Wellness
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Special to SW FL Parent & Child
The importance of developing a healthy mental health habit
The pandemic has renewed focus on mental health, with mental health checkups as important as physicals. Read more
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What you need to know about kids and masks
Dr. Andrew Podos of Millennium Physician Group in Naples offers advice Read more
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Free mental health services offered to essential workers
The Healthcare Network in Naples is offering free mental health support to anyone on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic Read more
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COVID-19 isn’t the only fall sports threat: What you need to know about concussions
Despite safety enhancements to helmet designs and rulebook changes banning helmet-to-helmet tackles, football still has the highest concussion rate among 20 high school sports monitored by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Read more
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How to ensure baby's sleep is safe sleep
A safe sleep environment is the No. 1 risk reducer for sudden infant death syndrome, commonly known as SIDS. Read more
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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
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The post-pandemic family
COVID-19 forced families to get back to basics. How can we capitalize on that as busy routines resume? Read more
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Is your child hitting their milestones?
The Healthy Start Coalition of Southwest Florida is hosting free virtual screenings for ages 2 months to 5 years old throughout October. Read more
5 Things: Baby Boost
Make life with a little one a little easier with these five finds. Read more
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Choosing child care in the age of COVID-19
The novel coronavirus that became a worldwide pandemic put families who depend on child care into a difficult position. Read more
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Child care scholarship available
Parents who have lost income because of the pandemic can get financial help to pay for child care. Read more
Edison Ford 'Study Hall' Program (Grades 3-5)
If your children are slated to begin this school year in the Lee County Virtual School or Lee Home Connect, the Edison and Ford Winter Estates are now offering a small group setting where students can complete their schoolwork on site. Read more
Oct 29, 2020
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
Oct 29, 2020
Newton Beach Park Guided Beach Walk
This twice-weekly outdoor nature program is different every single time, as the “Guided Beach Walks” have a simple premise — the groups walk roughly a half-mile down the beach and back, discussing whatever you find that particular morning. Read more
Oct 29, 2020
Edison Ford 'Study Hall' Program (Grades 6-8)
If your children are slated to begin this school year in the Lee County Virtual School or Lee Home Connect, the Edison and Ford Winter Estates are now offering a small group setting where students can complete their schoolwork on site. Read more
Oct 29, 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
Oct 29, 2020