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Racing Into the Best Summer Ever! NEAPOLITANfamily • June 2021
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June 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FROM THE PUBLISHER
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YOUR COMMUNITY
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COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS UPDATE
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READERS RECOMMEND
on the cover…
18 Avoiding the Summer Slide. Tips for keeping your kids on course academically. by Bob Spano
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20 Toy Giveaway! Check out the best new outdoor toys and games, and find out how to enter our contest. 22 Out & About. Our event calendar is back! Find the best local events in June for your family. 28 Guiding Your Kids to Adulthood. The job of parenting doesn’t end when your kids leave home; it just transitions. by Lissa Carlson
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32 Summer Fun in SWFL. There is lots to do close to home during this shortened school vacation. by Anna Snyder
Mia Belle Brown Castillo (right) is 9 years old and in third grade at Mason Classical Academy. She enjoys ballet at Études de Ballet, and dance competitions. Beau Santiago Brown Castillo is 8 years old and in second grade at MCA. He loves to play football and is a member of the Naples Bears. The siblings also enjoy basketball, the Ichetucknee River, and being in and on the water.
34 How to Prepare for a Hurricane. Get ready for storm season with our handy checklists, sponsored by Sunshine Ace Hardware.
Cover photo by Rachel Durik of Savor Photography www.savorphotography.com 239-963-7750 • rachel@savorphotography.com
36 Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth. Advice on making your LGBTQ+ kids feel loved and accepted.
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SUMMER CAMPS Discover Super Exciting Arts Adventures at CFABS! The Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs provides a safe and active environment for your child. We welcome kids ages 4-18 to our innovative Summer Camp Program, which includes art, music, film, dance, theater, science & technology, cooking and more. Pick the courses and times best for you— full-days or half-days. Before, Lunch and After Care available. 4
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Hawaiian Luau
Space is limited and all camps and classes will be limited to 15 dancers. All dancers should bring their own snack & water bottle each day. Face masks are optional. Dancers must be 3 years old by June 1st.
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THIS MONTH Happy Graduation! I think that out of all the stages of parenting, being a mom of teenagers has been my favorite. Sure, I loved parts of every stage my children grew through: the bonding moments of my sweet-smelling newborns, the unbridled joy and emotions of toddlers, the wonder and carefree time of young children in elementary school. When I had three children under the age of 10, the long game was simply to make it to bedtime. The tween and teen years are like riding a roller coaster in the dark: exhilarating, hilarious, frightening, and full of so many unexpected turns that sometimes I can’t wait for it to end. Other times, when my home is the one with all of the shoes at the front door, endless snacks disappearing, loud chatter, and a basketball constantly thumping and swooshing outside my window, I wish it would never end. With three teenagers, the long game becomes very short. I became very aware that my time left parenting each child was slipping through my fingers. I was no longer trying to survive each day; rather, each day was one day closer to them leaving the nest. College planning became a series of rapidly approaching deadlines. Each car ride became a teachable moment in driving, life, finance, being a good house guest, preparing for an interview, filling out a medical history – whatever life lessons I could squeeze into those captive moments. And while the worries about their driving skills, making good choices, and mental health at times seem insurmountable, there also are moments full of great conversations and wonder at the incredible people they are turning into. By the time this issue is published, my middle child will have just graduated from high school. When his older sister left for college, I felt stunned by the absence in her room, but my home was still bustling with teen activities. Now, I am one step closer to the finish line, with a job that seems so … unfinished. Parenting a new adult requires finding the balance between giving advice and giving support. On page 28, writer Lissa Carlson discusses how to help your children make a successful transition to adulthood. Please join me in celebrating all of Southwest Florida’s newest adults: the graduating class of 2021.Throughout this issue, local schools showcase their impressive graduates and community organizations announce their scholarship winners. Whether your children just graduated from preschool, high school, or successfully completed a school year in the time of COVID-19, congratulations for making it to summer!
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ure Florida is celebrating Father’s Day with free cruises on June 18-19 aboard all sightseeing cruises for dads who are accompanied by a full-fare paid adult or child. Departures are at noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Adult admission is $43 and children’s admission is $21.50. Refreshments are available for purchase onboard. Pure Florida also is looking for volunteers to clean beaches and mangrove areas in Collier County. The cost is $15, but high school and college students with a valid ID can participate for free and earn volunteer hours. Pure Florida Conservation Days are scheduled for May 22, June 26, and July 24. Volunteers will depart from the Tin City docks at 10 a.m. and return at 1 p.m. “The idea came from our team, some of whom are university students looking to complete their volunteer hours. Cleaning beaches is a great idea and a perfect way for us to give back,” said Harry Julian, owner of Pure Florida. For details visit www.PureFL.com or call 239-263-4949.
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he dual enrollment program at Florida SouthWestern State College is accepting applications for students rising to grades 10-12 who are interested in earning high school and college credit. All high school students are eligible to apply if they are a rising junior or senior and have a 3.0 unweighted GPA, or are a rising sophomore with a 3.5 unweighted GPA. Dual enrolled students have access to a range of courses such as advanced science, mathematics, computer sciences, communications, humanities, and more. In 2021, more than 300 high school students earned their Associates of Arts degree, completely free of charge. For more information, visit www.fsw.edu/dualenrollment. Questions can be directed to Amanda Sterk, Ph.D., director of Accelerated Pathways at FSW, at asterk@fsw.edu or 239-489-9306. NEAPOLITANfamily • June 2021
from club members, and the support of local business sponsors. The fundraising event was unable to be held in 2020. However, according to Crescenzi, donors stepped up and made this year’s scholarships possible. 2021 Founders Scholarship Recipients Barron Collier High School: Magdiel Sanchez, Diego Aramayo, Samantha Arie
Community School: Blade Kalikow Everglades High School: Alexis Hendrickson Golden Gate High School: Luis Brandao, Lindsey Abellard, Eli Antoine, Thais Casasola, Maidele Archelus, Flore Louima Gulf Coast High School: Walezka Abdala, Gabriella Garcia
32 Collier County Seniors Receive $12,000 Founders Fund Scholarships
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ollege scholarships were awarded to 32 Collier County students by The Founders Scholarship Fund during a recent online celebration. Soon-to-be high school graduates, along with parents and Founders Fund board members, gathered via Zoom to celebrate and get acquainted during the event. The Founders Scholarship Fund is a nonprofit organization that awards renewable scholarships to local students who have demonstrated determination, academic achievement, and financial need to pursue a college education. Each student was to receive $2,500 per
year for up to four years. However, during the awards ceremony, Adam Crescenzi, FSF board chair, announced that the scholarship amount had been increased, with each student now receiving $3,000 per year. Students receive the renewable scholarships with the agreement they are a full-time student and maintain a 3.0 grade point average or better in their college studies. Founded in 1991 by Club Pelican Bay golf members, the organization has awarded more than $4.5 million in scholarships to 725 students. Scholarship funds are raised through a golf event held every other year, donations
Immokalee High School: Emily Hernandez, Israel Estrada, Elvis Velasquez-Morales, Geraldine Pierre Lely High School: Dante Vecchio Lorenzo Walker Technical High School: Steven Tulus, Nicksie Lordeus, Makensy Mentillo, Joanna Brito, Moirah Remy Naples High School: Stephanie Bird, Michael Fredette, Carly Newmark, Chloe Quintero Palmetto Ridge High: Natalie Solis St. John Neumann: Kaitlyn Ryan, Sydney Raza Club Pelican Bay (employees): Stacy Lee-Williams, Stela Ahmetaj For more information, visit www. TheFoundersScholarshipFund.org or call 239-593-0124.
