Since I was young, my parents instilled in me the act of service. It's something I have been mindful to instill in my children, as well. Maybe it was our Catholic upbringing or the fact that our school required...
In the past few years, we've seen a huge uptick in the trend of less drinking. And a lot of the former stigmas surrounding alcohol are a thing of the past. There is less pressure to drink at social...
Perfectly healthy humans get blood cancer. You cannot predict it or prevent it. When I learned this, it was all I could do not to burst into tears. That reaction was immediately followed by anger. How unfair! And to...
It is easy for children to focus on the RECEIVING this time of year, sitting on Santa's lap and telling him what they want, browsing catalogs and making endless lists of gifts they would like, getting completely spoiled by...
My husband and I recently decided to take our kids on a fun family day downtown. We took the kids to MOSH, let them run around the Friendship Fountain before walking over to River City Brewing Company, and then...
Special Olympics is the world's largest athletic organization for people with disabilities, and with opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get involved, the Northeast Florida branch is making a big difference for the disabled and their...
Down Syndrome doesn't mean disability. It means learning to see the ability.
Down Syndrome doesn't mean life as you know it is over. It means your life is just beginning.
When I was pregnant and learned my baby’s diagnosis of Trisomy...
For the past five years, JaxCo Furniture has made it a priority to give back to the community during the holidays with its Thanksgiving drive. In just their first year, members of the community brought donated canned goods and...
The Villages of Hope (VOH) started as a vision and dream to help female victims of sex trafficking. I started by visiting programs all over the country for inspiration and decided on using the Thistle Farms model — they...
Even if you have only lived in Jacksonville for a couple of months, you will likely notice a strong military presence here in North Florida. The Jacksonville area is home to three Naval bases, including Naval Air Station Jacksonville,...
You may have seen their signature hand-painted metal angels around Jacksonville — on doors, displayed on bookshelves or tucked into greenery. Maybe you have seen their bright pink and green circle angel logo on a Vineyard Vines tie, Lilly...
As we stay home and try not to panic, I can’t help but think about the children and families who aren’t as fortunate as some of us. Thankfully, measures were taken by the school board to continue to provide...