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Toddler Child's play gives the gift of learning

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A fond and friendly farewell “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

— Confucius

had my first child and was by no means an expert. But who is? Parenting is about trial and error, educating yourself and basically figuring out what Dear faithful readers, works for you. As parents, we share a special bond and can I would like to take this relate to each other whether opportunity to say goodbye our children are boys or girls, after five and a half wonderful KYARA LOMER-CAMARENA babies or teenagers. years as the editor of South Through my interactions Florida Parenting. I’ve been privileged to with you, the readers, experts in the combe able to deliver quality local content for munity and my wonderful co-workers, my fellow South Florida parents. Working it’s been my pleasure to be the outlet to on the magazine never felt like a job — convey all the wonderful family-friendly not only has it been fun and informative, things to do in the area, plus wisdom and but being a mother, it’s near and dear to advice on raising kids in South Florida. my heart.

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Girl creates iPad lending libraries WELLINGTON FOURTH-GRADER’S EFFORTS BENEFIT CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS

By Nadia Sorocka

Beth and Josh Pinsky wanted to do something to help other children who were going through cancer treatment like their son, Aaron Pinsky, 6.

“But Josh jokes it took someone much smarter to come up with a plan,” said Aaron’s aunt, Deborah Clein.

That person was Aaron’s cousin, Sarah Clein, 11.

The plan for Aaron’s iPad lending library — a program that puts iPads into area hospitals for children to use during their cancer treatment — started as a community service project assigned in Sarah’s fourth-grade class at Binks Forest Elementary School in Wellington last year.

“I thought about how important Aaron’s iPad had been during his treatment and stay in the hospital,” Sarah said. “It was the only way we were able to communicate with each other.”

The iPads not only provided entertainment for children during treatment, but also access to family and the outside world. Since Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood had only one iPad for all its patients, Sarah came up with the idea to create a lending library.

With her mother’s help, she began writing letters to companies and selling bracelets to raise enough money to purchase iPads and cases for the hospital. She even donated her own tooth fairy money.

“Our original goal was to raise enough for 10 iPads,” Deborah Clein said. “But then we started to get donations from the community. The Hollywood Police Department donated four iPads.”

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Sarah Clein, 11, a fourth-grader at Binks Forest Elementary School in Wellington, raised money to buy iPads and collected used ones to start a lending library for patients at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood.

iPads and cases to the hospital.

“We were so excited,” Sarah said. “I wanted to continue helping other hospitals in South Florida.”

Sarah, her mother, aunt, uncle and cousin continued their hard work by starting the nonprofit Team Aaron.

They collected donations and partnered with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Wellington, which donated their used iPads. They also have partnerships with Otter Box and other iPad case companies.

Team Aaron will be donating 10 iPads to Palm Beach Children’s Hospital in West Palm Beach.

“It would just be great if we could donate iPads to all the children’s hospitals in South Florida,” Sarah said. “Every kid should be able to have an iPad while going through treatment.”

For more information, visit TeamAaron.org.

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Restaurant owners help feed center’s children

By Fallan Patterson

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hen Bruce and Amanda Feingold wanted to step up their charitable efforts, they looked no further than the diners who frequent Bruce’s Delray Beach restaurant, Dada.

Guests have the option of donating any amount they indicate to the Feingolds’ soon-to-be nonprofit Healthy Bellies, with all proceeds benefiting the 700 children serviced by the Achievement Centers for Children and Families in Delray Beach.

The couple presented the organization with their first contribution, a $2,300 check, in December.

“I was really pleased with how we did in the first month,” Amanda Feingold said.

“The amount we collected is fantastic.”

The Achievement Centers is happy about the partnership.

“A lot of our families are food insecure,” said Abby Goodwin, executive director of the Achievement Centers Foundation.

“Healthy Bellies will be another funding stream.”

While the organization currently offers a hot breakfast and lunch to its child-care children and a hot dinner twice a week to children in its after-school program, the Feingolds said they hope their contribution eventually allows dinner to be served all week.

“It’s in its infant stage,” Bruce Feingold said. “We’re shooting for the big picture to try to develop it into different towns.

Amanda and I are really committed to this.”

The pair originally thought about having a zombie-themed obstacle-course 5K, but the $20,000 price tag deterred them.

Instead, they created cards explaining their mission to be placed inside the restaurant’s check presenters and the servers explain what Healthy Bellies aims to do.

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The winner will be responsible for buying the food.

“That’s kind of like the bonus in addition to feeling good for donating,” he said about the drawing. “Eventually, if I can get other restaurants on board, they’ll have their choice of chef.”

The Feingolds have a plan in place for expansion, already talking with other local restaurants about joining forces to increase the donation and awareness base.

“We are going to get a lot more restaurants involved,” Bruce Feingold said. “We haven’t yet because I want this to take off very well. We’re very grassroots. We’ve only been around for a month and a week.”

For Amanda Feingold, the mission also needs to raise awareness about the hungry families in Delray Beach. The family, along with their 9-year-old son, Ryland, was shocked to discover many families don’t even have inexpensive food, such as rice, to make for dinner.

“Let’s not only promote the hunger issue, but let’s promote healthier eating, as well,’ Amanda Feingold said. “That it’s not about cheap fast food.”

In addition to the monetary donation, Healthy Bellies will also offer seminars at the Achievement Centers centered on inexpensive, healthy meals, how to stretch their food dollars and how to make dinner one night a completely different meal the following night.

Bruce Feingold will cook a meal during the seminar and participants will get to take food home.

Goodwin expects the first seminar to be scheduled in January.

“This is our future. These are the kids that are going to be taking care of me when I’m 60, 70, 80,” Bruce Feingold said.

“There’s a lot of stuff we’re eating now that we don’t know what it’s going to do to us in 20 years.”

For more information on Healthy Bellies, visit Facebook.com/HealthyBelliesSFL. Dada is at 52 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach.

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Lake Worth Circus helps people overcome fears

By Attiyya Anthony Sun Sentinel

There’s no clowning around at the Lake Worth Circus Experience.

Under this big top, it’s all about conquering fears.

The circus training facility offers people as young as 5 the ability to learn and perform circus tricks.

Peter Gold, Lake Worth Circus Experience trapeze instructor and co-founder, said that with his business permanently in town, residents don’t have to run away to get a hands-on circus experience.

Gold has been doing trapeze acts for more than 28 years, including performing in the Ringling Bros. Circus. He uses his decades of experience to teach others the physical and emotional benefits of the trade.

Lake Worth Circus Experience teaches people of all skill levels trapeze arts, fire breathing, jug-

gling, flexibility, bouncing on a mini-trampoline, hand balancing and contortion. Classes usually cost about $55 and last about an hour. “Circus arts are very empowering. It helps people accomplish what they thought they couldn’t do,� Gold said. “Some people come here for the one-time thrill, others to face their fears, and some people just want to fly.�

Gold said that even though flying through the air can be a lot of fun, circus performing is not just about flips and dips — it’s about building self-esteem. “Above and beyond the thrill of participating, it shows people that they can face their fears with gusto,� he said. “You learn that getting a task done with anxiety reduces performance, so you move from being owned by the experience to owning the experience.�

Lake Worth Circus Experience instructor Andres Leon, left, works with student Mary Mankamyer, 27, of Wellington on the trapeze. The Lake Worth company gives anyone the opportunity to learn tricks, without running away with the circus. PHOTO/CARLINE JEAN, SUN SENTINEL

That’s something that entrepreneur and business coach Mande White-Pearl teaches her clients.

For any client White-Pearl thinks has a hard time asking for money or making sales calls in the business world, she suggests a trip to Circus Experience. “You learn a lot more about yourself. Whatever problem is going on in your life, trapeze can help you see it in a different light.�

White-Pearl had to get over her initial fear of falling on the trapeze, as she fell off a balance beam in the fourth grade, leaving her with 50 stitches in her head.

“Every time you’re on the trapeze, you learn something new and reach a new level of fear,� she said. “You realize very quickly how much you can handle and that things are a lot more fun when you’re not scared.�

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It may take more heads than one to pinpoint a diagnosis

By Sue Hubbard, M.D. The Kid’s Doctor

ne of the benefits of practicing in a large group is that you have a lot of “brains to pick” when a patient presents an unusual case or confusing illness. This happened when one of my partners saw a child with an unusual rash. The little girl had had the rash on her hands for a couple of weeks, and it was getting worse.

When the mother first brought child in, one doctor examined the girl and said, “I think this is a rash that’s usually seen with an illness called dermatomyositis, but let me grab a few of the other doctors to look, too.” We all agreed that this diagnosis was most likely correct, then we each threw out a little bit of information from our own “memory bank” about the disease.

Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease characterized by inflammation and a skin

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rash. (Polymyositis is a similar condition, but the symptoms occur without a rash.) The cause of dermatomyositis is unknown, but it is an autoimmune disease. In other words, the immune system, for some unknown reason, causes the inflammation of the muscles.

Some experts think the problem may be brought on by a viral infection, and there are studies underway to try to determine the etiology of the disease.

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In this case, the patient was referred to a pediatric rheumatologist for further evaluation and treatment.

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Many parents have mixed feelings about their children playing video games. They worry that hyper-violent video games could desensitize a child emotionally and possibly lead to bullying, using dangerous weapons or fast driving in the real world. They are also concerned about the addictive nature of some games that can seem to take over their kids’ lives.

On the other hand, parents know that an exciting video game can keep a child occupied — and out of trouble — while adults are making dinner, cleaning the house or working from home.

Many children also enjoy playing games with their friends from school, building positive social skills.

And of course, there’s also the peer-pressure factor: “Mom, all my friends are playing the new game. Why can’t I have it, too?”

POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS One of the more positive developments in video gaming has been the incorporation of physical activities, such as running, dancing or playing “air guitar,” which encourage a child to get up and move.

Another important trend is the use of video games in education, providing an engaging way to help children learn skills in math, reading, science, foreign languages and other subjects. If a child is having trouble, an appropriate video game may make studying more fun.

Along those lines, several studies have indicated that, in some circumstances, video games can help children with learning disabilities by promoting mental concentration and physical dexterity. A small-scale study of 10 children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder found playing a particular racing game resulted in an increase in beta waves, which are often associated with concentration. Parents and teachers of the children also reported improvements in behavior, homework habits and school grades after 10 sessions of playing video games.

Another study found that playing 12 hours

of action video games over a two-week period improved the reading ability in 20 dyslexic children ages 7 to 13, helping them track one letter after another in written words. The reading gains lasted for about two months after the study period.

SUGGESTIONS FOR PARENTS While these two studies are far from conclusive, they certainly provide food for thought. If your child has a learning problem, talk with a counselor or teacher about whether playing video games in a supervised setting might help.

In fact, supervising your child’s gaming practices is an excellent idea for all parents.

That’s the best way to see how frequently your child is playing video games and what games are personal favorites.

Here are some other suggestions for parents: » Set clear and firm limits on your child’s playing time, especially on school days. It’s the best way to avoid an ongoing power struggle with your child. » Utilize gaming as a reward for other positive behaviors (i.e. completing chores, homework, etc.). For example, they are allowed to play 20 minutes of a video game once their homework is completed. » Don’t allow your son or daughter to play video games while eating dinner or during other family gatherings. » Encourage daily outdoor or indoor physical activity in addition to any fitness-related video games. » Play video games with your child. It’s a great opportunity to stay connected to a son or daughter who spends a lot of time in the gaming world.

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Help, My Child Only Eats Two Foods!

By Rachel Sestrich, RD, LD

Does your child refuse to eat anything other than white foods or foods that are crunchy? If so, you are not alone. Children’s eating habits tend to change with age and may vary from day to day or month to month.

As a parent, your role is to provide nutritious foods to your children and encourage them to develop healthy eating habits. Avoid talking negatively about their eating habits, forcing them to eat and using food as a reward or punishment.

The following are ways to help your children become more comfortable with eating a wider variety of foods and improve their diet.

Build off what your child likes. Look for patterns in your child’s eating; is everything similar in color? Are all foods crunchy or soft? Can foods not be mixed together or touching each other? Does he prefer foods that are sweet or salty?

Once you have determined the eating pattern, make a list of foods that fit in that category. For example, white foods include: Protein – eggs without the yolk, chicken, turkey, cottage cheese, white beans Dairy – vanilla yogurt, milk, white cheese (Swiss, provel, provolone, white American,

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white cheddar) Fruit – pears and apples without the skin, bananas Vegetables – cauliflower, potatoes, mushrooms Grains – rice, pasta, bread, tortillas, bagels Think of ways to alter the food so your child will eat it.

If her preference is crunchy foods, make sandwiches out of crackers or toasted bread instead of soft bread.

Allow children to play with their food. Give them the opportunity to explore the taste, texture and smell of foods. Set aside a separate time other than mealtime for children to explore new foods.

We don’t want them to associate meal time with playtime.

Let them pick the food apart, mash it, squish it around in their hands, put it to their mouth, lick it, etc.

Use the foods to make fun shapes/objects — make a face using olives for eyes, a carrot for a nose and a slice of apple as the mouth (can even add hair using noodles).

This sensory play helps children familiarize themselves with a variety of foods so that when you offer these foods as part of a meal, they may feel more comfortable eating (or at least trying) them.

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Begin by offering different brands or flavors of a food that your child likes, and then introduce foods that are similar in color, taste and texture; for example, if your child loves white rice, try brown rice, quinoa, bulgur or couscous.

Be creative in your presentation of foods. We eat with our eyes, so if something looks appetizing, your child may be more open to trying it Repeat exposure to foods.

Your children may not like a particular food the first few times you offer it, but if you continue to expose them to it over time, they may come to like it. If your child does not like a food the first time you serve it, wait a week before

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Green beans come in a wide variety of options — fresh, frozen or canned — and brands, and can be prepared in multiple ways — steamed, microwaved, sautéed in garlic, in a casserole, flavored with any seasoning you like, etc.

Do not make a separate meal for one child; he/she should be offered the same foods the rest of the family is. If you are concerned that your child will go hungry, you can include at least one food you are certain he will eat along with the meal you have prepared for the family.

Get children involved in meal planning and preparation. Build a healthy relationship with food and an appreciation for cooking nutritious meals at a young age.

Bring children to the grocery store with you and allow them to pick out one new (healthy) food to try each week.

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Encourage children to help with meal preparation — getting foods out of the refrigerator or pantry, gathering utensils and supplies, washing produce, measuring and mixing ingredients, setting the table, serving the food and cleaning up.

Even though meal and snack times can be frustrating, try to remain calm and positive. Favoring one particular color or texture of food may be related to a sensory disorder or may just be a phase that your child is going through and hopefully will outgrow with a little help. In some cases, the child may benefit from occupational therapy or a visit with a registered dietitian; speak with your pediatrician if you are interested in additional intervention.

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Miami’s newest ship is ‘built around family’ KIDS 11 AND YOUNGER SAIL FOR FREE ON THE MSC DIVINA

BY KYARA LOMER-CAMARENA

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he Italians are all about family, and there’s no exception when it comes to MSC Cruises’ newest ship that now calls the Port of Miami home.

Itineraries on the MSC Divina provide South Florida families with a new option in cruising. What’s even better is that kids 11 and younger sail free on the line, and youths ages 12 to 17 sail at a reduced rate. Always.

“MSC is the only cruise line that has this kids-sail-for-free [promotion] in the Caribbean right now,” said Cruise Director Andre Schlemmer.

The family-owned Italian cruise line offers no shortage of activities for children and the whole family, including a Smurfthemed play room and water park, a Toboga Waterslide, basketball and soccer tournaments, volleyball, bowling in the Sports Bar, mini-golf, ping-pong, treasure hunts, dance competitions, arts and crafts, a kids’ newspaper, video games, a 4D Cinema and a Formula 1 Simulator. Children’s programs are divided by age: the Mini Club (ages 3-6), Junior Club (ages 7-11), Y-Team (ages 12-14) and MSC Generation Teen Club (ages 15-17).

“We expanded [the children’s programs] to different areas of the ship. So we, for example, invite children to specific activities,” Schlemmer said. “The [children’s centers are] not that large, but in our scheduling system, we have ways of dedicating rooms.”

There are many entertainment shows in the Pantheon Theater, some of which are family-friendly.

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Top, kid-friendly options are served in the Calumet & Manitou casual buffet.

Above, kids can play in the Smurf-themed playroom. Right, drawing is one of the many activities offered in the Smurf-themed playroom.

“We look at which shows we deem appropriate,” Schlemmer said. “If parents say it’s all right for us to take them, we have the counselors escort them down to watch the shows, [and] they sit with them.”

In the DoReMi Chef cooking program, chefs work together with children ages 3 to 11 to make pizza, cookies and pastries.

Children receive a chef’s hat and certificate. Children can test out their racing skills in the Formula 1 Simulator.

“If the child can play a racing game at home, they can come and try the simulator,” Schlemmer said.

Being that meal time is at a slower pace than American cruise lines, MSC offers Family Dinner Time, in which children are served their meals first, and 45 minutes into the meal, counselors come in and bring the kids to the children’s areas, which are open late into the night.

“The parents have a chance to do their own thing,” Schlemmer said.

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Children love playing in them. The covered pool in the front is actually the kids’ favorite: The Le Sirene Pool.”

The Le Sirene Pool has a retractable roof, so if it rains, guests are still able to take advantage of the pool area, which includes four hot tubs.

The Italian-inspired cuisine is featured in the 20 available dining, bar and lounge areas. There is a separate area for children’s options in the Calumet & Manitou buffet.

The many adult offerings include a casino, a wine-mixing class in the La Cantina di Bacco Wine Bar, the adult-only Top 18 Solarium, a library, cigar lounge and the Aurea Spa. In the Aqua-Cycling classes, special water bikes are placed in the pool, and a fitness instructor leads participants in a cardio class.

Besides the free and discounted options for children, MSC Cruises is currently offering a “2-for-1 Plus” offer that allows guests to book half-price cruises with the option of choosing one of three bonus incentives: a complimentary beverage package, pre-paid service charges or up to $400 shipboard credit per stateroom. The special is available on seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings and a special Brazil Positioning itinerary. The special is also available on other MSC vessels, and reservations must be made by March 31.

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Discovering Yellowstone

BY GERI IRWIN CLEM

I could tell it was going to be an extra-special trip when driving from the Jackson Hole airport to Yellowstone National Park. My husband, our 9-year-old triplets and I were enjoying the gorgeous views of the snow-covered peaks of the Grand Tetons on our way to Yel-

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family » travel lowstone. Suddenly we stopped our car as more than 100 bison stampeded across the road in front of us. These large creatures, most weighing more than 1,000 pounds and some with baby calves (they call them red dogs), galloped across the road and easily jumped a 4-foot-plus fence.

After the bison sighting, we saw the entrance sign to Yellowstone and jumped out to take a family photo. Being from Florida, we were giddy to feel the coolness of the air at this higher elevation.

After settling into our room at the Old Faithful Inn, we were able to see Old Faithful erupt and discover a bison chewing on the bush below our hotel window.

Yellowstone in a Day Tour We chose the Yellowstone in a Day Tour since this tour was one of the few tours that allow younger children. In the 10-hour tour, you cover about 141 miles and make about 15 stops. Some not-tobe-missed park highlights include Old

Faithful, Yellowstone Lake and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, as well as some lesser-known wonders. One of the best parts of the tour is that you don’t have to drive; you can see all the wondrous sights and wildlife without worrying about keeping your eyes on the road.

We met our tour guide, Thomas, in the lobby of the Old Faithfull Inn. Hailing from Tennessee, he is a retired biology teacher and possesses a vast wealth of knowledge from the discovery and history of Yellowstone Park, as well as in-depth knowledge of the vegetation, wildlife and thermal activities of the park. He tells us we will be crossing the Continental Divide two times that day.

Including my family, there were 10 other tourists on the bus. The small group allowed us to get to know each quite well by the end the day, and my daughters exchanged addresses with another young girl from Michigan.

One of our first stops was at Lake Hotel. Built in 1891, it is one of the old-

est accommodation structures in the park.

This grand hotel boosts a serene view of Yellowstone Lake, which is the largest mountain lake in North America.

