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Teaching Gratitude Teaching children gratitude gives them an important tool for adulthood.

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Seeing the silver lining It can be hard to feel grateful.

Disappointments and stress can block our ability to see the good in a situation.

The bigger the problem, the tougher it is to be thankful for any part of it.

Teaching gratitude to our children, in such cases, is JENNIFER even harder.

Some children are naturally grateful. They look at rain clouds and see rainbows. They use the opportunity of a traffic jam to wave and smile at the people in the cars around them, bless their little bunny rabbit hearts.

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attempts to redirect them toward the positive.

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But gratitude feels so much better than all of those things. Focusing on just one positive in any situation can change my attitude, and attitude is everything.

I’ve seen a lot of efforts toward gratitude on Facebook. Yes, those status updates

can be annoying. But your friends who are posting every day about one thing they are grateful for are practicing a valuable skill – one we could all use.

Gratitude brings peace, joy and hope.

And those, along with love, are the greatest gifts we can give our children.

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Honoring the fallen A replica of the Vietnam Veterans wall visited Broward County recently.

The Moving Wall, a half-size version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., was on public display Oct. 22-25 at the Sportsplex at Coral Springs.

“This is to honor every one of them that served, especially those on the wall who didn’t come back,” Coral Springs Commissioner Lou Cimaglia Jr., who started the campaign to bring the wall to the city last year

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before he was elected to office, said in a Sun Sentinel report.

“It’s emotional,” Cimaglia said. “It’s just to remember and pay homage to the 58,000 troops we lost.”

Eagle eyes: Volunteers needed to watch nests Forum Publishing group report

Bald eagle nesting season began in October, and volunteers are needed to keep watch on these majestic birds.

“With 1,400 nesting pairs of bald eagles, Florida is home to the largest population of bald eagles, second only to Alaska,” said Susan McKemy, the Audubon Society’s coordinator for Palm Beach County EagleWatch. “But increased exposure to human activity, development and encroachment into their natural habitat has put pressure on the eagle population and prompted our efforts at monitoring their nests.”

In Palm Beach County there are more than 13 active eagle nests, many of them monitored by the Audubon EagleWatch, which gathers information about the eagles, the location of their nests and any disturbances or threats to nesting activities.

The Citizen Science Project program, presented by Matt Smith, director of the Florida Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, educates volunteers about eagle nesting biology, laws, the identification of nest threats, monitoring techniques and the verification of previously unrecorded active eagle nests.

“We’re collecting data … to make sure these eagles have a secure place in Florida indefinitely,” Smith said. “We want to learn as much as we can about how eagles are adapting to Florida’s changing landscape.”

Since its inception in 1992 with 22 volunteers, the EagleWatch program has grown to 250 volunteers statewide. The group monitors about 270 nests, locating and verifying an average of six new nests per year, saving nests from destruction by illegal development and rescuing fallen eaglets after storms.

At the start of bald eagle nesting season, eagles all over the state refurbished their nests from last year. Eggs are typically laid in late November and early December and are incubated by both adults for 30 to 33 days.

Volunteers are needed to monitor nest activity weekly during nesting the season through mid-May. “This is an opportunity to get involved in the science of protecting Florida eagles,” Smith said. “We can put everybody to work.”

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Sun Sentinel report ntertainer Pitbull will christen Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest cruise ship, which will sail out of Miami.

The Norwegian Escape will debut at PortMiami on Nov. 9, with Pitbull as “godfather.”

Pitbull, also known as Mr. 305 and Mr. Worldwide, will be the headline performer at the ship’s naming ceremony.

The Miami native also performed at the christening ceremony for Norwegian Getaway when it debuted in Miami in February 2014.

He also introduced his Voli vodka brand to cruisers at that time. Voli is now available across Norwegian’s fleet and featured in several signature cocktails.

The 4,200-passenger, 164,600 gross ton cruise ship will be the largest to be based year-round in Miami and will sail seven-day cruises to the Eastern Caribbean starting Nov. 14, stopping at St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas.

Norwegian Escape’s signature hull artwork is designed by marine wildlife artist and ocean conservationist Guy Harvey.

For information, visit escape.ncl.com.

Disney: Fireworks via ferryboat Orlando Sentinel report

Walt Disney World has introduced a dessertsand-fireworks FerryTale Wishes cruise on the Seven Seas Lagoon between the Magic Kingdom and the Ticket and Transportation Center. Guests board at the Ticket Center, float around and nosh awhile, then watch the nightly fireworks for $99 for adults and $69 for ages 3-9.

The captain positions the ferryboat parallel to the Magic Kingdom’s train station, so guests essentially look right up Main Street.

We saw all the effects, and the soundtrack for the “Wishes” fireworks is piped on board and synchronized properly.

There are food stations scattered throughout the ferry, and they serve up cheese and crackers plus desserts that, primarily, are themed to the Disney hotels on the lagoon: a key lime tart from Grand Floridian, the Polynesian de-constructed pineapple upside-down cake and the Contemporary spice flourless chocolate cake. The most distinctive-looking dessert was Cinderella’s sugar slipper with orange financier.

A selection of beer and wine onboard is included in the price.

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Building Healthy Habits

By Rachel Sestrich, RD, LD

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e all know that it can be a real struggle to eat healthy, especially as a family. Teaching kids healthy habits while they are young is important.

Once you have developed an unhealthy eating habit and carried it into your adulthood, it is much harder to change that habit.

Teach children to know “hungry” vs. “full.” Eliminate the “clean your plate” method.

Parents should provide children with proper portions of foods at meals and snacks.

Children should be allowed to control how much they eat.

If forced to clean their plate, children do not learn to stop when they are satisfied and could be forced to eat past the point of feeling full.

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Try these 10 simple steps to building healthy habits for the entire family.

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Eat lots of different colored fruits and vegetables every day.

The brighter and more colorful, the better. Your plate is much more appealing when it is full of beautiful colors. Aim to eat 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables every day, and try a new one each week.

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Drink water and milk.

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to consume daily. Avoid sugary beverages like juice, soda, sweet tea, sports drinks and energy drinks. Water keeps you hydrated, and milk provides calcium and protein to keep our bones healthy.

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Eat meals as a family at the kitchen table. Families that eat meals together tend to eat healthier. This is also a time to unwind, enjoy being together and hear about everyone’s day.

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Turn off electronics at mealtime. When you are distracted by electronics while you are eating, the likelihood that you will overeat is high.

You will likely consume 10 percent more calories, and you will not notice when you are full. You are also unable to recall how much you ate, which then leads to eating more the rest of the day.

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Encourage children to eat 2 bites of all foods offered. Children will often refuse to eat foods based on the appearance or smell without even having tasted it. Give them time to analyze the food: touch it, smell it, lick it, etc. Have your child take 2 bites and swallow them (no spitting out food) before making a decision about whether they like it. They might be surprised and actually like it.

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Offer new foods. It might take up to 10 tries before your child likes and accepts a new food, so don’t give up after the first time. Try offering the food at a different meal and prepared in a different way. Allow some time between tries.

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Avoid using food as a reward or punishment. We don’t want children to associate food with behavior; food is nourishment.

Often we want to give a special treat for good behavior or for trying a new food or eating a particular amount of a meal. Have you ever refused to give dessert because of poor behavior or for not eating dinner? Try to avoid doing these things and instead offer non-food rewards, such as a sticker, a toy, being able to watch a favorite show or movie, etc.

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Aim for 60 minutes of exercise a day.

Children need to be exercising for at least one hour a day. Gym class is not offered daily, and kids are spending more time sitting, mainly in front of electronics. There are many ways to get kids to be more active. Get them involved in team sports, play outside after school, take a family walk after dinner, jump rope, do jumping jacks, ride bikes. The key is to make it part of their daily routine and make it a family affair. If the parents are active, the kids will be more likely to be active.

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Limit screen time to less than 2 hours a day. I see young kids, even babies, playing on cell phones everywhere I go.

It’s easy to use technology as a distraction so we as parents can get things accomplished or just to give us a few minutes of peace. Allow children 120 minutes for the TV, computer, phone or other electronics each day; have them decide how they want to use this time.

By adopting some or all of these habits, we can shape a healthy foundation for our children. Habits are easily learned but often difficult to break, so focus on building the right ones early. Stay active and healthy as a family.

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Healthy Eating Tips for the Holidays

By Stephanie Quirantes, MS, RD

When South Florida families celebrate the holidays, food often takes the spotlight. It might be a Thanksgiving turkey with all the trimmings, a slow-roasted pig for noche buena, freshly baked Christmas cookies or creamy eggnog sprinkled with nutmeg.

With so many delicious foods on the table (and great smells coming from the kitchen), it’s hard to think about maintaining a healthy diet for your children. So, just relax. Don’t worry about counting every calorie or saying “no desserts” to your children.

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THINK PORTION CONTROL One of the best ways to keep your family from eating too much during the holidays is to limit the size of portions. Find a holiday portioned plate that will help them know how much to serve themselves. Your son or daughter can savor every bite without going back for seconds or thirds.

For desserts, use a fun-colored ramekin or other small bowl to control the portions.

GO GREEN! Be sure to include plenty of green, leafy vegetables in your holiday menus. You can make a simple salad with lettuce, spinach or kale as the foundation and add tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms and cucumbers. Let your child sprinkle cranberries, nuts or seeds for extra nutrition. It’s a great way fill the hungry tummies with powerful nutrients and to get your holiday dinner off to a great start.

OTHER TIPS TO CONSIDER As you prepare for the holidays, here are some other suggestions to consider: Invite your child to help plan the holiday meal. When preparing your menus, have your child help you choose seasonal fruits and vegetables to round out your meals and have as snacks, appetizers and desserts.

Don’t stock up on desserts or other treats until it’s almost holiday time. It’s easier for your kids to resist temptation if those foods aren’t in your home.

Use herbs and spices, rather than salt, to add flavor to your foods. Show kids that there are other ways to season your recipes that are delicious and not harmful to your health.

Go easy on the sauces, syrups and toppings that can add hundreds of calories to a meal.

Serve water at the dinner table, rather than juices, sodas and lemonade. It’s a healthier alternative and a great everyday habit for your family.

Balance your daily eating. Prepare a smaller breakfast or lunch for your children if you know dinner will be a high-calorie meal.

Take charge of snacks. Have your refrigerator stocked with cut fruit and vegetables to bring out at a moment’s notice.

Encourage your children to eat slowly and stop when they are full. Remind them that there will be food left over, so they can have another portion the next day.

Take a walk after dinner. Even a modest amount of exercise can burn off extra calories.

Become a role model for your children by filling your plate with fruits, vegetables and whole grains and limiting portions on highcalorie, high-fat foods.

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Remember that a nutritious, year-round diet, combined with regular exercise, will help your children maintain their physical, emotional and mental health, while building habits that can last a lifetime. Happy holidays!

Stephanie Quirantes is a registered dietitian at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, part of Miami Children’s Health System.

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The Juice Bar’s owner, Andy Amoroso, serves smoothies and wraps to Shante Gordon and Dominique Hobbs during the Taste History Culinary Tour of Historic Palm Beach County. PHOTO/KARA STARZYK

Touring for a taste

BY JENNIFER JHON

There’s a lot more to South Florida than sun and sand. The area is also a culinary melting pot, and residents and visitors can sample everything from Peruvian, Japanese and Caribbean foods in Miami’s Wynwood district to fruit wines in the Redlands and craft beers in Palm Beach County.

Culinary tours – many of which include history and culture along with food and drink – and regional food festivals are great choices for families with adventurous eaters. Most tours and festivals are family friendly and invite parents to bring their little ones along. Others make good dates nights (or date weekends) for couples looking for a taste of something new.

CULINARY TOURS Taste History Culinary Tours take small groups on tours to Delray Beach/Boynton Beach, Lake Worth/Lantana and West Palm Beach.

“The Taste History Culinary Tour is an engaging experience on all levels,” said Lori Durante, executive tour director for Taste History. “It’s a visual experience; it’s a history learning experience” as well as a food tasting, she said.

The Saturday tours are 3-5 hours long, depending on the tour, and cost $45-$50 per person for ages 14 and older. Tours are free for children under 14, but they have to be accompanied by an adult.

“We want the tour to be accessible to families,” Durante said. “A young child will be exposed to historic districts, artwork, and they’ll have the opportunity to see and taste new cuisines. It’s a good

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Taste History Culinary Tours are available Saturdays year-round except for select holiday weekends. Tours often sell out and are capped at 5 children per tour, so book early at Tastehistoryculinarytours.org.

Miami Culinary Tours also has tours combining the tastes and sights of South Florida. Its Wynwood Food & Art Tour starts at noon and stops at five restaurants while walking through the famous art district. The 2.5-hour tour is $69 for adults and $59 for children 13 and younger.

Miami Culinary Tours also has tours through Miami Beach, Little Havana and Fort Lauderdale. Visit miamiculinarytours. com for information and to get tickets.

FOOD FESTIVALS South Florida’s largest food event, the South Beach Wine and Food Fest, doesn’t happen until February, but a great option for families who want to experience a huge variety of cuisine now is Epcot’s Food and Wine Fest, which runs through Nov. 16 at the Disney World Resort in Orlando.

Foodies young and old can try foods from all over the world while enjoying Epcot’s other offerings, such as Test Track, Soarin’ and the fireworks show.

Special offerings keep the event kidfriendly, such as Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, a scavenger hunt with prizes for those who can spot the little Remy statuettes hidden around World Showcase.

Special events are scheduled throughout the festival, such as the Rockin’ Burger Block Party on Nov. 6 (with special guest Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro), special brunches with celebrity guests and cheese seminars almost every Saturday.

Beverages at the Food & Wine Fest are just as important as the food, and Epcot offers 72 new drinks this year alone, as well as daily mixology and wine seminars.

Hotels near the Disney resort are supporting the influx of food-lovers with events of their own. Less than 1 mile from Disney, the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek is hosting Food & Wine Weekends through Nov. 15,

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Families can also get a taste of farm-tofood goodness at Grande Lakes Orlando, a 500-acre resort northeast of Disney that is composed of The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Orlando. The resort has an 18,000-square-foot Whisper Creek Farm on property, and items grown there grace the menus at all of the eateries on property, including Highball & Harvest at the Ritz-Carlton and The Kitchen, the new restaurant at the Marriott.

