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PUBLISHER’S PAGE 10 It is The Beginning of the

Pandemic’s End

Managing Editor Christy Jaillet

CALENDAR

Art Director Tom Rowe

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Graphic Designer Alana Brodie

FEATURE STORY

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14 Tree of Life Christian

Academy Preschool

Providing a Higher Level of Care & Education

CAN DO KID PUZZLE PAGE

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16 It’s No SEA-cret, This Teen

Rises to the Next Level to

Create Environmental Awareness

29 Crossword & Sudoku

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17 Live in the Fullness of Your

Existence with Lotus Life

30 Estate Planning for

Blended Families 31 Should I Hire an Attorney?

28 Don’t Lose Weight, Lose

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COMMUNITY NEWS 18 A Puppy Tale

ASK THE EXPERT 32 Children and Flat Feet When Should I Worry?

MAKING THE GRADE

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20-24 OUR CITY’s 2021 Private School Guide 26 OUR CITY’s 2021 Preschool Guide

34 Meet “Mickey”

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It is the Beginning of the Pandemic’s End

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n Thursday, March 11, President Joe Biden signed into law “The American Rescue Plan Act.” After signing the legislation, he addressed the nation, highlighting that COVID-19 vaccines will soon be available to all adults.

As a community news publication, we steer clear of politics, and we will do so regarding the legislation and the President’s policies.

We see that day as a watershed moment; it was the beginning of the pandemic’s end.

The COVID pandemic has affected us all in different ways.

Many of us lost loved ones. Our families lived isolated from each other for over a year. Kids stayed home from school for up to three semesters. Small businesses, especially ones where people gather, have suffered.

As our collective immunity becomes broader, it will be more critical than ever to support our local communities. The character of where we live is more threatened now than ever before.

National brands and Internet retailers are efficient and predictable but make communities indistinguishable from one another.

Let’s make a point to support locally-owned restaurants and venues. Go to a sporting event at a local high school or go for a walk in one of our fabulous parks.

As we come out of our COVID hibernation, take stock of all the great things living in South Florida has to offer. It is a new beginning.

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April 2021 Calendar APR 3

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Drive-In Eggstravaganza

Spring is almost here! Cooper City is excited to announce our upcoming Drive-Thru Egg-stravaganza taking place on Saturday, April 3! Grab the kids, and drive on over to the Suellen H. Fardelmann Sports Complex to say hi to Peter Cottontail, and receive holiday eggs filled with candy and toys!

You can either use the eggs to do your very own egg hunt at home, or just enjoy they treats inside when you get them! We hope you hop on over! 9:00 am - 11:00 am at the Suellen H. Fardelmann Sports Complex located at 10300 Stirling Rd.

APR 3 & 4 International Orchid & Bromeliad Show

Experience the beauty and diversity of orchids and bromeliads at the 39th International Orchid and Bromeliad Show at Flamingo Gardens. Rare and ex-otic orchids and bromeliads will be on display and for sale, along with an American Orchid Society judged orchid show hosted by the Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society. Visit the accessory and craft vendors for a variety of orchid supplies and garden-related items.

The outdoor event will be spaced for social distancing. Timed advance purchased tickets are required for the Orchid Show. For tickets or more info call 954-4732955 or visit. www.Flamingogardens.org/events.

Virtual Junior Maker Fest

The South Regional/Broward College Library is hosting a free, online Virtual Junior Maker Fest. Age-specific activity kits, also free, allow kids to follow along with hands-on maker crafts that express creativity with everyday objects. Families can pick up Maker Fest kits at the South Regional/ Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines. There are four kits available, two for younger children (3-5 years) and two for older kids (6-12 years). For younger children, there is a Windsock Craft and a Build with Cornstarch Blocks activity. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. For more info email Mkarnosh@broward.org or call 954-201-8821 12 / Our City Davie / April 2021 / OurCityMedia.com

There is something for everyone! Bring the kids and the pup but make sure to have masks & maintain social distancing. Fresh produce, organically grown veggies, fresh fruit, herb’s, tasty fresh breads, chocolate croissants, raw honey from local farmers, gourmet jams, fried doughnuts, pickles, cookies, coffee’s, homemade hummus, gourmet cheese, guacamole dips, plants and orchids, there’s something here for everyone. Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from 8:00am till 2:00pm. Plantation Volunteer Park, 12050 W Sunrise Blvd.

APR 9 Friday Night Artisan Market

Enjoy a wonderful Friday Night browsing and shopping from amazing local artists and crafters while enjoying live music. Also enjoy dinner at any of our onsite amazing eateries. Perfect kick out for the weekend!

Hosted by the Weston Town Center, 1675 Market St. Festivities kick off at 6:00 pm.

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APR 24 PAWS AT THE PARK!

Do you have a four legged friend or looking to add a new furry member to your family? The City of Cooper City will be hosting Paws at the Park on Saturday, April 24 at the Forest Lake Dog Park. There will be various vendors catering to dog’s needs, as well as adoption agencies looking to find dogs their forever homes! 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Forest Lake Dog Park, 5700 SW 113th Ave, Cooper City.