From there we drove through Hayden Valley, which is one of Yellowstone’s prime spots for spotting wildlife such as bison, elk, black bears and wolves. The Artist Point overlook is one of the most photographed views of the Upper and Lower Falls. Looking down into the canyon, you’ll see miles and miles of rugged steep canyon walls.

Other stops included Mammoth Springs, the home to one of Yellowstone’s most spectacular thermal areas. You can stroll the boardwalk along the Lower Terrace and see incredible views of the hot springs with their shades of orange, pink and green created by living organisms in the water. Another thermal area on the tour was the fascinating Fountain Paint Pot. This well-known spot contains all four types of thermal features — geysers, hot springs, mud pots and fumaroles.

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2014 Tour Information YELLOWSTONE IN A DAY Departing from Old Faithful Inn Check in: 8:15 a.m.

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Opening page, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone offers one of the most scenic views inside Yellowstone National Park. Left, herds of bison, some with their new calves, can be seen in the park. Above, The Lamar Valley offers visitors one of the best places in the park to view wildlife. PHOTOS/GERI IRWIN CLEM

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MY JOURNEY WITH JEN I was 28 years old. We decided we were ready to get pregnant, and poof — one month later, I was pregnant. No big deal — or the very biggest deal. I wasn’t so sure back then. I wasn’t even sure I wanted to be a parent. In my 20s, parenting was something I wasn’t the least bit interested in. Kids were messy in more ways than one, and I always saw myself childless and fancy-free.

It was my sister who always said she wanted a van full of kids, lots of them, as many as she could have.

My sister, Jen, is five years my junior.

We grew up in a loud house with loud parents and pretty much a really loud life.

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pregnant. One had no We found out four years ago that heartbeat at 9 weeks. The Jen could not conceive. She was second was done with froheartbroken. I was heartbroken. zen embryos and did not The past four years have been work. The third turned into tumultuous for her, for her boyan ectopic pregnancy that friend, for my mom, and for her nearly killed her.

ALLYSON TOMCHIN, LCSW friends and colleagues. If you Following the third IVF followed her on Facebook, you treatment, Jen was diagwould know this journey well. nosed with a rare salivary gland tumor, My sister is my hero. She may not think and it was malignant. Jen had cancer. She that, but her bravery during this time was had to put off IVF to save her life. She remarkable, and I look up to her and cherunderwent radiation, and again, I watched ish her. helplessly as my sister suffered. No matter One thing that was so amazing about how hard we tried to soothe Jen, it didn’t my sister is that she said she was not work. There were no words of comfort that going to give up. She was going to continwe could provide. Jen told me that seeing ue to persevere. She said, “I just want to other people with children and not being have a baby,” and this became her mantra. sure if she was ever going to be a mom Jen chose IVF. made her feel overwhelmingly sad. She Three out of the four times, Jen got shared that only someone else who was

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going through infertility could help her.

What does a sister do when she just wants to take on her sibling’s burden?

I learned that a sister listens, doesn’t preach, doesn’t lecture, doesn’t offer advice, doesn’t say, “I understand.” They just listen.

Jen finished up her radiation and went right back to work on having a baby.

Jen said, “IVF is a miracle. My doctors are miracle workers.”

The fourth pregnancy is now! She is carrying my niece, and by the time this article is published, she will be 27 weeks pregnant. Scarlet, we can’t wait to meet you.

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The Big I – Infertility According to the Centers for Disease Control: 10.9 percent of U.S. women ages 15-44, or 6.7 million, have impaired fecundity (impaired ability to get pregnant or carry a baby to term).

1.5 million married women ages 15-44 are infertile.

7.4 million women ages 15-44 have used infertility services in this country.

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Unlike the simpler process of artificial insemination, in which sperm is placed in the uterus and conception proceeds normally, IVF involves combining eggs and sperm outside the body in a laboratory.

Once an embryo or embryos form, they are then placed in the uterus. IVF is a complex and expensive procedure; only about 5 percent of couples with infertility seek it out. However, since its introduction in the U.S. in 1981, IVF and other similar techniques have resulted in more than 200,000 babies, according to WebMD.

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Jeffrey A. Kasky, Esq., an attorney with One World Adoption Services (oneworldadoption.com and lifethroughsurrogacy. com) said there are two different infertility and family-building-related options with different types of risks. Whichever option you choose will likely be determined by the way you choose to allocate your risks.

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sure thing and the commissioning couple in a surrogacy will usually end up with a child that is related to at least one of the parents.

Adoption domestically is riskier financially and emotionally, but if it works on the first shot, it is usually far less expensive then surrogacy.

INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION Rand Lieber, Esq., an attorney with Valdespino & Associates (Valdespinopa. com) reports that international adoption involves both risk and reward. One risk is that you must deal with the procedures and laws of a foreign country in order to complete the adoption process. International adoption can be expensive; however, the process is often more expeditious than a domestic adoption. The reward is that you are giving a child in need — sometimes desperate need — a permanent and loving home in this country.

FOSTERING Foster care is a state-run program that allows stand-in parents, referred to as foster parents, to care for minor children who have been removed from their biological homes. This is generally a temporary parenting arrangement. You will work with the Department of Children and Families and a local community-based care organization, which will assess the strengths and needs of the family and determine if the foster parent program is a suitable match.

PROFESSIONALS It is of the utmost importance that all your doctors, lawyers, therapists and other professionals involved with you and your family are extremely knowledgeable and experienced in each area for which you need them. Do your homework.

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6 common mistakes to avoid when naming guardians for your children Editor’s Note: This article, which originally appeared in the December issue of South Florida Parenting, is being reprinted with the six common mistakes clearly numbered for clarification purposes.

changes, informal promises often fall through. You must create a solid plan for your children’s care in case you can’t care for them yourself.

When you do, make sure you don’t make one of these 6 common mistakes: 1. Naming only one possible guardian. What if something happens to your first — or second — choice? Ideally, you should have three or four alternatives.

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As the holidays roll by, festivities are in full swing — trips to the toy store occur on a weekly basis, and family trips are booked.

You’ve probably dropped off the kids with friends or family so you can rush to shop for gifts or prepare food for the festivities with no interruptions.

But have you put the right protections in place to ensure that your friends and family know what to do in case of an emergency? Do they know whom to call or to whom you’ve given legal authority to care for your children if something happened to you?

Have you given anyone legal authority? Meaning, have you executed a document, signed by witnesses, declaring who should serve as guardians?

If you haven’t, you’re not alone. More than 60 percent of parents have not named guardians for their children. And irresponsibility isn’t necessarily the issue.

Some parents don’t know they need to; others won’t because it’s a source of conflict between couples and families, and some simply don’t because it’s difficult to think about not being there for their kids.

So they settle for family promises to take care of the children.

But informal verbal agreements are never enough! For many reasons, including conflicts within families or life

2. Naming a couple to serve as guardians without indicating what should happen if the couple divorces or a partner passes away.

It’s important to consider all the circumstances that could arise once your minor children are in someone else’s hands.

Parents with more than one child could be looking at a span of 18 years! Keep this in mind, especially if you’re nominating grandparents as guardians. Are you sure they’d be prepared to handle raising kids in 15 years? And if you nominated a married couple who later gets divorced, would you still want either spouse to serve alone?

3. Considering financial resources of potential guardians. Your guardians do not have to (and often should not) be the financial decision makers for your kids. Many parents don’t choose who they believe is an ideal guardian because of financial resources. An independent person may be nominated to handle the finances for your children. That way, you can choose guardians based on parenting style and JANUARY 2014 |

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for their » future family values, rather than settle for guardians who are financially well off. Either way, you should ensure enough money is set aside to support your kids until they’re at least 18. If you don’t have enough assets to do so, consider investing in a life insurance policy that could serve as a financial resource for your children in the future.

5. Failing to exclude anyone who might challenge your decisions. If you have relatives you wouldn’t want as guardians for your kids, you should document your wishes in a confidential letter that will only be brought forward if they challenge your guardianship choices. Doing so will ensure that a judge has proof of your wishes.

4. Depending on a will. Most people don’t know that wills must go through a court process to be applied — and they can be challenged. If your will states that your property should pass to your minor children, the court will assign a financial guardian, and when your kids turn 18, they’ll receive whatever property is left outright. This process can be easily avoided by putting a trust in place. That way you determine how they’ll receive the money and who will take care of your assets until your kids can do so themselves.

6. Naming only long-term guardians. What would happen in the immediate hours preceding your permanent guardian’s arrival? What if your child’s school cannot reach the persons listed on the emergency contact card? Anyone you leave your children with should have a list of legally authorized temporary guardians and instructions on what to do during an emergency. This is especially important if you don’t have family living in town. If the police cannot locate close relatives, they will place your kids into protective services until someone is located.

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It’s a new year, and everyone is working toward their most ELISE RODRIGUEZ, ESQ. important priorities and resolutions to get 2014 started the right way. For families with special-needs children, getting an estate plan in place should be at the top of the priority list.

Estate planning is essential for the future of every family, but for families with loved ones who have special needs, the estate planning process is critical.

Estate planning is a fundamental tool that enables you, as parents of specialneeds children, to make sure your children are cared for after you’re gone.

Decisions such as who will be the guardians of your children, and how they will be taken care of financially, are based on several factors that must be sorted out to properly set up a future care plan.

If you’re a parent of a special-needs child who is constantly working to care for (or rehabilitate) your child, you’ve probably already entertained the thought that one day you may not be around to care for him or her.

You might even be feeling guilty if you haven’t gotten your legal and financial houses in order yet.

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It’s not too late for you to begin planning for the future of your special-needs family. Here are some essential steps that will get you moving in the right direction: Manage expectations. The first thing to do is think about the kind of life you envision for your children and identify their needs for future care planning. Will they be selfsufficient? Will they require specialized health care and schooling, or intensive therapy? What kinds of assistance will they need? The answers to these questions will form the foundation of your plan.

As your expectations shift, you can update your estate plan to reflect life changes.

Get educated on public benefits. To meet eligibility requirements for Medicaid and supplemental income programs, a person with special needs or disabilities cannot own more than a certain amount of valued assets.

This makes it critical that a child who could benefit from these services does not have assets titled in his or her name – meaning he or she should not be listed as a beneficiary on life insurance policies, retirement plans, wills or basic trusts.

Additionally, disability qualification should be explored.

If you don’t have the right plan in place, and your children receive a lump sum of money or assets from your estate when they turn 18, it might disqualify them from needs-based government assistance.

Set up a special needs trust. So how do you preserve their qualification for government assistance while still providing what they need?

For many families, a special needs trust is the way to go. Assets placed in these trusts are not considered when determining public benefit program eligibility.

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Choose the right guardians. When it comes to children with special needs, choosing the right guardian(s) is crucial. These children will typically need long-term care, and the discipline required to care for a child with special needs is not something everyone possesses.

Choose the guardians you know will handle your special-needs child the way you would.

Remember that you’re not restricted to guardians who are financially well-off. If your special-needs trust is properly set up, financial means won’t be a concern.

You may also leave care instructions for the guardians and provide incentives for them to do activities with your child, such as take them to a few baseball games every season.

Hire the right attorney. Choosing the right estate-planning attorney, especially when children with special needs are involved, is imperative. Your lawyer should get to know your family dynamic and take the time to understand how you view your role as the parent of a special-needs child.

I always conduct an additional estate plan design meeting specifically to discuss the special-needs issues involved.

There are different kinds of special-needs trusts, and they’re all governed by strict rules.

Your attorney should educate you on how your estate plan and special-needs trust will work, and he or she should be diligent in determining which kind of special-needs trust best suits your family.

You can never be prepared enough as the parent of a special-needs child, not only for the benefit of your children, but for your own peace of mind.

By planning for the future, you’ll be setting your family up for a successful new year.

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For a healthy new year, make kids’ exercise fun

BY PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE OF SOUTH FLORIDA As we enter a new year, many people make resolutions that involve health and fitness. As parents set their fitness goals for 2014, they shouldn’t forget to include their children.

Along with proper nutrition, exercise is a vital part of children’s health. The number of overweight and obese children has more than doubled in the past 30 years.

Approximately one-third of kids are considered overweight or obese, and today’s sedentary habits have contributed to it.

Besides lowering the risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer, regular exercise also improves a child’s emotional well-being, mental agility and academic success and creates a foundation of healthy habits they can build upon.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children should get at least one hour of age-appropriate physical activity every day.

Exercise doesn’t need to be something that kids dread. Get the entire family involved when possible; you are your child’s best role model. There are a number of fun ways families can incorporate movement into their day, and kids are much more likely to continue participating in activities that are part of their routine.

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Kids can crank up their favorite music for a dance party, bike or walk to school, or help with errands. They can also take the dog out for a run or walk.

Other enjoyable aerobic activities that don’t feel like exercise include relay races in the backyard or shooting basketball with friends. Planning a weekend hike with the kids at a nearby park or going for a 30-minute walk together is both a great time for exercise and bonding.

Games such as kickball, tag, catch, or hide and seek are not only fun and encourage movement but also help kids develop their creativity.

Swimming is a great exercise and is even more fun when parents include pool games and challenges. As with all other activities, kids should always be closely supervised.

Household chores can be a part of regular exercise by turning up your child’s favorite music. Kids can help out and burn calories at the same time. Yard work is also an opportunity for physical activity — kids can rake leaves and help out in the garden.

If it’s a rainy day or if space is an issue, the Nintendo Wii, which simulates different sports, can be played indoors. Yoga instruction improves a child’s flexibility, and the board game Twister doubles as a yoga class in disguise.

Push-ups and pull-ups can improve muscle strength, balance and coordination. Encourage your kids to increase their stamina by gradually increasing their repetitions.

Whatever physical activity children want to participate in, let them go at their own pace. The goal is to keep them moving. Regular movement and proper nutrition will lead to a life-long, healthy lifestyle.

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he world is a child’s oyster, filled with unknown experiences and activities to explore. And with so many opportunities presented to a child, it’s difficult to know just what he or she will embrace.

Sports, gymnastics, music lessons and dance are always popular. But what about introducing your child to art? And more specifically, drawing?

You might be thinking, “We’ve already tried drawing, and it’s not for us. Just take a look at my walls.”

But the truth is, it’s never too early to tap into your child’s creative side.

Guillermo Piloto, an art teacher at the Miami Children’s Museum and illustrator of the children’s book “Clutter Cut, Inc.,” couldn’t agree more.

He leads classes titled “Mini Masters of Art” for children ages 15 months to 3 ½ years that introduce young children to artists such as Vincent van Gogh, George Seurat, Pablo Picasso and many others, and their techniques.

Piloto said the perfect age range to introduce art is 15 months to 5 years

because “kids are so spontaneous, and they don’t feel that they are being judged yet, so they try new things.”

And there are other benefits to painting and drawing at an early age.

Mark Marderosian is a professional cartoonist and illustrator with more than 25 years of experience, including developing art and illustrations for numerous media and toy companies such as Walt Disney Productions, Universal Theme Parks and Hasbro toys.

“Drawing is key to a child’s creative development and their ability to express themselves,” he said. “Drawing and painting also helps eye-and-hand coordination and encourages creative and imaginative play.”

It can also help a child with focus and self-control.

National award-winning author and illustrator Janeen Mason agrees. “There’s a calmness that comes over you when you are focusing on what you are trying to capture. [And] when you come back from that zone, things are calmer. It’s kind of like a meditation at any age.”

Marderosian, who is also the host of the award-winning television series and newly released DVDs “Drawing With Mark,” agrees that drawing can take a child into his or her own world. When children draw, they “begin writing their own scripts and most especially start writing dialogue for their characters. This helps them with sentence structure and creative writing and plotting.”

Piloto said art not only enhances a child’s writing ability, but it can also expand a child’s vocabulary when learning about colors. “[It] helps with social skills when having to explain their artwork to others,” he said.

But what if your child is not interested in art?

It’s OK, Marderosian said.

“In many ways, [art] is no different than playing sports or the piano or ballet,” he said. “It’s good to try many different things, and then if it’s something they want to continue to pursue, they will.”

Mason couldn’t agree more.

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Art instruction in South Florida 1. Miami Children’s Museum (miamichildrensmuseum.org). Art classes for ages 18 months to 10 years.

2. Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale (moafl.org). Drawing and painting curriculum for children in grades five to 12.

3. Art House of Delray (arthousedelray. com). Youth classes and camps.

4. Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach (norton.org). Classes “2 C U Create” for 10 to 14 years old or “Family Studio” for ages 5 to 12.

5. Young At Art Institute in Davie (youngatartmuseum.org). Drawing, painting, cartooning and more for ages 5 to 17.

Chrissie Ferguson is a freelance writer and the mother of three young boys. She is also the director of children’s ministries at the Royal Poinciana Chapel in Palm Beach. Read her mom blog at soundoflittlefeet.blogspot.com.

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Private School Directory

Special Advertising Section

Sacred Heart Catholic School

PALM BEACH COUNTY

Boca Raton Christian School

Ideal Preschool and Elementary

Advent Lutheran School

470 NW 4th Ave., Boca Raton bocachristian.org, 561-391-2727

400 Royal Commerce Road, Royal Palm Beach; dreamideal.com, 561-791-2881

410 North M. St., Lake Worth sacredheartfamily.com, 561-582-2242

Children’s House Montessori School, East Boca Raton Campus

Kentwood Preparatory School

Saint Andrew's School

300 E. Yamato Road, Boca Raton adventlutheranschool.org, 561-395-3631

All Saints Catholic School 1759 Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter allsaintsjupiter.org, 561-748-8994

American Heritage School 6200 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach ahschool.com, 561-495-7272

Atlantic Christian Academy 4900 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach atlanticchristianacademy.org, 561-686-8081

Atlantis Academy VPK through 12th grade. Special needs, SACS, CASI, CITA, AdvancEd. Open enrollment & tours available, call for an appointment.

