Parents who are considering a first activity for their children should strongly think about starting with a musical instrument. Not only is it fun to make music, but science has shown that even small amounts of music education could produce… read more
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How Your Breasts Change During Pregnancy and After
When you become pregnant, changes in your body are inevitable. One of the first that many women notice is the subsequent changes to your breasts soon into your pregnancy. Women may notice that their nipples become tender and their breasts… read more
Featured Teacher: Jacob Van Wagner
WHERE DO YOU TEACH? Fort Clarke Middle School WHAT GRADE/AGE DO YOU TEACH? 8th Grade HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A TEACHER? This is my first year teaching, so since August 2020. WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU TEACH? Gifted U.S. History… read more
Mosquitoes: The World’s Deadliest Animal
What do you think is the most dangerous animal in Florida? Would you guess rattlesnakes, sharks, alligators or water moccasins? Believe it or not, the most dangerous animal in Florida is the size of a fingernail! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… read more
Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten: Essential Skills to be Ready!
Back to school means important milestones, and none may be more significant than the first day of kindergarten! While that day may be full of excitement and maybe tears, a lot goes into making sure your child is ready for… read more
Hyperemesis Gravidarum: How the “Princess Disease” Affects Moms
When the British Royal Family announced that Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, was expecting her first child in 2017, every part of her pregnancy was reported by the media. This included her diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition that… read more
#MomHacks: Back-to-School Hacks
Check out these Mom Hacks to help ease from the lazy days of summer back to a structured school schedule. "Before buying ANY school supplies, take stock of what you have first! Who cares if they are a bit used… read more
How to Get Toddler Toys Squeaky Clean
Most toddlers have no trouble collecting a mountain of toys thanks to generous family members and friends. As a parent, it’s your job to make sure their toys stay clean after your kiddo is finished playing with them and (probably) putting them… read more
5 Tips For a Successful School Year from Alachua County’s Teacher of the Year
BY NICOLE A. HARRIS It goes without saying that last school year was tough, and that is certainly an understatement. Aside from massive learning loss, families faced circumstances that came with hard and sudden changes. Some faced the loss of… read more
Meet Our Local Mompreneurs
Photos by Indigo & Co Photography | Makeup by Kara Winslow Being a mom is a full-time job all on its own, but that has not stopped five local moms from pursuing their career goals and opening their own businesses.… read more