Kerry Schicker

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Boy mom. Household CEO. Corporate leader. Outdoor lover. Social seeker. Sun worshipper. Curious traveler. Champagne enthusiast. These words describe me, Kerry Schicker, and contributor for Jacksonville Mom. I first approached founders Vicky and Megan after a heartbreaking miscarriage a few years ago. I had a very unpleasant experience with my OB at the time and I needed to get it off my chest so I wrote an anonymous blog that resonated with some of our readers. I have since written dozens of blogs mostly about motherhood. I have a passion for writing. My 20-year career has grown through some form of writing including TV news reporting and producing, magazine publishing, public relations, advertising, marketing, blogging and my current day job doing HR and employee communications for a Fortune 300 FinTech company. I am thankful that Jacksonville has such a supportive community for moms like me, and I can't imagine raising my two boys anywhere else.

Blessings in a Backpack: How You Can Help Support Hungry Children

As we stay home and try not to panic, I can’t help but think about the children and families who aren’t as fortunate as...

Life Lessons My Son is Learning from Karate

Initially, we signed our son up for karate so he could exert some of his energy by running around, kicking the air and karate...

Back-To-School Supplies: To Buy or Not To Buy?

That was the question on a recent local Facebook group chat about school supplies. One mom wanted to see who buys exactly what is...

Working Moms Don’t Get Off at Five

When I changed positions two years ago at my current Fortune 500 employer, I negotiated a work-from-home day once a week. It may not...
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Jacksonville Day Trip: Medieval Times in Orlando

Ever wonder what life was like back in the Medieval Times? History lessons are as close as we can get to really understanding the...
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Jacksonville Day Trip: Gatorland in Orlando

If your kids love the Alligator Farm in St. Augustine, they will love Gatorland in Orlando. A two-hour drive south is another opportunity to...
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Leave Your Shoes at the Door (or Don’t Come Inside)

There is always a pile of shoes by the front door because I don’t allow shoes inside. Not my own, my family’s, my neighbor’s,...
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Please Don’t Make Me Wash (and Dry) My Hair

My hair is longer than it’s been in 30 years. I don’t know why I decided to let it grow beyond my normal blonde...
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Insta Made Me Buy It!

It feels like there are more sponsored ads in my social media feeds these days than posts from my friends and family. Products promising...

We Ditched I-4 for SunRail and Saved Time, Gas and Frustration

Who else hates sitting in traffic on I-4? The interstate and traffic jams have improved a lot since adding express lanes and widening portions...
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Am I the Only Person Who Hates to Read?

I can count on one hand how many books I have read as an adult. Mainly because I don't have a lot of free...
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I Got a Divorce… a Sleep Divorce

My husband and I got a sleep divorce nearly a decade ago. The reason is simple: He snores, and therefore, I don’t get much...