How to Cope With Being An Older Grandparent

Many women are waiting until their late 20s to have their first child, according to The National Center for Health Statistics, and we are seeing more and more parents having children in their 30s and 40s. With older parents comes older grandparents, and those few years in age really make an impact. “I was 69

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children who experience anxiety

How To Help Children With Anxiety

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 12. Parents do all we can to help our anxious kids, but typical parenting approaches

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DIY Hanging Planter Pails

Calling all green-thumbed gardeners! Have you been looking for a fun way to brighten up your entryway? Well look no further! These quick do-it-yourself hanging planter pails are the perfect way to complete your garden. Supplies needed 2 metal pails, about 8 inches in diameter 2 coco liners, sized to fit in your pail Mini

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Choosing Your Grandparent Name

It is said that bringing a child into the world is the greatest moment of your life — a moment so overwhelmingly emotional that only one other milestone can top it: welcoming your first grandchild. Witnessing your baby, who you birthed, raised, loved and let flourish, follow in your footsteps by becoming a parent is

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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 are for kiddos, you softened. The fact that you play the games standing up and

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Super Bowl Party Food

Super Bowl Party Food That Shines!

Are you throwing a Super Bowl Party this Sunday? Use this Super Bowl Party food ideas to keep your guests full and happy until the game ends! These are easy recipes that are great for snacking. Go team!   Basil Pesto Hummus Total time: 15 minutes Ingredients Two 15 ounce cans of chickpeas Lemon juice

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Use These Activities To Bring The Whole Family Together!

The holidays are the perfect time to squeeze in as much together time as possible with those distant relatives and even your own children, as schools are closed and sports and activities generally take a break during this time. But, don’t let the days pass and fill them with TV and Video games. Instead, encourage

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Local New Year’s Eve Events For The Family!

Looking for a place to celebrate New Year's this year with your family? There are a bunch of places around Gainesville hosting parties to ring in the new decade! Take your family to these local spots this year:   New Year's Eve 90's Party Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, 9 p.m. – Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020,

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7 Golden Beauty Products You’ll Love!

Now that Florida is starting to reopen again since the onset of COVID-19, it's time to get your skin ready to see other people again. If you want to look fresh, glowy and golden as you emerge from quarantine, then try these seven golden beauty products! CRUNCHI LIGHT REFLECTING PRESSED HIGHLIGHTER Gold pigment and light

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Throw A Dance Party At-Home!

When I think back on my childhood, my favorite memories are not the trips to Disney. I hardly remember my big birthday parties that my mom worked so hard to throw, and I couldn’t tell you a single present I got before the age of 15. But I can feel the nostalgia set in when

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