DIY Winter Decor

DIY Winter Decor From Old Sweaters!

Winter is almost here, and we all know what that means... sweater weather! As you pull out your winter clothes, you'll find those sweaters with rips, pulls and stains you couldn't bear to throw away last year. Don't throw those away just yet! Repurpose them to make DIY winter decor from old sweaters! Don't have

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Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes: What It Means For Mom and Baby

It’s difficult enough being pregnant without being afflicted by another major health condition like gestational diabetes. How is gestational diabetes the same or different from regular diabetes? Gestational diabetes is diagnosed only during pregnancy; however, it affects the body in the same way by altering how a woman’s body processes sugar and produces enough insulin.

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Ulcers in Children: What You Need to Know

“Ulcer” makes you think of overworked, over-stressed adults. While it may not seem like stomach ulcers are something kids would have to worry about, an Italian study found that the incidence of ulcers in kids in the U.S. was over 17 out of 100.  Lifestyle factors such as stress, diet, caffeine intake, smoking and non-steroidal

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Blue and white pills scattered on pink background

How to Get Your Child to Take Their Medicine

If you’ve got kids in school this fall, then your child has likely been hit by the bevy of germs living in schools and daycare centers. Fortunately, we have many medicines that can help our children heal or at least cope with these illnesses. But whether it’s a bad tasting liquid or a large capsule,

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8 Sew-Free Halloween Costumes!

Have you always wanted to make your kiddo's Halloween costume but the thought of having to sew it together stopped you in your tracks? Have no fear! We have your Sew-Free Halloween costumes here! These simple and fun costumes can be made from items out of your craft closet, old clothes and some creativity... oh

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Hocus Pocus Frappuccinos

Order ‘Hocus Pocus’ Themed Frappuccinos on Halloween!

Do you love the movie "Hocus Pocus"? So do we, and we also love these "Hocus Pocus" themed Frappuccinos that you can order from the Starbucks' secret menu! Get in the spooky spirit by learning how to order these secret menu items during your next Starbucks visit. The website Totally the Bomb has the ultimate

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Trick or Treating Events

Top Spots to Trick or Treat in Gainesville

Local Trick or Treating Activities in Gainesville! Halloween is this month! Have you decided what you and your kiddos are going to do for the big day?    Sparks and Spooks Where: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention When: October 30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Message from Cade Museum press release: “The Halloween spooktacular

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Snail and Gnome Halloween

DIY Snail and Gnome Halloween Costume

Looked for some super easy costumes to make for you kiddos? How about a matching set? These matching Snail and Gnome Halloween costumes are so cute, and they can be made with things that you already have at home! DIY Snail White or cream-colored dress Headband with paper bug antennas Brown craft paper Sandals or

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What You Need To Know About the 504 and IEP

IEP, 504, ESE, SLP, OT, PT, oh my! Special education is so full of acronyms that we can have an entire conversation that sounds like another language. It can be overwhelming for those new to special education, whether they’re parents, caregivers, students or educators. The best educators avoid using too many acronyms and explain the

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Encourage Good Handwriting

The Write Stuff: How to Encourage Good Handwriting

Learning how to write is a struggle, for both the kids and the parents! Kids have to learn to hold a pencil with “pinchy fingers,” keep their hands and shoulders steady and leave spaces between words. Parents have to learn how to have patience with beginning writers, avoid placing pressure on or rushing their children

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