SWFL Insider

School may be out, but not every child copes well with change. During summer, routine goes out the window — and that can be stressful for children with depression.

Dogs deserve to have day-ventures too. Take your precious pooch to Bonita Beach Dog Park where it can run along the shore or sunbathe on the sand. Before you go, here are some doggy social-etiquette reminders:

Avow Hospice is excited to announce a new children’s bereavement center in Collier County. Aunt Janet’s House will now combine all Avow Kids services into one place.

For me, summer is the time to step back from the busy semester of college and focus on relaxing while still learning. It is a time when I can read for enjoyment instead of reading the tedious assigned readings from professors.

Summer is here, and many children aren’t getting their school lunches. Food pantry shelves need to be filled, to help lower-income families make it through the summer. Kraft Heinz employees helped Meals of Hope fulfill this need.

Summers in SWFL are no joke. Before your day trip, conduct a quick inspection of your car to ensure that it is summer-ready.

During the academic year, school meals provide children with two healthy, nutritious meals for breakfast and lunch. However, not having that resource each day during the summer can place additional budget demands on some families.

The Southwest Florida Community Foundation opened its annual call for Community Impact Grant applications. The application period runs June 3-July 31.

Are you looking to get your family on the water more this summer? Why not take the opportunity to learn boating safety together?

While you may think of camping sites, lodges and cabins for park accommodations, some offer lodging a bit more out-of-the box. We recently stayed in a 1970s barrel cabin in Unicoi State Park in North Georgia, so named because it’s shaped like a giant barrel.