It’s very easy to let the 'round-the-clock news of delays, cancellations, warnings, guidelines, no school, interim rules, etc. consume our lives right now. I’m still coming to terms with how to keep my older son busy (and still learning!)...
"Mommy, you look tired." I was 10 years old when I made that bold statement to my mother.
She chuckled and replied, "Baby that’s called the mom look. It’s the sacrifice you make when you become a mommy. You’re too...
Recently, I was told, "You aren’t the same person you used to be" — and it certainly wasn’t said as a compliment. The words hit me like a metaphorical punch to the gut... or ego, I guess. I was...
School is almost out for the summer and as a parent, you are faced with a daunting task: to fight summer boredom for your kids while still keeping their bodies and brains active. When kids are out of school,...
In September 2010, Paul and Amy Wilson were overjoyed to welcome their son Luke into the world at Baptist Medical Center Beaches. But almost immediately, the couple found out that their beautiful baby boy was born with spina bifida,...
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...
It’s a fact that most of the babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are preemies. In Duval County, 11.4% of all babies are born prematurely. While I’m glad that the NICU is there for all of those sweet...
"It's the best cancer you can get if you're going to get cancer," was what the dermatologist told me when my first biopsy tested positive for basal cell carcinoma. I can't say I was relieved by that statement, and...
Last year was a dreaded one, and I think we all entered 2021 ready for a reset. Struggling to stay active is putting it lightly if I were to describe my life in the pandemic. Plans for a healthy...
"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to perserve and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." -Christopher Reeves
When we received the diagnosis, I was silent. I heard what the doctor said and it took me a...
I always had a vision of making delicious homemade meals for my family, with children gathering around the table (maybe there were candles and cloth napkins in this dream). These imaginary meals were balanced and healthy, but also gourmet,...
It's that time again! No, not pumpkin spice latte season (but yes, also that) — we're actually talking about flu season. Flu shot reminders are popping up everywhere right now, from pharmacies to the pediatrician's office. And despite the...