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Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note Lynn Knighton

Therapeutic Parenting Try a different approach when dealing with your lying child.

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Stop the Food Battles Ideas for expanding your picky eaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s palate.

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Therapeutic Parenting Sonia Martin, LICSW, PIP

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Common Sense Media

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Dave Says Dave Ramsey

Choosing a Daycare Top 10 questions to ask when making this big decision.

2021 Child Care Guide Our detailed listing of daycares, preschools, and MMO programs.

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Bits and Pieces

On The Cover Luke Hansen Roberts (2), son of Matthew and Margaret Roberts, little brother to Paul (5), and soon to be big brother to Rose, arriving in March 2021. Proud grandparents are Mark and Pam Spitznagel and John and Wanda Roberts. Luke loves reading books, playing with his brother, visiting Disney World, going on family hikes and adventures.

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I am a bad cook. I wish I was not. I actually try really hard. I buy cookbooks, I Pinterest recipes, and I just recently started watching some cooking shows.

One of my favorites is The Great British Baking Show.

This is well above my skill set but it is amazing to see the delicious creations these talented bakers produce.

But, on a more practical note, I also love Nadiya’s Time to Eat and Jamie Oliver’s Quick and Easy Food.

Both shows offer some great, easy recipes that are more on my level. Now I just need to learn the skills to get them from the TV to the table.

As you can probably tell, improving my cooking skills is one of my 2021 resolutions. I want to learn some new, healthy recipes. Aside from my lack of skills, finding meals the whole family will love is my biggest challenge. They will eat whatever I cook, but I want them to get excited and ooh and aah over meals from time to time. It can be frustrating when you spend all that time and effort cooking only to find half-eaten meals picked apart. What do you do though if it is not your cooking and you are working with picky eaters? Fortunately, Christina Katz has some suggestions to help you in her feature, Stop The Food Battles: Expand Your Picky Eater’s Palate on page 18.

While having a picky eater is not ideal, something we should all be very picky about is childcare. Choosing a childcare facility is one of the biggest decisions a young parent will make. We all want our children to be in a safe, nurturing environment where we feel confident in their caregivers. There are so many factors to consider that the process can be overwhelming. Sandra Gordon gives us a head start in this month’s feature, 10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Daycare.

Now that you have your list of questions, it is time to venture out and tour facilities. Make sure you take a list of questions with you so you don’t forget one. Also, keep in mind that childcare is not a one-size-fits-all situation. You may tour a facility that your best friend loves, but you may not get that same feeling. That is okay. Go with your gut. You want to feel comfortable when you drop them off each day. Looking up phone numbers, addresses, etc. for area childcare centers can be very time consuming, so we have put together a list of all the area centers we could find on page 24. In our Childcare Directory you will find full-time daycares, half-day mom’s day out programs, and preschools.

We hope you will also check out the area Bits ‘n Pieces and School News in this issue. Each and every month we work hard to provide you with the news, information and resources you are looking for. Publishing a community magazine during a pandemic has certainly presented its challenges. Events constantly changing, distribution locations temporarily closing, and schools being virtual have had us working around those obstacles by providing subscriptions, direct mailings, and listings of virtual events, all while continuing to provide helpful feature articles as we walk alongside one another through this challenging time. Pandemic or not, parenting takes a village, and we thank you for your continued support!

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• Each student has a device assigned to them – iPads for K-2nd and Chromebooks for 3rd-8th.

• Each student is assigned school-managed Google for Education and Apple for Education accounts with access to numerous educational apps.

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by Sonia Martin, LICSW, PIP

A Different Approach to Lying Few behaviors want to make a parent’s head explode more than lying. The very concept of a child standing before you faced with your inquisition, while they simultaneously and unapologetically lie without ceasing, is an affront to our common sense of social decency.

So, what do you do? You’ve tried it all. You have threatened, yelled, cajoled, you’ve taken away the PlayStation for the 14th time this month, their iPhone now permanently resides in your pocket, yet still...they lie.

Well, let me first assure you that if you have a child with a proclivity towards lying they are not necessarily destined for an orange jumpsuit.

Lying is commonly a simple survival tactic that our kids will utilize in an effort to avoid a negative engagement. Their experiences have taught them – when you mess something up, avoid taking responsibility at all costs, because if you do, something will happen to you. It is no wonder they often will instinctively and reflexively lie in an attempt at self-preservation. Due to the immaturity level of our kids they don’t necessarily have that capacity to pause, really think through the situation and be vulnerable enough to admit truth.

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So, understanding that, let me give you a couple of tips: First, stop asking questions. If you have a child with a proclivity towards lying, stop phrasing things in the form of a question. For example, if your child has just poured themselves a cup of milk and you notice there is now spilled milk all over the counter, instead of saying something to effect of, “Why did you make such a mess?” or “Why didn’t you clean up that milk after you were done?” which inevitably will provoke a denial from your child; instead try phrasing things in the form of a statement like, “Hey, sweet girl, I need you to grab that rag for me really quick and clean up that milk, thanks for your help!” When your child then comes back at you with, “But it wasn’t my mess!” or “It wasn’t me!” you can respond with an assurance that you are not looking to blame, you are simply looking to address the issue at hand. “No worries, it doesn’t matter who it was, I just appreciate your help,” and move on with your day.

Second, since we understand that lying can oftentimes be reflexive - meaning your child hasn’t really processed the entirety of the conversation or the question you are

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asking – you can give them an option for an “out”. “Dude, I’m not sure that’s what really happened. Can you try that again for me?” or “Let’s come back around to this later; I would love to know what really happened.” Effectively, when you give them an option for a do-over it prompts them to come out of that survival portion of their brain and re-engage with their frontal cortex, which will allow them to respond much more appropriately to your question.

Overall, understand that lying is a common childhood behavior that in no way will define the complete trajectory of a child’s life.

Breathe, and remind yourself that your child is in a learning process called childhood. As we love, teach, train, disciple, serve and care for them in every little day to day engagement, we are effectively coloring who they grow up to be...so keep your eye on the long game. You got this!

Sonia is a licensed social worker and holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work. Her clinical focus is on helping parents and professionals understand the role of the brain in behavior and how to adopt therapeutic parenting techniques to mitigate negative behaviors. She is the Director of Central Alabama for Lifeline Children’s Services and is a mother to 7 sons, 3 of which were internationally adopted and she is a foster parent.

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Upcoming Events at the Saenger

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Opening Night Saturday, February 20 @ 7:30 p.m.

COPLAND - Appalachian Spring and BRAHMS - Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77 with Jennifer Frautschi, violin. For tickets or more info, visit www.pensacolasymphony.com/ or call (850) 435-2533.

Pensacola Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chorus Presents One World, Many Voices Sunday, February 21 This choral concert features music of renowned composers from around the world.

For more info, visit www. pensacolasings.org/performances or call (850) 434-7760.

Celtic Woman Celebration Thursday, February 25 @ 7:30 p.m.

Celtic Woman celebrates Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich musical and cultural heritage and combines the finest musical talent with epic stage productions to present a unique, inspiring live experience. Tickets start at $42. For tickets or more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/.

Saturday, February 6 The Pensacola Double Bridge Run presented by Publix is one of the premier 15K races in the country. Pensacola Sports is pleased to announce the run will go on as scheduled this year. Although the race will have a very different look, it will have the same great features and more. While the exact route is still being finalized, the race will begin and end on Pensacola Beach and will include running over the Bob Sikes Bridge twice and into the City of Gulf Breeze. In addition to these course changes, the 15K will also include at least part of the south section of the Pensacola Bay Bridge.

