NE 79th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-751-8689 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 S.W. 224 St., Goulds. $10. RSVP. 305-258-3186 Gold Coast Train Rides. 20-minute train rides on the “Edwin Link Children’s Railroad”, or Link train. 1 and 3 p.m. Weekends. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami. $2.50. 305-253-0063

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Mammo Party. Free chair massages, mini-manicures,

The Summer Theatre Academy at the University of Miami’s Department of Theatre Arts promises six weeks of fun and learning! Whether in grade school, middle school or high school, your child will gain valuable skills, confidence, self-esteem, and a love of creativity through theatre games and acting exercises led by our well-trained, caring staff. facebook.com/ summertheatreacademy @STAatUM

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and light refreshments. To have a screening mammography exam, participants must be age 35 or older, present a physician prescription, bring insurance card or self-pay, and not have had a mammogram more recently than April 30, 2015. Memorial Hospital Miramar, 1901 SW 172nd Ave., Miramar. 954-276-5595 Family Beach Cleanup. Free parking for volunteers. Cleanup supplies provided. 4 p.m. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. onebeautiful-world.org/beach-cleanups

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academic pursuits such as Computer Programming and Virtual Robotics, Electronics, and Logic Puzzles. 3:30-5 p.m. IMACS Plantation, 7435 NW 4th St., Plantation. RSVP. 954-791-2333 or imacs.org/summercamp

Crockett Foundation 4th Annual Derby Days Preakness Party. Crockett Foundation will honor Bobby Bowden, former Head Football Coach at Florida State University and author of “Called to Coach.” Interactive entertainment, a live band, celebrity guests, “Best Dressed & Best Hat” contest, raffle and silent auction. 6-9 p.m. Sport of Kings Theatre at Gulfstream Park, 501 S Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. $100 per person. 954-200-1924 or crockettfoundation.org Pediatric Associates Car Seat Inspection. Please bring your child, car seat & vehicle to the event. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Royal Eagle Plaza, 9120-A Wiles Road, Coral Springs. 954-265-2350 or pediatricassociates.com Once Upon A Blue Moon Hike. Interpretive hike through nature trails, watch the full moon as it rises, and learn why some moons are called “blue moons.” 8-9 p.m. Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center, 3501 SW 130th Ave., Davie. $5 per person. 954-357-8797 Wildlife Rescue Weekend At MODS. Animal tracks, ecotwister, species charades, bird lovers club activities. Noon-4 p.m. The Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Adults $20; children 2-12, $16. 954-467-6637 or mods.org Science Eye Nature Program. “Pretty Plants Pressed for Picture Preservation.” Activities tied into the nature of Everglades Holiday Park. 8:30-11 a.m. Everglades Holiday Park, 21940 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale. Call for fees. 954-680-7977 or scienceeye.com Wags N Tails. Children read to therapy dog Bubba. 2 p.m. Lauderdale Lakes Library/Educational and Cultural Center, 3580 West Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8650 Drama Club. Ages: 6-12. Acting, singing, games and more. 4-5:30 p.m. Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7990

Lanyards. Ages 7-11. Have fun with plastic lace. 4 p.m. Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7990 Model Steam Train Rides. Third Saturday and Sunday of the month. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Gate entrance fee of $1.50. $1.50 per ride cash only. 954-357-8720 Free Junior Chef Cooking Class. 10 a.m. Saturdays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Williams-Sonoma, Barker Animation Art Gallery, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Free. 954-457-2280 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Free Cartoon Drawing Class. 2 p.m. Saturdays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Barker Animation Art Gallery, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Free. 954-457-2280 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Breakfast At Gulfstream. Character appearances, free backstretch tram tours, giveaways and prizes, and guest speakers. 7-10 a.m. Park, Champions Plaza, 901 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-454-7000 or gulfstreampark.com Rockin’ Kids Club. Live DJ, character appearances and games. 10 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Free. 954-378-0900 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Aquarium: Behind The Scenes. All ages. Learn about the aquarium inhabitants and observe them feeding. 2- 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $2 plus tax. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. 954926-2480 Fox Observatory. View the night sky with assistance from the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association at the park’s observatory. Sunset- midnight. Call for prices. Markham Park, 16001 W State Road 84, Sunrise. Gate entrance fee of $1.50. 954-357-8868 or sfaaa.com Guided Nature Walk. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W State Road 84, Dania Beach. Free. 954-357-8884 or broward.org/parks

