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Don’t Be a Trash Talker, Put Your Beliefs Into Action
It’s the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! For five decades, concerned groups of people around the world have made it their priority to act...
Identity Crisis: Rediscovering Yourself in Motherhood
When I first started writing, one of the first blogs I wrote was about how while I love being a mommy, I don’t want...
When Kids Ask for a Fourth Serving of Brussels Sprouts, We Say YES!
What if we could get our kids to ask for vegetables, instead of telling, bribing, and pestering them to eat them?
This feat is...
Losing (and Finding) Yourself in Motherhood
If you had asked me two years ago if I wanted another kid, I would have told you what I still tell everyone, my...
The Sound of Silence: Life After Littles
I call this season of life "the transitional chapter." It’s the chapter in which
your Mom duties look very different than they once did. I...
The Importance of Self-Care from a New Mom
I came across a quote recently that really resonated with me: "Self-care is giving the world the best of you instead of what's left...
March of Dimes: Isaac’s Journey
It’s a fact that most of the babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are preemies. In Duval County, 11.4% of all babies are...
Over-Sharenting and the Age of the Social Media Mom
I find it fascinating how the rise of social media has changed how we as women lovingly brag about our children, and I ponder...
Halloween Safety Tips for Your Little Trick-or-Treater
Halloween has become one of the most exciting nights of the year for young families. Candy, costumes, and neighborhood haunted houses stir excitement for...
Dear Parent, From a Teacher: We ALL Must Be Culturally Responsive
As educators, we are dedicated to being culturally responsive. It is our duty to ensure that every child, no matter their cultural and ethnic...
True Life: I Have Herpes
It was Fourth of July week and we were enjoying a beach vacation when I noticed some bumps on my backside. It was uncomfortable...
It’s Not Weird: A Modern Tale of Co-Parenting
“That’s weird…” It was a response I had gotten from a grown woman. It was a response my husband got from a grown man....