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Great Social Activities for Young Kids

December 26, 2019 sfbadmin

All kids will benefit from social activities, but it can be especially difficult for parents to choose appropriate pursuits for young children. The level of involvement will depend on the age of the child and it’s best to engage in non-competitive activities for very young children.

Sports

Team sports such as pee-wee baseball are typically one of the first organized sports that parents turn to in their quest to socialize their child and set them on a path to extra-curricular activities that will hopefully lead to college benefits. Team sports are an excellent way for kids to learn to work together and to do so toward a common goal.

A sport of any kind demonstrates by example how to be a good sport if the team loses and not to be braggarts when they win. Kids learn about practice and commitment, time management, and hard work. Through trying, even if they fail, they develop confidence in themselves.

Dance

Whether kids are enrolled in ballet, tap, swing, or interpretive dance it’s an activity that essentially teaches youngsters the same lessons as sports. It also has some additional benefits that include better balance and self-discipline, along with problem solving skills and perseverance. Dancers learn that there’s always someone better than they are at a particular skill, not to take it personally, and to keep trying.

Martial Arts

A dojo is a great place for youngsters to begin learning lessons that will stay with them for a lifetime. The first is that learning is a lifelong endeavor and even small, incremental improvements produce long-term results. The discipline helps kids focus, concentrate, and they have better balance and control.

Respect, humility, discipline, and mastery of one’s self are all emphasized. Youngers discover that nothing is attained without a certain amount of risk and that adversity is overcome through mental strength and fortitude. Kids also find that there are no shortcuts to true success and not to compare themselves to others.

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Kids Love Inflatables

There’s something inherently appealing about inflatables and they’re a must-have at any kid’s party. There are dozens of reasons to throw a children’s party, from birthdays to holiday celebrations. No matter what the occasion, there are inflatables to support interests and themes encompassing water parks to carnivals.

Inflatable Slides

Kids love to slide and both dry and water slides are available in multiple heights for age appropriate fun. Some can even be set up to deposit sliders into a backyard swimming pool for older kids. Inflatables have the advantage of being equally applicable for parties at home, schools, churches, and neighborhood block parties.

Bounce House

A bounce house is essential for any gathering that involves children. They’ve been entertaining kids for decades and are visually appealing with their bright colors and larger-than-life appearance. Bounce houses provide an environment that fosters imagination and kids can spend hours pretending they’re anyone from a pirate riding the high seas to an astronaut walking on the moon.

Inflatable Games

Inflatables encompass much more than slides and bounce houses. One of the most popular is inflatable obstacle courses. Inflatables run the gamut from rock climbing walls and corn mazes to sumo arenas, and jousting contests. Inflatable dart boards are available for foot darts, whack a mole, the basketball version of Connect Four, carnival game booths, and skee ball.

For older youngsters, there are Wild West themed inflatable ax throwing games utilizing specially designed ax pieces with VELCRO® brand fasteners to adhere to the target. Parents can choose 9-hole mini golf inflatables and those that incorporate giant hamster balls. Kids can kick and throw with inflatable football challenges, compete in interactive space arenas, and dance in a disco dome.

Inflatables make it easy to hold a party for kids of any age and keep them entertained for hours. The wide range of inflatable games, bounce houses and slides ensure there’s something to appeal to every age and interest.

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Holiday Events and Winter Festivals

Even though snow in South Florida isn’t typically on the menu, there’s no shortage of special holiday events and festivals to keep people occupied during the holiday season. Tree lighting ceremonies, holiday parties to benefit charities, and New Year’s celebrations are all part of the festivities available for residents and visitors.

Kick off the holidays with the Jingle All the Way! Tree Lighting ceremony on Sat. Nov. 23 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. in Mizner Park, followed by a fireworks display. Free and open to the public, it’s conducted by Fun4SoFlkids.com and includes free carnival rides, live entertainment, letters to Santa, and photos with Santa.

It’s a party when Santa pays an early visit to the Pompano Citi Centre on Sat., Nov. 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Jolly Old Elf arrives via fire truck for the parade and the event features a performance by the Snow Queen. Face painting and activities are planned for kids and parents can use their cameras/phones to get free photos with Santa.

The 6^th annual 4Ever Young Holiday Charity event is an adult only activity on Friday, Dec. 6 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Free and open to the public, it features a vodka and wine bar from 6-9 p.m. and attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for complimentary entry.

Adults are invited to dance the night away with music from the live DJ at the Masquerade Soiree on Sat., Dec. 21 from 8 p.m.-midnight. Tickets are $50 and include food and a Chance Auction.

Experience it All

There are so many special events and festivals planned for the holiday season in South Florida the only problem will be fitting them all in. While most activities are family-friendly and designed primarily for children, there are also numerous events scheduled for adults-only fun. Families can have breakfast with Santa, sport their ugly Christmas sweaters while running for charity, enjoy concerts of holiday music, and find a wealth of unique gifts at Christmas bazaars. Happy Holidays!

