South Florida Family Life May 2021 by South Florida Family Life

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MOM PAMPER YOURSELF WITH LESS GUILT

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SETBACKS WHY YOUR CHILD MAY NOT BE SLEEPING

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CONGRATULATIONS TO NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL'S CLASS OF 2021 AND OUR VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN

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departments 10 SOUTH FLORIDA SPOTLIGHT Staying in touch with the people, places and events in our community.

26 FAMILY HEALTH How to shift sleep regressions and get your kids slumbering soundly again.

40 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Entertaining and noteworthy things to see and do throughout South Florida.

42 WORDS OF WISDOM Parenting teaches humility. Every. Single. Day.

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SUMMER CAMP SHOWCASE

Cast your vote for your favorite local places for fun, food, fitness and more.

School is almost out and our special advertising section highlights a potpourri of programs for summer fun.

It’s OK to make Mother’s Day about you.

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Taking Flight DRAGONS, DINOSAUR-AGE FLYERS AND BIG BUGS STAR IN NEW EXHIBITS

s summer draws near, museums in South Florida are opening new exhibits this month, and one is already open. Dinosaur Revolution opened at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on April 24, giving visitors the chance to step into the skin of their favorite dinosaur with reptilian role-play activities and Mesozoic missions. They can also navigate a giant maze and dig for fossils. Learn more at www.sfsciencecenter.org/dinosaur-revolution. Looking ahead, Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs, opens Saturday, May 15, at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami. Pterosaurs ruled the skies for as long as dinosaurs walked the Earth, and they were the first vertebrate animals to evolve powered flight. The Frost Science exhibit presents a variety of pterosaurs, from the colossal Quetzalcoatlus northropi, with a wingspan of 33 feet, to the sparrow-size Nemicolopterus crypticus, with a wingspan of 10 inches. It also includes life-size models, videos and interactive games that allow visitors to test the mechanics of pterosaur flight and use their bodies to “pilot” two species of pterosaurs through virtual landscapes. For more information, visit www.frostscience.org/pterosaurs. At the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale, eyes are also on the skies. Here Be Dragons,

celebrating the mythical fire-breathing beasts from dragon lore and 10 species of their living wildlife cousins, opens May 22. The exhibit includes three “Dragon Realms” – Medieval, Asian and Dragons in Paleontology (Dinosaurs!) – and 10 live lizards, including the albino green iguana, plumed basilisk, black throat monitor, European legless lizard, roughneck monitor, Egyptian uromastyx, Chinese water dragon, frilled dragon, bearded dragon and clubtail iguana. Here Be Dragons opens with a special weekend of events May 22-23, including a make-and-take dragon craft, a Renaissance Festival area and more. Learn more at www.mods.org. Closer to ground level, Big Bugs opens May 29 at Flamingo Gardens, with 10 giant insect sculptures created from willow limbs, twigs and branches by artist David Rogers. Along the garden paths, see enormous ants marching to a picnic, a giant spider dangling from a tree and a dragonfly hovering over the water, as well as a 17-foot-long Praying Mantis. Learn more at www.flamingogardens.org/nature-connects.html. The new exhibits are included with regular admission and most will be on display through Sept 5-6, 2021. Dinosaur Revolution closes Nov. 28, 2021.

Grads get their moment of glory The school year has been far from ordinary for South Florida students, but for graduating seniors, their high school days will close with caps, gowns and all the traditional fanfare. In-person ceremonies for Broward County’s 48 high schools, technical colleges and special centers will take place June 4-10. The celebrations will be modified to adhere to health and safety guidelines. “We’re excited to return to traditional pomp and circumstance, and to give our 2021 graduates and their families an in-person graduation experience,” BCPS Superintendent Robert W. Runcie said in a statement. “We can’t wait to provide memorable and celebratory

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events that honor and recognize the Class of 2021.” Each graduate is scheduled to receive two tickets for guests, and will also receive live-streaming information to share with family and friends who are unable to attend in person. To view the complete graduation schedule and other information, visit www.browardschools.com/BCPS2021Grads. At the time of press, Miami-Dade County Public Schools released a tentative schedule for in-person graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021, scheduled between June 1-9 at nine Miami locations and venues. For current information, please visit www.dadeschools.net.

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MY MOTHER’S DAY WON’T REVOLVE AROUND MY KIDS… AND I REFUSE TO FEEL GUILTY ABOUT IT BY PAM MOORE

ike orphaned socks, random game pieces, and naked dollies, my mom guilt pops up nearly everywhere. I wonder if I spend too much time on my phone and not enough time listening to my girls’ (repetitive) stories. I snap at my preschooler and mentally berate myself for staying up reading, which makes me tired, and consequently, impatient. I procrastinate asking my husband whether he minds putting the kids to bed so I can go out for a friend’s birthday because I feel guilty for leaving, even though I am home with my kids practically all day, every day. This Mother’s Day, my kids will probably give me homemade cards and pictures, which I’ll treasure. But the gift I’ll cherish most is the one my husband gave me via our shared Google calendar: An invitation to an event called “Pam do whatever Pam wants.” I plan to do exactly that — without guilt. Taking care of myself is not just good not just for me, but for my family, too. Here’s why. If Mama isn’t happy, no one is happy. This old saying might sound like a manipulative way for Mama to get the whole family to bend to her every whim, but it’s not. In fact, emotions are contagious, and you can catch them from anyone. It just so happens that many women, feeling crushed by the stress of motherhood, battle insomnia for years after their babies start sleeping well. We tend to carry the weight of not just our professional lives, but also commitments to the PTA, carpool, doctors’ appointments, dental visits, scheduling daycare and sitters and camps, and planning birthday parties. All the while, we scroll through our Instagram feeds and wonder how everyone else makes it look so easy if we’re doing it #allwrong. I’m not saying a day to yourself will cure insomnia or depression, but it can do wonders for your perspective. If you come back to your family refreshed and happy, that vibe will trickle down to the whole family as they catch your mood. My husband will be happy to tell you, giving me time to myself is worth more than the hassle of parenting solo while I’m out. But even if your family isn’t happy 12

