Kiddos Magazine Vol. 7 Issue 1 - Back to School

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PARENTING

Six Ways Nature Helps Children Learn

SNACKS

Mini Blueberry Hand Pies

By Brandi Milloy

COMMUNITY

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PAMM First-Ever Family Fundraiser

2019/20 School Calendar

Beat The End Of Summer Blues education, art & entertainment

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Kiddos Cool Stuff Back to School Essentials

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Vol. 7 issue 1 FEATURE 8 |

Beat The End-Of-Summer Blues: Creating a Smooth Transition For Back-to -School

HEALTH 1 0 |

Four Tips For Brighter Smiles This School Year

PARENTING 1 6 |

Six Ways Nature Helps Children Learn

6TH ANNIVERSARY 1 8 |

Let's Celebrate!

in every issue 12 SCHOOL CALENDAR Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2019-2020 Calendar

14 TECHNOLOGY Tanoshi 2-in-1 Kids Computer

20 SNACKS Back To School Mini Bluberry Hand Pies

22 PLACES Disney On Ice

24 COOL STUFF Back 2 School Essentials MUSIC 2 6 |

Sing, Dance, Learn, and Play With South Florida Music

COMMUNITY 2 8 | Kids

Jamm At Pamm PAMM First-Ever Family Fundraiser

30 BOOK REVIEWS Suggestions For Kids And Families To Read This Month

32 NEWS Providing South Florida's Children With The Best Protection Possible

33 FAMILY EVENTS

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on the cover MODEL: Elin

AGE: 4 years old PHOTOGRAPHY: The Missing Sock IG: themissingsockmia HAIRSTYLE & LOCATION: Pigtails & Crewcuts Miami

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Where To Go With Our Kiddos

34 PROGRAMMING Kodable Programming For Kids, Made With Love

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Kiddos Publisher’s Notes

Sixth Anniversary!

magazine Kiddos is a Florida based kids focused magazine, whose mission is to help strengthen the bonds between parents and their children by providing value-based content and quality journalism.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Camille Lucy Brandi Milloy Assure A Smile Ming Kuo, Ph.D. PHOTOGRAPHY The Missing Sock DESIGN Kiddos Creative Department Etta Walker

Beat the End-of-Summer Blues!

The first day of school is around the corner, and this is not an easy time for parents, there is a lot to do and organize for the upcoming months, from getting all the necessary school supplies, uniforms, and lunch box menu to coordinate after school activities. To help parents and kids get back into the daily school routine Camille shares a few tips to keep the fun going from summer to school.

Kiddos 6th anniversary issue brings a lot of fun, valuable and significant information to start prepared the new school season, from tips for a brighter smile, school calendar, vaccinations to ways nature helps kids to learn!

Do you like to surprise your kiddos with a special treat? Brandi Milloy shares with Kiddos Magazine one of her favorites recipes to start a happy and healthy school year! Check this out!

For activities that the whole family can enjoy together learn more about Kids Jamm at PAMM, the first-ever family fundraiser! a rare opportunity for kids and their grown-ups to interact and create with some of Miami’s best-known artists.

I am happy to welcome the new school year! So many new learning opportunities for all!

VERONICA LEPERE Publisher vlepere@kiddosmagazine.com

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PUBLISHER/ EDITOR Veronica Lepere

Let's Celebrate!

Another year passed by and Kiddos Magazine is celebrating its 6th anniversary.

We are so excited to continue our mission, to grow and expand our reach and impact, and are so grateful to all of you that share on our collective journey. We couldn’t do it without you. Kiddos is truly a joint effort; and we all play an integral role in its success, distribution, and influence.

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Beat the End-of-Summer Blues:

Creating a Smooth Transition for Back-to-School WRITTEN BY: Camille Lucy

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or many families, summer doesn’t seem to last long enough. The lax nature of spending time together, coupled with a decrease in strict routines and schedules, while having more fun in the sun can feel more like a dream than “real life.” But, as summer comes to a close, it doesn’t have to signify an end, but a beautiful beginning. A new chapter, a new season with so much to enjoy, and just as many good times.

Here are a few tips to keep the fun going from Summer to School, and avoid the end-of-summer blues:

• Manage anxiety with a meditation or mindfulness practice. Like any major or abrupt change, going back to school can trigger anxiety or stress in both children and parents alike. Sensing the stress of a parent can trigger feelings of uneasiness in a child, and vice versa.

Begin a routine mindfulness practice as a family to gain the benefits of reduced stress, anxiety and reactivity, improved memory and focus (just in time for that first math quiz), improved sleep and overall well-being. You can play mindful games, practice yoga, or take quiet walks together in the park.

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• Ease into a new schedule. Catching lighting bugs by night…. catching the school bus by morning. Yikes! Many children go to bed later during the summer, and some (for those lucky parents) may wake up later, too. Waiting until last minute to enforce new bedtime rules will create more stress on everyone. About 10 days to 2 weeks before school begins - depending on how much later your child stays up during the summer months - begin your bedtime routine 10 minutes earlier each night and wake them up ten minutes earlier each morning.

• The Gratitude Pillow. As your child rests his head for bed, take a few moments talking about something you are each grateful for or happy about, or something good that happened that day.

