In May, my son was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder. Upon hearing this diagnosis, I did what all good moms do who were raised in a time when we played […]
Get Moving! Trampoline Parks, Locations Vary The worst part of rainy days is when your kids have all of the pent-up energy and nowhere to spend it. What better place […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Appreciate what you already have. How many times a day do I say this to my children? Many. How many times do I say it to myself? Not enough.
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 […]
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.
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. […]
🎃12 Local RI Pumpkin Patches and what makes each one unique. Check this off your fall bucket list for October Fun and let usknow your favorite!
Feel like you're always late in the mornings, despite taking plenty of steps to make the start of the day easier? Us too!!
One November night when my oldest son was almost three and his younger brother was about six months old, I was solo parenting through bedtime. I had my baby on […]
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 […]
One November night when my oldest son was almost three and his younger brother was about six months old, I was solo parenting through bedtime. I had my baby on […]
“Mom, can I help make dinner?” When I hear my kids ask this, I am usually torn. “Yes, I would love for you to help me!” grapples with thoughts […]
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 […]
Providence Moms Blog continues our featured series “Moms in the Arts” with today’s feature on Hansy Better Barraza. Hansy’s resume is impressive; she is the Co-Founder and a Principal at […]
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.
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 […]
This mama has learned so much through the last seven years of parenting. You'll never stop worrying, and dance parties are life!
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?
