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PB Picks - Baby & Maternity Picks P. 6 Surviving Your First Year as a Stay-at-Home Mom P. 8 The Birth Care Pavilion at West Boca Medical Center P. 12 Boy or Girl? Gender Reveal Ideas P.14 St. Mary’s Medical Center Receives Honor P. 16

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After School Enrichment Guide P. 18-23 Finding a Doctor for Your New Baby P. 24 25 Things to Do Before Your Baby is Born P. 31 14 Traditions to Start With Your Grandchildren P. 32

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Letter From The Publisher Greetings, The smell of a newborn baby is one of the sweetest smells. Luckily for me, my friends keep having babies. So I can hold them and cuddle them for a little bit before giving them back to their mom (especially if they need their diaper changed!) Even though I am officially out of diaper-stage, I remember that first year as one of the hardest. In this issue, we provide you with resources to help make that first year go smoother. If one of your friends is having a baby offer them some help, see what you can do for them. If they had a sleepless night, come over and watch the baby so they can get some rest, offer to cook them a meal or perhaps when the baby gets older offer to baby-sit so your friend and her husband can get out for a much needed date night. A great way to connect with other moms is to join Palm Beach County Moms on facebook (https://www. facebook.com/groups/pbcountymoms/). We are a 3,100 moms strong group of local moms.

This is a great resource for the many questions that come up now and down the road.

We are a few weeks into the new school year, time to start looking for after school enrichments to keep your little ones busy!

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Surviving Your First Year as a Stay-at-Home Mom

BY KERRIE MCLOUGHLIN

C ongratulations! You’ve taken the plunge into the zany SAHM (stay-at-home

mom) pool. While expecting your baby, you may have envisioned days of doing exactly what you wanted to do while your baby snoozed away, but you have probably realized by now that your tiny, new — permanent — houseguest is running the show. Now what?

I’ll never forget the time a family member asked me, “Are you bored yet?” Melissa Stanton, mother of three and author of The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide, says. “When a spouse comes home at the end of the work day, sees the breakfast dishes still in the sink, and asks, ‘What did you do all day?’ it can be hard to answer. All you know is that although you never sat down or stopped ‘doing,’ you didn’t accomplish anything of substance. Every nose wiped, snack served, doctor appointment made and errand run prevents a SAHM from being able to, say, balance the checkbook, write the great American novel or just relax and be the lady of leisure many perceive SAHMs to be.”

the proverbial housewife with the sparkling house since I was home all day. Instead, I could barely keep my head above water,” says Tresa Cope, the pregnant mom of two preschoolers.

Deal with the crazy-busy dilemma by accepting any offers of help that come your way. I’ve been known to cry tears of joy when someone drops off a new-baby meal at my place. And while you’re entertaining well-wishers, sneak off every now and then to do a dish or put a load of laundry in the dryer while they’re marveling over your child. If a friend starts to empty your dishwasher, don’t stop her! Melissa Stanton says, “Because many of the tasks involved in motherhood and housekeeping are mundane, women can fall into the trap of being busy but bored.”

Stay-at-home motherhood is a job, and no one in the paid workforce is on duty 24/7. To fight boredom, loneliness and frustration, SAHM women need to get out of the house, with kids in tow …So stock the diaper bag and grab a fellow new mom for Sure, you’ll have some spare time to work on a stroller walk around the neighborhood or long-neglected projects while Baby sleeps or mall to fit in some exercise with your social plays … just not as much as you expected. time. Indoor gyms, play areas in fast food After all, you’ll still need to handle about a restaurants and community centers where million other things. “I definitely didn’t think mommy groups meet to chat for “mommy I’d get behind on routine household tasks playdates” are especially great for the hot like closet cleaning. Instead, I hoped I’d be summer months and rainy days.

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Speaking of mommy groups, Julie Dorset, mom of one, says, “What I think is most important is to find a group or club you can join, whether it’s MOPS International or just maybe your own group of friends.

I think any group is very important for the first year you stay home because it gives you somewhere to go, something to look forward to and other moms to relate to.” To find other moms to connect with either in person or online, check out local facebook groups like Palm Beach County Moms with thousands of members talking about a multitude of topics and issues important to moms. You can always find other moms who are parenting like you, and it’s nice to know you’re not alone while caring for this tiny bundle who can’t even speak yet.

Just because you spend your days with a pint-size cutie all day doesn’t mean your brain has completely turned to mush. And if you just need to get it all out of your head, blogging has become a great way to connect with other moms while also using your brain during those late nights when you can’t sleep or during your baby’s naptime. Jill Smokler, author of the blog ScaryMommy.com, says, “I did find my blog to be a savior as far as keeping me connected to people.”

Nobody ever said your baby had to entirely run the show. If you’re normally an on-thego type of person, keep that up. You can incorporate your baby into your day in many different ways, such as exercising with him, taking him on errands with you while you play your favorite kind of music, or strapping him in a front pack or sling while you do household tasks.

“The puzzle, for many SAHMs, is how we can have so much to do, and be so busy, yet feel bored — and frustrated about not getting anything done” shares Stanton. If you’re sick of trying to do it all and seem to be getting nowhere, my advice to you is to temporarily

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surrender. I finally decided that I would sit and hold my son every time he fell asleep (and I’ve done it ever since with all my children!).

Instead of Girls’ Night Out, recharging to me meant sitting around with my son while reading a book, watching TV, journaling or even taking a little snooze for myself.

And don’t feel guilty about taking some time for yourself wherever you can grab it.

This may mean running an errand alone, sitting in a coffee shop for an hour with a book, or going out on the town with friends.

If you’re short on cash, trade babysitting with a friend so you can both get out of the house. Everyone wins – for free!

This time of nonstop caring for an infant won’t last forever, so I’m giving you permission to cut yourself some slack.

Nobody is putting pressure on you to lose the baby weight immediately or have an immaculate house, so enjoy yourself!

