After eight months in our home, I am thrilled to share that this past week, we adopted our sweet boy into our family. The adoption...
Read ArticleWe’re wrapping up our first summer as a foster family, and our permanent placement (a 7-month-old baby boy) has been experiencing the daily outpourings of...
Read ArticleA friend of ours came for dinner Easter weekend. He asked me, pointedly: “What have you learned – what has God shown you – this...
Read ArticleWe’ve had our little one for four months now, and although there are no guarantees and I can’t share details, the placement feels long-term. We...
Read ArticleThis is the latest article I've written about our journey as a foster family. It’s been almost three months since we took our first permanent...
Read ArticleThis is the latest installment of my fostering journey. Previously I shared about the circumstances surrounding the placement of a newborn baby in our home....
Read ArticleThe Nova Classical STEM Academy ribbon cutting and open house is set for Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 7101 Banway...
Read ArticleSTEM activities for kids inspired by Black innovators are a powerful way to spark curiosity and creativity at home. When families in Collier and Lee...
Read ArticleAcross Southwest Florida, schools are blending technology and traditional learning in Collier and Lee Counties so students get the best of both worlds. In many...
Read ArticleWhen I was sworn in just over a year ago as Lee County’s first elected school superintendent in 50 years, I embraced the role with...
Read ArticleSunshine State Scholars Collier County 2026 celebrates two exceptional Collier County Public Schools juniors: Maximus “Max” Bogert of Palmetto Ridge High School and Sarah Dabees...
Read ArticleWhen Gabe Garcia and Jayden Herrera stepped into leadership roles at Palmetto Ridge High School in Naples, Florida, they made it their mission to redefine...
Read ArticleAttention High School Seniors: The 2026 Schulze College Scholarship Application Is Now Open. Apply Today! The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation is once again awarding up...
Read ArticleBonita Shores offers three $500 college scholarships for high school seniors in that community, but in 2025 nobody applied. Longshore Lakes in North Naples offers...
Read ArticleOctober marks National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when communities unite to support survivors, educate families, and work toward ending intimate partner violence. For families...
Read ArticleA typical family with parents and their two kids are ready for a typical family outing. The movies, bowling, and mini golf have been long...
Read ArticleDespite working full-time jobs, Southwest Florida moms struggle to make ends meet due to rising costs. From social workers to stay-at-home moms, many are turning to side hustles and starting small businesses to survive.
Read ArticleHere are three things you can do to learn which colleges may fit into your family’s budget.
Read ArticleThe role of grandparents in families with children with special needs cannot be underestimated. Here is a guide for how to support neurodiverse grandchildren.
Read ArticleExplore the heartwarming journey of Celeste Lynch, one of millions of grandparents in the US raising their grandchildren. Discover the love, challenges, and resilience in their unique story.
Read ArticleGrandparents get special bonding time when they take their grandchildren alone on vacation.
Read ArticleSupporting the efforts of the staff are Parkside’s volunteers. One of the most significant efforts at the school recently has been the recruitment of more volunteers, principally retirees.
Read ArticleGrandparents are the windows to our past and, through their experiences, the keys to our future if we choose to grab them.
Read ArticleRainbows are not just for finding a pot of gold – they are also essential to good health! One of the simplest ways to improve...
Read ArticleBlack henna tattoo safety for kids in SWFL matters more than many families realize. The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) is reminding...
Read ArticleFree walk-in health screenings are available in Collier and Lee Counties this February through Premier Mobile Health Services’ mobile medical clinic. The nonprofit clinic is...
Read ArticleChoosing an autism-friendly dentist in Collier and Lee Counties can transform a stressful appointment into a calmer, more predictable experience for your child. For autistic...
Read ArticleFree children’s dental screenings in Collier County are happening on Feb. 28 at Nichols Community Health Center in Naples. Hosted by the Florida Department of...
Read ArticleWhen parents think about keeping their children safe, they often focus on car seats, helmets, and healthy meals. But what about indoor air quality for...
Read ArticleIf you’re trying to connect with your Collier and Lee County teen and it suddenly feels harder, you’re not imagining it. The child who once...
Read ArticleIf you have a young athlete in Collier or Lee County, you might be wondering what the Winter Olympics can teach kids beyond who wins...
Read ArticleThe super mom myth often looks like cold coffee on the counter, a never-ending to-do list, and the pressure to keep every ball in the...
Read ArticleFor many families, school anxiety in Collier and Lee Counties is no longer a rare crisis. A kindergartener is having severe anxiety after starting school...
Read ArticleTelehealth for families in Collier and Lee Counties makes it much easier to fit healthcare into real life. Instead of rushing across town, sitting in...
Read ArticleChildren's privacy on social media is becoming a growing concern for parents in the digital age. Those cute photos of a toddler covered in spaghetti...
Read ArticleAn inclusive hotel stay for autism families can feel like a small miracle. When a hotel says its staff is trained to support guests with...
Read ArticleSensory-friendly experiences in Naples are growing, thanks to an expanded partnership between Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples and Lee Health’s Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, they...
Read ArticleChoosing an autism-friendly dentist in Collier and Lee Counties can transform a stressful appointment into a calmer, more predictable experience for your child. For autistic...
Read ArticleSupporting Healthy Development During a Critical Transition Adolescence is a pivotal time when teens begin to seek independence, even as the brain—particularly areas governing impulse...
Read ArticleDevyn Seidner was fascinated by the teddy bear toss she saw at a Florida Everblades ice hockey game at Hertz Arena in Estero. The heartwarming...
Read ArticleApril is Autism Acceptance Month, and two local Margaritaville properties are marking the occasion with a milestone in inclusive hospitality. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers...
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