Parenting
10 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 more
Local Summer Camps for Children with Special Needs
Here are a few summer camp options in SWFL to make sure your child with special needs has an awesome summer. Read more
Safe 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 more
Addressing Childhood Bullying: Signs and Solutions
Discover the signs of childhood bullying and effective solutions. Protect your child from harm with expert advice on prevention and action. Read more
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Amidst Challenges and Love
Explore 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 more
Is 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 more
Naples 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 more
Talking to Your Teen
How to connect and have important talks with a teen who is never home. Read more
What 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 more
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Want to Keep Your Kids Safe Online? Read Our Top 3 Tips.
When it comes to the internet, keeping your kids safe should be your top priority. What are steps you can take today to monitor your children's device usage? Read this advice from the Collier County Sheriff's Office and Collier County Public Schools. Read more
How to Support LGBTQ+ Youth
It’s no surprise that LGBTQ+ youth experience higher rates of discrimination, bigotry, violence, and suicide than their peers. In honor of Pride Month, here is how parents and allies can make LGBTQ+ youth feel love and accepted. Read more
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How 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 more
Joy Comes in the Morning: A Spiritual Adoption Journey
Dr. Oliver L. Phipps recounts his spiritual journey to meet his birth mother and celebrate his parents by adoption. Read more
MOMentum Mom: Rabbi Ariel Boxman
Meet Rabbi Ariel Boxman, who wears many hats, including the one as the new preschool director of Temple Shalom Preschool. Read more
MOMentum Moms: Briesa Ruby
Meet Briesa Ruby, who “beelieves” keeping harmony in the family hive makes life sweet. Read more