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Finding Your Way Home: How To Become A Successful Stay-At-Home Parent by Lucynda Koesters Domestically Challenged: A Working Mom's Survival Guide to Becoming a Stay-at-Home Mom (2nd Edition) by Alana Morales The Stay at Home Mom: For Women at Home and Those Who Want to Be by Donna Otto In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms by Laura Schlessinger The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide: FieldTested Strategies for Staying Smart, Sane, and Connected While Caring for Your Kids by Melissa Stanton

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That is why the labor and delivery team at West Boca Medical Center strives to do everything they can to ensure parents have a positive and memorable experience when their bundle of joy is born.

West Boca offers the most acute level of care for babies in Boca Raton. The hospital has a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the highest designation in Florida, which is equipped to treat premature and/ or high-risk newborns. West Boca also recently unveiled its newly modernized maternity suites, where patients can enjoy a spa-like atmosphere and an enhanced birthing experience. In addition, the newly renovated Birth Care Pavilion consists of a Labor and Delivery Unit, Post-Partum Unit and a Newborn Nursery.

“As one of the leading obstetric and maternity hospitals in the area, we are excited to complete the recent refurbishing of our Birth Care Pavilion,” said Mitch Feldman, CEO of West Boca Medical Center.

“Our birthing suites offer the same awardwinning care as before, but now in a more private and comfortable atmosphere to help improve the overall labor and delivery experience.”

The Birth Care Pavilion consists of 33 patient rooms that offer a soothing and luxurious ambience and are furnished with upscale vanities, wardrobes, window coverings and furniture. A recliner, sleep bench for overnight visitors, guest seating and a bedside cabinet can be found in every room. All bathrooms have also been updated with modern flooring and shower tile.

The labor and delivery rooms have new baby warmers and bassinettes. Selected rooms also offer accommodations that

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include workspace for dads and some of the semi-private post-partum rooms have been converted into private rooms.

“The birthing experience is a special time for parents, and we want them to feel like they’re in a safe, family-centered environment,” said Marianne Sevcik, director of maternity services at West Boca Medical Center.

In addition to the upscale suites, moms can take advantage of the hospital’s maternity education classes to help them get through the maternity process and beyond. West Boca offers a series of classes where pediatricians and nurses discuss topics like baby wellness, delivery, breast feeding and more. The hospital also offers the Newborn Channel, a television station available 24/7 that delivers essential neonatal and parenting information.

Parents who enjoy connecting online can participate in West Boca Medical Center’s eNursery, a virtual community where you can share your baby’s photographs, as well as look through a list of the most popular baby names at the hospital.

West Boca Medical Center is known for its 5-star maternity care. The hospital recently earned Healthgrades’ 2015 Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ and Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ for its commitment to providing excellent care to women during childbirth and during and after gynecologic procedures. In fact, it is the only hospital to achieve both Maternity Excellence Awards in Palm Beach County.

To find out more information, or to schedule a tour of the Birth Care Pavilion at West Boca Medical Center, visit https://www. westbocamedctr.com/our-services/motherbaby. Call (866) 904-9262 if you are interested in registering for a birth care event or class.

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Boy or Girl? Gender Reveal Ideas W aiting up to twenty long weeks to find out the gender of your baby can seem

like an eternity! From throwing a party to spreading the news via mail or facebook, Gender Reveals are a hot new trend in spreading the news. Here are some ideas to tell everyone the gender of your baby.

1. Mystery Cake or Cupcakes Trust a close tight-lipped family friend with the sealed results of your ultrasound to take to a local baker and have a special cake made. From the outside it looks like a regular cake but once you cut inside the cake it will reveal the gender to you and your guests.

Have a baker friend? You could even have someone make a cake by adding pink or blue food coloring to a yellow cake mix.

2. Photo Shoot Reveal Schedule a photo shoot with a local photographer to announce the gender of your baby using props such as pink or blue balloons, baby shoes, paint, umbrellas. You could also write your message out using scrabble pieces, blocks or drawing it in the sand. Once you get your photos back from the photographer share your news via print announcements and/or social media. If having a party, you can have it printed on canvas and simply cover it up so no one

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can peek until you are ready to announce!

3. Older Sibling Reveal If you already have a child, buy or make a shirt that says, “I’m Having a Baby Brother” (or sister). If you are doing a photo shoot have them wear it during the shoot. If you are having a party, have the soon-to-be sibling keep their jacket zipped until it’s time for the big reveal.

4. Pet Announcement Have a fur baby? For all the pet lovers out there get your pet involved in the act! If you have a cat or dog for example, you can organize for them to come out to the guests at announcement time wearing something around their neck to announce the gender.

It might be a pink or blue ribbon or bow.

5. Pin the Bow On Your Ultrasound Use your printer or go to a store that makes enlargements. Blow up the ultrasound picture and put it on the wall. Make a cutout of a pink bow and a blue bowtie and put a small loop of scotch tape on the back.

When it comes time to reveal the gender you can stick the pink bow on baby’s head, or the blue bowtie at baby’s neck. If you’re not having a party, make small copies of the ultrasound and put the proper decoration on it before mailing it to your friends and family.

6. Confetti Pop Buy a balloon for every person at the gender reveal. Before you blow them up, put some pink or blue confetti inside each balloon. Hand everybody a balloon and a pin. Count to three and have everyone pop their balloon. The confetti will scatter and everyone will know if it’s a boy or a girl.

7. Pinata Party Another fun party idea is to fill the piñata beforehand with pink or blue candies.

When the piñata is broken open, your baby’s gender will be revealed.

8. Make It a Game Have guests guess baby’s gender. At the end of the party, announce what it is.

Everyone who guessed correctly gets a trinket to take home with them.

9. Silly String Pass out cans of pink or blue silly string to your friends and family. Don’t forget to wrap the cans in white paper so they don’t know the color inside! On the count of three, have your loved ones spray you and your spouse with silly string revealing your surprise!

10. Create a Custom T-shirt Create a shirt for mom-to-be to wear at the party. Have it say It’s a... With a checkbox next to Boy and Girl. At the party reveal by crossing off the checkbox with a permanent maker.

Important Things To Consider Before Your Reveal Party • The ultrasound tech could get the gender wrong, especially in earlier scans before 20 weeks. So be sure you are confident with the results.

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St. Mary’s Medical Center Receives Honor Recognizing the Hospital in the Top 5% of Birth Care Centers in the Country St. Mary’s Medical Center earns the Healthgrades 2015 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award for its commitment to providing superior care during childbirth.

