Parenting
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Reading to your child benefits both of you
Are you looking for a fun, rewarding, calming activity that can be done at home with your baby or young child? Read a book together. Read more
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A 529 plan isn't the only way to save for your child's future
Who doesn't love options? Read more
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Everything my mom taught me about sex was wrong
What a modern sex talk between parents and kids should cover. Read more
The Modern Sex Talk with Dr. Denise Drago
We spoke with Dr. Denise Drago, pediatrician with Lee Health, to find out what a modern sex talk should include. Read more
The Modern Sex Talk with Jenna Waterbury
We spoke with Jenna Waterbury, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, to find out what a modern sex talk should include. Read more
Top holiday gifts
NPPA builds, tests and plays with scores of toys and family products to find the best. Read more
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Have a safe holiday
A few simple tips can prevent the most common injuries and hazards of the season. Read more
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
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
Things to Do
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Teens learn to kneeboard and water ski
Collier County Parks and Recreation offers weekly classes in kneeboarding and water skiing for both teens and older children. Read more
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New Year’s Eve events in Fort Myers, Naples. What’s happening — and what’s not.
You can celebrate the new year with small events that allow for more social distancing and other precautions. This year’s lineup includes concerts, comedy shows, dinners, drag-queen karaoke and a dolphin cruise. Read more
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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 17, 2021
Family Yoga with Kathryn
NOTE: This event is canceled. All Miromar Outlets events have been canceled through April 30. Read more
Apr 17, 2021
'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 17, 2021
'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 18, 2021
'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 18, 2021