The new Gen. Chappie James Bridge was damaged during Hurricane Sally in 2020 and is being repaired with a planned reopening in March. Pensacola Sports considered a variety of alternate courses, settling on this route which still includes both bridges and Pensacola Beach, a major draw of the event.

There is much to see and lots to do in Pensacola, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach. This event is an ideal winter getaway including natural beauty, outdoor enjoyment, history, art, entertainment and shopping.

For more info, e-mail jlibbert@pensacolasports.com or visit https://pensacolasports.org/.

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Kids and Kritters Virtual Parade

Mardi Gras-Themed Lighted Boat Parade Headlines Pensacola Beach’s INDULGE Week February 1-7

February 6 * 2 p.m.

The Kids and Kritters Virtual Parade will be a compilation of photos, videos and music to substitute for the in-person Mardi Gras walking procession. To participate, parents and pet owners should e-mail a photo of their costumed child or pet to kandkparade@gmail.com. The virtual parade will go live on the Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Facebook page and at www. pensacolabeachmardigras.com.

A Mardi Gras-themed lighted boat parade is set for Saturday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. and will headline the Chamber’s INDULGE Week on the island, February 1-7.

“We are asking locals and visitors alike to come out to the beach to ‘indulge’ a little and go shop, eat, drink, play and explore our beautiful island’s many attractions and businesses,” said Pensacola Beach Chamber Executive Director Patty Spradling.

The Beach Chamber is giving away free Premier event cards to anyone who drops by the visitor information center the week of February 1-7. These cards offer special discounts and incentives throughout the week at participating restaurants, shops, bars, attractions and services on the island. The Pensacola Beach Chamber Visitor Information Center is open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The parade will start from Sabine Marina in Little Sabine Bay and wind its way around the Santa Rosa Sound to the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and then circle back. Spectators can safely watch the parade from Little Sabine, the beach boardwalk, and anywhere off the Santa Rosa Sound.

The deadline to register your boat is Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 5:30 p.m. at the mandatory boat captains’ meeting at The Sandshaker Lounge on Pensacola Beach. The entry fee is $35 per boat.

For more info, visit www.pensacolabeachchamber.com or call Patty at (850) 932-1500.

TobyMac Returns to the Bay Center

Doors at the Pensacola Bay Center open at 5:30 p.m. and concert begins at 7 p.m. February 18.

Adult tickets begin at $27.50.

Purchase at the Bay Center Box Office or ticketmaster.com.

Group discounts are also available. Contact Abuehler@pcolabaycenter.com for more info.

Parking is $10 - cash only, day of show.

For more info, visit http://www.pensacolabaycenter.com/.

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Pensacola Little Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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March 5-21 Adapted and directed by Ashley McGlothren. Shakespeare’s hilarious fairy tale about the fickleness of love comes to life just in time for spring. Spend the evening in an enchanted forest filled with fairies, a quartet of confused royals, and a troupe of actors desperately trying to put on a play for the king.

Appropriate for ages 12 and up. For tickets or more info, call (850) 432-2042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/.

2021 Spring Food Truck Fest

March 6 * 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Community Maritime Park, Downtown Pensacola.

The fest will feature a number of the city’s finest food trucks! We also will have vendors exhibiting and selling gifts, crafts, jewelry, personal care products, and much more. This is a family-friendly event. $2 admission and kids 12 and under are free. A portion of the proceeds goes to Feeding the Gulf Coast. For more info, call (850) 376-9350 or visit www.foodtruckfestpensacola.com.

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SNAP Helps Kids Manage Emotions

New Children’s Book Promotes Bookstores and Libraries

SNAP, which stands for Stop Now And Plan, is an evidencebased, cognitive-behavioral model powered by the minds at Child Development Institute. SNAP helps troubled children and their parents learn how to effectively manage their emotions and “keep problems small.” The primary goal of SNAP is to keep children in school and out of trouble.

The gender-sensitive SNAP Boys and SNAP Girls program is designed for children ages 6-11 who are engaging in aggressive, antisocial behavior and/or have come into contact with authority figures at school or in the community. Experienced and highly trained staff works with each family to assess challenges and problems and develop an action plan. Children and families participate with the goal of preventing future anti-social behavior and reducing the chances of conflict with family, peers and authority figures.

SNAP services are completely free to youth and their families! The program is funded through the Department of Juvenile Justice. In addition, SNAP families are fed healthy meals and snacks at each session.

Sibling care and in-county transportation can be provided if needed.

Kids attend gender-specific weekly group sessions for 13 weeks.

They learn how to use SNAP in different situations through engaging activities, including discussions, role-playing and interactive games.

SNAP covers a variety of topics, including dealing with angry thoughts and feelings, self-control, problem solving and bullying. A parent group meets at the same time. Parents learn effective child management and SNAP strategies.

For more info, contact Valeria Slevin at (850) 375-3646 or valeria.slevin@lsfnet.org.

Written by Pensacola author Alice Crann Good, Betsy the Bookworm’s Book Revolution is the first book of an inspiring series, focusing on the value and importance of print books, bookstores and libraries. Great for children aged 3-8, this children’s picture book is brimming with fun and action and shares Betsy the Bookworm’s passion for reading.

Betsy the Bookworm’s Book Revolution takes children for quite a ride with Betsy as she saves print books, libraries and bookstores, multiplying the number of bookworms around the globe. Because of Betsy, books live!

“Our local bookstores and libraries are such important resources within our communities,” said Good. “My hope is to inspire children to appreciate and value print books, and for Betsy’s adventures to fuel their passion for reading. Hopefully, they will become lifelong fans of bookstores and libraries.”

Betsy the Bookworm’s Book Revolution can be purchased by bookstores and libraries from Ingram Book Group. The book is published by Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. Coming in 2021, Alice Crann Good will release the next two books in the series: Betsy the Bookworm and Books to the Rescue and Betsy the Bookworm and The Case of the Missing Bookcase. For more info, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Alice-Crann-Good/e/B08PS5GNJC.

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Montessori School of Pensacola Digs into Long Division

Upper Elementary students at Montessori School of Pensacola get to take part in small group math lessons. Students have been working with a teacher on the how-tos of long division problems. They are able to collaborate, ask questions and practice their skills.

East Hill Christian Holds Elementary Program

The elementary Christmas program for East Hill Christian School looked a little different this year. Students performed in front of their classmates and virtually for their parents and grandparents. The program was still a big success and led us into the Christmas holiday season with a spirit of thankfulness and love for one another. We are amazed that Jesus entered this world as a baby, and are grateful for His redemption plan!

East Hill VPK Kids Enjoy Christmas Fun

St. Paul Students Print 3D Bubble Wands

The VPK students at East Hill Christian School had a fun-filled day celebrating Christmas. They enjoyed coming to school in their pajamas and then climbing aboard the Polar Express. The students were thrilled to see that their conductor was their very own principal, Mr. Witter.

Students in the 3D Design elective at St. Paul Catholic School created their own printable bubble wands. They enjoyed a few minutes â&#x20AC;&#x153;just being kidsâ&#x20AC;? and blowing bubbles outside.

Some realized that their bubble wands were great designs while others learned what adjustments could be made to their designs.

Montessori Students Learn Citrus Lesson Montessori School of Pensacola students dissected different types of citrus to examine the parts and textures of the fruit. Students were surprised to learn that citrus is actually a berry! The fruit is a hesperidium, a type of specialized berry. The large citrus fruits we have today evolved from small berries from more than a million years ago.

