Parenting
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James A. Dwyer III
Friday night lights
My kids have different personalities and in almost every situation that reveals itself, even on the football field. more
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Getting in tune together
Why music is good for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and how you can get your child started. more
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Car line quickies
Sitting in the car line at your child’s school, you might find you’ve got a few minutes. What’s a parent to do? We’ve got a few ideas. more
5 Things: Twilight tech
Some kids go right to sleep. But most of them? Not so much. Here are some ideas for helping your little one sleep tight. more
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How to fireproof your family
House fires pose a greater risk today than a few decades ago. more
10 traits of a positive sports parent
Here are 10 traits that make a sports parent an asset to their child’s experience rather than a detriment. more
Our everyday heroes
We often forget that police officers and sheriff ’s deputies are people, too. Some of them are single parents. more
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How to talk with a teenager
Connecting with our tweens and teens can be a confusing business. more
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Are moms’ groups worth joining?
They can be the ‘village’ you need in your parenting journey. more
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The myth of the well-rounded student
Colleges and universities today are looking for another type of scholar. more
Things to Do
Halloween 2018: 39 fall festivals and haunted happenings
All over Southwest Florida, there are pumpkin patches, haunted houses and scary mazes, fall festivals, costume contests and holiday crafts. Halloween 2018 is full of fun. more
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Safari Wilderness offers Pumpkin Safaris
Florida is full of interesting Halloween-themed events. Halfway between Tampa and Orlando on 260 acres, Safari Wilderness provides an up-close, interactive encounter with herds of roaming exotic animals. more
Dry Tortugas deal
Through December 15, the official Dry Tortugas National Park ferry is offering a discount more
Budget Clinic
Learn how to better manage your money. Participants receive a UF/IFAS Extension Money Management Calendar. more
Oct 16, 2018
Movies on the Lawn: 'Nightmare Before Christmas'
Bring lawn chairs, blankets and well-behaved pets for a movie under the stars. No coolers; food, adult beverages and soft drinks are available for purchase, provided by Naples Flatbread. more
Oct 16, 2018
Pumpkin Patch and Petals
A floral class for parent and child. Kids decorate a pumpkin while the parent arranges the flowers. more
Oct 17, 2018
Baby Boot Camp
Certified fitness professionals instruct exercise classes for pregnant, postnatal and ultra-fit moms every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in WINK Playland. more
Oct 17, 2018