Kathy Waller
Dear Mom Sending Your First Child to Kindergarten
Dear Mom Sending Your First Child to Kindergarten:
I am writing to you as a mom who was in your shoes not so long ago....
Finding the Perfect Youth Swim League in Jax
Last summer, my kids joined a swim team for the first time, and it was such a great experience for our family. We joined...
My 13-Year-Old Doesn’t Have a Phone
My twins were starting middle school at a school across town, many more miles away than what we had grown accustomed to in elementary....
Let Kids Experience the Joy of Giving in Jacksonville
It is easy for children to focus on the RECEIVING this time of year, sitting on Santa's lap and telling him what they want,...
Your Favorite Retro Childhood Toys Have Made a Comeback
One of my most vivid memories as a kid is tearing open teeny tiny packets of batter, mixing them with water, and throwing little...
The Day I Told My Kids They Aren’t Perfect
When is your kid old enough to evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses?
I'm biased of course, but I do in general think my kids...
Jax Kid Favorites: Ice Cream Edition
Our favorite family date nights usually involve a little cold treat. We all love ice cream; it's usually a home run for every single...
Being A Soccer Mom Isn’t So Bad
Yes, sometimes it's crazy. Some days I get in the car and don't know which way I am going. I'm pretty sure we've shown up at...
On the Hunt for an Egg Hunt in Jax
If you are a mom on the hunt for an egg hunt this year, check out our list!
JaxParks Eggstravaganza, April 1, 1:00 pm - 4:oo pm | Egg...
Magnet By Choice
It was February 2011. I had done everything right--toured the school, received the principal's signature on my applications, and submitted the applications on time....
Saying NO To That Picture Perfect Christmas Card
This year, I decided to give my husband a different kind of gift this holiday season.
Every year he willingly and cheerfully participates in our...
Making the Grade: Year One of the Florida Standards Assessment Test
When my kids entered 3rd grade this year, I knew they would be taking a test. A test that would assess how well they are learning...