Wellness
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How to protect kids when red tide blooms
Poison control health education coordinator Wendy Stephan offers tips to keep kids safe from this unwelcome seasonal visitor. Read more
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12 tips for a safer ATV ride
ATVs can be fun, but injuries are on the rise. Follow these rules to keep your young rider safe. Read more
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5 signs your child's vision is interfering with school
One in 4 school-age children have undiagnosed vision problems that, if left untreated, can affect their learning and cognitive development, personality and social interaction in school and society. Read more
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Parkland's Kai Koerber to speak at FGCU mental health conference
Former Parkland student Kai Koerber is scheduled to speak at the annual FGCU Child and Youth Mental Health Conference on November 9. Read more
Florida kids are getting sent to psychiatric units under the Baker Act in record numbers
Evaluations under Florida's Baker Act have been outpacing child population growth statewide — and in regions like Southwest Florida, by leaps and bounds — for nearly a generation. Read more
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9 car seat mistakes from an expert who has installed thousands
Pediatrician Dr. Ben Hoffman shares some of the common mistakes parents make regarding car seats and how to fix them. Read more
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Voices: There's a problem with how we're treating endometriosis
Guest columnist Adelie Landis, of Fort Myers, shares why she founded the Endometriosis Foundation of Southwest Florida and her passion to improve care locally and raise awareness. Read more
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10 tips for an easier labor
The pain of some labors is way easier to cope with than others, without much preparation needed. Read more
Amanda Inscore
Naples teen starts group to help pay for kids’ mental health care
The motivation was to create a way for teenagers to get counseling without having to go through their parents. Read more
Amanda Inscore
Global Big Latch On events in SWFL promote breastfeeding
This weekend, the Global Big Latch On celebrates 10 years of bringing moms together to breastfeed all at once around the world. Lee Health is hosting two events, one in Cape Coral, another in Estero. Read more
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Mending Minds: Finally making progress
He was bullied. He had violent outbursts at home and school. He regularly threatened suicide. After regular Baker Act committals, a treatment program in Naples makes the difference. Read more
Parenting
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How to make your home the teen hangout
When teenagers are at your home, you know where they are, you know they are safe and what they are doing. Yet making a home teen-friendly can be a balancing act of supervision, things to do and sometimes just plain luck of where teens want to grav... Read more
Brian Tietz
A little inspiration
As SW FL Parent & Child magazine celebrates it's 20th anniversary, Pamela Hayford looks back on nearly 15 years as editor. Read more
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Happy holidays
Gratitude makes the world better. When I’m stressed or otherwise in a bad mood, listing things to be grateful about turns my mood around. Read more
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Spooky & sweet
Autumn is my favorite time of year. Even here in Southwest Florida. The leaves might not change colors, but this region has its own magic. Read more
Harry Chapin Hunger Walk
Teams walk 2 miles around the mall to raise funds for the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Read more
Jan 18, 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
Jan 18, 2020
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. Read more
Jan 18, 2020
Science Saturdays
Each Saturday brings a different theme, eco-crafts, a presentation, featured film and Lessons in Laboratories. Read more
Jan 18, 2020
Women’s March & Celebration
This march to commemorate women's rights features prominent speakers, live entertainment and an awards ceremony to recognize 15 leading women in the community. Read more
Jan 18, 2020
