Page 19 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - June '21

Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens, Page 19
Town Of Jupiter News

By Ilan Kaufer, some pristine waterfront and wetland wildlife habitat. Thank Proposed New Town Hall Building
Jupiter Vice Mayor you for the support for the bond effort which enabled this In April, the Town Council reviewed initial concept
Happy June everyone. purchase and future opportunities. proposals for a new Town Hall Building. The Town
As the temperatures increase Council directed staff to bring contracts for architectural
make sure to keep hydrated and engineering services for the project to a future Town
and protect yourself from Council meeting.
too much sun. Always Beach Renourishment Shore Protection Projects
important to stay healthy! The Town Council approved a 30-year interlocal
I hope everyone has a great agreement between the Town of Jupiter and Palm
start to the summer. Beach County to complete shore protection via beach
Green Space Acquisition – renourishment projects.
Taylor Property Purchase No Place For Hate Day Proclamation
Approved! Last month I sponsored a resolution proclaiming May
In April, the council approved the acquisition of 14 No Place For Hate Day in Jupiter. Our community is
approximately 7.88 acres of green space off North Delaware. an amazing place to live and work, and we must continue
This would be the first green space purchased with the green to fight against hate in all forms.
space bond voters approved in 2019. The property includes As always please contact me with any comments
waterfront and wetland habitat. I am grateful for the support or questions at ilank@jupiter.fl.us and follow me on
of my efforts to get the bond referendum in front of voters Facebook at www.facebook.com/Councilorkaufer or on
a few years back. With your support we got my strategic twitter @Councilorkaufer.
initiative on the ballot and it passed with over 70 percent
support. Now with this first purchase we are able to preserve
Building Strengths In Children

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., because you know your child best and you might need to seek guidance. Maybe your child is a happy wanderer with
School Psychologist continue to nudge and believe for your child until he or she little focus or struggling with his or her identity. There are
What does your child excel can believe on their own. Our kids have free will to decide counselors and career coaches that can assist. You can find
at? As a child I grew up in the their career path but as parents we recognize their talents. counselors at www.sfacc.net and a career coach at https://
Evil Knievel era and I was Building your child’s talents requires intentionality and collegecareerconsulting.com.
the best kid in my Miami not every interest develops to be your child’s chosen path. Dr. Forgan and associates test kids ages 5 and older
neighborhood at jumping a When my child was a teen he wanted to be a YouTuber. He for ADHD/ADD, dyslexia, gifted, learning disabilities,
bicycle across two open ramps was great at technology so I encouraged him to develop that and processing problems. Call (561) 625-4125 or visit
and I have scars to prove it. Of interest but gave him opportunities for new experiences in JimForgan.com.
course, my parents did not see areas I believed he might excel even more.
this as my natural affinity and Here are three ways to build your child’s strengths. First,
encouraged me to become a continue to encourage your child to try different activities
dentist. I didn’t believe I was good at science and did not pursue including the ones that are out of their comfort zone.
this career but in hindsight, I could have become a dentist if they Second, don’t give up on your child. You might invest time
would have just kept encouraging me. and money into your child’s music or dance only to have
At 10 years old I already believed I wasn’t good at math her stop a short time later. No worries as it’s an experience
and science and this shaped my future career. I tell you this that helped shape her. What’s next? Finally, if needed,

Priorities.

PROTECT LIFE AS YOU LIVE IT.
Contactless Service I Design
Above every critical system, the AC that cools Installation I Surge Protection

you, the tools you communicate with, and the

entertainment that keeps everyone engaged

and enthused, is a lightning protection system.

No? Oh, wow. Change that.