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Hottest Kids Toys for this Holiday Season

Dozens of toys line store aisles and parents can be overwhelmed with all the choices. For parents that are trying to obtain that must-have toy for Christmas, they may find limited supplies. The following are proving to be the most desired toys for the 2019 holiday season to help parents keep ahead of the rush.

There’s a trend in toys for younger kids that foster nurturing and those that provide an element of surprise. Young social media influencers are even reaching kids and having a hand in the toys for which kids are clamoring.

Blume Dolls

Kids love surprises and Blume dolls by Skyrocket offer just that. A little bit of water activates the slow-rise foam of the doll’s hair and it springs from the soil like a plant. It’s like magic for kids and the pot doubles as a play set. At a cost of $9.99, it’s also affordable.

Scruff-A-Luvs

Offered by Little Live Pets, kids have to wash and comb the fur of their rescue pet family to determine if they have a kitten, puppy or bunny. It includes an adult and two babies. They typically retail for $29.99.

Zuru Pets Alive

Boppi the Booty Shakin Llama is the favorite robotic toy for this year, though the company offers a variety of swimming and running pets that kids can interact with in multiple ways. The recommended retail price is $24.99, but has been seen for as little as $17.99.

Hatchimal Toothless the Dragon

Kids can hatch their own baby dragon and play games like Simon Says and hot potato with this offering from Dreamworks Dragon based on the movie “How to Train Your Dragon.” The electronic toy retails for about $60.

So Much to Choose

Perennial favorites like Slime Legos and dollhouses are still popular or parents can choose a new singing Elsa Doll that’s available, along with the Nintendo Switch Lite video game and a Fortnite Jumbo Llama Loot Piñata filled with over 100 surprise good goodies. Kids can also help Rizmo the interactive musical plush toy evolve from a baby alien to fully grown adult. There’s even the Fisher-Price Kinderbot that teaches kids how to code.

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How Volunteering can Help Build Character

Every parent wants to help their child build character and one of the ways to accomplish that is through volunteering. There are opportunities to volunteer throughout the year and the holiday season is an especially needful time.

Anyone with a toddler is familiar with how they think and approach their personal goals. They want it, they want it now, and they have little – if any – regard for the boundaries, feelings, or consequences to others. Volunteering teaches temperance, restraint, and value for other living beings.

Depending upon their age, youngsters can participate in events that raise money for charitable organizations or donate to food pantries. They can collect essential items for the homeless, donate toys for those less fortunate, and help clean up at local parks. Even small acts help youngsters learn and embrace qualities of empathy, compassion and tolerance. Volunteering teaches gratitude, social responsibility, and makes you feel good.

Even toddlers can begin learning the character-building traits that come with service to others and it provides valuable bonding time with your child. Volunteering helps connect people with humanity at large and it aids in developing confidence since the experiences take people out of their comfort zones. People that volunteer develop a unique perspective and are often innovators as adults.

Individuals that volunteer learn humility, leadership, teamwork, and a sense of fairness. They learn to advocate for social justice and have a greater sense of community. Children learn a sense of gratitude that they carry with them throughout their lifetimes and tend to be happier and better adjusted in their personal and professional endeavors.

There’s a myriad of volunteering opportunities in which children can participate that aligns with their personal interests. It’s best to begin with activities in which they’re interested and as they develop pride in their efforts, they may turn to other organizations where they see assistance is needed. The important thing is that you’ve spent valuable time bonding with your child, developed their character, and taught them lessons that will help them throughout their life.

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Ways for Grandparents to Connect with Grandchildren

October 28, 2019 sfbadmin

Sometimes the generation gap can seem insurmountable for grandparents, especially if their grandchildren are tweens or teens. It’s much easier to find activities to share with youngsters when they’re young, but a loving connection is essential at any age. Grandparents can have a profound influence on their grandchildren and for those that may not know where to begin, the following are some great ways to start.

One-on-One Time

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with spending the day or engaging in an activity with just one of your grandchildren at a time instead of doing something as a group. They each have different interests that you can share and nurture. Just do the same for each one.

Activities and Hobbies

It’s never too early for children to discover new interests. It could be anything from collecting seashells or knitting to biking and horseback riding. If a grandchild is already passionate about a sport or activity, watch TV or movies about it with them, or try it with them.

Be Silly, Have Fun

A sense of humor and the ability to laugh at oneself are some of the greatest gifts you can bestow upon your grandchildren. If you like to sing or dance, do it with wild abandon. Let them see your own sense of humor shine through and teach by example – don’t be afraid to try new things.

Be Practical

There are dozens of practical things with which you can help your grandchildren. Essential things you learned as a child are often not taught or learned anymore, but they still have practical applications. Being able to make change without electronic means, create a budget, cook a meal or change a tire are just some examples.

Be Yourself

There’s been way too much hype about being the “cool” grandma or grandpa. Children know when adults are faking. Grandchildren want to see the real you, know that they’re important to you, and that you love them. Spending time with them enables you to be a major part of their life, pass on some of your knowledge and experience, and learn new things from them.

