Becoming potty trained is a milestone for toddlers. It is a giant step away from dependency and a leap toward self-sufficiency. Potty training is a rite of passage that shouts to the world, “this kid is growing up!” So, why, after young children have seemingly mastered going to the bathroom on their own, do they
Get Up to Date on Alachua County’s New Irrigation Rules
On November 1, Alachua County implemented new irrigation rules, limiting landscape irrigation to one day a week for each household. According to Alachua County's website, here is the schedule for watering yards: Saturday at addresses that end in an odd number or that have no house address Sunday at addresses ending in an even number
Help Your Teen Find and Apply for College Scholarships
Going to college is a life milestone. But, an undergraduate education can come with a hefty price tag. Along with federal loans and grants, there are other ways your children can earn some extra dollars toward their education: apply for college scholarships. College expenses pile up not just from tuition but also from living expenses,
Find Out How Bribing Your Kids Can Cause Issues
If you’re a parent, chances are good that you have bribed your kids at one point or another. Bribing your kids is often a reactive response to a situation that has escalated beyond your comfort zone. This may be in a public situation where your child’s behavior may have you feeling embarrassed or bring out
Support the Community Connectivity Fund in Alachua County
The Community Foundation of North Central Florida and The Education Foundation of Alachua County have come together to create the Community Connectivity Fund. This is a local effort to help the community in Alachua County find accessibility to the internet and other digital devices. The 50% of the money donated to the fund will go
See How Teacher Marlina Romano is Taking on the 2020/2021 School Year
This year has brought many challenges and questions as parents, students and teachers have been forced to dive in head-first into new methods of schooling. We brought back one of our previous featured teachers, Marlina Romano, to give us an inside look at what the 2020-2021 school year has looked like thus far. Romano works
How Do You Keep Your Pets Safe on Halloween?
There are few sights more adorable than a cat dressed like a pumpkin or a princess puppy. However, with great cuteness comes great responsibility! To keep your pets safe on Halloween, use these tips to make your pet’s safety a primary focus when joining in the Halloween festivities. Dos and Don'ts DON'T store the treats
ACPS to Donate Buses to Local Churches and Non-Profits | Updated 10/26
Updated 10/26: Alachua County Public Schools will hold the "Operation Moving Forward" Bus Giveaway on Wednesday, October 28. Forty busses will be given to churches, non-profits and other organizations that applied to receive a bus. More than 150 local organizations sent in applications. The giveaway will be held at the Gainesville Raceway at 1 p.m.,
Make Your Own Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
October 26 is National Pumpkin Day! To celebrate the day, make some easy, roasted pumpkin seeds to snack on until Halloween! Just carved a jack-o-lantern? Don't toss the seeds! Use them to make the recipe below! Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients: 2 cups fresh/raw pumpkin seeds 2 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted Seasoning options: Cajun: paprika, salt,
Try These Natural Remedies for Illnesses
Is it a cold, the flu or just allergies? It can be hard to tell this time of year living in Gainesville. The kids are bringing germs home from school, we are spending a lot of time outdoors and cold and flu season is arriving. We may not want to automatically reach for pharmaceuticals to