Holding a positive focus before dozing off can lead to better sleep and happier mornings, which results in happier days!

The more time we spend thinking about and talking about positive things, the more great things we notice all around us each day. Dedicating some time daily to feeling grateful, even if it’s only a few moments, has proven to have a profound effect on overall health and well-being.

• Let the fun in the sun continue. The end of summer does not have to be the end of being outside. Nature is very important to children and adults alike. Studies have found that spending time in nature helps children build confidence, creativity, imagination and responsibility, and even reduces stress. It is also healthy for the body to be moving, and provides different stimulation than indoor activities. Autumn brings with it all sorts of amazing activities families can do outdoors such as Halloween festivities, corn mazes, hay rides, horseback riding and apple picking.

• Let food be thy medicine.

When you eat good, you feel good.

You are what you eat. Creating or continuing a healthy eating habit is vital to having energy, and combatting physical ailments. The benefits include but are not limited to: healthy weight, mental wellbeing, concentration and focus, strong bones and muscles, energy, immunity, faster healing and recovery and reduced risk for diseases in the future. Once the habit is put in place, it becomes less likely your children or you - will reach for the junk food.

Our bodies adjust to the new healthy habits and no longer crave the harmful chemicals and additives found in many processed foods these days. Introduce a new healthy option into your meals, and slowly “crowd out” the old, unhealthy options. It doesn't have to happen overnight. This can be a gradual change, but it has tremendous, longterm benefits.

• QT with your Cutie(s). During the summer, families may spend a lot more quality time together. With school comes activities, programs, homework… the list can go on and on. It may seem like a stretch to plug in some one-on-one time with your child(ren), but the rewards and benefits of that undivided attention will be worth it. Even 15 minutes spent

reading, cuddling, talking or doing an activity together can become precious, cherished memories and moments that really make life worth living and make your little ones feel super special.

• Introducing…Something Special! Why not try to introduce a new tradition or something exciting as an enticing way to keep the family from feeling the endof-summer blues? How about a special family date night, a movie night with popcorn and chocolate, or a surprise trip to the dollar store to pick out some arts and crafts to do together? There are endless ways to (affordably) keep the fun going all year-long.

While Summer is an unforgettable time, back-to-school doesn’t have to signify an end to the fun. Implement these tips into your routine and daily life, and you can breathe life back into an otherwise stressful or unpleasant time for parents and children. The benefits of these activities or practices will have lasting effects that improve and enhance your life overall, create connection and strengthen your bond as a family.

And don’t worry, time flies. Summer will be back, again, before you know it!

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Camille Lucy is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Certified Reiki & Raindrop Technique Practitioner, Ordained Holistic Minister, Certified Meditation & Yoga Instructor, graphic and web designer, business consultant, and Vice President of a local non-profit that “rehabilitates people through animals.” She is also a writer, a Mother of 3 girls, an artist, a Life-and-Love Junkie, a Self-Expression and Development advocate, and - well, you get the point. She’s a lot of things, just like all of us. Camille is also author of, "The (Real) Love Experiment: Explore Love, Relationships & The Self." Learn more about her and her adventure(s) at www.CamilleLucy.com. it’s just about kids | kiddosmagazine.com

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It’s Dentist Time. Make a dental appointment before school starts or early in the school year. Your child should see a dentist twice per year for a checkup and dental cleaning.

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Healthy Living. There is a strong connection between exercise, healthy eating and oral health. Teach your child to make smarter life choices.

For example: Avoid tobacco. Drink water. Avoid harmful chemicals and overly processed foods. Choose whole foods, fruits and vegetables.

Get involved in sports or be part of an exercise program. Manage stress.

It’s important to encourage all of these healthy habits with your child.

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We also recommend switching out your toothbrushes when they begin show wear, every three to four months. So as you’re purchasing supplies for school, stock up on extra toothbrushes for home.

We hope these ideas help you and your family have a successful and healthy school year. And remember, bright, beautiful smiles are a family affair. k

Dr. Ted Herrmann and Assure A Smile have served South Florida for over 30 years, helping to guide patients to better oral health for life. We are a family friendly dentist, offering a full range of quality dental care, such as routine cleanings, crowns, Invisalign clear braces and more. We encourage a unique holistic approach to healthy teeth and gums. We invite you to call us today and schedule an appointment.

Assure A Smile is located at 9220 SW 72nd Street, Suite 205 Miami, FL 33173. For more information call 305.274.0047 or visit assureasmile.com

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Tanoshi 2-in-1 Kids Computer

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hildren are learning how to use computers at a very early age now. Whether to do homework, play games or watch videos on Youtube Kids, computers are an integral part of everyday life. However, it can be tough

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for parents to decide when children are ready to move from a beginner tablet that's treated like a toy to a real computer that offers education, fun and tech safety. The Tanoshi 2-in-1 Kids Computer introduces children to a real computer and parents love it, too.

Tanoshi 2-in-1 is a computer and tablet in one device created for school-age children 6-12 years old.

It runs on Android 7.0 and has a 10.1" HD detachable touchscreen plus a full-size children's keyboard.

