middle school

Middle School Success: Getting Your Middle Schooler Prepared

You have done the tours and you have met the teachers. Now, with only a few days to go until your kiddo’s first day of middle school, how do we parents make sure the transition from elementary school is a smooth one? Listen with intent Do not dismiss your child’s feelings. Going from the top

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blue light

Is Your Child Being Exposed to Too Much Blue Light?

It’s a phone illuminating a dark bedroom. A tablet settled on a lap, casting a blue glow. Electronic devices surround our everyday lives. And for a child, it’s their greatest form of entertainment. But, are their eyes paying the price? In a world in which we schedule virtual work meetings and stream movies at a

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banana smoothies

3 Banana Smoothies Your Kiddos Will Love

Do you have a kiddo who absolutely refuses to eat their veggies? Have you tried everything in the book to make them tolerate the taste? Well, don’t fret! Try our three banana smoothies with a hidden veggie that your kids are sure to love! They’re easy, fruity and delicious!   Green Machine Smoothie 1 ripe

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DIY laundry folder

Make an Easy DIY Laundry Folder!

Let's be honest – nobody really likes to do laundry! And most people consider folding the laundry to be the worst part. Luckily, there is an invention that you can make at home that makes folding laundry as easy as 1, 2, 3! Make a DIY Laundry Folder! With just a few supplies that you

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Back-to-School Blues

Put a Stop to Back-to-School Blues!

Another summer break is wrapping up and it’s time to lie out the children’s finely pressed uniforms and sit in the morning traffic. Everything seems to be as fine as it can be in the middle of a pandemic. And then, as the alarm goes off on that first day of school, you know in

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Tween Drink Coffee

Coffee Talk: Should You Let Your Tween Drink Coffee?

In recent years, young people have been choosing popular coffee houses like Starbucks or Dunkin' as their regular hangout spot. Believe it or not, teens and tweens are not just there for the donuts and blended faux coffee milkshakes. They are gulping down the real thing. We’re talking dark, 115 mg injections of caffeine masked

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Heat-Related Ailments

Learn How to Treat Heat-Related Ailments

Summer days and beautiful Florida weather mean one thing — lots of time spent outdoors. However, with temperatures in the upper 90s and high humidity, you and your little ones can burn yourselves out quickly in the summer heat. The Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin breaks down how to recognize, prevent and treat some common and

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Gator football schedule

Start Adding the 2023 Gator Football Schedule to Your Calendars

The University of Florida has released the 2023 Gator football schedule! You can start adding the games to you calendar! In total, this Gator's season will consist of six home games, five away games and the "traditional neutral-site contest against the SEC East rival Georgia Bulldogs at TIAA Bank Field, in Jacksonville, Florida," according to

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Teach Your Tween To Combat Body Shaming

As our children grown into tweens, they become more aware of their bodies, and so do others. Body shaming is an awful side effect of the tween years, and it is the practice of humiliating someone by making mocking or critical comments about their body. This can take many forms and is not limited by

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ice pops

3 Refreshing Homemade Ice Pops to Beat the Heat

Nothing beats a cold, refreshing ice pop during the dog days of summer. But, store-bought pops can be chockfull of sugar and chemical-based additives, depending on the brand you choose. The main ingredients in these homemade ice pops are fruits, so there is no need to worry when indulging in these sweet treats! All you

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