Caitlin
It’s OK to Feel Lousy During Your First Trimester
During the 10th week of my third pregnancy, I was starting to feel really guilty. My two boys, ages 4 and 2, had spent most of their summer inside, watching television, while I lay...
With Love, From Boston To Houston
I moved from Connecticut to Houston when I was 4 years old, and with the exception of the four years I was away at college, I lived in the city until I was 22....
Children Are Terrible Roommates
When my husband and I started dating, he had the absolute worst college roommate — ever. John had no regard for cleanliness and hygiene. He never did the dishes, he bought new underwear instead of doing...
First-Aid Tips for the Summertime
Earlier this year, we experienced our first medical emergency when my 4-year-old busted his lip and chin open and needed to get four stitches. I took a first-aid course two years ago, which covered...
Easy Ways to Gain a New State When You’re Visiting Boston :: A New...
One thing I love about living in New England is the possibility of visiting new states in just a matter of hours. Growing up in Houston, I was two hours from the Louisiana border...
Motherhood Milestone :: Our First Trip to the Emergency Room
One morning as I was getting my kids ready for the day, my 4-year-old was running amok and jumping on his bed. I said something to the effect of, "Don't jump on the bed,"...
Goodbye to My Furbabies
When I was in college in Texas, I adopted two pets — a black corgi-mix dog named Desdemona and an orange tabby cat named Henry. They were best buddies; neither one of them realized the...
Where Did This Yeller Come From?
One morning, I completely lost it with my 15-month-old. He had decided to play my least favorite game — he pointed at every piece of food in the kitchen, trying to tell me what...
Why I Chose Chiropractic Care for My Children
A few months ago, I was at my wits' end with ear infections. My 9-month-old had his third ear infection in six months, which meant his third round of antibiotics. Just when I thought...
Everything I Learned About Motherhood from ‘The Golden Girls’
Picture it: Boston, 2016.
A young mother collapses on the couch after a long day chasing her children around the house. She is exhausted, and all she wants to do is curl up, eat some...
Dear Second Child :: I’m Sorry I Ever Doubted You
Deep down, in my heart of hearts, I knew I was having a second boy when I was only seven weeks pregnant. I had gotten together with a friend to have a cup of...
Fight Like Gia :: Childhood Cancer Awareness
A few months ago, I took my boys on a typical playdate. We went to my friend Sabrina’s house and played with her 2.5-year-old son, JP, and 15-month-old daughter, Gia. We had a blast! The...