Tanoshi comes with Google Docs and Sheets pre-loaded for homework, the pre-loaded apps

(ScratchJr and Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues) teach kids how to code and hundreds of educational apps are ready to download from the Play Store.

It has a 32 GB storage built-in.

From a parent’s perspective, a main feature is tech safety. Tanoshi gives peace of mind with its parental controls. Tanoshi's pre-loaded Family Link app makes it easy for parents to manage screen time, approve or deny app downloads and remotely lock the device when screen time is up. With an easy click-in-go setup process, parents can manage their child's time on Tanoshi right from their cell phone. k

To learn more, visit tanoshikidscomputers.com

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Six Ways Nature Helps Children Learn WRITTEN BY: Ming Kuo Ph.D.

Spending time in nature helps kids do better in school, in a number of surprising ways.

Nature helps children develop more self-discipline Many children—particularly those with ADHD—have trouble with impulse control, which can get in the way of school learning. My colleagues and I have found that green space near kids’ homes helps them to have more selfdiscipline and concentrate better— especially girls. Also, parents of kids with ADHD report that when their kids participate in activities outdoors versus indoors, it reduces their ADHD symptoms. Since self-discipline and impulse control are tied to academic success, it’s perhaps no surprise that…

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any parents probably recognize that being outside in nature is good for their children’s health.

But they may also see a tradeoff: Encouraging their kids to get outside means less time hitting the books.

And less time studying must mean less academic success, right?

Wrong. Remarkably, it turns out that the opposite may be true. As research has grown in this area—including my own— we’ve discovered that nature is not just good for kids’ health; it improves their ability to learn, too. Even small doses of nature can have profound benefits.

How do green space and nature help kids learn? In a surprising variety of ways, we’re discovering. Nature improves children’s psychological and physical well-being, for sure—and that can impact learning. But it also seems to affect how they attend to and engage in the classroom, how much they can concentrate, and how well they get along with teachers and peers. Here is what we know so far.

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Nature restores children’s attention Attention is clearly important for learning, but many kids have trouble paying attention in the classroom, whether it be because of distractions, mental fatigue, or ADHD. Luckily, spending time in nature—talking a walk in a park and even having a view of nature out the window—helps restore kids’ attention, allowing them to concentrate and perform better on cognitive tests.

Nature relieves children’s stress Just like adults, children are less stressed when they have green spaces to retreat to occasionally, helping them to be more resilient. Studies have found that holding a class outdoors one day a week can significantly improve the daily cortisol patterns of students—reflecting less stress and better adaptation to stress— when compared to kids with indoor-only instruction. Also, in a study looking at children in rural environments, those with more nature nearby recovered better from stressful life events in terms of their self-worth and distress.

Outdoor instruction makes students more engaged and interested Kids seem to like classes outdoors.

Unfortunately, many teachers fear to bring kids outside to learn, worrying that they’ll be “bouncing off the walls” afterward and less engaged in the next (indoor) lesson. Luckily, research seems to suggest that kids are more engaged in learning not only during outdoor classes but also upon returning to their classroom afterward—even if the subject they return to is not nature-related.

Time outdoors may increase physical fitness While physical fitness is important for children for many reasons, one that may not immediately come to mind is the role it plays in learning. In particular, cardiorespiratory fitness seems to support efficient cognitive processing, and kids with higher fitness levels do better academically. Though it’s not clear that nature affects physical fitness directly, it is true that the more time kids spend in nature, the better their cardiorespiratory fitness. Having access to nature may encourage children to be more physically active and keep in shape longer as they age.

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Nature settings may promote social connection and creativity The social and physical environment in which children learn can make a difference in their academic success. Letting kids spend time in settings with natural elements or giving them structured nature experiences can make for a calmer, socially safe, and fun learning environment. And being outdoors can also enhance peer-to-peer relationships and student/teacher relationships needed for learning, even for students who otherwise feel marginalized socially.

It’s clear to me that we need to do more to bring this important resource to our schools.

Architects and city planners should keep trees and green areas in and near schoolyards. And teachers and principals should incorporate lessons outdoors and use recess not as a reward for good behavior, but as a way to rejuvenate students’ minds for the next lesson.

About the Author Ming Kuo, Ph.D., leads the Landscape and Human Health Laboratory at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research convincingly links healthy urban ecosystems to stronger, safer neighborhoods, lower crime, reduced AD/HD symptoms, reduced aggression, and an array of other mental and physical health indicators. Dr. Kuo’s work has spurred increased urban forestry efforts in Wales, Germany, the Netherlands, the Caribbean, and the United States, and, in 2018, she was awarded the Heinz Award for the Environment.

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By doing so, we won’t only be benefitting our kids’ psychological well-being—though that’s reason enough! We will likely help them perform better in school, too. And, as a connection to nature breeds more care for nature, we may also be inspiring the future stewards of our natural world. Humans evolved to grow and thrive in natural environments, and research is showing the costs of indoor childhoods. It’s time to cure “nature deficit disorder” in our kids by giving “nature time”—not just studying and extracurricular time—the importance it deserves. k

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Let's Celebrate!

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ere is our 6th Anniversary!

We are so excited to continue our mission, to grow and expand our reach and impact, and are so grateful to all of you that share on our collective journey. We couldn’t do it without you.

