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Much to be thankful for my passion.

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wide world, and they still tell me I am their favorite person in the whole wide world as well. I’d like to stay in this stage for many years to come, but I know we won’t. I deserve too much payback for my hormonal teen years for fate to be kind to me when my kids hit 13.

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ROCKING FINANCIAL LITERACY

FAR OUT! STUDENTS CHAT WITH SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT SUN SENTINEL REPORT

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MIAMI HERALD REPORT To musician Gooding, rock n’ roll is a way to teach kids about finances.

In mid-October at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall — through electric guitars, booming drums and a thumping beat — Gooding and his band got about 1,200 Miami-Dade County middle- and high-school students excited to learn about credit cards, credit scores and investments.

“The music makes the medicine go down easier,” Gooding said.

The band, which works with the nonprofit Funding the Future, rocked out for about 30 minutes, then Gooding gave a brief presentation on financial literacy, talking about compound interest, investing and credit scores, and warning students of payday loans and spending more money than they are making. He gave examples of students athletes, musicians and actors who went bankrupt because of mismanaging their finances.

“Money’s not bad,” he said. “It’s our lack of knowledge that’s screwing us up.”

After the presentation, the band answered questions from students.

“I don’t really understand credit and debit cards,” one girl said.

Gooding jumped up and explained that a debit card lets you use cash from your bank account, and a credit card lets you borrow the bank’s money, but that it’s money that needs to be paid back usually within a month.

Some students, such as Dylan Liman, 13, arrived at the Arsht with no prior knowledge of finances.

The eighth grader from David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center, said he enjoyed the band.

“They were teaching us how to work with our finances and money,” Dylan said.

He said he now knows how to save his money responsibly.

One message that Gooding wants kids to remember is “slow and steady,” he said.

“I know it’s not sexy,” he said, “but it’s important to have a savings account.”

Students can go online to learn about personal finance at raymondjames.com/lifegoals/.

ENROLLMENT OPENS FOR NEXT YEAR’S SCHOOL PROGRAMS Miami-Dade County Public Schools has opened its enrollment period for next school year’s magnet programs. Parents have until Jan. 15 to enroll in a program focused on their children’s special interests, talents and abilities. For information and an application, visit yourchoicemiami.org.

Palm Beach County Public Schools opens its Choice school enrollment period on Nov. 1. Choice program information and the application are online at palmbeachschools.org/choiceprograms.

Broward County Public Schools’ magnet enrollment will open Dec. 1, and the application deadline is Feb. 8.

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Some Palm Beach County students got an out-of-this-world experience recently, chatting live with an astronaut on the International Space Station.

The students at Howell L. Watkins Middle School in Palm Beach Gardens spent about 10 minutes using a ham radio to ask Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi what it’s like to live in low Earth orbit and what inspired him to go into space.

“I was inspired at 19 years old when I watched the movie Apollo 13,” said Onishi, who is now 40 and works for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. “I was really impressed that astronauts go into space carrying other people’s hopes and dreams.”

Watkins was one of 17 schools nationwide selected by Amateur Radio on the International Space Station, a group that helps provide groups across the United States with opportunities to talk to astronauts.

Onishi was with NASA astronaut Kate Rubins and Russian cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin on a mission to conduct health and medical research.

During the chat in mid-October, seventh-grader Isabelle Burton asked what the safety cord he uses for space walks is made of and whether it’s sturdy.

“It’s made of metallic wires and is very strong. I’ve never heard of it breaking before,” the astronaut said.

Sixth-grader Angel Feliciano asked Onishi about his favorite gadget. The astronaut said he uses a tablet, which is helpful for both research and keeping in touch with family through email and video calls.

“It’s so thrilling, so amazing to be able to talk to an astronaut while they’re in space,” Angel said afterward. “I may never get that chance again.”

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“Keeping children happy during long trips can be a challenge,” said Miami-Dade Aviation Director Emilio T. Gonzalez in a news release. “Plane Fun ... gives their children a healthy, recreational activity without leaving the airport.”

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EXPERTS: Chemical resistance, surge in selfies leading to lice revival

BY CRESONIA HSIEH, MIAMI HERALD

The 7-year-old girl bounces in her chair as the technician slides a fine metal comb through her wet hair.

“It’s like a spa day,” Ayla Marchante said. “I don’t even have to go to school!”

Ayla and her twin sister, Alli, aren’t at a high-end spa or hair salon. They’re at Lice Troopers, a lice clinic in Coral Gables that specializes in all-natural lice removal treatments.

“The joy of being 7,” said Barbara Marchante, the twins’ mother.

The Marchantes are but one of dozens of patients the lice treatment franchise sees daily across its four locations in South Florida.

According to Lice Troopers CEO and founder, Arie Harel, the back-toschool season has always been the busiest, because students return from summer

camps.

By 10:30 a.m. Monday, the clinic’s schedule was nearly 80 percent full for the day, and by 5 p.m., the lines were out the door. Lice Troopers, which opened in 2014, has locations in the Gables, Kendall, Bay Harbor and Hollywood. It’s also opening clinics in Doral and Pembroke Pines.

Harel attributes the growth in business to two things: immunity to chemical treatments and selfies.

“Everybody has a phone, and they’re all taking selfie pictures,” he said. “So head lice is spreading at so much of a rapid pace now than ever before.” Where Harel used to see elementary-aged children in his clinics, he now sees kids up to 16.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 6 million to 12 million infestations occur each year in the United States among children 3 to 11.

Lice are white, sesame-seed-sized parasites that attach themselves to hair and feed on blood. They can live on hair found on the head, body and in the pubic area. If allowed to reproduce, a proliferation of lice will cause an itching sensation that can only be stopped once the lice and their eggs - called nits - are removed.

Lice can’t fly or jump, and head lice isn’t caused by poor hygiene. It can only

be transmitted by direct contact with the hair of an infested person, said the CDC. The Florida Health Department doesn’t keep track of lice cases. But Daisy DiegoGonzalez, a Miami-Dade county public schools spokesperson, said September usually is too early to see an uptick in lice cases. So far, very few cases have been reported, she said.

However, Dr. Aileen Marty, a Florida International University professor of infectious diseases and practicing physician, said a spike in cases often do occur during back-to-school. Summer camps, she said, are a “wonderful source of lice.”

According to Marty, lice with immunity to treatments - super lice - are fueling the problem. “Resistance is a real issue. The resistance is absolutely true,” she said.

Physicians have started to turn to more powerful and toxic pesticides like lindane, malathion and carbaryl. But even these are losing their effectiveness as well due to resistance, she said.

When Hodelys Barcelo discovered her daughter, Alyssa, had lice, she went straight to Lice Troopers. She said the clinic's lice-free guarantee was a huge incentive to bring her daughter in.

“I wanted to make sure that whatever treatment we did, we’d be free of the problem,” she said.

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Building better bones

BY RACHEL SESTRICH, RD, LD

We’ve all heard the saying, “milk, it does a body good,” but it’s not just milk that fits into the dairy group.

Cheese, yogurt and milk-based desserts, such as pudding, frozen yogurt and ice cream, also count as dairy. But even though dairy is good for most people, you should choose fat-free or low-fat dairy products most of the time and eat desserts only in moderation.

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WHAT COUNTS AS 1 CUP OF DAIRY? 1 cup (8 ounces) of milk, calcium fortified soymilk or almond milk 1 cup (8 ounces) of yogurt 1 ½ ounces of hard cheese: cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, Parmesan 2 ounces of processed cheese: American ½ cup ricotta cheese 2 cups cottage cheese 1 cup of pudding made with milk 1 cup of frozen yogurt 1 ½ cups of ice cream

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BUILDING STRONG BONES Dairy foods are a good source of calcium, which is needed to maintain bone health. The peak bone building years are 9-18, so it is very important that children consume the appropriate amount of calcium each day.

Those who consume dairy regularly have stronger bones and better overall nutrition.

If your child can’t drink milk due to lactose intolerance or an allergy to the protein in milk, use fortified rice, almond, coconut or soy milk as substitutes. Lactose-free alternatives to yogurt (coconut yogurt) and cheese (soy cheese) are also available, so no need to count those out.

If you do not consume any dairy products, make sure to include other good sources of calcium, such as white beans, black-eyed peas, canned salmon, sardines, dried figs, Bok Choy, kale and other dark green leafy vegetables, almonds, sesame seeds and oranges.

Many foods and beverages are fortified with calcium as well.

GREEK YOGURT Greek yogurt is a nutritious and popular dairy product. It is strained extensively to remove much of the liquid whey, lactose and sugar, giving it a consistency different than regular yogurt. Greek yogurt is creamier, thicker and richer, so it might take some getting used to. For the same amount of calories, Greek yogurt can provide twice the amount of protein (1520 grams) as regular yogurt and half the sodium and sugar.

Be sure to read the labels, because some varieties are sweetened with fruit and other ingredients, and stick to consuming the low-fat versions.

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From here to Christmas

BY JANET GROENE There really IS a Christmas in Florida, and its zip code 32709.

Many people stop at its post office just to send mail with a Christmas postmark. But for visitors from South Florida, there’s much more.

Christmas is a living history lesson, with a real fort, “soldiers” and their “wives,” and a flurry of daily life as it was lived in past times.

Busy days are filled with chores such as broom making, animal tending, cane grinding, cooking over campfires and minding the cow camp.

It began Dec. 25, 1837, when 2,000 American soldiers marched with their muskets into the wilderness and built a base they named Fort Christmas. The Seminole wars of that era died away, but the settlement remains to this day.

Located between Orlando and Titusville, Christmas includes a unique county park to see in a weekend or to add to a vacation at one of Orlando’s theme parks or the Space Coast.

The Fort Christmas Historical Park is open all year. Its many lively events include militia re-enactments each spring and fall. Descendants of early homesteaders come for a reunion every January, and the area’s agriculture is honored with an AgFest, featuring a barbecue and bake-off, in October.

A Cracker Christmas, a festival held Dec. 3-4, features Santa Claus and demonstrations of pioneer skills. Community groups sell hot dogs, sweet pickles, gator bites and home-baked goodies. Post office personnel will be there, too, in a special booth where they’ll hand-stamp your holiday letters with a Christmas postmark.

In the park, visitors step into a time machine and enter the Florida Cracker era of the 1860s to the 1930s. Start by viewing a short film on the Seminole war era; it plays every half hour. The fort replica is full size, built about a mile from the original site. Its seven homes once belonged to settlers who raised citrus, cut timber, made turpentine, farmed or ran cattle. The structures were moved to the park, renovated and furnished in authentic period pieces.

See Union School, built in 1906, and the school Lunch Room, added in the 1930s. With an indoor place to eat, students were served a hot lunch prepared by a hired man whose meals are still remem-

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bered fondly.

The park’s cow camps show how these shelters and corrals evolved from the 1860s, a time when scrub cattle were an important food source for soldiers, into the 1930s.

Bring a picnic lunch or reserve one of the park’s pavilions for a larger group. The playground has swings, a slide, a jungle gym resembling a fort, an area for small children, plus a basketball court, tennis court and baseball field.

The massive St. Johns Wildlife Refuge nearby is closed to the public at this time but its wildlife population ranges far beyond its borders.

Orlando Wetlands Park nearby is open year-round and is home to river otters, raccoons, white-tailed deer and bobcats.

The park has an education center, restrooms, picnic tables and more than 20 miles of hiking trails. Tram tours run on most weekends.

The waters of this region’s lakes and marshes are a winter home to many waterfowl, including blue-winged and green-winged teal, common moorhens and American coots.

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IF YOU GO Christmas is 25 minutes from Titusville, one hour east of Walt Disney World, and 40 minutes from Port Canaveral.

Fort Christmas Historical Park is on County Road 420, off State Road 50. Admission is free. The site is open daily except Mondays and holidays.

The fort and pioneer homes close at 4 p.m., but the park is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in summer and until 6 p.m. in winter. 407-254-9312, nbbd.com/godo/FortChristmas/ or orangecountyfl.net/CultureParks/ Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&d=15 Orlando Wetlands Park, 407-5681706 or cityoforlando.net/wetlands/ WHERE TO STAY Many popular chain motels are located in the Titusville area and along I-95. The Christmas RV Park has campsites. 407-568-5207, christmasrvpark.com.

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ebate continues about the use of medications in children, especially children with neurologically-based disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).

Parents of children with ASD often turn to Applied Behavior Analysis for help in treating their child’s symptoms, but they also use medications, says Kristen Neves, a certified behavior analyst in Cape Coral.

“Most of these medications help with sleeping, anxiety or aggressive behaviors.”

But concerned parents are open to alternative ways of helping their children.

Some have used cranial-sacral therapy as well as chiropractic services and thera-

peutic listening, Neves says.

Now, Dr. Jill Hollway’s recent studies with essential oils have some wondering if there could be a more holistic approach to treating a child on the spectrum.

Hollway, a research scientist at Ohio State University, is leading a randomized, double-blind, crossover study of two essential oil blends to determine whether one, or both, are useful for improving quality of life by increasing relaxation and sleep efficiency in children with ASD. While literature suggests that certain oils, such as lavender, rose, chamomile and patchouli, may be useful for increasing relaxation and inducing sleep in

humans, different methods of oil application make the effects difficult to gauge, Hollway says. “For this reason, we planned our study to include more rigorous methods of data collection and scientific procedures. We designed our study in a way that we hope will rule out any bias in our study results.”

The project is a seven-month crossover study of two different oil blends.

“Between the two oil blends, we are investigating 18 essential oils,” says Hollway. “We are investigating the combined effects of certain groups of oils in each blend … because the combination of the oils may produce enhanced effects com-

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pared to the effects of one or two specific oils.”

Two methods of aromatherapy oil application are being used with the enrolled participants (of those, about 26 are expected to complete the study).

Oil blends are massaged and absorbed into the skin in one method. In the other method, oils are diffused into the air and inhaled into the respiratory system through the use of a diffuser, to which water and the essential oils are added.

“Half of the study sample will get the oil blends in one order (oil blend A for 3 months, then oil blend B for 3 months).

Half the study sample will get the oil blends in a different order (oil blend B then oil blend A) with a one-month washout in between treatment periods,” says Hollway. “This is to eliminate the effect of order and any carry-over effects from treatment with the first blend to the second.”

Hollway, who has been actively recruiting participants for more than a year, says they hope to have their study sample filled within 6 months, and her team will then write up the results and share them a few months after that.

Until then, the oil blends are kept secret, because disclosing them could affect the integrity of the double-blind

study, Hollway explained.

It can be difficult and overwhelming for families with autistic children to know what treatments are best, Hollway says.

Since many parents are looking for more natural interventions, she hopes this study will be a first step for children who have difficulty transitioning from dinner time to bedtime – one of the most difficult times of the day for a child with ASD. Currently there are no FDA-approved medications for treating pediatric sleep problems, so the idea of essential oils treating their child’s ASD symptoms is hopeful for many parents. But it’s important for parents to know “we still don’t have enough safety information,” Hollway says.