1950 Prairie Road, West Palm Beach atlantisacademy.com, 561-642-3100

Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy 3261 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach (July 2014: Moving to Palm Beach Gardens) meyeracademy.com, 561-686-6520

The Benjamin School Lower/Middle School Campus 11000 Ellison Wilson Road, North Palm Beach thebenjaminschool.org, 561-626-3747

The Benjamin School Upper School 4875 Grandiflora Road, Palm Beach Gardens thebenjaminschool.org, 561-472-5998

Berean Christian School 8350 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach bcsbulldogs.org, 561-798-9300

Boca Prep International School 10333 Diego Drive South, Boca Raton bocaprep.net, 561-852-1410

100 Pine Circle, Boca Raton montessorischoolsboca.com, 561-391-0074

Children’s House Montessori School, North Boca Raton Campus

Seacrest Christian School 2703 N. Seacrest Blvd., Delray Beach seacrestchurch.com, 561-276-5552

Lake Park Baptist School

6450 W. Rogers Circle, Boca Raton montessorischoolsboca.com, 561-988-8288

625 Park Ave., Lake Park lpbs.us, 561-844-2747

Claremont Montessori School

Lake Worth Christian School

2450 NW 5th Ave., Boca Raton claremontessori.com, 561-394-7674

7592 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach lwcs.org, 561-586-8216

Daughter of Zion Jr. Academy

Montessori School at PGA National

250 NW 3rd Ave., Delray Beach dozja.org, 561-243-0715

353 Hiatt Drive, Palm Beach Gardens montessorischoolpga.com, 561-626-9222

DiBacco School

Nativity Lutheran Church & School

23 South H Street, Lake Worth thedibaccoschool.com, 561-283-6796

4075 Holly Drive, Palm Beach Gardens pbnativity.com, 561-622-4998

Donna Klein Jewish Academy

Northern Private School

9701 Donna Klein Boulevard, Boca Raton dkja.org, 561-852-3300

1822 High Ridge Road, Lake Worth northernprivateschools.net, 561-585-4053

Emerging Minds Montessori Academy

Palm Beach Day Academy Lower Campus

9087 Glades Road, Boca Raton emmontessori.com, 561-487-3535

1901 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach pbday.org, 561-832-8815

Grandview Preparatory School

Palm Beach Day Academy Upper Campus

336 Spanish River Blvd. NW, Boca Raton grandviewprep.net, 561-416-9737

3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton saintandrews.net, 561-210-2000

Grades: 2nd-8th. SACS, CASI Tour/open house by appointment only 6210 S. Congress Ave., Lantana kentwoodprepschool.com, 561-649-6141

First Seventh-Day Adventist School 6300 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach wpbsda.org, 561-689-5444

Spanish River Christian School 2400 Yamato Road, Boca Raton spanishriverchristianschool.com, 561-994-5006

St. Ann Catholic School 324 N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach stannwpb.org, 561-832-3676

St. Clare Catholic School 821 Prosperity Farms Road, North Palm Beach; stclareschool.com, 561-622-7171

St. Joan of Arc Catholic School 501 SW 3rd Ave., Boca Raton stjoan.org, 561-392-7974

St. Joseph’s Episcopal School 3300 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach sjsonline.org, 561-732-2045

St. Jude Catholic School

241 Seaview Ave., Palm Beach pbday.org, 561-655-1188

21689 Toledo Road, Boca Raton saintjudeschool.org, 561-392-9160

4982 Cambridge St., Greenacres greenacreschristianacademy.com, 561-965-0363

Pine Crest School

St. Juliana’s Catholic School

2700 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton pinecrest.edu, 561-852-2800

4355 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach saintjuliana.org, 561-655-1922

Gulf Stream School

Primary Learning Place

St. Luke Catholic School

Greenacres Christian Academy

3600 Gulf Stream Road, Gulf Stream gulfstreamschool.org, 561-276-5225

23080 Sandalfoot Plaza Drive, Boca Raton primarylearningplace.com, 561-482-3772

2896 S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs stlukeparish.com, 561-965-8190

Haverhill Baptist Day School

Royal Palm Montessori Academy

St. Mark’s Episcopal School

671 N. Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach haverhillbaptist.com, 561-683-2327

3395 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens stmarkspbg.org, 561-622-1504

12532 Cobblestone Way, Boca Raton rpmontessori.com, 561-483-3838

Students Achieve Success at Atlantis Academy Students of all skill levels achieve success at Atlantis Academy. Atlantis Academy is a private school offering a unique approach to exceptional student education which incorporates a blend of the latest technology, age-appropriate social skill development, and corrective research-based programs. Students in grades K through 12th receive a personalized program of instruction and the tools to succeed in school and in life. Atlantis Academy was established in 1976 for students who have learning difficulties and are struggling in their current school environment. We emphasize the importance of close parent/teacher/student relationships for the benefit of the child.

Our low student-to-teacher ratio and experienced, caring and nurturing staff help foster students self-confidence and self-esteem.

Atlantis Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI).

Families interested in admission to Atlantis Academy are invited to contact the school to arrange a pre-acceptance conference and tour of the campus. Tuition scholarships are available from the State of Florida’s McKay Scholarship Program.

Students who are enrolled in a Florida public school for a minimum of one year and have an Individualized Education Plan through the Exceptional Student Education Department may qualify for the scholarship program.

Atlantis Academy Coral Springs 10193 NW 31 Street • Coral Springs, FL 33065 • (954) 752-7571

Atlantis Academy Miami 9600 SW 107 Avenue • Miami, FL 33176 • (305) 271-9771

Atlantis Academy Palm Beach 1950 Prairie Road • W. Palm Beach, FL 33406 • (561) 642-3100

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Private School Directory St. Paul Lutheran School 701 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton cyberfalcon.com, 561-395-8548

St. Paul’s Day School 188 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach stpaulsdelray.org, 561-278-4729

St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic School 810 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach stvfschool.org, 561-278-3868

Suncoast Christian Academy 5561 Hypoluxo Road, Lake Worth suncoast-christian.org, 561-641-1446

Sunshine Tree Montessori School 6327 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens sunshinetreemontessori.com, 561-622-4173

Temple Beth El tbeboca.org Main Campus: 333 SW 4th Ave., Boca Raton, 561-391-8900 Beck Family Campus: 9800 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, 561-391-9091

Temple Shaarei Shalom Religious School 9085 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach templeshaareishalom.com, 561-364-9054

The King’s Academy 8401 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach tka.net, 561-686-4244

Trinity Christian Academy 7259 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth tcalw.org, 561-967-1900

Trinity Christian School of Palm Beach Gardens 9625 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens trinitypbg.org, 561-253-3950

Trinity Lutheran School 400 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach trinitydelray.org, 561-276-8458

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Turtle River Montessori East Campus 100 Intracoastal Pointe Drive, Jupiter turtlerivermontessori.com, 561-746-1998

Turtle River Montessori West Campus 926 Maplewood Drive, Jupiter turtlerivermontessori.com, 561-745-1995

Special Advertising Section Apple Tree Montessori

First Steps International Academy

3 years old through 8th grade AMS Accreditation Open House: Jan. 25th from 11 am to 1 pm 6301 SW 160th Ave., Southwest Ranches appletreemont.com, 954-252-9250

2803 Executive Park Drive, Weston fsiapreschool.com, 954-888-9773

Atlantis Academy

Glades Christian Academy

101 NW 22nd St., Delray Beach unityschool.com, 561-276-4414

K through 12th grade. Special needs, SACS, CASI, CITA, AdvancEd. Open enrollment & tours available, call for an appointment.

10193 NW 31st St., Coral Springs atlantisacademy.com, 954-752-7571

The Weiss School

Beacon Hill Private School

Unity School

4176 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens weissschool.com, 561-627-0740

Wellington Christian School

7600 N. Davie Road Extension, Hollywood beaconhillschool.com, 954-963-2600

1000 Wellington Trace, Wellington wellingtonchristian.com, 561-793-1017

Bethany Christian School

BROWARD COUNTY

Beth Emet Elementary School

Abundant Life Christian Academy

4807 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City templebethemet.org, 954-680-1882

1494 Banks Road, Margate alcapro.com, 954-979-2665

AEF Schools Grades 1 -12; Accreditations: SACS/CASI Ongoing tours - call for details.

Fort Lauderdale aefschools.com, 954-581-8222

All Saints Catholic School 10900 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise allsaintsvillage.com, 954-742-2666

American Heritage School 12200 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation ahschool.com, 954-472-0022

Annunciation Catholic School Fully accredited PK4 - grade 8, safe and secure, monitored campus, professionally certified teachers, wifi campus and more!

3751 SW 39th St., West Park annun.org, 954-989-8287

615 SE 9th St., Fort Lauderdale bcsftl.org, 954-522-2554

The Blake School 7011 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation blake-school.org, 954-584-6816

Calvary Christian Academy 2401 W. Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale ccaeagles.org, 954-905-5100

Discovery Kids Early Learning 12 months - 5 years. Reggio Emilia inspired preschool. Call for an appointment.

2710 Van Buren St., Hollywood discoverykidsexperience.com, 954-367-5636

Faith Christian School 6950 Royal Palm Blvd., Margate school.fbcmargate.com, 954-974-2504

Faith Lutheran 1161 SW 30th Ave., Fort Lauderdale faithftl.org, 954-581-2918

Fort Lauderdale Prep School 3275 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale flps.com, 954-485-7500 400 Lakeview Drive, Coral Springs cbglades.com/gca, 954-755-6405

Highlands Christian Academy 501 NE 48th St., Pompano Beach highlandschristian.org, 954-421-1747

Hollywood Christian School 1708 N. 60th Ave., Hollywood hollywoodchristianschool.org, 954-322-4375

Imagine Charter and Middle School at Broward 9001 Westview Drive, Coral Springs imaginebroward.org, 954-255-0020

Imagine Charter School at Weston 2500 Glades Circle, Weston imaginecharterschoolatweston.com, 954-659-3600

International School of Broward Charter School Grades: 6th - 12th. Two-way immersion language program. Call for an appoinment.

3100 N. 75th Ave., Hollywood isbcharterschool.org, 954-987-2026

Lycee Franco-Americain International School PreK-2 CMZ/5th grage; Two-way immersion language school. Call for an appointment 8950 Stirling Road, Cooper City lyceefrancoam.org, 954-237-0356

Mary Help of Christians Catholic School 6000 University Drive, Parkland mhocschool.com, 954-323-8006

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12/12/13 9:16 AM

Special Advertising Section

Private School Directory

The Masters Academy

St. Bartholomew Catholic School

Temple Sinai of Hollywood

Atlantis Academy

13900 Griffin Road, Southwest Ranches themastersacademy.org, 954-434-2960

8003 Miramar Parkway, Miramar stbartholomew.com, 954-431-5253

1400 N. 46th Ave., Hollywood sinaihollywood.org, 954-987-1694

9600 SW 107th Ave., Miami atlantisacademy.com, 305-271-9771

New Adventures Learning

St. Bernadette School

Temple Solel

Aventura Learning Center

4500 West Sample Road, Coconut Creek newadventureselc.com, 954-968 - 0011

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs 2785 SW 11th Court, Fort Lauderdale olqmfl.com, 954-583-8112

Our Savior Lutheran School 8001 NW 5th St., Plantation oursaviorplantation.org, 954-370-2161

7450 Stirling Road, Hollywood stbernadettefl.com, 954-432-7022

5100 Sheridan St., Hollywood templesolel.com, 954-989-0205

St. Coleman School

Tree of Life Christian Academy Preschool

2250 SE 12th St., Pompano Beach stcoleman.org, 954-942-3500

St. Jerome Catholic School

2370 Hammock Blvd., Coconut Creek paideiaclassical.org, 954-974-1121

Pre-K through 8th grade.

New science lab wing & accelerated classes Open house: Jan. 11 & Feb. 11 - 8:30 to 10 am 2601 SW Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale stjeromeschool.com, 954-524-1990

Parkway Christian School

St. Mark Catholic School

Paideia Classical Academy

1200 S. Flamingo Road, Davie pcs-fl.net, 954-424-6425

Pine Crest School 1501 NE 62nd St., Fort Lauderdale pinecrest.edu, 954-492-4100

Potential Christian Academy 12401 Stirling Road, Cooper City ilovepca.com, 954-434-1550

5601 Flamingo Road, Southwest Ranches stmarknet.com, 954-434-3887

St. Mark’s Episcopal School 1750 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale saintmarks.com, 954-563-4508

South Florida Jewish Academy 4640 NW 74th Place, Coconut Creek floridajewishacademy.org, 954-427-7788

The Sagemont School sagemont.com; Accreditations: SACS, AISF Lower School: PreK - 5th grade 1570 Sagemont Way, Weston, 954-384-5454 Open house: Jan. 29th from 9 to 11am Upper School: (6th - 12th grade) 2585 Glades Circle, Weston, 954-389-2454 Open house: Feb. 2nd from 1 to 3pm

Salah Tawfik Elementary and Middle School (STEMS) 5455 NW 108th Ave., Sunrise stemschool.net, 954-741-8130

Saint Anthony Catholic School 820 NE 3rd St., Fort Lauderdale saintanthonyschoolfl.org, 954-467-7747

Summit-Questa Montessori School

Infants through Pre-K. Call for a tour.

1250 SW 160th Ave., Weston treeoflifeacademy.com, 954-440-0174

Three Village Montessori 1400 Indian Trace Blvd., Weston montessori.com, 954-384-7325

University School of NSU 3375 SW 75th Ave., Fort Lauderdale uschool.nova.edu, 954-262-4506

West Hollywood Private School 829 S. 62nd Ave., Hollywood whpsfl.com, 954-983-7424

Westlake School 4188 S. University Drive, Davie westlakeschool.com, 954-236-2300

Westminster Academy Christian School

2221 NE 171st St., North Miami Beach aventuralearningcenter.com, 305-940-0408

Bet Breira School 9400 SW 87th Ave., Miami betbreiraschool.org, 305-595-3008

Bet Shira Congregation School 7500 SW 120th St., Miami betshira.org, 305-238-2601

Beth David Religious School 2625 SW Third Ave., Miami, FL 33129 bethdavidmiami.org, 305-854-3911

Beth Moshe Congregation 2225 NE 121st St., North Miami bethmoshecongregation.com, 305-891-5508

Calusa Preparatory School 12515 SW 72nd St., Miami calusaprep.com, 305-596-3787

Carpe Diem Academy 15924 SW 92nd Ave., Palmetto Bay carpediemacademy.org, 305-971-1230

Preschool - 8th grade Accreditations: AISF, Advanced ED/SACS, Ai, NCPSA, MSA, Arms Full Member Recepient of Gold Seal of Excellence award Open house: Jan. 12th from 1 to 4 pm 5451 Davie Road, Davie summitquesta.com, 954-584-3466

5601 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale wacad.edu, 954-771-4600

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart

Zion Lutheran School

3747 Main Highway, Miami carrollton.org, 305-446-5673

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

9385 SW 79th Ave., Miami cattoiramontessori.com, 305-274-6509

Temple Dor Dorim

Alexander Montessori School

Champagnat Catholic School

Palmetto Bay Campus 17800 Old Cutler Road, Miami alexandermontessori.com, 305-969-1814

1851 Palm Ave., Hialeah champagnatcatholicschool.com, 305-888-3760

Archbishop Curley Notre Dame

Christ Fellowship Academy

4949 NE 2nd Ave., Miami acnd.net, 305-751-8367

8900 SW 168th St., Palmetto Bay cfacademy.org, 305-238-1833

2360 Glades Circle, Weston dordorim.org, 954-389-1232

Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Religious School 8200 Peters Road, Plantation tkae.org, 954-472-1988

959 SE Sixth Ave., Deerfield Beach zion-lutheran.org, 954-421-3146

Cattoira Montessori School

EDUCATING FOR TOMORROW, TODAY.

Westminster is an independent, college-preparatory, coeducational Christian school serving 1,072 students from preschool through 12th grade. Our academic program challenges learners with a rigorous curriculum from a Biblical worldview. Students enjoy an extensive selection of academic electives, athletic offerings and fine arts disciplines that allows them to discover their God-given talents, preparing them to excel in college and beyond.

Fully Accredited PK4 - Grade 8, Safe and Secure, Monitored Campus, Professionally Certified Teachers, Curriculum and Instruction for 21st Century Learning,WiFi Campus, Apple iPad Learning Lab & Apple iMac Computer Lab, Promethean Interactive Whiteboards in Every Classroom, Science Lab, Art Lab, Indoor Gymnasium, Sports & More!

Serving Aventura, North Miami, Hallandale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Miramar

CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE A CAMPUS TOUR! 305-233-4027 Grades PK3–12 | www.wcsmiami.org | 305-233-2030

3751 SW 39 Street, West Park, FL 33023 (Formerly West Hollywood)

954-989-8287 www.annun.org Principal: Mrs. Alexandra Fernandez JANUARY 2014

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Private School Directory Colonial Christian School 17105 SW 296th St., Homestead colonialchristianschool.com, 305-246-8608

International Bilingual Montessori School

Special Advertising Section Miami Shores Presbyterian Church School

The Cushman School

6330 SW 40th St., Miami ibmontessorischool.com, 305-661-6434

9405 Park Drive, Miami Shores 305-751-5417

592 NE 60th St., Miami cushmanschool.org, 305-757-1966

Kendall Christian School

Miami Springs Montessori School

Dade Christian School

8485 SW 112th St., Miami kendallchristian.com, 305-271-3723

6601 NW 167th St., Miami dadechristian.org, 305-822-7690

699 Ludlam Drive, Miami Springs miamispringsmontessori.com, 305-883-0012

Killian Oaks Academy

Montessori Children’s Academy

Faith Lutheran School 293 Hialeah Drive, Hialeah faithlutheranhialeah.org, 305-885-2845

The Glory of God Christian School 440 E. 13th St., Hialeah gogchristianschool.org, 305-884-4000

Good Shepherd Catholic School

10545 SW 97th Ave., Miami killianoaksacademy.com, 305-274-2221

Kingdom Academy

9400 SW 16th St., Miami miamimontessori.com, 305-225-3070

Mother of Christ Catholic School

9010 SW 157th Ave., Miami kingdomacademyschool.com, 305-385-3761

14141 SW 26th St., Miami motherofchristcatholicschool.net, 786-497-6111

Kings Christian School

Northwest Christian Academy

St. Paul Lutheran School 10700 SW 56th St., Miami stpaullutheranmiami.org, 305-271-3171

St. Peter & Paul Catholic School 1435 SW 12th Ave., Miami stspeter-paul.org, 305-858-3722

St. Philip’s Episcopal School 1121 Andalusia Ave., Coral Gables saintphilips.net, 305-444-6366

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School 3439 Main Highway, Coconut Grove sseds.org, 305-445-2606

St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School

14187 SW 72nd St., Miami good-shepherd-school.org, 305-385-7002

8951 SW 44th St., Miami kcsmiami.com, 305-221-2008

951 NW 136th St., Miami nca.nwbm.org, 305-685-8734

7303 SW 64th St., Miami school.stamiami.org, 305-661-8591

Gordon Schools of Beth David Congregation

Kingswood Montessori Academy

Our Lady of Lourdes Academy

St. Timothy School

5525 SW 84th St., Miami olla.org, 305-667-1623

5400 SW 102nd Ave., Miami sainttimothycatholic.org, 305-274-8229

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School

Sunrise Christian Academy

20130 SW 304th St., Homestead kingswoodmontessori.com, 305-248-2308

2625 SW Third Ave., Miami gordonschools.org, 305-854-3282

Immaculata-La Salle High School 3601 S. Miami Ave., Coconut Grove lasallehighschool.com, 305-854-2334

Gulliver Academy Campus 12595 Red Road, Coral Gables gulliverschools.org, 305-665-3593

L’Atellier

Gulliver Montgomery Drive Campus 7500 SW 120th St., Pinecrest gulliverschools.org, 305-238-3424

5960 SW 71st St., South Miami latelier.org, 305-662-2326

Lehrman Community Day School 727 Lehrman Drive, Miami Beach lehrmanschool.org, 305-866-2771

The Heritage School 13300 SW 120th St., Miami heritageschool.org, 305-232-2222

Holy Cross Lutheran School 650 NE 135th St., North Miami holycrossnorthmiami.com, 305-893-0851

Holy Family Catholic School 14650 NE 12th Ave., North Miami holyfamilynorthmiami.com, 305-947-6535

Miami Christian School 200 NW 109th Ave., Miami miamichristian.org, 305-221-7754

Miami Country Day School PK3 to 12th grade. Celebrating 75 years.

601 NE 107th St., Miami miamicountryday.org, 305-779-7230

14000 SW 112th St., Miami ladyoflourdeschurch.org, 305-386-8446

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary St. Richard Catholic School K2-8. Florida Catholic Conference Accreditation Call for appointment/open registration Open house: Jan. 28th at 7:30 pm 18455 Franjo Road, Cutler Bay holyrosarystrichard.org, 305-235-5442

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School 6600 Miami Lakeway N., Miami Lakes ollnet.com, 305-362-5315

Palmer Trinity School 7900 SW 176th St., Palmetto Bay palmertrinity.org, 305-251-2230

Rainbow Christian Academy 22940 Old Dixie Highway, Miami rainbowchristianacademy.com, 305-258-0194

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary -

St. Richard Catholic School Celebrating Academic Excellence for over 54 years!

Tour our beautiful eleven acre campus Visit with the students and faculty

Ransom Everglades School Middle School: 2045 S. Bayshore Drive Coconut Grove, 305-250-6850 Upper School: 3575 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, 305-460-8800 ransomeverglades.org

Redland Christian Academy

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Temple Beth Am The Richard and Janet Yulman Campus 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest tbam.org, 305-667-6667

The Victory Center 18900 NE 25th Ave., North Miami Beach thevictoryschool.org, 305-466-1142

Westminster Christian School PK3-Grade 12. Open house: Jan. 16th at 4 pm and Jan. 23rd at 8:30 am Accredited by SACS, FCIS, CSF, and FKC 6855 SW 152nd St., Palmetto Bay wcsmiami.org, 305-233-4027

Westwood Christian School

South Miami Lutheran Church School

Yeshiva Toras Chaim Campus

10600 Caribbean Blvd., Cutler Bay saintfaiths.org, 305-235-3621

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7430 Sunset Drive, Miami sunsetmontessorischool.com, 305-666-2008

17555 S. Dixie Highway, Palmetto Bay winhold-montessori.com, 305-253-3225

St. Faith’s Episcopal Day School

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Winhold Montessori Schools, Inc.