“We are proud to be the only hospital in Palm Beach County to obtain this award and level of recognition for our exceptional maternity services,” said hospital CEO Davide Carbone. “This recognition is proof of our longstanding dedication to offering highquality, family-centered care for mothers and babies in our community.”

Healthgrades is one of the leading online resources for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.

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The Birthplace at St. Mary’s Medical Center has been delivering babies for more than 75 years.

The hospital’s 45-bed Level III NICU has the highest designation possible by the state.

St. Mary’s also has a dedicated team available 24/7 for the transport of newborns and pediatric patients from other hospitals, clinics and emergency departments. The hospital offers comprehensive childbirth education and tours of The Birthplace. Expecting parents can learn more and register for a free tour by calling (561) 882-9100 or visit, www.StMarysMC.com.

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Finding a Doctor for Your New Baby Awaiting the birth of a baby is an

exciting time, and a busy one. Along with considering baby names and buying a crib, choosing the right health care provider should be on your to-do list, too.

Your Options When it comes to medical care for kids, there are three types of qualified providers: pediatricians, family physicians, and pediatric nurse practitioners.

Pediatricians Pediatrics is the medical specialty fully focused on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through adolescence. The primary focus of pediatrics is on preventive health care.

Pediatricians complete 4 years of medical school, followed by 3 years of pediatric residency. To become board certified, a pediatrician must pass a written examination given by the American Board of Pediatrics. To keep current on changes in children's health care, pediatricians must recertify by taking examinations every 7 years. They also must take a certain number of continuing medical education (CME)

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courses each year to be eligible for license renewal in the state in which they practice.

Some pediatricians have additional training in a subspecialty area such as cardiology, critical care or emergency medicine, or hematology.

These specialists usually have 3 years of additional training after their residency to be board certified in their subspecialty.

Family Physicians Family physicians must complete 3 years of residency after medical school. Family medicine residents train in pediatrics and several other areas such as internal medicine, orthopedics, and obstetrics and gynecology. They usually spend several months training in each area. Afterward, they're eligible to take the certifying examination of the American Board of Family Medicine. They're also required to earn CME credits and take periodic recertification exams.

Because they train in many areas, family physicians are qualified to care for patients of all ages. This means your child would be able to see the same doctor from birth through adulthood. It also means that all members of your family can receive their

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primary care from the same doctor. A family physician will know the medical histories of all family members and may also be more aware of the emotional and social issues within your family.

When seeking a family physician, be sure to ask about age policies — some see only a few kids or don't see children younger than a certain age.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner A pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) has earned a master's degree in nursing and can take medical histories, perform physical examinations on children, make medical diagnoses, write prescriptions, and provide counseling and treatment. Like pediatricians, PNPs may specialize in a particular area, such as neurology or endocrinology. PNPs work closely with doctors in hospitals, clinics, and private practices.

Some parents might hesitate to choose a PNP, possibly worrying that the PNP is less

extensively trained in children's health care.

These feelings are largely unwarranted. The presence of PNPs in the practice can have many advantages. Parents often find that PNPs spend more time with them than doctors discussing health and child care issues. Plus, if a PNP encounters a more complex medical problem, he or she is trained to consult the doctor.

Still, if you want to see only the doctor or feel the doctor should be consulted after the PNP has seen your child, most practices will honor your request.

When and How to Start Looking Your search for a health care provider should begin well before your baby's due date.

Babies often come early and you'll want to be sure you've found someone whose style and personality work with your own.

A good time to begin your search is about 3 months before the baby is expected. If you're in a managed health care plan, your

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choice of participating doctors who provide primary care for children may be limited, so be sure to check the plan's online list (paper lists get outdated quickly).

If you have questions about whether a provider participates in your plan or if you're interested in a doctor who isn't on the list, call the health plan directly. Also call if your child has any special medical needs that would require an out-of-network doctor.

Once you know the limits of your health plan, compile a list of candidates from people you trust — your relatives, friends, neighbors, and coworkers who share your parenting philosophies. Your doctor, obstetrician, or nurse-midwife can also be a good source for recommendations.

If you've recently moved to a new area, you may not have personal or social connections established to ask for referrals. In this case, consider contacting area hospitals or medical schools for recommendations or

ask the pediatric residents or nurses where they take their kids.

You also can request a list of board-certified pediatricians from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and board-certified family physicians from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

Local hospital "nurse line" referral services, the local medical society office, medical directories in public libraries, and the yellow pages also can be helpful.

Once you have some recommendations, check them out more thoroughly. In each state, a medical board investigates complaints against doctors and may take disciplinary action, ranging from citing a doctor for nonpayment of certain administrative fees to suspending or revoking his or her license for criminal behavior.

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Interviewing Doctors Now you're ready to begin the interview process. Considering that this doctor will be the first to treat your baby, you'll want to be sure that you're comfortable with the doctor's personality, office staff, location, and environment. A prenatal appointment is an excellent opportunity for parents to ask questions and get acquainted with the office staff.

During the interview, you should find out how the practice works by asking: •

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What are the office hours? Flexibility of the doctor's schedule may be a concern, especially if you work outside the home; you may prefer a doctor who offers weekend and evening hours.

Is this a solo or group practice? If it's a solo practice and your doctor is not available on weekends or evenings, what are the coverage arrangements? If it's a group practice, ask about the qualifications of the other doctors in the office. Who will see your child if your doctor is on vacation or otherwise unavailable?

Does a PNP work in the office? How does he or she fit into the practice arrangement?

• Which hospitals is your doctor affiliated with? Will your doctor come to the hospital when you deliver to examine the baby? If your baby needs to be hospitalized, who will provide care there?

• How does the office handle phone inquiries during and after hours? Are special times set aside for parents to call in with questions or is there an open advice line (usually staffed by a "phone nurse") during working hours? How are after-hours calls handled? How quickly can you expect a call back from the doctor on call after you've contacted the answering service? Are afterhours calls routed to a "nurse-on-call" system? This is a service that employs a staff of nurses to give parents advice about how to handle most common childhood illnesses. If your child's illness is thought to be serious, the nurse will transfer the call to your child's doctor or a covering physician, or advise you to go directly to the emergency room.