Kiddos is truly a joint effort; and we all play an integral role in its success, distribution, and influence.

We, at Kiddos, are dedicated to bringing families back together. To instilling values, tradition, and culture into the home. To enriching the personal experiences that family members can share together. To strengthen the bonds, love, support, and growth that will infuse each family member with a sense of unity, connectivity, stability, and safety which results in improved quality of life, focus, confidence, creativity, and overall health.

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Back to School Mini Blueberry Hand Pies WRITTEN BY: Brandi Milloy

Gently fold top part of piecrust over the jam end. Using a fork, crimp the edges together on all sides. Repeat the process with the remaining piecrust.

5. Place hand pies on prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes.

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hether you want to surprise your children with a special treat in their lunch box or save for an afterschool snack, these blueberry hand pies are super easy and so fun to make together as a family! If you loved those boxed toaster pastries when you were a kid, get ready for something that tastes even better. Bursting with sweet tart blueberry flavor and buttery pie crust, these mini hand pies are the best way to kick off the new school year! For best parent award, double the recipe so you have plenty on hand and serve with an encouraging handwritten note.

Tip: feel free to swap out the blueberries for another family favorite fruit to make homemade jams and different flavored hand pies year round.

(MAKES 6 HAND PIES) Ingredients: Blueberry Jam • 4 heaping cups organic blueberries, rinsed • 1 cup of sugar Hand Pies • 1/2 cup blueberry jam (recipe below) • 1 large egg • 2 refrigerated pie crusts

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For the icing: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, 1 tablespoon of jam and almond extract until smooth.

Icing • 1½ cup powdered sugar • 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk • 1 tablespoon blueberry jam (recipe above) • 1 teaspoon almond extract, optional Sprinkles, for garnish DIRECTIONS For the Blueberry Jam: Place berries in a stainless steel pot and bring to a full boil, mashing the berries with a spoon. Boil for 1 minute on high heat, stirring constantly.

Add sugar and continue to gently boil for 3-5 minutes. Keep cooking and stirring for about 10 minutes or until thickened.

Remove from heat and let cool.

For the Hand Pies: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. Crack egg into small bowl with a teaspoon of water, whisk and set aside.

3. Unroll pie crusts and using a pizza cutter, cut the edges off (about 1 inch off all sides to create two 9-inch squares). Then cut each square into three 3-inch wide strips. You should have 6 total.

4. Place 1½ tablespoons of jam on the bottom end of each strip. Brush exposed piecrust with egg to glue the sides.

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Disney On Ice Presents Road Trip Adventures

Takes Families on a Fun-Fueled Excursion to Iconic Disney Destinations

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isney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures will whisk families away on an immersive getaway chock-full of magical participatory moments. Featuring new and classic tales, this multi-generational experience visits Sunrise from Sept. 12 to Sept.

15 for eight performances at BB&T Center and Miami from Sept. 19 to Sept. 22 for seven performances at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his pals for a high-octane ride in Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures. Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and guests of all ages embark on an interactive and memory-rich adventure to iconic Disney destinations. See the world from the rooftops of London with Mary Poppins and Jack and his band of dancing lamplighters. Travel to the sun-soaked Motunui and help Moana restore the heart of Te Fiti. Set off on a safari and snap unforgettable photos of

Ages 8-18

wild cheetahs and monkeys when guests traverse through the Pride Lands

All seats are reserved and tickets are available through the BB&T and AmericanAirlines box office and DisneyOnIce.com. For group rates and information, reach out to 866-248-8740.

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with Simba, Timon and Pumbaa.

Discover a whole new world and be swept up in Aladdin’s princely parade filled with spectacular stunts, magical moments with Genie, and a brand-new song from Jasmine that will render the audience “Speechless.” Mosey on over to a larger-than-life comedic carnival and team up with Woody and Bo Peep as they search for their new friend Forky. Fans will hit a high note with Mickey and pals during the Disney edition of Road Trip Karaoke as they introduce Rapunzel, Belle, Ariel, Mulan and Tiana. Families should be prepared for a getaway jam-packed with unexpected hijinks and surprises, up-close character interaction as Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures makes a pitstop right in South Florida! k

At Dade County Federal Credit Union we strive to make a difference in the lives of the Youth in our community. It is important to provide them with the proper financial tools to become financially independent. By opening a Youth Account today, you are helping your child take that first step!

For more information, visit dcfcu.org/youth or speak with a representative 305-471-5080

*Membership requires a $5.00 minimum balance in a savings account and a one-time fee of $1.00. Persons (and their family members) who either live, work, worship, attend school, operate businesses or other legal entities located in Miami-Dade County are welcome to join our Credit Union. This program is designed for children and students under the age of 18.

Child’s Birth Certificate and Social Security Card required to open an account. A parent or legal guardian must be added to the account as a joint owner.

A Holistic Approach to Dentistry For over 30 years, Assure A Smile has been the leading dental care provider to all of South Florida. Our holistic dentistry is led by Dr. Ted Herrmann and based in Miami, Florida. Assure A Smile’s mission is to ensure healthy teeth and gums for life!

Schedule your appointment today and ask about our New Patient Special.

