There are a few places in Jacksonville that can instantly turn a bad day into a good one—and Pump It Up is one of those magical places. I can honestly say that I have never seen a child sad...
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Most of us don’t give much thought to our child’s reading skills until she’s preparing to enter kindergarten or VPK. Let’s be realistic: in those first few years of a child’s life, it can...
Here’s a fact that might surprise you: the stronger your child’s reading skills are today, the more likely she is to be a healthy adult.
It’s true. In fact, strong reading skills are tied to several factors that add up...
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...
It's coming. Fall in Jacksonville. The season doesn't officially start until September 22 but the moment September hits stores break out the fall decor and Halloween costumes, Starbucks begins brewing Pumpkin Spice Lattes (I hear it's Sept. 8 this year)...
My kid is sick! Now, what? We have all asked ourselves this very question. But do you really know what to do? We all worry about whether or not we are doing the right thing for our kids in...
Whether you’ve experienced it as a parent or not, we’ve all heard about the “terrible twos,” with stories of epic temper tantrums and complete meltdowns in grocery store aisles. The odds of a toddler having a temper tantrum are...
You may be noticing a plethora of Breastfeeding related stories drowning out the usual engagement shoots and spaghetti covered babies on your social media feeds. August is National Breastfeeding Month, the first week of which is also recognized as World...
When we moved to Jacksonville last summer, I was beyond eager and ready to find our ‘spot.' You know, the place that feels like home; your go-to excursion when you have to get out of the house, and it’s...
Dear Friends,I am a lucky gal. After 13 months of Mommyhood (Seriously? Is that it?), I can honestly say I've found my Wolfpack here in Jacksonville. (Thank you, Junior League of Jacksonville, JMB Neighborhood Groups- even the local forum on the What...
They warned me that the teenage years would be here before I knew it. Yep, those years are here but ten years too soon. My daughter is three, but she has moments when she has the talk and walk...
June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month- as are most months, in our house. I've been a Vegetarian for the majority of my life; beginning Thanksgiving Day the year I turned 13. The last meat I ate was chicken in the...