Homelessness Among School-Age Children and Youth
Homelessness among children and youth remains a challenging and extremely disruptive problem faced by many families in Broward County. Unemployment, lack of affordable housing, natural disasters, poverty, domestic violence and … read more
How to Design a Family Digital Citizenship Contract
Many kids received the gift of technology in the form of handheld devices, gaming units and smartphones this past holiday season. This is a good time to re-emphasize your family … read more
Magical Memories of Our Elf on the Shelf
“When is the elf coming to our house?” asked my 2-year-old daughter. At the time, I had no idea what she was referring to. “Elves don’t come to our house, … read more
Celebrating South Florida’s Holiday Season — From a Distance
The holidays have always looked different in South Florida. We have boat parades and celebrations on the beach instead of snow, and weekends are usually filled with outdoor events as … read more
Celebrating South Florida’s Season
South Florida offers plenty of ways for families to celebrate the holiday season, but don’t forget to double-check COVID-19 guidelines and other restrictions before setting out on your adventure. BROWARD … read more
How to Find Your Joy
Here are the 10 commandments for adjusting your holiday season mindset and enjoying the “happiest time of the year.” 1. Thou shall quit worshipping perfection: Nothing burns holes into the … read more
Giving the Gift of Time
Parents want their children’s holidays to be magical. Sometimes this means driving all over town or frantically searching online for trendy toys or gadgets only to find that children quickly … read more
Showing Your Support
My husband and I adopted our daughter when she was 9 years old. She has a long list of mental health diagnoses. We quickly discovered that parenting a child with … read more
Special Needs Resource Guide
Adaptive Recreational Activities Best Day Foundation Provides children and young adults with special needs the opportunity to build confidence and self-esteem through adventure activities, including surfing, body boarding, kayaking and … read more
Miami Book Fair Turns a New Page
One of Miami’s most iconic family events, the Miami Book Fair, is entering a new chapter this year. With the pandemic limiting social gatherings, Miami Dade College is transforming the … read more