Back-to-School Blues

Put a Stop to Back-to-School Blues!

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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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 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

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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poison ivy

Learn How to Identify and Treat Poison Ivy!

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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perfect beach day

Tips for the Perfect Family Beach Day

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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nontoxic playdough

Make Homemade Nontoxic Playdough For Endless Fun!

Playdough has been the favorite squishy substance of many toddlers all over the world for years! The Play- Doh® that we all know and love was accidentally invented by Joseph and Noah McVicker in 1955 while the two were trying to make wallpaper cleaner. Play-Doh® was marketed a year later by a toy manufacturer, and

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4th of July popsicles

3 Sweet 4th of July Popsicle Recipes!

Looking for a refreshing snack to make with your kids? Add an extra ‘pop’ to your 4th of July celebration with these easy popsicle recipes!   Berry Blast Popsicle Ingredients: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, coconut water, popsicle molds Directions: Cut up strawberries. Drop blueberries, raspberries and pieces of strawberries into popsicle molds. Pour coconut water in

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Keep Your Family Safe from Hot Car Fatalities

It is something we hear on the news, but none of us ever imagine that it could happen to our own families. Although many of us think we would never make this fatal mistake, a simple change in routine or a distracted mind are often the most common culprits in hot car fatalities. Because no

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