Stay Entertained During Social Distancing | 10 Ways

Stay Entertained During Social Distancing | 10 Ways We are happy to share ways to stay entertained during social distancing with all of our readers! Since the start of the COVID-19 virus, parents, grandparents, and caregivers are doing their part to reduce the rapid spread of this virus. Coronavirus is here, likely to stay, so …

Being a New Parent, What’s That Like?

Being a New Parent, What’s That Like? What’s being a new parent like? Let me paint a picture for you. You give birth to a beautiful baby. You’re over the moon about this tiny bundle of everything right in the world. Your heart couldn’t be fuller, it’s surreal being a new parent. There really are …

Screen Time Alternatives to Entertain Toddlers

Screen Time Alternatives to Entertain Toddlers Today we’re sharing screen time alternatives to entertain toddlers because let’s face it, toddlers are busy little people! They’re curious, imaginative, have lots of questions, and are capable of doing amazing things! Toddlers need lots of creative outlets to explore and we as caregivers, parents, and teachers are here …

Potty Training Tips for Success

Potty Training Tips for Success Potty training is another crazy adventure you’ll embark on as a parent. There are plenty of people out there to tell you exactly how potty training is done, spout off sure-fire ways that work for every kid, what you’re doing “wrong”, and how you can do it “right”. The Jax …

The First Day of Fall | Autumn Equinox | Balance

The First Day of Fall | Autumn Equinox | Balance Today, September 23rd, 2019 is the first day of fall. Now, for most Floridians, fall and winter mean… absolutely nothing. No beautifully changing leaves, cardigans, or crisp nights. It’s hot here pretty much year-round with the exception of February and maybe a few weeks scattered …

Moments You’ll Never Get Back | Yin & Yang

Moments You’ll Never Get Back | Yin & Yang Parenting means there will be moments you’ll never get back. Sometimes it’s not a bad thing, I promise! Today, Elizabeth Luke, mother of four, postpartum and infant care specialist, and the owner of The Jax Baby Company, Jacksonville’s only agency catering to, caring for, and supporting …

Carpe Diem Parenting | Do the Thing Y’all!

Carpe Diem Parenting | Do the Thing Y’all “What’s carpe diem parenting”, you ask. In short, it just means seize the day! Do the damn thing! Say yes!!! Life is short, sometimes much too short. Between adulting, exercising, meal prep, and chasing your toddler around, the days seem so long, but the years just fly …

6 Steps to Grow | Personal Growth for Parents

6 Steps to Grow | Personal Growth for Parents Within my circle of friends, the parents with whom I work, and even in my own home, we each strive to be the best version of ourselves that we can be. We’re each taking steps to grow as individuals and as parents! Personal growth should push …

6 Brilliant Ideas to Get an Uninvolved Dad Involved

6 Brilliant Ideas to Get an Uninvolved Dad Involved Let’s face it, shoving a baby into our partner’s arms and saying, “Here, you need to spend time with our kid” is probably not [it’s definitely not] one of the best ways to get an uninvolved dad involved. Brutally honest? Yes! Effective? Not likely. Here are …