It’s a common question — can students learn and succeed in a virtual environment?
As parents, we know our children crave connection and understanding, and they desire situations that make them feel positive about themselves. At Florida Virtual School® (FLVS®),...
Every holiday season, we encounter the same problem — what to get our kids for Christmas. As a parent, I love giving my kids something I know they want; I love seeing their huge smiles and watching as they...
Recently, I was talking to my sister, and we had a familiar conversation about juggling jobs, kids, and commitments. She said, “I’m starting to think that all seasons are busy.” She’s right, every season is busy. Although I do...
A friend of mine recently felt the need to clarify her choice of Facebook profile image in a status update. She was worried her photo choice would be misconstrued as supporting, or not supporting, a current group and cause....
It’s officially fall, and that means — despite the warmer temps here in Florida — we’ve started to don our scarves and boots for a fam-jam trip to the pumpkin patch! We’ve likely spent hours chasing kids hopped up...
Pumpkin spice lattes and holiday-flavored pastries — these seem to be the "hot" trendy treats of the season with all the buzz lately. And while I do indulge in the hype of these seasonal treats from time to time,...
How often do we as parents find ourselves saying no? Sometimes it comes so naturally to me that I say it before my child has even finished asking the question. This past spring, I found myself saying no more...
We are huge animal lovers in our house; our pets are like family. Which is why suffering the loss of a beloved pet can be doubly painful. Add in children who are attached, and it only makes the loss...
Every parent worries about their child's future, and in today's world, a college education is a key component of success. But college tuition is more expensive than ever before, and the idea of saving for college can seem daunting....
One of the biggest blessings of my life was getting to build our home from the ground up. It was probably one of the most stressful times of my life, as well. Making decisions and staying on a budget...
Sharing a bottle of wine, chatting at a restaurant, seeing a movie? Sure, all of those sound like great ideas for a moms' night out. But this past month, several Jax Moms Blog contributors enjoyed a different type of night...
If you have a couple of toddlers at home during the day, there’s no doubt you have a disarray of toys, books, or maybe the odd runaway sock or shoe around the house along with blankie. Sound familiar?
Rather than...