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about the inconvenience of your yoga class, or meeting a friend for a walk, Julie Burton, author of The Self Care Solution: A Modern Mother’s Must-Have Guide to Health and Well-Being, argues that your self-care is still worth prioritizing. According to Burton, the earlier you establish your self-care routine, the easier it will be for your family to eventually accept it. Taking a break makes me a better mom. Even God rested on the seventh day. Moms are on call constantly. Since having kids, I have become that annoying person who sets their phone down on the table at a restaurant, in case the sitter texts. I refuse to sleep in a yurt in the mountains with my husband while our kids stay with their grandparents so I can be accessible just in case. (Also, I don’t feel like sleeping in a yurt.) As mothers, even when we’re apart from our children, part of us, however small, remains focused on them. When we are with them, even when (or more accurately, especially when) we attempt to focus elsewhere, our children make it nearly impossible. I can’t be the only one who makes a phone call when my kids are engrossed in an imaginary fairy world, only to find they are STARVING or BLEEDING as soon as the other party picks up. Research shows that employees are happier and more productive when they have ample vacation time. As a mom, your higher-ups (or more accurately, your lower-downs) wouldn’t see you as a team player if you sat in your room with the door shut during business hours. They would, however, love to see you back from a vacation day with your batteries recharged, ready to tackle the next project — be it a boo-boo, a grilled cheese sandwich, or a french braid — with renewed enthusiasm. I’m modeling the importance of self-care. Our kids learn from what we do, not what we say. When my daughters see me taking time to nourish my own interests, we all win. I get to spend time doing what makes my heart sing, and they get to grow up thinking that’s what normal moms do. (Because everyone thinks their parents are normal, at least for a while.) Says Burton, prioritizing self-care sends a message that “empowers children to be able to make healthy choices and advocate for their own self-care as they go through life and are faced with tough decisions like saying no to drugs because they care for and respect their body, or deciding to go out for the soccer team because they want to blow off some steam after school, stay active, and

Mom have fun with their friends.” Since having kids, I’ve had to cut way back on some of my activities. Gone are weekly craft nights and spontaneous happy hours. But I cling tightly to parts of my old self. I’m still an avid reader. My girls know when we go to the library, I’ll read them whatever they want after I’ve picked up my books from the hold shelf. My entire adult life, I’ve been an athlete. My girls may grumble about gym childcare, but they know I teach spin every Monday. When I return from a run, they inquire, “How was your run, Mama?” and often join me for some stretching. I would be thrilled if I can raise girls who carve out the time to engage in the recreational pursuits they love (even if those pursuits make their legs hurt), especially if they become mothers. This Mother’s Day, I will run a 5K. I won’t do it with a stroller or jogging with my daughters. I will run hard. I will grimace in pain while reminding myself to relax my jaw, to smile, that I am lucky I get to do this. I will do it not because I hate myself (though I can see where you’d think that), but because testing my body’s limits brings me joy. Afterward, I will fully relax into the facial I have scheduled. Sure, I’d love a mimosa brunch with my family. But what I’d love more this Mother’s Day is the chance to replenish my soul with some self-care.

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he nominees are in! South Florida life may be restricted, but we haven’t forgotten our favorite places. We’ve collected your nominations throughout South Florida in

categories from your favorite park and place to swim to favorite party place, family restaurant, pediatric dentist and more. Now it’s time to take your nominations to the next level. Visit www.southfloridafamilylife.com now through May 13, 2021, and vote for your family favorites. The best in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties will be announced in the July issue of South Florida Family Life magazine.

FAMILY FUN Favorite Beach Broward: Dania Beach Deerfield Beach Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park Fort Lauderdale Beach Hallandale Beach Hollywood Beach Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Pompano Beach Miami-Dade: Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Haulover Park Key Biscayne Miami Beach South Beach South Pointe Beach Sunny Isles Beach Surfside

Favorite Place to Swim & Splash Broward/Palm Beach: Castaway Island at TY Park David Posnack JCC Fort Lauderdale Swimming Hall of Fame pool Miramar Regional Park Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith Park Pembroke Pines YMCA Aquatic Center Rapids Water Park Splash Adventure at Quiet Waters Park Splash Pad at Pompano Beach Park Sullivan Park Weston YMCA Family Center Miami-Dade: A.D. Barnes Park Pool Grapeland Waterpark McDonald Water Park, Hialeah

Miami Shores Aquatic Center Scott Rakow Youth Center, Miami Beach Tidal Cove at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort, Aventura Venetian Pool

Favorite Family Event Broward: ArtsPark Movie Night in Hollywood Broward County Parks Fall Hayrides Camelot Days at TY Park in Hollywood Christmas-by-the-Sea in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Cooper City Founder’s Day Family Night with Food Trucks at Heritage Park in Plantation Florida Renaissance Festival at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach Fort Lauderdale Air Show Las Olas Art Fair Orange Blossom Festival Recycled Fashion Show at Young At Art St. David’s Carnival, Davie St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, Fort Lauderdale Touch-a-Truck, Cooper City Walk for the Animals, Humane Society of Broward County Winterfest Boat Parade Miami-Dade: Adrienne Arsht Center’s Family Fest Series Art Basel Coconut Grove Arts Festival Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival Deering Estate Ghost Tours Fun and Fit as a Family, South Beach Wine and Food Festival Miami Seaquarium Easter Event Miami-Dade Book Fair Miami-Dade Youth Fair New World Symphony WALLCAST Concerts continued on page 16

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World Oceans Day at Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami

Vista View Park, Davie Volunteer Park, Plantation Waterford Park, Davie

Favorite South Florida Attraction

Miami-Dade: Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne Crandon Park, Key Biscayne Dry Tortugas National Park, Homestead Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park, North Miami Flamingo Park, South Beach Fruit & Spice Park, Homestead Kennedy Park, Miami Margaret Pace Park, Miami Matheson Hammock Park, Coral Gables Morningside Park, Miami Muss Park, Miami Beach Oleta River State Park, North Miami South Pointe Park, Miami Beach Tom Sawyer Island at Amelia Earhart Park, Hialeah Tropical Park, Miami

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Butterfly World Everglades Holiday Park Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Flamingo Gardens Fox Observatory at Markham Park Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton Jungle Island Knaus Berry Farm Lion Country Safari Marlins Park Morikami Museum Palm Beach Zoo Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Pinecrest Gardens Rapids Water Park Sawgrass Recreational Park Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Water Taxi Zoo Miami

