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Jenny Gallagher

Jenny Gallagher
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Jenny grew up in Central Massachusetts and after more than a decade living out of state and in Boston, she recently moved back to the area. She lives with her husband and 2 young daughters. She’s a staunch introvert with a love of trail running, swimming, good books, and podcasts. She is a research administrator at a Boston hospital, with a focus on women’s health research and grant management. She’s passionate about raising confident and kind daughters and learning from and alongside other moms.
How to keep a toddler busy - toddler doodling on paper bag

How to Keep a Toddler Busy Until Dinner is Ready

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If your household is anything like mine, the time between daycare pickup and dinnertime can be STRESSFUL. On a recent Monday night, with a...
woman showing her bib over her pregnant belly running while pregnant

Running While Pregnant for the Casual Runner

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Early in my pregnancies, I turned to the internet to find out more about running while pregnant. Everything I found was from marathon runners...
Unexpected Pros and Cons of Daycare

Unexpected Pros and Cons of Daycare

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When my husband and I were planning how to juggle working outside the home and our new baby, we considered multiple childcare options. We...
Toddler Artwork | Central Mass Mom

Turning Toddler Artwork into Homemade Cards

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Let's talk about toddler artwork. Some of it, like tiny handprint turkeys or cotton ball snowmen, is adorable and makes it onto the fridge....
Endometriosis Awareness Month | Central Mass Mom

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month

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What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found outside of the uterus, usually somewhere in...
Baby Hates Carseat | Central Mass Mom

My Baby Hates the Car Seat

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Of all the movie tropes about parenthood, here's the one that bothers me the most. A newborn cries in the middle of the night. The...
Support Friends Dealing with Infertility | Central Mass Mom

How to Support Friends Dealing with Infertility

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This month, I planned to write a Q & A article about dealing with infertility. It’s a common condition but one that doesn’t get...
Child Clinical Research | Central Mass Mom

Should My Child Participate in Clinical Research?

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Recently there's been a lot of news coverage of clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines. Reading the headlines can give a scary impression of what...

Parenting with Emotional Baggage

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When I was a new mom, I joined a local mom's group. There is real sisterhood in sitting on the floor surrounded by other...

Gifts for New Moms During COVID-19

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When I became a new mom, a friend dropped off a gift basket full of snacks and little self-care goodies to encourage me to...