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COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
By Jennifer Kupiec
CCPS Free Meal Service Continues into Summer food security plays in a child’s success, CCPS Nutrition Services once again will offer curbside meal service for children during the summer months. Summer feeding sites will begin serving meals on June 15. Curbside lines will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays at the following sites:
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hen the COVID-19 pandemic hit our country last year, families suddenly were faced with increased hardship such as unemployment, hospital bills, and eviction. The result left many children without food and many families looking for assistance. As schools closed last spring, our Collier County Public Schools Nutrition Services team rolled up its sleeves and found creative ways to reach students and fill this very important need. Free meals were distributed curbside and delivered to areas where families lacked transportation. As the 2020-21 school year began, it was decided that all students would continue to receive free meals, both on campus and through drive-up service at select school sites. But as we near the last day of school on June 11, many families may be wondering when they will see their next meal. According to Feeding America, “Studies show that children from homes that lack consistent access to food are more likely to experience developmental impairments in areas like language, motor skills, and behavior.” Understanding the important role
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Naples Calusa Park Elementary School Corkscrew Elementary School East Naples Middle School Gulf Coast High School Manatee Elementary School Poinciana Elementary School Shadowlawn Elementary School Immokalee Eden Park Elementary School Immokalee Middle School Pinecrest Elementary School All children 18 years and younger qualify for this free meal service, which will continue through July 20. “We are concerned about the health of our students and encourage healthy foods and adequate exercise to reach maximum physical and academic performance,” explains Elizabeth Alfaro, CCPS Nutrition Services director. “Eating enough fruits and vegetables every day is key to healthy growth and development, so we are extremely excited to be able to offer these meals to our families once again.” For more information on the Summer Feeding Program, visit www.collierschools.com/nutrition.
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Looking after your, and your families health, also includes keeping check of your spinal health. Just like we check things like our child's teeth, eyes and ears, it’s important to pay attention to any changes in their spines. Regular checks can help with early detection of any spinal issues, which includes scoliosis. All girls should be checked before the age of 10 and boys before 12. We also treat adults for scoliosis and kyphosis issues that have gone uncorrected and worsened over the years.
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Congratulations Class of 2021! SALUTATORIAN
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Approximate 2021-22 2021-22 K-8 Enrollment: K-8, 900; Senior2021-22 Class ofHigh 2022 is estimated at 50 graduates Approximate Enrollment: 900 High School, 300Approximate School Enrollment: 300
New High School Campus Opening in North Naples This August
MCA’s mostrecent recent graduating class garnered MCA’s most most recent graduating class garnered MCA’s graduating class garnered over million scholarship offers. over $8 million in scholarship offers. offers. over $8$8million inin scholarship
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Mason Classical Academy is ranked top 2% and 42nd out of 3,321 Florida K-12 schools. 13 neafamily.com and 42nd out of 3,321 Florida K-12 schools.
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Community School of Naples 2021 College Acceptances
Community School of Naples is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2021. 88 graduates received 410 acceptances to 172 colleges. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Academy of Art University University of Alabama at Birmingham The University of Alabama (8) Albright College Amherst College Anglo-American University (CZ) Arizona State University (2) The University of Arizona (5) Auburn University (7) Avila University Baldwin Wallace University Ball State University Bard College Baylor University (2) Belmont University Berry College (3) Boston College (2) Boston University Brandeis University University of Bristol (UK) Brown University Bucknell University Butler University University of California-Berkeley University of California-Davis University of California-Los Angeles University of California-San Diego (2) University of California-Santa Barbara (2) University of California-Santa Cruz Carnegie Mellon University (3) Carthage College Case Western Reserve University Cedarville University University of Central Florida (11) Chapman University College of Charleston (4) University of Chicago (2) University of Cincinnati Clemson University (6) University of Colorado Boulder (2) Colorado State University Columbia College Chicago University of Connecticut (3) Cornell University Culver-Stockton College Dartmouth College University of Dayton Delaware State University University of Delaware Denison University University of Denver (5) Drexel University Duke University (3) East Carolina University Eckerd College Elon University (10)
Emerson College (2) Emory University (4) Florida Atlantic University (4) Florida Gulf Coast University (19) Florida Institute of Technology (2) Florida International University Florida Southern College (4) Florida State University (25) University of Florida (15) Furman University The George Washington University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology (2) University of Georgia (2) Greensboro College University of Hartford Harvard University High Point University (4) Hillsdale College (2) Hofstra University College of the Holy Cross University of Illinois Indiana University (8) Ithaca College (2) Jacksonville University (2) John Carroll University Juniata College Kansas State University Kent State University University of Kentucky (2) Kenyon College King’s College London (UK) Lehigh University Liberty University Louisiana State University (6) University of Louisville Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans Lynn University Macalester College University of Manchester (2) Marietta College Marist College Marquette University University of Maryland-College Park (2) University of Massachusetts-Amherst (3) Merrimack College Miami University-Oxford (2) University of Miami (10) Michigan State University (4) University of Michigan (2) University of Minnesota University of Mississippi (3) University of Missouri Monmouth College University of New Hampshire New York University (3)
New York University Shanghai (CN) University of New York in Prague (CZ) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (3) University of North Carolina Wilmington (2) University of North Florida (2) Northeastern University (2) Northwestern University University of Notre Dame (2) The Oberlin Conservatory of Music The Ohio State University (2) Ohio Wesleyan University Oklahoma City University Pace University Pennsylvania State University (8) University of Pennsylvania (2) Pepperdine University (2) University of Pittsburgh (4) Point Park University Providence College Purdue University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2) University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of Rochester (3) Rollins College (6) Saint Leo University Saint Mary’s College University of St. Thomas (3) Samford University Santa Clara University University of South Carolina (3) University of South Florida (7) Southeastern University Southern Methodist University (9) Stetson University (8) Stevenson University Syracuse University The University of Tampa (9) The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (5) Texas Christian University (2) University of Toronto (CA) Tulane University United States Air Force Academy Vanderbilt University University of Vermont Villanova University Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University University of Virginia Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University University of Washington Wentworth Institute of Technology University of Wisconsin-Madison (2) University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Xavier University Yale University University of York (UK)
(As of May 14, 2021)
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When Neapolitan Family started featuring book reviews written by students, we decided third grade was the youngest that could undertake such a task. But we were wrong! We were excited to receive a book review from Leighton Betten, who is 6 years old and in kindergarten at Pelican Marsh Elementary. Her mother, Piret, tells us that Leighton reads headlines and advertisements in Neapolitan Family, which inspired her to write her first book review. We accept book reviews from students up to 500 words at info@neafamily.com.