Grande Lakes Orlando has multiple pools, a lazy river, a golf course, a fullservice spa and a fitness center, so there is plenty for families to do when they aren’t noshing though the signature dishes at The Kitchen (try the pretzels with cheese fondue), sampling the spirits and Southern fare at Highball & Harvest, or trying one of the hand-crafted beers created at The Brewery, the first in-house nanobrewery in any Marriott hotel. The Brewery’s seasonal beers are served throughout the resort, so moms and dads can indulge in the Brewery’s signature “Surplus� ale poolside while the kids raft along the lazy river, or indulge in a tasting at Highball & Harvest while the kids check out the impressive Ritz Kids program.

Grande Lakes is getting in on the Food & Wine Fest action with JW Griffin’s Little Griffin Cooking School on Oct. 31, when little guests are invited to walk through the Whisper Creek Farm, carve pumpkins and drink warm apple cider. The resort also has JW Griffin Cooking School events, pub crawls and other culinary events throughout the year, which are listed on its website at GrandeLakes.com.

HAPPY TRAILS If you want to see where some of your favorite beverages are made, it’s time to hit the trail. Several wineries in South and Central Florida offer wine tours, including Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards in Clermont (north of Orlando), Henscratch Farms Vineyard and Winery in Lake Placid, and Schnebly Redland’s Winery & Brewery in Homestead.

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Schnebly Redland’s Winery tours are offered every hour from noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, and the property also has Friday and Saturday night parties with live music, wine tastings and food from its Redlander Restaurant, which offers farm-to-table dining.

If you’re more into micro-brewed beer, a website, brewtrail.com/florida-breweries, will let you plan your own craft brewery tour.

Or you can plan an extended date night and explore the craft beer scene in northern Palm Beach County with the “Beach, Brews & Selfies” package at the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa. The resort’s package, offered seasonally, includes a room at the four-diamond, oceanside resort, plus a beer flight tasting of local brews at Sinclair’s Lounge, roundtrip transportation to one of the local brew stops on the resort’s map, and breakfast for two in the morning. The resort also has a full-service spa with a eucalyptus steam room and drinkable dark chocolate to add to your getaway experience.

Popular bars such as Guanabanas and U-Tiki were on the Jupiter Beach Resort's map this year, as well as The Square Grouper tiki bar at Castaways Marina.

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The highest ski resort east of the Rockies is actually in the South, just over 800 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

North Carolina’s High Country, 1½ to 2 hours from Asheville, has three major ski resorts. Beech Mountain Resort is highest. There, you can ski 98 acres of slopes with 15 scenic ski trails, eight lifts, great runs on the freestyle terrain, snow tubing, a big choice of accommodations nearby and a sky-high eatery offering food, beverages and sweeping views at an altitude of 5,506 feet.

The largest vertical drop is claimed by Sugar Mountain ski area, which has a 5,300-foot summit, 20 trails and six lifts. Appalachian Ski Mountain, home of the French-Swiss Ski College and an Official Burton Learn to Ride Center, is the area’s oldest.

Compared with many other ski areas, the South’s mountains are not only closer but more affordable.

Throughout the area, all-access lift tickets are less than $40 juniors and $50 adults, and accommodations start at less than $80. Boone, N.C., even has familiar chain motels such as Quality Inn, La Quinta and Comfort Suites.

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PBI. Fly into Charlotte or Asheville and rent a car.

You can pack light with no need to buy a winter wardrobe. A full menu of equipment rentals is available, including (at Beech Mountain) winter coats, ski pants and bibs. At ice rinks, skates are also available for rent.

Best of all for South Florida families, the resorts are especially kid-friendly.

Nurseries care for infants and toddlers while expert instructors welcome ages 3 and up at all skill levels. Check each resort for its own features.

At Beech Mountain, Snow Kamp is for ages 3 to 5. Traxx is an all-day program for children ages 6 to 14 at any level of experience. At Traxx, skills are assessed and then appropriate instruction completes the child’s day. Priced at $100, it includes a helmet, snacks, lunch and lift ticket.

Private lessons are also available, and at certain times, sessions are offered for children with mental or physical challenges. They fill quickly, so reserve well ahead. When visiting at other times, ask about adaptive equipment and instruction (including sit skis) for family members with special needs.

Beech Mountain also has a Burton Learn to Ride Program for snowboarding. Beech’s Meadows Park is for beginning snowboarders. The Powder Bowl Terrain Park is for intermediate to advanced shredders.

Reservations are recommended for all instruction services.

Whether you’re skiing the slopes or prefer to loll by the fireside, the Beech Mountain area offers many pleasures. In addition to the resorts’ own ski lodges, warmed by huge stone fireplaces and bright with picture windows that overlook the snow scene, resort areas offer a brewery, game rooms, ice rink, restaurants and shops. The town of Beech Mountain has a sledding hill with its own snow-making machine, assuring plenty of snowy fun for children ages 12 and younger. Bring your own saucer or rent one (plastic sleds required).

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Experienced snowshoers can tackle the Emerald Outback trails at the top of the mountain. If you want just a sample of snowshoe trekking, walk the 1/3 mile track surrounding the Buckeye Recreation Center. Snow tubing is offered by Hawksnest Tubing Park in Seven Devils.

Beech’s Buckeye Recreation Center is open all year with a playroom for children under 12, plus tennis, volleyball, basketball and a fitness room. In fact, the entire region is a year-round destination popular for golf courses, zip lines, high-altitude views in summer, blazing fall colors and springtime wildflowers.

Lodging in the area is easy. Book your stay in a room, suite, chalet, cabin, vacation home or bed and breakfast inn. Each ski resort’s website lists nearby lodgings, many of them with kitchens and multiple

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bedrooms to accommodate families. Many are also dog friendly, and the community of Beech Mountain has a Bark Park with two fenced play areas, one for larger dogs and one for small.

North Carolina’s ski mountains get about 90 inches of natural snowfall each year, which the resorts supplement with snow-making equipment.

It’s fun to visit the websites any time to get a live weather report and views from on-site cameras. The snowy vistas just might inspire a trip of your own.

Janet Groene is a Florida travel writer, book author and editor at FloridaFiveBest.blogspot.com.

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Kari Traa’s base-layer brand for women has arrived in the U.S. from Scandinavia, and its Merino wool and technical base layers are designed not only to keep you warm and dry while looking good, but also to help you feel energized. Kari Traa can pull double-duty as well, warm enough for a day at the ski resort but cool enough for a workout at the gym.

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Gloves and mittens are vital in cold weather, but they don’t do much good if snow gets between the cuff and your coat. SnowStoppers waterproof, stay-on mittens have an extra-long cuff that pulls up almost to your child’s elbow to keep snow out and warmth in. www.snowstoppers.com

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Gimme Some Sugar Snow Sugar’s cool/sexy women’s line features furry boot covers; a fur-lined, waterproof truffle skirt; and the Cupcake Jacket, a corseted, fitted jacket (in colors like Black Licorice, Bubblegum Pink and Wild Cherry Red) with sleeves that zip off for warmer days and nights. Snow Sugar’s Hoodie Ala Mode is a faux-fur-lined, waterproof, hooded jacket with a powder skirt that pairs perfectly with Snow Sugar’s waterproof and wind resistant fitted pixie pants. Snowsugarshop.com

Cold feet There’s nothing worse than getting cold feet on the mountain.

Fox River’s Peak series socks for kids and adults are made with Tencel and Merino wool to keep your feet warm on the ice and to wick moisture away from your skin. The helix fit compression and lightweight construction ensures the best fit inside your ski or snowboard boots, so no blisters. Foxsox.com

Wigwam’s socks are another good choice. Their patented Ultimax moisture movement system draws sweat from the cushioned sole up the back of the sock and away from your skin. Wigwam’s Ultimax socks are also made of Tencel and Merino Wool for dry feet with no blisters, and they and come with a 2-year performance guarantee. Available at Sports Authority or Wigwam.com

ANON Optics goggles for kids include the Relapse Jr. in Iron Man style. The mirrored lens goggles include magnetic face mask integration, which keeps your little ones covered and warm with no fogging.

ANON’s Tracker goggle for kids features a mirrored lens and awesome colors, including a “Frozen” style. Both pair perfectly with Anon’s Burner helmet (try Wildthing Yellow or Iron Man), a fleecelined helmet with a magnetic buckle and a 360-degree “Boa” system that is growable and guarantees a perfect fit. The Define helmet delivers all that plus an integrated goggle. anonoptics.com/goggles/youth anonoptics.com/helmets/youth

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Miracle League starts season in Delray Beach

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very Saturday afternoon, at the Anthony V. Pugliese V field at Robert P. Miller Park, dozens of special needs athletes, along with their parents, supporters and buddies, make dreams come true.

“It is basically a party with baseball as the theme,” said Julia Kadel, of Delray Beach, who along with her husband, Jeff, founded the league 10 years ago. “We are playing music, and I am announcing all of the kids as they come to bat or who is on base.

I am making sure all of the fans in the stands are cheering. We just have a blast!

“The tears and the smiles are about equal, and those are tears of joy,” she said. “Fun is an understatement. I don’t know if there is even a word for how much fun we have. It is an overwhelming amount of joy. It is indescribable. You forget how much you take for granted in life. You watch these players, and the small amount of work it takes to go from home plate to first base is a huge challenge for some people.”

The Kadels incorporated the league in 2005 and used the Bucky Dent Baseball School infield from 2007 to 2010 until they started to play their games on their own field. The Kadels,

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“We are very spiritual, and there were a lot of things that definitely fell into place, and it was definitely meant to be,” Kadel said. She is hoping to get lights to play night games at Miller Park, in addition to offering additional sports. Kadel said they are also looking to expand to a north Palm Beach County location.

The Miracle League offers a fall and spring season. There are nearly 80 players that began play the first weekend in October, and Kadel also started a cheerleading squad this season. Each player and cheerleader is paired up with a community, able-bodied volunteer. They play three games, consisting of two innings each, and there are six teams in the league. Players and volunteers come from Miami to Jupiter.

“It is non-competitive,” said Kadel, whose three sons - Connor, 21; Zachary, 17; and Jackson, 11 - have also contributed greatly to the program. “Everybody bats. Everybody hits, and usually the last batter hits a home run. Once in a while, the kids get ambi-

The Miracle League of Delray Beach conducted opening ceremonies Oct. 3. The mission of the league is to let children of all abilities play baseball.

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tious, and we have home runs all of the time, but that’s OK.” “We didn’t realize the ripple effect, and the ripple effect will almost bring me to tears,” she said. “We have college students that have gone off to college at [Florida State University] and [the University of Central Florida] that will drive home every Saturday to be with their buddies.

for her to participate in sports with regular kids,” Ford said. “Madeleine loves to watch baseball games, so we thought how nice would this be for her to finally be able to play a game?”

Ford said she liked that all of the participants get their turn to bat, and the coach keeps pitching them the ball until they have a hit.

Left, Kelly Chamberin and her son Clark, 6, at opening ceremonies “The look on her face of The Miracle League of Delray Beach. Above, Paige Schwendeman, 16, of Delray Beach and Noah Kamber, 17, of Boca Raton. and the cheering in the stands the first time she hit “Where do I see myself in 5 or 10 years the ball was priceless,” Ford said. “Madewith the league? I have no idea, but I am leine’s buddy, Lynn Victor, helps hold her excited for the ride.” up by letting her rest her body against her Lake Worth’s Renee Ford said the legs and to keep both hands on the bat. ... program has been great for her 13-year“What they have done at this league old daughter, Madeleine, who has a rare is no less than a miracle, and we are so genetic disorder. Ford found out about the grateful to have found such as organizaleague this year and registered her daughtion that puts my child and others first.” ter for the season.

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hen Owen Suskind was 6, his dad crawled under his covers, seeking a specific doll.

Once he found it, Ron Suskind curled his hand over the bedspread, holding the feisty parrot Iago from Disney’s “Aladdin” so it faced Owen.

Dad then delivered his best impersonation of Gilbert Gottfried (the quirky actor who lent his voice to the Disney classic).

“So Owen, wait a minute, how does it feel to be you?” dad squawked.

“I’m lonely, and I don’t have any friends,” Owen muttered.

It was the first potent conversation Ron and Owen had shared since Owen was diagnosed with autism at age 3, when he lost all speech. But the Suskind family knew Owen was still in there, waiting to return to his true self, like Simba in “The Lion King.”

The father-son recreation of this Iago bedroom scene greets you when you visit www.ronsuskin. com, in the form of a video created by Roger Ross Williams, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker who is compiling a documentary based on Suskind’s book, “Life, Animated.”

Ron Suskind is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist and best-selling author of six books, including “Life, Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism,” published in 2014.

The memoir describes the Suskind family’s two-decade journey in connecting with Owen, who fell in love with Disney movies.

Once Suskind, his wife, Cornelia, and oldest son, Walter, discovered Owen’s affinity, they began to play the roles of animated Disney characters to communicate with Owen as he relearned to speak.

You can hear Suskind’s story firsthand on Nov. 14 at an event at JAFCO (Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options) in Sunrise. “Cocktails and Conversation with Ron Suskind” will start at 8 p.m. at JAFCO’s new Children’s Ability Center at 5100 N. Nob Hill Road.

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Tours of the newly opened Children’s Ability Center will be offered 6:30-7:45 p.m. during the cocktail reception and VIP reception.

JAFCO’s location is fitting for Suskind’s story, as the new Ability Center offers respite, therapy and many other programs for children on the autism spectrum and other special needs children. “We are so grateful to Ron Suskind for his willingness to come to JAFCO and share his story,� said Linda Sachs, JAFCO community outreach and parent support specialist. “He’ll provide inspiration and hope to so many families searching for pathways to help their children to communicate and succeed.� “Life, Animated� is the No. 1 bestseller under the category of Special Needs Biographies on Amazon, and it also made The New York Times best-seller list under Science Books.

