PB Parenting - November 2021

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Local Holiday Gift Guide

Contents Letter From the Publisher P. 4 PB Picks -Holiday Picks P. 6 Ways to be Thankful P. 8 Community News: Speak Up for Kids Toy Drive P. 10 Community News: Fill a Food Basket for Friends of the Foster Children P. 12 The Ultimate List of 100+ Non-Toy Gift Ideas P. 14 Make this Year's Hanukkah the Best Ever with the PJ Library P. 20 Local Holiday Gift Guide P. 22-25 PB Travels: Road Trip Boredom Busters P. 26 Events and Things to Do P. 28

ON THE COVER We have visions of sugar plum fairies and nutcrackers in our head! Can't wait to check out Ballet Palm Beach's The Nutcracker performing Dec. 4-5th at the Dreyfoos Hall at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts! The Nutcracker is the perfect holiday tradition! For more information and tickets go to www.balletpalmbeach.org. | PBParenting.com | November 2021 3

Letter From The Publisher Greetings, Where has 2021 gone! I can't believe the end is almost near. The holidays are fast approaching and I have done ZERO holiday shopping. Also WARNING: Hanukkah is early this year and is right after Thanksgiving. Ok, don't panic, check out our Local Holiday Gift Guide with some fun ideas for gifts. Also check out Jennifer and mine's favorite clutter-free gifts! My kids are getting older and we don't need as many toys, so I am working on gifting useful items and experiences that we can appreciate year round.

Let’s not skip over Thanksgiving though. It is a great time to reflect what we are thankful for and help our children learn to express thankfulness. For tips on how to instill these values check out page 8. Another way to help your children to be grateful is giving to others.

Check out page 10 for the Speak Up for Kids Toy Drive to help local foster families in our area.

The staff here at PB Parenting hopes you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! We are thankful for all our readers, community partners and supporters as without you we would not be entering into our 11th year of being your trusted local parenting resource!

Thank you again!

Happy Parenting,

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PB Picks

Holiday Picks

The race is on! ALL NEW Stomp Racers are speeding to online retailers and stores just in time for holiday shopping! Watch your kids run, jump and stomp away from screens and race to the finish with the new AMAZING Stomp Racers. Now available on Amazon!

Stomp Rocket, best known for its high performance blaster toys, now brings the excitement of car racing to its fans. These kid-powered race cars provide hours of active play with vehicles that race, jump, tumble, crash and perform epic stunts. Easy to put together, kids will be off to the races in no time, seeing how far and fast they can launch their cars. Kids can take turns stomping their cars to new lengths while pulling off amazing stunts with the included ramp, or race each other to the finish line with Dueling Stomp Racers! Play indoors and out. There are no batteries required and these vehicles are 100% kid powered! The set even includes stickers to customize their own car(s). Dueling Stomp Racer set includes: 2 race cars, 2 launchers, launch ramp, stickers and a finish line. Recommended for ages 5+ . Learn more at www.StompRocket.com.

Give your kid the gift that unlocks their inner scientist by allowing them to experience the magic and wonder of growing their own food! Back to the Roots has a variety of grow-kits that allow your kid to grow plants, fruits, and vegetables from seed to full bloom. Kids Terrarium and Science Grow Kit - ($24.97) - perfect educational activity for kids of all ages looking to learn about where our food comes from and how to grow it themselves!

All products can be purchased online, on Amazon as well as in retailers such as Target, Walmart and Home Depot. Learn more and check out all their kits at https://backtotheroots.com/ Gifts for the Wine Lover! TRIbella Wine Aerator - From full-bodied Cabs to complex Pinots, create an elegant experience from bottle to glass with the amazing TRIbella wine aerator. Touted as the “Greatest Aerator of All Time,” the TRIbella has taken the wine world by storm with its patented dripless, 3 stream design. As the beautiful red liquid cascades from the engineered exit pipes, the wine mixes with the surrounding air before gracefully falling into your desired vessel. The end result is a fully-aerated and enhanced taste in seconds--no more waiting! Easy to clean and includes a protective storage case. Learn more at www.tribellawine.com/ whytribella. Available online at Williams Sonoma and on Amazon!

