Space Coast Parent - April 2018

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Jessie and Matthew Alisca of Melbourne, with their son, Gabriel, 3. "Between 7:30 and 9:00. We eat dinner, give him a bath, brush teeth and watch T.V. until bedtime.” & out about Melbourne's Katrina Francis, with her sons Adam, 9, and Benjamin, 3. "We will eat dinner, have bath time, storytime, pray and bedtime is 7:30pm." Jen and Mike Schallert of Viera, with 3 year old twins Olivia and Everet, and Myles, 5. “7:30pm. We read some books and listen to story podcasts.” Kirsten Larson, of Indian Harbour Beach, with her daughters Kyleigh, 10, and Kelsey, 8, and their friend Andrew Rubio. Kirsten answered "We usually try to read a chapter or two from a book, or we watch a movie. We have 'snuggle time' and I tuck them in, usually 8:30." This month Space Coast Parent posed a question to local moms and dads. What is time do your children go to bed and what is your bedtime routine? Photos by Riley Shortt. Daniel Votrobek of Vero Beach, with his daughter, Elle, 3.. "We try for 7:30 almost every night. We watch "Wheel of Fortune," pray and I'd say about 95 percent of the time she goes to bed." Robin Allen of Palm Bay with her daighter Sophue, 4. "I've been trying for 9 p.m. She has a warm bath, quiet time, we'll do puzzles, coloring, reading or massage." Caitlin Smarkel with her daughters Aniyah, 2, and Jecenia Perez, 6. "Bedtime is 8:30. They take a bath, brush teeth, read a book, and hugs and kisses." HealtH ConneCtions Dentistry 321-777-2797 SmileProfessionals.com WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTHY AND NATURAL SOLUTIONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS Pioneering oral appliances to heal your body, guide growth and development for one’s natural facial beauty to express itself and avoid extractions. • Anti- aging facial enhancements, improved esthetics and smile makeovers • Mercury free, Ozone holistic dentistry and Nutritional counseling Preregister on our website to win a door prize at our FREE presentation on Sleep Breathing Disorders the 2nd Thursday every month. Must attend to win. • Therapy for headaches, TMJ/jaw pain and noises • For snoring, obstructive Sleep Apnea and C-PAP alternatives, see SnoringIsntSexy.com Claire stagg DDs Ms FaaCP 2120 Highway • Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 Caleb Franklin, of Viera, with his kids Maleyah, 6, and Azariah, 4. "7:30 on school nights. We read them a story, say our prayers and have snuggle time." Nicole Tummings of Melbourne with her children Gianna, 5, Roman, 8 months, and Mason, 6. "8:00 p.m. We start getting ready about 6 p.m. with dinner, baths and they get to watch Mickey Mouse for about 30 minutes.” 8 | Space Coast Parent APRIL 2018 2018
GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO April calendar Sunday, April 1 Eggstreme Egg Drop: 6 p.m. The Florida Key Lime Company and Beachside Helicopters of Merritt Island will host the event. Thousands of eggs will be dropped from Beachside Helicopter’s “Bumblebee.” The egg drop will be for children in two age categories, ages 2 to 5 and ages 6 to 9. Parking is available at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center and the Merritt Square Mall. Event at the new Veterans Memorial Park, 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island. Thursday, April 5 Disney Junior Dance Party: 6 p.m. Disney Junior Dance Party on Tour is an all new interactive live concert experience. Sing along with your favorite characters: Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Soÿa the First, Puppy Dog Pals, Elena of Avalor, Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, The Lion Guard and more. The King Center, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. Friday, April 6 MOMS Club of Melbourne Spring Open House: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Meet at the small playground pavilion for some games, food, and an egg hunt. Come see what Moms Club of Melbourne is all about. Moms Club of Melbourne is a group for stay-at-home moms who live in the Melbourne, West Melbourne and Palm Bay areas. There are several activities for moms including coffee club, birthday club, park play-dates, recipe club and more. There also are age speciÿcs play groups. Kids of all ages are welcome. Cost: Free. Max Rodes Park 3410 Flanagan Ave Melbourne. Contact: momsofmelbourne@gmail.com Disney Peter Pan Jr.: 7 p.m. The Melbourne Arch Angel’s Catholic Homeschool Drama Club presents Disney Peter Pan Jr. Tickets are $5. Children under 2 are free. Presented at the Scott Center at Holy Trinity Upper School, 5625 Trinity Drive, Melbourne. Saturday, April 7 The Breakfast Club: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Open to ages 5 – 13. Youth will come to the center with blankets and pillows where they will enjoy a movie and cartoons. Breakfast will include pancakes, French toast, milk and juice etc. Cost: $3 per child. Lipscomb St Park, 3316 Monroe St., Melbourne. 321-608- 7450. Kids Workshop: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. A free Home Depot hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a window birdhouse. Once your birdhouse is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by an adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a free certiÿcate of achievement, a workshop apron and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Various Home Depot locations throughout Brevard. Hook Kids on Fishing: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Open to children ages 6 to 16 and their parents. The ÿrst 80 children registered receive a free rod and reel. The program teaches casting, ÿshing safety, knot tying and other skills. Satellite Beach Sports Park, 751 Jamaica Blvd., Satellite Beach. Registration is required by emailing nlaroche@satellitebeach.org or call 321-773-6458. APRIL 2018 2018 Space Coast Parent | 9
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