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Fantastic Fossils. Ages 4-7. Learn how fossils form and then create your own 3:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561304-4500 LEGO Bricks and More. Ages 1-10. Jumbo blocks available. 10:30 a.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561-6266133 Block Party: LEGO Bricks. Ages 5-10. 2 p.m. Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter. RSVP. 561-744-2301 Story Time for Children With Special Needs. 11 a.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., South Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554 Kids Can Knit. Ages 8-12. Learn the basics of knitting by learning to cast on, knit and bind off. Supplies provided. 3 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., South Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554 The “Under Construction” LEGO Crew. Ages 7-12. Work by yourself or as a team to build. 10:30 a.m. Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-790-6030 A Royal Sing-Along. Ages 2-6. Create crowns or tiaras, and Disney sing-along songs. 10:30 a.m. Wellington Branch Library, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington. RSVP. 561-790-6070 Saturday Toddler Time. Ages 1-2. 10:30 a.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600 Pajama Jams Story Time with Miss Mij. Price includes carousel token. Ages 18 months-2, 10-10:45 a.m.; ages 3-4, 11 a.m.-noon. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. $5 per child. RSVP. 561-3473900 or SugarSandPark.org

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Sunday Sounds at Fairchild. Live music performed by students of University of Miami’s Frost School

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of Music in the Glasshouse Café. 1-2 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. Free with paid admission. Adults, $25; ages 6-17,$12. 305-667-1651 Sunday Family 4-Pack. Four 1-hour timed-play 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

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Summer Camp 2016 June 13 – August 5 Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Weekly Field Trips • Daily Activities • Games Special Events • Sports • Swimming For fees, locations and registration information, please call (305) 948-2957.

tracks, ecotwister, species charades, bird lovers club activities. Noon-4 p.m. The Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Adults $20; children 2-12, $16. 954-467-6637 or mods.org Guided Nature Walk. 9:30-10:30 a.m.; 3:30-4:30 p.m. Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W State Road 84, Dania. RSVP. 954-357-8884 Guided Walk. 1-2 p.m. Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek. RSVP. 954-357-5198 Be Kind to Animals. Critters Matter. Each week guests will be introduced to a featured animal. 11 a.m. Sundays. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Donations appreciated. 954-752-9453 or sawgrassnaturecenter.org Pony Rides. Ages 9 and under. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Gate entrance fee, $1.50; $3 per ride. 954-357-8870 Weekend Farm Tours. Tours to see the numerous farm animals, including a cow, sheep, goats, pigs, and chickens. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $3; gate entrance fee, $1.50. 954-357-8870 Weekend Guided Trail Rides. Ages 9 and up. One-hour guided trail rides. Children must be 9 years of age or at least 52 inches tall to ride and must have an adult present to register for a ride. Closed-toe shoes are required. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $35 plus tax/person per hour. 954-357-8720

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Musical Training can lead to college scholarships!

June 20th - July 15th Registration Deadline June 3rd Ages 7-17 Miami Dade College North Campus Pawley Creative Arts Center 11380 NW 27th Ave. Miami, FL 33167

REGISTER NOW Don’t Miss a Beat! For More Information Please visit our web site: www.sfys.net See us on Facebook at: South Florida Youth Symphony/Carmen Nappo Youth Symphony Call us at 305-238-2729 Program Sponsors: Miami-Dade county Department of Cultural Affairs; Miami-Dade county Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; The Miami-Dade county Office of Management and Budget; The Children’s Trust: a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County by making strategic investments in their future.

