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This section will entertain you and provide you with creative suggestions that will bring some more fun to your family life.

This section provides practical tools and helps to address many of the issues that affect families every day.

Letting children help to prepare meals is a wonderful opportunity to teach them about responsibility, creativity, science and the importance of following instructions.

Honey-Nut Pastry Wedges

Simple Cheese Ball

Need to get away for a day? Come with us each month as we explore some of the great Florida attractions that are only a short drive away. Our close-to-home family adventures will include some of the best things to do and places to visit throughout Florida and they will all be reachable with only a single tank of gas.

Each month Gulf Coast Family Publications honors a local family from Pinellas County which exemplifies a love for one another and a compassion for others.

To nominate a family send a photo and a description of what makes them unique to articles@gulfcoastfamily.org.

To recommend a teacher to be featured as our “Teacher of the Month” email us at articles@gulfcoastfamily.org.

Building Blocks for the Family Domestic Terrorism Smiling Is Contagious! Everything and Everyone Around You is Your Teacher Spring Cleaning 365 Romance New Year - New You? Have a Real Christmas Choose Thanks! Going for a Ride Let's Make A Deal - Not! Tag... You're It! What Are You Building Today? Wanted: Great Dads! Moms Make a Difference! What's in Your Cell Phone	Parent to Parent September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 Family Life Legacy of a Loving Father Coping with Cancer Hide the Nutrients in Your Kids' Food Surprise spouse with a Love Basket The Top Ten Most Romantic Things to Do for Your Wife Valentines Gifts with a Personal Touch Communicating with Affection, Warmth, & Encouragement Planned Menu Makes Holidays More Fun Honoring All Who Served The Cost of Risk Aversion Children Need Families Protect Your Family Don’t let kids leave home without manners General Thanksgiving Teaching Children Practical Money Management A Father's Legacy Things My Mother Taught Me Positively Challenging Picturesque Norman Rockwell has never been to my house for dinner "Remodel" by Tossing Out Get ready for the Super Bowl Start the Year Off Right - Get Rid of Clutter	Fun Facts Fun Facts - March 2010 Fun Facts - January 2010 Fun Facts - October 2009 Fun Facts - September 2009 Fun Facts - August 2009 Fun Facts - July 2009 Fun Facts - June 2009 Fun Facts - May 2009 Fun Facts - April 2009 Fun Facts - March 2009 Fun Facts - February 2009 Fun Facts - January 2009 Fun Facts - November 2008 MOSI CSI: Analyzing Dental Impressions at Home	Savings Made Sweet September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 Good Money Habits Charitable Contributions: When and how to give Avoid Tax Time Mistakes	All Pro Dad Top 10 iMom Family Minute

Education Getting in Gear: A Back to School Survival Guide School Lunches Which Way Do I Move? Looking for the Right Private School Beat the Winter Blues Kickoff a Stress-Free School Year School Success – Helping Your Child Back to School The Love Language of Service Character Counts Opportunities to Love The Most Valuable Support System Sportsmanship Communication is Key to Solving the Puzzle Report Card Surprises On Winning and Losing Choices Teamwork Know Your Players Back to School Tea with the Teacher Practice Makes Perfect Summer Reading Teamwork	Pinellas Schools Hillsborough Schools	Events Calendar Submit an event	Jokes for the Month June 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 Quizzes How well do you know your Tampa Bay Rays? Earth Day Quiz March Madness Trivia What a Decade, What a Ride Thanksgiving Day Quiz Eye of the Storm “Hau`oli La Hanau” Hawaii Independence Day Quiz Nutrition: It Does Matter President’s Day Quiz 2008 Quiz: What a Ride Can You Pass the Citizenship Test? Family Fitness	Species Spotlight African Penguin and Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby Visayan Warty Pig and New Guinea Singing Dog Pygmy Hippopotamus and American Alligator frican Shoebill Stork and Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Siamang and Florida Black Bear Reindeer and Angolan Colobus Okapi and Manatee Flying Fox and Striped Hyena Greater Indian rhinoceros and Red River hog Victoria Crowned Pigeon and Reticulated Giraffe Koala and Secretary Bird Florida Panther and Komodo Dragon Lowry Park Zoo

Q&A with Dr. Jay August 2010 June 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 The Healthy Smile Why Mouthguards Matter Straighter Teeth Boost Self-Esteem When Should I See an Orthodontist? Why do dentists recommend regular cleanings? Tips for saving money on dental care	Destination: Dinner Taco Bus Hook’s Shushi Bar & Thai Food Moulin Rouge Sushi Rock Grill Casa Tina Smokey Bones Señor Loco’s Frida’s Café & Bakery Belleair Grill Quaker Steak and Lube Frog Pond Aunt Maria's Kitchen Jorge’s Seafood Grille The Wine Cellar Arigato Japanese Steakhouse Friendly Fisherman Restaurant	Protect Your Family by Attorney G. Alan Tripp Protect Your Family from Identity Theft “Protect Your Family” as you celebrate the Fourth of July. “Protect Your Family” by having enough liability insurance coverage. “Protect Your Family” by knowing when to put the brakes on teen drivers. “Protect Your Family” by knowing when to put the brakes on elderly drivers. Why “Protect Your Family” with UM in a “No-Fault” State? Protect your family with Uninsured Motorist Coverage “Protect Your Family” from having to make an uninformed, difficult decision	The Young and the Young at Heart June 2010 March 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 March 2009	Waiting Children September 2010 August 2010 June 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 Pinellas Heart Gallery