Parenting
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Road trip saviors
Make your next road trip a little less chaotic and a little more enjoyable with these recommendations from Reviewed.com. Read more
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Recipe for keeping kids safe when cooking
There’s nothing like spending time in the kitchen cooking a delicious meal for family and friends or an appetizing treat for yourself. But do you know the important steps to take long before anyone takes the first bite? Read more
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Coronavirus map helps parents determine risk level of Halloween activities in their area
The color-coded map categorizes communities by risk level and offers tips for families in those specific areas. Read more
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Officials warn trick-or-treating is 'high-risk' activity due to COVID-19
Local experts offer advice. Read more
The post-pandemic family
COVID-19 forced families to get back to basics. How can we capitalize on that as busy routines resume? Read more
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Is your child hitting their milestones?
The Healthy Start Coalition of Southwest Florida is hosting free virtual screenings for ages 2 months to 5 years old throughout October. Read more
5 Things: Baby Boost
Make life with a little one a little easier with these five finds. Read more
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Choosing child care in the age of COVID-19
The novel coronavirus that became a worldwide pandemic put families who depend on child care into a difficult position. Read more
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Child care scholarship available
Parents who have lost income because of the pandemic can get financial help to pay for child care. Read more
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Tips for choosing child care today
Selecting a child care provider is stressful in the best of times. During a widespread, global pandemic, it can be entirely overwhelming. Read more
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Ode to the Snack Mom
Meredith Masony writes 'An ode to the mom in my kid's class who brings in snacks so I can bring in the napkins,' an excerpt from her new book. Read more
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I chose virtual school for my kids. Sunday, it made sense. Monday, not so much.
Nobody said schooling your children in a pandemic would be easy. But as a 1980s elementary-school poster once said: Don't hit people. Read more
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How to cope with your senior’s last year of school
Tips from experts and parents who've been there. Read more
Things to Do
Golisano Children's Museum of Naples
3 new ways to play outside
These Southwest Florida attractions have new outdoor activities that beckon families to have fun. Read more
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These teens are becoming pickleball powerhouses
As the game grows in popularity, Southwest Florida kids and teens are picking it up and taking home the gold. Read more
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How to play pickleball
Pickleball is a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and pingpong and is played both indoors and outdoors with a paddle and plastic ball with holes. Read more
Lee County Nights at Edison Ford
It's Lee County Nights, when Lee County residents receive $5 off self-guided admission to Holiday Nights at Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Read more
Nov 30, 2020
Girls Leadership: Raising Resilient Girls at Home
Girls Leadership is a national nonprofit that teaches girls to exercise the power of their voice. This 1-hour, free online talk addresses the new challenges girls are facing. Read more
Nov 30, 2020
'Cuba: The Natural Beauty' by Clyde Butcher
See Cuba’s natural splendor through the lens of Clyde Butcher, an award-winning photographer and conservationist. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Read more
Dec 1, 2020
Key Marco Cat Exhibit
The Key Marco Cat and other rare 500- to 1,500-year-old Pre-Columbian Native American artifacts discovered on Marco Island in 1896 are showcased in an exhibit from January 2019 to April 2021. Read more
Dec 1, 2020