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FEATURE STORY

Tree of Life Christian Academy Preschool

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Providing a Higher Level of Care & Education

sk any parent, what they want in a preschool for their children, and you will almost always hear about three things: safety, learning, and emotional development. The Tree of Life Christian Academy Preschool has taken those priorities to heart. The teachers and staff at Tree of Life are committed to providing students with the highest level of care and education possible.

The seven-time Best of Weston winner and 2020 Best of Davie winner offers a unique, high-level learning curriculum with programs for infants through pre-kindergarten. They offer an innovative dual-core curriculum that includes immersive bilingual teaching. In fact, more Tree of Life students graduate reading at the firstgrade level than any other Weston preschool.

We visited Tree of Life to learn what makes them unique.

Dual-Core Curriculum Tree of Life Christian Academy uses two curriculums: the ABEKA curriculum and the HIGH SCOPE curriculum while immersing the children in the Spanish language. They believe a successful education is centered on the curriculum used to teach kids. The ABEKA curriculum has been used internationally for over 50 years. Scholastically, reading is half the battle for preschoolers. ABEKA has a six-step program to teach reading skills by using a phonetic approach.

The HIGH SCOPE Preschool Curriculum is the component of the HIGH SCOPE researched-based system of education. The curriculum has a set of teaching practices, content areas, assessment tools, and a training

model to help teachers use the curriculum to support children’s development. The curriculum is based on Active Learning.

Active Learning is direct, hands-on experiences with people, objects, events, and ideas.

Children are encouraged to “construct” their own knowledge by pursuing their personal interests and goals, guided by trained adults who understand the importance of learning areas for children in the preschool years.

Child Safety The owners of Tree of Life Christian Academy are dedicated to the safety of every child who attends the school. This includes physical safety, maintaining a sanitary school environment, and ensuring that students’ emotional needs are met. The school employs an armed security guard, has bullet proof entry doors and offers an onsite clinic. Every teacher is trained in CPR and first-aid. The school even exceeds the latest CDC COVID-19 safety protocols. In the times we are living in, this Preschool has a very important feature, which is rarely seen; They have a clinic on premises and a nurse on staff. Take a tour today to learn about all of the precautions they are taking to keep students safe.

Engaging Classrooms & Facilities The school’s warm and inviting classrooms are filled with age-appropriate materials to help stimulate creativity in each child. Learning centers include blocks, dramatic play, housekeeping, manipulatives, art, library, science, sand & water station, music and movement as well as writing.

Committed Teachers & Staff Tree of Life’s highly trained and certified teachers motivate, encourage, and create a thirst for learning by building on each child’s individual strengths, gifts, and talents. The school is equipped with the latest technology, as well as a 1,200 square-foot indoor play area and four outdoor playgrounds. and organic and natural lunches are served. As a Christian faith-based school, Tree of Life teaches moral and family values. Every student feels loved and valued every day.

Parents are invited to tour Tree of Life’s facilities, meet with the schools staff, and speak with parents of existing students. After you do, you’ll know why they have been voted Best of Weston and Best of Davie by the readers of Our City. A Tree of Life Christian Academy Preschool truly gives children a higher level of care & education.

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located at 1250 SW 160th Ave in Weston. To learn more about enrolling your child or to schedule a school visit, call 954-440-0174 or visit www.treeoflifeacademy.com

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As part of the Sea Level Rise Solutions Project, the ambitious Cooper City High School sophomore took Sea Level Rise to a new level. Due to the pandemic, the 5th Annual King Tide Flooding Event was hosted virtually and explored ways to communicate climate risks. The student-moderated webinar encouraged the

90 participants to take live polls to gauge climate change awareness and impact.

They also had the opportunity to have an interactive discussion with an esteemed panel of scientists and community leaders.

“The threat of climate change is one of the most pressing issues we face globally as well as locally in the coastal community of Hollywood. We need to make our cities more resilient and raise awareness about the problem of sea-level rise. The first step is being able to talk effectively about climate change. With our theme, ‘What Climate Change Means to Me’, our goal was to bring home the impact of sea-level rise on South Florida and discuss ways to get our community to care and act,” explained Dylan Bober. “I am encouraged that many of the attendees were high school students,

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bout a year ago, Cesilia Riquelme was diagnosed with brain cancer.

This horrific form of cancer interferes with the brain’s functions such as muscle control, memory, and other normal body functions. The sweet sixteen-year-old teenage girl and her family were devastated when they received such news.

Not only was this disease difficult for her, but her parents hated seeing how it made their typically high-spirited daughter sad and depressed. Cesilia always wanted a puppy and she desired one even more since she was now fighting for her life. They wanted to give their only child everything they could during such a trying time, but it was difficult. However, they received the amazing news that Make-A-Wish ® Southern Florida wanted to grant her life-changing wish to have a puppy.

