Parenting
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Is your child the bully or the bullied?
Middle school can be tough: switching classes, learning locker combinations, more challenging coursework. It’s also where the most bullying begins. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 49 percent of children in grad... Read more
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Are your children safe?
Some 70,000 children will ride school buses this year in Lee and Collier counties. The deaths of two students, in two separate incidents, have put the spotlight on bus stop safety. Read more
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Bullying prevention starts before kindergarten
Helping our youngest children learn to make connections with others and reinforcing positive behaviors helps prevent bullying later in a child’s life. Read more
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First day of school! First day of school!
Sending your child off to their first day of school can be exciting, but it’s also a bit nerve-racking. Do they have all their supplies? How will they find their way through the school? Will they be safe? Read more
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RISE Weekend in Fort Myers: Rachel Hollis to be at Hertz Arena
Writer and motivational speaker Rachel Hollis plans to lead women through a three-day personal growth conference when her popular RISE Weekend comes to Southwest Florida. The conference visits Hertz Arena Jan. 9-11. Read more
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Study says too many babies referred for tongue-tie surgeries
Researchers say babies could be getting tongue-tie surgery more often than needed so they can successfully breastfeed. Read more
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10 tips for boating with kids
Sea Tow Foundation provides tips to keep youngsters safe and happy on the water. Read more
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Where to find loaner life jackets in SW FL
Need a life jacket? You can borrow an extra life jacket from the Sea Tow Foundation’s Life Jacket Loaner Program, which now boasts over 550 life jacket loaner stations across the country. Southwest Florida locations are listed below. Read more
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Chill with us
Explore what you'll find in the July issue of Southwest Florida Parent & Child magazine, from 13 ways to keep cool to great reads and family events. Read more
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Ask parents of your kids' friends this one question: Is there an unlocked gun in your house?
For the past 19 years, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence and the American Academy of Pediatrics have collaborated to encourage parents to ask the parents of their children's friends if they have guns in their houses before a visit. Read more
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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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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
Things to Do
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PAW Patrol returns to Mann Hall on July 30, 31
PAW Patrol Live! is coming back to Southwest Florida this summer and tickets are now on sale. In “Race to the Rescue,” the heroic pups from the PAW Patrol series take the stage with Bunraku puppetry at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. 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
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Dinosaurs roar into North Fort Myers
'Jurassic Quest' features animatronic dinos at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. Read more
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. Read more
Aug 21, 2019
'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
Aug 21, 2019
Free Kids Crafts
Kids enjoy free crafts every Wednesday in WINK Playland. The new Kids Crafts Reward Card is good for a $10 Miromar Outlets gift card after your fifth visit. Read more
Aug 21, 2019
Free Kids Crafts
Every Wednesday in WINK Playland, toddlers to 12-year-olds participate in fun activities. Read more
Aug 21, 2019
Rising Senior Workshops
As part of an ongoing goal to ensure all Collier County students are equipped and prepared for their future learning and career goals, Champions For Learning offers a variety of community-based college and career readiness resources. Read more
Aug 21, 2019