Yesterday, August 4, the Alachua County School Board had a county meeting where they discussed the possibility of pushing back the reopening of schools to
From Fuss to Fun: Perks of Teaching Baby Sign Language
No need for baby talk when there’s baby sign language. Babies can communicate using modified gestures from American Sign Language, and teaching it can make
Learn Some Chocolate Chip Cookie Facts!
Warm chocolate chip cookies seem to make everything in a child’s life better! (and for some adults, too). Tests, breakups, bad days at school... everything
Fishing for Fun: Engaging Your Tween on the Water
With that in between state from sweet and innocent kid to hormone raging teen, finding things to do with a crabby teen can cause any
Glowing Skin: Developing a Healthy Skin Care Routine for Teens
The teenage years are the perfect time to encourage your child to adopt a healthy skin care routine. Good habits established early on can lead to a
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Alachua County Cares Act Is Now Accepting Applications
The Alachua County Cares Act is for COVID-19 aid and economic assistance. Alachua County has received $46.9 million in federal aid from the Federal CARES Act. This money will be allocated to six main categories, including individual assistance and small… read more
Sneaky, Sneaky! How to Get Veggies Into Your Picky Eater’s Diet
If you have a picky eater, you know how difficult it can be to get some vegetables in your kids’ meals in between their helpings of chicken nuggets and French fries. Well, today we’re here to bring you five recipes… read more
Watch Daniel Radcliffe Read a Chapter of Harry Potter on the Wizarding World Fan Page
Today is Harry Potter's birthday! If your kiddos, or you, are lovers of Happy Potter, then we have exciting news. The Wizarding World, the official fan page hub of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts, started a 'Harry Potter at Home'… read more
Talk to Me: How To Get Your Teens to Open Up
Remember when they were little and they wouldn’t stop talking? Or maybe you still have one of those non-stop chatters. For many children, the older they get the less they begin to share with their parents about their day; this… read more
Mom Hacks: Gadgets Our Giggle Moms Can’t Live Without
We all know that the hardest job you can have is being a mom! The days are definitely long and the years are astonishingly short, and some days you might feel like you’re going through the struggles alone. But, we… read more
Discipline Hacks For Parents to Keep Their Sanity
Let me set the scene. You are in a grocery store when your child, whom you love unconditionally, erupts into the dreaded temper tantrum. You break out the trusted “I’m ignoring you”, “scolding” or even the “bribing” tactic, but to… read more
Chabad UF Hosts Free Drive-Thru Food Distribution Program
Chabad UF (Jewish Gator) is partnering with Simply Fresh and Farmers to Families to provide locals with free fruits and vegetables with their Drive-Thru Food Distribution program today, July 30, from 3-6 p.m. According to Chabad UF's Facebook page, the… read more
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Giggle Magazine’s MVP Club is NOW open to all parents in Alachua County! Why do the kids get all the perks? The MVP (most valuable parent) Club is full of benefits and highlights just for you, the parents! … read more
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DIY Herb Pallet Garden
As the days grow longer and the afternoon becomes perfect for outdoor time, revisiting your garden and sprucing up the backyard fall into the natural order of summer weekends. Repurposing, up-cycling and turning the vintage into the ultra awesome are… read more
4 DIY Summer Crafts to Keep You and The Kiddos Entertained
Now that the school year is over and you have a break from distance learning, it's time for some summer fun! Instead of turning to the TV to keep your kiddos entertained, break out the craft supplies and get creative!… read more
Make this DIY Stick Ship From Items in Your Yard!
With Earth Day coming up, we wanted to provide a fun craft for you and your kiddo to make that involves nature! Make this DIY Stick Ship out of twigs from your backyard! DIY Stick Ship Supplies: 8-10 sticks or… read more