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Advice
Motherhood Myths We Need to Let Go of This Mother’s Day
Contests
Win Big with Mom’s Best Advice
Fun
Mini Trips, Major Memories: Florida Staycations for Families
Health and Wellness
Think Your Kid Would Never Vape? Read This.
Health Corner
Mental Health for Moms
Education
Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Looking Ahead
Fun
Mini Trips, Major Memories: Florida Staycations for Families
Tweens & Teens
Everyone’s Talking About Netflix’s Adolescence—Here’s What Parents Need to Know
Contests
Laugh, Cry and Win a Mini Vacation at Hammock Beach Resort
Family
A Gas Tank Away: Hop In The Car With The Family
Fun
Long Road Ahead? Try these Car Games to Help the Miles Fly By!
Fun
Let’s Fly Away: Fabulous Family Getaways From Some of Your Favorite Florida Airports
Community Content
Helping Others in Recovery
Education
Spring Spotlights: Character, Scholarship, and Service
Advice
Reduce Test Stress: Test Taking Tips for Kids
Family
Summer at Camp Grand: Creating Memories That Last a Lifetime
Advice
13 Tips for Helping Anxious Kids Enjoy Summer Camp
Health Corner
What You Need to Know About the Measles Outbreak
Fun
No Plans? No Problem! Last-Minute Spring Break Escapes
Education
Excellence in Education: Our 2025 Teacher & Rookie of the Year
Community Content
What is Anxiety?
Tweens & Teens
10 Parenting Tips for Pre-Teens and Teens
Advice
How to Help Kids Learn to Fail
Tweens & Teens
How to Help Your Teen Through a Breakup
Advice
When Learning is Hard: A Guide to Learning Differences
You
How This Dad Uses AI to Make Life Easier (and Better)
Advice
Spelling Her Way to the Top: A Young Champion’s Story
Community Content
Florida Takes a Big Step Toward Opening a Black History Museum for Families
Community Content
Exploring Your School Options? PVPV Rawlings and Other St. Johns Schools Offer Controlled Open Enrollment
Education
Honoring Excellence in Education
Advice
6 Ways to Help Your Kids Set and Achieve Goals
Health and Wellness
8 Self-Care Tips for Parents: Practical Advice
You
Marcie Gallagher Shares Her Tips for Self-Care and Raising a Healthy, Active Family
You
Digital Declutter: How to Tame and Reclaim Your Devices
Health Corner
Start the New Year with Healthy Habits
Education
Honoring Excellence: Coach Major's Incredible Impact
You
Holiday Rituals We Love: Six Readers Share their Traditions
Family
Keep it Light: 10 Ways to Simplify the Season
Guides
What do Teachers Really Want? Ideas for Holiday Gifts
Health Corner
Beating the Holiday Blues
Advice
Tips for Traveling with Challenging Children
Community Content
Give Physical and Mental Well-being a Boost over Winter Break
Education
St. Johns County School District – December 2024
Advice
The Science of Gratitude: Boosting Kids’ Health and Happiness
Fun
Gratitude Games: Fun Ways to Reawaken Appreciation in Kids
You
Picture Perfect: Marina Pierre Shares Her Tips for Taking Great Photos
Advice
A Recipe for Success: Thanksgiving Planning Made Easy
Early Years
Thank You for Your Service: Celebrating Veterans on Veterans Day
Health Corner
My Child is Bullying Others: What Should I Do?
You
From Lemonade Stands to Life Skills: Jack White Shares How Lessons in Entrepreneurship Are Positively Impacting His Kids
Advice
Parenting for Creativity: What Science Says About Fostering Imagination in Children
Advice
Everyday Imagination: Simple Ways Parents Can Nurture Their Child’s Creativity
Fun
Halloween Costume Ideas: A Compilation of Great Ideas
Fun
Ideas for When Your Kids or Family Grows Out of Trick or Treating
Advice
Secrets of Creative Families: 10 Ways to Encourage Expressive Kids
Advice
8 Ways to Turn a Bad Morning Around
Sponsored Content
The Smartphone Dilemma: Finding Balance in a Tech-Driven World
Advice
How to Tell Kids You’re Getting a Divorce
Health and Wellness
5 Ways to Use Art to Help Your Child Navigate Grief
Education
St. Johns County School District – October 2024
Sponsored Content
Are Smartphones Making Our Kids Dumb?