Favorite Local Museum Broward/Palm Beach: Coral Springs Museum of Art Museum of Discovery and Science Norton Museum of Art NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale South Florida Science Center & Aquarium Young At Art Miami-Dade: Coral Castle Gold Coast Railroad Museum Miami Children’s Museum Museum of Contemporary Art Museum of Illusions Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science The Bass Museum Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Wynwood Walls

Favorite Park or Playground Broward/Palm Beach: Bayview Park, Fort Lauderdale C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines Holiday Park, Fort Lauderdale Lincoln Park, Hollywood Markham Park, Sunrise Plantation Woods Park, Plantation Reflections Park, Davie Sugar Sand Park, Boca Raton Tree Tops Park, Davie TY Park, Hollywood Veterans Park, Oakland Park

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Favorite Local Adventure Broward/Palm Beach: Billie Swamp Safari Bluefoot Pirate Adventures Everglades Holiday Park Family Farms, Davie iFLY indoor skydiving Lion Country Safari Sawgrass Recreation Park Ski Rixen USA Tigertail Lake Recreational Center Aqua Challenge and Ropes Course Water Taxi Miami-Dade: Feeding tarpon at Robbie’s of Islamorada Gator Park Jungle Island Miami Seaquarium Oleta River State Park Shark Valley tram, Everglades National Park Snorkeling and Glass Bottom Boat Rides, John Pennekamp State Park The Little Farm Zoo Miami

Favorite South Florida Resort or Hotel for Families Aquafina Resort & Spa B Ocean Resort, Fort Lauderdale Beachcomber Resort & Club, Pompano Beach Biltmore Hotel Miami, Coral Gables Fontainebleau Miami Beach Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa JW Marriott Marco Island JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa Loews Miami Beach Hotel Margaritaville, Hollywood Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

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Shelbourne South Beach The Breakers Palm Beach The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne Weston Bonaventure Resort & Spa

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Favorite Indoor Playground for Little Ones Broward/Palm Beach: Flippo’s Monkey Joe’s, Coral Springs My Gym Off the Wall Playtown Museum, Weston We Rock the Spectrum WowMoms World Miami-Dade: IGi Playground Jumpin’ Jamboree My Gym Pod 22 Sky Zone

Favorite Indoor Destination for Older Kids Broward/Palm Beach: Boomers, Boca Raton Cinemark Theatres Dave & Busters Flippo’s iFLY Indoor Skydiving In The Game Jump Start Indoor Playground, Pembroke Pines K1 Speed Off the Wall Panthers Ice Den Pines Ice Arena Ramp 48 Skate Park Sparez Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park, Coral Springs Xtreme Action Park Miami-Dade: Bowlero Miami Gametime Miami Kendall Ice Arena LAUNCH Trampoline Park, Doral Mega Jump, Doral Ninja Lounge at Dezerland Park Miami Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Planet Air Sports Scott Rakow Youth Center, Miami Beach Sky Zone, Doral Topgolf

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 Favorite Place to Swim and Splash  Favorite Fitness Fun  Favorite After-School Program  Favorite Camp Program (Camp Kadima)  Favorite Infant/Toddler Enrichment Program (Susan & Saul Singer Early Childhood Learning Center)  Favorite Program or Provider for Special Needs (Giborim U)

Open to the Community! We offer programs for children of all ages and abilities that they love. Come see for yourself! 5850 S Pine Island Rd, Davie, FL 33328

Family Farms in Davie Flippo’s Fort Lauderdale Stars Gymnastics iFly Indoor Skydiving Monster Mini Golf Off the Wall Prissy Missy Spa, Weston Ramp 48 Skate Park Sip and Sparkle, Cooper City Xtreme Action Park La-La Land, Boca Raton Miami-Dade: Gold Coast Railroad Museum Kubo Play + Party Ninja Lounge at Dezerland Park Miami Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Planet Air Sports Planet Kids Scott Rakow Youth Center

Favorite Arts Program (Dance, Theatre, Art or Music)

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Broward/Palm Beach: Art and Culture Center, Hollywood Broadway Kids Studio Broward Center for the Performing Arts Coral Springs Museum of Art Dance Through the Ages, Davie Florida Children’s Theatre Florida Youth Orchestra Inna’s Hall of Fame Performing Arts Conservatory Inside Out Theatre Company KidzArt Meg Segreto’s Dance Centre School of Rock Victorios Art Studio Miami-Dade: Adrienne Arsht Center Area Stage Company Encore Music Academy Miami Fine Arts Academy Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) School of Rock The Art Shack Miami The Bass, Miami Beach

Favorite Fitness Fun Broward/Palm Beach: Baseball at Rotary Park, Hollywood Coral Reef Gymnastics David Posnack JCC Florida Children’s Theatre Circus Florida Triple Threat All Stars i9 Sports Jaac’d Up Sports Center John Wai Martial Arts Academy Mandel JCC Swim Fort Lauderdale TAG USA Gymnastics The Little Gym West Broward Gymnastics Academy

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Miami-Dade: Alper JCC Gym Kidz Gymnastics and Dance Kids Fitness Palace Miami Beach JCC My Gym Sailing at Miami Yacht Club

Favorite After School Program Broward/Palm Beach: Boys & Girls Club David Posnack JCC Nova Gymnastics YMCA of South Florida Miami-Dade: Alper JCC Miami Bricks 4 Kidz, Kendall YMCA of South Florida

Favorite Academic Enrichment/Tutoring Program Broward/Palm Beach: Code Ninjas Huntington Learning Center IMACS International College Counselors Kumon

Mathnasium Sylvan Learning Miami-Dade: Bricks 4 Kidz, Kendall Code Ninjas International College Counselors, Miami Beach Kumon Math Monkey of Pinecrest Sylvan Learning

Favorite Camp Program Broward/Palm Beach: Broward Center for the Performing Arts Camp Kadima, David Posnack JCC Camp Live Oak Camp Nova Daytrippers Sports & Travel Camp, Jaac’d Up Sports Center, Hallandale Beach Florida Children’s Theater Girls Scouts Summer Camp Humane Society of Broward County Kiddie Academy-Plantation Meg Segreto’s Dance Centre Pine Crest Summer Camp Saint Andrew’s School - Summer Camp Summit - Questa Montessori Miami-Dade: Bricks 4 Kidz Kendall

