Health & Wellness

Mom life is a marathon, not a sprint. You see, every mom I’ve ever known, near and far, experiences mom guilt to some degree, at some point in their journey of motherhood. And typically, it doesn’t serve us, especially when it leads us to say no to the things that fill us up. So here are a few ways I’ve found to kick mom guilt to the curb and live my #momlife marathon to the fullest.

It was a typical Sunday morning at Market Basket, our favorite local grocery chain, and I was standing at the checkout line sporting my favorite mask. As a person with a hearing impairment — and a hearing aid user —...

I have always been a self-proclaimed non-baker. The only thing my mom has ever baked from scratch is sweet potato pie — this is reserved for holidays and is absolutely delicious! My grandma will only make Jiffy cornbread. Every...

If you were looking forward to that "pregnancy glow" but are finding more perspiration and acne, you should know you are far from alone. Our bodies go through so many changes in pregnancy and postpartum! And almost all the...

As fall approaches, so does the looming threat of making school lunches. This can be a daunting task, especially for picky eaters. For those of you whose little cherubs have no problem buying and eating the school lunch everyday,...

As a mom to a kindergartener, it's kind of like I started real school this year, too. And I have a lot to learn. About arriving before the first bell. About how to find the main office and the...

Boston — and Massachusetts in general — is often voted as one of the fittest and most health-conscious cities in the US. With so many gyms, boot camps, and outdoor opportunities to hike, bike, swim, and boat, Boston certainly...

In the midst of everything, I'm secretly a little happy about having a few weeks with my kiddo unexpectedly. I'm excited for board games, movie nights, endless games of hopscotch, and bubbles in the backyard. However, I'm also going to need to keep my kiddo's mind occupied at least long enough for me to shower and maintain some of my sanity. The reality is that I'm an introvert and she's an extrovert, and when she's uttered 300,000 words before lunch my brain feels a little fried.

Why do I look like I am four months pregnant when I gave birth over a year ago? Why does it look like a football is coming out of my belly when I do crunches? Is it diastasis recti? And what...

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is particularly difficult for me and the many others out there who have experienced this type of loss. Once I went public with my experience with recurrent pregnancy loss, I heard from countless friends...

WICKED GOOD MOMCAST | EPISODE 13 The Viral Boston Moms Scream Heard Round the World Part One with Sarah Harmon Hello, Wicked Good Momcast listeners! We have a very special treat for you today. We are talking to Sarah Harmon, founder...

When I found out I was having a girl, I kind of freaked out... but not in a good way. I worried about the tough challenge I would have in raising her to fight the many battles women and...