Parenting
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Amanda Inscore
Single Parenting: Only one thing is certain
This was the first time I had to bury a relatively close family member and the first time I have had to be out of the country without my daughter. more
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A Mother's View: My gift to you
Being a mom often means that so much of what you do on a daily basis goes under appreciated and unacknowledged. So, let this be my gift to you this holiday season. more
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Brian Tietz
Where's the panic button?
If holiday overwhelm is setting in, the December issue of SW FL Parent & Child can help. We're all in this together. more
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Cool ways for teens to volunteer
While many students simply sign up for various charity events, the ones who pick a passion, create their own project or use their talents to help others get a lot more than the fulfillment of required service. more
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How to balance sports and family during the holidays
'Tis the season for crazy busy holiday schedules, and if your child is playing sports, the plot thickens. There are some ways to calm the busy-ness and manage the conflicts. more
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Parenting through trauma
How to help a child through trauma, whether that trauma is abuse, the death of a loved one, a natural disaster or divorce. more
Special to SW FL Parent & Child
My daughter's edgy
I honestly don’t recall the exact details of the exchange between her and me. But I can vividly picture that day in my mind when my daughter for the very first time planted her feet, glared at me and spit out some shockingly defiant words. more
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Swings, slides and safety
Each year, more than 270,000 kids are treated in emergency rooms for injuries that occur on the playground. Safe Kids Southwest Florida offers tips to keep kids safe. more
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Mental health conference focuses on school
Numerous mental health professionals will converge at Florida Gulf Coast University on Saturday, November 17, to talk about school mental health at the school's eighth annual Children & Youth Mental Health Conference. more
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Seminars help parents protect kids from tobacco, vaping
The School District of Lee County invites parents to three seminars in November and December about tobacco and vaping prevention. The rapid rise in teen e-cigarette use, called vaping, is now considered an epidemic by the FDA. more
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Still singing the homework blues
These days everyone is on a system. The school sends email, and they use apps to communicate with parents and students alike. But the thing is, what it can’t really change is human nature. more
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An important reason to develop gratitude
Sometimes being grateful means pausing to appreciate and enjoy life and loved ones. more
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
Things to Do
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The gift of travel is great for teens
Southwest Florida families shake up the holidays with trips instead of toys and gadgets as gifts. more
Matt Stroshane Matt Stroshane, photographer
Go big for the holidays in Florida
A short drive delivers larger-than-life celebrations that are tradition for many families. more
Andrea Stetson
Like dancing on the moon
Kids are falling in love with the Rock Climbing FunWalls at Miromar Outlets. more
Special to SW FL Parent & Child
Santa's Wonderland
Santa's Wonderland is celebrating its 10th anniversary at Bass Pro Shops. Visit with Santa, get a free photo, play games and make crafts. more
Dec 12, 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
Dec 12, 2018
Festival of Lights
See more than a million lights and holiday decorations and enjoy shopping at Fishermen's Village. Santa visits on select dates. more
Dec 12, 2018
Christmas at Historic Palm Cottage
All month long, the Palm Cottage is decorated for the holidays. Then the Naples Historical Society celebrates 10 days of Christmas with special events and free admission in the two weeks leading up to the holiday. more
Dec 12, 2018
Family Support Groups at NAMI
NAMI Collier County added family support groups for family members, caregivers and friends of persons with a diagnosed mental illness. more
Dec 12, 2018
