Happy Monday morning – bring on the week!

• Get Academic. (sponsored listing) We’re nearly halfway through August and it’s time to start thinking fall classes. Try something new this September with RIE Bred with Lisa Chariff Better. The 90-minute class based on the work of Magda Gerber, Infant Toddler Specialist and Dr. Emmi Pikler (Lozy) focuses on respecting the individuality of each baby and supporting infants and toddlers to be attentive, active and eager to explore. Parents come together in a supportive relaxed and comfortable infant-toddler environment. The space is safe, beautiful and challenging. Classes are organized into stage of development (8 weeks & up, crawlers, young walkers & toddlers) and capped at eight children, which creates a peaceful, relaxing venue to ask and answer questions. Each class includes sensitive observation of babies at uninterrupted play time then question and discussion. Topics include when to intervene with children & when to leave them alone a nd synchronizing baby and parents’ needs. $200 for a session of ten, classes are taught in Midtown. Email RIEBred@gmail.com or call 305-790-7597 for info.
• Love Your Library. Some times the best things in life are free. Case in point – storytime at your local library. It’s about an hour of books, music, crafts, munchkin mingling and air-conditioned entertainment – absolutely free. Come for the scheduled fun then retreat to the kids’ area for 15-30 more minutes of reading and relaxing. Make a mini mess, have some fun, get out of the house – repeat. Most libraries host baby and preschool sessions once or twice a week.
• Shop Smart. It feels like ages from now, but school is just weeks away. Prep for the season with three days of tax-free steals on books, clothes, shoes and some accessories ringing in at less than $50. The rules are tricky (briefcases are not exempt, diaper bags are) and spending more than intended is inevitable, but all the local malls are sweetening the pot with side deals, music and munchkin fun. The fun ends at midnight Sunday – happy shopping!
• Weekend Plan. It’s looking like a busy weekend. Hi tfamily day at HistoryMiami, brush up on back to school safety, shop loads of sales, eat Spicy and donate to a back to school drive.

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