AP, IB or Dual Enrollment?

By Giggle Magazine | September 17, 2018 | Learn
By Natalie Richoux High school is no longer the simple, straightforward path to becoming an adult it once was. Now there are many programs your child could enroll in depending on their goals and aspirations in life. High schools offer students opportunities to excel through accelerated programs (AP), dual enrollment and international baccalaureate programs (IB).

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What’s So Fun About Being A Parent?

By Sara Buechler | September 3, 2018 | Blog
You always hear the horrors about being a parent: the sleepless nights, the mess everywhere, the smells. Seems like a battle cooking what your kid likes, arguing with them to get in the shower or go to bed and not having one moment to yourself – unless you manage to get a break and go

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6 Family-Friendly Cars

By Jennifer Jensen | September 3, 2018 | Articles , Life
Buying a family-friendly  car can be daunting — there are just so many different types of vehicles to choose from these days. When choosing a car, you need to determine what the most important features are for your family. Do you want the safest car? One with the latest technology? One that gets the best

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Tipping the Scales: Alachua County’s Duke TIP Winners

By Giggle Magazine | June 24, 2018 | Learn , Your Schools
Photo Courtesy of Lincoln Middle School Taking college entrance exams is tough enough as a junior or senior in high school, let alone as a middle schooler. However, nearly 49,000 seventh-graders took the ACT or SAT this school year as part of the Duke University Talent Identification Program, which identifies high-achieving middle school students. At

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Featured Educator: Ginger Stanford

By Giggle Magazine | April 25, 2018 | Articles , Learn
Photo Courtesy of Ginger Stanford At what school do you currently work? Westwood Middle School What is your position? Assistant Principal How long have you been working in education? 22 years What is your favorite book? “Where the Red Fern Grows” by Wilson Rawls What was your favorite subject in school? Science and math What

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Volunteering as a Family

By Giggle Magazine | April 17, 2018 | Blog
By Christy Piña Whether you are feeding the homeless, taking care of some pups or preparing toys to give to families during the holidays, volunteering is one of the most productive and thoughtful ways you can spend your time. While a lot of places only accept older volunteers, there are a few organizations that allow

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5 Entertaining Activities for Bored Kids

By Carrie Groves | July 31, 2017 | Blog
Every mama needs a list of the top 5 entertaining activities for kids so they never should the dreaded “I’m bored!” I do at least two or three of the below activities a week (mama does need a chill day) with my girls and they always have a good time! Zoo My girls love the

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