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Moms Doing More in the 904: Donna Deegan, Founder of The DONNA Foundation
If you haven’t already met Donna Deegan in person, you probably know her as a Jacksonville celebrity and inspiration to so many in our...
Finding Connection Through My Daughter’s Down Syndrome Diagnosis
For most people, October represents a new season and a time for change. A change in weather, foliage, clothes, hair color. Its a time...
When the Labels Don’t Fit: Solving My Son’s Developmental Delays
I know I’m not the only one. At a volunteer event a couple weeks ago, three of the four moms confided that their child...
‘Is It You, or Is It Him?’ and More Questions NOT to Ask an...
When my husband and I made the decision to adopt, it was because we wanted to have a family made up of biological children...
5 Tips for Packing School Lunches (and Not Losing Your Sanity)
I hear it all the time from parents. It’s the bane of their existence. The daily chore that looms over them day in and...
This Important Conversation Can Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
The first day of school can be a little like a favorite holiday morning. Kids are up early — the kind of excited, dressed...
5 Tips From a Full-Time Working (and Breastfeeding) Mama
Before having kids, I thought the hardest part of being a new mom would be the sleepless nights. Don’t get me wrong, those are...
After Infidelity, All Paths Lead to Hard Work
When I first got married in my twenties, I knew exactly how I would handle infidelity if it ever occurred. I would certainly, most...
Levi’s Story: The Real Truth About Drowning
On June 9, I shared a picture on Instagram of my youngest two children; 5-year-old Reese and 3-year-old Levi were fascinated by the prescription...
Bike Safety: A Heads-Up from Harm
Riding a bicycle can be a fun and healthy way to spend time outdoors, but for many, the trip can end in the emergency...
5 Steps to Simplify Your Closet with a Capsule Wardrobe
Does your closet resemble a dungeon? A deep dark hole you try to avoid at all costs?
Maybe it’s the fear of getting lost behind...
How Overachieving in Teens Can Lead to Depression
Alyssa is 16-year-old with a bright future. She’s a sophomore in high school and is taking several advanced placement classes in addition to a...