Neves said studies like Holloway’s are important. “If there is data to support it, and there are many studies that are done and can be replicated and can improve a child’s and parent’s life, then it is worth trying. But the important piece is the data, data, data, data,” she said.

Chrissie is a freelance writer, a mother of three and a teacher at Rosarian Academy in West Palm Beach. On Twitter @gatorchriz1.

SAFETY AND ESSENTIAL OILS Always speak with your pediatrician before considering use of essential oils on your child or on a pregnant or breastfeeding woman.

According to the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy, several factors influence the safety of essential oils, including the quality of the oil, its chemical composition, the dosage and method of application, and the age of the client.

“Infants, toddlers and young children are more sensitive to the potency of essential oils,” it warns.

“Also, some essential oils should simply be avoided for this population, e.g. Birch or Wintergreen, which are both rich in methyl salicylate, and Peppermint.”

Many oils are made for aromatic purposes only. Never injest an oil or put it on your skin unless it is clearly labeled for that purpose.

Some oils are photosensitizers, meaning they can cause burns if applied to the skin and then exposed to sunlight. Others can irritate skin. Carefully research oils before using them, even on adults.

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Surfers Healing helps autistic children to shine

By Faran Fagen

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he curve of Spencer’s smile partners with the curl of the waves as they crest over the edges of the surfboard he’s standing on.

The hand on his back lets go, leaving the tiniest space between, as Spencer balances his legs and rides to shore.

After a team of high-fives with his three volunteers from Surfers Healing, Spencer wipes the ocean water from his face and points into the blue. He is ready to try again.

Trying again is something we’ve gotten used to over the years. Spencer, like the now 1 in about 50 boys in the world, is on the autism spectrum.

When he was diagnosed at age 3, the neurologist said he would most likely never speak or hold a pencil. That thought flashed in my mind this May as I skipped through the waves at Miami Beach, sand sticking to my cell phone, trying desperately to capture this special moment: Spencer surfing.

As Kara, my wife, cheered from the beach, Spencer smiled again, waved, and yelled “Mommy, I did it.”

The three volunteers helped Spencer back on the board, and together, they pushed into the majestic blue of the Atlantic to try again.

Each year, Surfers Healing’s volunteerstaffed camps give more than 4,500 children with autism and their families a fun day at the beach. On their web site, surfershealing. org, it states that through the simple act of riding waves together, they’re defying the status quo.

“When we help kids get up on a board, we’re challenging preconceived notions of capability,” the site states. “When we encourage participants to dive in, we’re empowering them to engage with the world.

And when we ride the waves together, we’re affirming that every person is a gift.”

Many children with autism struggle with sensory overload; in other words, simple sensations can overwhelm them. The weightlessness and rhythms of the ocean offer a form of therapy, a respite from the constant assault on their senses.

Spencer, who just turned 9, has always loved the water and the beach. Swimming is the one sport he has excelled in. In addition to mainstream swim lessons since he was 2, Spencer participated in the Margate Motion swim team for two seasons.

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cer to thrive in a mainstream classroom with support, something made possible by pervasive therapies, Kara’s relentlessness, supportive family and friends, and the dedicated village at Nova Eisenhower Elementary School.

The long line of people who have helped us and Spencer is vast, and Spencer is who he is because of that support. We are proud for that group to include Surfers Healing, a nonprofit that has given a special gift to so many children on the autism spectrum.

We also were lucky to take part in Surfers for Autism in Deerfield Beach, which has a similar vision. After Surfers Healing, we enrolled Spencer in surf camp at Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach for a week in July. The day was long for him, and he needed a lot of breaks. But he loved getting up on that surf board. He never stopped trying, As Spencer stood up for his last ride with Surfers Healing, smiling huge, the volunteer let go of his back. His arms stretched wide, defying the wind.

He was so excited that the Surfers Healing video crew recorded him talking about his amazing rides on the waves. They posted the video on their website.

He was talking and expressing himself, having a conversation like his teachers and therapists taught him over the years. Kara and I couldn’t be prouder.

We don’t get out to the beach as much as we’d like, but the ocean is in our lives every night. Spencer won’t go to sleep without listening to his CD of ocean sounds.

In fact, as I write this from our Coral Springs home, I’m lying in bed with him with my computer, listening to the rush of the waves as I type as quietly as possible. He’s curled up with his weighted blanket.

As he drifts off to sleep, the sound of the rolling waves fill the room, rolling, developing and progressing.

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Three mission-based enterprises also fund services and provide job opportunities for people with disabilities – ARC Broward Culinary Institute, ARC Broward Learning Institute, ARC Broward IT Asset Recovery.

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In addition to one-on-one educational tutoring and life skills training, our students can receive PT, OT, Speech and ABA therapy.

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GOLD COAST DOWN SYNDROME 915 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach goldcoastdownsyndrome.org, 561-752-3383 Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization believes every opportunity should be taken to enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and other related disabilities so that each person may live, learn, work and play in his or her community.

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12555 Orange Drive, Suite 242, Davie maxinesadhai.com, 954-439-5446 Licensed Psychologist with specialty in Neuropsychology.

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THERAPIES 4 KIDS, INC. Serving Broward and Miami Dade Counties therapies4kids.com, 954-828-2665 Physical, Occupational, Speech, ABA and school learning center. We provide the best therapy for your child, clinics located throughout Broward and Dade Counties.

Multidisciplinary settings for all major neurological disorders: Cerebral Palsy, Autism and ADHD. All therapists are licensed in their field.

WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM 3 locations: Boca, Hialeah and Davie coming soon. wrtsfranchise.com Kid’s gym for all kids. We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment to foster learning, exploration and safe sensory experiences. It provides children with a fun and motivational environment to help them in the areas of strength, movement, sensory processing, communication, positive behavior modification, social interactions, and self-care skills.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY THE ACADEMY FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION 8950 NW Second Ave., El Portal, 305-756-2100 api.dadeschools.net/ schoolwebsite/#?schoolId=8019 School for at-risk students in 9-12 grade provides a small class experience in a disciplined and unique learning environment.

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THE CARRIE BRAZER CENTER FOR AUTISM AND ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES Sunset Campus: 7530 Sunset Dr., Miami, 305-271-8790 (Pre-School and Elementary) South Dade Campus: 16905 SW 100th Ave.,

Miami; 305-234-0490; cbc4autism.org Full-day therapy programs, behavior modification, speech, language, occupational and physical therapy, psychotherapy, support groups, diet and nutrition, summer school, music, dance and massage therapy.

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CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OF SOUTH FLORIDA 4770 Biscayne Blvd. , Suite 150, Miami cilsf.org. 305-751-8025, info@soflacil.org Assists anyone with a disability to achieve and maintain an independent lifestyle, and advocates equality and the elimination of barriers.

CHILDREN’S SPEECH CENTER 12494 SW 127th Ave., Miami, 305-255-5980, csc4me.com, childrenspeech@bellsouth.net 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 Trust advocates and funds quality services, including early intervention and those that help remove barriers between children with disabilities and those without.

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 includes literacy, fitness, social skills development, homework support and nutrition education.

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 to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect through the strengthening of families.

MAKING SCHOOL WORK, P.L. 1550 Madruga 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 REHABILITATION SERVICES Various Miami-Dade locations, 305-666-6511, toll free 800-432-6837, nicklauschildrens.org Diagnostic and therapeutic services to meet the needs of children with 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, education and support to families and children with disabilities or special needs.

Services 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

Provides a place for people with disabilities and disadvantaged children and their families where people can learn skills to enhance their enjoyment of water activities.

BROWARD COUNTY ABI’S PLACE 1710 University Drive, Coral Springs 954-753-4441, abisplace.com Nonprofit school for children ages 3-12 who have mental or physical disabilities.

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.

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOOLS 4650 SW 61st Ave., Fort Lauderdale 954-581-8222, aefschools.com AEF provides an alternative approach to learning for children in 1-12 grades.

ANN STORCK CENTER 1790 SW 43rd Way, Fort Lauderdale.

954-584-8000, annstorckcenter.org Serving children and adults who have developmental disabilities.

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BRIGHT STEPS FORWARD Founded in 2005 to help families in need, Bright Steps Forward, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization with the mission to ensure that ALL children in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties with neurological or developmental disorders have access to top quality special needs education and therapeutic interventions so they may achieve their maximum potential.

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SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE GUIDE asabroward.org, info@asabroward.org Family support, children’s programming, outreach and autism awareness campaigns.

BIT-BY-BIT THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER 3141 SW 118th Terrace, Davie, 954- 246-9171, bitbybittherapy.org, info@bitbybittherapy.org Safe horse interaction, grooming, leading, tacking, arts and crafts, etc. Scholarships and sliding-scale fees available.

BROWARD CHILDREN’S CENTER 200 SE 19th Ave., Pompano Beach, bcckids.org, 954-943-7336 ext. 114, info@bcckids.org Offers group homes, home care, nursing facility for special medical needs, pediatric clinic, pediatric extended care program, preschool, social services, respite care and therapy.

BROWARD GOLD COAST DOWN SYNDROME 9900 W. Sample Road, Suite 339, Coral Springs 954-825-0400; bgcdownsyndrome.org Enhancing the lives of individuals with Down Syndrome through family support, education and social activities.

CANINE ASSISTED THERAPY 1040 NE 45th St., Oakland Park 954-990-5175, catdogs.org, info@catdogs.org This nonprofit provides free pet therapy to children and adults who need who need comfort, companionship and the love of a dog.

CENTER FOR HEARING AND COMMUNICATION 2900 W. Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale Voice: 954-601-1930, TTY 954-601-1938; chcheaing.org

Improving the quality of life for children and adults with all degrees of hearing loss.

CHILDREN’S DIAGNOSTIC & TREATMENT CENTER 1401 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale childrensdiagnostic.org, 954-728-8080 Family support, family AIDS program, medical and dental services and more for families with newborns through age 3 who are premature, at high-risk or developmentally delayed.

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

DELIVER THE DREAM 3223 NW 10th Terrace, #602, Fort Lauderdale 954-564-3512, deliverthedream.org Retreat programs for families experiencing a serious illness or crisis.

EQUUS FOR HUMANITY 18130 SW 50th Court, Southwest Ranches 954-661-8586, equusforhumanity.com Provides equine-facilitated psychotherapy and learning activities to those in need for medical, social or psychological reasons.

THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF PARKLAND 7170 Loxahatchee Road, Parkland 954-970-9551, floridafriendshipcircle.com Uniting 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 godslittleacres.org , 954-984-0787 Provides a day of fun for children with developmental handicaps or serious illnesses.

LEARNING SMART 13790 NW Fourth St., Suite 102, Sunrise 954-247-4226, startlearningsmart.com Educational therapy focusing on auditory and visual processing, attention and focus, and discrimination and memory skills.

LIGHTHOUSE OF BROWARD 650 N. Andrews Ave. in the Lois L. Deicke Center, Fort Lauderdale, 954-463-4217, lhob.org Provides specialized rehabilitation and collaborative healthcare solutions that enhance the independence, productivity, and dignity of those 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.

NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL DAN MARINO OUTPATIENT CENTER 2900 S. Commerce Parkway, Weston 954-385-6200, nicklauschildrens.org Evaluation and treatment of children with special needs, including autism, speech/language and behavior concerns.

NSU HEALTH CARE CENTERS Multiple locations; main: 3301 College Ave.,

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SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE GUIDE Davie, 954- 678-2273, nova.edu/healthcare Testing and treatment for special needs, including ADHD, anxiety, traumatic stress, behavior disorders, speech and development.

MAILMAN SEGAL CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT at NSU, 3301 College Ave., Davie 954-262-2273, nova.edu/humandevelopment Programs include the comprehensive Autism Institute (Unicorn Children’s Foundation Clinic, Baudhuin Preschool, Starting Right, Autism Consortium and Interdisciplinary Council for the Study of Autism), Super Kids!, Parenting Place and Early Learning Programs.

SCHOTT COMMUNITIES 6591 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City 954-434-3306, schottcommunities.org Residential housing for the deaf or disabled; counseling and education; and social, recreational and spiritual opportunities.

SWIM WITH MR. BLUE 11401 NW 56th Drive, Coral Springs 8200 Peters Road, Plantation 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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SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE GUIDE

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PALM BEACH COUNTY LEVIS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 9801 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton levisjcc.org, 561-852-3200 The Levis JCC Schwedelson Special Needs Programs strive to enhance the lives of children, teens and adults with disabilities.

ASCENSION CATHOLIC CHURCH 7250 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton ascensioncatholicchurch.net, 561-997-5486 A ministry for families raising a child with special needs. Special events, professional resources and support programs offered.

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 The center provides a place for people of all abilities to meet and socialize and participate in a wide variety of accessible, therapeutic recreation programs.

JOEY’S OUTBACK ADVENTURE 10670 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington 561-204-4554, joeysoutback.com, info@joesyoutback.com From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, parents can bring their children with autism or other special needs to play at a discounted rate with specially trained employees. Priced with or without dinner.

PALM BEACH SCHOOL FOR AUTISM 8480 Lantana Road, Lake Worth 561-533-9917, pbsfa.org, info@pbsfa.org Provides a developmentally appropriate education using intensive behavioral strategies for students with autism spectrum disorder and 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. Volunteers visit hospitals, schools, nursing homes and learning centers with the ponies, as well as conduct on-site classes for local groups and individuals.

THE PLACE OF HOPE Locations throughout Palm Beach County placeofhope.com, 561-483-0962 A faith-based, state-licensed children’s organization providing family-style foster care (emergency and long-term); family outreach and intervention; maternity care; safety for victims of domestic minor sex trafficking; transitional housing and support services; foster care recruitment and support; and healing for children and families who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex, 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth 561-966-7072, SpecialOlympicsPalmBeach.org

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Special Olympics Young Athletes is a fun sports play program for young children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities, such as Autism and Down Syndrome, focusing on their physical, social, intellectual and developmental needs. Young athletes have fun participating in physical activities like dashes, games, songs and lead up sport skills to develop motor skills, coordination, balance, strength, sportsmanship, teamwork, social and language skills. Children and families play together in the free Saturday program.

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 Year-round services for those with ADHD, Asperger’s/high functioning autism, learning disabilities, language impairments, NVLD, and symptoms of anxiety, shyness, obsessivecompulsiveness, etc.

SURFERS FOR AUTISM 7491 N. Federal Hwy, C5-180, Boca Raton surfersforautism.org Nonprofit that introduces the sport of surfing to children with special needs.

SWIM BOCA 888-576-7946, swimboca.com Instructors at this year-round swim school are certified in Adaptive Aquatics and have hands-on experience working with children and adults with special needs. Select instructors have related degrees.

VSA ARTS OF FLORIDA –PALM BEACH COUNTY 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth 561-966-7015, vsapbc.com Programs improving the quality of life for those with special needs by promoting the arts, education and creative expression.