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As a comprehensive health center, the practice also offers primary health care services, so patients don’t have to visit a separate primary care physician. For instance, the practice can offer help from a nurse practitioner if patients have a general illness like a cold or the flu. Dr. Cueto is supported by a caring and experienced team of female providers, Jennifer Lopez PA, Anita Veerabhadrappa-Meiner PA, Sapna Rao FNP, Katie Roisinblit WHNP, Ora Charm FNP, and Heather Ahrens ARNP.

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Ways to be Thankful • For Children (and Adults) of All Ages •

Thankful: adjective thank·ful : glad that something has happened or not happened, that something or someone exists, etc. : of, relating to, or expressing thanks Does it seem that children today don’t know the meaning of being thankful? We live in a consumer based, technology driven world and sometimes life flashes by so quick. We are in such a hurry that we often don’t have to stop and be polite and thankful for the world around us.

2. Start a tradition: Not just for Thanksgiving Day but every week. At dinner time ask everyone to share at least one thing they are grateful for.

3. Be an example to younger children. You may not know it but they are watching you. Adults and older children can set a good example.

4. Hug Someone! Tell them that you are thankful for them being in your life.

Here are some tips on how to help your child show thankfulness and maybe a refresher for adults too!

5. Say thank-you with cookies. Prepare and deliver a homemade “thank you” to your local fire or police department, or your pediatrician’s or dentist’s office.

1. Just say thank you: Practice using role-play using good manners and saying “thank you” using stuffed animals and action figures.

6. Help out without being asked. Make it a goal to do so once a day — and for any member of the family.

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7. Thank a teacher or coach. Send a handwritten note to let him know how much his efforts make a difference.

8. Volunteer a Saturday. Think food pantry or animal shelter, and try to make it a regular commitment.

9. Pay it forward in the drive-thru lane. Use your own money to pay for someone else’s meal.

10. Create a Thanksgiving to the ones closest to you (spouse, friends, scrapbook. Ask everyone to jot down their relatives) so they know gratitude isn’t just for thoughts or contribute a photo on Thanksgiving strangers. day. Be sure to update it and add to it each year.

11. Encourage generosity. Together donate toys and clothes to the less fortunate.

12. Thank your children when they do something kind or good. Show thankfulness

Happy Thanksgiving from PB Parenting

December 4-5, 2021

DREYFOOS HALL

Visit the website www.balletpalmbeach.org or call 561.832.7469 or 800.572.8471

Community Cares New Toys, Gift Cards and Book Donations now being accepted for Children in the Foster Care system through Speak Up for Kids In Palm Beach County there are over 1,600 children involved in dependency court proceedings, who navigate this special season without their family, through no fault of their own as they are the victims of abuse and neglect.

The Florida Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program in Palm Beach County is a partnership of community advocates and professional staff providing a powerful voice on behalf of Florida’s abused and neglected children. Guardian ad Litem Volunteers (GALs) are trained, court-appointed advocates for children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected.

Speak Up for Kids is a not-for-profit organization whose sole purpose is to support the Guardian ad Litem program in Palm Beach County by funding projects and needs that are not supported through other sources. This is why Speak Up For Kids exists.

EACH HOLIDAY TIME DONATION goes directly to the purchase of a gift card, new toy, or new book for a child in the dependency court system here in Palm Beach County. IN CELEBRATION OF YOUR GIVING HEART, Speak Up for Kids PBC will send 10 November 2021| PB Parenting |

YOU a #RedEnvelope, featuring the story and pictures of children we support right here in Palm Beach County. A child who’s holiday YOU JUST made bright! SHARE + OPEN your #RedEnvelope at your special time of holiday celebrations, as a gift to YOUR HEART. This is your GIFT OF JOY, as you remember the impact that we can have here in our own community.