Students learned the history of citrus and why the state license plate has an orange on it. They also tried new foods, some more sour than expected.

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Pensacola Catholic Robotics Enhanced with New Space & Equipment

With the recent completion of the new Student Life Center at Catholic High School, which includes a new cafeteria, the old cafeteria is being repurposed. While there are plans to permanently refurbish the space as part of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s master growth plan, temporary changes were recently completed that allowed the Robotics Class/Club to move from the much smaller space it was utilizing to a larger area in the old cafeteria. Through the generosity of grants received from the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Florida, Gulf Power Company, and the Bear Family Foundation, the program was able to purchase new equipment that will enable students to expand this hands-on learning program in the mechanical, electrical, and computer sciences.

The students and faculty are so excited to have this new equipment that will allow them to build even larger and more sophisticated robots.

They also look forward to competing again, as soon as pandemic restrictions allow.

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Autauga County Schools Creative Learning Teacher Bestows Liberty Caps

Every quarter, Creative Learning Academy’s middle school history teacher, Mrs. Parker, selects students to receive the coveted liberty caps. The caps, also known as Phrygian caps, were symbols the Patriots used during the American Revolution. They signified freedom and the pursuit of liberty. At CLA, the red cap symbolizes liberation and wisdom.

“I love seeing the pride on the students’ faces as I place it on their heads!” Parker said.

Students in lower school grades see their older peers pleased to wear the caps on campus. “When I got my liberty cap, I was so happy and surprised. I felt really proud to wear it around school,” said one recipient.

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St. Paul Students Compete in Science Fair

This year’s Science Fair winners from St. Paul Catholic School are shown. We are so incredibly proud of all of our students for their perseverance and fortitude demonstrated by completing such a large project amidst COVID restrictions and hurricanes.

2020 couldn’t stop our Spartans from continuing to learn and grow academically.

Even two of our eLearners placed in the competition.

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Youth Poetry Contest Open to Middle and High School Students

Our youth is our future. How do they see the world? How do they face challenges? Are they hopeful?

The West Florida Literary Federation (WFLF) is giving middle school and high school students in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties (grades 6-12) the chance to share their voices and stories in the 2021 Youth Poetry Contest, “Unmute Yourself.” The contest is open to public, private and homeschooled students.

Read poetry themes, full guidelines and details about this opportunity at https://wflf.org/CommunityEvents.

Student winners will be announced in April and gain the opportunity to win a cash prize and be recognized. Use your voice. The WFLF is listening! Also, view our helpful video about poetry and the contest at https://youtu.be/HrCjKXDURnQ.

Pensacola Catholic Helps Santa with Christmas

The students, parents, faculty and staff at Catholic High School, once again, collected stockings for the children of their partner schools, Oakcrest Elementary and the Global Learning Academy. Through this annual service project, students are encouraged to bring in stockings filled with small toys, stuffed animals, coloring books, crayons, puzzles, games and books. The stockings are then lovingly placed in “the pile” during the last schoolwide Mass that is celebrated before the Christmas break.

This year, since the children from the partner schools were not able to visit for their usual singing to the CHS students, Santa and his elves came to CHS. They made a special video message that was played for the children. Mrs. Carter, CHS chaplain, organized students to help box, count and separate the stockings for delivery. This year’s collection was the most in CHS history with more than 1,200 stockings donated.

After giving each student at the partner schools a stocking, extras were distributed to Favor House, Ronald McDonald House, Catholic Charities, The Village Hands, Gulf Coast Kids’ House, and the Children’s’ Home Society.

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St. Paul Campus Holds Virtual Pep Rally

“Let’s go, Spartans!” St. Paul Catholic School held its first virtual pep rally during the fall semester. Everyone stayed in their classrooms and watched and cheered along with the livestream of cheerleaders and athletes in Spartan Hall. It was great seeing the kids laugh and cheer and show their Spartan Spirit.

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East Hill Christian School Adopts Calf

The third-grade students at East Hill Christian School adopted a different kind of class pet this year. They were able to participate in the “Adopt a Cow” program hosted by Discover Dairy. The students can be a part of their calf’s life and daily routine by participating in live video chats.

Students meet their “adopted” cow, interact with a farmer who works there, and receive a virtual tour of the farm. The students were overjoyed to be able to hold their own gender reveal party for their calf showing their calf is a girl. They named her Stella.

Community Church Offers Support to Navy Point Elementary

Pensacola Beach Community Church provided Christmas for 24 Navy Point Elementary School families, with each child receiving much-needed clothing as well as a toy or two. It took two SUVs and three pick-up trucks to deliver all the Christmas presents!

The church adopted Navy Point and is the school’s Partner in Education. Church members began working with the school last year and even helped keep families fed throughout the summer. In addition to food, PBCC provided needed items such as shampoo and detergent.

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Escambia County Public Schools, UWF Launch Free Virtual Workshops Supporting Students and Parents

The Escambia County Public Schools Foundation has partnered with the University of West Florida to offer six workshops to help parents support their student and their student’s teachers.

“We are excited to partner with the University of West Florida,” said Kristie Kelly, executive director at the Foundation. “Their faculty will share strategies to support your student’s success in face-to-face, virtual and blended learning environments.

“We are also grateful for the grant funding provided by Wells Fargo & Company—an American multinational financial services provider.”

The virtual sessions in this series, entitled “Supporting Your Student,” will be on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in February through April. Each session begins at 5 p.m. with a 30-minute workshop followed by 15 minutes for questions from parents.

UWF faculty from the departments of teacher education and educational leadership and instructional design and technology are presenting the

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“As a result of the pandemic, parents have suddenly found themselves thrust in the role of teacher without any formal training,” said Dr. John Pecore, professor and associate chair of teacher education and educational leadership. “It has created a tremendous need that our faculty expertise can support.

We are excited to offer this service to the community.”

Pre-registration is required. Please email foundation@ecsdfl.us for more information and to sign up for one or more workshops.

The dates, topics and presenters are listed below. A ZOOM link will be sent to those who have pre-registered. A reminder will also be emailed on the days of the events.

Feb. 9 from 5–5:45 p.m.

Communicating Regularly with Teachers

Presenters: Dr. Aneta Walker, Dr. James Dickson and Dr. Amany Habib Feb. 23 from 5–5:45 p.m.

Setting Clear Expectations and Goals Presenters: Dr. Elizabeth Bemiss and Dr. Kathleen Heubach March 9 from 5–5:45 p.m.

Establishing Routines and Systems to Stay Organized Presenter: Dr. Tim Morse and Dr. Holley Handley March 23 from 5–5:45 p.m.

Encouraging and Motivating for Success Presenters: Dr. Nguyen Nguyen and Dr. Jennifer Mesa April 13 from 5–5:45 p.m.

Creating a Positive Environment for At-home Learning Presenters: Dr. John Pecore, Dr. Melanie DiLoreto and Dr. Minkyoung Kim April 27 from 5–5:45 p.m.

Addressing the Unique Challenges of Children with Special Needs Presenters: Dr. Keri Fogle and Dr. Shim Lew

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Molino Park Has Some Good Eggs!

Miss Leonardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-graders at Molino Park Elementary School heard the story The Good Egg recently. They worked on making predictions and identifying the main characterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s problem and his solution.

And, they learned that no one has to be perfect and being different is a very good thing!