MULTIPLE COUNTIES 2-1-1 SPECIAL NEEDS HELPLINE Free, confidential help. Dial 211 or visit 211palmbeach.org/special-needs or 211-broward.org/specialneeds.htm or broward.org/service/special-needs/ information on health care options, financial assistance, support groups, respite, state and federal programs and more. Specialists can provide an overview of the special-needs system and give direct assistance and support in accessing the various levels of services.

AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 201 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954467-4218 111 S. Sapodilla Ave., Suite 204, West Palm Beach, 561-837-5564, apd.myflorida.com The APD works with local communities and private providers to assist those with developmental disabilities and their families.

ARC OF SOUTH FLORIDA Miami-Dade: 935 SE Fourth St., Hialeah. 305759-8500, arcsofla.org

Broward: 10250 NW 53rd St., Sunrise. 954746-9400, arcbroward.com 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 Artists with Autism provides self-employment opportunities and training for aspiring artists with autism to become self-sufficient, independent entrepreneurs.

AUTISM SOCIETY OF BROWARD 954-465-4700, asabroward.org A volunteer organization of parents offers parent support groups, educational guest speaker nights and workshops, luncheon for moms, and social and recreational opportunities.

AUTISM SPEAKS autismspeaks.org Autism science and advocacy organization dedicated to funding research, increasing awareness, 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: 784 US Highway 1, Suite 20, North Palm Beach, 561-972-5312,bestbuddiesflorida.org Volunteer movement that creates opportunities for friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

CANINE ASSISTANTS 800-771-7221, canineassistants.org Nonprofit 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., Coral Gables. 305-284-6563 Broward: Nova Southeastern University, 6100 Griffin Road, Davie. 954-262-7111, umcard.org Programs provide support, information and training for families with children with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities.

CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (CHADD) chadd.org, 301-306-7070 North Broward: 954-752-7571 South Broward and North Dade: 954-951-2929 Palm Beach County: 561-478-5160 A national nonprofit offering education, support and advocacy for individuals diagnosed with an attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES (FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH) cms-kids.com A collection of programs for eligible children with special needs. Programs and services are family-centered and designed to help children with a variety of conditions and needs.

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SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE GUIDE CHILD PROVIDER SPECIALISTS Locations In All Three Counties 954-577-3396, childproviderspecialists.org Diagnostic Specialists, Specialized Psychotherapists, Behavioral Therapists, and Prescriptive Educational Interventionists. Weston campus houses a day school program.

CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA 800-932-2423, ccfa.org Seeks to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of those affected by these diseases.

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION 954-739-5006, 561-683-9965, Cff.org Funds research and works to provide access to quality, specialized care and effective treatments for people with CF. THE BUONICONTI FUND AND THE MIAMI PROJECT TO CURE PARALYSIS 305-243-6001, themiamiproject.org Seeks to find a cure for paralysis resulting from spinal cord injury.

DEAF FAMILY LITERACY ACADEMY 305-461-4702, alfanocenter.com The Deaf Family Literacy Academy (DFLA) serves deaf children and their families with language, literacy and communication in American Sign Language (ASL) at no charge.

EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA 1475 NW 14th Ave., Miami 305-325-0470, easterseals.com Easter Seals provides services, education, out-

reach, and advocacy for people with autism and other disabilities.

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA Broward: 954-779-1509, Miami: 305-670-4949 Palm Beach: 561-478-6515; efof.org Organization helps people with epilepsy and seizure disorders find and access important services where they live and work.

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

FDLRS/CHILD FIND Locations In All Three Counties, fdlrs.org Free hearing, vision, language and motor development screening for children ages birth to 21. Helps in the early identification of children with disabilities or learning problems.

FLORIDA AUTISM TREATMENT CENTERS Davie: 954-577-7790, Kendall: 305-273-3773 behavior-analysis.org Provides and advocates for humane and clinically-effective behavioral treatment for those with autism and related disabilities.

FLORIDA CENTER FOR ALLERGY & ASTHMA CARE 1-877-4-ALLERGY, florida-allergy.com Allergy testing and shots, pulmonary functioning tests, food allergy diagnosis and allergy education.

FLORIDA DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES

Miami-Dade: 305-377-5339 Broward: 954- 746-1770 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: 786-469-4622, Broward: 754-321-1959 Palm: 561-233-1600, Floridaheadstart.org Provide early, continuous, intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income families.

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

JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION Broward and Miami-Dade: 954-565-4775 Palm Beach: 561-686-7701, jdrf.org Chapters provide support and referrals and offer family mentoring programs.

LAUREN’S KIDS 786-288-5045, SaferSmarterKids.org Specialized lesson plans about body boundaries and personal safety that specifically cater to children with special needs.

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Divorce and Holidays:

The Cheat Sheet

Every day I see parents struggling to make good choices for the children during a divorce, which can be an excruciating time.

Divorce is traumatic. Parents are scared, not ALLYSON TOMCHIN, LCSW FLORIDA SUPREME COURT just for their chilCERTIFIED FAMILY MEDIATOR dren, but also for their future and finances and where they are going to live.

Just because people get divorced all of the time does not make it any less painful.

Depending on the level of conflict between the parents, divorce has the potential to be a catastrophic time for the children. Don’t fight with each other – it will damage your children!

Children typically want to know where are they going to live, what they did wrong, if they are going to get to bring their toys with them, who they are going to be with on Christmas, and if the Easter bunny will go to both of their homes.

Designing a holiday schedule can be one of the most heartbreaking experiences. One rule of thumb is to think about your children and to put them before how sad you may be if you are not with them for a holiday. Keep in mind: If you are OK, they will be OK. Here are some great tips when trying to figure out the holiday schedule: Think ahead. Your life will look different next year and the year after. It is possible you may have a significant other, there may be changes with work, and your children will be older, requiring the need to look at holidays differently. Tweens and teens will be really mad if they have to get up early on Christmas morning to be shuttled off to the other parent’s home.

MOTHER’S DAY AND FATHER’S DAY This is an obvious one as to who the children will be with. However, when creating the schedule, keep in mind that most moms and dads want to spend the entire day with their children. Moms like to wake up in with breakfast in bed, and dads typically want a barbecue or dinner.

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whole weekend, or at the very least begin the holiday the Saturday night before and end on the following Monday morning.

These holidays are always on a Sunday.

THANKSGIVING Consider that the holiday will begin on Wednesday at a certain time, not just when school ends, because there might not be school that day. Have the weekend end on the Monday when the kids go back to school. Alternate this every year, for instance, dad takes the even years and mom takes the odd years. Having your children split the weekend or go to two Thanksgivings is terribly unfair to them.

CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY We normally have about 18 nights to play around with during the Christmas Break. One good option, my favorite, is to split the winter break right down the middle and alternate this each year.

This gives each of you an opportunity to have uninterrupted vacation time with your children. If you split Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, you will spoil any opportunity to be able to travel during the holiday season. Also if you split this holiday, your children will be forced to open presents in one home and then be rushed off to another home, leaving their gifts behind. Think about the possibility of celebrating your holiday during the second part of the break. Kids love to have two Christmas days.

LABOR DAY AND MEMORIAL DAY I recommend that one parent take Labor Day and one parent take Memorial Day in the odd years and then switch the weekends in the even years. Keep in mind, it is a great idea to start the weekend when the school bell rings and end on the following Tuesday when school resumes.

JEWISH HOLIDAYS This gets more complicated because the Jewish holidays fall on different dates every year. Consider designating the first night of Hanukah and alternating that night every year if this is important to you. The good news is that you have 8 nights to celebrate. Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and Passover can be designated by

beginning an hour before sundown and ending an hour after sundown or, better yet, the next morning. Designate which night, since there are two nights of Passover and two nights of Rosh Hashana, and absolutely designate to begin Yom Kippur before sundown, ending the following morning after break the fast.

There are many more holidays, but this is a basic framework. Ultimately, the decision is up to the parents, no matter what professional you choose to work with on your holiday schedule. You get to decide.

But be nice to each other, for your kids.

Allyson Tomchin is a licensed psychotherapist.

She can be reached at 954-925-9071 or allyson.tomchin@gmail.com.

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Sesame Street style, mail box beauty finds and Margaritaville

BY JOANIE COX-HENRY With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I have much to be thankful for.

I am a mother to a spirited 2-year-old who has a penchant for quiche, music and kicking me in the shins when I’m sitting at my desk or trying to relax on the couch or, sadly, even on the toilet. Yes, I can’t remember the last time I got to actually “rest” in the restroom.

I love my son with all my heart, but sometimes I just need to escape. I can’t go very far, because I know all hell will break loose if I’m not home by dinner time.

While I don’t have time for a staycation, I recently took a “daycation” to the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort.

I have been a longtime follower of Jimmy Buffet’s “breathe in, breathe out, move on” philosophy. I had been meaning to pay a visit to the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort since it opened last year, but life got in the way.

Last month, I finally plotted my escape to Margaritaville. I was immediately enamored with the giant blue flip-flop sculpture and margarita glass light fixtures in the resort’s lobby.

The 349-room, 17-story resort offers multiple restaurants, bars, a coffee shop, three pools, a FlowRider, a gym and the St. Somewhere Spa. Lyrics from Buffet’s

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famous songs adorn the walls.

There is even a Parakeets Kid’s Club, where hotel guests can drop off their kids for half-day or full-day sessions with trained counselors. The kids can create beach-inspired crafts and be entertained while their parents get some away time.

Children and adults can also get their hair braided or wrapped, island style, by a Cooper City stylist, Patricia Fiordimondo, who has a poolside salon hut.

It had been years since I had a proper spa treatment, so I spent most of my “daycation” at the St. Somewhere Spa, where I got the indulgent, Signature Margarita Treatment Lost Shaker of Salt Scrub.

Jeff Cassano, a licensed massage therapist, did my treatment, which involved exfoliating my dry, tried, “mom” skin with an invigorating salt scrub and a choice of lively or soothing aromatherapy oils.

The treatment ends with a complimentary classic margarita. The spa will also be offering seasonal specials, including pumpkin treatments this month.

“Escaping to the St. Somewhere Spa is a good way to get away from the stress of everything,” said Laura Daniel, assistant director of the spa. “We see a lot of staycationers here who just want to get away

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glamazon » mama for a day or two. The Jimmy Buffet theme keeps everyone happy.”

When my treatment was over, I’ll admit, I didn’t want to leave the St. Somewhere Spa, but I left knowing, “Come Monday, it’ll be all right.”

SESAME STREET CRED Sunny day is sweepin’ the clouds away on the runway this season. Puma has partnered with Sesame Workshop, the organization behind “Sesame Street,” to create an autumn/winter 2016 children’s collection inspired by the classic TV show and its iconic characters. g cooler than There is seriously nothing o, Cookie “Sesame Street” style. Elmo, Monster and Big Bird have now made their way onto o Puma sneakers in toddler to youth sizes, while Oscar the Grouch appears on a children’s T-shirt and a backpack. The PUMA x Sesame Street collection, which includes everything from $20 T-shirts and $40 hoodies to $55 sneakers, at is a limited-edition line that ro shoe combines kid-friendly velcro reet style. straps with Puma suede street

The PUMA x Sesame Street collection is available in Puma stores, Puma.com and select kid’s stores globally.

BOX ME IN I have become completely addicted to fashion and beauty box subscription services, because I wanted to get something out of my mailbox that wasn’t a bill. I also have no time to shop anymore with my son, who has even less patience perusing the mall than his dad.

I subscribe to beauty boxes Birchbox, Ipsy and Sol Theory, which is a monthly sunglass subscription service; and now, g I have given the Fab Fit Fun box a whirl.

Th seasonal box costs This $4 $49.99 and comes out f four times a year. It’s packed with a plethora of full-sized items, from makeup and skin care products to coffee cups, adult coloring books and more.

The fall box contains som stellar surprises, some such aas the Modcloth Loch and Key Pl Plaid Blanket Scarf,

When he continued to have trouble staying asleep n our pediatrician referred us to a pediatric sleep specialist.

which typically retails on its own for $34.99. There is also a full-size Pure Cosmetics Nude Collection Eyeshadow Palette in the box that sells for $50.

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Find joys and make wishes

BY PATRICK HEMPFING I’ve been writing a monthly column for more than five years. My readers know I try to instill some humor and a touch of inspiration in my stories about being a stay-at-home dad. However, although I close each column with a reminder to “cherish the moments,” not all of life’s moments feel cherishable. Life is hard sometimes.

Tragedies and problems fill the newsmes I’d like to shelter papers. Many times d daught my 12-year-old daughter, Jessie, from the headlines and photograph photographs of a world that n continual turmoil seems in turmoil. So as I sat n to write this Thanksgiv down Thanksgiving column, I pondered what words I could type to

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make readers laugh, offer a little inspiration, and help them pause in their hectic, challenging days to capture the joy.

A friend’s obituary and Jessie’s birthday cake provided the answer.

Let’s face it. Every family has challenges – health issues, financial problems, job pressures, relationship turmoils and parental stresses. Part of what made the year challenging for me was our family’s move. Unfortunately, our 300-mile move south from Georgia to central Florida motivated my hairline to recede north.

Searching the Internet, I read “The Employee Relocation Council notes moving is topped only by divorce and death for life’s stressful events.” Numerous hairs on my head believed this statement. Many of those that didn’t leap off my head prior to crossing the state border turned gray in protest.

As I packed the contents of my desk in pr preparation for the move, I came across the clipped-out obituary of a wonderful T lady, Teri, who passed away in 2013. She courageo courageously fought a long battle with canc Teri’s touching obituary breast cancer. fa read, “Her favorite saying during her times ‘fin your joy.’” of trial was ‘find Find your joy! How wonderful that Teri chose to say this du during the times of trial happ and not just the happiest times. wit many joys, I’ve been blessed with none bigger than the birth of my precious daughter and having tthe privilege beau to watch her grow into a beautiful young lady. Jessie has provided me wit with more joys in her 12 years than I could eever have imagined, and I never know when sshe’ll provide the next one. celebrati for Last night, we had a dual celebration Jessie and her grandfather, who ha have the same birthday. Each year, we b buy a single birthday cake, and after we sing “Happy Birthday,” Jessie and he her grandfather blow togeth Granddaddy’s out the candles together. been a good sport through the years, as he always lets Jes Jessie choose the design and o flavor. He once had a princess cake. y This year’s cake featured turquoise roses pink writing and sprinkles. roses, Jessie placed 12 candles in their cake. She and her grandfather stood at the end of the kitchen table as we lit the candles and sang. Granddaddy bent over in preparation to blow out the candles, but before he knew what happened, Jessie

blew out all 12 candles with one powerful gust. Granddaddy didn’t even have a chance to inhale.

The room erupted with laughter.

Though part of me felt like I should apologize, I couldn’t stop laughing. I asked, “Should we relight the candles to give Granddaddy a chance to make a wish?”

Jessie quickly responded, “I really want my wish to come true.”

Being a loving grandfather, he agreed to forfeit his candle blowing for her. It was a joyous moment.

