By Trace Ferguson Black cats have gotten a bad rap. Often associated with bad luck or evil, these kitties have some of the highest euthanasia rates of all the different color cats in shelters, according to the American Society for… read more
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Our Road Tripping Family: The Almond Family
Photo courtesy of the Almond Family Elaine and Chris Almond have taken their three children Carter (11), Drew (9) and Julia (7) on a two-week RV trip exploring National Parks and other fun stops for the past two summers. After… read more
A Day in the Life of Kristen Cooper
Photo by Caryn Ruano at B Original Art and Photography Kristen Cooper is co-owner of Spain & Cooper Homes. She and her husband, Mike, have one son, Colton (4 ½). 6:15 a.m. Hear my husband, Mike, leaving for work and… read more
“Does That Have Peanuts?” One Mom’s Journey of Raising a Son with a Food Allergy
By April Tisher For us it started with the innocent bite of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich at a birthday party followed by an errant piece of Halloween candy containing peanut butter and finally a few chicken nuggets fried… read more
Ready and Able: When Should Your Little One Start Preschool?
By Danielle Spano Preschool readies children for kindergarten with psychological and social skills, but how do you know if your child is ready to start? It may be time for you to go back to work or you may just… read more
Everyone is Heading Back to School: What is new with SBAC?
By April Tisher The 2017–2018 Alachua County Public School year kicks off for students returning to the classroom on August 14 under some significant leadership changes. Replacing the yearlong interim superintendent of schools, Sandra Hollinger, will be the new superintendent… read more
Forget Me Not: How pregnancy affects more than just your figure!
By Nicole Irving It has been nine years since I gave birth to my last son, but sometimes I still feel as though I still have “pregnancy brain.” Also called “baby brain,” “mommy brain,” or “momnesia,” pregnancy brain refers to… read more
Giggle Magazine’s Featured Teacher: Emily Quesenberry
School: Meadowbrook Elementary School Grade: Second and third Subject(s): Science and math Teaching: 12 years Why were you inspired to teach? I think I loved school from my first day as a student. I loved lining up my dolls and stuffed animals and teaching… read more
Science Fair Success: Making the Science Fair More Fun for You and Your Kiddo
By Colleen McTiernan Science fair. Just the thought of these projects can send shivers down some parents’ spines. Although they might seem intimidating for kids and parents alike, the science fair is actually a great time for your kiddo to… read more
Let’s Play Gaga … and We Don’t Mean Music!
By April Tisher | Photo by Sincerely Gone Photography Six years ago, my children and their schoolmates suddenly went gaga for something called gaga ball. The focal point of their recess stories were play-by-plays of that day’s gaga ball winner.… read more
