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Inflation has caused the prices of just about everything to rise. From the cost of groceries to gasoline, families are feeling the impact on their budgets. In fact, a recent Experian survey found that 76% of Americans are actively...

Gen X and Millennial parents are often caught in a whirlwind of responsibilities that include raising children, advancing our careers, and tending to our own personal needs. Maintaining a work-life balance is a constant struggle. It’s not easy, but...

Many of us live in our own little bubbles and get into our own routines; same thing, new day. More often than not, we also don’t step very far out of that bubble which also can hinder us from...

I’ve grown up with people (let’s be honest - mostly men) telling me to smile more. “It can’t be that bad.” The assumption that I was upset or angry or sad constantly happened over and over again as a kid, a...

The better we as parents can understand the key online safety risks facing our kids, the more we can help avoid and handle them. Are you wondering: what are the hazards that kids can encounter when they’re online? Do you...

For new and soon-to-be parents, babyproofing brings to mind covering corners, installing child safety latches, anchoring furniture and placing covers over outlets. But there is one critical part of babyproofing that is often overlooked: fire safety. When it comes to...

Stand for the Silent, an organization helping to stop school bullying is putting the warning signs in the spotlight.  Most parents are familiar with bullying and have seen the harmful role it can play in the lives of children. While...

Compared to previous generations, kids today lack exposure to the great outdoors. Many children spend their free time huddled around televisions, watching shows, or playing video games for hours. Trying to figure out ideas on how to peel them...

We are SO excited to announce our 7th annual Bloom event, sponsored by AdventHealth for Women! Who is the event for? This event is for ALL moms, so no matter if you are expecting or already have kids, we will have...

Oh, the dreaded homework power struggle!  Homework unhappiness occurs for almost every family and how to make homework easier is a question that I was asked often as an elementary school teacher and I am asked now as a parenting...

Change is never easy. Moving is annoying. Packing up EVERYTHING into boxes to then unload somewhere new. Sometimes a move is for good reasons and for others not so good, but whatever the reason is, making new friends is...

The Winter and Spring are peak seasons for school application submissions and decisions. The rollercoaster of emotions are the same if your child is applying to a competitive middle school, high school, or college program. As mothers, we want...

According to Time magazine, “The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have spurred a collective reckoning with our values, lifestyles and goals — a national existential crisis of sorts.”  Rather than a shift in one particular direction, the dominant trend “seems to...

Choosing the right pediatrician for your children is an important decision that can impact their whole health for life. If you’re looking for a pediatrician, it’s easy to search on the internet for a list of pediatricians near you...

On Wednesday May 11th, moms from around Central Florida gathered at The Center for Health and Well-Being in Winter Park to celebrate motherhood and to be spoiled with goodies and treats from local and national vendors during out 7th...