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cool stuff L.L.Bean Backpacks

bbluv Foöd

Thermal container

Thermal food container with spoon and bowl with its double insulated stainless steel wall, ideal accessory to keep your child’s warm or cold meal ready when needed.

Available at bbluvgroup.com

Bobbi-Toads

Paintable Shoes

They can be painted with any nail polish, over & over again, just like your real nails! When you’re ready to switch up your style, simply use nail polish remover to take the old polish off!!

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Super Deluxe Book Pack

Lunch Box

Our popular insulated BPA-free lunch box keeps lunches and snacks cool. There’s plenty of room inside, yet it’s compact enough to fit easily in a backpack.

Available at llbean.com

Quad Pack, Heather Designed specifically for high school and college students, with tech-friendly features and even more capacity for action-packed days. Laptop compartment and plenty of pockets to keep organized for class.

Back 2 School Essentials Huggaroo

Weighted Plush Lap Pad ECOlunchbox’s reusable

3-in-1 Splash Box Lunch Kit

All-in-one kit that includes organic cotton, machine washable lunch bag, a reusable bamboo spork and stainless-steel 3-in-1 Splash Box container that can hold up to 4 cups of food.

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Creative QT

Stuff n' Sit

The super-soft puppy and lamb lap pads are cuddly and small enough for children to carry around. Reduce stress, lower anxiety and help children focus better. Teachers love the lap pads for their classrooms.

Available at huggaroo.com

Make clean-up fun and create an extra seat in the same process with the Stuff ‘n Sit! Families can take control of kids' stuffed animals, pillows, blankets, and costumes by wrapping up to 90 toys in one pouf ottoman!.

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style Families of Coral Gables Celebrate the First Anniversary of

Pigtails & Crewcuts a Cutting-Edge Children’s Salon approach to haircuts. The Miami salon offers a delightful experience for our kiddos including whimsical, vehicleshaped chairs, bright colors, and a variety of books, movies, toys, and video games to enjoy before, during, and after the haircut. The salon also features a retail section filled with children’s hair products, accessories, and gifts.

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Pigtails & Crewcuts celebrate the first anniversary of its Miami location. This is the franchise’s third salon in Florida, with other locations in the Orlando area.

Photography: Martin Gabaldo

Pigtails & Crewcuts has over 50 children’s hair salons across the country, offering children and families a fun and exciting

According to owners and friends Manuela Padua and Andy Gilon, the salon offers local families a more convenient place for children’s haircuts. "Since we open, every family that comes to Pigtails and Crewcuts express their happiness because now they have a nice, friendly and closest place to bring their kids for a haircut with a trained stylist. They love the colors, the theme cars, and the train table! All families circle the salon as the #1 place to have their kids haircut and also a good experience, and for me, this is great satisfaction as a business owner." says Manuela.

“We’re happy to be expanding the franchise into Miami and look forward to sharing our unique approach to children’s haircuts with families in a growing community,” says Theresa Underwood, Vice President of Franchise Support.

Back to School Promotion: Families visiting Pigtails and Crewcuts Monday through Friday from 9 am to 12 pm will receive 20% discount on a kid haircut when mentioning that you see them on Kiddos Magazine.! Promotion starts August 1 to September 30, 2019.

The Miami salon is located at 6448 South Dixie Hwy, Miami Fl. 33143. Open Mom - Fri from 10 am to 6 pm and weekends. To keep up with the latest promotions and updates visit pigtailsandcrewcuts.com/miami/ k

About Pigtails & Crewcuts: Pigtails & Crewcuts is a children’s hair salon franchise created by parents for kids to offer a stressfree haircutting experience for the whole family. In addition to hair care services, Pigtails & Crewcuts offers a custom-line of kid-centric hair products and accessories, gifts, and a private party room for birthday celebrations.

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Sing, Dance, Learn, and Play with South Florida Music

All instructors are highly trained specialists in early childhood music education.

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outh Florida Music offers age and developmentally appropriate music classes, birth to age 9, using the internationally renowned Musikgarten curriculum. All instructors are highly trained specialists in early childhood music education. Their knowledge and background will ensure that you and your child have an exceptional educational experience while enjoying time together in a stress-free, playful environment. A parent/ caregiver attends class with the child at all levels of the program, allowing you to

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build bonds while developing a strong musical foundation and strengthening all developmental domains.

listening skills, a sense of beat, and establish a foundation for singing and musical thought.

Explore South Florida Music’s curriculum options below!

Music for Toddlers (Walking - 3rd Birthday): Build a strong bond with your toddler through singing, rhymes, moving, dancing, listening, and playing instruments. A mix of stationary and mobile activities will occur, making this level the best choice for children once they begin walking. Activities bridge the natural connection between music and movement while enhancing

Music for Babies (Birth - Walking): Play musically with your baby through bouncing and rocking songs, wiggle and peek-a-boo games, dancing, moving, and singing. Activities are designed to increase your child’s curiosity about music, develop

your child’s musical aptitude, listening abilities, and overall potential. English and bilingual classes available!