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The non-profit organization coordinated efforts with TeaCups, Puppies, and Boutique in Davie. The boutique pet shop was thrilled to have the perfect companion Photo Credit: Make-A-Wish Southern Florida ready for Cesilia when she arrived. A white Maltese to be by her side as she continues to naviwhich she affectionately named Rocky was gate cancer and all the treatments ahead. excited to meet his new owner. This breed “The wishes we grant aren’t just nice, of dogs is known to be gentle, affectionate, they’re necessary. Research shows the and trusting which is exactly what this anticipation of a wish and memories made teenager needed. during them can have a positive and “He’s mine now. I’ve only held other significant impact on the health and well-bepeople’s dogs. It’s hard to believe. I cannot ing of the children, families, and extended wait to spend time with him. I don’t know if I networks we reach,” explained Norman would have ever gotten him without MakeWedderburn, President & CEO, Make-AA-Wish,” exclaimed Cesilia.

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Grades: PK-8 954-742-4842 www.allsaintscatholicschool.net 10900 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise All Saints Catholic School seeks to provide an atmosphere rich in the Catholic faith where each child is challenged to grow spiritually, academically, and emotionally in a safe and nurturing environment. ..................................................................................

Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School

Grades: 9-12 954-434-8820 www.mccarthyhigh.net 5451 S. Flamingo Road, SW Ranches Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School is a Roman Catholic co-educational school of the Archdiocese of Miami, following the tradition of Catholic youth formation and the motto of the school’s namesake, “Manere in Dilectione Christi” – “To abide in the love of Christ.” ..................................................................................

Bethany Christian School

Grades: PK-8 954-522-2554 www.bcsftl.org 615 SE 9th Street, Fort Lauderdale Bethany Christian School, an outreach of Rio Vista Community Church, offers an excellent academic program in an intimate setting near downtown Fort Lauderdale.

They provide a nurturing environment that helps children reach their full potential in every area of life — academically, socially, physically, and spiritually. Bethany believes that small class sizes coupled with individualized attention ensure that students experience academic, emotional, and spiritual excellence.

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Calvary Christian Academy

Grades: PK-12 954-905-5100 www.ccaeagles.org 2401 W Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy seeks to partner with parents to nurture a child’s mind and soul. At CCA, children grow spiritually, academically, and socially in a rich learning environment devoted to excellence in academics, athletics, arts, science, technology, and leadership. CCA exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment. ..................................................................................

Cardinal Gibbons High School

Grades: 9-12 954-491-2900 www.cghsfl.org 2900 NE 47th St., Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons High School is dedicated to providing students with a strong formation of Catholic values, academic excellence, lifelong learning and a commitment to service. Founded in 1961, Cardinal Gibbons has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Their 18-acre campus currently houses 10 academic buildings, an interactive Media and Technology Center, four state-of-the-art science labs and a chapel that seats 300. Since opening in 1961, Cardinal Gibbons has grown to become one of the most well-respected Catholic, college preparatory schools in South Florida. ..................................................................................

Chaminade Madonna College Preparatory

Grades: 9-12 954-989-5150 www.cmlions.org 500 E. Chaminade Dr, Hollywood Founded in the Marianist Tradition, Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory is part of a network of Marianist schools.

Their vision and philosophy reflect the educational principles of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade. The school enjoys a 99% acceptance rate for the approximately 500 students enrolled and believes in a well-rounded education with an emphasis on fine & performing arts, athletics, service learning, and its campus ministry, in addition to rigorous academic programs.

Christi/ STEPSS Academy

Grades: K-12 954-749-6869 www.stepssacademy.com 3495 Hiatus Road, Sunrise Christi/STEPSS Academy’s mission is to provide a Christ-centered and individualized learning environment that encourages students to meet academic challenges with openness, enthusiasm, and a willingness to overcome obstacles with God’s help. Their focus is the whole child. The teachers and staff strive to cultivate independent thought, self-discipline, tolerance, and responsibility so each child can contribute to his or her community in meaningful and positive ways bringing glory to God. ..................................................................................

Cooper City Christian Academy

Grades: K-12 954-680-0850 www.coopercitychritian.com 5201 S Flamingo Road, Cooper City Cooper City Christian Academy strives to provide a Christ-Centered environment of academic excellence, where faculty and staff work with families to develop students who will know and serve the Lord Jesus Christ with all their hearts, souls, minds, and strength. At CCCA students will discover their God-given gifts and will learn to lead others into the Kingdom of God with commitment, competence, compassion, and confidence. ..................................................................................

David Posnack Jewish Day School

Grades: K-12 954-583-6100 www.posnackschol.org 5810 S. Pine Island Road, Davie David Posnack Jewish Day School offers students a unique learning experience.

Combining academic rigor in general and Judaic Studies with award-winning arts and sports programming, the Posnack School prepares students for lifelong achievement.

