When you ask any mother about her family’s desires, health and wellness will undoubtedly be one of her top priorities. In a world where health care crises have become increasingly prevalent, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with information. So, how can one separate the important facts from the noise?
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,...
Being born and raised in New England (I've never lived anywhere else!), I have experienced some of the brutal winters this area has to offer. Add kids to the mix, and snow storms can be more than a bit of...
The post is written with warm thoughts and respect to those we lost and those whose lives were changed forever on April 15, 2013.
More than a marathon
I am a runner, passionate about my sport, and my kids know that....
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 it comes to quality time with my three boys, I’m hardly the fun parent. You won't find me taking family ski lessons or spending a hot summer day playing on the beach. Sure, I read bedtime stories, play...
In order to help our children develop into caring, productive members of society, there is a lot on our parenting "to-do" list — teaching kindness and empathy, encouraging autonomy, and modeling industriousness and self-sufficiency, to name a few.
The problem...
As my oldest son has demonstrated trustworthiness, we are building the skills he needs to gain further independence. He no longer has to hold my hand to cross streets, because I know he'll stay close and not run recklessly. Now when we come to an intersection, I ask him, ‘Are we safe to cross?’ He gets to make the decision — but I have to sign off before we move forward. Before I trust him to do it independently, I am teaching him the skills he needs to do it safely.
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A Family-Friendly Summer Escape to Nantucket
As you dive into summer planning, let me steer you toward one of my favorite family trips — an unforgettable getaway on Nantucket Island....
