Founded in January 2016, Valerie’s House opened as Southwest Florida’s first children’s bereavement center, starting with about 20 children meeting in a rented downtown Fort...
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 ArticleIf you’re looking for holiday events in Collier County and Lee County, you don’t have to go far to find parades, menorah lightings, Santa sightings,...
Read ArticleIn a generous display of community spirit and culinary excellence, Sizzle Dining wrapped up its most successful “dine with purpose” event to date. Together, the...
Read ArticleWe are celebrating 25 years as a parenting resource in Collier and Lee Counties We’re proud to celebrate 25 years as a trusted parenting resource...
Read ArticleMeet JD Ribali, a Southwest Florida entrepreneur and the driving force behind Biz Kidz and Young Entrepreneurs and Rising Stars (YEARS)—two dynamic youth entrepreneurship programs....
Read ArticleThe Cape Coral Animal Shelter in Cape Coral, FL, is issuing a warning and encouraging pet owners to ensure their pets are on a monthly...
Read ArticleNaples Zoo is thrilled to welcome two new residents to the very popular orangutan habitat. Millie and Kapok, a bonded mother-son pair of white-cheeked gibbons...
Read ArticleLooking for some ideas for Father’s Day? Here’s what’s happening Father’s Day Weekend.
Read ArticleThese day trips are all close enough to get away for a day of fun and adventure with the kids but be home in time to sleep in your own bed.
Read ArticleHurricanes are an inescapable part of Florida life, yet each storm that threatens us tells a different story. Here are resources to help your family prepare for and cope with all kinds of disasters.
Read ArticleHere are our favorite family-friendly beach parks with a variety of amenities, such as picnic and play areas, restrooms, food concessions, umbrella rentals, wind and water sports, and children’s life jacket loaners.
Read ArticleDiscover the best spots to find fossilized shark teeth in Southwest Florida. Visit Venice, the shark tooth capital of the world, or explore Englewood Beach, Caspersen Beach, and Don Pedro Island State Park. Enjoy amenities and great fossil hunting.
Read ArticleDiscover the best places in Southwest Florida for interactive animal encounters. At these fun locations, you can pet, feed, and hug a variety of mammals, reptiles, and birds. They’re perfect for family adventures and kids’ activities!
Read ArticleTravel editor, Karen T. Bartlett rounded up a huge list of summer water adventures for your family to enjoy all around Southwest Florida.
Read ArticleCuddle up with your child and a good book this summer! We picked out some of the best Southwest Florida kid book authors for you to choose from.
Read ArticleDiscover the coolest playgrounds in the Naples and Fort Myers area From castle-like structures to pirate ships and dino digs, explore inclusive designs with shade canopies & equipment for kids with special needs.
Read ArticleWhen you need an alternative to the beach and pool, head to the great indoors. Here are some places in Collier and Lee Counties to cool off without the cost (or cheap).
Read ArticleFor 46 years, Healthcare Network in Collier County has provided healthcare to all, with a growing focus on underserved populations. Their new Orangetree health center is set to expand services,
Read ArticleAll proceeds from Sizzle Dining will benefit Blessings in a Backpack SWFL, a program that feeds children in need on the weekends while they cannot access meals at school.
Read ArticleEnrollment is open for Florida VPK.
Read ArticleNew chronicles added daily as we meet the members of the community who organized wide-spread relief events.
Read ArticleNational Hispanic Heritage Month is observed in the United States from September 15th to October 15th.This commemorative month recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to history, culture, art, and other achievements.
Read ArticleThe current housing market bubble and inflation has caused rent to skyrocket and is forcing some parents with stable incomes to live in their cars.
Read ArticleWelcome to summer in Naples! So, what are some ways families can stay cool and continue to enjoy quality time together without sacrificing basic levels of human comfort? Fortunately, Southwest Florida has lots of fun activities to beat the heat.
Read ArticleNot that we really need an excuse for ice cream, but the icy treat becomes almost essential in Southwest Florida in summer. Here are some of our favorite frozen dessert spots in the area.
Read ArticleHurricane season starts on June 1st. Here is a checklist of the necessities you need to weather the storm, plus sales tax holiday details. Sponsored by Sunshine Ace Hardware.
Read ArticleOur round up of the 20 best beaches in Southwest Florida.
Read ArticleTen mom-tested vacations less than an hour from home.
Read ArticleTaking your family anywhere seems to cost a fortune. With that in mind,
we’ve put together a list of the best seven annual memberships worth having
in Naples.
The key to understanding the child support formula that is applied in most circumstances.
Read ArticleUpdated October 2025 Keeping track of which restaurants offer free (or discounted) kid’s meals is an impossible task for parents, so we’ve done the legwork...
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