Otherwise, a record of the call will be relayed to your doctor the next day.

• Is email an option for communicating with your doctor? Does the practice use an electronic medical record, that may make it easier to transfer your child's health information, fill out forms, and schedule appointments? Does the practice have its own website that provides helpful advice and access to reliable health educational material, or may allow you to directly view your child's test results?

• Will the doctor handle emergencies or will your child be referred to an emergency room or urgent care center?

Are these facilities equipped to handle pediatric emergencies?

• Are lab tests done in the office? Most offices can perform basic tests, such as complete blood counts, urine testing, and rapid strep tests rather than send samples out to a laboratory.

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is especially important if you do not have prepaid health coverage. What are the fees for services? Must they be paid in full at the time of the visit or can payment plans be arranged?

What are the policies regarding referrals to specialists in the event your child needs additional care? Is the doctor financially penalized by your health plan for referring patients to specialists, and if so, will this influence the doctor's referral practices?

If you are in a health management organization (HMO), it's important to ask how your doctor handles out-of-network referrals. Making a question checklist will help you organize your thoughts and be thorough during the interview. Some doctors offer group classes for expectant parents to learn about the practice and discuss newborn care, while others offer one-on-one interviews.

Many insurance companies encourage these prenatal appointments or classes and will cover any cost involved; however, be sure to check with the doctor's office and your health plan first to avoid surprises.

What the Doctor's Office Should Be Like The interview is a great time to observe office procedures. Check out the reception area: how many patients are waiting? More than a handful may mean overbooking or it could mean the doctor is spending extra time with a patient who needs it. Is there a place where sick kids can be separated from those in for a well visit? Is the area clean and child-friendly? Is the staff polite and considerate to patients in the waiting room and to people on the phone?

While you're waiting, talk to other parents to determine whether they're satisfied with the care. Is their child comfortable with the doctor? Do the parents feel confident the doctor is thorough and competent? The overall atmosphere in the waiting area will

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The Doctor's Personality Another important aspect of the interview is getting a feel for the doctor's personality.

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Good communication between a doctor and parent is essential to building a good working relationship. Is the doctor a good listener who seems responsive to your concerns? Are you comfortable asking questions or do you feel intimidated?

You also should be sure that your parenting style matches your doctor's in the important issues. How does the doctor feel about circumcision? Breastfeeding?

Alternative or integrative medicines or techniques? Use of antibiotics and other medications? Does the doctor focus on preventive care, including immunizations, child safety, and nutrition?

Philosophical issues might not seem important before the birth but if you consider that this doctor may see your child for years to come, agreement on larger issues becomes more significant.

Although you may feel overwhelmed with preparing for your baby's arrival, imagine how you'll feel after the baby is born.

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25 Things to Do Before Your Baby is Born Finding a doctor for your baby is just the beginning of things to do before your baby arrives. Here are 25 more things to cross off your to-do list.  Pack your hospital bag.  Take a tour and pre-register with your hospital.  Make a birth plan.  Get a crib and set up your nursery.  Pre-wash baby’s clothes  Attend Childbirth and Education classes at your local hospital.  Choose your baby’s names.  Pick a birth announcement design and gather addresses.  Start researching breast pumps and call your insurance to find out how much they will cover.  Use your crockpot and make some

freezer meals to reheat after the baby arrives.  Pack your camera and make sure the battery is charged.  Book and schedule a newborn photographer.  Have a date night with your husband before your baby arrives.  Schedule some me time pampering - a prenatal massage or pedicure.  Install your car seat.  If returning to work, start researching childcare options.  If you have an older child, take them to a sibling education class.  Also arrange childcare for siblings.  Write down your list of people to contact once baby arrives (with phone numbers and email addresses).  Relax! Take a Nap!

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BY KERRIE MCLOUGHLIN Grandparents, I’m sure I don’t have to tell you how important you are to your grandchild(ren). You are so much more than an occasional babysitter. You teach without it even seeming like you are, and your wisdom is soaked up better than any lecture from a parent. To keep your connection with them alive, read on for 14 traditions you can start with your grandchildren.

1. Explore your “stuff” with them. Why have you kept what you have over the years?

Take the kids on a tour of your attic, basement and special treasures throughout the house.

Kids learn so much about you and about history through this tradition. Baseball cards, music that is important to you, books, photos, autographs, special toys, journals.

2. Go fishing. Boys and girls alike are always up for a short bout of fishing, either on a boat, off a dock or in a nearby pond. They not only learn how to bait a hook and cast the line, but their faces light up when they actually catch a fish.

3. Take a girl on a day of beauty or do your own at home. My girls love it when Grandma Mac brushes their hair because she is so patient and gentle and talks to them so lovingly while doing it. A simple session of nail painting can be very relaxing and the perfect time for a girl-to-girl chat.

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4. Do an activity that interests your grandchild. For instance, if you have a granddaughter who loves ballet, take her to see “The Nutcracker.” If your grandson loves trains, take him on a train ride.

5. Snuggle up and read some stories, no matter how old your grandchild is. Make up stories, create some and write them down in a notebook and illustrate them, too. Tell them what your child (their parent) was like at their age and some of the messes they got into.

6. Write each of your grandchildren a letter. You can write one when each is born, sharing your feelings about their birth and hopes for their future. You can write one later, giving advice and pointing out their strengths. Write one just for milestones or write one every year.

7. Teach a skill. Do you crochet, build furniture, paint, cook the best chicken and noodles in the state?

8. Make something together. The possibilities are endless: bake cookies, start a sewing, wood or other craft project, plant a tree or a pot of wildflowers. My husband’s grandma made wooden stick horses for all of her grandchildren, and they still have them.

Now my kids play with them 40 years later.

9. Go on a nature walk or to a nearby park, zoo or nature center. If you aren’t physically

fit, now is a great time to get that way by going on a short nature hike with the kids or pushing them on the merry-go-round. If you just don’t have the energy, indoor children’s museums are a great place to sit and observe and participate with your grandchild while he plays (see #12).

10. Play a game, throw a ball. You can play something your grandchild wants to play, like Candyland, or tackle something you want to teach, like checkers, chess or gin rummy. While Poppy is always good for a game of marbles on the floor, Papa Dave makes them scream by hiding and then chasing them around the yard and house.