Speak Up For Kids is also collecting NEW toys, gift cards and books for their Holiday Toy Drive.

“We collect for 1600+ children - all children in care, we are the only agency that does that. We do have a gift guide when people are looking for suggestions, but anything is welcome!” Children range in age from newborns to 18 years old. 50% of the children Speak Up for Kids cares for are under 5. You can reach out to Coleen LaCosta directly at coleen@speakupforkidspbc.org to find out how you can make a difference this holiday season.

Speak Up For Kids Palm Beach County, Inc. is a nonprofit located in West Palm Beach. You can find out more ways to help (volunteer, donations and more) at www.speakupforkidspbc.org.

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Community Cares Fill and Decorate a Basket for Foster Families Friends of Foster Children of Palm Beach County needs YOUR help with Thanksgiving Baskets for their foster families!

Items include: 2 cans of green beans, 2 jars of gravy, 2 cans of carrots, 1 can of cranberry sauce, 1 box of mashed potatoes, 1 box or bag of stuffing, 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, 1 package of dinner rolls and 1 pumpkin pie Please be as creative as you’d like in filling and decorating your basket!

Turkeys provided by a generous donation from Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, PA. Basket Delivery will be ON Monday, November 22 FROM 9 am to 6 pm TO 4100 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach We can’t wait to be #FosteringHappyHolidays with you!

Submit an application for the upcoming school year at www.mysota.net/enroll

(561) 290-7661 www.mysota.net @sotacharters The hallmark of GSOTA’s charter program is our K-8 Technology Course Schedule with instruction at all grade levels in: • Coding/Programming (includes robotics, game design, raspberry pi, etc.)

• Digital Art (includes digital drawing, animation, 3D design, web design, etc.)

• Maker Innovation (includes 3D printing, engineering, resourceful design, etc.)

Delving into these domains equips our students with resources for future success in the Digital Age workplace.

At GSOTA, learning is more than the attainment of knowledge; it is a journey of discovery, application, and conversion of information into effective, meaningful life skills and practices. We provide: • Rich and comprehensive academics in an innovative setting with balanced preparation for standardized tests.

• Development of personal accountability, social aptitude, empathy, positivity, resilience and self-efficacy.

• Attention to social-emotional wellness and mindfulness as part of whole-child development.

• Inclusiveness and participation with each student as a unique and important component of the community.

• Open door for parent involvement with consistent two-way communication and partnership.

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From preemies to teens, Pediatrics at West Boca Medical Center provides specialized care for kids, all in one convenient, comfortable location. With more than 80 pediatric specialists, we are prepared to provide your child with the care they need.

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24/7 pediatric emergency room Fellowship-trained sub-specialists Board certified pediatric anesthesiologists Pediatric hospitalists for in-patient stays Pediatric intensive care unit Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Outpatient pediatric therapy center Same day surgery center Kid-friendly diagnostic imaging center National Certified Silver Safe Sleep Hospital

To find a pediatric physician, call 833.202.1422 or visit westbocamedctr.com

1 2 20 ion t i d E If you are overwhelmed by the growing collection of toys in your home, then you may find this list helpful as you start your holiday shopping.

Yearly Passes • Palm Beach Zoo • Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center • South Florida Science Center & Aquarium • Local Indoor Play Places such as Adrenaline Entertainment Center • Sandoway Discovery Center One-Time Passes or Tickets • Movies • Bowling • Swimming at local water parks • Performances in theatres and venues such as Kravis Center of Performing Arts and Maltz 14 November 2021| PB Parenting |

The Ultimate List of 100+ Non-Toy Gift Ideas

BY HEATHER LYNNE, FELONICE MERRIMAN & JENNIFER PREVILLE

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Jupiter Theatre Tickets to see Ballet Palm Beach's the Nutcracker Sporting Events Roller or Ice Skating Concert

Experiences for Kids • Horseback Riding • Train Ride • Ice Cream Vouchers • Special dinner out • Coupon book with “time” gifts (ie. an afternoon making cookies with mom) • Airboat Ride • Mini-golf Older Kids or Grown-Ups • Gift Card to a favorite store • Hot Air Balloon Ride

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Wine Tasting Experience Tickets to Beer Festival Zip Lining Trapeze Helicopter Ride Trip to the Spa (Mani/Pedi, Massage, Facial, etc.)

