Jennifer Beamer
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting the Child Find Process
At 2-and-a-half years old, my son, William, showed early signs of spectrum behavior and received services from Early Steps. With a recommendation from our pediatrician, we were able to get our son privately evaluated and...
Jax Moms’ Perspective :: Neighborhood Groups
When I became a mom I had the overwhelming need to get out and connect with other moms, but Jacksonville seemed so big and intimidating to me. I had no idea where to start,...
The Busy Mom’s Guide to Story Times In and Around Jacksonville
Story time at home got you down? Too busy to find a story time near you? Well, we've got your back! Jacksonville has so many great story times and here they are all in...
I Didn’t Die, My Mom Did
It’s not like I didn’t know it was coming.
I didn’t lose my mom to a sudden accident. She’d been sick for months, but at first we just weren’t really sure what it was, because...
The Low-Maintenance Guide to Dealing with a High-Maintenance Friend
I'm a high-maintenance friend. #HMF There I said it! I need a lot, but I give a lot. I'm a lover and one of the most loyal friends you'll ever have. I always seem...
5 Fire Safety Tips for Kids
Fire is such a scary thing, especially for parents with children in the house. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states that half of all U.S. home fire deaths occur at night between the...