Rachel Rich
My Top 7 Favorite Spots on the South Shore :: Parenting Style
I arrived on the South Shore almost 12 years ago with visions of starting a new life, creating a family, and settling down in Scituate. What amazes me is how those visions have become...
To VBAC or Not to VBAC :: After 2 C-Sections
I so wanted to have a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) after my two C-sections. I had already had two successful vaginal childbirths. It wasn't out of the question. I tried to set the...
Fun Indoor Activities to Finish Off Winter and Prepare for April Showers
Well, it’s STILL winter in New England and we're STILL living the COVID life. It's cold, and cabin fever is rearing its wild head in the form of wailing children, tears, and temper tantrums....
Four Ways to Reduce the Stress and Mess of Big Family Living
It's been an entire year now living as a family of seven! With seven of us occupying a house and together soooooo much more than we planned, it has certainly been a chaotic mess.
For...
A Nurturing Approach to 2021
Last year my New Year's resolutions went out the window by April. So instead of setting goals for 2021 that may not be possible due to the uncertain nature of life in general, I’m...
I Ditched Our Playroom, and This Is What Happened
It had become too much of a burden for me. I couldn't stand it any longer. My children did not appreciate it, and it was ALWAYS a mess. There was more stuff in that...
I Work Out with Bare Feet and I Love It!
After the birth of my fifth baby at the young age of 40, I set an immediate goal to get back into shape, live a healthy lifestyle, and build strength and endurance. Keeping up...
I Tried to Breastfeed My Baby, But She Wouldn’t Nurse
I had heard about this — about the baby who wouldn't nurse. But I couldn’t make sense of it. After all, I had four babies who all latched immediately, and nursing was cake. Aside...
Thinking About Homeschooling? Get Started with 4 Easy Steps
It happened quickly. Families all over the country were all of a sudden at home, schooling their children. COVID-19 really shook us and is still out there forcing us to reconsider how we live...
Invite Boredom Into Your Child’s Summer
This summer is looking a little bit different. This is the summer of COVID and social distancing. If your family is still laying low, you might be wondering how you'll make it through a...
I’m at a Loss… But I Have Hope :: A Response to Quarantine and...
I had a baby on January 27. It was my fifth baby in seven years. It jarred my world so quickly, presenting my family with its biggest adjustment up to that point. But today,...
7 Ways to Support the Pregnant Mom With Lots of Kids
We are out there among you. We are just like you, trying the best we can to be the best we can for our kids. The only difference is that we have lots (four...