Wellness
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Avow program for grieving kids gets new center with home-like comfort
Children struggling with the loss of a parent, sibling or anyone significant to them have a place all their own at Avow Hospice in Naples. Aunt Janet’s House, a dedicated space for grieving children ages 5 to 17, opens Tuesday, June 18. Read more
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Wellfit Girls expands with two new programs
Girls in Collier County have new options to help them gain confidence and fitness through two programs by Wellfit Girls. Read more
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Free meals offered for students in Lee and Collier counties
For many children in Southwest Florida, school is their main source for a nutritious meal. To make sure no child goes hungry over the long summer break, Lee and Collier schools are participating in the USDA summer food service program. Read more
Mom urges ways to protect young athletes from summer heat
I drove my 16-year-old son Zach to the football workout at his high school and made sure he had the gallon water jug he was known for carrying every day at school and practice. I said, “Love you!” He said, “Love you, too,” and he was gone. Read more
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Column: Where do I start in seeking mental health care for my child?
An explainer on what the different professionals do who serve in our mental health care community. Read more
Amanda Inscore
She's 16 and suicidal, but an overburdened system responds in slow motion
Low funding for mental health care and a shortage of psychiatrists has left kids and families searching and waiting for help in Southwest Florida. Read more
Amanda Inscore
Struggling with a mental illness? Here's how you or your child can find help
There are mental health professionals and resources here to help you across the country and in Southwest Florida. Read more
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Lee Health Convenient Care now accepts most Medicaid
Families on Medicaid don’t always have to turn to hospital emergency departments for health care now. Lee Health Convenient Care urgent care clinics recently announced they accept 95 percent of Medicaid plans in the region, including Vivida Health. Read more
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Alert: These toys and baby products were recalled in 2019, sometimes for deadly reasons
This list of 2019 recalls includes some of the more important ones, including one recall associated with infant deaths and another with a house fire. Read more
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Is my child safe from the measles? Everything parents should know
As measles spreads and New York takes the tactic of immunizing or fining unvaccinated people in certain ZIP codes, parents wonder: Is my child safe? Read more
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Childbirth complication rates revealed in Southwest Florida
USA Today, with the help of Southwest Florida journalists, delved into childbirth complication rates across the country. See what they found at our local hospitals and how they compare nationally. Read more
Parenting
Brian Tietz
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
Special to SW FL Parent & Child
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
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You're no Lori Loughlin, but these 4 mistakes could be killing your kids' life skills
Parents naturally want to set their kids up for success, but even those with the best intentions could actually be having the opposite effect. Read more
Brian Tietz
The Next Mailbox
When I heard about Tasha Wallace, a mom, physician and athlete who completed three Ironmans — while raising two kids — I was in awe. I could never, I thought. But as I sat at her dining room table ... Read more
CRBC Wheel Lee Fun Bicycle Program
New this summer, the Caloosa Riders Bicycle Club is organizing a summer program for kids interested in bicycling. Read more
Jun 20, 2019
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
Jun 20, 2019
FGCU Basketball Camp
Develop your basketball skills. The camp focuses on individual development. The goal is to teach players various ways to score and how to implement those skills in game situations. Campers will learn individual skill programs that NBA players follow. Read more
Jun 20, 2019
Summer Dance Camp
Weekly dance camps all summer long where children gain confidence, flexibility, strength and new skills in a variety of different dance styles. Each session is $125 and includes crafts, games and a pizza party on Friday as well as a performance. Read more
Jun 20, 2019
Indigo Trail Walk
Naturalists lead a tour identifying and discussing the ecosystem's plant and animal species. For all ages. Meet at the flagpole in front of the Visitor & Education Center. Read more
Jun 20, 2019