Constantly being around rambunctious and energetic children remind us that no matter how healthy people are, they can still get hurt or develop an illness. At any time as a mom, we can find ourselves injured and limited from activity and...
When it comes to being attacked, you probably think, “That will never happen to me.” Of course, not. No one wants it to happen to them, but in reality, it does and it could happen. One out of three women...
Growing up, I had heard of March of Dimes and my family always contributed when the envelope with the dime arrived in the mail. Little did I know that in 2011, my life would change in a way that put...
Did you know that Betty Griffin Center is the only center in St. Johns County that provides free services to all victims of domestic and sexual abuse? Founded in 1990, its primary purpose is to provide holistic services that directly...
It’s an understatement when I say that my son has A LOT of energy. From the minute he wakes up until he puts his head on the pillow at night — and even then is still wiggling around — he is...
Bad knees had this Jacksonville mom feeling like she was more than twice her age. Moving to the sound of the beat, Dawn Tatarka raised her hands in the air, turned around and kicked her legs. She couldn’t stop smiling...
The holidays have come and gone, and everyone’s in a similar state of mind: LET’S GET IN SHAPE! I’m starting fresh! NEW YEAR, NEW ME! Sign me up! After all, I am signed up for the River Run in about...
Giving birth and the oftentimes stressful period of postpartum afterward doesn't have to be filled with uncertainty, anxiety and sheer terror — especially for first-time moms. Enter the birth specialists at Jacksonville's mumda: A group of trained women whose...
Can you believe 2017 is almost here? (Scary how fast this year went.) A new year to make goals and promises for you and your family is just around the corner. Do you have any in mind yet? One goal...
Marissa Ierna is used to running marathons – figuratively and literally. From the tender age of 3, the Jacksonville athlete and cancer survivor has faced major health trials that would have stopped many people in their tracks. But for...
My two-year-old, Mac, started Mommy and Me classes when he was only 2 months old. The week after his first set of vaccinations, I put on his second cutest outfit (he puked on the first cutest because, yeah, 2 months old) and...
Lace up your running shoes and tie them with some jingle bells! Ready to run for the holidays? There are plenty of season-theme holiday runs in Jacksonville and the First Coast, including kid-friendly fun runs with holiday celebrations following...

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