• Rock Climbing • Trip to Arcade A Class or Season of Lessons • Swim Lessons at Live Like Jake • Sports & Gymnastics (Check out programs such as Kids Choice and Genie’s Gymnastics) • Dance (Ballet Palm Beach or Ballet East) • Pottery Class or paint your own pottery (Picasso's Creative Workshop) • Art Class (Kids Need More Art in Jupiter and ArtNest in Delray Beach and Boca Raton ) • Craft class (ie knitting, sewing, beading) • Horseback riding lessons

Family Experiences • A holiday vacation to Legoland or Disney World • A hotel with a water park • Camping (depends where you live & how much you love camping) • Day at the Beach • Trip to a Nature Center such as Loggerhead, McCarthy’s Wildlife, Sandoway House, Busch Wildlife or Gumbo Limbo • Road trip • Give them travel/camping gear needed for the experience you’ll be gifting so that they have a physical item to unwrap • If you have more than one child, one-on-one outings. Do an activity together of the child’s choosing.

Physical Gifts that aren’t Toys • Your favorite books from your childhood • Games

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The Lilly Pulitzer VIP Experience at Good Samaritan Medical Center Good Samaritan Medical Center has partnered with iconic resort wear brand, Lilly Pulitzer, creating the ultimate Palm Beach experience with the design of its new Lilly Pulitzer Birthing Suites and family waiting room. The two VIP suites are redesigned with the signature Lilly Pulitzer aesthetic, to give new moms and their families a joyful and luxurious feel when they deliver their babies. The suites’ art & design elements have all been donated by Lilly Pulitzer.

Lilly Pulitzer VIP Suites feature: • Hand painted floral, ocean and jungle themed murals • Bedding and window coverings dressed in Lilly Pulitzer print fabrics

• The waiting room and corridors are furnished with Lilly Pulitzer furnishings, décor and artwork • Waterfront views

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• Lilly Pulitzer designer accessories for mother and baby, including a robe, swaddle set, tote bag and more

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For more information: Please call 561-650-6386 or visit our website using the QR code below.

• • • • • • • • • DVD’s - introduce your children to your favorite movies when you were a child • Craft kit • Science kit • New art supplies • Monthly Craft Kit/Box Subscription • Monthly Cooking Kit Subscription like Little Chefs • Fun Bath Supplies (color-changing water, crayons that write on walls, foamy soap, etc.)

• A wagon to pull kids in when you go on walks • Personalized Anywhere Chair • Stationary • Special Christmas Tree Ornament • Wrist watch • Piggy bank • Memory/Photo Book • A digital camera. See the world through your child’s eyes • Adopt a Manatee from the Save the Manatee Club (Our manatee is Moo Shu) • Journal Fun “Needs” • New bedding that they really like • Bedroom décor • New hat, mitts, etc.

• Bike or Scooter • Roller skates/blades • Basketball hoop • Trampoline • Swing set (for big ticket items like this,

grandparents can pitch in) An item they need, but they want a more expensive version than you would normally buy (ie. shoes/clothes) Colorful band aids - great stocking stuffer!

Pool floats, snorkeling or beach gear Sleeping bag Flashlight Toy box Jewelry box New Pajamas or sleeping bags

Learning Tools • Telescope • Magnifying glass • Science Kit • Magic Kit • Cookbook & Apron/Chef Hat • Easel /Chalkboard • Gardening tools • Bug-catching tools • Binoculars • Globe Other • Frame a Family Photo! Check out Lynn Studios Photography or Warner-Prokos Photography • Educational App they can play on your phone/ipod/tablet • Computer Game • Items they need for lessons (costume/ instrument/etc.)

