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Family Expo Returns to Boost Prep for School Year
Three events scheduled to delight, inform and get families ready for classes
The Children’s Trust Family Expo is always an opportunity for families and children to learn of the wealth of resources and programs available to them, but this year the focus is squarely on a return to school with three events scheduled to give parents time to get ready for all their back-to-school obligations well ahead of the first day of classes.

Specifically, the Family Expo is a chance for parents to learn about programs and resources they could use as their children return to school like after-school and enrichment programs, nutrition education, injury prevention, programs for children with special needs, pre-K registration information and KidCare outreach.
Eating Better Together: 6 Tips to Promote Healthy Habits During Summer
Mealtime is the right time to spend quality time eating quality food
During summer vacation, it’s only natural for families to take a break from the routine and adopt more flexible and relaxed schedules. Still, it is important to maintain consistency when it comes to meals to ensure good eating habits aren’t forgotten. This will go a long way in ensuring a positive back-to-school transition for parents and children.

Raising kids who know how to choose healthy foods is easier if parents seize opportunities to introduce healthy eating habits and lessons. And the summer break is a great opportunity to achieve this. Below we share successful strategies for educating children on the importance of healthy nutrition.
Proactive Parenting: Summer Precautions for Children
Protecting your kids during summertime fun online and outside
As summer rolls onward, children spend more fun time outside splashing in pools, constructing sand castles and savoring the lemonade and sunshine. And for downtime they also spend more time scrolling and gaming online from Minecraft to Snapchat. Whether taking a virtual coding class or collecting seahorses in seagrass at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center, ensure your child enjoys summer safely with these refresher tips.
Parent Resources
Looking for an after-school program for your child? The Children's Trust funds different programs that stress engaging, active and educational programs.
The improved and expanded Children’s Trust Book Club offers free, monthly books by mail for children from 0-5 living in Miami-Dade.
The Children’s Trust Parent Club offers FREE, countywide workshops on relevant topics about raising children that are successful, healthy, and happy. 
Helpful Links for Coronavirus Related Information
Miami-Dade County’s Coronavirus page on where and how to sign up to get COVID-19 Vaccine:
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has a special web page with Coronavirus information,
updates and tips.

Florida Department of Health’s Coronavirus page.

To learn more visit TheChildrensTrust.org or call 211.
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