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When Can Supervised Bathing Go Down the Drain?

By Danielle Spano | July 24, 2024 | Conception 2 College
Bathing is a self-care skill that all children need to learn. It is not as simple as telling them to wash behind their ears and calling it a day, as water safety is a big issue. How do we teach our kids to bathe themselves? And once they have learned to wash themselves properly, at

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7 Vitamin C Products for Happy and Glowing Skin

By Amanda Roland | July 15, 2024 | Health
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, “normal skin contains high concentrations of vitamin C, which supports important and well-known functions, stimulating collagen synthesis and assisting in antioxidant protection against UV-induced photo damage.” As you age and through exposure to external forces like smoking and the sun, your levels of vitamin C in your

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Fun Summer Reads For All Ages

By Trace Ferguson | July 8, 2024 | Blog
As a parent, you don’t want your kids to be bored over summer break. You also don’t want their boredom to lead to reading loss, which can happen when your child does not read for a few months. To help encourage your kids to read over their vacation, I’ve compiled a list of fun summer

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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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Tips for the Perfect Family Beach Day

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | June 17, 2024 | Blog
Who doesn’t love the sand in their toes, the sun on their face and the smell of the fresh salty air? Whether you are going to the beach for a day or for a week, there are some things you need to know to make your beach trip a success! We have some fun tips

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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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ACPS Starts the Free Summer Meals Program Next Week

By Amanda Roland | May 29, 2024 | Blog
Alachua County Public Schools will be providing meals to families over the summer now that school is officially out with the Free Summer Meals program. Beginning June 3 and continuing through the summer until July 26, the district’s free grab and go meals distribution will be available, according to the Alachua County Public Schools Food

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Beach Safety Tips for This Summer

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | May 27, 2024 | Blog
The beach can be a wonderful place to relax and unwind with the family, but it is always best to learn and practice beach safety to make sure your vacation goes on without a hitch! Here are some things to keep in mind when visiting the beach! First Aid Kit It is always good to

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