St. Paul Holds Lessons & Carols Service

St. Paul Catholic School students concluded the fall semester with a Lessons and Carols Service. The performance was a hybrid of live parts and pre-recorded class songs. Eighthgraders had the honor of guiding viewers on the pilgrimage while fifth grade acted out the nativity. The event was live streamed to families and to the classrooms for all to watch. Our string students did an excellent job with the prelude, using our wonderful new cellos!

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For parents of picky eaters, finding strategies to employ in the short run that help your child become a better eater in the long run is the name of the game.

Try a patient, understanding approach and watch the results.

Our daughter actually has a healthy appetiteâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thank goodness.

She is simply more eager to eat certain foods than others.

If you are the parent of a picky eater, consider using less judgment and pressure to force your child to eat what you want her to eat, and more understanding and patience in encouraging her to expand her options. The last thing you want is to turn eating into an emotionally charged event.

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My husband and I have learned to halt the food wars and work with our daughter to expand her palate over time. Once an extremely picky eater, today she eats a variety of healthy foods, tries new foods all the time, and is continually adding new foods to her diet of her own volition.

If you are dealing with food battle frustrations at the kitchen table, call a truce. You may find these tips helpful:

Stick to a family mealtime routine.

So much of a happy mealtime comes from the attitude the people at the table. Life is too short to turn mealtime into a battle zone. Your goal is to create a harmonious relationship with mealtime for life. Let your picky eater set a pretty table and participate in meal preparation.

Offer choices starting at a young age. While it might be tempting to only

offer what you know your picky eater will consume, get in the habit of offering a tiny taste of other foods when your child is hungry, but not so hungry as to be prone to upsets. Even if most offers are rejected, trust that curiosity will catch up with your child’s appetite eventually, so long as tastes are offered in a non-pushy, nonshaming manner.

Make a date to try new foods. My

husband once cajoled my daughter to expect to try a new food on her birthday.

The date came, we put the food in front of her, and she ate it. She knew it was coming and she just went with it. Why not try setting a date to try a new food and then making the sampling a little ceremonious.

You can introduce lots of new foods this way, one at a time, over time.

Provide balanced choices.

Help Picky Eaters Learn To Love Food

Chances are good that there are certain food groups your child would skip altogether if you let her. Don’t let her.

Tell her that she can have the ripe, juicy watermelon she really wants after she eats the protein or veggies she is not as interested in. Go ahead and cut the watermelon and put it in sight. This should be motivation enough.

Watch out for carbs, sugar, and junk food. My daughter would eat pasta all day if I let her. As soon as I noticed her mounting enthusiasm for carbs, I started offering her protein first, then veggies, then pasta, and finally fruit to make sure her diet stays balanced.

If your child is overly enthusiastic for sugar, try adding more fruit choices as snacks. Dried fruit is remarkably sweet. If junk food is a problem, go to your local whole food store and opt for the healthy snack foods, in measured quantities, instead of typical snack foods which are high in preservatives and salt.

• Offer young children imagination toys that allow them to play chef like Melissa & Doug’s Cutting Fruit Set. • Encourage kids to play grocery store or restaurant in your kitchen.

• Watch age-appropriate food shows with your child. Chances are you will both be inspired.

• Take a pre-dinner walk around the neighborhood. Ask neighborhood kids about their favorite dinner foods.

• Keep eating fun by introducing kids to playful food spaces like tea houses, specialty stores, ethnic food markets, and frozen yogurt shops.

• Grow food outdoors in a small garden.

Plant foods you know your picky eater will enjoy.

Spend time together cooking. Spark your child’s interest in food in general by checking out over-sized cookbooks from your local library. Leave them lying around on the coffee table or look at the pictures together. This is a great way to spark your child’s imagination about food and create curiosity about how to prepare foods. Tell her you’ll be happy to try some simple recipes, so long as she is willing to taste the results.

Break out ingredients from complex recipes. Casserole, soups, or any other

complicated recipes are scorned out-ofhand by picky eaters because they can’t tell what’s in there. So, when you are preparing a one-dish meal, leave out a portion of each primary ingredient for your picky eater. Chances are good that she likes many of the ingredients, but prefers not to eat them mashed together. Offer a taste of the finished product at mealtime anyway, and don’t be too surprised if she bites. GPP

Christina Katz loves International cuisine — the more complex flavors, the better. Her daughter, on the other hand, prefers simple, plain foods. Over the years, they have learned to let their tastes rub off on each other with positive results. Her latest book is The Art of Making Time for Yourself, A Collection of Advice for Moms.

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If you’ll be returning to work after your baby is born, you probably know that open daycare spots can go faster than ice cream melts on a hot day. Still, for your child’s wellbeing and your own peace of mind, it pays to get picky.

Starting about a few months before you’re ready, “visit three to five daycare programs,” says Kris Murray, author of The Ultimate Childcare Marketing Guide and a consultant to the childcare industry. To narrow your selection, here are the top questions Murray suggests asking daycare providers that can help you know if you’ve found the right place--or if you need to keep looking.

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1 What activities will my child do? The code word to listen for is “curriculum.” With emerging research about early brain development, top childcare programs aren’t glorified babysitters. They’re full-featured learning environments, even at the infant level because learning starts from birth.

“There are all sorts of age-appropriate curriculums available now, from baby sign language in an infant room to early reading, nature, science, art, technology and drama programs for toddlers,” Murray says. Each program is typically organized into themes. If the theme is insects, for example, your toddler might be asked to dress up as his favorite bug for the drama unit, paint a bug for the art unit and learn about insects in the computer lab for the technology unit. To you though, it may all just look like fun and games.

But that’s the idea. “Children learn best through play,” Murray says.

4 How will I know what my child did all day? Some daycare centers will distribute a daily activity sheet

detailing what each child experienced that day, such as what she had for snack and how often her diaper was changed. Even better is paperless communication. Many daycare centers offer e-mail or texting messages two to four times daily.

It’s a big plus. Imagine sitting in a meeting and getting a text from your child’s daycare or preschool with a video or photo of a picture he just painted. “Real time streaming helps you stay connected to your child’s day,” Murray says. When you pick your child up, you can say “Look at the cute pictures I got from you today” and talk about them together.

5 What are the qualifications of your caregivers? “Ask for a list of the teachers, which includes

2 What’s the teacher to child ratio? It’s

important for your child to get plenty of attention, especially the younger she is. Babies and toddlers 12 months old and younger need an adult to child ratio of no more than 1:4 (one adult per four infants). For toddlers 12 to 28 months old, the ratio should be 1:3, one instructor per three children. Small class sizes of 10 to 12 children or less is preferred too. Even if there are plenty of adults to children, a larger group of toddlers can feel chaotic.

the number of years of experience they’ve had in the field, their degree (in early childhood education for the lead teacher) or the training they’ve had,” Murray says. Lead teachers should also have five to seven years of experience. With practice comes the competence to handle challenging issues, such as fighting and other behavioral problems or potty training in a toddler program.

6 Are drop-off and pick-up hours flexible?

3 What’s your policy about unannounced visits? The best answer is, “No problem. We have an open door

If you work from home sometimes or need a half-day help here and there, look for a daycare option works with your nontraditional schedule. Daycare that’s less than fulltime is a growing trend. “For a monthly membership fee, many daycare centers will allow you to drop off your child whenever you want,” Murray says.

policy.” Impromptu parent visits should always be welcome, Murray says. After signing your child up, you should be able to drop by anytime.

