Jacksonville Mom

08/11/2025

"Parents have choices at the beginning of a new year. A few: Keep having children until the idea of letting them go into the world feels like a "been there, done that" norm. Or, love so much that you try a little less."

It’s the most vulnerable place for a lover to be, having children. It’s the equivalent of a planetary love-pole reversal. How else do parents claim they

08/10/2025

"Children, no matter how smart they are, are just that... children. They aren't adults, and they do not form ideas and plans the same way as we do."

There are multiple times throughout the school year when my children feel pretty blah when it comes to schoolwork. They are uninspired, unmotivated, and

08/10/2025

Join JaxParks for their free monthly Movie in the Park, Friday, August 15 at 7PM for an evening show featuring of 'The Goonies' at Artist Square near the skate park.

🍿Expect free Popcorn and food trucks, plus don't forget your lawn chairs and blankets!
📍718 Riverside Ave., 32204

08/10/2025

It 👏 never 👏 ends 👏

08/10/2025

"Many parents wonder what they can do to help prepare their children for going back to school. Here are some helpful tips from a teacher... and the most important things don't have anything to do with academics."

It’s that time of year again... back to school time! As a preschool teacher, I always get so excited to see school supplies line the shelves. That means

08/10/2025

Fall is just around the corner, and it is the perfect time for a professional photography session. Take a look at our favorite local photographers in Jacksonville and book now!

From maternity to newborn, family, weddings, holiday photos and more, here are our favorite local photographers in the Jacksonville.

08/09/2025

Did your favorite local park or playground make the list? Find out!

HCA Florida Healthcare is one of the state’s largest networks of healthcare providers. With more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals,

08/09/2025

It was nothing but Kool-Aid and Pizza Roll filling, and we're doing just fine.

08/09/2025

Craving a good gluten-free meal? Contributor Caitlyn rounded up her top 12 gluten-friendly Jax restaurants for lunch and dinner!

As we grow older, there are some things we know we can expect. Wrinkles, gray hairs, and being, as Toby put it best, "ain’t as good as I once was."

08/09/2025

"This isn't a decision I made because I think it's funny to hear kids curse or because I don't care about how they're perceived. There are real reasons behind my decision, and I hope you'll read them before you come at me with your judgments."

Alright, mamas, buckle in — because $%!t is about to get real. Cuss words, swear words, bad words, potty language, etc. No matter what you call them,

08/08/2025

WEAVING A COMMON THREAD! 🧵🩵 Wolfson Children’s Hospital is proud to announce the launch of Common Thread, a new education and awareness initiative aimed at supporting the mental health of children and teens in our community.

Developed by behavioral health experts with Wolfson Children’s, this new initiative addresses the increasingly common mental health challenges among children and teens across the United States. Common Thread aims to empower children and reduce stigma by weaving mental wellness into the journey of childhood. The program brings focus to the behavioral health needs of children and teens by:

📝 Raising awareness through educational sessions, trainings and community events
📚 Providing free, age-appropriate educational resources to help community members and caregivers better understand child and teen mental health
🧑🏻‍⚕️ Connecting families with local resources as well as trusted mental health providers and agencies

To learn more about , visit https://go.baptistjax.com/3H5GzVf.