Tina Smithers Peckham
Originally from Kansas City, Tina relocated to Jacksonville, FL with her dear husband, feisty cat and sweet-natured corgi mix in 2016. After eight years working various gigs in New York City from magazine publishing to digital marketing, Tina joined the world of freelance, writing and reporting for a variety of publications and websites including MTV News, ET Online, Glamour, Us Weekly and more. Tina has also assisted with social media, editorial and content strategy for brands and personalities such as Britney Spears, Jordin Sparks, Beauty Brands, truTV and WE tv. When she’s not plugging away on her laptop, she can be found exploring the Jacksonville beaches, reading a good book or enjoying a local coffee shop with her cherub-cheeked little boys, Archer and Austin.
Avoid the Summer Slide by Keeping Learning Fresh
As our school year comes to (another!) close, KinderCare is here to remind us that it's important to keep those little brains sharp and alert during the summer months. Otherwise, they may succumb to...
Beyond the Smoke Alarm: The Truth About Fire Safety
You might think your house would be the safest place for you and your family when it comes to a fire, but it's quite the opposite. (Spoiler alert: Cue that unforgettably tragic This Is...
Provoking Positive Change: A Candid Interview with Whitney Reynolds
During a period when many media outlets are practically brimming with biased reporting and negative coverage, talk show host and executive producer Whitney Reynolds brings a breath of fresh air to viewers.
Through The Whitney...
It’s Personal: Custom Shirts Made Simple with Custom Ink
Custom shirts can be serious fashion goals when it comes to some of life's most major events — from family reunions to gender reveal parties to birthdays and bachelorettes. Chances are, you'll rock a...
Coming to Terms with the Daughter I’ll Never Have
There I was, 14 weeks pregnant, on my knees on my bedroom floor just praying, praying for a healthy baby — and for the utmost acceptance over any possible outcome. (I don't always pray...
The Trimester No One Talks About
The first trimester is a beast that very few talk about. You might look totally normal on the outside. In fact, you probably do. But inside, your emotions are going haywire, you want all...
My Drinking Story: When a Nice Glass of Wine Simply Isn’t an Option
Few things have driven me to long for "a nice, relaxing glass of wine" more than having a toddler. Meltdowns because I'd like my 19-month-old to put his pajamas in the hamper (because lessons...
Every Parent’s Dilemma: How to Pave the Way for Future Academic Success
"I'm not sure what I should be teaching our son," I recently said to my husband of our 18-month-old son, Archer. "He can say all of 12 words. Isn't it a little early to...
Relax & Recharge with ‘A Day 4her’ Wellness Retreat
As moms, we can't wash our hair without a pint-sized little person banging on the shower door (and forget about shaving our legs or letting that pricey deep conditioner penetrate for anything longer than...
Mosquitoes Suck (Literally): Here’s How You Can Fight Back
As a newbie to Jacksonville (and parenthood, if we're being honest) by way of Kansas City, I was prepared for many things — the struggle to make new friends, the probability of getting lost,...
Prepare for Life’s Curveballs with Courses Offered at Baptist Health
Whether you're newly pregnant with not a clue (hey, we've all been there) or you simply need to brush up on your CPR skills, Baptist Health is on hand to guide you with a...
Moms Doing More in the 904: Teresa Miles, Executive Director at the Women’s Center...
With the rise of the long overdue #MeToo movement, women all over the globe are finally — and fearlessly — breaking their silence on sexual assault and abuse. While their stories of survival continue...