See ya later, 2022! Bring it on, 2023! For most parents, celebrating New Year's Eve feels like a distant memory and completely out of the question. It isn't realistic to expect our littles to stay up long enough to...
That most dreaded time has come: The time when your child has matured, shown curiosity, is questioning it all, and wants to know how it all happens... yep, it’s time to have "THE TALK."
No, no... not that talk (that’s...
Holiday lights, the scents of the season, family hugs, and cheers of joy... can all lead to a sensory integration nightmare for many of our kids.
So instead of “grinching out” on your kids if they become irritable during the...
When I think back to my younger self, it’s funny to remember how obsessed I was with capturing the perfect picture for our Christmas cards. I am — and always have been — a lover of photos and snail...
I remember exactly when it happened: The day my daughter traded in her backpack for a purse. As an asthmatic kid with food allergies, she always carried her own backpack to keep her asthma pump and epi-pen close.
Right as...
I gotta say it: MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We are officially feeling festive over here and trying to squeeze in all the things, while still trying to slow down and enjoy the season. (I'll let you know if...
Santa bribing me with a trip to the North Pole could not have persuaded me to miss decorating the annual family Christmas tree with my mother.
Holiday music on? Check! Dancing characters strategically placed around our house? Check! Countless lights...
What's an ambivert, you say? It's someone who can be both introverted and extroverted, when they want to be. But sometimes it's something that they can't control either. For when my wonderful, social butterfly husband needs to recharge, it's very...
We could all use a little more love and kindness in our lives, especially now more than ever. One of the best ways to teach kids how to be kind is to take action and model it ourselves. Show...
Calling all busy moms and families! Ready or not, the holidays are here and the Jacksonville Mom elves are ready to help. Let the stress go — gift-giving should be fun, and we’re making it easy for you with...
Growing up, my family didn’t celebrate Halloween. My birthday is in September, and the next big "holiday" was Thanksgiving! My mom wasn’t very festive as far as decorating, besides the classic knick-knacks and vintage decor, but she went all...
Welcome to our guide to all of the family-friendly, fun, and festive events happening on the First Coast this holiday season! This is your one-stop spot for all of the best tree lighting ceremonies, Santa visits, gingerbread house-making events,...