On May 26, 2020, I, like many, watched the numerous protests in response to the unjust death of George Floyd. It was hard to not watch. In the days to come, I was still watching, and as a parent,...
As we've all entered the first days of our social isolation in an effort to slow the coronavirus, surrounded by piles of toilet paper and wine, all of us as moms are doubtless worried about not only our health...
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping,'" said Fred Rogers, the iconic creator and...
I think I speak for moms everywhere when I say THANK YOU, MARIE KONDO, FOR FINALLY BEING HUMAN! Now that sparks joy. If you haven't heard, Marie Kondo finally decided that tidying up is not the key to happiness...
UPDATE: As of April 12, 2019, all models of the Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play sleeper have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Many parents everywhere, including me, stopped in their tracks when they saw the news this week...
Just over a week ago, we watched as frightened teens ran for their lives out of a South Florida high school. A school. A place where we send our kids for the day in hopes that they return when...
I admit it, I am guilty of overscheduling my family. We go from one event to the next with little margin for error or being late. Our days and weeks seem to blend together, and before we know it,...
During a period when many media outlets are practically brimming with biased reporting and negative coverage, talk show host and executive producer Whitney Reynolds brings a breath of fresh air to viewers.
Through The Whitney Reynolds Show, the 33-year-old Oklahoma...
As a mother of 2- and 4-year-old girls, I have mixed emotions about the Frozen movies. On one hand, I’m thrilled because I know their level of excitement to see Queen Elsa could be rivaled only by Anna’s when...
Where the hell is the manual, “How to Raise Children”? At least a Dummies Guide would be helpful. And if you’re like me, I have one child and zero previous experience from an older sibling to guide me in...
It's finally here (thank God). Election Day. More specifically, 2020 Election Day.
Some are calling it the most polarizing presidential election in U.S. history. It has resulted in shouting matches, violence, breakups, estranged family members, failed Facebook friendships — you...
Jacksonville Moms Blog is excited to host our 2nd Annual Fall Family Day at Celestial Farms sponsored by CareSpot! Conveniently located near Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville Moms Blog readers and their families are invited to join us for a private event at...