Children today seem to be experiencing anxiety at higher levels than ever before. In response to this trend, the State of Florida has become the first in the nation to require mental health education for students in grades six through… read more
Health
ACPS is Offering a Second Round of Free Flu Shots
Alachua County Public Schools announced there will be an optional second round of flu shots offered in Alachua County schools due to the severity of this year’s flu virus. The vaccination will be offered as a flu shot only. “As… read more
Try These Makeup Products for a Pop of Love!
Red is bold, pink is delicate, but they both represent love! This season, add a little love to your makeup ritual by incorporating some of our favorite red and pink shades that you will for sure... love! Pinks L.O.V Blushment… read more
Everything You and Your Family Should Know About The Coronavirus
While the Flu is still making its rounds around Gainesville and Alachua County, another illness has made national headlines. The coronavirus has quickly become one of the most talked about viruses in recent history, and with a good reason.… read more
How Can You Observe National Children’s Dental Health Month?
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children. Parents can help prevent tooth decay and cavities by following a few simple steps. 1. Check with your local water… read more
Have Some Fun Without The Television!
So you gave in and allowed Santa to bring the Xbox 360 this year. You put off having a game system as long as you could, but when you realized the games are as much fun for parents as they… read more
How Is Virtual Reality Technology Changing Video Games?
Virtual reality is a term we have heard thrown around for the better part of the last few decades. Whether real or imagined, the concept of entering an environment which we could not otherwise via the wonders of technology, has… read more
How Can You Avoid Catching Your Child’s Illness?
When local mother Brittany Fair’s then four-year-old daughter was sent home from VPK with a high fever, she noticed the dreaded spots on her hands and feet. Fair’s daughter had contracted Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) or Coxsackievirus/Enterovirus. Although… read more
Use These Apps to Get Moving!
We’ve all seen the “fitspiration” pictures online claiming that a workout is only 4 percent of your day, so that must mean there are no excuses, right? Well when you have kids to parent, a household to manage and work… read more
Try These Easy Work Day Workouts
We know how important it is to get plenty of exercise. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that we get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity cardiorespiratory exercise five times a week. However, for some of us that work… read more
