Wellness
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Help us improve mental health services for kids
Southwest Florida Parent & Child and The News-Press are working on a series about mental health services for kids. We’d like to hear from parents. We want to know what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what you think Southwest Florida needs to do better. more
Andrew West
Lee Health ending baby deliveries at Gulf Coast Medical Center, expanding at HealthPark
Lee Health will end baby deliveries at Gulf Coast Medical Center in March and expand such services on the HealthPark Medical Center campus in south Fort Myers, home to the region's only children's hospital. more
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Get cash for your candy
Local dentists and orthodontists often offer cash for kids’ Halloween candy. more
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How long should you wait before getting pregnant again?
How long should you wait before getting pregnant again? more
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That other important conversation
Here’s a scary fact for parents: In the past month, an estimated 10 million kids younger that the age of 21 drank alcohol in the United States. That’s 10 million! more
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Classes to help families
The Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is offering two new courses that reflect Lee Health’s commitment to improve childrens behavioral health concerns. more
Sam Kittner
Overlooked danger
Report highlights the dangers of swimming in open waters. more
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What you need to know about mental maintenance
Our mental health deeply affects our families, and it’s something we must actively maintain. Here’s how you can keep yours tuned and ready for whatever comes your way. more
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How to spot abuse
Being a parent or a caregiver means to procure a child's well-being. Abuse of any kind compromises a child’s well-being today, tomorrow and in the future. But what really is child abuse? How can you tell if your child or any child is being abused? more
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When the dentist recommends sedation
Has your child’s dentist informed you that your child’s extensive dental needs will require some sort of sedation or anesthesia? If a child suffers from severe anxiety or has special health care needs, this is something that might be necessary. more
Parenting
Amanda Inscore
Single Parenting: Only one thing is certain
This was the first time I had to bury a relatively close family member and the first time I have had to be out of the country without my daughter. more
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A Mother's View: My gift to you
Being a mom often means that so much of what you do on a daily basis goes under appreciated and unacknowledged. So, let this be my gift to you this holiday season. more
Brian Tietz
Where's the panic button?
If holiday overwhelm is setting in, the December issue of SW FL Parent & Child can help. We're all in this together. more
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Cool ways for teens to volunteer
While many students simply sign up for various charity events, the ones who pick a passion, create their own project or use their talents to help others get a lot more than the fulfillment of required service. more
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How to balance sports and family during the holidays
'Tis the season for crazy busy holiday schedules, and if your child is playing sports, the plot thickens. There are some ways to calm the busy-ness and manage the conflicts. more
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Santa's Wonderland
Santa's Wonderland is celebrating its 10th anniversary at Bass Pro Shops. Visit with Santa, get a free photo, play games and make crafts. more
Dec 12, 2018
Baby Boot Camp
Certified fitness professionals instruct exercise classes for pregnant, postnatal and ultra-fit moms every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in WINK Playland. more
Dec 12, 2018
Festival of Lights
See more than a million lights and holiday decorations and enjoy shopping at Fishermen's Village. Santa visits on select dates. more
Dec 12, 2018
Christmas at Historic Palm Cottage
All month long, the Palm Cottage is decorated for the holidays. Then the Naples Historical Society celebrates 10 days of Christmas with special events and free admission in the two weeks leading up to the holiday. more
Dec 12, 2018
Family Support Groups at NAMI
NAMI Collier County added family support groups for family members, caregivers and friends of persons with a diagnosed mental illness. more
Dec 12, 2018