That night, as I tucked her into bed, Jessie asked if she could tell me what she wished and I wouldn’t tell anyone else. She didn’t want to ruin the wish by telling people, but she wanted me to know. When she blew out the candles, she had made a wish for a solution to a problem that had been worrying me.

In a few weeks, families will gather for Thanksgiving to remember their blessings. Jessie, with her kind heart, will be at the top of my long list.

Yes, we all have challenges, but joys are also abundant. We find them in the sunrise or sunset on a beautiful fall day, a child’s giggle, a spouse’s embrace or a pet’s enthusiastic welcome-home greeting.

We can also make wishes – with or without candles – and have hope for the future. Life is good!

I just hope on Thanksgiving Day that Jessie and her grandfather don’t reach for Grandmommy’s sweet potato casserole, the one with melted marshmallows on top, at the same time.

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

Patrick Hempfing had a 20-year professional career in banking, accounting and auditing before he became a father at 44. He is now a full-time husband, stay-at-home dad and writer.

Follow him at facebook.com/patricklhempfing and on Twitter @PatrickHempfing.

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

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Balancing Act:

Merits, not demerits: Learning from school that 'catches' kids being kind

BY HEIDI STEVENS CHICAGO TRIBUNE My kids’ school just implemented a program called Catch of the Day, in which teachers hand students fish-shaped slips of paper when they “catch” them in the act of being kind to someone.

The kids walk their fish to the office, and the assistant principal selects a Catch of the Day to announce to the entire school – a building filled with 784 second- through eighth-graders.

“Kaitlyn got Catch of the Day,” my son said from the back seat the other day.

“I know,” my daughter said. “Was she excited?”

“Yep,” my son answered. “We highfived.”

Catch of the Day winners get to choose a gift card from Subway, Dunkin’ Donuts or Starbucks. At the end of each month, the assistant principal draws 30 cards, and those winners are treated to lunch brought in from a nearby restaurant.

I love that kindness has been turned into a goal.

Along with locker combinations and mathematical equations and plot summaries and which day to bring your recorder to school, kids are being conditioned to remember kindness.

Along with budget deficits and ballooning class sizes and a looming teacher strike, the staff is being conditioned to pay attention to it.

A 6-year-old boy died last month from the injuries he sustained when a 14-yearold opened fire on his South Carolina school’s playground, and the tragedy could barely wedge its way into our collective conscience, so (understandably) preoccupied were we with the presidential campaign.

We’re becoming a nation of heartless cynics.

Will handing fish-shaped cards to elementary school kids change that?

I honestly think it’s worth a try.

On politics, on gun control, on race relations, on our most deeply held values, middle ground eludes us. I’m starting to wonder if we’re capable of budging from our corners and working toward any sort of understanding or compromise.

Maybe in lieu of unity, we could try for kindness. Maybe we could train ourselves to look for ways to treat one another well, help one another out, say a kind word or two - even when we vehemently disagree.

The assistant principal at my kids’ school said he picked up the program from another Chicago public school. He was drawn to it because it shifts the staff’s perspective away from searching for negative behaviors and toward searching for positives, and it provides a platform to give those positives a shoutout.

“Instead of a demerit system,” he told me, “why not have a merit system?”

The program is tied to the Leader in Me series, which spells out seven habits for students to adopt: Be proactive. Begin with the end in mind. Put first things first.

Think win-win. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Synergize. Sharpen the saw. (I wrote about the series here, http://trib.in/2dIuiXa.) In practice, that means kids can get fish cards for helping a classmate find a miss-

ing book, working through a sticky conflict peacefully or offering to help clean up someone else’s spill.

For grown-ups, maybe it means not dumping all over people on Facebook because their politics don’t match ours.

Maybe it means reading a news story and reminding ourselves a human is at the center - even if that human is richer or poorer than you, even if that human looks or lives nothing like you. Maybe it’s living your life as though someone is watching, waiting to catch you being kind. (If you’re a parent, someone probably is.)

It’s a lovely experiment, I think. I’m grateful that my kids are both the test cases and the beneficiaries of it.

And I’m holding myself to it, too.

Contact Heidi Stevens at hstevens@tribune.com or on Twitter @heidistevens13.

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Hurricane Matthew teaches lesson in need

BY ELIZABETH ROBERTS Kids are socialized to feel left out if they don’t have the latest/best/most popular thing.

My daughter’s first-generation iPhone is an antique and doesn’t keep a charge, but if she replaces it with a cheaper android, she says, she will lose contact with iPhone-owning friends.

CodeDay, a national event when students build apps for 24 hours, is Nov. 12.

My son needs/wants a better laptop for it, even though he has a decent desktop on his desk.

My answer to both of them: Have you been watching television?

Too young to remember Andrew or Wilma, they knew Hurricane Matthew was serious when we rebuilt the garage, brought in lawn furniture and wrapped computers and guitars in plastic. They settled in to wait.

Several hours later, my daughter emerged from her room with her (dying) phone. “Someone in the Twittersphere said, ‘I’m so bored with waiting for this hurricane I’ve eaten all my hurricane supplies.’ ” When images of North Carolina and Haiti finally surfaced, we realized how fortunate we were.

And that is my point.

With Thanksgiving upon us, and need dire in Haiti and North Carolina, there is no better time to remember a guy named Thorstein Veblin. The 18th century economist said material goods, like cars, do two things: They work, and they give the owner a feeling of self-worth. A Volvo and Chevy both get a person to the grocery store, for example, but the latter is less comfortable and (in the case of my rusting relic) more embarrassing to drive.

Enter Hurricane Matthew. The need now is so profound that even the youngest can see it. Floridians are geographically and economically in prime position to help, and what better time to do so than Thanksgiving?

Here are ways to reach out to those in need and to get our children involved in giving back to the community: St. Marks Episcopal Church in Palm Beach Gardens is hosting a Food Packing for Haiti event on Nov. 5. Last year, 600 people registered online (fp4h.org) to

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weigh beans and rice and seal them in zip-lock bags.

“It is growing every year,” said spokesman Kelee Shilling. “And children, especially, like writing a personal message,” she said. ‘We love you!’ ‘We are thinking of you!’ ‘We are praying for you!’ ” Closer to home, churches throughout the area run feeding programs. Among them: Parkway United Methodist Church.

The Pompano Beach church operates both a community garden and a feeding program and welcomes kids to help with both (call Trustee Wayne Bosell at 412656-4019). Located at 100 NE 44th St. in Pompano Beach, just behind North Broward Hospital, the church grows all manner of vegetables in what at most churches is a front yard.

It runs a year-round feeding program as well. “We love it when kids want to do that,” Trustee Steve Campbell said.

“People who come to eat and people who come to work in the garden get so much out of kids being here – and for the holidays it really makes a difference.”

Food for the Poor offers an ongoing program in schools, including Heron Heights Elementary and Winston Park Elementary.

The Coconut Creek nonprofit, which is highly rated by Charity Navigator, invites any student to organizes a school drive to collect anything non-perishable – canned food, hygiene items or even shoe boxes to put them in. Then Food for the Poor sends a truck to bring donations to Coconuit Creek to be packed for shipment.

“We have a warehouse staff that takes care of that,” said Colossia Butts, the charity’s school representative.

Kids also have been a mainstay of another Food for the Poor project, the #WePledge100 campaign. “Kids agree to raise $100 with a bake sale, or having a classroom bring in a portion of their allowance, to build a village,” said Kathy Skipper, the nonprofit’s spokesman. “It’s very social media oriented. … Kids make a sign that says, “We Pledge 100” and post it online.”

Hurricane Matthew has added an element to Food for the Poor’s emergency assistance in Haiti. “We are gathering new or gently used toys for children in

the countries that we serve and because of the hurricane,” she said. “We want to make sure children have enough toys, that they know there are people thinking about them.”

Something to think about for any child with a bedroom to tidy.

Elizabeth Roberts was a “Money” magazine correspondent for 17 years and is now a professional journalist in South Florida.

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Help make Thanksgiving meal bags to feed more than 1,300 families at the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center, 1401 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Register at 954-7281019, bflury@browardhealth.org or childrensdiagnostic.org.

FOOD FOR THE POOR Contact Colossia Butts, school representative, at 800-427-9104.

BOCA HELPING HANDS Boca Helping Hands needs volunteers to set up and fill 250 grocery bags per day. bocahelpinghands.org.

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ANSWER: Congratulations on your second baby!

This is a great question. Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), which is a parasite. It is one of the most common parasitic diseases and can affect nearly all warm-blooded animals and humans. Cats are the primary living hosts of this parasite and the only mammal that can pass the parasite through its feces and back into the environment. This is why pregnant women must be extremely careful when changing their cat’s litter box. However, please keep in mind that handling raw meats and unwashed produce can also put you at risk for toxoplasmosis.

Toxoplasmosis may cause none or very mild symptoms in adults and children.

However, a pregnant mother who contracts this illness during or just before pregnancy can pass the infection to her unborn child. A newborn infected with toxoplasmosis may suffer from an enlarged liver and spleen, severe eye infection, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), pneumonia and sometimes death. Long-term consequences of infected newborns can include seizures, mental retardation, impaired eyesight, cerebral palsy and many other problems.

Your health care provider may suggest a blood test to check for antibodies to Toxoplasma, and your veterinarian can test your cat. If you are infected during pregnancy, medication is available, and you and your baby should be closely monitored during your pregnancy and after your baby is born.

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WAYS TO PREVENT TRANSMISSION OF THIS DISEASE DURING PREGNANCY: 1. Avoid changing cat litter. If you must, wear disposable gloves and wash your hands well with soap afterward.

2. Ensure the cat litter box is changed daily. The toxoplasma parasite does not become infectious until one to five days after it is shed in a cat’s feces.

3. Feed your cat commercial dry or canned food, not raw or cooked meats.

4. Keep cats indoors.

5. Avoid stray cats, especially kittens, and do not get a new cat while you are pregnant.

6. Keep outdoor sandboxes covered.

7. Wear gloves when gardening and during contact with soil or sand. Wash your hands well with soap after gardening or contact with soil or sand.

8. Cook food to safe temperatures.

9. Peel or wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating.

10. Avoid drinking untreated water.

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Dads key to kids’ well-being

BY MEGAN DALEY THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

can do to reach their full parenting potential:

Pediatricians have a message for fathers: You’re more important to your child’s health and well-being than you might have realized.

After assessing more than a decade’s worth of psychological and sociological research, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a report this year that confirms that kids who grew up spending time with their fathers — and father figures — were less likely to have behavioral and psychological problems. They were also more likely to be independent, intelligent and have improved social awareness.

Researchers also found that the chances of teen pregnancy and other early sexual experiences were lower for daughters who spent more quality time with their dads.

According to the experts, here are five things that the nation’s 70 million dads

1. BE A ROLE MODEL Children look up to their fathers and have a tendency to imitate their behaviors. That’s why pediatricians want dads to be conscious of how the actions they take — whether it’s lighting a cigarette or buckling a seat belt — will influence their children as they grow and learn to make decisions on their own.

Fathers should get involved with their kids right from the beginning, by playing with them or just talking to them. That lets children see their dads as supportive companions and teachers.

“The old expectation that men were inadequate mothers, and that they had to do everything just like mothers did with young children, was unfair,” said Dr. Michael Yogman, a practicing pediatrician who studies father-child relationships at

Harvard Medical School.

He encourages fathers to find their own relationship with their children and figure out what works best for them.

2. TALK TO YOUR KIDS It’s never too early to start. Taking the time to talk to your infant has been shown to positively affect language skills later in life.

Researchers have documented that mothers spend more time speaking to their children than fathers do. But even if they utter fewer words, it’s actually dads who enhance a child’s language skills.

A 2006 study published in the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology found that the father’s vocabulary had a greater impact on the child’s language proficiency a year later.

A 2014 book called “Do Fathers Matter?” describes research that found that mothers tend to use words that are already

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One disease of major concern is pertussis, or whooping cough, which can be passed to infants by their parents. One study found that fathers were the cause of 15 percent of the cases of whooping cough in infants, who can’t get the first dose of the vaccine until they are 2 months old.

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Developmentally, the need for exploration and independence is complemented by the need for safety and protection, he added.

Researchers have also found that fathers’ levels of oxytocin — sometimes dubbed the love hormone — are affected when they engage in exploratory play with their children, Yogman said, so playtime with the kids is a win-win.

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BY HEIDI STEVENS CHICAGO TRIBUNE I had an epiphany at a water park. (Which is nicer than having an allergic reaction. Or a brush with pink eye. Or a number of other things I’ve had at a water park.)

My two kids and I took a quick trip over the weekend with three other families.

The daughters, including mine, are friends from school, and we’re trying to cement an annual tradition of kicking off each school year with a short getaway.

We packed up and hit the road Friday evening, and my son immediately started complaining. This is the same kid who could barely sleep from excitement less than 24 hours prior.

“I don’t want to go. It’s a stupid place.”

“It’s all June’s friends. They’re going to ignore me.”

“It’s not even gonna be fun.”

I chose not to voice my first response, which was some combination of the money I spent and after I worked all week and even bought your favorite snacks and you were excited this morning, none of which leads anywhere fruitful.

I chalked it up to end-of-the-week exhaustion and offered a tepid, “Let’s get there and see, Bud.” We got there and saw and, what do you know, we had a blast. The place wasn’t stupid, and the girls didn’t ignore him.

And as I climbed the infernal stairs to the top of the green twisty slide for the 47th time and followed him to the bottom, listening to his squeals, watching him hop off the slide and leap and pounce from one artificial, chlorine-infused geyser to the next, it hit me: He had pre-vacation jitters.

I had them, too.

What if we get a flat tire on a dark road in the middle of nowhere?

What if I get us lost?

What if I booked the rooms for the wrong weekend?

What if I get pink eye?

I have jitters before every trip. The specifics vary, depending on my destination and my travel companions, but they

all boil down to “What if it’s not fun?”

And they all begin with, “What if …”

Which gave me an idea. What if I put a “What if …” in front of my kids’ complaints? What if I trained myself to see their complaining not as evidence of their utter lack of gratitude but as an opportunity to offer them the reassurance they’re seeking?

“What if it’s a stupid place?” (I had wondered that myself, honestly.)

“What if June’s friends ignore me?”

(Totally valid.)

“What if it’s not even fun?” (Wondered that one, too.)

I decided to test my trick whenever a complaint cropped up during the trip.

My son’s flag football season started Sunday, and he was concerned we wouldn’t get back in time. At one point (OK, several points), he said, “I’m going to miss my first game.”

Put that way, it sounds like evidence that he has ignored the dozen or so times I’ve told him we’re checking out in plenty of time to get to his game.

But throw a “What if …” in front of it — and, more important, a self-reminder that I checked our email reservation 37 times and still worried I booked the rooms for the wrong weekend.

Suddenly I have more patience.

That’s the beauty of vacation, isn’t it?

It takes effort to plan, and it’s a pain in the neck to get there, and your brain (my brain, anyway) plays all sorts of tricks to make going away seem like a terrible idea.

