When I first met my stepson, Michael, he was at the tail end of 10. His cheeks were pink and smooth and maybe even a little chubby, with the last remnants of babyhood. Michael’s dad (my now husband, Chris)...
Sleep training. A supercharged word in the minds of sleep-deprived parents. This is a story of why I decided not to sleep train my second child, as I had with my first. A decision was made at the crossroads...
This year I will celebrate being a mom for one whole decade, and as I wrote that tears streamed down my face. Where has the time gone? As my last baby grows from being a toddler into the preschool...
Mother's Day is just around the corner, and it's time to show the moms in our lives how much we care about them. This Mother's Day gift guide includes ideas for things that I have loved, and I bet...
“But Mom, why would we get rid of something that we love so much?” Talk about a gut punch. This is what my five-year-old said to me when my husband and I officially broke the news that our house...
This past year I have realized more than ever that as an adult maintaining friendships and making new friends can be a difficult road to navigate. Looking back over the past twelve years, I graduated college, started my career,...
It's 1 am. Or 3 am. Or not even midnight. You're awake...again. To soothe and support your newborn baby or young child. With a nurturing mother's touch (and maybe a bit of luck) your baby is soon back off...
My daughter’s birth in February 2022 brought about a few surprising experiences. I was unprepared to face them. In fact, they scared me a little ... caught me off guard. They gave me anxiety and honestly sometimes still do....
When it comes to our children, we need to trust that we are the expert because we know them the best! Every whine, every laugh, every cry has a distinct meaning. We, as their parents, can tell the difference...
I forget when or where I heard this quote, but I distinctly remember that it *stuck* once I did:
"Today is the childhood our kids will remember."
That's it. It's just that simple.
It's not the big family trips (though, fun and...
In + Around Central Mass
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...