8755 SW 32nd St., Miami stbrendanmiami.org, 305-221-2722

18455 Franjo Road, Cutler Bay, FL 33157 (305) 235-5442 www.hrsrschool.org

9393 Sunset Drive, Miami sunsetchristianacademy.com, 305-595-7558

19000 NE 25th Ave., North Miami Beach ehillel.org, 305-931-2831

St. Brendan Catholic Elementary School

ONE FREE UNIFORM SHIRT if student is enrolled by March 31, 2014.

Sunset Christian Academy

Scheck Hillel Community School

122 Harbor Drive, Key Biscayne stakb.org, 305-361-3245

Tuesday, January 28, 20 14 7:30 PM

8795 SW 112th St., Miami sunriseschoolofmiami.org, 305-274-6562

5801 SW 120th Ave., Miami westwoodchristian.org, 305-274-3380

St. Agnes Academy

OPEN HOUSE

Sunrise School of Miami

17700 SW 280th St., Homestead redlandchristianacademy.org, 305-247-7399

7190 Sunset Drive, Miami smlcpreschool.org, 305-661-3299

Founded in 1959 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary-St. Richard Catholic School is an Archdiocesan elementary/middle school serving grades PK2-8. There is also a special education program for grades 3-8. Our school is a place where teachers, parents, and community partner together to encourage students to model Christ’s love and pursue academic excellence and the community.

18400 NW 68th Ave., Miami sunrisechurchusa.com, 305-821-5841

St. John Neumann Catholic School 12115 SW 107th Ave., Miami sjncs-miami.org, 305-255-7315

Saint Lawrence School 2200 NE 191st St., North Miami Beach stlaw.org, 305-932-4912

St. Louis Covenant School 7270 SW 120th St., Pinecrest stlcovenant.org, 305-238-7562

St. Patrick Catholic School 3700 Garden Ave., Miami Beach stpatrickmiamibeach.com, 305-534-4616

1025 NE 183rd St., North Miami Beach ytcteam.org, 305-944-5344

MILITARY ACADEMIES

Admiral Farragut Academy Elementary Shool 501 Park St. N., St. Petersburg farragut.org, 727-384-2494

American Military Academy of Florida 18 months through 5th grade. God centered education. Higher standards of discipline and conduct. Certified and experienced teachers.

19620 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines amaofl.com, 954-237-0905

Aukela Christian Military Academy 2835 Madison St., Hollywood aukelaeagles.com, 954-929-7010

Florida Air Academy 1950 Academy Drive, Melbourne flair.com, 321-723–3211

Camden Military Academy 520 Highway 1 North, Camden, SC camdenmilitary.com, 800-948-6291

Visit SouthFloridaParenting.com to see additional private schools

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Your 2014 Guide to

Enrichment

YOUNG SINGERS OF THE PALM BEACHES

See additional listings online .com hF Sout loridaParenting

ARTS

HIP HOP KIDZ

ART DELBO CARTOON CAMP

MRS. P’S DANCE & ACROBATIC STUDIO

Donna Klein Jewish Academy 9701 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton cartooncamp.com... ......................... 561-251-8116

DANCE BROWARD BROWARD DANCE ACADEMY 840 E. Oakland Park Blvd., #108, Oakland Park browarddanceacademy.com .............. 954-537-3377

DANCE DIMENSIONS 4801 N. Dixie Highway, Fort Lauderdale dancedimensionsonline.com............. 954-491-4668

DANCE FX 10057D Sunset Strip, Sunrise dancefxsunrise.com.... ..................... 954-742-3114

DYNAMITE DANCE 10704 Wiles Road, Coral Springs dynamitedance.net .......................... 954-752-1740

ENCORE DANCE THEATRE 3461 N. Hiatus Road, Sunrise encoredancetheatre.com ......................... 746-0822

FLORIDA SUPER STARS Multiple locations in Broward and Miami-Dade floridasuperstars.com....................... 954-438-2075

HIP HOP KIDZ

Tri-county - 10 locations hiphopkidz.net, 305-233-3555, 954-499-7729

Tri-county - 10 locations hiphopkidz.net, 305-233-3555, 954-499-7729 23102 Sandalfoot Plaza Drive, Boca Raton mrspsboca.com ............................... 561-488-1961

Coral Springs/Parkland susanmusik.com.............................. 561-516-0362

MISS JANE’S MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN 4705 NE 11th Ave, Oakland Park missjane.com .................................. 954-564-7568

MUSIC EDUCATION CENTER 90 Indian Trace, Weston musiceducationcenter.com ............... 954-349-3511

COOL MUSIC SCHOOL Imagine School, 8200 Peters Road, Plantation coolmusicschool.net ........................ 954-232-3174

MUSIC TOGETHER musictogether.com Coral Springs .................................. 954-372-7878 Fort Lauderdale............................... 954-262-7127 Weston ........................................... 954-424-8464

MUZART - CREATIVE ARTS STUDIO 1946 Harrison St., Hollywood muzartkidz.net ................................ 954-924-1133

PRESTIGE MUSIC CENTER SUZUKI MUSIC ACADEMY

9260 W. Commercial Blvd., Sunrise oytdanceschool.com ........................ 954-478-3127

ORGANIC MOVEMENTS, INC. 2400 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Boca Raton organicmovements.net ..................... 561-395-6111

THEATER PROGRAMS / PERFORMING ARTS VENUES BROWARD BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO

9042 W. State Road 84, Davie broadwaykidsstudio.com ...................954-693-7500

FORT LAUDERDALE CHILDREN’S THEATRE 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale parkerplayhouse.com ....................... 954-462-0222

YOUNG AT ART INSTITUTE

751 SW 121st Ave., Davie youngatartmuseum.org .....................954-424-0085

7292 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill floridamusiclesson.com.................... 954-990-7460

ON YOUR TOES - BALLET & DANCE

2285 Potomac Road, Boca Raton yopbc.org.........................................561-281-8600

PARKER PLAYHOUSE

BROWARD KINDERMUSIK WITH MISS SUSAN

9631 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs mrspdance.com............................... 954-753-5480 2280 SW 71st Terrace, Davie novagymnastics.com ........................ 954-476-3154

YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

Galleria Mall,2542B E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale flct.org .......................................... 954-763-6882

MUSIC

MRS. P’S DANCE & ACROBATIC STUDIO

NOVA GYMNASTICS

701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach youngsingers.org ..............................561-659-2332

6823 Stirling Road, Davie suzukimusicacademy.com ................ 954-797-7777

MIAMI-DADE ACTOR’S PLAYHOUSE AT THE MIRACLE MILE

280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables actorsplayhouse.org ..........................305-444-9293

FANTASY THEATRE FACTORY 7069 SW 47th St., Miami ftfshows.com................................... 305-284-8800

LITTLE THEATRE SCHOOL 18822 NE 29th Ave., Aventura littletheatreschool.com....305-936-9795

MIAMI CHILDREN’S CHORUS

1533 Sunset Drive, Suite 215, Coral Gables miamichildrenschorus.org .................305-662-7494

MIAMI CHILDREN’S THEATER miamichildrenstheater.com Dave and Mary Alper JCC, 11155 SW 112th Ave., Miami............................................. 305-274-3595 Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive, Coral Gables .. 305-274-3595

PALM BEACH DUNCAN THEATRE 4200 Congress Ave., Lake Worth ......... 561-868-3309

SHOWTIME PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE

MIAMI-DADE LITTLE WING / SCHOOL OF ROCK Miami, littlewing.com, 305-390-2343

503 SE Mizner Blvd., Suite 73, Boca Raton showtimeboca.com ...........................561-394-2626

MISS JANE’S MUSIC STUDIO - MUSIKGARTEN

STANDING OVATION PERFORMING ARTS

9533 NE 2nd Ave., Miami Shores missjanesmusic.com ........................ 305-757-6500

7429 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth standingoh.com ...............................561-734-0187

SOL CHILDREN THEATRE

SALADINO DANCE SCHOOL

MUSIC TOGETHER

3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton

600 S. Federal Highway, #202, Deerfield Beach saladinodanceschool.com ................. 561-251-8683

Multiple locations ...................... musictogether.com

STELLA’S DANCERS’ STUDIO

KIDS AT MUSIC 648 NW 122nd Passage, Miami kidsatmusic.com ............................. 305-297-9887

WILLOW THEATRE AT SUGAR SAND PARK

9470 Griffin Road, Cooper City ........ 954-434-8401 10442 W. Atlantic Ave., Coral Springs stellasdancers.com .......................... 954-227-7479

MIAMI-DADE ALOUETTES DANCE ACADEMY

15451 SW 137th Ave., Miami alouettesdanceacademy.com ............ 305-255-4488

DANCE EMPIRE OF MIAMI

MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSIC, INC.

2804 NE 2nd Ave., Miami shop.miamichildrensmusic.com ........305-519-0362

SCHOOL OF ROCK

8783 SW 132nd St.. Miami miami.schoolofrock.com ................. 786-592-4312

SOUTH FLORIDA YOUTH SYMPHONY

8853 SW 132nd St., Miami danceempire.com............................ 305-232-5573

Miami, sfys.net ................................305-238-2729

HIP HOP KIDZ

Pinecrest, sundaymusicals.org .........305-271-7150

Tri-county - 10 locations hiphopkidz.net, 305-233-3555, 954-499-7729

MIAMI DANCE AND MUSIC ACADEMY 8761 SW Coral Way, Miami mdmacademy.com........................... 305-229-0806

PAN PERFORMING ARTS

13146 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami panmiami.org................................. 305-899-7730

PALM BEACH BOCA BALLET THEATRE COMPANY & SCHOOL 7630 NW Sixth Ave., Boca Raton bocaballet.org ................................ 561-995-0709

FIERCE DANCE COMPANY 51 Glades Road, Boca Raton fiercedancecompany.com ................. 561-338-7778

SUNDAY AFTERNOONS OF MUSIC

UM MUSIC TIME University of Miami, Frost School of Music music.miami.edu............................. 305-284-3176

UM YOUNG MUSICIANS CAMP

University Of Miami, Gusman Concert Hall 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables youngmusicianscamp.com ............... 305-238-8937

PALM BEACH KINDERMUSIK WITH MISS SUSAN Coral Springs, Parkland and West Boca susanmusik.com.............................. 561-477-0238

MUSIC TOGETHER Multiple locations ...................... musictogether.com

MUSIKGARTEN

singingsusan.com North Palm Beach............................561-906-1001 West Plam Beach... ......................... 786-488-6126

solchildren.org .................................561-447-8829

300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton willowtheatre.org ............................. 561-347-3948

SPORTS CHEERLEADING AMERICA’S LEADERS 10242 NW 47th St., Suite 14, Sunrise americasleaders.net ......................... 954-748-5977

CHEER FLORIDA

4900 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 8, Coconut Creek cheerfloridaallstars.com ...................954-428-1155

FLORIDA SUPERSTARS Multiple Broward and Miami-Dade locations floridasuperstars.com....................... 954-438-2075

MIAMI DOLPHINS JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS miamidolphinscheerleaders.net/youth ...................................................... 305-943-7272

TOP GUN CHEERLEADING TRAINING CENTER 13135 SW 124th Ave.,#101, Miami topguncheeranddance.com............... 305-259-5727

EQUESTRIAN ACTS 2 ACRES EQUESTRIAN CENTER 4150 Vinkemulder Road, Coconut Creek

acts2acres.com ............................... 954-326-2528

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DELRAY EQUESTRIAN CENTER

FLORIDA GYMNASTICS TRAINING CENTER

14830 Smith Sundy Road, Delray Beach delrayequestriancenter.com.. ............ 561-495-4701

13115 SW 89th Ave., Miami fgtc.net .......................................... 305-251-4414

ESCUDERO PASO FINO RIDING SCHOOL

FORT LAUDERDALE STARS GYMNASTICS

18690 SW 100th St., Miami ..........305-972-7650

EQUUS EQUESTRIAN CENTER

730 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale ftstars.com .....................................954-828-5682

8721 Lyons Road, Boynton Beach equusequestriancenter.com .............. 917-449-4834

GYM KIDZ gymkidzmiami.com

GOOD HOPE EQUESTRIAN TRAINING CENTER

2038 NE 155th St., North Miami Beach .....................................................305-944-4277 405 University Drive, Coral Gables .......................................................305-460-5615

22155 SW 147th Ave., Miami ghetc.org .......................................305-258-2838

HUNTING HORN STABLES

MARTIAL ARTS AMERICAN PRIDE MARTIAL ARTS

2670 N. University Drive, Suite 206, Sunrise americanpridemartialarts.com ...........954-578-1000

AMERICAN TAEKWONDO ACADEMY

2026 NE 155th St., North Miami Beach campkarate.com .............................305-945-4445

AMERICAN TKA

8604 State Road 84, Davie americantka.com ............................954-472-2554

AMERICAN TIGERS KARATE

6155 SW 123rd Ave., Miami .......... 305-812-8147

INTERNATIONAL GYMNASTICS

LFE RIDING INSTITUTE

3190 S. State Road 7, Unit 12A, Miramar panamericangoju.com .....................954-985-5523

internationalgymnasticsmiami.com ...... 305-259-0677

ATA MARTIAL ARTS OF POMPANO

17331 SW 65th Court, Southwest Ranches lferidinginstitute.com .......................305-879-9244

MILLPOND FARMS 4201 Vinkemulder Road, Coconut Creek millpondfarmequestrian.com ............ 954-973-1482

PONIES AND PALMS SHOW STABLES

19721 118th Trail S., Boca Raton bocaswelshponiesandpalms.com .......561-487-4233

VINCEREMOS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER

13300 Sixth Court N., Loxahatchee vinceremos.com ............................. 561-792-9900

WINTERS END RIDING LESSONS

5250 SW 130th Ave.,Southwest Ranches wintersendfarm.com ........................ 954-434-7590

GYMNASTICS AMERICAN TWISTERS GYMNASTICS 6805 Lyons Technology Circle, Coconut Creek americantwisters.com .................... 954-725-9199

CATS GYMNASTICS catsgymnastics.com Jupiter............................................ 561-744-2111 Wellington ...................................... 561-795-3393

CORAL REEF GYMNASTICS & CHEER 15851 SW 41st St., Suite 100, Weston coralreefgymnastics.com .................. 954-430-1530

18640 SW 104th Ave., Miami

NOVA GYMNASTICS 2280 SW 71st Terrace, Davie novagymnastics.com ...................................................... 954-476-3154

PARK AVENUE GYMNASTICS 12239 SW 53rd St., Cooper City...... 954-434-0099 1728 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston 954-659-8717

RISING STAR GYMNASTICS 6500 West Rogers Circle, Boca Raton risingstarsgym.net .....................……561-998-4225

SOUTH FLORIDA CIRCUS ART SCHOOL 15161 NE 21st Ave., North Miami Beach sfcas.com ...................................... 954-540-1344

TAG USA GYMNASTICS

1951 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston taggymnastics.com .......................................................954-384-9393

TWISTERS GYMNASTICS

3100 NW Boca Raton Blvd., #308, Boca Raton twistergymnastics.com... .................561-750-6001

UNIVERSAL GYMNASTICS

13439 SW 131st St., Miami universalgymnastics.us... ................305-233-7770

WEST BROWARD GYMNASTICS ACADEMY 409 SW 136th Ave., Davie wbgymnastics.com .......................... 954-382-1767

437 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach supremeata.com .............................954-946-1522

BLACK BELT KENPO ACADEMY

6301 W. Atlantic Ave., Margate ........954-971-3877

BLACK BELT STUDIOS

12940 State Road 84, Davie morethankicks.com.........................954-370-0001

DYNAMIC FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS

12940 State Road 84, Davie dynamicfamilymartialarts.com .........954-370-0001

DYNAMIC TAEKWON DO ACADEMY

12239 SW 53rd St., Cooper City Dynamictkd.com ............................954-434-0099

FKA MARTIAL ARTS

7352 W. Atlantic Blvd., Margate fkamartialarts.com ...........................954-973-0222

FLORIDA AIKIKAI

730 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale floridaaikikai.com ............................954-562-1093

IMPERIAL MARTIAL ARTS

1375 Shotgun Road, Weston imperialmartialarts.com ................. 954-217-6006

JOHN WAI KUNG FU ACADEMY

222 S. University Drive, Plantation floridakungfu.com ............................954-382-2228

JUN KIM'S MARTIAL ARTS CENTER

10024 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise junkimsmartialarts.com ....................954-741-8000

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Enjoy a pizza party, rockets, laser show and more!

FEB.6-8 and FEB.13-15

For times and more info: 954-201-6681 or iloveplanets.com

Tuesday Feb. 4

Tuesday Feb. 11

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KARATE AMERICA

11 locations throughout the tri-county area kidmartialartsinflorida.com ...............305-558-7252

MASTER SANG’S TNT MARTIAL ARTS

mastertntacademy.com Miami Beach ...................................305-724-0289 Miami Gardens ................................305-724-0289 Aventura ..........................................305-785-2286 Pembroke Pines ...............................954-483-5057 Coral Gables ....................................954-483-5057 Coconut Creek .................................305-785-2286

NEE’S KUNG FU BLACK BELT ACADEMY

12594 Pines Blvd., Suite 103, Pembroke Pines neeskungfu.com ..............................954-433-9881

OH'S TAE KWON DO & MARTIAL ARTS

1653 N. Hiatus Road, Pembroke Pines ohstaekwondo.com ...........................954-432-6999

PARK'S MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION

kickatparks.com Sunrise............................................954-693-3636 Cooper City ......................................954-769-1899 Pembroke Pines ...............................954-885-4999 Coral Springs ...................................954-345-1555 Parkland ...............................800-246-KICK (5426) Boca ...............................................561-300-5666

PERFECT BALANCE FITNESS & MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

perfectbalancemiami.com South Miami ....................................305-669-8445 Kendall ...........................................786-242-1075 Doral ...............................................305-418-8710

SHAOLIN KUNG FU ACADEMY

20841 Johnson St., Bay 101, Pembroke Pines theshaolinacademy.com ...................954-450-4666

SOUTH FLORIDA MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

15920 SW 92nd Ave., Miami ...........305-232-0662

STEPHEN’S KARATE AND BOXING

1730 Costa Del Sol, Boca Raton stephenskarate.com..........................561-394-4492

TRADITIONAL TAE KWON DO CENTERS

geturblackbelt.com Davie...............................................954-797-8113 Tamarac ..........................................954-720-6699

TWIN DRAGONS MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

12252 SW 128th Court, #110, Miami twindragonsmartialarts.com ..............305-971-8000

SKATING GALAXY SKATEWAY

7500 Southgate Blvd., North Lauderdale galaxyskateway.net ..........................954-721-0580

GLACIER ICE AND SNOW

4601 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point glaciericeandsnow.com ....................954-943-1437

KENDALL ICE ARENA 10355 Hammocks Blvd., Kendall kendallicearena.com ...................... 305-386-8288

PALM BEACH ICE WORKS 1590 N. Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach pbiw.org.......................................... 561-656-4046

PINES ICE ARENA 12425 Taft St., Pembroke Pines pinesicearena.com .......................... 954-704-8700

SAVEOLOGY ICEPLEX 3299 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs saveologyiceplex.com ..................... 954-341-9956

SUPERWHEELS SKATING 12265 SW 112th St., Miami superwheelsmiami.com ................... 305-270-9386

is the only tennis academy that offers a

FREE 2-Week Trial

SWIMMING AQUASAFE SWIM SCHOOL

Serving Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Weston and Plantation. ............................................954-673-2339

State of the art video analysis for all players

BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL 2088 N. University Drive, Sunrise britishswimschool.com ..................... 954-747-7251

HAPPY FINS SWIM SCHOOL Boca Raton, swimhappyfins.com, ..... 561-454-9818

HURRICANE AQUATICS

University of Miami, 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. hurricaneaquatics.net ...........305-284-4713

LITTLE SWIMMERS Miami and Broward county - Multiple locations littleswimmers.net, 305-383-SWIM, 954-646-SWIM

MIAMI WATER SPORTS COMPLEX

Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E. 65th St., Hialeah miamiwatersportscomplex.com..305-476-WAKE (9253)

Our programs create winners of all ages, beginners to champions.