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9 What’s your disaster recovery and emergency policy? If there’s a fire or disaster at the

childcare programs are safer than they were five years ago. Some now, for example, have biometrics at the entrance. Instead of punching in a code at the door, you’re be required to place your finger on a pad to enter the building. “Stricter regulations on safety and background checks are now required in many states,” Murray says.

When touring a daycare center, ask whether the children are monitored by a secure webcam. Is the feed distributed to the director’s office so there’s oversight of what’s happening in the classroom?

(Good.) Can you have access to the feed as well? (Double good.) Not only does camera surveillance provide peace of mind because you can see what’s going on, it allows you to engage in your child’s day (“I saw you help Sam pick up his crayons.

That was so nice of you.”) “You get to spy with a positive purpose,” Murray says.

school, you want to know that teachers have been properly trained to respond quickly and effectively to get every child out.

Every teacher should be trained in CPR too.

10 Ask yourself: Am I comfortable with the environment? After you’ve narrowed it

down to your top picks, spend an hour or two hour observing a classroom when the kids are awake (not at nap time). What’s the vibe? The daycare center should feel open and warm-hearted.

Teachers should look like they’re happy to be there and engaged with the children. If you get a good feeling about the place, chances are your child will like it too because he’ll pick up on your satisfaction.

Finally, confirm your selection by finding out what everyone else has to say. Review testimonials from other parents on the daycare center’s Facebook page and review sites such as Yelp. “Sometimes there are disgruntled employees or an occasional unhappy parent,” Murray says.

If you see 10 great reviews and one negative one, you’re probably fine. “Look for a preponderance of positive.” GPP

8 How often do the kids get to go outside?

Beyond extremely hot or cold weather, “there’s no excuse for children not to get outside every day,” Murray says. Your childcare center should support the full health of the child, which includes spending time in nature and being active.

Sandra Gordon is an award-winning freelance writer who delivers expert advice and the latest developments in health, nutrition, parenting and consumer issues.

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1301 East Gonzalez Street, Pensacola 32501 Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm Ages: K4 - 12th grade 850-438-7746 info@ehcseagles.com www.ehcs.org

Episcopal Day School, Hilton-Green Campus ad on page 14

601 North Palafox Street, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm Ages: Pre K2 - 1st grade 850-434-6474 info@edscc.org www.edscc.org

Montessori School of Pensacola ad on page 16

1010 North 12th Avenue (Suite 138), Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm Ages: 18 months - 8th grade 850-469-8138 www.montessoripensacola.com

Beulah’s Pre-K and Learning Center

1505 West Avery Street, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:45am - 5:30pm, VPK 8:30am - 2:00pm Ages: 1 year- 12 years 850-435-6943

Christ Church Mother’s Day Out 18 West Wright Street, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm Ages: 6 weeks - 4 years 850-436-4631 www.christ-church.net

First Baptist Church Christian Preschool 500 North Palafox Street, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 1:00pm Ages: 5 months - 4 years 850-433-0063 www.fbcp.org/preschool

Greater Little Rock Preschool

901 North A Street, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-433-9476 www.glrockbc.org

Methodist Children’s Academy

6 East Wright Street, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:50pm, VPK Greater Pensacola Parents I February 2021

9:00am - 12:00pm Ages: 6 weeks - 5th grade 850-438-6761 www.methodistchildrensacademy.com

32502 Child Discovery Center of First Presbyterian Church

33 East Gregory Street, Pensacola 32502 Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-433-2463 child-discovery-center

St. Paul Lutheran Preschool

4600 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm Ages: 1 year - 5 years 850-438-3805 www.stpaulpensacola.org

Trinity Learning Center

3400 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm, half day option 8:30am-12:30pm Ages: 8 weeks - 4 years 850-435-7829 www.trinitypcola.org/tlc

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3151 Hyde Park Road, Pensacola 32503 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm Ages: 3 years - 8th grade 850-432-1768 admissions@creativelearning academy.org www.creativelearningacademy.org

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3121 Hyde Park Road, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 7:45am - 3:00pm, VPK 7:45am - 3:00pm Ages: PreK3 - 8th grade 850-436-6435 school@stpaulcatholic.net www.stpaulcatholicschool.net

Destiny’s Child Learning Academy

2525 North Tarragona Street, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 5:30pm Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-791-6552 funandlearningchildcare@yahoo.com

Northeast YMCA at the Vickrey Center 2130 Summit Boulevard, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday aftercare - 6:00pm Ages: 4 years -11 years 850-478-1222 www.ymcanwfl.org

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

1603 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm Ages: PreK - 8th 850-436-6440 www.shcs.ptdiocese.org

Scenic Preschool Daycare and Learning Center, Inc.

945 Scenic Highway, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 5:45pm, VPK 8:00am - 12:30pm Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-438-2692 scenicpreschool@bellsouth.net

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Bells and Bubbles Child Development Center

2201 Langley Avenue, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:30pm Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-476-8930 bells_bubbles@yahoo.com

Camp Fire - Pensacola State College Child Development Center

1000 College Boulevard (Building 24), Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 5:30pm Ages: 1 year - 12 years 850-484-1524 www.campfirekidsfl.org

Childcare Network - Creighton (#112) 4079 Creighton Road, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm, VPK 8:30am - 12:30pm Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-477-1451 wwww.childcarenetwork.com

Cokesbury Methodist Children’s Center

5725 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm, VPK 8:30am - 12:30pm Ages: 6 weeks - 4 years.

After School for K - 5th grade.

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3960 Spanish Trail Road, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm Ages: 6 weeks - 5 years 850-434-6612 www.hillcrestchurch.com/ministry/ preschool

Kinder World

2000 Toni Street, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 5:45pm, VPK Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 12:00pm Ages: 6 weeks - 11 years 850-477-7080 www.mykinderworld.com

MY Little Explorers Learning Academy 2406 Langley Avenue, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 5:30pm, VPK 8:30am - 11:30am Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-432-4100

Potential Preschool Academy

3351 Creighton Road, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 4:30pm Ages: 2 years - 5 years (850 530-0814 www.ilovepca.com/pensacolapreschool/

32505 Escambia Christian School

3311 West Moreno Street, Pensacola 32505 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 2:30pm, extended care available Ages: 3 years - 14 years 850-433-8476 ecs@escambiachristian.org www.escambiachristian.org

Holly’s Adventurers Learning Center

31 Mason Lane, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm, VPK 9:00am - 12:30pm Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-434-3937 Hollysadventurers@gmail.com

Jubilee Christian Academy

5910 North “W” Street, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 2:30pm, VPK 8:00am - 11:15am Ages: K2- 8th grade 850-494-2477 info@jcakids.org www.jcakids.org

Marcus Pointe Christian Preschool

6205 North “W” Street , Pensacola Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30am – 6:00pm Ages: 1 year - 5th grade 850-479-1605 www.marcuspointechristian.org

Mary’s Little Lambs Early Learning Child Development Center, Inc.

