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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...
Summer-Proof Yourself: Is Your Sunscreen Working for You?
By Kristen Stewart, MD, Dermatologist
It’s a beautiful summer day and you want to get out there and soak up the sun. Before you step out, let’s talk about summer-proofing yourself and your family.
You can...
Secure Your Own Mask First: Why Dads Need a Night Out, Too
Becoming a father was hands down the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me. At the same time, it meant giving up a previous life I thoroughly enjoyed. Before we started our...
5 Ways to Maintain an Active Lifestyle in the Busy Summer Months
Summer is here, and with the warmer season comes sunshine, beach trips, and fun activities. While many are preparing for their vacations, the life of a mom can become much busier once the kids are...
On the Road: Jax to Gainesville
When you think of a weekend getaway location with kids, a college town probably isn’t your first choice. But located just 90 minutes southwest of Jacksonville, Gainesville has a lot of family friendly activities...
Losing Myself to Motherhood
I stopped getting my hair done.
It's been almost two years since I last got my hair cut or colored. And man, does it need both. Pregnancy hormones did something funky and turned my hair...
You’re Sexy and I Know It
Psst... hey, Mama… yeah, you with the tired eyes and the coffee stain on your shirt. See, I’m a single mom — still proudly sporting a toddler on my hip and bed head at...
Your Number Two is My Number One
Hi, I’m Lindsay. I’m a Nurse Practitioner in a Urogynecology practice — urogynecologists basically take care of your pelvis, meaning your urinary tract (“uro”) and your lady parts (“gyn”). If you have trouble holding your...
The Ultimate Guide to Free Summer Fun in Jacksonville
Summer is almost here and that means the kids will be out of school and looking for stuff to do. Luckily, Jacksonville has tons of free or cheap activities to keep the kids busy....
I’m a Mom Who’s Afraid to Let Go
I love seeing my 2-and-a-half-year-old son learn new things. Just the other day, he said a full sentence that I actually understood the first time he said it. He was looking for his monster...
The Struggle Within: Juggling Anxiety and Special Needs Parenting
I used to wonder which came first — my anxiety or the glaringly obvious fact that my son has special needs. After some reflection, it seems that I have always had anxiety. It manifested...