Wellness
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Opioid help for pregnant women
Among its many services, Healthy Start helps pregnant women who are dependent on substances. And there are ways all of us can help. Read more
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Is she in danger?
If you suspect a person might be in an abusive relationship, these steps could save a life. Read more
Take care of you
Our friends at Reviewed.com offer these fabulous finds to help with self-care and relaxation at home. Read more
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Healthy Start: Here to help
Nonprofit assists pregnant women and families with children 3 and younger to meet basic needs like diapers. Read more
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Is it safe to visit the pediatrician?
Dr. Stanley Wiggins talks sports physicals, school vaccines and well-child visits amid the COVID-19 crisis. Read more
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8 things to know before you hit the swimming pool or water park
Here's what the CDC recommends swimmers and pool operators do during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
‘We are missing out on so much’
How to help your student — whether a senior or kindergartner — cope with a disappointing end to the school year. Read more
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Even swimmers drown
Teaching a child how to swim is important, but parents and caregivers can do more to prevent drowning. Read more
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Valerie’s House provides virtual grief support
A nonprofit that helps children grieve, Valerie’s House launched virtual support groups for children and adult caregivers. Read more
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Pregnant and giving birth in the age of COVID-19
Hospital and prenatal visit rules seem to change daily. Certain baby supplies can be scarce. New moms have turned to anxiety medication. Florida midwives offering alternatives to the gloom-and-doom around hospitals have been deluged with inquiries. Read more
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Livestream series helps kids cope, provides at-home activities
Kids’ Minds Matter hosts a new, weekly livestream series on Facebook to help families get expert mental health advice, resources and at-home activities for the kids. Read more
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How to cope with your senior’s last year of school
Tips from experts and parents who've been there. Read more
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Time to go back to the table
Tips to make family dinners easy and nutritious, no matter how busy your crew gets. Read more
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Scholarships available to help parents pay for child care
United Way and Lee County are distributing up to $1,250 per child from the CARES Act to help working parents who lost wages. Read more
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
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
Aug 4, 2020
Summer Institute for Marine Science Camp - SIMS
SIMS is the ideal summer camp for rising 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students with an interest in marine sciences. Participants explore coastal ecology in and around the 110,000 acres of the Rookery Bay Research Reserve. Read more
Aug 4, 2020
Little Explorers
The Little Explorer Play Zone at the Conservancy is designed for ages 18 months to 5 years. Every other Tuesday and Thursday, the Little Explorer program holds a story time, activities and crafts. Read more
Aug 4, 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
Aug 4, 2020
Free Trolley Tours of Ave Maria
NOTE: These tours are canceled until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Aug 4, 2020