Stacy Mcdonald-Taylor

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Stacy Mcdonald-Taylor, a former health care program manager, came to the first coast by way of Charlotte, NC. Passionate for community and creative arts. Stacy has worked with families and educators through Parent Education & Outreach Programs. Since welcoming the births of her and her husband’s two delightful, energetic sons, she has worked from home, always seeking new ways to provide a joy-filled, creative environment, nurturing a love for people, learning, nature, and healthy, natural/organic foods. Stacy shares tidbits of her “life learnings” on her blog, Wasting Nothing.
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The Peanut Pill: Food Allergy Danger Zone?

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As a mom of a child with a life-threatening allergy, I am so deeply grateful for the amazing group of advocates who surround our...
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Meet the Jacksonville Dad Who’s Changing the Face of Diaper Duty

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Donte Palmer is a Jacksonville father and teacher who with one post on Instagram started a movement that is making a national and global...
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What Are We Waiting For?

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This is Pre-K? It seems absolutely absurd that parents would “camp out” in order to secure a volunteer pre-kindergarten spot for their child. But it...
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Finding Your Dory: Extending Grace in Troubled Times

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Not too long ago, while I was volunteering at my son’s school, a fellow volunteer called me Dory. Dory, as in the little blue...
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Amanda Gorman Lights the Way on How to See Delay

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Amanda Gorman captivated us — along with the entire world — on Wednesday as she graced the inaugural stage with her eloquent poetry. She...
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10 Things People Need to Stop Asking Moms

10 Things People Need to Stop Asking Moms

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One of the things you learn from the moment you become a woman of child-bearing years is that almost everyone feels like they have...
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GoodRx, SingleCare, RxSaver: Are They Worth It?

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The short answer is yes. Prescription saving apps are worth downloading. You are paying too much at the pharmacy. It’s an unfortunate reality for...
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5 Ways to Cultivate Joy in Giving

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I love this time of year. I am blasting holiday tunes in my car, festive lights are twinkling and my favorite side dishes are...
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How to Avoid the PTA Mom: Insider Tips From a PTA Mom

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This time of year is hectic. School is back in session. Orientations, open houses, meeting the teachers, and the chaos of back-to-school shopping are...
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Who Needs Handwriting, Anyway?

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I do most of my work on a computer, iPhone, or tablet. In fact, I am typing the draft of this blog post on...
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Big Learning Apps for Little Kids

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Screen time for toddlers and young children is one of those hot-button topics that often sparks debate in play circles. The American Academy of...
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Learning to Float: Striving for Inclusion

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Float is a five-and-half-minute Pixar short film that boasts only one spoken line, and yet for so many families like mine, it speaks more...
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