• A new game for a game console • A refill for an easy bake oven or other toy requiring refills • Pet Accessories/supplies • iTunes gift card Heather Lynne is a freelance writer and mom to two girls.

She also blogs at www.raisingmemories.com. Felonice Merriman & Jennifer Preville (Publisher and Associate Publisher of PB Parenting) are local moms on a mission this holiday season not to add any more toys to their houses that already have too many!

Plan Your Visit Today!

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MAKE THIS YEAR’S HANUKKAH THE BEST EVER WITH PJ LIBRARY! Hanukkah starts November 28 through December 6!

This year, Hanukkah, the holiday of lights, runs from November 28 through December 6. PJ Library, long a leader in providing engaging ways for families to connect with Jewish life, offers a wealth of free resources including kid-friendly Hanukkah stories, printable recipes and activity ideas, book lists, as well as two new story-based podcasts that help kids learn more about the traditions behind the festival of lights.

PJ Library is a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation which delivers more than 680,000 free Jewish storybooks to kids around the world each month. Jewish families of all backgrounds, including interfaith households, and at all levels of Jewish knowledge and observance may sign up every child in their home for a free subscription to receive a new, age-specific book each month.

What could be a better Hanukkah gift than to receive a delightful, beautifully illustrated book arriving in the mailbox each month? PJ Library's team of experts and educators curate the book list to provide the very best children’s stories that celebrate Jewish values, traditions, and culture to engage all Jewish families.

Beyond the books, PJ Library's experts have updated their Hanukkah Hub, which offers childfriendly versions of the Hanukkah story along with myriad craft ideas, delicious holiday recipes, 20 November 2021| PB Parenting |

and printables. For example, check out these 10 Easy (and Kid-Approved) Hanukkah Recipes, The Ultimate List of Books about Hanukkah or The Easy Hanukkah Guide: Recipes, Gifts and Activities For Each Night.

New for 2021 are the two new PJ Library Presents podcasts for kids: "Afternoons with Mimi" and "Beyond the Bookcase." The November episodes will be perfect Hanukkah listening (on your favorite podcast platform): Grandma Mimi prepares a delicious plate of sufganiyot and tells her grandchild the story of Judah Maccabee. Then, on "Beyond the Bookcase," follow Miri and Micah as they are transported back to Mashal to help Jack Be Nimble find the courage to jump over a hanukkiyah full of candles. When they launched, the two new story-based audio series climbed to the top 10 of Apple's podcasts for kids.

Long a valuable resource for interfaith families, PJ Library also offers guidance this year, including their list of Hanukkah Books for Interfaith Families. They are co-presenting two webinars with 18Doors, an organization dedicated to empowering interfaith families and individuals to engage in Jewish life and make educated Jewish choices. For those balancing both big end-of-year holidays, these webinars will be engaging and informative: What to Do in December: A Live Q&A

for Grandparents Balancing Hanukkah & Christmas and What to Do in December: A Live Q&A for Parents Balancing Hanukkah & Christmas.

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There is no supply chain shortage when you shop local this Holiday Season! Here are some great ideas on ways to support local businesses and get your holiday shopping done!

Adrenaline Entertainment Center Give the gift of FUN! What child wouldn’t love to receive passes to Adrenaline, which offers 45,000 sqft of Extreme Play and high energy fun through a wide variety of activities like basketball, dodgeball, rock climbing, performance trampolines, foam pits, battle beams and more! 7645 Lake Worth Road, just east of the Turnpike. 20% off with code PBPARENT. For more information call 561-4401400 or visit jumpadrenaline.com/lake-worth. artNEST We give children limitless possibilities to express themselves and learn all aspects of art, we keep the learning 22 November 2021| PB Parenting |

fun…Give the Gift of Art! You can purchase a gift certificate to anything we offer such as classes, workshops, camps, parties etc. Located in Delray and Boca! For more information visit www.artneststudios.com or call 561-562-8897.

Ballet Palm Beach Take your family to see the Nutcracker this Holiday Season. Performances will be Dec. 4-5th at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts.

