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sweet lemonade Hello Friends… I am not sure where to begin. I, like you, have never found myself in this situation. As a virus sweeps planet Earth, our lives have been turned upside down, and we find ourselves wondering with almost sheer panic, “What is to come next?” Friends, I do not know. I am a mom, a wife, a boss, a teacher, a friend, a daughter and a sister. I stand with you in awe of what has now become our “new reality.” Our roles and relationships with those that matter to us most have changed, and we hope and pray that this will quickly pass. Like you, I have witnessed my children become “virtual students.” While not easy, they are managing thanks to their teachers and modern technology. It is so amazing how resilient children are. As national sports ceased, so did my son’s gymnastics season. His pathway to Nationals was put on halt and he has had to give in to push-ups and handstands at home. My youngest son’s first track season ended before it really ever began. My parents are quarantined from us, as they sit at their home ten houses down the street. And, the pantry and fridge are full of all our necessary items (no room for hoarding here) as well as a plentiful supply of insulin for my son who has Type 1 diabetes. As a mom, my heart breaks for them. I know in my heart this solitude and separation from our normal day-to-day activity will resume, but the current situation must be observed for our health and the health of all around us.

However, as the saying goes, it’s time to make lemonade out of lemons! While this is not the way one would want to go about it, this time has allowed for some serious “slow down” in our daily routine. It has allowed us to have dinner together on the regular, it has taught the kids to be more observant with the use of household supplies… aka toilet paper consumption, and not to mention the cleaning projects that have gotten done! But, it has also given time for reflection on the things that matter the most. Those things that, when taken away, become that much more valued like sleepovers, dinner with friends, hugs, handshakes, the ability to go and come as you please and fully stocked shelves of our favorite foods. And, it has given us time to be truly grateful for those that have been on the frontlines, keeping us safe and helping those in need.

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As a mom, you quite literally do it all! Between working and making sure your kiddo gets to school with a matching pair of shoes, it proves to be the toughest job anyone could do. Our Giggle moms have shared with us what makes them a #BossMom, and we are all for it!

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Where do you work, what role do you play and what inspires you every day? I'm the Founder and CEO of PiesAbilities, a small batch pie bakery with a mission to hire adults with disabilities. We don't have a brick and mortar location (yet) but we deliver our delicious pies all over Gainesville. We are clients of "Working Food," an awesome food business incubator here in Gainesville. I play nearly all the roles at PiesAbilities. I'm the head baker, CFO, Marketing Director and primary decision maker. Being an entrepreneur can feel overwhelming at times, but when I stay focused on our mission, creating meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities, I'm inspired to keep working toward that goal!

Joscelyn has made an incredible recovery in the last eight years and is healthy and happy. She is also one of the millions of Americans who live with a disability.

Tell us about your kiddos! I'm the proud mother of five. My oldest son Marc is 28 and works in Systems Administration. At home, I have an 18-year-old son named Clayton who attends Santa Fe College and a 17-yearold son named Jackson who is a junior at Buchholz High School. My youngest daughter Joscelyn was the inspiration for PiesAbilities. Joss was born with a condition called Hemimegalencephaly. The left side of her brain didn't form properly, causing her to have life-threatening seizures as a baby. At 13 months old, we made the difficult decision to allow doctors to perform a hemispherectomy and surgically remove the entire malformed left half of her brain.

Like any parent, I want my daughter to develop her strengths and talents and to use those skills to support herself in the career of her choosing as she grows older, but the odds are not in her favor. Individuals with disabilities make up almost one-fifth of our population, but are unemployed at a rate that is twice that of people without disabilities. I started PiesAbilities so she would always have a place to work. I'm also a bereaved mom. We lost our 14-year-old son Nicholas in 2011. I'm inspired every day to live a life that would make him proud.

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mom's corner | #bossmom I think self-care is super important too. I'm in bed by 9 p.m. or 10 p. m. every night. I'm surrounded by delicious pies all day, so I try to balance that by eating a lot of veggies and working out on my rowing machine.

What gets you up in the morning? The promise of coffee :) I keep baker's hours, so coffee is essential. How do you balance it all? That's an ongoing challenge. My husband and I set aside time for regular date nights. On those nights, we get dressed up and leave the house and he holds my door for me. It's really sweet!

What is some advice you have for other #bossmoms trying to balance it all? Stay flexible. What worked at one phase of your business (or the developmental stage of your child) may not work in another. That doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong, it just means you need to change your strategy. And don't forget to take some guilt-free time for yourself now and then too.

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What is your favorite part / most rewarding part of being a mom? Watching my children grow to be people I'm proud to know.

How do you relate to other #bossmoms? I definitely understand the challenges that come with trying to be a good mom and a good businesswoman too. I've nursed my baby in client meetings, cancelled business appointments when my children were sick and wrestled with the guilt of spending long hours at work. It's so hard to get the balance right! Now that they're older, my children are my biggest cheerleaders and are so proud of me for following my dreams! That makes all the sacrifices worth it!

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The ABC’s of Baby ZZZ’s: Sleep Training Your Child BY TRACY WRIGHT

When we had our first child, my husband and I were clueless about most everything baby-related. After a few months of being completely overwhelmed and exhausted, I was desperate to find that elusive thing that evades most parents of newborns—SLEEP. We all hear during our pregnancy “to get your sleep now,” but until you actually experience it, it’s truly hard to fathom. After doing my homework, I learned a lot about different methods of sleep training and through trial and error, found the best fit for me and my daughter. Many people think sleep training is synonymous with “cry it out,” the oftencontroversial method of putting a baby into their crib and walking away. While some people do still use that method, there are a variety of types of sleep training methods that use other gentler techniques. Most pediatric sleep experts agree that true sleep training typically shouldn’t begin before 4 months old. Parents can begin sleep training by ensuring their baby has a well-established routine through their day that includes regular naps and an early bedtime, typically between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. According to Harvard Health Publishing, it’s important to establish a calming and consistent bedtime routine, like a feed and bath followed by pajamas and stories. It’s best not to feed right before bed so sleeping isn’t associated with breast or bottle. With my son, after his bath I would take him to my bedroom, massage his legs and arms with lavender lotion and read "Goodnight Moon." It’s a great way to soothe your child before bedtime. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises that babies don’t sleep in their own room until at least 6 months because of the fear of sudden infant death

syndrome (SIDS). However, you can still sleep train using a co-sleeper or crib in your own room. Once you begin sleep training, you typically soothe your child in a darkened room and then put baby down drowsy, but still awake. If the baby begins to fuss, pat their back and soothe them, then walk away. You can use timed intervals that work for you on when to go back and check on them. This interval method is known as The Ferber Method or progressive waiting. Another method is to sit in a chair next to the crib to help soothe while slowly inching away each night until you are out of the room. Sound machines that emit white noise and soothing sounds can also help mask outside noise and calm your baby. Many new sound machines are now combined with night lights, music, projections of cute animals or kid-friendly scenes, and are linked to smartphone apps. Depending on a child’s age, a weighted blanket can be soothing for sleep and can be safely used on a baby. Essential oils can be used to help soothe your child. Lavender is among the most popular scent, and chamomile a close second.

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Most pediatric sleep experts agree that true sleep training typically shouldn’t begin before 4 MONTHS OLD. Experts vary on the use of a pacifier, arguing they can be a crutch for selfsoothing. However, many parents believe pacifiers can actually help children to soothe themselves. Both of my children had WubbaNubs, a pacifier attached to a stuffed animal, and this helped them if they woke during the night. For those of you who are interested in sleep training, talk to your pediatrician and do your research. My favorite reference book was “Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child,” by Marc Weissbluth, M.D., which covers all types of methods and discusses children’s sleep from newborn to adolescence. Remember, a well-rested child means a happier child and parent! *Always contact your pediatrician with any questions

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WEA & Eliza Wea and Eliza Jean Sto Domingo BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 4 months old / 11-27-19 SPOUSE NAME: Benjo Sto Domingo “Challenging but rewarding” is how mom of two Wea Sto Domingo describes her adventures in parenting now that 3-month-old Eliza has joined her 5-year-old brother Eliseo “Eli” James. According to Sto Domingo, “Having a new baby and a 5-year-old boy plus having to find time to complete an 8-hour job requires a lot of juggling.”

