Brendan is one of those kids that always seems to be stuffy, even without a runny nose. Allergies? The pollen in the air? Maybe. He also is beginning to take after me and has had a handful of asthma...
If there is one thing I am not, it is crafty. Even just the word crafty gives me a bit of anxiety. A trip to Michael's requires a cocktail and a translator. And don't even ask me what that...
Today’s moms are so busy that we clean the house, do the laundry, and cook dinner in a crazy frenzy. My kids often follow me around saying “Can I help, let me help!” There are certain tasks that do...
I like to consider myself as somewhat of a veteran to the world of baby products and services now that my oldest is about to turn four. It's an overwhelming task to register for baby supplies or even know...
Well, my baby girl is finally out of diapers! I dare speak too soon as we went through potty training once before, but this time, I think it is going to stick because I waited for HER to be...
There are many educational issues that impact Jacksonville moms. Potentially, one of these issues is in having a gifted or twice exceptional child. Giftedness is typically tested through an IQ test, but there are other kinds of giftedness, too,...
I’ll never forget the first time I realized we could get my son to nap. He was about 8 weeks old, and we finally mastered some sort of swaddle/shush/pat technique that allowed us to PUT HIM DOWN rather than...
It's that time of year! Time for summer reading club! My family takes full advantage of all Jacksonville has to offer for summer reading clubs. Our favorite by far, and the first one we ever participated in, is the...
Last week, a six-year-old girl from North Carolina named Emilee Russell died as a result of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. She was bitten by a tick and then got sick over Memorial Day weekend while visiting family. Emilee died...
It’s summertime and your kids are out of school. If your child is not in daycare or summer camps, your options are to swim, stay home in the cool air conditioning, or do lots of different activities out of...
I admit it. I lie to my son. Everyday. And will probably lie to my daughter when she’s old enough to be lied to.
I’m not talking about mean or hurtful lies, like if you don’t do your chores, we’re...
To be honest, there's not a whole lot of that going on. I am nesting a little and cleaning everything in sight. But the baby's room is not finished, my bag for the hospital is not packed, and WE...