2601 West Strong Street, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm, VPK 8:00am - 11:30am Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-439-1080 maryslittlelambselc@yahoo.com

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6495 Lillian Highway, Pensacola 32506 Hours: Monday - Friday 7:40am - 2:55pm, VPK 7:40am - 10:45am Ages: K4 - 8th grade 850-455-4851 info@ptlittleflower.org www.ptlittleflower.org

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Brite Start Learning & Child Care Center 5000 Mobile Highway (Suite 9), Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-457-0096 britestartkids@gmail.com

Capstone Academy - Pensacola Campus 4901 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm Ages: 3 years - School age 850-458-4873 www.capstoneacademy.org

Carden Christian Academy

3290 Bauer Road, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Thursday 6:30am - 6:00pm, Friday: 6:30am - 5:30pm Ages: K3(potty trained) 10th grade. (Beginning Fall 2020 thru 12th grade) 850-492-4873 www.cardenchristianacademy.com

Childcare Network - Fairfield (#113)

7525 Fairfield Drive, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm, VPK 8:00am - 12:00pm Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-455-3096 wwww.childcarenetwork.com

Kidz Academy

1000 N New Warrington Road, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:30pm Ages: Infant - 10 years 850-453-5911 www.thekidzacademy.com

Knowledge and Fun Learning Center 596 North Fairfield Drive, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-456-4133

Loving Hearts Child Care Center

227 North Old Corry Field Road, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm Ages: 6 weeks -12 years 850-453-2342

Myrtle Grove Baptist Preschool Learning Center

Ages: 2 years - 11 years 850-456-9501

Big Lagoon Learning Center

5655 Bauer Road, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm Ages: 1 year - 11 years 850-696-2352 www.biglagoonlearningcenter.com

Redeemer Lutheran School

333 Commerce Street, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday Ages: VPK, Middle and High School (850) 455-0330 www.redeemerschoolpensacola.org

S.L. Jones Christian Academy

100 Boeing Street, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm Ages: K4 - 12th grade 850-456-2249 www.sljcainc.com

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School 325 South Navy Boulevard, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 7:45am - 3:00pm Ages: PreK3 - 8th grade 850-456-5218 www.stjohnpensacola.com/school.html

Treehouse Learning Center

3912 Barrancas Avenue, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm, VPK 8:30am - 11:30am Ages: 1 year - 12 years 850-453-4598 www.facebook.com/TreehouseLearningCtr

32514 Blessed Star Montessori Christian School 9151 North Davis Highway, Pensacola 32514 Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm Ages: 3 years - 12 years 850-476-9208 www.blessedstar.com

Hillcrest Church Mother’s Day Out Nine Mile Campus

5920 Lillian Highway, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm Ages: 6 weeks - 5 years 850-455-3352 Find us on Facebook

800 East Nine Mile Road, Pensacola Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 9:00am - 1:00pm Ages: 1 year - 4 years 850-476-2233 www.hillcrestchurch.com/ministry/ preschool

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Academics Blue Angel Early Learning Center

10271 Sorrento Road, Pensacola 32507 Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm Greater Pensacola Parents I February 2021

9601 Pickwood Drive, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:30pm, VPK 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-478-6772 7372@lapetite.com www.lapetite.com

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Little Red School House

3785 East Olive Road, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 5:30am - 6:00pm, VPK 8:30am - 11:30am Ages: 2 years - 12 years 850-477-2773 www.facebook.com/lrshpensacola

Ministry Village Early Learning Center 1724 East Olive Road, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm Ages: 3 months - 5 years 850-378-8044 www.MinistryVillageELC.org

Miss Kathy’s Early Learning Center

2275 East Johnson Avenue, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm, VPK 8:00am - 11:15am Ages: 2 years - 5th grade 850-479-6031 www.misskathys.com

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UWF Educational Research Center for Child Development

11000 University Parkway (Building 99), Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 7:15am - 4:15pm Ages: 12 months - 5 years 850-474-2195 www.uwf.edu/childdev

32526 Childcare Network - W Michigan (#111) 2623 West Michigan Avenue, Pensacola 32526 Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm

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7181 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola Hours: Mon - Fri 6am - 5:30pm, VPK Tues - Fri 8:30am - 12:30pm Ages: 8 wks - 12 years 850-944-5140 www.gracechilddevelopment center.net

Marcus Pointe Christian Preschool at Beulah

8300 Beulah Road, Pensacola Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30am – 6:00pm Ages: 1 year - 3 years 850-607-9170 www.marcuspointechristian.org

Scholars Academy, Inc.

2610 West Michigan Avenue, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm, VPK 8:00am -12:00pm Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-944-5580 scholarsacademy@bellsouth.net

32533 Gonzalez UMC Child Enrichment Center 2026 Pauline Street, Cantonment 32533 Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am -6:00pm, VPK 8:30am - 11:45am Ages: 1 year - 4 years 850-968-6245 www.gonzalezmethodist.org/childenrichment-center

32534 Childcare Network - Bowman (#141) 9441 Bowman Avenue, Pensacola 32534 Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-477-9508 www.childcarenetwork.com

Deliverance Tabernacle Child Development Center

1780 West Detroit Boulevard, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-969-1903 www.deliverancetab.org

Jacqueline Harris Early Learning

8190 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 2:30pm, VPK 9:00am-12:00pm Ages: 2 years - 4 years 850-432-2273 www.jhpacademy.org/prekvpk

Kid’s Place Learning Center

9490 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm, VPK 8:30am - 11:30am Ages: Infant - 12 years 850-473-8912 Find us on Facebook

Malena’s Mini School

9318 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 5:30pm, VPK Tuesday - Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-478-5733 www.malenasminischool.com

32535 Camp Fire - Century Youth Learning Center

6031 Industrial Boulevard, Century 32535 Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm

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32561 Children’s Place Preschool at Gulf Breeze UMC

75 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze 32561 Hours: M - F 9am-1pm, Ages 3-5 9am-1pm or 7:30am-4:30pm Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs 850-932-1647 www.gbumc.org/childrens-place

Gulf Breeze Community Preschool 100 Andrew Jackson Trail, Gulf Breeze Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm Ages: 3 years - 4 years 850-375-2173 sites.santarosa.k12.fl.us

Knowledge Kollege II

5 Hoffman Drive, Gulf Breeze Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 5:30pm Ages: 18 months - 1st grade 850-934-9665 Find us on Facebook

Paradise Child Development Center

Ages: 8 weeks-4 years 850-916-7496 www.clc.life/academy

Good Shepherd Lutheran School

4257 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm, VPK Monday - Thursday 8am - 12pm Ages: PreK3 - 2nd grade 850-932-9127 Find us on Facebook

Kids Discovery 5

2800 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:30pm Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-932-4409 www.kidsdiscovery.com

St. Paul Methodist Church Preschool

4901 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm Ages: 2 years - 4 years 850-932-0692 (Ext 113) www.stpaulmethodist.org

Curious Apples Early Learning Center 2716 Highway 87 South, Navarre 32566 Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm Ages: 2 years - school age 850-936-4663 www.curiousapples.com

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Coastline Christian Academy

1122 Oriole Beach Road, Gulf Breeze Hours: 3 year olds: (T-Th) 8:30-12:30; VPK: M-Th 8:30-12:30; Elementary: M-F 8:30-2:30 Ages: 3 years - 3rd grade (850) 565-5118 www.coastlinechristian.com

Community Life Preschool

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A Touch of Love Children’s Center 3762 Gardenview Street, Milton 32571 Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm Ages: 2 years - 12 years 850-994-5111 www.facebook.com/ATOLCC

Children’s Learning Center

4540 Chumuckla Highway, Pace Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm, VPK 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages: 6 weeks - 5 years 850-476-0630 Find us on Facebook

First Steps Christian Preschool Immanuel Baptist Church

4187 Highway 90, Pace Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm Ages: 1 year - 5 years 850-994-6092 www.ibcpace.com

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113 Joachim Drive, Gulf Breeze Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 5:30pm Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years 850-932-0722 paradisecdc@gmail.com

100 Daniel Street, Gulf Breeze Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 5:30pm Ages: 8 weeks - 5 years 850-932-9330 www.stanngulfbreeze.org/ discovery-school

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Berryhill Child Care

5762 Berryhill Road, Milton 32570 Hours: Monday - Friday 6:15am - 6:00pm Ages: 1 year - 13 years 850-623-4509 www.berryhillchildcare.com

7121 Chumuckla Hwy., Pace Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 2:30pm Ages: K3-12th grade 850-889-7080 www.leadacademylions.com

New Beginnings Preschool Center 4645 School Road, Pace Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm Ages: 2 years - 4 years 850-995-4936 Find us on Facebook!