From a recreational to a competitive level, year round tennis

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QUALITY SWIMMING

CASELY’S TENNIS

Locations in Coconut Creek, Boca Raton and Boynton Beach. qualityswimming.com ........... 561-487-8276

Miami, caselytennis.com ................. 305-962-2633

THE SWIM ACADEMY

DELRAY BEACH TENNIS CENTER 201 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach jcdsportsgroup.com ......................... 561-243-7360

Locations in Broward and Palm Beach counties theswimacademy ............................ 954-384-4500

SWIM GYM Multiple locations ................................swimgym.net

SWIM KIDS SWIMMING SCHOOL

Key Biscayne Community Center 10 Village Green Way, Key Biscayne ............................................... swimkidschool.com

SWIM WITH MR. BLUE Locations in Coral Springs and North Lauderdale swimwithmrblue.com... .................... 954-956-9955

210 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach multilingualsociety.org ..................... 561-228-1688

HOWARD PARK TENNIS CENTER

MUSEUMS-ART ART & CULTURE CENTER OF HOLLYWOOD

9101 NW Second St., Plantation plantationtennis.org..........................954-452-2530 1302 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach ...................................................... 561-804-4950

JANE FORMAN TENNIS ACADEMY Two locations janeformansports.com ...................... 305-235-9200

JIMMY EVERT TENNIS CENTER KIRK MONROE TENNIS CENTER

2585 Glades Circle, Weston allamericanbasketballschool.com ...... 954-472-2663

DANNY BERRY’S DIAMOND BACK BASEBALL GOL PLANET SOCCER INDOOR TRAINING 13135 SW 124th Ave., #102, Miami golplanetsoccer.com ........................ 786-273-5479

LIL’ SLUGGERS lilsluggersbroward.com..................... 954-680-6861

RED BERRY’S BASEBALL WORLD

Our programs create winners of all ages and levels recreational to competitive year round tennis.

Kenland Bend North Tennis Center 8840 SW 123rd Court, Miami metennis.com ................................. 786-972-0376

PENNY SUGARMAN TENNIS CENTER AT SANS SOUCI 1795 Sans Souci Blvd., North Miami ...................................................... 305-893-7130

Weston and Davie, camplingua.com ..... 954-642-2267

TENNIS BRIAN PICCOLO PARK RACQUET CENTER

Immerse your child in a French-speaking environment without leaving Florida! Lycee Franco-Americain offers afterschool French classes on their internatl french language immersion school's campus.

9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City....... 954-437-9983

CORAL SPRINGS MUSEUM OF ART 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs csmart.org ..................................... 954-340-5000 980 Macarthur Causeway, Miami miamichildrensmuseum.org.....305-373-KIDS(5437)

lepetittennis.com ........................... 561-829-7168

WESTON WARRIORS LACROSSE

westonwarriorlacrosse.com ................754-264-2405

Mizner Park, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton bocamuseum.org ............................ 561-392-2500

MIAMI CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

soccertotsbroward.com .....................954-680-6861

SOCCER TOTS

BOCA MUSEUM OF ART

LE PETIT TENNIS INC.

CULTURE FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION CAMP LINGUA

7455 SW 125th Ave., Miami redberry.net ................................... 305-279-2668

1650 Harrison St., Hollywood artandculturecenter.org ................... 954-921-3274

3101 Florida Ave., Miami ................ 305-461-6806

MIAMI ELITE TENNIS ACADEMY

11155 SW 112TH AVE., MIAMI dannyberry.com .......................305-271-9000 x241

MULTILINGUAL LANGUAGE & CULTURAL SOCIETY

FRANK VELTRI TENNIS CENTER

Holiday Park, 701 NE 12th Ave., Fort Lauderdale ...................................................... 954-828-5378

TEAM SPORTS ALL AMERICAN BASKETBALL SCHOOL

8950 Stirling Road, Cooper City lyceefrancoam.org ........................... 954-237-0356

LYCEE FRANCO-AMERICAIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

MUSEUM OF ART-FORT LAUDERDALE One E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale moafl.org ....................................... 954-525-5500

NORTON MUSEUM OF ART 1452 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach norton.org ..................................... 561-832-5196

THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS Two Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach fourarts.org .................................... 561-655-7227

YOUNG AT ART

751 SW 121st Ave., Davie youngatartmuseum.org .....................954-424-0085

MUSEUMS-SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY BUEHLER PLANETARIUM AND OBSERVATORY Planetarium dome shows for all ages. Group rates for schools - Call to book! Birthday party packages too!

3501 SW Davie Road, Davie iloveplanets.com ............................. 954-201-6681

CHILDREN’S SCIENCE EXPLORIUM Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton scienceexplorium.org ....................... 561-347-3912

MIAMI SCIENCE MUSEUM 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami miamisci.org ...................................... 305-646-4200

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale mods.org ....................................... 954-467-6637

SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE MUSEUM 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach sfsm.org ........................................ 561-832-1988

AFTER-SCHOOL/ ENRICHMENT BRAIN BALANCE ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS

Boca’s Premier Ridingg Facility Winner Best of Boca 2013

6836 SW 40th St., Suite B, Miami brainbalancecenters.com ................. 305-665-9444

BEGINNER EGINNER TO ADVANCED RIDERS, RIDERS AGES 5 AND UP

TRAINING

SHOWING

Individualized, Private or Group Lessons Available

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7 TIPS for creating good feng shui in your baby’s room

BY KATHRYN WEBER, Tribune Content Agency, Living Space

Getting ready for a new baby requires a lot of thought and planning, from what diapers to choose to decoration of the baby’s room. Today’s parents want to create a haven for their little one that helps their baby feel comforted and nurtured, as well as stimulated enough to thrive. Increasingly, parents are incorporating feng shui, the Chinese art of placement, to

ensure that baby has not only an attractive but also a harmonious environment.

To maximize the energy in a baby’s room, there are several important factors to consider, such as room location, safety, colors and furniture arrangement. These make up the foundation of good feng shui in the nursery. Plus, using feng shui may even help make babies less fussy, feel more comfortable in their surroundings, and promote their health and well-being.

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Select a good location for the baby’s bedroom.

An infant should have a bedroom that’s not over a garage or other empty space. The bedroom also shouldn’t be located where there’s excessive noise that might prevent proper rest.

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Bed placement is important.

Put the baby’s bed on a solid wall across from the door, with the head of the crib against the wall, rather than lengthwise, just as you would a regular bed. This supports the baby’s head and provides a feeling of security. Too often, parents put the long side of the crib against the wall instead of the head.

Avoid placing the bed against a wall that’s shared with a bathroom, storage area, or utility-type room.

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Because deep sleep is necessary for healthy growth, select restful, muted colors vs. bright hues that can be overstimulating.

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Opt for soothing colors.

Because deep sleep is necessary for healthy growth, be sure to select restful, muted colors vs.

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Create soft movement in the room.

To create good, but soft energy and movement, hang mobiles close to a window to move gently in the breeze, and keep soft music playing in the room. Avoid placing a baby under a ceiling fan, as this can disrupt the infant’s body energy.

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Watch for pointed objects.

Make sure there are no hard corners from dressers or changing tables pointed at the baby’s head or body. Move these to another part of the room and pointed away from the bed.

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Select design motifs with care.

Nature designs are excellent and promote growth. Animal designs should be chosen carefully with only soft and cuddly animals selected vs. aggressive ones, even when they are made for a baby’s room.

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Keep lighting balanced.

During the day, the light in a baby’s room should neither be too bright or too dark.

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Play: the gift of creativity

BY KAREN DEERWESTER, ED.S. Play is the gift of creativity to children growing in body and mind. The gift is your child’s experience — unique, unpredictable and completely original... each time. Play is the process — not the outcome, not the beautiful picture or the amazing block city. While great things may come from play, play by definition is not goal-oriented. It is play — wild, experimental and a little risky, as it unlocks secrets that surprise both children and adults. Play is “a-ha” moments!

Play is also different than entertainment. The difference between play and entertainment according to Fat Brain Toys: “Play is self-directed. It is hands-on and the interest is created by the individual involved in the activity. Entertainment is created by someone else.” A child passively enjoying TV is entertainment ... waiting to see the next surprise. A child dancing along with the TV show or interacting in nonprescribed ways with the TV characters is play. Whenever a child is moving the experience forward according to his or her own interests and current needs, the child is active and

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playing. Play is the antidote to boredom because it comes from within. Entertainment needs something external to push the “on” button.

When young children play, they are given a lifelong gift of learning — learning about themselves, others and the world. Every kind of play — art, texture play, pretend play, social play, music and movement, outdoor play — has invaluable benefits for your child. Sometimes the most valuable role for the parent is to sit back and observe. Watch for the problem-solving and the thinking. Watch for your child’s unique style and interests. Watch as your child grows from an inexperienced toddler just beginning to figure out the world to a preschooler with pattern, preferences and theories!

Here’s some of what you might see: See your child experience the process of discovery.

You’ll witness essential learning questions such as What is this? What can I do with this? Is this going the way I expected? What else can I do with this? and What do I think/feel about what I just did? Your child will then decide how to answer those questions — on his own or by asking for help — and eventually follow through on a complex process of learning and discovery. Even endless repetition is a path to predicting that the future will resemble the path or to perfect mastery.

Observe your child learn to manage the unexpected. He will encounter cause and effect (uh-oh … when I do this, this happens — paint spills, new colors magically appear on the paper, towers tip over or sand gets in my eye). Or she may have to solve a problem (the glitter’s too heavy for the paper, or this is not what I planned, or someone else wants my toy because they like what I’m doing).

Support opportunities for emotional growth as your child comes face-to-face with an assortment of deep and genuine feelings — joy, pride, excitement, frustration, effort, instant gratification, delayed gratification, impatience, confusion and sometimes despair. Creative play is the foundation of innovation, and innovation often requires trial and error. Stuart Brown, founder of the National

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stages » toddler Institute of Play, who advocates for the lifelong value of play, said, “Play-deprived adults are often rigid, humorless, inflexible and closed to trying out new options.”

Pause as your child experiences the freedom of self-expression within an empowering framework of rules and boundaries. Sometimes she will encounter the excitement of making something “out of nothing,” and sometimes she will discover the frustration of not having the right color paper.

Mostly, she will choose and organize the stuff of your world into something made for her world - interpretive dance or movement, an original family portrait or a meal of mud pie and leaf salad. She will discover the “flow” of creativity and the reality of interruptions (as in “oops, it’s time to clean up for today”).

Listen attentively as your child shares new conversations that create a solid foundation for family support and togetherness. Share the wonder and the joy as your child describes the personal highlights of his play. Who, what, when came together in this extraordinary moment of creativity? Was it easy and fun or challenging hard work? Was there a rainbow of colors or only a few? Did your child find something new to add today? Praise isn’t necessary when children know you see what matters to them.

Play is good for your child and good for your family. Look around at what your child plays with — toys, real objects, nature collections. Children learn through play. In many ways, they become what they play, becoming a unique person with their own personal style and preferences.

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You’d think I’d have learned by now to stop hoping.

Yet every time I hear about a rare, valuable comic book found in a barn, or an attic, I still can’t help but dream about the dollar signs. If only it would happen to me.

The latest find — the 1938 “Superman” comic found in ceiling insulation in an abandoned house in Minnesota — also reminded me of one of my favorite summer pastimes as a kid in the 1960s. I collected comic books.

The comics of my generation were among the few things I could afford to buy with my allowance — the other being baseball cards. Back then, they only cost a quarter or so, and you could buy them at just about any grocery store or pharmacy.

Not only were the comics more affordable to me than a real book, they were fun to read, and the colorful illustrations could really stir the imagination. My favorites were “Sad Sack,” “Sgt. Rock” and “Superman,” and I kept them in a neat stack on a closet shelf.

Not only did I categorize and alphabetize my collection, I also obsessed more than a little over their future value. I figured someday when I was down to my last few dollars, I’d sell my near mint condition stack and live off the profits.

Somehow my comics disappeared after I graduated from high school and my family moved to another city. But I still had my dreams.

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Today, I don’t think as many kids buy comic books, let alone think they’ll someday strike it rich off their collection.

That’s what the experts told me, too. For one thing, new comics cost anywhere from $3 to $4, which can eat up quite a bit of allowance.

But one thing hasn’t changed from when I was in grade school: Collecting offers money merits.

Kids can learn about spending, saving, researching prices online and even bartering. Deferred gratification? Collecting teaches that lesson, too.

While parents rightfully stress the need to save those nickels, dimes and quarters, it is equally important for youngsters to make spending decisions when their own money is on the line.

Don’t chastise them about their spending experiences either. It’s a sign of their growing interest in money and a small step toward financial independence.

Buyers have thousands of titles to choose from, and publishers also have created lines directed at younger kids.

One way to keep the costs down is to check out the $1 bargain boxes at comic shops and collector shows, or maybe even quarter boxes.

If your youngster catches the collecting bug, it might be best to focus on a particular artist or character, said Barry Sandoval, director of operations, comics and comic art at Heritage Auctions in Dallas. Also, look for comics in the best condition, he said.

Keep in mind, however, that the depth and breadth of today’s products might make them less valuable in the future.

And that’s the final money lesson, said Sandoval.

“I firmly believe a kid is better off buying what he likes and letting the value take care of itself.”

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Cooking gives tweens an outlet of control TIME IN THE KITCHEN AND PLANNING MEALS HITS THE SPOT FOR YOUTHS CRAVING INDEPENDENCE

BY MARGARET SAGARESE At their annual shareholder’s meeting last May, McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson got a mouthful of criticism from 9-year-old Hannah Robertson, who blamed the fast-food giant honcho for getting kids sick with food that isn’t good for them. Ah … there’s nothing that tweens love better than playing “gotcha!” with adults. Chewing out the fast-food honcho is the perfect recipe for rebellion and activism.

Obviously Hannah and her mom, Kia, a nutritional activist, aren’t regular McDonald’s customers. Their war on questionable picks is a good call to arms for today’s kids. Tweens who care about health are primed to respond to the newest message about family eating habits. Michael Pollan, healthy eating guru

and author of “Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation,” said in a “New York Times” column, “Cooking is probably the most important thing you can do to improve your diet.

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To cook at home translates into automatically selecting higher quality ingredients.

Furthermore, you are not consuming additiveladen, prepackaged items that clog aisles and aisles of supermarkets and superstores and later everyone’s arteries. Nor is the home cook likely to concoct junk food. Replicating a Twinkie? It’s too complicated. French fries? You would need a fryer, then lots and lots of oil, wasted after one batch, and then a greasy mess of a kitchen to clean.

Since Pollan says, “People who cook eat healthier without giving it a thought,” let’s consider how we can get our tweens into the kitchen to prepare dinner. Let’s face it, what parent doesn’t want an extra hand with the family cooking responsibility?

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Start with kid-friendly recipes. Invite your kids — and maybe a friend or two — to chop up ingredients for a taco night: tomatoes, peppers, lettuce. Grate cheese. Add canned beans, sour cream and avocados to the display. Demonstrate how to fry up the chopped beef or turkey. Supply taco shells, and let everyone assemble the combo of their choice. Pizza is another good option. Buy premade pizza dough. Let kids roll out personalsize pizzas. Provide an assortment of toppings — peppers, mushrooms, olives — that they can chop and select from.

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Pose a challenge. Which is healthier: juicing or making smoothies? Assign the question. Ask him to research the facts.

If your tween answers juicing, he’s incorrect, said nutrition editor of “Eating Well,” Brierley Wright, M.S., R.D. That process discards the pulp that contains the nutrients and fiber. Smoothies, on the other hand, keep all the benefits: the vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals found in skins and pith. One caveat: Your smoothie recipe needs to avoid ice cream and sweetened frozen yogurts, high-sugar and high-calorie staples in the store-bought concoctions.

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Get a family competition going. All you have to do is turn on the television to see the variety of food contests. Food Network’s next “Food Network Star” and “The American Baking Competition” are just two of many versions of programming pitting amateurs and chefs against one another to see who can create the most scrumptious dinner or dessert. Get out the cookbooks and have your kids select items to get cracking and competing.

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stages » preteen veggies and less meat, this study will offer good reason to add more spinach and tomatoes. Cornell University researcher Dr. Brian Wansink reported that vegetables are served at only 23 percent of American dinners, even though parents know they’re healthy. What parents may not know from his study is that cooks who serve broccoli, brussels spouts, carrots and peas along with meat and chicken are judged not only better chefs but also more loving, thoughtful and capable. If that weren’t enough, eaters found the meals tastier and more appealing.

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Empower your tweens with menu planning. Kids between the ages of 10 and 15 feel powerless. It’s their lot in life to want control and yet rarely get it. They want stuff that costs a bundle (electronics and brandname clothing, for instance) but are too young to work and earn enough for these pricey things. They want to go places and do things with their friends that parents might not think they are old enough to do. Boys and girls long to make their own decisions, and yet, most of the time they are ordered to do homework, sports, school, chores, etc. according to an adult’s timetable. Since they crave personal power, let your tween take a leading role in meal planning. Provide a budget, and be sure to include some extra cash for take-outs like Chinese or Thai. Menu planning seamlessly leads into meal preparation.

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Design outings that coordinate with cooking. Visit the farmer’s market on weekends with your tween to take advantage of local produce. Let the tween select and then find recipes to make use of a brand-new choice such as leeks or beets. If you live near pick-your-own farms or orchards, take the family to pick strawberries, peaches, apples or raspberries. Bake up pies and cakes. Make simple desserts with fruit and yogurt.

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Wednesday, Jan. 1 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Girl of the Year 2014 Debut. Celebrate the arrival of the newest American Girl -- Girl of the Year.

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a licensed therapy greyhound; all readers are excellent to her. 3:30 p.m. at the West Kendall Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Call 305-385-7135.

Bedtime Storytime. Enjoy stories and more to prepare children for bedtime. 6 p.m. at the North Central Branch Library, 9590 NW 27th Ave., Miami. Call 305693-4541.

Girl of the Year 2014 Debut. Celebrate the arrival of the newest American Girl with a demonstration, craft, free giveaway, and more. 3-6 p.m. at American Girl Miami, 8888 SW 136th St., Kendall. 877-247-5223 or americangirl.com. Free.

Teen Club Anime. Enjoy an afternoon screening of some of your favorite anime titles at the library. 3 p.m. at the Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Call 305-535-4219.

Teen Club: Book and Poetry. Join the discussion on books, poetry and music lyrics with other teens.

3 p.m. at the North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Call 305-625-6424.

BROWARD COUNTY Baby Bumblebee Lapsit Storytime. Little ones age 3 to 11 months will enjoy a fun story perfect for little ears. 10:30 a.m. at the Weston Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston. Call 954-3575420.

Kids Corner. Ages 3 to 6 can listen to stories, sing songs and create crafts. 4 p.m. at the West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation.

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One-Day Camp. Kick off the New Year with a painted self-portrait depicting the new you versus the old you based on artist Frida Kahlo. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Young at Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie. Call 954-424-0085. Cost is $40 members, $55 non-members.

Storytime. Children 3 and younger will enjoy this special storytime. 10:30 a.m. at the Broward County Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-3577444.

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PALM BEACH COUNTY Art After Dark. Museum tours, discussions, live music, crafts and more, designed to give children and adults a good dose of art. 5-9 p.m. at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Call 561- 8325196 or visit Norton.org. Cost is $6 adults, children free.

Art Jam! Children 6-16 are invited to explore their creativity by combining pieces from crafts done throughout the year with additional art supplies. Registration is required. 1:30 p.m. at the Acreage Branch Library, 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee. 561-681-4100. Free.

Juggle Mania. The audience will be encouraged to participate during this high-energy, interactive family show.

11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Call 561-347-3900 or visit Sugarsandpark.org. Cost is $4 adults, $2 children.

