You have done the tours and you have met the teachers. Now, with only a few days to go until your kiddo’s first day of middle school, how do we parents make sure the transition from elementary school is a… read more
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Put Your Phone Away! Internet Addiction in Tweens
With a 13-year-old and an 11-year-old, I sometimes feel like their technology is the bane of my existence. I thought I had planned it out all so well. I had rules and a contract. We discussed when phones were allowed… read more
How to Successfully Move Your Kid to College
I know, you were so focused on senior year; buried under college choices, admissions, graduation announcements, photos, senior trips, and prom. Planning for college likely wasn’t at the top of your list. Now, you’re staring down the fact that your… read more
Teach Your Tween To Combat Body Shaming
As our children grown into tweens, they become more aware of their bodies, and so do others. Body shaming is an awful side effect of the tween years, and it is the practice of humiliating someone by making mocking or… read more
Why Does My Baby Spit Up?
New moms be on notice... your baby will most likely spit up. It’s a fact of life. However, the good news is most of the time, it is completely harmless and the downside is it might require you to do… read more
High School Here We Come!
As you help your child prepare for high school, there are many things to consider in finding the perfect fit. Fortunately, Alachua County has many options for a great education and well-rounded experience. While evaluating your options, consider what parts… read more
Should You Be Screening Your Baby’s Screen Time?
A little bit of screen time for young children can give parents a small bit of sanity – or at the least time to go to the bathroom or have a quick bite to eat – but could it be… read more
DIY Your Own Graduation Pictures!
Graduation is upon us and what an amazing accomplishment to capture! If you don't have access to a photographer to get graduation photo's made, we have some tips for DIY graduation pictures that will let your graduate shine! Lighting: To… read more
When Your Baby Becomes a Legal Adult: What You Need to Know
In what feels like an overnight transition, our babies go from diapers to adulthood. How does it happen so fast? We’ve compiled a list of things you need to know as they approach their 18th birthday so you, and them,… read more
Should You Pierce Your Baby’s Ears?
From the food that we feed our babies to the many ways we chose to hold them, there doesn’t seem to be a single topic that isn’t targeted to debate. Each mother has her own opinions on how to properly… read more