Advice
The Benefits of Opting Out: Reducing Your Child’s Social Media and Smartphone Use
Tweens & Teens
From Skibbidi to Mid: A Parent's Guide to Today's Slang
Advice
Expand Your Child's Technology Horizons
You
Kahlin Grant Shares Her Tips for Parenting in the Digital Age
Schools
Sebastian Middle School's "Buffet of Technological Careers" Sparks Interest and Skills
Education
The Evolution of Education: Technology in St Johns County Schools
Early Years
When Should You Get Your Kid a Phone?
Health and Wellness
How to Talk to Your Kids About Sexting
Community Content
The Digital Stage: How Technology Can Amplify Performing Arts for Students
Advice
Why a YouTube Channel May Be in Kyler’s Future
Early Years
Helping Kids Back Into the School Routine
You
Mealtime Magic: Chelsea Herbert’s Tips for Busy Nights
Advice
5 EASY Ways to Start the New School Year Without Losing Your Mind
Health and Wellness
Sweet Dreams: How To Help Your Kids Get a Good Night’s Sleep
You
6 Parents Help You Navigate Your Child’s Senior Year
Arts in Education
A Life Set to Music
Health Corner
Things to Know: 10 Tips From a Pediatric APRN
Education
St. Johns County School District – August 2024
Family
10 Tips To Help Dads and Daughters Stay Close
Family
Celebrate All the Dads in Your Life for Father’s Day
Family
When the Whole Family Gathers: 10 Intergenerational Activities
Fun
10 Weeks of Summer Fun and Learning!
Early Years
Preventing the Summer Slide: Engaging Educational Activities for Young Minds
Tweens & Teens
How to Keep Kids Reading This Summer
Education
St. Johns County School District – June 2024
You
Create the Mother’s Day You Want
You
Habits of Happy Moms
Advice
12 Tips for Raising Confident Kids
Family
The Value of Your Family Stories
Fun
Things My Mom Used to Say
Health and Wellness
Sweet Dreams: Tips to Help Your Child Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Patty Dennis
Health and Wellness
A Visit to the Nurse’s Office: Patty Dennis Shares Her Story
Advice
13 Tips for Helping Anxious Kids Enjoy Summer Camp
Advice
Camp Quiz: What Type of Camp Should Your Child Attend?
You
8 Things You Can Do Right Now to Truly Support a Friend Through a Divorce
Tweens & Teens
When Teens Aren't Interested: Alternatives to Camp
Early Years
The Most Common “What-Ifs” of Summer Camp
Advice
Raising Money-Savvy Kids: A Guide for Every Age
Family
Camp Grand: Where Love and Fun Collide
Education
St. Johns County School District – April 2024
Book Nook
Celebrate the Great Outdoors!
Health Corner
Helping Kids Manage Common Allergies This Spring
Advice
24 Tips: Traveling with Children with Autism and/or Anxiety
Family
Life Lessons: A Local Mom’s Perspective on Traveling with her Son
Family
A Gas Tank Away: Hop In The Car With The Family
Advice
How to Travel on a Small Budget
Family
8 Keys to a Stress-Free Family Vacation
Tweens & Teens
Getting Your Teens To Talk: Tips For Parents
Education
St. Johns County School District – March 2024
Book Nook
12 Inspiring Travel Books for Children
Advice
Kindness Matters: Teaching Kids How To Be Kind
Early Years
Homework Habits: How to Motivate Kids
Early Years
Want Your Kids to Learn? Teach Them It’s Okay to Make Mistakes
Advice
How to Help Kids Talk About Learning Disabilities
Guides
Prepare Your Kids for Careers in an AI-Driven Future
Education
St. Johns County School District – February 2024
Book Nook
Explore More Education and Learning Titles Here!