In the memoir, Suskind details how the family and therapists aided Owen in connecting Disney dialogue and themes to real life in order to relate to others

through “affinity therapy.�

In Owen’s case, his love for Disney connected him to the world. “It was our only way to know our son,� said Suskind, who has spoken about his family’s success with Owen on programs such as “CBS Sunday Morning� and “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.� Suskind has also shared his story with audiences at the United Nations and the National Institute of Health (NIH).

Returning to the Williams video, dad asks Owen which Disney sidekick he’s thinking about. Son responds “Rafiki,� the wise mentor monkey from “The Lion King.� “The past hurts,� Rafiki tells Simba as he contemplates his destiny to become king. “You can either run from it or learn from it.�

The video ends with Mufasa’s famous words from the clouds: “Remember who you are, Simba, you are my son and the one true king. ‌ Remember who you are.â€?

Dad asks, “Who are you, Owen?� and Owen replies, “Your son,� and they lov-

ingly shake hands.

Writing this story, I thought of my son, Spencer, diagnosed with autism when he was also 3. He barely spoke when diagnosed, but through intensive therapies and the help of organizations like JAFCO, he now has full-blown conversations at age 8, and we couldn’t be more proud.

For the past year or so, Spencer’s developed a strong “affinity� for Katy Perry.

When she sang at the halftime show of the Super Bowl (and we recorded it), he couldn’t stop talking and smiling.

Since then, we’ve watched Katy Perry ride onto the football field on that monstrous tiger more than 100 times. When Spencer is watching Katy, he’s more relaxed, and as a result, he’s happier and more open to conversation.

Coincidence? As Katy Perry might say, “this is how he do.�

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andra Seiden watched her special needs son’s personality transform after two miniature ponies came into his life. The Boca Raton mother of four was so moved by what she witnessed, she knew she couldn’t keep this just for her own child.

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“I began communicating with the national founder of Personal Ponies after doing research on the Internet on the benefit of therapeutic pony time,” Seiden said. “I’m an equestrian and a firm believer that the relationship with a horse begins on the ground, not the horse’s back.”

As Seiden shared her son’s story, parents began bringing their children to her 5-acre private farm in west Boca Raton to meet the Shetland ponies that were changing people’s lives.

“We were then asked to come to schools and hospitals for visits with the ponies,” Seiden said. “We’ve also worked with Alzheimer’s patients. We work with all children. Some were born with the illnesses they currently have, some have had accidents, and some children are hurting inside. We have seen hundreds of Boys and Girls Club kids.”

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THE CARRIE BRAZER CENTER FOR AUTISM AND ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES Kendall Campus: 8790 SW 94th St., Miami; 305-271-8790 South Dade Campus: 16905 SW 100th Ave., Miami; 305-234-0490 cbc4autism.org Services include full-day therapy programs, behavior modification, speech, language, occupational and physical therapy, psychotherapy, support groups, diet and nutrition, summer school, field trips, and music, dance and massage therapy.

CCDH INC. 7990 SW 117th Ave., Suite 135, Miami 305-596-1160, ccdh.org, info@ccdh.org A coalition that focuses on those with developmental, physical, sensory and other disabilities.

CCDH advocates, coordinates and provides supports and services.

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OF SOUTH FLORIDA 6660 Biscayne Blvd., Miami soflacil.org, 305-751-8025 Assists anyone with a disability to achieve and maintain an independent lifestyle, and advocates equality, dignity and the elimination of barriers.

CHILDREN’S SPEECH CENTER 12494 SW 127th Ave., Miami 305-279-8070, csc4me.com Center treats all types of speech and language disorders in children with music therapy and intensive language intervention.

THE CHILDREN’S TRUST 3150 SW Third Ave., (Coral Way), Miami.

305-571-5700, thechildrenstrust.org The Children’s Trust partners with the community to invest in programs that improve the lives of all children and families in Miami-Dade County. The Trust advocates and funds quality services, including early intervention and those that help remove barriers between children with disabilities and those without.

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CREATIVE LEARNING AND PLAY 7400 W. 24th Ave., Hialeah 305-818-9143, hialeahfl.gov An inclusive after-school and summer camp program for children age 5 and older with special needs. Program activities include literacy, fitness, social skills development, homework support and nutrition education.

ACE EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES 5595 S. University Drive, Davie, 954-680-8172 5670 W. Sample Road, Margate; 954-978-6991 ACEeducational.com Variety of special needs products related to daily living, auditory and visual stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, sensory development, sign language, speech and language.

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF SOUTH FLORIDA 155 S. Miami Ave., Suite 400, Miami 305-374-6006, frcflorida.org Nonprofit agency that works to provide services in the community to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect through the strengthening of families.

AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 201 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-4218, apd.myflorida.com 111 S. Sapodilla Ave., Suite 204, West Palm Beach, 561-837-5564 The APD works in partnership with local communities and private providers to assist those with developmental disabilities and their families.

MAKING SCHOOL WORK, P.L. 1550 Madrigal Ave., Suite 333, Coral Gables 305–663–9233, MakingSchoolWork.com Private law firm helps parents understand the services entitled to their children under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act; attends meetings with parents; helps increase amount of McKay scholarships; and more.

NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL DAN MARINO OUTPATIENT CENTER 2900 S. Commerce Parkway, Weston 954-385-6200, mch.com/danmarino Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of children with special needs, including autism, speech/language, behavior, as well as support groups, sports medicine and neurosurgery consultations.

NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL REHABILITATION SERVICES Various Miami-Dade Locations 305-663-8413, mch.com Full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services to meet the needs of infants, children and adolescents, including Down syndrome, muscular and neurological disorders, spinal cord injuries, ADD and developmental delays.

PARENT TO PARENT OF MIAMI 7990 SW 117th Ave., Suite 200, Miami.

305-271-9797, ptopmiami.org Nonprofit organization that provides information, educational training and support to families who have children with disabilities or special needs. Services are provided in English, Spanish and Creole.

SHAKE-A-LEG MIAMI AQUATIC CENTER AND MARINE ACADEMY 2620 S. Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove 305-858-5550, shakealegmiami.org Serves people with disabilities, disadvantaged children and their families, and the community by providing a place where people of all abilities can break down barriers while learning skills to enhance their enjoyment of water activities.

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BROWARD COUNTY ABI’S PLACE 1710 University Drive, Coral Springs 954-753-4441, abisplace.com Nonprofit school for children ages 3 to 12 who have mental or physical disabilities. Each child is evaluated and receives a personal education plan.

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AUTISM SOCIETY OF BROWARD COUNTY 10250 NW 53rd St., Sunrise; 954-577-4141 asabroward.org Family support, children’s programming, public outreach and autism awareness campaigns for the betterment of life for individuals and families living with autism.

BIT-BY-BIT THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER 3141 SW 118th Terrace, Davie 954- 471-6119, bitbybittherapy.org Safe horse interaction, grooming, leading, tacking, arts and crafts, etc. Treatment plans made to meet each client’s needs. Scholarships and sliding-scale fees available.

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CHILDREN’S SERVICES COUNCIL 6600 W. Commercial Blvd., Lauderhill 954-377-1000, cscbroward.org Children’s Services Council of Broward County funds over 100 programs that serve the children and families of Broward County, Florida.

DARRELL GWYNN FOUNDATION 4850 SW 52nd St., Davie darrellgwynnfoundation.org, 954-792-7223 Provide support for people with paralysis and prevent spinal cord injuries.

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FAMILY NETWORK ON DISABILITIES OF BROWARD COUNTY 754-444-6550, fndbroward.com Provides support through education assistance, workshops and training to help parents become the best advocate they can be for their child.

THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF PARKLAND 7170 Loxahatchee Road, Parkland 954-970-9551, floridafriendshipcircle.com Brings together teenage volunteers and children with special needs in the Jewish community for hours of fun and friendship.

GOD’S LITTLE ACRES 4551 NW 39th Ave., Coconut Creek 954-984-0787, godslittleacres.org Provides a day of fun for children with developmental handicaps or serious illnesses.

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THE KIDZ KORNER AT PLANTATION 4250 NW 5th St., Plantation 954-587-3296, plantationkidzkorner.com Nursing and rehabilitation center facility that helps children who serve suffer from multiple, complex, interrelated medical problems, often with neurological disabilities, with a holistic philosophy.

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LIGHTHOUSE OF BROWARD 650 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale 954-463-4217, lhob.org Provides rehabilitation and collaborative healthcare solutions that enhance the independence, productivity, and dignity of children and adults who are blind or visually impaired.

NEOTHERAPY 2225 N. Commerce Parkway, Suite #6, Weston 954-217-1119, 954-217-1118, neo-t.com Neurofeedback: Personal training for your brain.

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NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE CENTERS 3301 College Ave., Fort Lauderdale 954- 678-2273, nova.edu/healthcare Testing and treatment for a variety of special needs, including ADHD, anxiety, traumatic stress, behavior disorders, speech, language, communication and early development.

NSU MAILMAN SEGAL CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 3301 College Ave., Fort Lauderdale 800-256-5065, nova.edu/humandevelopment

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SCHOTT COMMUNITIES 6961 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City 954-434-3306, schottcommunities.org Offers residential housing for the deaf or disabled; helps develop skills for independent living; offers counseling and education; and provides recreational and spiritual opportunities.

SWIM WITH MR. BLUE 11401 NW 56th Drive, Coral Springs 954-956-9955, swimwithmrblue.com Private and group lessons for children of all abilities, plus Children with Autism and Down Syndrome swim lessons.

TOMORROW’S RAINBOW 4341 NW 39th Ave., Coconut Creek 954-978-2390, tomorrowsrainbow.org Miniature horse interactions are incorporated into therapeutic play and facilitated peer support for children who have lost a loved one.

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ADOLPH AND ROSE LEVIS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 9801 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton levisjcc.org, 561-852-3256 The Schwedelson Special Needs Programs strive to enhance the lives of children, teens and adults with disabilities. Families are embraced, with inclusion provided when possible.

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CLUB MANAGERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA THERAPEUTIC RECREATION CENTER 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth 561-966-7015, co.palm-beach.fl.us/parks/therapeutic_recreation/recreation_complex Provides a place for people of all abilities to socialize and participate in a wide variety of accessible, therapeutic recreation programs.

COOL BEANS INDOOR PLAYGROUND & CAFÉ SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY FUN NIGHT 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens, coolbeansplaycafe.com, 561-627-1782 Families of children with special needs can enjoy 50 percent off admission to Cool Beans, mingle with other families who face similar challenges, make new friends and share tips.

For event dates and times, go to the website.

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Audition on Saturday, November 21, 2015 Kids 5 – 17 years of age are invited to audition as we search for the best young singers in South Florida. Only a select few will compete for a $500 grand prize during Tri-Rail’s Rail Fun Day, a free family event, on January 30, 2016.

To schedule your audition by Monday, November 16, please call 954.446.0814.

For more information, visit www.tri-rail.com.

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SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE GUIDE JOEY’S OUTBACK ADVENTURE 10670 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington 561-204-4554, joeysoutback.com During Special Needs Nights from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesdays, parents can bring their children with autism or other special needs to play with specially trained employees. $9 per child includes dinner or $7 without dinner.

PALM BEACH SCHOOL FOR AUTISM 8480 Lantana Road, Lake Worth 561-533-9917, pbsfa.org Provides developmentally appropriate education using behavioral strategies for students with autism spectrum disorder, related disabilities.

PERSONAL PONIES 12151 Diamond House Lane, Boca Raton 561-445-4456, personalponies-fl.org Provides children with special needs a Miniature Shetland pony to love and care for completely free of charge. Volunteers visit hospitals, schools, nursing homes and learning centers with the ponies, and conduct on-site classes for local groups and individuals.

THE PLACE OF HOPE AT THE HAVEN CAMPUS Locations throughout Palm Beach County placeofhope.com, 561-483-0962 A faith-based family-style emergency placement and assessment center for abused and neglected children providing foster care (emergency and long-term); family outreach and intervention; maternity care; safety for victims of minor sex trafficking; transitional housing and support services; foster care recruitment and support.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM Therapeutic Recreation Complex, 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, 561-966-7072 pbcgov.com/parks/therapeutic_recreation/ specialolympics/youngathletes.htm A sports play program focusing on the physical, social, and developmental needs of children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities.

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS GROWTH CENTER 5458 Town Center Road, Suite #8, Boca Raton 561-990-7305, supportforstudentsgrowthcenter. com/special-needs-services-for-children-teensyoung-adults Services for children, teens and young adults with ADHD, Asperger’s/high functioning autism, learning disabilities, language impairments, NVLD, and symptoms of anxiety, shyness, obsessive-compulsiveness, etc.

SURFERS FOR AUTISM 7491 N. Federal Highway, C5-180, Boca Raton surfersforautism.org Introduces surfing to kids with special needs.

SWIM BOCA Adolph & Rose Levis JCC, 9801 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton, 888-576-7946, swimboca.com Instructors at this year-round swim school are certified in Adaptive Aquatics and have handson experience working with children and adults with special needs.

VSA ARTS OF FLORIDA –PALM BEACH COUNTY 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth vsapbc.com, 561-966-7015 Programs improve the quality of life for children

and adults with special needs by promoting the arts, education and creative expression.

SERVICES MULTIPLE COUNTIES & BEYOND ABLE TRUST 850-224-4493, abletrust.org Provides residents with disabilities opportunities for successful employment and help individuals enter the workforce.

AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES apd.myflorida.com Provides assistance in identifying and meeting the needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families.

THE ALFANO CENTER 6321 SW 40th St., Miami 305-461-4702, Alfanocenter.com Provides occupational and speech therapy to individuals with communication challenges.

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOOLS Locations In All Three Counties 954-581-8222, aefschools.com AEF provides an alternative approach to teaching and learning for children in 1st to 12th grades; offers strong academic, life and social skills education in a supportive environment.

