How to Teach Your Teen Financial Responsibility

By Christy Piña | August 15, 2025 | Conception 2 College , Teens
As your teen gets closer and closer to leaving the nest, it is important that he have a firm grasp on finances. However, teaching your teen financial responsibility is much easier said than done! According to Piper Jaffray’s Fall 2017 “Taking Stock with Teens” report, teens spend the most money on food, followed closely by

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Gainesville Youth Chorus Auditions

Join the Gainesville Youth Chorus! Auditions are open for the 2025-2026 Season. Meet new friends and enjoy the Gainesville Youth Chorus experience all year long! Audition dates are Thursdays, August 14 & 21, 4-6 p.m. Visit www.gainesvilleyouthchorus.com to sign up for a slot. Auditioning is simple, just sing a part of a favorite song. No

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Back-to-School Blues

Put a Stop to Back-to-School Blues!

By Renee Castro | August 3, 2025 | Blog
Another summer break is wrapping up and it’s time to lie out the children’s finely pressed uniforms and sit in the morning traffic. Everything seems to be as fine as it can be in the middle of a pandemic. And then, as the alarm goes off on that first day of school, you know in

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Shark Tales: Distinguishing Facts from Fiction

By Giggle Magazine | July 28, 2025 | Blog
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 the former director of the Florida Program for Shark Research at the University of Florida,

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Heat-Related Ailments

Learn How to Treat Heat-Related Ailments

By Amanda Roland | July 28, 2025 | Health
Summer days and beautiful Florida weather mean one thing — lots of time spent outdoors. However, with temperatures in the upper 90s and high humidity, you and your little ones can burn yourselves out quickly in the summer heat. The Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin breaks down how to recognize, prevent and treat some common and

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Middle School Success: Getting Your Middle Schooler Prepared

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | July 23, 2025 | Conception 2 College
You have done the tours and you have met the teachers. Now, with only a few days to go until your kiddo’s first day of middle school, how do we parents make sure the transition from elementary school is a smooth one? Listen with intent Do not dismiss your child’s feelings. Going from the top

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poison ivy

Learn How to Identify and Treat Poison Ivy!

By Amanda Roland | July 23, 2025 | Health
Now that the weather is warmer, you’re probably itching to get outside. This is the perfect time to have some quality, one-on- one time with nature, whether that’s going camping or taking a leisurely stroll through Payne’s Prairie. Scarier than any campfire story, however, is what’s lurking just close by. Poison ivy goes hand-in-hand with

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Protect Your Child from the Sun’s Harmful Rays

By Jennifer Jensen | July 14, 2025 | Health
Nestled in the middle of the sunshine state, Gainesville provides plenty of opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors. But, parents have to be careful about sun exposure and make sure they are protecting their children, especially infants. Nothing dampens a great day spent outside more than being stuck with a terrible, painful sunburn. And,

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Sidewalk Chalk: Creativity Without The Mess!

By Amanda Roland | July 10, 2025 | Blog , Local Fun
Sidewalk chalk! The ultimate crafting medium that isn't super messy and can wash off of ~pretty much~ anything! Here are some crafts that involve sidewalk chalk to keep your kiddos busy if they are bored from all this social distancing! Gather Your Supplies! Glitter Sidewalk Chalk Colorations Sidewalk Chalk Crayola Washable Chalk Draw Yourself Challenge

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