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Letter From the Publisher P. 4 PB Picks - Beat The Heat P. 6 10 Ways To Keep Cool When It’s Hot P. 8

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Summer Survival Insect Repellant and Sunscreen Guide P. 10 Beat the Heat Guide P. 14-17

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Smart Ways to Fuel Kids this Summer P. 18 Raising a Summer Reader P.20 Family Events Calendar P. 22

ON THE COVER Luciana, 6 years old, cools off “mermaid style” on Palm Beach Island. Cover photograph by Lynn of Lynn Studios, Inc. www.lynnstudios1.com | PBParenting.com | July 2018

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Letter From The Publisher Greetings, Is it hot enough for you out there? The temperatures are approaching close to 95!

While I want to stay inside the comforts of my air conditioned home, my three kids have boundless energy and need to get out and play. PB Parenting is here with the 7th edition of our Beat the Heat Guide. We are coming up on the hottest months of the year so keep your cool with the help of our annual guide.

With all the rain the mosquitos are vicious right now. Dr. Scott Fisch of Palm Beach Pediatrics has some great tips to ward off the pesky critters as well as stay sun safe on page 10.

Even though it is July it is still not too late to sign up for a camp and give yourself a little break and your child an adventure! Check out our Summer Camp Directory online at www.pbparenting.com. There are many summer camps that still have immediate openings.

However you decide to spend your summer, PB Parenting hopes that it is a fun and safe one! See you next month for Back to School (already!)

During the downtime of Summer, make sure to connect with PB Parenting online! Like our facebook page, join either one of our facebook groups (Palm Beach County Moms (moms only) or our co-ed group Palm Beach County Parents), sign up for our e-newsleter and stay up to date with weekly events and contests!

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summer safety tips Source: American Academy of Pediatrics, June 2014

FIREWORKS SAFETY Families should attend community fireworks displays run by professionals rather than using fireworks at home.

BUG SAFETY

Avoid areas where insects nest or congregate, such as stagnant pools of water, uncovered foods and gardens where flowers are in bloom.

DON’T USE scented soaps, perfumes or hair sprays on your child.

PLAYGROUND SAFETY Make sure children CANNOT REACH any moving parts that might pinch or trap any body part.

PARENTS SHOULD SUPERVISE children on play equipment to make sure they are safe.

SKATEBOARD, SCOOTER, IN-LINE SKATING SAFETY Children should NEVER RIDE skateboards or scooters in or near moving traffic.

SUNBURN SAFETY Wear appropriate clothing and sunglasses and apply ample sunscreen of 30 SPF or higher.

REAPPLY SUNSCREEN REGULARLY if kids are sweating profusely or spending time in the water.

BICYCLE SAFETY

A helmet protects your child from serious injury, and should ALWAYS BE WORN. When purchasing a helmet, look for a label or sticker that says the helmet meets the CPSC safety standard.

Helmets are particularly important for PREVENTING AND MINIMIZING HEAD INJURIES.

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Children under the age of should be closely supervised at all times.

POOL SAFETY Keep a close eye on your kids while they are in the pool.

Make sure there is appropriate SAFETY EQUIPMENT near the pool, such as life rings, reaching poles and a first-aid kit.

To speak to a registered nurse or for a physician referral, call Consult-A-Nurse® at 516.345.7009. For more information, visit PalmsWestHospital.com.

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Water Warriors Steady Stream X from Buzz Bee Toys (ages 4+, MSRP $9.99) blasts a continuous stream, allowing for longer soaking power! With blasting capabilities of up to 38 feet, you’ll be sure to soak your opponent from near or far. For more information go to buzzbeetoys.com.

Water Warriors Outlaw from Buzz Bee Toys (ages 5+, MSRP: $11.99) is an air pressure water blaster that provides performance blasting power. You can soak your target from up to 42 feet and the water tank holds up to 48 ounces of water - so you won’t have to stop the fun to reload! For more information go to buzzbeetoys.com.

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10 Ways To Keep Cool When It’s Hot It is hard to keep your cool in South Florida when temperatures reach the mid 90s for the next few months . It is important to stay cool not only for your comfort but your safety. Dangerously high temperatures can result in heatrelated illnesses ranging from heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The following tips can help you keep cool all summer long.

1. Beat the sun and heat with an early morning or evening activity or workout.

2. Try to stay in the shade when outdoors during peak sunlight.

3. Wear loose-fitting clothing, preferably of a light color. Also cotton clothing will keep you cooler than many synthetics.

4.. Fill a spray bottle with water and keep it in the refrigerator for a quick refreshing spray to your face after being outdoors or take it on the go with you!

