Articles in March Guides, Susan Lowry Cedotal and Summer Fun

Mamas Never Get Vacation, Not Even at the Beach!

by Mari Walker on July 18, 2019

Packing up and hitting a beach somewhere along the Gulf seems to be an annual event for most middle- and upper-class families in our area, at least according to my Facebook feed. This year, we decided to join the fray, meeting my in-laws from Virgini... Read full article

What Parenting Defense Are You In This Season?

on September 22, 2017

Defense is defined as protecting your goal. This got me thinking. What is my goal for my children? What values and hopes and dreams are we trying to defend? ... Read full article

A Salute to Mothers

on May 11, 2018

To all the mothers who fixed a home cooked meal only to be criticized by the tiniest food critics ever… To all the mothers who spend more time at the ball field than sleeping… To all the mothers who support other mothers…... Read full article

In the Spotlight

on August 01, 2018

Becoming a Cover Kid... Read full article

Hawks Cay Resort: Duck Key, Florida

on June 28, 2019

The 60-acre award-winning family-friendly resort reopened last year, following a $50 million renovation, and it’s evident that a welcoming spirit is ingrained in the fabric of the community. VP Managing Director Sheldon Suga says it best: “Our cultur... Read full article

Let It Go at the Library!

by Amy Delaney on July 25, 2019

In November of 2013, when the movie Frozen hit theaters, I was totally an amateur mom. In fact, we didn’t even see it and opted for a dinosaur movie with PMan because we thought he would enjoy that better. At the time, he was three and obsessed with ... Read full article

Everything I Need to Know I Learned From a Christmas Movie

on December 19, 2017

So here’s some recommendations for fun movies to watch with your children and the lessons you can learn together as a family....The pitiful Charlie Brown tree teaches us that no matter how broken or imperfect we are, love can fix anything.... Read full article

Can you be Cool in a Minivan?

on August 22, 2017

To my shock and dismay, Suburbans did not have four latch systems. Apparently, there are very few families looking to safely buckle a two-year-old and three newborns. Thus I began my journey into the minivan world.... Read full article

Join the Gym So You Can Take a Nap!

on January 25, 2018

So, Laura,... put on work-out clothes, and headed to the gym for free child care with paid membership. She dropped her three kiddos off at the nursery and walked straight out the door to her minivan where she had brought a pillow and blanket. ... Read full article

Amazing Parks and Playgrounds in Our Backyard and Beyond

on May 29, 2019

Every afternoon when I pick my girls up at carpool, I know I can expect one question in particular, “Can we go to the park today?” My girls adore going to the park. Last summer, we made visiting as many new parks as possible part of our summer bucket... Read full article