Tweens & Teens
How to Navigate the New FAFSA Form
Health and Wellness
Helping Your Kids Stay Healthy: Physical and Mental Wellness Podcasts for Kids
Fun
Arts Are Education – Sign the Pledge
You
Creating Calm: A Q&A with Cassie Thompson, owner of Serene Spaces Professional Organizing
Early Years
18 Simple Ways to Infuse Each Day With Learning
Book Nook
New Year, New Books to Enjoy!
Health Corner
Starting the Year Flu-Free
Education
St. Johns County School District – January 2024
Health Corner
How to Take the Stress Out of Holiday Gatherings
Holidays
A Simple Christmas: 5 Ways to Avoid Toy Overload
Holidays
A Recipe for Connection: Crafting Generational Conversations at Your Holiday Table
Advice
The Lost Art of the Thank You Note
Holidays
Presence Over Presents
Holidays
My Mom Is Like A Loving Drill Sergeant In A Santa Hat
Book Nook
The Year in Review: Some of Our Favorite Books
Education
St. Johns County School District – December 2023
Advice
15 Ways to Foster Gratitude in Your Family
Holidays
A Recipe for Success: Thanksgiving Planning Made Easy
Holidays
Thank You for Your Service: Celebrating Veterans on Veterans Day
Holidays
Make this Thanksgiving Meaningful
Advice
Encouraging Gratitude in Children
Health Corner
Enjoy the Holidays With Mindfulness
Book Nook
Books to Cultivate Kindness and Gratitude
Education
St. Johns County School District – November 2023
Holidays
10 Trick-or-Treats That Aren’t All about the Sweets
Early Years
4 Practical Ways to Tame the Homework Headache
A Warm Welcome: Creating an Inclusive Environment for Neurodiverse Guests
Neurodivergent/Inclusive
A Warm Welcome: Creating an Inclusive Environment for Neurodiverse Guests
Early Years
7 Productive Questions to Ask Teachers at Conferences
Health Corner
The CAIR Center: Mental Health Support for Families in Crisis
Book Nook
A Season of Stories: Fall Book Selections for Kids
Education
St. Johns County School District – October 2023
KidzArt
Fun
Get Artsy: 5 Fabulous Kid-Friendly Art Venues to Visit Along the First Coast
Advice
Weeknight Dinner Tips for Busy Families
Advice
Easy Ways to Incorporate Art into Your Child’s Life
Health Corner
Tasty Hacks: Sneaking Veggies into Your Family’s Day
Book Nook
Kids and The Arts
Education
St. Johns County School District – September 2023
Advice
Out the Door on Time: 9 Tips for a Smooth Morning Routine
Fun
Friday Night Lights in St. Johns County: Your Game Plan for a Night of Family Fun
Advice
Why Family Dinners Matter: The Science of Eating Together
Tweens & Teens
6 Things Your Teen Needs But Doesn’t Know How To Ask For
Advice
How To Reduce Stress in Your Overscheduled Child
Advice
Extracurricular Activities Are More Important Now Than Ever
Advice
School Bus Safety Tips from St. Johns County Schools
Health Corner
How to Know When You Send Your Child to School and When to Keep Them Home Sick
Book Nook
Book Nook-Back to School
Education
St. Johns County School District – August 2023
Fun
Fun-Filled & Screen-Free: 6 Local Activities for You and Your Kids!
Advice
9 Keys to Better Posture for Kids
Advice
First-Aid Tips to Teach Kids
Advice
Fun Ways To Inspire Healthy Eating
Advice
Your New American Dream: A Simple, Uncluttered Life
Tweens & Teens
What Parents Should Know about Teen Depression and Suicide
Health Corner
The Most Common Sports Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Book Nook
Book Nook-Health and Wellness
Book Nook
Summer Reading Suggestions
Amanda and Beau Smith with Odysee of the Mind founder, Dr. Sam Micklus
More
Leading by Example: Local Moms Use Volunteerism to Help the Community and Shape Their Children’s Values
Advice
Beyond Golf Balls and Coffee Mugs: 105 Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Advice
A Day for Dad: Make This Father’s Day One He’ll Remember
Guides
Birthdays on a Budget: Reuse and Repurpose Birthday Decor
Guides
Have Some Fun: Throw a Themed Party
Tweens & Teens
Ways Kids Can Cash In: Money-Making Ideas for Tweens & Teens
Guides
How to Start a Family Book Club: Encouraging a Love of Reading Across Generations
Family
What Makes Your Dad Special?
