From the Magazine Publisher
Welcome to our Health and Wellness
issue …
This issue is filled with information to help your family. October
is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Families on-the-go is a proud
sponsor of the Komen Race for the Cure. This year is the 10th
annual race and will is held in Vinoy Park on the waterfront on
October 4th. Come out and support Komen to help find a cure. Stop
by Families on-the-go booth, register your story and you could win
a set of four Good Year premium tires and other prizes. Please
read the article on Breast Cancer Prevention.
We are proud to have Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ linebacker Mr. Derrick
Brooks on our cover. He is a real gentleman who has a heart for
children and our community. Mr. Brooks invests his time, heart and
money in our community. He is often recognized for his hard work
in the community as much as he is for his hard hits on the
football field; Mr. Brooks remains one of the most
community-minded players in the NFL. Through his foundation,
Derrick Brooks Charities, Inc., Mr. Brooks has made it his life's
mission to impact positively the lives of youth in the Tampa Bay
area. Derrick said, “What I am most proud of in his life was his
personal relationship with Jesus Christ, his family and when a
child looks up at him and tells him how he has impacted their
life”.
In August of 2007, Derrick realized one of his lifelong goals with
the opening of the Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High School, a
Hillsborough County sponsored Charter High School. There are over
250 students enrolled in the 2008-2009 school year with goal of
reaching a total enrollment of 500. Through a partnership with the
DeBartolo family and a strong board of directors, Derrick was able
to oversee the implementation of the only traditional charter high
school in the Bay area. Brooks-DeBartolo's mission is to provide a
rigorous and relevant academic environment where both students and
teachers achieve excellence through high expectations,
collaboration, and support.
The school is very impressive. A lovely student took her time to
show us every classroom. She told us how proud she was to be a
student at BDCHS and how each teacher and the administration of
the school were helping her to reach her goals.
Dr. Phildra J. Swagger, executive, director/principal, is
passionate about the BDCHS, her students, staff, and Derrick
Brooks. Dr Swagger said, “BDCHS is founded on the belief that,
given the necessary resources and opportunities, every child has
the potential to realize his/her dreams”. Dr. Swagger is the
leader of a team at BDCHS that is molding our future leaders to
realize their dreams.
Derrick, keep doing what you’re doing on and off the field, the
community needs you. Thank you!
From the Heart, Barbara
|
|
Outfit Your Child for
Back-to-School Success
Understanding the Learning Styles Allows Parents & Educators
to Help Children Excel in Education
Back-to-school season is just around the corner, which means it’s
time to pick out new clothes, shoes, backpacks and school
supplies. As you outfit your child with the latest fashion styles,
be sure that you prepare for a successful school year by
understanding your child’s “learning style.” |
|
Prevent Eye Injuries
Due to Sports & Toys
By Mark A. Sibley, M.D.,
F.A.C.S.
Published: July / August 2008
Baseball, basketball and racquet
sports are the largest causes of eye injuries in sports
activities. The real tragedy is that most of these injuries are to
children. The junior high school years are the most dangerous, and
boys are involved in almost 90-percent of eye accidents. |
About Families on-the-go Magazine, Tampa Bay's Best Family
Magazine
Families on-the-go is a complimentary magazine published 6 times a
year with four editions in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. Our
mission is to provide quality information regarding Health and
Wellness, Education, Parenting Tips and Family Activities that
empower families to nurture positive relationships. In each issues
you will find articles that are informative and interactive for
your family. |
