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Find Out Which Gainesville Playgrounds Are Reopening This Week

By Amanda Roland | October 20, 2020 | Blog

The City of Gainesville announced last week that some Gainesville playgrounds are reopening. The new phase of reopening started last week on October 16 with a few playgrounds reopening, and the remainder of the playgrounds are scheduled to reopen this week on October 23. City leaders and officials still encourage and recommend the use of

How Does The Way We Talk Affect Our Babies’ Language Development?

By Olivia Pitkenthly | October 19, 2020 | infant

There’s something about babies that brings out this unfamiliar voice and vocabulary. Suddenly, we’re speaking in a higher pitch and making up words like “boogly googly” and “nosey wosey.” But, how is this affecting our babies' language development? Brandee Charles, a speech-language pathologist who works with preschool and elementary-age children, said this type of talk

ACPS to Hold Two Meetings for Community Input on Rezoning

By Amanda Roland | October 19, 2020 | Blog

Alachua County Public Schools has scheduled two meetings to allow community input on rezoning some elementary schools in Alachua County. School zoning lines are to be redrawn due to a new elementary school in the southwest Gainesville area that is currently under construction and scheduled to open in the fall of 2021. The first community

9 Household Items You’re Forgetting to Clean

By Jacqueline Saguin | October 19, 2020 | Happy Home

There’s nothing better than a fresh pot of coffee to brighten your sleep-ridden eyes and recharge your energy for the day ahead. And there’s nothing worse than raising the porcelain mug to your lips, only for a bitter, gritty sensation to invade your taste buds. When was the last time you cleaned your Keurig? We

5 Modern Day Fairy-Tale Books for Your Kiddos

By Elayza Gonzalez | October 16, 2020 | Blog

Fairy tales do not always have to be about a damsel in distress waiting for her prince to save the day. Modern day fairy tale books prove that there is more to life than just aspiring to find your perfect prince or flawless princess. These books reflect the importance of love, but they also illustrate

Why Is It So Important for Parents to Get Proper Sleep, Too?

By Tracy Wright | October 16, 2020 | Health

“Get your sleep now!” Soon-to-be parents hear this phrase often before they have their first child, and they learn it immediately soon after their baby is born. We know that newborn sleep is definitely affected, but new studies have shown that this extreme sleep deprivation can actually last until your child starts kindergarten. Indeed, this

Parenting Failures: Learn How to Turn a Negative Into a Positive

By Natalie Richoux | October 14, 2020 | Blog

Parenting failures. No, we’re not talking about the funny memes and gifs we see on social media, but actual parenting failures that can cause repercussions for families. Now, more than ever, it’s easy to feel like a failure of a parent. Think about how highly connected we are through our phones, social media and networks

In November, Kiddos Can Visit the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for Free

By Amanda Roland | October 13, 2020 | Blog

Children under 12 can visit the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for free during the entire month of November! Parents can bring up to five children to the zoo for free with the purchase of one adult ticket. This promotion also includes other discounts, and there is no coupon necessary. Leading up to November, the zoo

Local Student Athlete Wins Nationwide Essay Contest

By Amanda Roland | October 13, 2020 | Blog

Local Eastside High School senior, Nylee Alston, was one of just 10 students across the county to win the United States Tennis Association Foundation’s National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) nationwide essay contest. She was chosen for top honors out of 1,000 other entires and will be getting a $5,000 award. Nylee has been participating

Healthy Alternatives to Snacks That Kiddos Love

By Amanda Roland | October 13, 2020 | Blog , Recipes

Kiddos love to snack just as much as adults, but there are a lot of hidden dangers like excess sodium and added sugar lurking in the snacks we all love. So, to make your kiddos snacking selections a little more healthy, we have some healthy alternatives to snacks that kiddos love! Apple Fries French fries

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Find Out Which Gainesville Playgrounds Are Reopening This Week

How Does The Way We Talk Affect Our Babies’ Language Development?

ACPS to Hold Two Meetings for Community Input on Rezoning

9 Household Items You’re Forgetting to Clean

Why Is It So Important for Parents to Get Proper Sleep, Too?

Local Student Athlete Wins Nationwide Essay Contest

Healthy Alternatives to Snacks That Kiddos Love

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