ARC OF SOUTH FLORIDA Miami-Dade: 935 SE Fourth St., Hialeah. 305759-8500, arcsofla.org Broward: 10250 NW 53rd St., Sunrise. 954-7469400, arcbroward.com

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At Jungle Island’s Ed-venture Camp, every day is a great! Kids walk in the footsteps of a zookeeper or chill out with the coolest reptiles around.

Each session includes animal encounters, games and more. Enroll today!

Only in the jungle can you gather around the Banyan Tree, watch snow tigers and go caroling with parrots. Celebrate the season at Jungle Island’s Wild Holidays, with holiday-themed shows, animal parades, crafts, and more. Regular park admission applies.

Ages: 5 – 12 years | Dates: Dec. 21-23 - Dec. 28-30 Camp Times: 9:00am – 4:30pm | Early and Late Care available

December 19, 2015- January 3 2016 10AM to 5PM

For information contact: 305-400-7242

For more information, visit JungleIsland.com

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SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE GUIDE Palm Beach: 1201 Australian Ave., Riviera Beach.

561-842-3213, arcpbc.org Services, education and advocacy for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.

ARTISTS WITH AUTISM artistswithautismunite.webs.com A nonprofit networking group for aspiring artists on the autism spectrum teaching business and social skills through the arts.

AUTISM SOURCE 954-577-4141, asabroward.org Family support, children’s programming, public outreach and autism awareness campaigns.

AUTISM SPEAKS autismspeaks.org Autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

BEST BUDDIES Miami: 100 SE Second St., Suite 2200, Miami, 305-374-2233 Broward: 3450 Lakeside Drive, Suite 304, Miramar, 954-449-6522 Palm Beach: 784 US Highway 1, Suite 20, North Palm Beach, 561-972-5312 bestbuddiesflorida.org Best Buddies’ mission is to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employ-

ment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

CAMP BOGGY CREEK 352-483-4200, BoggyCreek.org A free, safe and medically-sound camp environment for children 7-16 with serious illnesses and their families.

CANINE ASSISTANTS 800-771-7221, canineassistants.org Non-profit organization which trains and provides service dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities or other special needs.

CENTER FOR AUTISM & RELATED DISABILITIES Miami-Dade: University of Miami, 5665 Ponce De Leon Blvd., P.O. Box 248768, Coral Gables. 305284-6563, umcard.org Broward: Nova Southeastern University, 6100 Griffin Road, Davie. 954-262-7111, umcard.org Provides support, information and training for families with children who have autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities.

CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (CHADD) National office: 301-306-7070, chadd.org Broward County North: 954-753-3518 Broward South and Miami-Dade: 954-680-0799 Palm Beach County: 561-478-5160 Boca Raton: 561-451-7107 A national nonprofit organization offering education, support and advocacy for individuals diagnosed with an attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES (FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH) Locations In All Three Counties cms-kids.com Provides health services for eligible children with ongoing physical or behavioral conditions; protection for abused or neglected children; child well-being information; early intervention/ child development; and newborn screenings.

CHILD PROVIDER SPECIALISTS Locations In All Three Counties childproviderspecialists.org Diagnostic specialists, specialized psychotherapists, behavioral therapists, and prescriptive educational interventionists. Weston campus houses a day school program, which provides students with temporary placement and assists students with severe learning challenges.

CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA 800-932-2423, ccfa.org The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION South Florida Office – Fort Lauderdale/Miami, 3443 NW 55th St., Suite 1, Fort Lauderdale; 954-739-5006 Palm Beach Office, 700 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 100, West Palm Beach; 561-683-9965 Cff.org The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation funds lifesaving research and works to provide access to quality,

Comfort, Convenience and Confidence.

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This exhibit and the IMAX space films and related programs are supported by a grant from the John H. Rau Space Education Fund of Community Foundation of Broward for Beyond the Kármán Line: A Comprehensive Learning Initiative in Space Science.

Advance Tickets www.mods.org/IMAX/onlineTicketing.html

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SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE GUIDE specialized care and effective treatments for people with CF. Local chapters organize and host a variety of special events to raise funds to support vital cystic fibrosis programs. Events include the Great Strides walk, golf tournaments, dinner dances/black-tie galas and more.

DARRELL GWYNN FOUNDATION 4850 SW 52nd St., Davie 954-792-7223, darrellgwynnfoundation.org The Darrell Gwynn Foundation’s mission is to provide support for people with paralysis and prevent spinal cord injuries.

DEAF FAMILY LITERACY ACADEMY- MIAMI-DADE AND BROWARD COUNTIES 850-562-5300, barbarabush.org Serves deaf children ages birth-12 years and their families. Program includes home visits by a deaf mentor, language and reading instruction for deaf children, sign language instruction for parents, Parent and Child Together activities.

DISABILITY RIGHTS FLORIDA disabilityrightsflorida.org Assists people with disabilities in applying for and receiving rehabilitative services.

954-779-1509 Miami-Dade: 1200 NW 78th Ave., Suite 400, Miami; 305-670-4949 Palm Beach: 3222 Commerce Place, Suite B, West Palm Beach; 561-478-6515; efof.org A community-based network of organizations that help people with epilepsy and seizure disorders find and access important services.

EASTER SEALS FLORIDA Palm Beach: 213 S. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach 305-325-0470, easterseals.com Easter Seals provides services, education, outreach, and advocacy so people with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play.

FLORIDA AUTISM TREATMENT CENTERS Main Office: 8001 SW 36th St., #9, Davie; 954-577-7790 Miami: 9220 SW 72nd St., #101, Kendall; 305-273-3773 behavior-analysis.org Programs designed to teach or increase all forms of desired behavior as well as programs aimed at reducing undesired behaviors.

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA Broward: 512 NE Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale;

EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA Tradewinds Park North, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek, 954-974-2007, equineatsf.org Provides therapeutic riding and equine activities to children and adults with special needs.

FDLRS/CHILD FIND Locations In All Three Counties, fdlrs.org Provides diagnostic, instructional, and technology support services to district exceptional education programs and families of students with disabilities. Child Find provides free hearing, vision, language and motor development screening for children ages birth to 21. It also assists school districts and other agencies in the early identification of children who may have disabilities or learning problems.

FLORIDA CENTER FOR ALLERGY & ASTHMA CARE Locations In All Three Counties 877-4-ALLERGY, florida-allergy.com Offers allergy testing and shots, pulmonary functioning tests, food allergy diagnosis, clinical research studies and patient education.

FLORIDA DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES Miami-Dade: 401 NW Second Ave., Room S-712, Miami; 305-377-5339 Broward: 7771 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

Suite 185, Sunrise; 954- 746-1770 Palm Beach: 2000 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 300, West Palm Beach; 561-681-2548 dbs.myflorida.com To ensure blind and visually-impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunity to achieve success.

FLORIDA’S HEAD START Miami: 701 NW First Court, Ninth Floor, Miami; 786-469-4622 Broward: 600 SE Third Ave., Sixth Floor, Fort Lauderdale; 754-321-1959 Palm Beach: 50 S. Military Trail, Suite. 203, West Palm Beach; 561-233-1600 Floridaheadstart.org Provide early, continuous, intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income families and to enhance children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.

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SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE GUIDE Provides services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and youth with emotional, behavioral or medically complex conditions.

HEALTHY NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 200 SE 19th Ave., Pompano Beach 954-943-7336 x114, bcckids.org/nutrition Offers a range of health, wellness, education, recreation, therapeutic, daily living and advocacy services to infants, children and young adults with special health care needs.

THE HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA kidsandhearingloss.org Provides resources to parents of hard of hearing and/or deaf children.

HENDERSON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Locations in Palm Beach and Broward counties hendersonbehavioralhealth.org 24/7 CRISIS Service: Adults - 954-463-0911, Youth - 954-677-3113 Provides health care and housing for people of all ages with behavioral health conditions.

THE INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION idafla.org Resource for individuals with dyslexia, their families, and educational professionals.

JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION Broward and Miami-Dade: 3411 NW Ninth Ave., Suite 701, Fort Lauderdale; 954-565-4775 Palm Beach: 1641 Worthington Road Suite 340, West Palm Beach; 561-686-7701; jdrf.org Dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes through funding and research. Local chapters provide support, referrals, and family mentor programs.

LAUREN’S KIDS 786-288-5045, SaferSmarterKids.org or LaurensKids.org Safer, Smarter Kids curriculum for children with special needs includes engaging lesson plans that incorporate visual aids to educate children about the importance of body boundaries and personal safety and encourage children to develop a handful of trusted adults with which they can share things that make them uncomfortable. The framework integrates with current autism models and focuses on the children recognizing facial cues and situational circumstances to protect themselves.

LEARNING ALLY learningally.org, 800-221-4792 A collection of more than 80,000 digitally recorded textbooks and literature titles for children and adults who cannot read standard print because of blindness, visual impairment, dyslexia or other learning differences.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DOWN SYNDROME nads.org Provides families with Down syndrome members with information and resources to enable them to access and evaluate appropriate services.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF nad.org Civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

See Us At These Holiday Events: November 14 Tropical Holidays Loggers Run Boca Raton

November b 21 & 22 Holiday Festival Tradewinds Park Coconut Creek

N November b 2 28 8 Hip Hop Holidays Southland Mall Cutler Bayy

D December b 5 Breakfast with Santa Palm Beach Outlets West Palm Beach

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NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY ndss.org National advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.

PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATES Miami-Dade: 2925 Aventura Blvd., Suite 300, Aventura; 305-936-1002 1390 South Dixie Highway, Suite 1305, Coral Gables; 305-662-9162 Broward: 7301 Wiles Road, Suite 106, Coral Springs; 954-753-1112 SouthFloridaTherapists.com Serving children and families with social, emotional and behavioral challenges by providing individual, group, family and school consultations and psychological evaluation services.

PLAYAPY 14311 Biscayne Blvd. #803, North Miami.

786-529-8847, playapy.com Playapy presents ways to improve play and learn about child development milestones and skills through tips, video demonstrations, and online play consultations with therapy professionals.

An online shop sells therapy products such as toys, tools and books.

SNIP-ITS AUTISM SUPPORT Miami-Dade: 20335 Biscayne Blvd., #L35, Aventura, 305-466-1889 Palm Beach: 2625 State Road 7, Unit C600, Wellington, 561-795-7647 snipits.com Snip-its stylists receive special training to meet

the needs of children with autism.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS Miami-Dade: 2335 NW 107th Ave., # 48, Doral; 305-406-9467 Broward: 3301 College Ave., Davie; 954-262-2150 Palm Beach: 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth; 561-966-7015 specialolympicsflorida.org Special Olympics offers sports training, competitions and sport skill development for children 8 and older with intellectual disabilities.

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF SOUTH FLORIDA Miami: 1411 NW 14th Ave., Miami; 305-325-1080 Broward: 3117 SW 13th Court, Fort Lauderdale; 954-584-3151 Palm Beach: 3595 Second Ave., Lake Worth; 561-357-7779 Serves infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities (cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, spina bifida, prematurity, hearing, intellectual disabilities and speech delay).

We do our best to include as many local resources as possible for families with special needs. If you know of a group, organization or individual you would like to see in this guide, please send their information to calendar@ sfparenting.com

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Gratitude of

Teaching Children the Power

BY GAYLA GRACE

“Nobody likes her, Mom. She’s the hardest teacher at my school. I don’t know how I’m going to survive her class.”

My son’s complaints after the first week of school prompted me to consider a lesson for him on the power of gratitude, even amidst challenge. Although he would have rather complained about his English teacher’s assignments and made excuses for doing poorly in her class, I wanted him to understand that if he changed his thinking, the outcome would be better.

Teaching our kids how to create and maintain a grateful spirit, regardless of what life throws their way, gives them a huge advantage.

Robert Emmons, a leading expert on the science of gratitude, says, “Gratitude has the power to heal, energize and change lives.”

Gratitude is not thinking happy thoughts and expecting life to get better. Gratitude is “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness” (oxforddictionaries. com).

I knew I couldn’t convince my teenage son to be thankful for a teacher he disliked. But if I presented gratitude from a different angle, I could change his perspective.

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teacher and not everyone qualifies to be in her class. I know she’s challenging, but she’s preparing you for professors you will have in college.”

Nathan balked at my comments at first and didn’t want to consider the positives. As we talked about it more, however, he acknowledged the advantages.

Gratitude for less-than-perfect circumstances is harder than gratitude when life has few problems. But when we teach our children to look for the good in their day instead of focusing on the challenges, we give them tools for adulthood.

Dr. Martin Seligman, commonly known as the founder of Positive Psychology, has conducted extensive research on the positive effects of gratitude and mood.

His exercise, Three Blessings, seems too simple to make a difference, but research shows otherwise.

Participants are asked to take 10 minutes every night before going to bed to write down three things that went well today and why they went well. For example, if your child comments on making a new friend at school, he would record, “I made a new friend today” with a reason why, such as, “because I shared my cookies at lunch.” Ask your child to do the exercise 3-4 times one week and see if you notice a difference.

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participants reported increased happiness and decreased depressive symptoms that had a lasting effect for six months, even if they didn’t continue the exercise.

Seligman’s research has convinced therapists and psychologists that exercises focusing on gratitude help increase one’s well-being.

Gratitude allows us to live in the present and focus on the moment instead of wishing for a different scenario and grumbling about our lot. We move from a spectator position to an active player when we accept our circumstances and consider the good in them.

At a recent appointment, our son’s orthodontist placed a MARA in his mouth, an appliance intended to move the jaw and correct his bite.

As Nathan read through the brochure that explained the apparatus, I could hear gratitude emphasized. “The Mara is used to encourage forward growth of the lower jaw. You are LUCKY to have this appliance.”

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remember my son’s reaction to the word in capital letters.

He burst out laughing as sarcasm rolled off his tongue. “I’m lucky, it says, Mom. Lucky to have an appliance that prevents me from eating what I want. Lucky to have a sore jaw for the next year. Lucky, yeah, right.”

I appreciated the brochure’s attempt to help teenagers consider the positives of wearing an uncomfortable appliance.

