It's National Library Week, and this year the theme is "There's More to the Story." As an avid reader, I visit the library often to pick up books for myself. As a mom, I also use the library to...
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 physical, mental, or emotional strain...
I have a 15-month-old son, and I am expecting his sister soon. All that is on my mind right now is how to dress babies in their first year. Sorting through my son's old baby clothes is on my...
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 different, and there are a...
I’ve always loved to journal. There’s something very therapeutic and meaningful to me about the process of writing. I’m sure you’ve heard how impactful having a gratitude practice can be. It's become even more of an act of self-care...
I recently started saying affirmations with my 3-year-old son. I tell him he's smart, strong, funny, kind, and a variety of other words. Sometimes he'll repeat them after me, and sometimes he just asks me to say them again....
Growing up I always had this image of what my life would be like as a mom, but no one could have prepared me for my first child's Autism diagnosis. Never mind the struggles he would face or how...
Before I had my first child, I had no idea which baby products I would want, or even really what options existed. I looked to friends and family with children to help guide me with what they liked best,...
As a parent, you want to make sure that your children are well cared for, even after you are no longer here. As parents ourselves, we know how difficult it can be to make sure you’ve thought of all...
We are very fortunate to live in a state where you can find a library in pretty much every town. Below is a South Central Mass Library roundup list of some of our favorite libraries in our area.
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How to Have the Best Spring Picnic
Spring is finally here! And, with spring, comes (hopefully) warmer weather! One often-forgotten simple joy that comes along with spring is picnicking. I am...