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SPECIAL FEATURE Parkway Christian School

Grades: K-8 954-424-6425 www.pcs-fl.net 1200 S Flamingo Rd, Davie Parkway Christian School’s mission is to grow the entire child, spiritually, academically and emotionally. Parkway is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and all teachers on staff are certified. Parkway has high academic standards, an excellent character education program and is involved in the community. Although Parkway is smaller than other schools, it has the same benefits as larger area private schools with advanced technology, an on-site hot lunch program, championship athletic program and campus-wide security. ..................................................................................

Potential Christian Academy

Grades: PK-8 954-434-1550 www.ilovepca.com 12401 Stirling Road, Cooper City Potential Christian Academy has been a part of the South Florida community for over 30 years. They believe that the best place to start building on the foundation of Christ is at a very early age, so that children will be able to experience the full meaning, purpose, and joy that God has for their lives.

PCA recognizes that it is during a child’s formative years that a strong academic foundation is built, a child’s beliefs are formed, interpersonal skills are developed. ..................................................................................

Saint Bernadette Catholic School

Grades: K-8 954-432-7022 www.saintbernadettefl.org 7450 Stirling Road, Hollywood Saint Bernadette Catholic School provides an environment where students are physically and emotionally safe from harm, bullying, and discrimination because tolerance, acceptance, and respect are the characteristics of relationships promoted by all members of this Christ-centered Catholic Community. The school encourages parents, as the primary educators of their children, to help their child’s continuous growth and development, by educating the whole child through Church and School involvement. St. Bernadette uses a variety of teaching styles, instructional techniques, and concepts to ensure that all students have the potential for a successful future.

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Saint David Catholic School

Grades: PK-8 954-472-7086 www.saintdavidschool.org 3900 S University Drive, Davie The mission of Saint David Catholic School is to provide a foundation for nurturing of the Catholic faith, traditions, and academic excellence. Catholic education strives to educate the whole child: spiritually, emotionally, socially, intellectually, artistically, and physically. Our curricula and co-curricular activities are designed to instill in each student a reverence for God and all His creation and to affirm the rich diversity of our students, families, teachers while building positive community involvement. ..................................................................................

Saint Gregory the Great Catholic School

Grades: PK-8 954-473-8169 www.saintgreg.org/school 200 N University Drive, Plantation St. Gregory School, committed to the values of the Catholic Church, is an intellectually challenging, harmonious community in Broward County. Serving early childhood through 8th grade, students are encouraged to demonstrate honorable values, embrace meaningful service and reflect learned knowledge. The school cultivates an environment where students genuinely love to learn and seamlessly advance on a foundation built for their unique successes throughout life. ..................................................................................

Saint Thomas Aquinas High School

Grades: 9-12 954-581-0700 www.aquinas-sta.org 2801 SW 12th Street, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas High School, a Roman Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory school has acquired national recognition for academic and athletic excellence.

Founded in 1936, STA has provided quality Catholic secondary education to Fort Lauderdale and the South Florida community for 83 years. Committed to the philosophy of Saint Thomas Aquinas, STA defines learning as the simultaneous and harmonious development of all facets of the human personality and strives to cultivate the achievements of each student.

Scheck Hillel Community School

Grades: PK-12 305-931-2831 www.ehillel.org 19000 NE 25th Ave., North Miami Beach From Early Childhood through Grade 12, Scheck Hillel Community School educates and inspires students to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity and values through an individualized college preparatory curriculum highlighted by STEM and design, Capstone, college dual enrollment, arts, athletics and service-learning. Their 14 acres include a 115,000-sq.-ft athletic complex with additional academic expansion plans. Scheck Hillel is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. ..................................................................................

Sheridan Hills Christian School

Grades: PK-12 954-966-7995 www.shcsharks.com 3751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood Sheridan Hills Christian School is a Christ-centered biblically-based college preparatory school that disciples students, supports parents and equips teachers to be influencers in a classical tradition of academic excellence founded on faith in Jesus Christ. The school has a total enrollment of 450 with a 13:1 student to faculty ratio. ..................................................................................

Westminster Academy

Grades: PK-12 954-771-4600 www.wa.edu 5601 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy has been decidedly mission-driven, firmly committed to Christian scholarship, and keenly focused on kingdom impact for the glory of God. With these combined core convictions as a cornerstone, Westminster Academy serves Christian families in South Florida by educating and equipping their children to be exceptional thinkers, lifelong learners, and influential leaders with a Biblical and scholarly perspective for college and beyond.

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Non-Faith-Based Schools American Heritage School

Grades: PK-12 954-472-0022 www.ahschool.com 12200 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation American Heritage School is a nationally recognized college preparatory school that provides a rigorous and well-rounded education with superior programs in academics, the arts, and athletics. Its Lower School offers advanced courses, including the Stanford University math program for accelerated math students in grades 4 through 6; 15 elective classes are also integrated into all students’ daily schedules.

Its Upper School offers 135 honors courses, 28 AP courses, a Pre-Professional Program with pre-med, pre-law, pre-engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, and business, as well as a Science Research Institute with cutting-edge research and findings. More than 60 student-run clubs and honor societies are available at all grade levels. ..................................................................................

