I had my first child almost 16 years ago. I was 26 and full of excitement, terror, and toggling between "When will the baby get here?" and "Let's keep her in a little bit longer." The only thing I really knew...
Halloween is right around the corner and that means it’s time for a few Halloween themed crafts for the kids. Here are a few of my favorite EASY crafts that can be made mostly with stuff from around the...
"Don't be afraid to break the rules. Just do it well." It's a simple motto I keep on my computer screen as a reminder that sometimes breaking a few rules is good for the soul. This works well in my...
When you are expecting your first child everyone has endless amounts of advice for you. Some advice is all rainbows and sunshine, and some--more practical. One piece of advice (or warning, rather) I never got was a heads up about the...
As childbirth educators, one thing we've realized is that expectant couples eagerly preparing for the birth of a baby have a lot on their minds! They take classes to prepare for labor, breastfeeding classes, and even classes to learn...
My Facebook feed was flooded with shocked posts. Matt Lauer fired for sexual misconduct in the workplace? Surely not the Matt Lauer who's been smiling back at us each morning for 20 years while we drink our coffee and...
August is approaching fast and that means most students in Jacksonville will be heading back to school. To help the whole family get ready for the new school year, we’ve put together this back to school event guide that...
It's hard to make friends with two-day-old spit up all over your four-day-old t-shirt. It's hard to make friends when your toddler has let you sleep approximately three hours in last three years, forcing you to spend the last three...
Every December, instead of making a list of what we want to "get," my family makes a list of all the things we can "give." Our time, our money, things we've outgrown or underused — all go to others who...
Ask your young child what his or her favorite part of the school day is and you’ll probably hear “lunch” or “recess.” For parents of children with allergies, however, those are the times of day when their children may...
For many people, the New Year is a breath of fresh air — it gives us hope to reach new goals and seek change. Personally, I’m ready for a fresh start and am welcoming 2017 with open arms. However,...
You can almost smell the sugar in the air. Halloween is fast approaching and for most of us that brings to mind one thing: CANDY. Pretty soon parents all over the country intend to willingly allow their children to...

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