An invitation for utter calamity even.

But you get there, and it melts away.

The jittery part of your brain hops out of your body and takes a dip in the lake or the ocean or the FlowRider Surf Simulator, and the muck of your everyday life — the life that tries to convince you not to leave it, even temporarily, lest you court disaster — slowly washes away.

And you’re able to see everything more clearly. Even your kids’ needs.

I’ve decided to carry my “What if …”

trick into our nonvacation life, too. My son has entered a phase that I’ll generously characterize as not my favorite, and it consists of a lot of statements that portend certain doom.

“I’ll never make a touchdown.”

“I’ll never be tall.”

“I’ll never lose a tooth.” (He’s the last of his pals to lose his first baby tooth.)

Even in my most exhausted, least charitable moments, I know those are statements of fear, not obstinateness. But when I throw a “What if …” in front of them, it reminds me to answer them like questions, rather than correct them like mistakes.

It’s a subtle shift, but it’s one that moves me away from pointless frustration and toward patience, which is always useful, especially at a water park.

Follow Heidi on Twitter @heidistevens13.

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Parental Reconnaissance

BY MARGARET SAGARESE I came across the word “reconnaissance” recently and immediately thought of the parents of tweens. When kids age into double digits, it’s harder for parents to know what’s going on inside their heads and hearts, inside their friendships, not to mention social media footprints. So here’s a do's and don’ts list for parental reconnaissance to gain information.

1. Don’t ask 20 questions. As preteens navigate adolescence, a need for privacy emerges. Boys and girls forge a private life. It’s normal. Parents feel excluded.

Interrogations guarantee closed mouths.

The more mom pushes for inside information, the less forthcoming tweens are.

2. Do volunteer to chauffeur tweens around.

Kids gab, gossip and give away lots of juicy tidbits in the backseat, oblivious to the driver in the front seat. Who’s going out with whom, who’s in and who’s out, who’s cute – these are some of the soap operas detailed during the soccer run.

3. Do attend as many school events as possible – sports games, concerts, parents’ night,

fundraising events. Being around your kids and their friends in a social setting, and meeting other parents, makes you privy to what’s happening in their world.

4. Don’t accept “Nothing,” “Nowhere” and “Nobody.” When it comes to supervising your preteen, your questions about their whereabouts deserve answers. No ifs, ands or buts. When you ask, “What are you planning Friday night with Seth?” never accept a blow-off response. Ditto with “Where are you off to?” and “Who is going to be at Denise’s house tonight?”

Supervising a tween is critical. You need to keep track at all times. Actually, kids like supervision even if they are loath to admit it. It’s reassuring to know a parent cares. The Journal of Research on Adolescence reported that girls’ well-being rose when parents monitored their activities and asked about their friends.

5. Do ask for online tutorials. The Internet changes so rapidly, and so do the risks.

Kids are better at technology, so it’s a challenge to keep pace, much less one step ahead. Tweens live and breathe social

media. Establish early rules for behavior.

You can check, but new apps like Snapchat and Wickr go blank before you can learn anything. New ghost apps show up as, say, Calculater%, but when you click, it’s videos and other information.

Because tweens love to have the upper hand, ask for a lesson on ghost apps.

This is a great way to learn about your kids’ digital footprints. And if you see an app on their phone that confounds you, Google it.

6. Don’t diss friends. As children enter middle school, they often meet and befriend kids unfamiliar to you. Past friends can be jettisoned. If you don’t like the new social choices, be diplomatic.

Since friends become so important, outright criticism will not work. Rather than state your objections, put the critique into a question: “Why does Jason always make fun of people?” or “Isabella never seems to have a curfew or a parent keeping tabs.

Does she get along with her parents?”

Queries trigger a thought process, whereas criticism just provokes defense mode.

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7. Do engage, not lecture. There is a big difference. Reason emerges at age 7; conscience about age 13. Preteens are formulating opinions, developing ethics.

Of course you want your kids to adopt your values, but that takes their own intellectual calculations and time. Solicit their opinions. Listen to their objections. You will learn a great deal.

8. Don’t use siblings as spies. Where brothers and sisters (particularly younger siblings) are concerned, preteens are touchy. Sibling squabbles increase during early adolescence. Tweens want to hang out with friends without the intrusion of a younger sister or brother. In a dicey sibling landscape, using a sibling as a spy inevitably leads to trouble. The tattler or rat will be isolated.

A snitch will never be trusted with secrets. That’s not good. Siblings can provide a natural resource, and so cutting off that resource can be harmful. If a preteen has a question, curiosity, confusion or a touchy conflict, she or he may feel more comfortable running it by an older brother or sister first. Younger siblings provide security, too. So don’t ruin that confidentiality corridor or that camaraderie cocoon.

9. Do keep secrets. Trustworthiness counts with preteens. Promise that if your child shares a confidential confession, you will honor it. However, don’t forget to discuss what is out of bounds, namely a secret that could jeopardize the well-being of someone. Explain the difference: It’s one thing to hear that Jenny always lies to everyone, including her parents. That secret can be kept confidential. It’s quite another to hear that Jenny lies about taking prescription drugs from her parent’s medicine cabinet. That bombshell you will have to share.

10. Don’t snoop. I saved this till last because the prior ideas have given you lots of alternatives and guidelines to get ample insights into your child’s life.

Snooping – reading emails, journals, phone texts and scouring backpacks and bedroom drawers – may be the easiest way to get the lowdown, but hardly the wisest in the long term. If you discover something and inquire further, you will be guaranteed to hear, “I can’t believe you snooped. You don’t trust me!” And trust is something you want to build with your tween.

However, there is one caveat. If you suspect your child is in trouble or at serious risk, and talking hasn’t worked, then feel free to investigate any way you can.

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Tuesday, November 8 PALM BEACH COUNTY Interactive Acoustic Music and Art in the Park. Bring family, friends, and musical instruments to Veterans Park and enjoy interactive music and art. Art supplies will be provided free of charge. 6-9 p.m.

Second Tuesday of each month. Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. Free. 561-243-7350 or mydelraybeach.com

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FREE Free Entrance Day. Free admission to all National Parks, including Everglades National Park,

1 TUESDAY FREE Donation Day. Free admission to Lowe Art Museum. Gallery tour at 11 a.m. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. First Tuesday of the month. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. 305-284-3535 or lowemuseum.org

4 FRIDAY FREE Family Movie Night. “Aladdin.” Bring your own blankets and chairs. The kid-themed activity begins at 7 p.m. with movie following. 7:30-9 p.m. Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. 305-7921706 or sibfl.net

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which is usually $20 or more per vehicle. nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm

Saturday & Sunday, November 19-20 BROWARD COUNTY SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING’S 22ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL. Enjoy a snow tubing hill, igloo snow play area, skating rink, face painting, visits with Santa, holiday crafts, bounce houses, food trucks, exhibitors, magic shows and auditions by talented teens from South Florida Kids Got Talent.

Cash only event. All activities are free with paid admission. 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

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» fairs & festivals SANTA’S ENCHANTED FOREST Nov. 3-Jan. 8. Over 100 rides, shows, games and attractions, South Florida’s tallest Christmas tree, lights, themed displays, Christmas music, foods from around the world, live show entertainment and carnival rides. 5 p.m.-midnight daily. Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St., Miami. Adults, $31.78 plus tax; children 3-9, $22.43 plus tax. 305559-9689 or santasenchantedforest.com

FREE FLORIDA DAY OF THE DEAD Nov. 2. Skeleton Processional, art, craft activities including mask and puppet making and sugar skull face painting, traditional music, Ofrendas Exhibition, giant skeleton puppets, Muertos Street Festival, pop up ofrendas, low riders, Latin American food trucks and interactive street performers. 4-10 p.m. Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Visit website for times, places. Main event is free to the public. 954560-1028 or dayofthedeadflorida.com FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW Nov. 3-7. 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, $28; children 6-15, $12. flibs.com FEAST OF LITTLE ITALY Nov. 4-6. Authentic Italian food, music, entertainment, art and Italian Street Festival.

Downtown Abacoa, 1200 University Blvd., Jupiter. Ages 13 and up, $7. 561-427-0500 or feastoflittleitaly.com AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS CELEBRATION Nov. 4-5. Traditional and contemporary arts, dance, tribal music, Native American vendors, wildlife shows, free parking and museum entry. $10 adults; $7.50 students. 34725 West Boundary Road, Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation. ahtahthiki.com

FREE MINI MAKER FAIRE Nov. 5-6. The Mini Maker Faire at Barnes & Noble brings together tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, engineers, science club members, students, entrepreneurs, hobbyists and makers to get craft and science fair project ideas, hear the experts, and work on projects. barnesandnoble.com/h/makerfaire SOUTHEASTERN CIRCUIT RODEO Nov. 10-12. Watch contestants compete for

more than $250,000 in prizes at the Southeastern Circuit Finals at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4271 Davie Road, Davie. Adults $22; ages 3-12 $10. Davieprorodeo.com SWAMPFEST BLUEGRASS FEST Nov. 12. Featuring Grammy-nominated bluegrass artists Special Consensus along with local bands Dusty Road Rangers, Jacksonian Music Factory, Alligator Alley and Pine Island Express. Bring your own acoustic instrument to play with others in the all-day jam tent. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. $19.95; ages 3-11, $12.95 954-473-2955 or FlamingoGardens.org/events CAMELOT DAYS MEDIEVAL FEST Nov. 12-13, 19-20. Musicians, artisans, eateries, knights and jesters, living chess game, joust and more. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood.

Adults $15; ages 6-12, $3. camelotdays.com

FREE ART IN THE PARK Nov. 12-13. Juried fine arts and fine crafts show with live music, food vendors, Kid’s Korner, and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday. Liberty Tree Park 7421 NW 5th St., Plantation. Free admission, free parking. artintheparkfl.weebly.com JAMAICAN JERK FESTIVAL Nov. 13. Annual festival with an array of Jerk offerings, cooking demonstrations, tastings and wine pairings, music by Shaggy and other artists, traditional and contemporary dances, storytelling, a Kids Zone with rides, slides, face painting and treats, and more. Markham Park & Target Range, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. $30 per adult, kids 10 and under free. 954-3578868 or jerkfestival.com

FREE HOLIDAY CRAFT FESTIVAL AND GREEN FAIR Nov. 19-20. Display booths featuring items produced by local artists and artisans. Green minded business will also offer an opportunity to understand the benefits of green living. 9 a.m.-

4 p.m. Bergeron Rodeo, 4271 Davie Road, Davie. 954-797-1150 SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING’S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL Nov. 19-20. Enjoy a snow tubing hill, igloo snow play area, skating rink, face painting, visits with Santa, holiday crafts, bounce houses, food trucks, exhibitors, magic shows and auditions by talented teens from South Florida Kids Got Talent. Cash only event. All activities are free with paid admission. 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 POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE Nov. 25-Dec. 24. 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. Chefs aboard each car also lead passengers in singing Christmas carols 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 free, but must sit in adult’s lap. 305-253-0063 or gcrm.org

FREE DOWNTOWN DELRAY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND ART FESTIVAL Nov. 26-27. Annual juried art festival of handcrafted artwork including glass, photography, painting, mixed media, fiber, jewelry and more. 330 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. artfestival.com FREE CHIPOTLE CULTIVATE FESTIVAL Nov. 12. A food, music and ideas festival.

Live musical acts and chef demos, Kids Zone, Cultivate Exhibits and more. Food and drinks provided by Chipotle and local food artisans and breweries. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Bayfront Park, Miami. chipotlecultivate.com

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FREE Friday Night Food Trucks. 5:30-10 p.m.

First Friday of each month. Palmetto Bay Village Center, 18001 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay. Free. foodtruckinvasion.com

5 SATURDAY FREE Family Movie Night. “Aladdin.” Bring your own blankets and chairs. The kid-themed activity begins at 7 p.m. with movie following. 7:30-9 p.m. Town Center Park, 17200 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. 305-7921706 or sibfl.net Movie Night in the Park. Bring your own blankets and chairs. 6-9 p.m. Ed Burke Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court, Biscayne Park. Go online for film title and information. biscayneparkfl.gov

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Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami. Free admission. 305-253-0063 or GCRM.org Discovery @Deering. Ages 6-14. “America Recycles Day.” Upcycle projects, bring old water bottle. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. $15. 305-23516668 or deeringestate.org

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community in the district anchored by CocoWalk. Participating galleries, restaurants and businesses will host artists, live music, offer promotions and extend hours. 6-9 p.m. lisa@grovebid.com or coconutgrove.com/fam

9 WEDNESDAY Home School Days at Miami Seaquarium.

PreK-high school. November theme: “Rescue, Rehab and Release: Manatees and Sea turtles.” Learn about marine plants, animals and many other aspects of marine life in an interactive, hands-on way. One parent can attend class with child at no cost. Register online. Elementary school session, 10 a.m.-noon; middle/high school session, 1-3 p.m. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne. Class only, $15; class and park admission, $30. 305-361-5705 ext. 207, or miamiseaquarium.com

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11 FRIDAY FREE Free Entrance Day. Free admission to all National Parks, including Everglades National Park, which is usually $20 or more per vehicle. nps.gov/findapark/ feefreeparks.htm FREE Veteran’s Day Parade. Honor the brave men and women who served our country with a parade leading to a special ceremony. Memorial bricks will be for sale. 10 a.m. Veteran’s Park, 10190 NW 33rd St, Doral. cityofdoral.com FREE City of Doral Veteran’s Day Parade.

Join the city to honor America’s veterans. 10 a.m. Veteran’s Park, 10190 NW 33rd St, Doral.

FREE Aventura Salutes America’s Veterans.

The annual ceremony includes local veterans groups, patriotic performances by Aventura City of Excellence School and a World War II display. 10 a.m. at the Aventura Government Center, 19200 W. Country Club Drive, Aventura. cityofaventura.com

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FREE Veterans Day Ceremony and Family Day in the Park. Honor veterans with the community with music, bounce houses, family activities, and free snacks and treats. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic food. 10 a.m., North Miami Veterans Memorial at Griffing Park, Northeast 123rd St. and West Dixie Highway. 305895-9840 or northmiamifl.gov FREE Veterans Day Ceremony. Presentation of Colors, local Scout troops, guest speakers and light refreshments. 10 a.m. Veterans Park, 8791 Collins Ave., Surfside. townofsurfsidefl.gov

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12 SATURDAY Get in Gear Community Bike Ride. Bike in a 10-mile ride through North Miami with a police escort and water and restroom breaks. 8 a.m., MOCA Plaza, 770 NE 125 St., North Miami. 305-895-9815 or northmiamifl.gov Family Day on Aragon. Featured Film: “The Land Before Time.” 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 PAMM Free Second Saturdays.