Book Nook
Book Nook-June 2023
Health Corner
Top 10 Tips for Family Summer Safety
Guides
Tips and Gifts to Make Mom Feel Special on Mother’s Day
You
5 Reasons Why You Should Join or Start a Parenting Book Club
Guides
Fun Ways to Celebrate Your Teacher During Teacher Appreciation Week
Advice
10 Big Benefits of Gardening with Kids
You
13 Play Dates Just for Moms
Book Nook
Book Nook-May 2023
Education
St. Johns County School District – May 2023
Health Corner
Mental Health for Moms
Book Nook
Women’s History Month
Advice
The Savvy Camp Parent: Pack Lightly to Maximize a Sense of Summer Adventure
Early Years
How Children Find Their Purpose At Camp
You
Camp Ready: Am I Ready to Send My Child to Overnight Camp?
Guides
Creating Camp: The DIY Approach to Your Child’s Summer Experience
Advice
Camp Quiz: What Type of Camp Should Your Child Attend?
Early Years
Fiscal Fitness: Creating Habits for a Lifetime of Fiscal Responsibility
Book Nook
Book Nook-April 2023
Education
St. Johns County School District – April 2023
Health Corner
How to Gear Up for Seasonal Allergies
Guides
Money-Saving Apps For Your Summer Vacation
Advice
Travel Tips for Family Trips
A herd of Florida Manatee swimming in the crystal-clear spring water at Blue Spring State Park in Florida, USA, a winter gathering site for manatees.
Guides
Destination: State Parks
Fun
Let’s Fly Away: Fabulous Family Getaways From Some of Your Favorite Florida Airports
Advice
Tips for Efficient Packing
Fun
Long Road Ahead? Try these Car Games to Help the Miles Fly By!
Guides
Travel Survival Kit
Guides
Celebrate Read Across America Day & National March Into Literacy Month
More
St. Johns County School District – Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year
Book Nook
Book Nook-March 2023
Education
St. Johns County School District – March 2023
Health Corner
What to Do When You’re Sick on Vacation
Guides
The Scoop on the Five Most Common Learning Disabilities
Advice
Being an Effective Advocate for Your Child
You
Building Your Education Team
Guides
Educational Activities for Young Explorers: Places, Activities and Toys for Active Minds
Tweens & Teens
What Type Of High School Is Best For Your Teen?
Advice
Testing Tips
Book Nook
Book Nook-February 2023
Education
St. Johns County School District – February 2023
Health Corner
Bad Blend
Advice
Ready, Set, Goals! 7 Ways To Teach Your Kids To Focus & Tackle New Challenges
Guides
Mid-Year Elementary School Blues: How to Keep Kids Motivated the Entire School Year
Advice
Cyberbullying: What Is Cyberbullying and How to Stop It
You
Setting Intentions in the New Year
Advice
What Parents Can Do to Help Their Students
Guides
Cold Weather Destinations: Find Your Winter Fun With These Trips
Tweens & Teens
Insuring Your Teen Driver in 2023
Guides
Where to Donate Clothes and Toys after You Clean Out Your Closets
Health and Wellness
Healthy 386
Book Nook
Book Nook-January 2023
Education
St. Johns County School District – January 2023
Health Corner
Make Your Health a Priority this Year!