Storytime. Nature-based stories, live animals, games, nature walks and/or crafts specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers. 10 a.m. at Okeeheelee Nature Center, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach. Call 561-233-1400. Cost is $2.

Friday, Jan. 3 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Girl of the Year 2014 Debut. Celebrate the arrival of the newest American Girl with a demonstration, craft, free giveaway and more. 3-6 p.m. at American Girl Miami, 8888 SW 136th St., Kendall. 877-247-5223 or americangirl.com. Free.

Knit and Crochet Club. All ages are invited to learn to knit and crochet while chatting with fellow crafters. 3 p.m. at the Coral Reef Branch Library, 9211 Coral Reef Drive, Miami. Call 305-233-8324.

Owl Walk & Campfire. Come out for a night of adventure. Watch a presentation on nocturnal animals, then go out and see if you can spot them. Then roast marshmallows on the campfire. Bring a flashlight and comfortable close-toed shoes. 7:30-9 p.m. at Bill Sadowski Park, 17555 SW 79th Ave. 305-255-4767 or ecoadventures@miamidade.gov. $10 per person.

Winter Movie Nights. Enjoy “Happy Feet.” Gates open at 5 p.m. Activities include a tram tour and flashlight walking tour. 7 p.m. at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305-6671651or fairchildgarden.org. Members: adults, $10; children, $8. Nonmembers: adults, $15; children, $10.

BROWARD COUNTY ArtsPark Movie Night. Bring the whole gang out for a fun, family-friendly flick. 8 p.m. at the ArtsPark Amphitheater at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1, Hollywood. Call 954-921-3500. Free.

DinoMania Weekend. Enjoy the final days of traveling exhibit “Dinosaurs In Motion” with great activities.

Create a sharktooth necklace, uncover fossilized bones in the dig pit, and excavate chocolate chips from cookies.

Don’t forget to play “Dinosaur Memory” and “Hungry, Hungry Dinos.” Noon-4 p.m. at the Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954467-6637 or mods.org. Adults, $14; Seniors, $13; Children 2-12, $12; Members and children 1 and under, free.

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» theater, shows & concerts CIRQUE ZUMA ZUMA

Jan. 3. A high-energy dance act, part Cirque du Soleil, part Harlem Globetrotters, above all, it is fast-paced and full of acrobatic ingenuity. 8 p.m. Friday at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. Call 305-466-8002 or visit aventuracenter.org. $34.50-$39.50 DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JR.

Family Hayride and Campfire. Take a ride around the park in a hay wagon and then roast some marshmallows around a campfire. 7-9:30 p.m. at T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood. Call 954-357-8811. Cost is $3.50.

Funtastic Friday. Enjoy a DJ, face painter, bounce houses and more. 5-8 p.m. at ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Call 954-921-3500. Free.

YAA New Year Celebration. Create your own art to take home. Art Activities: New Year Symbol Prints, Pop Art Party hats, puppets, superhero capes, and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie. Call 954-424-0085. $13 per person; $12 for seniors and children older than 1.

Zap! Pow! Bam! iPad Cartooning Workshop.

Join Manny Cartoon for a special iPad cartooning workshop in the Digital Art Studio. Space is limited. 3-4 p.m. at Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie. Call 954-424-0085. $15.

PALM BEACH COUNTY Family Story Time: Happy New Year!. Enjoy music, stories and exciting crafts. 11 a.m. at the Palm Beach County Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. Call 561-233-2600.

Skunk Feeding. This “stinky” event will include a short talk about a Striped Skunk while she is being fed. 3:15 p.m. at Daggerwing Nature Center, 11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. Call 561-629-8760.

Wetlands and Wildlife. Children 7 and older (with a parent) can explore the lush wetlands that many creatures call home. 5 p.m. at Wakodahatchee Wetlands, 13026 Jog Road, Delray Beach. Call 561-544-8615. Free.

Saturday, Jan. 4 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Family Game Day. Enjoy playing a variety of table games with family and friends. 3 p.m. at the Miami Lakes Branch Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Road, Miami. Call 305-822-6520.

Introduction to Archery. Learn about the origins and history of archery as both a sport and tool for survival in this educational and hands-on seminar before being instructed on proper technique. 2-4 p.m. at A.D. Barnes Park, 3401 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. Call 305-365-3018.

Louis Braille Birthday Celebration. Celebrate the inventor of braille, a system of reading and writing used by people who are blind or visually impaired. 10:30 a.m. at the North Central Branch Library, 9590 NW 27th Ave., Miami. Call 305-693-4541.

TRAIN RIDES. Enjoy train rides on the Edwin Link Children’s Railroad. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami. 305-253-0063 or gcrm.org. Rides, $3; Museum admission: Adults, $8; Children 3-12, $6.

Yoga and Meditation. All ages are invited to join Mr. Lawrence Huff, expert yoga and meditation teacher, to learn basic Yoga techniques and meditation exercises.

10:30 a.m. at the Coral Gables Branch Library, 3443 Segovia St., Coral Gables. Call 305-442-8706.

BROWARD COUNTY Broward’s Got Talent. Enjoy this performance by talented local youth from a variety of cultures. 2-5 p.m. at the Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. Call 954-357-6580.

Jan. 3. Enjoy the stage version of the classic Disney classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. 4 p.m.

Friday at the Borland Center for the Performing Arts, 4885 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. Call 561-339-4687 or visit borlandtheater.com. $21.60-$27.

ELF THE MUSICAL

Through Jan. 5. This fun musical is an adaptation of the hilarious film starring Will Ferrell. Join Buddy, a regular human who was raised to believe he was one of Santa’s elves. After finding out the truth, he heads to New York to find his real family. 7 p.m.

Tues.; 8 p.m. Wed., Thurs. and Fri.; 2 and 8 p.m. Sat.; 1 and 7 p.m. Sun. Ziff Ballet Opera House, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722 or arshtcenter.org. $26-$96.

GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKER

Jan. 3-5. Miami City Ballet’s production of the famed George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker has a cast of more than 100, amazing costumes, and sets perfect to see even after the holiday. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-462-0222 or visit Browardcenter.org. $25-$139.

MARIONETAS DE LA ESQUINA: A MOON BETWEEN TWO HOUSES

Jan. 3-5. Mexico’s Marionetas de la Esquina visits Miami to charm families once again!

A Moon Between Two Houses returns to the Arsht Center to tell the tale of two neighbors whose shared fear of the dark draws them to become the best of friends. With its unique blend of puppetry and storytelling, this show teaches that overcoming life’s challenges is easier with a great friend. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 and 5 p.m.

Sunday at the Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. Call 305- 949.6722 or visit Arshtcenter.org. $26.

SLEEPING BEAUTY

Jan. 4. The Nureyev State Ballet Theatre brings the world’s most beloved ballet to glorious life in three acts with 60 dancers.

7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. Call 954-344-5999 or visit Coralspringscenterforthearts.com. $39.22-$60.42.

RINGLING BROTHERS AND BARNUM & BAILEY: BUILT TO AMAZE

Jan. 9-20. The 143rd edition of the beloved circus will delight audiences with feats of

strength, agility and courage. 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, varying times on Sunday, through Jan. 20 at the AmericanAirlinesArena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Call 786-777-1250 or visit ticketmaster.com. $24.20-$98.55.

POCAHONTAS

Jan. 11-March 1. Enjoy the Disney version of the classic love story between and Indian princess and an explorer, as performed by the talent from Showtime Performing Arts Theatre Company. 2 p.m. Saturdays at 503 SE Mizner Blvd. Suite 73, Boca Raton.

Call 561-394-2626 $22 for Adults, $18 for Seniors and Students with ID. $10-$14.

GODSPELL

Jan. 18-19. A cast of bright, young stars will perform this family-friendly tale, a classic story of friendship, loyalty and love. 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday at the South Miami-Dade Cutural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211th St., Cutler Bay. 786-573-5300 or boxoffice@smdcac.org. $37.50-$70.

DEBBIE AND FRIENDS

Jan. 18. Get ready for some sing-along, dance-along, laugh-along family fun in this rockin’ musical journey through classic children’s tales and original songs in a variety of styles, from straight-ahead pop to rock to country to Broadway and reggae.

11 a.m. Saturday at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org. $12.

PETER PAN

Jan. 23. Explore with a group of children in London as they use their imaginations to reenact the story of Peter Pan. As the children fly to Neverland and escape the evil Captain Hook and Mr. Smee, they recognize the importance of friendship as well as the value of being part of a family. 10 and 11:45 a.m. Saturday at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. Call 305-466-8002 or visit aventuracenter.org. $10.

TODD OLIVER AND FRIENDS

Jan. 25. Nationally known comedian Todd Oliver will be taking the stage at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts along with his canine talking friends. There will be a lot of audience participation, original music and outrageous comedy. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. Call 954-3445999 or visit Coralspringscenterforthearts. com. $26.50-$37.10.

FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS

Jan. 27. This zany show tells the story of five silly little monkeys who insist on doing things their own way. 10 and 11:30 a.m. Monday at Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-4620222 or visit Parkerplayhouse.com. Tickets are $7-$11.

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» fairs & festivals MAGICAL SNOWFALL

Through January 5. Take a trip to the magical winter wonderland located at the Dolphin Mall. Celebrate the joy of winter with snowfall flurries every night. 7 p.m. and again at 9 p.m. Dolphin Mall, 11401 NW 12th St., Miami. 305-365-7446 or shopdolphinmall.com. Free. There will be no snow on Jan. 1.

festive music, live entertainment, carnival rides and food from all over the world. Feel the excitement and visit the largest Christmas celebration in South Florida. Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St., Miami. Call 305-5599689 or visit santasenchantedforest.com.

Single Day Pass: adults, $28.97; children 3-9 and seniors, $19.63. Season Passes: adults, $49.53; children 3-9 and seniors, $39.25.

Children 2 and younger are free.

industry and enjoy some of Fort Lauderdale’s favorite seafood restaurants as they serve up fresh stone crab claws and an array of select seafood dishes. Seafood lovers of all ages can come out to enjoy a day of great food, drinks, live music, games, including the crowd-favorite hermit crab races, and more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale.

Call 954-468-1541 or visit Goriverwalk. com. Free.

WINTER WONDER ISLAND

SANTA’S ENCHANTED FOREST

Through January 5. This Christmas themed park is sure to delight the whole family with more than 100 rides, shows, games, attractions and the tallest Christmas tree in the region. Join the many visitors who come to witness dazzling lights, themed displays,

Through January 5. Guests of all ages are invited to a winter wonderland filled with holiday lights, activities, a laser show, a special holiday movie screening and photo opportunities with Santa Claus. Not to miss out on traditional winter activities, kids can participate in a snowball fight, build a snowman and sled down the slopes. 6-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6-11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami. 305-400-7000 or jungleisland.com.

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Jan. 11-12. At this 27th annual event, more than 150 exhibitors will display and sell a wide range of works, from life-size sculptures to photography and jewelry. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Shops at Boca Center, 5150 Town Center Circle. Call 561-746-6615. Free.

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There will also be live music, food, a little sprouts zone, and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest. Call 305-6696990. Free.

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members and children 3 and younger, free; In advance: Children 4-10, $6; Adults, $12; At gate: Children 4-10, $10; Adults, $15.

POLYNESIAN CULTURE FESTIVAL

Jan. 18-20. Celebrate the music, dance and culture of Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti, New Zealand and other South Pacific Islands with activities and demonstrations. During the Polynesian Dancing Shows, see America’s Got Talent contestant Preston Weber. Check out a surfing demonstration with lessons from Kali “da Big Kahuna” Montero and learn how to make an authentic lei from fresh flowers. Sample Tahitian po’e or participate in Polynesian arts and crafts. Get educated on the animals living along the coral reefs and learn how the South Pacific Islands were created by volcanoes.

Noon-4 p.m. at the Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale.

954-467-6637 or mods.org. Adults, $14; Seniors, $13; Children 2-12, $12.; Members and children 1 and younger, free.

SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR

Jan. 17-Feb. 2. There will be acres of exhibits, rides and midway, handmade crafts, prize-winning livestock, live music, games and food. Opens at noon Monday through Friday; opens at 10 a.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Call 561-793-0333 or visit southfloridafair.com. Adults, $15; Seniors, $8; Children Chess Club. Children ages 6 to 12 can work on strat-

PALM BEACH COUNTY Dipnetting. Catch critters in nets, and then examine them up close and learn how they play an important role in the wetland food chain. Be sure to wear water shoes or old sneakers that you won’t mind getting wet and muddy.

1 p.m. at Okeeheelee Nature Center, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach. Call 561-233-1400. Cost is $3.

Little Wonders. Children ages 3-4 can learn about the plant and animal communities around them through hikes, crafts and stories. 10 a.m. at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Reservations required. Call 561-544-8605. Cost is $5 for members and $8 for nonmembers.

The Story of the Nutcracker. Join Clara on a magical adventure when her toy nutcracker comes to life.

2 p.m. at the Willow Theatre, 503 SE Mizner Blvd. Suite 73, Boca Raton. Call 561-394-2626. Cost is $14 adults, $10 children under 12.

INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL

Jan. 24-26. There will be lectures, demonstrations from Miami’s top chefs, an edible garden, kids cooking demonstrations, the “Choco-Walk,” a plant sale, the “Chocolate Spa,” yoga and more at this delicious 8th annual event. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305-667-1651. Members, military and children 5 and younger, free; Non-member adults, $25; Non-member seniors 65 and older, $18; Children 6-17, $12. If you walk, ride your bike or take public transit to the event, receive $5 off admission for adults and $2 off admission for children.

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Jan. 25-26. Celebrate the great pink bird with arts and crafts, vendors, food, music, flamingo-inspired art, sculptures, décor and more. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. Call 954-473-2955 or visit flamingogardens.org. Members and children 3 and younger, free; Children 4-11, $10; General admission, $18. The tour is additional.

WESTON WINTER SAFETY EXPO

Jan. 31. An entertaining and educational evening featuring informational booths, police and fire vehicles, helicopters, a DJ, a winter wonderland photo area, kids activities, snow cones and other entertainment.

6-8:30 p.m. Tequesta Trace Park, 600 Indian Trace. Call 954-389-4321 or visit westonfl.org. Free.

CULTURAL FRIDAYS (VIERNES CULTURALES)

Jan. 24-26. The event features the experts who produce the world famous Fort Meyers Sand Sculpting events, bringing the same level of professional sculptors, plus an amateur sculpting contest, nautical vendors, ocean conservation education programs and a beachfront seafood festival. Noon to 9 p.m.

Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Lake Worth Casino and Beach Complex, 10 Ocean Drive, Lake Worth. Call 561-533-7395 or visit Lakeworth.org.

Jan. 31. On the last Friday of every month, Little Havana’s cultural district hosts an arts and culture street festival and gallery stroll.

You’ll find local artists, artisans, live music, street performers, giveaways, samplings, a domino competition in Domino Park and other activities. To take a free walking tour of Little Havana, led by legendary local historian Dr. Paul George, meet at 7 p.m. at the Tower Theater, 1508 SW Eighth St. 7-11 p.m. on SW Eighth Street, between 14th and 17th Avenues, Miami. Call 305-643-5500 or visit viernesculturales.org. Free.

Trash to Treasure. All ages are invited to make some great crafts using a variety of household materials and a touch of glitter. 2:30 p.m. at the Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres. Call 561-641-9100.

Sunday, Jan. 5 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Dog Days at Fairchild. Bring your pooch and enjoy Fairchild’s lush surroundings and big open spaces. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305-667-1651or fairchildgarden.org. Free for members, $25 adults, $18 seniors, $12 children.

Train Rides. Enjoy 20-minute train rides on the Edwin Link Children’s Railroad. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami. 305-253-0063 or gcrm.org. Rides, $3; Museum admission: Adults, $8; Children 3-12, $6.

BROWARD COUNTY BMX Bike Night. Children 6 and older can take to the BMX track. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Skate Park at Brian Piccolo Park, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City. Call 954357-5150.

Broward Model Boat Club Public Instruction. All ages can visit and meet with model boat enthusiasts and get free assistance and guidance. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. Call 954-687-6462.

DinoMania Weekend. Enjoy the final days of traveling exhibit “Dinosaurs In Motion” with great activities.

Create a sharktooth necklace, uncover fossilized bones in the dig pit, and excavate chocolate chips from cookies. Noon-4 p.m. at the Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-467-6637 or mods.org. Adults, $14; Seniors, $13; Children 2-12, $12.

Members receive free admission.

Be Kind to Animals. Learn about how animals live in the wild, how we can best interact with them and how our choices affect their quality of life. 11-11:20 a.m. at the Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, 3000

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egy during a friendly game of chess. 3-4 p.m. at the Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs. Call 954-357-7990.

Creation Station. Children ages 5 to 10 can create a fun art activity. 2-3:30 p.m. at ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Call 954-921-3500.

DinoMania Weekend. Enjoy the final days of traveling exhibit “Dinosaurs In Motion” with great activities.

Create a sharktooth necklace, uncover fossilized bones in the dig pit, and excavate chocolate chips from cookies. Noon-4 p.m. at the Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-467-6637 or mods.org. Adults, $14; Seniors, $13; Children 2-12, $12.

Members receive free admission.

Teen Computer Animation Club. Work on animation projects with Ajax animation, or bring in a short animation that you have made using Pivot, Ajax or other free online software to share with the group. You will need a 1 GB or larger USB for the class. 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs. Call 954-357-7990. Registration required.

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Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Call 954-752-9453, sncrobin@aol.com or sawgrassnaturecenter.org. Free.

Pony Rides. Children 9 and younger can ride a pony. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily at Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Call 954-357-8870. Cost is $3.

PALM BEACH COUNTY Pancakes, Pancakes! Enjoy delicious stories about pancakes and then make some pancakes of your own.

Noon at the Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Call 561-304-4500.

Monday, Jan. 6 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Celebrate Three Kings Day. Stories, crafts and

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more. 4 p.m. at the North Central Branch Library, 9590 NW 27th Ave., Miami. Call 305-693-4541.

Creative Dance/Art of Movement – “Mom/ Grandma & Me.” Fun musical games with rhythm instruments and dance movements will help tiny tots ages 2 to 5 to improve hand-eye coordination and motor/social skills. 9-10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Raices Hispanic Cultural Arts Center at Miller Drive Park, 5510 SW 94th Court, Miami. Call 305-271-0812. Cost is $5.

Playground Theater – “Mom & Me.” Tiny tots can exercise their imagination and self-expression through basic theatre activities that include singing and movement. 1-2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Raices Hispanic Cultural Arts Center at Miller Drive Park, 5510 SW 94th Court, Miami. Call 305-271-0812. Cost is $5.

BROWARD COUNTY Atemi-Ryu Karate. Children 5 and older can learn self-confidence, discipline and respect. Karate also helps stay fit and increase strength and flexibility. 4-6 p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays at T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood. Call 954-655-5774. $50 per month.

Pony Rides. Children 9 and younger can ride a pony. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily at Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Call 954-357-8870. Cost is $3.

PALM BEACH COUNTY Are You Ready to Lego? Come join the fun and create the tallest tower of blocks you can. Ages 3-6. 3:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. Call 561-790-6030.

Bright and Smart Robotics. Ages 7 to 12 will work in teams and learn to build and program robots using Legos. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Call 561-3473948. Cost is $50 residents, $62.50 non-residents.

Minecrafting at the Library. Get ready to survive this Minecraft program in which you will use your crafting abilities and share ideas and cheats. If you have a device with Minecraft pocket edition, stay after for Battle Dome competition. 3 p.m. at the West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. Call 561-470-1600.

School’s Out One-Day Workshop. Children ages 5 to 11 can spend the day doing aerobics, yoga, team games and arts and craft. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday at Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Call 561-347-3948. Cost is $45 residents, $56.25 non-residents.

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dance through movement, music and imaginative play activities using scarves and hoops. 3-4 p.m. at Raices Hispanic Cultural Arts Center at Miller Drive Park, 5510 SW 94th Court, Miami. Call 305-271-0812. Cost is $5.

Family Storytime. The whole family will enjoy an evening of stories and songs. 6:30 p.m. at the International Mall Branch Library, 10315 NW 12th St., Doral. Call 305-594-2514.