Miami Beach JCC Miami Dade College Summer Camps Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Ransom Everglades School Summer Program Taste Buds Kitchen UM Frost School of Music Young Musicians’ Camp Youth Sailing Foundation Summer Camp at Miami Yacht Club

Favorite Infant/Toddler Enrichment Program Broward/Palm Beach: Broward Libraries Storytime Kiddie Academy of Plantation Meg Segreto’s Parent and Me Acrobatics My Gym Singer Preschool at David Posnack JCC The Kenneth & Harriet Kasselman Early Childhood Learning Center YMCA of South Palm Beach County Preschool Miami-Dade: Baby Stars Miami Beach JCC My Gym Temple Beth Shalom Innovative School

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Broward/Palm Beach: 15th Street Fisheries, Fort Lauderdale Amici’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, Pembroke Pines Baitong Thai & Sushi Bar Bar Rita, Fort Lauderdale BENTO Asian Kitchen + Sushi Big Bear Brewing, Coral Springs Brio Italian Grille Casa Frida Mexican Cuisine, Fort Lauderdale Chipotle Mexican Grill Chuy’s, Pembroke Pines CJ Blacks, Davie Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Fort Lauderdale Greek Islands Taverna, Fort Lauderdale IL Mulino Cucina Italiana, Fort Lauderdale J Alexander’s Koume Japan, Plantation Kristof’s Kafe, Davie La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant La Brochette Bistro, Hollywood La Granja My Big Fat Greek Restaurant Pei Wei Pho 79, Davie and Sunrise Rainforest Café, Sawgrass Mills Rodizio Grill, Dania Beach S3- Sun Surf Sand at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Seasons 52 Serafina Trattoria Italiana, Fort Lauderdale South China, Cooper City Spaghetto Kitchen, Davie Sushiato, Weston The Black Beans Café, Hollywood The Field Irish Pub Vignetos Italian Grill Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta, Plantation Wolf’s Steakhouse, Cooper City Miami-Dade: Big Cheese Cheesecake Factory Doraku Sushi & Izakaya, Miami Beach Fiorito Izakaya, Coral Gables Osaka Cocina Nikkei Miami Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, Coral Gables Ricky’s Thai Bistro, North Miami Ristorante Fratelli Milano Shinju Japanese Buffet Sports Grill - Sunset Sugar Factory, Miami Beach Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill

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Favorite Pizza Place Broward/Palm Beach: Amore Gourmet Pizza, Davie Angelos Pizzeria, Davie Big C’s Downtown Pizzeria Big Louie’s Pizzeria Blaze Pizza Davie Empire Pizza Café DelVecchio’s Pizzeria, Davie Dough Boys Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant Empire Pizza Café, Fort Lauderdale Gran Forno Pronto J.R. Pizza Bella Jersey John’s Pizzeria Jet’s Pizza Joe’s Old School Pizza, Hollywood John the Baker Lombardi’s Pizza, Sunrise Mario the Baker, Sunrise Munchy’s, Deerfield Beach and Boca Raton Pizza Bella Pizza Time, Coral Springs Primanti Bros. Rocket@Valentinos Italian Kitchen Santino’s Pizza & Pasta, Pembroke Pines Sicilian Oven Stromboli Pizza

Thick & Thin, Boca Raton Tony the Pizza Chef II, Hollywood Vita Italian Restaurant, Cooper City Vito’s Gourmet Pizza, Fort Lauderdale Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta, Plantation Zinncredible Pizza, Davie Miami-Dade: Casola’s Pizzeria & Sub Shop Evio’s Pizza & Grill, North Miami Gaetano Pizza & Pasta Lucali, Miami Beach Master’s Pizza, Pasta & Grill, Miami Beach Pizza Rustica Miami Beach Pummarola Pizzeria Napoletana, Coral Gables Tomato and Basil, North Miami

Favorite Burger Joint Broward/Palm Beach: Burger 21 Davie Burger King BurgerFi Char-Hut Charm City Burger Doc B’s in Fort Lauderdale Duffy’s Sports Grill Five Guys Flanigan’s Fuddruckers

Le Tub Rosie’s Bar & Grill, Wilton Manors Rosies, Pompano Beach Shake Shack Tap 42, Fort Lauderdale Miami-Dade: BurgerFi Cheeseburger Baby, Miami Beach Evio’s Pizza & Grill, North Miami Five Guys Fuddruckers Muncheez, Miami Beach Pincho Factory

Favorite Healthy Food Spot (Vegetarian/Vegan/ Gluten Free) Broward/Palm Beach: BENTO, Dania Pointe Bolay Diced, Pembroke Pines Falafel Bistro & Wine Bar, Coral Springs Fresh Fusion, Davie Goji Juicery and Kitchen Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices, Fort Lauderdale Living Green Panera continued on page 22

IS OPEN THIS SUMMER! Grapeland Water Park is excited to reopen its doors for the 2021 summer season. Come out and have the best day ever by splashing in one of our four pools with ideal water play attractions for all ages. Enjoy Pirates Plunge and Shipwreck Island with water shooting cannons and splash fountains surrounding the inner and outer shallow water play areas, along with the thrill of our five slides. For those who are seeking a more relaxed area of the Water Park, Buccaneer River Ride is for you! Just simply hop into one of our many inflatable tubes, lay back and let the water be your guide. Float around the Lazy River for a cool trip through Buccaneer River but don’t think you are going to avoid getting wet. Water Sprayers and Fountains surround Buccaneer River and will provide a splash while you relax. All pools are ADA accessible and life jackets are available through the facility.

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Parlour Vegan Bakery, Plantation Raw Jūce, Weston Sovereign - Poke, Boba, Asian Kitchen, Plantation Tropibowls, Oakland Park Whole Foods Miami-Dade: Berries in the Grove Chipotle NOA Café, Wynwood Plant Miami Pura Vida Miami The Last Carrot Whole Foods

Favorite Restaurant Where Kids Eat Free BurgerFi Denny’s Duffy’s Sports Grill IHOP TooJay’s

Favorite Place for Frozen Treats

SOUTH FLORIDA

16th Annual Online Broward.org/Library

Summer Learning Program Kick-off June 5th 11AM-Noon Let’s Draw with Bob Shea!