Book Nook
Book Nook-Native American Heritage Month
Holidays
7 Experience Gifts to Give Kids This Season
Guides
Holiday Gift Guide
Advice
The Lost Art of the Thank You Note
Guides
What do Teachers Really Want? Ideas for Holiday Gifts
Advice
‘Tis The Season To Go Plastic Free
Holidays
How to Savor the Holiday Season at Home
Guides
12 Activity Kits to Keep Kids Busy
Advice
8 Tips for Parents New to Online Learning
Book Nook
Book Nook-December 2022
Education
St. Johns County School District – December 2022
Health Corner
Avoid Winter Emergencies
Guides
10 Tips for Raising Grateful Kids
Holidays
Planning Thanksgiving Made Easy
Advice
Volunteer Opportunities for Your Family
Advice
Raising Compassionate Children
Advice
Teaching Kids About Boundaries
Family
Building the Parent-Child Bond
Advice
Shop and Give Local
Health and Wellness
What Parents and Guardians Should Know About Early Vision Screenings
Book Nook
Book Nook-November 2022
Education
St. Johns County School District – November 2022
Health Corner
The Importance in Lung Screenings
Advice
Simplify Your Halloween & Savor Every Spooky Moment
Advice
Ideas for When Your Kids or Family Grows Out of Trick or Treating
Advice
Halloween Costume Ideas: A Compilation of Great Ideas
Fun
Show Your School Spirit this Fall!
Advice
Halloween Safety Tips from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office
Advice
Halloween Safety Tips from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office
Advice
Halloween Safety Tips From Flagler County Sheriff’s Office
Advice
Tips for Halloween Safety by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Fun
Halloween Recipes
Advice
How to Help Your Family Adjust to Daylight Savings Time
Advice
Are Kids’ Costumes Getting Too Adult?
Book Nook
Book Nook-October 2022
Book Nook
Book Nook-Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
Health Corner
The Right Way to Perform a Breast Self-Exam
Arts and Music
Art and Music Clubs in Flagler Schools
Advice
What To Know Before Your Child Applies to College
Sponsored Content
Time to Fly…From a Local Hub
Advice
Secrets of Creative Families: Ten Ways To Encourage Expressive Kids
Advice
Finding the Balance With After-School Activities
Advice
Easy Ways to Incorporate Art into Your Child’s Life
Arts and Music
Five Reasons to Participate in Theater
Arts and Music
The State of the Arts in St. Johns County, Florida School District
Arts and Music
Ten Rules of Concert Etiquette
Advice
How to Help Your Child Get Comfortable with Speaking and Performing
Book Nook
Book Nook-September 2022
Book Nook
Book Nook-Friendship Month
Education
St. Johns County School District – September 2022
Health Corner
The Arts in Medicine & Mental Health
Education
5 Great Back-To-School Apps
Advice
Back to School Anxiety
Advice
Benefits of Making Healthy Snacks Visually Appealing to Kids
Advice
Questions and Things to Avoid When Meeting Your Child’s Teacher
Advice
How to Launch a Thriving Business as a Stay-at-Home Parent
Advice
How To Communicate with Your Child’s Teacher When There Is a Problem
Advice
Back to School Dos and Don’ts
Advice
Take the Guesswork out of School Lunches
Education
Back to School Success Tips
Book Nook
Book Nook – August 2022
Education
St. Johns County School District – August 2022
Health Corner
Back-to-School Checklist for Children with Asthma
Health and Wellness
Physical and Immunization Requirements in Florida
Health and Wellness
Preparing for Puberty
Tweens & Teens
Talking To Your Teens About Dating Violence
Health and Wellness
Good Nutrition is Good Self-care
Health and Wellness
Food First Approach – Supporting Your Family’s Immune Health with Nutrition
Health and Wellness
First Lady Casey DeSantis Takes Lead in Youth Wellness Initiatives
Education
St. Johns County School District – July 2022
Book Nook
Book Nook – July 2022
Book Nook
Book Nook – Summer Reading
Fun
Fun Summer Activities for Kids and Dads
Family
Your Best Summer Is One Word Away
Family
Beyond Burnout & Bickering: Avoid Overscheduling So Kids Can Individuate
Advice
Care for Kids: Summer Break
Fun
Give the Slide the Slip: Fun Ways to Engage Kids’ Minds in the Summer
Fun
Favorite Dads of Social Media
Advice
Is My Child Ready for a Sleepover?