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Throw a Fun Fall Party

October 20, 2019 sfbadmin

Children love everything about Halloween and it’s a favorite with adults. The popularity of Halloween is second only to Christmas. A fun fall party can satisfy the fun of Halloween and celebrate the autumn season with a multitude of activities. The following are just a few of the activities that can be utilized for the trendiest fall parties.

Pumpkins

The orange fruits can be carved or painted, depending upon the ages of the children. Some innovative party planners are holding parties during which youngsters decorate their pumpkins by using a hairdryer to melt crayons and letting the wax drip over them. Don’t try this without adult supervision. For an outdoor activity, try removing the stem from mini pumpkins and try pumpkin bowling.

Scarecrows

The traditional defenders of cornfields throughout the ages are also fun decorations to make. Stuffing a life size scarecrow isn’t necessary. Mini scarecrows and versions thereof can be constructed with jars filled with candy corn, craft sticks and Styrofoam, plastic flower pots, or even paper bags and crayons for the youngest scarecrow fans. Be sure to have accessories on hand for faces and other features.

Creepy Snacks

Almost everyone has heard about peeled grapes to imitate eyeballs, but there’s a myriad of ideas to try from a spider web cake decorated with plastic arachnids to frosted Rice Krispy treats that emulate ghosts. Add some green food coloring to create a batch of toxic mac and cheese or create edible hairy spider legs with breadsticks coated with parmesan cheese.

Bounce House

For easy and convenient fall party entertainment, consider a bounce house shaped like a pumpkin, castle or haunted house. They’re popular entertainments that can be combined with carnival games, interactive activities, virtual simulators, and fun food machines if desired.

Fun Options

All the activities designed for a fun fall party can be adjusted and scaled to accommodate multiple age groups, interest levels and budgets. Autumn and Halloween are synonymous with spooky fun and as the second most popular holiday, deserves a classic party to celebrate.

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South Florida Family Outdoor Activities

October 20, 2019 sfbadmin

Heat and humidity levels are high in South Florida and that naturally leads to a desire to cool off. That means that many of the family-friendly outdoor activities will revolve around the water. There are also dozens of other activities that are available to enjoy a fun day out for those that want a land-bound experience. The number of options is so varied that in many instances even residents may not be aware of them.

You don’t have to own a boat, personal water craft or even a paddle board to enjoy the ocean, lakes, and rivers. Numerous rentals are available for varying lengths of time whether you just want to spend a few hours of quiet fishing, go snorkeling or even learn to surf. Florida has a very active surfing community and some of the most accomplished surfers in the world trained at one time in Florida.

Kayaking/Canoeing – Rivers abound in South Florida, providing ample space and scenic views. Some areas pass through wildlife refuges and federally designated wild and scenic locales that feature unique birds, wildlife and plants.

Fishing – From largemouth bass to sea trout, South Florida has a species for a mouthwatering feast. Trophy fishing is also allowed.

Paddle boarding – Better known as standup paddle boarding (SUP), a variety of locations have been designated as good places to take a board and enjoy the scenery that includes rivers, inlets, and established paddle boarding trails.

Boating – From the ocean to dozens of quiet waterways, boating is one of the most popular activities. There are small islands to visit, park waterways to sail, and a wealth of lakes that provide the opportunity to use a personal water craft.

Snorkeling – John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is the nation’s first undersea park and offers an underwater wonderland to explore. Florida’s reefs are home to starfish, octopus and squid, rays and urchins, along with some of the most brightly colored fish in their natural habitat.

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Trendy Kid Costumes for 2019

October 20, 2019 sfbadmin

Kids love the candy collected during trick-or-treating and half the fun of Halloween is dressing up as their favorite personalities from TV, movies, books and video games. Trendy costumes for 2019 encompass everything from digital characters to witches, but these aren’t the traditional “dark” characterizations of decades past.

Today’s costumes incorporate glamor, glitz, sparkles, glow-in-the-dark features, and even lights. The following kid costumes are some of the trendiest for the 2019 Halloween season.

Emmet from The LEGO Movie 2 – The construction worker and Master Builder has struck a chord with kids. The upbeat character is an ordinary guy that’s destined to become a hero.

Jasmine from Aladdin – The release of the live-action Aladdin movie starring Will Smith as the genie has rekindled interest in Princess Jasmine and all the Aladdin characters.

Pikachu – The digital character is the star of video games and movies, and the lovable Pokémon continues to be popular with the younger set.

Sharks – Kids of all ages are fascinated with the deep water fish. This year’s costumes are available for the “Baby Shark” generation to older kids.

Simba from the Lion King – Designed for younger kids, the character captured a new generation of fans with the release of the digitally animated, musical version of the original film.

Super Mario – The charismatic plumber is one of the first characters to which kids are introduced in video games and his popularity continues.

Wednesday Addams – The release of The Addams Family movie has brought the wackiness of the 1960s original TV series back in an animated form.

Wonder Woman – Girl power is alive and well and kids are flocking to Wonder Woman costumes. Complete with tiara, the costume allows girls to be powerful heroes.

The trendy kid costumes for 2019 have been influenced by films, unlike many of the costumes in the past. No matter what costume children choose for trick-or-treating, the most important aspect of Halloween festivities is staying safe.

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