Hands-on activities and guided tours. 1-4 p.m. Pérez Art Museum, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Adults, $16; ages 7-18, $12. 786-345-5643 or pamm.org FREE HistoryMiami Family Fun Days. Educational, hands-on activities and kid-themed projects.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Second Saturday of every month. HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1492 or historymiami.org The Adventures of Don Quixote!. Teatro Prometeo presents a children’s version of Don Quixote with activities for kids. Noon to 4 p.m. Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd St., Miami. 305-237-7750 or koubekcenter.org Sensory Saturday. Yoga, art and other sensory experiences for children with sensory processing disorders and their families. Lights and sounds will be dimmed to create a comfortable environment for children to explore. Speech pathologist Laura Donovan will be available to answer questions. 9-11 a.m. Second Saturday of the month.

Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. $20; Florida resident, $15. RSVP. 305-373-5437 ext 100 or sensorysaturday@miamichildrensmuseum.org Oleta River Canoe Tour. Ages 7 and up. 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. Second Sunday and fourth Saturday of each month. Meet at East Greynolds Park, 16700 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach. $28 per person. RSVP required two days before. 305-944-6111

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Barnacle under Moonlight Concerts. Featuring DeBlois Milledge performing an acoustic, folk, pop mix.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Second Sunday of the month. Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway, Miami. $10; ages 6-9, $3. 305-442-6866 or thebarnacle.org Family Day on Aragon. Featured Film: “The Land Before Time.” 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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Green Market, fun games, art and science stations, the Makeover Madness station, stage entertainment, food trucks and a Toddler Town. Noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Founders Park, 3105 NE 190 St., Aventura. Free parking at the Aventura Government Center Parking Garage just west of Founders Park and at the Harbour Center on the corner of NE 188 Street and NE 29 Avenue, with free shuttle service between the Harbour Centre and Founders Park. cityofaventura.com

16 WEDNESDAY Mommy and Me at Miami Seaquarium. Ages 2-5. November theme: “Recycling Revolution.” Mothers and children learn about different animals, from stingrays to manatees. Register online. 1-3 p.m. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne. Parent, $10; $5 per child. 305-361-5705 ext. 207 or 526 or miamiseaquarium.com

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Children’s Museum is free every third Friday of the month. Due to space - no strollers please. 3-9 p.m. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami.

305-373-5437 ext. 100 or ext. 145 or miamichildrensmuseum.org FREE Fall Fest. Free entrance, carnival rides and arts and crafts. Refreshments will also be sold. 6-9 p.m.

Flamingo Park, 14 Street & Meridian Ave., Miami Beach. miamibeachparks.com FREE Fun Chefs Program. Grades K-12. Classes with Stacey Stolman will inspire your child in the culinary arts. 2:30-3:15 p.m. or 3:30-4:15 p.m. The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Space limited; register at 561-655-2776.fourarts.org

FREE Triangle Park Tree Lighting Ceremony. Join the city of Hialeah for its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, beginning at 6 p.m. with entertainment, food trucks and Santa and Mrs. Claus. 6-10 p.m. Friday.

Triangle Park, South Okeechobee Road & Palm Avenue, Hialeah. hialeahfl.gov FREE Movie on the Lawn. “Finding Dory.” Bring your blanket, and chair for the movie, which begins at sundown. Get free admission and popcorn; other refreshments available for purchase. 6 p.m. Griffing Park, 12220 Griffing Blvd., North Miami. In case of rain, call 305-8959840. northmiamifl.gov Family Movie Night. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for flashlight romps through the lower garden. “Kung Fu Panda 3” movie at 8 p.m. $5 admission. Pinecrest Gardens,11000 S. Red Road, Pinecrest. pinecrest-fl.gov Movie under the Stars. Bring your blankets for “Finding Dory,” 7-9 p.m., 96th Street Park, 9572 Bay Drive, Surfside. 305-866-3635 or townofsurfsidefl.gov

19 SATURDAY FREE Outdoor Movie Night. Enjoy a night under the stars and the movie “Free Birds.” Bring chairs or blankets. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 1177 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands. 305-866-6241 or bayharborislands-fl.gov 7th Annual 5K Turkey Trot. Walk, trot or run during the annual race, which starts at 7 a.m. $10 registration fee, plus two canned goods. Miami Springs Community Center, 1401 Westward Drive, Miami Springs.

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Turkey Trot. Kids 6-13 are invited to join this Hialeah holiday tradition. Children need to pre-register at bit.ly/ COHTrot16. Prizes for the Turkey Trot include turkeys, seasonal pies, ribbons and trophies. 3 p.m. at Ted Hendricks Stadium, 4800 Palm Ave., Hialeah. 305-889-5701.

23 WEDNESDAY Miami Seaquarium Day Camp. Grades K-12.

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Bird is the Word. During this day camp explore the world of the new African penguins as well as the macaws and cockatoos. Lunch included. Before and after care available. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne. Pass holder, $45; $50. RSVP. 305-361-5705 or miamiseaquarium.com

FREE Miami Beach Food Truck & Music Fest. Food trucks, free entertainment and participation

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by area restaurants. 5-10 p.m. Fourth Wednesday of the month. North Shore Park Bandshell, Collins Avenue and 73 Street. mbculture.com

25 FRIDAY FREE Cultural Fridays. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans. 7-11 p.m. Last Friday of the month. Domino Park, SW 15th Avenue and 8th Street, Miami. 305-643-5500 or viernesculturales.org

26 SATURDAY Oleta River Canoe Tour. Ages 7 and up. 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. Second Sunday and fourth Saturday of each month. Meet at East Greynolds Park, 16700 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach. $28 per person. RSVP required two days before. 305-944-6111 Hip Hop Holidays. Dance contest with chance to win dance class scholarship, face painting, crafts and games with prizes. 1-3 pm at the center court of Southland Mall, 20505 S. Dixie Highway, Cutler Bay. 305-235-8880 or mysouthlandmall.com

27 SUNDAY FREE Art in the Park with Marie. Ages toddlers-8. Create something new each month out on the lawn under the shade of the Banyan tree. Supplies included. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. last Sunday of every month. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 305-673-7256 or mbgarden.org

HIGHLIGHTS BROWARD 3 THURSDAY FREE Food Truck Invasion.

Enjoy fusion cuisine, comfort foods and sweet treats to choose from will be available by over 20+ food trucks. Be sure to bring your folding chairs or blankets to picnic. 5-9 p.m. First and third Thursday of the month. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. foodtruckinvasion.com

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Family Resource Guide

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The Children's Services Council of Broward County proudly introduces the 2016/17 Family Resource Guide, a publication filled with useful information for families with children of all ages. Available after August 22 at your children's schools, local supermarkets, pediatricians’ offices and more. For additional information on how to get copies of the Family Resource Guide, call 954-377-1000 or send an e-mail to info@cscbroward.org. An on-line version is also available on www.cscbroward.org

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4 FRIDAY FREE First Friday Food Trucks. Food trucks and live music in the parking lot. 5-9 p.m. First Friday of the month. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. 954-473-2955 or flamingogardens.org FREE Home Grown Concert Series. Live musical performances featuring Soulbound (Blues and R&B).

Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Food trucks serving snacks, dinner, drinks and desserts for purchase. 7 p.m.

Band Shell, 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. 954-5456620 or CoconutCreek.net/Events ArtStations. Art based activities. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. First and last Friday-Saturday of the month. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. $14; Broward County residents, $12. 954-424-0085 or youngatartmuseum.org FREE First Thursdays Starry Nights. Free admission to exhibitions, hands-on art projects for all ages, dink special, and light bites. 4-8 p.m. NSU Art Museum, One East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954525-5500 or nsuartmuseum.org

5 SATURDAY Miles For Smiles 5K and Festival. Raise funds for medically fragile and technologically dependent infants, children, and young adults with special needs.

T-shirts provided to the first 200 walkers who sign up. All participants receive gift bags, breakfast, and lunch. Check in at 8 a.m. Pompano Beach Elks Lodge, 700 NE 10th St., Pompano Beach. bcckids.org/milesforsmiles Sensory Friendly Screening. “Trolls.” The lights are up and the sound is down. Children are free to move around during show. 10 a.m. Ridge Cinema, 9200 State Road 84, Davie. Adults, $11; ages 2-12, $7.50. 954472-4940 or paragontheaters.com FREE 2016 Florida Safety Fest. Bounce houses, food, health and safety exhibits, demonstrations, activities, and entertainment to benefit Broward County Emergency Response Teams. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sportsplex Athletic Complex, 2575 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs.

Free parking and other giveaways. Coralsprings.org

FREE City of Sunrise Cultural Festival. Music, dance, children’s activities, ethnic food and vendors. 4-8 p.m. City Park, 6700 Sunset Strip, Sunrise. 954-7474600 or sunrisefl.gov

Ali Cultural Arts: “The Historical Experience.” Honor Black culture’s influence on music, art and dance with guided tours, refreshments, performances and family activities. Noon-3 p.m. Ali Cultural Arts, 353 Hammondville Road, Pompano Beach. After hours concert features The Voice star Paxton Ingram. Daytime event is free; evening concert is $20. 954-786-7876. westonfl.org FREE Moonlight Movie in the Park. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for “Zootopia” at Weston Regional Park. The full-length feature film is projected onto a giant inflatable screen starting at 8 p.m. 954-389-4321 or Westonfl.org

6 SUNDAY FREE Downtown Hollywood Dream Car Classic Car Show. The Downtown Hollywood Dream Car Classic Car Show features dozens of classic cars, trucks and other vehicles of interest. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. First Sunday of every month. Downtown Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd. 954-825-1027 or visithollywoodfl.org FREE Sunday Jazz Brunch. Outdoor concert series that features local jazz artists. Bring chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets or enjoy live music while browsing items from local merchants and enjoying food from area restaurants. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. First Sunday of the month.

Performances take place along the Riverwalk area off Las Olas Blvd. 954-828-5363 or goriverwalk.com

FREE Artist Encounter Series at IKEA Sunrise. Live demonstrations, performances or handson workshops. 1-4p.m. First Sunday of the month. IKEA Sunrise, 151 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise. 888- 888-4532 or ikea.com Bonnet House Birding Class. “Ascend to Better Birding II-10 Step Approach.” For beginner to skilled bird watchers. 2-5 p.m. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. Members, $20; non-members, $25. RSVP. 954-703-2606, bonnethouse. org/calendar or lindaschaller@bonnethouse.org

10 THURSDAY Odd Squad - Live. Attention Odd Squad! Miss O has just delivered a very special mission to Ollie and Otto, and they need your help to crack the case in this live, interactive spy adventure. Under the supervision of their favorite agents, audiences will put their skills to the test to decode the strange occurrences in their town. Through digital audience participation, Odd Squad Live allows junior agents to interact with Ollie, Otto and the gang in real time to work together to solve an exciting mystery. 7 p.m. Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. Tickets $26.50-$47.70. coralspringscenterforthearts.com

11 FRIDAY FREE Music Under the Stars. Music under the Stars featuring Caribbean Chillers band, a Jimmy Buffet band. This month we will also be featuring Vista Motors of Pompano with a big car show. Bring chairs and blankets.

7 p.m. Second Friday of every month. Pompano Beach Great Lawn, Atlantic Boulevard and Pompano Beach Boulevard, Pompano Beach. 954-786-4111 or pompanobeachfl.gov FREE Veterans Day Ceremony. Ceremony features the presentation of colors and guest speakers. Hot dogs and refreshments will be served following ceremony. Noon. Pembroke Pines City Center Veterans Memorial Pavilion, 10300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. 954-3922116 FREE Veterans Day Ceremony. Join the city of Oakland Park and the American Legion Post 222 to honor U.S. military veterans who served the United States. Free admission and parking. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jaco Pastorius Park Community Center, 1098 NE 40 Court, Oakland Park. 954-630-4507 or oaklandparkfl.gov FREE Cooper City Veteran’s Day Ceremony.

Join the city of Cooper City to honor area veterans and their families. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Memorial Park Community Center, Cooper City.

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12 SATURDAY Chocolate Festival. Enjoy two days of fun and free samples of chocolate desserts and other confections, plus music, crafts, raffle prizes and contests. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday. Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. Adults $10; children $5; ages 4 and under free. KeyWestConfections.com Sing Along with The Muppet Movie. The Sing Along crew brings elements of the films to life for the audience via puppetry, kiting, and shadow acting. Children and adults alike are urged to yell out famous lines, blow bubbles, dance in the aisles, and of course, sing along with the movies to forge new or renew connections to films from another generation. The show is full of interactive surprises like bubbles, streamers, kites, confetti pops, and characters coming right out of the screen into the audience. 2 p.m. Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. Tickets $31.27. coralspringscenterforthearts.com FREE Margate Under the Moon. Local businesses, an art and crafts bazaar, FREE beer for guests 21 and older, DIY kid’s activities, food trucks, summer games and music at the corner of Margate Boulevard and 441.

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13 SUNDAY Struttin’ For Strays and Doggy Fun Fest. A pet-friendly event for well-behaved dogs (no retractable leases). The fest will commence with a “Struttin for Strays” pet walk through Downtown Oakland Park. Checkin begins at 9:30 a.m. for the 1.25 mile walk beginning at 10 a.m. The fun fest, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., features music, adoptions, a dog fashion show, games and more. The event benefits local pet rescues, animal shelters, and Rotary projects in the Oakland Park/Wilton Manors community. FREE fun fest admission and parking. 954-9983065 or doggyfunfest.com

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FREE The Dan Barrow Memorial Bluegrass Jam. Unplugged jam session for musicians and listeners interested in bluegrass, folk, and mountain music. Bring an instrument if you like (no amplifiers, please). 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek. 954-357-5198 or broward.org Chocolate Festival. Enjoy two days of fun and free samples of chocolate desserts and other confections, plus music, crafts, raffle prizes and contests. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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14 MONDAY FREE Full Moon Drum Circle. Bring a drum or percussion instrument and participate in a guided drum circle. All skill levels welcome. Meet at the Palm Court (West Side). 7-9 p.m. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. 954-926-0204 or visithollywoodfl.org

15 TUESDAY Mommy and Me Baby Cakes Group. Baby Calming techniques. Noon-1:30 p.m. Memorial Regional Hospital, The Family Birthplace, 3501 Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-265-5930 or memorialregional.com FREE 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

FREE CHADD Of North Broward Support Group. Meeting for parents of children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Meet and greet, question and answer session, raffle, and refreshments. 6:30-8 p.m. third Tuesday of the month. Atlantis Academy Coral Springs, 10193 NW 31st St., Coral Springs. 561-603-6154 or 954-752-7571

17 THURSDAY FREE Food Truck Invasion.

Enjoy fusion cuisine, comfort foods and sweet treats to choose from will be available by over 20+ food trucks. Be sure to bring your folding chairs or blankets to picnic at the park grass surroundings. 5-9 p.m. First and third Thursday of the month. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. foodtruckinvasion.com FREE Concerts in the Park. “Beatles Review.”