Musical Cycle of Seasons (3-YearOlds): Celebrate your child’s love of nature and growing independence through activities centered around the seasons of the year. Classes are designed to build attention and self-expression, and include singing, moving, focused listening, musical games, exploring instruments, creative movement, and storytelling. In some activities, children are encouraged to work independently from their parents/caregivers. Furthermore, this level begins the foundation of musical literacy by applying musical language to rhythmic and tonal patterns.

Music Makers (4 and 5-Year-Olds): Music Makers includes singing, creative and structured movement,

playing instruments, ear training, and a sound approach to music literacy that builds symbolic thinking, concentration, memory, and selfexpression. During this two year curriculum, children will have the opportunity to play their first melodic instrument, the glockenspiel. They also begin to read and write simple musical patterns and melodies. The parent/ caregiver remains an active participant in the class while also supporting the child’s home practice.

Music at the Piano (Ages 6+): Music At the Piano is a unique group method for young beginners based on an aural approach to musical literacy that provides a natural pathway to reading. This curriculum capitalizes on the child’s love of group music making to provide an introduction to piano playing, along with singing, composing, improvisation,

transposition, and reading music.

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KIDS JAMM at PAMM

PAMM First-ever Family Fundraiser

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his fall, as part of its yearlong 35th anniversary festivities, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) will host its first-ever family fundraiser—KIDS JAMM at PAMM. On October 27, presented by Center Academy, this unique event will encourage children of all ages, and parents alike, to explore their creativity and tap

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into their inner artists. Working with renowned multi-disciplinary artists, kids will have an unforgettable experience creating their own masterpieces. KIDS JAMM is a rare opportunity for kids and their grown-ups to interact and create with some of Miami’s best-known artists, as well as artists from around the country.

With PAMM’s stunning views and architectural splendor as the backdrop, KIDS JAMM will also feature live music, fun activities, tasty snacks and treats, performers, special guests, and so much more - all designed for families to forge a deeper connection with PAMM, living artists, and the creative process.

Not only will parents and kids bond with the quality time spent together, they will also feel good about giving back to the museum and the community by allowing others a chance to experience the same arts enrichment.

KIDS JAMM is a rare opportunity for kids and their grown-ups to interact and create with some of Miami’s best-known artists

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All funds raised will support several of the museum’s robust art education program, the largest of its kind outside the Miami-Dade County public school system. Attendees will help support PAMM’s free access days, like PAMM Free Second Saturdays and Free First Thursdays. Both days give museum access to thousands of families each month, allowing them to experience the transformative power of the arts firsthand. From handson art-making activities to special intergenerational programs, both of these days allow families to visit the museum without barriers and engage with the art on the walls.

Proceeds from the event will also support the PAMM Student Pass.

Launched in 2018, the program grants free admission to the museum for all students currently attending MiamiDade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), plus an adult. Creating access and early exposure to art not only opens a child's heart and mind to creativity and ingenuity, but also sharpens critical thinking and other skills that help students learn content across the educational disciplines.

If you are looking for an arts-immersive, family-friendly day that gives back to the community, KIDS JAMM is a must-do for your social calendar. k

KIDS JAMM will take place on October 27, 2019, from 10am–2pm at PAMM, located at 1103 Biscayne Blvd.

Don’t miss out! For more information, visit pamm.org/kidsjamm19.

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By Peter Lippman The Mini House Book popped a wheelie! Four wheels, in fact.

Chunky, colorful, and lively, with doors that open and windows to explore, packed with adorable characters and rhyming action-and made fully mobile through the addition of real working wheelseach Mini Wheels Book is a delightful ride through the reader's imagination. It's all the fun of reading, on the go. Age range 1-4. workman.com

meaningful conversations with their kids, especially as family time is under continuous assault from gadgets and devices. Now the book that solves those needs is back—announcing a fresh new edition of The Kids’ Book of Questions. Including subjects like the Internet, school violence, and climate change, the book remains a timeless treasure. There is only one requirement: Give an honest answer. Then be amazed to see where one little question leads.

Age range 8-18. workman.com

2. Mom's Family Desk Planner Calendar 2020

4. Breathe, Mama, Breathe

1. Mini Wheels: School Bus

By Sandra Boyton The classic and beloved portable organizer, with all the same great layout and features, plus new sticker sheets for 2020! A full-color illustrated spread for every week of the entire school year. It includes perforated grocery lists and to-do lists, too! The ideal go-with-youanywhere organizer, Mom's Family Desk Planner is a perfect companion to the Mom's Family wall calendar. Parenting & family. workman.com

3. The Kids' Book of Questions

By Gregory Stock Kids love to be asked questions almost as much as they love to ask them. And asking is important— parents know the value of having

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By Shonda Moralis Easy-to-follow practices that will help moms find quick, daily opportunities to reset and refocus with mindfulness. Moms can feel as if they are sprinting through life, crashing onto the pillow at day’s end only to start again the next morning.

In this book psychotherapist Shonda Moralis outlines the benefits of daily meditation and shows moms how to do it—in just five minutes! Plus, she shares over 60 “mindful breaks” that will help moms tune into their own well-being (along with everyone else’s). Every mom—whether caring for a new baby, an overscheduled grade-schooler, or an angsty teen— can become a mindful mama!