June 5th 1-2PM The Magical Bookstore by Fantasy Theatre Factory

For additional information and to register go to: Broward.org/Library/Pages/summer.aspx

Broward/Palm Beach: Baskin Robbins Cold Stone Creamery Dairy Belle, Dania Beach Haagen Daz Icetasy Italian Ice, Cooper City Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlour, Dania Beach Jeremiah’s Italian Ice La Artesanal, Oakland Park Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Midnight Cookies and Cream The Magic Cow, Davie Whit’s Frozen Custard, Boca Raton Wilton Creamery, Wilton Manors Miami-Dade: Brain Freeze Nitrogen Ice Cream and Yogurt Lab Gelato-go, Miami Beach Insomnia Cookies, Miami Beach Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Miami Lakes Sugar Factory The Frieze Ice Cream Factory, Miami Beach Vayla’s Gourmet Shaved Ice, Miami

Favorite Breakfast Place Broward/Palm Beach: Rendez-Vous Bakery and Bistro, Oakland Park Broadway Bagels, Plantation Mayor’s Café, Pembroke Pines Kristof’s Kafe, Davie Marian’s Bagels, Plantation Lunessa’s Café, Davie Another Broken Egg Café, Pembroke Pines First Watch continued on page 24

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Tower Deli & Diner, Davie IHOP Two Brothers NY Bagels, Cooper City Top Hat Deli, Fort Lauderdale Denny’s The Original Pancake House, Plantation Flashback Diner Cracker Barrel Weston Diner, Davie Garden Restaurant, Oakland Park TooJay’s Deli Taste of the City, Cooper City Lester’s Diner Pete’s Place Family Restaurant, Coral Springs Miami-Dade: Big Pink, Miami Beach GreenStreet Café, Miami Cracker Barrel IHOP Front Porch Café, Miami Beach Jimmy’s Diner, Miami Cafe Crème, North Miami Denny’s Oliver’s Bistro, Miami Beach

Broward/Palm Beach: J&J Farms, Deerfield Beach Marando Farms & Ranch, Davie Yellow Green Farmers Market, Hollywood Brothers Farmers Market Plantation Farmers Market at Volunteer Park Bedner’s Farm, Boynton Beach

HEALTH & FITNESS

Favorite Pediatrician

Broward/Palm Beach: Dr. Alicia Salland, Plantation Dr. Eileen Kiang, Pembroke Pines Dr. Howard S. Gill, Fort Lauderdale Dr. Iris Silverberg, Weston Dr. Ivette Cubas, Pembroke Pines Dr. Kamal Taslimi, Oakland Park Dr. Leon Cohen, Boca Raton Dr. Mark Rotlewicz, Plantation Dr. Marshall Ohring, Hollywood Dr. Matthew Penson, Plantation Dr. Michael Strong, Hollywood Dr. Paul Goldberg, Hollywood Dr. Theodore Morrison, Hollywood Pediatric Associates Miami-Dade: Castro Pediatrics Dr. Nelson Vega, Miami Gables Pediatrics

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Favorite Hospital for Pediatrics Broward/Palm Beach: Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital | Memorial Healthcare Memorial Hospital West Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health West Boca Medical Center Miami-Dade: Baptist Hospital Holtz Children’s Hospital Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Favorite Pediatric Emergency Room

Favorite Farmers’ Market

Miami-Dade: Pinecrest Farmers Market South Miami Farmers Market Robert Is Here Fruit Stand Wynwood Farmers Market

Miami Beach Pediatrics Pediatric Associates Sunset Pediatrics

Broward/Palm Beach: Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital | Memorial Healthcare Memorial Hospital West Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health Coral Springs Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health Medical Center West Boca Medical Center Miami-Dade: Baptist Hospital Holtz Children’s Hospital Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Favorite Urgent Care Center Broward/Palm Beach: Baptist Health Urgent Care CareSpot Urgent Care MD Now Urgent Care Nicklaus Children’s Miramar Urgent Care Center Miami-Dade: Baptist Urgent Care MD Now Nicklaus Children’s Urgent Care Center

Favorite Pediatric Specialist Broward/Palm Beach: Dr. Bruce Miller, Ophthalmologist Dr. Jason Adler, Pediatric Critical Care Dr. Steven Singer, ENT Miami-Dade: Dr. William Muinos, Pediatric Gastroenterologist Florida Center for Allergy and Asthma

Favorite Pediatric Dentist/ Orthodontist Broward/Palm Beach: American Pediatric Dental Caponera Orthodontics, Plantation Dr. Abby Wilentz, DDS Dr. Jessica Baitner, DMD

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Dr. Karen Gordon, DMD Dr. Oana Romasan, DDS Dr. Richard Sherman and Dr. Patricia Templeton Dr. Sandra Brenner, DDS Dr. Vargas, Main Street Dentistry Jacaranda Smiles Minelle Tendler, DMD Pike Pediatrics Dentistry Sage Dental, Cooper City Smile Protector Super Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Tooth Tales Miami-Dade: Assure Smile Casa Smiles Dr. Christopher Bob Gables Family Dental Kendall Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Miami Children’s Smiles Miami Orthodontist Group

Favorite Program or Provider for Special Needs Broward/Palm Beach: Broward Center for the Performing Arts Sensory-Friendly Performances David Posnack JCC’s Giborim Program Nicklaus Children’s Dan Marino Outpatient Center, Weston Therapies 4 Kids We Rock The Spectrum Miami-Dade: Carrie Brazier Center 4 Autism School ITP at Area Stage Company Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Favorite Maternity Hospital Broward: Broward Health Coral Springs (The Maternity Place) Broward Health Medical Center Maternity Place Holy Cross Medical Center Memorial Hospital Pembroke Memorial Hospital West Memorial Regional Hospital Northwest Medical Center Plantation General Hospital Miami-Dade: Jackson Memorial Hospital Mercy Hospital Mount Sinai Medical Center South Miami Hospital | Baptist Health South Florida

RETAIL THERAPY

Favorite Store for Kids’ Stuff Broward/Palm Beach: 5 Below Children’s Place Claire’s

Denny’s, Boca Raton Dick’s Sporting Goods Just Between Friends consignment sale Old Navy Party City Pink & Blues, Plantation Pottery Barn Target Miami-Dade: GAP Pottery Barn Kids The Children’s Place The LEGO Store

Favorite Mall or Shopping Center Broward/Palm Beach: Dania Pointe Promenade at Coconut Creek Sawgrass Mills The Galleria The Shops at Pembroke Gardens Tower Shops, Davie Town Center at Boca Raton Westfield Broward Miami-Dade: Aventura Mall Bayside Marketplace Dolphin Mall Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables

Favorite Kids’ Activity at a Shopping Destination Broward/Palm Beach: Build-A-Bear, Coral Springs and Pembroke Pines IKEA Småland In the Game at Sawgrass Mills Stoney Clover Lane The LEGO Store, Sawgrass Mills Westfield Broward play area

Summer Kick-Off!

