One of the reasons I chose the career I did was because I wanted the ability to be a part-time working mom when I had my kids. As a nurse, I can work various shifts and have different types...
Before having kids, I did most of my shopping in person at stores. I was never a good judge of items when buying online. I shopped locally when I could, but I certainly wasn’t a stranger to the aisles...
For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted to make other people happy...sometimes to the point of leaving myself feeling quite the opposite — depleted, bummed, or stressed out. For years, I would spread myself thin just...
I love technology! We live in an amazing age of Google, Alexa, and Amazon Prime. Our kids are growing up with information and resources at their fingertips. They can download anything they want with the click of a button,...
While on my maternity leave, I felt like all I did was spend time on a screen. I would scroll mindlessly while nursing/feeding, contact napping, and even while watching TV. And yes, it was wintertime while I was on...
I think a lot of parents will agree that at some point during parenthood, they have a period where they lose their sense of self. Where you feel you become “just” mom, dad, bubba, pare, or whatever your title...
Nine months ago, I returned to work after my second maternity leave. As I approached this milestone (the amount of time it took to make the baby that led to maternity leave!), I sat down to reflect on what...
The weather is finally warming up! Snow has melted, and it feels like spring. The downside to spring in New England: Rain.
Rainy days don’t have to be a death sentence to your productivity.
Here are some rainy-day activities that have...
Dear Employer,
My son turned 12 weeks old this week. If Massachusetts hadn’t implemented a new maternity leave policy last year, I’d be back to work on Monday. But I assure you, you don’t want me back - not yet....
Imagine This: You wake up and it's snowing! This means your office is closed, so you have time to curl up under a blanket with a hot cup of coffee and a new book. This is going to be...
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Barre & Lite Bites at The Barre Effect
Our next Mom’s Night Out event is here!
Are you looking for a low-pressure way to meet other local moms?
Join us for a barre class...
