An abundance of school choice is truly one of the privileges of living in Jacksonville and the State of Florida. But let’s be honest,...
Santa bribing me with a trip to the North Pole could not have persuaded me to miss decorating the annual family Christmas tree with...
One of the first things out of the mouths of most well-meaning people (usually old ladies in the Publix checkout line) when they discover...
I absolutely loved the staff at my daughter's elementary school. As her fifth-grade year was coming to an end, faculty rallied around offering tons...
"Dear Lord," I prayed nightly for years. "Please keep us safe, healthy, and together."
Safe and healthy made perfect sense. Any new mom, particularly those...
In this crazy world of constant comparing and “Keeping Up with the Joneses,” it’s nice to take a step back and remember what we...
Typically, playdates are reserved for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, although they can still benefit school-aged kids.
In the early days of motherhood, playdates were about...
Did you get the crumpled-up flyer in your kid’s backpack? Oh, I did! Yep, it’s that time of year again. That moment you either...
I am so very fortunate to have two incredible children. Twins, in fact! One boy and one girl. The ideal scenario, people constantly tell...
My son is turning 3 soon, and as we age out of Early Steps and start the process for Child Find, it feels like...
I have two magnets on my car — one is my older son’s soccer academy and the other is his middle school. I count...
Most folks are familiar with Teacher Appreciation Week which falls in May of every year, but very few may know about World Teachers' Day...