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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Reading to your child benefits both of you
Are you looking for a fun, rewarding, calming activity that can be done at home with your baby or young child? Read a book together. Read more
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A 529 plan isn't the only way to save for your child's future
Who doesn't love options? Read more
Everything my mom taught me about sex was wrong
What a modern sex talk between parents and kids should cover. Read more
The Modern Sex Talk with Dr. April Brown
We spoke with Dr. April Brown, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, to find out what a modern sex talk should include. Read more
The Modern Sex Talk with Dr. Denise Drago
We spoke with Dr. Denise Drago, pediatrician with Lee Health, to find out what a modern sex talk should include. Read more
'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
Jan 24, 2021
Family Campout at Rookery Bay Research Reserve
Rookery Bay Research Reserve's Family Campout is the perfect way to get familiar with tent camping while staying safe, local and socially distant. Read more
Jan 23, 2021
'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
Jan 25, 2021
'Cuba: The Natural Beauty' by Clyde Butcher
See Cuba’s natural splendor through the lens of Clyde Butcher, an award-winning photographer and conservationist. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Read more
Jan 26, 2021
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
Jan 26, 2021