By Nick DeConna | Photo by Sincerely Gone Photography On the afternoon of Jan. 28, my wife and I got an unexpected phone call from the Florida Department of Children and Families. My 6-month-old nephew had been removed from his… read more
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Navigating Your Child’s Allergies This Season
Itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing … forget waiting for the weather report — your child’s symptoms broadcast loud and clear that it is allergy season! Tree, grass and weed pollens along with mold spores can make life miserable for scores… read more
Help Me Help You: Teaching Your Children to Self-Advocate
We are all unique in one way or another, from our preferences and dislikes to allergies and other medical conditions. As adults, we do not think twice to ask for non-fat milk in our coffee. We learn to speak up… read more
8 Hanukkah-Themed Books to Read This Year
The first day of Hanukkah is December 10! What better way to get into the spirit of the holiday than by reading Hanukkah-themed books with your children? With these eight books, you can read and celebrate together each night of… read more
How Do You Keep Your Pets Safe on Halloween?
There are few sights more adorable than a cat dressed like a pumpkin or a princess puppy. However, with great cuteness comes great responsibility! To keep your pets safe on Halloween, use these tips to make your pet’s safety a… read more
Take a Deeper Look Into Dyslexia
You have most likely heard the word “dyslexia” before, but whether you really understand what dyslexia is is a different matter all together. The effects of dyslexia can vary in severity from person to person, but according to the Committee… read more
Guess What I Heard? How to Quell Gossip in Children
Remember the telephone game? The one often played in groups as an ice breaker where one person whispers something in the ear of the person next to them and then that persons whispers it in the ear of the person… read more
#BossMom: Meet Tamerin Dygert
Meet Tamerin Dygert, executive director of market development for March of Dimes (Central Florida Territory). For Dygert, the decision to go back to school while raising a family and working full time was about setting aside excuses, putting on the… read more
A Whole Week of Simple and Healthy School Lunches
From arranging drop off and pick up schedules to getting the kiddos back into the swing of getting up early and doing homework, the beginning of the school year can be overwhelming! Just thinking about preparing school lunches, let alone… read more
Have You Been Taking A Shower The Wrong Way?
Some daily tasks we feel as though we have mastered — making just the right cup of coffee, cleaning the car from top to bottom, even separating all the laundry is the most ideal way! But there’s one thing you’ve… read more
