A Florida West Coast Community Offers More Than Just a Home
Most families seek more than just four walls and a roof when looking for a new place to live. They strive for a welcoming community, opportunities to connect with neighbors, … read more
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More than a Credit: The Value of an Online Course
The Florida legislature recognizes the need to prepare students for a rapidly-changing future. In 2011, a requirement was introduced that every Florida student successfully complete one online course in high … read more
Always Look Before You Lock
Florida ranks 4th in the U.S. in the number of hyperthermia deaths of children in vehicles, and it isn’t surprising: Even with a window rolled down a few inches, if … read more
Around Water, Simple Steps Save Lives
The Children’s Services Council of Broward reminds you, while staying at home for work and school, don’t lose track of where your children are. Now more than ever, distractions can … read more
What Every Chronic Pain Sufferer Needs to Know
Chronic pain can be life-changing. Broward County resident Carlos Rodriguez can relate. As a former police officer, his pain developed after an on-duty accident, involving a stolen vehicle, causing injury … read more
Homelessness Among School-Age Children and Youth
Homelessness among children and youth remains a challenging and extremely disruptive problem faced by many families in Broward County. Unemployment, lack of affordable housing, natural disasters, poverty, domestic violence and … read more
4 Tips to Develop Strong Handwriting Skills
As the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded, children across the country saw a dramatic increase in screen time. Time that was previously spent in the classroom with a pencil to paper quickly … read more
The COVID-19 Summer Slide: Preparing Your Child for the School Year
Nobody has a crystal ball, but there’s one thing everyone can agree on: the 2020-2021 school year is going to be quite different. Budget cuts might impact services, teachers will … read more
How Summer Tutoring Can Help Different Types of Students
For children and parents, school closures everywhere have turned their worlds upside down. Summer is an important time for children to catch up and prepare for the 2020-2021 school year. … read more
Avoiding Holiday Meltdowns
It’s December and the holidays are here! It’s “the most wonderful time of year” but oftentimes unrealistic expectations of our young children can cause holiday tears and tantrums. Sensory overload … read more