Kerry Schicker
How Heavy Is Your Child’s Backpack? 8 Tips to Lighten the Load
School is almost in session again, and this year, my son will be heading into class with a lighter backpack. I know, this isn’t...
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...
One Mom’s Tips for Moving During a Pandemic
We weren’t really sure what to expect when we decided to put our house on the market. After all, we are in the middle...
This Mama Loves Regular Naps — But Are They Good for You?
Why is it that some kids despise — and sometimes even refuse — naps? Do they feel like they’re missing out on playtime? Are...
On the Road: Jax to the Tampa Bay Area
The Tampa Bay area — consisting of Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater — is about a four-hour jaunt from Jacksonville. Born and raised in...
Our Dinner Table Looks Different With Two Picky Kids
"I don’t like it." "It looks gross." "I want something else to eat." Sound familiar? It’s heard in my house way too often from...
I’m Stuck in a Work-From-Home Rut (and It Shows)
It’s a weird and uncertain world we’re living in — especially when it comes to working. I’m very fortunate to still have my job...
On the Road: Jax to Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island is one of those places you hear about being so cool, relaxing, and family-friendly, yet many of you have probably never been....
72 Hours of Agony: My 2-Year-Old’s COVID-19 Scare
My older son is back in school full-time and plays travel soccer. My husband travels for work and has been flying a lot over...
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...
What Staying Active Looks Like for My Family
Before the pandemic, it was rare for our family to be idle without having somewhere to be — a soccer match to play, a...
COVID-19 Confessions: Jacksonville Moms Break Their Silence
Let’s face it — every day is a sh*t show in most of our households. From well before sunup until we can no longer...