When Marlo Walpole’s son began driving, she had some ground rules for him. Among them were no cell phone use, no driving to a location she did not approve, and he needed to tell her when he left and when… read more
Conception 2 College
The Truth About Oral Thrush
No one wants to see velvety white spots growing in their baby’s mouth. But, if you notice this sign, chances are your baby may have something called oral thrush. Noticing this might confuse and worry parents. But oral thrush is extremely common… read more
How To Ease Maternity Aches And Pains
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
Midwives – What Do They Do?
When I turned 18, I walked into a gynecologist’s office for the first time. The clinic lights shone bright and white. The room smelled sanitized and clean. Footsteps on the ground tapped outside in the hallway. The chair underneath me… read more
Tweens and Good Tidings Unite
It’s present time! Ahh… this is the best. As parents, we just love to see the joy and excitement our tots exude when they tear open those pristinely-wrapped gifts. They squeal and shriek over the newest Barbie®, LEGO® set or… read more
8th Grade Families: Career Academy Showcase
Do you have an 8th grader? There are many options for high school in Alachua County. On Thursday, November 18th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Eastside High School (in the outdoor mall area), local schools with specialty programs will… read more
How Full is Your Bucket? Our Favorite Book for Teaching Kindness
Illustration by Megan Sapelak Have you ever noticed that when you’re feeling down, every little thing starts to feel monumentally disastrous? On the flip side, when life feels good, small inconveniences seem to roll by with barely a second glance.… read more
Teen Cha-Ching: Help Your Child Learn About Investing!
Money talks and teens are listening! The stock market, investing, trading, shares — these are all terms floating around the minds of today’s teens. While these things all might seem a little confusing to even the most educated parents, there are many apps and… read more
Toddler Tantrums: From Destructive to Constructive
We all have our moments. Moments when emotions get the best of us, anger consumes us and scream-crying seems to be the only appropriate response. As adults, we can (hopefully) control these emotions and constructively deal with them. However, our kiddos can have a… read more
Can Playing a Musical Instrument Benefit Your Kiddos?
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