AEF Schools

Grades: K-12 954-521-8222 www.aefschools.com 6311 Orange Drive, Davie (Main) 4650 SW 61st Ave., Davie (High School) 5725 Orange Drive, Davie (Middle School) AEF provides and promotes a unique environment that fosters the growth of the individual. Their program encourages the development of the whole student by focusing on social skills, cognitive skills, and academics. Their staff work to instill knowledge and values which help students both inside and outside the classroom environment. ..................................................................................

Apple Tree Montessori School

Grades: PK-8 954-252-9250 www.appletreemont.com 6301 SW 160th Ave., SW Ranches Apple Tree Montessori School embraces the Montessori method for students from pre-K through 8th grade. The individuality of each child in respect to their needs and talents is the school’s focus. Students are given the opportunity to realize their full academic potential. The child manages time effectively while being responsible for completing each lesson.

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Atlantis Academy Coral Springs

Grades: 954-752-7571 www.coralsprings.atlantisacademy.com 11411 NW 56th Drive, Coral Springs Atlantis Academy was established in 1976 for students who have learning difficulties and are struggling in their current school environment. Atlantis Academy emphasizes the importance of close parent/teacher/ student relationships for the benefit of each child. Their low student-to-teacher ratio, welcoming environment and experienced, caring and nurturing staff help foster students’ self-confidence and self-esteem.

Atlantis Academy focuses on each student’s preferred learning style. The staff is experienced in using differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of each child.

Personalized learning strategies are aligned with each student’s academic level and pace of learning. ..................................................................................

Beacon Hill School

Grades: PK-8 954-963-2600 www.beaconhillschool.com 7600 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood Beacon Hill School is an independent, coeducational school, founded by Irving and Cherie Liss in 1959. It continues to be run by the Liss family under the leadership of Executive Director Andrew Liss. Beacon Hill School is dedicated to the fundamental philosophy, “The future belongs to those who prepare.” To achieve this goal, Beacon Hill fosters the holistic development of each child. Beacon Hill operates on an extended school year, consisting of 212 teaching days compared to a typical 180-day schedule. ..................................................................................

Center Academy

954-575-1231 www.conservatoryprep.org 4700 Riverside Dr., Coral Springs Center Academy is a college prepatory school that focuses on children with learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety and ASD. the school was founded by Dr. Mack Hicks who saw the need for a specialized, full-day school for students who were falling through the cracks in traditional schools.

As Center Academy has expanded locations throughout Florida, it has stayed true to is mission and kept its focus on addressing the unique needs of each student. The faculty at the school focus on a student’s selfesteem & confidence as much as they focus on academics.

Conservatory Prep Schools

954-680-5808 www.conservatoryprep.org 5850 S. Pine Island Road, Davie The purpose of Conservatory Prep is to spark critical thinking, a passion for knowledge, and independent learning through a combined method of arts-integration and problem-based learning. The methodology was designed to meet the needs of twice-exceptional students. Many of these individuals are designated as gifted with minor learning differences and most had not performed to their potential in previous schools. These students learn directly opposite to the way traditional lesson plansare structured. Instead of learning facts and a sequence of information leading towards the greater concept, these students have strong conceptual skills and abstract reasoning and very poor concrete, sequential skills, therefore they are most successful with a program starting with the concepts and working backwards to learn the facts and order. ..................................................................................

Divine Academy

Grades: K-12 954-499-4638 www.divineacademy.com 3347 N University Drive, Hollywood Divine Academy is a private school located in Hollywood, FL for students with special needs. The central purpose and role of Divine Academy is to provide students with autism and special needs the means and knowledge for independent living and to enter the workforce through educational, vocational, and life skills instruction in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment. ..................................................................................

NOVA University School

Grades: PK-12 954-262-4506 www.uschool.nova.edu 3375 SW 75th Ave., Fort Lauderdale At NSU University School, the classroom is their cornerstone, but they recognize that true development takes a combination of academics, arts, athletics, and community service. By allowing students to focus on their individual talents and strengths, they are able to bring out the best in them today - and well into the future. The school is unique among area schools in that they prepare students for college by helping them learn at one. The school combines a progressive academic program with vibrant ars, competitive athletics and a commitment to character.

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Little Hands on Learning Academy

4961 SW 148th Ave, Davie www. littlehandsonlearningacademy.com 954-434-3166 Little Hands-On Learning Academy offers young children the opportunity to learn and develop in a happy, secure, creative and stimulating environment. ..................................................................................

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1051 Shotgun Rd, Weston 954-424-1898 www.achildrenscarousel.com A Children’s Carousel has been serving Weston families for over 20 years. With programs for children from 18 months through five years, the preschool provides a developmentally appropriate, theme-based program focused on each child’s individual learning style. This school year, it is introducing an Early Learning STEM Program as an enhancement to its pre-K curriculum.