5. Fans can help circulate air and make you feel cooler even in an airconditioned house.

6. Try storing lotions or cosmetic toners in the refrigerator to use on hot, overtired feet.

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7. Keep plastic bottles of water in the freezer; grab one when you’re ready to go outside. As the ice melts, you’ll have a supply of cold water with you.

8. Take frequent baths or showers with cool or tepid water.

9. Combat dehydration by drinking plenty of water along with sports drinks or other sources of electrolytes.

Avoid caffeine and alcohol as these will promote dehydration.

10. Instead of hot foods, try lighter summer fare including frequent small meals or snacks containing cold fruit or low fat dairy products. As an added benefit, you won’t have to cook next to a hot stove.

Finally, use common sense. If the heat is intolerable, stay indoors when you can and avoid activities in direct sunlight or on hot asphalt surfaces. Pay special attention to the elderly, infants, and anyone with a chronic illness, as they may dehydrate easily and be more susceptible to heat-related illnesses.

Don’t forget that pets also need protection from dehydration and heatrelated illnesses too.

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Summer Survival Insect Repellant and Sunscreen Guide

BY DR. SCOTT FISCH, DO, FAAP

Living in a place where millions come to vacation each year most definitely has its benefits. Unfortunately, enjoying the year round sunshine does come at a cost. Whether it is protecting yourself and your children from the harmful rays of the sun, or surviving the almost constant onslaught from those pesky, biting, insects, how much do you know about the various sunscreens and insect repellents that are available? Are they effective? Are they safe?

Insect repellents come in many forms, including aerosols, sprays, lotions and sticks. Some are made from chemicals and some have natural ingredients.

Chemical repellents containing DEET are considered the best defense against biting insects. The amount of DEET in insect repellents varies from product to product, so it’s important to read the label of any product you use.

Studies show that products with higher amounts of DEET protect people longer.

For example, products with amounts around 10% may repel pests for about 2 hours, while products with amounts of about 24% last an average of 5 hours.

But studies also show that products with amounts of DEET greater than 30% don’t

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offer any extra protection.

The AAP recommends that repellents should contain no more than 30% DEET when used on children. Insect repellents also are not recommended for children younger th​an 2 months of age.

Use just enough repellent to cover your child’s clothing and exposed skin. Using more doesn’t make the repellent more effective. Never spray repellent directly onto your child’s face. Spray a little on your hands first, then rub it on to child’s face, sparing the mouth and eye areas.

Remember, once you return indoors, be sure your child washes with soap and water to remove the repellent and wash the sprayed clothing before wearing again.

Another product has been shown to repel biting insects similar to DEET and that is Picaridin. Products containing Picaridin vary in strength and you should always read the labels for proper use. One may apply Picaridin repellent on clothes and exposed skin.

Some more natural products that are on the market such as oil of lemon, eucalyptus, and 2% soybean oil have shown some moderate repelling effect,

however usually last under 2 hours per application.

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Remember these insect repellents prevent bites from biting insects, such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, chiggers, and biting flies but not stinging insects, which include bee​s, hornets, and wasps.

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Despite what a product claims or what their label reads, not all products have the same level of protection. Wristbands soaked in chemical repellents, ultrasonic devices that emit sound waves designed to keep insects away and taking Garlic or Vitamin B1 by mouth have proven to be much less effective.

Insects are attracted to stagnant water, garbage, and flowerbeds. Insects are also more prevalent in the evening, beginning at sunset. Other ways you can protect yourself and your children from insect bites is to wear long pants, lightweight long sleeve shirts, socks and closed shoes when you know you will be outside during the evening hours.

Avoid dressing your child in clothing with bright colors or flowery prints and don’t use scented soaps, perfumes, or hair sprays as these things may actually attract insects. Mosquito nets should always be used to protect your infants in strollers and baby carriers.

Sunlight consists of two types of rays — Ultraviolet A, or UVA and Ultraviolet B, UVB. Both types of rays can be very harmful to our skin and our overall health, with UVB rays being the primary cause of sunburn, premature aging, and potential skin cancer. The effectiveness of sunscreen is measured by its SPF rating. SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, is a measure of how well a sunscreen will protect your skin from UVB exposure,

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when properly applied. If your skin would normally burn in 20 minutes without sunscreen, applying a sunscreen with an SPF of 10 would allow you to stay in the sun for 200 minutes, or 10 times longer than without any protection. This is just a rough estimate as many factors go into determining how long your skin can tolerate exposure to UVB. Sunscreen with an SPF of 30 blocks 97 percent of the sun’s UVB rays. Higher-number SPFs block slightly more of the sun’s UVB rays, but no sunscreen can block 100 percent of the sun’s UVB rays.

