Tween Drink Coffee

Coffee Talk: Should You Let Your Tween Drink Coffee?

In recent years, young people have been choosing popular coffee houses like Starbucks or Dunkin' as their regular hangout spot. Believe it or not, teens and tweens are not just there for the donuts and blended faux coffee milkshakes. They are gulping down the real thing. We’re talking dark, 115 mg injections of caffeine masked

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Gator football schedule

Start Adding the 2023 Gator Football Schedule to Your Calendars

The University of Florida has released the 2023 Gator football schedule! You can start adding the games to you calendar! In total, this Gator's season will consist of six home games, five away games and the "traditional neutral-site contest against the SEC East rival Georgia Bulldogs at TIAA Bank Field, in Jacksonville, Florida," according to

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sharks

Shark Tales: Distinguishing Facts from Fiction

Sharks have a bad reputation. Blame their rows of sharp teeth or the images we’ve been fed through movies like “Jaws.” But they’re not all bad, and they’re completely necessary for the ocean environment. George Burgess, a shark biologist and director of the Florida Program for Shark Research at the University of Florida, expels some

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5 Ways to Eat More Strawberries!

Summertime is almost here, and with that means peak strawberry season! You have waited all year for these delicious berries to be readily available at the grocery store, and now that they are here, you have got to take advantage. Whether you are looking to add strawberries to your next meal, a quick snack or

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Bird Feeders

DIY Bird Feeders to Make At Home!

Living in Florida has many advantages, one of which is that there is an abundance of wildlife right outside your door, like lizards, squirrels, deer and a variety of birds. You can get an even closer look at the house finches, eastern towhees and common starlings flying around your neighborhood by making DIY bird feeders

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Tips on Laundry

So Fresh and So Clean: Fun Facts and Tips For Laundry

Laundry is a chore that you can teach to children as young as preschool age! We have fun facts and tips for laundry that you can use with your kiddos! Explain to all kids this five-step method (Chuck, Clean, Dry, Fold and Put Away). You can even make it a fun song for your kids

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Teen Driving

Teen Driving: What To Know and How to Help

When it comes to teen driving, it can be overwhelming to get behind the wheel for the first time. It can also be extremely risky. The best thing for a new driver is to feel comfortable, knowledgeable and prepared, and it is your role as the parent to get your teen ready, whether you teach

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5 Fun Facts about Our Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie!

Warm chocolate chip cookies seem to make everything in a child’s life better! (and for some adults, too). Tests, breakups, bad days at school... everything melts away at first bite of that soft ooey-gooey cookie. We dive into America’s favorite cookie and take a look at what makes it so sweet and special!   What

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DIY bookmarks

Use Nature to Make These DIY Bookmarks!

Crafting with nature is a great way to repurpose some of nature's beauty! Use some things that you find outside to make these DIY Bookmarks with your kiddos. DIY Bookmarks Supplies: Ruff-age like leaves, flowers and ferns  Large book  Parchment paper  Thick cardstock  Scissors Craft glue Mod Podge or Contact paper String or Ribbon Instructions:  To

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