Fun
Spontaneous Summer Fun in a Box
Advice
Get those Summer Volunteer Hours!
Book Nook
Book Nook – June 2022
Health and Wellness
Men, Lower Your Health Handicap
Book Nook
May is National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Fun
Tea Party Recipes
You
Moms! Make YOU a Priority
You
More Energy for Mama! Simple Ways to Up Your Beat
More
The Legacy of Moms
Family
Snapshots From the Past
You
Ten Mompower Mantras: Positive Self-talk for Moms for the Whole Family’s Sake
Health and Wellness
Life/Work Balance: How Flagler Health+ is Caring for the Whole Employee
Fun
How to Create a Magical Mother’s Day Tea Party
You
How To Find Time for Reading With Little Ones in the House
Guides
10 Ways for Moms to Have More Energy
Book Nook
Book Nook – May 2022
Education
St. Johns County School District – May 2022
Health and Wellness
Cardiac Gender Gap: Men and Women Have Different Heart Attack Symptoms
Book Nook
Join Us as we Celebrate Poetry Month!
Guides
‘Child Abuse Could Lead to Being Sold for Sex,’ Says Florida’s Anti-Sex Trafficking Pioneers Selah Freedom
Guides
Summer Camps With Flair
Advice
Questions To Ask Sleepaway Camp Directors
Family
Camp of Abilities
Guides
Family Camp: A Great Alternative To Traditional Summer Camps
Family
First Campout With Your Family: Make It a Winner
Tweens & Teens
The Ultimate Guide to Teen Tours
Advice
Four Small Ways to Build Confidence in Kids From play to chores, encourage effort and help kids acquire skills
Book Nook
Book Nook – April 2022
Education
St. Johns County School District – April 2022
Health and Wellness
How to Handle Head Lice
Early Years
Travel Time: Tips for Flying with Babies and Toddlers
Fun
Local Attractions within a Drive: Things To Do on a Staycation
Fun
Get Artsy With It: Twelve Benefits of Exposing Your Children to Fine Arts
Advice
Travel Tips for Family Trips
Education
How Sparking Your Child’s Passions Can Boost Learning
Fun
Great Vacation Destinations with Kids
Education
St. Johns County School District 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year
Education
St. Johns County School District – March 2022
Health and Wellness
What To Do When Your Child Gets Sick While You Are Traveling
Book Nook
Black History Month Titles Brought to You by Bookelicious
Education
Helping Kids With Flexible Thinking
Education
St Johns County School District Programs of Choice
Education
New Schools Coming to St. Johns County
Education
Five Benefits of Multiple Extracurricular Activities
Education
Kids Helping Kids: Why It’s Good For Your Kids To Be Mentors – And Where To Do It
Education
Building Your Education Team: How to give kids the support they need in school
Education
Education Perspective: Homeschool – The World as a Classroom
Education
Being an Effective Advocate for Your Child
Education
Florida Statewide Assessment Program 2021-2022 Schedule
Tweens & Teens
Parenting Milestone: Time For Your Teenager to Get a Learner’s Permit!
Education
Six Great Back-To-School Apps
Book Nook
Book Nook – February 2022
Education
St. Johns County School District – February 2022
Health and Wellness
February is National Cancer Prevention Month
Calvin Harry
Advice
Mom Finds Mission After Toddler Nearly Drowns
Health and Wellness
Like Simone Biles, Our Kids Can Be Mental Health Heroes
Family
Fostering Heroes
Lt. Hardesty
More
Our Community Hero Contest Winner:
Advice
How To Be a SuperHero to Your Child
Advice
‘Furry Four-Legged Heroes’: Bella and Sadie Save Their Human After a Stroke
More
Our Local Sports Heroes
Book Nook
Book Nook – January 2022
Education
St. Johns County School District – January 2022
Health and Wellness
Winter Wellness Tips to Avoid Common Cold-Weather Health Hazards

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