Parenting & family. workman.com

5. Kid Activists

By Robin Stevenson Every activist started out as a kid— and in some cases, they were kids when their activism began! But even the world’s greatest champions of civil liberties had relatable problems, often in the middle of extraordinary circumstances. The diverse and inclusive group encompasses Susan B. Anthony, James Baldwin, Ruby Bridges, Frederick Douglass, Alexander Hamilton, Dolores Huerta, Helen Keller, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Iqbal Masih, Harvey Milk, Janet Mock, Rosa Parks, Autumn Peltier, Emma Watson, and Malala Yousafzai. Age range 8-12. workman.com

6. Anytime Yoga

By Urrika Dezé Simple yoga poses for kids to practice throughout the day, for energy in the morning, focus during the day, and to sleep well at night. Join Kika and her little monkey Yazoo as they introduce 14 simple yoga poses for kids. Each pose in this book includes easy-tofollow instructions and will show kids how yoga can help them relax, develop focus, and increase their sense of well-being. Ages range 3-7. penguinrandomhouse.com

7. The Big Book of Monsters

By Hal Johnson Monsters are a total treat for kids.

They turn up in stories and fairy

tales all over the world, give kids thrilling yet safe shivers, help them work out real fears and anxieties, and empower them in the same way that dinosaurs do, inhabiting the kind of world that’s special in part because grown-ups are too busy and boring to pay attention to it. Ages range 10 and up. workman.com

8. College Avenue

By Carlos Alamilla College Avenue is a useful guide that guides parents and teens on how to enter the best colleges in the US with scholarships. This book takes the reader step by step through the college admissions process including a list of universities and scholarships in detail and how to apply for them. Parents & teens. collegeavenue.club k

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Going back to school is a rush of excitement!

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icking out new school supplies is almost as fun as picking out your first day of school outfit. With G2 and G2 Mini pens, teachers and kids alike can write with confidence throughout the whole year with the longest-lasting, #1 selling gel ink pen in America.

FriXion Colors Marker Pens The FriXion Colors Marker Pens are nothing like erasable pens of the past.

The unique FriXion gel ink disappears with erasing friction, giving you the freedom of unlimited do-overs with no smearing, no tearing and no messy eraser crumbs.

FriXion ColorSticks The FriXion line of writing instruments offers unlimited do-overs s you can write, erase and re-write until you get it right. There’s no wear and tear to the paper or messy eraser crumbs. Write fearlessly with FriXion!

G2 G2 is America’s #1 selling pen brand and #1 selling Go-2 gel ink pen. Known

for its smooth writing and longestlasting gel ink in America, G2 is the ultimate pen for overachievers!

G2 Mini The G2 Minis pack everything overachievers love about G2 into a pint-sized package, perfect for tasks both big and small. Known for its smooth writing and longest-lasting gel ink in America, G2 is the ultimate pen for overachievers! Available in a stunning spectrum of colors. k

Visit pilotpen.us for more pens, refills and markers.

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Providing South Florida’s Children with the Best Protection Possible Immunization is one of modern medicine's most significant public health achievements.

receive a free comprehensive checkup and required vaccinations for school. Covered vaccinations include, but are not limited to the following: polio, Varivax (chicken-p ox), measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), DTap or Tdap (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis).

*Promotion does not include immunization administration fees.

New pediatric patients may also receive a back-to-school supply kit. To redeem this promotion, one must first make an appointment by calling 305.576.1234 Ext: 470 (English) and 471 (Spanish) Note: This promotion is valid at Little Havana office: Little Havana Primary Care Center 1901 S.W. 1st. Street Miami, Florida 33135 Tel: 305.203.5230

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chool-age children, from preschoolers to college students, need vaccines. Making sure that your children receive all their vaccinations on time is one of the most important things you can do as a parent to ensure your children's long-term health as well as the health of friends, classmates, and others in your community.

Getting every recommended dose of each vaccine provides children with the best protection possible. Keep in mind that there are many opportunities to catch-up on vaccines for your preteen or teen. Preteens and teens typically see their doctors or other health care professionals for physicals before participation in sports, camping events, travel, and applying to college.

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Immunization is one of modern medicine's most significant public health achievements. Vaccines have eradicated smallpox, stopped wild poliovirus, measles, and rubella from being able to spread widely in the United States, and significantly reduced the number of cases of other diseases. Despite these efforts, tens of thousands of people in the United States still die from vaccinepreventable diseases every year.

Until September 30, 2019, new pediatric patients without health insurance may

Beat the back-to-school rush and use this opportunity to get your preteen or teen vaccinated today!. k

About Care Resource Care Resource is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with locations in MiamiDade and Broward counties. Care Resource provides comprehensive primary medical and preventive care, including dental care, inhouse pharmacy services, and behavioral health/substance abuse services to all individuals in South Florida’s diverse communities.

For more information, please visit www.careresource.org, or call (305) 576-1234.

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Event’s Guide

Where to go with our Kiddos

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Kiddos Magazine Back to School & 6th Anniversary Event!

The Falls Shopping Mall 8888 SW 136 St. Miami, Fl. 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Come and celebrate with us our 6th Anniversary and Back to School Event all in one awesome party! One day filled with arts & crafts, face painting, characters, slime, art projects, safety, sports and much more!

