http://www.naplesnews.com/news/swflmoms/?partner=RSSNaples Daily News Stories: SWFLMomsen-usswflmomshttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/27/sheilas-out-shopping-your-kid-wants-carry-lunch-ma/?partner=RSSOne of the best things about going back to school is getting school supplies and a new lunch box. There are so many choices, but every child knows what he or she wants. snmesulam@naplesnews.com (SHEILA MESULAM)Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:33:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-248985-734011islanderSHEILA MESULAMNaples, FLSheila’s Out Shopping: Your kid wants to carry lunch? Make it funNaples Daily Newssheilas-out-shopping-your-kid-wants-carry-lunch-maurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-248985-734011Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/22/swflmomscom-end-aug-31/?partner=RSSWe wanted to make you aware of a few changes on this moms page and the SWFLmoms.com website. Because of a transition in roles for our mom’s page staff, we are going to have to reduce some of our moms content on the regular Monday print page and online. The moms news will no longer be contained in this specific section of the site. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:47:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-248350-734006lifestyles/swflmomswww.naplesnews.com Naples, FLSWFLmoms.com to end Aug. 31Naples Daily Newsswflmomscom-end-aug-31urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-248350-734006Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/22/some-advice-parents-kids-go-college-get-grip/?partner=RSSEvery director of college dorms has a horror story about freshman move-in day: People pulling up with over-packed rental trucks, over-packed trailers and over-packed rental trucks towing over-packed trailers. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:13:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-248338-734006lifestyles/swflmomsBy Jeff Srickler, Minneapolis Star TribuneNaples, FLSome advice for parents as the kids go off to college: Get a gripNaples Daily Newssome-advice-parents-kids-go-college-get-gripurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-248338-734006Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/22/upside-and-downside-your-kindergarteners-germ-lade/?partner=RSSAttention, parents of kindergarteners. As if you needed something else to worry about, we are here to give you another thing to add to the list: Your child is about to enter into a germ-infested world where common colds, the flu and all sorts of bacteria and viruses fly around like spitballs during detention. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-248335-734006lifestyles/swflmomsBy Rod Lockwood, Toledo BladeNaples, FLUpside and downside to your kindergartner’s germ-laden new worldNaples Daily Newsupside-and-downside-your-kindergarteners-germ-ladeurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-248335-734006Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/22/supplies-demand-parents-students-schoosl/?partner=RSSAs people throughout Collier and Lee counties gear up for the first day of school, many families have spent the past few weeks shopping for a growing list of school supplies. Schools across the nation are facing dwindling budgets, but Collier County educators said recently they try not to create exorbitant school supply lists in order to help families save money. jmbuzzacco@naplesnews.com (JENNA BUZZACCO-FOERSTER)Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-248311-734006bonita_newsJENNA BUZZACCO-FOERSTERNAPLESSupplies and demand a lesson for parents, students as school year startsNaples Daily Newssupplies-demand-parents-students-schooslurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-248311-734006Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/21/photos-tommie-barfield-elementary-open-house/?partner=RSSTommie Barfield Elementary hosted an ‘Open House’ Friday afternoon. The ‘Open House’ provided a chance for new children, returning children, and parents to familiarize themselves with the school before the first day of school. grwalton1968@hotmail.com (GLENN WALTON)Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:58:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-248296-734005educationGLENN WALTONNaples, FLPHOTOS: Tommie Barfield Elementary Open HouseNaples Daily Newsphotos-tommie-barfield-elementary-open-houseurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-248296-734005Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/20/school-bells-shots-insurance-are-health-needs-scho/?partner=RSSIt’s that time of year when kids must get immunizations to start school. That means parents must remember where they put their kids’ blue immunization cards. Parents also may want to get their children enrolled in the state-backed Healthy Kids program. epfreeman@naplesnews.com (LIZ FREEMAN)Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:31:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-248245-734004bonita_newsLIZ FREEMANNAPLESSchool bells: Shots, insurance are health needs before school starts MondayNaples Daily Newsschool-bells-shots-insurance-are-health-needs-schourn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-248245-734004Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/16/class-notes-some-back--school-words-wisdom-conside/?partner=RSSHere we are on the eve of the dawning of the 2010-2011 school year — an exciting time. These last couple days before school doors swing open once again, we want to share some “words of wisdom” gathered from our conversations with a few of our veteran Collier County educators. