Kids
Special to SWFL Parent & Child
Safari Wilderness offers Pumpkin Safaris
Florida is full of interesting Halloween-themed events. Halfway between Tampa and Orlando on 260 acres, Safari Wilderness provides an up-close, interactive encounter with herds of roaming exotic animals. more
10 traits of a positive sports parent
Here are 10 traits that make a sports parent an asset to their child’s experience rather than a detriment. more
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Are moms’ groups worth joining?
They can be the ‘village’ you need in your parenting journey. more
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Festival promotes peace
The SWFL Peace Day festival celebrates and promotes peace with fun activities and entertainment. more
Amanda Inscore
Queen of Cakes
Bess Charles, of Cape Coral, serves up success and tasty life lessons with Lady Cakes Bakery. more
Luke Franke
Chimps, Kids, Cats and Dogs
Studying chimpanzees helped prepare Sarah Baeckler Davis for her roles leading Humane Society Naples and parenting two active boys. more
Our Great Role Models
Three Southwest Florida dads talk about how they purposely model the behavior they want to see in their children. more
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On a path to bolster mental health
A struggle with post-partum depression led Elizabeth Dosoretz to found a mental health resource for families throughout Southwest Florida. more
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Safe Kids aims to prevent childhood injuries
When you’re a parent, danger lurks around every corner — even the corners themselves are a threat. Safe Kids Southwest Florida makes it their mission to help parents prevent childhood injuries and death. more
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Florida’s summer hazards extend into fall
How to stay safe from seasonal poison mishaps. more
Single parents can become homeowners
An interview with a single parent and her journey to own her home. more
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An ounce of prevention
Parents have an active part to play in keeping students safe. more
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Four tips to prevent burns
The smell of cookies baking in the oven or tasty sauces simmering on the stovetop is hard to resist for kids, but too many times, that temptation ends with burns and scalds that are preventable. more
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An ounce of prevention
Parents have an active part to play in keeping students safe. more