Nathan didn’t feel lucky as he sat at the dinner table that evening with limited options.

I acknowledged his feelings, but then continued the discussion to help him consider a positive angle.

Another way to promote gratitude with children is through a gratitude journal.

If you find your child grumbles about the happenings of his day, consider this simple exercise that can be done together.

Purchase two journals and sit down in the evening to write out one or two things you’re thankful for from the day.

Make it fun with a young child by

including stickers to express their thoughts. Within a few short days, you’ll notice the difference it makes for you and your child when you retrain your thoughts and focus on the positives in your life.

Teaching our children the power of gratitude cultivates healthy self-esteem, strong connectedness with others, and a general sense of life satisfaction that sets them up for success.

“It’s not happiness that brings us gratitude, it’s gratitude that brings us happiness.”

—Unknown Gayla Grace writes and speaks on family and stepfamily issues and seeks to incorporate gratitude in her life daily.

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It's not ALL about the turkey

By Dana Brillante-Peller Pellerini Proclaims

Thanksgiving is almost here. This holiday, though, has morphed into a lot more than turkey and cranberry sauce.

It’s a day to get together with friends and family; watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade (my all-time favorite!); watch some great football; and, of course, shop on Black Friday.

Weeks before this day arrives, Black Friday is splattered all over the newspapers and online. Everyone knows to beware or prepare for this particular Friday every year.

HISTORY OF BLACK FRIDAY The holiday shopping season starts the day after Thanksgiving; it has been this way since 1924, when Macy’s held its first

Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City.

The last float in the parade is Santa Claus on his sleigh waving to the crowds as a reminder: Christmas is coming. Better start shopping for those gifts for your family and friends.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR BLACK FRIDAY I have friends who have a family tradition around Black Friday. They enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends (a bit earlier in the day than customary), then take a nap to store as much energy as possible. They need to be on their A-game for the maddening crowds and waiting in lines for the stores to open, hoping to get those special gifts that are marked down just for this day.

How else do they prepare?

They recommended the following: Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Pack a folding chair in your car in case

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you have to wait in long lines. You’ll be more comfortable sitting down. If you are in colder climates, pack a blanket.

Bring a book, tablet or anything else that can help pass time while waiting in line.

Bring refreshments, the most popular being carafes of coffee. Also bring fruit such as bananas or apples or even a protein bar to sustain energy.

Do your research. A lot of the big box stores display their advertisements way ahead of time, so check them to plot where you need to go to get the lowest prices for the items on your shopping list.

Have fun. It’s not worth the aggravation of pushing and shoving and possibly bickering to get something on your list. “Tis the season,” remember?

And don’t forget – Cyber Monday is next.

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Dana Brillante-Peller writes for Pellerini Proclaims at www.pellerini.com.

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The Quiet Thanksgiving Editor’s Note: Patrick wrote this column several hours prior to Thanksgiving 2014.

previous Thanksgiving, my turkey has been hot, smothered in gravy, and served by someone I love.

Even though Thanksgiving is A little part of me feels like a hypnot about the food, I’ll miss the ocrite. Since September, 2011, freshly made filling and deliI’ve written a monthly column cious apple pie covered with that reminds readers to “cherPATRICK HEMPFING heaps of whipped cream. ish the moments.” Obviously, Thanksgiving is not about we cherish some moments more football, either, but after eating 2,000 calothan others, but whether it’s a spectacular ries, it sure feels good to stretch out on the moment or a stressful one, we don’t get the sofa to watch the games. I like to enjoy part minutes back, so we may as well make the of the action with my eyelids closed and my best of them. Yet here I sit, wondering if my mouth hanging open, and I’m not usually the present circumstances reflect my own good only one snoring. advice.

As much as I enjoy the food, football and In five hours, it will be Thanksgiving Day nap, for me, Thanksgiving is about giving 2014, and by my own choice, I’ll be spendthanks and spending quality time with faming it alone. ily.

The day will be different from my previous This year, I’m still thankful, but I chose to Thanksgivings. I’ll have turkey, but it will be spend the holiday without my family, catchof the cold-cut variety, slapped on a footing up on work. My wife, Mattie, left with my long sub roll by a fast-food employee. Every

10-year-old daughter, Jessie, two days ago.

They’ll have a wonderful time celebrating Thanksgiving with family in Florida.

I had planned to go, but after careful consideration, I opted to stay home. It’s just my dog, Sadie, and me. Sadie would have preferred playing with my relatives’ dogs in Florida and getting in on the Thanksgiving turkey. I’m pretty sure she’s mad at me.

So with Thanksgiving Day only a few hours away, I’m all alone in my dirty house with my angry dog.

I should be thankful. I have everything I wanted: Quiet time to work on my manuscript. A bookshelf full of books to read without interruption, other than to toss Sadie her stuffed gorilla now and then. The entire house, every quiet square foot, is mine.

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a dad's view to the doctor’s office, cough medicine with codeine, steroids (oral and nasal), penicillin, another kind of antibiotic, a chest x-ray, and an inhaler. I spent seven weeks spitting, hacking, sleeping upright in my recliner, and wondering if I would need to finish my manuscript wearing angel wings. I lost 8 pounds.

During this time, Mattie had work that required her to go out of town, not once, but twice, and they weren’t short trips. She was gone for five days, home for four days, during which my in-laws (whom I love dearly) visited, and then Mattie left for another eight days.

My medicine bottles received more attention than my computer keys. I fell behind on chores around the house. My To-Do list grew longer than Santa’s list of good boys and girls; but unlike St. Nick, I don’t have a workshop full of elves.

A few days before the planned Thanksgiving trip, I reluctantly informed Mattie of my decision to stay home to work. I added, “I feel like a hypocrite because I tell my readers to cherish the moments. How can I miss Thanksgiving with my family?”

Mattie, knowing that I really needed the time, responded, “It’s OK. You need to cherish the moments with yourself right now.”

Wow, I married well.

As I chew my Thanksgiving sub tomorrow, a number of thoughts will likely cross my mind. This isn’t my mother-in-law’s turkey. It’s OK, Sadie, jump up on the sofa beside me. Most importantly, I can’t wait for Mattie and Jessie to return. My man chair works just fine; I don’t need a whole house to myself. Yet I will also be thankful for the peace and quiet, something we all need at times. That doesn’t make me a hypocrite.

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

Thanksgiving Day 2014 update: It turned out that the sub place closed for Thanksgiving. Fortunately, the Chinese restaurant didn’t. I enjoyed my meal, though it wasn’t nearly as good as my mother-in-law’s turkey.

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.

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IT’S NEVER TOO SOON to think about college

By Elizabeth Roberts

There was a tiny baby with a long future in my arms, and teaching her about money was the last thing on my mind.

Almost.

As soon as my daughter’s birth certificate was in my hand, we filled out the forms already waiting on my desk and bought into a pre-paid college tuition plan. Thirty months later, we did the same for my newborn son.

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College was too far into the future for our kids to envision when we bought the plan, but the monthly statements and the monthly check we write have taught both of our children the importance of planning for a future.

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Teetering on an extension ladder, she painted her own three-story house in Bar Harbor, Maine, and turned it into a bed-and-breakfast when we left home, a business she single-handled operated for 30 years.

And all of her presents mailed to her grandchildren in Florida came wrapped in Sunday’s color comics, topped with a handmade bow. It wasn’t just any bow. It was carefully fan-folded from a dollar bill and secured with a wire.

As soon as Sarah was old enough to unwrap her own gifts, she learned she should shove the comics into the trash bag – without the bow.

She carefully unfolded that dollar and stuffed it into her piggy bank along with the 25 cents she earned each time she made any attempt to make her bed.

As a result, she said, “I always kind of knew that money was worth something.”

Sarah had saved quite a bit by the time the ice cream truck discovered our neighborhood. She and Paul came running into the kitchen, and I gave each of them $2, the price of the second-cheapest ice cream. It was in the shadow of that truck, staring up at the photos of Sponge Bob popsicles, ice cream sandwiches and the amazing $3 Screwball, with its promise of a gumball in the bottom of a plastic cup, that she learned Lesson No. 2: the value of delayed gratification.

Sarah remembers it this way: “I wondered how come some ice cream was worth more than others – $3 or $4 for some,” she said. “If I spent the $2 then, I would not be able to get ice cream next time. But if I spent $1, I could get a $1 ice cream then and $1 when she came back – and that was better than the $2 cookiesand-cream ice cream.”

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Physiological and safety needs are the most basic and the foundation for everything to come. But take a look at No. 3, the need for belonging. It is THAT important to our development. So you are not alone.

Belonging is something we desire, crave and need.

So if you don’t breastfeed and all of your buddies do, this does not make you the devil. If you let your kids play outside until it gets dark, and everyone thinks you are crazy, parent the way you see fit.

When you splurge and give your kids McDonalds, and everyone in your circle serves kale burgers, be loud and proud about standing up for America’s best French fry. When you let your kids watch TV instead of creating a schedule jampacked with organized activities, stand up for unscheduled time. If you have a nanny and your friends don’t, recognize you owe nobody an explanation of how you choose to live your life. When you let your daughter go to Publix in her pajama pants, rain boots and a tiara, be proud of her individuality rather than give in to the stares of judgment.

We deserve not to be judged. We are entitled to raise our children in ways that we believe represent our values, ethics and morals. Talk with your partner, should you have one, and make parenting decisions as a couple.

This is not to say that we shouldn’t strive to learn and research and work to become great parents. Hopefully we strive to do that every day, even when we fall short.

Be true to your parenting style. Change if you wish. Learn what fits best for you and your family. Be loyal to yourself. Give yourself the same advice you may give to your children about individuality: Rock it, own it, be proud of who you are!

Be yourself, and if you are having trouble fitting in with your current group, find a new one.

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See Me, Hear Me, Love Me: The cornerstone of all development

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At this stage, every action, every thought, every feeling is creating for your child a self-portrait of who they are and what they need to grow. It’s up to us to see, hear and cherish that child and that expression ... even if the “portrait” has an extra eye or has legs coming out of the head.

The cornerstone of all development is to meet kids where they are so they can grow into themselves. If we don’t meet them where they are, we send them the message that where they are is WRONG. And that’s not a message we really mean to give.

Stop and shift out of adult mode into kid mode so you really can see, hear and love your child in this particular crazymaking moment.

Young children do not and cannot see themselves “as they are” – nor should they. It is developmentally impossible; a child’s sense of self is “under construction.” They see themselves from the inside out, through the reflection in our eyes and from interacting in an oversized world.

Remember when your toddler tried to climb into a too-small toy car to drive around the house? He knew he was bigger than the car, but he still didn’t know he didn’t fit inside. How about when your child bit her best friend or threw her favorite spaghetti in your face and then wanted it back again so she could finish it? They know, and they don’t know.

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Grown-ups are inundated by all the usual distractions and pressures of a grown-up world that pulls them away from connecting with a child’s world:

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impatience distraction and busyness grown-up priorities and commitments (jobs, food, laundry, deadlines, etc.) embarrassment (parenting in public) comparing (fear & anxiety) the unknown (fear & anxiety)

But these aren’t going away any time soon. It’s best to accept them as “our world” and smile while we hit the “shift key” to “kid world.”

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When your child’s emotions escalate, observe and listen. It’s a challenge for grown-ups to maturely express anger and frustration or to lovingly listen to sadness (remember how much we needed Sadness in the movie “Inside Out”). It takes tons more practice to acknowledge what your child feels. You want to be ready to seehear-love your child through all their feelings. Take a deep breath and bring out the most loving mirror you can hold by saying simple phrases like: I see you’re getting upset. I hear you are really mad about that. I am right here to help.

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It also doesn’t help to work against them: “Do this now... or else!” What helps is to acknowledge that this is really hard (to turn off the day, to know that daddy checks on them when their eyes are closed, to believe that tomorrow is comingm and it’s going to be a fun day). And the grown-ups are here to help you, teach you, believe in you – by checking on you, reading your favorite stories or singing your favorite songs, and by staying consistent even when you are uncertain and confused.

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Connect the dots for them – teaching and waiting for learning to catch up. Is there anything worse that facing a steep learn-

ing curve and someone demanding perfection? Children need us to stay focused on their potential and their success while they are learning – no, they will not wear diapers to kindergarten, and no, they will not bite friends or enemies forever. They are smart, capable and successful, yet they do need someone smarter than they are to show them how to do challenging and complicated things, such as reading, writing and coding. Short-cuts and easy praise won’t take them to their fullest potential, but a parent who is willing to listen and engage every step of the way will.

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Believe that what you know is enough for today. It’s not easy to think for two – to imagine what your child feels and needs.

It’s not easy to remember what it’s like to be a toddler, a preschooler or a kindergartner. But that little person still lives within you, and you have a lifetime of experience to help and support your child. Your child doesn’t need a know-it-all, perfect parent.

Your child needs a parent who understands his mistakes and his need for help.

Your child needs someone who loves him exactly as he is today, right now.

Caterpillars do become butterflies. You just have to nurture and protect the caterpillar who moves way too slowly and isn’t quite as beautiful in this stage. Your butterfly will fly! But please don’t ask the caterpillar to fly. He really can’t do it ... yet.

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

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The Spy {Who Loved Facebook}

BY MARGARET SAGARESE Are you one of the gazillion on Facebook? Why did you sign on?

Nearly half of parents who logged onto Facebook that first day did so for the primary purpose of spying on their kids.

According to a recent survey of 1,000 parents with kids ranging in age from 13 to 30, 93 percent of those parents check their child’s profile every day, reported Peggy Drexler, a Weill Cornell Medical College research psychologist.

Mothers were 14 percent more likely than dads to do so. And parents with kids as old as 30 checked a child’s relationship status daily.

Is cyber-snooping the best way to track your children’s whereabouts, well-being or social life? No! Technology has invaded every aspect of our lives. However, it’s no substitute for parent-child communication.

Snooping with a tween’s password to track private posts, see private messages or intercept e-mails might be the fastest way into his or her private life, but hardly the wisest. Why? In a word: trust.