11. Call it a night. My sons loves shrimp, so my dad makes them a dinner of shrimp, potatoes and green beans and tops it off with a big bowl of sherbet while they watch a movie. Then they spend the night and wake up to eggs, hash browns, bacon and a day full of fun.

12. Take your grandchild on a trip for a great learning opportunity, and make some special memories in the process. It doesn’t need to be lengthy or costly. A day trip to a neat landmark or fun activity (see #9) would do the trick!

13. Volunteer together. My father-in-law takes my 10-year-old son to a food bank every few weeks for three hours of sorting donated food, then they go out to lunch.

Head to www.VolunteerMatch.org to find all sorts of volunteer opportunities you can do with your grandchild.

14. Show up. Attend as many sports, Scouts, dance and other events as you can. This can be difficult if you have many grandchildren living close who are big into activities, so just do your best. Your presence is definitely looked forward to and appreciated.

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Solutions for the Back to School Lunch Rut With only a few weeks into the school year, are your kids already getting bored with their packed lunch? Check out these ideas to help bust out of the packed lunch rut!

Some of these are so tasty you will want to pack them for yourself!

Monday: Ethically sourced tuna on organic baby salad leaves and edible flowers Blackberries Cucumber Trail Mix Tuesday: Sandwich of slow-cooked, no-nitrite ham on organic whole grain bread Veggies: lettuce, carrots and cucumber Watermelon with mint Trail mix Smarties (in the smallest lidded container: 1/8 cup) Wedneday: Roasted and shredded organic chicken breast

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Quinoa, pre-cooked Thinly sliced Brussels sprouts Cranberries Mustard vinaigrette

Thursday: 1/2 cup hummus + 1 cup salad greens 1/2 whole wheat pita 6 small carrots + 1/3 medium bell pepper 3/4 cup berries 2 tablespoons whole milk vanilla yogurt

Friday: Chicken Wrap Ingredients: 1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 1 teaspoon milk 1/2 cup cubed chicken breast 1/4 cup celery 1/4 cup halved seedless grapes 1/8 cup chopped walnuts 1 whole wheat tortilla baby spinach leaves

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Whisk together the mayo, mustard, honey, and milk. Stir in chicken, celery, grapes and walnuts. Lay some baby spinach leaves on the tortilla, layer with the chicken mixture, and wrap it up tightly. Cut your wrap in half, and you’re good to go! Pair our wrap with crunchy veggies and some trail mix.

The Classic 6 piece Bentology Bento is versatile and has mix and match containers that allow you to store everything from sandwiches to soups, salads to sushi. The compartments are just the right size for kids' appetites to keep them fueled all day.

You can find food inspiration Bentology.net, or in their user-friendly App titled “Lunch Ideas” that is free for download in the iTunes App store. The Lunch Ideas app will help you assemble a personalized shopping list for countless bento combinations. The classic Bento retails for $19.99 while the collection also includes insulated totes and sleeves, box sets of 4 mix and match containers, cool packs and numerous other accessories. For more info and to purchase sets go to http://bentology.net/.

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Easy Weeknight Dinners For Back To School Nights English Muffin Egg Pizza Ingredients: 4 English muffins Olive oil Tomato slices 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced Grated mozzarella Oregano Kosher salt Directions: Make hard-boiled eggs using KRUPS Egg Cooker.

Toast 8 English-muffin halves and place on a cookie sheet.

Drizzle each with olive oil, then layer tomato slices, hard-cooked egg

slices (1/2 egg each) and add a little grated mozzarella.

Sprinkle oregano and kosher salt Broil 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

KRUPS Egg Cooker Boil up to 7 eggs at a time for the whole family without slaving over the stove with the KRUPS Egg Cooker, allowing users to choose from hard/soft boiled, poached or individual omelets. Simply pile the eggs into the slots and an audible signal will indicate when your eggs are done cooking. (Available at Macy’s for $39.99)

Baked Honey-Mustard Chicken Fingers

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Ingredients: 2 Chicken breasts, cut into strips

(for larger families double the recipe) salt and pepper ½ C. low fat mayonnaise 2 Tblsp. honey 2 Tblsp. whole grain mustard 1 tsp. dried oregano Juice of ½ lemon Directions: Preheat broiler on high and line a baking sheet with a COOKINA® Cuisine sheet.

Season chicken fingers with salt and pepper. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Add a few teaspoons of water if it’s too thick. Mix chicken fingers

in honey mustard mixture until well combined.

Line chicken fingers on the Cookina sheet and broil in the oven until browned on one side, then flip chicken and brown other side. It should take about 3-4 minutes on each side.

Serve immediately.

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Need something to do? Check out these great events happening every week!

Mondays 3 PM - 5 PM Monday Madness at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Check-in between 3 - 5 PM when admission is just $5! (regularly $10.95). Plus, free face painting! For more information please call 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 Palm Beach Gardens.

to all of your gymnastics needs. We offer “Mommy & Me” classes, Beginner classes for all ages, and Intermediate & Advanced classes. Please call 561.998.4225 or visit www.gokidschoice. com for a full schedule and pricing. 6500 W Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton.

Tuesdays 11:30 AM LITTLE HANDS, BIG ART & Learning Center Tuesdays 9:30New and exciting projects show off 10:30 AM Open children’s creativity as they learn and Splash Play at create many different forms of art from Small Fish Big murals to clay formation. Suitable for Fish Swim School - Enjoy some quality ages 3 - 5. Price: Museum Members: $3, time in our warm indoor pool - let your Non-Members: $4 + paid admission. little fish swim or play on deck with our Space is limited.

Please register in BIRTHDAY PARTIES water tables. No Registration Required.

Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! advance.

For more info go to www.

Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

Members are free, non-members are $5. Where learning is an adventure! schoolhousemuseum.org.

For more info call 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Road #3, WPB Thursdays • 4 PM Tuesdays & Sunday • 3:30 10:30 AM PM Yoga and Art Sensational for Young Hearts Story: A Story ‘n More at Schoolhouse This class is for 2 - 5 years with an adult.

