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Learn How to Treat Heat-Related Ailments

By Amanda Roland | July 28, 2025 | Health , Pediatrics

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

Middle School Success: Getting Your Middle Schooler Prepared

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | July 23, 2025 | Conception 2 College , Readiness & Academic Support , Schools

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

Keep Your Family Safe from Hot Car Fatalities

By Danielle Pastula | June 25, 2025 | Parenting Advice , Safety Guidance

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

Fun Summer Reads For All Ages

By Trace Ferguson | June 9, 2025 | 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

Should You Be Worried About Your Child’s Attachment to a Toy?

By Tracy Wright | April 29, 2025 | Conception 2 College , Feature , Toddler

Who didn't have a favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal that they loved as a young child? In fact, a third of adults admit they can’t bear to part with their own childhood toy, according to research published in the Journal of Cognition and Culture. If you have a toddler, you may observe them become

Tips For Picking the Stroller That is Best for You!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | March 10, 2025 | Expecting

When I had my first baby shower, I remember opening the big clunky box that held my first stroller. It was a Graco combination, where the car seat fit right into the stroller, so you didn’t have to wake a sleeping baby to put him into the stroller. GENIUS! Fast forward 17 months and we

ACPS Posts Updated School Calendar

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | February 23, 2025 | Blog , Calendar & Deadlines , Schools

Today, Alachua County Public Schools released the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. That means time to updated those family calendars with all the important school dates and vacations times. This updated calendar reflects the current start date for all Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) which will be Monday, August 11. The last day of

“But Mommy said I could!” Managing Parenting Differences

By Olivia Pitkenthly | November 12, 2024 | Life

Take a look around your neighborhood, playground or child’s school, and you will see a variety of parenting styles. The “helicopter” parent who monitors every step the child makes, not only knows the names of her friends, but also her friends’ parents, and makes sure the child stays fed and hydrated every hour on the

Avoid These 5 Common Money Mistakes Parents Make

By Jacqueline Saguin | November 6, 2024 | Happy Home , Parenting Advice , Routines & Parenting

Strollers and diapers are the priority now. Raising a child is such a great feat in itself that you don’t quite consider the financial implications that’ll come down the line. But, if you start saving now, you won’t stress about it and break the bank later. Avoid these five common money mistakes parents make. Your

Barbecue 101: Tips, Tricks and Gear for the Perfect Barbecue!

By Renee Castro | June 19, 2024 | Forks & Spoons

Welcome to Florida, where the sun shines bright (on most days), and many summers are spent at family barbecues by the pool. For most of us, attending barbecues have been a summer staple for as long as we can remember, so bring out your favorite tools and get grilling! Use our BBQ 101 guide for

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