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Recycling Artists. Ages 5-9. Make art pieces with recycled materials and found objects in nature. 1-2 p.m. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. $10$12.50. RSVP. 561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org Acreage Green Market. Eggs, chicken, pork, produce, animal feed, soaps, and crafts. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Acreage Community Park, 6701 140th Ave. N., Loxahatchee. 561-723-3898 or acreagegreenmarket.com

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“Salute To Heroes” Week. Free admission for Veterans, Military, Police, Fire and EMT Personnel. Valid military or first responder photo I.D. is required and must be presented at the ticket counter. All accompanying family members - up to four guests – will receive 50% off admission. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami. Adults, $44.99; ages 3-9, $34.99. 305-361-5705 or miamiseaquarium.com YOUmake Miami - Robotics. Ages 8 and up. Make your own robot using Lego Mindstorm. 3 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219 After School Storytime. Ages 6 to 8. 3:30 p.m. Coral Gables Branch Library, 3443 Segovia St., Coral Gables. Free. RSVP. 305-442-8706 After School Club: Games and More. 3 p.m. Opa-locka Branch Library, 780 Fisherman St., Suite 140, Opa-locka. Free. RSVP. 305-688-1134 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, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. $18; Florida residents, $14. 305-373-5437 or miamichildrensmuseum.org

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Library, 10785 NW 58th St., Doral. Free. RSVP. 305716-9598 Chess Club. For novice, beginner, and experienced chess players. 3:30 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219 Yoga for Kids with Litana Somoano. 6:30 p.m. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-553-1134

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Spring Time Crafters. Ages 7 to 12. Piece will be created utilizing a combination of mixed mediums. 5:30-7. p.m. Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Blvd., Coconut Creek. residents, $70; non-residents, $80. 954956-1580 or coconutcreek.net/webtrac Bilingual Story time with Miss Narda. Ages 3 and up. Stories, songs, puppets. 3:30 p.m. Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7990 Kids & Tweens Lit Adventures. Ages 5-10. Book discussion. 3:30 p.m. Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7760 Books-N-Babies. Babies-24 months. 11 a.m. Miramar Branch Library & Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8090 Family Nights With Food Trucks. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. Free. 954-357-5135 Tuesday Night Beach Dances. Movie, dancing and more. 7-9 p.m. Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. Free. 954-480-4429 or deerfield-beach.com

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Keep Calm and Color. Materials provided. 3:15 p.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561-626-6133 Drop-In Coloring Club. Make masks to color and wear. 2:30-4 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library,

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3-5. “Everything Everglades.” Students will learn about animals that call the Everglades home, how they survive and how they have been affected by invasive species. 10 a.m.-Noon. The Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. $15 person. 954-4676637 or mods.org/stem/stem.html Reading Buddies. Ages 5-10. 5 p.m. Miramar Branch Library & Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8090 End of Year Celebration. Celebration for children participating in the After-School At Your Library Program and their parents or caregivers. 5:30 p.m. North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch Library, 6901 Kimberly Blvd., North Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6660 Family Storytime. 6 p.m. Tyrone Bryant Branch Library, 2230 NW 21 Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8210

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Mondays Young At Art Play Dates: Art Amazing. Ages 0-5. Free with paid admission. $12 for Broward County residents, seniors and children over age 1. 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. 954-424-0085 Food Trucks At Artspark. Over 20 different food trucks. 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-9213500

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14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. RSVP. 561894-7500 May the Force Be With You! Ages 8-12. “Star Wars” games, including trivia, light saber duels, crafts and a Darth Vader impersonation contest. Costumes are encouraged but not required. 4:30 p.m. Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter. RSVP. 561-744-2301 Tween Gaming and LEGO Bricks. Ages 8-12. 3:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561-304-4500 Coding for Kids. Ages 8-12. Practice the basics of web design. 4 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., South Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-482-4554 Club LEGO. Ages 6-12. 3:30 p.m. Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Library, 5689 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-233-1880 Tween Gaming. Ages 8-12. Wii gaming and board games. 2:30 p.m. Wellington Branch Library, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington. RSVP. 561-790-6070

Frog and Toad Are Friends: The Real Story. Grades K-5. Learn facts from Daggerwing Nature Center staff. 3:30 p.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600

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YOUmake Miami - Jewelry Makers. Ages 8 and up. Create your own jewelry, from making the actual beads to weaving them into your own unique piece of art you can wear. 2:30 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219 Hora de Cuentos. 3:30 p.m. West End Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free. 305-3857135 Family Storytime. 5:30 p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424 Miami Beach Food Truck & Music Fest. Food trucks, free entertainment and participation by area restaurants. 5-10 p.m. Fourth Wednesday of the month. North Shore Park Bandshell, Collins Avenue and 73 Street. mbculture.com.

