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Why do parents send their children to private schools? For some it is a smaller teacher-student ratio and more individualized attention. For others, it’s religious grounding. For still others, it is to better address their student’s needs and cater to his academic timetable — be it a late-bloomer or one (read more)

Helping your kids get active can keep them healthy — And Happy As we all know, being a parent is the most important job in the world. Our children look up to us for guidance on everything in life — even if we don’t realize it.  One way to help (read more)

Do you get into bed every night wishing you had more time in your day? Parenting is a full-time job for many, while others are trying to balance work, family life and other activities. The feeling of never having enough time — or “time famine” as it’s referred to now (read more)

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! I see this everywhere, and I can’t help but roll my eyes a little. Don’t get me wrong –– I’m all for motivation and self-improvement. Kudos to those pursuing new awesomeness in 2019! But I’m a mother of three youngsters. I’m just trying to keep my (read more)

If you want your kids to learn about the value of money in a way that’s both educational and fun, then encourage them to download an app — or three. Below are 10 of the most popular and kid-friendly money-management apps available, and the best part is that they are (read more)

Let the parties begin. The holidays are upon us and for many that means unwanted pounds begin creeping in, too. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can combat your natural tendency toward weight gain and do something different this year.  Why not incorporate a few easy habits (read more)

Fantasy: You give everyone gift cards for the holidays, let the dust bunnies gather and forget all about cooking, cleaning, shopping and wrapping.  Reality: You’ve got more to do than ever, with hundreds of holiday cards to address, tons of family and friends to shop for and parties galore to (read more)

Aventura The Nutcracker  Friday-Sunday, December 7-9   Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida performs the story of the Nutcracker. $45. Showtimes vary. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188 St. www.aventuracenter.org  Coconut Grove Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday, December 1 Ring in the holidays with a celebration featuring family activities, music, performances (read more)

Coconut Creek Holiday Fantasy of Lights Through January 1 A spectacular drive-through display of illuminated trees and animated figures.  $12-$17/vehicle. 6-10pm, Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Rd. 954-357-8870 www.holidaylightsdrivethru.com Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt Wednesday, December 5 Use a flashlight to find candy canes hidden around the park. Event also includes (read more)

Remember when the Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show?  Music was so much simpler then. You either listened to the radio, vinyl 45s and albums or maybe reel-to-reel tapes. Music was all-analog, non-digital and nowhere near as splintered, pervasive or influential as it is today. Back then, music knew (read more)