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Milton Child Care Center, Capstone

5621 Highway 90, Milton 32583 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm, Wednesdays 8:00am - 2:00pm Ages: PreK3 - 12th grade 850-623-9306 School@wfbacademy.org www.wfbacademy.org

5308 Stewart Street, Milton Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm Ages: 3 years - 5 years; VPK 4 years 850-626-3091 www.capstoneacademy.org

6656 Park Ave , Milton Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm Ages: Infants - 5 years; VPK 4 years 850-983-5315 www.capstonelearning.org

Santa Rosa Christian Learning Center 6331 Chestnut Street, Milton Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 5:30pm Ages: 2 years - 4 years 850-623-4607 www.santarosachristianschool. com/learningcenterdaycare

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Kids’ Mental Health Tech Tools

thing separate from themselves -- the chimp, the computer, and the happitar -- a psychological method that allows people to deal with negative thoughts at a distance. The company offers two more versions: one for younger kids and one for adults.

Growing up has never lacked challenges, but it seems today’s kids are having an especially rough time. Anxiety, depression, and the youth suicide rate have been on the rise for the last decade, especially for girls and kids of color. With the global coronavirus pandemic pushing kids’ lives even more online, it’s safe to say that the need for easily accessible mental health tech tools that kids can use privately and safely is more critical than ever. While many popular resources are available for adults, we’ve identified a handful designed just for kids that allow for immediate support whenever and wherever they need it.

Everyone’s mental health journey will be different. Talking to your kids and getting in-person, professional help is the first and best course of action if you think your kid is struggling. But digital tools can be an added boost to get your kid through a tough time, and are particularly helpful for kids who feel marginalized in the offline world. Depending on your family’s needs, you can find apps and sites for immediate help, ongoing support, information and awareness, and positive focus. If your kid is going to use any of these tools, it’s a good idea to review them yourself to see how they work and to check their privacy policies to learn how they handle sensitive information.

Sanvello. Created with mental health professionals, this app offers an array of therapeutic tools and services. Kids can set goals, schedule time each day to focus on mental health, join community forums, access a new therapist or their own (if their therapist works with the app), use guided meditations, and more.

Virtual Hope Box. This tool uses three modes -- Remind Me, Distract Me, and Relax Me -- to help kids stay connected during stressful times. The ability to store images, such as personal photos, and activities, such as songs, quotations, and even games like sudoku, allows kids to comfort themselves when they’re struggling. They can also meditate or use a “coping card” they’ve pre-created.

Atlas Co. Atlas Co. helps kids create positive daily routines to maintain their mental health. The app offers a short podcast, encourages self-reflection, and lets kids journal about what’s happening in their lives. They can also set goals and get advice about teen-focused concerns, like college admissions.

Immediate Help for Kids in Crisis

For Information and Awareness

My3. Though no parent wants to think about their kid feeling suicidal, it’s important to talk about it if that’s what’s happening. This app gives kids a powerful tool for those critical moments. It includes a three-person contact list to call for help if they’re in despair (911 and the National Suicide Hotline are automatically included), a selfcreated safety plan, and other resources. Because it was created by mental health professionals, the app uses vetted strategies to help kids avoid suicidal thoughts and suggests positive actions to take when they need more support.

TeensHealth.org. With resources for kids, teens, parents, and educators, this site has information for everyone.

And though there’s also information about physical health, relationships, and more, the Mind section covers a range of common concerns, like body image, dating, and dealing with stress.

National Alliance on Mental Illness. The NAMI website offers a wealth of information for kids who want to learn more about mental health disorders, research specific concerns, or even help a friend in crisis.

Calm Harm - Manages Self Harm. For kids who feel compelled to harm themselves in times of distress, this app offers proven methods to derail those impulses under categories like Comfort, Distract, and Breathe. After they choose a method, they set a timer so that they can move on when the urge passes. Over time, they might be able to internalize these strategies. Kids can also save a personal call list so that they can reach out to someone in those moments.

For a Positive Focus

Three Good Things. This teen-created app lets kids write about three positive experiences every day. They can also set a daily reminder and review old entries to remember their positive thoughts.

Headspace: Meditation and Sleep. Created by a former Buddhist monk, this app uses common meditation techniques such as breath awareness to establish a serene, aware space for the mind to rest.

After a two-week free trial, Headspace costs $12.99 per month. But kids who have Snapchat can access a stripped-down version with mini-meditations for free (just search for “Headspace”).

For Ongoing Support

HappiMe for Young People. Using a kid-friendly approach, this app walks kids through four steps: Learn, Recognize, Deal with Your Emotions, and Replace. It helps kids picture their thoughts as some29

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FamilyCalendar Saturday, January 30

Emerald Coast Krewe of Airship Pirates Mardi Gras Parade 5 p.m. Parade starts at James and Stewart; ends at Willing St. and Hwy. 90. For more info, visit www. kreweofairshippirates.com or find us on Facebook at steampunkpiratekrewe. A portion of all parade application fees will go to benefit the Northwest Florida Ronald McDonald House.

Friday, February 5

Stand-up Comedy at The REX Theatre 8 p.m. 18 N Palafox Street. Tickets start at $20.

Please visit www.rexpensacola.com for more information.

Saturday, February 6

Mardi Gras Lighted Boat Parade Starting at 6 p.m. from Sabine Marina in Little Sabine Bay. The parade will wind its way around the Santa Rosa Sound to the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and then circle back. Spectators can safely watch the parade from Little Sabine, the beach boardwalk, and anywhere off the Santa Rosa Sound.

Kids and Kritters Virtual Parade 2 p.m. Put on your costume, take and submit a photo to kandkparade@ gmail.com. Look for a link at www.pensacolabeachmardigras. com and on the Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Facebook page.

White Tie Rock Ensemble Presents Glam Rock!

8 p.m. Pensacola Saenger. Come experience an evening of glamorous rock and roll as the White Tie Rock Ensemble presents a tribute to Rod Stewart, Elton John, David Bowie and Queen! Tickets start at $28. For tickets or more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/.

Pensacola Double Bridge Run 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 15K starts at 8 a.m.; 6K starts at 10. Race will begin and end on Pensacola Beach and will include running over the Bob Sikes Bridge twice and into the City of Gulf Breeze. In addition to these course changes, the 15k will also include at least part of the south section of the Pensacola Bay Bridge.

2nd Annual Who Got Game Wellness Expo 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Downtown Florida Department of Health Location, 1300 W Gregory St. Raffle tickets will be given to each test participant.

Raffle winners will be announced during the LIVE game streaming on Sunday. Winners may pick up gifts @ 1295 Fairfield Dr during normal business hours M-F 8-4:30 p.m. For more info, call (850) 619-2412.

Cravin’ Asian: Korean Flavors 7 p.m. Pensacola Cooks Kitchen Classroom, 3624 Barrancas Ave. This is an interactive, hands-on class where you “learn by doing” at your cooking station with kitchen tools and an apron provided. Students receive a recipe packet to take home. Feel free to bring your own wine or beer! No extra charge!

