Guest Blogger
Men’s Health Matters: ‘I Never Thought I’d Be the Alcoholic Dad’
I have been asked to write for several publications, with bylines in national magazines and media outlets, and have conducted multiple television, radio, and...
Attention, Parents: Self-Care Is Not Selfish
No one is immune to the stress that comes from living life in the world today. You see, life can be busy and hectic....
35 Random Acts of Kindness for Jared Bridegan
When my husband passed away nearly a year and a half ago, I was left a young widow with two small children. Amidst the...
Life Lessons on Surviving Breast Cancer
On February 7, 2019, I awoke with a sharp, stabbing pain in my right breast. It was a Thursday, and I happened to be...
Why Can’t Our Kids Keep Their Rooms Clean?
It’s clear. We, parents, want our kids to keep their rooms clean. Their laundry is spread across the floor. An empty glass, which was...
Dear Parent, from a Teacher: Transitioning from Summer Break to School
Everyone has something they love about summer — whether it’s the family vacations, lack of schedule, sleeping in, or endless pool days. Everyone can...
Talking To Your Daughter About Her First Period
As a fellow mom of two (older) girls, I understand the importance of discussing menstruation with our daughters. It's a natural and normal part...
Heart Attack at 41: The Warning Signs I Missed
“You are presenting like you are having a heart attack.” Those are the last words I truly remember before my body went into shock...
Rare Disease Awareness: Harlow’s Story
I gave birth to our second daughter, Harlow, on June 21, 2021, and we spent the first 8 months of her life searching for...
Lemon Love: Fun & Kid-Friendly Recipes for Leftover Citrus
We’re at the peak of citrus season here in Florida, which means lemons, oranges, limes, and other citrus fruits are in abundance.
If you’re fortunate...
The Bridegan Foundation’s Bexley Boxes: Comforting Children Through Trauma
In February 2022, my husband was shot and killed near Jacksonville Beach. On top of that tragedy was the horror of our toddler daughter,...
Sniffle Season and Children’s Medicine Shortages: What Parents Need to Know
Parents, pharmacists, and doctors are dealing with a triple whammy during what is usually cold and flu season. Many pharmacy shelves that used to...