With Eliza being her second child, Sto Domingo learned a lot of what motherhood and having a newborn was like from her first go around. However, even with that, all babies and experiences are different. Even though both babies were delivered by c-sections in the hospital Sto Domingo said, “The second delivery was way different from my first. They are both c-sections, but the first was an emergency one and I was out the entire time. This time it was scheduled. It was so weird that you knew you were being cut. A lot of apprehensions. And when I heard that cry for the first time, it was so moving!” When asked what advice she has for other new moms, she said “Breastfeeding may be hard, but do not give up whether there’s not much supply or because there’s too much work involved in it. It is very rewarding to watch your little one getting all the nutrition from that gold milk!” HER TOP 3 MUST HAVES: Nursing cover, Breast pump, Pacifier DESCRIBE MOTHERHOOD IN ONE WORD: Fulfilling

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“I am just blessed to have a husband who is very supportive and does not mind doing the cooking,” said Sto Domingo. In addition, she has a supportive employer who allows her to work from home and according to her, even with all the juggling, “it brings so much joy and pride to be able to raise these two kids who mean the world to us.”

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BrittanY Lee and Emily Brown BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 3 months / 12-31-19 SPOUSE NAME: Ryan Brown

And, as the saying goes, it takes a village. Lee admits that she is very lucky that her village is large. Her village includes her pediatrician, Dr. Mary Grooms, who gave her advice when she was worried about how her family would adjust from a family of three to a new unit of four. She shared that Dr. Grooms told her “in order to ease the adjustment of the older sibling(s) to a new baby in the home, it is best to carve out one-onone time with each child, away from the new baby, every day. The key here is quality time—not quantity—so 5-10 minutes of dedicated time each day will suffice. These moments affirm for the older child(ren) that they are still important and special to you. Making time to spend these special moments with them each day will go a long way towards heading off any negative behaviors or jealousy at the pass.” According to Lee, “we made sure Jeb had his own time from both of us each day and never had any issues with jealousy. Dr. Grooms is a magician!” As a seasoned mom of two, Lee’s advice to other new moms is to sleep when the baby sleeps and to “identify your children’s strengths and nurture them.” HER TOP 3 MUST HAVES: Dry Shampoo, Baby Brezza, Café Bustelo DESCRIBE MOTHERHOOD IN ONE WORD: Consuming... in the best way!

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When she and husband Ryan Brown thought about having a second child they thought they wouldn’t miss a beat. However, Brittany Lee, mom to 3-year-old Jeb and baby Emily soon discovered this wasn’t the case. “Everyone said the second is harder, and even though Emily is a wonderful baby, everything is definitely harder! My c-section was harder. Keeping two kids alive at once is harder! Operating on little to no sleep with two kids is harder. Getting to work, accomplishing anything, and making it back home at a reasonable hour is harder.”

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ALISHA & Kamry alisha and kamrY berry BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 1 year / 4-5-19 SPOUSE NAME: Brandon Berry Kamry Rose made her entrance into the world at 37 weeks after a rollercoaster delivery and a little visit in the NICU due to her high heart rate. Because none of this was planned, of course, mom Alisha Berry said that her delivery was a bit terrifying, especially after being put on bed rest for a month prior to delivery due to preeclampsia. However, despite the whirlwind surrounding her birth, Berry said that the first year of motherhood with Kamry has been “absolutely amazing! I never knew that I could love someone so much.” Motherhood is full of things you don’t expect. For Berry, she wasn’t expecting time to go by so quickly. “Seems like yesterday, that we were bringing her home from the hospital and now she is soon to be one.” She also shares that after she delivered she wasn’t prepared for postpartum depression. “Postpartum depression is a real thing. More people deal with this than we think. I though it was just me. This was the one thing no one told me to prepare for.” As Kamry is nearing her first birthday, Berry shares advice for new moms and that is “YOU are an amazing mom. Don’t get caught up in comparing yourself to other moms. The best mom your baby knows is YOU!” HER TOP 4 MUST HAVES: Diaper Genie, NoseFrida, Baby Carrier, Infant CPR class DESCRIBE MOTHERHOOD IN ONE WORD: LOVE!

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Jamie and Elise valentine BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 2 months / 1-28-20 SPOUSE NAME: Jon Valentine

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Jamie Valentine and her husband Jon started their journey to having a baby with completing genetic testing based on DNA results out of concerns of conceiving due to family history. “We were told there was a high chance of miscarriage due to a genetic mutation that I had,” Valentine said. But, as luck would have it, they conceived on their first try, during a vacation trip to Vegas to celebrate Jamie’s 30th birthday.

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All was progressing like clockwork with her pregnancy, however when she entered her third trimester her blood pressure spiked and at 36 weeks, her doctor sent her to the hospital. “I spent the next three weeks in and out of the doctors office and hospital checking my BP and was placed on bed rest,” Valentine said. “I had all the signs of preeclampsia as well, but was not 100% diagnosed, so I was pre preeclampsia. Each doctor visit I wouldn't know if I was being sent home or to be induced.” Although not her plan, Valentine was induced at 39 weeks and Elise Jamie was welcomed into the world. “The past 9 weeks have been overwhelming!! From bed rest for three weeks to delivering, and now motherhood of six weeks. The love and support from our friends, family and coworkers have overwhelmed us and made us feel so lucky to have our community and network of love,” Valentine said. Her advice to new moms “Do what feels right to you... you know your baby best and can make informed decisions. Babies [are] eat, sleep, poop and repeat machines! Gas is no fun and neither is a crying baby. If the baby is crying, check diaper, feed and then burp. If this doesn’t soothe the baby try all of that again and don’t give up. Babies don't always know what's bothering them and only have one way to alert you to their needs, which is the same cry for everything. HER TOP 3 MUST HAVES: Gas drops, the Baby Shusher, bouncy seat DESCRIBE MOTHERHOOD IN ONE WORD: Love!

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NICHOLE & Yair Nichole Rivera and Yair Garcia BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 3 months/ 1-13-20 SPOUSE NAME: Enrique Garcia Nichole Rivera is now the proud mommy to three children and shares that each baby and pregnancy was quite different. “Even though we think we might know everything, especially when we have multiple kids, I now know every birth and experience is different. A new baby at home brings all sorts of emotions. Including the other kids and still being a good wife was or is extremely challenging some days.”

Her advice for new moms? “If you have friends and family willing to help, let them. Take a rest while you can. Even do house work, spend time with your kids or spouse while everyone is willing to help. Hold your baby, don’t let anyone tell you that you’re holding him too much or let that baby cry. They just came out of a world where they were warm and didn’t need to cry to ask for anything. Be his comfort even if it spoils him a bit.”

DESCRIBE MOTHERHOOD IN ONE WORD: A Blessing

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Since welcoming Yair to the world in January, Rivera is surprised that this time around she isn’t anxious to return back to work. “I love my job and when I had my other kids I was ready to get back to work. But with my new little one I find myself not wanting to do anything but spend time with him.” For Rivera, this time in motherhood has been wonderful and she enjoys the time that she has watching him grow and discover himself and his family have been a treat.

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D.I.Y. Compost Bin

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Composting is one of the easiest things that a family can do to help the environment. When you compost, you help reduce the amount of organic waste in our landfills, which according to Bay Area Composting, emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas into our atmosphere. Your compost is not only helping our environment, but also your garden and lawn. Compost is a natural fertilizer that helps your plants and gardens grow without the use of harmful chemicals. Creating your own compost bin is an easy and a fun activity the whole family can participate in! Once your compost is ready, it can be used as a replacement for where you would use fertilizer in your gardens, flower beds or lawn.

