Giggle Magazine wants to make sure that your high school graduate feels extra special for all they have accomplished this year. If you have a graduating senior from an Alachua County High School/Homeschool/FLVS who you would like to honor, please… read more
Teen life is tough. School is “boring” and teens gripe about the daily school grind. While they may rather stay in bed all day, Florida law requires regular school attendance. Some kids play hooky a few times while others are… read more
As your teen gets closer and closer to leaving the nest, it is important that he have a firm grasp on finances. However, teaching your teen financial responsibility is much easier said than done! According to Piper Jaffray’s Fall 2017… read more
If you are the parent of a high school student-athlete, you may be wondering what your child needs to do to play at the collegiate level. Timing is important. While some athletes are recruited as early as middle school for… read more
If your teen is feeling nervous or uncertain about the idea of going to college right after they graduate, you may want to consider offering them the opportunity to explore a gap year. A gap year, the year between graduating… read more
The 2025-2026 Common App Essay Prompts Are Out! Attention rising high-school seniors! The 2025-2026 Common App Essay Prompts have been released. While the prompts haven’t changed since the 2024-2025 school year, there are some changes to the “Additional Information” section… read more
When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone? Some may answer, “never,” while others begin to reflect on days long ago. Our reliance on phones, tablets and computers fundamentally changed how we communicate with others. Yet many… read more
Warning: The following content talks about depression, suicidal thoughts, teenage suicide and the importance of talking to your teen about depression. Imagine getting a phone call from the high school guidance counselor, informing you that your son or daughter was… read more
Vaping — a national health concern sweeping America’s youth. For years, the allure of flavored e-cigarettes and the misconception that they are a safer alternative to traditional smoking have contributed to a surge in popularity among teenagers. This has left… read more
There are few moments that ignite a sense of freedom and excitement quite like your first time driving alone as a teen with your license. That initial journey from your childhood driveway marked a commencement into the (somewhat) liberated world… read more
