I first went to Puerto Rico in December of 2016 with my family. I instantly fell in love with the culture there. A territory of the USA, meaning no passport […]
If you are a Disney-loving gal, let me tell you up front that you aren’t going to like what you’re about to read. If you didn’t dislike me from the […]
This local mom gives her best tips for reviving your reading life, along with recommendations for 11 books to read this year.
Camping: Then and NowWe all sat around the campfire checking our phones. (Well, now, not then.) Then, which was about 50 years ago, my maiden aunt took me and my younger […]
In the evening I tend to zone out onto my phone, usually in Facebook land where I “connect” with people. I watch people’s perfect lives play out. Recently while scrolling […]
I’m pretty sure that in order to have an interest in pushing a baby out of your nether regions, you need to have some pretty positive ideas about how this […]
This mama has learned so much through the last seven years of parenting. You'll never stop worrying, and dance parties are life!
This morning I awoke to the horrible news of the mass shooting in Las Vegas in which, at the time of writing this, 58 individuals were killed and over 500 […]
Well-meaning older relatives give us this advice. It’s written on glossy pamphlets meant to help. Signs on the walls of the pediatrician’s office compel us. It’s definitely in the “don’t […]
Do you ever wonder what type of career you would have if you didn't choose to stay home with your kids? Is being 'just a mom' enough?
A strong-willed toddler (and charmer!) gives this Early Intervention mom a run for her money as he meets milestones in his own time.
My grandmother led an ordinary life, but she did it well. I’ll be content if I can do the same. And that’s her final metric of success. My gratitude.
Photo credit: Haven Photography www.havenphotography.com People keep asking me, “So when are you having the next one?” “Do you want more?” even the nurse as I was leaving the […]
It’s officially summer! As romantic as that sounds, every parent knows what that really means: kids with lots of energy who need a way to have fun and cool down. […]
Ah, October, you're here. The cool crisp air, all things pumpkin, beautiful foliage - it all sound so perfect. October, you would almost be my favorite time
Why. Won’t. You. Nap?! I just don’t get it. The second I think I have any handle or control of naptime, he goes and switches it up on me. He […]
A long time ago, in a (not so) far away land, there was a young princess who lived a charmed existence. She was loved and celebrated,
"But wouldn't you like a little girl?" During my second pregnancy, I was on the receiving end of this question a seemingly endless amount of times. We had, once again, decided to be surprised in the delivery room. My answer was that it didn't matter, son or daughter, I just wanted a healthy baby. Yes, I already had a son, but the sex of my child was not a priority.
“What are your hobbies?” Ugh. I hate that question. It just reminds me that for a long time, I didn’t have any. Despite the articles emphasizing how important it is […]
A miracle has occurred: springtime has finally arrived in ‘lil Rhody after what seemed like the longest winter ever. I know you’re all itching to get out of your houses […]
Wondering what it's like to give birth at home? This local mom shares her experience, including the most frequently asked questions from others!
7 things you might not realize about a friend or loved one with depression, and some ways to truly help them in the midst of it.
Summer has ended. Right now, some moms are happily ready to send their children back to the routine of the school year. Other moms are sadly walking their children to […]
When I was first pregnant nine years ago, I found so much information and comfort in online groups. All the questions about strange body changes, sharing fears and hopes, and […]
We’ve all had those days where we have been consumed by a tiny creature riddled with germs. Yes — I’m talking about the dreaded fever days with a toddler. I […]
From the birth of her son through the birth of her daughter, Liz recounts how she grew into motherhood in The Making of a Mother.
Rachael Berube is a single mom and a nurse practitioner in a busy primary care clinic in Providence, RI. She's currently on the front lines of navigating the prevention of the COVID-19 virus in her community. We spoke of feeling on edge in a vulnerable work environment, how she's navigating childcar
In an effort to persuade me to move back to Rhode Island, my future husband, Lorne, took me to a towering pile of mud in downtown Providence. "Someday,"
As a working mother, I'm proud to show my children that their mother and father made a decision that was best for our family, but that every family is different and those differences are to be embraced, not criticized.
The homepage headline on the KNEAD Doughnuts web site states, Good Doughnuts. Made Well. A better description would be Great Doughnuts. Made Incredibly Well.
Geeky Moms: I hear you, I see you, I am you. While you don’t feel that geeky, your strong feelings about The Last Jedi seem to take a toll on friendships.
Swim lessons, potty training, sleep training... do we really need to do it all? Listen to a grandmother's advice- don't do it.
I have the good fortune to be a work-from-home mom, which means I rarely get dressed and ready before I drop my kids off at school. Lately, though, I’ve really […]
I am the unluckiest mom in the world, and so are you. I know, I know…that’s not what you wanted to read today, but hear me out. I have twins, […]
Parenting is hard, and we wondered: does it get easier as they get older? This mom of teens tells us about parental stress at different ages.
Maternal mental health matters. It affects us and our children for the rest of our lives, and can even affect our death. My mom and I, we have time.
When I sit down to think about it, it’s kind of funny to think of how friendships evolve and come to be. You never really can pinpoint when someone migrates […]
I must preface this with two things: first, aside from a few very lame, 1970s day camps and a couple short weekends away at Girl Scouts camp in the early […]
We have watched a lot of rich and powerful men crushed under the weight of their own entitlement this year. Men who believed that their status and wealth set them […]
The burden of "mental load" is oft discussed, but rarely solved. Here are 3 tips on how partners can share in the mental load.
So there I am, walking down the center church aisle, hearing my kids’ squealing gradually softening behind me, and I see my younger brother waiting patiently at the altar. As […]
Emily jumped up onto Noah and threw her legs around him; he supported her weight effortlessly. We all smiled. Laughed a little. They were adorable. My nephew Noah was a […]
Spring, are you out there? I hate winter. I know that there are some people who love it (and by all means, please enjoy it to its fullest), but I […]
We are supposed to teach our kids that failing is how you learn. And I do tell my 8 year old this a lot. He is smart, so school subjects […]
