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Fall Fashion: Get the Look

Brought to you by Scout & Molly’s There is something special about the fall season that brings a unique sense of “new beginnings” back into our lives. The sun’s warmth is more forgiving and we begin...

Keeping Your Children Safe From Sexual Abuse

Is it just me or have things completely changed since we were in grade school? I remember walking or riding my bike everywhere, playing outside until it was dark, endless summers at the lake...

Fear Not, Only Believe: Natalie’s Journey

I always thought childhood cancer was rare, until the summer of 2011. I remember my mom calling me at work telling me my 2-year-old daughter, Natalie, had just thrown up. I guessed it was...

When Tragedy Occurs, Who Will Raise Your Children?

Brought to you by Legacy Planning Law Group Did you know that 69% of parents do not have any protections in place for their children if something happened to them? Of those who have, it is...

Local Parents Calling for Recess for DCPS

You may recall efforts by parents across the state of Florida to have recess mandated for all elementary school students. The measure passed nearly unanimously in the Florida House of Representatives. But one Senator...

It Takes a Village: Nocatee Moms Build a New Tribe

Recently we Jacksonvillians found ourselves a little puffed with pride when Forbes magazine named our city number two in America to move to. While low unemployment and cost of housing do make an area...

10 Reasons You Should Join the PTA

PTA, PTO, PTSA, no matter what your school calls it, chances are if you have kids, you've been asked to join. It's no secret that I'm an advocate of getting involved in your child's...

Public Breastfeeding: A Midwife’s Perspective

The World Heath Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, followed by continued breastfeeding with appropriate complementary foods for up to two years or beyond. I personally subscribe to...

The Big Latch On

The Global Big Latch On is part of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1st-7th). It is a highly successful, targeted community development initiative that raises awareness of breastfeeding, encourages the formation of support networks between breastfeeding women, and...

When Your Child Realizes There’s Chaos in the World

Last night my son made a comment that struck me so hard, I was at a loss as to how to respond. He looked at me like an old, troubled soul and said, “I...

I’m a PokeMOM

I never thought I would be playing a game that's as old as my nephew (who just graduated college) on my phone, but here I am, a full-fledged PokeMOM! Lots of people are playing...

Protecting the Children of Northeast Florida

1 in 10 children are sexually abused before age 18. The Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Coalition wants you to learn 5 steps to protect your child! Sexual abuse robs children of their innocence and dignity....