Top Apps and Tools for Getting Organized as a First-time Parent
First-time parents must quickly learn to adjust to a new schedule and daily routine. Luckily, certain apps and other tools are great for first-time parents,...
The Best Pal Anyone Could Have
With a towering frame over six-feet tall, Deputy Ralph Bryant exudes a bigger-than-life, stoic force field and a nature so humble and serious you may...
The Path to Perfect Vision
Much like the fact that we are not born with the innate ability to recite our ABCs and 123s, we are not born with innately perfect vision, either. It’s a...
On the Bookshelf
“Dressing Up!” is one of the books of the “Amazing me!” series, created for the infant and toddler age group. This book is a medium sized board book...
Keep Responsibility on Your Kids
Erma Bombeck was a writer and comedian for over forty years. Her titles included, If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, Why am I in the Pits? and, At Wit’s End...
Lord of the Strings
In summer, the Pops Orchestra in Bradenton runs “Camping with the Pops,” an intensive program that gives kids a chance to learn from, rehearse with, and...
The Art of Raising a Well-rounded Child
As children grow ever bigger and stronger it becomes increasingly important that parents take into consideration this question: Is my child Physically...
All Aboard the Dental Express
With the clock barely striking 7 am on a recent morning, Esperanza Gamboa rushed to get ready for a bustling day when her cell phone rang unexpectedly...
Palm View Soars Into the Future
Palm View Elementary began the new school year on an exciting note after receiving excellent news over the summer when the Florida Department of...
Pay Attention to Your Superstars
Transitioning from summer into a new school year can be tough for kids. Establishing a different routine can be difficult, and from my own experience...
Dive Into Summer Reading Success
John and Amanda Horne, owners of Anna Maria Oyster Bar, launched the Dive Into Reading program in the summer of 2017. A collaboration with the Suncoast...
No Child Should Grieve Alone
The sights and smells of summer on the Suncoast are in full effect. But for some children and families, bronzing sunshine, barbecues, and trips to camps...
A Vision for All of Manatee’s Children
The bustle of Dr. Michael Mackie’s morning had already roared into full throttle several years ago as he popped in and out of exam rooms caring for...
On the Bookshelf
This unique bedtime story takes place Bunny’s room where he is tucked away in bed saying “goodnight” to all his familiar belongings from the hairbrush...
