Have you ever been so excited about something that no one really gets? That's the Olympic Marathon Trials (Saturday, Feb. 3) for me. Let's make the most of it! Below are all the happenings. Who and Where? Different running companies are setting up shop starting now going into Saturday's big race. Hoka: 151 E. Washington …
Notes from the Nest: Teaching children gratitude starts with you
Teaching children gratitude requires very little teaching at all. Local teacher Magali Carreau wrote: “An important part of being a Montessori teacher is to understand that children learn best by imitating; therefore, Montessori guides must model the behaviors they want to see in their classroom.” Makes sense, right? So why are so many of us …
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Notes from the Nest: October is physical therapy month
You know how after you give birth your body just goes back to normal, and you have all the energy in the world to be the best parent you can be? No? That’s not a thing? All parents, especially new moms, need help and support from others to make it in the world of parenting. …
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Notes from the Nest: Pumpkin spice and the meaning of life
We can celebrate life in every season What is a pumpkin spice latte? This polarizing drink is not pumpkin-flavored coffee. Pumpkin spice is a blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and sometimes allspice, typically called for in a pumpkin pie recipe. It’s also an ushering in of the fall season, arguably too early (though no one has Disney …
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Saving the world starts at home: the clothing problem
Excerpt from my Environmental Concepts in Public Health class assignment. By Allison Steedle, MPH student at the University of Florida When shopping for clothing for my growing kids (ages 4 and 9 months), Target seems to be the jackpot for inexpensive, cute clothing. I recently bought several spring shirts for my daughter, $5 a piece. …
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Notes From the Nest: A Musical April in Orlando
From The Community Paper Hands-on exploration during Symphony Storytime. Our home is full of music. OK, it’s mostly just me singing such hits as “Turn the Heat Around” in reference to our space heater on a particularly chilly morning and “Your Bath” to the tune of Sir Elton John’s “Your Song.” But this is good …
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Spring Breaking Point
Spring Break can cause panic in many parents. What do I do with my kid while they’re off school for a week? Whether you’re at home with them or working, Spring Break can be an opportunity to reconnect with your child. In this season of life, what is really important to you? My guess is …
Notes from the Nest: Inclusion brings more fun to Orlando playgrounds
When I heard that one of our favorite local playgrounds, Dartmouth Park, was closing for improvements, I was excited for what’s to come. Although I will miss playing in this perennially shady park for a bit, it made me wonder what the future holds for Orlando playgrounds. As parents of littles, taking our children to …
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Parent Perfect: Parenting, Behavior, and Discipline
It’s a common saying that having a baby doesn’t come with an instruction manual. A follow-up joke could be that there are thousands and thousands of instruction manuals in the form of books, blogs, podcasts, gurus, experts, and courses. But what if there was one guide out there for new parents? I’m on a quest to …
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Notes from the Nest – Make Way for Galentine’s Day
Let’s replace Valentine’s Day with Galentine’s Day already. For moms of young children, showing our romantic obligations to a partner comes on the heels of orchestrating the entire holiday season. What about showing love and appreciation for other moms and caregivers in general? Well, that’s where Galentine’s Day comes in. Introduced to many by the …
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