Tribute to Beatles. Live music, bounce house, and food trucks. 6-9 p.m. Second Thursdays of the month. Old Davie School Bandshell, 6650 Griffin Road, Davie. 954797-1166 or odshm.ch2v.com

18 FRIDAY FREE Movies on the Lawn. “The Good Dino” in 3D. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics and come enjoy a featured presentation under the stars. 8 p.m. third Friday of every month. Pompano Beach Great Lawn, Atlantic Boulevard and Pompano Beach Boulevard, Pompano Beach. 954-786-4111 or pompanobeachfl.gov FREE Friday Night Tunes. All-Star Band featuring Jai rose (Blues/Funk). Bring chairs, picnic blankets, and snacks to relax under the stars. 7-10p.m. Third Friday of the month. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-828-5363 or fortlauderdale.gov/friday FREE Tunes and Trucks. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Food trucks will roll in at 6 p.m., and a live band will take the stage at 7 p.m. at the Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheater, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise.

Sunrisefl.gov Family Hayride & Campfire Series. Price includes one hayride and one bag of fixings for s’mores.

7-9:30 p.m. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. Ages 3 and up, $3.50 plus tax, advance purchase only. 954-357-5100 or broward.org Family Hayride & Campfire Series. Price includes one hayride and one bag of fixings for s’mores.

6-9 p.m. T.Y. Park, 3300 N Park Road, Hollywood. Ages 3 and up, $3.50 plus tax, advance purchase only. 954-3578811 or broward.org Fort Lauderdale Home Show. Nov. 18-20. Workshops, insider tips, furniture, fine art and décor, largescale renovation vendors, culinary planning experts and more. Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale. $10 adults; $1 kids under 11. $3 discount online. homeshows.net

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19 SATURDAY FREE “It’s a Wonderful Life in Plantation” Holiday Parade. 9 a.m., along Broward Boulevard

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Young singers ages 5-17 are invited to audition for a shot at a $500 grand prize. Singers must register by Nov. 16 at 954-446-0813. tri-rail.com Model Steam Train Rides. Third Saturday and Sunday of the month. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Gate entrance fee of $1.50. $1.50 per ride cash only. 954-357-8720 or livesteamers.org Orchid Obsession Show and Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6th St., Pompano Beach $5 adults; ages under 12 free. 954-786-4111 Fort Lauderdale Home Show. Nov. 18-20. Workshops, insider tips, furniture, fine art and décor, largescale renovation vendors, culinary planning experts and more. Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale. $10 adults; $1 kids under 11. $3 discount online. homeshows.net FREE Movie in the Park. 6 p.m. Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road, Margate. margatefl.com FREE Moonlit Movie. Start the fun at 5 p.m. with field games, family contests. The movie begins at sundown on a giant 40-foot outdoor theater system. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to comfortably watch the film at Jaco Pastorius Park Community Center, 1098 NE 40 Court, Oakland Park. 954-630-4507 or oaklandparkfl.gov

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Mad Science Fire & Ice. A Mad Scientist uses dry ice to shower volunteers with clouds and bubbles, creates fog and makes slime, turning science into fun. 2 p.m.

Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. $7 per person. 954-747-4646 or sunrisefl.gov/tickets.html Model Steam Train Rides. Third Saturday and Sunday of the month. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Gate entrance fee of $1.50. $1.50 per ride cash only. 954-357-8720 or livesteamers.org 9th Annual Autism Awareness Day Event.

The event brings together affected families with local organizations who provide services to individuals with developmental disorders, emotional detachments, impaired communication skills or excessive rigidity. This event serves the families of children affected by autism, allowing them to be exposed to emergency personnel in a controlled and enjoyable setting. Food and activities will be provided. 2-4 p.m. Cooper City/BSO, District 28 Fire Station, 10550 Stirling Road, Cooper City. 954-4344300 or coopercityfl.org FREE Jazz In the Pines Concert. For your comfort bring a chair or blanket, no pets please. 3-5 p.m. William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 Dykes Road, Pembroke Pines. 954-392-2116

25 FRIDAY FREE Santa’s Big Arrival Snow Party. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pompano City Centre, 1955 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach. PompanoCitiCentre.com

FREE Symphony of Lights Holiday Kickoff Extravaganza. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, jugglers, stilt walkers and face painters and ride the train. 5-10 p.m. Champions Plaza, Village at Gulfstream Park, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. 954-454-7000 or gulfstreampark.com

26 SATURDAY FREE Guitar Café. Bring your guitar and join in on learning and playing with acoustic, electric or bass guitars.

2:30 p.m. Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N. University Drive, Coral Springs.

27 SUNDAY FREE Jamming In The Park. Bring your favorite instrument and join in an acoustic music jam. 1-4 p.m.

Fourth Sunday of the month. Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach. 954-357-8884 or broward.org/PARKS

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HIGHLIGHTS PALM BEACH 1 TUESDAY Lighthouse Story Time & Crafts for Kids.

10:30-11:15 a.m. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse And Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter.jupiterlighthouse.org

2 WEDNESDAY Palm Beach Gardens Concert Band presents The Oscars. Hear the band’s first performance of the season featuring award-winning movie music! Tickets are $15 and free for students under 18 years of age.

7:30 p.m. Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. 561207-5900 or www.pbgconcertband.org

4 FRIDAY FREE Evening On The Avenue. Music, food

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Monkey Joe’s Sunrise 3445 North Hiatus Road Sunrise, FL 33351 954-748-4123 Monkey Joe’s Pembroke Pines 9980 Pines Boulevard Pembroke Pines,FL 33024 P 954-442-8777

trucks, art, specialty vendors. 6-10 p.m. First and third Friday of the month. Lake Worth Cultural Plaza, 414 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. lakeworth.org FREE Movie Night: Angry Birds. 7:30 p.m. Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. wellingtonfl.gov/ Friday Night At The Museum. Ages 7-12.

Hang out “after hours” with the Explorium staff, enjoy pizza, watch a movie, and conduct a science experiment. 6-9:30 p.m. Children›s Science Explorium At Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. Resident, $20, non-resident, $25. 561347-3913 or ScienceExplorium.org

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Enjoy home product and service exhibitors, wine and beer, and giveaways. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Free parking is available at City Hall and the Downtown library. Parking is limited onsite. Mizner Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. myboca.us/pages/mizneramphi/

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Hikes, crafts, and stories to introduce novice naturalist to a new animal each month. No siblings please. 10-11 a.m.

Saturday. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton. Member, $5; non-member, $8. 561544-8605 or gumbolimbo.org Nature Detectives. Ages 5-7. Become a Nature Detective and investigate the mysteries of the world around us. New mystery each month. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. . Saturday. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Member, $5; non-member, $8. 561-544-8605 or gumbolimbo.org Color Your World. Ages 6-12. Children will have the opportunity to use various art materials to create their own unique artwork. This month’s theme is Pet Art, where students will create art based on pet photos. 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. Resident, $28; non-resident, $35. 561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org

Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. 954684-3636 FREE Saturday Movie Nights. «The Dolphin: Story of the Dreamer.» Bring a blanket or lawn chairs.

7:30 p.m. Canyon Amphitheater, 8802 Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach. 561-966-7094 or pbcgov.com

stars. 8 p.m. Second Friday of every month. Waterfront Commons, 101 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. wpb. org/screen-on-the-green FREE Veterans Day Concert. Free concert honoring our veterans, featuring The Florida Wind Symphony and presented by the city of Boca Raton. 7 p.m. Mizner Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. myboca.us/ pages/mizneramphi/ FREE Veterans Day Evening Service. A flag-raising ceremony will be followed by a motivational presentation. Enjoy free refreshments and a performance by the RPB Community Band following the ceremony. Veterans attending the ceremony who wish to be recognized, please call 561-790-5149 to be placed on a list. Veterans Park Amphitheater, 1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. royalpalmbeach.com

6 SUNDAY Special Needs Family Fun Night. All children receive 50 percent off admission. Socks required for both adults and children. 6-8 p.m. First Sunday of the month.

Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. 561-627-1782 or coolbeansplaycafe.com

10 THURSDAY Road Rascals Car Show. Second Thursday. 6-9 p.m. Lake Worth Beach, 10 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth. dkey@lakeworth.org, lakeworth.org

11 FRIDAY FREE Veteran’s Day Parade & Activities. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. downtown Lake Worth. lakeworth.org

Tot Time. Ages 1-4. Toys, costumes, bubbles, crafts, and snacks in an indoor playroom. Drop- ins welcome at any time during the program. 10 a.m.-Noon. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. $5 per child. 561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org FREE Veterans Day ceremony. Featuring veterans groups, city officials, music by the Fort Lauderdale Highlanders and Boca Raton High School Band; drills by Boca Raton High School NJROTC; and Boca Raton Police and Fire Honor Guards. 9-10 a.m. Boca Raton Cemetery, 449 SW 4th Ave., Boca Raton. 561-393-7807 or myboca.us FREE Beach Bonfires. 6-9 p.m. Second and fourth Friday of the month. Lake Worth Beach, 10 South Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth. lakeworth.org FREE Food Truck Invasion at Abacoa. 5:3010 p.m. Second Friday of the month. Abacoa Town Center, Main St. & University Blvd., Jupiter. abacoa.com or foodtruckinvasion.com

12 SATURDAY Heroes for Education 5K Run/Walk, Kids Fun Run and 100-Yard Dash. Support students and teachers in Palm Beach County schools. Two $500 Physical Education grants will be awarded to PBC public schools. 7:30-10 a.m. at Bryant Park in Lake Worth. EducationFoundationPBC.org/Heroes5k Super Pup Fashion Show. Watch dogs compete in six categories, including Best Dressed, Most Style and Most Talented, plus food, face painting, raffles and fun.

Free to watch or get $5 VIP seating. Only dogs competing will be allowed to enter. $50 dog registration fee benefits Tri-County Animal Rescue. 4-8 p.m. Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. superpupfashionshow.com FREE Penguin Problems Storytime. 11 a.m.

Barnes & Noble, 11380 Legacy Ave., West Palm Beach. barnesandnoble.com FREE LagoonFest. Celebrate Lake Worth Lagoon and explore the wonders of this urban estuary, Palm Beach County’s largest. This free, family-friendly festival, held next to the West Palm Beach GreenMarket on the Waterfront, features live music, wildlife presentations, hands-on exhibits, children’s activities, lagoon tours, water sports and more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 101 S Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. LagoonFest.com FREE Holiday Marketplace on the Parkway.

Starting at Palm Beach Shores Town Hall, 247 Edwards Lane, stroll along the Parkway and browse the vendors and crafters, refreshments and local entertainment. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 247 Edwards Lane, Palm Beach Shores.

732-822-6379 FREE Cruise Night at Packy’s. View classic cars to new cars, DJ music, and refreshments. Second Saturday of every month. 4 p.m. Packy’s Sports Grill, 11379 W. Palmetto Pk. Road, Boca Raton. 561-482-0052 or packyssportsgrill.com

14 MONDAY FREE Lake Worth Food Truck Invasion.

6-10 p.m. Second Monday of the month. Cultural Plaza, Lake Worth. lakeworth.org or foodtruckinvasion.com

18 FRIDAY FREE Family Movie Night: Finding Dory.

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The Jupiter Mustangs will be selling hamburgers, hotdogs, nachos, popcorn, drinks and more. Movie starts at dusk.

Abacoa Community Fields, 1501 W. Frederick Small Road, Jupiter. 561-741-2400 FREE Movie Night & Food Truck Invasion.

Enjoy “Finding Dory” and more than 20 food trucks at Commons Park. Please bring your own seating. 7:30 p.m.

Royal Palm Beach Commons, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. royalpalmbeach.com

19 SATURDAY Pajama Jams Story Time With Miss Mij. Ages 18 months-4. Stories, music, and pretend play in PJs. Ages 18 months-2, 10-10:45 a.m.; ages 3-4, 11 a.m.Noon. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. $5, includes one carousel token per paid child. 561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org Fall Fantasy Craft Show. Shop handmade products by local crafters. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Veterans Park, 1036

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20 SUNDAY FREE Sunday on the Waterfront. National and regional recording artists along Flagler Drive waterfront.

4:30 -7:30 p.m. Third Sunday of every month. Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia St., West Palm Beach. 561822-1515 or wpb.org/sunday-on-the-waterfront FREE FAU Presents: Band-O-Rama. Free concert presented by the city of Boca Raton. 7 p.m. Mizner Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. myboca.us/ pages/mizneramphi/

23 WEDNESDAY FREE Annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Enjoy “snow,” carnival rides, limited fireworks and the familyfriendly stage show “Frozen Fantasy. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Food for purchase and pictures with Santa for a fee. Mizner Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. 561-3937807 or myboca.us

25 FRIDAY FREE Beach Bonfires. 6-9 p.m. Second and fourth Friday of the month. Lake Worth Beach, 10 South Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth. lakeworth.org

FREE Movie Night and Food Truck Invasion. Food trucks and movies. Movie starts at 8 p.m.

Bring folding chairs or blankets to picnic at the park grass surroundings. 5-9 p.m. Last Friday of every month.

Royal Palm Beach Commons, Royal Palm Beach. 561790-5149. foodtruckinvasion.com FREE Marina Sunset Celebration. Free concert along the Intercostal waterway. 6-9 p.m. last Friday of the month. Lake Park Harbor Marina, 105 Lake Shore Drive, Lake Park. 561-881-3353 or lakeparkmarina.com Ballet Palm Beach presents The Nutcracker.

This beloved ballet captivates the young and the young at heart. Nov. 25-26 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. Tickets are $19-$45; call 561-814-5598 or BalletPalmBeach.org

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26 SATURDAY FREE Saturday Movie Nights. «Parental Guidance.” Bring a blanket or some lawn chairs. 7:30 p.m. Canyon Amphitheater, 8802 Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach. 561-966-7094 or pbcgov.com Ballet Palm Beach presents The Nutcracker.

This beloved ballet captivates the young and the young at heart. Nov. 26 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. Tickets are $19-$45; call 561-814-5598 or BalletPalmBeach.org

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28 MONDAY Holiday Tree Lighting. 6 p.m. Bradley Park, 100 Bradley Place, Palm Beach. townofpalmbeach.com

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This beloved ballet, narrated by Tchaikovsky’s magical score, tells of a young girl named Clara who receives a mysterious gift on Christmas Eve. From battling large rats to gliding along snowstorms and delighting in the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Kingdom, The Nutcracker captivates the young and the young at heart. Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. Tickets are $19-$45; call 561-814-5598 or BalletPalmBeach.org

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Sunday Sounds at Fairchild. Live music performed by students of University of Miami›s Frost School of Music in the Glasshouse Café. 1-2 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. Free with paid admission. Adults, $25; ages 6-17, $12. 305-667-1651 Fun Days at The Little Farm. Pony rides, petting farm, tour of farm and butterfly garden. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Weekends. The Little Farm, 13401 SW 224 St., Goulds. $10. RSVP. 305-258-3186 or thelittlefarm.us

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TUESDAYS FREE Family Nights With Food Trucks. 5:309:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. 954-357-5135 FREE Tuesday Night Beach Dances. Movie, dancing and more. 7-9 p.m. Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. 954-480-4429 or deerfield-beach.com

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10:15 and 10:40 a.m. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. $5 per parent/child pair per workshop. 954-424-0085 or youngatartmuseum.org FREE Tamarac Food Trucks. 5:30- 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. 954-597-3620 or tamarac.org

FRIDAYS FREE Friday Night Sound Waves. Visit website for complete schedule of performances. 5:30-8:30 p.m. the Hub, Las Olas Boulevard and A1A, Fort Lauderdale. FridayNightSoundWaves.com FREE Rockin’ & Reelin’. CriStyle Renae; Soul/ R&B. 8 p.m. Provident Park, 1412 NW 6th St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-828-5363 or fortlauderdale.gov/rockin Mommy & Me Workshops. Ages 5 and under.

