As a mother of young children, I’ve faced the many parenting decisions anyone would come to expect. I had to decide how to feed them, how to help them sleep, and how to teach them to share. Unfortunately, or...
On Saturday, January 12th, Duval County Schools will be hosting their annual School Choice Expo at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. The Expo will be held from 11am-3pm and offers families a great opportunity to learn about the many...
We've all been there — the time in your child's life where you need to find the perfect preschool or kindergarten to set them on the right path for learning.
Parents of young children who are now researching preschool and...
One of my most vivid memories as a kid is tearing open teeny tiny packets of batter, mixing them with water, and throwing little cakes into a little pink oven to bake for anyone brave enough to eat my...
I was at work when I got the call from my dad. My stepmom was pregnant! The news was a complete shock to me. At six months pregnant with my first child and after spending the last 30 years...
As a parent myself, I am amazed at all the different choices we now have regarding our children and their education. Public, private, charter, virtual, homeschool — whatever option you choose, there is one fact no one can refute...
It’s a common question — can students learn and succeed in a virtual environment?
As parents, we know our children crave connection and understanding, and they desire situations that make them feel positive about themselves. At Florida Virtual School® (FLVS®),...
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...
Did you know Jacksonville Moms Blog has 14 Neighborhood Groups? Every month each group plans at least one playdate at a special location or playground. Some involve crafts and special treats, and others just chatting by the swings while...
Every holiday season, we encounter the same problem — what to get our kids for Christmas. As a parent, I love giving my kids something I know they want; I love seeing their huge smiles and watching as they...
When Thanksgiving rolls around, I find myself reflecting more intensely on my blessings, critically assessing my level of service to others, and evaluating how I can do a better job of instilling a spirit of gratitude in my children....
Come November 1, my mailbox is flooded with magazines toting the latest and greatest gifts for the upcoming holiday season. While that pile of ads annoys some, it excites me, your favorite gift giver. After days of page turning,...