Summer Jobs Available for Ages 16+ at Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead
Full STEAM Ahead is hiring ages 16+ for their Exploration Facilitator position this summer.
Read ArticlePrepare Your Kids for College and Beyond: 10 Things to Do Now So They Are Ready
As kids approach adulthood, there are things you can do to help them feel prepared and confident.
Read ArticleImmokalee High School’s All-Girls VEX Robotics Team Heads to Dallas for World Championship
Immokalee High School’s all-girls VEX Robotics team – Team 10101P is goind to Dallas, Texas, to compete in the VEX Robotics World Championship.
Read ArticleInside Everglades City Schools Unique Graduation Experience
At Everglades City School just eight students will be walking across the stage to get their diplomas this year.
Read ArticleOutward Bound’s Summer Programs Inspire Teens to Navigate Life’s Challenges
Is your teen looking for something other than playing video games and hanging around the house this summer? Check out the Outward Bound programs for a memorable summer.
Read Article10 Reasons SWFL Teens Might Love Being a Camp Counselor
Did your teenager love summer camp as a child? Do they need a job this summer? he answer is at summer camp – a day or sleepaway camp is the perfect place for teens to transition to the world of the employed.
Read ArticleCollier County seventh graders get college, career and life-ready experiences
Collier County Public Schools introduce its seventh grade students to college, career, and life-ready experiences. This includes visits to Florida Gulf Coast University o see what life is like on a college campus.
Read ArticleSafe teen driving tips from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office
A parent’s guide to safe teen driving from the Collier County Sheriff’s office with practical info about getting a Florida learner’s license, driver’s license and beyond.
Read ArticleTikTok preteen and teen skincare trend: A Naples dermatologist take on the damage to kids’ skin
Local Dermatologist Bobbi Georgia Brady, M.D. warns about harsh ingredients in the viral products and what teens should do instead.
Read ArticleWhat teens in Naples really think about the time spent on cellphones and social media
We asked teens in Naples about the time they spend on social media and what they thought about it. Local experts also weighed in on the effects of teens’ cellphone habits.
Read ArticleA guide to the new digital SAT for SWFL students
The new Digital SAT testing starts in March. We break down the difference between the old and new SAT testing processes.
Read Article$20,000 Scholarship Applications Now Open for Collier County Seniors
The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation is once again awarding up to 15 new $20,000 college scholarships ($5,000 per year) to deserving 12th grade students from eligible high schools in Collier County.
Read ArticleIs My Teen Ready to Babysit?
For many young teens, babysitting is a rite of passage from childhood to adolescence. It provides them an opportunity to earn money, develop responsibility, and grow career skills like setting schedules, negotiating pay, and managing money.
Read ArticleNEW SCHOLARSHIP TRUST TO BENEFIT COLLIER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS’ GRADUATING SENIORS
Seniors in Collier County only have a few more days to take advantage of more than a million dollars in scholarship money from a new endowment.
Read ArticleNaples and SWFL Summer Camps for Teens and Tweens
Older kids can be campers, counselors in training, and volunteers this summer!
Read ArticleDual Enrollment: Teens Talk About Getting a Head Start on College
High school students in Collier and Lee counties are getting a jump on their college careers through the Accelerated Collegiate Experience program at Florida Gulf Coast University in Estero.
Read ArticleSWFL Teen Lands Role on “Yellowstone”
Meet Orli Gottesman: the actress, tennis player, and SWFL high school student.
Read ArticleTalking to Your Teen
How to connect and have important talks with a teen who is never home.
Read ArticleWhat Keeps You Up at Night? The Top Eight Question Parents Of Teens Google Most
We have answers for the questions that parents don’t want to ask their friends or social media parent groups.
Read ArticleEleven Great Gifts for the Graduate
It’s high school graduation season! Here’s our top 11 list of the best gifts for grads, at a variety of price points.
Read ArticleYour Top ACT/SAT Questions Answered by an Expert
Amanda Sterk, Ed.D answers your questions on how to prepare for College Board tests.
Read ArticleThe Ultimate Packing List for your College Dorm
With these items by your side, and a few left at the store, you can be confident that you are ready to tackle the year ahead.
Read ArticleCollege Tours Done Right
Here are five tips for getting the most out of your campus visits.
Read ArticleThe Spring College Scholarship Search
Now that college applications are complete, it is a perfect time for HS seniors to use some of your free time for searching and applying for scholarships.
Read ArticleYear-by-Year Timeline for College-Bound High School Students
Most 15 and 16 year olds are thinking about their next game, their latest high school crush, or getting their driver’s license, not about their college plans for 2 -3 years down the road.
Read ArticleBest Christmas Gifts For Your Tech-Crazy Teen
Out of ideas for gifts for your teen? Check out these ideas for your tech-savvy kid.
Read ArticleWhen Your College Kids are Home for the Holidays
It’s the time of year every new empty-nester looks forward to- winter break. Your new adults are coming home for the holidays after their first experience with fending for themselves (or, as some of them might call it, “freedom”).
Read ArticleHow to Navigate the College Financial Aid System
The two most common applications used by colleges across the US are the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE, and they need to be filed prior to each year the student plans on attending college.
Read ArticleTracking Teens: Setting Limits and Giving Freedom
Thanks to GPS technology in smartphones, we have plenty of options when it comes to keeping up with our teenagers, but should we?
Read ArticleMy Dual Enrollment Experience
Rebecca Barton shares her experience with full-time dual enrollment in Southwest Florida, where she participated in the Accelerated Collegiate Experience at FGCU as an alternate high school experience. A similar program exists at FSW, also featured.
Read ArticleHigh School’s Final Year: Supporting Your College-Bound Child
Diane Maller helps parents support their child as they make the transition from senior year to college.
Read ArticleHow to Dismantle the Mean Girl Time Bomb Before Middle School
Christina Katz helps moms figure out how to set a positive example to their daughters so they become positive, self-confident leaders among their peers.
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