What Parents Can do to Help With Visual Development
By Dr. Gary Goberville There are many things parents can do to help their baby's vision develop properly. The following are some examples of age-appropriate activities that can assist an…
In the Kitchen with The Whale Raw Bar and Fish House
Parkland is an exciting place to be, especially if you’re one of the city’s favorite family restaurants. The Whale Raw Bar will pull out all of the stops to celebrate…
Back to School for the First and Last Time
By Barbara Gobbi “Back To School” is such an exciting time for kids and parents. “Back To School” means picking out new clothes and backpacks, seeing your old friends again…
Mom’s Fifth Time in Fifth Grade
By Shellie Miller Whatever school grade level an American mother has accomplished personally, if she's got at least one child older than 12, she is smarter than a fifth grader.…
It’s A No Brainer…Get your kids a concussion test & FREE Physical
By John Bock, Retired NFL player, coach and father of student athletes This summer, hundreds of thousands of athletes around the country will start training and prepping for the start…
The Dangers of Teen Substance Abuse
Adolescence is a challenging time with all of the physical and emotional changes that occur. When an issue such as substance abuse is added, your teen’s transition into adulthood becomes…
Anti Bullying – What you need to know
By Gabrielle Tschupp, 8th grader at Glades Christian Academy Bullying is in the news everywhere these days. The media seems to thrive on stories of countless victims of bullying. However,…
Family Wellness – Acupuncture and Arthritis
By Monique Bain Arthritis is one of the most pervasive diseases in the United States and is the leading cause of disability. According to the CDC an estimated 70 million…
Amazing Transformations!
Dr. Leanne Mazzei is passionate about her patients, although she doesn’t refer to them that way. “I think I treat every person as though they were my own family.” Kind,…
The Bains
Frank and Monique are, admittedly, both workaholics. The good news is, whatever free time they do have is completely focused on their family. With two active and accomplished daughters, Nicole,…
why Learning Music Matters!
By Burny Pelsmajer, GM School of Rock Coral Springs and West Broward So, I could write an article that could be one giant advertisement for the School of Rock. However,…
Eye Exams for Children
By Dr. Gary Goberville As a parent, you may wonder whether your pre-schooler has a vision problem or when a first eye exam should be scheduled. Eye exams for children…
Fresh Starts
By Michael Armfield, Mentoring, Training & Coaching August is here, and for many of us the idea of school resuming for our kids is a breath of fresh air. I have had…
Parkland Fishing Derby
The City of Parkland thanks all of the individuals and families who participated in the most recent Fishing Derby at Pine Trails Park in June. More than 75 fell hook,…
Family Wellness – Autoimmune disease… How Acupuncture helps
By Monique Bain Autoimmune diseases are a group of disorders where the immune system attacks the body and destroys or alters tissues. There are more than eighty serious chronic illnesses…
It Ain’t Over til it’s Over!
By Barbara Gobbi Only 6 weeks until school starts? If you're anything like me you had a million things you were going to do with the kids this summer, but…
Go Eagles! (Or was that a Birdie?)
The Douglas Gridiron Club is gearing up for another successful season for the Douglas Eagles. Plans are set for this year's Douglas Football Team Annual Golf Outing to be held…
Dry Eye: Symptoms & Treatment
By Dr. Gary Goberville Blinking helps lubricate and moisten our eyes so they don’t feel dry. If you’ve experienced hot, dry winds blowing into your face, you know that unpleasant…
Parkland Freshman Flag Football!
This year the Parkland Flag Football League is expanding to include an age group that has usually been turned away, and athletes throughout the area are excited at their prospects.…
When I say baseball, you say Cooperstown
Cooperstown...a name that raises the hopes and adrenaline in every player that has a serious love for baseball. A legendary place, boys can be heard whispering the name from their…
Signs and Solutions to Teen Substance Abuse
“There’s a lot of us parents out there struggling trying to find out what to do for our children. The hardest thing a parent can do is send your baby…
Brave Beginnings
By Shellie Miller Mid-summer is a great time to reflect on the past and look ambitiously toward the future. More than 200 years ago, the families who ventured across the…
Can a Life Coach help you?
By Michael Armfield Have you ever wondered what life coaching is all about? You probably have friends that use a coach in their life, but you still may wonder if…
Celebrate National Fishing & Boating Week June 1st -8th
One Cast Away! To everyone who years for a boat ride, why not find out more when Captain Dean Herdman, an experienced angler loves nothing more than sharing his excitement,…
Why play hoops with your kids?