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INSTRUCTIONS 1. Paint or decorate the outside of the bin. Make sure you get plastic-friendly spray paint to ensure that it does not peel away. Let the spray paint dry and use acrylic paint to paint the details. Finish with a paint sealer (we used Mod Podge®). While painting, be careful not to get any paint on the inside of the bin. (Decoration is optional) 2. Drill 3 holes in a triangle formation in the top corners of each side of the bin. 3. Drill 3 holes in a triangle formation in each corner of the lid. 4. Drill 3 holes (Left, center, and right) at the bottom of each side of the bin for drainage.

WHAT TO COMPOST Fruits (Avoid citrus fruits) Vegetables (Avoid excessive onions)

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5. Fill the tub with a thick layer of shredded newspaper and generously dampen it with the spray bottle. 6. Spread out 4 cups of soil on top of the newspaper bedding.

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7. Pour in your food scraps. Lightly mix the scraps into the soil and some of the newspaper. 8. SLOWLY pour in worms and distribute around the bin. 9. Add another layer of newspaper and dampen with a spray bottle. 10. Close the lid and place your compost bin in your yard. Keep adding to the bin with your scraps and keep the newspaper moist.

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Earth Day 2020: 50 Years and Counting of Saving Planet Earth BY JENNY HIGHLANDER

Did you know that Earth Day 2020 marks 50 years of the celebration of the planet’s single largest civic event? In honor of this year’s golden jubilee of Earth Day, we set out to learn more about how Alachua County is doing its part to help save the Earth and provide readers with some practical tips for how you can incorporate small changes that make a big difference for our planet.

By now you may have heard that both the City of Gainesville and unincorporated areas of the county have banned single use plastic straws. This is just one way that the local government is making an effort to curb plastic waste to help our environment. Another major way our community curbs waste is through a robust recycling program. Curbside recycling service is provided for all citizens of Alachua County and the City of Gainesville at no cost. So, what are some practical ways you can participate at home? In addition to recycling household waste, some other creative ways you may not have considered that can help protect our environment at home are through rainwater harvesting, composting and xeriscaping. Rainwater harvesting is the concept of collecting rainwater that you then deploy for a future use, generally for a garden or irrigation. With the abundance of rain in Florida, this type of system can be an extremely cost-effective way to irrigate after the initial system is set up. Composting is the ultimate in food recycling. Composting uses food waste, grass, leaves and other yard debris. Through a decomposition process, the food is broken down into organic matter that is rich in nutrients and can be added to soil to grow more food. Compost helps new vegetables and fruits to grow abundantly. (See how we made our compost bin on page 42!)

Lastly, Xeriscaping is simply a type of landscape design that reduces the need for irrigation. Not only does this conserve water but it lessens the need for fertilizers as well. Xeriscaping in our area doesn’t mean just rocks and cactus, there are many types of native Florida and Alachua County plants that promote sustainability. So what’s next? Get creative and think outside of the box! Try some new and unique ways of helping the planet, but always stick to the tried and true reduce, reuse and recycle. The city and county make it easy with the orange and blue curbside recycling system outlined to the right. Post a reminder list on your fridge and get those bins out weekly. Don’t forget that local collection centers are also available for drop-offs. Items such as appliances, car oil, yard debris and even old holiday lights you no longer need have a place to go other than your garbage can. Every little bit does make a difference. We are fortunate to live in such a forward-thinking community, let’s continue to work together to protect our most precious asset for future generations. Whether you’re in the city or the county, bins are orange and blue and sorted according to the same system. For more info, visit www.alachuacounty.us.

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RECYCLING 101 Orange Bin • Brown paper bags and newspapers • Magazines, catalogs and telephone books • Corrugated cardboard and pasteboard • Office paper and junk mail • Paperback books, workbooks and soft-back textbooks

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• Plastic bottles and jars (including yogurt cups and margarine tubs) • Metal cans, including aerosol cans (empty first please!) • Glass bottles and jars • Beverage cartons

Recycle These Items at the Collection Centers: (Check first to see what’s available at each location) • Holiday lights • Yard Waste • Appliances (for a fee) • Household Hazardous Waste • Reuse Drop-off Area (Drop-off for gently used items)

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Aquatic Leadership Camp 1001 NW 31st Drive, Gainesville, FL 32605 (352) 334-2187 cityofgainesville.org Campers will learn a wide range of skills including First-Aid, CPR and rescue techniques. Besides learning the primary lifeguard responsibilities, this course is action-packed with fun activities, games, free swim and field trips!

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1. Ridgeway Village: 5003 NW 34th Blvd., Suite 120, Gainesville, FL 32605 (352) 371-0761 2. Haile Village Center: 5211-A SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 335-7785 camerondancenter.com Dates: Starting June 14 Ages: Ages 2 ½ - Adult Cost: varies Cameron's Dancenter offers dance camps and summer intensives in two locations for five week classes. Subjects include ballet, tap, jazz, preballet, predance, prejazz and contemporary. SEE AD ON PAGE 53

Camp Boggy Creek 30500 Brantley Branch Road, Eustis, FL 32736 (352) 483-4200 boggycreek.org Camp Boggy Creek has made it possible for children with serious illnesses to enjoy a camp experience in a safe, medicallysound environment.

Camp Broadway 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246 (212) 575-3103 campbroadway.com Camp Broadway introduces young people to the world of life on-stage and behind the scenes. Campers get training by Broadway performers in singing, dancing, acting, scene study, improvisation, music theory and movement.

Camp Crystal Lake 6724 Camp Crystal Road, Starke, FL 32091 (855) 651-2267 campcrystal.com Join Camp Crystal at this traditional overnight camp experience, “leaving your cool at the gate” so campers feel free to be themselves and discover the best version of themselves.

Camp Good News 120 Twin Lakes Road, Hawthorne, FL 32640 (352) 481-3550 campgoodnewsfl.com This Christian camp offers a 10-week program of “pure adventure.”

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Camp Invention partnered with Hidden Oak Elementary School to create the summer program, Elevate. It sparks excitement and inspiration as children engage in hands-on challenges, discover world-changing inventors and build their confidence as creators and innovators.

Learn about how to raise and care for animals, grow the food that we eat and make country-inspired crafts, games and activities. Campers will be provided their own patch, water bottle and daily lunch.

This camp provides a fun, safe, educational and diabetes friendly environment for children with type 1 diabetes and their families. Young people gain the confidence, skills and knowledge to achieve their full potential.

Camp Kulaqua 23400 NW 212nd Ave., High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-1351 campkulaqua.com This camp experience specializes in fun, friendship and adventure while in a Christian environment. One of its goals is to promote self-esteem with activities that build skills and teach positive interaction with others.

City of Gainesville, Youth Golf Camp 2100 NE 39 th Ave., Gainesville FL 32609 (352) 393-8503 cityofgainesville.org Swing into summer with youth golf camps at Ironwood Golf Course, learning basic fundamentals and winning camp prizes!

College for Kids at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville, FL 32606 (352) 395-5193 sfcollege.edu The kids camp is designed as an academic program, offering students challenging, fun, hands-on learning experiences beyond the ordinary school environment. A wide range of classes in topics ranging from art to math to science to computer skills are available to choose from in block sessions.

Corks & Colors 3415 W University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 373-8847 corkscolors.com This summer camp offers one-of-akind group activities every day using all different mediums and techniques.

DB Racquet Club 5100 NW 53rd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32653 (352) 377-9580 dbtennis.com This private tennis organization runs a junior tennis summer camp.

Earth Academy Day Camp 3540 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641 (352) 393-8240 cityofgainesville.org Earth Academy Day Camp awakens your child's innate curiosity while encouraging an environmental ethic and appreciation of the natural world!