For more information visit kiddosmagazine.com

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End of Summer Bash at Mercy Hospital 3663 S Miami Ave. Miami, Fl. 33133 From: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Join us to celebrate the end of summer with a free back to school event! Featuring water slides, a dunk tank, a foam slide, pony rides, face painting, train rides, arts & crafts, and more! Kids are welcome to Mercy Hospital’s Teddy Bear Clinic, the Health & Wellness Booth and the Back to School Safety Tips tent. Register at 305.285.2929

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Back to School at HistoryMiami Museum 101 West Flagler St. Miami, FL 33132 From: 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm Free Family Fun Day as we get ready to go back to school, go back in time and connect with our city’s unique past. Step into the shoes of a history detective with our scavenger hunt. Meet Julia Tuttle, Henry Flagler, and other great historical figures as our educators bring history to life.

RSVP at historymiami.org

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Free Third Friday Miami Children’s Museum 980 MacArthur Causeway Miami, Fl. 33132 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Visitors can roam the Museum free of charge every third Friday of each month. Due to the number of visitors on Free Third Fridays, we suggest leaving strollers at home or in the car. For more info visit www.miamichildrensmuseum.org Free admission

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Kids Night at the Museum The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science 1101 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132 From: 6:30 pm - 12:00 am

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Want to spend a child-free evening on the town while your child explores the museum after dark? Drop off your kids at the museum so they can explore our most popular exhibitions, experience enhanced programming, dinner and more while you relax knowing they’re taken care of for the evening. For more information visit frostscience.org

The Children's Trust Family Expo, is a daylong festival The event features activities and entertainment for the entire family in an effort to provide parents with direct contact to health and social services, as well as educational opportunities. Face painters, clowns, stilt walkers, magicians, storytellers, arts and crafts, bounce houses, rock climbing walls, music and more!

Registration Required

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Laser Evenings The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science From: 9:00 am - 12:00 am Twice a month, we’ll be rocking out with a retro throwback to the classic laser light spectacles you know and love. From Pink Floyd to Daft Punk, we’re fusing music from some of the greatest artists of our time with old-school laser light visuals. For more info visit frostscience.org

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ArtsLaunch2019 Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts From: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

The Children’s Trust Family Expo Miami-Dade Fair & Expo Center From: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

ArtsLaunch2019 is a full day of free mini performances, interactive workshops with world-class companies, kid’s activities, a farmers market, tours and much more! A Community Arts Village with more than 100 of Miami’s cultural organizations will showcase their arts offerings for the upcoming season in an indoor street fair.

Free admission

calendar submissions Submit your event information for October-November calendar before September 10th to info@kiddosmagazine.com.

Include event name, location, address, date, time, cost, a brief description, and contact.

Events will be listed based on availability and it has to be family and kids related.

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Kodable

Programming for kids, made with

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earning to code can be a lot like learning a new language.

It's very complex and takes time to master the skill levels. Kodable is encouraging children of all ages to learn coding and become a real computer programmer while having fun doing it! Kodable is an immersive world of games and activities designed to help children learn the basics of computer programming. Guide the fuzzFamily, a group of adorable, furry aliens along their journey through the Smeeborgian Galaxy as they encounter puzzles, games and activities to challenge a child’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Kids learn to use functions, loops and even try their hand at JavaScript, one of the world’s most widely used programming languages.

Used in more than half of U.S. elementary schools, Kodable helps teachers introduce important programming concepts to students in the form of algorithms, game design and object-oriented programming.

Kodable provides materials, lesson plans and training for teachers so they feel comfortable teaching computer programming even if they don’t have computer science training.

The world around us is increasingly digital and the world our kids will inherit is sure to be even more influenced by technology.

Kodable founders Jon Mattingly and Grechen Huebner want to give all kids the opportunity to learn to code at an early age so they are prepared for the future. Learning computing logic and problem solving at a young age has benefits throughout the

rest of your life. Kids who learn to code become proficient at how to think logically and problem solve while still young and growing.

What are people saying?

The beloved app has been a favorite among Miami teachers for years. “[The students] came back to school SO EXCITED. They wanted to get back on. They wanted more, “ said Elena Martinez, 1st grade teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary.

“The platform allows all elementary ages to be successful coders. As the student’s ability progressed, so did the capabilities within Kodable. Each grade level using the platform found it to be appropriately challenging and fun to use,” said Cindy Gonzalez, STEM teacher at Gulliver Academy. k

Get started with a seven day free trial at Kodable.com or download Kodable from the Apple App Store.

Free Parenting Groups for Families with Young Children Families First offers FREE parenting groups for parents of children ages birth through 3 years throughout Miami-Dade County in both English and Spanish.

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LOVE NEEDS NO INSTRUCTIONS Love always knows what’s best. But for a new parent, every piece of advice helps. At Jackson Health System, we offer prenatal classes, breastfeeding instruction, and support groups to help build your confidence. Jackson’s dedicated maternity team is by your side — before and after you meet the newest love of your life.

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We are proud to be designated a Baby-Friendly Hospital for giving mothers the skills and support needed to feed and bond with their child.

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Call 305-585-4MOM or visit JacksonMaternity.org.