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:43:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-247772-734000citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: Some back-to-school words of wisdom to consider Naples Daily Newsclass-notes-some-back--school-words-wisdom-consideurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-247772-734000Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/14/turn-back-school-shopping-real-world-classroom/?partner=RSSIna Poecher heard about a back-to-school sale at J.C. Penney on the radio. So with a mental list of wardrobe needs for fifth grade, the Vadnais Heights, Minn., 10-year-old spent a recent Saturday morning with her head in the clearance racks. In the past, her picks would have been paid for with her mom’s credit card. Not this year. “With the economy being as bad as it is, we started a budget program. And we try to be within our means for the first time,” Ina’s mother, Kirsten, explained. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:26:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-247686-733998lifestyles/swflmomsBy Kara McGuire, Minneapolis Star TribuneNaples, FLTurn back-to-school shopping into a real-world classroomNaples Daily Newsturn-back-school-shopping-real-world-classroomurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-247686-733998Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/14/what-pack-college-and-what-leave-behind/?partner=RSSTwo pairs of leather boots and a pair of Wellies. Six scarves, seven jackets, 10 hoodies, 12 sweaters, ruffled skirts, five dresses, eight pairs of jeans, an evening gown. Two backpacks, a messenger bag, the mini-fridge, a laptop and printer, a desk lamp. Decorative bed pillows, a coffee maker, wall posters, a jewelry box, a flower vase, a comforter, a duvet and matching throw rugs. Slippers, PJs and 33 T-shirts. Yowza! Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:24:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-247685-733998lifestyles/swflmomsBy Sara Bauknecht, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteNaples, FLWhat to pack for college and what to leave behindNaples Daily Newswhat-pack-college-and-what-leave-behindurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-247685-733998Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/14/some-money-saving-ideas-back--school/?partner=RSSPencils, papers, backpacks, books: It’s back-to-school shopping season once again. As any parent knows, it can quickly dent a wallet. The average family of four will spend about $550 to $600 getting kids ready for school, according to a raft of back-to-school spending surveys. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:15:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-247684-733998lifestyles/swflmomsBy Claudia Buck, Sacramento Bee Naples, FLSome money-saving ideas for back-to-school Naples Daily Newssome-money-saving-ideas-back--schoolurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-247684-733998Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/14/high-school-years-come-rushing/?partner=RSSThe dog days are in full swing and already we’re getting “back to school.” High school, that is. Yes, we’re on the cusp of the landmark freshman year for the youngest, who has seemingly leapfrogged into young adulthood and wants to know if she is finally allowed to wear eyeliner and maybe a little mascara, too. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:07:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-247683-733998lifestyles/swflmomsBy Michele Miller, St. Petersburg TimesNaples, FLHigh-school years come rushing inNaples Daily Newshigh-school-years-come-rushingurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-247683-733998Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/14/taking-stock-students-receive-school-supplies-proj/?partner=RSSAtziri Miguel smiles as she’s handed her backpack. Then, she hugs her new, pink and purple color backpack tightly. tmiguel@naplesnews.com (TRACY X. MIGUEL)Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-247654-733998lifestyles/swflmomsTRACY X. MIGUELNaples, FLPHOTOS: Taking stock: Students receive school supplies in Project BackpackNaples Daily Newstaking-stock-students-receive-school-supplies-projurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-247654-733998Change733998Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/13/stores-ready-back--school-tax-free-weekend/?partner=RSSSummer vacation is ending soon for kids, but parents are now getting their break. The Florida sales tax holiday that began Friday ends tonight. sbhasin@naplesnews.com (SABINA BHASIN)Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:54:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-247544-733997lifestyles/swflmomsSABINA BHASINNAPLESVIDEO/PHOTOS: Back-to-school tax-free weekend ends tonightNaples Daily Newsstores-ready-back--school-tax-free-weekendurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-247544-733997Change733997Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/06/call-it-kittens-cast-youn-characters-takes-cats/?partner=RSSA cast of teenagers takes on the classic musical "Cats" as part of the Naples Players' KidzAct Youth Theater. jchau@naplesnews.com (JOANNA CHAU)Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:28:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-246975-733990lifestyles/swflmomsJOANNA CHAUNAPLESCall it 'Kittens'? A cast of young characters takes on 'Cats'Naples Daily Newscall-it-kittens-cast-youn-characters-takes-catsurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-246975-733990Change733990Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/06/how-avoid-confrontations-teachers/?partner=RSSOn one side of the conference-room table is the father who’s annoyed about missing work, the mother who has steam coming out of her ears and the student who is full of trepidation because he’s convinced nothing good can come from this ill-fated meeting. On the other side is the teacher who feels underpaid and now, under fire; the guidance counselor who would rather be helping the honor student; and the principal who longs for problem-free days but rarely enjoys even one. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:03:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-246953-733990lifestyles/swflmomsErnest Hooper, St. Petersburg TimesNaples, FLHow to avoid confrontations with teachersNaples Daily Newshow-avoid-confrontations-teachersurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-246953-733990Change0Usable