Hot Car Death Prevention in Collier and Lee Counties: Park. Look. Lock.
Hot car death prevention in Collier and Lee Counties starts with one simple habit: Park. Look. Lock. On an 80-degree day, the temperature inside a...
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Measles are on the Move
How Can I Protect My Child from Measles?Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can lead to severe complications, especially in young children. With...
Read ArticleNaples Mom Speaks Out About Postpartum Depression
Naples mom Jen Sanchez speaks frankly with Neapolitan Family about her experience with postpartum depression, and how it escalated during her second pregnancy.
Read ArticleEight Mistakes I Made When Flying With Toddlers
Learn how to take the turbulence out of your next flight with your children.
Read ArticleSeven Priceless Tips for NICU Parents
No matter how much preparation you do, the unexpected can happen. Due to a variety of reasons, you could find yourself in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) sitting by your newborn baby.
Read ArticleSudden and Unexplained Infant Death Syndrome: One Family’s Quest to Educate About and Eradicate SUIDS
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: losing a child to Sudden and Unexplained Infant Death Syndrome (SUIDS, often shortened to SIDS). No one believes it will happen to their family.
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School Anxiety in Collier and Lee Counties: When School Feels Like Too Much
For 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 ArticleE-Bike and E-Scooter Safety Tips for Kids
As e-bike and e-scooter safety become a growing concern, especially among young people, we’re seeing a rise in both excitement and risk. These electric rides...
Read ArticleFlorida State Tax Holidays and Exemptions 2025
Nine state sales tax holidays have been signed into law.
Read ArticleMeasles are on the Move
How Can I Protect My Child from Measles?Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can lead to severe complications, especially in young children. With...
Read ArticlePreparing Collier County Children for success in kindergarten
Prekindergarten enrollment is open for Collier County Public Schools. The goal of the early childhood education program is to prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Read ArticleFlorida VPK: The importance of voluntary prekindergarten for your child.
Enrollment is open for Florida VPK.
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Hot Car Death Prevention in Collier and Lee Counties: Park. Look. Lock.
Hot car death prevention in Collier and Lee Counties starts with one simple habit: Park. Look. Lock. On an 80-degree day, the temperature inside a...
Read ArticleMeasles are on the Move
How Can I Protect My Child from Measles?Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can lead to severe complications, especially in young children. With...
Read ArticleA guide to prenatal care for SWFL moms from a local doctor
Prenatal care helps prevent complications and protects expectant mothers and their infants. Get tips on healthy habits during pregnancy.
Read ArticleNaples Mom Speaks Out About Postpartum Depression
Naples mom Jen Sanchez speaks frankly with Neapolitan Family about her experience with postpartum depression, and how it escalated during her second pregnancy.
Read ArticleHow to Encourage a Healthy Pregnancy
Whether it is your first or fourth pregnancy, the worries are all the same – how do I ensure my baby is healthy, how much folic acid should I take, and what things should I avoid?
Read ArticleWhat You Really Need in Your Hospital Bag for Labor and Delivery
When do we pack it? What do we put in it? It can feel like a big task, but it really doesn’t have to be a stressful one.To help you feel less stressed and more prepared, I am sharing what is on my packing list for our third baby and a printable list
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Summer Camps & Programs for Tweens and Teens in Southwest Florida
Older kids can be campers, counselors in training, and volunteers this summer!
Read ArticleA Captiva Family Day Trip from Naples That Gave Us Real Connection
A Captiva family day trip from Naples gave my daughter and me something I had been craving for months: uninterrupted time together. After welcoming a...
Read ArticleHow To Connect With Your Teen When They Pull Away
If 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 ArticleSchool Anxiety in Collier and Lee Counties: When School Feels Like Too Much
For 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 ArticleBright Futures: Florida’s Top Student Scholarship
If you’re raising a student in Florida, the Bright Futures Scholarship Program is one opportunity you don’t want to miss. Funded by the Florida Lottery,...
Read ArticleBarron Collier High School Student Builds Garden for ESE Program
While exploring ideas for her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Corrin Zurbigg noticed an overgrown, unused garden at Barron Collier High School (BCHS). Inspired to...
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