THE JOURNAL

As your due date rapidly approaches, you are spending all of your free time making sure you have everything ready. You have your hospital bag packed, your nursery decorated, and your car seat installed. But what about spending some time with your partner? Your entire world is going to flip upside down in a matter […]

Finding childcare these days can feel downright impossible. If you want to use a preschool, you are going to have to deal with long waitlists that leave you with limited options. On the other hand, if you would prefer a nanny, you will have to devote all your free time to interviewing candidates and calling […]

The newborn phase should be one of the most magical times of your life. For so long, you have dreamed about the moment when you would hold your baby in your arms for the first time. Now, that day is here, and you want to spend all your free time studying their tiny face or […]

Preschool is a major moment for your entire family! For years, you’ve been by your child’s side, serving as their teacher and their cheerleader. Now, it’s time to let them build up some independence as they prepare for elementary school. While it’s undoubtedly an exciting moment, it can also be a little nerve-wracking if you […]

Finding an OBGYN can be a pretty frustrating experience. The fact is that no one wants to spend their one wild and precious life at this office. Not only are the appointments uncomfortable and vulnerable, but there are a lot of providers out there who have somehow managed to erase women from their own care. […]

Here in Florida, our pool days are something we hold sacred. We all need to find a way to beat the hot summer sun, and spending some time at the pool is always a great solution! So, when you have a baby, teaching them water safety quickly becomes your top priority! As a Jacksonville newborn […]

Starting a family can often become an unexpectedly complicated experience. You have spent years dreaming about having a baby, and now, every negative test brings a deeper grief than you ever knew was possible. If you are ready to move on to the next step of your conception journey, it’s time to find a provider […]

Throughout the earliest years of your child’s life, it feels like they just can’t get enough of the gigantic world all around them. They are constantly trying to find brand new ways to learn all there is to know, and you are lucky enough to get a front row seat to everything! If you are […]

How Far Along Should You Be for Maternity Photos? One of the most common questions expecting mothers ask is: how far along should you be for maternity photos? The answer depends on comfort, body changes, and how you want to remember this season — but for most moms, the ideal window is between 28 and 34 weeks. This […]

One of the most common questions I hear from expecting moms is, “What should I wear for my maternity session?” A maternity photoshoot in Jacksonville, FL, isn’t just about beautiful photos. It’s about slowing down and honoring this season of motherhood before everything changes. Styling plays a big role in how your images feel, but […]