Parenting
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Voices: Talk to your kid about being a weirdo
An excerpt from “Mom Babble,” a new book by Southwest Florida mom and blogger Mary Katherine Backstrom Read more
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Buying that first car
No matter what your budget, reliability, safety, insurance and education all play a role in buying a car for a teen to drive. Read more
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Brian Tietz
We’re here for you
This is not your typical summer. Yes, we’ll celebrate the end of school. Perhaps more than normal. Read more
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Mothering during a pandemic
Personal stories from women across Southwest Florida Read more
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CCSWFL to reopen child care centers May 18
The openings coincide a change in procedures at the centers for the safety of the children, teachers and parents. Read more
Brian Tietz
In this together
As separated as we are physically, it’s the “We’re all in this together” attitude that helps me. Read more
SWFL parenting coach offers free webinar
Janis Meredith of Raising Champion Families is hosting '3 Parenting Tools to Help You Parent in the Trenches of COVID-19' Read more
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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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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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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
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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
Things to Do
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Want to make a movie?
Filmmakers of all ages are invited to enter the Bonita Springs Short Film Festival. Read more
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Walmart to turn 160 parking lots into drive-in movie theaters
Plus, Walmart to release free online summer camps hosted by celebrities. Read more
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Hidden Trails: Hiking trails offer family fun and social distancing
Florida state parks are more than sun, surf and sand. They are places for trekking, trees, twists and turns. Read more
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
Jul 14, 2020
Discovering Dinosaurs (ages 6-8 only)
Edison and Ford Winter Estates' Summer Camp registration is open. Campers ages 6 to 8 explore the “living laboratory” of the estates while the Wild Wizards teach topics in science technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM), plus history and the... Read more
Jul 14, 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
Jul 14, 2020
Twosdays at Sun Splash
Get admission for two people for $22.22 on Tuesdays. Read more
Jul 14, 2020
Free Trolley Tours of Ave Maria
NOTE: These tours are canceled until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Jul 14, 2020