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EDUCATION
By Bob Spano, Vice President of Programs, Guadalupe Center
Tips for Avoiding the Summer Slide
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rea students will have one of their shortest summer vacations on record – eight weeks for Collier County Public Schools and just seven weeks for Lee County Schools. Children may grumble a bit, but the short break isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Educators often lament the “summer slide,” a term referencing the academic slip students experience when they don’t challenge their brains on a daily basis. It’s like athletes who skip training for several months. Their bodies, just like students’ brains, need time to get back into shape. That’s why teachers spend so much time in August reviewing the prior year’s lessons. Less than two months isn’t much time off, but it’s still long enough to slip academically. Most parents aren’t credentialed educators, but they can partner with teachers to exercise their children’s brains and maintain their academic momentum. Below are five ways parents of elementary and middle school students can help their children avoid the “summer slide.” • Explore in-person summer camps. Last year, summer camps were few and far between. In 2021, though, children can choose camps ranging from performing arts and visual arts to sports, religious, environmental, and academic. For a comprehensive listing, check out Neapolitan Family’s 2021 summer camp directory at https://neafamily.com. • Check out virtual summer camps. Because of the pandemic, children now have access to more virtual learning opportunities than ever before. National parks, zoos, aquariums, and museums around the country have created engaging online curricula that feature hands-on activities that children can complete at home. • Block off learning time. School schedules are regimented because students learn best when there is structure. Make time for learning by blocking off specific times on the calendar or assigning educational tasks before and after mealtimes. • Read for fun. During the school year, students read a lot
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– textbooks, workbooks, handouts, and storybooks, almost all of which require a test or quiz at the end. Take children to the library to pick out books they want to read, ignoring the topic, reading level, or number of possible AR points. • Bridge workbooks. Big box retailers sell workbooks designed to sharpen students’ skills in reading, math, science, and other subjects. Assign a worksheet or two daily so children can continue practicing their newly learned skills while preparing for the next school year. Parents whose children are preschool age can focus on three core areas: • Reading. Even before children can comprehend what they are reading, they begin to recognize sight words like “and,” “the,” and “it.” Mastering these core words increases their fluency and comprehension. Reading aloud to children daily helps them develop their language and listening skills while also stimulating their imagination. Older preschool students also can read to their parents. • Math. Many preschool students aren’t quite ready for pencil and paper worksheets, but they can perform hands-on math tasks like counting food items and coins, reading numbers on a street sign, and calculating time on a clock. These activities might take only a few seconds, but they ultimately will help keep a child’s mind sharp. • Art. Drawing, coloring, and painting are terrific ways for children to tap into their creativity. Save each piece of artwork and ask children to assemble an end-of-summer scrapbook containing all of their best work. Aug. 10 – the first day of class for public school students in Collier and Lee counties – will arrive in the blink of an eye. Parents can help prepare their children by treating summer like athletes treat the preseason; stay in shape, practice, and be ready to go full speed from day one. NEAPOLITANfamily • June 2021
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Get Out & Play
GIVEAWAY! What could be better than your kids having a blast this summer with the latest outdoor games and toys? FREE outdoor games and toys! We're giving away one of each of the eight items on pages 2223! The contest is open to residents of Collier and Lee counties. For details on how to enter, visit https://neafamily.com/contests. Sesame Street Splash & Play Water Mat Little Kids Inc. Beat the summer heat with the Sesame Street Splash & Play Water Mat. Designed for ages 18 months +, this water play mat features a gentle water mist, inflatable Elmo character, and a push-and-play water pillow with floating foam characters for sensory and tactile play. Attaches to any standard garden hose. $19.99 Ages: 18 months+ www.littlekidsinc.com
Blues Clues & You Action Bubble Blower Little Kids Inc. Ready to skidoo with Blue into a magical world of bubble fun? Our Blue’s Clues & You Action blower is the perfect bubble toy. Designed with kids and toddlers in mind, this bubble blower is fun for all and perfect for the backyard, beach, park, and any party. It’s very easy to use – just push the button on the back of Blue to activate continuous streams of bubbles. Includes 4 fl. oz. of bubbles. Requires 3 AAA batteries not included. $12.99 Ages: 3 years+ www.littlekidsinc.com
Wicket Kick: Jumbo Kick Croquet 4Fun Kids will have a ball with this outdoor giant kick croquet game. Kick Croquet combines the fun of running and kicking a ball with the extra attraction of guiding it through a course of wickets. You can make the course as hard or easy as you wish just by how you space the six wickets. $29.99 Age: 3 years+ https://b4adventure.com
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2-in-1 Baseball & Tennis Play Set iPlay, iLearn This set, consisting of a pitching machine, baseball bat, tennis racket, and 6 plastic balls, is the perfect sports toy for kids. Practice batting skills with the baseball bat, or take a swing with the tennis racket. Your child will be a star in no time! $45.99 Ages: 5 years+ www.iplayilearntoys.com
TerraKids Glider HABA This glider flies through the air with ease. Made from premium foam and plastic, it will handle the rugged outdoors. Endless aviation fun! Simply hold the aircraft’s shaft between thumb and pointer, take a running start, toss it into the air, and watch it fly elegantly and speedily through the air. $14.99 Ages: 6 years+ www.habausa.com Terra Kids Connectors Starter Set HABA Forage, saw, drill, join. With Terra Kids Connectors you can construct lots of fascinating animals, vehicles, and figures. The principle is simple and at the same time ingenious: drill holes in bits of wood, join them together using the connectors provided. The figures gradually take shape. The starter kit includes prefabricated wooden twigs (with bark) that can be pieced together to make a crab. The instructions contain many suggestions for other projects. $34.99 Ages: 8 years+ www.habausa.com
Big Kickball Wicked Big Sports Wicked Big Sports Kickball takes the traditional game to the next level. Each kickball inflates to 20” in diameter – more than twice the size of a traditional kickball. Everything you need to play a game comes in the set: 1 oversized kickball, 3 bases, 1 home plate, 1 pump, 3 ball plugs, and 1 plug remover. $19.99 Age: 8 years+ www.wickedbigsports.com/
Takraw Wicked Big Sports Takraw is a competitive, challenging, and dynamic new game. Combining soccer and volleyball game play, this game puts your skills to the test. Get in the game by juggling the ball and passing to your opponent, but don’t let it bounce more than two times on your side. The set includes a 10-ft.-wide net, net stand, ball, pump, court lines, and carry case. $79.99 Ages: 8 years+ www.wickedbigsports.com
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in June 2021 4:15 & 4:45 p.m. Golf Lessons for Ages 3-6. Last class of the season! Jump Start Kids Golf is designed to give juniors ages 3-6 a fun environment in which to learn to play the game of golf. Located at Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. Call 239-946-4776 or check www.jumpstartkidsgolf.com.