Consider this: You stealthily learn that your 14-year-old went to a party (while lying to you about “sleeping over at Vicky’s”). Now what?

You confront your little sneak with the party goods. She counters with, “How do you know? Oh, you snooped! How could you! You violated my privacy!” Now you are the sneak. The conversation shifts from her dishonest behavior to your dishonest behavior. Gotcha! This is a new-age version of “two wrongs don’t make a right.”

And next time, your tween will amp up her stealth tactics by telling you less and erasing any techno footprint.

The Tween’s Right to Privacy Young adolescents develop a craving for privacy about age 12. The most obvious signal lies in how tweens spend more time in their bedrooms and less shadowing their parents or their siblings in the family room. This is normal, a kind of separation dance. It entails stonewalling questions, volunteering less information about their activities and friends, and talking less in general, unless it’s a mouthy “It’s not fair” rant. That’s why it’s called the battle for independence.

The idea that a 13-year-old wants a private life in a world saturated with sexualized messages and temptations like prescription drugs and vaping who-knows-what is downright scary. Given that tweens prefer their friends, thus making them vulnerable to peer pressure, escalates their risk and your terror.

Yet the truth is that our tweenagers need a private domain. Only within personal space can they figure out who they are becoming as individuals. Sons and daughters cannot firmly sign onto a parent’s code of values and behavior if they haven’t privately mulled over these ethics, experimented and decided on their rightness.

The Parent’s Rights as the Adult Slip-ups and misjudgments are part of the process. So your hardest predicament is how to juggle a tween’s need to grow with your needto-know responsibility as a parent in order to keep them safe.

Young adolescents need supervision. It is your right and your role to keep tabs on your tweens. Ten- to 15-year-olds are in the midst of so many changes. Their bodies change from child to teenager. Their minds expand. Their emotions intensify. Hormones flood them with new degrees of not only separation from you, but new highs of adventure, lust and love, and new lows of self-consciousness, moodiness and depression.

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As their brains grow, they envision a larger world with more opportunities (good and bad), but don’t yet have all the brain parts to evaluate the risks vs. the rewards.

That’s where your boundaries and strategies come in. You should always know where your tweens are going and if they will be supervised by an adult. You have a right to that information, and you must explain that right and responsibility to your child – no ifs, ands or buts. You are entitled to impose curfews and limits on their plans and electronic devices and their usage. Routines you organize, family Sunday dinners or visits to grandparents, chores or outside activities, these rituals relay your values, values you want your tweens to learn and, hopefully, live themselves.

AS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA, HERE IS A GUIDELINE: Let them know that you can access their pages on Facebook or Pinterest if you want to. Teach them this golden posting rule: If you wouldn’t want your grandmother, a college admissions officer or a future boss to view the picture or the comment, don’t post it. Nothing ever disappears on the computer. Even Snapchat stuff can be retrieved by the techno-skilled.

Be the Smart, Subtle Spy Who Empowers Your Tween Meshing the needs of a prickly, secretive tweenager with the rules of the household isn’t nearly as incendiary as you might think. The answer is as simple as giving your tween the perk of a bedroom makeover. Chances are that your 11-year-old has outgrown the fairy princess motif or the cars-and-trucks bed ensemble. Ask your tween how to update their bedroom to reflect their new phase of life: oncoming adolescence.

Some kids have more of the Property Brothers in them than others.

But any kid will hit a Target-like store for new bedding and a beanbag chair.

Encourage kids to fill up a new bulletin board. It will be covered with photographs and minutia that you may not understand. Tickets from a game, or a cup that someone they have a crush on drank from, celebrity pics from magazines or sports imagery. Install a shelf or a get baskets or tubs for books and such.

Never resist their request to buy the middle school yearbook. And if the photos these days are more often on Facebook than on paper, subscribe to a service like Groovebook.com that allows you to take photos from your smartphone and electronically send them in to be made into real pictures. Get a scrapbook for kids to fill with the theme of their choice, like best friends or best vacation.

There’s a method to this makeover madness. Everything you need to know will be around that bedroom: Who his friends are. What activities she loves. What’s happening at school.

Sitting side by side on that new bedspread, you will find out who’s the coolest, meanest and cutest in 6th grade.

Add a family calendar where everyone jots in their schedules.

Now you won’t have to be a spy who loves Facebook to know what’s inside your tween’s head and heart.

Margaret Sagarese is the coauthor of "What Are You Doing in There?

Balancing Your Need to Know with Your Adolescent’s Need to Grow." She can be reached on Facebook or at msagarese@aol.com

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Doral Farmers Market. Produce and artisanal crafts.

Kids Painting Fun. Ages 6 and up. Students will learn traditional painting techniques, mixing colors, use of light & shadow, shading and blending. 4:15 p.m. Mondays. Hobby Lobby, 21759 State Road 7, Boca Raton. 561-558-9353

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. Doral Farmers Market, 9659 NW 41st St., Doral. 786-553-6929 or doralmarket.com

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Plantation Volunteer Fire Association Annual BBQ. Barbecue, music, kids’ games, bounce houses,

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raffles, demonstrations, SWAT and K-9 Officers, more.

Noon-5 p.m. Pine Island Park, 300 S. Pine Island Road, Plantation. Adults, $15; children, $7. 954-797-2150 Godmother Death: A Mexican Folk Tale. Ages 6 and up. Shadow puppets and storytelling. 2-3 p.m. Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-262-4600

3 Tuesday MIAMI-DADE

Jump A Roos’s Terrific Tuesdays. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Southland Mall, 20505 S. Dixie Highway, Cutler Bay. $5 under 2, $5.99 for 2-12, non-playing adults and kids free.

305-238-5867 or jumparoos.com

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Twilight Tales. Stories and crafts. 7-7:45 p.m. South Regional/BC College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-201-8825

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

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Ballet by the Book: Peter and the Wolf. Ballet Palm Beach brings this classic tale to life. 4 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. 561-894-7500

2 Monday MIAMI-DADE

Drawing and Painting for Children and Adults. Learn to draw and paint using different media and techniques. 5-8 p.m. Hobby Lobby, 13899 SW 88th St., Miami. $25. 305-386-7003

4 Wednesday MIAMI-DADE

Young Poets Society. Young poets can read and write

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Kelly Academy of Irish Dance. Free trial class.

Traditional and contemporary styles. Performance and competition teams. 3:45-4:45 p.m. Mondays. 933 W. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. kellyacademyofirishdance.com

together. 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Wilde e-Library, 1701 W. 53rd Terrace, Hialeah. 305-818–9766

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editor’s picks Nov. 14, Saturday BROWARD COUNTY

Big Toy And Truck Extravaganza. View, climb and operate a fire engine, fire-rescue and ladder trucks, a front loader, SWAT and bomb squad vehicles, bucket trucks, a school bus, marine patrol boat, electric cart and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Holiday Park, 1300 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. fortlauderdale.gov.

Nov. 22, Sunday BROWARD COUNTY

South Florida Parenting Magazine’s Holiday Festival Presented

By Broward Health. Holiday themed event with vendors, ice skating, a sledding hill, kids activities at every booth, bounce houses, Santa Claus and food trucks. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Call for fees. $1.50 gate entrance fee.

954-357-8870.

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Babies “R” Us All About Baby. 6 p.m. 11930 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Free. babiesrus.com

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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Babies “R” Us Your Birth Team & Your Birth Plan Class. 6:30 p.m. 21697 State Road # 7, Boca Raton. Free. babiesrus.com Science Squad. “Extraordinary Engineers.” Ages 7-9.

4-5 p.m. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Resident, $10; non-resident, $12.50. 561-3473909 or SugarSandPark.org

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Character Storytime. Interactive storytime featuring iconic and beloved characters. 10-11 a.m. Second Thursday of the month. Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. 305-935-1110

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Pups And Tots At The Humane Society. Ages Newborn-4. Story time, activity, and puppy and kitten visits, $12. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Humane Society Of Broward County, 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale. $12. 954-266-6831 or humanebroward.com

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LEGO Club. Ages 6-12. Build a racecar or truck with LEGO bricks. 4 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. 561-894-7500

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Family Movie Night. hands on activities and movie.

Bring a blanket or chair. 7-9 p.m. Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Free. sibfl.net Family Movie Night. “Boxtrolls.” 7:30 p.m. Flashlight Tour. Movie at 8 p.m. Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest. $5. 305-669-6990 or pinecrest-fl.gov

BROWARD

ArtsPark Funtastic Fridays and Movie Night.

The Empire Strikes Back – PG. Bounce house, face painters, and more. Lawn seating. 5 p.m. Movie begins at 8 p.m. Fridays. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-921-3500

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STEM Time for Junior Scientists. Ages 3-5. STEM activities that foster an early interest in math and science. 11 a.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. 561-304-4500 Parents Night Out: Dino Mite. Ages 4-12. Science experiments, craft, exhibit of “Dinosaurs Around the World,” a pizza dinner and a planetarium show. Register online.

6-10 p.m. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach. $30 per child, each additional child, $15. 561-832-2026, programs@ sfsciencecenter.org, or sfsciencecenter.org/parents-night-out Movies in the Park. Bring your lawn chair or blanket.

Dewey Park, 100 NE 4th St. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach.

561-600-9097

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Family Movie Night. Hands on activities and movie.

Bring a blanket or chair. 7-9 p.m. Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Free. sibfl.net

Miami Seaquarium “Salute To Heroes” Week. Free admission for veterans, military, police, fire and EMT personnel. Family members – up to four guests – receive 50% off. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami. 305-361-5705 or miamiseaquarium.com

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Fire Prevention Family Fun Day. Entertainment, food, rides, games, bounce houses, exhibits, and more. Free fire hats to the first 100 kids. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Firefighters Park, 2500 Rock Island Road, Margate. margatecert.us Moonlight Movie in the Park. Annie (2014). 7:30 p.m. Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road.

Weston. 954-389-4321 or westonfl.org Fall Fiesta. Music, bounce house, raffle items, games, silent auction, food, dunk tank, face painting, 50/50 raffle, crafts, and more. 2 p.m. Royal Palm Christian Church, 9600 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs. Free admission. RoyalPalmChristianChurch.org

» fairs & festivals BEDNER’S FALL FESTIVAL

Through Nov. 1. Hayrides, corn maze, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, balloon artists, bounce house, slides, rides, games and food for purchase. Oct. 25th costume contest for pets and kids up to age 10 at 2 p.m. Traditional Pumpkin Patch. Open every day but Tuesday. Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market, 10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach. 561733-5490 or bedners.com

creations. Get hands-on experience in design, handcrafting and construction. Materials provided. Visit website for participating stores. barnesandnoble.com/h/makerfaire FEAST OF LITTLE ITALY

FAMILY + HEALTH + FITNESS EXPO

Oct. 31-Nov. 1. NBC 6 and Telemundo 51 personalities, health screenings, family activities, food samples and new products in beauty, fitness and nutrition. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami. Free admission and parking. Nbc6.com/healthexpo 2ND ANNUAL DELRAY MARKETPLACE ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL

Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Two-day outdoor street fair displaying a full spectrum of art and craft media. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 9025 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Free. 561-746-6615, artfestival.com or info@artfestival.com

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SANTA’S ENCHANTED FOREST

4TH ANNUAL DELRAY BEACH WINE & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

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

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

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

Nov. 6-8 p.m. Authentic Italian food, music, entertainment, art and Italian Street Festival.

Abacoa Town Center, 1200 University Blvd., Jupiter. 561-427-0500 or feastoflittleitaly.com

Nov. 7-8. Wine, seafood, music, art and crafters. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. A1A & Atlantic Avenue, downtown Delray Beach. Free admission; parking $5-15. 561-279-0907 or dbwineandseafood.com CITYPLACE FAMILY FUN FEST

FLORIDA DAY OF THE DEAD

Nov. 2. Skeleton Processional, Ofrendas, Craft Crypt, bazaar featuring handmade Dia de los Muertos-inspired work from more than 20 artists, Folklorico Stage featuring Mexican and Latin American performances, skeleton costumes and crafts at Calavaras In The Plaza, Latin food trucks, a low-rider meet-up, traditional pan de muerto, and Los Angelitos kid’s crafts at the Muertos Street Festival. 4-10 p.m. Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Visit website for locations and times.

Main event is free to the public. 954-5601028 or dayofthedeadflorida.com

Nov. 8. “Sports Spectacular.” 1-4 p.m. 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. 561366-1000 or cityplace.com or facebook. com/CityPlace

FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

THE 49TH ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK

BOYNTON BEACH MALL HARVEST FESTIVAL

Nov. 14. Entertainment, music, kids activities, games, various craft vendors, local food trucks, giveaways, car show and more.

Boynton Beach Mall, 801 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach. Free. 561-736-7902 or simon.com

Nov. 5-9. Exhibits range from yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts. A wide variety of boats and sea vessels will be on display. Adults, $27; children 6-15, $12. flibs.com or fortlauderdale.gov

Nov. 14-15. Fine arts and crafts show. Kid’s Korner, music, food vendors and family fun.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday. Liberty Tree Park, 7421 NW 5th St., Plantation. Free admission. pjwcfl.org

BACON BASH

CAMELOT DAYS MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL

Nov. 6. Bacon-inspired dishes, both sweet and savory, from several local restaurants and food trucks will be featured. 7-10 p.m. Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale. $40 includes unlimited food tastings. 954-468-1541 ext. 205, cristina@ goriverwalk.com or fortlauderdale.gov BARNES & NOBLE MINI MAKER FAIRE

Nov. 6-8. Product demos for 3D printers, drones, robots, coding, programming and more. Meet the leaders of the Maker movement as they talk about their process and

Nov. 14-15, 21-22. Musicians, artisans, eateries, knights and jesters, living chess game, joust and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood. Adults $15; ages 6-12, $3. camelotdays.com BROWARD COUNTY FAIR

Nov. 19-29. Amusement rides, student and community exhibits, ground acts, contests and more. Visit website for information and prices. Festival Flea Market, 2900 W. Sample Road, Pompano Beach. 954-674-9768 or browardfair.org

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» fairs & festivals 19TH ANNUAL MIRACLE ON 136TH STREET HOLIDAY PARADE

Nov. 21. Watch floats, decorated vehicles and marchers marching around the perimeter of The Falls. Dance, cheer, cultural and musical groups march the parade route. The Falls, 8888 SW 136 St, Miami. 305-255-4571, Drassi@simon.com or simon.com/thefalls EAT TO THE BEAT ON MAINSTREET

Nov. 21. Midtown’s food truck and music festival featuring 12 different food trucks and 3 bands. 4-9 p.m. Midtown Palm Beach Gardens, 4801 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. midtownpga.com DECK THE PALMS HOLIDAY MARKET

Nov. 21. Specialty vendors, interactive winterthemed kids’ zone, and giveaways. Tickets available online. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach. Free admission. shopdeckthepalms.com SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING’S 22ND HOLIDAY FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY BROWARD HEALTH.