The student-centered, confidence-building program encourages critical thinking skills. ..................................................................................

B’nai Aviv Early Childhood Education Center

1410 Indian Trace, Weston 954-384-6605 www.bnaiavivecec.org At B’nai Aviv Early Childhood Education Center, developing a love of learning and helping children reach their full potential is of utmost importance. Its inquiry based curriculum allows children, from fourmonths through pre-kindergarten, to learn through exploration and hands-on playful experiences. ..................................................................................

Creative Child Learning Center

150 Weston Rd, Sunrise, www.creativechildlearningcenter.com 954-389-8245 Creative Child Learning Center® is committed to providing children with a loving, nurturing, environment allowing for social and emotional growth. Hands-on learning is accomplished through creativity, self-expression, and good old-fashioned fun. It offers programs for children from one-yearold through pre-kindergarten.

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580 Indian Trace www.stpaulweston.org 954-384-9096 St. Paul Lutheran Preschool is a ministry of the Church and its mission is to strengthen the children and families of our diverse community. They offer classes for children 18 months to Pk-4 and follow the Department of Children and Families student/teacher ratio standards. The school offers many experiences that facilitate high levels of learning that promote interaction among children and create a safe emotional environment while keeping Jesus’s love at the heart and center. Lessons and classroom activities support four main areas of development: Cognitive, Emotional, Psychomotor, and Language. ..................................................................................

Temple Dor Dorim Early Childhood Center

2360 Glades Cir, Weston www.dordorim.org 954-389-1232 Temple Dor Dorim Early Childhood Center has earned a reputation for meeting the highest standards of excellence in early childhood education. Its curriculum is integrated so that experiences are connected and learning is meaningful. Through a centers-based approach, children are exposed to a language rich environment that encourages the early skills necessary for reading and writing. This year, it is adding a dual language (English and Spanish) pre-kindergarten class.

Tiny Planet Preschool

16098 W State Rd 84 www.tinyplanet.education 954-384-4884 Tiny Planet Preschool is committed to providing the best educational experience possible in a loving and caring environment.

It offers a bilingual curriculum and follows a multi-disciplinary approach to learning. At Tiny Planet, teachers incorporate the use of Mac computers, iPads, digital cameras, and Apple Smart TV, to support the learning and research going on in each of the classrooms. ..................................................................................

Tree of Life Christian Academy

1250 SW 160th Ave www.treeoflifeacademy.com 954-440-0174 Tree of Life Christian Academy is committed to providing children with a higher level of care and education in a safe, nurturing, academically challenging and culturally diverse environment. The bilingual school combined two top-rated curriculums to create one unique high-level learning curriculum for its students. Tree of Life offers programs for children from infancy through pre-kindergarten. ..................................................................................

Weston Christian Academy

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How much weight will I lose with the Slender Fit U ® Program?

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Is it healthy to lose 1 to 2 pounds a day? hCG weight loss studies have shown that the weight lost while following the protocol comes directly from adipose fat tissue rather than lean muscle. In doing so, the weight loss comes directly from fat and does not strip the body of much-needed muscle, vitamins or minerals essential to maintain good health. At the same time, excessive amounts of fat-stored nutrients are released into the bloodstream to be absorbed by the body.

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Is this diet safe if I am concerned about the Covid 19 virus?

If you would prefer not coming into the office, the entire process can be done remotely. The short physical you will need prior to getting the prescription for hCG will be done virtually via telehealth. After the check-up you can schedule an appointment at the Davie office or we will ship all you need to get started on the diet. We will be available by phone during our regular office hours to answer ques-tions and give you step by step instructions on any aspects of the diet that you are not clear on.

Will I be hungry on the Slender Fit U ® very low-calorie diet?

80% of people experience no hunger on the Slender Fit U ® program, even from day one.

Some people experience mild hunger during the first few days, however, this will pass and you will find even very tiny servings, to be completely satisfying. This is partly due to your hypothalamus adjusting your metabolic rate, but largely due to the number of calories circulating in your system from the fat being released. It is common that hCG dieters feel as though they are stuffing themselves in order to reach that 500 to 800 calorie limit!

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ours, mine, and ours. Sadly, in America the average marriage lasts only seven years, with one out of two marriages ending in divorce. As over seventy-five percent of divorced individuals eventually choose to remarry, blended families now outnumber traditional nuclear families. And while this family dynamic has become the new normal, it’s a far cry from what was portrayed on the classic television series, “The Brady Bunch.”

If you are part of a blended family, you face some unique estate planning challenges. These include providing for your current spouse if he or she survives you, and making sure that when your spouse dies your children will be taken care of.

Obviously, after the first spouse passes, the family dynamic can change dramatically; what the surviving spouse ends up doing with his or her assets can often be unpredictable. Let’s explore just a few possible estate planning options.