Engineering for Kids Camp 5000 NW 34th Blvd. #15 & 16, Gainesville, FL 32605 (352) 800-7018 engineeringforkids.com This camp is specially designed to build on your child’s existing curriculum. It offers different sessions that focus on teaching your child in a fun and engaging environment.

Florida 4-H Gator Adventures Camp 126 Cloverleaf Road, Lake Placid, FL 33852 (863) 465-4884 florida4h.org/camps_/ Join UF’s 4-H in a week full of fun, educational activities such as canoeing, swimming, recreational games, campfires, fishing, dance and more. It’s guaranteed to provide young people with an outdoor adventure!

Fencing Adventure Camp 1925 NW 2nd St., Gainesville, FL 32609 (352) 262-0184 floridafencingacademy.com Try your hand at fencing this summer! Campers challenge themselves in their agility, coordination and discipline.

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Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611 (352) 273-2061 flmnh.ufl.edu Unearth fossils, learn about different cultures and meet fascinating members of the animal world.

Florida Track Club Junior Champs Kiwanis Challenge Park NW 36th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32605 ftcjuniorchamps@yahoo.com floridatrackclub.org This 6-week program is designed for all ability levels and emphasizes both health and fun.

Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606 (352) 332-0555 funworks.com Funworks Summer Action Camp is action-packed fun for young children. Explore the Funworks complex by roller skating, rock climbing, laser tag, bowling and more!

Gainesville Country Day School 2304 SW 75th St., Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 332-9032 gainesvillecountrydayschool.org Campers create their own daily schedules from a wide variety of offerings: Top Chef, Performance Art, Chess, Board Games, Arts & Crafts, Athletics, Karaoke, Music, Mad Science and many others.

Gainesville Girls Rock and Roll Camp 927 Northeast 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 448-5154 gainesvillegirlsrockcamp.com Campers are taught to play an instrument and placed into bands. With the encouragement of their camp counselors,

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each girl band writes a song to perform at a live music venue downtown after camp for their friends and families.

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Gainesville Youth Chorus' Sing All Summer Workshop 2826 NW 31st Ave., Gainesville, FL 32605 (352) 256-7283 gainesvilleyouthchorus.com Meet new friends and enjoy the Gainesville Youth Chorus in its summer workshops. Classes will help refine vocal skills and challenge singers to new techniques.

Gatorball Baseball Camp 3401 NW 143rd St., Gainesville, FL 32606 (352) 514-4414 gatorballtraining.com/summer-camp Dates: June 1-4, July 20-23, August 3-6 Ages: 5-14 Cost: $235 Players with all levels of ability are welcome to attend. Groups will be divided by age and skill level. All camps will be conducted by the Gatorball Baseball staff instructors and former academy team players. SEE AD ON PAGE 53

Gator Football Camp Gate 18, 157 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611 gatorzone.com The Florida Gators puts on the Youth Gator, Junior Gator and Elite One Day programs for its rising football superstars.

Gator Gymnastics Camp 250 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611 gatorzone.com This program focuses on the basics while gradually pursuing new skills, similar to what the Gator gymnastics team does every day. Training includes all four competitive events, as well as Tumbl Trak/trampoline, dance and educational opportunities.

Gator Softball Camp 2880 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 692-6242 gatorzone.com

pitching and hitting camps at UF’s newly renovated Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium. Florida softball coaches work directly with players.

Gator Swim Camp 250 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611 (352) 375-4683, ext. 4545 gatorzone.com Each camper receives specific, hands-on instruction for their strokes, starts and turns. There’ll be lectures on each of the strokes, nutrition and talks with coaches and champion swimmers!

Girl Scout Camp 9583 Co Road 223, Wildwood, FL 34785 (813) 281-4475 gswcf.org Girl Scout Camp is a place where girls explore nature, take on new challenges and develop a stronger sense of self. It’s a safe, girls-only environment perfect for new adventures.

Girls Place 2101 NW 39 th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32605 (352) 373-4475 girlsplace.net Girls participate in arts and crafts, educational field trips, interact with special guests and much more!

Greenhouse Church 11200 NW 39 th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32606 (352) 376-6992 greenhousechurch.org/ghkmega/ Learn theatre and drama techniques and put on an end-of-camp performance or throw a fastpitch at their new track. The church offers an all encompassing summer camp experience.

Haile Equestrian 7680 SW 46th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 665-7433 haileequestrian.com Haile Equestrian’s Camp Program introduces your child to the world of horses, prioritizing to offer a safe, friendly and fun environment. It’ll instill confidence and knowledge to ride horses.

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3450 Hull Road #3341, Gainesville, FL 32607 (407) 821-7270 handstolove.org The annual Hand Camp supports children with upper limb differences and their families. It provides a casual, caring environment to offer campers adaptive solutions for routine and recreational activities.

Harn Museum 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 392-9826 harn.ufl.edu The Harn Museum of Art offers various art camps for children during school breaks. Each camp offers gallery explorations, art instruction and fun artmaking projects.

Hippodrome 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 373-5968 thehipp.org The Hippodrome Theater offers Hipp Kids Camp and Summer Spectacular, designed to give your child a glimpse into the performing arts. Both camps conclude with an onstage performance showing off what your children learned.

i9Sports Basketball Camp 5005 SW 75th St., Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 283-8586 i9sports.com This sports programs offers youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for flag football, softball, basketball, baseball and ZIP lacrosse. Its youth sports aim to teach the importance of good sportsmanship on the field and in life.

IndepenDance Studio 7050 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 337-0017 independancestudio.com Register for your favorite dance classes for IndepenDance Studio’s summer camp.

Jordan Glen School 12425 SW 154th St., Archer, FL 32618 (352) 495-2728 jordanglen.org This non-profit has helped children grow, thrive and learn for over these 40 years.

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The grounds feature a large athletic field, swimming pool, tennis court, playground, wildlife and art deck and more!

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6476 SW 75th St., Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 264-7724 kiddieacademy.com Kiddie Academy’s CampVentures program turns your child’s ordinary summer into one of exciting exploration through field trips, themed events and hands-on activities.

Learn to Row Camp 151 SE 74th St., Gainesville, FL 32641 info@gainesvillearearowing.com gainesvillearearowing.com/learn-to-row-camp/ Dates: June 15–19, June 22–26, July 13–1, July 20–24, July 27-31 Ages: 6th-12th grade Cost: $135 per week Gainesville Area Rowing invites all rising 6th-12th graders to come out and learn to row this summer! No experience is necessary. Coaches will teach you everything you need to know on and off the water and conclude the week with some racing. This is a great way to get a jump start on the fall racing season or just try something new! There are five sessions offered this summer! You can do one, two, three, or all five sessions! SEE AD ON PAGE 51

Madonna's Equestrian Academy 7624 NE 62nd Drive, G ainesville, FL 32609 (352) 222-3266 horsebacklessons.com A week at this summer camp of fun in the saddle. Campers enjoy riding instruction, games on horseback and bareback riding at this week-long summer camp. They learn how to groom, take care of their horse for the week and assist feeding.

Makos Aquatics 3715 NW 12th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32605 (352) 372-5626 makosaquatics.com From beginners learning to blow bubbles to advanced swimmers, This aquatics club offers both novice and small group programs.

Master Builder Camp 3536 NW 8th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32605 (352) 339-5102 masterbuildercamp@gmail.com masterbuildercamp.com Dates: June 2nd -July 31st Ages: 5-15 Cost: $65-$225 Master Builder Camp is a maker camp for kids who like to build big things! We give kids the control, let them use real tools, and imaginations go wild. Monsters who smash food, flying dragon karts, massive medieval cardboard castles, the crazier the better!! With low staff-to-camper ratios, our focus is community building with our campers so they can be their most creative selves! SEE AD ON PAGE 51

Mermaid Synchronized Swimming Camp 1001 NW 31st Drive, Gainesville, FL 32605 synchrogainesville.com/try-synchro/ Test the waters this summer and have your kid learn the skills required for synchronized swimming. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards to participate.