Teen Data Discovery. Teens will discover how to use different databases through fun e-scavenger hunts. 3 p.m. at the North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Call 305-625-6424.

BROWARD COUNTY 60 Minutes of Play. Children will join a variety of indoor and outdoor games and activities that will keep them moving. 3:15-4:15 p.m. at the Coconut Creek Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Blvd., Coconut Creek.

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Call 954-956-1580 or visit Coconutcreek.net. $20 residents, $30 non-residents.

Healthy Parents, Happy Baby Club. Come for an open discussion with experts on the 6 Dimensions of Wellness and infant oral health, from pregnancy up to 12 months. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sandra Brener & Associates, 9720 Stirling Road, Suite 100, Cooper City.

Registration required. Call 954-441-3777. Free.

PALM BEACH COUNTY After-School Science. Enjoy the month with the shortest amount of sunshine with sundials, solar prints and fun in the sun. For ages 5-6. 4-5 p.m. at Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Call 561-347-3913 or visit Scienceexplorium.org. $10 residents, $12.50 non-residents.

Family Night With Food Trucks. About 20 food trucks will sell a variety of cuisines. 5-9:30 p.m. at Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation.

Call 954-357-5135.

Green Craft: Personalized Journal. Teens are invited to decorate a journal and discuss journal prompts to help you get started in keeping a journal. 6:30 p.m. at the Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. Call 561-894-7500.

Wednesday, Jan. 8 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Arts and Crafts. Enjoy creating something entirely by hand in this arts and crafts program. For children ages 5-10. 5:30 p.m. at the Golden Glades Branch Library, 100 NE 166th St., Miami. Call 305-787-1544.

WiiU Wednesdays. Make new friends while playing the WiiU. 3:30 p.m. at the Miami-Dade Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Call 305-375-2665.

Yoga for Kids. Children discover the calming and soothing techniques of Yoga exercises. For children ages 6-14.

Please do not eat anything one hour prior to the program.

Bring a mat or towel. 6 p.m. at the West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Call 305-553-1134.

BROWARD COUNTY Math and Logic Class. This class is designed for children 6-11. Parents will have the opportunity to see how their children think and respond to new ideas. Registration is required. 4:15 p.m. IMACS Weston, 2585 Glades Circle. 954-791-2333 or imacs.org. Free.

Mommy and Me Clay Play. Parents and your little ones, enjoy one of the most tactile toddlers experiences in our ceramics studio and make a one-of-a-kind clay piece.

Includes the firing of one piece. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Young at Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie. Call 954-424-0085. Cost is $15.

Sharkey’s Storytime. Children ages 3 to 5 will enjoy one world, many stories. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Davie. Call 954-262-4600.

PALM BEACH COUNTY After-School Science. Enjoy the month with the shortest amount of sunshine with sundials, solar prints and fun in the sun. For ages 5-6. 4-5 p.m. at Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Call 561-347-3913 or visit Scienceexplorium.org. $10 residents, $12.50 non-residents.

American Girl: Kaya. Learn all about the newest American Girl through games, crafts and tales of a Nez Perce girl growing up in 1764. Registration is required. 4 p.m. at the Acreage Branch Library, 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee. 561-681-4100. Free.

Fun @ Four: Ages 5 and older can enjoy after-school activities with a new theme each week. 4 p.m. at the Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres.

Call 561-641-9100.

Not Your Grandma’s BINGO. Create your own card and see if luck is on your side to win a prize! 3:30 p.m. at the Wellington Branch Library, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington. Call 561-790-6070.

Stories, Games & Crafts about Geographic Places & the Animals that Live There. Enjoy stories, crafts and activities about mountains, deserts and oceans and the animals that live there. Ages 5-8. 4 p.m. at the Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. S., Boca Raton. Call 561-482-4554.

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Thursday, Jan. 9 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Math and Logic Class. This class is designed for children 6-11. Parents will have the opportunity to see how their children think and respond to new ideas. Registration is required. 4:15 p.m. at IMACS Aventura, 20350 NE 26th Ave. 954-791-2333 or imacs.org. Free.

BROWARD COUNTY Nature Tots. Children ages 2 to 4 and their parents can get a new appreciation for nature through stories, sings, games and activities. 10-11 a.m. at Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek. Call 954357-5198. Cost is $5.

Pony Rides. Children 9 and younger can ride a pony. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily at Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Call 954-357-8870. Cost is $3.

Preschool Play ‘n’ Learn. Program may include games, hands-on activities, crafts, storytelling, songs and a nature walk or animal encounter. Theme: Ladybug Landing. 10 a.m. at Long Key Natural Area, 3501 SW 130th Ave., Davie. Call 954-357-8797. Cost is $5.

PALM BEACH COUNTY Art After Dark. Museum tours, discussions, live music, crafts and more, designed to give children and adults a good dose of art. 5-9 p.m. at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Call 561-8325196 or visit Norton.org. Cost is $6 adults, children free.

Friday, Jan. 10 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Creatures of the Night. Naturalists will take you through the park in search of its nocturnal residents. 7:30 p.m. at Greynolds Park, 17530 West Dixie Highway, North Miami. Call 305-944-6111. Cost is $6.

BROWARD COUNTY Let’s Celebrate: Pop Art Party Hats. Design party hats using the Pop Art techniques. Noon-3 p.m. at the Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie. Call 954-424-0085. Free with paid museum admission.

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Concerts in the Park. Family music by the Shania

painter, games, bounce houses and more. 5-8 p.m. Friday at ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood.

Call 954-921-3500. Free.

ArtsPark Movie Night. Bring the whole gang out for a fun, family-friendly flick. 8 p.m. at the ArtsPark Amphitheater at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1, Hollywood. Call 954-921-3500. Free.

Family Hayride and Campfire. Take a ride around the park in a hay wagon and roast some marshmallows at the campfire. 7-9:30 p.m. at Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Call 954-357-8870.

Movies in the Park. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and enjoy a screening of the family flick “Smurfs 2.” 7 p.m. at the Parkland Amphitheatre, 10555 Trails End, Parkland.

Call 954- 753-5040.

Twain tribute artist “That’s So Shania.” 7 p.m. Pine Trails Park, 10561 Trails End, Parkland. Call 954-753-5040.

Math and Logic Class. This class is designed for children 6-11. Parents will have the opportunity to see how their children think and respond to new ideas. Registration is required. 1 p.m. at IMACS Plantation, 7435 NW 4th St. 954-791-2333 or imacs.org. Free.

Moonlight Movies in the Park. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and relax as “Despicable Me 2” is projected onto a giant inflatable screen. 7:30 p.m. at the event stage in Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road.

Call 954-389-4321 or visit Westonfl.org. Free.

Nature’s Inspirations. Local ceramic artist Jan Kolenda will teach the fine art of creating ceramic relief tiles while teaching about nature. 10-11:30 a.m. at Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Call 954-752-9453.

Weekend Farm Tour. Come see the farm animals.

10:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. at Tradewinds Park & Stables,

PALM BEACH COUNTY Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz. All ages will enjoy this production by Curtain Call Playhouse. 7 p.m. at Sugar Sand Park Willow Theatre, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3948. Cost is $10 adults, $5 children.

Skunk Feeding. This “stinky” event will include a short talk about a Striped Skunk while she is being fed.

3:15 p.m. at Daggerwing Nature Center, 11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. Call 561-629-8760.

Tot Time. Toddlers enjoy play stations, crafts and snacks.

Parent/guardian must be present. 10 a.m.-noon at Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Call 561-347-3948. Cost is $5.

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Saturday, Jan. 11 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Momentum Dance Company. All ages will enjoy a performance from the famed Miami-Dade dance company.

11 a.m. at the Coral Gables Branch Library, 3443 Segovia St., Coral Gables. Call 305-442-8706.

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Creation Station. Children ages 5 to 10 can create a fun, interactive art activity. 2-3:30 p.m. at ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Call 954-921-3500.

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Sunday, Jan. 12 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Mommy and Me Tea. Create a special memory with our Mommy and Me Tea, held on the veranda and in the ballroom of the Jean DuPont Shehan Visitor Center. Live music by local guitarist Rob Friedman. 3 p.m. at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305-667-1651 or fairchildgarden.org. Cost is $27 members, $37 non-members, $17 children.

Oleta River Canoe Tour. Re-live the river’s historic past with park naturalists as you explore this natural haven for wading birds, osprey, fish and the endangered manatee. 10 a.m. at Arch Creek Park, 1855 NE 135th St., North Miami. Call 305-944-6111. Cost is $28.

BROWARD COUNTY BMX Bike Night. Children 6 and older can take to the BMX track. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Skate Park at Brian Piccolo Park, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City. Call 954357-5150.

Dancing Lanterns. Honor the Chinese New Year with a performance by the Palm Beach Chinese Performing Arts Group. 2-3 p.m. at the Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie. Call 954-262-4600.

Manatees, Oh My! Enjoy a presentation and crafts.

Then stroll down the New River Trail and see if you can spot some of these gentle giants. 2-4 p.m. at Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach. Call 954-357-8884. Free.

PALM BEACH COUNTY Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz. Production by Curtain Call Playhouse. Noon and 2 p.m. at Sugar Sand Park Willow Theatre, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-3473948. Cost is $10 adults, $5 children.

Nail Art. Ages 10 and older can paint crazy designs on their nails. 3 p.m. at the Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Call 561-304-4500.

Oshogatsu. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with storytelling, calligraphy demos, arts and crafts, and more.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Call 561-495-0233 or visit Morikami.org. Tickets cost $6-$10 plus service fees.

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Curtain Call Playhouse. Noon, 2 and 7 p.m. at Sugar Sand Park Willow Theatre, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

561-347-3948. Cost is $10 adults, $5 children.

Lego Builders Club. Work with a partner or alone on creative building projects. Registration is required. 2 p.m. at the Acreage Branch Library, 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee. 561-681-4100. Free.

Musical Tots. Ages 1 to 2 can get their little feet and hands moving in this musical program. 10:30 a.m. at the Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. Call 561-626-6133.

My Family & Me. Two very special story times that the whole family can enjoy. 11 a.m. at the Palm Beach County Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. Call 561-233-2600.

Owl Pellet Dissection. Do you know what owls eat?

Dissect owl “pellets” to find out the answer. Also, meet two of the nature center’s education owls. 1 p.m. at Okeeheelee Nature Center, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach. Call 561-233-1400. Cost is $3.

Rubber Band Bracelets. Teens and tweens can make rubber band bracelets with or without a loom. Bring your loom if you have one or use one of the library’s. 2:30 p.m. at the West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. Call 561-470-1600.

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After-School Stories. Celebrate Black History Month with stories, songs and crafts. For children of all ages.

3:15 p.m. at the West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Call 305-553-1134.

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experience “fun� with chemistry, physics, biology, engineering and more in the new Lego and Kinex engineering labs. 4-5 p.m. at Sunset Lakes Community Center, 2801 SW 186th Ave., Miramar. Call 954-892-4492 to register.

Martin Luther King Jr Celebration. Participants will talk about the life of Dr. King and watch a video.

3-5:30 p.m. at Lafayette Park, 2851 NW Eighth Road, Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-791-1041.

MKL Jeopardy! Test your knowledge of Martin Luther King, Jr. during this exciting game. 6-7:30 p.m. at the Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 NW Ninth Court, Pompano Beach. Call 954-357-7670.

PALM BEACH COUNTY Baby Story Time. Baby and parent are invited to share in a time of stories, songs and fingerplays. 10:30 a.m. at the West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. Call 561-470-1600.

Open Call Auditions. Children 5 and older can audition for an upcoming production of “Sleeping Beauty.�

Prepare 16 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song and be prepared to dance and cold read. 5-8 p.m. at the Willow Theatre, 503 SE Mizner Blvd., suite 7, Boca Raton. Call 561-394-2626.

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Jr. Day with stories, crafts and more. 4 p.m. at the North Central Branch Library, 9590 NW 27th Ave., Miami. Call 305-693-4541.

Dance Fantasy. Kids will enjoy this fun introduction to the world of creative dance through movement, music and imaginative artistic play activities using scarves and hoops. 3-4 p.m. at Raices Hispanic Cultural Arts Center at Miller Drive Park, 5510 SW 94th Court, Miami. Call 305271-0812. Cost is $5.

Read Along, Sing a Song. Follow the story of The Three Little Pigs and pick up an instrument, dance or sing to a melody and make reading more engaging. 6 p.m. at the West Flagler Branch Library, 5050 W. Flagler St., Miami. Call 305-442-8710.

BROWARD COUNTY Pony Rides. Children 9 and younger can ride a pony for a fun experience. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily at Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Call 954357-8870. Cost is $3.

Family Night With Food Trucks. About 20 food trucks will sell a variety of cuisines. 5-9:30 p.m. at Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation.

Call 954-357-5135.

Math and Logic Class. Designed for children 6-11.

Parents will have the opportunity to see how their children think and respond to new ideas. Registration is required.

4:30 p.m. at IMACS Fort Lauderdale, 1750 E. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-791-2333 or imacs.org. Free.

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participating in fun activities. See a fire truck, if there’s no emergency. 2 p.m. at the Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. Call 561-894-7500.

Happy Sunshine Yoga. Ages 7 to 12 can participate in a playful yoga class for kids of all levels including “specially-ABLED.� 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays for six weeks at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561347-3948. Cost is $90 residents, $112.50 non-residents.

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Wednesday, Jan. 15 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Read to Martha and Her Dog Friends. Professional dog trainer Rose Lesniak and certified dogs star in this fun program for beginning readers designed to help children build confidence in their literacy skills. 3:30 p.m. at Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Call 305-535-4219.

Yoga for Kids. Children discover the calming and soothing techniques of Yoga exercises. For children ages 6-14.

Please do not eat one hour prior to the program. Bring a mat or towel. 6 p.m. at West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Call 305-553-1134.

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Martin Luther King Jr. and Me. Ages 6 to 10 can learn about MLK while creating crafts and listening to stories. 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Tamarac Library, 8701 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac. Call 954-765-1500.

Mommy and Me Mini Picasso. Parents and your little ones, join us in the Painting Studio as we explore colors and shapes. Includes an 11x14 canvas board.

10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Young at Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie. Call 954-424-0085. Cost is $15.

PALM BEACH COUNTY Fun @ Four. Ages 5 and older can enjoy after-school activities with a new theme each week. 4 p.m. at the Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres.

Call 561-641-9100.

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Stories, Games & Crafts about Geographic Places & the Animals that Live There. Enjoy stories, crafts and activities about mountains, deserts and oceans and the animals that live there. Ages 5-8. 4 p.m. at the Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. S., Boca Raton. Call 561-482-4554.

Thursday, Jan. 16 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Bark and Read. Children can read stories to Flora, a licensed therapy greyhound. 3:30 p.m. at the West Kendall Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Call 305-385-7135.

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Martin Luther King Jr. and all he stood for. 3-4 p.m. at the Lauderhill Towne Centre Library, 6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill. Call 954-357-6406.

MLK Ice Cream Memorial. All ages can enjoy ice cream while learning about Dr. King and his endeavors.

6-8 p.m. at Franklin Park, 2501 Franklin Drive, Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-357-7080. Free.

PALM BEACH COUNTY Art After Dark. Museum tours, discussions, live music, crafts and more, designed to give children and adults a good dose of art. 5-9 p.m. at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Call 561- 8325196 or visit Norton.org. Cost is $6 adults, children free.

Nursery Rhyme Time. Children 4-7 will sing and dance to their favorite nursery rhymes and create a collage. Registration is required. 3 p.m. at the Acreage Branch Library, 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee. 561681-4100. Free.

Pajama Tales. Wear your jammies and bring your teddy bear as we read bedtime stories on the theme of foxes. 6 p.m. at the Wellington Branch Library, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington. Call 561-790-6070.

Storytime. Class activities may include live animals, games, nature walks and/or crafts specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers. 10 and 11 a.m. at Okeeheelee Nature Center, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach.

Call 561-233-1400. Cost is $2.

Friday, Jan. 17 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Owl Walk & Campfire. Watch a special presentation

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on nocturnal animals, then go out and see if you can spot them. Then roast marshmallows at the campfire. Bring a flashlight and comfortable close-toed shoes. 7:30-9 p.m. at Bill Sadowski Park, 17555 SW 79th Ave. 305-2554767 or ecoadventures@miamidade.gov. $10 per person.

Pediatric Mobile Clinic. Medical services for children. 10 a.m. at West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. For an appointment, call 305-243-6407.

Teen Anime Club. Come share your interest in Anime, view videos and participate in discussion topics and special events. 3 p.m. at the Coral Gables Branch Library, 3443 Segovia St., Coral Gables. Call 305-442-8706.

BROWARD COUNTY ArtsPark Movie Night. Bring the whole gang out for a fun, family-friendly flick. 8 p.m. in the ArtsPark Amphitheater at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1, Hollywood. Call 954-921-3500. Free.

Family Hayride and Campfire. Take a ride around the park in a hay wagon and then roast some marshmallows and tell stories around a campfire. 7-9:30 p.m. at Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. Call 954-357-5100. Cost is $3.50.

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Movie in the Park. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs for the family film “The Lorax.” 6:15 p.m. Friday at Lakeside Park, 5555 Regency Lakes Blvd., Coconut Creek. Call 954-545-6604 or visit Coconutcreek.net/events. Free.

Nature at Night Hike. Tour the nature trails of Long key in search of nocturnal animals as they emerge to start their “day.” 6-7 p.m. at Long Key Natural Area, 3501 SW 130th Ave., Davie. Call 954-357-8797. Cost is $5.

Night at the Museum. Parents can enjoy a night on the town while the kids have a blast with museum exploration, games, movie-themed activities and more.

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PALM BEACH COUNTY The Cool Creative Kids Club. Experience an afternoon of creativity using a variety of art materials and techniques. Materials provided. Ages 7 to 11. 3:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. Call 561-790-6030.

Friday Night at the Museum. Kids age 7 to 12 can enjoy a night out without parents. Wear comfy clothes and hang out in the Explorium “after hours.” Pizza will be served and we’ll watch Disney’s “Brave” and do a fun experiment. Pre-registration required. 6-9:30 p.m. at Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Call 561-347-3913 or visit Scienceexplorium.org. $20 residents, $25 non-residents.

Saturday, Jan. 18 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Holistic Globe Expo. This fun and educational consumer show on spirituality, holistic wellness and sustainability featuring experts of the healing arts and natural resources. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Call 305- 673-7311. Cost is $10-$100.

Paws to Read. Join the fun as C.A.R.E.-certified therapy dogs listen to children read aloud and develop their reading skills. 10:30 a.m. at the Pinecrest Branch Library, 5835 SW 11th St., Pinecrest. Call 305-668-4571.

Sunset and Moonlight Kayak Adventure.

Relax as you journey along the shallow waters of Key Biscayne and watch the sun slowly set while you paddle your way through the unspoiled expanse of Bear Cut Preserve.

5-7:30 p.m. at Crandon Park Marina, 4000 Crandon Blvd., Miami. Call 305-365-3018. Cost is $40.

BROWARD COUNTY Creation Station. Children ages 5 to 10 can create a

PALM BEACH COUNTY Bark in the Park. There will be vendors, info booths, doggie demonstrations, refreshments, adoption groups and more. 10 a.m.-noon at Pence Park, 600 SE Fourth St., Boynton Beach. Call 561-742-6569.

Block Party: Legos in the Library. Ages 4 to 10 can get creative and have fun building with our Lego collection. 10:30 a.m. at the Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. Call 561-626-6133 Crafts for Kids. Bring kids ages 3-8 to explore their creativity. Registration is required. 3 p.m. at the Acreage Branch Library, 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee. 561681-4100. Free.

Story Time for Children with Special Needs.

Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and movement activities specially designed for children with developmental disabilities. All ages. 11 a.m. at the Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. S., Boca Raton. Call 561-482-4554.

Super Science Saturday. Join us for hands-on science activities that mix hot ideas with cool experiments.

