There is no silver bullet to success. It takes an army of people, a safe environment, high-quality programs and unique experiences to level the playing field for our young people in Alachua County. Our Boys & Girls Clubs do whatever… read more
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How to Overcome Setbacks and Press Reset: A Meditation Guide for Tweens
Life can be hard. During the tween years, hormones are wreaking havoc on young bodies and emotions. School increases in intensity, social cliques form, kids get more involved in sports and afterschool activities. Tweens may also start using social media… read more
Helping Your Child Cope With the Death of a Classmate
This is an article that I am both honored and saddened to write. As a school counselor I am privileged to enjoy the wonderful blessings of happy, carefree children on a daily basis. The tremendous joy that I feel when… read more
#BossMom: Meet Karen Miner
Meet Karen Miner, Mom to Anabel (9), Madex (7) & Finn (4) Where do you work and what do you do? Tell us a bit about it. What are some of your goals? I own the Gainesville franchise of Just… read more
#momhacks: Favorite Holiday Traditions With Kids
Every family has their own unique holiday traditions. These traditions are what make the season so magical and get the kids excited for the next year. We asked local parents about some of their favorite holiday traditions with their kids… read more
#MomHacks: Let’s Play Halloween Candy Hide and Not Seek!
Trick-or-treating is a favorite annual activity for many children. Dressing up in costume and going door-to-door asking for treats is fun and entertaining. At the end of the night, the candy bounty is heavy and the kids want to eat… read more
Toddler Tantrums: From Destructive to Constructive
We all have our moments. Moments when emotions get the best of us, anger consumes us and scream-crying seems to be the only appropriate response. As adults, we can (hopefully) control these emotions and constructively deal with them. However, our kiddos can have a… read more
Tweens and Social Media: Yay or Nay?
Tweens today face a whole new set of obstacles in the social landscape that did not exist when their parents were at that stage. With evolving technology, there are numerous benefits but also some causes for concern. How do parents help guide children through this?… read more
Future Olympian: Chris Zeppieri (Soccer)
CHRIS ZEPPIERI AGE 14 How long have you been involved in soccer? I have been playing since I was three. I started at I-9 and other community leagues I played recreational soccer, then moved to competitive soccer at Gainesville Soccer Alliance (GSA).… read more
A Ray of Light in the Darkness of Infant Loss
After seeing that little blue line on the pregnancy test, parents’ lives change forever. In the months that follow, expectant parents spend countless hours preparing and planning as well as daydreaming about the future with their child. While nobody can… read more
