Milestones in the Making

08/24/2026

Back-to-school conversations don’t have to be all about grades, behavior, and doing your best.

Some of the most important things we can give kids as they head into a new school year are realistic expectations about what learning and growing actually look like.

There will be mistakes. Hard assignments. Friendship changes. Awkward moments. Days they feel confident and days they don’t.

Our job isn’t to convince them that every day will be great. It’s to help them understand that they can handle the days that aren’t.

When kids know that struggle is expected, not evidence that something is wrong, they’re much more willing to keep trying, ask for help, and take healthy risks.

Save this one for the first few weeks of school. 💙

07/28/2026

FYI…

This Thursday, 7/16. from 9-11:30am is the Safe Kids North Central Florida Coalition Car Seat Check Up Event led by UF Health, generously sponsored by the Children's Trust of Alachua County.

If you live in Alachua County and participate in programs like WIC, Medicaid, Medicare, or SNAP, you may be eligible to receive a car seat at no cost.

A car seat is one of the most effective ways to keep your child safe while on the road, but making sure it’s used correctly can be tricky.

During your car seat checkup appointment, nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technician(s) will work with you in a hands-on, educational session to ensure your child’s seat is installed properly. You’ll leave feeling confident in both the installation and your ability to do it yourself in the future.

For more information, and to get registered, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/uf-health-hosted-car-seat-check-up-appt-july-16-2026-tickets-1988412701918

07/18/2026

Thanks for sharing Tara…

Activities for auditory memory skills.

Credit to the owner.

06/09/2026

Aside from Amazon as the purchase place, this librarians’ created list of the best children’s books is SPOT ON!

06/03/2026

Try this for anxiety…

05/18/2026

This looks awesome,,,consider it for your middle school girl. It’s the right time

Join Harmony & Her, a 10-week music-themed therapy group for middle school girls in Gainesville, FL. Build confidence, strengthen relationships, and explore self-expression through songwriting, collage-making, and creative activities, all in a supportive, empowering space. Scholarships available. Fu...

05/05/2026

Critics say the discipline technique recommended by most experts makes children feel abandoned. The pros and cons of time-outs, and how to use them.

04/09/2026

And….we need more adults to model kindness, acceptance and the importance of helping those in need

Kids don’t learn character from lectures.

They learn it by watching us.

How we treat others.
How we handle mistakes.
How we show kindness and patience.

The person you’re becoming is one of the most powerful lessons your child will ever receive.

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03/28/2026

Keep going..,

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03/28/2026

Of interest…

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