Children’s Museum & Learning Center We will do a yoga activity and a related No need to sit still as a statue for this art activity. Royal Office Park Suite 120, story. Instructors brings children’s books 420 South State Rd. 7 Royal Palm Beach. to life through interactive performance, For more information, additional class singing, movement and props. An schedule and or to register go to www. engaging art activity complements each bootzculturecamp.com. session.

FREEPARTIES for Museum Members and BIRTHDAY Thursdays 11 AM -12 Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun!

FREE with paid Museum admission for Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

PM Fridays 11 AM -12 Where learning is an adventure!

Non-Members.

For more information go PM and Saturdays at to www.schoolhousemuseum.org 11 AM -12 PM or 2 PM Kids Choice Sports, -3PM Tiny Kids Need More Art - Ages Dance, and Fitness 2-4, Kids Need More Art in Jupiter Indoor Playground invites toddlers and moms (or dads!)

Whether your child to join them at their bright, colorful, has just begun to walk or can cartwheel and fun studio space for some creative for days, “Kids Choice Sports” can cater together-time. Class is $15, register at 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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www.kidsneedmoreart.com/jupiter/tinySaturdays 6-8 kids/. Other times available at their West PM and Sunday Palm Beach and Stuart locations. Three Afternoon 2 Palms Plaza 2151 S. Alt. A1A Ste. 900, Jupiter. PM - 4 PM Family Skate at Palm Beach Ice Works Stay cool even when it is hot Fridays 10AM or 3PM outside at Palm Beach Ice Works - fun for the Toddler Time at Craft whole family! Times may vary. Please check Haus (formerly Go van their website www.pbiw.org for additional Gogh) Enjoy a children’s times. Admission $10, Skate Rental $2. 1590 story, paint a coordinating N Florida Mango Rd • West Palm Beach. ceramic, have a snack, and 561.656.4046. receive a token for the carousel or train! Only $15 + tax. Recommended ages 5 and under.

Every Friday at 3 PM Advance reservations are required. Register Fun Fridays at Cool Beans online www.crafthauspalmbeach.com/ Indoor Playground & Cafe calendar.

Come celebrate every Friday with Cool Beans for Fun Friday! Each week Saturdays Parent’s Night a different activity promoting learning, Out:“Kids Choice Sports” imagination, physical activity and more from 6:00-10:30pm. Mom will be taking place. These are classes you and Dad can have a night don’t want to miss! $14.95 includes all-day off while the kids enjoy an evening of admission or $6 for the class only. Call Cool gymnastics, bounce houses, pizza, movies, Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe to register and more- all for only $20 per child! Reserve 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens your spot! 561-998-4225. 6500 W Rogers #3115 Palm Beach Gardens.

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Mondays 10:30 - 11:30 AM Little Enchanted Tree House Frolicking Frogs is our Free-Play time. Free to all those who signed up for a session and $10 for everyone else. 561.322.5570. 19575 FL-7, #17, Boca Raton. For more information go to www.thelittleenchantedtreehouse.com

Every Saturday Free Admission at the Norton Museum of Art Palm Beach County residents can enjoy free admission every Saturday year round! For more information visit www.norton.org or call 561.832.5196.

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Calendar Sept. 3 - 6 Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7 PM; Saturday and Sunday 2 PM. Sol Children Theatre Thumbelina – A little girl with big dreams. Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, Adapted by Wade Bradford. Tickets $12 and $8 juniors. Sol Theatre 3333 North Federal Highways, Boca Raton. For more info call 561-447-8829.

Sat., Sept. 5 • 7:30 10:30 AM Save The Jaguar 5k, Presented

by Sagicor, Palm Beach Zoo Run or walk to help save threatened jaguars. The first 500 runners get a free t-shirt and all registered runners get race day Zoo admission included. More info and online registration link at www.palmbeachzoo.org.

Mon., Sept. 7• School Day Off Camp at Craft Fri., Sept. 4 • 6 - 9 Haus Theme: Back to Bash PM Small Fish Big Full Day (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) Fish Swim School $69 + tax. Half Day (9:00 Kids Night Out AM - 12:00 PM) $49 + tax.

First Friday of every month. Drop the kids off Ages 5-12. Please make reservations on our for dinner and fun! They burn off energy. You website at www.crafthauspalmbeach.com/ pick them up after you have had some adult calendar. time $35 a child 10% off for siblings. More info 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Road #3 WPB. Tues., Sept. 8 • 10:30 AM Preschool Story Time at the Mandel Library Join Ms. Sarah Fri., Sept. 4 • 6 - 10 on Tuesdays for stories, songs, crafts and PM Parents Night silliness that will inspire a love of reading! For Out at South Florida preschoolers aged 3, 4 and 5. Sign-up at the Science Center & desk upon arrival. For more information call Aquarium Ready for a date night? Drop off KidSpace at 561.868.7703. 411 Clematis St, the kids! Parents Night Out includes science West Palm Beach crafts, a hands-experiment, pizza dinner, and a planetarium show! Cost is $30 per Wed., Sept. 9 • 4:30 PM child (each additional child is $15). Call 561.

Kidz Cook’n Class at Cool 832.2026 to register. The Science Center is Beans Indoor Playground located at 4801 Dreher Trail North West Palm and Cafe Come cook up Beach. some tasty treats with us! $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for the class only.

Sept. 4 - 7 at Palm Encouraging creativity through fun! Call Cool Beach Zoo The Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe to register Palm Beach Zoo 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens is rewarding hard#3115 Palm Beach Gardens. working parents over Labor Day weekend by offering free kids Thurs., Sept. 10 • 5 PM - 9:30 PM Food admission with accompanying paid adult.

Truck Invasion at the Wellington See www.palmbeachzoo.org for details and Amphitheatre Kick back with family and limitations.

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friends and sample an array of foods and desserts. Families, patrons, and parkgoers are invited to bring picnic blankets to the Amphitheater grounds to enjoy their purchases. 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Fri., Sept 11 • 11:30 AM Baby Story Time at the Mandel Library Join Ms. Lauren on Fridays mornings to delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with books and music.

For babies ages 12 - 24 months. Sign-up at the desk upon arrival. Space is limited.

