Baby to the Love of Reading

Introduce Your Baby to the Love of Reading with These Books

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | September 28, 2020 | Conception 2 College , infant
Psychology Today reports that “reading to babies as young as six months of age leads to stronger vocabularies and better early literacy skills four years later, just as the children are getting ready to go to school.” So, there is no time to wait to instill a love of learning, a growing vocabulary and engaging

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family-friendly workouts

5 Family-Friendly At-Home Workouts

By Amanda Roland | September 25, 2020 | Blog , Health
Exercising and staying fit is something that everyone can do to stay healthy — including your kiddos! These family-friendly at-home workouts are perfect for a workout session that will get everyone moving. Try these workouts to make sure you and your family stay as healthy as possible. Burpees Want to get your heart rate up?

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Gator Fan Cutouts

Cheer on The Gators with Gator Fan Cutouts!

By Amanda Roland | September 24, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Are you a Gator family? I'm sure you and your little ones will miss getting to go to the games, but you can still cheer on the Gators at home games this year with Gator Fan Cutout! “Cutouts will be placed in the even rows of sections 28-44 on the east side of the stadium,

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Kit Kat® Flavor Club

Join the New Exclusive Kit Kat® Flavor Club

By Amanda Roland | September 22, 2020 | Blog
As Halloween approaches, I think it's safe to say that we are all, parents and kiddos, thinking about candy a little more these days. Well, the people over at The Hershey Company have created something for Kit Kat® lovers to satisfy their sweet tooth: the Kit Kat® Flavor Club. The Flavor Club is a new exclusive club

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Jogging With Baby

6 Tips For Jogging With Baby

By Christy Piña | September 22, 2020 | Health
After having a baby, the first couple of months are spent caught up in all the new mommy duties that now exist in life. But, as the mommy honeymoon phase dwindles slightly, many moms want to begin returning to pre-mommy habits, and that is perfectly normal. A new mom may miss her weekly workouts, and

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Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire to be Held Online Next Year

By Amanda Roland | September 21, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire has been a family-loved Gainesville tradition for years, but next year, the in-person event has been canceled due to COVID-19. However, a new event, "Hoggetowne at Home" will take its place. "Although we will not be able to gather in person to enjoy the distinctive smell of hay mixed with funnel

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TikTok and WeChat

TikTok and WeChat Downloads Are Banned in the US

By Amanda Roland | September 18, 2020 | Blog
The US Commerce Department announced that the U.S. will ban the downloads of the TikTok and WeChat apps starting on Sunday. People are no longer able to download these apps in the U.S. starting this past Sunday, September 20, according to a New York Times article. Those who already have the TikTok and WeChat apps

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Another Parent Disciplined

Another Parent Disciplined Your Child. Now What?

By Danielle Pastula | September 17, 2020 | Life
Another parent disciplining your child is one of those uncomfortable parenting moments we’ve all either already run into or will at some point. Sure, you have no problem telling your mother or sister your discipline preferences, but another mom on the playground or a mom friend, well, that’s a whole different story. Here’s how to

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local picnic spots

Top 5 Local Picnic Spots to Take the Kiddos!

By Brooke Avedon | September 17, 2020 | Life
The cool fall weather is on the way, and we are ready for some relaxing picnics outside with the whole family. Luckily, the Alachua County area has some great local picnic spots for all your outdoor lunchtime needs. Check them out below! Depot Park Located in Downtown Gainesville, Depot Park was once on a contaminated

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