Miami-Dade: American Girl at the Falls Aventura Mall slide and play area Dave and Busters at Dolphin Mall Holiday events at Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables

Favorite Store for Kids’ Décor

Dance and Sing (Baila y Canta) with The Lucky Band! Saturday, June 12 2:00 p.m.

Buy Buy Baby City Furniture El Dorado Home Goods IKEA Pottery Barn Kids Rooms to Go Target Due to ever-changing circumstances surrounding the pandemic, some businesses may be temporarily closed or events cancelled.

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FAMILY health

Slumber Setbacks WHY YOUR CHILD ISN’T SLEEPING AND HOW TO HELP BY MALIA JACOBSON

irst, the good news: Thanks to social distancing and reduced travel, fewer children experienced ear infections, colds, and other minor illnesses over the past year, says Maida Chen, MD. Because these illnesses routinely disrupt slumber for babies, toddlers, and young children, families may have fewer illness-related sleep complaints. That doesn’t mean everyone is sleeping soundly. Instead, more parents are reporting sleep regressions: babies and toddlers skipping or dropping naps, suddenly waking at night, or taking ages to fall asleep at bedtime. With family schedules still in flux, daily and sleep routines may be shifting, says Chen. Here’s how to cope. REDEFINING REGRESSION The term “sleep regression” describes a temporary but troubling return of an undesirable sleep behavior that a parent or caregiver assumed the child had outgrown, including sudden night awakenings, tears at bedtime, or waking at 4 a.m. Although sleep regressions are real, whether or not they’re a problem may be a matter of perception, says Chen. About half the time, a sleep regression is developmentally appropriate; it’s normal for babies to wake more often after they’ve

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acquired a new skill, like learning to roll over or stand. “A sleep regression is really just a change in sleep that’s perceived as undesirable by a caregiver,” says Chen. “It’s simply a misalignment with our expectations of how a baby should be sleeping compared to what’s happening with their sleep.” While sleep regressions can happen at any time, they’re common around 4, 9, 12, 18 and 24 months of age and can coincide with developmental milestones. One study found that learning to crawl temporarily disrupts nighttime sleep between 5 and 11 months of age. Another study found that nap transitions in toddlerhood can shift melatonin production and delay bedtime. Sleep regressions can stretch anywhere from a few days to a few weeks or longer, and often involving overtired, fussy behavior during the day and long, irritable stretches of light sleep or crying at night. It’s no wonder that parents want to rush through these regressions and get sleep back on track, STAT. WHY REGRESSIONS SEEM WORSE THIS YEAR Childhood sleep disruptions have seemed worse during COVID, despite fewer illness-related sleep complaints from parents, says Chen. But the changes may have more to do with stress than actual sleep problems. “The issue is more highlighted now

because we’re spending more time at home and traveling less, and parents have much less time away from their kids,” she says. “When you rely on your toddler’s nap or bedtime so that you can work or have a break, you’re going to be more upset when those regressions happen.” But it’s also true that there may be genuine disruptions in sleep patterns, like fewer naps or later bedtimes, for a couple of reasons. Spending more time at home might mean that a baby is sleeping later in the morning or taking a longer afternoon nap, factors that can cause a later bedtime or nighttime awakenings. As spring turns to summer, families are also battling the normal, seasonal early sunrises and late sunsets that disrupt melatonin production and delay bedtimes. HOW TO HELP First, take inventory of your child’s supposed sleep problems, recommends Chen. “Parents should really do a gut check about what their child is experiencing in terms of sleep, and how big of a problem it really is for the child and the family. Is your child really being affected adversely from a developmental standpoint or is it really just the stress of upholding what life is supposed to look like?” Determine your family sleep priorities. If you’re operating in survival mode and just need to nab enough shut-eye to get through the next day, don’t waste a moment worrying about bringing your toddler into bed with you if it will help everyone get more sleep, says Chen. On the other hand, if keeping your child’s daily routine on track helps keep stress at bay, don’t feel guilty about prioritizing a consistent sleep schedule. “If the family thrives on routine and

survival is not the main concern, then this can be a good time to teach the baby or toddler self-soothing skills.” That could mean allowing your baby some extra time to fall asleep unaided or encouraging your toddler to play alone if they wake too early or aren’t taking a nap. Build in regular times for movement, especially in the morning, when light exposure helps regulate sleep patterns and pave the way for a smoother bedtime. Aim for 10 minutes of outdoor time within the first hour of waking up; try a morning walk around the block or a game of hopscotch in the driveway. Investing in cheap blackout blinds from a big-box store can also help keep sleep routines intact during the bright spring and summer months, says Chen. Limit screen time, especially in the final hour or two before bed. “This can be a time to establish family routines that support rest, like taking time at night to unplug as a family and relax,” she notes. “Parents can model healthy habits like taking a break from phones and screens at night.” It’s normal to feel stressed when things seem to fall apart, including your child’s sleep routine, says Chen. But like everything else in babyhood, the change is temporary; children with healthy sleep patterns will nearly always get back on track after a developmental milestone, life change, or seasonal disruption passes. “Right now, what parents need most is to give themselves grace,” says Chen. Malia Jacobson is a health and sleep journalist and author of Ready, Set, Sleep: 50 Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep So You Can Sleep Too.

IS IT TYPICAL TEENAGE MOOD SWINGS, OR COULD IT BE MORE?

