learning a second language

Should Your Kiddos Be Learning a Second Language

By Meredith Sheldon | August 7, 2020 | Learn
As children develop, we know how important walking, talking and learning their shapes and colors are to their learning foundation. What might not be so evident is how important learning a second language can be. People can begin speaking a second language as early as birth, according to Dr. Tim Conway, director and neuropsychology researcher

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healthy snacks

Why is it Important to Give Your Kiddos Healthy Snacks?

By Tracy Wright | August 7, 2020 | Health
Snacks and their association with children have had an up and down reputation over the years. Many years ago, some of us may have heard our moms admonish any type of snacking with the warning “you’ll spoil your dinner!” Snacking’s reputation has improved as nutritionists recommend healthy snacks in between meals to supplement healthy eating

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Stay Active as a Family

Fit and Fun: How to Stay Active as a Family

By Christopher Pregony | August 7, 2020 | Health
Staying active as a family is a great way to bring everyone closer while getting the exercise we all desperately need. What you can do for activities largely depends on the age of your kids. As kids get older, the spectrum of activities they can participate in expands immensely. Tired of the same old routine?

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Free Doughnuts From Krispy Kreme

Next Week, Teachers Can Get Free Doughnuts From Krispy Kreme

By Amanda Roland | August 6, 2020 | Blog
Educator Appreciation Week in next week, and Krispy Kreme is celebrating in a sweet way! Teachers can get free doughnuts from Krispy Kreme and a drip coffee by showing their teacher ID from August 10 to August 14 (8/10 – 8/14). Locals can go to the Krispy Kreme in Gainesville to get this deal! (306

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premiere on Disney+

New Mulan Film Will Premiere on Disney+, Not In Theaters

By Amanda Roland | August 6, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
After the movie's red carpet premiere in March (pre-COVID), movie executives held out on the theater premier of Mulan with hopes that theaters would be able to open back up soon. Since the pandemic hasn't let up, the Mulan film will premiere only on Disney+, but you have to pay extra for it. The monthly

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class of 2020

We Celebrate the Class of 2020 in Honor of Back-to-School Season!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | August 6, 2020 | Feature
Dear Class of 2020, If we had a crystal ball in August to see what the school year would end like, would you have done anything differently? Sure, maybe you wouldn’t have invested in that prom dress or tux that didn’t get worn, but deep down, would you have changed anything? Would you not have

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Alachua County School Board

Alachua County School Board Gives Updates In County Meeting

By Amanda Roland | August 5, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Yesterday, August 4, the Alachua County School Board had a county meeting where they discussed the possibility of pushing back the reopening of schools to August 31. In the meeting, concerned callers expressed why they thought children and staff should not return to schools on August, 24, the current start date for the 2020/21 school

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Alachua County Cares Act

Alachua County Cares Act Is Now Accepting Applications

By Amanda Roland | August 4, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The Alachua County Cares Act is for COVID-19 aid and economic assistance. Alachua County has received $46.9 million in federal aid from the Federal CARES Act. This money will be allocated to six main categories, including individual assistance and small business relief grants. The application portal for individual assistance is now open if you are

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Skin Care Routine

Glowing Skin: Developing a Healthy Skin Care Routine for Teens

By Miranda Whitmer | August 3, 2020 | Health
The teenage years are the perfect time to encourage your child to adopt a healthy skin care routine. Good habits established early on can lead to a lifetime of glowing skin. The most important things to remember about teenage skin are to not to wait too long to start acne treatments, to visit your dermatologist to set your teenager up

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