Nov. 21-22. Snow tubing hill, igloo snow play area, skating rink, face painting, visits with Santa, holiday crafts, bounce houses, pro sports teams, magic shows, performances, food trucks and more. More than 50 exhibitors provide a free game, craft or giveaway at each booth. All activities are free with

9 Monday admission. Cash only event. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $8 per person includes park entrance fee; babies under 18 months free.

Free parking. southfloridaparenting.com TOWN OF DAVIE HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW AND GREEN FAIR

Nov. 21-22. Craft and plant vendors, entertainment and environmentally friendly products. Food and beverages available for purchase. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4271 Davie Road, Davie.

OPEN STREETS FORT LAUDERDALE AND WINTERFEST FAMILY FUN DAY

Nov. 22. Streets are turned into a space for people to walk, bike, rollerblade, skateboard, dance and play without cars. Activities include kid’s activities, bike rodeo, dancing, farmer’s market, street hockey rink, and more.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. East Las Olas Boulevard from S. Andrews Avenue to SE 15th Avenue. 954828-5226 or fortlauderdale.gov THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE 2015

Nov. 27-Dec. 27. Set to the sounds of the movie soundtrack, guests will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along to the Polar Express story. Santa will board to greet each child and present them with a special gift. Train ride is 60 minutes.

Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami. Tickets start at $35. Children under 2 are free, but must sit in adult’s lap. 305-253-0063 or gcrm.org

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

Miami Children’s Museum, 80 MacArthur Causeway, Miami.

305-373-5437 ext. 100 or ext. 145

BROWARD

Family Reading Time. Ages 6-10. Listen to stories, learn about free library services, weekly prize raffles, and special activities. Free dinner will be served every week.

6-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Jan Moran Collier City Library, 2800 NW 9th Court, Pompano Beach. 954-357-7670 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. 954-921-3500

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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. 561-470-1600

10 Tuesday MIAMI-DADE

Kid Creators. Share stories, then make, explore, design, your do it yourself masterpieces. Materials will be provided.

4-4:30 p.m. Northeast Branch Library, 19200 W. Country Club Drive, Aventura. Free. RSVP. 305-931-5512

BROWARD

Babies “R” Us Baby Basic. 6 p.m. 7350 W Commercial Blvd., Lauderhill. Free. babiesrus.com

Shalom Time. Ages: 3-10. Storytelling, puppetry and music of Judaic culture and tradition. 4-5 p.m. Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs.

Free. RSVP. 954-357-7990

PALM BEACH

Music and Interactive Art. Bring family, friends, and musical instruments to Veterans Park and enjoy interactive music and art. Art supplies provided free of charge. 6-8 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month. Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. Free. 561-243-7350

11 Wednesday MIAMI-DADE

Miami Beach Annual Veterans Day Parade.

PALM BEACH

Wise Little Shoppers Children’s Resale Store

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

shopping DIRECTORY

Children’s Items are

50-70% OFF Retail Prices “We buy on the spot!”

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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

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Redland Fish Fry & Seafood Festival. Fried and grilled seafood, southern rock music, and kid’s activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8. Children 11 and under free. Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead. 305-247-5727 or fruitandspicepark.org Aventura Founders Day Celebration. Toddler Town, food trucks, live entertainment, zip lines, giant inflatable slide, rock climbing walls, jugglers, stilt walkers, tennis activities, interactive games, and more. Noon-5 p.m. Founders Park, 3105 NE 190 St., Aventura. cityofaventura.com

Hillsboro Lighthouse Tour. Children must be 48” tall to climb the tower. No pets. Members free, Nonmembers $25 per person. Tour boats run hourly from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Hillsboro Lighthouse, 2480 NE 23rd St., Pompano Beach 954-942-2102 or hillsborolighthouse.org Jamaican Jerk Festival. Food, music, and crafts. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Markham Park & Target Range, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. Call for ticket prices. $1.50 gate entrance fee. 954-357-8868 or jerkfestival.com

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night in the museum. Includes planetarium show, dinosaurthemed programs, trivia and Science Center exploration.

Participants must supply their own bedding. Evening pizza break and morning breakfast included. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach. Members, $35; non-members, $40 per person. 561-832-2026 or sfsciencecenter.org

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8th Annual Veterans Day Parade 2015. Honoring all who served and honoring WWII female veterans.

2-5 p.m. Parade begins at N. Clematis and S. Tamarind, and ends at Centennial Square in downtown West Palm Beach. Rain or shine. 954-687-3074 or 561-316-7723

Floats, veteran marching bands and a veterans parachute team that will come in for a landing at Flamingo Park for a wreath laying ceremony and free picnic. Washington Avenue and 17th to 11th St., Miami Beach. miamibeachfl.gov Veterans Day Ceremony. 10-11 a.m. War Monument, Curtiss Parkway near the Circle. miamisprings-fl.gov

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Veteran’s Day Celebration. 10-11 a.m. Town Hall Flag Pole, 4501 N. Ocean Drive, Lauderdale by the Sea. lbtsevents.com Tamarac Veterans Day Ceremony. 10:30 a.m.- Noon. Tamarac Veterans’ Park, 7825 Southgate Blvd., Tamarac. 954-597-3620 or tamarac.org Veterans Day Ceremony. Noon-1 p.m. 10300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Free. 954-435-6525 Veteran’s Day Concert. Featuring the American Legion Symphonic Band. Limited bench seating. Bring a blanket or beach chair. 7:30-9 p.m. ArtsPark 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free. 954-483-9285

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Veterans Day Parade. 9:30 a.m. Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St, Delray Beach. 561- 243-7190

Great Escape Day. Ages 6-12 .Experiments and outdoor fun with the Explorium staff. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Resident, $25; non-resident, $31.25. RSVP. 561-347-3909 or SugarSandPark.org

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Wild Night 4 All. After hours behind-the-scenes zoo tour. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Zoo Miami, 1 Zoo Blvd., 12400 SW 152 St., Miami. Members, $49.50; non-members, $55.

305-251-0400 or zoomiami.org Character Storytime. Interactive storytime featuring iconic and beloved characters. 10-11 a.m. Second Thursday of the month. Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. 305-935-1110

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Preschool Yoga. Toddler-4. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7444

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Story Time for Children with Special Needs.

Stories, songs, crafts and movement activities specially designed for children with developmental disabilities. 4 p.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-626-6133

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Free Fridays Tours at the Wolf. A 45-minute free guided tour of the permanent collection or temporary exhibitions. 6-6:45 p.m. The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001 or wolfsonian.org

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Movies in the Park. “Paddington.” Bring blanket and lawn chairs. 7 p.m. Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4111 NW 6th St., Deerfield Beach. Free. 954-480-4429 or deerfieldbeach.com ArtsPark Funtastic Fridays and Movie Night.

Return of the Jedi – PG. Bounce house, face painters, and more. Lawn seating. 5 p.m. Movie begins at 8 p.m. Fridays.

ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Cir, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-921-3500 Family Fun Fridays. Free entertainment. 7-9 p.m.

Fridays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-3999953 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com

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Free Friday Concerts. The Motowners: Motown Tribute Band. Weather permitting; bring lawn chairs. No pets or outside food and beverage. 7:30 p.m. Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Outdoor Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Free admission. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org Friday Night At The Museum. Ages 7-12. Pizza, activities & watch “The Boxtrolls.” 6-9:30 p.m. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Resident, $20; non-resident, $25. $7 discount each additional child in household. 561-347-3909 or SugarSandPark.org

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Zumba for Kids. Ages 4-8. 3-4 p.m. West Kendall Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free.

305-385-7135 ZooRun5K and ZooKidsDash. The 5K is for both runners and walkers. Dress up and accessorize as your favorite animal. 7:30 a.m. 305-255-5551, zoomiami.org/ Run, or run.zoomiami@gmail.com Family Day at Coral Gables Museum. Free admission, kids activities and performances. Second Saturday of the month. 2-5 p.m. Coral Gables Museum Events 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables. 305-603-8067

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Storybook Festival. Theme is “Just So: A Tribute to Rudyard Kipling.” Children can come in costume and join the Storybook Parade. 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines.

Free. 954-986-5027 or ppines.com Big Toy And Truck Extravaganza. See and operate a fire engine, fire-rescue and ladder trucks, a front loader, SWAT and bomb squad vehicles, bucket trucks, a school bus, marine patrol boat, electric cart and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Holiday Park, 1300 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. fortlauderdale.gov Camelot Days. Sword fighting, music, dancing, comedy, and more. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood. Adults, $15; ages 6-12,$3.

Gate fee, $1.50. 954-357-8811 or camelotdays.com Barker Animation Art Gallery. Disney cartoon drawing class. 2-3 p.m. Saturdays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, 501 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach.

Free. 954-457-2280 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com

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Fall Book Sale. Friends of the Library book sale. Books, DVDs, Audiobooks, Music CDs, and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cultural Plaza, 414 Lake Ave, Lake Worth. lakeworth.org

Pediatric Associates New Parent Class.

10301 Hagen Ranch Road, Entrance A, Suite 760, Boynton West. Visit website for time. pediatricassociates.com Harvest Fest 2015. Kids activities, craft vendors, food trucks, music and car show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 537 NW 12th Ave., Boynton Beach. Free. boynton-beach.org

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

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Free Childbirth Class. Anatomy, stages of labor, coping techniques, newborn care, breastfeeding. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Natural BirthWorks, 7630 Wiles Road, Coral Springs.

RSVP. 954-960-3213 or 1naturalbirthworks@gmail.com Hoedown & Picnic In The Park. Music, face painting, food, car show, bounce house and more. 3-7 p.m.

Frank McDonough Park, 2436 N. Federal Highway #411, Lighthouse Point. 954-946-3838 or lhpchamber.com Bits N’ Pieces Puppet Theatre. Jack and the Beanstalk Puppet Show. 2-3 p.m. Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-262-4600

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Sunday Movies. Check website for movie title. $1 includes beverage & popcorn. 11 a.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org Sunday on the Waterfront. 4:30 -7:30 p.m. Third Sunday of every month. Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia St., West Palm Beach. Free. 561- 822-1515 or wpb.org/ sunday-on-the-waterfront

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Kid Lit: Book Club. Discuss books, comics, poetry and more! Every third Monday of the month at 3 p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424 Foundations of Drawing. Learn the fundamentals of drawing. 5-7 p.m. West Flagler Branch Library, 5050 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-442-8710

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Wags & Tales. Ages 5-12 read to a Therapy Dog. 4-5 p.m. Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-262-5477

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Through Nov. 20. Join Alice as she tackles the challenges of her ever-changing world.

Performances commemorate the 150th anniversary of the book. Miami Theater Center, 9806 NE 2nd Ave., Miami Shores. $35.305-751-9550 or mtcmiami.org SESAME STREET LIVE

Through Nov. 3. “Make A New Friend.”

Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. Parker Playhouse, 707 NE 8th St., Fort Lauderdale. $16-$36. 954-462-0222 or parkerplayhouse.com PETER AND THE WEREWOLF

Nov. 1. Prokofiev’s classic tale of Peter, told with a Halloween twist.

Orchestra Miami, special guest narrator, and magic and special effects.

Come in costume for the Halloween parade. Cookies and juice will be served. 4 p.m. Pinecrest Gardens’ Banyan Bowl, 11000 SW 57 Ave., Pinecrest. $15; ages 16 and younger, $10. pinecrest-fl.gov

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Nov. 11-15, 18-21. Ages 10 and older. A status-obsessed Brooklynite ultimately learns the incredible value of love. Call for times.

Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, 1312 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. $10-$25. 305-284-3355 ALEXANDER, WHO’S NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT GOING TO MOVE

Nov. 14. Alexander’s family is moving a thousand miles away because of his father’s new job, but Alexander absolutely refuses to leave his best friend, favorite babysitter and all the things he’s known forever. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Hellen K. Persson Hall, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. $12. kravis.org 6TH ANNUAL YOUNG STARS SHOWCASE

Nov. 15. Showcase of young singers from throughout South Florida. 5 p.m. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. $25 - $50. 877-311-7469 or aventuracenter.org

Nov. 1. Charity event to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. Prizes, raffles and an after-party. Doors open at 6 p.m.; curtain time 6:30 p.m. Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. $30. 561-5866410 or lakeworthplayhouse.org PETER AND THE WOLF

Nov. 4. Grades K-5. The Palm Beach Symphony orchestra brings symphonic music to life through an engaging performance of Sergie Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. Free to school groups. RSVP via e-mail. 10:30 a.m. Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, 11051 Campus Drive off PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. 561-207-5900 or davidows@palmbeachstate.edu THE SCIENCE OF MAGIC: SMART STAGE MATINEE SERIES

Nov. 6. Illusionist Bill Blagg presents a comedy-filled, interactive presentation that shows how science and the scientific method can be used by magicians. Study Guide available online. 10 a.m. Parker Playhouse,

BALLET FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Nov. 21. Interactive, behind-the-scenes look at the ballet. Learn how ballet began, what it takes to become a professional ballet dancer and how a ballet is created. 11 a.m. South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211 St., Cutler Bay. $15. 786-573-5316 or smdcac.org VEGGIETALES LIVE! LITTLE KIDS DO BIG THINGS TOUR

Nov. 21. Musical review that celebrates that with help and faith, even little kids can do big things. 2 and 6 p.m. Parker Playhouse, 707 NE 8th St., Fort Lauderdale. $17.50-$37.50.

