child sleeping enough

Is My Child Sleeping Enough?

By Brian Byrne | June 24, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Kids
Whether you are an infant, adult or senior, sleep is an essential part of living. Sleeping allows a person’s body to recuperate from the stress and exhaustion of the prior day. A good way of viewing sleep is like a period at the end of a very long sentence. However, the question is, how much

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Preparing Your Family for Hurricane Season

By Christina Vila | June 3, 2024 | Happy Home
Preparing your family for hurricane season is here! Florida hurricane season runs from June 1 through the end of November, with the high season occurring in August and September. Before the Storm Bill Quinlan, a meteorologist on WCJB TV20’s weather team, insists that although North Central Florida may not see a lot of hurricane action,

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Emotional Eating

Emotional Eating: What It Is and How to Avoid it

By Lindsey Johnson | May 7, 2024 | Health
Bodies need nourishment. Food and water provide fuel for bodily processes and activities, and we must replenish our supply daily. Individual body makeup along with activity level determines what you need to sustain yourself and maintain a healthy weight. While we know intellectually that we need food to thrive, sometimes food can hold power over

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Baby Has a Cough

What To Do When Your Baby Has a Cough

By Danielle Spano | March 25, 2024 | Conception 2 College , infant
Coughing is a natural reflex the body uses to clear the lungs and airways. But when a baby has a cough, a parent’s first instinct is often to worry. Sometimes a cough is just a cough, and other times it calls for a trip to the doctor. Understanding what causes coughing and the different types

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St. Patty's Day

Easy St. Patty’s Day Recipes For The Family

By Grace Downey | March 13, 2024 | Forks & Spoons
If your family does not come from a long line of Irish blood, or if you are not familiar with classic Irish meals, you may mistake the most popular meal on St. Patty's Day to be Sheppard's pie. While this dish is delicious and comforting, the traditional Irish meal to prepare for St. Patrick's Day

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Gentle Giants: The 6 Best Places To See Manatees In Florida

By Julia Bauer | February 28, 2024 | Blog
While Florida is a major destination for summer vacations, winter may be the prime time to explore Florida’s waters. Between November and April, manatees gather in the Sunshine State to warm up during the colder months. According to The Everglades Foundation, these gentle giants are typically 10 feet long and weigh around 1,000 pounds. They

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ABC’s of Acne

The ABC’s of Acne: Causes and Prevention

By Lindsey Johnson | February 26, 2024 | Health
According to the Mayo Clinic, the definition of acne is “a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.” The Cleveland Clinic states that up to 80% of people ages 11 to

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Birding

The Next Big Thing: Birding!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | February 26, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Kids
Does your kiddo have a love of all things nature? If they do, this is the perfect age to introduce them to the world of birding. But what is it? This activity is observing birds in their natural habitat and actively pursuing witnessing them, recording how many you see and having a love of the

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Pawsitive Pet Chores

Pawsitive Pet Chores Your Children Can Learn From

By Jacqueline Saguin | February 19, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Kids
Feb. 20 is National Love Your Pet Day! Do you feel it is about time your child adopted a sense of responsibility? If so, there’s no better opportunity than adopting a pet! Children enter a new realm of responsibility at this age. They no longer need someone to tie their shoes or clean up after

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