Johanna Kwartler
Thoughts From the Car: The ‘Middle Years’ of Parenting
I'm in the "middle years" of parenting. Somehow, I got here without even blinking. I went very quickly from two in diapers, to two...
What We Have Learned From Playing Competitive Sports
Straight to the dance studio from school, then straight home to do homework to get to the soccer field on time. Long drive to...
What I’ve Learned From Having Kids in Both Public and Private School
Growing up, my husband and I went to both public and private schools. I started out in public school for elementary and middle school...
Dear Teacher: I’m Grateful for You Now More Than Ever
It seems like there is a day for everything — National Daughters Day, National Sons Day, heck, even National Pets Day. Don't get me...
Why We Travel Without Our Children
Fifteen years ago, a 25-year-old Johanna met a 27-year-old Matt, and we became fast friends. We spent nearly every day together for the next...
Not as Bad as It Seems: Thoughts on Turning 40
This summer, I turned 40. There, I said it. I turned 40. I wasn't the one who had a fab girls' trip and embraced...
Tips for Traveling to Chicago with Kids
After catching the "Big City Bug" traveling to NYC last year for spring break, our kids were begging to visit another big city. Being...
Live Like a Local: Jacksonville by Water
Jacksonville is often referred to as the "river city," and for good reason. With the St. Johns River flowing through Downtown Jacksonville, the banks...
#MomLife: Finding Balance Between School and Extracurricular Activities
Raise your hand if you feel like you run around CRAZY from the moment you wake up until the moment you lay your head...
Yes, You CAN Travel to New York City with Kids!
My husband often travels for work, which means hello travel perks like air miles and hotel points! We decided to take the kids on...
Moms Doing More in the 904: Kasey Repass, Type 1 Diabetes Advocate
Kasey Repass' life was forever changed on April 2, 2009. Her 4-year-old daughter Robinson started losing weight and was very lethargic. She was drinking...
Honesty Isn’t Always the Best Policy
We've all heard the saying "honesty is the best policy," right? Well, how far do we really need to take this age-old adage? Should...