I have a semi-Montessori approach to manageable chores for my kids in our home. We started chores really young. Honestly, the tiniest things, such as putting the cereal box back in the cupboard, or small ways to help them...
One step here, two steps there. Platform up, platform down. Mounds of mulch, piles of sand. These are elements of most playgrounds, providing kids with the opportunity to run, jump, skip, and play to their heart’s content. An inclusive...
Like all children, my two-year-old daughter enjoys a variety of activities, one of which is playing with her toys. I love that she enjoys playing with toys that allow her to explore and expand her imagination.
Below are just some...
After I got married, I stopped teaching in the city and moved to a beautiful part of the state. Living in a more country-like setting, everything was suddenly new and different. I began teaching in the same community that...
I'm sure I am not alone in this opinion but so far, the "threenager" phase has been the most difficult. I've always worked with two-year-olds in daycare (I thought it was the worst age), so when it was my...
The most wonderful journey my husband and I have ever experienced began when our son was born. However, when our little one was diagnosed with plagiocephaly, commonly known as flat-head syndrome, it brought a whirlwind of tough emotions and...
There has to be a word sharper than love and sideways of grief.
A word heavier than prayer and stronger than any grace I’ve ever known before.
A word for when you could break but you will not.
A...
I want to start by saying I love my son, and I love being a mother. If there’s anything in this world I was meant to do, it was be a mother. Being the one my son leans on...
Nature-based learning isn't a new way. It's the old way.
In fact, learning outdoors in nature has been the norm throughout most of human history. Many parents intuitively know that being immersed in nature is good for children. But now...
You’re invited!
My baby is turning 2, and his mom hates throwing parties. So here is the birthday party invitation I want to send:
Please, no gifts. Please! Every morning when I walk into my home office, I’m reminded of all...
In + Around Central Mass
Private Shopping Night at Flock & Flourish
Our next Mom's Night Out event is here!
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