Also for your little budding ballerina, give the gift of ballet classes! For more information go to www.balletpalmbeach.com

Genie's Gymnastics At Genie’s Gymnastics the children come first. We focus on their specific goals, and have a lot of fun while working towards excellence.

Girls and boys gymnastics and cheerleading classes available.

Centrally located between Jog Rd and Hagen Ranch behind the chevron gas station. Call 561-868-0288 or visit www.geniesgymnastics.com for more details.

Mental Health Counseling Sessions Grossmayer Wellness Center • Treating young kids, teens, and adults • EMDR therapy now offered • Accepting new clients • We offer telehealth • In office sessions upon request • Accepting insurance: Cigna, Aetna, Magellan, Espyr, Managed Care Concepts, E4 Health Madeleine and Justin Grossmayer, LCSW (561) 602-1485 · grossmayerwellnesscenter.com Facebook.com/SocialSkillsMatter Facebook.com/GrossmayerWellnessCenter

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Kids Need More Art - = Give the gift of creativity!

Palm Beach Zoo - Become an Annual Palm Kids Need More Art is Beach Zoo Member today and enjoy the located in Juno Beach beautiful, 23-acre tropical and has fun classes for all park full of WILD things! ages. Or let your little one With a Zoo Membership, create a unique masterpiece to give to a family you can visit as many times member during their Secret Santa Workshops. as you would like for an Learn more at www.kidneedmoreart.com entire year* (see below for more information about Membership Benefits Loggerhead Marinelife on their website). In addition to great benefits Center Go green this and perks, members help support the zoo’s holiday season by gifting a mission to “inspire people to act on behalf of sea turtle “adoption” to your wildlife and the natural world”. Learn more here own special hatchling! A www.palmbeachzoo.org/membership. sea turtle adoption is a unique and meaningful way to show how much you care (for the person Picasso’s Creative and for marine life). No matter what sea turtle Workshop adoption package you purchase, you will have a Create personalized way to show your love for ocean and sea turtle gifts ats Picasso's conservation. It could be in sticker, hat, photo, Creative Workshop. or magnet form. You can adopt a sea turtle for Have fun painting and creating your own as low as $40. You can find more info at www. masterpiece to give to your love ones. Or give marinelife.org/adopt. the gift of creativity, gift certificates available Maltz Jupiter Theatre and Goldner Conservatory at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre are great gift giving experiences! For the theatre lover - the gift of tickets to see a show - the new season will be starting soon. For your budding actor or actress, the gift of classes. The Goldner Conservatory at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre is a premier professional Conservatory that offers the highest caliber of artistic education to students of all ages.

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and make great gifts! Located at 7451 S Military Trail, Lake Worth. Call us today to learn more!

For more information call 561-439-4000 or visit www.gopicasso.com.

Sandoway Discovery Center Become a member or adopt an animal for the holiday season!

Membership has its perks! Enjoy free admission year round, special events and more! Sandoway also offers two animal adoption packages for $25 or $50. Animals include Maggie the Gopher Tortoise, Nurse Sharks, Opossums, Sting Rays and more For more information call 561-2747263 or visit www.Sandoway.org.

Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center Membership or daily passes make a great holiday gift for the children in your life.

We are more than just a museum – come find out! We offer an array of education programs including FREE weekly programs, affordable art classes, and specialty workshops for children ages 1-7. Each program is thoughtfully researched and developed to provide age-specific enrichment and is designed to seamlessly blend learning and fun.

For more information, please call 561-742-6780 or visit www.SchoolhouseMuseum.org.

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium There are many great gifts available at the South Florida Science Center!

Give your loved ones passes to visit, an annual membership, or stop in our Science Center store to purchase a wide variety of science goodies. Bring the gift of exploration home with interactive science kits or a plethora of small treasures. Members save 10% on purchases. Store items may be ordered by telephone at 561-832-1988 or via email at kzambrana@sfsciencecenter.org. Memberships may be purchased on our website www.

