Things To Do/Family Outings
Here's a collection of articles from South Florida Parenting about things to do and places to go with your family.
Are your emotions ready for hurricane season?
I love living in South Florida. I love being able to take my children outside almost every day of the year. My least favorite aspect of South Florida is not the heat; it's the hurricanes.
Beat the Heat on the Cheap
Florida is a great place to live, especially if you know how to stay cool with the kids in the heat of the summer. Luckily, we have diverse options in southeastern Florida, making life here more than bearable. If you get giddy over a good deal (I know I do), here are some ideas that might make you jump up and go.
Protect your skin from the hot Florida sun
Living in the Sunshine State gives us ample opportunities to participate in outdoor activities. While our friends and families hibernate during the winter months, we frolic at the beach, stroll through zoos and nature centers and play softball. The upside to this is exercise, fresh air and recreational opportunities galore. The downside is too much sun exposure especially now when the weather is hot and the sun is even closer.
Cool down at one of South Florida's many waterparks!
Concessions, umbrella rentals, lockers and deck chairs are available at many locations. Some pools and parks allow you to bring your own food; others do not. Swim diapers are required for children 2 and younger in most water parks. Some parks have swim diapers for sale. Call ahead for specifics. Tax is not included in listed prices.
Chill out this Summer with Ice-skating
Cold, smooth, slick ice
just the thought of it can make you feel cooler and refreshed, despite the blazing South Florida heat. Now think of the cool beauty of ice-skating, and the pleasure of being able to enjoy this icy sport year-round.
Play wet
South Florida's water parks and wet playgrounds provide cool summer fun
School's out and already the heat is on to keep the kids busy. So where do you go to cool down, have fun and get wet? Head to the nearest water park where you can forget your cares while slip-sliding your way through a hazy, hot, summer day. Here's what you need to know to have a safe and fun time.
Go Outside and play
TO INTRODUCE KIDS TO NATURE, YOU MAY NEED TO PLAY ALONG
Two local moms run side by side, discussing "the witching hour" that is dinner time: "It's so tough at dinner time. My kids get so antsy!" says one runner to another.
$25 a Day
Bargain Fun For Parents And Kids In South Florida
Finding fun in South Florida on a budget is a tough proposition. There are plenty of things to do with your kids -- science museums, water parks, skate rinks, arcades -- just very little that hits the under-$25 mark. However, there are still a few standouts (go to the beach! any beach!) that promise fun for a family of four while being gentle on your pocketbook.
Time to hit the road
Toddlers (and their moms) crave new experiences. here are some places to find them.
Feel like your toddler is outgrowing the Mommy and Me class you've been taking since she was a newborn? Tired of cleaning up the ground-in goldfish crackers from your carpet after hosting the weekly playgroup? Are you a first-time parent looking for fun, safe activities to do with your 12- to 36-month-old? If so, look no further. Whether you're looking for art studios, gymnasiums, cultural centers or just a really entertaining playground, South Florida has several places for young toddlers who enjoy being out and about. Below is a list of some of the most popular places on the local toddler scene in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Happy trails
Biking together can keep kids fit and bring you closer as a family
If you're tired of nagging your kids to switch off the TV and video games and to play outside and get some exercise, one way to get them on the right track, enjoy the sunshine -- and spend some quality time together -- is to embark on a family bike ride.
Forget high-seas adventure ...Explore the 'River of Turtles' in a canoe
"Head straight. When you get to the tree smack in the middle of the river, bear right. That's where you'll probably see a large gator. ... Just keep on going, and she won't bother you. She's just coming out to let you know you're on her turf. She's protecting her nest."
Ready or not
Disaster Survival House in Deerfield Beach shows how to be PREPARED for whatever disaster may strike.
Go ahead and touch: Children's museums provide hands-on fun
South Florida is part of a nationwide trend that shows the number of children's museums increasing dramatically in recent years.
A guide to South Florida's enchanting gardens
Walking through a garden and just being in nature can have a sort of magical effect...