For more information call KidSpace at 561.868.7703. 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach Fri., Sept 11 • 7:30 PM Free Movie at the Wellington Amphitheatre Sleeping Beauty (G). Please bring seating. For more information please call561. 753.2484.

12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Fri., Sept. 11 • 8 PM Screen on the Green at Waterfront Commons Tangled (PG).

Outdoor movie watching has never been more inviting than on the West Palm Beach Waterfront. Bring a blanket or a chair and purchase “movie time” popcorn, snacks and beverages from our stocked concession stand. The event is FREE and is held on the 2nd Friday of Every Month at Waterfront Commons in West Palm Beach.

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Sat., Sept. Netvibes 12 • 10 AM AOL - 12 PM Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Microsoft MSN Apple BROADWAY STARS Play Turn off the TV and MobileMe AUDITIONS come and play! Water slides, SpongeBob SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 competitions, kids fun expo (free gifts), CASTING FOR BOTH MAIN STAGE AND MINI’S PROGRAMS App Store Last.fm Mister Won food trucks, andAmazon live entertainment by “SHINE” model and talent. Meet SpongeBob and Hello Kitty! FREE event for ages 4-13.

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Sat., Sept.• Be12 • 5PM prepared to danceBroadwayPosterous StarsArts Auditions at Dance Arts Dance Conservatory 11260 Fortune Circle Ste.- J1 Wellington, FL 33414 Conservatory Casting For www.danceartsconservatory.com Behance Design Float Deviant Art Design Bu Both Main Stage And Mini’s Programs: Disney Beauty and the Beast and Disney Alladin. Cost $10.

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Sun., Sept. 13 • 1- 4 PM Culture of Health and Fitness Event at Bootz Culture Camp Bootz will be hosting nutritious cooking demonstrations and workshops, fitness seminars, movement classes, and more. There will be something fun for everyone! All ages welcome!

Register at: www.bootzculturecamp. com/classes Early registration is $5.00 or $10.00 the day of the Festival. Royal Office Park Suite 120, 420 South State Rd. 7 Royal Palm Beach. For more info www. bootzculturecamp.com.

Sept. 18 & 24 • 6 - 8 PM Sol Children Theatre Open House Enjoy a meet and greet with theatre games, social time and refreshments. Admission is FREE. Sol Theatre 3333 North Federal Highways, Boca Raton. For more info go to www.solchildrens.org or call 561.447.8829.

Mon., Sept. 14 • School Day Off Camp at Craft Haus Theme: You’re the MVP. Full Day (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) $69 + tax. Half Day (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) $49 + tax. Ages 5-12. Please make reservations on our website at www. crafthauspalmbeach.com/calendar.

Wed., Sept 16 • 6:15 PM Intro To Karate at the Mandel Library Children aged 4-7 years old will learn basic karate skills such as kicks, punches, blocks and stances. Sign-up at the desk upon arrival. Space is limited. For more information call KidSpace at 561.868.7703.

411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach Wed., Sept. 16 • 5 - 9 PM Family Nights with Food Truck Invasion and Movie at Sunset Cove Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for Family Nights with Food Truck Invasion. The featured movie is “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!” (PG 1990) and begins at 7 PM. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Gates open at

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Sat., Sept. 19 • 8 - 9 AM International Coastal Clean Up at Loggerhead Marinelife Center Please bring your own bucket and garden or kitchen gloves. Meet at the LMC back gate for registration and instructions.

After cleaning the beach for 1 hour enjoy breakfast at LMC compliments of Whole Foods Market, Downtown at the Gardens.

Bring your family and friends! For more information and to pre-register call 561.627.8280 or visit www.marinelife.org.

Sat., Sept. 19 & 26 • 4 PM at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre in Boca Raton THE WIZARD OF OZ - THE MUSICAL. The timeless story you know and love adapted to the SHOWTIME stage. Join Dorothy, Toto, Tinman, Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion as they make their journey down the yellow brick road to the magical land of Oz. Children’s tickets ONLY $10/

Adults $14. Call to reserve 561.394.2626 or visit http://www.showtimeboca.com./apps/ webstore/ Sun., Sept. 20 • 9 - 11 AM RAWSOME Eats: Live Cooking Demonstration and Class at Mounts Botanical Gardens Join us for this “PreThanksgiving” demonstration class for some tasty, RAWSOME, easy to make dishes that you can bring to the feast, and surprise your family and friends. Learn how to enjoy typical Thanksgiving feast flavors in lighter versions by having them prepared raw! Culinary Institute of America trained professional Chef Educator Nina Kauder, now of Rawsome Eats, teaches locally so that you can get in and out of the kitchen fast, with local seasonal produce without breaking the bank or the scale. Best of all, you’ll love every morsel! Members: $30; NonMembers: $40. http://www.mounts.org/ things-to-do/event-calendar/ Mon., Sept. 23 • School Day Off Camp at Craft Haus Theme: Go Nuts (and Bolts)! Full Day (9:00 AM 4:00 PM) $69 + tax. Half Day (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) $49 + tax. Ages 5-12. Please make reservations on our website at www.crafthauspalmbeach. com/calendar.

Thurs., Sept. 24 • 5 PM - 9:30 PM Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheatre Kick back with family and friends and sample an array of foods and desserts. Families, patrons, and parkgoers are invited to bring picnic blankets to the Amphitheater grounds to enjoy their purchases. 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

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Fri., Sept. 25 • 6 - 9 PM Forces of Nature Nights at the Museum South Florida Science Center and Aquarium Grab an umbrella and step in to the wild world of weather during our Forces of Nature Nights at the Museum!

Activities include: SOS Weather Presentation, volcanoes and eruptions lab, lightning in your mouth activity and lightning lab demonstration. Each night at the museum is a different theme, which included various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory! For more information, please call 561.832.1988.

Fri., Sept 25 • 5 - 9:30 PM Food Truck Invasion at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park Come out for a food experience for all ages to enjoy on the last Friday of every month. Be sure to bring your folding chairs or blankets to picnic at the park grass surroundings. For more information contact the Cultural Center at 561.790.5149.