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Friday, February 12

Cravin’ Asian: Chinese Flavors 7 p.m. Pensacola Cooks Kitchen Classroom, 3624 Barrancas Ave. For details, see February 6 listing.

Saturday, February 13

Comedy Date Night: Valentine’s Day Weekend 7-8:30 p.m. Rex Theater, 18 N Palafox St. Featuring stand up comedian Byron Trimble and comedy magic from the The Illusionist Tom Coverly. Tickets are $35 per couple and $20 for individuals. For more info, visit https://www.rexpensacola.com/.

Couples Cook: 12th Annual Cupid’s Kitchen Valentine’s Class 7-9 p.m. Pensacola Cooks Kitchen Classroom, 3624 Barrancas Ave. $70 per couple. Everything chocolate, appetizer through dessert! For other info, see February 6 listing.

Natural Healing/Cancer Study 2-4 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. FREE. A group that studies the illness of cancer. Presentations are done through DVDs or by live speakers who share personal insights and experiences. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/.

Monday, February 15

Story Seedlings 2:45-4 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Story Seedlings builds on the foundations begun in Sprouts with emphasis on chapter books. Lessons are geared for 4- to 7-yearolds, but siblings under 10 are welcome to join and participate as they like! Cost: complimentary. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/.

Thursday, February 18

TobyMac at the Pensacola Bay Center Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and concert begins at 7 p.m. .

Adult tickets begin at $27.50.

Purchase at the Bay Center Box Office or ticketmaster. com. Group discounts are also available. Contact Abuehler@pcolabaycenter.com for more information.

Parking is $10 - cash only, day of show. For more info, visit http://www.pensacolabaycenter.com/.

Sunday, February 21

Pensacola Children’s Chorus Presents One World, Many Voices Saenger Theatre. This choral concert is everything but traditional, and it features music of renowned composers from around the world. For more info, visit www.pensacolasings.org/performances or call (850) 434-7760.

Thursday, February 25

Celtic Woman Celebration 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Saenger. Celtic Woman celebrates Ireland’s rich musical and cultural heritage and combines the finest musical talent with epic stage productions to present a unique, inspiring live experience. Tickets start at $42. For tickets or more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/.

Friday, February 26

Cravin’ Asian: Thai Flavors 7 p.m. Pensacola Cooks Kitchen Classroom, 3624 Barrancas Ave. For details, see February 6 listing.

Saturday, February 27

Natural Healing/Cancer Study 2-4 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For details, see February 13 listing.

Friday, March 5

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7:30 p.m. Adapted and directed by Ashley McGlothren. Shakespeare’s hilarious fairy tale about the fickleness of love comes to life just in time for spring. Spend the evening in an enchanted forest filled with fairies, a quartet of confused royals, and a troupe of actors desperately trying to put on a play for the king. Appropriate for ages 12 and up.

For tickets or more info, call (850) 432-2042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/.

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Saturday, February 20

2021 Spring Food Truck Fest 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Community Maritime Park, Downtown Pensacola.

The fest will feature a number of the city’s finest food trucks! We also will have vendors exhibiting and selling gifts, crafts, jewelry, personal care products, and much more. This is a family-friendly event. $2 admission and kids 12 and under are free. A portion of the proceeds goes to Feeding the Gulf Coast. For more info, call (850) 376-9350 or visit www.foodtruckfestpensacola.com.

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Opening Night 7:30 p.m. Saenger Theatre, Pensacola. COPLAND Appalachian Spring and BRAHMS - Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77 with Jennifer Frautschi, violin. For tickets or more info, visit www.pensacolasymphony. com/ or call (850) 435-2533.

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents Russian Spectacular 7:30 p.m. Saenger Theatre, Pensacola. PROKOFIEV - Classical Symphony (Symphony No. 1 in D Major) and TCHAIKOVSKY - Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat Minor, Op. 23 with Jeffrey Biegel, piano. For tickets or more info, visit www.pensacolasymphony.com/ or call (850) 435-2533.

Friday, February 19

The Gulf Breeze Chapter of Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast Monthly Meeting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Meets the 3rd Friday of every month at Beef O’Brady’s, 344 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Gulf Breeze. Program includes education segments and presentations by local business women. Lunch is not provided. Call (850) 529-0908 or Visit https:// powerfulwomengulfcoast.com/.

Cravin’ Asian: Japanese Flavors 7 p.m. Pensacola Cooks Kitchen Classroom, 3624 Barrancas Ave. For details, see February 6 listing.

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Ever’man Cooks Debby’s Kitchen 10-11:30 a.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. This class is for the novice cook at any age. It will be educational, fun & offer basic knife & sauce skills to appeal to anyone. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http:// everman.org/.

Sunday, March 7

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2:30 p.m. For details, see March 5 listing.

Every Tuesday This Month Story Sprouts 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Children ages 3-5 are invited to do arts & crafts, make a snack and have story time. The classes are creative and have an organic, environmental and local twist. Price: Complimentary. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/.

Funky Yoga Flow 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Free. Funky Flow is a creative hour with fun postures and music, combining yin and yang postures. Please wear comfortable clothing. All you need is yourself, a mat if you have one and an open mind. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/.

Tuesday Jazz Jam 6:30 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 East Government Street. Featuring various jazz vocalists and musicians weekly. The jazz concert will start in the Lili Marlene room. For more info, call (850) 434-6211 or visit www. sevillequarter.com/.

Every Saturday This Month Palafox Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art, and antiques are just a few of the items offered by vendors at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola.

Items originate directly from onsite vendors who grow, make, or create the fruits, vegetables, herbs and art for sale. For more info, call (850) 434-5371 or visit www.palafoxmarket.com.

Santa Rosa Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Berryhill Road next to Locklin Technical School and Friendship Baptist Church. Providing local goods, including seasonal produce, eggs, chicken, jams, jellies, home-baked treats, fresh breads, honey, pickles and local arts and craft items. For more info, call (850) 398-2558 or find us on Facebook.

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Let Kids Make Mistakes (and Learn From Them)

they see their children suffer because of a choice the child made. But sometimes it’s best to love them so much that you’ll let them make mistakes, and make sure they learn from them, while they’re still under your protection. Reality can be a great teacher when it comes to learning how the world works, and sometimes

one sting from a bad decision when you’re young is all it takes to teach a kid a lesson that will last a lifetime.

As a parent, you’re always looking for teachable moments. First, make sure you’re giving him a chance to earn some money. That means work, no allowances.

We’re talking about kid-sized, age-appropriate tasks. There’s a ton of value and self-esteem that go handin-hand with being paid for a job well done. Once you pay him for the work he does, then you have chances for more teachable moments about saving, spending, and giving—and the importance of each.

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Q. We just started teaching our sevenyear-old about money. He’s very eager to learn, and he seems to be grasping the basic ideas quickly. He’s young, though, and of course he makes mistakes from time to time. Should we step in and fix things when a mistake he made means he can’t do something he wanted to do?

A. It’s always hard on parents when

If I were you, I wouldn’t run in and fix things. By this, I mean I wouldn’t just hand him money he didn’t earn so he can still get or do what he had in mind.

But don’t fuss at him or brush it off, either. Gently explain why things didn’t work out the way he hoped.

Then, talk through what he might have done differently to help make the situation better next time.

Kids are smarter and often have more understanding and comprehension skills than we give them credit for. My guess is you won’t need to have this kind of conversation more than once or twice!

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