Montgomery Presbyterian Center Camp 88 SE 75th St., Starke, FL 32091 (352) 473-4516 montgomerycenter.net Montgomery Presbyterian invites campers to think about daily prayer in daily life. It offers a different prayer practice every day as well as thinking about why people pray and how prayer can be part of growing faith.

Musical Me Theater 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611 ashley@mmtgnv.com mmtgnv.com The Musical Me Theater summer camp puts on three major productions: The Jungle Book, The Lion King and Les Miserables. They hope to instill confidence in young actors and a love for the theatrical arts.

O2B Kids! 6680 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605 (352) 332-5500 o2bkids.com

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Interested in science experiments, team games, super slime, painting or field trips? Look no further than summer camp with O2B Kids!

Oak Hall School 1700 SW 75th St., Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 332-3609, ext. 401 oakhallsummerprogram.org From soccer to art, Oak Hall offers over 70 summer camps for all ages and skill levels, so that children can reach their full potential.

Okito 6900 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 338-7262 okitoamerica.com This martial arts academy hosts an all inclusive summer camp with field trips twice a week! Become a jack of all trades in martial arts, sports, games, language arts and more.

Pony Paddock 704 NW 202nd St., Newberry, FL 32669 (386) 853-0615 ponypaddockatdragonslair.com Pony Paddock at Dragon’s Lair teaches students what it would be like to have a horse of their own. Children learn what horses eat, how to identify health issues, hoof care and care of equipment.

Pop Up Theater Camp (We the People Theater Arts Initiative) 22259 NW 75th Ave. Road, Micanopy, FL 32667 (352) 363-1294 wethepeopletheater.org Young actors are taught by theater professionals and put on a performance of a Shakespearean work. Campers spend their days taking classes in movement, scene study, stagecraft speech and improv.

Queen of Peace Catholic Academy 10900 SW 24th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 332-8808 qopacademy.org The Academy Camp offers countless specialty camps for all interests. Robotics and Coding, Cupcake Wars and Musical Me Theater make for a unique experience for its campers.

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500 NW 60 th St., Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 374-4950 star-tkd.com StarMA gives children structure in their summer camp activities, offering positive reinforcement and character development. Children are taught to respect others and themselves.

St. Patrick Interparish Catholic School 550 NE 16th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 376-9878 stpatrickschoolgnv.org Join St. Patrick’s for a fun-filled summer, with arts and crafts, games, bowling and swimming.

Sun Country Sports Center 333 SW 140 th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669 (352) 331-8773 suncountrysports.com Children will make friends, share adventures and try new activities each day at Camp Sunny. It provides children an opportunity to learn, socialize and stay active while incorporating unique fitness opportunities.

Super Summer 3215 NW 15th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32605 (352) 339-4984 supersummer.org Super summer is a summer school for

Swimming Lessons 306 NE 6th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 334-5067 cityofgainesvilleparks.org

winshapecamps.org The Winshape Camps brings the ultimate day camp right to your neighborhood, combining fun, faith and friendship into an action-packed week. At the end of the week, it serves up a day of fun for the whole family.

Come make a splash at one of Gainesville’s pools learning or practicing swimming skills!

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The North Central Florida YMCA’s Summer Camp program offers a unique experience, giving children the opportunity to have their best summer ever. Visits include: Sante Fe Zoo and planetarium, Easton Archery Center, Horseback riding, Get Air, Springs state parks, Bouncing Big and more!

4000 NW 53rd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32653 (352) 416-3014 trinitygnv.org This church offers three summer programs: Summertime Fun, Fusion and Crosstrainers. All include fun-filled activities like crafts, music, sports or free play related to special Bible themes.

5201 NW 34th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32605 (352) 374-9622 ncfymca.org

Yopp! Creative Kids Camp Tumblemania 24350 NW 176th Ave., High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-1779 tumblemania.com Each day at Camp Mania is a different theme, action packed with tumbling, games and trampoline time!

Winshape at Westside Baptist 2022 SW 122nd St., Gainesville, FL 32606 (352) 332-6459

4780 NW 39 th Ave. #5, Gainesville, FL 32606 (352) 377-6483 doartstudios.com Yopp Camp is a unique program that boasts professional-level instruction in a relaxed, fun and nurturing atmosphere. Children work with the pottery wheel, painting canvas, ceramics, hand building with clay, mosaics and more!

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2 MILLION CHILDREN are now being homeschooled. query on Facebook share similar reasons for homeschooling. The most common included a lack of services or failure to provide appropriate services for children with special needs; concerns about state standards and high-stakes testing; safety; bullying; and a lack of communication from school to home (especially in high school).

My aunt and uncle chose to homeschool their sons in the 1980s. The modern homeschooling movement was in its infancy and their decision was controversial. They needed help, so they attended a homeschool conference. At the time, the largest one in Florida was held in a church fellowship hall. They went to see their curricular options, all four of them. Homeschooling was novel then, but not today. Homeschooling is more popular today than ever! My aunt visited the annual Florida Parent Educator Association (FPEA) conference with me last year and was shocked to see an entire conference center packed with more than 10,000 families and scores of vendors. And that doesn’t even begin to include all the resources we have today. Homeschooling is increasing in popularity and acceptance nationwide. According to the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), about 2 million children are now being homeschooled, far more than just 20 years ago. Florida

reflects that same trend with the number of homeschooled children rising at an even higher rate. For example, in just one year (2013-2014), the number of children homeschooled in Florida rose 9.6%. Data indicates a steady rise in homeschooling in Alachua County and neighboring communities, too. In Alachua County alone, the number of students being homeschooled rose by more than 58% between 2006 and 2016. That number has only continued to rise. But why? The U.S. DOE reported that more than half of parents responding to a homeschooling survey indicated that they began homeschooling for a variety of reasons. The top three are noteworthy: (a) concern about the environment of other schools (including issues like safety, drugs and peer pressure), (b) dissatisfaction with academic instruction at other schools, and (c) a desire to provide moral or religious instruction. Alachua County homeschooling families mirror these national trends. Local homeschooling parents responding to a

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Local homeschooling mom Felicia Joscelyn shared the concerns of many about traditional schools’ ability to meet the needs of students with special needs. She added that the internet has opened the doors for many homeschooling families who may have felt ill equipped to teach certain subjects in the past. “Thanks to the internet, we now have tons of options and people are talking about it,” she said. “It is much easier to be educated on the subject.” Joscelyn summarized the issues quite well. “I think people are aware of the serious issues in our public school educational system. You not only have issues such as teachers teaching to the middle because their class size is 20+ so the very intelligent students aren’t being challenged, and those who aren't getting the subject matter quickly are being left behind; but you also have issues like bullying, safety, only teaching to take a test.” Unless these issues are addressed more effectively, we can expect to see homeschooling rates continue to rise.

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Chasing Greatness:

Alachua County’s Teacher of the Year BY CHRISTINA LYNCH

for a teaching position in Alachua County, with the intention of giving back to the school district that had shaped the person he had come to be.

And as soon as you meet him, you understand why the sixthgrade advanced world history teacher from Howard Bishop Middle School was named Alachua County’s 2020 Teacher of the Year.

“I chose Howard Bishop for two reasons,” Tapley said. “First, as a fresh faced 23-year-old, I knew that my confidence to get students to buy into what I was saying would be way higher with 11- and 12-year-olds, than it would be with students who were 17 and 18. Secondly, I never went to Eastside, but I did go to Bishop. It was that sense of loyalty, and the opportunity to teach in a program that did a lot for laying the foundation of who I am as a person, that was the majority factor in why I chose HBMS over EHS.”

