When we moved to Jacksonville, our boys were 2.5 and 5 years old and had never previously shared a room. We gave them their own spaces initially, but after struggling to find space for our home office in the...
Parents of babies and young kids, prepare yourself now. Youth rec sports is not what it used to be. Perhaps it is because we live in the second fastest-growing city in the country, but what we’ve experienced since my...
"Alright, here I go," said my 14-year-old with an eye roll as she got out of the car at morning drop off the Monday after Taylor Swift's Tampa concerts and corresponding build-up mania at school.
"Be nice! You'd be excited...
Where the hell is the manual, “How to Raise Children”? At least a Dummies Guide would be helpful. And if you’re like me, I have one child and zero previous experience from an older sibling to guide me in...
As a fellow mom of two (older) girls, I understand the importance of discussing menstruation with our daughters. It's a natural and normal part of growing up, but it can be challenging to know when is the best time...
Expectations were high.
The time in my life focused on the all-consuming nature of motherhood was coming to a close, and as my last child walked out the front door with shower caddy and egg crate mattress pad in hand,...
A few months ago, my 11-year-old son asked me if we could go to GNC on a Tuesday after school. I thought to myself, that’s very specific. It had to be a Tuesday. Come to find out, that’s when...
Okay, Mamas: You’ve had the talk, you’ve provided the literature, and now the time has come... the first period. What better way to empower your daughter and further prepare her for this new journey in life than a period...
Staying in Jacksonville for spring break doesn't have to be boring, especially with all the places you can explore! There are always things to do, places to go, and people to see in the Jacksonville area and beyond. With...
They say you never forget your first love. For the most part, it's true. But I am one of those people who would give anything to forget mine. It was butterflies... until it wasn't. You've read the stories. You've...
My teenager fell asleep in the car on the way home from Tampa, her head at an awkward angle against the seatbelt, her mouth slightly open. At a red light, I reached back for a stadium blanket and threw...
Puberty... we’ve all been there, and guess what? Eventually, our kids will be there, too. (Gasp!) I know our babies are growing quickly, and while we want to hold on to them for as long as possible, the real...