10:00 a.m. Miniature Train Rides. Lakes Park miniature train rides are back! The trip takes roughly 15 minutes to ride through woods, lakes, small villages, and scenes. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Dr., Fort Myers. Call 239-267-1905 or check https://rrmsf.org.
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1 TUESDAY 10:00 a.m. Kids & Teens Cooking Series. All young chefs should tie on their aprons and get ready for five fun-filled days of cooking, learning, and laughter in the kitchen. Located at Sur la Table, Mercato, Naples. Visit www.surlatable.com. 11:00 a.m. Toddler Tuesday Storytime & Craft. Included with Open Play from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A great way to make new friends. Call to reserve your spot. Located at We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym, 17640 S. Tamiami Tr., Fort Myers. Call 239-362-3378 or check www.werockthespectrumfortmyers.com. 22
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10:00 a.m. Little Leapers. Also on Saturdays at 9 a.m. For children ages 7 and younger. A mix of structured and unstructured activities led by instructors and/ or parents. Located at Sky Zone Trampoline Park, 14181 S. Tamiami Tr., Ste. 140, Fort Myers. Call 239-313-5448 or check www.skyzone.com.
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2 WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m. Family Yoga. Meditation, movement, and songs in a yoga class for parents and children up to age 5. Located at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7791 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers. Call 239-5337550 or visit http://www.leeparks.org.
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5:00 p.m. Valerie’s House Open House. Valerie’s House, which helps children grieve the loss of a loved one, is hosting an open house for new families, mentors, volunteers, and anyone interested in learning more. Located at Valerie’s House, 819 Myrtle Terrace, Naples. Check https:// valerieshouse.org or call 239-204-5804.
5 SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. Safari Squad. Each toddler class includes an animal encounter, storybook reading, creative art, and free-choice play stations. Located at Naples Zoo, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd., Naples. Call 239262-5409 or check www.napleszoo.org.
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3 THURSDAY 10:00 a.m. Mall Mutts. Meet the adoptable and adorable pups from the Gulf Coast Humane Society as they stroll the mall. Located at Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero. Visit www. miromaroutlets.com or call 239-948-3766. 3:00 p.m. Open Play for All Abilities. Zip, jump, swing, climb, pretend play, toddler area, and reading and art areas. Low capacity fun for all kids ages 6 months to 12 years. Located at We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym, 17640 S Tamiami Tr., Fort Myers. Call 239-362-3378 or check www. werockthespectrumfortmyers.com.
their siblings. Crafts, games, movies, special activities. Pre-registration required. Located at Grow Church, 15300 Tamiami Tr. N., Naples. Call 240-893-7072 or check https://growchurch.com/buddy-break.
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“I’ve noticed how thorough Tracey is about each subject/topic she reviews with our son. Her history as an elementary school teacher is very apparent because every time I pick up him from his lesson, he has learned something new without even realizing he is actually ‘learning’.” —Jen, Naples neafamily.com
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Summer Science Cruise
9:30 a.m. Summer Science Cruise. Features a fun and engaging science show by Mr. Glen of Super Science & Amazing Art and a sightseeing cruise. Located at Pure Florida, 1200 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. Visit www.purefl.com or call 239-263-4949. 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. The Gala of the Royal Horses. An experience for the whole family to enjoy. Each ticket includes a $5 donation to NTRC. Located at Naples Therapeutic Riding Center, 206 Ridge Dr., Naples. Call 239-596-2988 or check http://galaoftheroyalhorses.com.
5:30 p.m. Parents’ Night Out. Ages 2.5-11 years. Join us for an evening full of laughter, surprises, activity, and great friends. This event sells out, so claim your spot today. Located at My Gym, 13020 Livingston Rd., Naples. Call 239-4316499 or check www.mygym.com.
The class will teach life skills with an emphasis on safety. Different weekly themes with two available times per day. Located at Easterseals LEAP, 8793 Tamiami Tr. E., Unit 111, Naples. Visit www.easterseals. com/florida, call 239-403-0366, or email CSanchez@fl.easterseals.com.
7:00 p.m. Family Glow Party. Lasers, music, and blacklight transform the park into a crazy jumping family party. Located at Sky Zone Trampoline Park, 14181 S. Tamiami Tr., Ste. 140, Fort Myers. Call 239313-5448 or check www.skyzone.com.
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6 SUNDAY 3:30 p.m. Space Science Sundays. Hands-on fun for kids and their adults. Located at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers. Call 239275-3435 or check www.calusanature.org.
7 MONDAY 9:00 a.m. Easterseals Culinary Academy. Drop-off cooking classes for those 13 and older with varied disabilities.
6:30 p.m. Evening on Fifth. An array of live musical performances up and down the sidewalks of Fifth Avenue South, plus dining, shopping, and more. Located at Fifth Avenue South, Naples. Visit www. fifthavenuesouth.com.
11 FRIDAY 10:00 a.m. Le Leche League Monthly Meeting. All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome. Also, our leaders are available by phone for breastfeeding help. Located at Center Point Community Church, 6590 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples. Visit www.lllsunshinestate.org.
