healthy body image

How to Promote a Healthy Body Image for Your Teen

By Olivia Pitkenthly | March 11, 2025 | Conception 2 College , Teens
In 2010, the Obama administration launched the Let’s Move! campaign and a task force on childhood obesity to bring awareness to unhealthy patterns of eating and sedentary lifestyles. Since then, schools have provided healthier food choices, started growing fruits and vegetables in their own gardens and are fighting for more recess time. While schools are

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Decisions, Decisions: The importance of Giving Your Toddler a Choice

By Olivia Pitkenthly | March 11, 2025 | Articles , Conception 2 College , Toddler
You are probably already noticing your toddler’s desire for independence. He may be pushing boundaries (and your buttons!) when he refuses to eat breakfast or put on his shoes. Parents can promote this newfound independence within acceptable boundaries by providing their child with a choice between two food types or two pairs of shoes. While

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Gagging in Babies: Is it Normal?

By Tracy Wright | March 11, 2025 | Articles , infant
Most babies are ready to start solids at around five to six months. While this is an exciting milestone, sometimes the transition can be challenging especially when your baby may gag when trying new foods. “Gagging is a natural protective reflex that results in the contraction of the back of the throat to protect us

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picking a stroller

Tips For Picking the Stroller That is Best for You!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | March 10, 2025 | Expecting
When I had my first baby shower, I remember opening the big clunky box that held my first stroller. It was a Graco combination, where the car seat fit right into the stroller, so you didn’t have to wake a sleeping baby to put him into the stroller. GENIUS! Fast forward 17 months and we

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measels

Measles in 2025: What to Look For

By Reagan Poland | March 5, 2025 | Health , uncategorized
Although the United States has officially been absent of measles for almost 20 years, we must be aware of its presence in 2025 and stay prepared. Recent outbreaks in Texas have brought forth concern for the disease. Here is what you need to know about measles, its effects and what to look for. What is

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How Much is Too Much Sodium for Toddlers

By Tracy Wright | March 1, 2025 | Health
Once babies begin eating solid foods, they will invariably begin ingesting more ingredients like salt and sugar which may not have been in their previous diet. It is important for parents to monitor their salt intake in their baby’s or toddler’s diets. Where is Salt Hiding? Mayo Clinic says that “table salt, or sodium chloride,

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Updated School Calendar

ACPS Posts Updated School Calendar

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | February 23, 2025 | Blog
Today, Alachua County Public Schools released the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. That means time to updated those family calendars with all the important school dates and vacations times. This updated calendar reflects the current start date for all Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) which will be Monday, August 11. The last day of

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early education

The Importance of Early Childhood Education

By Alisa Griffin | February 21, 2025 | Learn , uncategorized
Early childhood education is important as it supports brain development, fosters social and emotional growth, prepares children for school and promotes a lifelong love for learning. It lays the groundwork for academic success, enhances cognitive abilities and provides a nurturing environment where children can develop essential skills and relationships. Brain Development The time between birth

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Valentine's Day Books

Our 14 Favorite Valentine’s Day Books

By Elayza Gonzalez | February 4, 2025 | Blog
Roses are red, violets are blue, these Valentine's day books are great, so we’re sharing them with you! Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so why not celebrate by cuddling up with your kids and reading a sweet story that will teach them about love and kindness? These are 14 of our favorite books you

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Foods You Don't Have to Refrigerate

11 Foods You Don’t Have to Refrigerate

By Mary Velasco | February 4, 2025 | Forks & Spoons
Stop playing Tetris in your refrigerator. If space is looking tight, don’t throw it out—take it out. Contrary to popular practice, there are foods you don't have to refrigerate to keep them from going bad. Certain goods have natural ingredients or preservatives that slow down the time-to-trash clock. Here is a list of foods that

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