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should consist of 1oz, or a shot glass filled with sunscreen with a nickel sized dollop on the face alone. This amount should be adjusted accordingly for the size of person to which it is being applied. Please read the label on your preferred sunscreen bottle for application amounts. Unfortunately, this is not a “one and done” application either. Sunscreen should be reapplied every 2 hours if swimming or sweating.

To prevent sunburn, and the damaging effect from the suns rays, the AAP recommends that infants, under 6 months of age, avoid sun exposure as best as possible, and should be dressed in lightweight long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and brimmed hats that shade the neck to prevent sunburn. However, if adequate shade or covering is not possible, one can apply a small amount of sunscreen, at least SPF 30 with both UVA and UVB protection, to small areas on the baby, such as the face and back of hands.

For children 6 months and up, it is best to avoid direct sunlight during the peak hours of 10 AM - 4 PM. On both sunny AND cloudy days, a broad spectrum sunscreen, protecting against both UVA and UVB, should be applied to exposed areas. Hats with brims and sunglasses should also be worn.

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Pediatrician and best-selling author Dr. Tanya Altmann suggests moms can help fill that gap by making sure kids fuel their bodies with proper nutrition. Milk is the top food source for calcium, vitamin D and potassium, and Altmann encourages moms to serve milk at most meals and water in between to ensure kids get the recommended servings of milk, depending on age group, throughout the day.

“Milk is a simple way to help give kids of all ages nutrients they need to grow strong, and they already love it,” Altmann said. “Pour a glass of milk alongside your kid’s favorite snack or use milk in a smoothie or oatmeal for breakfast.”

This summer, try a twist on a classic, kidapproved lunch – for breakfast. These Peanut

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Butter and Jelly Pancake Dippers combine two favorite flavors, a peanut butter pancake with a jelly dip, for a simple recipe the whole family is sure to enjoy eating. Pair with an 8-ounce glass of milk for nine essential nutrients to fuel summer mornings.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancake Dippers Recipe courtesy of MilkPEP Servings: 5 (2 pancake dippers per serving) 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 large egg 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy peanut butter 1 cup fat-free milk nonstick cooking spray 1/3 cup sugar-free raspberry preserves 1 glass (8 ounces) fat-free milk In blender, combine oats and flours and pulse 3-4 times. Add salt, brown sugar, baking powder, egg, vegetable oil, peanut butter and 1 cup milk. Pulse several times until combined and no lumps in batter.

Heat nonstick skillet to medium-low heat and lightly grease with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto skillet, cook 1-2 minutes until bubbles appear around edges then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden. Immediately roll up pancake and secure with toothpick. Repeat process with remaining batter.

Serve with raspberry preserves for dipping and pair with remaining 8-ounce glass of milk.

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Nutritional information per serving: 310 calories; 9 g fat; 1.5 g saturated fat; 45 mg cholesterol; 17 g protein; 43 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber; 430 mg sodium; 431 mg calcium (45% of daily value). Nutrition figures based on using fat-free milk, and include an 8-ounce glass of fat-free milk.

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Raising a Summer Reader When the lazy days of summer arrive and your child's schedule is packed with swimming, camp, and family vacations, it can be a challenge to find time for reading.

But kids' reading skills don't have to stop growing just because school's out. Here are some ways to make reading a natural part of their summer fun: Explore your library. Visit your local library to check out books and magazines that your kids haven't seen before. Many libraries have summer reading programs, book clubs, and reading contests for even the youngest borrowers. There are often incentives, such as a free book upon completing their summer reading lists. Young kids will feel extra grown-up checking out books with their own library card.

Read on the road. Going on a long car trip? Make sure the back seat is stocked with favorite reads. When you're not at the wheel, you can read the books aloud.

Get some audio books (many libraries have large selections) and listen to them together during drive time.

Make your own books. Pick one of your family's favorite parts of summer — whether it's baseball, ice cream, vacation, or the pool — and have your child draw or cut out related pictures from magazines and catalogs. Paste the pictures onto paper

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to make a book, and then encourage your child to write text for each page. A younger child can dictate the story for you to write down (using your child's words). When you're done, read the book together.

Keep in touch. Kids don't have to go away to write about summer vacation.

Even if your family stays home, you can encourage your child to send postcards, letters, or e-mails to friends and relatives.

Ask a relative to be your child's pen pal, and encourage a weekly exchange of letters, postcards, or e-mails.