In the fall of 2006, Tapley was an eighth-grader at Howard Bishop who was “prematurely” trying to figure out what he was going to do with his life. Luckily for him, he said, it all became clear when he walked into history class. “From the moment I first crossed the threshold of the doorway, thrusting me into an environment that combined both love and academic rigor, I knew I wanted to be a teacher,” he said. “The feeling that Dr. Morris injected into my life on a daily basis in his class was something that I knew I needed to do for others.” After graduating from the University of Florida with his Masters in Secondary Social Studies Education in 2016, Tapley searched

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The search went well, and he was offered jobs at two Alachua schools: Howard Bishop Middle School and EastsideHigh School.

I hope my classroom is a place where they learn organization and time management, and I hope that the routines set in place carry over to their lives outside the classroom. - KIRK TAPLEY

Photo courtesy of Kirk Tapley

Sometimes in life we come across people who radiate passion. The ones you could sit and listen to for hours, just because they’re so excited about what they do. The ones who respond with, “How much time do we have?” when you ask about their favorite part of their job. When Kirk Tapley walks into a room, you know he’s one of them. He’s a dancer, a Gator, and a John Cena fan. But he was born to teach.

learn | your schools Less than four years later, Tapley has made a difference in hundreds of students’ lives, in and outside of the classroom. His secret? Relationships. “I think the student-teacher relationship is the number one growth-factor when it comes to a student’s learning experience,” he said. “In life in general, but especially with teenagers, ‘people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.’ Once you get a student to trust you, your job as a teacher gets easier to do. You still have to work as hard as you already have, but one potential barrier has been knocked down.”

Photos courtesy of Alachua County Public School System and Kirk Tapley

When students arrive to class, they pass by Tapley’s motto “Chase Your Greatness” painted in bold blue letters on the wall outside his door. Inside the classroom, they’re engaged through interactive lessons—such as mummifying a John Cena cutout or rapping Tapley’s original lyrics about Ancient India. However, he teaches more than world history to the students who come through his classroom. On Life Skill Fridays, students learn valuable real-world skills, such as balancing a checkbook or changing engine oil. And on Mondays, they go over Mr. Tapley’s Life Tips, which includes basic manners, life lessons and best practices. Outside the classroom, he stops students in the hall to make sure they’re having a good day and attends his students’ extracurricular activities to show them that he truly cares. “I hope [my classroom] is a place where they learn organization and time management, and I hope that the routines set in place carry over to their lives outside the classroom,” Tapley said. “I hope it’s a place where they hear my voice telling them to ‘Chase Your Greatness,’ or that they ‘did not show up to just participate, but to completely dominate,’ and that they truly believe that they can accomplish anything through hard work and perseverance. I hope it’s a place where the uncertainty of when my unexpected antics could happen next keeps them engaged for the entire period. I hope it’s a place where me lip-syncing to whatever song is playing over my speakers is a welcomed sight as they enter the classroom and where they are secretly hoping that their table is the one I climb onto to deliver my instruction. Most of all, though, I hope it’s a place where they know they are cared for and loved; a place where they know that they are not just my student for one year, but for life.” Tapley is now in the running for 2021 Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year, which will be announced this July. Regardless of the outcome, he said that he feels grateful for the opportunities and acknowledgement that he’s been given. "Throughout the whole process, from being nominated as my school representative in October, all the way to winning the overall award in January, the overwhelming feeling that filled my soul was gratitude,” Tapley said. “Grateful to be raised in a school system that I now get to work in myself; a school system that contained teachers that poured time and love into me, something I try to replicate with my own students. Grateful to have two parents that lead by example and taught my brother and myself what true hard work and humility looks like.” GIGGLEMAGAZINE.COM | APRIL/MAY 2020

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Neutral News BY CAROLINE LENTZ

“Barbies are for girls and GI Joes are for boys.” “Girls like pink and boys like blue.” “Girls wear dresses and boys wear pants.” Many of us grew up hearing these statements, once accepted as societal norms, but more and more parentsto-be are now choosing a gender-neutral approach for their children for everything from their nurseries to their names and toys. While some parents may continue to opt for a traditional nursery decorated in pink or blue, a gender-neutral nursery can be a solution for parents who want to be surprised by the sex of their baby at delivery. For some parents, a gender-neutral nursery is simply a style preference for an aesthetic that their child won’t outgrow, in chic and modern themes and color palettes of gray, yellow and green. Some parents also want to allow their children to grow up without the pressures of gender stereotypes. In the same way, when it comes to baby names, more parents are choosing gender-neutral monikers for their little ones. Names

such as Charlie, Joey, or Riley that used to be predominantly given to boys are becoming more and more popular for girls. Celebrities Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds named their daughter James, and Kristen Bell and Dax Shepherd named their daughter Lincoln. A few of the most popular gender-neutral names of 2019 were Avery, Emerson, Harper, Owen, Parker, Ryan and Wyatt. Whether parents choose gender-neutral names to openly protest gender conformity or simply because they like them, there is surprising evidence that discrimination can occur due to gender-specific names. A 2012 study published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showed that applicants for a lab manager position who had “female” names were rated lower than those with “male” names, despite those in the applicant pool having identical qualifications. In recent years, many publicly recognized companies such as Target, Disney and Mattel have taken notice of the shift. In 2015, Target publicly announced that its stores would no longer separate toys as being for either girls or boys, and similarly in the same year, Disney stopped classifying character costumes by gender. In 2019, Mattel, the company behind the iconic Barbie doll, followed suit and released the Creatable World doll in an effort at inclusivity. The doll’s appearance, accessories and hair are deliberately androgynous. This gender-neutral approach has its supporters and detractors. Supporters may believe it encourages creativity because children have complete freedom of expression, or they may feel that it will make their children more sensitive to the equality issues of others later in life. Those who oppose it may feel that it will lead to identity confusion. Some parents may not have an opinion one way or the other, but they prefer gender-neutral parenting. As with any modern-day parenting issue, there are many factors to consider and each parent must thoughtfully and lovingly decide what is best for their child.

Try using colors like YELLOW AND GRAY to create an adorable gender neutral nursery!

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Screening Baby's Screentime BY CAROLINE LENTZ

A little bit of screen time for young children can give parents a small bit of sanity – or at the least time to go to the bathroom or have a quick bite to eat – but could it be doing more harm than good to a baby’s brain? The answer appears to be – it depends on what type of screen time your baby is exposed to.

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Parents using television or electronics as a short-term babysitter is nothing new. But in 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) released strict guidelines advising that children under the age of two should not have any sedentary screen time, or time spent sitting passively in front of a TV or electronic device. The policy further elucidates that children 2-4 years of age should have only an hour a day or less. According to Dr. Ari Brown, the lead author on the American Academy of Pediatrics policy that echoes the WHO standards, “The concern for risk is that some kids who watch a lot of media actually have poor language skills, so there’s a deficit in their language development.” Beyond addressing the risk to a baby’s language development, the WHO policy also serves to encourage activity in childhood, as a sedentary lifestyle is a leading risk factor for obesity and related mortality.

And just as adults can have a hard time limiting their use of electronics, babies stroller less than a year old can actually become attachments addicted to screen time and miss chances to interact with their new world, according to baby sensory a study conducted by the Seattle Children’s toys Research Center. Compounding the issue, babies are growing up observing their parents’ use of a cellphone or other devices, and their parents are so focused on their screens that they likewise miss invaluable opportunities to interact with their babies. board books

But parents shouldn’t feel that they need to cut out screen time for their young children altogether, as there is evidence that active screen time, such as FaceTiming or Skyping with relatives can help a baby’s brain development. Georgine Troseth, a developmental psychologist at Vanderbilt University, said “we’re finding pretty consistently – in fact, two recent studies with actual Skype [calls] - that children do seem to learn better when there is social interaction from a person on video.” This is because while a child is participating in active screen time as opposed to sedentary, they are developing communication and social skills. They are also fully engaged with the conversation and the person or people they recognize on the screen.

