Parenting
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8 tips to help kids play safe
Avoiding sports-related injuries is a team effort. Most can be prevented with smart habits and good training for players, coaches and parents. Read more
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Brian Tietz
The Rising Sun
When I wrote the Editor's Note for the April issue of Southwest Florida Parent & Child magazine, Florida had 13 people who tested positive for COVID-19. Read more
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Brian Tietz
Camp has its advantages
Summer camp started out as a necessity for my little family of four. Read more
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Beware the button battery
The small and mighty button battery can be very dangerous for babies, toddlers and children. Here are some tips to keep kids safe. Read more
Special to SW FL Parent & Child
How to talk with your kids about sex trafficking and exploitation
Christy Ivie of Christy’s Cause in Estero shares tips and resources to help help keep kids safe from sex trafficking and exploitation. Read more
Brian Tietz
Making memories
The things we do for our kids’ birthdays. My husband nearly passed out at one particular birthday party involving a very realistic-looking Batman costume. Read more
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How to make your home the teen hangout
When teenagers are at your home, you know where they are, you know they are safe and what they are doing. Yet making a home teen-friendly can be a balancing act of supervision, things to do and sometimes just plain luck of where teens want to grav... Read more
Brian Tietz
A little inspiration
As SW FL Parent & Child magazine celebrates it's 20th anniversary, Pamela Hayford looks back on nearly 15 years as editor. Read more
Brian Tietz
Happy holidays
Gratitude makes the world better. When I’m stressed or otherwise in a bad mood, listing things to be grateful about turns my mood around. Read more
Brian Tietz
Spooky & sweet
Autumn is my favorite time of year. Even here in Southwest Florida. The leaves might not change colors, but this region has its own magic. Read more
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Disney's bedtime hotline returns
The Disney Bedtime Hotline is back with your kids' favorite characters to lull them off into a deep slumber, including Anna, Elsa and Yoda. Read more
Amanda Inscore
The secret to life with kids and pets
Tips to help families navigate the spectrum of pet ownership, from choosing your new family member to preparing for the inevitable. Read more
Things to Do
Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, FL
Soak in Ginnie Springs
The crystal clear water of Ginnie Springs gets families to unplug and dive into nature with tubing and snorkeling the freshwater flows. Read more
Amanda Inscore
Summer Camp: What are you getting for your money?
Every summer, parents scramble to sign up kids for programs that keep them busy, enhance their learning or teach them new skills. But what do you get for the cost? Read more
Special to SW FL Parent & Child
Run 4 The Cause 5K fundraiser becomes virtual race
Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus, the fifth annual Run 4 The Cause to support Christy's Cause will now be a virtual race. Participants can run the 5K on their own, submit results and claim prizes. Read more
'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
Apr 8, 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
Apr 8, 2020
Baby Boot Camp
NOTE: This event is canceled. All Miromar Outlets events have been canceled through April 30. Read more
Apr 8, 2020
'Ding' Darling Tram Tour
Join an experienced naturalist for a tram ride through the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge’s Wildlife Drive. Learn about the refuge’s rich mangrove estuary ecosystem while looking for wildlife. Tram tours operate every day except Friday. Read more
Apr 8, 2020
Free Kids Crafts
NOTE: This event is canceled. All Miromar Outlets events have been canceled through April 30. Read more
Apr 8, 2020