Your spouse. A simple, albeit not wise, approach would be to leave everything to your spouse. As your spouse adores your children, you have no doubt that he/she will take care of your children after you are gone, right? Keep in mind that an unintended consequence of this approach might be totally disinheriting your own children! Consider this: After you are gone if your spouse becomes incapacitated it is very likely that your spouse’s children will take over the financial affairs of the family. You don’t need a vivid imagination to see how that might turn into a disaster.

What happens when your spouse dies? Or remarries? Without thoughtful planning, your assets may ultimately be inherited by your stepchildren, or even by the person who marries your spouse! Proper legal planning can avoid this potential pitfall.

Your children. Another solution is to leave assets to your spouse and your children. While this guarantees that your children will not be disinherited, this path may lead to unintended consequences. Leaving assets outright to your children opens up a wide range of concerns, including the possibility that they may squander their inheritance by spending or investing unwisely, or lose most or all in a nasty divorce, an untimely lawsuit, or through bankruptcy. Even if your children are adults, shouldn’t you still protect them from future creditors and predators?

Your ex-spouse. You probably don’t consider your ex, but your former spouse plays a role in your estate planning. Think about it. If you leave money to your minor children, it is likely that your ex-spouse will be appointed by the probate court to manage your children’s property. What happens if a child dies while single and childless? Who would inherit their assets? As the next-of-kin of your children, that individual can be your ex-wife or ex-husband.

Planning effectively for a blended family requires creativity, experience, and know-how. Consult with an estate planning professional to formulate a plan that is right for you and your family.

Life can change in an instant. What are you waiting for?

⊲ Bruce Iden earned his J.D. from George Washington University

National Law Center and his L.L.M in taxation from the University of Miami School of Law. He has been practicing in the areas of estate planning, real estate and business law for over 30 years. For more information, or to schedule a consultation with Mr. Iden, contact Iden Law Offices at 954-885-0085.

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hese days many individuals going through a divorce try to handle the matter without the assistance of an attorney. They feel that it is better to try and settle the matter without spending large sums of money on legal representation. In all honesty, simple divorces can easily be handled by the parties.

Simple divorces are cases in which there are no minor children and no real assets or liabilities to divide. There is a great deal of assistance through the courthouse or the internet to “walk you through” the process. HOWEVER, sometimes people can be as they say “penny-wise and pound foolish”. In an effort to save money on attorneys’ fees they may wind up giving up too much or perhaps not receiving his/her share. An individual who represents him/herself is held to the same standards as a licensed attorney.

A judge will not give an individual the benefit of the doubt, just because an attorney is not sitting by his/her side in court. This can often present a problem in a more complicated case.

I have often reviewed Marital Settlement Agreements which were entered into without the assistance of counsel. Often these individuals come to see me after the fact, to request assistance in attempting to “get them out” of the Agreement. Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult to undo what has already been done. A Marital Settlement Agreement or a Mediation Agreement has the same validity as any binding contract. In addition, as I previously stated, individuals are expected to know the law and it is not an excuse to later say “I wasn’t represented by an attorney”.

I have often been told by individuals, who had initially attempted to represent themselves, that judges don’t seem to listen to them in court.

Now, this could simply be a matter of perception or a true statement. It may also be because non-lawyers are not familiar with the rules of evidence and as such, certain testimony may not be permissible. A court proceeding is controlled by rules of evidence and rules of procedure, which are in many ways illogical and foreign to the average individual.

Many attorneys offer free initial consultations and those that don’t usually charge a nominal fee for the initial meeting. If you have any doubts about the law as it pertains to your situation, it would be in your best interests to consult with an attorney. However, an attorney cannot ethically represent both parties in a divorce and therefore can only advise one of the parties. Therefore. initial consultations should take place without your spouse.

Lastly, if you have considerable assets such as real estate or a business; or you anticipate a time-sharing issue, you should definitely consult with an attorney to discuss these matters. A little bit of experience can go a long way and ultimately save you money.

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flat foot or fallen arch is referred to medically as pes planus. Foot and ankle specialists understand that the flatfoot is a frequently encountered problem in children.

In this condition the foot collapses or loses the gentle curving arch on the inner side of the sole. A pediatric flatfoot is generally divided into 2 sub-groups. The first, a flexible flatfoot is characterized by a normal arch during non-weight bearing and a flattened arch while standing. The flexible flatfoot may be painful (symptomatic) or not painful (asymptomatic). The second of the subgroup is referred to as a rigid flatfoot which is characterized by a stiff flattened arch regardless of whether the child is weight bearing or not. Such deformities include a congenital vertical talus, a tarsal coalition (a condition where the bones in the foot did not separate properly by childbirth), peroneal spastic flatfoot, or traumatic causes. A flatfoot may exist as an isolated problem, or as part of a larger clinical entity. This may include genetically lax ligaments, neurologic or muscular problems, genetic syndromes, and other collagen vascular disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Flexible flat feet are generally considered normal in young children as babies lack a normal arch. The arch subsequently forms fully between the ages of 7 and 10. A study published in a reputable medical journal evaluated 835 children, approximately half of which were boys and girls equally. Using a laser surface scanner, the children’s feet were measured carefully. The results indicated that the prevalence of flexible flatfoot in the group of 3-6-year old children was 44% but the prevalence of symptomatic (painful or pathological) flatfoot was less than 1%. Additionally, 13% of the children were overweight or obese.