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TRAVELS & Places to go Road Trip Boredom Busters Do your holidays include a trip through the woods to grandmother’s house? The family road trip can be a time to bond and learn about each other’s interests and points of view — or an ordeal that makes you want to scream every time you hear “Are we there yet?” from your kids.

A road trip can be a fun, educational, and sane experience with just a little planning, creativity, and preparation. Sure, electronic games, apps, and portable DVD players are great distractions. But don’t overlook these family-friendly games and activities that can keep everyone happy as the miles go by.

Can-Do Cards - Don’t underestimate the power of a deck of cards. It presents endless possibilities for all ages and can provide hours of entertainment and concentration. If your kids are sick of the standard Go Fish, Crazy Eights, and Rummy games, buy — or borrow from your local library — a kids’ card games book for new ideas. Or buy a deck of quiz or trivia cards to keep their brains busy.

Contest Craze - Hold an official family spelling bee or trivia contest using index cards to write down words or questions. Winners can earn trinkets, stickers, activity or coloring books, trading cards, 26 November 2021| PB Parenting |

food treats, money (the younger the child, the smaller the amount), or extra minutes of hotel pool time or stay-up-late time.

Good Ol’ Games - Use the fallback road-trip games — 20 Questions, the License Plate Game, and I Spy. Try the Alphabet Game - Pick a topic (for instance, animals) and a letter (A), then have everyone name animals that begin with that letter, like aardvark, antelope, ape. The best thing about this game is that kids can pick a topic of interest — cars, TV characters, countries, cities, foods, names, etc. — and there are 26 possibilities (one for each letter) for every topic. Make the games into marathons, awarding special treats or trinkets to whoever wins each round. Then have lightning rounds or finals for extra-special awards.

Journal Jotting - Buy cheap but sturdy journals (or use plain notebooks or create your own from construction paper, hole puncher, and yarn) and have kids write down and describe what they see along the way. Have them collect something small (a stone, a seashell, a flower, etc.) or buy a supersmall trinket from rest stops (buttons, stickers, postcards, etc.) to glue into their journal, describing each stop and each location or landmark they pass.

Bring along a stack of old magazines and have kids cut out and paste pictures into their journals to illustrate some of what they’ve seen (cows, fire trucks, palm trees, deer, cars, etc.). Give each kid a disposable camera to capture their own memories and keep the pictures in their personal road-trip journals.

Make It Magnetic - Stock up on a few supercheap magnetic games (like tic-tac-toe, checkers, etc.) at the local dollar store or at gift shops along the way.

Map Quest - Bring a large map (or smaller map book that little hands can better handle) just for the kids. Have them use stickers and highlighters to mark each road you take on your journey.

Silence Is Golden - When all else fails, use the standby game “See Who Can Be the Quietest.” After hours of singing and crafting, your little ones just might appreciate the challenge of not saying a peep.

Make prizes worth their while, with incentives such as money (quarters, a dollar), gift-shop trinkets or games, or staying up a few minutes longer that night.

Team Storytelling - Ask each family member to create a line for a story (e.g.,”There once was a boy name Hugh...”), then have everyone add a line until you’re all stumped (“who lived in the town’s biggest zoo” ... “he often had nothing to do” ... “so he decided to make an igloo” ... “with a big polar bear named Sue”...).

Wordplay Have kids write down various words they see as you drive along (from billboards, bumper stickers, roadside attractions and stores, license plates, signs, the sides of trucks, etc.). Ask them to write a story, poem, or song grouping all of the words they see together. Have them read, perform, or sing their creation for everyone when they’re done.

A little creativity and planning can cut down on the fighting and fussing and leave fond family memories of your time together — on the road and off.

This information was provided by KidsHealth®, one of the largest resources online for medically reviewed health information written for parents, kids, and teens. For more articles like this, visit KidsHealth.org or TeensHealth.org. © 1995- 2021 . The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth®. All rights reserved.

