As your child enters tweenhood, you might notice a slight shift — their once open bedroom door is now closed. Some days, you might barely even catch a glimpse of them. This increasing desire for privacy is a common milestone… read more
Alexandra Burns
Everything to Know About the Mandatory EKGs for Florida Student Athletes
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, high school student-athletes will be required to undergo and pass an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) at least once before competing in school athletics. The requirement comes with the passing of Florida Senate Bill 1070,… read more
How Early Food Introduction Can Help Prevent Allergies in Babies
Allergies can feel especially frightening when you have a newborn at home. Many parents worry that their child might have an unknown allergy or could develop one as they grow — often leading some parents to introduce common allergens like… read more
Strawberry Picking in Gainesville and Beyond!
Excitement is in the air as strawberry picking season approaches. Visit these local places with your loved ones for strawberry-picking fun! We will update this list with more information about local farms as information is acquired! Florida Strawberry Festival Thursday,… read more
Mealtime Messes Are Good for Baby Development
For parents, mealtime often means chaos and cleanup — pureed carrots on the ceiling, spaghetti noodles up your child’s nose, a tiny fist full of sliced green beans. But you might want to reconsider rushing over with the wipes after… read more
Fun Birthday Traditions From Around the World
From longevity noodles to early morning serenades, cultures around the world celebrate birthdays in fun, exciting and meaningful ways. Here’s a collection of unique birthday traditions from around the world that might inspire how you celebrate the next birthday in… read more
Birthday Party Ideas That Don’t Revolve Around Sugar
Sugar can often become the main event of birthday parties: a cake slathered in neon icing, goodie bags filled with candy and a table covered in sweet treats that children can munch on throughout the day, usually resulting in a… read more
Molluscum Contagiosum: What Every Parent Should Know About the Highly Contagious Skin Infection
As we enter the winter season of sharing jackets and cuddling together under movie night blankets, skin infections can quickly spread among your little ones, possibly more easily than you might have expected. Molluscum contagiosum is one to watch out… read more
Where Hope Meets Healing: One Family’s Resilience Through Leukemia
During what was usually one of her favorite activities of the week – T-ball practice – Emily sat sluggishly on the metal bleachers and told her mother, Brittany Lee, that she was “too tired” to play. During the two-minute walk… read more
How Expressing Gratitude Affects Your Body and Mind
As the time for Thanksgiving dinner approaches, we often mentally prepare ourselves for the once-a-year “what are you grateful for” dinner table discussion. But according to research and licensed therapists, expressing this gratitude daily has been shown to improve our… read more