During adulthood, 15-25% of people may have flexible flatfeet. Most of these adults never develop symptoms. Adults with flexible flat feet likely inherited their condition due to the laxity of their ligaments.

Pediatricians and parents are often the first to recognize foot deformities in infants and children, but too often the problem may go unrecognized for a long period of time.

When a flatfoot is being evaluated, a foot and ankle specialist would include a thorough family history which involves a review of the medical conditions including a history of trauma or problems during childbirth.

Investigating the progressive flatfoot in a child’s family often gives a physician an idea how the condition will evolve. After this a comprehensive physical exam should be conducted. The foot and ankle specialist will want to evaluate the foot for areas of tenderness and observe the child during gait (walking). There is a prominent bulge in the arch, a heel that leans to the outside resulting in toes which are easily visualized from behind and referred to as the “too many toes sign”.

Besides evaluating the foot, the child with a flat foot must be examined for possible contributing factors occurring above the level of the foot and ankle which would cause the foot to compensate by becoming flat. This would include the hip and knee, and lower leg.

At times a leg length discrepancy may result in a flatfoot condition as well.

The flatfoot is often associated with a number of subjective symptoms which would include pain in the foot leg and knee as well as other postural complaints. Interestingly a flatfoot has been shown to have a direct relationship with medial compartment knee arthritis and bunion deformities later in life.

Additionally, a study published in a pediatric journal indicated that a relationship between adolescent bunions and flat feet was 8 to 24 times greater than expected. The flatfoot can result in decreased endurance and voluntary withdrawal from physical activities. At times a parent may relate that the child is clumsy and prone to falling frequently. Children may find it difficult to climb or run and prefer not to participate in sports.

Imaging studies may include standing x-rays, CT scans, or magnetic resonance imaging. This will help make a determination as to what the cause of the flatfoot deformity is, particularly if it is rigid. Additionally, a blood test can be ordered to rule out certain arthritic or inflammatory conditions if a larger clinical picture is suspected.

The nonpainful or asymptomatic flexible flatfoot may be physiologic or non-physiologic.

Most flexible flat feet are physiologic, asymptomatic, and require no treatment. Physiologic flat feet follow a natural history of improvement over time. Periodic observation may be indicated to monitor for signs of progression.

In these patient’s treatment is generally not

indicated and patients often do very well.

The non-physiologic flatfoot is characterized by progression over time. The degree of deformity is much more severe in non-physiologic than in physiologic flexible flatfoot and is visibly much more evident causing the patient to compensate in several ways. Pain and symptoms resulting from flexible flat feet include discomfort on the inside of the foot pain, on the outside of the ankle, leg, and knee.

Initial treatment for the flatfoot deformity includes stretching exercises, orthotics, at times immobilization if the child is limping, physical therapy to strengthen muscles and tendons which hold up the arch, and stretching exercises for the heel cord which is often very tight. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories may also be used, but not advised on a chronic basis. If there is a positive clinical response and symptoms improve the patient will just be monitored.

Lastly, when all non-surgical treatment options have been exhausted surgical intervention can be considered. This may be provided in a variety of ways depending on the diagnosis and degree of deformity.

Surgical treatment may consist of tightening of the ligaments and lengthening of tendons, a technique referred to as arthroereisis which involves the insertion of a small metallic implant through a small incision between the joints of the foot to restore the arch, to more aggressive traditional treatments such as cutting and realigning bones, known as osteotomies, or fusing the bones in the hindfoot together to stabilize the very deformed unstable flatfoot. In conditions such as a tarsal coalition, the area involved in the coalition is cut away so the bones can move more freely on each other.

⊲ Michael M Cohen, DPM, is a Board-Certified

Foot and Ankle Surgeon and Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

He is a Fellow of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and Board Certified and Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He practices with the Foot, Ankle, and Leg Specialists of South Florida specializing in lower leg injuries and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. The practice includes Al DeSimone MD, Fernando Moya MD PhD, Alexander Bertot MD, David Shenassa MD, Carlo Messina DPM, Franz Jones DO, Warren Windram DPM, and John Goodner DPM. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901. The practice website is www.SOUTHFLORIDASPORTSMEDICINE.org

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Meet Mickey. He is a five year-old Poodle who loves just about everyone he meets. He loves playing ball with his dad and has a great personality. He also loves when the mobile groomer comes to give him a bath and haircut. Mickey love to run fast, especially when he goes to Markham Park.

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Pet of the Month!

Every month Our City Media randomly picks a pet of the month winner.

Email entries to: anna@ourcitymedia.com Send Pet’s: Best Picture, Name and about 50 words describing why they’re so special!

Include: Your Name, Email, Phone, and City of Residence. Good Luck!

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