Toddlers

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Jacksonville Mom is a go-to resource for parents of toddlers in the Jacksonville, Florida area. From local activities and community connections to practical parenting tips, the site offers valuable information to help families succeed during this unique stage. Our mission is to deliver trusted tips and insights that help parents navigate the toddler years with ease and joy, turning challenges into memorable moments.

For parents looking to keep their little ones engaged, Jacksonville Mom highlights a variety of toddler-friendly splash pads, playgrounds, and activities throughout the city. From kid- friendly restaurants to our curated guides and resources ensure that families can easily discover opportunities for fun and developmentally appropriate experiences. These resources are particularly helpful for parents seeking new ways to enrich their toddlers’ daily lives while exploring what our city has to offer.

Jacksonville Mom offers helpful guidance for navigating common toddler challenges like playdates, tantrums, and handling transitions. Featuring articles written by our team of local moms, our platform builds a strong sense of community among Jacksonville, Florida families. Parents can find neighborhood mom groups, preschool and childcare suggestions, and advice for balancing work and family life, making Jacksonville Mom parents’ top resource for tackling the toddler years with ease and confidence.

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"Liam, you dug up the broccoli that you JUST planted!" "Sydney, please keep the dirt in the garden honey! No, honey, don't eat the dirt, it's yucky!" Sound anything like your house when you are attempting a fun family project?...
My son is busy, busy, busy! I get him outside as much as possible – the playground, the pool, even the backyard with a hose and some beach buckets. But there are always those times when he can’t be...
  Dear Preschool Teacher, I know that in the few minutes daily that we greet each other there’s no way of conveying to you how I truly feel. I’m lugging a baby on one arm and passing my other one to...
In the midst of my second year hosting a home preschool co-op, we've attempted numerous experiments and activities with our toddlers and preschoolers. Unfortunately, not all of them were successful, easy, or engaging enough for the kids. Some took...
Growing up, my family traveled ALL THE TIME! At just 3 weeks old, my parents schlepped me to Italy and I saw (or cried through) my first opera. Instead of Christmas presents, my family went on trips and explored...
Brought to you by Nemours Brightstart! For Liana Rothstein Hood, reading with her 19-month-old has been a high priority since the days before her daughter was born. That’s because Liana learned about Reading BrightStart! while she was still pregnant. “I was...
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...
Join us in Avondale at beautiful Boone Park on Thursday, June 14 from 9-11am for our first stop on our Park Hop series! Spanning seven blocks and covered in beautiful historic trees, Boone Park offers plenty of room to play, including one...
March 13, 2023, was supposed to be a great day. For goodness sake, I made it to work on time. Stacy, at Starbucks, was even running 15 minutes late on my order due to short staffing. Again, March 13,...
When my husband told me the Navy was sending us to Florida my first thought was DISNEY! I couldn’t wait to show my princess-loving daughter the magic of Disney. While I was dreaming about Mickey and Minnie, my husband...
A year ago, I joined the infamous mom of three club. I had no clue how I’d manage being responsible for three tiny humans, but guess what? I did it. And I’m still doing it, day in and day...
I love seeing my 2-and-a-half-year-old son learn new things. Just the other day, he said a full sentence that I actually understood the first time he said it. He was looking for his monster truck toy and said, "Where's...

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