By Sean Kavanaugh That's a funny question for me. I'm still a kid, so I do it for fun and always can't wait to do it again. But this Father's.…
Above, Beyond & Off the Hook
Since 2007, Off the Hook Auto Accessories has been the go-to auto shop. Their auto shop mechanic step stool ensures cars look and sound great from every town in the…
Daddy’s Princess
There is another Seminole Nation that doesn’t involve hazing or harken back to Tallahassee. It’s the Nation with the motto “Building the Father-Daughter bond that lasts a lifetime.” With roots…
Firearm Safety Begins with Education
At Gun World of South Florida, the focus has always been about firearm safety. Safety can’t be overstated in an activity as serious as gun handling. Owner of Florida Firearms…
Computer Vision: A New Problem for a New Age
By Dr. Gary Goberville Technological advances create incredible new solutions…but cause new difficulties as well. Modern-day computing and the Internet allow us to handle more information than ever before. All…
Lessons for an Overachiever
When life feels like the world is at your feet…when, as the song says, “Everything’s going my way,” it may be time for a healthy dose of reality. Eight years…
Man-up to Your Health
By Jose Donatien, MD, Broward Health Physician Group Family Practice As a tribute to Father’s Day, it is important for men to stay healthy and prevent health problems. It is…
The World’s Favorite Game
As we get excited for the 64 games of the World Cup Soccer Tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the World’s Favorite Game will take the spotlight once again. Televisions…
5 Ways to Screw Up Your Kids
By Jeremy Adkins A little over a year ago I lost my wife and soul mate of fifteen years to complications from birthing our fifth daughter. To say the last…
Don’t miss out on the greatest job of your life
By Michael Armfield Father’s Day is right around the corner and for some Dads this is an awesome day to be honored and reflect back on our greatest job in…
The Garber Family
Students in Philadelphia at Drexel University in 1988, Adam, from West Orange, NJ and Saeda, from St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, met, fell in love and moved to Florida to…
Worldfest 2014
Photos by Cheri Tishman Colorful, aromatic and full of musical variety, Coral Springs' annual Worldfest was a festive celebration of cultures from every corner of the world. Latin dancers, hip-hop…
Celebrating Spring
For three days in mid-April, Pine Trails park and the Parkland Amphitheater were alive with all kinds of family fun. Children of all ages were excited for carnival rides and…
I am busy but not profitable????
By Michael Armfield Have you ever wondered what would happen if you started running your business like a fortune 500 company. Are you and your old habits getting in the…
7 Reasons for Workout Burnout: 1 Reason to Explore Tai Chi!
By Diane Gold If you care about Fitness, do you know how often do we get workout burnout and why does tai chi avoid or fix it? But who’s heard…
Camp Malachi 2014
Making Horse Dreams Come True Since 1999 It’s that time of the year again when horse loving campers have the wonderful opportunity to be with other horse loving kids for…
Introducing Kids to Jesus & His Word
Parents looking for a school that will provide a Christian education emphasizing academic excellence in a loving and nurturing environment need look no further! When you enroll your child at Glades Christian Academy…
Parkland Predators – Back to the Promised Land!
The Parkland Predators Boy’s U-12 travel soccer team became the first in 10 years to win the prestigious Region Cup for the A and C regions in Florida. The Predators…
Heads Up on Concussions
Concussion. What was once a word mostly associated with professional athletes has now become a worry for parents of athletes of all ages. A concussion is a type of traumatic…
Cherishing Our Mothers
By Shellie Miller Instead of going on about my own Mom or lamenting about my shortcomings and challenges AS a mom, let’s see what some of our friends and neighbors have to say about…
The Baniewicz
Always on-the-go, Mark and Misty have a laundry list of accolades, achievements and favorites, but number one for both of them are their children, Hunter, 13 and Morgan, 6. Hunter…
Diamond Reflex(ct)ions
Every kid has a favorite. Whether it’s pizza, Scooby Doo, a lucky hat or a pet hamster, there’s bound to be something they like the best. When asked about a…
Lacrosse Our Hearts
Even though it’s been around for centuries (yes, really), lacrosse seemed to materialize with a generous following of fans out of the blue in the last decade. Reporting for the…
New Friends Are Everywhere
By Shellie Miller A frequent traveler from a very young age, I’ve had to slow down a bit and concentrate on more local concerns….like kids! When Scott and I took…
4th Annual Deerfield Beach Wine & Food Festival
Join your favorite chefs and culinary talent on Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th for two fun-filled days of food, wine, and entertainment at the Fourth Annual Deerfield Beach…
Is your Business working for you or are you a slave to your business?
By Michael Armfield Last month, I met with a local business owner and his wife. They have been in business for 20 years and do quite well serving their marketplace.…