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Tech Savvy Tweens
The package is ripped apart and all the children have retreated to some corner of the house to enjoy that new gadget. Fingers a'clickin' can mean a happy tween, but it can also mean access to everything the World Wide Web has to offer ... Read More...
5 Non-TV family activities
So you gave in and allowed Santa to bring the Xbox 360 this year. You put off having a game system as long as you could, but when you realized the games are as much fun for parents as they are for kiddos, you softened. The fact that you play the games standing up and moving your body, as opposed to lounging on the couch and ... Read More...
Christmas Tree Safety
1. Always turn lights off when you leave the house and go to bed at night. Read More...
Picking the {perfect} Christmas tree
Your house has already been beautifully decorated with all the elements of the holiday season. Silver bells, mistletoe, and stockings are all in the right spots. What your home is missing is a Christmas tree, so the whole family has piled into the roadster to hunt for the perfect tree. Guiding the family toward the perfect tree can make any dad a holiday hero. Read More...
The giggle Family Cleanse
As the new year approaches, we challenge you to make a plan to focus on areas in your family's life that might need a cleanse. Choosing to clean out some or many areas of your life will help you begin and finish the year more organized, healthier, wealthier, and, ultimately, happier. Unlike most New Year's resolutions, ... Read More...
Teaching Children to Show Gratitude
Turkeys are carved year after year as hungry family members gather around a table eagerly anticipating the annual November feast. The Thanksgiving holiday provides a great opportunity to teach children the true meaning of being thankful ... Read More...
5 Ideas for Leftover Turkey
There's only one thing better than all that delicious food on Thanksgiving day-leftovers the next day! Read More...
Eyesight Super Foods: How to Score a 20/20 on Your Next Exam
It takes an apple a day to keep the doctor away. But what does it take to keep the optometrist at bay? Turns out it's pretty easy, too. By adding a few simple foods to your family's menu, you could be avoiding... Read More...
New Pediatric ER Takes the Lead in Streamlining Pediatric Care
Who knew a trip to the emergency room could be so much fun? On a hazy morning in June, families from around the region came out for a preview of the new Pediatrics After Hours and Pediatric Emergency Room at Shands Hospital for Children at the University of Florida. Caribbean music played while ... Read More...
The Balancing Act
When my daughter arrived, I stepped right up into the opening number of "The Greatest Act on Earth" - motherhood. Now our home is under the Big Top, and I am the ringmaster, sans top hat (although a megaphone would come in handy!). Like many new mamas, I struggle to keep my balance when our family circus runs helter-skelter, especially on days I'd rather be ... Read More...
Taming the Storm: Preparing Your Family for Hurricane Season
Florida provides endless fun year round: theme parks, sun, sand and adventure. But there's a dark side to the weather here, and it can sometimes get a little scary for families. Hurricane season runs from... Read More...
Keeping it safe at a summer pool party
Although pool parties are a great way to enjoy the summer sun, it is important to take safety precautions. There were, on average, about 4,200 pool-or spa-related injuries to children younger than 15 who were treated by an emergency department each year... Read More...
Shark Tales: Distinguishing Fact from Fiction
Sharks have a bad reputation. Blame their rows of sharp teeth or the images we've been fed through movies like "Jaws." But they're not all bad, and they're completely necessary for the ocean environment. Read More...
Only Found Online
No prodding or poking required-just a few simple questions could change your life… The American Diabetes Association's Alert Day
Each year thousands of Americans are diagnosed with an illness that in many cases could have been prevented. But many people do not know they have even acquired the illness until it is too late. Because of this trend, a test was developed to determine a person's risk of acquiring the illness. Read More...
Color-Fall Family Cruising
Don't tell me that Florida has no change of seasons. Here in North-Central Florida autumn steals in so quietly we're surprised to find ourselves surrounded by technicolor trees, gaudy shrubs and bright fall wildflowers... Read More...
Thanksgiving Leftover Timeline
Leftovers are as much a part of Thanksgiving as football, naps and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. But have you wondered how long you can safely keep the leftovers in your fridge? Read More...
Tap Into Your Child's Musical Talent
Some of the first toys that children play with are musical instruments such as pianos, xylophones and maracas. These toys can drive parents crazy, but they introduce children to music and allow them ... Read More...
Childproofing your boat! More great tips!!
Debra Smiley Holtzman, J.D., M.A. is a nationally recognized child safety expert and the author of "The Panic-Proof Parent: Creating a Safe Lifestyle for Your Family" (NTC/Contemporary Books). Here are her tips for child-proofing a boat: Read More...
Oh, Say Can You See...
Here are some more fun facts about the Fourth of July. You can use these for a fun game of trivia at your barbeque and crown an Independence Day Trivia Winner! Read More...
Baby Shower Crafts
Looking for some fun and easy baby shower craft ideas? You have come to the right place! Learn to make Onesie Bunting, a Baby Favor Jar and a Washcloth Flower Arrangement. Read More...
