Playdough has been the favorite squishy substance of many toddlers all over the world for years! The Play- Doh® that we all know and love was accidentally invented by Joseph and Noah McVicker in 1955 while the two were trying… read more
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Free College Tours with ACPS!
If it’s time for your child to start thinking about college, you’re in luck. The Alachua County Public Schools College Tour Initiative will allow your child to explore eight of the top colleges and universities in Florida for free! If… 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
3 Ways to Sleep Train Your Baby
New parents receive so much unsolicited advice regarding sleep and their newborns. From “never wake a sleeping baby” to “wake the baby every two hours to eat” it can get pretty confusing. Add to that your exhaustion, and who has… read more
Helping Your Tween Conquer Video Game Addiction
Pac-Man, Mario Bros., Tetris. Video games have changed since we were kids. Now, there are first-person games, multi-player online role playing games and multi-user domain games. Kids today can play online with people across the world or watch others playing… read more
How to Teach Your Child to be Charitable
It is never too early to start teaching your children the importance of empathy and charitability. Between the ages of 7 to 9, children can begin to understand their place in the world and the importance of helping others. In… read more
Navigating Newborn Visits: What Family and Friends Should Know
Bringing a newborn baby into the world is one of the most joyous occasions! Amid the crying and pooping, even the mere sight or smell of a tiny tot can be enough to inspire the happiest moments in a parent’s… read more
Should You Be Worried About Your Child’s Attachment to a Toy?
Who didn't have a favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal that they loved as a young child? In fact, a third of adults admit they can’t bear to part with their own childhood toy, according to research published in the… read more
Post C-Section Numbness
In 2016, the cesarean (C-section) delivery rate for births in the U.S. was 31.9 percent. approximately one in three women gave birth via C-section, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many women prepare for side effects of… read more
What should you pack in your labor and delivery bag?
You don’t know if your little one will be making his or her appearance at 41 weeks or 37 weeks, after 20 hours of labor or two hours (fingers crossed), but you do know you want an overnight bag with… read more
