Motherhood

When I'm not being a new mom at home, I'm a practicing OB/Gyn. Here's some practical eating advice I have for pregnant moms over the holidays. We all know the holidays are notorious for adding a few “L - Bs”...

After 10 years of marriage and 3 kids, this past weekend my husband and I finally came to the realization that we are, in fact, adults. We don't really know when it happened. It feels like we blinked and...

Over the past year, my husband and I have realized that we may be missing the mark a bit with our parenting. Even though both of our kids are still young, the "give me's" have been getting more and...

I have been asking myself this question since my sweet baby boy became a rambunctious toddler. It is literally a daily conversation/argument in my head. Is my boy to remain an only child? Is one enough? I like to think that...

We were at a family picnic at my daughter's school a few weeks ago, and her teacher casually pulled me aside. She inched closer to me and spoke low; "I just want to let you know that the kids...

Do you have Running Fever? It's racing season here in Florida, and no matter if you are running a charity 5K or you've challenged yourself to a half or full marathon, here are a few race day essentials you'll need before...

Show of hands. Who grew up timid, anxious, and shy.... always choosing to sit in the back of the classroom, and never raised your hand because you lacked self-confidence (basically did not believe in yourself)??? That. was. me.  I'm  a mom now, and...

It's a weird feeling to be done having babies. It's even more uneasy to be "done" in your 20s. People are all in your business when you're in the season of growing your family. We've all been there, faced...

Screen time - it is the thorn in every parent's side. We lean on it as a babysitter even when we don't want to because sometimes the chores just have to get done, or mom needs a break. Research reported...

We are lucky to live where outdoor parties are almost always a great idea with our year-round mild seasons and sunny skies. This can make planning your kids’ birthday parties a breeze (just be sure to schedule it around the 4:00 pm rain over summer!). Here are our best tips to make your next backyard bash a hit—and easy too!

If you're wary of your toddler touching the Christmas ornaments or other family heirloom decorations, here are 5 activities that are fun, engage all the senses and are easy for parents to set up amidst the holiday bustle. Turn...

I'm not that old. But I can recall a time "back in the old days" when we actually had to push buttons on our phones, heck we even had HOME PHONES, and if you were a southern family like...

We are in the final countdown until Star Wars hits the movie theaters! This is the ultimate holiday for Star Wars fans, and Winn-Dixie is bringing Star Wars to stores on Black Friday! Join us at Winn-Dixie on Black Friday...

Are you visiting family in the near future? Visiting family and honoring your child's sleep can be challenging. Inevitably your child's sleep environment will change, their schedule might get interrupted, and frankly, sleeping your whole family at someone else's...

Perhaps you're pregnant? Or maybe you are avoiding alcohol for health reasons? Well, being pregnant or choosing to abstain doesn’t mean your holiday party beverages have to be dull. Put a little sparkle into your next holiday party! 3 Non-alcoholic Beverages...