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2021 SUMMER

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MayEvents HOW TO SUBMIT CALENDAR LISTINGS

Please e-mail listing information to calendar@southfloridafamilylife.com by the 5th of the month prior to the event date. Include the name of the event, location, address, date, time, brief description, price and telephone number for the public.

Getting to Know… Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella MONDAY, MAY 10

Performed by children ages 10-15, this adapted fairy tale is told with a touch of hilarity and a lot of charm. $15. 5:30pm & 8pm, BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS,

201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222 www.browardcenter.org

Steam Train Rides SATURDAY, MAY 15

All aboard! Hop on a model steam train for a ride around the track. $1.50/ride. 10am-4pm, TRADEWINDS PARK, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek, www.broward.org/parks

Shell-Abrate! SUNDAY, MAY 16

Enjoy free admission to the center’s galleries and hands-on activities during the monthly Free Arts Family Day. Noon-4pm, ART AND CULTURE CENTER/ HOLLYWOOD, 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood, 954-921-3274 www.artandculturecenter.org

MCC Jr. Chef Challenge SATURDAY, MAY 22

BROWARD COUNTY Cooper City Garage Sale

at SABAL PINES PARK, 5005 NW 39 Ave., Coconut Creek, www.coconutcreek.net

Kids ages 9-13 can put their cooking skills to the test as they create meals from scratch using mystery ingredients. MIRAMAR CULTURAL CENTER BANQUET HALL, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, www.miramarculturalcenter.org

Friday Night Sound Waves

Big Bugs Opening Weekend

FRIDAYS, MAY 7, 14, 21 & 28

SATURDAY, MAY 1

Search for treasure as a variety of vendors display their wares. 7-11am, FLAMINGO WEST PARK, 6201 S. Flamingo Rd., Cooper City, 954-434-4300 www.coopercityfl.org

Mother’s Day Craft

Listen to live music and get some fresh air every Friday night through July 2. Free. 6:30-9:30pm, LAS OLAS OCEANSIDE PARK, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, www.fortlauderdale.gov

Mother Daughter Painting in the Park

MONDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 3-7

SATURDAY, MAY 8

Stop by the Pompano Beach Library to pick up a free bead craft kit to make a bracelet at home for mom or another loved one. 11am-5pm,

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Make memories while creating an artistic masterpiece together. For Cooper City residents. Pre-registration required. $30/mother/daughter, $12/additional daughter. 10am-1pm, MEMORIAL PARK, 9001 SW 51 St., Cooper City www.coopercityfl.org

Sunny Days

Flying Forward

POMPANO BEACH LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTER, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach,

SATURDAY-MONDAY, MAY 29-31

Explore Flamingo Gardens during the opening weekend of David Rogers’ Big Bugs exhibit featuring 10 larger-than-life insect sculptures, including a 10-foot-tall daddy long legs and a 17-foot-long praying mantis created from willow limbs, twigs and branches. Included with paid admission of $21.95/adult, $15.95/child. 9:30am-4:30pm, FLAMINGO GARDENS, 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie, 954-473-2955 www.flamingogardens.org

Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony MONDAY, MAY 31

The Town of Davie and Boy Scouts of America presents a parade at 10:15am and ceremony at 11am in honor of Memorial Day. Masks required. Parade begins just west of SW 70th Terrace, heading east to SW 65th Way, ending at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. BERGERON RODEO GROUNDS, 4201 Rodeo Way, Davie, 954-797-1181 www.davie-fl.gov

THURSDAY, MAY 6

SATURDAY, MAY 8

Free admission Starry Nights have transformed into Sunny Days with free museum exploration the first Thursday of every month. 11am-5pm, NSU ART MUSEUM FORT LAUDERDALE, One East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, www.nsuartmuseum.org.

Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami presents an electrifying variety of cutting-edge, 21st century works. $20-$35. 8pm, ROSE &

Movie in the Park

Fort Lauderdale Air Show

Tamarac Community Farmers Market

FRIDAY, MAY 7 & SATURDAY, MAY 8

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 8-9

SUNDAYS

Settle in for an outdoor screening of Shrek. Pre-registration required online. Free. 8pm, Friday at GEORGE S. GERBER MEMORIAL PARK, 4715 NS 30 St., Coconut Creek and Saturday

Reserve a spot to see performers, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, F-16 Viper Demo Team and more. ALONG FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH, www.fortlauderdaleairshow.com

Enjoy the open air while you shop for fresh produce, tea, honey and other local products every Sunday. 9am-2pm, VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK, 7825 Southgate Blvd., Tamarac, www.tamarac.org

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Curious George and the Golden Meatball Live! SATURDAY, MAY 1

A fun-filled, family-friendly musical that follows the adventures of Curious George as he learns about Rome, meatballs and the secret ingredient to cooking. Free; tickets required. 10:30am & 4:30pm, SOUTH MIAMI-DADE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 10950 SW 211 St., Cutler Bay, 786-573-5300 www.smdcac.org

Gold Coast Free First Saturday

of the month. 2-8pm, CORAL GABLES MUSEUM, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, 305-603-8067 www.coralgablesmuseum.org

Pour Your Art Out SATURDAYS, MAY 8 & 22

Receive a kit and settle into the studio to create a mosaic masterpiece on May 8 or a batik handkerchief on May 22. $15. 1pm, ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-468-2000 www.arshtcenter.org

Mother’s Day at Deering SUNDAY, MAY 9

Explore the museum for free the first Saturday of every month. GOLD COAST RAILROAD MUSEUM, 12450 SW 152 St., Miami, 305-253-0063 www.goldcoastrailroadmuseum.org

Pack a lunch and bring the family for a picnic with a beautiful backdrop or take a Mother’s Day Bay Cruise departing from the Deering Estate grounds. DEERING ESTATE, 16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami, 305-235-1668 www.deeringestate.org

Live on the Plaza

Night Hike & Campfire

SATURDAY, MAY 1

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12

Festival Siempre Flamenco delivers a thrilling performance at the Arsht Center’s outdoor series of performances. 5pm & 9pm, THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722 www.arshtcenter.org

