First, I love snow days. I am a true New England girl and love winter, the cold, the snow, all of it. Until around March 15 then winter can promptly leave and make way for the sun and brightness...
All it takes to send a working parent into a tailspin is to search for the definition of quality time. Whatever your role as a parent or your parenting style, I imagine we’ve all felt like we need to...
I recently had my second baby, a baby girl, in December. During my pregnancy with her, it gave me some time to reflect on what worked and didn't work for us the first time around with my son.
Here is...
As the holiday season approaches, the warmth of tradition invites us to connect, reflect, and celebrate. For many, meaningful holiday traditions hold cherished memories, but for others, building new, meaningful rituals is a fresh opportunity to create magic for...
For some people, surprises can be energizing, thrilling, and exciting. For others, including my own kids, surprises can be a bit overwhelming. The discomfort of the unexpected and unknown clashes with the socially expected levels of excitement. After navigating...
I was well into my 30s before I understood a couple of things. First, I am an introvert. Also, introverts can have friends and be chatty, but we’re more selective about who we consider friends and what we are...
In this season of giving thanks, I find myself reflecting on the moments and experiences that have shaped my life over the past year. Of course, my friends and family are always at the top of my gratitude list,...
As the associate director of a preschool and a Pre-K teacher for several years before that, I have helped many parents make the decision to send their child to kindergarten or have them do another year of preschool. This...
Homeschooling was always on my heart, but the pandemic kicked my butt into gear. This is often the line I start with when someone asks me how I decided to homeschool, but the truth is I have always wanted...
As we welcome fall and the kids return to their back-to-school routines, I’ve had some time to reflect on the whirlwind of our chaotic summer months. This summer was different for us—exciting, spontaneous, and full of adventure. We packed...
In + Around Central Mass
Guide to Local Gyms with Childcare in Central Mass
The new year often brings resolutions to get back to the gym. But for moms with little ones, the gym can seem like a...
