It's no surprise that Jacksonville has a ton to offer, especially when it comes to families. But it can, at times, be tough to find a spot that truly allows everyone in the family to sit back and fully...

I stopped chasing skinny. The way we grew up, constantly being bombarded with thin is best, low-fat packaged foods commercials, unhealthy fad diets and supplements — and always being surrounded by marketing images, TV shows, and movies that portrayed a...

"Siblings are like branches of a tree. We grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one."  –Author Unknown Ahhh the sound of siblings yelling in the morning. “MOM! She hit me!” “Mom, he threw the ball at my...

We're fortunate to live in a place where the weather is nice practically year-round — and one of our favorite activities to do is to head to the park. Parks are a great option for children of all ages,...

I recently ran into a fellow mom on my son's baseball team who literally just had her second baby. Oh, those new baby smells, right?! I asked how she was doing before even asking about baby (friendly reminder never...

I don’t know what it is, but when planning for a family vacation, my anxiety immediately kicks in. There is so much to plan out, so much to mark off the to-do list, then it’s the packing and the...