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We Want to Celebrate Your High School Graduate!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | April 29, 2025 | Call Outs , Teens

Giggle Magazine wants to make sure that your high school graduate feels extra special for all they have accomplished this year. If you have a graduating senior from an Alachua County High School/Homeschool/FLVS who you would like to honor, please complete the form below. We will be proudly showcasing them in our "Senior Spotlight" section

Make a DIY Compost Bin to Help The Earth!

By Amanda Roland | April 21, 2025 | Articles , Guides , Home Life , Local Fun

Composting is one of the easiest things that a family can do to help the environment. When you compost, you help reduce the amount of organic waste in our landfills, which according to Bay Area Composting, emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas into our atmosphere. Your compost is not only helping our environment, but also

Does My Teen Have the Kissing Disease?

By Lindsey Johnson | December 15, 2024 | Health

Mononucleosis, also commonly called “mono” or “the kissing disease,” is common among children, particularly teens and young adults. Mono is highly contagious and can have some lingering effects that make it a disruptive illness. What is Mononucleosis? Infectious mononucleosis is caused by a virus, most commonly by the Epstein- Barr virus (EBV). In fact, Cleveland

Understand Your Child’s Growth Pattern, One Inch at a Time

By Tracy Wright | November 15, 2024 | Health

Once your child is born, the one thing every parent is first concerned about is their baby’s rate of growth. Pediatricians use a growth chart comparing a child’s height and weight statistics to other children, creating a percentile number for each figure. For example, if your child is on the 60th percentile for weight and

“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

Tweens and Shaving: Tips for A Smooth Experience

By Amanda Roland | September 16, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Tweens

The tween years are full of ups, downs and major body changes. New body odors, hormonal imbalances, mood swings, growth spurts and, last but not least, body hair, can all be expected. Talking to your child about when and how to start shaving will vary for every child, but it’s important to learn some tips

How Do You Talk to Your Teen About Depression?

By Olivia Pitkenthly | September 16, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Teens

Warning: The following content talks about depression, suicidal thoughts, teenage suicide and the importance of talking to your teen about depression. Imagine getting a phone call from the high school guidance counselor, informing you that your son or daughter was taken to the hospital. You take a breath. Your heart skips a beat. Your mind

Sidewalk Chalk: Creativity Without The Mess!

By Amanda Roland | May 29, 2024 | 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

How to Navigate Your Tween Through a Break Up

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | April 22, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Tweens

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, today the average age that kids start dating is 12 and a half for girls, and 13 and a half for boys. In addition, the dating scene for many of these tweens consists of talking, group dates, texting and social gatherings. It can be normal to be “dating”

National Sibling Day: How To Handle Sibling Rivalry

By Olivia Pitkenthly | April 8, 2024 | Home Life , Learn

April 10 is National Sibling Day! Having siblings can be one of the biggest blessings, and the same goes for being the parents of siblings. Watching your children interact together and build strong relationships together is amazing, but sometimes sibling rivalries can create temporary obstacles as your children grow up with each other. If your

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We Want to Celebrate Your High School Graduate!

Make a DIY Compost Bin to Help The Earth!

Does My Teen Have the Kissing Disease?

Understand Your Child’s Growth Pattern, One Inch at a Time

Tweens and Shaving: Tips for A Smooth Experience

How Do You Talk to Your Teen About Depression?

Sidewalk Chalk: Creativity Without The Mess!

How to Navigate Your Tween Through a Break Up

National Sibling Day: How To Handle Sibling Rivalry

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