Eating expert and Sociologist Dr. Dina Rose, author of IT’S NOT ABOUT THE BROCCOLI:  Three Habits to Teach Your Kids for a Lifetime of Healthy Eating (Perigee) offers these steps to Help Your Kids (AND YOU) Conquer Thanksgiving and Holiday Eating and create a lifetime of healthy eating habits without focusing solely on nutrition: 1.       DO tell children what will be on the menu — and when. Don’t assume they know. Then, brainstorm together how they’ll find something to eat, if [...]

• For Children (and Adults) of All Ages •  Thankful: adjective  thank·ful : glad that something has happened or not happened, that something or someone exists, etc. : of, relating to, or expressing thanks Does it seem that children today don’t know the meaning of being thankful? We live in a consumer based, technology driven world and sometimes life flashes by so quick. We are in such a hurry that we often don’t have to [...]

Nailing the perfect Thanksgiving is downright difficult.  Between picky eaters, dietary restrictions and a new focus on serving better-for-you options, finding the right foods has never been more important. Clean eaters still focused on quenching their sweet tooth are in luck this holiday season.  Simple Mills has created a slew of Thanksgiving recipes which range from a twist on old favorites, to right out of a millennial’s mind. Recipes include: ·         [...]

“Get Your Guac On” This October 7 At Local Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurants And Support Special Olympics Florida   On Sunday, October 7, eating at any of the 152 participating Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurants in Florida can support Special Olympics Florida—an organization dedicated to empowering those with intellectual disabilities through sports. All day (10:45 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.), 33% of every fundraiser sale will go directly to Special Olympics Florida. To participate, enjoy lunch or dinner [...]

Party planning shouldn’t be a headache or be stressful. Keep your day easy breezy with some of PB Parenting’s favorite party planning tips! Start with the invite list. It dictates everything: How large a venue you need, what kind of theme or activities you pick, etc. What about siblings? Before age 7, inviting sibli ngs is a nice gesture if you have the space and funds. However, other parents understand your predicament firsthand. If it’s [...]

By Robin Hodes They’re a species that is universally detested and even feared: mosquitos. But now, it’s easier than ever to fight back, thanks to the SWAT Mosquito System, which homeowners can conveniently operate right from their iPad or smart phone. “We’re the only company that offers an app for androids and iPhones,” says Brent Ball of SWAT, who explains that in an increasingly technological world, it was the obvious next step for the company [...]

FIRST STEP TO STARDOM AUDITIONS SEEK STUDENTS FOR FIVE MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE PRODUCTIONS   Theatre’s annual free audition event will feature youth casting for all of the professional shows in the Theatre’s 2017/18 season, including Disney Newsies and Hairspray March 7, 2017 – The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is seeking young performers for its South Florida regional premiere of Disney Newsies!  The Broadway smash hit is just one of the shows with roles up for grabs at the [...]

By Heather Lynne, Felonice Merriman & Jennifer Preville If you are overwhelmed by the growing collection of toys in your home, then you may find this list helpful as you start your holiday shopping. Yearly Passes Palm Beach Zoo Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center South Florida Science Center & Aquarium Lion Country Safari Local Indoor Play Places such as Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe and Joey’s Outback Adventures One-Time Passes Movies Bowling Swimming at [...]

The Superhero 5K Race & Fun Run/Family Day is a themed family friendly event created to raise awareness and support for foster children in our area. The 5K will be a timed race and include awards. Everyone will receive a custom finisher’s medal. The event will be held at John Prince Park, Lake Worth at the Center Pavilion on October 8. Registration & Sign In: 6:30 am 5K Start  and Walk Start Time: 7:30 am [...]

By Christina Katz Homework serves many helpful purposes. Students learn how to follow through on lessons taught in the classroom. Homework tests a student’s comprehension of material that has already been covered in class so that learning gaps can be caught early. Finally, homework teaches kids how to focus in locations outside of school. Being able to settle down and get to work on a project is a skill that serves students in school and [...]

By Sarah Lyons After your baby is born, you will visit the pediatrician often. In the first year, your baby will have seven well visits. Studies show that first time parents may visit their child’s pediatrician up to sixteen times before baby’s first birthday (source www.fitpregnancy.com). Your child’s doctor plays an important role in their life and, therefore, you will need to find one that is a good fit for the parents and the child. [...]