Every child loves ice cream! Creating a banana split bar will put a smile on your kiddo’s face — especially when they can add all their favorite toppings and as much whipped cream as they want! Here is everything you will need for an at home banana split bar: Checklist: Ice cream (vanilla, chocolate and
Create an At-Home Movie Night For The Whole Family!
Everyone loves the movies! Since you can’t go out to the movies right now, bring the theater to your living room and watch your kiddos' faces light up! Here is how to have an awesome at-home movie night with your family! Set up your living room with rows of seats, bean bags or even just
Visit 31 National Parks in the U.S. Virtually on Google Earth
As another week of social isolation comes around, you might start to run out of things to do. If you are looking for something to keep the kiddos entertained, how about some educational and visually pleasing screen-time? Head over tho Google Earth! You can visit 31 National Parks in the U.S. virtually — you don't
Moms Need Me-Time, Too — Especially Now!
Let’s get real, being a mom is not easy. You are constantly monitoring someone else, making sure everyone gets fed and you are being pulled in a million different directions. If you get a chance to sit down, it’s only for a minute and even the bathroom isn’t a safe zone anymore. And, especially now
5 Tips to Keep Your Kiddos Calm During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With all Alachua County schools closed until April 15, kids will be at home with parents working from home. Whether you think it or not, your child is most likely confused and scared about the quick changes due to the coronavirus outbreak. While it’s important to stay informed about the pandemic, here are a few
FREE Educational Resources For Your At-Home Student
Need some new ideas for at-home learning? Try out these free educational resources for your kiddos to enjoy while they are cooped up at home! Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems! Your kids now have a chance to doodle with Mo Willems, the artist of many popular children’s books like “The Pigeon Wants a Puppy”! Join
7 Virtual Field Trips for Your Kids
As our schools take precautionary measures for our safety, we find ourselves restless at home, immersed in cabin fever. Beat boredom during this social distancing spat by taking your kids on some virtual field trips! NASA The famous space station’s Langley Research Center offers an all-encompassing experience for science lovers. Explore 360 images and learn
Stay Sane During This Pandemic With These Items!
By now, you’ve stocked up on groceries and hand sanitizer. Your pantry is full! You fought off toilet paper hoarders and avoided those pushing around shopping carts full of, weirdly enough, just mayonnaise. Your survival is covered, but what else do you need to stay sane during this pandemic? Health With an uncertain few weeks
A Note From Our Publisher
Dearest Families, It goes without saying that these are uncharted territories for us all. Grocery store shelves are bare, schools are closed, parents have become teachers, teachers have become video stars through distance learning opportunities and social distancing has become our new normal. None of us are immune. We are in this together. As the
What To Do If You Think You May Have COVID-19
Right now just about anything anyone can talk about is COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. Its rapid spread and drastic changes it’s made to our lives have been unprecedented. But to ensure you and your family stay safe, the most important thing you can do is be informed. And, if you think that you may