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6:00 p.m. Open Gym with Coach Aussie. Every second Friday of the month. $7. Located at Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. Visit www.facebook.com/SuperScienceFL.
11:00 a.m. Summer Kick-Off Party. Enjoy summer fun with food, games, music, contests, and more. Located at Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park, 11565 Tamiami Tr. E., Naples. Call 239-252-3527 or check www.collierparks.com.
7:00 p.m. Open Gym for Ages 5-14. Drop off your child or stay and watch. $10 per child. Located at Gymnastic World, 2187 Trade Center Way, Naples. Call 239-592-0608 or check www.gwnaples. com. 8:00 p.m. Cowboys & Constellations. Free. Explore major constellations and learn tips on navigation and telling time, just like cowboys used to do. Bring blankets and bug spray. Located at Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave. W., Immokalee. Call 239-252-2611 or check https://colliermuseums.com.
12 SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. Bark on the Ark Dog Cruises. Pure Florida’s dog-friendly cruise takes guests and their pups for a sightseeing eco cruise along Naples Bay
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to Keewaydin Island, where pets and their parents will enjoy time to play. Located at Pure Florida, Tin City Docks, Naples. Visit www.purefl.com or call 239-263-4949. 11:00 a.m. LGBTQ+ Youth Group. This is a safe space for those in grades 6-12. We will be social distancing and wearing masks. Second Saturday of every month. Located at Naples Pride Center, 2248 Airport Rd. S., Naples. Call 239304-9407, check www.naplespride.org or email info@naplespride.org.
7:30 a.m. Opening Day of South Breeze Day Camp 2021. A traditional day camp through July 30 for ages 3 to students entering 8th grade. Located at Seacrest Country Day School, 7100 Davis Blvd., Naples. Call 239-213-8001, email fun@southbreezedaycamp.com, or visit www.southbreezedaycamp.com.
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9:00 a.m. Broadway Bootcamp. Young performers build confidence in musical theater performance with this halfday program. Located at Gulfshore Playhouse, The Norris Center, 755 8th Ave. S., Naples. Call 239-261-7529 or visit www. gulfshoreplayhouse.org.
15 TUESDAY 9:00 a.m. Youth Theater Open House. Want to get involved with KidzAct? Come to our open house (also on June 17) to meet the team, tour the theater, and join the family. Located at The Naples Players, 701 5th Ave. S., Naples. Call 239-263-7990 or check https://naplesplayers.org.
17 THURSDAY 10:00 a.m. Homeschool Thursdays. Every third Thursday. Designed for children ages 6-10, and each program has a different environmental education theme. Bring lunch, water bottle, and face mask. Located at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers. Check www. calusanature.org or call 239-275-3435.
7:00 p.m. PFLAG Naples. Every third Thursday. A safe, loving, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment for the parents, family, and friends of the LGBTQ+ people. Located at Naples Pride Center, 2248 Airport Rd. S., Naples. Call 239304-9407 or check www.naplespride. org.
8:30 p.m. Movies on the Lawn: Mr. Mom. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Please observe social distancing. Seating areas under umbrellas are reserved for parties of at least four adults. Outdoor bar provided by The Pub. Located at Mercato, 9132 Strada Pl., Naples. Call 239-254-1080 or visit www.mercatoshops.com.
18 FRIDAY 12:00 p.m. Free Father’s Day Cruise. Free cruises for dads on June 1819 aboard all sightseeing cruises when accompanied by a full-fare paid adult or child. Refreshments are available for purchase onboard. Departures are at noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Located at Pure Florida, Tin City Docks, Naples. Visit www.purefl. com or call 239-263-4949. 6:00 p.m. Family Open Gym. For children ages 5 and younger. This is not a drop-off program – parents must stay for the duration of the class. $9. Located at Gymnastic World Naples, 2187 Trade Center Way, Naples. Call 239-5920608 or check www.gwnaples.com.
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Give your child a summer experience like no other at the new summer day camp for ages 6-17 in Lovers Key State Park. Eco-Arts incorporates ecology and biology with the creative arts. Campers will learn about Florida's coastal ecology as they expand their intellectual and artistic horizons. June 14-July 30.
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22 TUESDAY 9:00 a.m. Youth Mental Health First Aid. This virtual training program is provided to adult participants to raise awareness of behavioral health challenges in youth. Visit davidlawrencecenter.org or check 239-455-8500.
school and college students to help clean up beaches while earning volunteer hours. Depart Tin City at 10 a.m. and return at 1 p.m. Free for students with ID, $15 for general public. All supplies provided. Located at Pure Florida, Tin City Docks, Naples. Call 239-263-4949 or visit www.purefl.com.
25 FRIDAY 6:00 p.m. Kids’ Night Out. Games, activities, dinner, and a movie. Located at Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park, 11565 Tamiami Tr. E., Naples. Call 239252-3527 or check www.collierparks.com. 6:00 p.m. Tumbling with Coach Aussie. Second Friday of the month. $10. Located at Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. Visit www. facebook.com/SuperScienceFL or email tori@supersciencefl.com.
26 SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. Beach and Mangrove Clean Up. Pure Florida is seeking high
27 SUNDAY Summer Splash
6:00 p.m. Summer Splash. Enjoy summer fun, socializing with your community, and a whole lot of snow cone eating to cool off on a summer evening. Fun for the whole family. Located at Golden Gate Community Park, 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples. Call 239-252-6128 or visit www.collierparks.com.
2:00 p.m. Baby Shark Live! Young fans will be dancing in the aisles as Baby Shark and friends go on fun adventures. Located at Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy., Estero. Check https://hertzarena. com or call 239-948-7825. We select a number of events each month from our online calendar to include in the magazine. Enter the details of your family-friendly event at https:// neafamily.com/calendarofevents.
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PARENTING
By Lissa Carlson
7 Keys to Raising a Successful Adult The job of parenting doesn’t end once your child leaves home; it just transitions. How can you raise a successful adult and enjoy a great relationship beyond childhood?
