School is back in session, which also means all the kids' fall sports and fun opportunities for organized play! As much as we wish we could keep our young athletes packed safe inside a bubble, that's not exactly realistic....
When I first started writing, one of the first blogs I wrote was about how while I love being a mommy, I don’t want my only identity to be “mommy.” Now hear me out, since, during that time, my...
As a full-time college student and mom of four with a full-time job, I often hear, “Damn, I don’t know how you do it all!” or “You’re really doing awesome at all of this! I could never!” Now I’ve...
Why do I always have to yell like a crazy person for anyone to listen in my house?? Hey, can you pick up your shoes please, and put them where they go? Hey, can you pick up your shoes,...
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Now that we are well into spring, summer is going to be here before you know it. This is the time of year that Northeast Florida families really enjoy living by the water, whether...
From experiencing the magic of their first free sample to that time-honored tradition of toppling over some random display — grocery stores are practical magic and a hallmark of this parenting gig.
Love it or hate it, we all...
Seeing your child fussing, suffering from chills, or having an overall tough time with a fever can be heartbreaking for a parent. It's easy for the panic to set in as you run through any and all options that...
Every other week, I carpool a few middle schoolers. I don't turn on the radio, which encourages them to talk with each other — and me. It is some of the most precious time I have with my seventh-grader....
The rapid increase of e-cigarette use, or vaping, among youth is a serious issue. In fact, the FDA and the U.S. Surgeon General have declared youth vaping a nationwide epidemic. Parents and educators in Duval County are rightfully concerned....
Let’s talk about one of my least favorite acronyms: TBI. For those fortunately not in the know, it stands for “Traumatic Brain Injury.” Unfortunately, I am in the know. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a sudden injury that causes...
As someone who was diagnosed not too long ago with breast cancer, I have had the honor of being on the receiving end of sweet friends and family who have helped my treatment and tough days be as happy...
As parents, we never wake up for the day and anticipate a trip to the ER for your child. However, knowing we have the most amazing options through Baptist Health and Wolfson Children's Hospital helps put my mind at...