Keep up the reading rituals. Even if everything else changes during the summer, keep up the reading routines already in place at your house. Read with your kids every day — whether it's just before bedtime or under a shady tree on a lazy afternoon. And don't forget to take a book to the beach! Just brush the sand off the pages!

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. © 19952015 . The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth®.

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Toddler Tuesdays at 9:30 AM at The Mall at Wellington Green Join us each Tuesday morning for a different themed event inside the LIVE360 studio near Nordstrom. Activities vary weekly and may include a craft, story time, sing alongs, movies and more! Most activities are free or are offered for a small fee. Call 561.227.6900 for more info. 10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Daily at 2 PM • Public Guided Tours at Loggerhead Marinelife Center Tours offered seven days a week. If you’ve ever wondered about the fish in our tanks or the turtle patients in our hospital, this is the tour for you. Lasting an hour, these tours are led by educational docents who will answer all your burning questions. Sign-in at the Guest Services desk in the main lobby. Tours are $8 per adult / $5 per child under 8. Located at 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach.

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Calendar Wed., July 4 • 12 Noon - 9 PM Independence Day Celebration at The Village of Wellington The Village of Wellington invites you to come celebrate the Fourth of July with a full day of fun, family-friendly activities! Start off at the Wellington Aquatics Complex with a Patriotic Pool Party, and then head over to Village Park for Fireworks, Food Trucks, Gypsy Lane Band, Inflatable Obstacle Courses, Bounce Houses & Slides, Rockwall, Face Painting, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, FREE Bingo, Vendors and more! This event is free.

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Thurs., Jul. 5 • 5 - 7 PM Hack Shack Tech Club at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium If you like to make, tinker, design, and engineer, then the Hack Shack Tech Club is for you! This week’s theme is “VR Basics”.

Learn how to make your own virtual reality! During this session we’ll take a look at different VR platforms and create a simple VR world of your very own. Open to students in grades 5-8. $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Classes are held at the new Stiles-Nicholson STEM Education Center across the street from the Science Center. Visit www.sfsciencecenter. org for more information and for a schedule of monthly themes.

Fri., Jul. 6 • 4:30 - 9 PM Safari Nights at Palm Beach Zoo Join us on the first Friday of every month for Safari Nights! The whole Zoo is open to explore as you join us for

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non-stop family entertainment at our Dinosaurs themed Safari Nights. Get into the spirit of the evening and come dressed to match the theme. Each date will feature a different family-friendly theme and will include entertainment for guests of all ages: including up-close animal experiences, face painting and kids’ DJ, giveaways, crafts and more! This year’s dinosaur night will feature something amazing!!! You’ll come face-toface with an interactive walking dinosaur from Dino Trail. It’s over 8 feet tall and 12 feet long...and it ROARS! But don’t worry, it doesn’t bite. Plus, bring the kids’ swim suits and cool off in the waters of the Play Fountain! Call 561.533.0887 or visit www. palmbeachzoo.org for more information and a schedule of themes. 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach.

Sat., Jul. 7 • 10 AM or 12 PM Bricks 4 Kidz at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium During the new LEGO bricks inspired exhibit parents and children will work together to build motorized LEGO models from the Bricks 4 Kidz Transportation Timeline curriculum. Guests can select a car, train, plane, helicopter, horse and buggy, sailboat, ship or rocket! Participants do not take home their creation. Workshops are 75 minutes. Classes are $8 per child. Walk-ins will be accepted, but online registration is recommended. Visit www.sfsciencecenter. org for more information and to register.

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Tues. & Wed., Jul. 10, 11 • 5 - 7 PM GEMS Club at STEM Studio in Downtown Abacoa Due to popular demand, a second night has been added!

This week’s theme is “Marine

Madness” Girls have a bright future in Science and GEMS Club will continue to help them shine! GEMS Club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology. Pizza dinner and refreshments will be provided. This program is open to girls in grades 3 - 8 and a $10 registration fee is required per session. The event is limited so register early to save your spot! Walk-ins, please be aware that the session may already be sold out. Visit www. sfsciencecenter. org/stem-studio-gems to register or for more information. Stem Studio is located at 1209 Main Street Unit 112, Jupiter.

Sat., Jul. 14 • 9:30 - 11:30 AM Eco Adventure Series: Kid’s Fish ID & Snorkel Discovery at Loggerhead Marinelife Center Learn to spot the differences between common Florida reef fish and enjoy a guided snorkel tour to test your new skills. For ages 8 - 12. Join Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) biologists on local eco excursions and explore the diverse coastal ecosystems of Florida. From river to reef, participants will learn about local flora and fauna as well as gain an insight into the importance of these delicate ecosystems in their community. The cost is $25 per participant. For more info call 561.627.8280 or visit www.marinelife.org. 14200 U.S. Hwy 1, Juno Beach.

