Wellness
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Improv class for teens eases anxiety
Naples improvisation classes help reduce anxiety among teens. Read more
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How to talk with a child about death
Valerie’s House Program Director Amy Strom offers guidance for parents as the nation mourns the loss of basketball icon Kobe Bryant and his daughter. Read more
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How to protect kids when red tide blooms
Poison control health education coordinator Wendy Stephan offers tips to keep kids safe from this unwelcome seasonal visitor. Read more
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12 tips for a safer ATV ride
ATVs can be fun, but injuries are on the rise. Follow these rules to keep your young rider safe. Read more
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5 signs your child's vision is interfering with school
One in 4 school-age children have undiagnosed vision problems that, if left untreated, can affect their learning and cognitive development, personality and social interaction in school and society. Read more
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Parkland's Kai Koerber to speak at FGCU mental health conference
Former Parkland student Kai Koerber is scheduled to speak at the annual FGCU Child and Youth Mental Health Conference on November 9. Read more
Florida kids are getting sent to psychiatric units under the Baker Act in record numbers
Evaluations under Florida's Baker Act have been outpacing child population growth statewide — and in regions like Southwest Florida, by leaps and bounds — for nearly a generation. Read more
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9 car seat mistakes from an expert who has installed thousands
Pediatrician Dr. Ben Hoffman shares some of the common mistakes parents make regarding car seats and how to fix them. Read more
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Voices: There's a problem with how we're treating endometriosis
Guest columnist Adelie Landis, of Fort Myers, shares why she founded the Endometriosis Foundation of Southwest Florida and her passion to improve care locally and raise awareness. Read more
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10 tips for an easier labor
The pain of some labors is way easier to cope with than others, without much preparation needed. Read more
Amanda Inscore
Naples teen starts group to help pay for kids’ mental health care
The motivation was to create a way for teenagers to get counseling without having to go through their parents. Read more
Parenting
Special to SW FL Parent & Child
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
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How to make your home the teen hangout
When teenagers are at your home, you know where they are, you know they are safe and what they are doing. Yet making a home teen-friendly can be a balancing act of supervision, things to do and sometimes just plain luck of where teens want to grav... Read more
Brian Tietz
A little inspiration
As SW FL Parent & Child magazine celebrates it's 20th anniversary, Pamela Hayford looks back on nearly 15 years as editor. Read more
Brian Tietz
Happy holidays
Gratitude makes the world better. When I’m stressed or otherwise in a bad mood, listing things to be grateful about turns my mood around. Read more
Free Trolley Tours of Ave Maria
This 45-minute tour explores Ave Maria. Available 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Meets at the Ave Maria Welcome Center in the Town Center. Reservations encouraged at 239-352-3903. Plus, live music 1-4 p.m. Thursdays. Read more
Feb 18, 2020
Luna the Screech Owl
Meet Luna the screech owl every Tuesday. On Thursdays, meet Annie the owl. Read more
Feb 18, 2020
Boston Red Sox Tee Party
Hit the links with Boston Red Sox players, major league greats and other celebrities in the 27th Annual Boston Red Sox Children’s Hospital Celebrity Classic! Held at The Forest Country Club in South Fort Myers, this golf event is your chance to g... Read more
Feb 18, 2020
Mommy & Me Dance Class
This Mommy (or Daddy) and Me dance class offers a time for the parent and child to learn together. The class provides children, ages 16 months to 3 years, with a fun and creative opportunity to interact with other children. Read more
Feb 18, 2020
Basic Sign Language Class
Sessions are designed to help parents and siblings learn basic American Sign Language, or ASL, to understand the needs of a deaf or hard of hearing family member. Read more
Feb 18, 2020