Explore the woods and nighttime wildlife during this guided tour that’s followed by a campfire. Tickets sold online only. $15. 7-9:30pm, DEERING ESTATE, 16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami, 305-235-1668 www.deeringestate.org

Vizcaya Late

FRIDAY, MAY 14

THURSDAY, MAY 6

After-hours event includes garden exploration at night and fun activities and experiences. Tickets must be purchased online, in advance. $18. 5-8pm, VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS, 3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami, www.vizcaya.org

Family Day on Aragon SATURDAY, MAY 8

Enjoy a day of family fun activities, arts and crafts, live performances and more every second Saturday

PALM BEACH COUNTY Spotlight on Young Musicians FRIDAY, MAY 7

A showcase of emerging talent and area music programs are highlighted during this live performance. $12. 7pm, KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, www.kravis.org

STEMapalooza SATURDAY, MAY 8

A day open to all, but designed specifically for Girl Scouts with STEM activities, experiments, challenges and patch-earning opportunities. 1-5pm, SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, 561-832-1988 www.sfsciencecenter.org

Mother’s Day Nuigurumi

Movies on the Lawn Bring a blanket, and claim a socially distant circle on the lawn to enjoy an outdoor showing of The Goonies. $10/person. 7pm, EVELYN GREER PARK, 8200 SW 124 St., Pinecrest, www.pinecrest-fl.gov

National Salute to America’s Heroes SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 29-30

Air and Sea show pays tribute to our military and first responders. Tickets available online. ALONG MIAMI BEACH, www.usasalute.com

AND JAPANESE GARDENS, 4000 Morikami

Park Rd., Delray Beach, 561-495-0233 www.morikami.org

Kubo and the Two Strings SUNDAY, MAY 9

Enjoy a family-friendly movie about Kubo, who mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning tales with origami. Included with paid museum admission. 11am & 2pm, MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS, 4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach, 561-495-0233 www.morikami.org

Free Museum Day SATURDAY, MAY 22

Explore the museum for free during this all-day free-admission event. BOCA MUSEUM OF ART, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-392-2500 www.bocamuseum.org

Sandoway Discovery Series

SUNDAY, MAY 9

THURSDAYS

Enjoy a fun family day creating a no-sew mini stuffed animal while using Japanese folding techniques on fabric. Noon, MORIKAMI MUSEUM

Children ages 3-6 can participate in a handson activity with different topics ranging from bugs and pythons to plants and butterflies

Every effort has been made to provide accurate information. Changes and cancellations do occur. Please double check the details before setting out on your adventure.

Food Truck Wednesdays WEDNESDAYS

Bring the family and your appetite to this food truck event featuring a variety of dishes to choose from. 5-10pm, PELICAN HARBOR MARINA, 1275 NE 79 St., Miami, www.miamifoodtrucksevents.com

Kids’ Graffiti Drawing Class SUNDAYS

Children up to age 13 can learn the art of graffiti, bubble letters and characters from the pros. Free for kids with adult paid admission. 11am, MUSEUM OF GRAFFITI, 299 NW 25 St., Miami, 786-580-4678 www.museumofgraffiti.com

every Thursday. $8/class. 9:30am &10:15am, SANDOWAY DISCOVERY CENTER, 142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, 561-274-7263 www.sandoway.org

Alligator & Croc Feeding MONDAYS

Explore the wildlife sanctuary and view the alligators and crocodiles as they have a snack. 4pm, BUSCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, 2500 Jupiter Park Dr., Jupiter, 561-575-3399 www.buschwildlife.org

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WORDS of wisdom

Yellow Fellow PARENTING TEACHES HUMILITY… EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. BY KATHRYN STREETER

love my 6-year-old son like crazy. But his bathroom manners have a long way to go. For one thing, he hasn’t learned the art of good aim, and the bathroom is always a mess — a nightmare that won’t end. Like many boys his age, going to the bathroom is a big waste of playtime. So, he waits until the last possible moment, miscalculates and decorates the toilet and surrounding walls with yellow. Sometimes the yellow completely fails to find its mark in the bathroom because playtime has simply made it impossible to arrive there on time. And then my son does what any 6-year-old boy would do: he hides the evidence. “Guys, what’s all wet in here?” My hands, grabbing the laundry, come across wet Spider-Man boxers. Foul. Yellow. My son’s face confirms what I’m holding. I hug him. It’s OK! Once my in-laws were coming for a visit and I’d done the normal prep, focusing on the bathroom. A few hours after their arrival when visiting the bathroom, I found no toilet paper — vanished. I scanned the bathroom for clues and spotted the soggy roll in the otherwise-empty trashcan. I connected the dots: He missed! I internally swam in a pool of frustration. But it was delicate; he was 6 years old. Undoubtedly, our son would exhibit more serious behaviors in the future that would bring me to my knees. There were things to worry about, and hosing the bathroom down wasn’t one of them. Too bad I didn’t fully appreciate this fact at the time. I’d unconsciously coveted keeping up appearances, a state-of-mind impossibly at odds with these years. Like yanking off an old bandage covering a skinned-up knee, my son’s belated potty-training challenges effectively revealed my weakness in one such painful swipe. He exposed in me what was smellier and uglier than yellow could ever be. Maybe I owed my son my gratitude for revealing a pathetic character pothole. If yellow rattled me, what about the many other colors yet to come flying my way? After all, there was a lot of raising yet to come — what then? He was the lucky one. In time, he’d grow out of his filthy bathroom ways. They would disappear, more or less. He’d learn the art of aim and of so much more. Matters gravely foundational — like how to be a man and how to treat a woman — these, not a potty-saturated bathroom, were examples of priorities worth falling on my knees over.

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For now, the pressing question, it turned out, surrounded me. A laughing 6-year-old son dousing yellow around the bathroom mercilessly laid bare my desire to project a perfect home and perfect kids. Years have passed. I’m now a humble 45, my son a moody 13, and he’s helping me remember that I can’t control him every step of the way. Messy bathrooms? Yellow wasn’t so scandalous after all — I miss those days. So when I write that there will be future challenges, it’s forged with real-life credibility. I can now view the yellow season as having had a bit of sunshine after all: a gift, courtesy of my son. It was then I started down the road of letting go of my pride. Kathryn Streeter is a writer and mom who has been enriched in unexpected ways.

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