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Sunday, Jan. 19 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Miami’s Ultimate Baby Affair. For couples trying to conceive, expectant moms and new parents through the wonderful journey of parenthood. Celebrity guests Bill and Giuliana Rancic, and Jamie Grayson “The Baby Guy,” along with other surprise celebrities who will join us to make this a spectacular event. 1-5 p.m. at the Coral Gables Country Club, 997 N. Greenway Drive, Coral Gables. Call 305-392-0819. Cost is $50-$250.

BROWARD COUNTY BMX Bike Night. Children 6 and older can take to the BMX track. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Skate Park at Brian Piccolo Park, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City. Call 954357-5150.

Lazy Morning Kayak. Guided kayak tour. 9-11 a.m. at Deerfield Island Park, 1720 Deerfield Island Park, Deerfield Beach. Call 954-357-5100. Cost is $30.

Polynesian Culture Festival. Celebrate the IMAX film, “Journey to the South Pacific 3D.” Event includes paddleboard and surfing demonstrations, Polynesian dance classes, lei making and more. Noon-4 p.m. at the Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-467-6637 or visit Mods.org.

Wonders in the Woods. Join a naturalist for a tour.

2-3 p.m. at Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach. Call 954-357-8884. Cost is $3.

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PALM BEACH COUNTY Martin Luther King Jr’s Dream. What was Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream? Visit this story time to find out. 3 p.m. at the Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Call 561-304-4500.

Sunday Movies. Enjoy “Monster’s University.” 11 a.m. at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

561-347-3948. Cost is $1 and includes popcorn and drink. Reservations required.

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Winter Wonderland Party. Come out for games, rides, contests, dancing and more. 3:30-5 p.m. at My Gym Aventura, 17881 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. 305-9330496. Members, $8; nonmembers, $10; siblings, $5.

BROWARD COUNTY Let’s Celebrate: I Have a Dream Collage.

Compose your own message about your dreams and hopes inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. Noon-3 p.m. at the Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave,, Davie. Call 954-424-0085. Free with paid museum admission.

PALM BEACH COUNTY Great Escape. There’s no school, so spend the day having fun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

Call 561-347-3913 or visit Scienceexplorium.org. Cost is $25 residents, $31.25 non-residents.

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Kids Club Afterschool Activities. Enjoy your favorite games, crafts, stories and books at our children’s club. 4 p.m. at the North Central Branch Library, 9590 NW 27th Ave., Miami. Call 305-693-4541.

BROWARD COUNTY Family Night With Food Trucks. About 20 food trucks will sell a variety of cuisines including vegetarian and novelty options. 5-9:30 p.m. at Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. Call 954-357-5135.

Make Sense of Your Senses. Kids ages 3-8 will explore their senses. Registration is required. 3 p.m. at the Acreage Branch Library, 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee. 561-681-4100. Free.

Nature Tots. Children ages 2 to 4 can learn about nature with through stories, songs, arts and crafts, and more. 10 a.m. at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. Call 954-357-5161. Cost is $5.

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fun, interactive art activity. 2-3:30 p.m. at ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Call 954-921-3500.

Movie Night. Enjoy “The Muppets” under the oak canopy at the Boulevard Heights Amphitheater. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Boulevard Heights Amphitheatre, 6770 Garfield St., Hollywood. Call 954-921-3500.

Polynesian Culture Festival. Celebrate the IMAX film, “Journey to the South Pacific 3D.” Event includes paddleboard and surfing demonstrations, Polynesian dance classes, lei making and more. Noon-4 p.m. at the Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-467-6637 or visit Mods.org.

Puppets to Go. All ages black-light puppet show “Spectacular Seas.” 2-3 p.m. at Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Davie. Call 954-262-4600.

Weekend Farm Tour. See a cow, sheep, goats, pigs and chickens. 10:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. at Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. 954357-8870 or 954-978-1134. Tour, $3; Park entrance fee, $1.50 per person 6 and older.

Wonderful Reptiles. Meet some native Florida reptiles. 10 a.m. at Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach. Call 954-357-8884. Free.

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Pick up a supply list. 3:30 p.m. at the Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. Call 561-626-6133.

at the Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton. Call 561-482-4554.

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Martin Luther King Jr Storytime. All ages can listen to stories about Martin Luther King Jr. 6:30 p.m. at the Palm Springs North Branch Library, 17601 NW 78th Ave., Miami. Call 305-820-8564.

Yoga for Kids. Children discover the calming and soothing techniques of Yoga exercises. For children ages 6-14.

Please do not eat anything one hour prior to the program.

Bring a mat or towel. 6 p.m. at West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Call 305-553-1134.

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Celebrate Black History. Children can enjoy in a variety of self-guided activities including coloring, word scramble, maze and more. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Call 305-535-4219. Free.

Read to Flora. Flora the greyhound would love for you to choose a book to read to her. 3:30 p.m. at the Kendall Branch Library, 9101 SW 97th Ave., Miami. Call 305279-0520.

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children 6-11. Parents will have the opportunity to see how their children think and respond to new ideas. Registration is required. 4:15 p.m. at IMACS Plantation, 7435 NW 4th St. 954-791-2333 or imacs.org. Free.

Nature Tots. Children ages 2 to 4 can learn about nature with through stories, songs, arts and crafts, and more. 10 a.m. at Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach. Call 954-357-8884. Cost is $5.

little ones, join us as we explore child-friendly printing methods.10:30 a.m. at Young at Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie. Call 954-424-0085. Cost is $15.

PALM BEACH COUNTY 2014 is The Year of the Horse. Why do children receive red envelopes, cut their hair, wear new clothes, and feast with family during the Lunar New Year? Find out and enjoy a game and craft. 4 p.m. at the Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. Call 561-894-7500.

Fun @ Four. Ages 5 and older can enjoy after-school activities with a new theme each week. 4 p.m. at the Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres.

Call 561-641-9100.

Musical Tykes. Children 2-5 will jam with instruments to story-time favorites. Registration is required. 2:30 p.m. at the Acreage Branch Library, 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee. 561-681-4100. Free.

Stories, Games & Crafts about Geographic Places & the Animals that Live There. Enjoy

PALM BEACH COUNTY Bubble POP Party! Make your own bubble wands, create bubble art, and dance on bubble wrap to hear it go “POP!” Wear clothes that can get “soapy.” 4 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. Call 561-790-6030.

101 Fantastic Fingernails. Decorate your nails using our 101 different polishes. Ages 10 and older. 6 p.m. at the Wellington Branch Library, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington. Call 561-790-6070.

Rubber Ducky Day! Children ages 2 to 6 can celebrate these yellow ducks with stories, songs, a craft, and a film. 11 a.m. at the Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. S., Boca Raton. Call 561-482-4554.

Campfire and Night Hike Program. Discover the marvelous nocturnal life of the park at dusk. 7:30-9 p.m. at Arch Creek Park, 1855 NE 135th St., North Miami.

Call 305-944-6111. Cost is $6.

BROWARD COUNTY Family Hayride and Campfire. Take a ride around the park in a hay wagon and then roast some marshmallows around a campfire. 7-9:30 p.m. at Easterlin Park, 1000 NW 38th St., Oakland Park. Call 954-357-5190.

Cost is $3.50.

Funtastic Friday. Enjoy family fun with a DJ, face painter, games, bounce houses and more. 5-8 p.m. at ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Call 954-921-3500. Free.

Wonders of Winter. Get a flurry of facts about winter and create wintry arts and crafts. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood.

Call 954-357-5161. Cost is $2.

PALM BEACH COUNTY It’s Snow Cool! Experience the “coolness” of different types of “snow” with games and sensory activities.

All supplies provided. Dress to get messy. 11 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. Call 561-790-6030.

Lake Worth Beach Sand Sculpting and Seafood Festival. Professional sand sculptors, plus an amateur sculpting contest, nautical vendors, and ocean conservation education programs. Noon-9 p.m. at the Lake Worth Casino and Beach Complex, 10 Ocean Drive, Lake Worth. Call 561-533-7395 or visit Lakeworth.org.

Skunk Feeding. This “stinky” event will include a short talk about a Striped Skunk while she is being fed.

3:15 p.m. Friday at Daggerwing Nature Center, 11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. Call 561-629-8760.

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Saturday, Jan. 25 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Storyland Opening. Enjoy a trip through childhood favorites. Exhibit will run through May 4 at Miami Children’s Museum, on Watson Island, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. Call 305-373-5437.

BROWARD COUNTY Creation Station. Children ages 5 to 10 can create a fun, interactive art activity. 2-3:30 p.m. at ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Call 954-921-3500.

Pony Rides. Children 9 and younger can ride a pony. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily at Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Call 954-357-8870. Cost is $3.

Pajama Storytime. Wear your jammies and bring a stuffed animal and listen to a fun story. 10:30 a.m. at the Davie/Cooper City Library, 4600 SW 82nd Ave., Davie.

Call 954-357-6399.

Tri-Rail’s Rail Fun Day. Enjoy trackless train rides, crafts, games, sampling, prizes, giveaways and South Florida Parenting’s Train Scavenger Hunt. Watch kids 5-17 sing as they compete for the title in the South Florida’s Kids Got Talent contest. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Tri-Rail’s Ft. Lauderdale/ Hollywood International Airport Station, Dania Beach. Call 954- 596-5631 or visit Tri-rail.com.

PALM BEACH COUNTY Camouflage. Come meet some masters of disguise! We will introduce you to several of our live education animals that use the strategy of camouflage for survival. 1 p.m. at Okeeheelee Nature Center, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach. Call 561-233-1400. Cost is $3.

Gaming & Crafts for Tweens. Enjoy Nintendo games and crafts based on the book “Sneaky Art” by Marthe Jocelyn. 2:30 p.m. at the Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres. Call 561-641-9100.

Hands-On S.T.E.M. - Flying! Explore why some things fly and why others don’t with hands-on experiments. Ages 8 and older. 3 p.m. at the Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. S., Boca Raton. Call 561-482-4554.

Lake Worth Beach Sand Sculpting and Seafood Festival. Professional sand sculptors, an amateur sculpting contest, nautical vendors, and ocean conservation education programs. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Lake Worth Casino and Beach Complex, 10 Ocean Drive, Lake Worth. Call 561-533-7395 or visit Lakeworth.org.

My Family & Me. Two special story times that the whole family can enjoy. 11 a.m. at the Palm Beach County Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach.

Call 561-233-2600.

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BROWARD COUNTY BMX Bike Night. Children 6 and older can take to the BMX track. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Skate Park at Brian Piccolo Park, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City. Call 954357-5150.

Manatee Awareness Program. Learn about the gentle “sea cow,” its habitat and how it’s being protected.

2-3 p.m. at the Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. Call 954-357-5161. Cost is $2.

Snowfest. South Florida will be calling for more than flurries that this winter event. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Terramar Park, 6575 NW 75th Drive, Parkland. Call 954-753-5040.

PALM BEACH COUNTY Lake Worth Beach Sand Sculpting and Seafood Festival. Professional sand sculptors, an amateur sculpting contest, nautical vendors, and ocean conservation education programs. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Lake Worth Casino and Beach Complex, 10 Ocean Drive, Lake Worth. Call 561-533-7395 or visit Lakeworth.org.

Monday, Jan. 27 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Momentum Dance Company Performance.

Mark Twain’s Jumping Frog of Calaveras County presented through music and dance. 3:30 p.m. at the Miami Beach

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Teen Club Games and More. Enjoy your favorite games, hobbies and books at the library with other teens.

4:30 p.m. at North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Call 305-625-6424.

BROWARD COUNTY Crafty Kids. Ages 6 to 11 can create a cool craft in honor of the Chinese New Year. 7 p.m. at the South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines. Call 954-201-8825.

Gong Xi Fa Cai! Celebrate the Chinese New Year during this special children’s program. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 NW Ninth Court, Pompano Beach. Call 954-357-7670.

PALM BEACH COUNTY Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. It’s Lewis Carroll’s birthday and you’re invited to a special party in his honor! Enjoy games, stories and birthday cake. Ages 5 and older. 3 p.m. at the Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Call 561-304-4500.

Rainbow Magic Event. Enjoy activities and crafts from the Rainbow Magic book series. 3:15 p.m. at the Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. Call 561-626-6133.

The Science Behind… Learn about the scientific principles behind creating a catapult and then make your own out of popsicle sticks and rubber bands. Ages 8-14.

4:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. Call 561-790-6030.

Tuesday, Jan. 28 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Bedtime Storytime. Little ones can wear their jammies and bring a stuffed animal and listen to stories. 6:30 p.m. at the California Club Branch Library, 850 Ives Dairy Road, Miami. Call 305-770-3155. Free.

Toddler Storytime. Enjoy a morning of stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. 10 a.m. at the Sunny Isles Beach Branch Library, 18070 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Call 305-682-0726.

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BROWARD COUNTY Family Night With Food Trucks. About 20 food trucks will sell a variety of cuisines. 5-9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. Call 954-357-5135.

Twilight Tales. All ages bedtime stories. 7 p.m. at the South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Call 954-201-8825.

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look-a-likes with rice cereal treats and candy, learn to use chopsticks, and watch an Anime short. For ages 13-18. 6 p.m. at the Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. South, Boca Raton. Call 561-482-4554.

Cartooning and Drawing. Ages 7 to 15 can learn basic cartooning techniques.Bring pencil and paper.

4-5:30 p.m. for six Tuesdays at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3948. Cost is $52 residents, $65 non-residents.

Club Pokemon. Children 6-12 are invited to battle, trade and make new friends. Don’t forget to bring a 3DS, DSI or stack of Pokemon cards. Registration is required.

6:30 p.m. at the Acreage Branch Library, 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee. 561-681-4100. Free.

Chinese New Year. Celebrate Chinese New Year with stories, games, and crafts. 4 p.m. at the Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. South, Boca Raton. Call 561-482-4554.

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learn how to knit and crochet while chatting with fellow crafters. 3 p.m. at the Coral Reef Branch Library, 9211 Coral Reef Drive, Miami. Call 305-233-8324.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Chinese New Year Celebration. Families are invited to share stories and crafts celebrating Chinese New Year. 6:30 p.m. at the Palm Springs North Branch Library, 17601 NW 78th Ave., Miami. Call 305-820-8564.

Yoga for Kids. Children discover the calming and soothing techniques of Yoga exercises. For children ages 6-14.

Please do not eat anything one hour prior to the program.

Bring a mat or towel. 6 p.m. at the West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Call 305-553-1134.

BROWARD COUNTY Knee High Naturalist. Preschool program may include games, nature walks, hands-on activities and outside adventures. 10 a.m. at Long Key Natural Area, 3501 SW 130th Ave., Davie. Call 954-357-8797. Cost is $5.

Pony Rides. Children 9 and younger can ride a pony. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily at Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Call 954-357-8870. Cost is $3.

PALM BEACH COUNTY Fun @ Four. Ages 5 and older can enjoy after-school activities with a new theme each week. 4 p.m. at the Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres.

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It’s Game Time. Enjoy a snack and play board games, card games or Wii games. Registration is required. 4:30 p.m. at the Acreage Branch Library, 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee. 561-681-4100. Free.

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Thursday Nights at Fairchild. After-hours tour with tram rides through the gardens, stargazing, lectures and discussions, yoga and more. 7-9 p.m. at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305-667-1651or fairchildgarden.org. $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and older, $12 for ages 6-17.

BROWARD COUNTY Toddler Time. Little ones age 1 to 3 can have fun listening to stories. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Call 954-201-8825.

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to give children and adults a good dose of art. 5-9 p.m. at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Call 561-832-5196 or visit Norton.org. Cost is $6 adults, children free.

Early Out Fun. On this Early Release day, come out to play board games and puzzles or make a craft. Registration is required. 4:30 p.m. at the Acreage Branch Library, 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee. 561-681-4100. Free.

Backward Day. Ages 3 to 5 can wear your shirt and pants backward, and come for silly stories and activities from finish to start. 1 p.m. at the Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. Call 561626-6133.

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Stories, Games & Crafts about Geographic Places & the Animals that Live There. Enjoy stories, crafts and activities about mountains, deserts and oceans and the animals that live there. Ages 5-8. 4 p.m. at the Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. South, Boca Raton. Call 561-482-4554.

Friday, Jan. 31 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Knitting and Crochet Club. All ages are invited to

BROWARD COUNTY ArtsPark Movie Night. Bring the whole gang out for a fun, family-friendly flick. 8 p.m. at the ArtsPark Amphitheater at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1, Hollywood. Call 954-921-3500. Free.

Chinese Lantern Art. Create exotic and colorful lanterns in honor of the Chinese New Year. 5:30 p.m. at the Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Davie.

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Family Hayride and Campfire. Take a ride around the park in a hay wagon and roast some marshmallows around a campfire. 7-9:30 p.m. at Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. Cost is $3.50.

Funtastic Friday. Enjoy family fun with a DJ, face painter, games, bounce houses and more. 5-8 p.m. at ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Call 954-921-3500. Free.

Goosebumps! An Overnight Family Adventure. If fear is not a factor to you, join the museum for a Fearless Family Overnight. Pack your sleeping bags and flashlights and be the first to spend the night in the Museum’s brand new exhibit, “Goosebumps: The Science of Fear!” 6:30 p.m. until 8 a.m. Sunday morning at the Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-467-6637 or visit Mods.org.

Weston Winter Safety Expo. This, fun-filled event will include demonstrations by police and fire rescue, helicopters and police motorcycles, a winter wonderland photo area, kids activities, info booths and displays, refreshments, a DJ, and more. 6-8:30 p.m. at Tequesta Trace Park, 600 Indian Trace, Weston. Call 954-389-4321.

PALM BEACH COUNTY The Cool Creative Kids Club. Experience an afternoon of creativity using a variety of art materials and techniques. Materials provided. Ages 7-11. 3:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. Call 561-790-6030.

Skunk Feeding. This “stinky” event will include a short talk about a Striped Skunk while she is being fed.

Feel free to ask questions. 3:15 p.m. at Daggerwing Nature Center, 11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton.

Call 561-629-8760.

Whose Baby Is This?. We’ll read stories about all kinds of babies, dance and create a baby animal craft. 11 a.m. at the Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Call 561-304-4500.

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“Mrs. Crowley rocks as teacher because of one simple reason — she cares. She cares about the whole being of the student. Instead of being focused on grades, she concentrates her efforts in providing her students with an academic Teacher environment that makes them eager to learn.

Susan Crowley, This is the second child I have had in her class second grade and it is because of her that my children not Rosarian Academy, only love school but love to learn. She makes Palm Beach Gardens even the most difficult subjects fun. She rewards good behavior and instills in her students a motivation to always put forth their best efforts in their work. Mrs. Crowley is also patient and has a wonderful way of using the perfect combination of discipline, grace and humor to ensure that her students respect the classroom, their peers and themselves. Kids leave Mrs. Crowley’s classroom not only better at reading and math but with the confidence needed to excel in the next grade level. Thanks Mrs. Crowly!

My teacher, Mr. Carrillo, rocks, because he believes learning is the key to success. Every day Mr. Carrillo has a U on the board. The letter “U” is a reminder of Mr. Carrillo’s Teacher abbreviation UPSC, Understand, Plan, Solve & Check. This is a mathematical Fernando Carrillo, math teacher process for working & checking. It St. Jerome helps us remember to not rush and Catholic School, double check. On the first day we Lauderdale-by-the-Sea were told to write down “PRACTICE, PRACTICE, AND MORE PRACTICE.” Mr. Carrillo teaches clever mathematical shortcuts while consistently challenging the class. Mr. Carrillo deserves a nomination because he works hard and doesn’t often get recognized. Mr. Carrillo is one of the best teachers in the whole wide world!

Usually you picture an educator teaching children their letters, sounds, and how to count. However, Ms. Talavera teaches content with not only her mind but her heart as well. She is not only an educator, Teacher but a doctor, a counselor, and a mother away from home. Her open door policy Rebecca Talavera, first grade allows parents to visit and check on their Asbury Christian children’s progress at any time. She School, Hialeah dedicates long hours, taking work home to grade because she refuses to grade during class. She always gives 100%, keeping her students’ best interest in mind. She is hands down one of the best teachers I’ve crossed paths with. Her passion for teaching is reflected in her daily lessons. Although no one is perfect, Ms. Talavera sure meets the criteria to a perfect teacher in my eyes! We love you!

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