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Tutoring Club of Jacksonville: We Believe in Every Student
Every single student has it in them to be academically successful, even those who tend to struggle in a traditional learning environment. Luckily, programs like the Tutoring Club of Jacksonville are on hand to...
Breaking My Own Parenting Rules: Letting Go of the Little Things
When I was pregnant with my son, Max, I had a picture in my head of what kind of parent I would be. Now a mom to a wild 18-month-old and another on the...
Prepping for Preschool with Mini-Moments
When talking with Christa E., proud mom of a 2-year-old little girl, who attended Mini-Moments at Jacksonville Country Day School last year, she shared some of her thoughts and experiences:
"My daughter loved every second...
Breastfeeding Awareness: Local Moms Speak Out on Nursing in Public
During National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, there are several issues fighting for attention — proper latch, support from health care providers, how mothers balance breastfeeding and work — the list goes on. Among that list...
Tips to Help You Avoid Meltdowns With Your ‘Threenager’
Do you ever feel like you are struggling to communicate with your child? Are constant tantrums challenging your daily routine or interfering with your child’s ability to learn and function?
In this big, fast-paced world...
This is My Jacksonville: Exploring Downtown
Since moving to the First Coast 15 years ago I’ve had time to explore some of the best that Jacksonville has to offer. From the beaches to the urban core, Jacksonville has a little something...
10 Tips for Tubing the Ichetucknee River and Springs
Ichetucknee Springs is a Florida State Park where the beautiful Ichetucknee River flows for six miles. Tubing down the river is a popular family activity at Ichetucknee. Our family joined three other families to...
Rock On Jacksonville
There’s a new craze sweeping the nation, and it’s made its way to Jacksonville. With roots stemming from The Kindness Rocks Project, rock painting isn’t just about getting creative, it’s also about spreading kindness,...
I Am THAT Friend With the Kid
In my young adulthood, I have lived in various places in the South — Charleston, SC to Tallahassee, FL and now Jacksonville. So, I have acquired a lot of friends around my age (late...
Disney’s ‘Cars 3’ Party and Playdate Ideas
My family and I saw Cars 3 last weekend and loved it! Disney brought back the dazzle and charm from the first Cars movie and also introduced us to some awesome new characters including...
A Mom’s ‘Real’ Guide to Kids’ Sports
Do you have a child who is ready to enter the world of sports? There are so many choices. My two kids have tried every single one (well, almost). Since moms do most of...
Mommy’s Commute Companion: 15 Must-Hear Podcasts
I love talk radio. I love Howard Stern (I confess!), NPR and, my new obsession — podcasts.
A podcast craze is sweeping the nation, and they range from the obscure, like Here There Be Monsters...