One of the biggest fashion trends weโve seen is the reemergence of tie-dye! What may seem like a retired style now reserved exclusively for camp
Make Matza Brittle During Passover
For those celebrating Passover, finding unleavened snacks to eat can be hard! Here is a recipe for Matza Brittle that will satisfy your sweet cravings
Stopping Your Child From Swearing
Thereโs nothing like hearing your child curse to make you cringe in horror. The first time I heard my daughter utter a four-letter word, I
5 Tips for Making Homework Feel Less Like Work
According to โHomework In America,โ a 2014 Brown Center Report on American Education, homework for students in third grade through twelve takes an average of
Start Adding the 2021 Gator Football Schedule to Your Calendars
The University of Florida just released the 2021 Gator football schedule! You can start adding the games to you calendar! In total, this Gator's season
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Peanut App: A Meeting Place for Moms
Motherhood is wonderful and fulfilling. And sometimes isolating. Many moms crave adult conversation and other parents to share ideas, swap recommendations for daycare and gripe about your lack of sleep. Meet Peanut, a free app designed to help moms connect… read more
PANDAS: What Is It and How Can It Be Treated?
When local mom and hairstylist Tonya Cowartโs oldest son Michael was three years old, out of the blue she noticed he began sucking on his fingers. His preschool teacher told Tonya that he had been doing it all day, and… read more
Future Olympians: Lorelei and Niery Turner (Baton Twirling)
Meet Lorelei and Niery Turner, two sisters with a passion for baton twirling! LORELEI AND NIERY TURNER AGE 9 AND AGE 7 How long have you been involved in baton twirling? Lorelei: I have twirled since I was four. Niery:… read more
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Beyond the Bell: Free Homework Help for Alachua County Students
Free homework help is now available for Alachua County Public School students. This new program titled "Beyond the Bell" and funded through federal ESSER (Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief) funds intended to help students recover from effects of the COVID… read more
More Sleep Helps Teens Cope With the Pandemic
If you're the parent of a teenager, you know it can be hard to drag them out of bed before lunchtime. Teenage bodies have a "delayed biological rhythm" and tend to prefer to go to bed later and sleep later… read more
TikTok Trend “Devious Licks” Causes Concern
A recent TikTok trend titled "Devious Licks Challenge" is causing mayhem in schools across the country. This trend shows students engaged in criminal activity by defacing school property or completing a "lick" (theft) of school property. Many schools have been… read more
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Giggle Magazineโs MVP Club is NOW open to all parents in Alachua County! Why do the kids get all the perks? The MVP (most valuable parent) Club is full of benefits and highlights just for you, the parents! … read more
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D.I.Y. Birthday Party Piรฑata!
Your kiddo's birthday is right around the corner, and this year he or she has requested a VERY specific theme for the party. You've searched for hours on the internet and in stores for a pinฬata that even comes close… read more
4 DIY Summer Crafts to Keep You and The Kiddos Entertained
Now that the school year is over and you have a break from distance learning, it's time for some summer fun! Instead of turning to the TV to keep your kiddos entertained, break out the craft supplies and get creative!… read more
Use Nature to Make These DIY Bookmarks!
Crafting withย nature is a great way to repurpose some of nature's beauty! Use some things that you find outside to make these DIY Bookmarks with your kiddos. DIY Bookmarks Supplies: Ruff-age like leaves, flowers and fernsย Large bookย Parchment paperย … read more