Babies less than a year old can actually become addicted to screen time and miss chances to interact with their new world. 68

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With the availability of so many educational children’s shows, it can be tempting to ignore the warnings of the WHO. And there is admittedly more research to be done to fully understand the short or long-term effects of screen time on a baby’s development. However, most studies appear to support the WHO policy that babies should have no sedentary screen time at all, and that the best way to interact with a baby is the good old-fashioned way… device-free.

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Car Seat Safety: Common Misconceptions Leave Our Kids at Risk BY CHRISTINA LYNCH

As a parent, you do everything you can to protect your child — including putting them in a car seat. But did you know that there really isn’t much of a difference between that $50 Cosco seat and the $450 Nuna Rava? They all have to meet the same National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standards. When choosing a seat, it’s smarter to focus on fit, not price. “The safest car seat is one that fits your child (height, weight and developmental needs), fits your car, and that you can safely and correctly install and use every time,” said Denise Devonish, Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and owner of DMD Health and Safety Training Services. Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in the U.S. for children and young adults ages 3 through 19; and unfortunately, it is estimated that 46% of car seats and booster seats are misused in a way that reduces their effectiveness, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). We all have the best intentions, but regrettably, car seat safety courses aren’t a requirement for having a baby, and there is a lot of bad information out there about car seat best practices. Devonish said that the most common misconception she hears from parents is regarding when a child should be turned from rear facing to forward facing. “A child should remain

rear facing as long as the child is able to, based on the car seat recommendations,” she said. For example, the Britax Boulevard ClickTight has a 40-pound, 44-inch rear-facing limit, meaning that a child within those limits can safely rear face, regardless of age or if their legs look cramped.

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Florida Statute 316.613 states that children 5 years of age or younger need to be protected by a “crash-tested, federally approved child restraint device.” However, there is no current law in Florida dictating when children should be turned from rear to forward facing, or how parents should protect their children over the age of 5. “Child passenger safety advocates in Florida have been encouraging extended rear facing, extended use of harnesses and extended use of booster seats for over 15 years,” Devonish said. “We have worked hard to advocate for changes in state laws that would provide better protection for the children in our communities.”

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According to Devonish, there is ample crash test data showing the effectiveness of extended rear facing, harness use and booster seat use in keeping children safer. It has also been shown that young children, especially under the age of 2 years old, are far less likely to be killed or suffer a lifethreatening injury when rear facing. “They do not have the bone strength and muscle development to support the movement of their head,” Devonish said. “When children are rear facing, the car seat is designed to absorb the crash forces with what we call the ‘ride down.’ The car seat rocks almost like a rocking chair while fully secure in the belt path.” On the other hand, “when children forward face in a car seat, their head, neck, spine, arms, legs and hips absorb all of the shock and movement from the crash forces,” she said.

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c2c | early years {4-6 YEARS}

Bedwetting:

What’s Normal and How to Deal With It BY TRACY WRIGHT

You feel a tug on your arm in the middle of the night and what is standing beside you is a wet, uncomfortable child. Although bed-wetting is very common, it doesn’t make it any less exhausting for parents and embarrassing for children. According to the National Sleep Foundation, an estimated 13-20% of 5-year-old children still wet the bed. The Cleveland Clinic reports that bed wetting up to the age of 5 is normal and does not require medical intervention. Parents should take their child to their pediatrician if they are still regularly wetting the bed after the age of 7, if they begin to wet the bed suddenly after months of staying dry, or if a child’s bed wetting is accompanied by painful urination or stools. The Cleveland Clinic recommends certain strategies that parents can employ at home to try and combat bedwetting. These include reducing fluid intake later in the day and ensuring that your child isn’t drinking stimulants like chocolate milk or cocoa at night. Eliminate citrus, artificial flavors and dyes and sweeteners. All of these can irritate the bladder. Ensure that your child is consistently hydrated throughout the day to avoid late day thirst. Ask your child’s teacher if they can have access to a water bottle throughout the day. Be sure that your child is getting regular bathroom breaks. Often, young children “hold it in” because they are having fun. Encourage them to be on a regular urination schedule and to use the bathroom right before bed. Consider an earlier bedtime since that may yield a better-rested child who may be more likely to wake up when they have to use the bathroom. Avoid too much stimulation like screen time before bedtime in order to help their minds slow down. There are products parents can buy to aid them too. Bed-wetting alarms can be clipped to the child’s underwear or placed on the pad on the bed. Once the device detects any moisture, the alarm goes off. There are also disposable and reusable absorbent underpants as well as waterproof bed pads that absorb moisture. It may be difficult not to get frustrated especially when exhausted and dealing with bedwetting, but parents should remember to

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never make a child feel as if they have done anything wrong. Emphasize that it is not their fault and it is perfectly normal. Finally, to boost a child’s motivation, reward your children as they make these changes and praise them for their progress.

POSSIBLE CAUSES THAT MAY PLAY A ROLE IN BEDWETTING: Small bladder or inability to recognize a full bladder Bedwetting may be caused by the size of your child’s bladder, or the child’s nervous system controlling the bladder may be slow to mature and not wake your child. Hormonal imbalance A lack of an anti-diuretic hormone may affect the ability to control urine production at night. Urinary tract infection Parents should look out for symptoms like odor and pain in urination, daytime accidents, frequent urination, or red or pink urine. Children should be tested for infection and treated by their pediatrician. Diabetes One of the first signs of the disease can be bedwetting at night. See a doctor if this is accompanied by other symptoms. Sleep apnea The child's breathing is interrupted during sleep, many times due to inflamed or enlarged tonsils or adenoids. This is a serious condition and needs medical attention.

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Sleepovers and Playdates: Tips and Tricks to Ensure Success BY LINDSEY JOHNSON

on a playdate will be more likely to return the same respect and kindness to the child and be more willing to invite them over again.

SHARING

Sharing can be hard. When visiting a friend’s house, a child may encounter toys or games that are novel and exciting. When the child is a guest, it’s important to recognize that the toy does not belong to them and asking permission to play with it will go a long way with the other child. When inviting guests over, teach your child that the guest may want to play with their toys. If there is a special toy or lovey that they don’t want to share, have them put it away before the guest arrives to avoid an unnecessary conflict.

RESPECTING THE RULES

Before sending your child off as a guest in another home, it’s a good idea to explain that the rules may be different than yours. Whereas you may have a strict bedtime, they may be more flexible. Whatever the do’s and don’ts are under the other parents’ supervision is what stands under their roof.

COME HOME WITH GRACE

Sometimes an unfamiliar environment or rules that make a child uncomfortable may cause them to want to come home. It’s important for your child to know that no matter the reason, it’s okay to trust their instinct and request to come home. There are many reasons a child may not feel comfortable, but sometimes the request to come home can be as uncomfortable as the situation. It doesn’t have to be. If your child doesn’t want to talk directly to the parents, they can tell their friend that they want to go home and have the friend talk to their parents. Arm them with some lines they can use if they aren’t comfortable telling their friend the reason they want to go home. If your child has a phone, they can text you directly and you can coordinate the pick-up. Otherwise, for a sleepover, it’s a good idea to call before bedtime to check in and assess any potential discomfort. If a child wants to come home but doesn’t want to share why with their friend, it’s okay to end the playdate or sleepover early and use a parental excuse.

HAVE FUN

At some point, usually in the early elementary period, children begin having a social calendar of their own. In younger years, playdates include Mom or Dad tagging along to help supervise and referee when necessary. When a parent or caretaker is present, they help guide children into appropriate interactions with their peers. What happens when it’s time for a playdate without parents?

MANNERS

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Childhood is a time of learning and exploration. Kids learn how to interact with their peers, adults and others outside of the family unit. Playdates and sleepovers teach children how to build successful friendships, learn trust, conflict resolution and independence. Parents can guide and prepare them for the situations but can’t always prevent hurt feelings or disagreements, and children need to learn how to navigate these circumstances on their own. Sleepovers and playdates should not be stressful for the child but an opportunity to connect outside of school. If your child is experiencing anxiety over a playdate, it may be time to take a step back and assess what’s going on. They may not be quite ready, or it may be an issue with a particular child or family. Developing friendships is an important life skill and helping to navigate your child through these early interactions sets them up for future success.

