Parenting
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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
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Time to go back to the table
Tips to make family dinners easy and nutritious, no matter how busy your crew gets. Read more
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Scholarships available to help parents pay for child care
United Way and Lee County are distributing up to $1,250 per child from the CARES Act to help working parents who lost wages. Read more
Voices: Talk to your kid about being a weirdo
An excerpt from “Mom Babble,” a new book by Southwest Florida mom and blogger Mary Katherine Backstrom Read more
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Buying that first car
No matter what your budget, reliability, safety, insurance and education all play a role in buying a car for a teen to drive. Read more
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We’re here for you
This is not your typical summer. Yes, we’ll celebrate the end of school. Perhaps more than normal. Read more
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Mothering during a pandemic
Personal stories from women across Southwest Florida Read more
Things to Do
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Small history museums give kids the big picture of what SWFL was like long ago
What was Southwest Florida like before AC and cell phones? Kids find out at these somewhat hidden historic gems. Read more
Stimulus checks for kids? Country Time launches bailout fund for lemonade stands
There's another "business" struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic: kids' lemonade stands. Country Time's relief fun aims to help. Read more
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West Virginia is the perfect adrenaline rush
Find thrills in the whitewater rapids of West Virginia, whether you’re an experienced rafter or a 6-year-old kid. Read more
Free Autism Screening
Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida, offers a free monthly autism spectrum disorder screening for ages 18 months to 5 years. Read more
Sep 18, 2020
Edison Ford 'Study Hall' Program (Grades 3-5)
If your children are slated to begin this school year in the Lee County Virtual School or Lee Home Connect, the Edison and Ford Winter Estates are now offering a small group setting where students can complete their schoolwork on site. Read more
Sep 18, 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
Sep 18, 2020
Baby Boot Camp
NOTE: This event is canceled. All Miromar Outlets events have been canceled through April 30. Read more
Sep 18, 2020
Edison Ford 'Study Hall' Program (Grades 6-8)
If your children are slated to begin this school year in the Lee County Virtual School or Lee Home Connect, the Edison and Ford Winter Estates are now offering a small group setting where students can complete their schoolwork on site. Read more
Sep 18, 2020