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he journey to adulthood is recognized as one that takes longer than ever. Thanks to improved diets and health, the onset of puberty arrives earlier, yet full adulthood has been delayed. The theory of emerging adulthood as a new developmental period spanning from about ages 18 to 25 (some research-
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ers extend it to 29) was founded by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, who co-authored Getting to 30: A Parent’s Guide to the 20-Something Years with Elizabeth Fishel. It is not adolescence but not yet adulthood, and it can be the toughest period to maneuver as a parent. Here’s a list of ways parents can ensure a happy transition. 1. Start teaching kids life lessons early. Young adults often say they don’t feel prepared to handle money and basic responsibilities, says Jim Burns, author of Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out. Skills kids should know before they leave home include how to budget; how to use a credit card (and what abuse can cost); self-care and how to assess their own medical needs (such as taking their own temperature or medicine, or determining when to go to a doctor); and basic home management such as laundry, cleaning a
bathroom, and simple meal preparation (including how to write a shopping list). 2. Hold on loosely, but don’t let go. Elizabeth Fishel, who writes about family relationships and co-authored Getting to 30 with Arnett, says parenting becomes a tender balance between connection and separation. Keep a strong, warm connection by phone, email, and doing things you love to do together with in-person adventures. Emerging adulthood can be a lonely time of life, especially for those without a romantic partner, Arnett says, and parents can make handy companions. Offset that companionship by allowing them to explore their own identity, find work, and seek a life partner. “Support them, but don’t overwhelm them with advice,” Fishel says. 3. Don’t tell kids what to do from afar. Arnett has conducted hundreds of interviews with young people, and across social class and ethnic background, this NEAPOLITANfamily • June 2021
sentiment holds true: I don’t want to hear my parents’ advice, even if they’re right. I want to run my life and make my own decisions. I’ll take responsibility for those decisions, but let me make them. Parents decide so much of a child’s life without consultation: where they’ll live, spend summer vacations, go to camp. “Now the balance of power has shifted and they have that authority,” says Arnett. “Let them have their time to try to aim for their aspirations and reach them if they can without you scolding them.” Unsolicited advice from parents is viewed as criticism, Burns says. Your child interprets it as distrust in their decisionmaking ability. Even when you question their decisions, Burns says, don’t become a nag. “Keep the relationship going so they know you’re there to help,” he says. “No matter their age, they still have one question: Do you still love me?” Being too directive or judgmental about their choices in general for college, career, and partners is a sure way to strain your relationship. “It’s fine to have
Unsolicited advice from parents is viewed as criticism. Your child interprets it as distrust in their decision-making ability. back-and-forth conversation and to ask leading questions,” Fishel says. For instance, you might say, “Tell me why you want to drop out of school and become a rock star” over “I’m not going to pay for college unless you’re going to study X instead of Y.” 4. Know that you can’t hurry love or life and harping or worrying don’t help. “Don’t worry when they’re 23, or even 25 or 26, if they don’t seem to have found the right job or partner yet,” says Arnett. “Almost everybody does [eventually], and most of the worrying we do as parents is not even warranted.” Replace worry with room to explore their self-identity. Knowing and feeling comfortable with oneself is always a good prerequisite to finding a partner, Fishel
says. For the career waffler, Fishel suggests hiring a job counselor so the guidance comes from someone neutral about your child’s future. 5. Help, don’t enable. Through research for their book, Fishel and Arnett found the biggest hot button for parents of emerging adults is money. Parents want to know how much they should support their child financially and when they should stop. It’s a period wrought with financial insecurity as 20-something adults typically face multiple job changes and even unemployment in their search for identity-based work that matches their talents and interests. “Personally, for parents who can afford it, I recommend to do your best for continued on page 30
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education and health,” says Fishel, who points out that young adults who continue their education can stay on their parents’ health insurance through age 26. “After that, if your son or daughter doesn’t have a job with benefits, that’s something to think about versus a cell phone or a fancy car.” Research shows 75% of parents of adult children have helped their adult kids financially, and a 2011 study concluded that financial help from parents had a mostly positive impact. The danger? Financial support can lead to dependency and enabling. “It’s not done intentionally,” Burns says. “Parents don’t have bad motives, but they’re creating a failure to launch.” For example, one couple told Burns they refinanced their home to provide the down payment for their kid’s dream home. The kid couldn’t afford the home, and it eventually went into foreclosure. In turn, the parents had to sell their own home and “no one was happy with one another,” he says. “It’s an extreme illustration, but I hear parents making sacrifices like this all the time. When you do that, I don’t think that’s healthy.” 6. Help with no strings attached. Solid parents recognize when their motivations will lead only to heartbreak. For example, it isn’t beneficial to offer financial assistance or babysitting services with the expectation that it means your child will choose your house for Thanksgiving over the in-laws. On that note, toxic parents see their child’s significant others as a threat. They feel compelled to point out a significant other’s flaws or share why they think the significant other isn’t right for their child. “Generally, our feeling is that unless you really see your own child being treated very badly or abused, it’s better not to butt in,” Fishel says. Once they do advance to having their own family, refuse to make them choose between that and you. Learn to make room for significant others in their lives. 7. Set boundaries and expectations, particularly when a child moves back home. Millennials “boomeranging” already was a hot topic prepandemic, but COVID-19 resulted in more young people moving back home than at any other time since the Great Depression. Your child leaves home as a teenager and returns as an adult. Burns says it is time to re-evaluate boundaries and set expectations, ideally before the move back. He speaks from experience: His own daughter returned home for a time after college graduation. He greeted her with a new toilet brush in hand, letting her know that cleaning the bathroom next to her room would be her responsibility. Burns and his wife also requested she dine with them at home twice weekly; pay her car insurance and cell phone bill; and check in at 11 p.m. if she wasn’t already home. Then, they asked her if she had any expectations. She did. “She would have never shared those expectations if we hadn’t broached it first,” he says. This article is especially relevant for writer LISSA CARLSON as she finds herself on the verge of parenting an adult child. The oldest of her two teenage sons just graduated from high school. NEAPOLITANfamily • June 2021
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$100,000 grant from the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation is funding a new miniature horse therapy program at Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (NTRC), a nonprofit organization providing therapeutic horseback riding and other equine-facilitated services to children and adults with physical, social, and mental health needs. Two miniature horses, Toulmin and Itty Bitty, were donated to NTRC. Miniature horses, known as “minis”, are similar to their full-sized equine partners in terms of personality, intelligence, and disposition. The grant was used to improve the facilities to ensure the safety of the minis as well as fund the new position of equine resource manager to implement and facilitate the program. In addition to having the minis on site at the riding center, NTRC’s new mini traveling program will bring the therapeutic benefits of horses to worksites and organizations through Southwest Florida, including hospitals, schools, hospices, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers. Pre-K/K Summer VPK Visit www.naplestherapeuticridingcenter.org.
