As we prepare to head back to school, one thing we can all agree on is that our kids need to eat lunch — and all the snacks, right?
My daughter begins kindergarten this year. She’s been in daycare since...
It’s that time of year again... back to school time! As a preschool teacher, I always get so excited to see school supplies line the shelves. That means one thing — it’s almost time for school to start!
Many parents...
When talking with Christa E., proud mom of a 2-year-old little girl, who attended Mini-Moments at Jacksonville Country Day School last year, she shared some of her thoughts and experiences:
"My daughter loved every second of Mini-Moments! Mini-Moments gave us a...
For the past few months, Jacksonville Moms Blog has been bringing you information on Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans, which gives parents the opportunity to invest in their child's future through a variety of secure options and payment plans....
The biggest misconception about gifted children is that they are always a joy to teach and are typically successful in the classroom. This is untrue. Gifted children can be obstinate, confusing, too emotional, too energetic, and too talkative. They...
As summer comes to an end, parents’ stressors turn from “How do I keep my kids from driving me crazy?” to “How do I keep my kids healthy?” With the start of the school year comes the onslaught of...
I recently purchased a shirt that I saw one night on Instagram. It said, "If You're Not Angry, You're Not Paying Attention.” This shirt and its message spoke to me. Since March 2020, I have felt so many emotions...
With the hustle and bustle of back to school, sometimes we forget to make sure we get in our essential appointments before school starts. I may not be organized in other areas of mom life, but staying on top...
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 the dreaded "summer slide" —...
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What exactly IS a virtual school and how does it work? This is a universal question among families as this innovative educational option emerges. Virtual schools provide a balance of rigor and...
I remember back when I was in elementary school, being rushed through the lunch line to make my selection and keep moving. The ladies behind the counter wearing their hairnets and rubber gloves were not the most pleasant to...
As a mom and a teacher, I am always shocked by how fast the summers fly by. I feel like just as I am starting to settle into a nice, relaxing summertime routine — WHAM! The back-to-school supplies are...