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& Things to Do Wear your toddlers out at Adrenaline Entertainment Center with their KIDS RUSH Special. Children Ages 6 & Under can jump for $10 (Mon-Fri 10AM -1PM) All passes good until 1 PM. 2 & Under free with purchase.

First Sundays of the month are Sensory Sunday & Kid’s Rush Extended are back! NO Music, no crowd, just Fun. 10-12 PM available to Sensory Sensitive (All Ages) and Toddler U7 only. A special time for special needs and working parents to have fun together at our discounted prices. Just $10 for 2 Hours. Check out www.jumpadrenaline.com/lakeworth for more information.

Each Month on the Second Thursday at 3:00pm join Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center for Artist of the Month where kids 3-7 years old will explore the work of a different master artist each month and create their own in the artist’s style! Due to small class sizes, reservations are preferred. Class is limited to no more than 10 family groups. Masks are required. FREE with paid admission. 129 E. Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach. 561742-6780. www.schoolhousemuseum.org.

One Day Camp and Thanksgiving Week Camp - NO SCHOOL Nov. 11th (ages 7-12) -Trust The Process! Science is all about trial and error.

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is all around us, from sneezes to pom poms. $55/ non-member & $50/ member. Thanksgiving Camp (Nov 22nd - 24th) Fantastic Beasts (ages 7-12) - Our planet is home to some of the most magical creatures imaginable, and we plan to find them all! How do animals like squid and octopuses camouflage? How can cheetahs run at 60mph? Learn about the many species on Earth and some of their fantastic abilities! $165/nonmember & $150/member. Register here - www. sfsciencecenter.org/camps Moms need to have fun too! Gather up your best girl friends and head over to Picasso’s Ceative Workshop Ladies Night in their NEW Location.

Every 3rd Friday of the month from 7-10 PM. The next one is Nov. 19th .Come in with all of your girlfriends & enjoy 3 hours of food, painting, great music, and even a raffle during the night! You don’t want to miss this event! It’s only a $10 cover charge (for dinner and dessert) plus the price of the pottery piece you want to paint! BYOB! RSVP Here https://bit.ly/3tgHLsK Saturdays from 9:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. Kids Fishing Program at Loggerhead Marinelife Center Participants will learn basic techniques for fishing from a fishing pier including knot tying, casting, fish handling, and proper catch-and-release techniques. In addition to fishing skills, participants

will learn to be ethical anglers and discover how to reduce their impact on marine life including sea turtles and shorebirds! Fish caught during this program will always be released. All fishing equipment and bait are provided, please see details during registration for recommended items to bring.

Advance registration required, walk-ins are not accepted, space is limited! Masks are required to be worn by ALL guests attending and/or participating in this program. Cost: $12. Ages: 8-12. Register here https://marinelife.org/events/kids-fishingprogram-32/ Half Price for Heroes at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium - Last Saturdy of the Month (Nov. 27) - To thank our frontline workers and first responders, we are offering HALF price admission up to 4 guest. * must show badge. For more info - www. sfsciencecenter.org

Gymnastics • Cheer • Dance Martial Arts • Ninja Zone • Personal Training Classes • Summer Camp Birthday Parties • Parents Night Out 6500 South Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton • 561.998.4225 www.gokidschoice.com

December 4-5, Ballet Palm Beach presents The Nutcracker.

The Nutcraker is a family favorite and the coming-of-age story of Marie who receives a mysterious gift on Christmas Eve. Adventures ensue as Tchaikovsky’s score draws Marie into a terrifying battle with the Mouse King, through a mystical snowstorm, and to the Enchanted Kingdom. The Nutcracker has become a holiday tradition for all ages, delighting both the young and the young-at-heart. Performances at the Kravis. www.balletpalmbeach.org.

Sat. Dec. 11 • 10M - 6 PM • Holiday Shopping that Matters - Do your holiday shopping all while supporting the Maltz Jupiter Theatre! For one day only participating stores at the Gardens Mall will be donating portions of recorded sales to the theatre! go to www.jupitertheatre.org.

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