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By Anna Snyder
Summer Family Fun in Southwest Florida
e all have one thing in common right now – we need a break! With a shorter summer vacation this year for public school students and teachers in both Collier and Lee counties, and remaining travel restrictions, some local families are choosing stay closer to home this year and enjoy the quietness of the summer season in Southwest Florida. So, where to go, and what to do on these long summer days? Well, the sky is the limit! We have so many fun outdoor activities to enjoy morning, noon, and night with our families. Many summer camps and Vacation Bible Schools are back in action with various guidelines in place (checkout Neapolitan Family’s summer camp guide at www.neafamily.com), but when there’s nothing scheduled, here are a few more fun ideas from some area families: • Beach dinners. “We often invite another family to meet us at the beach with Publix subs to play and watch the sunset. It’s an easy way to reconnect with friends, and because there aren’t as many evening commitments, we end up getting together a lot with people during the summer. It’s easy, it’s fun, and it wears my daughter out!” –Emma Handsel, mom of one. • Evenings at the neighborhood park. “Almost every night after dinner, we walk to our neighborhood park with our girls. We let them play with other children from our street, and it ends up being a really fun social activity for us. My husband and I let go of the pressure to put our kids to bed by a certain time in the summer, so the evenings are very relaxed for us.” –Brooke Vayda, mom of two. • Day trips. “We take a lot of day trips (during the week) to
attractions we’ve talked about during the school year – places like the Miami Zoo, the Tampa Bay Aquarium, Busch Gardens, and LEGOland. We use the summer as a time to enjoy shorter road trips, and the interesting adventures represent very fond, clear memories for my children.” –Kelly Eastman, mom of five. • Fishing. During the summer months, fishing at Naples’ beaches – and, by extension, learning to fish – is completely accessible for many families. Our family targets several species at the beach, including snook, snook, and more snook! In all seriousness, June, July, and August are great months to learn to fish or sharpen skills at the beach. If you or your children ever have thought about spin-cast fishing or fly fishing, now is the time for world-class fishing in Naples. Kristen Potter, a local mom of four, plans to encourage her husband to get into fly fishing this summer – and, by extension, her young son. “Our weekends are pretty clear in the summer, so getting a basic fly fishing combo for Father’s Day to give my husband and son the opportunity to fish together on a regular basis seems like such a win.” To learn more, visit the fishing department at any area Sunshine Ace Hardware or 239 Flies in Bonita Springs. (Or contact me – my husband has lots of resources and ideas for reasonably priced fishing gear.) • Summer reading programs. We are spoiled for choice in SWFL when it comes to public libraries. Collier County offers 10 branches while Lee County has 13. Both systems offer summer reading programs. The Collier program begins June 1, when children can read and log their books to win prizes. Starting June 14, every child who signs up for the Lee County program receives a
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free book, and has the chance to win prizes. Free craft and activity kits also can be picked up weekly throughout the summer at Lee libraries. With the afternoon rain driving everyone inside during the wet season, enjoying a good book represents one of the simple joys of summer. Visit www.collierlibrary.org and www.leegov.com/ library for more information. • Boat rental. “Having considered various options for boat use, ownership, and access for many years, I find that rental is a sweet spot for our family. We are busy and can’t commit to boating enough to justify the purchase, storage, etc. that goes with boat ownership, but really enjoy experiencing all that comes with water access. Rental allows a busy family some great shared boating experience without the ongoing financial commitment of owning or memberships. And summer is the perfect time to do it.” –Matt Nance, dad of two. • The summer list. Every summer, we make a list of activities we’re hoping to do during the summertime. We include reading goals, hobbies, day trips, restaurants, water parks around town, treats, and specific situations we’re planning. Our summer list helps set expectations and with it, we create a day-to-day schedule, along with a rough outline of what we’re planning to do, and when. This list helps guide our journal writing and encourages us to take more pictures. Summer in SWFL is truly great, and even though many families haven’t left the area in well over a year, we live in a beautiful place with fabulous outdoor activities to enjoy. From all of us at Neapolitan Family, we wish you an adventurous, memorable, and restful summer 2021.
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How to Prepare
Most of us spent 2020 looking hopefully to 2021. But we probably weren't thinking about hurricane season, which we will be riding out until Nov. 30. An active season is predicted, so it's important to start your preparations now. Hurricane Irma taught us how essential it is to plan ahead, whether we decide to stay and weather the storm or leave town. It will be a little easier this year to get ready, as stores are open and supplies are available, and there are fewer travel restrictions. Here are some checklists to help you with preparations for your family and home. Household Supplies o Paper plates, cups, and plastic utensils o Large black garbage bags o Work gloves o Tarps o Cooler o Propane for your grill or a camping stove and extra fuel o Baby wipes o Extra diapers and pullups o Plastic bucket with a tight lid o Batteries o Battery-powered or hand-crank radio o Flashlights and lanterns o Extra toilet paper o Disinfecting wipes o Hand sanitizer o Bleach o Prescription medications (7-day supply) o Nonprescription medications, such as pain relievers, anti-diarrheal, allergy medication, antacid, and laxatives o Pet food, supplies, and medication
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Food and Water (at least 3 days’ worth) o Baby food and formula o Canned meat, vegetables, and fruit o Peanut butter o Bread and crackers o Nuts, dried fruit, and trail mixes o Granola bars o Instant noodles o At least 1 gallon of water per day for each person in your household (for both drinking and hygiene) o Instant coffee or tea bags o Powered or evaporated milk o Bottled or canned juices o Sports drinks Comfort Items o Battery-powered or rechargeable fans o Treats such as brownies, chips, etc. o Adult beverages Entertainment o Download movies ahead of time o Cards/games/toys o Books/magazines (charge your e-reader) o Simple crafts
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for a Hurricane Prepare Your House o Determine if you need hurricane shutters o If you have shutters, check that all roll-down shutters and screens are working properly, and if you have accordion shutters, ensure that you know how to install them and have all of the necessary hardware and tools o If you don’t have shutters, purchase plywood well in advance to board up your windows o Trim trees o Move outdoor items, such as potted plants, lanai furniture, etc., indoors o Clean out gutters and drains o Top off your pool o Fill your bathtub with water to use to flush toilets if water is disconnected o Make room in your garage for vehicles o Wash all of your laundry o Eat the food in your freezer, as it will spoil if we lose electricity for more than a day.