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

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

SATURDAYS FREE ArtsPark Live! Listen to live bands in the park. 8-10 p.m. ArtsPark, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. 954-921-3500 or visithollywoodfl.org View the Stars at Fox Observatory. View the night sky with assistance from members of the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association at the park’s observatory. Sunset- midnight. Call for prices. Markham Park, 16001 W State Road 84, Sunrise. Gate entrance fee of $1.50. 954-357-8868 or sfaaa.com

SUNDAYS FREE Artist Encounter Series at IKEA Sunrise. Live demonstrations, performances or hands on workshops. 1-4p.m. First Sunday of the month.

IKEA Sunrise, 151 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise. 888- 8884532 or ikea.com FREE Guided Nature Walk. Explore the trails at Fern Forest with a park naturalist while learning about native South Florida habitats. Call to confirm staff availability. 1-2 p.m. Sundays. Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek. RSVP. 954-357-5198 or broward.org/PARKS

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

2- 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $2 plus tax. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. 954926-2480 or broward.org/parks Tradewinds Park Farm. Farm animals including a cow, sheep, goats, pigs, and chickens. 11:30 and 1:30.

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10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. every 45 min. $3 per person. 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. 954-357-8720 or broward. org/PARKS Pony Rides. Ages 9 and under. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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

One-hour guided trail rides. Children must be 9 years old or at least 52 inches tall to ride and must have an adult present. Closed-toe shoes are required. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $35 plus tax/person per hour. 954-3578720 or broward.org/PARKS Guided Nature Walk. A park naturalist will walk you along the nature trail and point out the various plants and trees as well as any wildlife and will provide in-depth details about Florida’s flora and fauna. 9:30-10:30 a.m.; 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sundays. Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W State Road 84, Dania. RSVP. 954-357-8884 or broward.org/PARKS

PALM BEACH MONDAYS Preschool Story Time. Ages 4 and under. U.S.A. Day. 10:30 a.m. The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-655-2776 or fourarts.org

Sandoway House Nature Center Daily Shark Feedings. Learn facts about the oceans top predators, while watching them eat. 10:30 a.m., Tuesday-Saturday and 1:30 p.m., Sunday. Ages 3 and up, $5. 142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. 561-274-7263 or sandowayhouse.org Sensational Story ‘n More. Ages 2-4. 10:30-11:15 a.m. and 11:15-Noon. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. $5. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org

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

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THURSDAYS Preschool Story Time. Ages 4 and under. Fall Day. 10:30 a.m. The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-655-2776 or fourarts.org Art After Dark. The museum stays open until 9:00 p.m. Special exhibitions, live music, films, tours, cash bar, and food. Every Thursday evening. Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Adults, $12; ages 13-21, $5. 561-832-5196 or norton.org FREE Wellington Food Trucks. 5-9:30 p.m. Thursdays. Fee concerts and food trucks. Wellington Amphitheater, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. foodtruckinvasion.com Clematis by Night. Drink specials, food vendors, and music. 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. West Palm Beach Waterfront, 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. wpb.org/events

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» exhibits for families CONCEPT TO CREATION FEATURING THE STUDIO 18 ARTISTS Through Dec. 1. Artists will explore their individual creative processes, from concept to creation. Exhibition will feature sculptures, photography, glass, mixed media, acrylic and oil paintings. Studio 18 in the Pines, 1101 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines. Free. 954961-6067 or ppines.com/studio18 YUNI KIM LANG: COMFORT HAIR Through Dec. 4. Yuni Kim Lang manipulates textiles to create dynamic sculptures that refer to traditional Korean hair pieces, called gache, worn by women of high status. Lang uses the concept of the gache wigs as a way of interpreting her Korean heritage and contemporary societal norms. Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, Florida International University, 10975 SW 17th St., Miami. frost. fiu.edu ARTISTS’ GUILD EXHIBITION Through Dec. 11. Exhibit pays tribute to the level of artistic excellence in the organization that created the Boca Raton Museum over 50 years ago. Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. $12. 561-392-2500 or bocamuseum.org

THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND: A SECOND CENTURY FOR AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS Through Jan. 8. This exhibition considers America’s National Park Service as it enters its second century with a particular focus on South Florida’s four national park sites: Everglades, Biscayne and Dry Tortugas National Parks and Big Cypress National Preserve. Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305603-8067 or coralgablesmuseum.org FIFTEEN MINUTES AND A LIFE IN PORTRAITS Through Jan. 15. “Fifteen Minutes” features work that expresses the idea of fame and works by artists who have become celebrities themselves.

“A Life In Portraits” brings together worldrenowned, contemporary, American artists, spanning five decades, who have created portraits of art patron and collector, Joan Quinn. Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. $5 suggested donation. 561243-7922 or OldSchoolSquare.org DRUGS: COSTS AND CONSEQUENCES : OPENING EYES TO THE DAMAGE DRUGS CAUSE Through Jan. 16. Exhibit is designed to open eyes to the science behind drug addiction and the countless costs of drugs to individuals, American society and the world. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. $15; ages 2-12, $13. 954-463-

4629 or mods.org ABOVE THE FOLD: NEW EXPRESSIONS IN ORIGAMI Through Jan. 29. Paper is transformed into dramatic sculpture, large-scale installations and conceptual works that express contemporary social, political, aesthetic, and cultural dialogues. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Adults, $15; ages 6-17, $9. 561-4950233 or morikami.org OUR BODY: THE UNIVERSE WITHIN Through April 23. Artful and educational exhibit consisting of actual human bodies and organs. The bodies, specimens and organs have been preserved using a process known as polymer impregnation. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach. $16.95, ages 3-12, $12.95.

561-832-1988 or sfsciencecenter.org HI-TECH/LO-TECH Through May 21. Exhibit features an array of interactive technological artwork produced by contemporary South Florida artists. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. $14, residents, $12. 954-424-0085 or YoungAtArtMuseum.org

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Up to four accompanying family members will receive 50 percent off admission. Miami Seaquarium is at 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami. 305-361-5705 or miamiseaquarium.com

IMACS Free Math and Logic Classes. Ages 6-11. Opportunity for parents to observe their children in a classroom and see how their children perform, think and respond to new ideas in this fun one-hour class. RSVP at 561-470-1178 or 954-791-2333. imacs.org Nov. 5: 11:30 a.m. IMACS Boca Raton, 23172 Sandalfoot Plaza Drive, Boca Raton.

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ONGOING BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER Gallery will help teach young visitors and their parents the importance of leading a healthy and active lifestyle with exercise stations, food facts, sports interactives and more. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami.

305-373-5437 or miamichildrensmuseum.org THE MARY ALICE FORTIN CHILDREN’S ART GALLERY “Illustrating Words: The Wondrous Fantasy World of Robert L. Forbes, poet and Ronald Searle, artist.” 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Saturdays. Through July 2017. Free. The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-655-2776 or fourarts.org CLYDE BUTCHER PHOTOGRAPHY Butcher is a nationally recognized conservationist who uses his photography to help preserve natural environments throughout the nation.

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ART AND DESIGN IN THE MODERN AGE: SELECTIONS FROM THE WOLFSONIAN COLLECTION Galleries provide an overview of the museum’s holdings of American and European artifacts from the late-19th to mid-20th centuries. The Wolfsonian–FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.

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» theater, shows, & concerts HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Through Nov. 6. Musical retelling of Victor Hugo’s story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero. The show is rated PG-13 for its adult themes. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $4-$60. 954462-0222 or browardcenter.org ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Through Nov. 10. Alexander knows it is going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day when he wakes up with gum in his hair, and he is right. Judith Viorst adapted her own award-winning children’s book into this musical that is wacky, wild and wonderfully wise. 2 p.m. Saturdays. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. $20. 305-444-9293 or actorsplayhouse.org IHEART RADIO FIESTA LATINA Nov. 5. The third annual mega-concert will celebrate the best in Latin music with performances by Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, Juanes, Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam, J Balvin, Intocable, Yandel, Farruko and Gente de Zona. 8:15 p.m.

AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Tickets starting at $29. 786-7771000, 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com, or iHeartRadio.com/fiesta.

B - THE UNDERWATER BUBBLE SHOW Nov. 6. A blend of laser technology, snow cannons, soap-bubble tornadoes and optical illusions as the effervescent Mr. B is transported to Bubblelandia, a blissful ocean utopia where colors explode and dreams take flight. $5; Lap Seats available for babies under 1 on parent’s lap only. 4 p.m.

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Tickets start at $15. 561-832-7469 or kravis.org FLORIDA GRAND OPERA: CARMEN Nov 12-19. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Carmen, the fiery gypsy cigarette girl, gets any man she wants and then gets rid of him when a better one comes along. When she sets her sights on Corporal Don José, he doesn’t stand a chance. This time, though, she has finally pushed a man too far. Sung in French with projected titles in English and Spanish. Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. Tickets start at $27. 305949-6722 or arshtcenter.org AVENTURA MALL YOUNG STARS SHOWCASE Nov. 6. Showcase of young singers. All tickets include a post-show VIP reception at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. 5 p.m. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. $25-$50. 305-466-8002 or aventuracenter.org ONCE UPON A TIME Nov. 6. Mabel and Lenny, the comic duo who made Aesop’s Fables such a roaring success,

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are determined to reenact these two classic fairy tales, undertaking more than a dozen roles each, from the character formerly known as Prince Charming to a growing beanstalk and a giant lumbering high above the set. Family Shows include juice and cookies with each child’s ticket after the show. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Willow Theatre, Sugar Sand Park, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. Adults, $8; children 12 and under, $6.

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HUMPTY DUMPTY AND THE BIG BOOK OF NURSERY RHYMES Nov. 10. Rose is lost in Rhyme Town. Fortunately, Humpty knows how to get her home, but to do this, he needs the help of all your favorite nursery rhyme characters. The audience must help Humpty and Rose collect magic to get home by meeting all the good folk of Rhyme Town, including Old King Cole, Little Bo Peep, The Grand Old Duke of York and Little Miss Muffet, while singing their songs. 7 p.m. Crest Theatre at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Adult, $25; student, $15. 561-2437922, ext. 1, or OldSchoolSquare.org THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Nov. 15-20. Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Nov. 10-13. A grown-up’s prequel to Peter Pan, this innovative and imaginative musical play is based on the best-selling novel by Miami’s own Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 7:30 p.m. $30 adults; $15 under age 14. Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest. 305-669-6990 or pinecrest-fl.gov/index.aspx?page=34 SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE! – SMART STAGE MATINEE SERIES Nov. 16. The Emmy Award–winning 1970s pop culture cartoon phenomenon comes to the musical stage. A young school teacher gets a lesson from the School House Rock bunch as they help him prepare for instructing his students on a variety of subjects including math, science, history, politics and grammar. 10 a.m. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $3-$7.20. 954-462-0222 or browardcenter.org VOICEPLAY Nov. 18. As seen on NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” VoicePlay recreates the sound of an entire musical production with only the human voice. 8 p.m.

Crest Theatre at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Adult, $25; student, $15.

561-243-7922, ext. 1, or OldSchoolSquare. org FUSHU DAIKO: SPIRIT DRUMMERS Nov. 18. Original adaptation of the famous Japanese legend of the Gojinjo drummers of Nafune. The music of Spirit Drummers weaves original Fushu Daiko compositions with Kiriko-style taiko, the traditional style & rhythms of the Noto area. 8 p.m. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. $30-$35. 305-466-8002 or aventuracenter.org THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE Nov. 20. C.S. Lewis’ classic book comes to life in this musical adaption that tells the adventure story of four children, a magical wardrobe, a witch and a lion king. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. $16 tickets include pre-show activities and post-show snack. 305-466-8002 or aventuracenter.org A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL Nov. 28-Dec. 24. Musical adaptation written especially for family audiences, staring Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the entire Cratchit family. 2 p.m. Saturdays. “All Kids Included” Sensory-Friendly Performance on Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. $20. 305-444-9293 or actorsplayhouse.org THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Nov. 29- Dec. 1. The Hip Hop Nutcracker reimagines Tchaikovsky’s classic score through hip-hop choreography. A dozen all-star dancers, an on-stage DJ and an electric violinist bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life in contemporary New York City. 7:30 p.m. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $25-59. 954-4620222 or browardcenter.org

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The skinless man is frozen midair on his pedestal, preparing to bicyclekick a soccer ball. Nearby, a fellow with flayed muscles is bent forward, his own skin draped over his right forearm like a Speedo jumpsuit.

What these bodies did in life is unclear, but in death they’re anatomical showpieces for “Our Body: The Universe Within,� a collection of 12 cadavers and 200-plus organs, skin and tissue at South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach.

Every body in the display is skinned to reveal internal organs and musculature, and juxtaposed with glass-display cases filled with skeleton feet, preserved livers and other specimens. In one section of the 5,000-square-foot gallery, a section labeled “Prenatal� will display preserved embryos and infants who died from sudden infant death syndrome.

Jim Merila, a curator who has traveled with the “Our Body� show for 11 years, says the cadavers are educational examples of anatomy that people rarely find outside of medical schools and hospitals. “It’s everything that goes on underneath your skin, the science you only see in textbooks,� Merila says on a recent tour of the exhibit. “For adults, they see what their bone structure is. They see smokers’ lungs.�

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Although shows like this can be controversial, “this isn’t some exploitation kind of thing. We treat the specimens with respect,” Merila says. “This isn’t a carnival show. This isn’t a freak show.

People are interested in their bodies, in their health, and this offers a positive way to view the body.”

South Florida Science Center’s chief operating officer, Kate Arrizza, says the museum has partnered with Jupiter Medical Center and Palm Healthcare Foundation, which sent doctors to discuss health and fitness during the show’s opening weekend.

Florida Atlantic University medical students will also volunteer as docents during the exhibit’s run, she says.

“We get asked if this is appropiate for young children, and we believe it

is, but we ask parents to use their own discretion,” Arrizza says. “You get to see things you only read about. As a science center, we are very comfortable because we made sure the bodies were donated to science. I think we’ll get great feedback.”

“Our Body: The Universe Within” runs through April 23, 2017, at South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, in West Palm Beach. Admission is $12.95-$16.95.Call 561-832-1988 or go to SFScienceCenter.org.

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