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Scratch Video Game and Animation Studio. Ages 8 and up. Make your own video games, animation or interactive stories with Scratch. 3:15 p.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561-626-6133 Shiver Me Timbers. Ages 5 and up. Pirate stories, games and crafts. 6:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561304-4500 Look at What You Missed in Story Time!. Ages 2 and up. Make any or all of the crafts from past Story Times. 10:15 a.m. Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-790-6030 Not your Grandma’s Bingo. Ages 5-12. 3:30 p.m. Wellington Branch Library, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington. RSVP. 561-790-6070 Totally Twos. Play and art. 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600 Butterfly, Butterfly. Ages 3-5. Butterfly craft, stories, and songs. 11 a.m. West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. RSVP. 561-734-5556 Crafty Wednesday. Ages 2-6. “Finger Painting” Craft activity your child can take home. Socks required. 3-3:45 p.m. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm

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ing on all aspects of Anime and Manga. Watch a film, practice drawing, participate in a cosplay. 3:30 p.m. Shenandoah Branch Library, 2111 SW 19th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-250-4688 Bedtime Storytime. 6:30 p.m. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-5531134 Family Storytime. 7 p.m. Tamiami Library, 13250-52 SW 8th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-223-4758

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Nature Tots. Ages 2-4. Learn about nature with through stories, songs, arts and crafts, and more. Please bring exact change. 10-11 a.m. Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W State Road 84, Dania Beach. $5 per child. 954357-8884 Baby Storytime. Ages 3-11 months. 10:30 a.m. Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston. Free. RSVP. 954-357-5430 Cool Pre-School Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Imperial Point Branch Library, 5985 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6530 Mother Goose Story Time. Ages 2-5. 11 a.m. Miramar Branch Library & Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8090 Playgroup Fun. Multi-sensory approach to early learning. 11:15 a.m. Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7760

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Let’s Play Pizza Kitchen. Ages 2-5. 10 a.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. RSVP. 561-894-7500 Alphabet Adventures. Ages 3-5. The letter “M.” Books, crafts, snacks, and movies corresponding with each letter of the alphabet. 11 a.m. Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter. RSVP. 561-744-2301 I Love Art! Ages 6-12. Dress to get messy. 3 p.m. Wellington Branch Library, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington. RSVP. 561-790-6070 Afternoon Crafts. Ages 3-9. 3:30 p.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1600 Theme Thursday. Ages 2-6. “Silly Socks” 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

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“Salute To Heroes” Week. Free admission for Veterans, Military, Police, Fire and EMT Personnel. Valid military or first responder photo I.D. is required and must be presented at the ticket counter. All accompanying family members - up to four guests – will receive 50% off admission. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami. Adults, $44.99; ages 3-9, $34.99. 305-361-5705 or miamiseaquarium.com Bilingual Storytime. 10:15 a.m. Pinecrest Branch Library, 5835 SW 111th St., Pinecrest. Free. RSVP. 305668-4571 After School Storytime. 4 p.m. Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-375-2665 Toddler Storytime. 11 a.m. Naranja Branch Library, 14850 SW 280th St., Homestead. Free. RSVP. 305-2422290 Cultural Fridays. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists. 7-11 p.m. Domino Park, SW 15th Avenue and 8th Street, Miami. Free. 305-643-5500

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

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Riot in the Rainforest. Ages 3-6. Stories, songs and movement activities teaching important lessons on integrity, obedience. 3:30 p.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561626-6133 Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Fun Fridays. Ages 1-3. Storytime favorites. 10:30 a.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. 561-6266133 Crayon Art Extravaganza. Ages 7-11. Create art using melted crayons. 3:30 p.m. Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. RSVP. 561-790-6030

