Parenting
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Brian Tietz
Sweet summer
Popsicles melting on the tongue. Heat so heavy it physically slows your pace. Family vacations. Laughter on the beach. Summer has a very distinctive feel. It’s a time to recharge and reinvigorate. Read more
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The myth of 'sleeping through the night' and what parents need to know
American Academy of Pediatrics spokesperson answers what parents need to know about today's "must-have" sleep devices and safe sleep practices. Read more
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Special to SW FL Parent & Child
Voices: I got this... or do I?
As a new mother, the reality differed from what I thought it would be. I am in my early 40s and thought, I got this. With all the acquired skills, patience and the mindset of “I got this,” the reality is, being a parent is hard work. Read more
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You're no Lori Loughlin, but these 4 mistakes could be killing your kids' life skills
Parents naturally want to set their kids up for success, but even those with the best intentions could actually be having the opposite effect. Read more
Brian Tietz
The Next Mailbox
When I heard about Tasha Wallace, a mom, physician and athlete who completed three Ironmans — while raising two kids — I was in awe. I could never, I thought. But as I sat at her dining room table ... Read more
Layers prevent drowning
More young children drown in Florida than any other state. To prevent your child from being among the statistics, use multiple layers of protection. Read more
Podcast gives parents a pep talk
Safe Kids Worldwide started a podcast to help parents support each other, learn from each other and realize we’re not alone in this crazy thing they call parenting. Read more
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Child safety forms available year-round in Cape Coral
You don’t have to wait for a special event to put together the information law enforcement would need in an emergency. The Dan McGuire Allstate Team in Cape Coral opened a year-round Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Center. Read more
Special to SW FL Parent & Child
Autism: Taking a different path
For the first time ever, I was looking at families walking alongside ours thinking how lucky and fortunate they were. My youngest son, Matias had been diagnosed with the Autism Spectrum Disorder, just three days before. Read more
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Most popular baby names of 2019 (so far) are surprisingly different
Every now and then, way down at the bottom of the list, a new name will pop up from one year to the next. But rarely do you see two, refreshingly distinct names, like Posie for a girl, and Milo for a boy, take the No. 1, spot. Read more
Brian Tietz
Art matters
It’s why we look at one thing and not another. It’s often why we buy one product over its competitors. It not only entertains, art communicates to us and guides us. Read more
Special to SW FL Parent & Child
'My brother has autism'
How one Southwest Florida family adjusts to an autism diagnosis. Read more
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New poll says parents are killing kids' life skills
Bribing SAT proctors, paying off college officials and lying about kids' athletic credentials is illegal, but a new poll show it's also part of a pattern of today's parents taking control so their children succeed and avoid disappointment and failure Read more
Things to Do
Free admission deals for veterans and their families
Several big attractions offer free admission to veterans and their families over summer. Read more
Special to SW FL Parent & Child
STEM-based travel helps bridge the summer learning gap
STEM-based travel helps bridge the summer learning gap. Read more
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11+ ways to celebrate Apollo 11 moon mission's 50th anniversary
You’re likely to hear a lot about space this summer. There’s a big 50th anniversary coming up: the first time humans set foot on the moon. Here are numerous ways to celebrate, both locally and at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Read more
CRBC Wheel Lee Fun Bicycle Program
New this summer, the Caloosa Riders Bicycle Club is organizing a summer program for kids interested in bicycling. Read more
Jun 20, 2019
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
Jun 20, 2019
FGCU Basketball Camp
Develop your basketball skills. The camp focuses on individual development. The goal is to teach players various ways to score and how to implement those skills in game situations. Campers will learn individual skill programs that NBA players follow. Read more
Jun 20, 2019
Summer Dance Camp
Weekly dance camps all summer long where children gain confidence, flexibility, strength and new skills in a variety of different dance styles. Each session is $125 and includes crafts, games and a pizza party on Friday as well as a performance. Read more
Jun 20, 2019
Indigo Trail Walk
Naturalists lead a tour identifying and discussing the ecosystem's plant and animal species. For all ages. Meet at the flagpole in front of the Visitor & Education Center. Read more
Jun 20, 2019