11600 Poinciana Drive just off Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach Sat., Sept 25 • 9 AM - 1 PM Royal Palm Beach Commons “Bark Park” Grand Opening Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Matty Mattioli and the Village Council followed by a variety of pet related vendors with products and services. Refreshments will be provided

by The Royal Palm Beach Commons Park “Ultimate Bakery”. Admission and parking are free. For more information visit www. royalpalmbeach.com, or call the Cultural Center at 561.790.5149.

Sat., Sept 25 • 7:30 PM Free Movie at the Wellington Amphitheatre Sleeping Beauty (G). Please bring seating. For more information please call561.753.2484.

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Sat., Sept. 26 • 6 - 9 PM Kids Night Out at Mandel JCC Sing along to your favorite songs in this Karaoke crazed evening with friends from Camp Shalom 2015! Kids will enjoy fun games, a pizza dinner, followed by karaoke and a dance party! Drop off begins at 5:30 PM. For Grades K-6. $25/Member; $20/Sibling; $45/ Day of Registration (Sibling discounts do not apply for day of event registration). For more information visit www.jcconline.com.

Tues., Sept 29• 5-7 PM - GEMS Club at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium - While having tons of fun along the way, 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! GEMS Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every month from 5pm7pm. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. $5 registration fee per child per session. This program is for all girls in grades 3 - 8 and registration is required. Visit www. sfsciencecenter. org/gems to register today!

Disney’s Treasure Trove on Ice A live celebration of Disney’s animated gems!

Sept. 17 - 20 at the BB&T Center. Sept. 23 - 27 at the American Airlines Arena. Multiple show times. Buy Tickets: Ticketmaster.com or call 800.745.3000 or visit the Venue Box Office.

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learn and grow. This drop off program will include educational and physical activities lead by certified instructors. Your child will flourish while focusing on cognitive, gross and fine motor skills. Their daily schedule will include circle time, story time, centers and imaginative play promoting social skills with positive reinforcement. Enrichment programs such gymnastics, fitness, science, yoga, arts and crafts, martial arts, dance, cooking and more are all included. Our daily, weekly and monthly options from 9am-1pm will offer flexibility around your schedule.

No registration or activity fees! Optional lunch and healthy snacks are also included with enrollment. Call us today for our special introductory pricing, space is limited 561.877.8231 or email info@thewondergym. com. Located on Hagen Ranch Rd/Flavor Pict Road in Boynton Beach.

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NEW! Kids Open Studio: Play in color!

Monday through Friday from 3-7 PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM - 3 PM. For more information visit www. kidsneedmoreart.com/jupiter. Three Palms Plaza • 2151 S. Alt. A1A Suite #900, Jupiter.

September at Boynton Beach School of Music, Dance and Drama Join us for the grand opening of our new studio during the month of September at 9804 S. Military Trail, Ste. E2.7 in Boynton Beach. For more information call 561.585.2222 or visit www. boyntonmusicdance.com.

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Calendar 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561) 742-6780 | www.schoolhousemuseum.org September - October Classes at Schoolhouse Museum Learning Center. Space is Limited. Please register in advance. For more information go to www. schoolhousemuseum.org.

S.T.E.A.M. – WONDERS OF WEATHER Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:15 AM - Sept. 10 - Oct. 15. Children engage in early learning forms of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Ever wonder what BIRTHDAY PARTIES causes the snow, wind, rainy days and Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! rainbows?

How is the weather predicted?

Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

This is alearning Kindergarten readiness S.T.E.A.M. Where is an adventure! class Suitable for ages 3 – 5. Price for 6-week series – Members: $40, Non-Members: $52.

TOTS IN TUTUS Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:15 AM Sept.

9 - Oct. 14 Back by popular demand. Ballet class for preschoolers with Ballerina Yvette Farnsworth Baker. Suitable for ages 2 – 4.

Price for 6-week series – Members: $40, NonMembers: $52.

ART INFUSION: MASTER SERIES Thursdays 3:30 - 4:15 PM Sept. 10 - Oct. 15 Exploring the work of a different artist each week, your child will create his/her own work of art in the style of the master.

Suitable for ages 6 - 9. Price for 6-week series - Members: $40, Non-Members: $52.

FABULOUS FUN FRIDAYS Fridays 10:30 - 11:30 AM. Sept. 18 - Nov. 20 First and third Fridays of the month.

Have fun with crafts to match the theme of the week, including Pirate Day, Paint a Pumpkin Day, Johnny Appleseed Day and more! Suitable for ages 3 - 7. Price per class Members: $4, Non-Members: $5.

SAVE THE DATE - Sat., Oct. 17 Wellington’s Annual Fall Festival from 6 10 PM at Village Park. In addition to our most popular “one-night-only” attraction, the Haunted Hallways, families and friends can enjoy Trick-Or-Treating, Costume contests, pie eating contests, Bounce houses, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, food trucks, vendors and more! All-Access Bracelets are on pre-sale now through October 16.

PRE-SALE: $7 Child, $5 Adult DAY OF EVENT: $10 Child, $5 Adult. All activities require the purchase of a bracelet, and can be purchased in-person at Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington.

SAVE THE DATE - Sat., Oct. 24 • 11 AM 2nd Annual Feast of the Sea West Palm Beach Your favorite Palm Beach County restaurants and chefs will be showcasing their best seafood recipes and cuisines for you to enjoy! Over 35 seafood vendors, 60 amazing art vendors, an interactive family area presented by South Florida Science Center & Aquarium and great musical performances. For more information visit www.feastofthesea.com.

103 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach

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Kids’ Tickets Start at $10!

Ages 2-12. Purchase of one (1) adult ticket required for every four (4) kids' tickets purchased. Restrictions, exclusions and additional charges may apply. Subject to availability. Limited number of seats available at listed prices. Tickets at market pricing.

SEPT. 17 – 20 BB&T Center Thu. SEPT. 17

Fri SEPT. 18 10:30 AM

7:00 PM

7:00 PM

Sat. SEPT. 19 11:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM

Sun. SEPT. 20 1:00 PM 5:00 PM

SEPT. 23 – 27 AmericanAirlines Arena Wed. SEPT. 23

Thu. SEPT. 24

Fri. SEPT. 25

7:00 PM

7:00 PM

7:00 PM

Sat. SEPT. 26 11:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM

Sun. SEPT. 27 1:00 PM 5:00 PM

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