Kate Hayes
Kate was born and raised in western MA, before heading to college in Boston to study neuroscience. After graduation, she lived in NYC for nearly a decade and CT for two years, before moving to Shrewsbury in 2021. She has a 4 year old daughter and a 2 year old son. Kate is a full-time working mom, leading the corporate leadership development programs at Echoing Green, a global leadership accelerator. Outside of her day job, she is a trained leadership coach and facilitator who loves to work with moms. She runs a local moms group in Shrewsbury, focused on connecting moms through deeply engaging conversations. When she’s not working, she loves to travel the world, cook her way through her cookbook collection, practice yoga, and spend time with her adorable children and husband.
A Guide To Traveling With Your Family
I have always loved traveling. Growing up, we went on family trips each year, primarily in the US and sometimes beyond. When I got to college, I became obsessed with exploring new countries, often...
How To Make Mom Friends
When I had my first child in 2019, I was living in Connecticut. Our local pediatrician's office had a new moms group that met every Tuesday morning. I started going to when my daughter...
A Fun Summer Game For Your Family
There are certain times each year that are filled with a sense of nostalgia. Summer is certainly one of them. When I think of my childhood summers, I think of days spent splashing in...
Summer Must-Dos in Central Mass and Beyond
There is nothing quite like the anticipation of summer. So many of my best childhood memories take place in June, July, and August. The days were long and filled with adventures, traditions, exploration, and...
Date Night in Hudson
I am always on the search for our next great adventure, big or small. I have become particularly focused on finding great date night spots - thanks in large part to finally having a...
The Best Places To De-Stress In Central Mass
April is National Stress Awareness Month, which exists to spread awareness of the negative impact of stress. According to the NIH, "There is no single definition for stress, but the most common explanation is...
Our Experience With Hip Dysplasia
Let me start with something very important - none of what follows is medical advice. If you have any concerns, you should talk to a doctor you trust. Every experience with hip dysplasia is...
Life Lessons From My Toddler
If you have a toddler, chances are you spend a lot of time with them. From those early morning wake-ups to seemingly never-ending bedtime routines, toddlers require a lot of time and energy. When you...
My Top Tips For Decluttering + Organizing Your Home
I have a system to keep my home clean, and in recent months, I have been hyper-focused on organizing and decluttering. I recently wrote about how I stay organized as a working mom. As...
How I Stay Organized as a Working Mom
One of the questions I get asked most often is how I stay so organized. At the risk of sounding like I've completely got it all together (no one does!), I do feel as...