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“Salute To Heroes” Week. Free admission for Veterans, Military, Police, Fire and EMT Personnel. Valid

military or first responder photo I.D. is required. All accompanying family members - up to four guests – will receive 50% off admission. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami. Adults, $44.99; ages 3-9, $34.99. 305-361-5705 or miamiseaquarium.com Celebrate Memorial Day. Celebrate Memorial Day with stories, crafts, and more. 11 a.m. Northeast Dade Aventura Branch Library, 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. RSVP. 305-931-5512 DIY Craft. Ages 5 and up. Materials will be provided. 1 p.m. Little River Branch Library, 160 NE 79th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-751-8689 YOUmake Miami: 3D Printing. Ages 8 and up. Choose a 3D design, save it to a device and watch it print. 3 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219 Let’s Explore at Fairchild (LEAF). “Summer Gardens.” Children work with crafts, play science-themed games, complete fun and educational worksheets, participate in planting activities, and more. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables. Adults, $25; children 6-17, $12. 305-667-1651 or fairchildgarden.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 S.W. 224 St., Goulds. $10. RSVP. 305-258-3186 Gold Coast Train Rides. 20-minute train rides on the “Edwin Link Children’s Railroad”, or Link train. 1 and 3 p.m. Weekends. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 S.W. 152nd St., Miami. $2.50. 305-253-0063

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Family Fun Day. Rockstar Day. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Pompano Citi Centre, 1955 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach. 954-943-4683 or pompanociticentre.com Rockin’ Kids Club. Live DJ, character appearances and games. 10 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Free. 954-378-0900 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com

Guided Nature Walk. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W State Road 84, Dania Beach. Free. 954-357-8884 or broward.org/parks Alice in Wonderland Tea Party. Mad tea party, Mad Hatter hat toss, Queen of Hearts croquet, army of playing cards, and pin the grin on the Cheshire cat. Noon4 p.m. The Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Adults $20; children 2 to 12, $16. 954-467-6637 or mods.org Mad Hatter’s Party Family Overnight. Wear your costume or dress for tea, find the white rabbit’s key to unlock a prize watch, make magical ooze, Hatter’s dance floor, and watch Alice Through The Looking Glass in IMAX 3D. (Rated PG). 6:30 p.m.-8 a.m. The Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. $48 per participant. 954-467-6637 or mods.org Wags and Tales. Ages 5-12. Children read to a pet therapy dog. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6580 Mot pour Mot: “Word by Word.” Ages 3-6. Introduce children to French with high literacy standards to enhance child’s pre-reading, pre-math an social skills. 11-11:30 a.m. Miramar Branch Library & Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8090

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Rockin’ Robin. Ages 4-8. Stories, songs and a craft about birds. 11 a.m. Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres. RSVP. 561-641-9100

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 Delray Beach Green Market. Pet friendly. 9 a.m.Noon, Saturday. 201 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-276-7511

EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTITUTE

PRE-SCHOOL SCHOOL DIRECTORY

AGES 12 MONTHS - 5 YEARS Miami Children’s Museum’s Early Childhood Institute (ECI) is a NAEYC accredited preschool where your child will play, learn, imagine and create while developing a lifelong love of learning.

OPEN HOUSE May 25th | 9am - 12pm

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

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“Salute To Heroes” Week. Free admission for Veterans, Military, Police, Fire and EMT Personnel. Valid military or first responder photo I.D. is required. All accompanying family members - up to four guests – will receive 50% off admission. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami. Adults, $44.99; ages 3-9, $34.99. 305-361-5705 or miamiseaquarium.com Let’s Explore at Fairchild (LEAF). 10:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables. Adults, $25; children 6-17, $12. 305-667-1651 or fairchildgarden.org IDEA@thebass Family Day. “Art of the Mask.” Art projects, art explorers, gallery games, and prizes. 2-4 p.m. Last Sunday of the month. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. $8; Students, $6; Ages 0-6, free. 305-673-7530, ideaprograms@bassmuseum.org or bassmuseum.org Art in the Park with Marie. Ages toddlers- 8. Create something new each month out on the lawn under the shade of the Banyan tree. Supplies included. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. last Sunday of every month. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Free admission. 305-673-7256