954-462-0222 or parkerplayhouse.com FAU BAND-O-RAMA

Nov. 19. A 12-member ensemble features progressive rock, metal and classical music, and vocal harmonies. 8 p.m. Parker Playhouse, 707 NE 8th St., Fort Lauderdale. $27- $47.

954-462-0222 or parkerplayhouse.com

Nov. 22. More than 200 musicians from the FAU Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band and the Marching Owls. Food and beverages will be sold. Blankets and chairs are welcome, chairs will also be available to rent. No pets, outside food, beverages or umbrellas. Free.

7 p.m. Mizner Park amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. myboca.us

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children’s story combines puppetry, music and games. Ticket includes free pre-show face painting, art activities and free postshow snacks. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. $16. 877-311-7469 or aventuracenter.org

Nov. 19. Through reading and music, students explore ancient Greek mythology from Apollo to Zeus. Adapted from the best-selling book “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan. Study Guide available online. 10 a.m. Parker Playhouse, 707 NE 8th St., Fort Lauderdale. $7.20.

954-462-0222 or parkerplayhouse.com NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE

Nov. 20-Dec. 20. Based on the story by C.S. Lewis. “All Kids Included” sensory-friendly performance Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. Call for ticket prices. 2 p.m. Saturdays. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293 or actorsplayhouse.org FAMILY FUN SERIES: THE LITTLE RED HEN

Nov. 21. Interactive musical version of the

Nov. 27-28. Ballet Palm Beach ballet tells a story of a little girl named Clara who receives a gift of a Nutcracker on Christmas Eve. Tickets available at the Eissey Campus Theatre ticket office or online. Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, 11051 Campus Drive off PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. $17-$37. 561-207-5900 or balletpalmbeach.org FAMILY COMEDY IMPROV SHOW

Nov. 29. Ages 5 and older. Wear your favorite team jersey and participate in an improv show. There will be post-show snacks, games and cartoons. Tickets required for all audience members. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Willow Theatre, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

Adults, $13; children 12 and younger, $10.

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traditional painting techniques, mixing colors, use of light & shadow, shading and blending. 4:15 p.m. Mondays. Hobby Lobby, 21759 State Road 7, Boca Raton. 561-558-9353

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Babies “R” Us Introduction to Childbirth. 7 p.m. 2745 NE 193rd St., Aventura. Free. babiesrus.com

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Read-Along with Troop 10863. Girl Scouts will be reading to kids in the IKEA Children’s department. 6-7 p.m. Third Tuesday of the month IKEA Sunrise, 151 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise. 888- 888-4532 or ikea.com Special Storybook Adventures. Ages 3-5. Tour of the Fantasy Forest and see fairytales come alive. 10:30

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Through Nov. 1: 7D ZOMBIE RIDE Haunted rollercoaster ride. Not recommended for children under 13 years of age.

Through December: 3D PRINTER DEMONSTRATIONS Watch 3D printers produce 3D pieces.

Through Jan. 3: GREAT BALLS OF FIRE Explore the mysteries of comets, asteroids and meteors.

401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. $14; ages 2-12, $12. 954-463-IMAX (4629), mods.org, or mods.org/imax

Through Jan. 3. Walk through Leah Brown’s exhibition of Animal-Human hybrids created from clay, found objects, fabric and hair, cast into plaster and reinforced with fiberglass.

Includes mirror tunnel and children’s slide.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.

Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. $14; Broward residents, $12. 954424-0085 or YoungatArtMuseum.org

Through Jan. 17. An alphabet of living and extinct sharks in a series of colorful, whimsical, yet scientifically accurate drawings by Ray Troll. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Free. 305-553-1134 or mdpls.org

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Through Nov. 8. A series of drawings on cotton paper using different mediums. The series is based on random stories Aurora Molina has gathered from trips and those posted on social media, rumors, news, newspaper headlines, mythical stories and history books. Main Library, 101 West Flagler St., Miami. mdpls.org

THE WIZARD OF OZ EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT

Through Jan. 10. “Find Your Home.” Multisensory, cross-disciplinary exploration of the Land of Oz. The museum also features an Interactive virtual aquarium where children’s artwork becomes an animated and digitized part of the rich undersea environment. $18; $14 Florida residents; children under 1 free.

Daily. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 Macarthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437 or miamichildrensmuseum.org

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Through Nov. 10. Features recent works by faculty teaching in the Visual and Performing Arts Department of Broward College.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday. The Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery, 3501 SW Davie Road, Building 6, Davie. Free. 954-201-6984 or aclyman@ broward.edu

Through Jan. 10. Exhibition includes 72 objects, of which 14 are etchings dating 1931-33 from Picasso’s famous Vollard Suite (1931-37), as well as aquatints, ceramics, etchings and linocuts. NSU Art Museum, 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Adults, $12; ages 13-17, $5. 954-525-5500 or nsuartmuseum.org

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Through Jan. 17. Exhibition documenting and displaying artifacts of the largest recorded child refugee exodus. Exhibition features video testimonials, private letters, journals and photographs. HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Adults, $8; ages 6-12, $5. 305-3751492 or historymiami.org DINOSAURS AROUND THE WORLD: THE EXHIBITION

Nov. 1-April 16. View 13 life-sized roaring, breathing dinosaurs. Learn about the latest paleontological research, discover and name a dinosaur, determine what colors dinosaurs actually were and more. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Adults, $16.95; ages 3-12, $12.95. 561-370-7710 or sfsciencecenter.org

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Geronimo Stilton Appreciation Day. Ages 6 and up. Play games and activities like a mouse journalist. 3:15 p.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-626-6133

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IDEA@thebass Family Day. “Art of the Mask.” Art projects, art explorers, gallery games, and prizes. 2-4 p.m.

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

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Food Truck Invasion. 5-9 p.m. Third Wednesday of the month. Brian Piccolo Park, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City. Free. 954-357-5150 or broward.org

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One, Two, at the Zoo. Age 2. Practice numbers as we meet animals with different numbers of legs. 10-11 a.m.

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

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Babies “R” Us Preparing for Baby Class.

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Babies “R” Us “Your Amazing Newborn” Class. Learn about swaddling, soothing, when to call the doctor, bathing, burping, feeding, diaper changing and more. 7 p.m. 2745 NE 193rd St., Aventura. Free. babiesrus.com

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Food Truck Invasion. Food truck vendors. 5-10 p.m. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. 954-357-5100 or foodtruckinvasion.com

Holiday Fantasy Of Lights United Way Night. 6-10 p.m. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $10 per car donation. 954-3578870 or holidaylightsdrivethru.com

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Unbirthday Tea Party. Ages 3 and up. Celebrate unbirthdays with silly stories, a craft, and a tea party. 2 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. 561-894-7500 Music on the Rocks: Free Concert. With Food Truck Invasion from 5-9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 6-8 p.m. Third Thursday. Ocean Avenue Amphitheatre, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-600-9093

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and food trucks. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Call for fees. $1.50 gate entrance fee. 954-357-8870.

Plantation Holiday Parade: “It’s a Wonderful Life in Plantation.” The parade begins westbound from Broward Blvd. and 441/State Road 7. It turns north on NW 69th Avenue, then west on 4th Street to City Hall. 9 a.m. 954-587-1410 or Plantationchamber.org.

Citywide Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Jaco Pastorius Park , 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park. oaklandparkfl.org 5th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. 6 p.m.

The Promenade At Coconut Creek, 4443 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. thepromenadeatcoconutcreek.com Kid’s Gaming. Ages 7-11. Play games against other kids. 11-12 p.m. South Regional/BC College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-201-8825 Rockin’ Kids Club. Live DJ, character appearances and games. 10 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 501 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Free. 954-378-0900 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com

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LEGO Club. Ages 6-12. 2 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach.

561-894-7500 EXERgaming. Ages 5 and up. Fun and exercise indoors.

2:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. 561-304-4500 International Game Day Afternoon. Ages 6-11. Play board and card games. 2 p.m. Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. 561-790-6030

That’s Entertainment 2015 Holiday Showcase. Seasonal celebration of music and dance. Performance will include sign language interpretation. 2-4 p.m. Duncan Theatre at Palm Beach State College, 4200 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth. Adults, $10; students, $5.

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Campfire and Night Hike. Marshmallow roasting following the night hike. Third Friday of the month. 7:30-9 p.m. Arch Creek Museum Nature Center, 1855 NE 135 St., North Miami. $6. RSVP. 305-944-6111 or miamidade.gov Target Free Third Friday. The Miami Children’s Museum is free every third Friday of the month. No strollers please. 3-9 p.m. Miami Children’s Museum, 80 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437 ext. 100 or ext. 145

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6-9 p.m. T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood. ALSO at Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. Hayride, $3.50 per person, ages 3 and up. 954357-8811 Tunes ‘N Trucks. Turnstiles - a tribute to Billy Joel.

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.

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Holiday themed event with vendors, ice skating, sled hill, and food trucks. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Call for fees. $1.50 gate entrance fee. 954-357-8870.

Holiday Fantasy Of Lights. Drive-through light show. 6-10 p.m. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $15-40 per car donation. Gate entrance fee, $1.50. 954-357-8870 or holidaylightsdrivethru.com

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Hoffman’s Chocolates 25th Annual Winter Wonderland. Over 75,000 LED lights, entertainment, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, treats and drinks from the chocolate shop. Winter Wonderland will be closed Thanksgiving Eve and Day. 5190 Lake Worth Road, Greenacres. Free admission. 561-967-2213

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Boynton Beach Mall Storytime. Story reading, treats and themed arts and crafts. 3 p.m. Boynton Beach Mall, Children’s Play Area, 801 N. Congress Ave. Boynton Beach. Free. 561-736-7902 or boyntonbeachmall.com Free Friday Concerts. B Street Band: Bruce Springsteen Tribute. Weather permitting; bring lawn chairs. No pets or outside food and beverage. 7:30 p.m. Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Outdoor Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Free admission. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org

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Pediatric Associates Class. CPR & First Aid. 21097 NE 27th Court, Suite 205, Aventura. Visit website for time. pediatricassociates.com Personalize the Holidays: Create-a-Card. Children make greeting cards, and learn how to do vegetable printing. 2-4 p.m. Palmetto Bay Branch Library, 17641 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay. Free. RSVP. 305-232-1771

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Broward College Speaker Series. Q&A presentation with 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion and MVP Carli Lloyd. 7:30 p.m. Amaturo Theater, 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $55. 954-462-0222 or BrowardCollegeSpeakerSeries.com

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Thanksgiving Stories and Crafts. Stories, songs, crafts. 6:30 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., South Boca Raton. 561-482-4554

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4:30-5:30 p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424

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Mommy & Me Mornings. 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays.

The Village at Gulfstream Park, Cool De Sac, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. $12, Parents free.

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Up, Down, and Around. Celebrate Families Reading Together month with some stories, fun songs and finger plays. Ages 1-2 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 and up at 11:30 a.m. Includes a craft time. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. 561-470-1600

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Dolphin Mall Winter Wonderland . Ages 12 and under. Magical wands will be given away at the start of each nightly snowfall, and young magicians can wave their wands to create a winter wonderland. 7 p.m. nightly; and 7 and 9 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Through Jan. 3. 11401 NW 12th St., Miami. 305-365-7446 or shopdolphinmall.com/events IDEA@thebass Family Day. “Art of the Mask.”

Art projects, art explorers, gallery games, and prizes. 2-4 p.m. 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

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Limelight Street Party. Food, music, complimentary wine, and children’s activities in the Creativity Corner. 5:308 p.m. Last Wednesday of the month. BaCA Contemporary Arts, 41 NE 1st St., Pompano Beach. Free. 954-284-0141 or bacapompano.org Tamarac Food Trucks. 5:30- 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. Free.

954-597-3620 Nature Explorers. Ages 3-5. Call to register. 1-2 p.m.

Wednesdays. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Members, $5; guests, $8. RSVP. 954-752-9453

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Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Traditional holiday tree lighting, stage show, rides, games, snow and pictures with Santa for a fee. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. 561-393-7995 or myboca.us Amazing Art. Ages 2-5. 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Wednesdays. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. $3-4 with museum admission of $5. 561-742-6780

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Winternational Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Bands, dance groups, professional floats and more. 10 a.m.

Along 125 Street from NE 6 to NE 12 Ave., North Miami.

305-895-9840 and northmiamifl.gov

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Holiday Fantasy Of Lights. Drive-through fundraiser light show. 6-10 p.m. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $15-40 per car donation. Gate entrance fee, $1.50. 954-357-8870 or holidaylightsdrivethru.com

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Dolphin Mall Winter Wonderland. Ages 12 and under. Magical wands will be given away at the start of each nightly snowfall, and young magicians can wave their wands to create a winter wonderland. 7 p.m. nightly; and 7 and 9 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Through Jan. 3. 11401 NW 12th St., Miami. 305-365-7446 or shopdolphinmall.com/events

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We Want SPACE Weekend. Planetarium Shows “Star Stories” and “The Search for Life in the Universe.”

Activities also include Star Viewer and Stomp Rockets.

Noon-4 p.m. Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. $14; Ages 2-12, $12. 954-463- 4629, mods. org, or mods.org/imax Santa Claus At Pompano Citi Centre. Santa’s big arrival snow party. Bring cameras to take free pictures with Santa. 11-3 p.m. Pompano Citi Centre, 1955 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach. Free. 954-943-4683 or pompanociticentre.com Moveit 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

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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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Tis the Season for Science. Winter wonders and science activities for the entire family. Special guest appearances, Dino-themed activities, polymer snow, gumdrop lab and more. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach. Adults, $16.95; ages 3-12, $14.95. 561-832-1988 or sfsciencecenter.org 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. 561347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org

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

Miami Children’s Museum, 80 MacArthur Causeway, Miami.

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Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. $15 person student or adult. 954-4676637 or mods.org/stem/stem.html Kelly Academy of Irish Dance. Free trial class.

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