Planning a family beach day in Miami? Before packing the towels and sunscreen, it’s important to understand that not all beaches offer the same swimming conditions. Knowing where to go—and what to watch for—can help…
Parenting
Fathers, Your Health Matters Too
Between work, school pickups, bills, sports practices, and trying to keep the household running, many fathers become experts at taking care of everyone except themselves. But Men’s Health Month is an important reminder that staying…
Celebrating Dad: The Everyday Hero
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear worn-in sneakers and ripped jeans, and show up every day with quiet strength, complete dedication and unconditional love. They build forts out of couch cushions, teach us how…
Jump, Climb, and Discover the Science of Extreme Sports
Dive into Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science From soaring through the air to balancing high above the ground, extreme sports come to life this summer at…
Playground Safety Starts from the Ground Up
June is National Safety Month, which is an excellent opportunity for families, schools, and communities to focus on preventing injuries and creating safer environments for children. While parents often think about bike helmets, car seats,…
Single on Valentine’s Day?
PARENTING – MOTHERHOOD 3 Things to Love Written By: Abby Watts – Families First Valentine’s Day never mattered much to me. I remember getting a teddy bear with red hearts on its feet in ninth…
8 Outside-the-Box Date Ideas
Written By: Lisa Rowell – Families First With our girls tucked in bed, my husband and I divided and conquered the house. I headed to the kitchen to scrub spaghetti sauce off the walls and load…
Thanksgiving and The Power of Gratitude in Family Life
Written by: Camille Lucy Family life can get very busy—between school drop-offs, work deadlines, sports, homework, and laundry, it seems too easy to overlook the simple moments that bring us together. Practicing gratitude as a…
Thanksgiving Traditions: 10 Ways Americans Make Memories and Give Thanks
Written by Camille Lucy Each year, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November. Many families still follow traditions that stem from the very first Thanksgiving, but others have created their own! Here are…
Halloween Safety Tips Every Parent Needs to Know
Source: Family First Remember when finding a razor blade in candy was every parent’s fear on Halloween? Sure, it’s possible, but pretty unlikely. Like many other fears, focusing on extreme cases causes parents to neglect other…
Centered, Not Scattered: A Mindful Approach to Back-to-School
Written by: Camille Lucy As the summer winds down and backpacks replace beach bags, families everywhere feel the familiar buzz of back-to-school energy. It’s a season of new beginnings, but can also be a time of…
Honoring Dads, Empowering Families: A1A Behavioral Health’s Commitment to Care
As this month we celebrated Father’s Day and the vital role dads play in their families’ lives, A1A Behavioral Health shines a light on the importance of strong, supportive parenting and emotional well-being for the…
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