Sat., Jul. 14 • 10 AM 12 PM e4 Life: Green Health & Wellness Expo at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium In partnership with the West Palm Beach Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, this expo features fun and educational activities for the entire family – all promoting a healthy lifestyle through vendor exhibits, demonstrations, give-

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Activities include healthy food vendors, themed crafts, gardening workshops, energy efficiency, transportation, environmentally preferable purchasing and other sustainable/conservation subjects.

Ticket price is included with general paid admission to the Science Center and free for Science Center members. 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Visit www. sfsciencecenter. org for more info.

Sat., Jul. 14 • 4:30 - 9 PM Food Truck Safari at Palm Beach Zoo Food Truck Safari is sponsored by FPL SolarNow™! Explore the whole Zoo while you enjoy great eats from some of Palm Beach County’s best gourmet food trucks. There’s live music, a cash bar, and a local brewery tap-takeover. Food and drinks are not included with the price of admission. Call 561.533.0887 or visit www. palmbeachzoo.org for more information and for a list of participating food trucks.

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Sat., Jul. 28 • 4:30 - 9 PM Roar and Pour at Palm Beach Zoo Join us every 4th Saturday of the month through August for a night of drinks (21+), food and live music. The whole Zoo is open to explore with Roar & Pour admission starting at 4:30 PM. The Tiki Bar opens at 5:00 PM with beer, wine, and a local craft brewer tap-takeover TBA! This year, to better serve you, food will be served at the Tropics Cafe Snack Window opening at 5 PM. Then, Majesty of Rock takes the stage at 7 PM with 45 minutes of great Styx music, a short break, and closing with 45 minutes of Journey music! Special admission rates apply. Call 561.533.0887 or visit www. palmbeachzoo.org for more info. 1301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach.

Calendar Ongoing in July Tiny Kids Jupiter at Kids Need More Art Kids Need More Art invites toddlers and moms (or dads!) to join us in our bright, colorful, and fun studio space for some creative together-time that’s sure to become one of your favorite weekly “mommy & me” activities! Each Tiny Kids class will offer an opportunity for little hands to get messy while engaging in an art activity with a little help from mom and our KNMA teachers.

We will talk about ways to encourage selfexpression through art, and each young artist will leave with an art-to-go kit that can be used to promote creativity at home for tiny kids! Start your toddler on an art journey with KNMA that will last a lifetime!

For ages 2 - 4. Mondays and Tuesdays from 4 - 5 PM. Please register online at www. kidsneedmoreart.com or call 561.746.4576 for more information.

Save The Date - Sat. & Sun. Aug. 11, 12 • Monster Jam at The BB&T Center Monster Jam®, the most action-packed live event on four wheels where world class drivers compete in front of capacity crowds around the globe. Monster Jam features high octane spontaneous entertainment and intense competition, featuring the most recognizable trucks in the world. For times and ticket information, visit www. monsterjam.com.

SAVE THE DATE Wed., Aug. 22 • 9AM - 12 PM Stroller Daze at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium Bring your little ones to the Science Center for a fun-filled event just for them! Special event includes ageappropriate science crafts, storytelling,

planetarium shows, discovery center & playground exploration, giveaways and more! This event is geared toward children 5 and under and their parent/guardian.

Activities include a Patty Shukla Performace at 11 AM, themed sensory bins, bubble zone, explore a fire truck, play a round on our new mini golf course, and more! $8.50 adults, FREE for children and Science Center members. Stroller Daze is proudly presented

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Ongoing Programs at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Join us every Wednesday from 11 AM - 12:00 PM for a FREE guided walk along the Ashley Trail, a quartermile natural trail that winds through the Butterfly Garden, Coastal Hammock, and Mangroves, to a sandy beach by the Social Skills Group Intracoastal.

Observe local flora and fauna as your naturalist guides you on this 9-11 island Summer 2018 Ages exploration. No reservations required. Meet focus of this group is to Sessions beginof theThe on the front porch Nature Center. help children in this June 6 Also join us for outdoor marine aquarium transitional age improve self 6-7:30pm confidence, while navigating feedings every - issues, Saturday at 12:30 (No session on JulyMonday 4) such as emotional Wellington Professional Centre PM.Lake For more info, please call 561.544.8605. awareness of self and others, 12161 Ken Adams Way Suite 154 anger Located at 1801 N. Oceanconflict Blvd.,resolution, Boca Raton.

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