Before I had kids, one of my favorite friends mentioned that she and her one-year old son had a fire station tour on the calendar. I thought - how fun, how do you get to do that? She said that...
Rewind three years ago when my first born was still slurping up spoonfuls of mush. He was a big eater, at least two jars, maybe more, per meal. I could feed him pretty much anything; sweet potato, squash, sweet...
Story time at home got you down? Too busy to find a story time near you? Well, we've got your back! Jacksonville has so many great story times and here they are all in one place.
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Yes, I am a stay-at-home-mom that DOES NOT like to stay at home! I realized early on in mommyhood that I was not a happy camper if I did not get out and see people. I remember the milestone moment...
The biggest misconception about gifted children is that they are always a joy to teach and are typically successful in the classroom. This is untrue. Gifted children can be obstinate, confusing, too emotional, too energetic, and too talkative. They...
Rightly so, my nickname has always been "The Planner." I'm that mom you love to hate. You know, the one who has her holiday cards stamped and addressed before Thanksgiving. In fact, they're done so early that I find...
So 2016 is the year you've committed to working out. Congratulations on taking the first step! Now, what do you do about your kids? I'm serious. WHAT DO YOU DO? I'm sure you've thought about this, and you might even have...
Join us in Avondale at beautiful Boone Park on Thursday, June 14 from 9-11am for our first stop on our Park Hop series! Spanning seven blocks and covered in beautiful historic trees, Boone Park offers plenty of room to play, including one...
After years of trying to conceive, we’re pregnant. One of the many things I am worried about is the age gap between my first and the new baby due in the spring. If all goes as planned, they will...
It's hard to make friends with two-day-old spit up all over your four-day-old t-shirt. It's hard to make friends when your toddler has let you sleep approximately three hours in last three years, forcing you to spend the last three...
There are a few places in Jacksonville that can instantly turn a bad day into a good one—and Pump It Up is one of those magical places. I can honestly say that I have never seen a child sad...
This is Pre-K?
It seems absolutely absurd that parents would “camp out” in order to secure a volunteer pre-kindergarten spot for their child. But it happens — some feel it is necessary even though it can be downright dangerous. In...