From the common cold to chickenpox, children pick up all kinds of illnesses—whooping cough is one of them. This highly contagious respiratory tract infection, also known as pertussis or “the 100-day cough,” causes an intense hacking cough, according to Mayo Clinic.… read more
Local Trick or Treating Activities in Gainesville! Halloween is this month! Have you decided what you and your kiddos are going to do for the big day? Sparks and Spooks Where: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention When: October… read more
Competitive children can turn everything from brushing their teeth to eating their vegetables into a contest? Competitive children want to win at whatever it is they’re doing, which can be a huge motivator. A study published in “World Conference on… read more
Candy, chips and other tasty but not-so-healthy foods are appealing to people of all ages – especially children. If your child doesn’t bring a lunch to school, they get the freedom to choose what they want to eat in the… read more
Do you remember when you started doing your own laundry? Did you learn in middle school? Or did you figure it out on your own once you moved out of the house? Figuring out when a child should start doing… read more
Pregnancy is beautiful but far from painless. If you’ve had a child or are expecting a child, this is no surprise to you. Pregnancy can come with many aches and pains, but there are things you can do that may… read more
While our planet deserves appreciation every day, April 22nd is Earth Day – a time to celebrate the Earth and everything it does for us. According to National Geographic, Earth Day has been around since 1970 when a Wisconsin senator… read more
If you’ve found all the eggs the Easter Bunny hid for your family, you’re probably wondering what to do with the leftovers. A person can only eat so many plain hard-boiled eggs, and the Easter Bunny isn’t going to hop… read more
Although National Student-Athlete Day is April 6, the grind never stops for athletic youth. Student-Athlete Day is a time to “celebrate the resiliency” of students participating in sports, according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). If your kids are… read more
While February may be best known for Valentine’s Day, don’t forget about the unique celebration of the furry creature that uses his shadow to predict the weather. Every February 2nd, the famous Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his home in… read more
