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Get Ready For Your Baby’s First Visit to the Dentist

By April Tisher | July 16, 2020 | Health

It may not seem important to think about your child’s first visit to the dentist when they are still cutting their first teeth, but that’s exactly when the American Dental Association says you should start to consider it. In fact, both The ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a child’s first

ACPS Approves Late Start Date and Mandatory Mask Policy For Schools

By Amanda Roland | July 16, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Yesterday, July 15, Alachua County Public Schools had a special meeting with the school board to discuss a late start date for the 2020/2021 school year and mandatory mask policy at schools. Both discussion items were approved. The late start date for ACPS students will now be on August 24. "That two-week delay will allow

Review What Happened From March to June in the School System

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | July 15, 2020 | Learn , Your Schools

Not one parent, student or teacher could have predicted that the school year would end as it did. With virtual and closed graduations, online AP tests, Zoom classes and parents becoming more familiar with algebra and equations than they ever wanted to, what happened from March to June was for the books. As the COVID-19

The Dangers of Drinking: Talking to Your Teen About Underage Drinking

By Jennifer Jensen | July 15, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Teens

Parents worry about their children. That it just a fact. And once a child moves into their teen years, many parents start to worry that their child might try alcohol. Although parents cannot be with their children every second of the day, they can offer them the tools and advice to try to prevent them

Celebrate Krispy Kreme’s Birthday with a Free Dozen Doughnuts

By Amanda Roland | July 14, 2020 | Blog

This Friday, July 17, Krispy Kreme turns 83 years old! To celebrate, the company is treating its patrons to a free original glazed dozen doughnuts with the purchase of any dozen. The company took to Facebook to say, "After 83 years, we're still hot!?" You can enjoy this birthday deal at the Krispy Kreme in

Have You Been Taking A Shower The Wrong Way?

By Nicole Germany | July 14, 2020 | Articles , Health

Some daily tasks we feel as though we have mastered — making just the right cup of coffee, cleaning the car from top to bottom, even separating all the laundry is the most ideal way! But there’s one thing you’ve been doing wrong — taking a shower. That’s right. It seems as though many Americans

ACPS Will Hold Workshop on July 15 to Discuss School Reopening Details

By Amanda Roland | July 14, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

On Wednesday, July 15, Alachua County Public Schools will hold a workshop/special meeting at 4 p.m. to discuss school reopening details, such as mask requirements and other opening issues. Superintendent Karen Clarke will discuss recommendations for school reopening matters, and the school board will vote on these matters. One recommendation is that staff and students

Enjoy A Free Scoop of Ice Cream from Baskin-Robbins on Sunday

By Amanda Roland | July 14, 2020 | Blog , Holidays

National Ice Cream Day is this Sunday, July 19. To celebrate, Baskin-Robbins will give patrons a free scoop of ice cream through DoorDash on orders of $10 or more. You can use the code FREESCOOP with DoorDash to get your free scoop of ice cream! You will get a 4 oz. scoop of your favorite

Keep Your Child Busy by Making ‘Busy Bags’

By April Tisher | July 14, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Early Years

Ever since the state went on lockdown and kiddos have been cooped up inside with nothing to do, it probably seems that it is near impossible to keep them preoccupied for even a minute. Maybe you have a conference call you need to jump on, you finally put the baby to sleep or you just

Make Your Own Homemade French Fries

By Amanda Roland | July 13, 2020 | Blog

National French Fry Day was on July 13! French fries are an American favorite that are the perfect side dish to so many meals. Instead of heading to your local fast food restaurant to enjoys these golden treats, try making them at home! Here is an easy recipe for homemade french fries. Homemade French Fries

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The Dangers of Drinking: Talking to Your Teen About Underage Drinking

Have You Been Taking A Shower The Wrong Way?

ACPS Will Hold Workshop on July 15 to Discuss School Reopening Details

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