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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...
The New Frontier: Career Academies in High School
Imagine your teen’s high school offering hands-on experience in aviation, logistics, food services, IT, or early childhood education. This is a world where young...
The Sensory Nightmare Before Christmas
Holiday lights, the scents of the season, family hugs, and cheers of joy... can all lead to a sensory integration nightmare for many of...
The Truth About Becoming a Mom in Your Early Twenties
Five months after my 21st birthday, my husband and I decided to start trying to have a baby. I know what you’re thinking —...