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The Smell Test: Body Odor and Your Tween BY TRACY WRIGHT

As our children transition into “tweenhood,” we notice a variety of changes due to the influx of hormones, including mood changes, body development, hair growth and, of course, body odor. Girls typically begin puberty between the ages of 8 and 13, and boys start when they are between 9 and 14 years old. Puberty causes an increase in new hormones, which can incite the tween’s sweat glands. Sweat alone does not cause body odor — it is the bacteria breaking down the oily sweat found under the arms and in other areas that produce body odor. The new puberty hormones also cause teen sweat to contain different chemicals that are not present during childhood. These new chemicals produce stronger odors when they are broken down. This may explain the “youth locker room effect,” or why body odor is so much more intense at the beginning of puberty and can become less pungent as teens’ bodies adjust to body changes. Even if a child hasn’t begun puberty, they may still emit body odor due to excessive sweating. For parents, talking about body odor is never an easy conversation to have with your child. A good approach is to explain to your child that as we grow older and more independent, there are hygiene habits that need to be followed regularly. Help to create a routine for your child so that they can effectively battle body odor. According to Nemours Clinic, some key habits that should be followed include: Make sure your child is bathing daily. While younger

children can go a day or two without a shower or bath, tweens will build up body odor and often not realize it while friends and classmates will inevitably notice. If your child is involved in activities like sports, dance or gymnastics, or sweats excessively, another shower might be in order. Emphasize how important it is for the child to clean from head to toe, including under the arms, in the groin or pelvic area, and the feet. Take your child shopping to pick out soaps, shampoos and other products they may want. Ensure that your child is wearing clean underwear, socks and clothes every day. Running from one class to another and sweating during daily activities (especially in warmer climates) means bacteria can stick to their clothes and cause odor. Watch your child's diet to see if something they eat, such as garlic, onions or spicy food, may be causing or contributing to their body odor.

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LET'S TALK DEODORANT While all of these are recommended healthy hygiene habits, it may be that your tween may still need some form of deodorant to ensure daily body odor is kept at bay. There are different kinds of products available. Deodorants cover up the odor of sweat and bacteria, and antiperspirants actually stop or dry up perspiration. Products aimed at kids and teens work the same way as adult versions, but may have packaging or smells that may be appealing to tweens. It is important for parents to understand the ingredients in some of these products before purchasing: Antiperspirants typically contain ingredients like aluminum chloride or aluminum zirconium to help stop sweat. Antiperspirants and some deodorants may also contain ingredients like phthalates (ingredients that help products stick to your skin) and parabens (preservatives) in deodorant which may interfere with hormones. If you prefer that your child has a product free of aluminum and preservatives, there are many high-quality natural deodorants sold in drugstores, online or at health food stores. Popular brands include Tom’s of Maine, Native, Jason and Fresh Kidz deodorants. You may need to try several types of products to see what works best for your child. If your child’s odor doesn’t improve or worsens despite using an antiperspirant, a deodorant and improving hygiene habits, visit their doctor. Children may have conditions that cause excess perspiration. Your doctor may suggest running tests to confirm other problems like an infection, diabetes or an overactive thyroid.

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Eyes On The Road! Driving Tips For Your Beginner Driver BY JACQUELINE SAGUIN

Sweet sixteen. It’s a turning point in a teenager’s life. They’re at that age when they get their first whiff of freedom. Enter: a driver’s license. Although it’s an exciting time for teens to start driving, it’s a nervewracking and terrifying period for parents. We’re here to ease your worries by giving a comprehensive list of driving tips, tricks and requirements to get your teen out on the road.

THE CAR

Start off by familiarizing your teen with the different features of your car, locating the emergency brake and hazard lights and adjusting the seat and mirrors. It’s best to take your teen practicing around low-speed, low-traffic areas or even parking lots so they become more comfortable with how the car moves. Try coming up with a checklist of tests for your teen like parallel parking, four-way stops or sharing the road with a cyclist. Once you and your son or daughter feel confident, move onto more advanced skills. Merge onto a highway and drive in different weather conditions. Soon enough, your teen will be ready to roll.

THE RULES

Keep in mind these Florida nighttime driving restrictions: AGE 16: Cannot drive from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., unless for work or accompanied by a licensed driver 21 and up AGE 17: Cannot drive from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., unless for work or accompanied by a licensed driver 21 and up

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REQUIREMENTS TO GET BEHIND THE WHEEL

According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, here’s what your teen needs for a Florida Learner’s License: • Must be at least 15 years old • If under 18, need a signed Parental Consent Form (stepparents may not be able to sign unless they have legally adopted said minor) • Proof of Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course completion • Pass a vision and hearing test – testing is conducted in a service center • Pass Class E Knowledge Exam • Prepare for the exam by studying the Official Florida Driver License Handbook • Testing options • The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions about traffic laws and traffic signs. The passing score is 80% or 40 out of 50 questions • Must provide documents that establish proof of identity, proof of social security number and proof of residential address

REQUIREMENTS FOR TEENS GETTING A FLORIDA DRIVER’S LICENSE: • Must be at least 16 years old • Must have a learner’s license for at least one year OR reach age 18, whichever comes first • A parent, legal guardian or responsible adult over 21 years old must complete the Certification of Minor Driving Experience Form, which certifies that the driver drove 50 hours, of which 10 hours were at night. Tip: Print out a practice log sheet to keep track of your time • NO moving violation convictions for one year from learner’s license date of issuance • Must pass the Class E Driving Skills Test • The vehicle used for the driving test must have a valid registration, proof of insurance and pass a basic vehicle inspection that is conducted by the driver license examiner to determine that it is safe for a driving test • Must provide documents that establish proof of identity, proof of Social Security number and proof of residential address

CONGRATULATIONS!

Your teen has passed their driver’s test and is hitting the roads on their own, but your role doesn’t end here. Teenagers have higher crash rates, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. So, it’s important to look into the safest driving features for beginner drivers.

SAFEST CARS Instead of just looking for any brand-new car to place a big, red bow on, try looking for affordable but trustworthy cars. This can mean a used car, but don’t be alarmed. There’s tons of options out there based on IIHS’ top safety picks.

Toyota Camry (2012 and newer)

Volkswagen Jetta (2015 and newer)

Kia Optima (2011 and newer)

Ford Fusion (2013 and newer)

Mazda 6 (2014 and newer)

Insurance tip: Since these inexperienced drivers

tend to have higher collision rates, it’s more likely for your insurance to skyrocket. Buying used means lower insurance cost. Some insurance companies also offer student discounts that are good up to the age of 24.

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After over twenty years of practice in the Baltimore-Washington DC metropolitan area, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Eric Khairalla joins the Office of Dr. John Tyrone, bringing his expertise and artistry to Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Khairalla is a specialist, concentrating his talent and training on body contouring, including Liposuction, Body Lifts, Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs), Breast Reductions, and Abdominoplasty

PARENTAL FEATURES One of the greatest causes for collisions are distracted driving and speeding, according to the NHTSA. Luckily, there are a number of technological measures out there to promote a safer driving environment. LIFE360: Worried about your teen driving over the speed limit? This app offers a driver report that tells you of your teen’s phone use, speed, braking and aggressive driving on the road. Tip: Look into your car insurance provider to see if they offer similar driving monitor technology. IPHONE FEATURES: Turn on iPhone features like Do Not Disturb While Driving, which automatically detects when you’re on the road. It prevents your teen from seeing texts while driving and sends out an automated message to people trying to reach you, letting them know you’ll get back to them afterward. FIND MY FRIENDS is an extra feature that allows you to share your location with your contacts. Your teen can share their location with you for a desired amount of time, so you’re able to see whether they’ve arrived safely if they forget to text you.

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