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Alice in Wonderland Tea Party. Noon-4 p.m. The Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Adults $20; children 2 to 12, $16. 954467-6637 or mods.org Be Kind to Animals. Critters Matter. Each week guests will be introduced to a featured animal. 11 a.m. Sundays. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Donations appreciated. 954-752-9453 or sawgrassnaturecenter.org

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“Individual and family therapy for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavioral issues.” Licensed Psychologist Serving Children & Teens ages 4-18 years old Specialty in Neuropsychology

Serving children with autism and related disabilities Broward Academy is a private, Mckay approved school for students with Autism and related disabilities in grades K-12 providing intensive instruction in Language skills, academics, daily living skills, and vocational skills.

Maria Preston, M.S. Ed, BCBA Behavior Analyst and Educator Summer Camps Available

Broward Academy mariaprestonbcba@gmail.com

(954) 401-2024

Children • Teens ADHD • Autism Gifted Testing Psycho Educational Testing Learning Disabilities Neuropsychological Evaluations Memory Problems Cognitive Impairments Head Injuries 2813 Executive Park Drive Suite 105 | Weston, FL 33331

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Huddle Up With Horseshoe Crabs. Ages 5 and

7601 SW 39 St., Davie, Florida 33328

up. Join the FischerMark for a hands-on look at these marine invertebrates. 2:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch

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Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561304-4500 Sunday Movies. Check website for movie title. $1 includes beverage & popcorn. 11 a.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org

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“Salute To Heroes” Week. Free admission for

EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL For Special Needs Children K-12

We Accept Students Who Qualify for PLSA Accepted

Veterans, Military, Police, Fire and EMT Personnel. Valid military or first responder photo I.D. is required. All accompanying family members - up to four guests – will receive 50% off admission. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami. Adults, $44.99; ages 3-9, $34.99. 305-361-5705 or miamiseaquarium.com Preschool Storytime. 11 a.m. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-5531134 Chess Club. For novice, beginner, and experienced chess players. 3:30 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219 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, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. $18; Florida residents, $14. 305-373-5437 or miamichildrensmuseum.org

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Alice in Wonderland Tea Party. Mad tea party,

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

Mad Hatter hat toss, Queen of Hearts croquet, army of playing cards, and pin the grin on the Cheshire cat. Noon4 p.m. The Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Adults $20; children 2 to 12, $16. 954-467-6637 or mods.org

WE OFFER PT/OT/SLP & ABA

SPECIAL NEEDS SECTION

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

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Monday Madness Happy Hour. Free face painting. Socks required. 3-5 p.m. Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. $5.95. 561627-1782 or coolbeansplaycafe.com Fashion, Sewing & Design. Ages 8-16. Explore sewing while learning to make a simple garment or accessory. Materials included. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. $60-$75. RSVP. 561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org

31 Tuesday MIAMI-DADE your do-it-yourself masterpieces. 4 p.m. Northeast Dade Aventura Branch Library, 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. RSVP. 305-931-5512 Preschool Storytime. 6:30 p.m. Fairlawn Branch Library, 6376 SW 8th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-2611571

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Open Saturdays

www.brightstepsforward.org

Broward County residents, seniors and children over age 1. 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. 954-424-0085 Food Trucks At Artspark. Over 20 different food trucks. 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-9213500

Kid Creators. Share stories, then make, explore, design,

• Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Speech Language Therapy • Behavioral Therapy (ABA)

2233 N. Commerce Parkway #1 Weston, FL 33326 10261 Pines Boulevard Pembroke Pines, FL 33026

Mondays Young At Art Play Dates: Art Amazing. Ages 0-5. Free with paid admission. $12 for

Kids & Tweens Lit Adventures. Ages 5-10. Book

1750 N. University Drive #105 Coral Springs, FL 33071 218 Almeria Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134

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discussion. 3:30 p.m. Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7760 Family Nights With Food Trucks. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. Free. 954-357-5135

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Playdough Club. Ages 4 and up. 3:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. RSVP. 561-304-4500 Sensational Story ‘n More. Ages 2-5. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. $5. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org

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