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.ย While evaluating your options, consider what parts… read more
Tweens
How Can You Help Your Tween Develop Friendships?
Navigating friendships is hard at any age. It can be so challenging when you're a tween living in a digital age with hormones on the rise and overflowing feelings. Making, keeping and being the best friend you can can be… read more
Should Your Tween Get a Summer Job?
Summer is finally here, and that means pool days, camp, trips to the beach, play dates and lots of free time for your tween. While school may be out โ and your tween certainly deserves a break from homework and… read more
How to Overcome Setbacks and Press Reset: A Meditation Guide for Tweens
Life can be hard. During the tween years, hormones are wreaking havoc on young bodies and emotions. School increases in intensity, social cliques form, kids get more involved in sports and afterschool activities. Tweens may also start using social media… read more
DIY Your Own Graduation Pictures!
Graduation is upon us and what an amazing accomplishment to capture!ย 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
All Grown Up: How to Move from a Kid to a Tween Room
In the blink of an eye, your beloved baby grows up and so does their personality and style. As your child grows up, they want their bedroomโtheir own spaceโto reflect their unique tastes. So, what is the best way to… read more
Learn How to Navigate Body Odor and Your Tween!
As our children transition into โtween-hood,โ we notice a variety of changes due to the influx of hormones, including mood changes, body development, hair growth and, of course, body odor. Girls typically begin puberty between the ages of 8 and… read more
Tweens and Good Tidings Unite
ย Itโs present time!ย Ahhโฆ 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 Barbieยฎ, LEGOยฎ 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
Tweens and Social Media: Yay or Nay?
Tweens today face a whole new set of obstaclesย in the social landscape that did not exist whenย their parents were at that stage. With evolvingย technology, there are numerous benefits but alsoย some causes for concern. How do parents helpย guide children through this?… read more