As soon as Laura Lytle’s son Luke turned about a year old, he began climbing on everything in her home. The local mother of two had to hide all the barstools under her kitchen island to prevent a serious climbing… read more
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5 Ways to Introduce New Foods to Your Toddler
Healthy eating is crucial for your toddler as they grow and develop. Starting early on in childhood means there may be less of a chance they develop chronic diseases and conditions like obesity, heart disease or type 2 diabetes. The… read more
When Your Teen is the Passenger
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
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
Conquering Your Child’s Fear of Needles
When I was about 10 years old, I went to a pediatrician’s office knowing that I would be getting a TB test where they puncture your skin with a needle. I was so scared that I ended up passing out… read more
Getting Your Kids Involved in Triathlons
If you watched the Olympics last summer, you may have seen USA triathlete Katie Zaferes win bronze for the United States — or heard about crazy triathletes completing an Ironman in Hawaii. The sport can seem inaccessible, but triathlon is… read more
#BossMom: Meet Brandi Parker
Meet Brandi Parker, Wife to Travis Parker, Mom to Ava (7) Where do you work and what do you do? Tell us a bit about it. What are some of your goals with it? I became a nurse in 2011… 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
Free Reading and Writing Parent Workshop
Alachua County Public Schools and the Alachua County Council of PTAs are hosting a FREE online event for parents titled “Dyslexia and Dysgraphia: An Insight for Parents.”This workshop is for the families of all Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students on Individualized… read more
Temporary Mask Mandate for ACPS Employees
According to a press release sent out by the Alachua County Public Schools on Monday August 2, 2021, masks will be temporarily required for Alachua County Public School employees, vendors and visitors to district facilities. This ACPS mask mandate is… read more