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Prep Your Life o Gather essential documents such as passports, birth certificates, insurance policies, utility bills (to check on outages and help you gain access to your area after the storm), etc. to take with you if you evacuate, or protect in a waterproof container o Backup your computer hard drive to the cloud or an external drive that can be transported easily or protected in a waterproof container o Plan for your pets: Make sure you have the right crates for travel; reserve a boarding spot; or arrange for care in your home if you leave town o Keep your gas tank full o Create an evacuation plan with your family o Familiarize yourself with evacuation routes o Know where local shelters are located (check www.fema.gov/mobile-app) o If you plan to evacuate, make reservations for air travel and hotels as far ahead as possible
Useful Websites www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php (National Hurricane Center) www.redcross.org (American Red Cross) www.ready.gov/hurricanes (Department of Homeland Security) https://hurricanesafety.org/prepare/hurricane-safety-checklists (National Hurricane Survival Initiative) www.fema.gov (Federal Emergency Management Agency) www.noaa.gov (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
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PARENTING
By Callhan Soldavini, Esq., Board of Directors, Naples Pride
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth It’s no surprise that LGBTQ+ youth experience higher rates of discrimination, bigotry, violence, and suicide than their peers. Consequently, it is vital that parents and allies make LGBTQ+ youth feel love and accepted, especially when there are so many around them, whether directly or indirectly, who are attacking them for who they are and who they love.
1. Check in regularly with LGBTQ+ youth to see how they are feeling, what their needs are, and what you can do as a parent to support them. The easiest way for parents to affirm and show acceptance for an LGBTQ+ child is by being understanding, listening, learning, and acknowledging each child has a unique experience. In turn, children can feel their parents are a safe space to be their authentic selves and turn to for help. 2. Act as a role model to LGBTQ+ youth. Use their voice to speak up against not just homophobia, transphobia, and anti-LGBTQ+ harassment and discrimination, but also against discrimination and harassment in all its forms toward all marginalized groups. 3. Work with your child’s school to ensure it is promoting LGBT History Month. Education is paramount in eliminating prejudice against all minorities, and LGBT History Month promotes understanding, kindness, and acceptance from students. To those students who struggle with their sexual orientation and gender identity, they would learn about icons in the LGBTQ+ community who can inspire them, those who fought for equality in the face of oppression. It’s an inspirational American story and we’re still writing it. Recognizing LGBT History Month would also let those struggling with sexual orientation and gender identity know there are others out there just like them and it’s okay. Recognizing LGBT History Month creates an environment for students to learn about the battles the LGBTQ+ community has historically fought to overcome such as criminalization of homosexuality, the AIDs epidemic, marriage equality, Title 7 protections, as well as international challenges. Around the world, brutal, unimaginable human rights violations are occurring against LGBTQ+ communities. The LGBTQ+ community still faces challenges, including 36
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legal hurdles and various forms of discrimination. It would be unfair to deny children this education. 4. Locate reliable resources from the Human Rights Campaign, Equality Florida, CenterLink, PFLAG, GLSEN, and more. Local pride centers, like Naples Pride Center, also offer hands-on resources tailored to the local community, such as social mixers, youth support groups, and a directory of local LGBTQ+ friendly businesses. Parents do not have to go it alone. At the Naples Pride Center, we don’t want it just to be a place where people come to get resources; we want it to be a place that welcomes everyone in our community. A place with no judgments where everyone not only can locate a resource to make their lives a little easier, but also find comfort in a space that feels like home. So feel free to join your child at the center, or have them bring a friend. Equal treatment Youth sports provide vital lessons such as teamwork, problem solving, commitment, hard work, and leadership. To exclude transgender young people from participating in sports with their classmates hurts their sense of belonging and stunts their development. Yet lawmakers are attempting to pass legislation that would prevent transgender youth from participating in sports, depriving a marginalized group with higher rates of suicide and depression the benefits of social interaction at a young age when it is vital. This legislation effectively not only tells transgender youth they are going to be treated differently, it teaches the other children that transgender youth are to be treated differently. Transgender youth are not looking for special treatment; they are looking for equal treatment. For more information, visit www.naplespride.org. NEAPOLITANfamily • June 2021
EDUCATION
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By Amanda Sterk, Ph.D.
Helping Your Student Find Summer Opportunities
ummer is right around the corner, and a lot of students and parents are wondering what to do to make it count. While sleeping in and playing video games sounds like an ideal summer vacation (I have even heard parents say, “They’ve worked hard during the school year; they should relax!”), there are many ways to build up college resumes to gain admissions and scholarships. Summer is an excellent opportunity for kids to use their time wisely to become well-rounded in their soft skills (collaboration, communication, resiliency, persistence, etc.) and hard skills (analysis, content skills, research, critical thinking, etc.). Students should use the summer to build these skills through a variety of means, including taking online courses, arranging an internship, volunteering, or utilizing summer university programs.
Online courses MOOCs, or massive open online courses, are an inexpensive way for your students to build those hard skills. MOOCs allows students to take courses from all over the world. Most are free, but some are for a small fee. They include coursework from experts from universities like MIT, Berkeley, and Harvard on a range of topics such as coding, medical neuroscience, business, and psychology. Check out the following companies that offer MOOCs: Coursera, EdX, FutureLearn, iversity, Kadenze, Khan Academy, Udacity, and Udemy. Thinking outside the box A former client/student of mine wanted to use the summer to learn about his dream occupation: building submarines. He found a very selective program in the northeast, but it would cost his family around $5,000 for the summer experience. I asked him, “What is your goal?” And his simple answer was, “I want to learn to build boats!” I responded, “We NEAPOLITANfamily • June 2021
live in Southwest Florida – there has to be a place locally that builds boats!” After a quick internet search, we found Action Craft Boats, and within five minutes, we were speaking with the owner and had set up an interview for a summer internship. The student loved his experience. He did exactly what he wanted to do – he learned to build boats. That experience landed the student five full-ride college scholarships. Today he is a highly successful civil engineer and is still passionate about building boats. The key here is that we thought outside of the box to land him the skills he needed to be successful in his college major. Summer college programs Many universities within Florida and out of state offer great on-campus opportunities for students as well as unique major- and career-specific programs. While the pandemic has put a dent in some inperson programs, more programs are available online and at a fraction of the cost. Check the websites carefully to
determine whether the program is virtual or in-person for 2021. The plus side of virtual programs is that some prohibitively expensive on-campus programs are now in reach financially because of the move to a virtual format. Where to start Oftentimes, I find families don’t know where to start with the process of finding summer opportunities. On https://neafamily.com, I have provided a list of opportunities throughout Florida, including some in our own backyard. This by no means is an exhaustive list. There are many more out there, and often all it takes is a Google search or a few phone calls to people you already know to locate an amazing experience. I continually am impressed with what our students find in the local community. To find out more on how to build a student’s resume for selective admissions and scholarships, contact collegeunmazed@gmail.com or visit www. collegeunmazed.com. neafamily.com
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